Glossary of Terms

Low impact development refers to the Low Impact Development (LID) program, which establishes requirements for stormwater and urban runoff control. The program is administered by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) and is authorized by Chapter VI., Sec. 64.72. (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control Measures for Development Planning and Construction Activities) of this Code.

A low income household is a household whose annual income, adjusted for family size, does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income as designated for this category in the California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50079.5.

A lower income household is a household whose annual income, adjusted for family size, does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income as designated for this category in California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50079.5. Lower income household includes very low income households and extremely low income households. For the purposes of Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) of this Code, lower income household 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.

Lower income student is defined as a student who has a household income and asset level that does not exceed the level for Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B award recipients as set forth in California Education Code Sec. 69432.7(k)(1). The eligibility of a student to occupy a dwelling unit for lower income students shall be verified by an affidavit, award letter, or letter of eligibility provided by the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled or by the California Student Aid Commission that the student receives or is eligible for financial aid, including an institutional grant or fee waiver from the college or university, the California Student Aid Commission, or the federal government.

Low Resource Areas as defined and identified by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC).

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.10.1. (Outdoor Lighting), luminaire is defined as the complete lighting unit (fixture), consisting of a lamp or lamps, and ballasts (when applicable), together with the parts designed to distribute the light (reflector, lens, diffuser), to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.1. (Machine Shop), a machine shop is defined as any facility engaged in the maintenance, repair, custom fabrication and finishing of products, parts, props, equipment, or machinery primarily using metal and woodworking machinery and tools. This use does not include the servicing of consumer goods when occupying less than 3,000 square feet in area; for such uses see Sec. 5D.6.10. (Personal Services). This use does not include motor vehicle repair and maintenance; for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.1. (Motor Vehicle Services). This use does not include the fabrication of heavy machinery used for manufacturing, motor vehicles, aircraft or watercraft; for such uses see Sec. 5D.9.2.A. (Manufacturing, Heavy: General).

Main traveled roadway of a freeway is defined as the portion of a freeway, including interchange roadways connecting one freeway with another, which is designed for the movement of large volumes of vehicular traffic, efficiently and safely at high speed. Does not include service roadways, landscape areas, or ingress or egress ramps connecting the freeway with other streets.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.15.B.9. (Maintenance & Repair), maintenance & repair is defined as work that does not qualify as a site modification, major remodel, exterior modification or new construction, and does not impact the project's ability to meet any applicable zoning requirements. Replacement of deteriorated or damaged parts of a building is considered maintenance & repair; however, in a Character Frontage District, CPIO, Conservation District, or Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, direct replacement may have additional requirements and processes. Maintenance & repair includes repair of site components such as restriping existing parking stripes, resealing parking lots, pothole repair, or replanting plants. For the purposes of Historic Preservation (Div. 13B.8.), maintenance & repair is defined as any work done to correct the deterioration, decay of, or damage to a building, structure or lot, or any part thereof, including replacement in-kind where required, and which does not involve a change in the existing design, materials, or exterior paint color.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.15.B.2. (Major Remodel), major remodel is defined as work that includes significant removal, disassembly, or replacement of a building or structure or portions of a building or structure that does not add to or change the building footprint and meets the standards in Sec. 14.2.15.B.2. (Major Remodel).

Major transit stop is defined pursuant California Public Resources Code Sec. 21064.3, and also includes a site containing a rail or bus rapid transit station or the intersection of two or more bus routes with a service interval of 20 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods in either direction. The stations or bus routes may be existing, under construction or included in the most recent Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). A bus route may include a combination of overlapping bus lines and may be considered as one service route for the purpose of calculating service interval frequency when part of a “colinear”, “family”, or augmented line as determined in coordination with SCAG and transit agencies.

For the purposes of Article 13. (Administration), majority is defined as a majority number of the members of the respective body, not the majority of members present.

See caretaker unit.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.2. (Manufacturing, Heavy), manufacturing, heavy is defined as any heavy industrial use involving the making or processing of materials or components into finished products.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.2.B. (Chemical Products), manufacturing, heavy: chemical products is defined as any manufacturing, heavy use producing basic chemicals or manufacturing products by predominantly chemical processes. Includes, but is not limited to, production of acid, alkali, organic chemical, salt, dry color, pigment, synthetic fiber, fertilizer, explosives, or paint. This use does not include those uses defined in Sec. 5D.9.2.C. (Manufacturing, Heavy: Petroleum & Coal Products).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.2.A. (Manufacturing, Heavy: General), manufacturing, heavy: general is defined as manufacturing that requires significant health, safety, or environmental precautions due to potential adverse impacts from the manufacturing process on immediate surroundings. This use includes, but is not limited to, the manufacturing of heavy machinery, motor vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, primary metal products, wood or paper products, metal fabrication, or manufacturing involving the processing, mixing, or refinement of inorganic raw materials. This use does not include those uses defined in Sec. 5D.9.2.B. (Manufacturing, Heavy: Chemical Products). This use does not include those uses defined in Sec. 5D.9.2.C. (Manufacturing, Heavy: Petroleum & Coal Products).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.9.2.C. (Manufacturing, Heavy: Petroleum & Coal Products), manufacturing, heavy: petroleum & coal products is defined as any manufacturing, heavy use that processes petroleum, coal, plastic, or rubber materials into products, including the refining of petroleum, gas, or other hydrocarbons.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3. (Manufacturing, Light), manufacturing, light is defined as any light industrial use involving the making or processing of materials or components into new products.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3.B. (Manufacturing, Light: Alcoholic Beverage), manufacturing, light: alcoholic beverage is defined as any manufacturing, light use where beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages are fermented, distilled, and/or processed for distribution and sale on a wholesale basis. For retail sale of any alcoholic beverage, see Sec. 5D.6.12.B. (Retail: Alcohol).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3.C. (Manufacturing, Light: Artistic & Artisanal), manufacturing, light: artistic & artisanal is defined as a small-scale manufacturing, light use where skilled craftspersons are integral to the creation of each product, materials, substances, or components, and may include, but are not limited to the use of hand tools or light mechanical equipment such as commercial mixers, sewing machines, wax melters, bottle sealers, paste filling machines, and button press machines. Manufacturing, light: artistic & artisanal uses are less than 5,000 square feet in area, for such uses larger than 5,000 square feet in area see Sec. 5D.8.2. (Manufacturing, Light: General).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.2.D. (Manufacturing, Light: Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical), manufacturing, light: cosmetic & pharmaceutical is defined as any manufacturing, light use where cosmetics, soaps, or pharmaceutical drugs are produced. This use includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing of makeup products, deodorants, shampoos, hair dyes, perfumes, skin moisturizers, medications, or supplements.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.2.E. (Manufacturing, Light: Electronics), manufacturing, light: electronics is defined as any manufacturing, light use involved in the manufacturing or assembly of computer or electronic products, electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, or electronic product components. This use includes testing and repair incidental to the product or component assembly.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3.F. (Manufacturing, Light: Food & Drink), manufacturing, light: food & drink is defined as any manufacturing, light use where food or drink products are processed or manufactured. The food and beverage products manufactured in these facilities are typically sold to wholesalers or retailers for distribution to consumers. This use includes, but is not limited to, the processing and packaging of the following: sodas & juices, coffee & tea, ice, dairy products, fruit, nut, & vegetable products, grain & oilseeds, baked or fried goods, sugar and confectionery products, animal food, and tobacco products. This use includes food & drink products composed of previously rendered animal products. This use does not include meat processing, the rendering of animal products, or animal slaughtering, for such uses see Sec. 5D.9.1. (Animal Products Processing). This use does not include breweries, distilleries, and wineries, for such uses see Sec. 5D.8.2.B. (Manufacturing, Light: Alcoholic Beverage).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3.G. (Manufacturing, Light: Garment & Accessory), manufacturing, light: garment & accessory is defined as any manufacturing, light use involving the cutting, stitching or assembly of materials to produce finished clothing, footwear, and accessories. Specific activities include, but are not limited to, sewing of finished textiles, printing or stenciling of designs on garments, assembly of accessories or footwear, or the knitting of finished garments. This use does not include those uses defined in Sec. 5D.8.2.H. (Manufacturing, Light: Textile).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.2.A. (Manufacturing, Light: General), Manufacturing, light: general is defined as the manufacturing of finished goods intended to be sold as consumer goods to the general public, including devices and instruments used in a workplace. This use includes, but is not limited to, the manufacturing and assembly of the following: medical equipment and supplies; semiconductors and electronic instruments; signs and printed material; musical instruments; jewelry; toys; furniture; crates; boxes; and barrels. This use does not include those uses defined in Sec. 5D.9.2.A. (Manufacturing, Heavy: General).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.8.3.H. (Manufacturing, Light: Textile), manufacturing, light: textile is defined as any manufacturing, light use involving mechanized production of fibers and fabrics used to create materials for the production of garments and accessories. Specific activities include, but are not limited to, textile spinning, weaving, dying, printing, or finishing. This use does not include those uses defined in Sec. 5D.8.2.G. (Manufacturing, light: Garment & Accessory).

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.6.C.5. (Marquee Sign), a marquee sign is defined as a sign attached to the periphery of a marquee.

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Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.19. (Maximum Allowable Residential Density) maximum allowable residential density is defined as the greatest number of dwelling units allowed on a project site as defined in California Government Code Sec. 65915(o)(6).

Mayor is defined pursuant to Sec. 200. (City Officers) of the City Charter.

Mechanical equipment is defined as any building mechanical services equipment including heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment; electrical systems, plumbing or piping; or any sustainable energy systems.

Mechanical exhaust outlet is defined as any pneumatic conveyor or port which expels any air or gas as part of the function of any building mechanical systems.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.6.8. (Medical Clinic), medical clinic is defined as an outpatient healthcare facility that provides direct medical, dental, or therapeutic services to patients. This use does not include healthcare facilities providing acute, subacute or inpatient healthcare; for such uses see Sec. 5D.3.8.A. (Hospital: Local) and Sec. 5D.3.8.B. (Hospital: Regional).

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.10.H. (Mezzanine), mezzanine is defined as an intermediate level within a story of a building.

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