§ 27-1.3. Definitions.

As used in this section:

Addition shall mean adding gross square feet to an existing nonresidential development project subject to this section.

Affordable housing shall mean for-sale or rental housing the total cost of monthly payments for which does not exceed thirty (30%) percent of household income.

City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City of Alameda or his/her designee.

Development or development project shall mean any project undertaken for the purpose of development. Development includes a project involving the approval of a tentative map or involving the issuance of a permit for construction, but not a permit to operate.

Director of Development Services shall mean the Director of Development Services for the City of Alameda or that individual in the future which has the responsibility for administering the City's affordable housing development programs or his/her designee.

Gross square feet shall mean the area included within the surrounding walls of a nonresidential development as determined by the Director of Development Services. This area does not include enclosed parking for vehicles.

In lieu fee shall mean a monetary exaction which is allowed by the City in place of the construction or provision of affordable housing units.

Interior remodel shall mean all tenant or owner improvements to nonresidential space which results in a change in the type of use of the development.

Low- and moderate-income shall mean a household with total annual income at or below eighty percent (80%) of the median income, adjusted for family size, and in accordance with the Section 8 Income Limits as published annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the SF-Oakland MSA.

(Ord. No. 2859 N.S.)