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Section 17.44.030. Definitions. <br /> <br />For the purposes of this Chapter, certain words and phrases shall be interpreted as set forth in <br />this section unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended. <br /> <br />Affordable Housing Proposal: A proposal submitted by the Project Owner as part of the City <br />development application (e.g., design review, Planned Unit Development, etc.) stating the <br />method by which the requirements of this Chapter are proposed to be met. <br /> <br />Affordable Rent: A monthly rent (including utilities as determined by a schedule prepared by the <br />City) which does not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty percent (30%) of the maximum annual <br />income for a household of the applicable income level. <br /> <br />Affordable Sales Price: A sales price which results in a monthly mortgage payment (including <br />principal and interest) which does not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty-five percent (35%) of <br />the maximum annual income for a household of the applicable income level. <br /> <br />Amenities: Interior features which are not essential to the health and safety of the resident, but <br />provide visual or aesthetic appeal, or are provided as conveniences rather than as necessities. <br />Interior Amenities may include, but are not limited to, fireplaces, garbage disposals, <br />dishwashers, cabinet and storage space and bathrooms in excess of one. Amenities shall in no <br />way include items required by City building codes or other ordinances that are necessary to <br />insure the safety of the building and its residents. <br /> <br />Applicant: Any person, firm, parmership, association joint venture, corporation, or any entity or <br />combination of entities which seeks City permits and approvals for a project. <br /> <br />Commercial, Office, and Industrial Project: For the purposes of this Chapter, any new non- <br />residential (commemial, office, or industrial) development or redevelopment greater than 10 <br />gross acres or 250,000 square feet of gross building area, whichever is less. <br /> <br />City: The City of Pleasanton or its designee or any entity with which the City contracts to <br />administer this chapter. <br /> <br />Dwelling Unit: A dwelling designed for occupancy by one household. <br /> <br />Household: One person living alone; or two or more persons sharing residency whose income is <br />considered for housing payments. <br /> <br />Household, Low Income: A household whose annual income is more than 50% but does not <br />exceed 80% of the annual median income for Alameda County, based upon the annual income <br />figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as <br />adjusted for household size. <br /> <br />Ordinance No. 1818 <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />