The words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed as defined in this division, unless from the context a different meaning is intended or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases. The words used in the present tense include the future tense, and words in the singular number include the plural number.

(Code 1952, § 9210; Ord. No. NS-455, § 1, 6-20-60)

Editor's note— Ord. No. NS-2986, § 3, adopted April 7, 2020, repealed § 41-11.1. Former § 41-11.1 pertained to accessory dwelling units and derived from Ord. No. NS-2940, § 3, adopted April 3, 2018.

An accessory structure or building is a detached building or structure, part of building or structure that is incidental or subordinate to the main building, structure or use on the same lot or parcel of land, without cooking facilities and is used exclusively by the occupant of the main building.

(Code 1952, § 9210.1; Ord. No. NS-455, § 1, 6-20-60; Ord. No. NS-1036, § 1, 9-8-70; Ord. No. NS-1395, § 1, 12-12-77; Ord. No. NS-2803, § 2, 6-21-10)

Editor's note— Ord. No. NS-2803, § 2, adopted June 21, 2010, changed the title of section 41-12 from "Accessory building" to "Accessory structure or building."

An adult day care facility is a facility that provides nonmedical care to persons eighteen (18) years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual on less than a 24-hour basis, as currently defined by California Health and Safety code section 1502(a)(2), as it may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. NS-2446, § 3, 9-18-00)

Editor's note— Ord. No. NS-2373, § 3, adopted Dec. 7, 1998, repealed § 41-12.2 which pertained to adult entertainment business and derived from Ord. No. NS-1395, § 3, adopted Dec. 12, 1977; and Ord. No. NS-2209, § 1, adopted Dec. 20, 1993.

Editor's note— Ord. No. NS-2373, § 3, adopted Dec. 7, 1998, repealed § 41-12.3 which pertained to adult motels and derived from Ord. No. NS-1395, § 4, adopted Dec. 12, 1977; and Ord. No. NS-2209, § 2, adopted Dec. 20, 1993.

Editor's note— Ord. No. NS-2373, § 3, adopted Dec. 7, 1998, repealed § 41-12.4 which pertained to adult theater and derived from Ord. No. NS-2209, § 3, adopted Dec. 20, 1993.

An alley is any public or private thoroughfare for the use of pedestrians or vehicles, not less than ten (10) feet nor more than thirty (30) feet in width, and which affords only a secondary means of access to abutting properties.

(Code 1952, § 9210.2; Ord. No. NS-455, § 1, 6-20-60)

Because of the necessity of segregating the location of residences, businesses, trades and industries; and regulating the use of buildings, structures, and land; and regulating the location, height, bulk, and size of buildings and structures, the size of yards and other open spaces; the city is divided into land-use districts of such number, shape and area as may be considered best suited to carry out these regulations and provide for their enforcement. The regulations are considered necessary in order to:

(a)

Encourage the most appropriate use of land.

(b)

Conserve and stabilize property value.

(c)

Provide adequate open spaces for light and air and to prevent and fight fires.

(d)

Prevent the undue concentration of population.

(e)

Lessen congestion on streets and highways.

(f)

Promote the health, safety and the general welfare of the people, all as part of the general plan of the city.

(Code 1952, § 9200; Ord. No. NS-455, § 1, 6-20-60)