§ 11.22

This article provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this chapter that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this article conflict with definitions in other provisions of this code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this chapter. If a word is not defined in this article, or in other provisions of this code, the director shall determine the correct definition.

(Ord. No. 6338, § II(Exh. B), 3-16-2021)

As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context in which they are used clearly requires otherwise. The definition of a term or phrase applies to any of that term's or phrase's variants.

Agricultural crop. Any cultivated crop grown and harvested for commercial purposes.

Agricultural drainage. Any drainage alteration for agricultural purposes. Agricultural drainage does not include drainage alteration for private roads and driveways, dams, reservoirs, lakes, ponds, and structures. Agricultural drainage is regulated under Chapter 36 of this code.

Agricultural grading. Any grading for agricultural purposes. Agricultural grading does not include grading for private roads and driveways, dams, reservoirs, lakes, ponds, and structures. Agricultural grading is regulated under Chapter 36 of this code.

Agricultural purpose. See agriculture.

Agriculture. The production of food, fiber, plant materials, and the raising and maintaining of horses, donkeys, mules, and similar livestock and farm animals.

Approved plans and specifications. Plans and specifications, including reports, material lists, estimates, maintenance agreements, and professional recommendations, approved by the director pursuant to this chapter.

Architect. A person licensed by the state to practice architecture.

As-built plans. Plans or drawings that depict the final installed configuration of construction grading or drainage (whether physical or functional). The plans or drawings shall indicate any construction deviations and show all features as actually built. The plans or drawings are intended to provide a permanent record of as-built conditions and aid as key references for future maintenance processes.

Bench. A relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fill is to be placed.

Best management practice. A program, technology, process, siting criteria, operational method, or engineered system which when implemented prevents, controls, removes, or reduces pollution or other adverse environmental effects.

Building permit. See Section 7-5 of this code.

California division of safety of dams. The Division of Safety of Dams in the California Department of Water Resources.

California environmental quality act (ceqa). Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.

Civil engineer. A person licensed by the state to practice civil engineering.

Compaction. The densification of a fill by mechanical means.

Construction drainage. Any drainage alteration, except for drainage alteration undertaken as part of agricultural drainage.

Construction drainage permit. See Section 11.06.010. Construction Grading. Any grading, except for agricultural grading. Construction Grading Permit. See