16.88 Definitions

The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for the specific terms used in this article. (Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

In addition to those terms defined in this chapter, and specific terms defined in Article VI (Definitions), this chapter shall incorporate by reference those terms defined in state law (Government Code Section 66414 et seq.. Article 2. Definitions). If the provisions of this chapter conflict with any provision of the subdivision map act. the provisions of the subdivision map act shall prevail.

Acreage. A parcel of land of one acre or more in area, and those areas where a legal subdivision has not been made previously, or where a legal subdivision has declared the parcel as acreage.

Block. The area of land within a subdivision, which is entirely bounded by streets or ways, except alleys, or the exterior boundary or boundaries of the subdivision.

City Standards. Standards and specifications. including standard drawings, as may be adopted from time to time by the city engineer. These standards are to be on file in the office of the city clerk and city engineer.

Condominium. An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel together with a separate interest in space in a residential or commercial structure on the real property (e.g., apartment, office. residence. or store). Furthermore, a condominium may include a separate interest in other portions of the real property.

Conversion. The creation of separate ownership of existing real property together with a separate interest in space of residential or commercial structures.

County Recorder. The county recorder of the county of Riverside.

Easement. A specified area of land dedicated to a second entity (e.g., the city. other public entity or utility', or private entity), which shall be continuing and irrevocable unless formally abandoned by the appropriate entity or land retained in private ownership, subject to a recorded covenant of easement to provide parking, ingress, egress, emergency access, light and air access, landscaping, open space, or other public purpose.

Environmental Subdivision. A subdivision of land for biotic and wildlife purposes, in compliance with state law (Government Code Section 66418.2).

Final Map. A map showing a subdivision for which a tentative and final map is required by state law (Government Code Section 66426). prepared in compliance with the provisions of this article and the subdivision map act and designed to be recorded with the county recorder.

Improvement Standard. A specified requirement imposed by this article relating to the installation, modification or removal by the subdivider of a sidewalk, street. storm drain, tree, utility, well, or other facility as necessary for the general use by the parcel owners of the subdivision and local neighborhood.

Lot Line Adjustment. A minor shift, movement or rotation of an existing lot line between two or more adjacent parcels where no additional parcels are created.

Merger. The joining of two or more contiguous parcels of land under one ownership into one parcel. Parcel Map. A map showing a subdivision for which a parcel map is required by state law (Government Code Section 66426, subdivision [a], [b], [c] or [d]) and other subdivisions for which a final map is not required under the

subdivision map act prepared in compliance with the provisions of this article and the subdivision map act designed to be recorded with the county recorder.

Remainder. That portion of an existing parcel which is not included as part of the proposed subdivision. The remainder is not considered as part of the subdivision but shall be shown on the required maps as part of the area surrounding subdivision development.

Subdivision Map Act. State of California Government Code Section 66410 to 66499: hereinafter referred to as "the subdivision map act".

Tentative Map. A map prepared for the purpose of showing the design and improvement of a proposed subdivision, including the existing conditions both in and around the subject property.

Unit. Those elements of a condominium or other development where ownership is divided into individual and common areas, which are not owned in common with other owners of the project.

Vesting Tentative Map. A map which meets the requirements of state law (Government Code Section 66452), and if approved, expressly confers a vested right to proceed with the development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the application for approval of the vesting tentative map is determined complete, as outlined in state law (Government Code Section 66498.1). (Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)