Vacant lot is defined as a lot on which no building, temporary or permanent, is erected; or which has no uses of the land.

Vanpool is defined as a vehicle carrying six or more persons to and from work on a regular schedule, and on a prepaid basis.

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance), variance is defined as granted relief from a standard or regulation in this Chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) on the basis of hardship or difficulties.

For purposes of Sec. 14.1.5. (Encroachments) vegetation is defined as living organisms, absorbing water and organic substances through its roots and synthesizing nutrients. Examples of vegetation include, but are not limited to: trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs, vegetables, grasses, ferns, or moss.

Vehicle is defined as anything used to transport people or goods, including automobiles, vans, trucks, buses, and motorcycles, bicycles, or any other form of micro-mobility.

Vehicle entry restriction device is defined as any device, such as mechanical gates or ticket dispensers, restricting ingress vehicle traffic during operating hours.

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.6.4. (Vertical Band Articulation), vertical band articulation is a continuous band of material running vertically up a facade.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.5.B.1.d. (Vertical Circulation), vertical circulation is defined as enclosed and covered structures used for building circulation and rooftop access. Examples of vertical circulation may include, but are not limited to: elevator rooms and associated equipment, and stair accesses to a roof.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.5.B. (Vertical Encroachments), vertical encroachment is defined as a structure or assembly that extends vertically into a space where structures are typically prohibited.

The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) are determined through the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) wildfire hazard assessment, based on boundaries established by the Los Angeles Fire Department in accordance with state law.

A very low income household is a household whose annual income, adjusted for family size, does not exceed 50 percent of the area median income as designated for this category in California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50105.

Vesting preliminary parcel map is defined as a preliminary parcel map for any land division that has printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Preliminary Parcel Map" and is characterized by certain rights to proceed with development when filed and processed in accordance with Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land).

Vesting tentative tract map is defined as a tentative tract map for any land division that has printed conspicuously on its face the words “Vesting Tentative Tract Map” and is characterized by certain rights to proceed with development when filed and processed in accordance with Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land).

Vintage original art mural is defined as an original art mural that existed prior to October 12, 2013 (the operative date of Ord. No. 182,706). See Div. 4C.11. (Signs).

Visual light transmittance is defined as the amount of light in the visible portion of the spectrum that passes through a glazing material as defined in manufacturer specifications.

Visual obstruction is defined as any opaque object, assembly, or structure that obscures visibility through a transparent area, on the interior side of the transparent area of a building facade. See Sec. 3C.4.1. (Transparent Area).