The definitions in this section apply to all activities conducted pursuant to this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, or unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 50050) of Part 1 and Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) also apply to this chapter.

(a)  “Community housing development” means a development of 20 or more rental or cooperative units on one or more sites, that includes the social and economic features described in this chapter.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 50881.5

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(b)  “Congregate housing” or “congregate housing development,” means a new or rehabilitated large multibedroom structure in which more than two families share common living areas and child care, cleaning, cooking, and other household responsibilities.

(c)  “Sponsor” means any nonprofit corporation, cooperative, or local public agency, or any combination thereof, including limited partnerships in which the managing general partner is an eligible nonprofit corporation.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 637, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2000.)

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