§ 8-1.202. Definitions.

Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this section govern the construction of this article.

(a)

The term "developer" includes every person, firm or corporation seeking a building permit to construct or install a new dwelling unit or mobile home space, either directly or through the services of any employee, agent, or independent contractor.

(b)

The term "dwelling unit" includes each single-family dwelling and each unit of a multiple-unit dwelling structure designed as a separate habitation for one (1) family.

(c)

The term "mobile home space" includes each space in a mobile home park designed to be used for parking a mobile home on a temporary, semipermanent or permanent basis.

(d)

The term "multiple-unit dwelling structure" means:

(1)

A building designed for and/or occupied by two (2) or more families, each such family having its own separate dwelling unit within the building, whether such unit be a condominium, apartment or other type of unit.

(2)

All senior citizens housing projects which legally exclude residents less than sixty-two (62) years of age.

(e)

The term "School Districts" includes all elementary school districts and The Modesto High School District of Stanislaus County located in whole or in part within the City of Modesto.

(f)

The term "single-family dwelling unit" means a detached building designed for or occupied by one (1) family except for any such building which is a part of a senior citizen housing project which legally excludes residents less than sixty-two (62) years of age.

(Added by Ord. 2438-C.S., § 1, effective 9-13-86)