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developments that involve an increase in the density otherwise available under applicable zoning and development standards; a change in land use designation from a zoning regulation that does not permit residential uses to one that does permit residential uses; or the conversion of rental units to condominium ownership. Section 3. Section 41-1901 is added to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to read in full as follows: Sec. 41-1901. Definitions As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Adjusted for Household Size Appropriate for the Unit" means a household of one person in the case of a studio unit, two persons in the case of a one-bedroom unit, three persons in the case of a two-bedroom unit, four persons in the case of a three-bedroom unit, and five persons in the case of a four-bedroom unit. "Affordable Housing Cost" means the total housing costs paid by a qualifying household, which shall not exceed the fraction of gross income specified, as follows, in accordance with Sections 50052.5 and 50053 of the Health & Safety Code: Very Low-Income Households. Thirty percent of the income of a household earning 50 percent of the Orange County median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit. Low-Income Households. Thirty percent of the income of a household earning 70 percent of the Orange County median income for for-sale units, and 30 percent of the income of a household earning 60 percent of the Orange County median income for rental units, adjusted in either case for family size appropriate for the unit. Moderate Income Households. Thirty-five percent of the income of a household earning 110 percent of the Orange County median income for for- sale units, and 30 percent of the income of a household earning 110 percent of the Orange County median income for rental units, adjusted in either case for family size appropriate for the unit. In the event of a conflict between the fractions specified in this definition and those found in Sections 50052.5 and 50053 of the Health & Safety Code, the fractions specified by State law shall control. "Developer" means any association, corporation, firm, joint venture, partnership, person, or any entity or combination of entities, which seeks City approval for all or part of a Residential Project. Ordinance No. NS-XXX 11 A-5 Page 5 of 17