Facade is defined as the above-grade, non-roof portions of the exterior building envelope, which includes cornices, bay windows or architectural projections, of any exterior wall of a building.

Facade area is defined as any surface area of a facade.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.15.B.5.a. (Facade Modification) facade modification is an exterior modification that includes a change to a building facade involving a modification of its existing design or outward appearance.

See Building Face.

See facing.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.6. (Facing), facing is defined as the exterior portions of a structure that are exposed to a specified object or site element.

Floor Area Ratio.

Footcandles.

For the purposes of Sec. 13B.9.1. (Coastal Development Permit (Pre-Certification)) and Sec. 13B.9.1.A.1. (Definitions), feasible is defined as capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors.

A fence is defined as a constructed vertical barrier of wood, masonry, wire, metal, or other manufactured material, or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas. A fence differs from a wall in not having a solid foundation along its entire length.

Pursuant to LAMC Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.7003. (Definitions), fill is defined as a deposit of earth material placed by artificial means.

A final map is defined as a map prepared in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. (Division of Land), and the Subdivision Map Act subject to e recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorder upon final approval by the City.

See final map.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.5. (Financial Services), financial services is defined as professional services involving the investment, lending, or management of money and assets in a publicly accessible setting rather than a private office setting. For private office settings, see Sec. 5D.6.9. (Office).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.5.B. (Financial Services: Alternative), financial services: alternative is defined as financial services uses involving for-profit lending facility offering small, unsecured, short-term loans, such as bail bonds, or a use that primarily consists of check cashing services for a fee, or any business where articles of personal property may be left as security in exchange for a loan of money. Financial services: alternative include pawnshops, precious metal buyback centers, short-term credit lenders, and title loan centers. This use does not include remittance services, for such uses see Sec. 5D.6.5. (Financial Services: General).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.5.A. (Financial Services: General), financial services: general is defined as financial services uses that provide retail banking services. Financial services: general include only those institutions engaged in the transfer and circulation of money, such as banks and credit unions. For uses such as check-cashing businesses and payday lenders, see Sec. 5D.6.5.B. (Financial Services: Alternative).

Finished floor elevation is defined as the elevation of the uppermost surface of the structural floor.

Finished grade is defined as the final grade of the lot which conforms to the approved plan, or where no grading work is proposed, the existing grade.

For the purposes of Article 11. (Division of Land), fire protection is defined as such fire hydrants and other protective devices as required by the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.

For the purposes of Sec. 13B.9.2. (Coastal Development Permit (Post-Certification)), first public road paralleling the sea is defined as that road nearest to the sea, as defined in Sec. 30115 of the Public Resources Code, which: (a) is lawfully open to uninterrupted public use and is suitable for that use; (b) is publicly maintained; (c) is an improved, all-weather road open to motor vehicle traffic in at least one direction; (d) is not subject to any restrictions on use by the public except when closed due to an emergency or when closed temporarily for military purposes; and (e) does, in fact, connect with other public roads, providing a continuous access system, and generally parallels and follows the shoreline of the sea to include all portions of the sea where the physical features, such as bays, lagoons, estuaries and wetlands cause the waters of the sea to extend landward from the generally continuous coastline.

For the purposes Sec. 14.2.5.A. (Horizontal Encroachments), flatwork is defined as constructed objects 30 inches in height or less, measured from finished grade. Examples of flatwork may include, but are not limited to: pavement, sidewalk, multi-use path, patio, low deck, or stairs or ramps 30 inches in height or less. For the purposes of Sec. 14.2.5.B. (Vertical Encroachments), flatwork is defined as constructed objects 30 inches in height or less. Examples of flatwork may include, but are not limited to: decking, walkways, patios, or planters.

Flood hazard is defined as a hazard to land or improvements due to overflow water having sufficient velocity to transport or deposit debris, scour the surface soil, dislodge or damage buildings, or erode the banks of water courses.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.7. (Floor Area), floor area is defined as the cumulative amount of interior floor space on a lot, within a room, or within a covered and enclosed space.

Pursuant to Sec. 2C.4.1. (Floor Area Ratio (FAR)), floor area ratio or FAR is defined as the measurement of the total floor area of all buildings on a lot in relation to the size of the lot.

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.8.3. (Focal Entry Feature), focal entry features are design standards applied to enhance the primary entrance of a building frontage.

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.8.3.C.2. (Focal Entry Feature Options), focal entry feature options refer to packages of design standards options applied to enhance the primary entrance of a building frontage.

Food & drink preparation area is defined as all floor area within an eating & drinking use where employees prepare food or beverages or are reserved for employee use, including kitchens, bartender stations, dishwashing facilities, storage, refrigeration closets, employee office, and break rooms.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.10.1.D. (Measurement), a footcandle is a unit of illuminance. One footcandle is equivalent to one lumen per square foot and shall be measured using a light meter.

Pursuant to Sec. 3C.4.2.E.3. (Foundation Inactive Wall Treatment Alternatives), foundation inactive wall treatment alternatives are defined as permanent design improvements located between exposed foundation walls and the public realm, designed to improve visual interest and the pedestrian experience.

A foundation wall is defined as any above-grade portion of a facade located below the finished ground story.

Pursuant to Sec. 8.3.2. (Freeway), freeway is defined as any property owned by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) that is used for highway purposes.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.2.2.C.2. (Freight Loading Areas), freight loading area is defined as areas designated for the on-site loading and unloading of freight vehicles.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.5.2. (Freight Railway Facility), a freight railway facility is defined as any railway facility accommodating the transportation of cargo by train on a railway network. Freight railway facilities include freight railway track networks and accompanying railway yards, stations, and maintenance facilities. This use does not include cargo transfer between vehicles; for such uses see Sec. 5D.5.3. (Freight Transfer Facility).

Pursuant Sec. 5D.5.3. (Freight Transfer Facility), freight transfer facility is defined as a facility intended for the transshipment of freight between different modes of transport, including ship transport, rail transport, and road transport, and accompanying warehousing used in connection with such activities. This use does not include the storage of empty cargo containers; for such uses; see Sec. 5D.7.5.E. (Storage, Outdoor: Cargo Container).

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.8. (Frequency), frequency is defined as the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a given distance.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.16.B.1. (Front Yard), a front yard is the area between a primary street lot line and an imaginary line running parallel to the primary street lot line. The imaginary line shall be drawn 15 feet back from the portion of the primary street lot line-facing facade nearest to the primary street lot line, measured perpendicularly to the lot line.