Glossary of Terms

Pursuant to 5D.9.6. (Mineral & Ore Extraction), mineral & ore extraction is defined as any use engaged in the extraction of metallic minerals, nonmetallic minerals, or other natural compounds. This use includes the exploration or development of any lot for such purposes, and any preparation of those resources until the point of shipment from the producing property. This use includes metal ore mining, nonmetallic mineral mining, and quarrying. This use does not include extraction, recovery, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other hydrocarbon materials, for these activities see Sec. 5D.9.7. (Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well).

See ministerial decision.

Ministerial decision is defined as a decision based on the non-discretionary application of objective standards. See Sec. 13A.2.1.B. (Procedural Categories).

Mobile home is defined as a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to be used as a dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit. This structure shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Div. 13. (Housing), Part 2. (Manufactured Housing). The term “mobile home” shall not include a factory-built home, recreational vehicle, or commercial coach.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.2.3. (Mobile Home Park), mobile home park is defined as any lot or portion of a lot used to provide rental or lease sites for two or more individual manufactured homes, mobile homes, or park trailer used to provide housing accommodations.

Model dwelling is defined as a structure designed to be temporarily used as an example of a dwelling unit which have been built or are proposed to be built in the same subdivision or multiple unit development. See Sec. 11.1.3.M. (Model).

Moderate income household is defined as a household with an annual income that does not exceed the amount designated for that category as defined in California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50093.

Moderate opportunity area is defined as moderate resource areas and areas experiencing moderate rates of rapid change as defined and identified by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC).

Module is defined as each of a set of parts or independent units that can be used to construct, or as a construct for, a more complex system. See Sec. 14.2.10.A.2. (Ground Story Modules). See Sec. 2C.4.3. (Height in Stories). See Sec. 14.2.9.D. (Building Module Method).

For the purposes of Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation), monument is defined as any building, structure, landscaping, natural feature, or lot designated as a City Historic-Cultural Monument.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.6.C.6. (Monument Sign), monument sign is defined as a freestanding sign which is wholly independent of a building for support, erected directly upon the original grade or finished grade, or that is raised no more than 12 inches from the grade to the bottom of the sign.

Motor vehicle is the same as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40., Sec. 85.1703. (Definition of Motor Vehicle).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.3. (Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental), motor vehicle sales & rental is defined as any heavy commercial use that sells, rents, or leases motor vehicles.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.3.C. (Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Household Moving Truck Rental), motor vehicle sales & rental: household moving truck rental is defined as any motor vehicle sales & rental use involving the rental of household moving rental trucks or utility trailers. This use does not include the outdoor storage of vehicles that do not comprise an establishment's rental inventory, for such uses see, Sec. 5D.7.5.C. (Storage, Outdoor: Large Vehicle).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.3.B. (Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Large Vehicle), motor vehicle sales & rental: large vehicle is defined as any motor vehicle sales & rental use involving indoor or outdoor display of three or more new or used large vehicles for sale, rental, or lease. Large vehicles include vehicles possessing three or more axles, such as trailer trucks, construction vehicles, motor homes, and recreational vehicles, in addition to recreational boats and watercraft. This use does not include the outdoor storage of vehicles that do not comprise an establishment's sale or rental inventory, for such uses see, Sec. 5D.7.5.C. (Storage, Outdoor: Large Vehicle).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.3.A. (Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle), motor vehicle sales & rental: standard vehicle is defined as any motor vehicle sales & rental use involving indoor or outdoor display of three or more new or used standard vehicles for sale, rental, or lease. Standard vehicles include vehicles possessing two or fewer axles, such as cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and vans. This use does not include the outdoor storage of vehicles that do not comprise an establishment's sale or rental inventory, for such uses see, Sec. 5D.7.5.B. (Storage, Outdoor: Standard Vehicle).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.1. (Motor Vehicle Services), motor vehicle services are defined as a use involving the diagnosing of malfunctions, repair, or maintenance of motor vehicles.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.1.D. (Motor Vehicle Services: Car Wash), motor vehicle services: car wash is defined as any motor vehicle services use engaged in cleaning, washing, or waxing of motor vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, vans, and trailers. This use does not include wash facilities for large vehicles, for such uses see Sec. 5D.7.1.C. (Motor Vehicle Services: Large Vehicle).

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.1.B. (Motor Vehicle Services: Heavy), motor vehicle services: heavy is defined as any motor vehicle services use involving auto body repair or rebuilding, painting, or servicing of standard motor vehicles. This use includes the repair or rebuilding of a vehicle’s frame, roof, doors, fenders, bumpers, hood, trunk, automobile painting, and electric vehicle battery reconditioning and replacement.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.1.C. (Motor Vehicle Services: Large Vehicle), motor vehicle services: large vehicle is defined as any motor vehicle services use performed for large vehicles, classified for this purpose as a vehicle having three or more axles, such as trailer trucks, construction vehicles, motor homes, and recreation vehicles.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.7.1.A. (Motor Vehicle Services: Light), motor vehicle services: light is defined as any motor vehicle services use involving the mechanical or electrical repair, diagnosis, maintenance or servicing of standard motor vehicles. This use includes automotive emissions testing; electrical diagnostic, battery testing, and charging; tire removal, replacement, and repair; mechanical adjustment; oil change; lubrication; sound system or alarm service and installation; and window repair. This use does not include uses defined in the following Sections: Sec. 5D.7.1.B. (Motor Vehicle Services: Heavy), Sec. 5D.7.1.C. (Motor Vehicle Services: Large Vehicle), or Sec. 5D.7.1.D. (Motor Vehicle Services: Car Wash).

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.2.2. (Motor Vehicle Use Area), motor vehicle use area is defined as portions of a lot designed and intended for use by motor vehicles, including areas to be used by motor vehicles for circulation, maneuvering, loading, staging, queuing, service areas and areas to be used for the sale or storage of motor vehicles.

See Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.03. (Definitions) of this Code.

Multi-story building is defined as a building with one or more stories constructed above the ground story.

Not Applicable.

Native plant is defined as any plant species listed on Calscape as occurring in the South Coast region.

For the purposes of Div 13B.8. (Historic Preservation), natural feature is defined as any significant tree, plant life, geographical or geological feature identified individually or collectively on the historic resources survey as contributing to the cultural or historic significance of the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.

Pursuant to Sec. 5D.4.3. (Nature Reserve), nature reserve is defined as an area managed so as to protect its flora, fauna, and physical features. Nature reserve includes ecological preserve, marine preserve, natural resource preserve, and water conservation area.

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.15.B.1. (New Construction), new construction is defined as work that includes the construction of a new building or structure on a lot, whether structurally detached or attached from other existing buildings or structures on the lot. New construction includes an addition to or relocation of an existing building or structure, or the relocation of existing floor area, to another location on the lot, or to any other lot. Relocation of existing buildings or structures includes any activity that lifts any portion of the building or structure off of its foundation. New construction does not include ground mounted signs or wall mounted signs.

For the purposes of Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation), non-contributing element is defined as any building, structure, natural feature, lot, or landscaping, that is identified in the historic resources survey as a non-contributing element, or not listed in the historic resources survey.

Non-contributor is defined as any building, structure, natural feature, lot, or landscaping that is identified as a non-contributor in an historic resources survey or an official nomination form accepted by the relevant agency for a designated federal, state, or local historic district, including non-contributing elements in a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or is a building, structure, natural feature, lot or landscape feature included in a district boundary with no identification.

Non-residential use is defined as any use not listed and defined in Div. 5D.2. (Residential Uses). Non-residential use includes uses listed and defined in Div. 5D.3. (Public & Institutional Uses), Div. 5D.4. (Open Space & Recreation Uses), Div. 5D.5. (Transportation Uses), Div. 5D.6. (General Commercial Uses), Div. 5D.7. (Heavy Commercial Uses), Div. 5D.8. (Light Industrial Uses), Div. 5D.9. (Heavy Industrial Uses), and Div. 5D.10. (Agricultural Uses).

Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.4.A.5. (Non-Solid Area), non-solid area is defined as the portions of the perimeter planes along the perimeter of a space that have no permanent structure or component obstructing the space from its surroundings. For the purpose of measuring the enclosure of a space, portions of the perimeter plane are considered non-solid area where no permanent structure or component is located within five feet of the perimeter plane, measured perpendicular to the perimeter plane and away from the subject space.

Pursuant to Sec. 8.2.4.B.2.a. (Non-Urbanized Area), non-urbanized area is defined as all those portions of the City which the City Planning Commission or City Council has determined will not be detrimentally affected by the drilling, maintenance, or operation of oil, gas, or hydrocarbon wells. In making its determination, the City Planning Commission, or the City Council on appeal, shall give due consideration to the amount of land subdivided, the physical improvements, the density of population, and the zoning of the district.

See nonconforming lot, nonconforming structure, nonconforming use, nonconforming sign, or nonconforming yard.

See nonconforming structure.