Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 1 Applicability

The ordinance codified in this division is adopted pursuant to the requirements of the Alquist-Priolo Geologic Hazards Zone Act (Public Resources Code, Section 2621 et seq.) and the adopted Policies and Criteria of the State Mining and Geologic Board. Within the special studies zones shown on the maps prepared by the State Geologist pursuant to the Act, all applicants for permits for any project as defined by Section 91501.01 shall comply with all of the provisions of the Act and this division. The maps delineating the special studies zones are on file in the office of the planning department and the public works department. All maps are periodically reviewed and revised by the State Geologist when warranted by new information. In all cases, the latest edition of adopted maps shall govern.

(Prior code § 91501.00)

As used in this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"Permit" includes the following:

1. Conditional use permits;

2. Variance;

3. Special use permit;

4. Certificate of occupancy;

5. Building permit;

6. Subdivisions;

7. Zone changes;

8. Zoning approval or other permits for trailer or mobile home parks as provided by Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

"Project" means:

1. Any subdivision of land which is subject to the Subdivision Map Act, Division 2 (commencing with Section 66410) of Title 7 of the Government Code, and which contemplates the eventual construction of structures for human occupancy;

2. All structures for human occupancy;

3. All structures for human occupancy shall meet the construction standards provided for in Section 91502.00.

"Residential dwelling unit" is any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation for not more than one family.

"Structure for human occupancy" is a structure that is regularly, habitually or primarily occupied by humans, including but not limited to the following: all residences, single family or multiple, including trailer and mobile homes, retail stores, theaters, manufacturing buildings, public services structures (such as civic centers) hospitals, schools, clubhouses, churches and recreation buildings.

(Prior code § 91501.01)