Glossary of Terms

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.

Student housing development is defined pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 65915(b)(1)(F).

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.

Supportive services are defined as services that are provided on a voluntary basis to residents of supportive housing or transitional housing, including, but not limited to, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, benefits advocacy, and other services or service referrals necessary to obtain and maintain housing. See Sec. 9.4.1. (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program).

Surrounding grade is defined as the elevation of finished grade measured along the perimeter of an object, assembly, or structure.

Surveyed historic resource is defined as any building, structure, object, site, landscape, or natural feature identified through an historic resources survey as eligible for listing as either an individual resource or as a contributor to a historic district under a local, state or federal designation program, including but not limited to listing in the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources, or designation as a Historic-Cultural Monument or as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. This term does not include a non-contributor to an eligible historic district.

Surveyor is defined as a licensed land surveyor authorized to practice in California.

Sustainable energy systems is defined as any equipment which uses renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to generate electricity, heating or cooling.

Pursuant to Sec. 3D.9.1.C.5. (Symmetrical Lite Pattern), symmetrical lite pattern is defined as window panes that are arranged or designed so that the left-side of the window composition is a mirror image of the right-side of the window composition.

For the purposes of Article 9. (Public Benefit Systems), target population is defined as persons with qualifying lower incomes who:1. Have one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, and are homeless as defined by any Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, State of California, or federal guidelines; or2. Are chronically homeless, as defined by any Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, State of California, or federal guidelines.

Targeted planting area is defined as a planting area with boundaries established pursuant to Sec. 1.5.5.B. (Boundaries).

Targeted planting list is defined as the document containing planting requirements established to implement the Targeted Planting Areas Map. See Sec. 1.5.5. (Targeted Planting Map).

Transportation Demand Management.

Temporary construction wall is defined as a temporary solid fence or barrier of wood or similar material that provides protection for pedestrians and is erected and maintained on the perimeter of a construction or demolition site, which may be required by Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.3306. (Protection of Pedestrians) of this Code.

Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.2. (Temporary Signs), temporary sign is defined as any sign that is to be maintained for a limited duration, including paper signs, posters, pennants, banners, ribbons, streamers, spinners, and other signs that are not permanently affixed to the ground or building.

Pursuant to Sec.14.2.15.B.7. (Temporary Use), temporary use is defined as a use of a building or lot with any use defined in Part 5D. (Use Definitions) that does not exceed 180 days and meets the requirements of Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.106.1.3. (Temporary Permits) of this Code.