§ 8117-1. Definitions.

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions of words and terms as follows shall govern the construction of this Article.

"Mitigation" or "Measures to Mitigate" as used in this ordinance are measures to alleviate adverse impacts of the conversion, closure, or cessation of a mobilehome park, including but not limited to: relocation of mobilehomes to another park; payment of security deposits; reimbursement of utility connection fees; moving expenses; purchase of mobilehomes which can't be moved or other related moving assistance for residents of a park.

"Mobilehome." A structure with dimensions larger than eight (8) feet by forty (40) feet or a size larger than three hundred twenty (320) square feet designed for human habitation, transported over streets and highways to a permanent occupancy site, and installed on the site either with or without a permanent foundation. A recreational vehicle shall be treated as a mobilehome under this Article, provided it has been used as a principal residence for nine consecutive months.

"Mobilehome Park," "Trailer Park" or "Park." An area of land where two or more spaces are rented or leased for mobilehomes used as residences. Mobilehome park does not include County park campgrounds and County parking meter zones.

Mobilehome Park Closure, Conversion or Change of Use. Mobilehome park closure, conversion or change of use means changing the use of a mobilehome park such that it no longer contains occupied mobile or manufactured homes, as described in and regulated by Government Code Section 66427.4. Such conversions are governed by this Article 17.

"Mobilehome Park Conversion to Resident Ownership." Mobilehome park conversion to resident ownership means the conversion of a mobilehome park composed of rental spaces to a condominium or common interest development, as described in and/or regulated by Government Code Section 66427.5 and/or Section 66428.1. Unless otherwise provided therein, such conversions are governed by Article 13 of Division 8, Chapter 2 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code.

"Mobilehome Park Owner" or "Owner." The owner, lessor, operator, or manager of a mobilehome park in the unincorporated area of Ventura County.

"Mobilehome Tenant" or "Resident." Any person entitled to occupy a mobilehome or recreational vehicle which is located within a mobilehome or trailer park in the unincorporated area of Ventura County.

"Recreational Vehicle." A vehicle for human habitation, which is self-propelled or towed by a light-duty vehicle, in which the plumbing, heating, and electrical system contained therein may be operated without connection to outside utilities.

"Space Rent." The consideration, including any security deposits, bonuses, benefits, or gratuities demanded or received in connection with the use and occupancy of a space in a mobilehome or trailer park, or for housing services provided, but exclusive of any amount paid for the use of a mobile dwelling unit, or utility charges or trash charges which are billed to units separately whether or not the units are individually metered. "Space rent" does not include reasonable user fees for services actually rendered to some, but not all, of the residents of a park.

(Am. Ord. 4382—3/18/08)