3.24.020 Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning:
City Manager. The City Manager of the City, or the City Manager’s designee.
Claim. A written demand for compensation filed under Ballot Measure 37 (2004). Claims shall not be considered “made” under Ballot Measure 37 until the City accepts the claim after the requirements for making the claim under this Chapter are met by the owner.
Exempt Land Use Regulation. A land use regulation that: (a) restricts or prohibits activities commonly and historically recognized as public nuisances under common law, including Hood River Municipal Code Chapter 8.08, and the criminal laws of Oregon and other offenses enumerated in the Hood River Municipal Code; (b) restricts or prohibits activities for the protection of public health and safety, such as fire and building codes, health and sanitation regulations, solid or hazardous waste regulations, pollution control regulations, and regulations or standards that regulate construction and performance standards for water, wastewater, transportation or public utility systems; (c) is required in order to comply with federal law; (d) restricts or prohibits the use of property for the purpose of selling pornography or performing nude dancing; or (e) was enacted prior to the date of acquisition of the property by the owner or a family member of the owner.
Family Member. The wife, husband, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, or grandchild of the owner of the property, an estate of any of the foregoing family members, or a legal entity owned by any one or combination of these family members or the owner of the property.
Land Use Regulation. Includes:
a. Any statute regulating the use of land or any interest therein;
b. Administrative rules and goals of the Land Conservation and Development Commission; and
c. Local government comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, land division ordinances, and transportation ordinances;
Owner. The present owner of the property, or any interest therein.
Valid Claim. A claim submitted by the owner of real property that is subject to a land use regulation adopted or enforced by the city that restricts the use of the private real property in a manner that reduces the fair market value of the real property.