Definitions for this chapter

Wherever used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Director" means the director of finance of the County or an authorized subordinate. "Dwelling unit" means the same as in section 19.04.040 . "Property" or "real property" means and includes all land and appurtenances thereof and the buildings, structures, fences, and improvements erected on or affixed to the same; and any fixture which is erected on or affixed to such land, buildings, structures, fences, and improvements, including all machinery and other mechanical or other allied equipment and the foundations thereof: 1. Whose use thereof increases the value to, or is necessary to the utility of such land, buildings, structures, fences, and improvements; or 2. Whose removal therefrom cannot be accomplished without substantial damage to such land, buildings, structures, fences, and improvements, excluding, however, any growing crops; or 3. Any and all wind energy conversion property that is used to convert wind energy to a form of usable energy, including, but not limited to, a wind charger, windmill, wind turbine, tower and electrical equipment, pad mount transformers, power lines, and substation, and other such components. "TVR-STRH" means the class, as described in section 3.48.305 , primarily for real property that is used or can be used for transient vacation rentals or short-term rental homes. ( Ord. No. 5493 , § 2, 2022; Ord. No. 4013, § 1, 2013; Ord. 1076 § 3 (part), 1980: prior code § 6-1.1)