5.04.030 Definitions.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words and phrases shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
“Accessory dwelling unit” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code.
2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the District.
“Charges” includes fees, tolls, rates, and rentals.
“Commercial facility” means any structure, premises, parcel, facility, or recreational vehicle park which is not a residential facility, an industrial facility or a school.
“District” means the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District.
“District Engineer” means the Director of the Department of Public Works of the County of Santa Cruz or any person designated by the Board.
“Industrial facility” means any structure, premises or facility used for manufacturing, processing or other industrial purposes.
“Residential facility” means:
1. Any single-family residence or other detached structure designed for occupancy by one family;
2. Any habitation unit or room or suite of rooms designed for occupancy by one family in a duplex, townhouse, condominium, apartment house, or other multiple dwelling unit; and
3. Any separate space of a mobile home park or trailer court.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the District.
“Sewer service charge” means a charge for services or facilities furnished by the District in connection with its work including charges for the use and maintenance of the District works.
Water use, Historical. “Historical water use” means any past water usage measurement or calculation resulting in a record of payment of connection fees that are on file with the District.
“Works” includes sewage treatment plants, intercepting and collecting sewers, outfall sewers, force mains, pumping stations, ejector stations, and all other appurtenances necessary, useful or convenient for the treatment, purification, or disposal of sewage. (Ord. 137 §1, 2017; Ord. 98 §1, 1999; Ord. 40 §1, 1983; Ord. 4 §1.3, 1973)