§ 7D5-4. Definitions.

The following words and phrases as used in this chapter are defined as follows:

"Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one (1) or more of the following:

1.

Email;

2.

The Internet; or

3.

Facsimile.

"Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

"Specific adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

"A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the county on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit.

"Building official" means the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the Sonoma County Code, or a duly authorized representative.

(Ord. No. 6175 , § 1, 9-13-2016)