For the purposes of this title certain terms are defined in this chapter. If any of the definitions in this chapter conflict with definitions in other chapters of the Dunsmuir Municipal Code, these definitions shall prevail for the purposes of this title. If a word used in this title is not defined in this chapter, or other titles of the Dunsmuir Municipal Code, the most common dictionary definition is assumed to be correct.

A.

The present tense shall include the future, the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular.

B.

The words "shall," "will," "must," and "is" denote a mandatory action. The word "may" or "should" indicate a permissive action.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

"Abut," "abutting," or "adjoining" all mean contiguous to or touching.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

As defined in Chapter 17.116 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A structure that is physically detached from, secondary, and incidental to, and commonly associated with the existing primary structure. Does not include any tent, trailer, recreational vehicle, or other vehicle, or any building designed or used for human habitation.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A use that is conducted on the same parcel as the principal use or structure to which it is related, and which is clearly subordinate and incidental to the principal use.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

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

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

Any permit issued as a ministerial act by the city.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

Facilities licensed by the California Department of Social Services as an Adult Day Program that provide non-medical care and supervision to persons eighteen (18) years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of these individuals, in a day care setting, on less than a sixteen (16)-hour basis.

A.

Small adult day programs provide supervision and non-medical care to six (6) or fewer adults.

B.

Large adult day programs provide supervision and non-medical care to more than six (6) adults.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A business whose primary purpose is the sale or display of matter that, because of its sexually explicit nature, may, pursuant to state law or local regulatory authority, be offered only to persons over the age of eighteen (18) years.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A person, organization, corporation, concerned citizen, or any individual or group that demonstrates to the city council that they have an interest, either financial or otherwise, in property affected by the decision of the original decision maker. This definition is not intended to and does not confer standing to maintain an action in a court of law where standing would not otherwise exist.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A place on land or water, where aircraft may land and take off, receive and disembark passengers or cargo, take on fuel, purchase accessories, or obtain service or repair. Includes appurtenant areas, buildings, facilities, and rights-of-way necessary to facilitate such use or intended use.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A.

"On-sale alcoholic beverage sales" means the retail sale of beer, wine, liquor, and/or other alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption as the principal use, typically with a Type 42 or 48 ABC license. This definition shall not include uses wherein the sale, offer, or dispensing of alcohol is incidental to the conduct of a permitted or conditionally permitted use, such as hotels, restaurants, theaters, and playhouses.

B.

"Off-sale alcoholic beverage sales" means the retail sale of beer, wine, liquor, and/or other alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption as the principal use. This definition shall not include uses wherein the sale of alcohol is incidental to the conduct of a permitted or conditionally permitted use, such as grocery stores and supermarkets.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A public way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property at the rear or sides thereof.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

Emergency medical care and transportation, including incidental storage and maintenance of vehicles.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A facility where domestic animals are housed, fed, and cared for, excluding an animal hospital or veterinary clinic, for a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours for commercial purposes.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A fixed or mobile facility where domestic animals are trimmed, bathed, or groomed other than by the owner on a regular basis for compensation (no boarding).

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

An enclosed building or buildings where animals are brought for medical and surgical treatment and are held during the time of such treatment, including overnight. Grooming of animals and pet food sales are permitted as accessory to the medical use.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A person who is required to file an application for a permit or license under this title.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

A piece of land that can be definitively described and located with specific boundaries.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

Manufacture of crafts, art, sculpture, jewelry, apparel, candles, and similar items using hand tools and small mechanical devices (e.g., drills and saws, hammers and chisels, paint brushes and sprayers, pottery wheels and kilns, sewing machines, spinning wheels, etc.) and the incidental direct sale to consumers of only those goods produced on-site. Where there are no incidental direct sales to customers, the use may be considered an "artist studio" or "handcraft industries."

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)

An establishment engaged in the creation of art or crafts that requires artistic skill. Such an establishment may participate in periodic open studios (a maximum of six (6) days per year) but is otherwise subject to the applicable zoning district's limitations on retail sales. Artist studios may include rehearsal spaces not designed for public performances. Examples of persons typically engaged in this work include woodworkers, potters/ceramicists, costume makers, set designers, stained-glass makers, glassblowers, textile artists and weavers, jewelry makers, painters, fine art printmakers, photographers/filmmakers, leather workers (no tanning), metal workers, musical instrument makers, model makers, papermakers, installation artists, sculptors, video artists, and other makers of art and crafts consistent with this definition. The use of computers in an activity does not by itself prevent its classification as an artist studio. This use excludes architectural and landscape services, industrial or graphic design services, computer systems design services, and other commercial activities normally conducted in an office environment. See "artisan crafts manufacturing" for artist studios that include the incidental sale of goods made on-site.

(Ord. No. 575, § I(Exh. A), 6-29-2023)