Lompoc, CA Zoning Ordinance

§ 17.704.010 Purpose.

This Chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this Title that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Title. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, or in other provisions of the Code, the Director shall determine the correct definition.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.704.020 Terms.

Terms.

Abandoned.

The relinquishment of a property, or the cessation of a use or activity by the owner or tenant for a period of one year, excluding temporary or short term interruptions for the purpose of remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise improving or rearranging a facility. A use shall be deemed abandoned when such use is suspended as evidenced by the cessation of activities or conditions that constitute the principal use of the property. Abandoned sign is separately defined.

Access.

The place, means, or way by which vehicles have safe, adequate and usable ingress and egress to a property and/or use as required by this Code.

Access, direct.

Direct access is access, located at a point along a lot line at which such lot line is contiguous to a street (or alley) and the building site.

Access, indirect.

Indirect access is access, located so as to provide access to a building site across a lot line which is not contiguous to a street or alley at the point of crossing.

Access, pedestrian.

Pedestrian access is the place, means, or way by which pedestrians have safe, adequate, and usable ingress and egress to a property and/or use as required by this Code.

Accessory dwelling unit.

An attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same lot as the single-family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code, or a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

Accessory dwelling unit, junior.

A residential dwelling unit that is no more than 500 feet in size and is contained within a single-family residence. This definition shall be interpreted as consistent with the definition for "junior accessory dwelling unit" in Government Code Section 65852.22.

Accessory equipment.

Any equipment associated with the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility, including, but not limited to, cabling, generators, fans, air conditioning units, electrical panels, equipment shelters, equipment cabinets, equipment buildings, pedestals, meters, vaults, splice boxes, surface location markers, fencing or shielding. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220) and reflects Federal law.

Accessory office and business area.

A secondary office space that is attached or detached from a primary use, which provides space for executive, management, professional, or administrative services.

Accessory structure.

A structure or part of a structure that is subordinate and incidental to the main building, structure, or use on the same lot. Also, an accessory building.

Accessory use.

A use incidental, related, appropriate, and clearly subordinate to the main use of the lot or building that does not alter the primary use of the subject lot. (For example, wine tasting rooms and associated marketing activities are an accessory use to a winery; see Winery definition in Section 17.708.020.)

Addition.

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

Adjacent.

Neighboring or next to each other, but may not be touching (e.g., may be across the street).

Adjoining.

Having a common boundary with, abutting, or touching.

Adult business terms.

The following terms are defined for the purposes of Section 17.404.030 (Adult Businesses).

Adult arcade.

An establishment where, for any form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or similar machines, for viewing by five or fewer persons each, are used to show films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

Adult bookstore or adult video store.

An establishment which has as a regular and substantial portion of its stock-in-trade, or derives a substantial portion of its business, as further defined in this Section, from the sale, rental or viewing for any form of consideration of any one or more of the following inventory of "adult materials": Books, magazines, periodicals, or other printed matter, or photographs, films, sculptures, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, computer generated images, or other visual representations which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, instruments, devices or paraphernalia which are intended, designed, or designated to be used in connection with specified sexual activities; or goods which are replicas of, or which simulate specified anatomical areas, or goods which are designed to be placed on or in specified anatomical areas, or to be used in conjunction with specified sexual activities.

Adult cabaret.

A nightclub, restaurant, or similar business establishment which regularly features live performances which are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or by specified sexual activities, or films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

Adult hotel/motel.

A hotel or motel or similar business establishment offering public accommodations for any form of consideration which, as a substantial portion of its business: (1) provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; and/or (2) rents, leases, or lets any room for less than a six-hour period, or rents, leases, or lets any single room more than twice in a 24-hour period.

Adult motion picture theater.

A business establishment where, for any form of consideration, films, computer generated images, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or similar photographic reproductions are shown, and in which a substantial portion of the total presentation time is devoted to the showing of material which is characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

Adult theater.

A theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar establishment which, for any form of consideration regularly features live performances which are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or by specified sexual activities.

Establish, established, or establishment.

Any of the following:

The opening or commencement of any adult business as a new business;

The conversion of an existing business, whether or not an adult business, to any of the adult businesses defined herein;

The addition of any of the adult businesses defined herein to any other existing adult business; or

The relocation of any such adult business.

Gross receipts.

Includes the total amounts actually received or receivable from the sale, trade, rental, display, or presentation of services, products, adult material, or entertainment which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

Owner, permit holder, or permittee.

Any of the following: (1) the sole proprietor of an adult business; or (2) any general partner of a partnership which owns and operates an adult business; or (3) the owner of a controlling interest in a corporation which owns and operates an adult business; or (4) the person designated by the officers of a corporation to be the permit holder for an adult business owned and operated by the corporation.

10.

Regular and substantial course of conduct or regular and substantial stock-in-trade or portion of its business.

Any adult business where one or more of the following conditions exist:

The area(s) devoted to the display of "adult material," as defined in this Section, exceeds 15% of the total display area of the business; or

At least 25% of the gross receipts of the business are derived from the sale, trade, rental, display, or presentation of services, products, adult material, or entertainment which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

11.

Religious institution.

A structure which is used primarily for religious worship and related religious activities.

12.

School.

Any child care facility, or an institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, offering instruction in those courses of study required by the California Education Code and maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education. This definition includes a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, middle or junior high school, senior high school, or any special institution of education, but it does not include a vocational or professional institution of higher education, including a community or junior college, college, or university.

13.

Specified anatomical areas.

Any of the following:

Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or

Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

14.

Specified sexual activities.

Any of the following:

The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts;

Sex acts, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy;

Masturbation, actual or simulated; or

Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities described in Subsections 1 through 3 of this definition.

Striptease, the removal of clothing, or the wearing of transparent or diaphanous clothing, including models dressed only in lingerie to the point where specified anatomical areas are visible or exposed.

15.

Transfer of ownership or control of an adult business.

Any of the following:

The sale, lease, or sublease of the business;

The transfer of securities or other interests which constitute a controlling interest in the business, whether by sale, exchange, or similar means, with or without consideration; or

The establishment of a trust, gift, or other similar legal devise which transfers ownership or control of the business, including the transfer by bequest or other operation of law upon the death of a person possessing the ownership or control.

16.

Youth organization.

Any building used primarily for meetings as a social, educational or athletic club or group composed primarily of persons under the age of 18 years.

Affordable purchase price.

A maximum housing cost at which a low income household may purchase a three bedroom single-family dwelling resulting in a maximum housing cost not exceeding three times 50% of the area median income, multiplied by the unit size adjustment factor, and rounded to the nearest $50.00, as provided in the Housing Income and Price Guidelines published annually by the County of Santa Barbara.

Affordable rent.

Monthly housing expenses, including a reasonable allowance for utilities, for rental target units reserved for very low or lower income households, not exceeding the following calculations:

Very low income means 50% of the area median income multiplied by 30% and divided by 12.

Lower income means 60% of the area median income multiplied by 30% and divided by 12.

Agent.

A person authorized in writing by the property owner to represent and act for a property owner in contacts with City employees, committees, Commissions, and the Council, regarding matters regulated by this Code.

Airport.

The Lompoc Airport (LPC).

Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC).

The Santa Barbara County Airport Land Use Commission.

Airport reference point.

A fixed point at the approximate center of the airport take-off and landing area and is given as the USC and GS established airport elevation of 88.04 feet above mean sea level.

Alley.

A public or private vehicular way which affords a secondary means of access to abutting property and which is less than 20 feet in width.

Allowed use.

A land use identified by Division 2 as an allowed use that may be established with or without use permit and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Code.

Alteration.

A physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms or the supporting members of a structure, or a change to the external appearance of a structure.

Annexation.

The process for the incorporation of land within the City of Lompoc.

Antenna.

Any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves or radio frequency signals.

Antenna array.

Several antennas connected and arranged in a regular structure to form a single antenna.

Applicant.

Any person who is filing an application requesting an action who is:

The owner or lessee of property;

A party who has contracted to purchase property contingent upon that party's ability to acquire the necessary approvals required for that action in compliance with this Code, and who presents written authorization from the property owner to file an application with the City; or

The agent of either of the above who presents written authorization from the property owner to file an application with the City.

Approach zone (runway approach zone).

An isosceles trapezoid bisected by the prolongation of the runway center line, and lying in a horizontal plane having the same elevation as the airport reference point, having a base 500 feet wide at the end of, and at right angles to, the effective length of runway and a parallel base 1,500 feet wide and distance 5,000 feet from the end of the effective length of runway.

Approval.

Includes both approval and approval with conditions by a review authority of the City.

Archaeological resources.

The physical remains of past activity.

Architectural feature.

An exterior building feature, including a balcony, canopy, column, doors, porches, roof, roof eave, soffit, windows, wing wall, and any other similar element that does not create an interior floor space.

Area median income.

The median family income, adjusted for household size, for Santa Barbara County, as published from time to time by the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Area of regional significance.

An area designated by the State Mining and Geology Board which is known to contain a deposit of materials, the extraction of which is judged to be of prime importance in meeting future needs for minerals in a particular region of the State within which the materials are located and which, if prematurely developed for alternative incompatible land uses, could result in the premature loss of minerals that are of more than local significance.

Area of statewide significance.

An area designated by the State Mining and Geology Board which is known to contain a deposit of materials, the extraction of which is judged to be of prime importance in meeting future needs for minerals in the State and which, if prematurely developed for alternate incompatible land uses, could result in the permanent loss of minerals that are of more than local or regional significance.

Areas required for recharge of groundwater basin.

Areas that are required for the protection and recharge of groundwater basins. These uses include storm water detention basins, retentions required for flood control, and natural open-space areas.

Artificial turf.

A synthetic derived, natural grass substitute. The term includes synthetic grass and synthetic turf.

Attractive nuisance.

A facility, structure, equipment, fixture or natural feature that is reasonably expected to attract children of tender years and constitutes a danger to them, including abandoned wells, ice boxes or refrigerators with doors and latches, shafts, basements or other excavations, abandoned or inoperative vehicles or other equipment, structurally unsound fences or other fixtures, lumber, fencing, vegetation, or other debris.

Terms.

Barn.

Any building designated or used for housing livestock and other uses.

Base station.

Structures other than wireless towers that support or house an antenna, transceiver, or other associated equipment that constitutes part of a base station at the time the relevant application is filed, even if the structure was not built for the sole or primary purpose of providing such support. This term does not include tower or accessory equipment. Base station includes, without limitation:

Equipment associated with wireless communications services such as private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul.

Radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration (including Distributed Antenna Systems ("DAS") and small-cell networks).

Any structure other than a tower that, at the time the relevant application is filed with the city under this chapter, supports or houses equipment described in Subsections 1 and 2 of this definition that has been reviewed and approved under the applicable zoning or siting process, or under another state or local regulatory review process, even if the structure was not built for the sole or primary purpose of providing that support.

This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220) and reflects Federal law.

Block.

Lots fronting one side of a street and located between two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets or nearest intersecting or intercepting street.

Borrow pits.

Excavations created by the surface mining or rock, uncontrollable geologic deposits or soil to provide material (borrow) for fill elsewhere.

Buffer.

An open space or landscaped area, the purpose of which is to prevent the direct abutting of incompatible uses or structures.

Build-to-area.

An area that runs parallel to a property line where a structure is required to be located.

Build-to-line.

A line parallel to a property line where a structure is required to be located.

Building.

A structure to be used as a place of occupancy, storage, or shelter.

Building frontage.

A building wall adjacent to a parcel or lot boundary that abuts a public right-of-way.

Building-mounted.

An antenna attached to a base station. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220) and reflects Federal law.

Building Official.

Designated City employee who is primarily responsible for administration of the building regulations adopted by the Lompoc Municipal Code, subject to the overall direction and control of the City Manager or designee.

Building permit.

Written authorization from the Fire Marshal/Building Official of the City of Lompoc for the erection of any structure.

Building site.

An area within a lot suitable for the placement of a building or structure located outside of required setback areas that meets minimum building site dimension, maximum slope area, and all applicable access requirements.

Bus station.

See Transit station.

Terms.

Cabinet.

See Equipment cabinet.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

State law (California Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) requiring public agencies to document and consider the environmental effects of a proposed action, prior to allowing the action to occur.

California Historical Resources Regional Information Center.

The Central Coast Information Center, Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. The Central Coast Information Center is one of 12 independent regional information centers in California that comprise the California Historical Resources Information Centers (CHRIS). Each center maintains the statewide Historical Resources Inventory (HRI) database and related records for its area of responsibility.

Caliper.

The measurement of the diameter of a tree's trunk.

Carport.

An attached or detached accessory permanent roofed structure with not more than two enclosed sides, used for automobile shelter.

Change of use.

The replacement of an existing use on a lot or parcel, or any portion thereof, by a new use, or a change in the nature of an existing use, but does not include a change of ownership, tenancy, or management associated with a use for which the previous nature of the use will remain substantially unchanged unless otherwise described in this Code.

Channel margin.

Top of river or creek bank measured as the uppermost ground elevation paralleling a river or creek where the gradient changes from a more defined vertical component to more horizontal.

Chumash Tribe.

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, headquartered in Santa Ynez, CA. Notices should be directed to the Chairman or Chairwoman of the Tribal Elders Council Governing Board of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The Elders request that the Tribal Elders Office be notified of any issues concerning archeological disturbance, the finding of artifacts and/or human remains or the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation act. The Chumash Tribe's mailing address is P.O. Box 517, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

City.

The City of Lompoc.

City Administrator.

See City Manager.

City Clerk.

The City Clerk of the City of Lompoc.

City Engineer.

The City Engineer of the City of Lompoc.

City Manager.

The City Manager of the City of Lompoc or designee, including, but not limited to, those designated to enforce this Code consistent with Chapter 17.624 (Enforcement). Also, City Administrator.

Clear zone.

The area at ground level that begins at the end of each runway clear zone and extends under the path of landing or departing air craft as defined in Federal Aviation Regulations.

Co-location.

The mounting of one or more wireless telecommunications facilities, including antennas, on an existing structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting any FCC-licensed or authorized antennas and their associated facilities.

Commercial vehicle.

A vehicle used for commercial purposes having a manufacture's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more per California Vehicle Code § 22507.5, typically with three or more axles and/or a minimum of six feet and 10 inches wide.

Commission.

The Planning Commission of the City of Lompoc.

Community Development Director.

See Director.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

A discretionary permit issued by the Planning Commission.

Condominium.

As defined by Civil Code § 1351(f), an undivided interest in common in a portion of real property coupled with a separate interest in space called a unit, the boundaries of which are described on a recorded final map, parcel map, or condominium plan.

Construction commencement or commenced construction.

The physical nature of actual construction work (including, at a minimum, excavation for foundations or the installation or erection of improvements) and services begins (or resumes). All preconstruction engineering and design is complete; all necessary licenses, permits and environmental clearances are attained; all contractors are engaged; and essential equipment and supplies as, in each case, are ordered so that physical construction of the project may begin (or, if previously interrupted or suspended, resume) and proceed to completion without foreseeable interruption of material duration.

Construction costs.

The square footage costs contained in the "Building Valuation Data" table in the Building Standards magazine, as published bi-monthly by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), or equivalent magazine published by the International Code Conference (ICC), for residential construction. Said square footage costs shall be the total costs to construct a 1,500 square foot single-family dwelling of Type V—wood frame construction, of "good" quality, and a 400 square foot garage of Type V—wood frame construction, of "good" quality, locally adjusted using the regional modifier of Los Angeles, California.

Corner lot.

See Lot, corner.

Corral.

Any fenced area devoted to the containment of livestock.

Cottage food operations.

An enterprise with gross annual sales limits set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 113758 of the Health and Safety Code, is operated by a cottage food operator and having not more than one full-time equivalent cottage food employee, not including a family member or household member of the cottage food operator, and conducted within the registered or permitted area of a private home where the cottage food operator resides and where cottage food products are prepared and/or packaged for direct, indirect, or direct and indirect sale to consumers pursuant to Section 113758 subdivision (b), subsections (4) and (5) of the Health and Safety Code. A "cottage food operation" includes both of the following:

Class A.

Cottage food operations may engage only in direct sales of cottage food products from the cottage food operation or other direct sales venues, such as temporary events. A separate permit from the County of Santa Barbara shall be required to operate a temporary food facility at such events. A Class A cottage food operation shall not be open for business, unless it is registered with the County of Santa Barbara.

Class B.

Cottage food operations may engage in both direct sales and indirect sales of cottage food products, such as a permitted third-party retail food facility. A Class B cottage food operator shall not be open for business unless it obtains a permit from the County of Santa Barbara.

Council.

The City Council of the City of Lompoc.

County.

The County of Santa Barbara, California.

Cultural resources.

Prehistoric and historic materials, features, and artifacts. Cultural resources include, but are not limited to, historic structures, archaeological sites, archeological isolates, and paleontological resources.

Curb.

A City-approved concrete asphalt concrete structure along the edge of the street pavement and raised above said pavement.

Current market value.

The value of a building or structure under current market conditions determined based on information from an appraisal company, or other information that may be deemed appropriate by the Director to determine the current value.

Terms.

Data recovery plan.

A plan which makes provisions for adequately recovering the scientifically consequential information from and about a historical resource.

Dedicated street.

A street offered to and accepted by the City of Lompoc.

Demolition.

The removal, destruction, or partial destruction of any structure or structures, including walls.

Density.

The number of dwelling units per unit of land area for residential uses. Density is identified in terms of number of dwelling units per gross acre unless otherwise stated.

Density bonus.

A density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zone and designation of the Land Use Element of the General Plan as of the date of the application by the applicant to the City, as allowed under Government Code § 65915 or Chapter 17.320 (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives for Affordable Housing).

Density bonus units.

Residential units granted in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.320 (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives for Affordable Housing) which exceed the otherwise maximum residential density for the development site.

Department.

The Community Development Department of the City of Lompoc.

Department of Public Works.

The Department of Public Works for the City of Lompoc.

Developer.

As applied to Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fees), every person, firm, or corporation (and their successor's and assigns) that undertakes a residential development, directly or through the services of any employee, agent, independent contractor or otherwise subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fees).

Development.

See Project.

Development standards.

The provisions of this Code that regulate the site planning and design of a proposed project or new land use, including provisions for height limits, landscaping, minimum lot area, off-street parking, setbacks, signs, and standards for specific land uses, and includes performance standards.

Diameter at breast height (DBH).

The diameter of a tree trunk at four and one-half feet above adjacent ground. The diameter may be calculated by use of the following formula: DBH = tree circumference at breast height divided by 3.142.

Director.

The Community Development Director of the City of Lompoc or designee.

Direct sales.

A transaction between a cottage food operator and a consumer where the consumer purchases the cottage food product directly from the cottage food operator. Examples include, but are not limited to, holiday bazaars, temporary events, bake sales, food swaps, certified farmers markets, and community-supported agricultural subscriptions.

Discretionary permit.

A City land use review and entitlement process where the review authority exercises discretion in deciding to approve or disapprove the permit, and includes, but is not limited to, use permits, variances, and subdivision maps.

Driveway.

An improved vehicular access way that provides access to the parcel or lot on which it is located. Driveway shall also include an easement crossing no more than one other parcel for the purpose of providing access to no more than one abutting parcel.

Dwelling unit.

A building or portion thereof (e.g., room or group of internally connected rooms) that has sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation facilities, but not more than one kitchen, which constitute an independent housekeeping unit, occupied by or intended for one household on a long-term basis. Also, a residence. Does not include tents, recreation vehicles, or travel trailers.

Terms.

Eave.

The overhang that projects from a building at the lower edge of the roof (i.e., the overhanging lower edge of a roof).

Eligible facility request.

Any request for modification of an existing wireless tower or base station that involves collocation of new transmission equipment, removal of transmission equipment, or replacement of transmission equipment. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220) and reflects Federal law.

Equipment cabinet or cabinet.

A cabinet, structure, or building used to support equipment associated with a wireless, hard wire, or cable communication facility. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220).

Terms.

Family.

One or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit within a dwelling unit.

Feasible.

Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

A Federal government agency responsible for the safe operation of the aviation system.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

A Federal governmental agency responsible for the regulation of interstate and international communication by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Fence.

A constructed, un-roofed barrier of wood, metal, masonry, or other material as allowed by this Code, that is intended to enclose, separate, define, secure, protect, and/or screen one or more areas of a site. Includes masonry walls. Plants maintained with at least 50% of the vertical surface open shall not be considered a fence.

Fill slope.

An artificial incline of earth created by earth filling.

Fire Chief.

The Fire Chief of the City of Lompoc or designee.

First floor.

The primary floor of a building to which pedestrian access is provided from the fronting street, either at the sidewalk level, or not more than six feet above or below the sidewalk.

Fixed wireless.

A local wireless operation providing services such as local and long distance telephone and high-speed internet to residential and business customers by means of a small equipment installation (the remote unit) on the exterior of each home or business that elects to use this service.

Floor area.

The total enclosed gross leasable space of a building.

Floor area ratio (FAR).

The ratio of floor area of a building or buildings on a lot divided by the total lot area. Floor area located below finished grade, the ceiling of which does not extend more than five feet above finished grade, is excluded when calculating FAR.

Foot-candle.

A unit of measurement for the total amount of light cast on a surface (illuminance). One foot-candle is equivalent to the illuminance produced by a source of one candle at a distance of one foot.

Fuel break.

A strip or block of land on which the vegetation, debris and detritus have been reduced and/or modified to control or diminish the risk of the spread of fire crossing the strip or block of land, may include driveways, gravel walkways, and/or lawns.

Terms.

Garage.

An accessory building or part of a main building designed for the shelter and storage of a motor vehicle or vehicles that is completely enclosed. Also see Carport.

General plan.

The City of Lompoc General Plan, including all its elements and all amendments, as adopted by the Council in compliance with Government Code Section 65300 et seq.

Glare.

Direct and unshielded light striking the eye to result in visual discomfort and reduced visual performance.

Government Code.

The State of California Government Code.

Grade.

The gradient of slope of the ground surface prior to proposed ground disturbance, grading, or site preparation and expressed as a percent of vertical or horizontal distances.

Grade, finished.

The final ground surface elevation after the completion of grading or other site preparation related to a proposed development that conforms to an approved Grading Permit and/or Building Permit.

Grade, natural.

The slope of the ground surface prior to grading or other site preparation. Natural grade of a developed lot is the ground surface elevation of the lot that conforms to an approved Grading Permit and/or Building Permit. Grades resulting from City-approved grading operations for land subdivision shall be considered to be natural grades. Also, may be referred to as existing grade.

Grazing.

The consumption of growing vegetation by livestock.

Ground cover.

Any variety of low growing or trailing plants used to cover the ground.

Ground disturbance.

Any excavation, at any depth, for which a building, grading or planning permit is required, except excavation in areas and to depths that can be identified as having been previously disturbed.

Ground floor.

See First Floor.

Terms.

Habitable space.

Space within a dwelling unit for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and/or bathing. Also, conditioned space.

Haul road.

A road along which material is transported from the area of excavation to the processing plant or stock pile area of the surface mining operation.

Hedge.

A plant or series of plants, shrubs, or other landscape material so arranged as to form a physical barrier or enclosure.

Height of building.

See Section 17.304.070. (Height Limits and Exceptions).

Heritage resource.

A locally identified structure, element, sign, natural feature, or other resource which does not quality for state or federal register designation but is locally desired to be recognized as part of the Lompoc Valley's history.

High sensitivity zone.

An area that includes the relatively undisturbed and undeveloped areas above 100 feet in elevation in the northern and eastern portions of the Cultural Resources Study area (Spanne, 1988), lands within 2,000 feet of Miguelito Creek, Salsipuedes Creek, and the Santa Ynez River; areas proximal to Mission Vieja de la Purisima, and the cherts quarry sites and outcroppings adjacent to Highway 1, south of Highway 246.

Highway.

A primary thoroughfare as delineated on the General Plan.

Hilltop.

Any prominent highpoint of land exposed to view from the surrounding low-lying areas.

Historic archeological resources.

Archeological resources that have been determined to meet one or more of the following criteria:

The resources are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage;

The resources are associated with the lives of persons important in our past;

The resources embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represent the work of an important creative individual, or possess high artistic values; or

The resources have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

Historic context.

A unit created for planning purposes that groups information about historic properties based on a shared theme, specific time period, and geographical area.

Historic resource.

Any resource that may have historic, cultural and/or architectural significance, locally, regionally, or nationally, including districts, ensembles, thematic groups, corridors, structures, bridges, buildings, sites, cemeteries, landscape features, signs, plaques, or archaeological sites or artifacts. A historic site is considered to be the location of a historic or archaeological event, activity, occupation, structure, object, or landscape feature, including existing buildings or structure on the site, which has historic significance. Examples include those listed in Section 17.516.020.A.

Homebuyer Assistance Program.

A program created by the City of Lompoc through City Council Resolution No. 6054(16) to provide financial assistance to lower and moderate-income homebuyers including but not limited to secondary loans and closing cost grants.

Household pets.

Domestic animals and birds ordinarily permitted inside a dwelling and kept only for the company or pleasure provided to the occupants.

Housing cost.

The sum of actual or projected monthly payments for all of the following requirements associated with for sale target units: principal and interest on a mortgage loan, including any loan insurance fees, property taxes and assessments; fire and casualty insurance; property maintenance and repairs; homeowner association fees; and a reasonable allowance for utilities.

Housing fund.

The City of Lompoc affordable housing trust fund established in compliance with Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee).

Housing in-lieu fee.

The per-unit fee established in compliance with Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee). The total housing in-lieu fee shall be calculated by multiplying the required number of affordable housing units by per-unit housing fee.

Terms.

Idle.

Surface mining operations curtailed for a period of one year or more, by more than 90% of the operation's previous maximum annual mineral production, with intent to resume those surface mining operations at a future date.

Impervious surface.

A surface compacted or covered with a layer of material so it is highly resistant to infiltration of water.

Incompatible land uses.

Land uses inherently incompatible with allowed uses as determined by the Director or Review Authority consistent with this Code.

Indirect sales.

An interaction between a cottage food operator, a third-party retailer, and a consumer, where the consumer purchases cottage food products made by the cottage food operation from a third-party retailer that holds a valid permit.

Inoperable.

Dismantled, not used for transportation, unsalvageable, stripped, or scrapped. A vehicle on private property that cannot be repaired within 15 days to an operable and drivable condition.

Integrity, historical resource or cultural resource.

The authenticity of a property's historic identity or cultural resource's identity, evidenced by the survival of physical characteristics that existed during the property's historic or prehistoric period.

Intensification of use.

A change in the use of structure or site that increases density or generates more traffic or other level of activity on the site.

Isolate.

An individual archeological artifact or group of artifacts.

Terms. No terms beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.

Terms. No terms beginning with the letter K are defined at this time.

Terms.

Lamp.

The generic term for an artificial light source installed in the socket portion of the fixture, to be distinguished from the whole assembly. Commonly referred to as a "bulb."

Land and site development costs.

Construction cost multiplied by the land/site residual contribution.

Landmark.

A property, site, building, structure, sign, or other item designated by the Commission consistent with Chapter 17.616 (Designation of Landmarks).

Landscaped open areas.

An area that is maintained clear of any building or structure and includes landscaping (e.g., living plant material).

Landscaping.

The planting and maintenance of suitable vegetation in conformation with the requirements of this Code.

Land/site residual contribution.

The monetary allowance for all the nonstructural improvements and the land associated with the total construction cost. The land/site residual contribution may include, but not be limited to, such improvements as grading, landscaping, driveways, patios, and fencing. The land/site residual contribution is calculated from a ratio established to reflect the demonstrated relationship that exists between construction cost and the land and site improvement contribution. The land/site residual contribution is expressed as a percentage. The ratio and percentage shall be established by resolution and may be revised periodically to address changes in market conditions.

Ldn.

Day-Night average sound level, which is a basic measure for quantifying noise exposure. Ldn weights the hourly equivalent noise level (Leq) over a 24-hour period with a 10 decibel penalty applied to nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) sound levels.

Less intense use.

A use which serves fewer people or one which tends to be less obnoxious.

Light fixture.

A complete lighting unit including the lamp and parts designed to distribute the light, position and protect the lamp, and connect the lamp to a power source.

LMC.

See Municipal Code.

Lot.

A recorded lot or parcel of real property under single ownership, lawfully created as required by applicable Subdivision Map Act and City Ordinance requirements, including this Code, and has front-age providing legal access on at least one street (see Figure 17.704.020.1). Types of lots include the following:

Lot, corner.

A lot located at the intersection of two streets at an angle of not more than 120 degrees.

Lot, flag.

A lot having access from the building site to a public street by means of a private right-of-way strip that is owned in fee.

Lot, interior.

A lot which is not a corner or reverse corner lot.

Lot, key.

An interior lot, the front of which adjoins the side property line of a corner lot.

Lot, reversed corner.

A corner lot, the side line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lot or lots to its rear, whether across an alley or not.

Lot, through.

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

Figure 17.704.020.1

Lot area, gross.

Gross lot area is the total area included within the lot lines of a lot, exclusive of adjoining dedicated street rights-of-way.

Lot area, net.

Net lot area is the gross lot area, excluding dedications and easements that are not for the exclusive use of the lot on which the dedication or easement is located.

Lot coverage.

The percentage of total lot area occupied by structures and impervious surfaces, with the exception of driveways, walkways, and patios.

Lot depth.

The average linear distance between the front and the rear lot lines or the intersection of the two side lot lines if there is no rear line. The Director shall determine lot depth for parcels of irregular configuration.

Lot dimensions.

The width and depth of a lot.

Lot line.

Any recorded boundary of a lot.

Lot line, front.

On an interior lot, the property line separating the lot from the street.

On a corner lot, the shorter property line abutting a street. If the street-fronting lot lines of a corner lot are equal in length, the front lot line shall be determined by the Director.

On a through lot, both lot lines are front lot lines and the lot is considered to have no rear lot line.

Lot line, rear.

A property line that does not intersect the front lot line, which is most distant from and most closely parallel to the front lot line. In the case of an irregular or triangular lot, the rear lot line is parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, having a minimum length of 10 feet. A through lot or a lot bounded on all sides by streets may have no rear lot line.

Lot line, side.

Any lot line that is not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

Lot width.

The horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines. The Director shall determine lot width for parcels of irregular shape.

Lower income household.

A household whose income does not exceed the lower income limits applicable to Santa Barbara County, as published and periodically updated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development in compliance with Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Low income unit.

A household whose gross income does not exceed the qualifying limits for low income families, established and amended from time to time, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and provided to the City by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Low sensitivity zone.

An area having a low density of recorded archaeological sites; less available fresh water except for seasonal flows in the Santa Ynez River; less diversity of plant, animal, and mineral resources important to prehistoric and early historic peoples; steep slopes less suitable for habitation or other use; past cutting and terracing which would have destroyed, displaced, or damaged surface or shallow archaeological deposits; areas of recent and rapid geologic deposition which would have tended to bury all but the most recent archaeological sites; or urban development which would have buried or destroyed earlier sites.

Terms.

Main building.

A building designed, used or intended to be used for the principle uses under the terms of these standards.

Maintenance program.

A narrative that includes background information about a designated Landmark, a schedule of regular maintenance, and a record of work completed.

Mid-block pedestrian connection.

Pedestrian access provided on a block connecting one street to another street, with the two streets generally being parallel to each other.

Minor use permit (MUP).

A discretionary permit issued by the Director.

Mission.

The Misión La Purísima Concepción De María Santísima (Mission of the Immaculate Conception of Most Holy Mary), also called Mission Vieja de la Purisima, which was founded by Father Presidente Fermin de Lasuén on December 8, 1787 and was the 11th of the 21 Franciscan Missions in California. The Mission and its related uses were located on the south side of the City of Lompoc. The Mission is named in the National Register of Historic Places (Site #78000775) and is identified as State Historic Landmark No. 928.

Mixed-use.

A project which includes two or more categories of land use such as residential and commercial in the same building or on the same lot.

Horizontal mixed-use.

Two or more different types of uses are placed on the same lot.

Vertical mixed-use.

Where two or more different uses occupy the same building.

Mobile home.

A trailer, transportable in one or more sections, that is designed for use as a dwelling and as defined under State law.

Mobile vending vehicle.

Any vehicle, wagon, or pushcart from which goods, services, wares, merchandise, fruits, vegetables or foodstuffs are sold, displayed, solicited, or offered for sale or bartered or exchanged, or any lunch wagon or eating cart or vehicle on private property or within the public right-of-way.

Mobile vendor.

Any person in charge of or operating any mobile vending vehicle, either as agent, employee, or otherwise under the direction of the owner.

Modification.

A change to an existing wireless telecommunications facility that involves any of the following: co-location, expansion, alteration, enlargement, intensification, reduction, or augmentation, including, but not limited to, changes in size, shape, color, visual design, or exterior material. This term does not include repair, replacement or maintenance if those actions do not involve a change to the existing facility involving any of the following: collocation, expansion, alteration, enlargement, intensification, reduction, or augmentation. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220) and reflects Federal law.

Monopole.

A single freestanding structure composed of a pole or tower used to support antennas or related equipment. A monopole also includes a monopine, monopalm, and similar monopoles camouflaged to resemble faux trees or other faux objects attached on a monopole (e.g., water tower).

Mosaic fuel break.

A patchwork of fire fuels (trees/vegetation) of varying age, randomly spread across an area of land in a fire prone area and/or adjacent to important resources. This type of fire break is typically established by planned burning and in order to lower the severity of fires by reducing continuity and density of fuels.

Multi-modal.

Transportation infrastructure that supports travel by modes other than by personal vehicle, such as sidewalks, transit, or bicycle lanes. May also be referred to as alternative transportation.

Municipal Code.

Municipal Code of the City of Lompoc, which may be abbreviated as "LMC."

Terms.

National Register criteria.

The established criteria for evaluating the eligibility of properties for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Ordinarily, cemeteries, birthplaces, graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50 years are not considered eligible for the National Register Criteria. Significance in North American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and:

That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or

That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or

That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, that represent the work of a master, that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or

That yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

Native American.

A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Lompoc was traditionally Purismeño Chumash ethnographic territory. The local tribe is the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians, with headquarters in Santa Ynez, CA.

Native landscaping.

Vegetation that uses those species that have existed in the area for many centuries. These species usually do not need human intervention to grow and reproduce.

Nonconforming parcel.

A parcel of land which lawfully existed as a lot on the effective date of these standards, but which does not conform to the lot area and/or lot dimension standards for the zone in which it was located. Also referred to as a nonconforming lot.

Nonconforming structure.

A structure that was legally constructed prior to the adoption or amendment of this Code, but does not conform to the development standards in this Code.

Nonconforming use.

A use of land and/or a structure that was legally established and has been maintained prior to the adoption of amendment of this Code, but the use is not allowed in the applicable zone or the use has not been granted a permit(s) required by the applicable zone, or the use is not operated in conformance with applicable performance standards in this Code.

Non-unique archaeological resource.

An archeological artifact, object, or site that does not contain information needed to answer important scientific research questions, where there is a demonstrable public interest in that information; had no special and particular quality such as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type; or has no direct association with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person. A non-unique archeological resource need be given no future consideration, other than simple recording of its existence by the lead agency, if it so elects.

Notice to comply.

Official notice provided by the City when a violation of this Code occurs.

Terms.

Open space.

Any undeveloped space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty and/or available for passive recreational uses.

Terms.

Paleontologist.

A scientist who studies paleontology, learning about forms of life that existed in former geologic periods chiefly by studying fossils.

Parcel.

See Lot.

Parking off-street.

Parking that is not provided on a street or within street right-of-way and is typically provided on private or public property in the form of a parking lot or structure.

Parking, shared.

Parking spaces that are shared between two or more uses that are on the same site or on different sites.

Parking space.

Space, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, loading areas, office or work areas, within a building, structure, or open parking area for the parking of one automobile.

Parking space, tandem.

A parking space located so that it is necessary to move one or more automobiles in order that the automobile occupying the tandem space may gain access to or from the space.

Parklet.

A temporary sidewalk extension for use by the general public within the public right-of-way.

Person.

Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association; city, county, state, or district; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.

Phase 1 study.

The assessment, by a qualified archaeologist, of a site through a review of archival records and a field survey of the project area. Field surveys on sites of high sensitivity are conducted on foot long transects spaced not more than 15 meters (approximately 50 feet) apart. Field surveys of sites of low sensitivity are conducted so that selected areas where resources are expected to occur are examined.

Phase 2 study.

The assessment, by a qualified archaeologist, of an identified archeological site to determine its extent, integrity, and significance.

Phase 3 study.

Data recovery by a qualified archeologist, generally used when a significant site cannot be reasonably avoided or preserved by the proposed development.

Planning Commission.

See Commission.

Planning permit.

A legal document (permit) issued by a Review Authority that allows a certain use or development to proceed on a specified site. Examples include Administrative Use Permits, Minor Use Permits, and Conditional Use Permits.

Pole.

A single shaft of wood, steel, concrete or other material capable of supporting the equipment mounted in a safe and adequate manner and as required by this Code.

Preliminary development plan.

Site plan and accompanying plans (e.g., elevations, floor plans, landscape plans, etc.) and materials used for development review that identify proposed improvements or new development on a site and may specify development standards for properties located in the Planned Commercial Development Zone or Planned Development Overlay Zone.

Premises.

A parcel or parcels of land, and the buildings, structures, fixtures, and facilities on, above, or under that parcel or parcels.

Preservation.

Means the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and features, rather than extensive replacement and new construction. New exterior additions to historic structures are not within the scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a preservation project.

Prezoning.

The action of the Commission and the Council in designating the uses of adjacent, contiguous, or any land within the unincorporated portion of the Lompoc Planning Area which, in the opinion of the Commission and the Council, conforms to the General Plan for said Planning Area and which, at some later date, may be incorporated into or annexed to the city of Lompoc. Although such "prezoning" has no legal effect within the unincorporated territory of Santa Barbara County, it shall serve as a guide to the property owners and the City as to the potential rezoning of annexed or newly incorporated territory.

Primary use.

The main purpose for which a site is developed and occupied. Also, principal use.

Project.

Any construction activity or alteration of the landscape, its terrain contour, or vegetation, including the erection or alteration of structures. A new project or new development is any construction, or alteration of an existing structure or land use, or establishment of a land use, after the effective date of this Code.

Property line.

See lot line.

Property owner.

The person(s) or entity to whom property tax is assessed, as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll of the County.

Public road.

Any street, road, or right-of-way owned or occupied by the City and located within the incorporated area of the City. Also, public street.

Public transit (public transportation).

A shared passenger-transport service which is available for use by the general public.

Terms.

Qualified archaeologist.

An archaeologist meeting the standards of the National Register in archaeology, prehistoric archaeology, or historic archaeology, whichever applies most closely to the site or artifacts in question. The minimum professional qualifications in archaeology are a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field, plus:

At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management;

At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; and

Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archaeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archaeology shall have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the historic period.

Qualifying resident.

Senior citizens or other persons eligible to reside in senior citizen housing.

Terms.

Reasonable accommodation.

Typically, an adjustment to physical design standards, including, but not limited to, zoning, building, or subdivision standards, to accommodate the placement of wheelchair ramps or other exterior modifications to a dwelling in response to the needs of a disabled resident.

Reclamation.

The combined process of land treatment that minimizes water degradation, air pollution, damage to aquatic or wildlife habitat, flooding, erosion, and other adverse surface effects from surface mining operations, including adverse surface effects incidental to underground mines so that mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternate land uses and create no danger to public health and safety. The process may extend to affected lands surrounding mined lands, and may require backfilling, grading, recoiling, revegetation, soil compaction, stabilization, or other measures.

Recreational vehicle.

A motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, carryall, or camp trailer, house car, with or without motive power, originally designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy.

Registered or permitted area.

A private home kitchen described or authorized in the permit or registration for the cottage food operation and used for the preparation, packaging, storage, or handling of cottage food products and related ingredients and/or equipment, and attached rooms within the home that are exclusively used for storage. Detached accessory buildings, including garages and guest quarters enclosed patios, and second units are not included as registered or permitted areas.

Related equipment.

All equipment ancillary to the transmission and reception of voice and data via radio frequencies, including, but not limited to, cable, guy wires, conduit, and connectors.

Remote unit.

A piece of equipment mounted on the exterior of a building in conjunction with a fixed wireless service not exceeding three feet in any dimension.

Replacement facilities.

Any new proposed tower, located in the same spot as an existing, permitted tower, operated by the same or different carrier.

Replacement value.

The amount that an owner would have to pay to replace a structure or use at the present time. This value can be determined based on information from an insurance company, or other information that may be deemed appropriate by the Director to determine the current value of a use or structure.

Residential development.

For the purposes of Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee), residential development shall mean one or more groups of development projects consisting of 10 or more single-family dwelling units, for sale, which entail:

Constructing or placing any new single-family dwelling units in a permanent location;

Converting a non-residential building to single-family residential use(s);

Substantial rehabilitation of an existing dwelling where the result of the rehabilitation would be a net increase in available single-family residential units; or

Subdivision of land which is planned, designed, or used for residential purposes.

Review Authority.

The individual or official City body (e.g., Community Development Director, Planning Commission, City Council) identified by this Code as having the responsibility and authority to review, and approve or deny a permit application.

Right(s)-of-way.

All public streets and utility easements, owned by the City or other public entity, but only to the extent of the City or public entity's right, title, interest or authority to grant a license to occupy and use such streets and easements for telecommunications facilities. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220).

Room.

A room enclosure or a portion of a room enclosure within a dwelling unit, room rental, or hotel. Bathrooms, hallways, closets, and service porches are not rooms.

Terms.

Satellite television antenna.

An apparatus capable of receiving communications from a transmitter or transmitter relay.

Self-sufficiency program.

A program designed to assist individuals and families in meeting their basic needs and address any substance dependency and mental health issues so that they do not need to rely on emergency public or private assistance.

Service bay.

A work area for the purposes of lubricating, servicing, and repairing vehicles. Accessible to vehicles with a maximum dimension typically of 24 feet by 15 feet in width.

Setback.

The distance by which a structure or other development feature must be separated from a lot line. Setbacks for properties fronting on substandard streets are measured from the ultimate right-of-way line based upon the adopted street standards of the City or, if in a community services district, the standards of the district (i.e., measured from the property line after the required street right-of-way dedication).

Shared location.

A site on which several facilities are located within a limited area. The facilities can be commonly owned and operated or individually owned and operated.

Sidewalk, public.

A pedestrian walkway within a dedicated street right-of-way which is improved to City standards.

Site.

The lot or group of lots or parcels under single ownership or single control, considered a unit for the purposes of development or other use.

Slope.

A comparison of the vertical rise of a property to its horizontal run, expressed as a percentage.

Social service provider.

An agency or organization licensed or supervised by any federal, state, or local health/welfare agency that participates in the federal Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and has demonstrated experience with the homeless population by assisting individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency and self-determination through self-sufficiency programs.

Stacked spaces.

Organization of one vehicle space behind the other.

State.

The State of California.

State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

The California governmental agency charged with preserving and enhancing California's irreplaceable historic heritage as a matter of public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, economic, social, and environmental benefits will be maintained and enriched for present and future generations.

Stealth.

A design technique that uses elements that blend into the surrounding environment by means of screening, concealment, or camouflage and are so integrated into the surrounding natural or humanmade environment that the observer does not recognize the structure as a wireless telecommunications facility. Examples include, but are not limited to: wireless equipment placed completely within existing architectural features such that he installation causes no visible change to the underlying structure; new architectural features that match the underlying building in architectural style, physical proportion and construction-materials; flush-to-grade underground equipment vaults with flush-to-grade entry hatches, with wireless equipment placed completely within. This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220).

Story.

A habitable level within a building.

Stream bed skimming.

Excavation of sand and gravel from stream bed deposits above the mean summer water level or stream bottom, whichever is higher.

Street.

A public or private thoroughfare, right-of-way, or easement, which affords principal means of access to abutting property. Street shall include, in addition to the paved travel way, all land within the street right-of-way. Street shall not be construed to mean an alley.

Street frontage.

Portion of a lot that abuts a street.

Street, improved.

Any street which is surfaced with asphalt or concrete to the standards of the City.

Street plan line.

A line delineating the proposed right-of-way for a planned street, and appearing in a precise street plan adopted by the City.

Structure.

Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires attachment to the ground, attachment to something located on the ground, or placement on the ground, except outdoor areas such as patios, paved areas, walks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other similar recreation areas.

Subdivision.

The division, by any subdivider, of any unit or units of improved or unimproved land, or any portion thereof, shown on the latest equalized County assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units, for the purpose of sale, lease or financing, whether immediate or future.

Substandard street.

A street with a right-of-way width that is narrower than the width identified for that street classification in the City's street standards.

Substantial adverse change.

Demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of a resource or its immediate surroundings resulting in the significance of the resource being materially impaired.

Substantial change.

The same meaning as "substantial change" as defined by the Federal Communications Commission regulations, 47 C.F.R. 1.40001(b)(7). This definition is specific to wireless telecommunications facilities (Section 17.404.220).

Substantial rehabilitation.

For the purposes of Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee), rehabilitation shall mean the value of which constitutes 25% of the after rehabilitation value of a dwelling, inclusive of land value.

Suite.

A group of two or more rooms which can be joined together for a single occupancy.

Swimming pool.

An outside body of water created by artificial means which is designed or used for swimming or body immersion, any portion of which exceeds 18 inches in depth.

Terms.

Target income groups.

Extremely low, very low, low and moderate income persons and households. Also, target households or target population.

Target unit.

A dwelling unit within a housing development which is affordable to, and will be reserved for sale and rent to, very low or lower income households or qualifying residents.

Telecommunications facility or wireless telecommunication facility.

An unstaffed facility, generally consisting of antennas, and equipment cabinet or structure, and related equipment, for public, commercial and private electromagnetic and photoelectrical transmission, broadcast, repeater and receiving stations for radio, television, telegraph, telephone, data network, and wireless communications, including stationary commercial earth stations for satellite-based communications. Includes antennas, commercial satellite dish antennas, and equipment buildings. Does not include telephone, telegraph and cable television transmission facilities utilizing hard-wired or direct cable connections, or vehicles utilizing global positioning satellite (GPS) direction-finding technology, or equipped for reception of commercial satellite radio, television, or internet programming.

Temporary structure.

A structure, typically without any foundation or footings, and which is required to be removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased.

Toe of slope.

That point or line of initial break where the terrain changes to an upward direction.

Top of slope.

That point or line of initial break where the terrain changes to a downward-direction.

Total construction cost of a market rate single-family residential unit.

Land and site development costs plus construction costs for a 1,300 square foot, three bedroom single-family dwelling unit and a 400 square foot garage.

Tower, wireless.

A structure that is designated and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures, and similar structures.

Traffic safety visibility area.

A triangle area measured from the intersection of two streets or a street and a driveway where development restrictions apply for pedestrian, bicyclist, and traffic safety.

Transit station.

A site where there is the intersection of two or more bus, train, or similar transport routes serviced by any transit entity.

Transit stop.

A bus or similar transport stop serviced by any transit entity, with a service interval of 60 minutes or less during the weekday commute periods.

Transportation demand management plan.

An identification and consolidation of strategies and policies to reduce travel demand or to redistribute the demand in space or in time consistent with the General Plan.

Terms.

Ungraded.

Ground surface remaining in its natural state.

Unique archeological resource.

An archaeological artifact, object, or site demonstrating, without merely adding to the current body of knowledge, a high probability of meeting any of the following criteria:

Contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions and that there is a demonstrable public interest in that information; or

Has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type; or

Is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person.

Unit.

One individual residence, whether in a single-family or multiple-family development.

Unit size adjustment factor.

An adjustment factor based on the number of bedrooms of a given unit used when calculating affordable purchase price. For purposes of Chapter 17.324 (Inclusionary Housing), the unit size adjustment factor for a three-bedroom is 1.0.

Useable satellite signal.

A satellite signal which, when viewed on a conventional television set, is at least equal in picture quality to that received from local commercial television stations or by way of cable television.

Use permit.

See either Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit.

Terms.

Vendor cart/stand.

A temporary outdoor cart or stand selling food and/or beverages (e.g., fruit, hot dogs, ice cream) and other like merchandise without any outdoor seating.

Very low income household.

Households whose income does not exceed the very low income limits applicable to Santa Barbara County, as published and periodically updated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development in compliance with Section 50105 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Terms.

Wall.

Any structure or device forming a physical barrier which is so constructed that 50% or more of the vertical surface is closed and prevents the passage of light, air, and vision through said surface in a horizontal plane.

Waste.

Unused or discarded matter and material which consists, without limitation or exclusion by enumeration of such matter and material as rubbish, refuse and matter of any kind, including, but not limited to, rubble, debris, asphalt, concrete, plaster, tile rocks, bricks, soil, building materials, crates, cartons, containers, boxes, furniture and household equipment or parts thereof, lumber, trash, dirt, machinery or parts thereof, scrap metal and pieces of metal, ferrous or nonferrous, bottles, bedding and other similar matter.

Wildland-urban interface.

The geographic line, area, or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels.

Wireless telecommunications services.

The provision of services using a wireless telecommunications facility or a wireless telecommunications co-location facility, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following services: personal wireless services as defined in the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 at 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(C) or its successor statute, cellular service, personal communication service, and/or data radio telecommunications.

Terms. No terms beginning with the letter X are defined at this time.

Terms.

Yard.

An area between a lot line and a setback, unobstructed and unoccupied from the ground upward, except as otherwise permitted by this Code. A yard area includes any setback required by the applicable zone. See also Setback.

Yard, front.

An area extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the required setback.

Yard, rear.

An area extending the full width of the lot between a rear lot line and the required setback.

Yard, side.

An area between a side lot line and the required setback extending between the front and rear yards.

Terms.

Zone.

A land area shown on the official Zoning Map of the City of Lompoc established by Division 2, within which certain land uses are allowed or prohibited, and certain site planning and development standards are established (e.g., setbacks, height limits, site coverage requirements, etc.). Also referred to as zoning district.

Zone boundary.

The line separating one or more zones as shown on the official Zoning Map.

Zoning Code.

The Zoning Code of the City of Lompoc, as it may be amended from time to time. Also, Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11; Ord. 1679(21) § 11; Ord. 1680(21) § 10; Ord. 1698(22) § 7; Ord. 1702(23) § 9)

§ 17.708.010 Purpose.

This Chapter provides definitions of land use types used in this Title that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Title. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, or in other provisions of the Code, the Director shall determine the correct definition.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.708.020 Land Use Types.

Agricultural Uses and Animal Keeping Use Types.

Agricultural Storage. The use of a site for the storage of materials, equipment, and products used in the operation of an agricultural industry or business. Examples of these grain elevators and equipment storage facilities.

Agricultural Support, Sales and Service. The use of a site for supporting agricultural purposes including, but not limited to, on-site sale of feed, grain, fertilizers, pesticides and similar goods; and the provision of agricultural services with incidental storage of goods off-site; or hay, feed, and grain stores and tree service firms.

Animal Keeping and Production. The raising and keeping of farm animals. This use includes cattle ranges, poultry farms, and the commercial raising of animals.

Animal Raising and Keeping. The non-commercial tending of small animals that are not household pets (such as chickens, birds, ducks, and rabbits, but not including turkeys or peacocks).

Community Garden. Land used by multiple users for the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, or herbs.

Field and Tree Crop Production. A site for growing or harvesting crops, ornamental crops, and other agricultural products to be sold for profit or to provide agricultural educational activities. This use includes commercial greenhouses, commercial agricultural fields, orchards, vineyards, and commercial nurseries. This use does not include the production or keeping of livestock (see Animal Keeping and Production).

Industrial, Manufacturing, Processing, and Wholesaling.

Artisan Manufacturing. Establishments engaged in production of goods, primarily by handmanufacturing on site. Typical uses include ceramics studios, candle-making shops, custom jewelry manufacturers, woodworking, and metal fabrication.

Cannabis Cultivation. As defined in California Business and Professions Code § 26001 but only when operated within a fully enclosed structure.

Cannabis Manufacturing. Shall have the definition of "Manufacture" or "Manufacturer" found in California Business and Professions Code § 26001, and includes packaging and labeling as defined in California Business and Professions Code § 26001, and includes processing, storing, and staking of cannabis, and includes "Distribution" as defined in LMC Section 9.36.020.

Cannabis Testing Laboratory. Shall have the definition of "Testing Laboratory" found in California Business and Professions Code § 26001.

Construction/Storage Supply Yard. A site used for the storage, distribution, or handling of construction materials or equipment. Examples of these uses include but are not limited to contractor's storage yards, and facilities used for the storage and wholesale trade of building materials.

Equipment Rental Yard. A service establishment that may offer a wide variety of household and business equipment, furniture, and materials for rental. Does not include construction equipment rental, which is separately defined under Equipment Rental Yard, Heavy.

Equipment Rental Yard, Heavy. Establishments renting construction, farm, or other heavy equipment. Examples include, but are not limited to, cranes, earth moving equipment, tractors, combines, and heavy trucks.

Feed and Fuel Facility. The use of a site for the storage and/or wholesale trade of livestock feed and/or vehicle fuel.

Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy. The use of a site for the production, assembly, fabrication and conversion of goods where the operational characteristics of the manufacturing processes and the materials used will likely cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Examples of these uses include concrete batch plants and lumber/milling yards.

Manufacturing/Processing, Light/Medium. The use of a site for the production, assembly, fabrication and conversion of goods where the operational characteristics of the manufacturing processes and the materials used are unlikely, but have potential to cause impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Examples of these uses include light industrial uses, cabinet and furniture shops, garment manufacturing, blueprinting/photocopy, sign manufacturing, wholesale food manufacturing, aerospace and aeronautical systems and components, ceramic product manufacturing, drug and pharmaceutical manufacturing, electronics equipment manufacturing, and machine shops for repair and modification. Examples of medium uses include machine shops, sheet metal shops, carpet and rug cleaning plants, water softening plants, tire retreading facilities, welding shops, and large recycling collection facilities. Includes alcohol production and packaging uses not considered to be Micro-Alcohol Production or Winery.

Micro-Alcohol Production. A small-scale facility for the production and packaging of alcoholic beverages for distribution, retail, or wholesale, on or off premises, and which meets all applicable California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations. Uses include but are not limited to microbreweries, micro-distilleries, and small-scale wineries. Eating areas and taprooms or tasting rooms are allowed as an accessory use.

Mining/Resource Extraction. The use of a site for on-site extraction of surface or sub-surface mineral products or natural resources. This use includes borrow pits, mining operations, oil drilling or fracking, and uses incidental to mining operations including structures necessary to the on-site production of mineral products or natural resources.

Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility. A facility used for renting or leasing storage spaces in which the occupants themselves customarily store and remove their own personal property on a self-service basis. This use includes mini-warehouses and storage facilities, and excludes workshops, hobby shops, manufacturing, and commercial activities.

Research and Development. A facility for industrial or scientific research, including, but not limited to, electronics research laboratories, space research or development firms, and pharmaceutical research labs. Additionally, the use can include designing, developing, and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical, and computer and telecommunications components in advance of product manufacturing and the assembling or related products from parts produced off-site, where the manufacturing activity, if any, is secondary to the research and development activities. Includes but is not limited to pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology research and development.

Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution. An establishment engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to contractors, industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or companies. Examples of these establishments include but are not limited to: Agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, and commission merchants; assemblers, buyers, and associations engaged in the cooperative marketing of farm products; merchant wholesalers; stores primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies and equipment. Also includes storage, processing, packaging and shipping facilities for mail order and electronic commerce retail establishments. Does not include Construction/Storage Supply Yard.

Winery. A bonded establishment primarily used for the purpose of processing grapes or other fruit products, where processing includes, but is not limited to, crushing, fermenting, blending, aging, storing, bottling, and wholesale/retail sales. Accessory wine tasting rooms, which meet all applicable California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations are included in this definition.

Recreational, Education, and Assembly Use Types.

Business/Trade School. The use of a site for education or training in business, commerce, language, or other similar activity or occupational pursuit that is not otherwise described as a home occupation, college/university, school, or instructional studio.

Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums. Land and/or structure that is dedicated for cemetery purposes or for the burial of the dead, including columbariums, crematoriums, and mausoleums. Excludes funeral homes and mortuaries (see Funeral Homes and Mortuaries).

Civic/Government. Governmental facilities not otherwise included in other land use types, such as court facilities and post offices, together with storage and maintenance of vehicles. This use excludes libraries, museums, and public art galleries.

College/University. The use of a site for either a public or private college or university, excluding Business/Trade Schools.

Community Assembly. An indoor or outdoor facility for public or private assembly, such as community centers, banquet centers, religious assembly facilities, union halls, meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations. This use includes functionally related facilities for the use of members and attendees, such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, and storage. Excludes conference and meeting rooms accessory and incidental to another primary use, and which are typically used only by on-site employees and clients, and occupy less floor area on the site than other offices they support. Excludes recreation and entertainment type uses, which are separately defined and separately regulated.

Neighborhood. Community assembly use that has capacity for no more than 200 seats.

Regional. Community assembly use that has capacity for more than 200 seats.

Entertainment, Indoor. An indoor establishment providing amusement and group entertainment such as auditoriums and theaters.

Neighborhood. Indoor entertainment use that has capacity for no more than 200 seats.

Regional. Indoor entertainment use that has capacity for more than 200 seats.

Entertainment, Outdoor. An outdoor facility for public assembly and group entertainment including civic facilities for "live" theater, concerts, and similar activities.

Library/Museum. Public or quasi-public facilities, examples of which include: aquariums, arboretums, art galleries and exhibitions, botanical gardens, historic sites and exhibits, libraries, and museums. May also include accessory retail uses such as gift/book shops, restaurant, etc.

Recreation, Indoor. A recreational use conducted within an enclosed building, including, but not limited to, bowling alleys, pool/billiard parlors, indoor shooting ranges, ice and roller-skating rinks, electronic video arcades, fitness centers, gymnasium, or athletic clubs which may include exercise machines, weight facilities, group exercise rooms, and/or indoor recreation facilities such as pools, sauna, spa, racquetball, or tennis courts.

Recreation, Outdoor. Sports and recreational use of a site for active participation without being in a fully enclosed building. Recreational pursuits usually performed with others and often requiring equipment which required physical alteration to the area in which they are performed. Such areas are intensively used, and include but are not limited to playgrounds, sport courts, baseball/softball, soccer, and other field sports, fishing and casting ponds, and swimming pools.

Recreation, Passive. Recreational pursuits involving existing natural resources which can be carried out with little alteration or disruption to the area in which they are performed. This includes, but is not limited to, such activities as walking, hiking, bicycling, horse riding, bird and animal watching, and picnicking. This use includes areas required for the preservation of plants and animal life, including habitat for fish and wildlife species, areas which require special management or regulation because of hazardous conditions, and rivers and streams.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. A mobile structure designed as temporary living quarters for recreation, vacation, camping, or travel use, which is either self-propelled or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Examples include, but are not limited to, a travel trailer, camping trailer, fifth-wheel trailer, truck camper, motor home, or camper van.

Schools, Public or Private. An institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, offering instruction in those courses of study required by the California Education Code and maintained in compliance with the standards set by the State Board of Education. This use includes kindergarten, elementary school, middle or junior high school, or senior high school.

Studio, Instructional Services. Small-scale facilities that offer specialized programs in personal growth for students of any age group. Examples of these facilities include individual and group instruction and training in the arts; production rehearsal; photography; martial arts training studios; gymnastics instruction; and aerobics and gymnastics studios with no other fitness facilities or equipment. Also includes production studios for individual musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, and other artists. Excludes Recreation-Indoor.

Residential Use Types.

Accessory Dwelling Unit. See "Accessory dwelling unit" in Section 17.704.020.A.

Accessory Dwelling Unit, Junior. See "Accessory dwelling unit, junior" in Section 17.704.020.A.

Caretaker's Unit. A permanent residence that is secondary or accessory to the primary use of the property and used for housing a caretaker on the site of a non-residential use where needed for security purposes or to provide 24-hour oversight or operations, equipment, or other resources on the site, including, but not limited to, the care or monitoring of people, plants, animals, equipment, or other conditions on the site.

Emergency Shelters. Housing with minimal supportive services for a homeless person limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. Other uses include interim interventions, including, but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.

Family Day Care Home. As defined by Health and Safety Code § 1596.78, a home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for 14 or fewer children, in the provider's own home, 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.

Large. As defined by Health and Safety Code § 1596.78(b), a family day care facility that provides family day care for seven to 14 children, including children under the age of 10 who reside in the home.

Small. As defined by Health and Safety Code § 1596.78(c), a family day care facility that provides family day care for eight or fewer children, including children under the age of 10 who reside in the home.

Home Occupation. Any activity of a non-residential nature carried on within a living unit or accessory structure, by an occupant of the living unit and which is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the living unit. A home occupation may include, but is not limited to, the handicraft manufacturing of products, the conduct of an art or profession, the offering of a service, or the conduct of a business.

Live/Work. An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household structure, either single-family or multi-family, that has been designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity, and where the residential use is secondary and accessory to the primary use as a place of work.

Mobile Home Park. The use of a site for occupancy of mobile homes on a weekly or longer basis. This use includes mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions.

Multi-Family Residential. The use of a site for two or more dwelling units, within one or more buildings, and includes, but is not limited to, townhouses, bungalow court apartments, multi-unit apartment complexes, triplexes, four-plexes, and group homes or dwellings not included under Residential Care Homes. Units may be attached or detached.

Multi-Family Residential: Duplex. A single building designed or used for occupancy by two families, living independently of each other.

Multi-Family Residential: Triplex & Four-Plex. A single building designed or used for occupancy by three or four families, living independently of each other.

Residential Care Homes. Provides permanent living accommodations with or without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or unit and where 24-hour medical care and/or supervision may be provided. Occupants are allowed without regard to familial status, disability, or other population segment stipulated in fair housing statutes. Includes, but is not limited to, orphanages, rehabilitation centers, self-help group homes, agricultural employee housing, congregate care facilities, rest homes, and nursing homes. "<7" serve six or fewer persons and ">7" serve seven or more persons.

Single-Family Residential. A building designed or used for occupancy by one family. This classification includes individual manufactured housing units installed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code, but does not include mobile homes, trailers, or recreational vehicles.

Single Room Occupancy. A residential facility containing housing units that may have kitchen and/or bathroom facilities and are guest rooms or efficiency units as defined by State Health and Safety Codes. Each housing unit is occupied by no more than two persons and is offered on a monthly rental basis or longer.

Supportive Housing. Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50675.14), 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. Occupants of supportive housing are allowed without regard to familial status, disability, or other population segment stipulated in fair housing statutes. "<7" serve six or fewer persons and ">7" serve seven or more persons.

Transitional Housing. 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. Occupants of transitional housing are allowed without regard to familial status, disability, or other population segment stipulated in fair housing statutes. "<7" serve six or fewer persons and ">7" serve seven or more persons.

Retail Trade Use Types.

Alcohol Sales. The retail sale of alcoholic beverages where alcohol sales is the primary source of revenue and meets all applicable California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations.

Liquor Store. A retail establishment that sells packaged alcoholic beverages and does not include any on-site consumption.

Specialty Alcohol Shop. A retail establishment that specializes solely and exclusively in the sale of a certain type of alcohol (e.g., wine) and related products. An accessory tasting room is allowed with a specialty alcohol shop.

Bar/Nightclub. An establishment where alcoholic beverages are offered for on-site consumption as its principal function in accordance with applicable California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations, where food service, if any, is incidental and subordinate to the sale of alcohol. Persons under the age of 21 are not admitted. Uses include, but are not limited to, a tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, or nightclub. Excludes a restaurant, café, or coffee shop which may include alcohol sales for on-site consumption as incidental to the primary use. Also excludes Micro-Alcohol Production and Winery.

Dispensary. Shall have the definition found in LMC Section 9.36.020.

Drive-Throughs, Non-Restaurants. The component of a retail or service business establishment that caters to customers while in their vehicles. Examples may include banks and pharmacies. Excludes car washes.

Food Service. Non-beverage fare that is for on-site consumption by the purchaser and is limited to the on-site sale of pre-packaged and pre-prepared foods, delivery of foods, or foods brought to a location for an event by a licensed caterer.

General Retail. Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise. Uses may include, but are not limited to, sales of apparel and accessories, antiques, appliances, art and fabric supplies, books, electronics, food for off-site preparation and consumption (e.g., grocery store, retail bakery, candy shop), furniture, jewelry, luggage, office supplies, sporting equipment, tobacco products, as well as department stores, drugstores, flower shops, hardware stores, specialty stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, and variety stores. Excludes the sale of automotive parts or on-site production.

≤ 5,000 sf. A General Retail store that is 5,000 square feet or less.

> 5,000 sf. A General Retail store larger than 5,000 square feet.

Outdoor Dining. Any group of tables and chairs, and its authorized decorative and accessory features, situated and maintained in an unenclosed area (e.g., upon the public sidewalk or along private porches, arcades, or patios) for use in connection with the consumption of food and beverage sold to the public from or in an adjoining indoor restaurant.

Outdoor Display. The long-term placement of goods or merchandise not located within an entirely enclosed building and without screening or fencing. See Temporary Uses for temporary outdoor display.

Restaurant. A retail business selling ready-to-eat food and/or beverages for on-or off-premises consumption. These include eating establishments where customers are served from a walk-up ordering counter and establishments where customers are served food at their tables that may also provide food for take-out.

W/o Alcohol Sales. A restaurant where food is served, but no alcoholic beverages are served.

W/Alcohol Sales. A restaurant where food and alcoholic beverages are served, and alcohol sales are incidental to food sales. Minors are allowed on the premises, and all applicable California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations are complied with. Includes restaurants with a micro-brewery or similar use as an accessory use where the alcohol it produces is sold exclusively for on-site consumption.

W/Drive Through. A restaurant establishment that provides food and beverage service directly to occupants of motor vehicles.

Services Use Types.

Bed & Breakfast. A residential structure that is occupied by a resident as his or her primary residence with one or more bedrooms rented for periods of 30 consecutive days or less and meals may be provided.

Day Care, Commercial. Establishments providing non-medical care for persons on less than a 24-hour basis, including, but not limited to, nursery schools, preschools, and day care facilities for children or adults, and any other day care licensed by the State of California, excluding Family Day Care Homes.

Dry Cleaning, Processing. A facility that operates a system to clean (clothing or fabrics) with chemical solvents that have little or no water.

Funeral Homes and Mortuaries. Establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services involving the care, preparation, or disposition of the human remains and/or arranging, managing, and conducting funerals or memorial services. This use includes, but is not limited to, funeral homes and mortuaries and the incidental sales of products associated with burial. Excludes cemeteries, crematories, and mausoleums (see Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums).

General Services. Facilities primarily engaged in providing non-medical personal services and miscellaneous repair services, including, but not limited to, barber shops, beauty salons, tanning salons, massage (licensed and therapeutic), dry cleaning pick-up stores without equipment that uses chemical solvents, self-service laundries, photocopying and photo finishing services, tailor shops, watch repair, shoe repair, home electronics repair, locksmiths, tattoo parlors, and pet grooming with no boarding. Does not include repair of vehicles or boats.

Hospital. Facilities engaged primarily in providing diagnostic services and extensive medical treatment, including surgical and other hospital services. These establishments have organized medical staff, inpatient beds, and equipment and facilities to provide complete health care. May include on-site accessory clinics and laboratories, accessory retail uses, and on-site ambulance dispatch facilities.

Kennel. Facilities for keeping, boarding, training, breeding, or maintaining five or more dogs, cats, or other household pets, more than four months of age not owned by the kennel owner or operator. A kennel is not an accessory use to a residence. Excludes pet shops and Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals that provide 24-hour accommodation of animals receiving medical treatment.

Lodging. A building or group of buildings containing individual rooms or suites of rooms, each having a private bathroom, for the purpose of providing overnight accommodations to the general public for compensation, for periods of 30 consecutive days or less. These establishments may provide additional services such as conference and meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, or recreation facilities available to guests or to the general public. Common facilities, such as those for reservations, cleaning services, and on-site management, are provided. Includes hotels, motels, and timeshares.

Medical Clinics and Laboratories. Facilities primarily engaged in the furnishing of outpatient medical, mental health, surgical, dental, and other personal health services, and medical and dental laboratories. Uses include but are not limited to medical doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and psychiatrists. Counseling services by people other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under Office, General. These facilities may include incidental medical laboratories and pharmacies that may prepare and sell prescription drugs and also sell non-prescription drugs, medical supplies, and other health products as an accessory use.

Office, General. Offices of firms or organizations providing executive, management, professional, or administrative services. Examples include accounting services, insurance agent offices, real estate offices, financial services (e.g., banks, credit unions, savings and loan institutions), computer software design, data processing, research, travel agencies, news services, telemarketing, utility company offices, elected official satellite offices, as well as professional or consulting service offices such as law, architecture, engineering, advertising, graphic design, interior design, or similar.

Public Services, Emergency Services. Facilities providing public safety and emergency services, including police and fire protection and emergency medical services, with incidental storage, training, and maintenance facilities.

Public Services, Major. Services for the public that include water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, distribution substations, dams, and other services that provide major public infrastructure services for urban development.

Public Services, Minor. Services for the public that include utility substations, service yards, pumping stations and other transmission and distribution facilities.

Roominghouse. A residence or dwelling where three or more rooms, with or without individual or group cooking facilities, are rented to individuals for more than 30 consecutive days under separate oral or written agreements or leases. An owner, agent, or property manager may or may not live on site.

Safe Parking Program. A parking program operated on a property outside of the public right-of-way and managed by a social service provider that provides individuals and families with vehicles a safe place to park overnight while working towards a transition to permanent housing. Also see LMC Section 17.404.205.

Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals. A facility rendering surgical and medical treatment to small animals, which may include overnight accommodations for purposes of recovery or boarding. For the purpose of these regulations, small animals shall be deemed to be ordinary household pets, excluding horses, donkeys, or other such animals not normally housed or cared for entirely within the confines of a residence. Crematory facilities shall not be allowed in a veterinary clinic.

Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Use Types.

Wireless Tower. Any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting any Federal Communications Commission licensed or authorized antennas and their associated facilities.

Other Wireless Telecommunications Facility. Equipment and network components other than wireless towers, such as utility poles, transmitters, base stations, and emergency power systems that are integral to providing wireless telecommunications services. Does not include radio towers for commercial or amateur use, television towers, specialized public safety networks, or remote units required for fixed wireless service.

Transportation Facilities Use Types.

Airport. Facilities for the takeoff and landing of airplanes and helicopters, including runways, helipads, aircraft storage buildings, aircraft hangar and related facilities, including, but not limited to, fueling and maintenance, storage, airport operations and air traffic control, incidental retail sales, and airport administrative facilities, including airport offices, operations buildings, communications equipment, buildings and structures, control towers, lights, and other equipment and structures required by the United States Government and/or the State for the safety of aircraft operations.

Parking Lot. Open parking area(s) provided on property other than a public street, alley, or right-of-way that is the primary use on the lot. May include park and ride lots. Use of the parking lot may be subject to a fee.

Parking Structure. A building or structure containing parking spaces that is the primary use on the lot. May be located above or below grade, and use of the parking structure may be subject to a fee. May include park and ride structures.

Passenger Transportation Facilities. Facilities for passenger transportation operations, including, but not limited to, rail stations and bus terminals, and service facilities for commercial motor vehicles used for commercial passenger transportation, but excluding travel agencies or taxicabs.

Vehicle Sales and Services Use Types.

Automotive Sales and Rental. The use of a site for the permanent sale or temporary rental of automobiles, noncommercial trucks, motorcycles, including incidental maintenance and servicing. This use includes but are not limited to new and used automobile and motorcycle dealerships and car rental centers.

Automotive Storage.

General. The use of a site for the short-or long-term storage of automobiles, noncommercial trucks, motorcycles, and commercial taxi and towing vehicles.

Large Vehicles. The use of a site for the short-or long-term storage of large vehicles, including commercial trucks and buses.

Gas/Service Station. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive fuels or retailing fuels in combination with related activities such as providing minor automotive repair services (see Repair, Minor) and car washes, selling automotive oils, replacement parts, and accessories, and/or providing incidental food and retail services. Excludes Repair, Major.

Large Vehicle and Boat Sales and Rental. The use of a site for the permanent sale or temporary rental of large automobiles and vehicles, including incidental maintenance and servicing. These include, but are not limited to, new and used dealerships for boats, campers, RVs, mobile homes, commercial trucks, and trailers.

Repair, Major. Repair of automobiles, noncommercial trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, boats and recreational vehicles, including the incidental sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts, generally on an overnight basis. This classification includes auto repair shops, body and fender shops, transmission shops, wheel and brake shops, auto glass services, vehicle painting and tire sales and installation, but excludes vehicle dismantling or salvaging and tire retreading or recapping.

Repair, Minor. The service and repair of automobiles and motorcycles, including the incidental sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts. This classification includes the replacement of small automotive parts and liquids as an accessory use to a gasoline sales station or automotive accessories and supply store, and quick-service oil, tune-up and brake and muffler shops where repairs are made or service provided in enclosed bays and no vehicles are stored overnight. This classification excludes disassembly, removal or replacement of major components such as engines, drive trains, transmissions or axles, automotive body and fender work, vehicle painting or other operations that generate excessive noise, objectionable odors or hazardous materials, and towing services. It also excludes repair of heavy trucks, limousines, or construction vehicles.

Other Use Types.

Adult Businesses. An establishment that, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, offers, sells or distributes adult-oriented merchandise, or that offers to its patrons materials, products, merchandise, services, entertainment or performances that have sexual arousal, sexual gratification, and/or sexual stimulation as their dominant theme, or are characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas and are not customarily open to the general public because they exclude minors by virtue of their age. This classification does not include any establishment offering professional services conducted, operated, or supervised by medical practitioners, physical therapists, nurses, chiropractors, psychologist, social workers, marriage and family counselors, osteopaths, and persons holding licenses or certificates under applicable State law or accreditation from recognized programs when performing functions pursuant to the respective license or certificate.

Correctional Institution. A facility to incarcerate and control inmates operated by the Federal Bureau of Prison division of the United States Department of Justice.

Managed Resource Production. Areas that are required for the protection and recharge of groundwater basins. These uses include storm water detention basins, retention basis required for flood control, and natural open-space areas. Most commonly allowed, included, or required as an accessory feature or mitigation measure of a development or site.

Metal Storage Container. A metal container that is otherwise typically used as a shipping container carried on rail cars, truck beds, and/or cargo ships.

Temporary Use. Short-term activities that are not allowed on a permanent basis but because of their temporary non-permanent intermittent or seasonal nature are acceptable.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11; Ord. 1680(21) § 11; Ord. 1702(23) §§ 10, 11; Ord. 1733(25), 10/21/25)

§ 17.712.010 Purpose.

This Chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases related to signage used in this Code that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of this Code. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, or in other provisions of the Code, the Director shall determine the correct definition.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.712.020 Sign Terms.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter A are defined at this time.

Sign Terms.

Building façade.

Any exterior elevation of a building, located above ground and generally visible from public points of view.

Business frontage.

The width of a building occupied by a single business tenant that fronts on a public way where customer access to the building is available. Width is measured at the widest point on an architectural elevation.

Sign Terms.

Changeable copy.

Sign copy designed to be used with removable graphics or letters which will allow changing of copy.

Corporate sign standards.

Standards for logo or sign design approved by a corporation.

Sign Terms.

Dilapidated.

In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Displayed.

See "Placed."

Sign Terms.

Electronic message.

A fixed or changing display composed of a series of lights that are electronically changed to display messages.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter F are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter G are defined at this time.

Sign Terms.

Height.

The measurement between a sign's highest element and the finished surface below the sign as described in Section 17.316.050.B.6 (Height).

Sign Terms.

Illuminated.

Sings or individual letters in which an artificial source of light is used to make the message readable and includes both internally and externally lit signs.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter K are defined at this time.

Sign Terms.

Landmark sign registry.

A list of all designated Landmark Signs that is maintained by the City Clerk.

Sign Terms.

Multi-parcel center.

A non-residential development that contains multiple tenant spaces and is located on more than one adjoining parcels.

Mural.

An original work of visual art which is composed, created or produced firsthand, and that is painted directly upon or affixed directly to an exterior wall of a structure with the permission of the property owner. Murals do not include any commercial messages. Murals may not have any electrical or mechanical components. A mural is distinguishable from graffiti (see Chapter 9.16) based on the property owner's permission to paint or affix the mural onto the property.

Sign Terms.

Neon lighting.

Any sign illuminated by or utilizing in any way tubes filled with neon and/or related inert gasses, or products that produce the same or similar effect as neon, such as flexible light-emitting diode (LED) neon-like tubing.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter O are defined at this time.

Sign Terms.

Pennant.

A triangular or irregular piece of fabric or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, commonly attached by strings or strands, or supported on small poles, intended to flap in the wind.

Placed.

Erected, constructed, posted, painted, printed, tackled, glued, carved or otherwise fastened, affixed, or made visible in any manner.

Professionally crafted.

Designed or manufactured by a professional sign designer or manufacturer or equivalent as determined by the Director.

Public area.

An area that is accessible to any member of the public.

Public way.

A street that is accessible to any member of the public.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter Q are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter R are defined at this time.

Sign Terms.

Sign.

A structure, device, figure, display, message placard or other contrivance, or any part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is designed, constructed, intended or used to advertise, provide information in the nature of advertising, provide historical, cultural, archeological, or social information, or direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, business, product service, event, or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designed, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.

Sign copy.

All portions of a sign displaying a message, including text and symbols, not including the supporting structure of a base of a sign.

Sign program.

A coordinated design plan of one or more signs for an individual business, a multitenant business center, or other site that specifies the number, size, description, and location of all signs located or to be located on the parcel or business site.

Street frontage.

The portion of the building or property which faces or abuts the street(s).

Support structure.

The structural portion of a sign securing the sign to the ground, a building, or to another structure.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter T are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter U are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter V are defined at this time.

Sign Terms.

Width.

The measurement of a sign or base of a sign at its full extent from side to side.

Window area.

The area within the perimeter window frames and class doors located on a business frontage or street frontage.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter X are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter Y are defined at this time.

Sign Terms. No sign terms beginning with the letter Z are defined at this time.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.712.030 Sign Types.

Sign Types.

Abandoned sign. Any lawfully erected sign that, for a period of 90 days or more, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, activity, product, service, or other use available on the premises where the sign is located.

A-frame sign. A freestanding portable sign ordinarily in the shape of an "A" or some variation thereof, which is readily movable and not permanently attached to the ground or any structure, also, a sandwich board sign.

Awning or canopy sign. Any sign that is painted or applied to the face, valance, or side panel of a projecting structure consisting of a frame and a material covering, attached to and wholly supported by a building wall and installed over and partially in front of doors, windows, or other openings in a building.

Sign Types.

Banner sign. A temporary sign composed of cloth, canvas, plastic, fabric, or similar lightweight, nonrigid material that can be mounted to a structure with cord, rope, cable, or similar method.

Barber pole. A rotating or stationary cylindrical pole of traditional red, white, and blue spiral striped design, identifying the premises as a barber shop. See Figure 17.712.030.1.

Figure 17.712.030.1

Bus bench sign. A temporary message located on the backrest of a City bus bench.

Business information sign. Signs which provide business information including, but not limited to, credit card acceptance, business hours, open/closed, or menus.

Sign Types.

Community information bulletin board. A board or similar posting area installed and maintained by the City for the posting of community information.

Sign Types.

Directory sign. A pedestrian oriented sign uses to provide a directory of tenant locations within a multi-tenant building(s).

Double-sided sign. A sign constructed to display its message on the outer surfaces of two parallel planes.

Sign Types.

Externally illuminated sign. A sign that is lit by a light source located on the exterior of the sign or nearby so the light shines to the face of the sign.

Sign Types.

Feather sign. A temporary sign constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic fabric, of similar lightweight, nonrigid material and supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or on a portable structure.

Flag. A fabric sheet of square, rectangular, or triangular shape that is mounted on a pole. This sign type includes official flags of national, state, and local governments. This sign type does not include feather signs (see Feather sign).

Sign Types. No sign types related to the letter G are defined at this time.

Sign Types.

H-frame sign. A freestanding portable sign ordinarily in the shape of a sideways "H" or some variation thereof, which is readily movable and not pertinently attached to the ground or any other structure.

Sign Types.

Illegal sign. Any sign erected without complying with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use.

Inflatable sign. A sign that is an air-inflated object which may be of various shapes, made of flexible fabric, resting on the ground or a structure and equipped with a portable blower motor that provides a constant flow of air into the device.

Internally illuminated sign. A sign with a light source in the interior of the sign so that the light shines through the face of the sign, or with a light source which is attached to the face of the sign and is perceived as a design element of the sign.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter J are defined at this time.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter K are defined at this time.

Sign Types.

Landmark sign. An individual sign designated due to its historic or cultural significance and worthy of special recognition and consideration because it may be unusual, significant, or meaningful to Lompoc's streetscape or history.

Sign Types.

Mobile billboard. An advertising display that is attached to a vehicle or any other mobile, nonmotorized device, conveyance or bicycle that carries, pulls, or transports a sign or billboard and is for the primary purpose of advertising.

Monument sign. An independent, freestanding sign supported on the ground having a solid base.

Sign Types.

Nonconforming sign. Any permanent or temporary sign, including its physical structure and supporting elements, which was lawfully erected and maintained in compliance with all applicable laws in effect at the time of original installation, but which does now comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.316 (Sign Standards).

Sign Types.

Off-premises sign. A sign identifying a business activity, property, services, or product at some location other than where the sign is located. All non-commercial signs are considered on-premises signs.

Sign Types.

People sign. A person, live or simulated, who is attired or decorated with insignia, images, costumes, masks, or other symbols that display commercial messages with the purpose of drawing attention to or advertising for an on-premises activity. Such person may or may not be holding a sign. Also known as human mascots, sign spinner, or walking signs.

Permanent sign. A sign constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the duration of the time that the use or occupant is located on the premises.

Pole sign. An elevated freestanding sign, typically supported by two or more poles or columns that do not meet the base width requirements for a monument sign.

Portable sign. A sign that rests on the ground and is not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground, including, but not limited to, A-frame and H-frame signs. Portable signs do not include pole or wooden post signs (see Yard sign).

Projecting sign. A sign projecting from or supported by a wall or building with the display surface of the sign perpendicular to the wall or building.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter Q are defined at this time.

Sign Types.

Roof sign. A sign constructed or over a roof placed so that any portion of the sign extends above the edge of the roof.

Sign Types.

Suspended sign. A sign that is suspended from the underside of an eave, canopy, awning, arcade, or other covered walkway.

Sign Types.

Temporary sign. A sign constructed of paper, cloth, or similar expendable material, which is intended for a definite and limited period of display and which is not permanently affixed to a structure, sign area, or window.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter U are defined at this time.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter V are defined at this time.

Sign Types.

Wall sign. A sign attached to or painted to the exterior wall of a building or structure with the display surface of the sign approximately parallel to the building or structure wall.

Wayfinding sign. An off-premises sign along the path of travel directing potential patrons to an area in which three or more businesses of the same type are located and to business within the area. See Figure 17.712.030.2.

Figure 17.712.030.2

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with X are defined at this time.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter Y are defined at this time.

Sign Types. No sign types beginning with the letter Z are defined at this time.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

Lompoc City Zoning Code

Division VII

§ 17.704.010 Purpose.

§ 17.704.020 Terms.

§ 17.708.010 Purpose.

§ 17.708.020 Land Use Types.

§ 17.712.010 Purpose.

§ 17.712.020 Sign Terms.

§ 17.712.030 Sign Types.