Residential conversion project is defined as an existing apartment house, apartment hotel, hotel, or multiple dwellings used exclusively for residential purposes, proposed for conversion to a condominium, stock cooperative, or community apartment project to be used exclusively for residential purposes through approval of a tract map or parcel map. For purposes of this definition, the term existing means that the building was constructed prior to 1945 or, where built after 1945, a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the building prior to the time of map application.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, residential hotel/single room occupancy hotel is defined as the meaning ascribed thereto in the Development Guidelines and Controls for Residential Hotels in the City Center and Central Industrial redevelopment project areas, adopted by the former CRA on June 15, 2006, and/or the Residential Hotel Ordinance (Ordinance No. 179,868) of the City of Los Angeles.

Residential project is defined as a project containing any number of dwelling units.

Residential to commercial/industrial conversion project is defined as an existing hotel or multiple dwellings used exclusively for residential purposes proposed for conversion to a condominium or stock cooperative which is to be used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes through approval of a tract map or parcel map. For purposes of this definition, the term existing means that the building was constructed prior to 1945 or, where built after 1945, a Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the building prior to the time of map application.

A residential use is any use listed and defined in Div. 5D.2. (Residential Uses).

An eating & drinking establishment that provides a dining environment where customers are seated and served made-to-order meals prepared in a full-service kitchen on-site.

For the purposes of Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation), restoration is defined as the act or process of accurately recovering the form, features and details of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by the replacement of missing earlier work.

Restricted affordable unit is defined as a dwelling unit for which rental amounts or mortgage amounts are restricted so as to be affordable to and occupied by an acutely low income household, extremely low income household, very low income household, low income household, or moderate income household, as verified by the Los Angeles Housing Department.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12. (Retail), retail is defined as a commercial use involved in the sale or dispensing of consumer goods to the general public, including any associated indoor or outdoor display and point of sales.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.B. (Retail: Alcohol), retail: alcohol is defined as a retail use involving the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption and are licensed or seeking a license to sell or otherwise dispense alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption, as defined by the California State Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (ABC). This use does not include the on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages, for such uses see Sec. 5D.6.3.B. (Eating & Drinking: Alcohol Service).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.C. (Retail: Farmers' Market, Certified), retail: farmers' market, certified is defined as a retail use involved in the sale or dispensing of agricultural products by producers or certified producers directly to consumers or to individuals, organizations, or entities that subsequently sell or distribute the products directly to end users and is certified by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.D. (Retail: Firearms), retail: firearms is defined as a retail use where firearms, ammunition, or related accessories are sold.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.E. (Retail: Food & Beverage), retail: food & beverage is defined as a retail use primarily involved in the retail sale of food and beverages for off-site consumption. Retail: food & beverage includes grocery stores, produce markets, seafood and meat markets, bakeries, delis, and on-site seating areas for dining accessory to the primary retail use. This use does not include alcoholic beverage sales; for such uses see Sec. 5D.6.12.B. (Retail: Alcohol).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.A. (Retail: General), retail: general is defined as any retail use primarily involved in the sale or rental of new or used consumer goods to the general public. Retail: general includes but is not limited to, the sale or rental of household goods, clothing, books, toys, art supplies, pet supplies, house plants, medicine, consumer electronics, appliances, hardware, building supplies, mattresses, and furniture. This use does not include the sale or rental of motor vehicles, for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.3. (Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.F. (Retail: Large Format), retail: large format is defined as any retail use with a non-residential tenant size of 100,000 square feet or greater. This use may include but is not limited to any of the following types of retail when occupying a non-residential tenant size of 100,000 square feet or greater: superstore, department store, wholesale club, furniture store, and home improvement store. This use does not include any retail use with a non-residential tenant size of less than 100,000 square feet, for such uses see Sec. 5D.6.12.A. (Retail: General).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.G. (Retail: Merchant Market), retail: merchant market is defined as a retail use that includes ten or more tenants or vendors within a shared facility with common entrances and walkways, where goods, products, groceries, and prepared food are offered or displayed for sale or exchange, and may include on-site seating areas for dining as incidental to the market use.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.H. (Pet Shop), retail: pet shop is defined as a retail use possessing a pet shop permit issued by the Department of Animal Services where domestic animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds, fish, amphibians, and small reptiles are kept and offered for commercial sale, for hire, or adoption. This use does not include uses where the overnight keeping of dogs or cats exceeds 30 percent of the floor area of a facility, for such uses see Sec. 5D.6.1.B. (Animal Services: Kennel). This use does not include the breeding and raising of animals, for such uses see Sec. 5D.10.1.G. (Animal Keeping: Small Animals).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.I. (Seasonal Market), retail: seasonal market is defined as a retail use involving the seasonal outdoor retail sale of ornamental holiday decor, primarily ornamental pumpkins and Christmas trees.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.12.J. (Smoke & Vape Shop), retail: smoke & vape shop is defined as a retail use primarily involving the sale of tobacco products, substances intended for smoking, or smoking accessories, including but not limited to cigars, pipes, vaporizing devices, or other smoking paraphernalia. The use may include an enclosed smokers’ lounge that is solely dedicated to smoking tobacco products. This use does not include medicinal or recreational cannabis establishments, for such uses see the Department of Cannabis Regulation.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.9.2. (Retaining Walls), retaining wall is defined as a freestanding continuous structure, as viewed from the top, intended to support earth, which is not attached to a building.

Reverse vending machine is defined as an automated mechanical device which accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers including aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and which issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container’s redemption value, as determined by the State of California. A reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically, provided that the entire process is enclosed within the machine. See Sec. 5D.9.4.A. (Collection).

Reviewing agency is defined as the agency or official charged with reviewing an application for an approval under this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) which includes the Zoning Administrator, the Director of Planning, or the Department of City Planning.

Revised tentative tract map is defined as a tract map for which a tentative tract map has been previously approved which involves a revised arrangement of the streets, alleys, easements, or lots within property or a modification of the boundary of the property pursuant to Article 11. (Division of Land).

For the purposes of Historic Preservation (Div. 13B.8.) right-of-way is defined as the dedicated area that includes roadways, medians, and/or sidewalks. For the remainder of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) see public right-of-way.

Roadway is defined as that portion of a public right-of-way for a street or alley used for, or intended to accommodate, the movement of vehicles, including provided or planned on-street bike lanes.

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.11.1. (Roof Form), roof form is defined as the shape of the external upper covering of a building, including the frame for supporting the roofing.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.5.A.1.b. (Roof Projection), roof projections are defined as roof elements that overhang or cantilever beyond the building footprint and do not include posts or columns. Types of roof projections include, but are not limited to: eaves, roof overhangs, gutters, awnings, or canopies.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.6.C.10. (Roof Sign), a roof sign is defined as a sign erected on a roof of a building.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.6.C.11. (Roof Sign: Open Panel), a roof sign: open panel is defined as a sign erected on a roof of a building consisting of channel letters, graphic segments, open lighting elements, or other open forms affixed to a non-solid panel sign support structure.

A roof structure is defined as the structure forming the upper covering of a building.

Roof-mounted equipment is defined as all mechanical equipment or utility equipment located on a roof, with the exception of solar panels and their required appurtenances. See Sec. 4C.12.1. (Roof-Mounted Equipment).

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.6.5.C.4. (Roofline Cornice), a roofline cornice is defined as a continuous molded projection that crowns a wall, often as part of a parapet.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.6.4.C.2.b. (Rooftop Planting Area Standards), rooftop planting areas are defined as areas where plants are provided on or over a built structure, including but not limited to, a roof, a bridge, a balcony or a parking structure, and complies with all of the standards in Sec. 4C.6.4.C.2.b. (Rooftop Planting Area Standards).

Root ball is defined as the intact ball of earth or growing medium containing the roots of a nursery plant.

A root collar is defined as the line of junction between the root of a plant and its stem or trunk.

A root flare is defined as the area at the base of the plant’s stem or trunk where the stem or trunk broadens to form roots; the area of transition between the root system and the stem or trunk.