General Plan - Moreno Valley

CHAPTER 10 – GLOSSARYMORENO VALLEY GENERAL PLAN10. GLOSSARYAdjusted Net AcreThe acreage of a site that will be available fordevelopment after the required dedication ofland and rights-of-way for parks, exteriorboundary arterial streets and major floodcontrol and utility facilitiesBermAn elongated barrier consisting of a mound orridge of soilBikewayA route or path designated for bicycle travelBuild-outDevelopment of a community to the potentialpermitted under the applicable land use planCommunity Facilities DistrictA special tax district created in accordancewith the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Actof 1982. The special tax is used to repay taxexemptbonds used to finance the design,acquisition, construction and/or operation ofpublic facilities that benefit property within thedistrictCommunity Services DistrictA special district created to pay for servicesdelivered within the district, such as park andrecreation services, street lighting andparkway and median maintenanceCompatibleCapable of existing together in harmonywithout serious conflictsDensity (Residential)The number of residential dwellings peradjusted net acre of landDensity BonusAn allowance for residential density greaterthan allowed under the zoning regulationscontingent on the developer providinghousing for households with special needs,such as low income, lower income or seniorhouseholds.DiscourageTo hinder the development of a condition oractionDwelling UnitA building or portion of a building designed asa domicile for one householdEncourageTo help to bring about a condition or actionFeasibleCapable of being done within a reasonableamount of time taking into account legal,financial, social and technical constraintsFloor Area, GrossThe total square feet of all floors within theexterior walls of a building.Floor Area RatioThe gross floor area of structures on a sitedivided by the adjusted net area of the site.GoalA general expression of a condition that theCity is trying to attain (e.g. an aestheticallypleasing community)GradingExcavating and filling of soil and/or otherearth materialGranny UnitA dwelling unit intended for one or two adultsaged 62 or over which is accessory to aprimary single-family house located on thesame parcelImpervious SurfaceA surface through which water cannotpenetrate (e.g. concrete and asphalt)InfrastructureThe physical improvements and utilities thatsupport land uses, such as roads, bridges,parkway landscaping, traffic signals, streetlights, drainage facilities and trails, as well asPage 9-1 July 11, 2006