Area of overlap is defined as the portion of a lot's area where the build-to zones of two intersecting frontage lot lines overlap. See Sec. 3C.1.2. (Build-To Depth). For an illustration of the area of overlap, see Sec. 3C.1.2.C.4. (Standards).

Area Planning Commission is defined pursuant to Sec. 552. (Area Planning Commission) of the City Charter.

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.6.5. (Articulating Element), articulating element is defined as permanent architectural details used to embellish a facade design to accentuate an articulation technique or facade composition.

At-grade is defined as a descriptor ascribed to something, such as a floor or entry, which is at the elevation of the ground where the ground meets the foundation of a building.

Attended bicycle parking service is defined as a service by which a bicycle is left in the care of an attendant(s) with provision for identifying the bicycle's owner. See Sec. 4C.3.2.C.7. (Attended Bicycle Parking Service) and Sec. 4C.3.3.C.5. (Attended Bicycle Parking Service).

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.10.F. (Attic), attic is defined as the clear height between the underside of the finished ceiling or exposed framing, whichever is lower, and the finished floor.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.2.1.C.1. (Automobile Access Packages), automobile access packages are defined as a combination of standards regulating automobile access between the public roadway and a lot.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.4.1. (Automobile Parking Stalls), automobile parking stalls are defined as a space within a building, or a private or public parking area, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking.

For the purposes of Sec. 13B.10.4. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 2)), automotive repair garage is defined pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.4.A.3. (Definitions) as any use described by the definition of: 1) motor vehicle services: light 2) motor vehicle services: heavy 3) or motor vehicle services: large vehicle per Part 5D. (Use Definitions).

Avenue is defined as any public right-of-way designated as an Avenue I, II, or III on the Citywide General Plan Circulation System maps of the Circulation Element of the General Plan.

Average natural slope is defined as the average of the ungraded slopes at selected contours within a given parcel of land divided by its area as computed from either the City Engineer’s topographic maps or a topographic map prepared by a registered civil engineer or land surveyor and meets all the standards in Sec. 14.2.18.A. (Average Natural Slope).

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.6.C.1. (Awning Sign), awning sign is defined as a sign painted, sewn, or otherwise adhered to the material of an awning as an integrated part of the awning itself.