Campbell Municipal Code Ch. 19.07 Definitions

This chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases used in the Campbell Housing Code that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall control. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this title, words and phrases used herein shall have the same meaning as those found in Title 21 (Zoning) of the City of Campbell Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 2319, § 1(Exh. A), 9-3-2024)

The following definitions are in alphabetical order.

"Affordable housing" means housing that includes housing for persons and families of very low, low, or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, or subject to an agreement that provides housing subsidies for affordable housing for persons and families of very low, low, or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code or comparable federal statutes. For the purposes of this definition, housing that is provided at even lower levels of affordability, or at affordability levels that fall between the specified income levels specified, that otherwise satisfy the requirements of the definition, shall also be included.

"Below-market rate dwelling" or "Below-market rate unit" means a residential housing unit that is restricted by deed, regulatory restriction contained in an agreement with a government agency, or other recorded document as affordable housing in the City of Campbell.

"Government code" means the California Government Code.

"Housing guidelines" means guidelines, manuals, or procedures, that may be developed by the Community Development Director, or designee, from time to time.

"Percentage change in the cost of living" means the percentage change from April 1 of the prior year to April 1 of the current year in the regional Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco Area (San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward) as published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the regional index is discontinued or otherwise not available, the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items, as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations, shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2319, § 1(Exh. A), 9-3-2024)