This law defines an 'accessory building or structure' as things like awnings, carports, and porches associated with recreational vehicles on a lot. These structures are typically for the occupant's use and include storage units and garages.

In this law section, when something is described as 'approved,' it means it meets all the necessary criteria to get the department's official go-ahead or stamp of approval.

The term "building standard" refers to the definition provided in another law, specifically Section 18909. It essentially means that for the exact meaning of "building standard," you need to refer to Section 18909.

A 'camping cabin' is a small, movable building with hard sides, no plumbing, and less than 400 square feet in size. It's designed for use by campers in recreational vehicle parks. Although it can have electricity and heating or cooling systems, it can only be set up or used in specific areas known as special occupancy parks or on state property like state parks.

A "camping party" is defined as one person or a group of up to 10 people staying at a campsite or a camping cabin for a total of no more than 30 days each year.

A 'campsite' refers to a specific spot within a larger camping area that is used by a single group of campers.

The term “commercial coach” in this section refers to the definition provided in Section 18001.8.

A "conditional permit" is a type of permit granted for building or using facilities in a special occupancy park. This permit can include specific conditions set by the enforcement agency that must be followed.

This section of the law specifies that whenever the term “Department” is mentioned, it refers to the Department of Housing and Community Development.

An "enforcement agency" can either be the Department of Housing and Community Development or any local government, like a city or county, that has taken on the role of enforcing specific housing regulations according to certain sections of the law.

An 'incidental camping area' is a piece of land where camping is a secondary activity. The primary use of the land is for agriculture, managing timber, or for developing water or power resources. To qualify as such an area, there must be at least two campsites available to rent or lease for camping purposes. The law also dictates that you can't have more than 25 camping parties within a 265-foot radius from any campsite in these areas.

This section defines a 'lease' as an agreement, either spoken or in writing, that allows someone to use and live in a property. It involves paying rent.

A "lot" refers to a specific area in a special park meant for one manufactured home, mobile home, RV, tent, camp car, or camping group.

This law section states that the term "mobilehome" is defined exactly the same way as it is in another section, Section 18008. If you want to know what qualifies as a mobilehome, you should refer to Section 18008 for the specific definition.

This law states that the term 'mobilehome park' is defined in the same way as it is in another specific legal section, Section 18214.

This law states that the terms "occupant" and "resident" mean the same thing and include anyone living or staying in a property, such as tenants and guests, as defined in a specific part of the Civil Code.

This section simply defines the term "park" as referring specifically to a special occupancy park.

A "permanent building" refers to any lasting structure owned and controlled by a special occupancy park owner or operator. Importantly, it does not include factory-built housing and is not located on a lot.

A 'plan checking agency' is a private company that must employ at least one licensed architect or engineer to review construction plans for special occupancy parks, ensuring they meet state regulations. This includes checking the buildings, utilities, streets, and other facilities in the park.

The agency has to provide the state department with a list of the reviewers, including their names, license details, and qualifications.

This law section says that the term "recreational vehicle" in this context should be understood in the same way it's defined in another law, specifically Section 18010.

A "recreational vehicle park" is defined as a piece of land or a section within a mobilehome park where two or more lots are rented or converted for the use of recreational vehicle owners, camping cabins, or tents. If this land has been turned into a subdivision or other forms of resident ownership, it still counts as a recreational vehicle park.

However, there is an exception for employee housing that operates under the Employee Housing Act, meets specific criteria, and has two or more lots for rent or as employment terms. This kind of housing does not need to meet the same permit or fee requirements as recreational vehicle parks.

This law defines "rent" as any money or form of payment given to use, possess, and occupy a property.

This law defines a "special occupancy park" as a place that includes recreational vehicle parks, temporary recreational vehicle parks, incidental camping areas, or tent camps. Basically, it's any park where people can temporarily stay in vehicles or tents.

This law section states that the term “special purpose commercial coach” is defined the same way as it is in another section, 18012.5, meaning you need to look there for the full definition.

This law defines a "temporary recreational vehicle park" as a place where two or more RV lots are rented out for up to 11 days. After this period, the operation must be removed.

However, if the land is zoned for agricultural purposes and accommodates up to 12 RVs for housing farm workers, it does not need an operating permit or to pay certain fees, even if it's rented or leased.

This law defines a “tent” as any shelter or structure made mostly or entirely from cloth, canvas, or similar materials and held up by a frame.