§ 90-71. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Applicant means the individual or entity submitting a request for proposed rezoning or comprehensive plan amendment.

Charter means the Volusia County Home Rule Charter.

Comprehensive plan amendment means an amendment to or adoption of a local government's comprehensive plan pursuant to F.S. ch. 163, including an amendment to the future land use map, which allows for a net increase of residential units on the property that is the subject of the amendment.

County means the County of Volusia.

Department means the state department of community affairs.

Finding of school adequacy means an instrument prepared and issued by the school district to an applicant which certifies that adequate public schools can be timely planned and constructed to serve the projected increase in student population associated with the proposed comprehensive plan amendment or rezoning as defined and established by rule.

Residential unit means a single-family or multifamily dwelling unit, attached or detached dwelling, house of conventional construction, mobile home, manufactured home, and any other structure used for permanent residence or for dwelling purpose, regardless of whether occupied by an owner or tenant.

Rezoning means a change in zoning classification that allows a net increase of residential units on the property that is the subject of the rezoning. The term "rezoning" shall also mean any land use change not necessarily denoted or characterized as a rezoning, including any change to a land use plan, master plan or development plan in a mixed use development, development of regional impact, planned unit development, and special exception that allows a net increase of residential units on the property.

Rule means a rule or policy established by the school board in accordance with rulemaking procedures established by the Administrative Procedures Act, F.S. ch. 120.

School board means the School Board of Volusia County, Florida, the governing body of the School District of Volusia County.

School district means the School District of Volusia County.

VGMC means the Volusia County Growth Management Commission established by section 202.3 of the Charter.

Volusia County means all of the geographical area contained within the boundaries of Volusia County, including both incorporated and unincorporated area.

Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary (G & C Merriam Co., most recent edition) shall be used for the definition of any words not defined in this article.

(Ord. No. 2007-37, § I, 5-24-07)