Shasta County Municipal Code Ch. 19.03 Glossary, Purpose, and Application of Other Laws

This chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this title 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 this code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this title. If a word is not defined in this chapter, or in other provisions of this code, the director shall determine the correct definition.

(Ord. No. 2021-06, § II(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Title 19 and Chapter 2.72 ("Emergency Services"), the provisions of Title 19 shall control.

(Ord. No. 2021-06, § II(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)

Nothing in this title removes or suspends regulatory requirements or authority of the state department of housing and community development to regulate residential use of recreational vehicles as special occupancy parks or otherwise, other than as such provisions are suspended or modified by state law and/or an executive order or emergency proclamation by the governor.

(Ord. No. 2021-06, § II(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)

"CalOES." The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services or successor agency.

"Cargo storage container." A single metal box made of steel or other similar material, which is designed for securing and protecting items for temporary storage, not exceeding three hundred twenty square feet in size, without utilities, and not used for human habitation.

"Carr Fire." The fire that swept through Shasta County beginning on July 23, 2018, as referenced in Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2018-067, adopted July 30, 2018, and which were the subject of the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Edmund J. Brown and the Major Disaster Proclamation for California issued by President Donald J. Trump.

"Director." The director of the resource management department of the county or his or her authorized representative.

"Displaced person(s)." A county resident or residents, including their family member(s), whose residential dwelling has been destroyed or damaged by the Carr Fire, Zogg Fire, Salt Fire, or Fawn Fire, such that the resident(s) cannot occupy the dwelling. Displaced person(s) may be required to provide verification to the county to substantiate their eligibility for uses, permits and/or approvals described in this title. Evidence may consist of verification by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) registration or damage assessment, and/or a driver's license or other government-issued identification card or utility bill, etc. with a physical address showing the resident resided on a legal parcel impacted by the Carr Fire, Zogg Fire, Salt Fire, or Fawn Fire, as determined by the county. Such determination may be made by the director.

"Effective date." The date of board adoption of this title.

"Effective date of amendment." The date of board adoption of the amendment of this title for purposes of addressing the Zogg Fire.

"Effective date of amendment number two." The date of board adoption of the amendment of this title for purposes of addressing the Salt Fire.

"Effective date of amendment number three." The date of board adoption of the amendment of this title for purposes of addressing the Fawn Fire.

"FEMA." The Federal Emergency Management Agency or successor agency.

"Fawn Fire." The fire that swept through Shasta County beginning on September 22, 2021, as referenced in Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2021-086, adopted September 27, 2021, and which was the subject of the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 27, 2021.

"Fire-damaged lot or parcel." A lot or parcel, as defined in Sections 17.02.295 and 17.02.400 of this code, that with respect to the Carr Fire, as of July 23, 2018, contained a previously established residence that was damaged or destroyed by the Carr Fire.

With respect to the Zogg Fire, a fire-damaged lot or parcel shall mean a lot or parcel, as defined in Sections 17.02.295 and 17.02.400 of this code, that as of September 27, 2020, contained a previously established residence that was damaged or destroyed by the Zogg Fire.

With respect to the Salt Fire, a fire-damaged lot or parcel shall mean a lot or parcel, as defined in Sections 17.02.295 and 17.02.400 of this code, that as of June 30, 2021, contained a previously established residence that was damaged or destroyed by the Salt Fire.

With respect to the Fawn Fire, a fire-damaged lot or parcel shall mean a lot or parcel, as defined in Sections 17.02.295 and 17.02.400 of this code, that as of September 22, 2021, contained a previously established residence that was damaged or destroyed by the Fawn Fire.

"Manufactured home." For purposes of this title only, "manufactured home" means any of the following:

1. A structure as defined in Section 17.02.355, provided however that the structure is not placed on a permanent perimeter foundation;

2. Any type of temporary housing provided by or authorized for use by FEMA for housing related to recovery from any fire addressed in this title; or

3. Manufactured housing, park model homes and other similar types of temporary housing.

"Mobile home." For purposes of this title, "mobile home" means a structure as defined in Section 17.02.365.

"Movable tiny house." For the purposes of this title, "movable tiny house" is a structure utilized as living quarters by one household that is licensed by and registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 119.5 or ANSI 119.2 (NFPA 1192) requirements and is certified by a qualified third party inspector for ANSI compliance, cannot move under its own power, is not longer than allowed by state law for movement on public highways, and has a total floor area of not less than one hundred fifty square feet and no more than four hundred thirty square feet of habitable living space.

"Reconstruction." Replacement of a previously established residence that was destroyed by the Carr Fire, Zogg Fire, Salt Fire, or Fawn Fire, on the same lot and with no change in use.

"Repair." Repair of a structure damaged by the Carr Fire, Zogg Fire, Salt Fire, or Fawn Fire, with no change in use.

"Recreational vehicle." A motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or camping trailer that is:

1. Self-contained and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy;

2. Self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on California roadways; and

3. A California Department of Motor Vehicles licensed vehicle; or a similar vehicle or structure as determined by the director.

"Salt Fire." The fire that swept through Shasta County beginning on June 30, 2021, commencing east of the Interstate 5 freeway and south of the Lakehead area, and is referenced in Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2021-075.

"Temporary dwelling." For purposes of this title, a temporary dwelling includes a recreational vehicle, a manufactured home, a mobile home, or a movable tiny house.

"Zogg Fire." The fire that swept through Shasta County beginning on September 27, 2020, as referenced in Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2020-106, adopted October 1, 2020, and which were the subject of the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Major Disaster Proclamation for California issued by President Donald J. Trump.

(Ord. No. 2021-06, § II(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)