In addition to the terms defined in Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Subdivision Map Act, the following definitions shall apply.
Advisory Agency.
The designated official or the official body charged with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed divisions of real property, the imposing of requirements or conditions thereon, or having the authority by local ordinance to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove maps. As specified in Chapter 27.03, the Planning Commission and the Staff Hearing Officer shall serve as the Advisory Agency for the City of Santa Barbara.
Agent.
Any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation or any other entity or combination of entities who represent or act for or on behalf of a developer in selling or offering to sell any subdivision unit.
Appeal Board.
The official body charged with the duty of hearing and making determinations upon appeals with respect to divisions of real property, the imposition of requirements or conditions thereon, or the kinds, nature and extent of the design or improvements, or both, recommended or decided by the Advisory Agency. As specified in Chapter 27.03, the Planning Commission and the City Council shall serve as the Appeal Board for the City of Santa Barbara.
Association.
A nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.
Common Area.
The entire common interest development except the separate interests therein.
Common Interest Development.
Any of the following: (1) a community apartment project, (2) a condominium project, (3) a planned development, or (4) a stock cooperative.
Community Apartment.
As defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code.
Condominium.
As defined in Sections 783 and 1351 of the Civil Code.
Condominium Unit.
The elements of a condominium which are not owned in common with the owners of other condominiums in the project.
General Plan.
The comprehensive General Plan of the City of Santa Barbara together with all specific plans adopted by the City Council.
Lot.
A parcel of land created in conformance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title or that was created in compliance with or exempt from any law, including any City ordinance, regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions in effect at the time the subdivision was established. All newly created lots shall contain at least one building site that complies with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. Any parcel hereafter created by lot line adjustment or by division or sale of property not in conformance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title shall not be deemed a lot.
Lot Line Adjustment.
A lot line adjustment is the adjustment of the boundary of existing parcels where the number of parcels existing after the adjustment is the same as the number of parcels that existed prior to the adjustment.
Organizational Documents.
The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, articles of incorporation, by-laws, and any contracts for the maintenance, management, or operation of all or any part of a project.
Owner.
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, co-partnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence, maintain and complete proceedings to subdivide the same under this title.
Parcel.
A general term including all plots of land shown with separate identification on the latest Equalized County Assessment Roll. Parcels may or may not be lots, depending upon whether or not such parcels are created as herein provided.
Project.
For purposes of this title, project means a common interest development or a subdivision.
Public Utilities.
The general classification for public water, gas, sewer, electrical, cable television and telephone lines and facilities; does not include natural or improved drainage facilities.
Public Works Director.
The Public Works Director or any of his or her deputies or assistants.
Recreational Open Space.
Open space on the project (exclusive of the required front setback area and driveway), which shall be used exclusively for leisure and recreational purposes, for the use and enjoyment of occupants (and their visitors) of units on the project and to which such occupants (and their visitors) shall have the right of use and enjoyment. Accessory structures such as swimming pools, recreational buildings, and landscaped areas may be included as open space.
Staff Hearing Officer.
The Community Development Director or his/her designee. For purposes of this title, the Staff Hearing Officer shall serve as the Advisory Agency for the City as specified in Chapter 27.03.
Stock Cooperative.
A development in which a corporation is formed or availed of, primarily for the purpose of holding title to, either in fee simple or for a term of years, improved real property, and all or substantially all of the shareholders of the corporation receive a right of exclusive occupancy in a portion of the real property, title to which is held by the corporation.
Tree.
A woody, self-supporting, main trunk, perennial plant.
(Ord. 3790 §1, 1975; Ord. 3952 §1, 1978; Ord. 5380, 2005)