§ 38-1390.10. Lots, building and development sites.

Throughout this Code the terms lots, building and development sites are used to describe a basic unit of development.

(a)

The term "lot" refers to a parcel of land that has been created through the subdivision or lot split process. Land areas that have not been created through the subdivision or lot split process are referred to as "parcels". Lots are considered to be a basic unit of ownership upon which a unit of development can be placed. Lots can also be combined to form a building or development site.

(b)

A "building site" refers to one (1) or more lots or leaseholds (a parcel that has been created through a long-term lease) upon which a basic unit of development can be placed. A lot and a building site can refer to the same land area. However, two (2) lots can be combined to form a building site intended for development of a single one-family residential dwelling, or a single mixed use building, or any of several other types of buildings or structures. Also, building sites may exist within a larger development site. This is most common in commercial centers with several "outparcels" that may be conveyed by fee simple title or by leasehold interest.

(c)

"Development site" is used to describe lots and/or parcels that are intended for development of several buildings and/or structures which share some elements of infrastructure. This type of site is designed as a single, coordinated unit of development.

(Ord. No. 2013-02 , § 1, 1-29-13)