15.82.020 Definitions.
A. Development means any activity requiring approval, or permit which physically disturbs or alters a site, including grading of or construction on any parcel of real property.
B. Enhancement means any development and/or improvement to upgrade, improve or rehabilitate an existing or proposed public park to better serve the public.
C. Improvement means any street work or utilities to be installed on the land to be used for public or private streets, highways and easements, and which are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in a subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs.
D. Dwelling unit means any building or portion thereof, which contains one kitchen, and is designed and/or used to house not more than one family, including necessary employees of such family.
E. Multiple-service medical and recovery care facility means a facility that includes skilled nursing beds, assisted living and independent living apartments, described as follows:
1. Skilled nursing is commonly known as nursing homes providing around the clock nursing care staffed by licensed administrators, nurses, nurse assistants, registered dieticians, activity directors and staff development and education. Skilled nursing facilities generally offer care one step below a general acute hospital.
2. Assisted living provides a level of personal care primarily to serve the ambulatory, but frail client in a residential living environment where residents receive individualized assistance, supportive services and health care, such as requiring assistance in one or more activities such as providing medication, housework, meal preparation, eating, shopping, dressing and bathing. The level of care is a median between nursing home and independent (congregate) living.
3. Independent living units, also known as congregate care, are a self-contained apartment which includes a kitchen, and has supportive services such as meal service, housekeeping, transportation, nursing, medical, and social and recreational activities which are available for residents. An independent living unit is defined as a residential dwelling unit which is subject to this chapter. (Ord. 3897 § 1, 1999; Ord. 3327 § 1, 1991)