Department of Recreation and Parks.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.12.C.4. (Rear Lot Line), rear lot line is defined as a lot line that does not abut a street or alley right-of-way and is opposite and most distant from a primary street lot line, and meets the criteria pursuant to Sec. 14.2.12.C.4. (Rear Lot Line).

See Sec. 14.2.16.B.4. (Rear Yard).

For the purposes of Sec. 13B.5.5. (Reasonable Accommodation), reasonable accommodation is defined as providing an individual with a disability or developers of housing for an individual with a disability, flexibility in the application of land use and zoning regulations or policies (including the modification or waiver of certain requirements), when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities.

For the purposes of Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation), reconstruction is defined as the act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form, features and details of a vanished building, portion of a building, structure, landscape, natural feature, or object as it appeared at a specific period of time, on its original or a substitute lot.

Recorded parcel map is defined as a parcel map that has been recorded in accordance with Sec. 11.4.5. (Parcel Map).

Recreational vehicle is defined pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 18010.

Recyclable materials are defined as items or materials to be recycled or reused, including yard waste, paper, plastic, glass, metal, newspaper, and cardboard.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.12.7. (Recycling Areas), recycling area is defined as an outdoor enclosure or a room within a building which is designated for the collection of recyclable materials generated by the use(s) on a lot.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3. (Annual Inspection Monitoring (Type 1)), recycling center is defined as any recycling collection or buyback site, recycling sorting facility, or other recycling oriented site which does not do any processing other than mechanical compaction to reduce the volume of recyclable containers for economy of storage.

Recycling chute is defined as any vertical smooth shaft used to convey recyclable materials from the upper floors of a building to a recyclable storage bin or room at the bottom end of the chute.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.4. (Recycling Facility), recycling facility is defined as any use that includes the recovery and processing of recyclable or reusable materials.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.4.A. (Recycling Facility: Collection), recycling facility: collection is defined as any recycling facility use where recyclable materials including, but not limited to, paper, plastic, glass, metal, newspaper, or cardboard, are deposited or redeemed for monetary value. This use includes baling or crushing operations for the purposes of efficient storage and transfer, but shall not include sorting or processing activities other than for temporary storage purposes. This use includes reverse vending machines and buyback centers.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.4.B. (Recycling Facility: Sorting & Processing), recycling facility: sorting & processing is defined as any recycling facility use that accepts recyclable materials for on-site sorting or processing. For the purpose of this definition, processing shall mean the process of changing the physical characteristics of a recyclable material, including the shredding, smelting, grinding and crushing of cans, bottles, and other materials, other than for temporary storage purposes. This use includes the transfer and processing of scrap metals.

Recycling receptacle is defined as a container which is suitable for the collection of recyclable materials.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, Redevelopment plan amendment is defined as an amendment to a Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City Council by ordinance after the effective date of Ordinance No. 186,325.

See redevelopment project area.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment plan project is defined as any proposed development activity within a redevelopment project area with an unexpired Redevelopment Plan that includes the issuance of a building, grading, demolition, sign or change of use permit. A redevelopment plan project shall not include activity that consists solely of interior remodeling, interior rehabilitation or interior repair work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following types of projects shall be considered a redevelopment plan project: (i) development activity involving an Historic Resource, including any interior remodeling, interior rehabilitation, or interior repair work that affects the exterior; and/or (ii) development activity involving a Residential Hotel/Single Room Occupancy Hotel (SRO), vacant dwelling unit, or a dwelling unit housing lower income households in the City Center Project Area and the Central Industrial Project Area, including any interior remodeling, interior rehabilitation or interior repair work that may result in the loss of a dwelling unit.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment plan project adjustment is defined as a “minor variation” or “variation” as these terms are used in each Redevelopment Plan and is a decision by the Director that a redevelopment plan project substantially complies with the relevant redevelopment regulations except for a minor deviation therefrom, either as submitted or with conditions imposed to achieve substantial compliance with the applicable redevelopment regulations.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment plan project administrative review is defined as the issuance of a ministerial approval by the Director for a redevelopment plan project that complies with the applicable redevelopment regulations.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment plan project compliance is defined as a decision by the Director that a redevelopment plan project complies with the applicable redevelopment regulations, either as submitted or with conditions imposed to achieve compliance with the redevelopment regulations.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment project area is defined as the area included within the specific geographic boundaries identified as a project area in a Redevelopment Plan and shall be referred to as “Redevelopment Plan Area.”

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment regulations are defined as all the land use provisions of the Redevelopment Plans and design for development guidelines adopted pursuant to such Redevelopment Plans that govern land use or development that were transferred to the City pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 34173(i).

Registered civil engineer is defined as a civil engineer licensed and registered by the State of California.

Pursuant to Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation), rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features of the property which are significant to its historical, architectural and cultural values.

Religious institution is defined pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 65913.16(b)(10).

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.15.B.9. (Renovation), renovation is defined as a modification to the interior of any building or structure, including the basement, that does not expand the building or structure. Renovation includes interior remodels or tenant improvements.

For the purposes of Home-Sharing Program (Sec. 5C.3.2.), rental unit is defined as a dwelling unit or residential structure, or portion thereof. For all other purposes in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) rental unit is defined as a dwelling unit available for rent.

For the purposes of Historic Preservation (Div. 13B.8.), renter is defined as any person, association, partnership, firm, corporation, or public entity which has rented or leased a dwelling unit or other structure within an HPOZ for a continuous time period of at least three years. The “renter” also refers to an appointed representative of an association, partnership, firm, corporation, or public entity which is a renter. See Sec. 13B.8.1.C. (Definitions).

Replace is defined as provided in California Government Code Sec. 65915(c)(3)(B) and (C).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3. (Research & Development), research & development is defined as any light industrial use requiring a wet laboratory where chemicals, drugs, or other material or biological matter are handled in liquid solutions or volatile phases, requiring direct ventilation, and specialized piped utilities. Research & development does not include uses requiring a dry laboratory, for these uses see Sec. 5D.6.9. (Office).

Resident is defined as one who legally resides at the subject building or lot.

See residential use.

Pursuant to Sec. 2C.3.2. (Residential Amenity Space), residential amenity space is defined as an area which is designed and intended to be used by occupants of dwelling units for recreational, domestic, or vocational purposes.

Residential building is defined as a building, or portion of a building, designed or used for human habitation.

Residential care facility for elderly is defined pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22. (Social Security), Div. 6. (Licensing of Community Care Facilities), Sec. 87101 (r)(5) (Definitions).