The complete discontinuance of any nonconforming use where no building or structure is involved or the complete discontinuance and removal of a nonconforming building or structure.

Having a common border, boundary point, or lot line. Same as "Adjoining" and "Contiguous."

An attached or a detached residential dwelling unit, subject to the provision of Section 9414, 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 multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:

A use incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the premises, which does not alter the characteristics of the use considered as a whole and as related to other uses permitted in the same zone.

Forty-three thousand, five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of land area.

The total area of a site including all private and public streets, alleys, etc., expressed in square feet divided by forty-three thousand, five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet.

The area remaining on a site, once the square footage for public or private streets and alleys has been subtracted.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as it may be amended from time to time.

Lying near or close to within 100 feet, including across a street or alley.

See "Abut or Abutting."

Any department; employee; or advisory, elected, or appointed body that is authorized to administer any provision of this article.

Adult dogs or cats shall mean animals of either sex, altered or unaltered, which have reached the age of four months.

A sales price that results in average monthly housing cost including average mortgage loan principal and interest over the term of the loan, mortgage insurance, property taxes and property assessments, homeowners insurance, homeowners association dues, if any, and all other dues and fees assessed as a condition of property ownership, which does not exceed: (1) 30% of 30% of area median income for extremely low-income households; (2) 30% of 50% of area median income for very low-income households; (3) 30% of 70% of area median income for lower-income households; and (4) 35% of 110% of area median income for moderate-income households. Area median income shall be adjusted for assumed household size based on unit size as follows: one person in a studio unit, two persons in a one bedroom unit, three persons in a two bedroom unit, four persons in a three bedroom unit, five persons in a four bedroom unit, and six persons in a five bedroom unit. The Council, by resolution, shall establish guidelines for determining affordable ownership cost.

Monthly rent, including a reasonable allowance for garbage collection, sewer, water, electricity, gas and other heating, and cooking and refrigeration fuels, and all mandatory fees charged for use of the property, which does not exceed (1) 30% of 30% of area median income for extremely low-income households; (2) 30% of 50% of area median income for very low-income households; (3) 30% of 60% of area median income for lower-income households; and (4) 30% of 110% of area median income for moderate-income households. Area median income shall be adjusted for assumed household size based on unit size as follows: one person in a studio unit, two persons in a one bedroom unit, three persons in a two bedroom unit, four persons in a three bedroom unit, and five persons in a four bedroom unit. The Council, by resolution, shall establish guidelines for determining affordable rent.

Any contrivance, now known or hereafter invented, for use, or designed for, navigation or flight in the air.

Any area of land or building used, or intended to be used for the landing and taking off of aircraft and any appurtenant areas used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities.

A public right-of-way, other than a street, which affords a secondary means of access to abutting property as determined by the City Engineer.

Permitted. See "Permitted."

The use of modes of transportation other than the single-passenger motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, carpools, vanpools, buses, buspools, public transit, walking, and bicycling.

A change in the terms and provisions of this article or a change in the zone boundaries or zone classifications upon the Official Zoning Map.

Any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves and shall include devices having active elements extending in any direction and directional beam-type arrays having elements carried by and disposed from a generally horizontal boom, which may be mounted upon, and rotatable through, a vertical mast interconnecting the boom and a support for the antenna.

Any freestanding structure or device used to support one or more antennas and which is affixed to the ground or any existing structure.

A room, or combination of rooms, including bathroom and kitchen facilities, in a multiple-unit building and occupied by not more than one family per dwelling unit.

A request by a project applicant or other qualified individual or agency for a City body to modify, reconsider, or reverse a decision rendered by a subordinate City body or City staff.

Those persons or entities filing appeals, paying fees, where required, and complying with procedural requirements in this article to complete an appeal.

Any person, firm, or corporation requesting approval of any land use, development, or improvement application, or similar entitlement regulated by the Downey Municipal Code.

A roofed passageway or lane, typically with shops located on one or both sides (see Figure 9.1.1).

Any premises where there is maintained one or more machines, devices, apparatuses, or contrivances designed for individual viewing and used to show still or motion pictures and which is customarily open to the general public. For the purposes of this chapter, "movie arcade" shall not include a theater.

Any place or premises that has within its confines five or more amusement devices where games or activities requiring skill or chance may be played. This includes but is not limited to pinball, video games, computers or virtual reality devices (electronic or not) that are operated by any form of payment or rented for periods of time. This definition excludes any adult arcade associated with any adult business or adult uses defined in Section 9402.

Any projection which is not intended for occupancy and which extends beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building, but shall not include signs.

The annual median income for Los Angeles County, adjusted for household size, as published periodically in Title 25, Section 6932, California Code of Regulations, or an alternative figure as adopted by the Council.

Unless otherwise noted, article shall mean Article IX – Land Use, of the Downey Municipal Code, which is composed of Chapters 1 through 8 – Zoning ("The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Downey"), and Chapter 9 – Subdivision Regulations.

The receiving, parking, and delivering of motor vehicles upon any premises solely by an employee of the owner or occupant of the premises as a service to those desiring to park on such premises.

An unfinished space between the top floor of a structure and the roof. The attic shall only be used for storage or to contain mechanical equipment.

See "Sign, Changeable Copy."

An open area, other than a street, used for the display, sale, or rental of new or used automobiles or trailers and where no repair work is done, except minor incidental repairs of automobiles and/or trailers to be displayed, rented, or sold on the premises.

An off-street permanently maintained space readily accessible to a street or alley and so located and arranged to permit parking for a passenger automobile of average size.

The dismantling or wrecking of used motor vehicles or trailers or the storage, sale, or dumping of dismantled, or partially dismantled, obsolete, or wrecked vehicles or their parts.

An unenclosed area either recessed or projected from the walls of a building. Balconies are 30 inches or more above grade, are attached to and supported primarily by the exterior wall of the building, are accessible from the building's interior, and are unenclosed on one or more sides except for a railing or parapet that is not greater than 60 inches high. A balcony is not an accessory structure.

Balloons shall refer to any of the following:

An alcohol sales establishment where the primary use is the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages and where secondary uses may include food service. The premises may contain a counter upon and over which alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits are served.

A portion of the building located entirely or partially below grade level. Basements shall be considered a floor when built above grade for more than 12 inches.

See "Sign, Outdoor Advertising."

A land use associated with medical, technological, or biological research, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of medical products, equipment or related items. Such uses generally consist of the following: (1) medical device or prosthesis prototype fabrication; (2) production requiring advanced medical and biological technology and skills and directly related to medical research and development activities on the premises; (3) manufacturing of biochemical research and diagnostic compounds to be used primarily by universities, laboratories, hospitals, and clinics for scientific research and developmental testing purposes; (4) production of experimental medical, biochemical, or biotechnological products; (5) development of biomedical-device related production or operating systems to be installed and operated at another location, including manufacturing of products necessary for such development; (6) manufacturing of biological, biomedical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical products; (7) manufacturing of scientific, engineering, and medical instruments; (8) research and development, and manufacturing of artificial intelligence-based devices, electronic components, software programs, and similar products, for medical applications.

Both sides of a street, between two consecutive intersections, or an intersection and a cul-de-sac or street terminus.

See "Rooming House."

Body piercing, tattooing, branding, or application of permanent cosmetics as each of these terms are defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 119301, as that section may be amended from time to time.

A strip of land established to separate incompatible zones or uses.

That portion of a lot which may be occupied by buildings or structures, but not including front, side, or rear yards or street setback areas, or the portion of such lot where other regulations prohibit the occupation of buildings or structures.

Any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, belongings, or property of any kind and having a roof supported by columns or walls and attached to the ground.

A detached building for which use is subordinate to and incidental to that of the main building on the same lot. The accessory building may include a garage, carport, playhouse, hobby shop, cabana, accessory living quarters or guesthouse, greenhouse, garden tool house, and other similar buildings.

Any structure not directly attached to the principal dwelling that is customarily incidental to a residence which does not change the character of the residential use and/or household. Accessory buildings may include, but are not limited to, a garage, carport, guest house, playhouse, accessory living quarters, greenhouse, storage shed, covered patios, and other similar structures. The term is used interchangeably within this article with the term "Accessory Structure".

A building separated on all sides from the abutting open space, or from other buildings or other structures, by a permanent roof and exterior walls, pierced only by windows and entrance and exit openings.

That portion of a main building most nearly parallel to a street or parking area.

The vertical distance measured from the street curb level to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, or to the highest point of a mansard roof, or to the highest gable of a pitch or a hip roof (see Figure 9.1.2).

The principal structure on the property and the building in which is considered a principal use of the lot upon which it is situated. Every dwelling (except an ADU or guesthouse) in a residential zone is a main building.

A land area consisting of one or more parcels of land under common ownership or control, including all yards, parking spaces, and other open spaces required by this chapter.

The overall magnitude or largeness of the aggregate sizes and/or shape(s) of a building, particularly in comparison to the visible overall magnitude or largeness of adjoining buildings.

A vehicle carrying 16 or more passengers commuting on a regular basis to and from work with a fixed route, according to a fixed schedule.

Those activities that, if provided, shall require the facility to be licensed by the State. Care and supervision involves non-medical assistance as needed with activities of daily living and assumption of varying degrees of responsibility for the safety and well-being of residents including assistance in dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene; assistance with taking medications; central storage and distribution of medications; and arrangement of and assistance with medical and dental care.

A dwelling unit located on the premises of an enterprise where the principal use is other than residential, and which is occupied by a person who is the owner, proprietor, manager, watch guard, or is otherwise at times in charge of such enterprise.

A vehicle carrying two to six persons commuting together to and from work.

A permanent roofed structure, having not more than three enclosed sides, used as an automobile shelter. Ancillary enclosed storage areas may be included.

See "Wireless Communication Facility."

Land used, or intended to be used, for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including columbariums, crematoriums, mausoleums, and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with, and within the boundary of, such cemetery.

A line located in the center of the ultimate right-of-way as established by the City Engineer. In any case in which the City Planner determines this definition is not applicable, the City Planner shall designate the centerline.

The California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, as may be subsequently amended by the State.

An open air (outdoor) market that is certified by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner where certified producers offer for sale only those agricultural products they grow themselves, and operated in accordance with regulations established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, which includes the display of a valid health permit.

A producer authorized by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to sell certified agricultural products directly to consumers at certified farmers' markets.

A certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner authorizing the transportation and sale of certified agricultural products.

Chapter shall mean a chapter of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Downey, which is composed of Chapters 1 through 8 of Article IX – Land Use, of the Downey Municipal Code, unless some other chapter or statute is specifically mentioned.

Check cashing is a commercial land use that generally includes some or all of a variety of financial services including cashing of checks, warrants, drafts, money orders, or other commercial paper serving the same purpose; deferred deposit of personal checks whereby the check casher refrains from depositing a personal check written by a customer until a specific date; money transfers; payday advances or payday loans; issuance of money orders; and similar uses. Check cashing does not include a state or Federally chartered bank, savings association, credit union, or industrial loan company. Check cashing also does not include a retail seller engaged primarily in the business of selling consumer goods, including consumables, to retail buyers that cashes checks or issues money orders for a fee as a service to its customer that is incidental to its main purpose or business.

The head of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department of the City, or designee charged with the responsibility for the interpretation and administration of the Downey Municipal Code.

An upper portion of a wall or structure containing windows for supplying natural light to a building (see Figure 9.1.3).

The City Clerk of the City.

An establishment which provides physical and mental health services on an individual, out-patient basis. The services may be of preventative, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative or counseling nature, but do not include group counseling uses. Typical uses would include, but not be limited to, medical and health clinics, chiropractic/physical therapy clinics, individual counseling services and emergency/urgent care centers.

A nonprofit association of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, for some common purpose, but not including groups organized primarily to render a service customarily carried on as a business.

The location of multiple commercial wireless antennas which are either owned or operated by more than one service provider at a single location and mounted to a common supporting structure, wall, or building.

The cultivation, possession, manufacture, processing, storing, laboratory testing, labeling, transporting, distribution, or sale of marijuana and marijuana products, including medical and non-medical marijuana, non-medical cannabis products and medical cannabis products within the meaning of California Business and Professions Code Section 19300 et seq.

Any facility or location where commercial cannabis activity is conducted, where non-medical marijuana, non-medical marijuana products, medical marijuana, medical marijuana products are made available, sold and/or distributed.

Any use or development, either public or private, providing amusement, pleasure or sport, diversion, exercises, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. Typical uses may include, but are not limited to: theaters, sports stadiums and arenas, amusement parks, bowling alleys, billiard parlors, bingo parlors, golf course, miniature golf courses, ice/roller skating rinks, model courses, shooting galleries, tennis and racquetball courts, amusement centers or arcades, dance studios, health and fitness clubs, boxing gyms, and facilities equipped and used for sports training and conditioning. Excludes adult entertainment facilities, martial arts facilities, and massage therapy establishments.

Recreational and instructional uses including, but not limited to, art, crafts, martial arts, or yoga. Martial arts shall be specific to any of the traditional forms of self-defense or combat that utilizes physical skill and coordination, such as, but not limited to, karate, aikido, judo, tai chi, kung fu, jiu-jitsu, and krav maga. Martial arts excludes boxing gyms and similar facilities that are equipped and used for training and conditioning.

Any service providing radio communication service that:

The Planning Commission of the City.

A community apartment project in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any apartment located thereon.

A payment to be made directly or indirectly in money, goods, wares, merchandise, labor, or anything else of value.

See "Official Zoning Map."

See "Development Concession or Incentive."

Uses that may by permitted, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 9824. Generally, conditional uses are those uses that have the potential for particularly sensitive, objectionable operating characteristics, or appearance, which may be out of character in a particular zone; of which may make those uses suitable or unsuitable for a particular site or location.

An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property, together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial, or commercial building on such real property, such as an apartment, office, or store. A condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property.

Applies to the converting of a single lot or building into a condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, or a community housing/apartment project in any applicable zone.

The same as "Abut" or "Abutting."

A State-licensed facility to which persons are admitted for the extended care of an illness or injury, including 24 hour nursing care, but excluding any surgical or major diagnostic facility (see "Hospital"). Convalescent hospital shall include nursing homes, rest homes, sanatoriums, and other facilities providing care and supervision, and shall not include senior citizen housing developments, assisted living facilities, or care and supervision.

The City Council of the City.

An open, unoccupied space with no roof or cover, other than a required front, side, or rear yard, on the same lot with a building or buildings and which is bounded on two or more sides by such building or buildings.

A cellular or wireless communication facility on wheels.

Institutions displaying or preserving objects of interest in one or more of the arts or sciences. This classification generally includes libraries, museums and art galleries where displayed objects are not intended for sale.

The top level of the established street curb in front of the building measured at the center of such building frontage. Where no curb has been established, the City Engineer shall establish such curb level, or its equivalent, for the purposes of this article.

An establishment that provides five or more computers or other electronic devices to the public for access to the internet or a local area network (LAN), to email, or to other computer software programs. Cyber cafés shall be synonymous with PC cafés, internet cafés, and cyber centers.

Every day shown on the calendar including Sundays and holidays.

A calendar day except Saturdays, Sundays and City recognized holidays.

An establishment or facility that provides nonmedical care and supervision to a person who is 18 years of age or older, where the care is provided for periods of less than 24 hours per day. Does not include residential care facilities, convalescent hospitals, or nursing homes.

An establishment or facility, other than a family daycare facility, that includes infant centers, preschools, extended daycare facilities, and school age child care centers, and also includes child care centers licensed pursuant to Section 1596.951 of the California Health and Safety Code. May also be referred to as a Commercial Day Care in this article. Day care center does not include public or private schools and Family Day Care Home.

A commercial establishment, other than an adult business or adult use, which specializes in the full complement of beauty, health or therapeutic treatments, including, but not limited to, body wraps, facials, pedicures, make-up, hairstyling, nutrition, exercise, water treatments and massage therapy which is open primarily during normal daytime business hours and without provisions for overnight accommodations.

A masonry wall incorporating architectural relief from a flat surface.

Residential dwelling units per net acre.

An increase in the number of dwelling units over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density as established in the Land Use Element of the Downey General Plan in accordance with State law and this article.

Guidelines adopted by resolution of the City that outline the criteria and procedures for implementing density bonuses or other regulations.

Those dwelling units allowed pursuant to Section 9512 of this article, which exceed the otherwise allowable maximum residential density for the site.

The total number of dwelling units divided by the total (gross) area of the site.

The number of dwelling units per acre of developable land exclusive of: (1) public and private streets and alleys; (2) land designated as open space on the General Plan Land Use Diagram that includes parks, riverbeds, utility easements, and golf courses; and (3) other public uses.

A toolbox of a broad range of design approaches that assists project proponents and their design teams in reaching compliance with the Zoning Code.

The person who is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of an applicable development project. A developer may be responsible for implementing the provisions of this article as determined by the property owner.

With regard to density bonus development, development concession or incentive shall mean any of the following:

A plan for the development and use of a specified parcel or tract of real estate, illustrated by a plat showing the boundaries of such parcel or tract; the location, size, height, and use of all structures; the locations of all vehicular and pedestrian ways, both public and private; all landscaped areas; and further explained by such specifications, conditions, and limitations as may be imprinted on the plat or described in a supplement.

A tame or domesticated animal or household pet that is commonly maintained in a household, such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, etc.

A window that protrudes out of a sloping roof, typically from a second story. Main dwelling typically utilizes one roof covering both the first and second story.

The State Department of Real Estate.

A use where a customer is permitted or encouraged, either by the design of physical facilities or by the service and/or packaging procedures offered, to be served while remaining seated in a vehicle including, but not limited to, drive-through or drive-in food, financial services, automatic or self-serve car washes, businesses which dispense gas and oil as an ancillary use, commercial parking lots, dairy outlet businesses, and all other commercial uses where business or service is directly to an automobile and/or its occupants.

Driveway shall mean:

A building designed exclusively for occupancy by two families living independently of each other and containing two attached dwelling units, excludes accessory dwelling units.

A building that contains three or more dwelling units that share common walls or floor/ceilings. The land under the building or units is not divided into separate lots. The units may have separate or joint entrances, and typically have common parking and open space areas.

A detached residential dwelling unit, designed for occupancy by one family, and may also include housing types described in Government Code Section 65852.

An arrangement of single-family dwellings, joined by common walls on not more than two sides, with the uppermost story being a portion of the same dwelling located directly beneath at the grade of the first floor level, and having exclusive individual ownership and occupant rights of each dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, the land area directly beneath such dwelling.

One or more rooms arranged or used as living quarters by one family and containing one kitchen.

The lower edge or thickness of a roof that overhangs and extends beyond the exterior perimeter wall of a structure.

A drawing showing the elements of the exterior of a building as a direct projection to a vertical plane.

An emergency residential shelter is a building where emergency temporary lodging is provided to families and/or individuals that for various reasons have lost the ability to house themselves, or for people in need during emergency situations such as cold weather, storms or natural disasters, as well as victims of social misfortunes such as domestic violence, and where on-site supervision is provided whenever such shelter is occupied.

The portion of total required parking at a development expected to be used by on-site employees.

The process of determining the impact of proposed projects on the environment. The review process shall be carried out in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, State Environmental Impact Report Guidelines, the City's Environmental Guidelines, and other applicable regulations (see Section 9812).

A report that describes and analyzes the environmental effects of a proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

An existing building in the Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Specific Plan (RLASCSP) within the Flex Tech/Bio Medical (FTBM) subdistrict that was established prior to the adoption of the RLASCSP and has operated with either a parcel delivery terminal, warehouse, logistics facility, distribution center, dispatch facility, drayage facility, or wholesale brokers, jobbers, dealers, distributors, or any other use established prior to the adoption of the RLASCSP.

The major width of any exterior elevation of a building, extending from the grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves, that is parallel to a street property line (see Figure 9.1.4).

That portion of a separate exterior elevation of a building extending from above the door or window line to the top of the parapet wall or eave and the entire width of the building elevation parallel to the street property line (see Figure 9.1.4).

Two or more persons bearing the generic character of, and living together as, a relatively permanent single bona fide housekeeping unit in a domestic relationship based upon birth, marriage, or other domestic bond of social, economic, and psychological commitment to each other, as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding house, club, dormitory, fraternity, lodging house, motel, rehabilitation center, rest home, or sorority.

A home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for 14 or fewer children, in the provider's own dwelling, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away and is either a large family day care home or a small family day care home.

A commercial land use involved with the exchange of money and services related to the financial system. Financial services do not include "Check Cashing."

The total area of all floors contained within the exterior walls of all buildings on a lot or parcel of land.

The horizontal space of habitable and non-habitual areas of all floors of all enclosed structures on the property measured from exterior wall to exterior wall including, but not limited to, the main structure, main dwelling structure, accessory buildings, accessory dwelling units, atriums, garages, foyers, enclosed patios, sheds, habitable attic space, basements, closets, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, elevator shafts, stairwells, and janitor rooms.

The gross floor area of a building(s) on a lot divided by the lot area. Building elements included into the calculation include, but are not limited to, the main structure, the main dwelling, accessory structures, atriums, foyers, mezzanines and lofts, enclosed patios, and enclosed porches. Building elements such as garages, carports, open patios and open porches are not included into the calculation. A basement (where more than 50% of the volume of the room is below grade) is exempt from the requirements limiting the floor area ratio (see Figure 9.1.5).

Fortune telling shall include astrology, palmistry, phrenology, lifereading, fortune telling, cartomancy, clairvoyance, clairaudience, crystal gazing, mediumship, spirit photography, spirit writing, spirit voices, spirit materialization, etherealization, prophecy, writing analysis, or other similar business or act.

A highway to which the owners of abutting lands have no right of ingress or egress from their properties. Freeway shall include interchange roadways connecting one freeway with another and ingress and egress ramps connecting the freeway with other streets, but shall not include frontage streets.

A Building, Fire, and Zoning Code compliant space within a building, a greenhouse or other structure which has a complete roof enclosure supported by connecting walls extending from the ground to the roof, which is secure against unauthorized entry, provides complete visual screening, and which is accessible only through one or more locking doors.

The generally triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, occupying the space between the two slopes of the roof. See "Roof, Gabled."

A fully enclosed detached accessory building or portion of a main building, enclosed on all four sides and designed and used for the shelter or storage of automobiles, which provides the required off-street automobile storage space for the occupants of the premises.

A building other than a private garage used for the care, storage, repair, or equipping of automobiles or where such vehicles are kept for remuneration, hire, or sale.

A garage in which the door is perpendicular to the front property line and vehicular access requires a radius for maneuvering in and out of the structure.

The General Plan of the City of Downey adopted by the Council.

The average of the finished grade at the center of each wall of a building or structure provided, however, where walls are parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk or curb, the grade shall be measured at the sidewalk or curb level.

The completed paved or graded elevation of a lot.

An engineered roofing system that allows for the propagation of rooftop vegetation while maintaining the integrity of the underlying roof structure and membrane, for the purpose of retention of storm water, landscaping, or energy conservation.

A counseling or therapy service that is provided to groups of five or more persons at a time. Examples of group-counseling uses include, but are not limited to, nutritional and diet centers; medical, clinical, and other health-related counseling; and career, professional, and life coaching.

Living quarters, or other habitable space, without a kitchen within a detached accessory building or attached to the main building, located on the same lot as the main building, for use by temporary guests or for the use of domestics employed on the premises by the occupants of the lot. A guesthouse shall be ancillary to the main dwelling unit.

A series of plants, shrubs, or other landscape materials so placed to form a physical barrier or enclosure.

See "Building Height."

A corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours.

The external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides or skirts of a roof, which have their wall plates running in different directions. See "Roof, Hipped."

Any occupation conducted in the main building on a lot by a member of a family residing therein as an incidental use in connection with the primary residential use.

A corporation constituted to regulate common ownership areas owned by a group of owners of units in a condominium, planned development, townhouse, stock cooperative, or community apartment association.

A State-licensed general acute care hospital, as defined by Health and Safety Code Section 1250(a), that provides a wide range of emergency, clinical, and temporary medical services to the general public to which persons may be admitted for overnight stay or longer for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of illness and injury or the prevention thereof, not including convalescent homes, sanitariums, and nursing homes.

Any facility, place, or building that is maintained and operated exclusively to provide 24-hour paid in-patient services for the specialized treatment and recovery of chronic health or mental health conditions or elective procedures or treatments. Services provided may include, but are not limited to, food service nutrition counseling acupressure, massage fitness and physical therapy, and pharmaceutical and medical attention. This type of facility is distinct from an acute care general hospital and from a residential use where these services are occasional or otherwise incidental to a primarily residential occupancy.

Any building containing individual rooms or suites of rooms, with or without kitchens, 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, on a transient basis, for compensation for a period of no more than 120 consecutive days.

A distinct grouping of plants with similar water needs and climatic requirements.

A document issued by the State Department of Health Services which identifies a person authorized to engage in the medical use of marijuana and the person's designated primary caregiver, if any.

See "Development Concession or Incentive."

A door that provides independent access to an ADU and is located on the exterior façade of the ADU. Independent exterior access must comply with the minimum requirements of the Building Code.

A point at which three or more public road, alley, and/or private road sections intersect with one another.

A unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A "junior accessory dwelling unit" may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

The use of more than 200 square feet of the area of any lot for the storage of junk, including scrap metals or other scrap materials.

A place where four or more adult dogs or cats are kept, whether by their owners or by persons providing facilities and care for compensation.

A freestanding structure with a foundation located on private property not exceeding a maximum size of 100 square feet and compatible in design with other existing uses and buildings in the vicinity. Operated for the purpose of vending food, drink, or retail goods or services.

A freestanding, temporary or semi-permanent structure having one or more open air sides, operating on either private property or public rights-of-way and plazas, not exceeding a maximum of 60 square feet and compatible in design with other existing uses and buildings in the vicinity. Operated for the purpose of vending food, drink, or retail goods.

A room or space used, or intended, or designed to be used for cooking or preparation of food.

A laboratory where dry materials, electronics, or large instruments are tested and analyzed, with limited piped services. Dry laboratories may require controlled temperature and humidity as well as dust control.

A laboratory where chemicals, drugs or biological matter is tested and analyzed, and which typically requires water, direct ventilation, specialized piped utilities and protective measures.

The planting and maintenance of a combination of live plant materials, which may include native or exotic trees, groundcover, shrubs, vines, flowers, and lawn. Landscaping may also include synthetic turf, a limited amount of stones, permeable pavers, decomposed granite, benches, ponds, and statuary.

Landscaping characterized by the use of vegetation that is drought tolerant or requires low water use.

A usable area developed with a combination of landscaping and recreation facilities. Recreation facilities may consist of swimming pools, recreation rooms, game areas, benches, walks, putting greens, and other active and passive interior or exterior recreation facilities and may include private balconies. Landscape-recreation areas shall be in addition to the side yard on corner lots abutting a street and the front yards required by this chapter.

An establishment to dry clean and/or wash and dry clothes and other fabrics brought in and carried away by the customer. This includes self-service or coin-operated facilities.

An establishment where large quantities of clothes and other fabrics are washed and/or ironed or dry-cleaned but are collected and delivered primarily by laundry employees. Excludes laundries or limited dry cleaning.

A commercial unit designed and intended to function as a work and living space for the person(s) (business operators or their employees and their households) who reside there and where the residential use is secondary or accessory to the primary use as a place of work. A live-work unit has adequate working space available for and is regularly used by the person(s) residing in the live-work unit and one or more rooms with cooking and sanitation facilities in conformance with building code and disabled access (A.D.A. and State of California Title 24) requirements.

An attached habitable area or detached habitable accessory building, on the same lot as a religious institution, for the sole use of persons employed on the premises. Such quarters shall have a maximum floor area of twelve-hundred (1,200) square feet, maximum height of 16 feet, and shall not be rented.

An off-street space on the same lot with a use or building, for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

A registered, copyrighted, or certified trademark or service mark representing the business.

A contiguous quantity or parcel of land in the possession of, or owned by, or recorded as the property of the same claimant or person, and shall further mean:

The total area within the boundary lines of a lot, excluding any area dedicated for public or private streets and alleys.

A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets that has an interior angle of intersection of not more than 135 degrees (see Figure 9.1.6). The front yard of the corner lot shall adjoin the shortest street property line. Where street property lines are substantially the same length, the City Planner shall determine the location of the front yard.

The percentage of the lot area covered by a structure or building, including all accessory buildings (see Figure 9.1.7).

A lot fronting on, or with more than one-half of its lot frontage on, the turnaround end of a cul-de-sac street.

The horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines as measured by the average length of the side lot lines.

A lot having separate front yards on two parallel or approximately parallel streets (see Figure 9.1.6).

A lot generally shaped like a flag; the staff is a narrow strip of land providing vehicular and pedestrian access to a street, with the bulk of the property lying to the rear of other lots (see Figure 9.1.6).

A lot other than a corner lot (see Figure 9.1.6).

The first interior lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot. The front property line of the key lot is formed by a continuation of the street side property line of the reversed corner lot.

The boundary line of a lot.

The street line in the case of an interior lot; in the case of a corner lot, the street line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street; and in the case of a through lot, each street line shall be a front lot line (see Figure 9.1.8).

A lot line which is opposite, most distant from, and most nearly parallel to the front lot line (see Figure 9.1.8).

Any lot line not a front lot line or rear lot line (see Figure 9.1.8).

A lot as shown in the records of the County Recorder on the date of incorporation.

A corner lot in which the rear abuts a key lot, or in which the rear abuts the front and side yard of an adjoining lot.

See "Lot, Double Frontage."

The horizontal distance of the front lot line. In the case of a lot having a curved or irregular shape at the front lot line, the lot width may be measured at the front setback line required by the zone in which the lot is located.

Households with an annual income that does not exceed the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual determination for lower-income households with incomes of 80% of area median income, adjusted for household size.

See "Building, Main."

A site containing a rail station, a terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service or the intersection of two or more bus routes with intervals of service 15 minutes or less during morning and afternoon peak commute periods.

See "Mobile Home/Manufactured Home."

Shall have the same definition as that set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11018.

Any equipment, products or materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, smoking, vaporizing, or containing marijuana, or for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana or marijuana products into the human body.

The planting, growing, harvesting, drying or processing of marijuana plants or any part thereof for any purpose, including medical marijuana and non-medical recreational marijuana, and shall include both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

The commercial transfer of marijuana or marijuana products, medical marijuana or medical marijuana products from a dispensary or commercial cannabis establishment to a primary caregiver or qualified patient as defined in Section 11362.7 of the Health and Safety Code. This shall also include the use by a dispensary, and/or commercial cannabis establishment or other party, any technological platform that enables patients or primary caregivers to arrange for or facilitate the commercial transfer by marijuana or marijuana products, medical marijuana or medical marijuana products.

The procurement, sale, and transport of marijuana and marijuana products between entities licensed by the State of California.

The production, preparation, propagation, or compounding of marijuana, and/or medical marijuana, including, but not limited to, edibles or other products, directly or indirectly, by extraction methods, independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis.

Marijuana used for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person's health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other serious medical condition for which marijuana is deemed to provide relief as defined in subsection (h) of Health and Safety Code Section 11362.7. "Medical marijuana" shall also include any edible or other products that contain marijuana, including, but not limited to, concentrates or extractions.

Any effort to locate, operate, own, lease, supply, allow to be operated, or aid, abet or assist in the operation of commercial cannabis activity.

Any facility, entity or site that offers or performs testing of marijuana or marijuana products, medical marijuana or medical marijuana products, including the equipment provided by such laboratory, facility, or entity, and that is both if following:

A permanent roofed structure attached to, and supported by, a building and which projects over setback areas or public rights-of-way.

A wall constructed with concrete block, bricks, or stone.

The comprehensive bulk or three dimensional form of a building or portion of a building as viewed from the exterior.

An establishment offering massage, acupressure, alcohol rub, fomentation, electric or magnetic treatment, or similar treatment or manipulation of the human body, unless such treatment or manipulation is administered by a medical practitioner, chiropractor, acupuncturist, physical therapist or similar professional person licensed by the State as part of a medical clinic. This definition excludes a gymnasium/health and fitness center, school, barber/beauty shop, or similar establishment where massage or similar manipulation of the human body is offered by an individual as an incidental or accessory service and does not occupy more than 25% of the area of the establishment. This definition also specifically excludes adult massage services as defined in Section 9402.

A business or facility providing medical or health services, more intensive than those typically provided by a Medical Office use, without the need for an overnight stay, such as but not limited to, kidney dialysis, phlebotomists, physical therapy, prosthetics, individual wellness and health maintenance counseling, and urgent care. Medical Outpatient Services does not include Medical Office uses, Wet Laboratories, or Group Counseling services (as those terms are defined in this chapter).

Services provided by a business or facility consisting of the services described within the definitions of "Clinical Service," "Medical Outpatient Service," and "Office, Medical," as those terms are defined in this chapter, which are ancillary to a primary use consisting of medical or biological research and analysis, or the manufacturing of medical products, equipment or related items. Excludes the use, handling, analysis, testing, processing, growing, distribution, research or any other activity involving Marijuana (Cannabis sp.) or any of its derivatives.

An intermediate floor just above the ground floor; it often has a low ceiling and projects in the form of a balcony, and does not exceed one-third of the floor area of the room or space in which they are located.

Refers to small-scale, independently-owned breweries that emphasize traditional brewing methods, flavor and quality and that produce fewer than 15,000 U.S. beer barrels (460,000 U.S. gallons) annually for on-and off-premises consumption. A brewpub is an abbreviated term combining the ideas of a brewery and a pub or public-house. A brewpub can be a pub or restaurant that brews beer on the premises.

A structure containing both residential and commercial uses (which may include retail, restaurants, offices, services, and similar uses deemed compatible with residential uses). The commercial use or uses are typically located on the ground floor of the structure with the residential dwellings predominantly located on the second or higher floors (see Figure 9.1.9).

A project with both residential and nonresidential uses located on the same lot or site (see Figure 9.1.9).

See "Mobile Home/Manufactured Home."

A mobile home or manufactured home is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected on-site, is 320 or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. For the purposes of this definition, mobile homes are structures constructed prior to June 15, 1976, and manufactured homes are structures constructed on or after June 15, 1976.

Any lot or series of contiguous lots on which two or more mobile homes or manufactured homes are located and on which homes are being used for living and/or sleeping purposes.

Any clinic, cooperative, club, business or group, which transports, delivers, or arranges the transportation or delivery of medical marijuana.

Households with an annual income that does not exceed the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual determination for moderate-income households with incomes of 120% of area median income, adjusted for household size.

See "Manufactured Housing."

A group of attached or detached buildings containing individual sleeping rooms, without kitchens, for the temporary use of automobile tourists or transients for a period of not more than 120 consecutive days and shall include auto courts, motor lodges, and tourist courts.

Any combination of two or more separately owned and operated businesses established on a single or commonly owned contiguous parcel of land, or that share common driveways for ingress/egress, or share five or more off-street parking spaces.

See "Lot Area."

A building or portion thereof which was lawfully erected or altered and maintained but which, because of the application of this article to it, no longer conforms to the regulations set forth in this article applicable to the zone in which such building is located.

A structure or portion thereof which was lawfully erected or altered and maintained but which, because of the application of this article to it, no longer conforms to the regulations set forth in this article applicable to the zone in which such structure is located.

A use which was lawfully established and maintained but which, because of the application of this article to it, no longer conforms to the use regulations set forth in this article applicable to the zone in which such use is located.

With regard to density bonus development, all dwelling units within a residential development excluding the target units.

Anything that interferes with the use or comfortable enjoyment of property or life or which is offensive to the senses.

A discontinuance of an existing use and the substitution of a use of a different kind or class.

Offices or firms or organizations providing professional, executive, management or administrative services, such as accounting, architectural, engineering, real estate, insurance, investment, legal, psychological and medical/dental laboratories incidental to an office use. Excludes banks, savings and loan associations and other similar financial institutions and dental and medical offices.

See "Financial Services."

A facility where medical services, typically involving evaluations or non-emergency procedures, and their associated managerial, administrative, and clerical functions, are conducted on-site or to patients off-site by the use of telecommunication technologies (for example, telephone or video-conferencing). Medical office includes: chiropodists, chiropractors, dentists, clinical service uses (defined in this chapter), optometrists, osteopaths, physicians, psychologists, surgeons, and other uses which the decision-making body determines are of a medical nature and similar. Medical office does not include Group Counseling uses or Medical Outpatient Services (as those terms are defined in this chapter). Excludes the overnight care of a patient.

The maps delineating the locations and boundaries of zones as described in this article, and shall include such other maps and amendments as may hereafter be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this article, which maps are a part of this article when adopted by ordinance passed by the Council in the manner prescribed by law.

A fence designed to prevent all vision through to the other side.

Land areas that are not occupied by buildings, structures, parking areas, driveways, streets, or alleys. Open space may include land areas occupied by buildings or structures specifically designed for recreation purposes such as swimming pools and recreation buildings.

Open space reserved primarily for the enjoyment and recreational use of all residents of a residential development, such as a planned unit development, condominium, or mixed-use development, and owned and maintained by all residents, generally through a homeowner's association.

Open space located adjacent to, and directly accessible from the living room, family room, kitchen or dining room of an individual dwelling unit that is designed, maintained, and reserved exclusively for the use of the residents of said unit.

An open area or recreational facility that is designed and intended to be used for outdoor living and/or recreation.

A fence, such as a wrought iron or other formed materials. Ornamental fence does not include chain link, woven wire, and similar products.

A certain portion of the City where regulations relating to specific environmental, physical, or other characteristics (e.g., locational, economic, historical) are imposed in addition to those of the base zone covering the land in question.

A low protective wall along the edge of a raised structure such as a roof or balcony.

Parcel of land shall mean the same as lot.

Noncommercial parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and open spaces.

An assessment district formed pursuant to the Parking District Law of 1943 of the State.

A covered freestanding or attached level, paved or decked area enclosed on all sides whose principal use shall be for outdoor entertaining or recreation. A patio shall be considered enclosed when surrounded by a rail, wall, glass, plastic, or similar type barrier taller than 42 inches on any side, excluding the walls of an approved attached structure. An enclosed patio is not used as a habitable room or as a parking space for vehicles.

A freestanding or attached level, paved or decked area open on one or more sides, enclosed only by the walls of an attached approved structure, whose principal use shall be for outdoor entertaining or recreation. These areas may be covered or uncovered, and may be surrounded by a rail, wall, glass, plastic, or similar barrier measured at a height of 42 inches or less. An open patio may be enclosed by insect screening. An open patio is not used as a habitable room or as a parking space for vehicles.

A solid concrete, tile, or brick surface that serves as a covering for pedestrian/vehicular travel.

Development that is designed with a primary emphasis on the street sidewalk and facilitating pedestrian access to the site and building rather than on auto access and parking areas. Buildings in such developments are generally placed close to the street and the main entrance is oriented to the street sidewalk. There are generally windows and display areas along the street façades of building and outdoor areas (such as plazas) that are oriented to pedestrians. Although buildings and parking areas may be provided, they are not emphasized in the design of buildings.

Designed to be accessible to pedestrians, as opposed to automobiles.

A paving material that permits water penetration to a soil depth of 18 inches or more, including non-porous surface material poured or lain in sections not exceeding one square foot in area and incorporates a minimum of three inch (3″) landscaped separation, such as open cell concrete, and collectively comprising less than two-thirds (⅔) of the total surface area of the lot, and loosely laid materials such as crushed stone or gravel.

A document issued by the City pursuant to the provisions of this article authorizing specific activities, uses, or structures together with the conditions upon which such permit is issued, and the plans, specifications, reports, and approved modifications pertaining thereto.

Refers to a use or structure that is allowed without the requirement for approval of a discretionary permit. However, some permitted uses and structures may require approval of nondiscretionary permits, such as Site Plan Review, Temporary Use Permits, Home Occupation Permits, Special Event Permits, Building Permits, etc.

See Section 1314 of Article I of the Downey Municipal Code.

Services or facilities, including, but not limited to, music or photography lessons, driving schools (excludes truck driving schools), and diet centers.

A commercial land use providing recurrently needed services of a personal nature. Personal services generally include barbershops, beauty and nail salons, seamstresses, tailors, shoe repair shops, photo processing, and photographic studios.

A type of concrete with high porosity that allows water to penetrate directly through its surface into the soil below.

An individual who possesses a recognition in good standing to practice medicine or osteopathy issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California and who has taken responsibility for an aspect of the medical care, treatment, diagnosis, counseling, or referral of a patient and who has conducted a medical examination of that patient before recording in the patient's medical record the physician's assessment of whether the patient has a serious medical condition and whether the medical use of marijuana is appropriate.

Any place designed for, or used for, the congregation or gathering of 20 or more persons in one room where such gathering is of a public nature. Assembly hall, church, auditorium, recreational hall, pavilion, place of amusement, dance hall, opera house, motion picture theater, outdoor theater, and theater are included in this definition.

A tract of land that is developed as an integrated unit under single ownership or control.

A scaled drawing of a lot and the adjacent and surrounding areas, showing the use and location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, and improvements.

Architecturally appropriate one story covered elements projecting from, or recessed into, a building leading towards the main doorway.

A roofed space open on three sides and attached to the side or front of a dwelling or building, for the loading or unloading of passenger cars (see Figure 9.1.10). Within the R-1 zones, porte-cocheres are limited to one story.

A single-family dwelling that is factory fabricated, built in one or more sections, complies with regulations adopted by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, and designed to be transported and affixed to a permanent foundation on the site and meets building codes.

Parking spaces designated or assigned, through use of a sign or painted space markings, for carpool and vanpool vehicles carrying commuter passengers on a regular basis that are provided in a location more convenient to a place of employment than parking spaces provided for employees' single-occupant vehicles.

Any portion of any lot and any portion of any building or structure contained thereon.

The average square footage for all properties contiguous to the subject property.

The most common qualitative features, such as pattern(s), style(s), expression(s), or other attribute(s), and quantitative features, such as, but not limited to, top-of-plate heights, garage placement, setbacks, and roof slopes held by at least 50% of the block.

See "Setback, Prevailing."

The individual, designated by a qualified patient or by a person with an identification card, who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health, or safety of that patient or person.

The primary structure(s) within which is conducted the principal use of the lot.

The primary and predominate use on any lot.

A private road shall constitute the boundary line to boundary line area of a road that runs through at least two lots and/or lot subdivisions to access another lot and/or lot subdivision, owned by all abutting parcels in which it serves.

Shall refer to the portion of the private road used for vehicle traffic.

A location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

A class of uses generally open to the public and maintained and supported by public or nonprofit agencies or organizations and which are of a recreational, civic, educational, religious, institutional or cultural nature.

Any entity authorized under regulation by the Public Utilities Commission to furnish electricity, gas, telephone, cable, high speed internet, telegraph, transportation, water, or petroleum products.

A person who is entitled to the protections of California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5, but who does not have an identification card issued by the State Department of Health Services.

A person, other than a senior citizen, who resides in a senior citizen housing development and who meets requirements (a) and (b), or (c):

With regard to density bonus development, persons eligible to reside in senior housing as defined in California Civil Code Section 51.3.

A pigeon, which is from the family of Columbidae, that can be identified by a numbered leg band, issued by a recognized National or State Pigeon Organization or other organization recognized by the City, that has been trained or is in the process of being trained or is in the process of being trained to habitat in a given loft, which is not raised or kept for commercial purposes.

A camp car, truck pickup camper, truck-mounted camper, converted bus or van, motor home, travel trailer, tent trailer, or boat designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy, with a living area of less than 500 square feet, excluding built-in equipment, such as wardrobes, closets, cabinets, kitchen units, baths, bathrooms, and driver's areas, which vehicle may be moved upon the public highway without a special permit or chauffeur's license. Recreational vehicle shall also include boats, boat trailers, dune buggies, and off-road vehicles.

Any area or tract of land where one or more lots are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease to owners or users of recreational vehicles or tents used for travel or recreational purposes and which are occupied on a temporary and transient basis.

The pursuit of knowledge or creation of products in technology-intensive fields. Examples include, but are not limited to, research and development of computer hardware or software, information systems, industrial processes, technical/technological systems, communications systems, transportation, geographic information systems, multi-media and video technology. Laboratories may also be included in this use (see also "Laboratory, Dry" and "Laboratory, Wet" in this chapter). Development and construction of prototypes may be associated with this use.

Same as a small residential care facility, but serving seven to 14 persons under the age of 18 years or over the age of 60 or for persons who have a disability as defined herein.

Residential facilities approved and licensed by the State in a single-family dwelling in which group care, supervision and/or assistance are provided for a maximum of six persons under the age of 18 years or over the age of 60 or for persons who have a disability as defined herein. Excludes family day care, foster care or any medical services, including nursing services, beyond that required by the residents of the facility for sustaining the activities of daily living. Examples of residential care facilities include, but are not limited to, facilities for the following:

With regard to density bonus development, any project requiring any Specific Plan, Development Agreement, Planned Unit Development Permit, Tentative Map, Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, or Building Permit, for which a development review application has been submitted to the City, and which would create five or more additional dwelling units by construction or alteration of structures, not including conversion of existing dwelling units to condominiums.

The R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-3-O Zones.

The on-site sale of new merchandise, which is open to the general public, not specifically listed under another use classification. This classification includes, but is not limited to, department stores, grocery stores, book stores, clothing stores, candy stores, furniture stores, businesses retailing toys, hobby materials, handcrafted items, shoe stores, jewelry, cameras, photographic supplies, electronic equipment, audio and video sales and rentals, sporting goods, kitchen utensils, hardware, home improvement, appliances, antiques, art supplies and services, paint and wallpaper carpeting and floor covering, office supplies, bicycles and new automotive parts and accessories (excludes service and installation).

The on-site sale of used merchandise that has previously been owned by another individual or party, which is open to the general public, not specifically listed under another use classification. This classification includes, but is not limited to, used merchandise for sale in secondhand stores, thrift stores, consignment stores, pawnshops, and/or E-bay stores.

An area or strip of land, either public or private, on which a right of surface passage has been recorded. Thus, the right-of-way shall include a public right-of-way, a common lot containing a private street, or other public or private right of surface passage consistent with this definition.

The peak of a sloped or pitched roof, where two or more planes meet.

The ultimate right-of-way is the required width of any street or highway, determined by the City Engineer, as shown on the maps on file in the office of the City Engineer, or as shown on a Master Plan of Street and Highways approved by the Council, or as shown in the General Plan (see Figure 9.1.11).

A structural covering over any portion of a building or structure, including projections beyond the walls or support of the building or structure, which is permanently attached.

A roof nearly horizontal and level (see Figure 9.1.12).

A pitched roof having a gable at each end (see Figure 9.1.12).

A ridged roof with two slopes on either side, the lower slope having the steeper pitch. It is often flared beyond the front and rear of the dwelling forming a deep overhang (see Figure 9.1.12).

A hipped (or hip) roof slopes down to the eaves on all four sides. Although a hipped roof is not gabled, it may have dormers or connecting wings with gables (see Figure 9.1.12).

A mansard roof has two slopes on each of the four sides. The lower slope is steeper than the upper slope. Dormers are often set in the lower slope. The upper slope is usually not visible from the ground (see Figure 9.1.12).

Any building with not more than five individual rooms where, for compensation for definite periods, lodging, lodging and meals, or meals are provided for not exceeding six persons and shall include boardinghouses and lodging houses, but shall not include hospitals, rest homes, senior citizen housing developments, or sanitariums. Any number of individual rooms over five shall be considered a motel.

Any fixed disc or similar configuration that is designed for the purpose of reception or transmission of television communications relayed from earth orbiting satellites.

A private business or nonprofit entity, including, but not limited to, denominational, sectarian, and boarding schools, that offers or conducts full-time instruction with a full complement of subjects at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Private schools function outside the jurisdiction of the California Department of Education (CDE) and most State education regulations. This definition shall does not include daycare centers as defined in this chapter.

An institution of learning which offers instruction in the several branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools by the Education Code of the State of California. Public schools shall also include, but is not limited to, charter schools, boarding schools, and military academies.

Landscaping, at least 30 inches high, designed to screen or otherwise hide from view certain elements of development, such as parking lots, utility structures, and the like.

A section of this article, unless some other section, article, or statute is specifically mentioned.

See "Storage, Self."

A person 62 years of age or older or, in a senior citizen housing development of at least 150 dwelling units, a person 55 years of age or older.

With regard to density bonus development, a residential development of 35 dwelling units or more designed for permanent residency by qualifying residents in accordance with California Civil Code Section 51.3. This definition pertains to the density bonus allowed for senior housing units allowed in accordance with the State Density Bonus provisions, and includes mobile home parks.

Residential development consisting of at least five dwelling units that are developed or substantially rehabilitated or renovated to the provisions of Section 9418 of this article. Senior citizen housing developments do not include those facilities providing medical care or "care and supervision" as defined by this article.

The use of any lot or land in the City, or portion thereof, which provides the services set forth in Section 9404 of this article for motor vehicles.

The line that defines the depth of the required front yard. Said setback line shall be parallel with the street line or the line established by the General Plan, and be removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the front yard in the zone (see Figure 9.1.13).

The line that defines the width or depth of the required rear or side yard. Said setback line shall be parallel with the property line, removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in the zone. Where the side or rear yard abuts a street, the distance shall be measured as set forth in "setback line, front" (see Figure 9.1.13).

Where an existing development, structure, or use has an established front or street side setback greater than the setback required by this chapter, the prevailing setback is the front setback line determined by the shortest setback of the two adjacent properties on both sides of the subject property, located on the same side of the street. If the subject property is a corner lot, the prevailing setback is determined by the shortest front setback line of the two adjacent properties located on the same side of the street (see Figure 9.1.14).

On a lot that abuts two or more streets at their intersection, the line that defines the width of the required side yard on the street side. Said setback line shall be parallel with the street line, removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in the zone. (see Figure 9.1.13).

A group of commercial establishments planned, developed, owned, or managed as a unit consisting of not less than 20 acres; related in location, size, and type of shops to the trade area that the unit serves; and providing on-site parking in definite relationship to the types and sizes of stores.

The rental or lease of a dwelling unit for a period of 30 days or less.

Any device designed to inform or attract the attention of persons not on the premises on which the sign is located as follows (refer to Chapter 6 of this article for sign illustrations):

Any sign or support structure which for a period of 180 days has been unused and which no longer fulfills the purpose for which it was constructed.

The entire surface area of a sign including nonstructural trim, but excluding supports, uprights, or structures upon which the sign is supported, as detailed in Section 9616.

The entire background area of a sign upon which copy could be placed.

A nonpermanent sign composed of fabric, pliable plastic, paper, or other light material not enclosed in a rigid frame or secured or mounted so as to allow movement by the atmosphere to cause movement of the sign, including flags, streamers, and pennants.

See "Sign, Outdoor Advertising."

Sign in which the copy/text may be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign, and which may be rearranged manually, mechanically, or electronically. The display of time and temperature information is not considered a changeable copy sign.

A temporary sign during a period of construction stating the type or purpose for which the building is proposed and may include the name, address, and telephone number of businesses directly related to the construction project.

Any word, letter, number, figure, picture, design, or other representation incorporated into a sign to convey a message and to attract attention to the subject matter.

The actual area of sign copy applied to any background.

The change of an existing message within the existing legal sign.

On-premises signs designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Any permanent sign supported wholly by uprights or braces placed in or upon the ground.

Any sign so located as to constitute a hazard to the safe and free flow of traffic by obstructing or restricting the vision of drivers or motor vehicles on a public highway or drivers entering a public highway from a private road easement or driveway.

The height of signs shall be measured from the finished grade to the top of the sign including any element thereof. The finished grade of a bermed sign with a maximum of a 2:1 slope shall be measured from the crest of the berm. For half-berms or berms with greater than 2:1 slopes, the finished grade shall mean the average of the finished grade at the center sign structure, provided where the sign is parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, or curb, the grade shall be measured at the sidewalk or curb level.

The use of decorations, displays, or other materials which may not comply with the requirements of this article, but may be used for the purposes of recognizing traditional holidays, such as, but not limited to, Easter, July 4^th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Any sign installed or constructed without proper approval and/or permits as required by this article or any nonconforming sign that has exceeded its authorized amortization period.

A sign in which a source of light is used to make the copy readable. This definition shall include internally and externally lighted signs and reflectorized, glowing, or radiating signs.

A sign illuminated with a light directed primarily toward such sign, including back lighting, and so shielded that no direct ray from the light is visible.

A sign in which illumination is provided entirely within the perimeter of the sign structure and which cannot be seen directly from without.

Any sign attached to a marquee.

A low-profile sign, which is an integral part of a landscaping plan, located between a building or street setback line and a street property line for identification purposes, and having a solid base support.

A sign which was lawfully erected, altered, or maintained but which, because of the application of this article to it, no longer conforms to the use regulations set forth in this article applicable to the zone in which such use is located.

A sign which carries only advertisements strictly incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating transacted; services rendered; goods sold or produced on the premises; name of the business; and name of the person, firm, or corporation occupying the premises.

Any billboard or advertising structure bearing a sign, which is erected upon the ground, or any sign attached or painted on a building that directs attention to a business commodity, industry, or other activity which is sold, offered, or conducted elsewhere than on the premises. Such signs shall include signs mounted on wheeled vehicles when used as a directional sign expressly for directing automobile, pedestrian, and other forms of traffic to a specific business location. Such signs shall also include any sign of which more than 20% is devoted to the advertising of a commodity or service that is not the exclusive commodity or service being sold or rendered on the premises or part of the name of the business concern involved.

Any sign concerning candidates for political office or involving issues on a ballot.

Any sign designed to be moved easily and which is not permanently affixed to the ground, or a structure, building, or vehicle.

One wall sign mounted on the front façade or front fascia of a business, to identify its name or service rendered.

A sign mounted on a building wall in which the sign fascia is not parallel to the building façade or façade fascia.

A temporary sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is located, or any portion thereof, is for sale, lease, or rent.

Any sign erected upon or over the roof of any building or which is partially or totally supported by the roof or roof structure of the building. Signs attached to a mansard roof shall be considered a wall and shall not extend beyond the exterior lines of the roof or exceed other wall sign standards.

A statue or other three-dimensional structure imitating or representing a person, animal, or object which is sculptured, molded, or cast in any solid or plastic substance, material, or fabric and used for commercial or industrial purposes.

Any structure, containing no copy, excepting street addresses, which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this article. A sign support may be a single pole or may be an integral part of the design of a building.

A sign constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, or other similar lightweight material, with or without frames, including window displays intended to be displayed for a period not to exceed the period of time set forth in a particular zone.

A sign affixed in any manner to the wall of a building or structure which projects not more than 18 inches from the building wall and which does not extend beyond the façade of the building on which it is located. Wall signs shall include signs attached to a mansard roof.

A sign that is applied or attached to the exterior or interior of a window or located in such a manner within a building that its purpose is to be viewed from the exterior of the building through the window. Vertical and/or horizontal separations less than six inches in width shall be viewed as a window without separation. Separations greater than six inches in width shall be considered separate windows.

A changeable copy sign that is attached or applied to a permanent designated area on or within the exterior or interior of the window for the purpose of being viewed from the exterior.

Housing consisting of single-room dwelling units typically with no more than 400 square feet of habitable space that is the primary residence of its occupant or occupants. The unit must contain either food preparation or sanitary facilities (and may contain both).

A contiguous area of land, including a lot or lots or a portion thereof, upon which a project is developed or proposed for development.

An administrative process conducted in accordance with Section 9820.

A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity that does not exceed the allowable rated capacity under the Emerging Renewables Fund of the Renewables Investment Plan administered by the California Energy Commission and which will be used primarily to reduce on-site consumption of utility power (see Figure 9.1.15).

Any solar collection or other solar energy device, or any structural design feature of a building whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, generation or distribution of solar energy for space heating or cooling, water heating or power generation.

The regional authority appointed by the California State Legislature to meet Federal standards and otherwise improve air quality in the South Coast Air Basin (the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties).

A temporary outdoor use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by this article. Special events may include, but are not limited to art shows, sidewalk sales, pumpkin and Christmas tree sales, haunted houses, carnivals, special auto sales, grand openings, festivals, home exhibitions, and church bazaars.

A plan, adopted by City Ordinance, which shows the future physical development to be implemented within a specifically defined and circumscribed area of the City. The Specific Plan describes the types of land uses to be developed on each parcel; a plan for infrastructure in and adjacent to the Specific Plan area; and written standards, regulations, and policies for such items as architectural design, open spaces, preservation of existing structures, and other relevant factors.

A use for the storage of personal goods within multiple individual enclosed storage spaces rented to different individuals and businesses.

That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above.

Any public right-of-way or private recorded thoroughfare that affords a principal means of access to an abutting lot (see "Alley" and "Freeway").

The length of a lot facing a street that affords direct public access to the lot.

Those features associated with a street that are intended to enhance the street's physical character and intended for use by pedestrians (the general public), such as benches, trash receptacles, lights, and newspaper racks (see Figure 9.1.16).

The boundary line between a street and abutting lot (see "Lot Line, Front").

A line parallel to a street line extending the full width or length of a lot with a minimum required horizontal distance from the street centerline or right-of-way line.

The linear environment along a right-of-way created by the placement and design of buildings, trees, open spaces, street furniture, and infrastructure.

The existing or proposed future ultimate width of a public or private right-of-way as determined by the City Engineer. Street right-of-way line shall mean street line.

Two or more exposed lamps, reflectorized bulbs, or artificial illuminating devices that are energized and joined together by string, rope, etc.

Any lighting device that utilizes a flash for rapid intermittent high-speed illumination.

Anything constructed or erected which requires a location on the ground or which is attached to something having a location on the ground, but not including fences or walls seven feet or less in height.

See "Temporary Structure."

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

The process of dividing land and/or structures for parcelized sales. This process involves either parcel or tract maps.

The boundary line of an original lot before subdivision.

The property line of a newly formed parcel after it has been subdivided.

Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to on-site or off-site 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.

Two parking spaces that are designed to be parked as single-width and double-length with one behind the other such that one car will have to be moved in order to access the other.

A dwelling unit within a housing development that is reserved for sale or rent and is made available at an affordable rent or affordable ownership cost to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, or is a unit in a senior housing development, and which qualifies the residential development for a density bonus and other incentives or concessions pursuant to Section 9512.

The temporary parking of a licensed motor vehicle for a period of time not exceeding 12 hours in any 24 hour period.

Any structure that is readily movable and is not attached to a permanent foundation, and is used or intended to be used for a period not to exceed 60 days. Such structure shall be subject to all applicable property development standards for the zone in which it is located.

A use which is associated with a holiday or special event, or which is accessory to a permitted use and transitory in nature.

The lessee of residential or other facility space at an applicable development project.

shall mean any of the following:

a retail store utilized primarily for the sale of tobacco, tobacco products and/or tobacco accessories and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental. This shall also include any vending machine, vehicle, mobile unit, booth, stand, or concession that conducts in-person sales of tobacco products directly to the public. For purposes of this definition, a retail establishment in which less than 50% of the gross sales does not include tobacco, tobacco products and/or tobacco accessories shall not be considered a Tobacco Retailer.

See "Dwelling, Townhouse."

Measures that reduce motorist speed, decrease motor vehicle volumes, reduce cut-through traffic, enhance the street environment, and/or increase safety for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. Mostly includes physical features, but may also include educational programs, traffic enforcement, and traffic operation changes.

Any vehicle or structure used for sleeping, living, business, or storage purposes and having no foundation, other than wheels, blocks, skids, jacks, horses, or skirting, and which is, or has been, or reasonably may be equipped with wheels or other devices for transporting the structure from place to place, whether by motor power or other means. Trailer shall include camp car and house car (see "Recreational Vehicle").

Any trailer coach designed for use as a construction building, temporary office, or the like.

A vehicle, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel and recreational purposes, having a body width not exceeding eight feet.

Buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months.

The incentive for alteration of travel behavior, usually on the part of commuters, through programs, services, and policies, TDM includes alternatives to single-occupant vehicles such as carpooling and vanpooling, and changes in work schedules that move trips out of the peak period or eliminate them altogether (as in the case of telecommuting or compressed work weeks).

The diameter of the crown of a tree as measured when viewing the tree from an aerial point of view.

Reducing the number of vehicle trips primarily by single-occupant vehicles.

A living single-bladed grass or sod.

A man-made, synthetic material manufactured from nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene, or a blend of nylon, polypropylene and polyethylene fibers which simulates the appearance of live turf, organic turf, grass, sod, or lawn.

The purpose for which a lot or building is arranged, designed, or intended or for which either is, or may be, occupied or maintained.

A use customarily incidental or subordinate to the principal use of a lot or building located upon the same lot or building site and which is exclusively used by the occupants of the main building (see "Building, Accessory").

Categories of land uses.

A vehicle carrying seven or more persons commuting together to and from work on a regular basis, usually in a vehicle with a seating arrangement designed to carry seven to 15 adult passengers.

A permit which grants a property owner relief from development standards contained in this article when strict compliance with this article would result in undue hardship on the owner due to special circumstances or conditions applicable to a property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings.

Households with an annual income, which does not exceed the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual determination for very low-income households with incomes of 50% of area median income, adjusted for household size.

Wireless communication service antennas mounted on any vertical or nearly vertical surface of a building or other structure that is not specifically constructed for the purpose of supporting an antenna (including the exterior walls of a building, an existing parapet, the side of a water tank, the face of a church steeple, or the side of a freestanding sign) such that the highest point of the antenna structure is at an elevation equal to or lower than the highest point of the surface on which it is mounted.

A use engaged in storage, wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment, excluding bulk storage of materials that are flammable or explosives or that present hazards or conditions commonly recognized as offensive.

A portion or mass of a building that intersects with and is subordinate to the main mass of the structure. Serves as a single-story characteristic when designed as a one story structure towards the public right-of-way.

An antenna structure and any appurtenant facilities or equipment located within City limits that provide commercial wireless service.

Any structure at a fixed location that supports a wireless communication facility, including any related equipment. This shall not mean "Wireless Communication Facility, Tower."

Any wireless communication facility that is designed to blend into the surrounding environment, typically one that is architecturally integrated into a building or other concealing tower structure, such that the antennas and related equipment are not visible.

Any structure that is built or constructed for the sole or primary purpose of supporting wireless communication antennas.

An open space abutting a front, rear, or side lot line of a lot that is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this article. Yard shall also mean the required setback area for a building or structure from a property line (see Figure 9.1.17).

A yard extending along any lot line abutting a street between the street line and a street setback line on the lot.

A yard parallel and abutting the street right-of-way line, extending along the full depth of a lot, between the front lot line or front yard and the rear lot line (see Figure 9.1.17).

A yard extending across the full width of a lot abutting the front lot line, having at all points the minimum required depth, which shall be measured at right angles to the front lot line or by the radial line in the case of a curved front lot line (see Figure 9.1.17).

The area between the rear lot line and the principal building that extends across the full width of the lot, except on a corner lot (see Figure 9.1.17).

A yard abutting the side lot lines and extending between the required front yard and rear yard (see Figure 9.1.17).

A section of the City to which regulations governing the height, area, use, size of buildings and structures, and other uniform regulations apply.

See "Official Zoning Map."