For the purpose of this Code, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A detached subordinate building the use of which is incidental to that of the main building on the same lot, or to the use of the land.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multi-family dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling units also includes the following:

1.

An efficiency unit.

2.

A manufactured home, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18007. See also, "junior accessory dwelling unit."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A use or building incidental or subordinate to the principal use or building located upon the same lot.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An office or commercial establishment in which goods, material or equipment is received for servicing, treatment, or processing elsewhere.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A public or permanent private way or lane less than forty feet in width which affords a secondary means of access to abutting property.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any floor level below the first story of a building, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor shall be classified as a basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The land area covered by all building on a lot, including all projections except eaves.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The vertical distance measured from the average level of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the point of the roof, ridge, or parapet wall.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the building codes, or the building official's duly authorized representative.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The land area occupied by or capable of being covered by all structures permissible under this chapter.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The head of the fire department or a regularly authorized deputy.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The incorporated area of the City of Corning.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The City Council of Corning.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any building or portion thereof which contains not more than two dwelling units.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A building designed for occupancy by two families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, on one lot.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A building (or portion of a building) designed, occupied, used, or intended for residential purposes by no more than a single-household unit and containing one kitchen.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

See "single-room occupancy" unit.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less, as defined in section 50801 of the California Health and Safety Code, and include interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. Medical assistance, counseling, and meals may be also provided.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Housing that complies with California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including temporary mobile homes and any attached or detached dwelling unit used to house farm or agricultural workers and their family members. Employee housing for six or fewer persons is treated as a single-family structure and residential use as described in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Housing that complies with California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including temporary mobile homes and any attached or detached dwelling unit used to house farm or agricultural workers and their family members. Employee housing consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in group quarters (or twelve units or less) designed for use by a single family or household is treated as agricultural use as described in California Health and Safety Code 17021.6.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

One person living alone or two or more persons living together in a dwelling unit with common access to, and common use of, all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit. See also "single housekeeping unit."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A day care facility licensed by the State of California, located in a residential unit where a resident of the dwelling provides care and supervision for children under the age of eighteen for periods of less than twenty-four hours a day.

A.

Small Family Day Care: A facility that provides care for eight or fewer children, including children who reside at the home and are under the age of ten.

B.

Large Family Day Care: A facility that provides care for seven to fourteen children, including children who reside at the home and are under the age of ten.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A building or portion thereof in which a motor vehicle is stored, repaired or kept.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A garage used only for the shelter or storage of vehicles by the occupants of the dwelling.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A garage open to the general public.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Shared living quarters without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or unit, offered for rent for on a weekly or longer basis. Group residential includes rooming and boarding houses, dormitories and other types of organizational housing, private residential clubs, and extended stay hotels intended for long-term occupancy (thirty days or more) but excludes hotels and motels, and residential care facilities.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The entire area of a parcel or lot, including any proposed public roadways and all other areas which may be ultimately excluded from development. See also, "net area."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any use customarily carried on within a dwelling by the inhabitants thereof which use is incidental to the residential use of the dwelling, and which use:

A.

Is confined within the dwelling, and occupies not more than twenty-five percent of the floor space thereof;

B.

Involves no sales of merchandise other than that produced on the premises, or directly related to and incidental to the services offered;

C.

Is carried on by the members of the family occupying the dwelling with no other person employed;

D.

Produces no evidence of its existence beyond the premises such as smoke, odors, vibrations, noise, etc., except one sign not to exceed two square feet of area and pertaining directly to the particular home occupation;

E.

Produces no excess traffic; and

F.

Must apply for a permit for home occupancy use (to be approved by the planning department, with a fee set by council).

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any building containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

See "family."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any area of two hundred square feet or more used for the storage of junk or scrap materials, or for the wrecking or dismantling of automobiles or other vehicles or machinery. A solid eight-foot fence is required.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A fence of solid material, a minimum of eight feet in height to be provided around any junkyard and no material to be in sight above the top of the fence.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A dwelling unit created within the walls of a proposed or existing single-family residence. See section 17.64.060 of this Zoning Code for regulations related to junior accessory dwelling units.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A room or other space within a building designed and constructed for the cooking and/or preparation of food and containing a permanently installed stove or cooktop using natural gas or 220-volt electricity and all required venting/hood per the Building Code.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A parcel of land under one ownership used or capable of being used under the regulations of this chapter. Figure 17.1 below, shows various types of lots. Please note that not all of these types are permitted in Corning.

Figure 17.1

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The portion of a lot that is covered by structures, including primary and accessory buildings, garages, carports, and roofed porches, but not including unenclosed and unroofed decks, landings, or balconies.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A lot located at the junction of two or more intersecting streets with a boundary line thereof bordering on each of such streets. The front of the dwelling shall be the front yard.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A lot so shaped that the main portion of the lot area does not have access to a street other than by means of a corridor having less than twenty feet of width.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A lot bounded on one side by a street line and on all other sides by lot lines between adjacent lots or that is bounded by more than one street with an intersection greater than one hundred and thirty-five degrees; a lot other than a corner lot.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An interior lot adjoining the rear lot line of a reversed corner lot.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Measured along a straight line down from the midpoint of the front property line of the lot to the midpoint of the rear property line. The city manager or designee shall determine lot depth for parcels of irregular configuration. Figure 17.2 below illustrates the method used to determine lot depth.

Figure 17.2

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines. Figure 17.2 above illustrates the method used to determine lot width.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The boundary line between a lot and other property or the public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The narrowest boundary line separating a lot from a street; in the case of a lot having no street frontage, the same will mean the narrowest boundary line parallel and closest to the nearest street or highway, as determined by the city manager or designee.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A lot line which is most distant from the front lot line.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any lot boundary line which is not a front or rear lot line.

Figure 17.3

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A housing first, low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A housing unit constructed primarily or entirely off-site at a factory before being moved to its intended location.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, designed or used for human habitation, for carrying persons and property or its structure, and for being drawn by a motor vehicle.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Motel means hotel as defined in this Code.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A single structure with two or more dwelling units. See also "duplex," "halfplex," and "triplex."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The area of a lot or parcel excluding areas to be dedicated for public purposes or other reasons. See also "gross area."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A building or structure or portion thereof lawfully existing at the time the ordinance codified in this chapter became effective, which was designed, erected, or structurally altered for a use that does not conform to the use regulations of the district in which is located.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A use which lawfully occupied a building or structure or was conducted upon open land prior to the effective date of these regulations, in the district in which it is located and with which regulations it does not comply.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any outdoor display or advertising material in any form upon any physical structure or natural object.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An advertising sign or structure upon which outdoor advertising is placed or displayed.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any structure of any kind or character erected, maintained or used for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any outdoor advertising is or may be placed.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An area of land, a yard or other open space on a lot used for or designated for use by stationary motor vehicles.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Land or space privately owned, covered or uncovered, laid out for, surfaced, and used or designed to be used by a standing motor vehicle.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

The planning commission of the city.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any deviation requested and/or granted from the strict application of the city's zoning and land use laws, rules, policies, practices and/or procedures under provisions of federal or California Law to make housing or other facilities readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities and thus enjoy equal employment or housing opportunities or other benefits guaranteed by law.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Include churches, temples, mosques and other places of worship and institutions that exist to support and manage the practice of a specific set of religious beliefs.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Residential care facilities are classified into two categories subject to state licensing requirements:

A.

Licensed Residential Care Facility: Any family home, group care facility, or similar facility, licensed by the state, that is maintained and operated to provide twenty-four-hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily life or for the protection of the individual. A large licensed residential care facility serves seven or more clients, while a small licensed residential care facility serves six or fewer clients.

B.

Unlicensed Residential Care Facility: Any family home, group home, group care facility, or similar facility, not required to be licensed by the state and operated as a single housekeeping unit, maintained and operated to provide twenty-four-hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily life or for the protection of the individual. A large unlicensed residential care facility serves seven or more clients, while a small unlicensed residential care facility serves six or fewer clients.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A facility that provides a combination of housing and supportive services for the elderly or functionally impaired, including personalized assistance, congregate dining, recreational, and social activities. These facilities may include medical services. Examples include assisted living facilities, retirement homes, and retirement communities. These facilities typically consist of individual units or apartments, with or without kitchen facility, and common areas and facilities. The residents in these facilities require varying levels of assistance.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A retail business establishment supplying gasoline and oil, and minor accessories and service for automobiles.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A line established by this chapter to govern the placement of buildings with respect to streets and alleys.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A shall is mandatory and indicates a standard, requirement, etc. which must be met.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A dwelling unit that is designed for occupancy by one household. "Single-family dwelling" includes manufactured housing units. See also "manufactured housing unit."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A dwelling unit occupied by one or more individuals with common access to and common use of, living and eating areas and facilities for the preparation and storage of food within the dwelling unit. See also "family."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A residential facility where living accommodations are individual secure rooms, with or without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room, rented to one- or two-person households on a weekly or monthly basis. Compare to "hotel" and "motel."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A portion of a building including the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the top most story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement is more than six feet above grade at any point, such basement shall be considered a story.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A public or permanent private way forty feet or more in width which affords a primary means of access to property.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A structure that is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders and floor joists, ceiling joists or roof rafters.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

As defined by subsection (G) in Government Code Section 65582, Supportive Housing means housing with no limit on length of stay that are occupied by the target population, and that are linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A committee that reviews, made up of building official, city engineer, planning officer, public works director or their authorized representatives and fire chief and police chief as needed.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

As defined in Government Code Section 65582, Target Population means persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or individuals eligible for services pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions Code). It may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A building designed for occupancy by two families living independently of each other, either where both dwellings are located on the same lot ("duplex") or on separate lots ("halfplex"). See also "duplex" and "halfplex."

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

Housing that has a predetermined end point in time and operated under a program that requires the termination of assistance, in order to provide another eligible program recipient to the service. The program length shall be no less than six months, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

An open, unoccupied space, other than a court, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided by this Code, on the lot on which a building is situated.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A yard extending across the full width of the lot, measured between the front lot line and the nearest line of the main building or an enclosed or covered porch. The front yard of a corner lot shall be the yard in front of the house.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A yard extending between the side yards of the lot and between the rear lot line and the rear setback line.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A yard on either side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear lot line, the width of each yard being measured between the sideline of the lot and the nearest part of the main building or enclosed porch.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)

A yard on a corner lot or reversed corner lot extending from the front yard to the rear lot line between the building setback line and the nearest side street lot line.

(Ord. No. 713, § 1(Att. A), 6-10-2025)