§ 3-12. 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)

"Single Family Residence" is as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.130 and includes Duplex as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.105, as well as pre-fabricated homes. It also includes second dwelling units as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.375, but not guest house as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.175.

(b)

"Multifamily residence" is as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.120.

(c)

"Mobile home" is as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.280 and includes modular home as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-305.288, as well as a manufactured home, but not a temporary mobile home as defined in Butte County Code Section 24-295.

(d)

"Chargeable space" shall mean all of the covered and enclosed space determined to be within the perimeter of a commercial, industrial, office or school structure, not including any parking structure. The determination of the chargeable space, to be expressed in the number of square feet, shall be made by the Building Division of the Development Services Department of the County, in accordance with the standard practice of the County.

(f)

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

(g)

"More intensive use" shall mean a land use on a particular parcel of real property or any part thereof which, as compared to the previous land use, involves: more residents, employees, students, occupants, participants or other persons onsite; the generation of more vehicular traffic to and from the site; or any condition or combination of conditions which create a greater need for jail facilities.

(Ord. No. 3967, § 1 (part), 7-10-07)