A detached building or structure, the use of which is subordinate, and incidental to a lawfully permitted principal use or main building on the same lot and not used for sleeping quarters.

A use which is subordinate and incidental in height, bulk, volume and/or use to the lawfully permitted principal use on the same lot, and which does not alter the essential characteristics of said principal use and is in keeping with other uses permitted in the same district. Examples include:

State-licensed facilities that provide non-medical care and supervision for more than six adults for periods of less than 24 hours, with no overnight stays.

Defined by State law as the provision of nonmedical care to six or fewer adults, including seniors, in the provider's own home, for a period of less than 24 hours at a time. Homes serving more than six adults are included in adult day care facility.

A land use zoning district which preserves agricultural areas for agricultural use. This category is within the Sphere of Influence or Planning Area and in some cases so designated until such time as a change in zoning and land use designation occurs and orderly urban development may take place.

The tilling of soil, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, raising crops, livestock, farming, dairying, animal husbandry, including all uses customarily accessory and incidental thereto; but excluding slaughter houses, fertilizer works, bone yards, commercial feeding of garbage or offal to swine or other animals, or plants for the reduction of animal matter.

Any construction or physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms or the supporting members of a building or structure, or change in the appearance of any building or structure.

Any business which provides a facility for emergency medical team staff members, and which dispatches ambulances for emergency response. Usually located on major arterial streets where there is no detrimental impact to residential areas due to noise and parking.

Any buildings or portion thereof designed or used for the care, observation, or treatment of cats, dogs, or other household pets, with incidental boarding. (Also referred to as veterinary hospital.)

The raising and keeping of farm animals (e.g., cows, goats, sheep, chickens, etc.) for commercial purposes.

Care and maintenance of animals on private property. The listing below provides a distinction between various types of animals related to allowed use provisions. This classification is distinct from Animal Sales and Grooming, and Equestrian Facility (commercial or hobby). Also see Kennel, Commercial, which provides for the boarding of animals (e.g., doggie daycare).

A live and work situation where a resident artisan lives, and displays and sells their work on a non-first floor level.

A permanent meeting facility for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members, including facilities for business associations; civic, social, and fraternal organizations; labor unions and similar organizations; political organizations; religious organizations; professional membership organizations; and other membership organizations.

An establishment engaged in the retail sales and services of new and used automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, and recreation vehicles and supplies. May include farm or industrial equipment, machinery, and supplies.

A structure or area primarily designed and used for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel and lubricants to the public by direct delivery into the user's vehicle and may include incidental motor vehicular services such as tire repair, battery charging, brake adjustment, motor tune-up and washing where no conveyor, blower or steam cleaning device is used. Sale of food, beverages and related items as determined by the Planning Director is permitted in conjunction with an automobile service station within commercial zoning districts.

An establishment engaged in periodic events such as weddings, dances, and potlucks. Typically is rented out to private parties and/or special interest groups. Usually includes food preparation and/or serving, and live entertainment or recorded music.

Any razor, barbed or otherwise sharp, hazardous wiring used to deter animals or intruders from entering or exiting an enclosed area.

An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises, not including restaurants where the principal business is serving food. Also referred to as a night club or tavern.

Residential structures with one family in permanent residence with up to five bedrooms rented for overnight lodging, where meals may be provided subject to applicable Health Department regulations. A bed and breakfast inn with more than five guest rooms is considered a hotel or motel and is included under each definition of Hotels and Motels.

A building where lodging or meals are provided for residents not functioning as a common household, usually for compensation.

A plant where malt liquors or wines are manufactured and stored. See also Micro-Brewery.

Any structure with substantial walls and roof securely affixed to the land and entirely separated on all sides from any other structure by space or by walls in which there are no communicating doors, windows, or opening, and which is designed or intended for the shelter, enclosure or protection of persons, animals, or property of any kind. Also defined as follows:

The vertical distance at any point from the finished grade or existing grade, whichever is lower, to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, to the top roof line of a mansard roof, or to the midpoint of the highest gable of a pitched or hip roof. Where unusual deviations occur on the existing grade, such as a small swale, the Planning Director may make minor adjustments in the building height envelope to permit reasonable building design consistent with the intent and purpose of the building height standard. Graded areas entirely under a building and not visible from the exterior of the building, such as underground garages and basements, shall not be included for purposes of calculating height.

An establishment engaged in the retail and wholesale sales of building materials such as lumber, masonry products, rock, soil, tile, and other similar materials needed to construct a structure and/or accessory structures and uses (fences, paved areas, retaining walls).

A residence that is accessory to a site with a nonresidential primary use and that is needed for security, 24 hour care or supervision, or monitoring of facilities, equipment or other conditions on the site.

A permanent roofed structure, constructed of durable, weather resistant materials not completely enclosed on the sides and intended for vehicle protection. Must be secured to a concrete slab, concrete footers or other type of foundation to be considered a permanent structure.

A structure erected to provide weather protection for a vehicle consisting of plastic, cloth or other non-permanent material and/or not permanently anchored to the ground and/or driveway.

An establishment engaged in the washing of passenger vehicles for a fee.

Land used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, including columbariums and mausoleums.

A temporary use where the primary activity is the outdoor sales of food and farm produce such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, eggs, honey, flowers, and food products from livestock, and that is certified by the State of California and operated in accordance with Article 1, Division 17, Chapter 10.5 of the Agricultural Code. See also Farmers' Market.

Multi-purpose meeting and recreational facility typically consisting of one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, kitchen, and/or outdoor barbecue facilities that are available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc.

A privately or publicly owned vacant parcel of land used by the community or a neighborhood for the growing of fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs for personal consumption and/or to be offered for sale on site.

An establishment in which nursing, dietary, and other personal services are furnished 24 hours-a-day to convalescents, invalids, or the aged who are unable to or no longer want to care for themselves in a more traditional setting. Also referred to as nursing homes or intermediate care facilities. Does not include institutions which care for persons suffering from a mental disorder or communicable disease, or which offer surgery, maternity, or other primary treatments.

A retail food market which is typically less than 2,500 square feet in gross floor area and which caters to customers who buy a small number of items, is typically part of a larger chain or franchise system, often with long hours of operation, and as determined by the Planning Director.

An open unoccupied space bounded on two or more sides by the walls of a building. An inner courtyard is a court entirely within the exterior walls of a building. All other courts are outer courts.

Facilities maintained to develop, promote, or foster the arts or literature, as well as a clubhouse, lodge hall, and fraternal society meeting places, and ancillary activities as determined by the Planning Director, and whose other functions are not indicated elsewhere in this title as administrative or conditional uses.

A facility which provides nonmedical care to 15 or more children and/or adults in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual on less than a 24 hour basis. May include pre-schools, infant centers, and extended day care facilities.

An establishment which distributes, stores, and warehouses commodities and goods for the purposes of marketing or merchandising at wholesale or retail.

An area of land designated by a zoning category, and established under the provisions of this Zoning Code.

A facility where the physical design of the site allows the service of goods to be offered while remaining in a vehicle, including, but not limited to, restaurant food, financial services, and automatic car washes.

One or more rooms with a single kitchen, arranged, designed, used, or intended to be used exclusively for living and sleeping purposes by one family as an independent housekeeping unit. Other definitions include the following:

Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is 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.

Information within a written document which evaluates the environmental effects of a proposed project as required by the current City of Plymouth and the California Environmental Quality Act environmental review guidelines.

Commercial horse, donkey, and mule facilities including horse ranches, boarding stables, riding schools and academies, horse exhibition facilities (for shows or other competitive events), pack stations, and barns, stables, corrals, and paddocks accessory and incidental to these uses.

Stables, corrals, and paddocks used by the individual homeowners of corresponding property and their animals.

State-licensed facilities that provide nonmedical care and supervision of minor children for periods of less than 24 hours within a single-family or multifamily dwelling. The occupant of the residence provides care and supervision generally for eight to 14 children. As described in the California Health and Safety Code, large day care homes may provide services for up to 14 children when specific conditions are met.

State-licensed facilities that provide nonmedical care and supervision of minor children for periods of less than 24 hours within a single-family or multifamily dwelling. The occupant of the residence provides care and supervision generally to eight or fewer children. As described in the California Health and Safety Code, small day care homes for children may provide services for up to eight children when specific conditions are met.

One or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group living in a boarding house, hotel, motel, or group or institutional living quarters such as a group home, day care home, or convalescent home.

A periodic or weekly event where fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and other items are sold by independent vendors. Typically held outside. See also Certified Farmers' Market.

A linear structure constructed or erected to a maximum height of six feet unless otherwise provided herein, and which requires permanent location on the ground or is attached to something having location on the ground. Building materials used for a fence may include, but are not limited to, boards, bricks, wrought iron, chain link, or blocks, and do not include landscaping, such as hedges, bamboo sticks or bushes, and trees.

A person or entity engaged in the business of selling, transferring, or leasing; or advertising for sale, transfer, or lease, or offering or exposing for sale, transfer, or lease, any firearm and/or ammunition, either directly or indirectly; and/or engaged in the retail sale of ammunition.

A land use zoning district within which land is subject to tidal or flood water inundation.

The total enclosed area included within the walls of a building or portion thereof. Does not include vent shaft, eaves, overhangs, atriums, covered entries, and outdoor courts and any portion of a structure aboveground used for parking, parking aisles, or loading areas.

A fully enclosed and covered attached or detached structure accessory to the primary use, intended for storage of one or more motor vehicles used by the occupants of the premises.

The use of any single-family residence or other dwelling unit for a group residence where residents pay a fee or other consideration to the group home operator in return for residential accommodations. A group home includes a boarding home or a rooming house, as well as a group residence for the elderly, or mentally or physically disabled or handicapped persons, or other persons in need of care and supervision. Each dwelling unit so used shall be considered a single group home. The term group home includes both licensed and unlicensed group homes.

A gas, material, or substance capable of posing a risk to health, safety, or property; provided, however, use of hazardous materials contained in consumer-sized containers purchased solely for on-site maintenance activities shall not be considered a hazardous materials use for the purpose of these regulations. The Fire Chief or designee has the exclusive authority to develop and apply regulations which determine which, if any, of the Group A, B, or C and included categories utilized in the Industrial District regulations is applicable to a user of any hazardous materials; such regulations may include reference to Federal and State law, standards, and regulations applicable to hazardous materials. Hazardous materials which belong to more than one group or category shall be subject to the most stringent regulations. In addition to the following classifications, please refer to specific Zoning Districts for hazardous materials land use requirements.

Hens in residential zoning districts for the production of eggs for personal consumption (noncommercial use). The number of hens is restricted to a maximum of six hens for lots which are 4,000 square feet to 12, 000 square feet in size and 12 hens for lots which are 12,000 square feet and above in size. Please see Chapter 17.52 for additional requirements.

Any occupation conducted within the living area of a dwelling unit by the occupants. (See Section 19.10.040.)

An institution devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation of facilities for the medical or surgical care of patients for 24 hours or more. The term "hospital" as used in this title does not apply to institutions operating solely for the treatment of mentally ill persons, addiction rehabilitation, or other types of cases necessitating confinement of patients, and the term "hospital" shall not be used for convalescent, nursing, shelter or boarding homes.

A building where lodging with or without meals is provided to the general public for compensation typically on a nightly basis, and where no provision is made for cooking in any individual guest room or suite, and where a maximum continuous length of stay is no longer than 28 days established for transient occupancy tax of the City of Plymouth Municipal Code.

A lot, building, structure, enclosure, or premises where one or more dogs, cats, or other household pets are kept for commercial purposes, including boarding, breeding of more than one litter per year and/or a litter every year, sale of goods or animals, or the rendering of services for profit.

An area devoted to or developed and maintained predominantly with native or exotic plant materials including lawn, groundcover, trees, shrubs, and other plant materials; and also including accessory decorative outdoor landscape elements such as pools, fountains, paved, or decorated surfaces (excluding driveways, parking, loading, or storage areas), and sculptural elements.

An establishment which sells to the public at retail prices alcoholic beverages in original, unopened packages for consumption off of the premises where sold.

See Animal Keeping and Agriculture.

A structure or portion of a structure that combines a commercial or manufacturing activity allowed in the zone with a residential living space for the owner of the business, or the owner's employee.

A recorded parcel of land established by plot, subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, to be used, developed, or built upon. The classification of lots is as follows:

A factory-built or manufactured home including mobile homes, as permitted by State of California and Federal laws. A manufactured home is synonymous with the definition of a "single-family dwelling" and may be erected with or without a permanent foundation.

Repair, maintenance, preparation, compounding, processing, packing, treating, fabricating, or assembling of items of any kind (i.e., electronics assembly). May involve certain hazardous materials as defined herein (see also Hazardous Materials). Activities may generate noise, odor, vibration and dust, as well as truck traffic, and may involve outdoor storage and other outdoor processing or distribution activities.

Facility primarily engaged in providing outpatient medical, mental health, surgical, and other personal health services, separate from hospitals, including medical and dental laboratories, medical, dental, acupuncture, and psychiatric offices, outpatient care facilities, and other allied health services. Counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are also included under Office, Business and Professional.

A retail establishment where alcoholic beverages are produced and sold for consumption either on- or off-premises.

A type of manufactured housing that is subject to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974.

A business that moves from place to place, or which is able to move from place to place, selling or delivering food or goods in the city.

A land use designed for, used, or intended to be used for the parking and occupancy of two or more mobile homes for dwelling or sleeping purposes.

An establishment engaged in the preparation of human bodies and the arrangement and holding of funeral services prior to burial or final disposition. For the purposes of this title, a mortuary may include a crematory. See also Cemetery/Mausoleum.

A group of attached or detached buildings containing individual sleeping or living units designed for temporary occupancy by visitors, with garage attached or parking space conveniently located to each unit.

A structure, lot, or use which did not conform to applicable laws when constructed or initiated, and does not conform to the provisions of this title.

A lot, the area, frontage, or dimensions of which do not conform to the provisions of this title.

A structure which conformed to applicable laws when constructed or first occupied but does not conform to the provisions of this title.

A use complying with applicable laws when established but does not conform to the provisions of this title.

An activity or land use which is determined to be detrimental or incompatible with adjacent properties, adjacent property owners or users, or the general public.

An establishment which grows flowers, shrubs, and trees and provides them for sale at retail to the public. Typically includes related items such as seeds, bulbs, pots, potting soil, etc.

These uses include offices of administrative businesses providing direct services to consumers (e.g., insurance companies, utility companies), government agency and service facilities (e.g., post office, civic center), professional offices (e.g., accounting, attorneys, public relations), and offices engaged in the production of intellectual property (e.g., advertising, architecture, computer programming). This use does not include medical offices (see Medical Services, General) or offices that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use.

Open space and recreational amenities required or provided for site-specific residential development. This is further defined as follows:

A land use zoning district intended to protect environmental resources or provide land devoted to parks, recreation, or passive or active open space uses for the enjoyment of all members of the community. The district may be used to preserve and protect land areas of special or unusual ecological or geographic interest.

A parcel of land under one ownership that has been legally subdivided or combined and is shown as a single parcel on the latest equalized assessment roll.

A parking area which provides the required parking for a use in accordance with the City of Plymouth Parking Regulations (Chapter 19.76). The following definitions apply:

A specified use allowed in a zoning district and subject to the provisions applicable to that district.

Generally retail and service such as nail and hair salons, dry cleaners, shoe shine, tailors, cosmetic supplies, some quasi professional offices such as weight loss, yoga, or counseling.

A Zoning District that allows for the creative use and design of land that adheres to a specific development plan approved by the City, the purpose of which will result in efficient and attractive utilization of land in order to preserve open space areas, topographical features, ridge tops, and tree clusters. This district permits a mix of housing types and nonresidential development. See Chapter 19.28 Planned Development.

The Planning Commission of the City of Plymouth, California.

The Planning Director for the City of Plymouth, California. This includes his or her staff members as appointed to represent him or her.

The principal or predominant use of any lot, building, or structure.

Facilities, structures, and accessory uses which house public agencies such as Federal, State, or local government, and other agencies such as utility and telephone companies governed by the Public Utilities Commission.

A park, playground, swimming pool, reservoir, golf course, or athletic field within the City which is under the control, operation or management of the City of Plymouth, Amador County, the State of California or Federal government.

Any premises where rock, sand, gravel, earth, or minerals are removed or excavated for the purpose of disposition away from the immediate premises, whether the disposition is immediate or at some future date.

Those facilities maintained to provide a pastime, sport, or exercise as a means to refresh one's body or mind, and ancillary activities as determined by the Planning Director, and whose other functions are not indicated elsewhere in this title as administrative or conditional uses. May be a commercial or noncommercial facility.

A vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.

A parcel or group of contiguous parcels upon which two or more recreational vehicles, camper trailers, and boats may be stored for a fee when not in use.

A facility for the collection of large quantities of recyclable materials such as metals, glass, plastic, and paper. Such a facility shall not do processing except limited bailing, batching, and sorting of materials. Recycling facilities include bins, kiosk type structures, bulk reverse vending machines, trucks, trailers, or vans.

Any indoor or outdoor space allocated to collecting and loading recyclable materials to be transported to a recycling center. May include a limited number of bins, boxes, cans, kiosk type structures, and reverse vending machines.

Those facilities maintained by a tax-exempt religious institution or other nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Service laws. This includes any organized system of belief in God or gods or of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices, and ancillary activities, as determined by the Planning Director, and whose other functions are not indicated elsewhere in this title as administrative or conditional uses.

Any establishment selling food and beverages prepared and or served on site, for consumption either on- or off-premises. This use category includes take-away, coffee houses, bakery, delicatessen, and fine dining. Restaurants can be divided into three categories:

The retail sales of various products (including food service) in a store or similar facility that is located within a health care, hotel, office, or industrial complex. This use category also includes retail associated with industrial uses for the products sold, distributed, or manufactured on-site. Such retail area shall not exceed 25% of the total square footage of the tenant space.

Stores and shops selling single and multiple lines of merchandise including bakeries, clothing and accessories, collectibles, general goods stores, drug and discount stores, dry goods, florists and houseplant stores, gift shops, hardware, hobby materials, musical instruments, parts and accessories, newsstands, pet supplies specialty shops, sporting goods and equipment, and resale establishments.

Means a strip of land used or acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription, or condemnation and intended to be used or occupied by a road, trail, water line, sanitary sewer and/or other public utility services and uses, or any combination thereof, and includes all and any part of the entire width or other area of designated right-of-way, whether or not such entire width or area is actually used. Right-of-way includes access, pedestrian, equestrian and utility easements. The following subdefinitions are provided:

A zoning overlay which promotes and protects the rural character and main impressions of the City of Plymouth's character and has specific architectural, landscape, and other design requirements for new development which enhance the image of the City. This district comprises the subdistrict of State Highway 49.

The required distance that a building, structure, parking, or other designated item must be located from a lot line.

See Dwelling Unit.

An inclined ground surface, the inclination of which may be expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to a vertical distance, in degrees or as a percentage. Slope percentage = Rise/Run X 100 = %. Slope Ratio = Run/Rise = (X) feet run to one foot rise = X : 1

A space or place where goods, materials, and/or personal property is put for more than 24 hours. The following subdefinitions are provided:

The portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above.

A publicly maintained right-of-way for use as a public thoroughfare by the public at large, or a private street, provided said private street has been approved by the City Council.

Any change which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.

Anything constructed or erected, except fences not exceeding six feet in height, which requires permanent location on the ground or is attached to something having location on the ground.

The division of land as regulated by Title 16, Subdivisions.

A use established for a specific period of time, with the intent to discontinue the use at the end of the designated time period. Examples includes retail sidewalk or tent sales. For animals, "temporary use" shall mean the keeping of animals for specified periods of time either following birth, for purposes of recovery by nonprofit breed rescue organizations, or other reasons as determined by the Planning Director.

An establishment that sells tobacco, similar retail goods and accessories for on-site and off-site consumption, where on-site consumption is ancillary to the smoking use. The following requirements apply to all tobacco lounges:

A vehicle without motor power used or adaptable for living, sleeping, business, or storage purposes, having no function other than wheels, blocks, skids, jacks, horses, or skirting, which does not meet building requirements and has been or reasonably may be equipped with wheels or other devices for transporting the structure from place to place. A permanent foundation shall not change its character unless the entire structure is erected and maintained in accordance with prevailing laws.

The purpose or activity for which the land, or building is designed, arranged or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.

A land use permit termed a "discretionary entitlement" to operate a specified land use on a given parcel. Usually an activity or business. The following subcategories of use permit are provided:

A discretionary entitlement which permits the departure from the strict application of the development standards contained in this Zoning Code.

A facility where goods are stored. Typically, items are stored and awaiting distribution to an off-site wholesale and/or retail facility. Does not include public storage facilities. See also Distribution Facility.

The sale of commodities and goods to an establishment for resale to the consumer.

A machine that converts the kinetic energy in the wind into a usable form. A wind energy conversion system is commonly known as a windmill or wind turbine, and includes all parts of the system including the tower and the transmission equipment.

An establishment that sells wines on behalf of one or more wineries and enables consumers to taste wine (with and without charge) as a regular part of the sales business.

An open space other than a court, on a lot, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as otherwise provided herein. A yard extends along a lot line or official plan line to a depth or width specified in the yard regulations for the district in which such lot is located.

means an antenna operated by a person holding a written authorization from the Federal Communications Commission to be the control operator of an amateur station.

means any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves when such system is either external to or attached to the exterior of a structure. Antennas shall include devices having active elements extending in any direction, and directional beam-type array having elements carried by and disposed from a generally horizontal boom that may be mounted upon and rotated through a vertical mast or tower interconnecting the boom and antenna support, all of which elements are deemed to be a part of the antenna. Antennas shall include cellular on wheels (COWs) and cellular on light trucks (COLTs) facilities; as well as dispatch carriers for Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) services and Enhanced SMR (ESMR).

means a wireless telecommunications facility comprising a single telecommunications tower, monopole, or building supporting antennas owned or used by more than one telecommunications carrier. Co-location shall also include the location of wireless telecommunications facilities with other facilities such as water tanks, light standards, and other utility facilities and structures (see also Telecommunications Facility).

means a use that involves the exchange of cash, goods, or services, barter, forgiveness of indebtedness, or any other remuneration in exchange for goods, services, lodging, meals, entertainment in any form, or the right to occupy space over any period of time.

is a system in which signals are transmitted directly from a satellite to a small home receiving dish which does not exceed 18 inches in diameter. The system is commonly marketed as Digital Satellite System (DSS). DBS or DSS competes with cable television.

means a type of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (radio frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum) which our bodies ordinarily cannot detect, including radio and TV signals and microwaves. Other forms of this radiation include ordinary light, which we can see, and infrared radiation, which we sense as heat.

means a cabinet or building at a facility site used to house equipment which supports a telecommunication system.

See "Amateur [HAM] antenna."

means any residence, any other structure regularly occupied by people, or any outdoor area used by people on a regular basis.

means a self-supporting support structure, erected on the ground, which consists of metal cross-strips or bars to support antennas and related equipment.

means the maximum earthquake predicted to affect a given location based on the known lengths of the active faults in the vicinity.

is a wireless communication facility which consists of a single-pole structure or spire, erected on the ground to support wireless communication antennas and appurtenances.

means a use operated or used by a public body or public utility in connection with any of the following services: water, waste water management, public education, parks and recreation, fire and police protection, solid waste management, transportation, or utilities.

means and includes all public streets and utility easements, now and hereafter owned by the City, but only to the extent of the City's right, title, interest, or authority to grant a license to occupy and use such streets and easements for telecommunications facilities.

means a use serving the public at large, and operated by a private entity under a franchise or other similar governmental authorization, designed to promote the interests of the general public or operated by a recognized civic organization for the benefit of the general public.

means an object that stands out as a prominent feature of the landscape.

means all equipment ancillary to the transmission and reception of voice and data via radio frequencies. Such equipment may include, but is not limited to, cable, conduit, and connectors.

See "Structure or roof ridge line."

means a telecommunications facility consisting of more than a single satellite dish smaller than 10 feet in diameter that transmits to and/or receives signals from an orbiting satellite.

means a representation of the outline of the towers and antenna associated with a telecommunications facility, as seen from an elevation perspective.

means any communications facility which is designed to blend into the surrounding environment, and is visually unobtrusive. Examples of stealth facilities may include architecturally screened roof-mounted antennas, building-mounted antennas painted and treated as architectural elements to blend with the existing building. Also known as concealed telecommunications facilities.

means a monopole that is disguised or camouflaged using existing vegetation, as a flag pole, public art, light pole, clock tower, etc. A slim pole with antennas that are flush with the structure is not considered a stealth pole. The Director of Community and Economic Development/Planning Director shall make the determination of what constitutes a stealth pole.

means the line along the top of a roof or top of a structure, if the structure has no raised roof.

means a wireless facility that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic signals. It includes antennas, microwave dishes, horns, and other types equipment for the transmission or receipt of such signals, telecommunications towers, or similar structures supporting said equipment, equipment buildings, parking area, and other accessory development.

means a structure more than 10 feet tall, built primarily for wireless transmission.

Any sign which is located on a premises that has been vacated for a period of more than 90 days.

Any sign which uses mechanical or electrical movement or change of lighting, either natural or artificial, to depict action or to create visual motion or the appearance thereof.

The measurable surface area of a sign, calculated as described in Chapter 19.92.

Any structure made of a flexible fabric or similar material covering a metal frame attached to a building, whether or not the same is so erected so as to permit its being raised to a position flat against the building when not in use.

A flexible bag made of a material such as rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or a nylon fabric that is filled with a gas such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, or air. A balloon qualifies as a "sign" when it is larger than eight cubic feet in volume or is stationed at or above 10 feet above the ground.

Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a building at one or more edges. Flags shall not be considered banners (see flag definition).

A sign which meets one or more of the following criteria:

A small, pedestrian-oriented sign that projects perpendicular from a structure (bracket sign) or is hung beneath a canopy (blade sign; may also be referred to as an under-canopy sign).

A sign placed on a wall, awning, canopy, parapet, or a projecting sign. Also see Wall Sign, Canopy Sign, Blade/Bracket Sign.

The building frontage that faces the street. In cases where a building has more than one street frontage, the longest of the street frontages shall be considered the primary building frontage. In cases where a business has no building frontage facing a street, the building frontage with the primary business entrance shall be considered the primary building frontage (e.g., an entrance facing a courtyard). For multi-tenant buildings, ground floor tenants may have their primary frontage determined independently of the rest of the building based upon the aforementioned rules.

Any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other material, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area.

A sign which has a readerboard for the display of text information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is defined by objects, not consisting of an illumination device and may be changed or re-arranged manually or mechanically with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face of the surface of the sign.

A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images, static graphics or static pictures, with or without text information, defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combination of light-emitting diodes, fiber optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the display area where the message change sequence is accomplished immediately or by means of fade, repixalization, or dissolve modes. Electronic graphic display signs include computer programmable, microprocessor-controlled electronic or digital displays. Electronic graphic display signs include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto building or other objects.

A sign made up of individual letters that are independently mounted to a wall or other surface. The "air space" between the letters is not part of the sign structure but rather of the building façade. A logo may also be considered a channel letter provided it is clearly distinguishable from other sign elements.

A human or live animal used as a commercial advertising or signaling device. Sometimes called sign twirlers or sign clowns.

Any sign wording, logo, or other representation that names or advertises a business, product, service, or other commercial activity.

A sign identifying fraternal, benevolent, social services, and religious organizations and setting forth time, place, and location of meetings within the City.

A temporary sign located on a site where physical construction is occurring or is scheduled to begin in the near future.

For purposes of this chapter, development shall mean a proposed or already constructed building or group of buildings.

The portion of a digital freeway sign that consists of digital display area(s) used for general commercial advertising. See also Sign Structure.

An off-site outdoor advertising sign with one or more digital display areas. A digital freeway sign may be internally or externally illuminated. Digital freeway signs are always considered off-site signs and are regulated as such.

A sign located on the same property as an establishment primarily providing direction to guide vehicles and pedestrians to businesses, including, but not limited to, those signs identifying parking area and circulation patterns.

A pedestrian-oriented sign that identifies or lists the names and locations of tenants at a multi-tenant site.

A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images, static graphics or static pictures, with or without text information, defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light-emitting diodes, fiber optics, light bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area where the message change sequence is accomplished immediately or by means of fade, repixalization or dissolve modes. Electronic graphic display signs include computer programmable, microprocessor-controlled electronic or digital displays. Electronic graphic display signs include project images or messages with these characteristics onto building or other objects.

An electronic sign, typically comprising a liquid crystal diode, light-emitting diode, plasma, or other digital illuminated sign that displays one or more messages. An electronic message sign is different from an illuminated sign in that the illumination of the display creates the message, rather than illumination illuminating the message.

Any nonresidential use of land involving structures, as defined in the Building Code, and the presence of human beings during normal hours of operation. This definition includes businesses, factories, farms, schools, hospitals, hotels and motels, offices, and libraries, but does not include power transformer or other utility facilities at which human beings are usually not present, single-family homes, mobile homes, residential apartments, residential care facilities, or residential condominiums.

A sign which is not subject to a building or sign permit, Temporary Use Permit, or other approval.

A change in color, material, copy, graphics, or visual image that requires the installation of a new or modified sign face, but which does not involve any change to an existing sign structure or mounting device.

Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns, or design that displays the symbol(s) of a nation, state, local government, company, organization, belief system, idea, or other meaning.

An illuminated sign that exhibits changing light or color effect by blinking or any other such means so as to provide a non-constant, flashing or intermittent illumination.

A permanent sign that is self-supporting in a fixed location and not attached to a building. It includes a sign connected or attached to a sign structure, fence, or wall that is not an integral part of a building. Freestanding signs are of three types: monument, pole, and pylon.

Signs erected for the purpose of announcing the future occupancy of a new tenant, other than the current resident tenant, and intended to be temporary advertising in nature.

The occasional non-business public sale of secondhand household and other goods incidental to household uses by a person or persons from a residential use, intended for the temporary advertisement of a specific event.

Signs identifying the brand, types, octane rating, etc., of gasoline for sale, as required by State law.

The business of advertising or promoting other businesses or causes using methods of advertising, in contrast to self-promotion or on-site advertising; also known as advertising for hire.

Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by or required by the City or the County, State, or Federal government for the purpose of providing official governmental information to the general public, including, but not limited to, traffic direction, City entrance, or for designation of direction to any school, hospital, historical site, or public service, property or facility.

A sign located at a residence advertising a business or profession legally conducted in the residence.

Expressions on a business without the use of words or copy that thereby make maximum use of logos and graphics to represent the establishment.

A sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign. This includes signs made from neon or other gas tube(s) that are bent to form letters, symbols, or other shapes. Excludes electronic message sign, which is separately defined.

A sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of goods, facilities, or services available on the premises, including, but not limited to, rest rooms, phones, credit cards, or hours of business.

A sign installed in a drive-through facility and oriented so as to be visible primarily by drive-through customers.

A sign constructed upon a solid-appearing base or pedestal (typically stone, brick, or concrete), the total width of which is at least 50% of the overall height of the sign. Also see Pylon Sign and Pole Sign.

Any sign composed in whole or in part of a series of vertical or horizontal slats or cylinder that are capable of being rotated at intervals so that partial rotation of the group of slats or cylinders produces a different image and when properly functioning allows on a single sign structure the display at any given time one or two or more images.

A sign attached to a wall that identifies the occupant.

A sign which displays noncommercial speech, e.g., commentary or advocacy on topics of public debate and concern.

A sign lawfully erected and legally existing at the time of the effective date of an ordinance, but which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter.

A sign which directs attention to a business, profession commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the same lot or parcel on which said sign is located. This definition shall include billboards, posters, panels, painted bulletins, and similar advertising displays. The off-site/on-site distinction applies only to commercial messages. Off-site signs meet any one of the following criteria:

A sign which directs attention to a business, profession, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered upon the lot or parcel on which the sign is placed. The off-site/on-site distinction applies only to commercial messages. In the case of multiple tenant commercial or industrial developments, a sign is considered on-site whenever it is located anywhere within the development.

Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, attached to a rope, wire, or string, usually in a series, designed to move in the wind and attract attention.

An on-site freestanding sign, supported by a sign structure from the ground which identifies businesses located on the same parcel/development on which the sign is located. Generally, pole signs are supported by one or more metal or wood posts, pipes, or other vertical supports. The support structure is not integrated into the overall design of the sign.

Any on-site or off-site advertising device defined as a sign that is not permanently attached to a building or to the ground. Portable signs include signs that can be transported; signs configured as A-frame or T-frame; menu and sandwich board signs; and umbrellas used for advertising. Clothing or other aspects of personal appearance are not within this definition (see Commercial Mascot).

Primary site frontage is the longest frontage of a site that adjoins or fronts onto a public right-of-way.

An on-site freestanding sign, supported by a sign structure from the ground which identifies businesses located on the same parcel or in the same development on which the sign is located. Pylon signs are designed such that the support structure and the sign face are designed as one architecturally unified and proportional element.

A sign on which copy is changed manually in the field or electronically, including, but not limited to, theater marquee signs, business directories, church and museum signs, and gas price signs.

Any sign, temporary in nature, the copy of which concerns a proposed economic transaction involving real property. This definition does not include occupancy signs at establishments offering transient occupancy, such as hotels and motels.

The top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding any cupolas, pylons, chimneys, or minor projections.

A sign installed on a roof or projecting above the eve of a building or mounted on an arcade or parapet.

Any structure, device, fixture, placard or inscription located upon, attached to, or painted on any land, structure, surface, or on an awning, canopy, marquee or similar appendage, and which displays or includes any numeral, letter, word, model, banner, emblem, insignia, symbol, device, light, trademark, or other representation used as an announcement, advertisement, attention arrester, direction, warning, or designation of any person, firm, group, organization, place, commodity, product, service, business, profession, enterprise, or industry when such image is visible from any public right-of-way. The following are not within this definition:

The portion of a sign that affixes to the structure or land and ensures its safe integrity including electrical utilities installed on the sign site.

A sign located at the entrance to a neighborhood for the purpose of a permanent identification of the subdivision. Such signs are of a permanent nature, usually constructed of long-lasting, weather-resistant materials such as stone or metal.

A limited-term sign providing direction for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to the initial home sales of multiple lots with a single builder within a master planned community. All other home sales are included within the definition of Real Estate Sign.

A sign not constructed or intended for long-term use. If a sign does not qualify as a "structure" under the Building Code, it is presumably a temporary sign, but subject to the interpretation of the Planning Director. Types of temporary signs include on-site subdivision balloons, directional signs and flags; building attached signs (e.g., banners and blade signs); and freestanding signs (A-boards, vertical ground-mounted banners, and flags).

A sign that comprises a three-dimensional object that graphically or iconically brands an establishment or development. Such signs may be used as both building-attached or freestanding signs.

An electronic or mechanical device that shows time and/or temperature but contains no business identification or advertising.

See Blade/Bracket Sign.

Any sign exceeding 10 square feet in area mounted, painted, placed on, attached, or affixed to a trailer, watercraft, truck, automobile or other form of motor vehicle so parked or placed so that the sign thereon is discernable from a public street or right-of-way as a means of communication and which by its location, size, and manner of display is reasonably calculated to exhibit commercial advertising, identifying an on-site business, or supplying directional information to an off-site business. A vehicle sign may be defined as a vehicle that functions primarily as a sign rather than as a transportation device as determined by consideration of any combination or the following factors:

A sign attached directly to an exterior wall of a building or dependent upon a building for support with the exposed face of the sign located in such a way as to be substantially parallel to such exterior building wall to which it is attached or supported by.

A sign, customarily displayed on the weekends, measuring less than nine square feet in area, mounted on a wooden stake, and identifying the location and name of an event.

A sign attached to, suspended behind, placed, or painted upon the window or glass door of a building and intended for viewing from the exterior of such building. This definition does not include merchandise offered for sale on site, when on display in a window.

A sign that spins or is otherwise propelled by the force of air moving across its face.