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r approval of the tentative subdivision or parcel map, consistent with the Pathway Element of the General Plan and the Master Path Plan. Any lot in the subdivision that does not contain a path shall be assessed a pathway fee,the amount of which shall be fixed by Council resolution. Funds collected shall be deposited in the Town's Pathway Fund." 3. Addition to Code. Section 10-1.226a(Habitable floor area)is hereby added to Article 2 (Definitions) of Chapter 1 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to read: "Section 104.226a. Habitable floor area. 'Habitable floor area' shall mean floor area, as defined in Section 10-1.223 of the Zoning Code, which includes provisions for space heating,with floor to ceiling heights in excess of seven(7) feet, and is intended for living purposes for human occupancy. 'Habitable floor area' shall include,but is not limited to, bedrooms,bathrooms, kitchens, living, family, and dining rooms, office/study areas, game rooms,P oolhouses, or similar use areas, as well as entry foyers,hallways, stairs, etc.,which connect such areas. Floor area clearly intended for garage or storage use, barns or stables (excluding any habitable portion of the building), and basements and attics with floor to ceiling heights of less than 7 feet are not considered'habitable."' 4. Amendment of Code. Section 10-2.606 (Dedication of Pathway Easements) of Article 6 (Pathway Dedication,Maintenance and Improvement) of Chapter 2 (Site Development) of Title 10 (Zoning and.Site Development) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read: "Section 10-2.606 Dedication of Pathway Easements. Whenever a site development permit is requested for a main residence, a secondary dwelling, an addition to a structure of at least 900 square feet of"habitable" floor area (including cumulative additions of 900 or more square feet of habitable floor area), or a barn or stable of at least 900 square feet in floor area, on a property which is designated on the Master Path Plan for an off-road pathway or for a roadside pathway,but where all or a portion of such roadside path cannot feasibly be located within the existing public or private right-of-way,the Site Development Authority may require the dedication of an easement for public use as part of the Town's pathway system according to the guidelines contained in the Pathway Element of the General Plan. Pathway easements shall be required within emergency road easements. In addition,the following guidelines apply: (a) An easement should generally be located along the boundary of a property; (b) The easement shall be located so as to'connect to existing or future pathway segments at the boundaries of a property; and —2—