Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.5.A. (Storage, Outdoor: General), storage, outdoor: general is defined as any storage, outdoor use that is in conjunction with another use. This use does not include the keeping of empty cargo containers, for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.5.E. (Storage, Outdoor: Cargo Container). This use does not include inactive large vehicles, for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.C. (Storage, Outdoor: Large Vehicle). This use does not include towing and storage for official motor vehicle impound, for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.5.F. (Storage, Outdoor: Official Motor Vehicle Impound). This use does not include inactive standard vehicles, for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.5.B. (Storage, Outdoor: Standard Vehicle).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.5.C. (Storage, Outdoor: Large Vehicle), storage, outdoor: large vehicle is defined as the outdoor storage of large vehicles that are not actively used by the site's occupants, employees, or visitors. Large vehicles include vehicles possessing three or more axles, such as trailer trucks, construction vehicles, motor homes, and recreational vehicles as well as recreational boats and watercraft. This use includes storage of inoperable vehicles. This use does not include uses where vehicles are actively used by the site's occupants, employees, or visitors; for such uses see Sec. 5D.3.6. (Parking).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.5.F. (Storage, Outdoor: Official Motor Vehicle Impound), storage, outdoor: official motor vehicle impound is defined as any vehicle towing and storage service that involves City-approved vendors that support the public safety mission of the Los Angeles Police Department and Department of Transportation.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.5.B. (Storage, Outdoor: Standard Vehicle), storage, outdoor: standard vehicle is defined as the outdoor storage of standard vehicles that are not actively used by the site's occupants, employees, or visitors. Standard vehicles include vehicles possessing two or fewer axles, such as cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and vans. Includes storage of inoperable vehicles. This use does not include uses where vehicles are actively used by the site's occupants, employees, or visitors; for such uses see Sec. 5D.3.6. (Parking).

See story.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.10. (Story), story is defined as the portion of a building or structure included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the top most story is that portion of a building or structure included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the ceiling structure above.

Street centerline is defined as a line that is aligned to the center of a street as established and maintained by the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering.

Street designation is defined as the classification assigned to a roadway or other public right-of-way based on Citywide General Plan Circulation System maps of the Circulation Element for the purposes of providing dimensional and performance standards.

For the purposes of Div. 4C.11. (Signs), street frontage is defined as the length of a line separating a lot from one street.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.12.B.2. (Street Lot Line), street lot line is defined as any lot line that abuts a street right-of-way. Street lot lines include all primary street lot lines, side street lot lines, and alley lot lines.

Pursuant to Sec. 2C.6.1. (Street Step-Back), street step-back is defined as a step-like recess in the massing of a building that requires upper stories to be pushed back from the lower stories from the street.

For the purposes of Historic Preservation (Div. 13B.8.), street visible area is defined as any portion of the front, side, and rear facades that can be seen from any adjacent street, alley, or sidewalk, or that would be visible but are currently obstructed by landscaping, fencing, or freestanding walls. It also includes undeveloped portions of the lot where new construction would be visible from the adjacent street or sidewalk; facades that are generally visible from non-adjacent streets due to steep topography; or second stories visible over adjacent one story structures.

Street wall is defined as the condition created along a street by the fronts and consistent setbacks of buildings, and enhanced by the continuity and the height of the buildings.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.16.C.2. (Street Yard), street yard is defined as a category of yards referring to all yards that abut a street right-of-way including front yards and side street yards.

Pursuant to Sec. 3C.5.1. (Street-Facing Entrance), street-facing entrance is defined as a door providing access from the public realm to the interior of a building.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.6.D. (Street-Facing Facade), street-facing facade is defined as the portions of any frontage applicable facade, pursuant to Sec. 3A.2.2.C.2. (Frontage Applicable Facades), having no permanent structure (not including fences or walls) located between the building facade and a street lot line or special lot line.

Structural floor is defined as the assembly of building components that compose a floor, which includes any structural members, subfloor, and similar elements. Structural floor does not include finish or underlayment materials such as carpets, tiles, or membranes.

Structural modification is defined as any change to the existing load-bearing members of a building or structure, including bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.

Structure is defined as any constructed object more than 30 inches in height. For constructed objects 30 inches or lower in height, see flatwork.

See building footprint.

The same as defined in California Government Code, Sec. 66423. (Subdivider).

The same as defined in California Government Code, Sec. 66424. (Subdivision). Subdivision includes a stock cooperative project.

Subdivision approval is defined as any approval under Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land).

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.7.1.D. (Subdivision Committee), subdivision committee is defined as an advisory committee composed of the following officers of the City or their duly authorized representatives: the City Engineer; the Superintendent of Building; the Chief Engineer of the Department of Fire; the Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Department of Water and Power; the General Manager of the Department of General Services; the General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks; the General Manager of the Department of Transportation; and the Director of the Bureau of Street Lighting of the Department of Public Works.

Subdivision design is defined as a set of design features, elements, and infrastructure incorporated into a subdivision including: street alignments, grades and widths; drainage and sanitary facilities and utilities, including alignments and grades; location and size of all required easements and right-of-ways; fire roads and firebreaks; lot and size configuration; traffic access; grading; dedication of land for park and recreation purposes; and such other specific requirements in the General Plan and configuration of the entire subdivision as may be necessary or convenient to insure conformity to or implementation of the General Plan or any adopted Specific Plan.

The same as defined in California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66419. (Improvement). For standards to subdivision improvements see Sec. 11.3.3. (Subdivision Improvements).

The Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Div. 2. (Subdivisions), commencing with California Government Code, Sec. 66410.

As used in Article 5. (Use), a "subject use" refers to a use that is subject to applicable use rules, permissions, standards, supplemental findings, or special use programs.

Substandard hillside limited street is defined as a street which does not meet the minimum requirements of a standard hillside limited street (public or private), because it has a width less than 36 feet or is paved to a roadway width of less than 28 feet, as determined by the Bureau of Engineering.

Supergraphic sign is defined as a sign, consisting of an image projected onto a wall or printed on vinyl, mesh or other material, with or without written text, supported and attached to a wall by an adhesive, by using stranded cable and eye-bolts, or with other materials and methods, and that does not comply with the following provisions of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A): Sec. 4C.11.6.C.9. (Projecting Signs), Sec. 4C.11.6.C.5. (Marquee Signs), Sec. 4C.11.2. (Temporary Signs), Sec. 4C.11.1.E.2. (Original Art Murals, Vintage Original Art Murals and Public Art Installations).

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.10.3.A.2. (Definitions), Superintendent is defined as the Superintendent of Building or his or her authorized representative.

Supplemental District is defined as a limited set of topic-specific development regulations, adopted by ordinance, and is indicated in a third zoning bracket in the zone string, and applied to a designated area in order to establish additional regulations that build upon and enhance regulations applied through zoning districts. See Div. 8.2. (Supplemental Districts).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.2.4. (Supportive Housing), supportive housing is defined as a residential use that provides housing accommodations and support services on a voluntary basis to residents on an ongoing basis.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.2.4. (Supportive Housing: General), supportive housing: general is defined as a residential use with no limit on length of stay for persons with low incomes and/or who have one or more disabilities who may require support from on-site or off-site supportive services for daily living. Eligible populations may include seniors, children within the foster care system, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, individuals receiving rehabilitation or mental health support, veterans, and persons or families experiencing homelessness. The housing accommodations are linked to on-site or off-site supportive services, including, but not limited to: subsidized, permanent housing; intensive case management; medical or mental health care; substance abuse treatment; employment services; benefits advocacy; or other services or service referrals necessary to obtain and maintain housing. Any floor area used for office workspace accommodating the administration of supportive services shall be incidental to the residential use. Medical services shall not be provided on the premises, unless otherwise permitted by the applied Use District. Supportive housing: general includes a residential community care facility, assisted living, and permanent supportive housing. Residential uses with six or fewer beds shall be classified as a dwelling rather than supportive housing: general. This use does not include non-residential community care facilities, for such uses see Social Services (Sec. 5D.3.10.).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.2.4.B. (Supportive Housing: Medical Care), supportive housing: medical care is defined as a residential use of long, and short-term occupation, which may be licensed by the California Department of Health, to provide 24-hour non-acute medical services and supportive care on the premises. Supportive housing: medical care includes congregate living health facilities, skilled nursing homes, residential mental health facilities, and hospice care. Any floor area used for office workspace accommodating the administration of medical services and supportive care shall be incidental to the residential use. Supportive housing: medical care facilities may include dwelling units, common dining areas, or other community rooms.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.2.4.C. (Supportive Housing: Temporary), Supportive housing: temporary is defined as a facility providing temporary housing accommodations or services, including low barrier navigation, to persons or families experiencing homelessness. Supportive housing: temporary may provide housing for persons or families experiencing homelessness for a time period not to exceed six months within a calendar year. Supportive housing: temporary shall be provided by a government agency or private non-profit organization which provides, or contracts with recognized community organizations to provide, emergency or temporary shelter or services for persons or families experiencing homelessness.