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17.44.030 development, etc.) stating the method by which the requirements of this chapter are proposed to be met. "Affordable rent": A monthly rent (in- cluding utilities as determined by a sched- ule prepared by the city) which does not exceed one-twelfth ('/1z) of thirty percent (30%) of the maximum annual income for a household of the applicable income level. "Affordable sales price": A sales price which results in a monthly mortgage payment (including principal and interest) which does not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of thirty five percent (35%) of the maxi- mum annual income for a household of the applicable income level. "Amenities": Interior features which are not essential to the health and safety of the resident, but provide visual or aesthet- ic appeal, or are provided as conveniences rather than as necessities. Interior ameni- ties may include, but are not limited to, fireplaces, garbage disposals, dishwashers, cabinet and storage space and bathrooms in excess of one. Amenities shall in no way include items required by city build- ing codes or other ordinances that are necessary to ensure the safety of the building and its residents. "Applicant": Any person, firm, partner- ship, association, joint venture, corpora- tion, or any entity or combination of entities which seeks city permits and approvals for a project. "City": The city of Pleasanton or its designee or any entity with which the city contracts to administer this chapter. "Commercial, office, and industrial project": For the purposes of this chapter, any new nonresidential (commercial, office, or industrial) development or rede- velopment greater than ten (10) gross acres or two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) square feet of gross building area, whichever is less. "Dwelling unit": A dwelling designed for occupancy by one household. "HUD": The United States department of housing and urban development or its successor. "Household": One person living alone; or two (2) or more persons sharing resi- dency whose income is considered for housing payments. "Household, low income": A household whose annual income is more than fifty percent (50%) but does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the annual median in- come for Alameda County, based upon the annual income figures provided by the U.S. department of housing and urban development (HUD), as adjusted for household size. "Household, moderate income": A household whose annual income is more than eighty percent (80%) but does note exceed one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the annual median income for Alameda County, based upon the annual income figures provided by HUD, as adjusted for household size. "Household, very low income": A household whose annual income does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the annual median income for Alameda County, based upon the annual income figures provided by HUD, as adjusted for house- hold size. "Inclusionary unit": A dwelling unit as required by this chapter which is rented or sold at affordable rents and/or afford- (Pleasanton April 2001) 468