Costa Mesa Municipal Code § 13-70 Purpose

The purpose of this article is to identify additional development standards for all zoning districts. The following standards shall apply to new developments and to major alterations, additions or improvements to existing developments that exceed 50% of the gross floor area of the existing improvements on the same site (an "existing development").

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 01-19, § 1, 8-20-01)

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

Improvements.

Any major alteration, addition or improvement to an existing development in an R1 zone that exceeds 50% of the gross floor area of the existing improvements on the same site.

Program.

That particular portion(s) of the citywide missing sidewalk program adopted by the city council that specifically address missing sidewalks in R1 zones as such is incorporated in the city's annual parkway maintenance projects.

Sidewalk.

A concrete walkway adjacent to the street and within the public right-of-way, used primarily for pedestrian traffic that is constructed pursuant to city's standard No. 411. The term "sidewalk" does not include a driveway approach, curb or gutter.

Street segment.

That portion of a street lying between one street intersection and the next closest intersection.

(Ord. No. 01-19, § 1, 8-20-01)