§ 3.40.010. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"Development permit" means any permit issued by the town authorizing the construction, relocation, and/or establishment of a "development project" as defined in this section.

"Development project" means any project undertaken for the purpose of development. Development project shall include a project involving the issuance of a permit for construction or reconstruction, remodeling, addition or any work requiring any permit under the ordinances of the town, as the same presently exist or may be amended from time to time hereafter. The term development project shall also include permits for erection of manufactured housing or structures, and structures moved into the town.

"Fee" means a monetary exaction, other than a tax or special assessment, which is charged by the town to an applicant in connection with approval of a development project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project, but does not include fees specified in Section 66477 of the California Government Code, fees for processing applications for governmental regulatory actions or approvals, or fees collected under development agreements adopted pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 65864) of Chapter 4, Division 1, Title 7 of the California Government Code.

"Public facilities" include public improvements, public services and community amenities. (Ord. 300 §§1, 2, 1998; Ord. 240 §1 (part), 1994)