Solvang Municipal Code Ch. 2 Definitions

For the purposes of this title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section and, generally, all words and terms used herein shall have the same meaning as defined and used in the Subdivision Map Act except as herein provided:

Border.

That portion of the road right-of-way lying between the area designed for vehicle use and the right-of-way line.

Building Site.

A validly created lot or parcel of land containing not less than the prescribed minimum area required by any applicable subdivision and zoning ordinance and regulations existing at the time of the creation of the lot or parcel and occupied or which can legally be occupied by buildings or structures.

Conversion.

A change in the form of ownership of a parcel of land, together with the existing buildings and structures, regardless of the present or prior use of such land, buildings and structures and of whether substantial improvements have been made to such buildings and structures, including conversion to two or more residential units or parcels in any of the following forms of ownership. a condominium, a community apartment project, a stock cooperative, a limited equity cooperative, or conversion to a mobile home subdivision.

Division, Division of Land or Divided.

Any separation of land into two or more parts or parcels.

Dwelling.

A building or portion thereof designed for and occupied in whole or in part as a home, residence or sleeping place, either permanently or temporarily, by one or more families and their guests and servants, but not including a boarding or lodging house, hotel, auto court or trailer.

Dwelling Unit.

One or more rooms in a dwelling or multiple dwelling or apartment hotel used for occupancy by one family (including necessary servants and employees of such family) for living or sleeping and having only one kitchen.

Highways.

Includes roads and streets. The terms street, road and highway are used interchangeably and refer to the rights-of-way used or to be used for vehicular traffic and for pedestrian traffic, other than driveways or alleys.

Intersection.

The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two roads which join one another at approximately right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different roads joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

Lease.

The renting of real property, but shall not include any lease which does not create a building site, such as, but not limited to, the renting of apartment units, offices, stores or similar spaces within a building or separate buildings on a single parcel or agricultural, grazing, mineral, oil or gas leases or trailer spaces within trailer parks.

Lot Line Adjustment.

As described in section 66412(d) of the Subdivision Map Act of the state of California, a lot line adjustment is an adjustment between four or less existing adjacent parcels, where the land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existing is not thereby created. A combination or consolidation of existing parcels (eliminating lot lines) may be accomplished through the same procedure.

Mobile Home.

A trailer, transportable in one or more sections, with or without a permanent foundation and not including a recreational vehicle, commercial coach or factory built housing.

Mobile Home Rental Park.

Any area or tract of land where two or more mobile home lots are rented, leased or offered for rent or lease to accommodate mobile homes used for human habitation. The rental paid for any such mobile home shall be deemed to include rental for the lot it occupies.

Mobile Home Subdivision.

Any area or tract of land where two or more parcels are individually owned and used to accommodate mobile homes for human habitation, including, without limitation, individual ownership of underlying lots and shared ownership of common areas and facilities, or ownership of an individual interest in the land coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of an individual lot.

Officers.

Whenever reference is made to some officer, board or commission, department or office, it shall mean an officer, board, commission, department or office of the city unless otherwise specified; provided, however, that in the case of flood control matters, such reference shall be to the flood control and water conservation district of the county unless otherwise specified. All officers referred to herein shall mean the respective employees or department heads of the city or their duly authorized representative, unless a different intent is expressed herein.

Opening of a New Street or Opening of a New Road.

The reservation of right-of-way or easement by map or deed, or the improvement of an existing unimproved right-of-way for the purpose of vehicular travel.

Original Parcel.

An area of land under common ownership shown as a unit or as contiguous units on the latest available assessment rolls of the county not established as separate lots or parcels as provided in section 12-1-3(A)(3) of this title.

Owner.

Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity having a legally protected interest in the land sought to be divided.

Planning Commission.

The planning commission of the city.

Standard Details.

Those technical engineering drawings approved by the appropriate city officials.

Street and Road.

Public and private rights-of-way which afford a means of vehicular access to property; provided, however, that a private easement, right-of-way or extension thereof shall not be construed to be a "street" or "road" where such private easement, right-of-way or extension thereof cannot be reasonably expected to serve more than four existing or future building sites under the presently applicable zoning and subdivision regulations.

Subdivider.

Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity commencing proceedings under this title to effect a subdivision and land hereunder for him or herself or for another.

Subdivision.

Any division of land subject to the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 86-37, 1986; Ord. 07-265, 2007)