A. Dwelling Unit. A building or portion thereof that contains living facilities for one (1) family, including facilities for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, and any lot designated and intended for such use.

B. Gross Area. The total area of a subdivision or other development, calculated without subtracting any properties, public or private.

C. Open Space. An area of land or water designated and reserved primarily for uses with limited buildings and impermeable surfaces, which area of land is supplemental and in addition to setbacks, yards, streets, vehicular access or parking areas, and similar areas ordinarily associated with residential development. Open space may include green belts, parks, athletic fields, recreation areas, trails, and environmentally sensitive areas.

D. Qualified Open Space. Open space that has all the attributes and characteristics as required in Section 17.27.050.

E. Residential Development. All subdivisions and binding site plan applications being developed for the purpose of constructing or installing one (1) or more dwelling units, and all building permit applications that include construction or installation of three (3) or more dwelling units; but not including applications for subdivisions, binding site plans, and building permits for the purpose of hotels, motels, recreational vehicle parks, and similar developments intended solely for temporary or seasonal occupancy. (Ord. 2576, 7/27/10; Ord. 2245, 2/14/06)