To bring into conformity with the provisions of this Code, either by reconstruction or modification pursuant to a valid permit, or by removal or obliteration as directed by the Chief Building Official or Zoning Enforcement Official.

Having district boundaries or lot lines in common.

An attached or detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. An ADU shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling is situated. An ADU also includes: (a) an efficiency unit, or (b) a manufactured home, as defined in Sections 18007 and 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code. See also Section 2.04.388 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Uses and structures that are subordinate, incidental, and related to the principal permitted or conditionally permitted use or structure on the same lot and are customarily found on the same site. This classification includes, for example, home occupations, and caretaker's quarters as defined in this Code.

A measure of land area prior to division or dedication for streets, public improvements, or other purposes.

A measure of developable land area, after excluding existing dedicated rights-of-way and flood control and drainage easements.

The performance of a function or operation.

A type of activity which is specially described as such by the use classifications in various sections of the Code on the basis of common functional characteristics and similar effects on other uses, and which is designated throughout the zoning regulations by a special name each word of which starts with a capital letter.

An administrative use permit approval that is granted by the Zoning Enforcement Official, if it meets certain criteria and that does not require a public hearing.

"Adult-Oriented Business" means any of the following:

See "Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers" and "Truck Terminals."

A planning boundary near the ends of airport runways, adopted by the Alameda County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) within which land uses are limited in density, building height and type due to accident potential.

A public way having a width of not more than 20 feet permanently reserved primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.

To make a change in the exterior appearance or the supporting members of a structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders, that will prolong the life of the structure.

Provision of emergency medical care or transportation for critically injured or ill patients, including incidental storage and maintenance of vehicles and residential quarters for employees.

Provisions of non-emergency ambulance services to transport residents home from the hospital or to meet routine medical needs, including incidental storage and maintenance of vehicles. Siren use is not practiced.

A change in the wording, context or substance of this chapter, or a change in the district boundaries on the zoning map.

Small animals of the type generally accepted as pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish and the like, but not including roosters, ducks, geese, pea fowl, goats, sheep, hogs or the like.

Any wild animal not customarily confined or cultivated by man for domestic or commercial purposes but kept as a pet or for display.

An animal larger than the largest breed of dogs. This term includes horses, cows, and other mammals customarily kept in corrals or stables.

Provision of shelter and care for small animals on a commercial basis. This classification includes activities such as feeding, exercising, training, grooming, and incidental medical care.

Provision of bathing and trimming services for small animals on a commercial basis. This classification includes boarding of domestic animals for a maximum period of 48 hours.

Establishments where small animals receive medical and surgical treatment. This classification includes only facilities that are entirely enclosed, soundproofed, and air-conditioned. Grooming and temporary (30 days) boarding of animals is included if incidental to the hospital use.

Retail sales and boarding of small animals, provided such activities take place entirely within an enclosed building. This classification includes grooming if incidental to the retail use, and boarding for a maximum period of 48 hours of animals not offered for sale.

Exhibitions of domestic or large animals for a maximum of seven days.

An animal no larger than the largest breed of dogs. This term includes fish, birds, and mammals customarily kept in kennels or within a dwelling unit.

Any system of wires, poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency waves, including, but not limited to, wireless telecommunications facilities used for transmitting or receiving television, radio, citizen's band or cellular phone communication. (See also "Wireless Telecommunications Facility.")

A multi-family rental housing complex in which individual residential units are rented or leased rather than owned separately.

See "Game Centers."

The horizontal area within the property lines excluding public-access corridors, public vehicular easements, and areas to be included in future street rights-of-way as established by easement, dedication, or ordinance.

Work space for artists and artisans, including individuals practicing one of the fine arts or performing arts, or skilled in an applied art or craft, but not including residential use.

Meeting, recreational, social facilities of a private or non-profit organization primarily for use by member or guests, or facilities for religious worship and incidental religious education (but not including schools as defined in this section). This classification includes union halls, social clubs, fraternal organizations, and youth centers.

Meeting, recreational, social facilities of a private or non-profit organization primarily for use by member or guests, or facilities for religious worship and incidental religious education (but not including schools as defined in this section) on a site that is not permanently occupied by an assembly use, for a period of not more than 30 days.

For purposes of determining the requirement for minimum separation between structures, any two structures shall be considered attached and not required to maintain a minimum separation if they are connected by a continuous roofline which conforms to the architectural style of the structures.

A structure joined by a common wall or floor/ceiling assembly to another structure with a door or stairs providing interior access from the one to the other.

For planning and zoning purposes, an attic is the space between the underside of the roof framing (rafters or beams that directly support the roof sheathing) and the upperside of the ceiling framing. Attics are not considered a story. All areas greater than or equal to seven feet in height shall count as area for FAR calculations.

Automatic banking terminals directly accessible to the public outside of an enclosed building.

The retail sale of new automotive parts and accessories (excluding service and installation).

See "Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Rental."

A place for washing trucks or automobiles that has an attendant on-site while open to the public.

A place for washing trucks or automobiles that has machinery designed to do the washing without allowing access to the bay during the process.

A temporary shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of rigid material or non-rigid material with a supporting framework.

A platform that projects from the wall of a building, typically above the first level, and is surrounded by a rail balustrade or parapet.

See "Financial Institutions, Retail."

See "Razor/Barbed Wire."

Establishments that provide on-site alcoholic beverage sales for drinking on the premises and do not admit persons under the age of 21. This classification includes businesses with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses of 40, 42, 48, 49 or 61.

For zoning purposes, a basement is the space below the bottom of the floor framing (joists or girders that directly support the floor sheathing) and the basement floor. To qualify as a basement, no more than 50 percent of the perimeter exterior wall may exceed six feet above the exterior grade and no portion may exceed 12 feet above the exterior grade at any point. If any part of a basement is seven feet six inches or higher, then all areas greater than five feet zero inches in height shall count as area for FAR calculations. Please refer to the basement illustration below. Basements are not considered as a story (also refer to definition of "Story, First").

A room used for sleeping, living, or dining purposes, excluding enclosed places (e.g., closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, service rooms, connecting corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces, cellars, utility rooms and similar spaces).

Establishments with no more than six guest rooms, offering lodging on a short-term rental not to exceed 30 days, typically in a converted single-family or multi-family dwelling, with incidental eating and drinking service for lodgers only provided from a single kitchen and which have a resident manager or owner.

A retail store principally involved in the business of selling alcoholic beverages, excluding sales of "hard liquor," "fortified wine," or distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. Stores shall be managed by a certified wine expert (sommelier or oenologist) or a certified beer expert (cicerone). This classification includes beer- or wine-only shops or facilities that are covered by a State license for "beer and wine" (Class 20 ABC license). This classification includes beer or wine tasting as an accessory use only, but does not allow for the establishment of a bar. This classification allows for accessory food sales, but does not include retail sales of food and other items as defined as a convenience store in this Code.

A business establishment where one or more billiard, pool, or snooker tables or combination thereof, are maintained for hire, including, but not limited to, a "family billiard parlor" as defined in the San Leandro Municipal Code Section 4-21-100.

A business or non-profit establishment where bingo is played. Bingo means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card that conforms to numbers or symbols selected at random.

The properties abutting on one side of a street and lying between the two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets, or nearest intersecting or intercepting street and railroad right-of-way, un-subdivided land, watercourse, city boundary, or other similar substantial boundary. Please refer to the Blockface illustration below.

A public-house (pub) or restaurant that includes an on-site tasting room producing a limited amount of beer for consumption on the premises. Additionally, the sale of beer for consumption off the premises is also allowed.

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

Retailing, wholesaling, or rental of building supplies or equipment. This classification includes lumber yards, tool and equipment sales or rental establishments, plumbing supply businesses, and building contractors' yards, but excludes establishments devoted exclusively to retail sales of paint, hardware, wall coverings, furniture, decorations, electronics, appliances, and home improvement sales, and activities classified under Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Sales classifications, including vehicle towing services.

Schools providing specialized instructional services in the business and trade fields, including university and college extension programs.

Establishments providing support services to professional offices and industry, typically limited to graphic arts, graphic reproduction and delivery services, and including such services as drafting, typesetting, printing, copying and duplicating, and mail receipt, but excluding parcel processing centers and professional services, such as accounting and personnel management.

Retail uses that primarily provide beverages and/or desserts for either on- or off-site consumption, including, but not limited to, coffee and tea-houses, juice bars, donut shops and ice cream/frozen yogurt parlors.

All parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., also referred to as marijuana, whether growing or not, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 11018, as amended from time to time. This includes "cannabis" as: the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. It does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seeds of the plant incapable of germination.

A collective, or cooperative, or other non-profit or for profit entity qualified or permitted to do business in the State of California and the City of San Leandro that distributes, dispenses, stores, exchanges, processes, delivers, makes available, transmits and/or gives away cannabis ("marijuana"). Baked products (i.e., brownies, bars, cookies, cakes), tinctures and other nonrefrigerated type items are acceptable for manufacture and sale at a dispensary.

A permanent roof-like shelter extending from part or all of a building face and constructed of some durable material, which may or may not project over a public right-of-way.

A space, room or enclosure, furnished or equipped with one or more tables used for the playing of cards or similar games, the use of which is available to the public or any portion of the public.

A dwelling unit on the site of, and accessory to, a commercial, industrial, public, or semipublic use, occupied by a guard or caretaker.

A permanent roofed structure open on at least two sides, designed for providing covered parking for vehicles.

Preparation and delivery of food and beverages for off-site consumption without provision for on-site pickup or consumption. (See also "Restaurants, Full-Service.")

See "Basement."

Establishments where the remains of the dead may be kept indefinitely, whether underground or aboveground. This classification includes mausoleums and columbaria.

The discontinuance or abandonment of a use, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official.

See "Financial Institutions, Check Cashing and Personal Loan Services."

Outdoor retail sales of Christmas trees during the Holiday Season, and pumpkins during the month of October.

Provision of games, eating and drinking facilities, live entertainment, animal exhibitions, or similar activities in a tent or other temporary structure for a maximum of 30 days. This classification excludes events conducted in a permanent entertainment facility.

The City of San Leandro.

Any dry cleaning or laundry establishment that provides self-service machines or is not attended.

A center for the acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase of recyclable materials from the public.

Commercial motion picture or video photography.

Lots offering short-term or long-term parking to the public for a fee.

Provision of participant or spectator recreation or entertainment. This classification includes amusement parks, bowling alleys and ice/roller skating rinks with spectator stands, golf courses, miniature golf courses, children's indoor playgrounds, and scale-model courses.

Broadcasting, recording, and other communication services accomplished through electronic or telephonic mechanisms, but excluding utilities (major) and telecommunications antennas and towers as defined in this Code, Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities as per Ordinance No. 98-009. This classification includes radio, television, or recording studios; telephone switching centers; and telegraph offices.

A dwelling unit as defined in Civil Code Section 1351 or successor section.

A site that occupies less than one acre for non-commercial raising for family or community use of vegetables, berries, trees, fruits, vines, flowers, ornamental trees or shrubs. Crops from community gardens are limited to personal or group consumption, or for donation, only. Community garden uses may include communally-managed gardens. Community gardens may be the principal or accessory use. Community gardens may not grow cannabis or any other federallycontrolled substances. Such use may not keep bees or any other animals unless allowed by Chapter 4-11 of the San Leandro Municipal Code.

See "Razor/Barbed Wire."

A use that may locate in certain zoning districts provided it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare and will not impair the integrity and character of the zoned district. The Planning Commission either approves subject to conditions or denies such uses. Each application is considered on its individual merits.

Permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit or temporary conditional use permit.

A dwelling unit as defined in Section 1350 of the Civil Code of the State of California or successor section. An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial, or commercial building on the real property, such as an apartment, office, or store. A condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of the real property.

The creation of separate ownership of existing real property together with a separate interest in space of residential, industrial, or commercial buildings.

A building that conforms to all property development regulations and requirements prescribed for the district in which it is located, except as otherwise provided in this Code.

A retail establishment that accepts merchandise and related items, such as clothing and accessories, or home furnishings and household goods on a consignment basis, paying the owners of the merchandise a percentage when and if the items are sold. Related items means a clothing store that also sells accessories, such as belts and shoes or a home furnishings store that also sells home décor, and does not include donated items, drop-off bins or outdoor storage or sales.

Establishments providing care on a 24-hour basis for persons requiring regular medical attention, including the aged, ambulatory or nonambulatory persons, the mentally ill and the addicted, but excludes general hospitals and facilities providing surgical or emergency medical services. This classification includes skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes and means only those services and facilities licensed by the State of California.

Retail sales of food, beverage and small convenience items primarily for off-premises consumption and typically found in establishments with long or late hours of operation and a building with a floor area less than 10,000 square feet. This classification excludes tobacco stores, liquor stores, delicatessens, confectioneries, and specialty food markets, or grocery stores having a sizeable assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh-cut meat, fish or poultry. Also see "Tobacco Retailer," "Premium Cigar Retailer," "Liquor Store," "Beer and Wine Store," and "Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets."

See "Lot, Corner."

Facilities providing maintenance and repair services for vehicles and equipment, and materials storage areas. This classification includes equipment maintenance and service centers and similar facilities.

A home-based food enterprise that is operated by a resident, and that has not more than one full-time equivalent cottage food employee, not including an immediate family member or household member of the cottage food operator, within the registered or permitted area of a private home where the cottage food operator resides and where cottage food products are prepared or packaged for direct and/or indirect sale to consumers. The term "cottage food operation" shall have the same meaning as provided in the California Health and Safety Code, as that section may be amended. Cottage food operations are regulated under Section 2.04.228 Cottage Food Operations of the San Leandro Zoning Code.

A space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at or above grade level on a lot and bounded on three or more sides by walls of a building.

In calculating the percentage of lot coverage for the purpose of applying the regulations of this Zoning Code, the features of a structure as hereafter set forth shall not be included as coverage:

A roofed structure that is open on at least two sides, including the covered, unenclosed portion over porches, entryways, balconies, decks, terraces and patios. A trellis or arbor does not count as a covered porch.

See "Financial Institutions, Retail."

An industrial shipping facility with truck loading docks and/or doors located on opposing sides of an enclosed or unenclosed platform. Shallow depth cross-docks (such as those with less than 75 feet between the opposing docks and/or doors, and with minimal area for storage) are typically associated with the "Truck Terminals" use classification.

Non-profit institutions displaying or preserving objects of interest in one or more of the arts or sciences. This classification includes libraries, museums, and art galleries.

Any establishment where the primary use is dance and where persons pay admission to dance except where admission charges are to be used for charitable, educational, religious, or social groups which do not include the distribution of profits to the sponsors or members thereof.

A State-licensed facility that provides care for adult clients or minor children for periods of less than 24 hours per day for any client. These facilities include the following, all of which are classified and required to be licensed by the California State Department of Social Services. This does not include employer-run day care services that are provided as an accessory use to an established business. For San Leandro zoning purposes, the categories are defined as follows:

An inclined plane, beginning at grade or a stated height above grade at a side or rear property line, and extending into the site at a stated upward angle to the horizontal, which may limit the height or horizontal extent of structures at any specific point on the site where the daylight plane is more restrictive than the height limit applicable at such point on the site. Please refer to the Daylight Plane illustration below.

A platform, either freestanding or attached to a building that is supported by pillars or posts (see also, "Balcony").

A retail sales use occupying at least 60,000 square feet of gross leasable area, that is operated subject to the overall management of a single entity or appears as such to the general public, and that sells a range of goods and services including men's and women's clothing, clothing accessories, and house wares and home furnishings. Department stores may also sell or provide a range of other goods or services such as appliances, electronic items, toys, giftware, specialty foods, financial or insurance services, travel services, coffee shops, etc., typically included or frequently found in businesses identified in the United States, as "department stores."

See "Lot Depth."

Publicly owned and operated facilities providing housing, care, and supervision for persons confined by law.

The dominant or essential theme of the object described by such phrase. For instance, when the phrase refers to films "which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon" the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, the films so described are those whose dominant or predominant character and theme are the depiction of the enumerated sexual activities or anatomical areas. See Pringle v. City of Corvina, 115 Cal.App.3d 151 (1981).

An electric power line bringing power from a distribution substation to consumers.

A portion of the City within which the use of land and structures and the location, height, and bulk of structures are governed by this Code.

A single housekeeping unit that exclusively houses survivors of domestic abuse and, if applicable, their children. The adult house members are to be within a program that counteracts the impacts of domestic violence and may receive Federal, State or City funding. House members agree to a program that maintains strict confidentiality of the safe houses' location, with unpublished phone and address numbers, a prohibition on mail deliveries, and limitations or prohibition of visits from friends or family.

Service of food, goods or services from a building to persons in vehicles.

As defined in Chapter 4-2-100 of the San Leandro Municipal Code, any establishment or place where drug paraphernalia, as defined in Chapter 4-2-100 of the San Leandro Municipal Code, is displayed, grouped, advertised, or promoted for the purpose of sale, either as a primary business or as an incident of some other business. "Drug paraphernalia store" as used herein does not include an establishment or place specifically licensed or authorized by the State or Federal Government or any agency thereof to sell or offer for sale cannabis, hashish, cocaine, or any controlled substance as defined in the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, when drug paraphernalia is displayed, advertised, or promoted for the purpose of sale to persons authorized by prescription or otherwise to legally possess such cannabis, hashish, cocaine, or other such controlled substance with which the drug paraphernalia item is so used; nor does "drug paraphernalia store" include any establishment or place licensed by the State or Federal Government, or any agency thereof to lawfully sell drug paraphernalia.

Establishments which have the primary use devoted to the sale of miscellaneous household items, including hair products, various toiletries, food items, housekeeping supplies, stationery supplies, etc., and which include the sale of prescription and non-prescription drugs as an accessory use.

See "Two-Family Residential."

A building containing three or more dwelling units.

A building containing one dwelling unit.

One room, or a series of rooms that provides not more than one kitchen and one or more bathrooms, and is intended for occupancy by a single housekeeping unit. An individual dwelling unit is characterized by a single main pedestrian entry, with all other points of entry being visually subordinate, and an interior stairway provided between all stories.

Any electronic device that can provide an inhalable dose of nicotine by delivering a vaporized solution, as defined by California Revenue and Tax Code Section 30121(b), or any electronic device designed to vaporize a liquid solution that releases flavored vapor and the use or inhalation of such device simulates smoking. This definition shall include any substance containing nicotine or a flavored liquid solution for vaporization through an electronic cigarette, including any product or formulation of matter containing biologically active amounts of nicotine that is manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or otherwise distributed with the expectation that the product or matter will be introduced into the human body, but does not include any cessation product specifically approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in treating nicotine or tobacco dependence.

Facilities providing emergency medical service with no provision for continuing care on an inpatient basis.

Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less, as defined in Section 50801 of the California Health and Safety

Medical assistance, counseling, and meals may be provided. See development regulations in Section 4.04.384 Emergency Shelters.

Has the same meaning as "employee housing" as set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 17008 for farmworkers.

Regulations pertaining to entertainment events, defined as a use classification by this Code, apply to the following events where they occur on a scheduled basis more than six days during a calendar year on the site of any permitted or conditionally permitted use, excluding events for the non-profit, charitable or educational proposes of public or private institutional uses. Entertainment events are further defined as events advertised as a stand-alone event with a set start or end time, or where separate admission is charged.

The sale of large products for commercial and industrial use, e.g. x-ray machines, photocopy machines, etc.

As used herein, to establish an adult-oriented business shall mean and include any of the following:

The wall planes of a structure as seen from one side or view.

A person or a group of persons living together and maintaining a common household.

The outdoor sale of products, including but not limited to fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, baked goods, meats and seasonal decorative items such as flowers and Christmas wreaths made from natural materials grown by the vendor, with sales taking place between the consumer and the farmer at tables, booths or similar temporary stands.

Establishments that primarily offer quick, take-out food service, with a menu of items that are either already prepared and held for service, or can be assembled, prepared, fried, or griddled quickly. This classification differs from "Restaurants, Full-Service" in that, generally, orders are not taken at the customer's table; food is served in disposable wrapping or containers with disposable utensils; and limited or no table service is provided. Seating, if provided, typically consists of fixed chairs or benches. This classification excludes coffee and teahouses, ice cream/frozen yogurt parlors and other food/beverage retailers within the "Cafés" classification. This classification applies to establishments with 2,000 square feet or more in gross floor area, and greater than 1,000 square feet of public dining area. Also see "Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale."

Establishments conforming to the "Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale" classification, but with less than 2,000 square feet in gross floor area, or less than 1,000 square feet of public dining area.

An artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose, separate, or screen areas of land.

Businesses whose primary purpose is to provide limited financial services to individuals, such as check cashing, deferred deposit loans and loans on vehicle titles. This includes, but is not limited to, check cashers, payday advance businesses and other businesses regulated by the State of California's Check Casher Permit Program, per the California Civil Code, Section 1789.37. A financial institution, check cashing, or personal loan services use in conjunction with another use will be considered accessory to the use if said use is not advertised outside the business premises or by signs visible from the outside of the building.

Financial institutions that provide retail banking services to individuals and businesses. These institutions include banks, savings and loans, credit unions, security brokers and real property lending institutions. It does not include check cashing or payday advance (see "Financial Institutions, Check Cashing, and Personal Loan Services").

See "Story, First."

The total enclosed area of all floors of a building, other than a single-family home in an RO or RS District, measured to the outside face of the structural members in exterior walls, and including halls, stairways, mezzanines, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms, and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet. For measure of floor area in a single-family home, refer to Section 2.04.332.A Calculation of Floor Area, Single Family Dwelling.

The gross floor area of a building, excluding the area used exclusively for vehicle parking and loading divided by the total lot area of the parcel on which the building is situated. Please refer to the Floor Area Ratio illustration below.

The measure of floor area in a single-family home in an RO or RS District. Refer to Section 2.04.332.A Calculation of Floor Area, Single Family Dwelling.

Establishments engaged in the manufacturing or processing of food or beverages for consumption and wholesale distribution where the processing of food is primarily from raw materials or involves complex food packaging. This classification includes breweries and establishments where the food processing may involve noxious or unpleasant odors.

Establishments engaged in the manufacturing or processing of food or beverages for consumption and wholesale distribution where the processing of food is primarily from previously prepared foodstuffs or is limited in nature. This classification excludes establishments where the food processing involves noxious or unpleasant odors.

The ground area covered by a building excluding projections beyond the exterior walls, such as eaves, balconies and bay windows, that do not extend to grade.

Any business establishment where a person purports to predict or influence future events through any magic, mystical, supernatural, occult, psychic, extrasensory, or metaphysical techniques.

See "Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers" and "Truck Terminals."

The building elevation(s) facing a public way and/or containing a public entrance.

The portion of a lot abutting a public way.

Establishments retailing the following goods as their primary business: furniture, electronic equipment, and appliances. This classification excludes retailers who sell furniture, electronics and appliances as a part of a department store or retail sales, big box classification.

A commercial establishment, which contains more than four pinball machines, computer games, electronic video games, or any other similar games or devices, for the use of which fees are paid directly into the machines or to an operator regardless of whether the devices constitute the primary use or accessory or incidental use of the premises. This does not include games of chance, Internet sweepstakes, or any gambling activities, which are not permitted in any zoning district in the City.

A building for the private use of the owner or occupant of a principal building with a permanent roof, situated on the same lot as the principal building and designed for the storage of motor vehicles, with no facilities for mechanical service or repair of a commercial or public nature; see also the definition of "Carport."

A structure or part thereof used for the storage, parking or servicing of motor vehicles, but not the repair thereof.

Sales in an R District of personal property on an occasional basis, not exceeding two times per year and on the premises of the property owner or the premises of a residential property in the immediate vicinity.

The City of San Leandro General Plan, as amended.

Administrative, clerical, or public contact offices of a government agency, including postal facilities, together with incidental parking, storage and maintenance of vehicles.

The surface of the exterior ground or pavement at a stated location as it exists (i.e. without alteration) prior to disturbance in preparation for a project regulated by this Code.

The lowest point of elevation of finished ground level within the area between a building and the property line or where the property line is more than five feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building. In cases where walls are parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, the finished ground level shall be measured at the sidewalk. Please refer to the grade standards illustration below.

The top of the curb, or the top of the edge of the pavement or traveled way where no curb exists.

Use of a building for residential living accommodations for seven or more individuals, not living together as a household, with a communal arrangement where meals are provided in a common dining area, and either no or limited cooking facilities are provided within the individual rooms or units. This classification includes boarding houses with up to four rooms, dormitories, private residential clubs, assisted care facilities for the elderly, and housing for individuals requiring court ordered supervision, but excludes "Residential Hotels," "Hotels, Motels, and Time-Share Facilities," "Convalescent Facilities," and "Residential Congregate Care Facilities" use classifications.

Use of a building for residential living accommodations for up to six individuals, not living together as a household, with a communal arrangement where meals are provided in a common dining area, and either no or limited cooking facilities are provided within the individual rooms or units. This classification includes boarding houses with up to four rooms, dormitories, private residential clubs, assisted care facilities for the elderly, and housing for individuals requiring court ordered supervision, but excludes "Residential Hotels," "Hotels, Motels, and TimeShare Facilities," "Convalescent Facilities," and "Residential Congregate Care Facilities" use classifications.

A business establishment principally engaged in the business of selling fire-arms, ammunition or other "deadly weapon" as defined in Part 4, Title 2 of California Penal Code (commencing with Section 12000).

Includes all substances on the comprehensive master list of hazardous substances compiled and maintained by the California Department of Health Services pursuant to Section 25282 of the California Health and Safety Code or the California Occupational Safety and Health Agency's Hazardous Substances List; CCR Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 3.2, Subchapter 1, Article 5, Section 339. See also Section 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage.

Establishments with equipment for exercise and physical conditioning. This classification includes spas, gyms, tennis clubs, racquet ball clubs, pools, sports courts and fields, climbing walls, skating rinks, batting cages, diet centers, reducing salons, fitness studios, health studios, and massage therapy as an accessory use to another health and fitness center use.

Any arrangement of plants or trees forming a barrier or erected to enclose or screen areas of land and obstructing the clear view.

A vertical dimension measured from finished ground level of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building, unless otherwise specified, to the highest point. Please refer to the Building Height illustration below. (For a definition of "height" in relation to Telecommunications antennas and towers, see Section 4.04.376 Wireless Tele-communications Facilities (as per Ordinance No. 98-009); and for definition of height restrictions in the RS-VP sub-district, refer to Section 2.04.320.C. Additional Height Restrictions in RS-VP Sub-District.)

Establishments retailing the following goods: paint, wallpaper, carpeting, tile, floor coverings, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, cabinets, countertops and other kitchen fixtures, window coverings, windows, and doors.

Occupations conducted in a dwelling unit, portions of the garage not required for parking, or accessory building in a residential district that are incidental to the principal residential use of a lot or site and which meet the conditions of Section 2.04.220 Home Occupation in R Districts. This definition does not include "cottage food operations" defined separately herein.

The raising of vegetables, flowers, ornamental trees, and shrubs as a commercial enterprise, provided that no nursery equipment or materials shall be stored and no structures erected. Commercial horticulture accessory to a dwelling unit shall be regulated as a home occupation in the RO District, only, per Section 2.04.208 RO District—Use Regulations.

Facilities providing medical, surgical, psychiatric, or emergency medical services to sick or injured persons, primarily on an inpatient basis. This classification includes incidental facilities for outpatient treatment, as well as training, research, and administrative services for patients and employees.

Establishments offering lodging on a less than weekly basis. This classification includes eating, drinking, and banquet service as accessory uses if under the direct control of the primary use.

Any hazardous waste management facility, which is not a small-scale transfer and storage facility or a residuals repository. This facility category includes, but is not limited to:

Cannabis manufacturing, processing, and packaging of products derived from or infused with cannabis, including edibles, concentrates and extracts for wholesale or retail to cannabis dispensaries or other cannabis product distributors and manufacturers as allowed by State law. This definition includes cannabis manufacturers requiring a Type 6 or 7 license from the State of California. This definition does not include the cloning, planting or cultivation of cannabis plants or the direct sales, distribution, delivery, or dispensing of manufactured cannabis products to the public.

Establishments primarily engaged in on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing involving the use of hand tools and small-scale equipment.

Manufacturing of products, primarily from extracted or raw materials, or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials. Uses in this classification typically involve a high incidence of truck or rail traffic, and/or outdoor storage of products, materials, equipment, or bulk fuel. This classification includes chemical manufacture or processing, laundry and dry cleaning plants, and auto dismantling within an enclosed building. This classification excludes the processing of recycled materials as a facility regulated by Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

Any use which involves the storage, transfer, processing, recycling, or long term disposal (residuals repository) of substantial quantities of hazardous or toxic materials or wastes.

Manufacturing of finished parts or products, primarily from previously prepared materials; and provision of industrial services; both within an enclosed building. This classification includes processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging, but excludes basic industrial processing from raw materials, vehicle/equipment repair services, and the processing of recycled materials as a facility regulated by Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

Establishments primarily engaged in the research, development, and controlled production of high-technology electronic, industrial or scientific products or commodities for sale, but excludes uses that may be objectionable as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official, by reason of production of offensive odor, dust, noise, vibration, or storage of or risk associated with hazardous materials. Uses include biotechnology firms, metallurgy, optical, pharmaceutical and x-ray research, data processing, and non-toxic computer component manufacturers.

See "Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)."

Provision of instructional services or facilities, including photography, fine arts, crafts, dance or music studios, martial arts studios, and driving schools.

A commercial establishment which sells a service, such as the ability to browse the world wide web or Internet, create and print documents, shop online, play games, watch video and video-related media, fax documents, use telephone services, and also provides customers with promotional sweepstake entries to obtain a prize through predetermined odds via simulated casino-style games on a computer or other electronic device or via immediate disclosure on a computer or other electronic device or via immediate disclosure from an employee.

See "Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)."

An outdoor space where waste, discarded or salvaged materials in excess of the normal accumulation from the use of the premises are stored or handled.

An area designed, intended or used for the preparation of food or a combination of facilities and appliances designed, intended or used for the preparation of food. The kitchen of a dwelling unit is typically that area inside the unit that serves as its primary food preparation area, and is characterized by the provision of both a refrigerator and range requiring either a 220-volt electrical connection, or is fueled by gas (e.g., LP gas, natural gas, white gas).

Establishments providing medical or dental laboratory services; or establishments with less than 2,000 square feet providing photographic, analytical, or testing services. Other laboratories are classified as "Industry, Research and Development" or "Laboratories, Cannabis Testing Facilities."

Laboratories conducting safety, quality control, and analytical testing services of cannabis and products derived from cannabis as a service to cannabis dispensaries, medical facilities, government agencies, cannabis product manufacturers, or other entities as allowed by State law. This definition includes cannabis testing and laboratory facilities requiring a Type 8 license from the State of California. This definition does not include the cloning, planting or cultivation of cannabis plants or the direct sales, distribution, delivery, or dispensing of cannabis and cannabis products to the public.

An area devoted to or developed and maintained with native or exotic plantings, lawn, ground cover, gardens, trees, shrubs, and other plant materials, decorative outdoor landscape elements, pools, fountains, water features, paved or decorated surfaces of rock, stone, brick, block, or similar material (excluding driveways, parking, loading, or storage areas), and sculptural elements. Plants on rooftops or porches or in boxes attached to buildings are not considered landscaping.

The shortest circumference of a landscaped area or areas defining the perimeter or exterior boundary of the parking or loading area, or similar paved area, excluding drive-ways or walkways providing access to the facility (as applied to parking and load facilities or to similar paved areas). Please refer to the Landscaping: Perimeter/Interior illustration.

A landscaped area adjoining and outside the shortest circumferential line defining the exterior boundary of a parking or loading area, or similar paved area, excluding drive-ways or walkways providing access to the facility (as applied to parking and loading facilities or to similar paved areas). Please refer to the Landscaping: Perimeter/Interior illustration.

A retail store principally involved in the business of selling alcoholic beverages, including "hard liquor," for the consumption off the premises where sold. This classification includes stores or facilities that are covered by a State license for "general alcohol sales" (Class 21 ABC license).

A structure or complex of structures that integrates space for both residential and non-residential uses within individual units. Nonresidential uses shall operate to allow the "quiet enjoyment" expectations of neighbors. Such uses should operate with limited noise, odor and other similar impacts, consistent with applicable city ordinances. Ratios between the residential and nonresidential uses may be established as part of staff review.

A site or parcel of land under one ownership that has been legally subdivided, re-subdivided, or combined.

A site bounded by two or more adjacent street lines that have an angle of intersection of not more than 135 degrees. For corner lots, the owner may select either street frontage line as the front lot line, subject to approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official.

See "Coverage, Lot or Site."

The horizontal distance from the midpoint of the front-lot line to the midpoint of the rear-lot line, or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear-lot line. Please refer to the Lot Depth and Lot Width illustration.

An interior lot having frontage on more than one street. Each frontage from which access is permitted shall be deemed a front lot line.

A lot line not abutting a street.

A lot line, not a front lot line, that is parallel or approximately parallel to the front lot line. Where no lot line is within 45 degrees of being parallel to the front lot line, a line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum possible distance from the front lot line, shall be deemed the rear lot line for the purpose of measuring rear yard depth.

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

A lot line abutting a street.

The mean of the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the lot depth at points 20 feet from the front lot line and 20 feet from the rear lot line, or from the rearmost point of the lot depth in cases where there is no rear lot line. Please refer to the Lot Depth and Lot Width illustration.

A Housing First, low barrier, service-enriched shelter as defined in subdivision (a) of California Government Code Section 65660 et seq.

Establishments providing appliance repair, office machine repair, or building maintenance services. This classification excludes maintenance and repair of vehicles (see Vehicle/Equipment Repair); or boats or ships (see Marine Sales and Services).

See "Mobile Home."

Water basins with docks, mooring facilities, supplies and equipment for boats.

Establishments providing supplies and equipment for pleasure boating. Typical uses include chandlery, yacht brokerage and sales, boat rentals, and boat yards.

See "Canopy."

Establishments providing massage service, which comply with all local and state regulations.

A collective, or cooperative, or other non-profit or for profit entity qualified or permitted to do business in the State of California and the City of San Leandro that distributes, dispenses, stores, exchanges, processes, delivers, makes available, transmits and/or gives away cannabis ("marijuana") for medicinal purposes to four or more qualified patients and/or primary caregivers pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.5 and 11362.7 et seq. Baked medicinal products (i.e., brownies, bars, cookies, cakes), tinctures and other non-refrigerated type items are acceptable for manufacture and sale at a dispensary.

Establishments that sell medical supplies and equipment.

An intermediate floor placed within a room.

See "Public Storage."

One or more dwelling units in a building with another principal use. This classification includes housing above retail establishments in a commercial area.

The sale of food from any motorized or trailer vehicle, designed to be portable and not permanently attached to the ground, from which only food and beverages are sold, served free or sampled, displayed or offered for sale, as regulated by the San Leandro Municipal Code.

A structure designed for human habitation and for being moved on a street or highway under permit pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 35790. A mobile home includes a manufactured home, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18007, and a mobilehome, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18008. Mobile home does not include a recreational vehicle, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18010.

An area of land where two or more mobile home sites are rented or held out for rent to accommodate mobile homes used for human habitation. Mobile home park shall not include a mobile home subdivision or stock cooperative.

A use of a mobile home park for a purpose other than the rental or the holding out for rent of two or more mobile home sites to accommodate mobile homes used for human habitation. Such a conversion may affect an entire mobile home park or any portion thereof. A conversion shall include, but is not limited to, a change of the mobile home park or any portion thereof to a condominium, stock cooperative, planned unit development, or any form of ownership wherein spaces within the mobile home park are to be sold.

Establishments where dead bodies are kept until burial. This classification includes funeral homes, but excludes cremation.

Three or more dwelling units in a single building on a single lot or attached through common walls to two or more dwellings on abutting lots. Types of multi-family residential development can include townhouses, condominiums, and apartment buildings.

The Municipal Code of the City of San Leandro, as amended.

Neighborhood grocery stores, and stores specializing in particular or distinctive food items, including, but not limited to, retailers whose primary business maintains a wide inventory of gourmet, health, or ethnic food items not commonly found in area supermarkets or convenience stores. This classification also includes delicatessens, confectioneries, full service bakeries, butcher, fish and poultry shops, and produce markets, and may also include a sandwich shop as an accessory use. Also see "Convenience Stores."

A structure, which was lawfully erected but that does not conform to the development standards for lot coverage, setbacks, height, number of stories, distance between structures, or floor area ratio prescribed in the regulations for the district in which the structure is located by reason of adoption or amendment of this Code or by reason of annexation of territory to the City.

A use of a structure or land, which was lawfully established and maintained, but that does not conform with the use regulations for the district in which it is located by reason of adoption or amendment of this Code or by reason of annexation of territory to the City. A use that does not conform to the parking or loading regulations applicable to the district in which it is located shall not be considered a nonconforming use solely because of one or more of these nonconformities.

A detached subordinate structure without living space, the use of which is appropriate, subordinate and customarily incidental to that of the main structure or the main use of the land and which is located on the same site with the main structure or use.

Any business which sells, primarily at retail, plants which are displayed or otherwise merchandised outside an enclosed building. Merchandise other than plants is kept with an enclosed building or a fully screened enclosure. Fertilizer of any type is stored and sold in package form only.

Offices of firms or organizations providing professional, executive, management, or administrative services, such as architectural, engineering, real estate, insurance, investment, legal, dental laboratories, and medical/dental offices. This classification includes firms developing software or providing Internet-based services, and medical/dental laboratories incidental to an office use, but excludes financial institutions.

A site or portion of a site devoted to the loading or unloading of motor vehicles or trailers, including loading berths, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas.

Usable open space reserved for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.

Usable open space adjoining and directly accessible to a dwelling unit, reserved for the exclusive use of residents of the dwelling unit and their guests.

The sum of private open space and common open space.

Outdoor or unenclosed area on the ground, or on a balcony, deck, porch or terrace designed and accessible for outdoor living, recreation, pedestrian access or landscaping, but excluding parking facilities, driveways, utility or service areas, or any required front or street side yard and excluding any land area with a slope in excess of 20 percent.

Walls, windows, signs, districts, or property lines shall be deemed opposite if a line perpendicular to the widest horizontal dimension would intersect the facing feature or boundary.

Establishments for the processing and/or re-distribution of parcels or products, including but not limited to air and ground cargo receiving and distribution centers. This classification includes "Parcel Processing and Shipping Facilities" that provide incidental warehousing, but excludes "Truck Terminals" and parcel processing that is accessory to industrial, manufacturing or warehousing uses.

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

A site or portion of a site, that is accessible to the public, devoted to the off-street parking of employees' and/or customers' passenger vehicles and light trucks, including areas for parking spaces, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas, and screening walls, fences, or hedges.

An enclosed or semi-enclosed area containing a ceiling or roof, used primarily for the short-term or temporary parking of motor vehicles, constructed either above or below grade, freestanding, or as part of a commercial or residential building.

A business establishment engaged in the buying and selling of new or secondhand merchandise and offering loans secured by merchandise.

Allowed without a requirement for approval of a use permit, temporary use permit, or other discretionary use approval under this Code.

Pervious surfaces are those that allow stormwater to infiltrate the underlying soils. Pervious surfaces shall include, but not be limited to, vegetative planting beds, porous asphalt, porous concrete, single-sized aggregate, open-jointed blocks, stone, pavers or brick that are loose-set and without mortar. Pervious surfaces are required to be contained so neither sediment nor the pervious surface discharges off the site.

Establishments that primarily sell prescription drugs.

A covered platform, usually having a separate roof, at an entrance to a dwelling, or an open or enclosed gallery or room, which is not heated or cooled, that is attached to the outside of a building.

In existence prior to the effective date of this Code.

A tobacco retailer that: (1) sells no tobacco-related products or electronic cigarette-related products other than cigars; and (2) sells cigars for a price of no less than $10 per cigar.

A building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of material for efficient shipment, or to an end-user's specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning, and remanufacturing.

Any proposal for new or changed use, or for new construction, alteration, or enlargement of any structure that is subject to the provisions of this Code.

Facilities for public safety and emergency services, including police and fire protection.

Storage in small individual spaces exclusively and directly accessible to a specific tenant and offered on a monthly or other limited basis. This classification includes mini-warehouses.

Major transit stop as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code, except that it also includes a major transit stop that is included in an applicable regional transportation plan.

A replaceable panel for non-accessory advertising copy installed upon a fixed or movable bench intended for use by patrons of public transit systems.

A flat metal strip or band with regularly spaced sharp points or barbs and placed in continuous coils or strips on fences, buildings or other structures.

An office for the marketing, sales, or rental of real property.

Residential, commercial and industrial materials or by-products, which are set aside, handled, packaged or offered for collection separate from garbage for the purpose of being processed and then returned to the economic mainstream in the form of commodities or products. Reusable material, including, but not limited to, metals, glass, plastic, and paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. Also see Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

The process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace. Also see Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

A facility for the recycling of waste paper, bottles, cans, or other materials, including small collection facilities and reverse vending machines. Also see Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials, and includes facilities for the drop-off, buyback, deposit, or return for redemption, of recyclable material. Recyclable material is reusable material, including, but not limited to, aluminum, glass, plastic and paper which is intended for remanufacture or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. A recycling facility consists of a reverse vending machine, collection facility, or processing facility. A recycling collection facility may also consist of a facility for the collection of reusable household goods or clothes by a charitable organization. Also see Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

A regional mall is defined as a complex of retail uses and related activity having a total gross leasable floor area of at least 700,000 square feet, plus associated parking and enclosed common space accessible to the public; having a wide range of retail uses including at least two department stores; and selling or providing a wide range of related goods and services such as restaurants or food courts, banks or financial services, entertainment or recreation facilities, child care services, and the like.

The term "regularly features" with respect to an adult theater or adult cabaret means a regular and substantial course of conduct. The fact that live performances which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis upon the display of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities occurs on two or more occasions within a 30 day period; three or more occasions within a 60 day period; or four or more occasions within a 180 day period, shall to the extent permitted by law be deemed to be a regular and substantial course of conduct.

Research of an industrial, scientific, or medical nature, including associated office space, indoor laboratories, and testing facilities. This classification may include small-scale indoor fabrication as part of the research function, but excludes mass manufacturing, fabrication, or processing of products, and excludes uses that may be objectionable as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official, by reason of production of offensive odor, dust, noise, vibration, or storage of or risk associated with hazardous materials.

Use of a residence for primarily non-medical residential living accommodations for seven or more individuals where residents pay a fee to the operator in return for residential living accommodations. This classification includes facilities licensed by the State of California to provide 24-hour care and supervision for individuals in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance for sustaining the activities of daily living. This classification includes facilities that are operated for profit as well as those operated by public or not-forprofit institutions, including hospices, nursing homes, and group homes for minors, persons with disabilities, and people in recovery from alcohol or drug addictions.

Use of a residence for primarily non-medical residential living accommodations for up to six individuals where residents pay a fee to the operator in return for residential accommodations. This classification includes facilities licensed by the State of California to provide 24-hour care and supervision for individuals in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance for sustaining the activities of daily living. This classification includes facilities that are operated for profit as well as those operated by public or not-for-profit institutions, including hospices, nursing homes, and group homes for minors, persons with disabilities, and people in recovery from alcohol or drug addictions.

A residential facility where living accommodations are individual secure rooms with or without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room, and rented to one or two-person households as the primary residence of those occupants. This use classification includes single room occupancy hotels (SROs) intended for long-term occupancy.

A hazardous waste disposal facility for collection of residual wastes, defined as the residues from hazardous waste treatment facilities after treatment, and other irreducible stabilized or detoxified hazardous wastes.

An establishment which serves food or beverages for consumption primarily on the premises. Food is cooked or prepared on the premises on a customer-demand basis. Generally, seating and tables for on-premises customer dining is provided, with table service (waiters or waitresses) and non-disposable tableware. This classification does not include bars, fast food establishments, or cafés (see "Bars," "Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale" and "Fast Food Establishments, Small Scale" and "Cafés").

The retail sale of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification. This classification includes, but is not limited to, clothing stores, quality re-sale consignment stores, and businesses retailing the following goods: toys, hobby supplies, handcrafted items, gift items, jewelry, books, cameras, photographic supplies, music media, videos, sporting goods (excluding uses where gun and ammunition sale are the primary use. See "Gun or Weapon Shop" definition), kitchen utensils, hardware, antiques and vintage clothing stores, art supplies and services, musical instruments, supplies, and services, office supplies, and bicycles.

Large-scale discount or wholesale stores that primarily serve a regional market.

Retail sales of new merchandise on the site of a legally established retail business.

Provision of services of a personal nature. This classification includes barber and beauty shops, tattoo studios, seamstresses, tailors, shoe repair shops, dry cleaning businesses (excluding large-scale plants), photocopying, and self-service laundries. Retail services excludes coin-operated self-service laundries and coin-operated dry cleaning businesses.

An automated mechanical device that accepts at least one or more types of empty beverage containers such as aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip. A reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically, provided that the entire process is enclosed within the machine. Also see Section 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

The top of the parapet or the midpoint between the eave line and the top of the roof.

The covered surface of the uppermost story of a building.

A room meeting the requirements of the Uniform Housing Code for sleeping, living, cooking, or dining purposes, excluding such enclosed places as closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, service rooms, connecting corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces, cellars, utility rooms, garages, and similar spaces.

See "Boarding House."

Educational institutions having a curriculum comparable to that required in the public schools of the State of California and meeting the requirements of the State compulsory education laws.

The retail sale of used items, for example, used appliances and used clothing, by secondhand dealers. This classification excludes antique shops primarily engaged in the sale of used furniture and accessories other than appliances, as well as vintage clothing or consignment stores.

A state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region, areola of the female breasts, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.

Establishments engaged in the retail sale of gasoline or other motor fuels, lubricants, parts, and accessories for automobiles and light trucks. This classification includes incidental maintenance and repair of automobiles and light trucks, but excludes body and fender work or repair of heavy trucks or vehicles.

A line within a lot parallel to a corresponding lot line, which is the boundary of any specified front, side, street, or rear yard, setback area, or the boundary of any public right-of-way (whether acquired in fee, dedicated through easement, established as a future right-of-way line, or otherwise) or a line otherwise established to govern the location of buildings, structures, or uses.

A visual communications device used to convey a message to its viewers. A sign shall mean and include every advertising message, announcement, declaration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained for identification, advertisement or promotion of the interests of any person, entity, product or service. This shall include any sign located inside the store that is reasonably visible from the street.

A sign on a site or a structure which becomes vacant for a period of three months or more; a sign erected for a previous occupant or business unrelated to the present occupant or business; a sign which pertains to a date, event or purpose, which no longer exists; structural supports to which no sign is attached.

A sign which indicates the name of the property, the name or trademark of the person in possession and control of the property, or the business conducted, services rendered, goods produced, distributed or sold, entertainment offered or event to occur upon the property upon which the sign is installed.

Any sign which is designed to give a message through a sequence of progressive changes of parts or lights or degree of lighting, including, but not limited to reader board signs.

The area of each individual sign surface upon, against, or through which the message is displayed or illustrated. The area of a sign surface composed of characters, illustrations, backgrounds, or words attached directly to a wall or vertical surface of a building or structure shall be the area of the smallest rectangle, or series of contiguous rectangles that enclose such characters, illustrations or words.

A temporary sign composed of lightweight material either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame.

A sign of which copy is changed manually or electrically.

A temporary sign identifying the persons, firms, or businesses directly connected with a construction or development project.

An on-premises incidental sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

A sign, which is illuminated by means of light that travels directly from its source to the viewer's eye.

See "Sign, Freestanding."

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

A sign erected with a freestanding frame or support, mast or pole and not attached to any building. This includes "ground signs," "flag signs," "pole signs," and "monument signs."

See "Sign, Freestanding."

A small sign intended primarily for the convenience of the public, pertaining to goods, products, services, or facilities, which are available on the premises where the sign occurs.

A sign, which is illuminated by means only of light cast upon an opaque surface from a concealed source.

A sign illuminated by a non-visible light source located within the sign.

A freestanding sign with a solid base with approximately the same length and width dimension on the sign.

Any sign or device that has any visible moving part, visible revolving part, or visible mechanical movement.

A sign designating: (1) the name of a building; (2) the address of property; (3) the name of an occupant; or (4) the profession of an occupant.

A sign that does not conform to the provisions of this Code.

Any sign, which advertises goods, products, services, or facilities not necessarily sold on the premises on which the sign is located. These signs are also known as off-site signs, billboards, and poster panels.

A freestanding, fixed or movable structure incorporating two or more replaceable panels for non-accessory advertising copy, located and designed primarily for viewing by pedestrians and not substantially legible from a public street.

See "Sign, Freestanding."

A sign designed for the purpose of soliciting support of, or opposition to, a candidate or proposition at a public election.

Any movable sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building, including, but not limited to, stick signs, A-frame signs, or pennant signs.

A sign which is attached to and projects from the structure or building face and is not parallel to the structure to which it is attached.

Any sign intended primarily to promote items of general interest to the community such as time, temperature, date, atmospheric conditions, news or traffic control, including warning signs.

Any temporary sign pertaining to the sale, exchange, lease, or rental of land or buildings.

Any sign erected upon, against, or directly above a roof or above the parapet of a building.

Any sign or portion thereof, which physically revolves about an axis.

A temporary sign advertising or pertaining to any civic, patriotic, or special event of general public interest taking place within the City.

A sign, which is installed for a limited time.

A sign painted or constructed of paper or other lightweight material and affixed to the interior or exterior side of a window or glass area on a building for a limited time.

A sign installed under a canopy, awning, or marquee.

Any sign posted or painted or suspended from or otherwise affixed to the wall of any building or structure in an essentially flat position, or with the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of such wall. Any sign suspended from and placed approximately parallel to the front of a canopy, porch or similar covering structure shall be deemed to be a wall sign.

Flags, banners, pennants, or other similar devices, which consist of any material made in any shape that are fastened together in such manner as to move by wind pressure.

A sign painted or constructed of paper or other lightweight material and affixed to the interior or exterior side of a window or glass area on a building.

Buildings containing one dwelling unit and up to one accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit located on a single lot. This classification includes factory-built housing, mobile homes, and manufactured homes installed on a foundation system pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18551.

An individual or two or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, and in which responsibilities for expenses, housekeeping, cooking, and other household maintenance chores are shared among the non-transient occupants. The definition of a "Single Housekeeping Unit" includes a "Domestic Violence Safe House," but excludes "Residential Congregate Care Facilities" and "Group Housing" use classifications (e.g., assisted living facilities). A single housekeeping unit is allowed to occupy any legal dwelling unit subject to the requirements of Section 2.04.236 Maximum Dwelling Unit Occupancy (i.e. occupancy by more than ten adults requires a zoning permit).

Holding record title, possession under a contract to purchase, or possession under a lease, by a person, firm, corporation, or partnership, individually, jointly, in common, or in any other manner where the property is or will be under unitary or unified control.

A lot, or group of contiguous lots not divided by an alley, street, or other right-of-way that is proposed for development in accord with the provisions of this Code, and is in a single ownership or has multiple owners, all of which join in an application for development.

See "Coverage, Lot or Site."

A center for the collection, short-term storage, transfer, or limited processing of hazardous waste from households, small businesses or other small-scale generators. Facilities with waste streams small enough to be exempt from manifest requirements as described in California Health and Safety Code Section 25160. Wastes from any given generator must not exceed a total volume of five gallons or a total weight of 50 pounds. This definition includes household hazardous waste collection facilities. See also "Recycling Centers."

A use that is operated by an organization that provides a variety of free services or goods to the community on a drop-in basis. Uses usually consist of "walk-in" clientele that utilize the facilities on a limited basis during a 24-hour period.

A plan for a defined area that is consistent with the General Plan and with the provisions of the California Government Code pertaining to Specific Plans (Section 65450 et seq.).

As used herein, specified anatomical areas shall mean and include the following:

As used herein, "specified sexual activities" shall mean and include any of the following, whether performed directly or indirectly through clothing or other covering:

Outdoor or enclosed areas devoted to commercial spectator sports or entertainment.

A dwelling unit as defined in Section 11003.2 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California or successor section.

That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above it. If there is no floor above the uppermost floor, the space between such floor and the ceiling next above it shall be considered a story. If the finished floor level directly above a usable or unused floor space is more than six feet above grade (for more than 50 percent of the perimeter, or is more than 12 feet above grade at any point, such usable or unused under-floor space) shall be considered a story. Please refer to the Story illustration below.

The lowest story in a building. The lowest level of a building having two or more levels is considered the "first story" when the floor level above is more than six feet above grade for at least 50 percent of the total perimeter, or is more than 12 feet above the exterior grade at any point. If the floor level above the lowest level in NOT more than six feet above grade for at least 50 percent of the total perimeter, or is NOT more than 12 feet above the exterior grade at any point, the lowest level is considered a "basement" rather than the "first story" - also refer to definition of "basement". Please refer to the Story, First illustration below.

The story above a first story, as defined above. An addition to the upper level(s) of a multilevel hillside building is NOT considered a second story addition when the proposed addition is not directly above a "first story" (e.g., an addition built above a basement, crawlspace or at grade).

A right-of-way permanently dedicated to common and general use by the public, other than an alley or path, including any avenue, drive, boulevard, or similar way, but not including any freeway or highway without a general right of access for abutting properties.

Provision of games, eating and drinking facilities, live entertainment, or similar activities conducted by a sponsor no more than once per year.

Anything constructed or erected that requires a location on the ground, including a building or a swimming pool, but not including signs, access drives, walks, a fence, or a wall used as a fence if the height does not exceed six feet.

Stores selling a wide variety of food and household items with a community-wide market area.

Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 65582 of the California Government Code 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 (See also "Target Population" definition). Under California Government Code Section 65583(a)(5), "supportive housing shall be considered a residential use of property, and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwelling units of the same type in the same zone." See development regulations in Section 4.04.316 Supportive and Transitional Housing.

Retail sale or exchange of handcrafted, or secondhand merchandise for a maximum period of 48 hours, conducted by a sponsor no more than twice in any year.

Retail sale or exchange of handcrafted or secondhand merchandise for a maximum period of 48 hours, conducted by a sponsor on a more than twice yearly basis.

Establishments that have swimming and tennis facilities for members.

Water-filled enclosures having a depth of 18 inches or more used for swimming, recreation, or therapy.

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

A business establishment principally engaged in the business of creating indelible marks or figures fixed upon the body by insertion of pigment under the skin or by production of scars for pay.

An enclosed container intended for the storage of goods for a short and specified period of time not to exceed 90 days.

An intermittent (not more than four times per year) commercial activity, the period of operation of which does not exceed 90 days at any one time. A temporary use permit shall be obtained, per Section 5.08.144 Temporary Use Permits.

A person who rents, leases or subleases, through either a written or oral agreement, real property from another.

An enclosed area for the presentation of motion pictures and entertainment activities.

Theaters of less than 100 seats primarily used for community theater and motion pictures.

An outdoor area for the presentation of motion pictures, performing arts, or lectures. This classification includes drive-in theaters and amphitheaters.

As defined in Chapter 4-36-100 of the San Leandro Municipal Code, any person who sells, offers for sale, or does or offers to exchange for any form of consideration, electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette products, electronic cigarette paraphernalia, tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia, as those terms are defined in Chapter 4.36.100 of the San Leandro Municipal Code. "Tobacco retailing" shall mean the doing of any of these things. This definition is without regard to the quantity of electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette products, electronic cigarette paraphernalia, tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia, sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange.

A dwelling unit characterized by a separate interest in a building and the land directly beneath it, which may be combined with either an undivided interest in the remainder or easements across common areas.

Display and sale of goods or equipment related to a specific trade or industry for a maximum period of seven days.

A transfer or processing station or stations which includes those facilities utilized to receive solid waste, recyclable or reusable materials, to temporary store, separate, convert or otherwise process such materials, or to transfer such materials directly from smaller to larger vehicles for transport, and those facilities utilized for such transformation.

As defined in subdivision (h) of California Government Code Section 65582, 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 that six months. Under California Government Code Section 65583(a)(5), transitional housing "shall be considered a residential use of property, and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwelling units of the same type in the same zone." See development regulations in Section 4.04.316 Supportive and Transitional Housing.

An electric power line bringing power to a receiving or distribution substation.

Establishments providing travel information and reservations to individuals and businesses. This classification excludes car rental agencies.

Any tree with a diameter of 18 inches or more, measured 24 inches above existing grade.

Establishments whose sole purpose is to provide for the consolidation, division and/or distribution of bulk goods through the use of large trucks and trailers. This classification includes crossdock trucking uses, which have only minimal warehousing facilities, and establishments that provide services to truck operators, including but not limited to re-fueling and dispatching. Also, refer to definition of "Cross-Dock." (This classification excludes trucking activities accessory to industrial, manufacturing or warehousing uses, or to the "Parcel Processing and Shipping Facilities" use classification.)

A building containing two dwelling units on a single lot.

The purpose for which land or a structure, or both, are designed, constructed, arranged or intended, or for which they are occupied or maintained, let or leased.

See "Accessory Uses and Structures."

Any use which may take place in a particular zone district.

This term includes the following meanings: arranged, designed, constructed, altered, rented, leased, sold, occupied, and intended to be occupied.

Generating plants, electrical substations, above-ground electrical transmission lines, switching buildings, data centers, flood control or drainage facilities, water or wastewater treatment plants, transportation or communications utilities, and similar facilities of public agencies or public utilities, but excluding wireless telecommunications facilities, see Section 4.04.376 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. A structure that may have a significant effect on surrounding uses shall be regulated under this classification.

Utility facilities that are necessary to support legally established uses and involve only minor structures such as electrical distribution lines, underground water and sewer lines.

Property substantially controlled by, and primarily used by, a public or private utility for high voltage transmission lines, flood control, railroad or similar purposes.

Repair of large commercial trucks (over six wheels or over 10,000 pounds), mobile homes, recreational vehicles or boats, including the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts.

Repair of automobiles, small trucks (e.g., pick-up trucks), or motorcycles, including the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts. This classification includes auto repair shops, body and fender shops, wheel and brake shops, stereo installation, and tire sales and installations, but excludes vehicle dismantling or salvage and tire re-treading or recapping.

Sale or leasing of new automobiles, motor-cycles, boats, trucks, tractors, construction or agricultural equipment, mobile homes, and similar equipment, including storage and incidental maintenance. This includes used car sales in connection with new car sales.

Sale or leasing of used automobiles of numerous model types, motorcycle, boats, trucks, tractors, construction or agricultural equipment, mobile homes, and similar equipment, including storage and incidental maintenance.

Sale or leasing of used automobiles of numerous model types, motorcycles, boats, trucks, tractors, construction or agricultural equipment, mobile homes, and similar equipment, including storage and incidental maintenance, where no more than two parking spaces are devoted for such use and where the purpose is to satisfy the requirements of the California Department of Motor Vehicles to provide an office location where customers can complete required paperwork and take possession of a vehicle purchased primarily via Internet activities or fleet sales. Display of vehicles "For Sale" is prohibited.

Rental of automobiles, trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment, including storage and incidental maintenance, but excluding maintenance requiring pneumatic lifts.

Storage of operative or inoperative vehicles. This classification includes storage of parking tow-aways, impound yards, storage lots for automobiles, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and boats, including re-occurring storage of trucks as an "off-site" annex facility, but does not include "parking lots" or vehicle dismantling.

Likely to be noticed by a person of average height walking on a street or sidewalk. When related to screening or vegetation, it shall refer to conditions two years after installation of any planting intended to screen a view.

Any business that collects money, for profit or non-profit purposes, to provide a simulated war experience.

Distribution and warehousing facilities, such as order-processing fulfillment centers, logistics business, and other facilities that provide for the shipment of an on-site inventory of goods and products directly to retail/wholesale customers or retail stores. This classification includes facilities for the repackaging of consumer goods for shipment to retail stores. (This classification excludes warehousing activity accessory to an industrial and/or manufacturing use, and also excludes "Truck Terminals" and "Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers" with incidental warehousing.)

Warehousing facilities primarily used for the storage and/or consolidating of items such as raw materials, private goods, and the intermediary storage of bulk goods intended for further distribution. This classification includes moving and furniture storage companies. (This classification excludes warehousing activity accessory to an industrial and/or manufacturing use and, also, excludes "Truck Terminals" and "Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers" with incidental warehousing.)

An exterior opening in a habitable room meeting the area requirements of the Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 7-5, Article 3 of the Municipal Code).

An unstaffed communications facility containing communication towers and/or antennas and any related equipment for the purpose of transmitting or receiving electromagnetic radio frequency waves, including antennas and all ancillary equipment. It does not include radio and television towers, antennas or related equipment for commercial broadcast or amateur use; citizens band and any other miscellaneous telemetric and control communications systems.

An open space on the same site as a structure, unoccupied and unobstructed by structures from the ground upward except as otherwise provided in this Code, including a front yard, side yard, or rear yard.

A yard extending across the full width of a site, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the front property line and the front setback line. (See illustrative diagram below.)

A yard extending across the full width of a site, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the rear property line and the rear setback line except that on a corner lot the rear yard shall extend only to the side yard abutting the street. (See illustrative diagram below.)

A yard extending from the rear line of the required front yard, or the front property line of the site where no front yard is required, to the front line of the required rear yard, or the rear property line of the site where no rear yard is required, the width of which is the horizontal distance between the side property line and the side setback line except that the side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall extend to the rear lot line. (See illustrative diagram below.)

That person designated by the City Manager as responsible for determining compliance with the Zoning Code.