3.02.505 Definitions.
For the purpose of BC 3.02.500 through 3.02.510 the following mean:
Contribution – A lump sum payment to the City, which funds shall be kept separate from other City funds, and which will accrue interest and which are used for the sole purpose of financing public improvements within the zone of benefit; or participation in a local improvement district; or a waiver of remonstrance; or actual construction of public improvements within the zone of benefit.
Development -
A. The establishment of a use of any parcel of land involving the construction or the placing of a structure on a parcel that was prior to that event not occupied by any structure;
B. Any alteration or change in use which increases the number of parking spaces required pursuant to the Development Code;
C. Dividing land into two or more parcels including partitions and subdivisions and creating or terminating a right of access.
Public improvement – Has the meaning given the term “local improvement” by ORS 223.387.
Zone of benefit – The area which is determined by the council to derive a benefit from a local improvement district formed pursuant to this section and includes property which will utilize or has opportunity to utilize improvements caused and financed by the owners in the local improvement district.