Definitions for wastewater expansion fees

For purposes of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows: "Applicant" means any person, partnership, corporation, trust, or agent who has applied for a building permit. "Assessment" means the dollar amount to be paid by an applicant as the pro rata share for the construction of the expansion of wastewater facilities for the Kihei regional wastewater treatment system as determined in accordance with this chapter. "Building" shall have the same meaning as defined in the Uniform Building Code as adopted, amended, or replaced by the County. "Building permit" means the official document or certificate issued by the County, authorizing the construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repair of any building or structure. "Churches" means structures used primarily for religious or sectarian purposes. "Department" means the department of environmental management of the County. "Development" means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property which shall include the construction, expansion, or erection of buildings or structures, exclusive of any filling, excavation, or grading work. "Director" means the director of environmental management of the County. "Expansion study" means the Kihei District Wastewater System Expansion Study by Norman Saito Engineering Consultants, Inc., dated March, 1989. "Facility expansion assessment fee" means the fee to be paid by an applicant as the pro rata share, based on contract cost to construct the expansion of the Kihei wastewater treatment plant. "Long-term residential or long-term residential basis" means a single-family, two-family, or multifamily dwelling which is occupied by an owner or lessee for terms of not less than six months. "Project flow" means the estimated wastewater discharge as a result of development. Such estimates for residential developments shall be based upon standards set forth in the expansion study. Estimates for nonresidential developments shall be based upon engineering estimates submitted by applicant and approved by the department. "Public schools" means any schools constructed by or on behalf of the department of education, State of Hawaii. "Structure" shall have the same meaning as defined in the International Building Code as adopted, amended, or replaced by the County. ( Ord. No. 4453, § 1, 2017 )