§ 16-42. Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this article:

(a)

Durham Community Park: The term "Durham Community Park" shall mean the approximately twenty-five-acre park owned by the Durham Recreation and Park District located adjacent to the Durham-Dayton Highway and approximately one (1) mile east of the intersection of Durham-Dayton Highway and the Midway in Durham, together with any additions made to said park.

(b)

Durham Recreation and Park District: The term "Durham Recreation and Park District" shall mean the area within the existing boundaries of said district, together with any additional area annexed thereto. The "Durham Recreation and Park District" is generally depicted on the map of the Durham Recreation and Park District Master Plan.

(c)

Community park facilities: The term "community park facilities" shall mean any park facilities which are intended to serve the recreational needs of all of the residents and other inhabitants of the Durham Recreation and Park District. The term "community park facility" shall include creekside greenways, trail systems, and other lineal park facilities.

(d)

Congregate housing and care: The term "congregate housing and care" shall mean housing which provides living quarters for persons who are fifty-five (55) years of age or older, and, in addition thereto as a part of the lease, rental or purchase agreement, or other terms or conditions of occupancy, also provides, or offers to provide, common recreational facilities or services.

(e)

Dwelling unit: The term "dwelling unit" shall mean any building or mobilehome, or portion thereof, used or designed for use as a residence by an individual or any group of individuals living together as a family.

(f)

Neighborhood park facilities: The term "neighborhood park facilities" shall mean any park facilities which are intended to serve the recreational needs of only a portion of the residents and other inhabitants of the Durham Recreation and Park District.

(g)

Park facilities: The term "park facility" shall mean park land and all improvements to such land and the adjoining rights-of-way which are determined necessary for the development and use of the land for park and recreational purposes.

(h)

Assessable space: The term "assessable space" shall mean all of the square footage within the perimeter of a residential structure, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, patio, enclosed patio, detached accessory structure, or similar area. The amount of square footage shall be calculated by the building division of the development services department of the county, in accordance with the standard practice of the county in calculating structural perimeters.

(Ord. No. 3081, § 1, 7-27-93)