§ 19.05.020. Definitions.

As used in Sections 19.05.020 to 19.05.120, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this section. Words used in the present tense include the future, words in the singular number include the plural and the plural the singular.

(1)

"Developed open space" means a common open space within a residential subdivision or development that is developed with active recreational appurtenances, which may include swimming pools, tennis courts, handball courts, playground equipment and similar facilities or developments that are customarily associated with parks.

(2)

"Neighborhood park" means a park the size of which does not exceed twenty-five acres and which is designed to serve natural persons, families and small groups in the park district that is created for the benefit of the neighborhood from which any residential construction tax is derived.

(3)

"Community park" means a large site, generally exceeding one hundred acres, except in rural communities, designed to provide a wide range of open space and recreational opportunities for a population composed of several neighborhoods. Community park facilities include all the facilities typically found in a neighborhood park, but also include facilities for organized recreation and cultural programs including, but not limited to: lighted tennis courts, lighted baseball and softball fields, group picnic areas, special events areas, swimming pools and related facilities, trails, restrooms and parking.

(4)

"Park or park facilities" means a tract of land that is dedicated to, and set aside and maintained for, recreational purposes and includes, without limitation, areas of turf and trees, playgrounds and playground equipment, picnic facilities, playing fields and structures to facilitate recreational and cultural programs and activities, and other recreational appurtenances such as lighted tennis courts, lighted baseball and softball fields, trails and vehicular parking lots and public rest rooms.

(5)

"Residential construction tax" means a charge imposed on new residential development to finance the costs of capital improvement or facility expansion of neighborhood parks necessitated by and attributable to the new development.

(6)

"Residential dwelling unit" means a building or a portion of a building planned, designed or used as a residence for one family only, living independently of other families or persons, and having its own bathroom and housekeeping facilities included in the unit. This includes any unit(s) in a "one-family dwelling," "two-family dwelling," and "multiple-family dwelling." This also includes manufactured residences.

(7)

"Mobile home lot" means any area or tract of land designated, designed or used for the occupancy of a mobile home.

(Ord. 1360 § 1 (part), 1992)