Chapter 22.11 — DEFINITIONS

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish definitions for words, phrases and terms used in this Title, and unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following words, phrases and terms shall be defined as set forth in this Chapter. During the transition period, all regulations contained within Title 22 apply to zones established in Title 22. In the case of a definition not specified in Title 22, the regulations contained in Title 21 shall apply.

Anerobic Digestion. A facility that uses the controlled biological decomposition of organic material in the absence of oxygen or in an oxygen-starved environment to produce biogas and a residual digestate considered to be a composting operation.

Composting Facility. A facility that is operated for the purpose of producing compost and includes, but is not limited to:

a.

Green material composting facilities that have greater than 1,000 cubic yards of feedstock and active compost at any one time;

b.

Animal material composting facilities;

c.

Sewage sludge composting facilities; or

d.

Mixed solid waste composting facilities.

Composting Operation. An operation that is operated for the purpose of producing compost, Division 30, Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 40116 of the Public Resources Code. A Composting operation is a solid waste handling operation that does not constitute a composting facility that would require a solid waste facilities permit. Composting operations include:

a.

Windrow composting;

b.

Aerated or non-aerated static pile composting; and

c.

Enclosed or within-vessel composting.

Food and Drink Manufacturing. Any facility in which processed livestock and agricultural products are transformed into food or drink products for eventual consumption. Examples include, but are not limited to, animal food manufacturing; beverage manufacturing; dairy product manufacturing, ice manufacturing; fruit and vegetable preserving, grain and oilseed milling; specialty food manufacturing, seafood product preparation and packaging, and sugar and confectionery product manufacturing. This excludes breweries, distilleries, and wineries which are included in the Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing use category.

Heavy Manufacturing. An establishment engaged in manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, packaging, or other industrial processing of products primarily from extracted or raw materials or the bulk storage and handling of such products and materials, or an industrial establishment having the potential to produce noise, dust, glare, odors, smoke or vibration beyond its property line. This term includes but is not limited to: (a) processing and packaging of alcoholic beverages; (b) chemical manufacturing; (c) stonework or concrete product manufacturing; (d) fabrication of metal products; (e) manufacturing of agricultural, construction, o mining machinery; (f) motor vehicle manufacturing; (g) lumber milling; (h) ship or boat

construction (i) permanent concrete/batch plant. Manufacturing uses that do not have the potential to produce these impacts are considered Light Manufacturing.

Mixed Organics Composting Facilities. Mixed organics composting facilities are centers that produce a humus-like material under a process of managed biological decomposition from green materials, leaves, tree trimmings, untreated wood, shrubbery cuttings, kelp, other plant material, manure, or urea that has been source-separated from the municipal solid waste stream.

Green Materials or Mixed Organic Composting Facility. Any facility in which processes source- separated organic materials to a stabilized state through controlled biological decomposition where the resultant material is beneficial to plant growth or soil structure when used as a soil amendment. Materials may initially be chipped, shredded, and/or screened on site prior to being composted. Composting may be conducted in an in-vessel system or in the open.

Artisan Manufacturing, production and industrial service. Artisan manufacturing includes products where the direct manual contribution of the artisan or worker remain the most substantial component of the finished product.

Light Manufacturing. Light manufacturing includes the fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or processing of materials that are in already processed form.

Technological Support Services. Includes research, development, and application of digital technologies, such as server hosting, telework centers, and end-of-line product testing.

Scooter and motorcycles. Scooter and motorcycles are those two-wheeled vehicles requiring an M1 or M2 driver's license.

(ORD-24-0015 § 1(Exh. A), 2024)