Chapter 21.92 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Abutting. Contiguous to and having district boundaries or lot lines in common (i.e., not separated by an alley, public or private right-of-way, street, easement, or waterway). See also "Adjacent."

Access. The place or way through which pedestrians and/or vehicles must have safe, adequate, and usable ingress and egress to a property.

Accessory Building. See "structure, accessory".

Accessory Structure. See "structure, accessory".

Accessory Use. See "use, accessory".

Addition. Construction which extends or increases the building envelope.

Addition, Major. An addition equivalent to ten percent or more of the existing building square footage or ten thousand square feet, whichever is greater.

Addition, Mid-Size. An addition equivalent to less than ten percent of the existing building square footage or ten thousand square feet, whichever is greater.

Addition, Minor. An addition of less than one thousand square feet that is not visible from the public right-of-way.

Agricultural Land. All real property located within the agricultural zoning district of the city currently used for agricultural operations, or upon which agricultural operations may in the future be established.

Agricultural Operations. Any agricultural activity, operation, facility, or appurtenances thereof, and shall include, but not be limited to, the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural commodity, including viticulture, apiculture or horticulture, the raising of livestock, fur bearing animals, fish or poultry, and any practices performed by a farmer or on a farm as incident to or in conjunction with those farming operations, including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or delivery to carriers for transportation to market.

Adjacent. The condition of being near to or close to but not necessarily having a common dividing line. Two properties that are separated by an alley, public or private right-of-way public access easement, or creek, river, stream, or other natural or artificial waterway shall be considered as adjacent to one another. See also "abutting".

Adjoining. See "abutting."

Alley. A low capacity thoroughfare with one shared lane and no parking lanes, designed and intended for service and/or secondary access purposes (the rural version of an alley is a "lane").

Alter/Alteration. Any change, addition, or modification that changes the exterior architectural appearance or materials of a structure or object. Alteration includes changes in exterior surfaces, changes in materials, additions, remodels, demolitions, and relocation of buildings or structures, but excludes ordinary maintenance and repairs.

Amend/Amendment. A change in the wording, context, or substance of this zoning code, or a change in the zone boundaries upon the zoning map which is a part of this title, in the manner prescribed by the zoning code.

Ancillary. See "accessory."

Annex/Annexation. To incorporate a land area into an existing district or municipality, with a resulting change in the boundaries of the annexing jurisdiction.

Applicant. The person, partnership, corporation, or state or local government agency applying for a permit, certificate, zoning approval, or other entitlement.

Arcade. A frontage type where the facade is a colonnade on the ground floor that overlaps a walkway parallel to the front elevation of a building.

Articulation. The breaking up of a flat and uniform building façade by using recessed wall areas, indents, projections, changes in building materials, and detailed projecting features such as stoops, bay windows, awnings, canopies, and/or balconies.

Artificial Turf. A man-made material that simulates the appearance of live turf, organic turf, grass, sod, or lawn.

Attached, Structure. An addition to a building or two buildings shall be considered attached when they share a common roof structure or a common wall.

Awning. A sheet of canvas or other material attached to a structure, stretched on a frame (that does not have a post that is located on the ground), and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Balcony. A projecting platform on a building that is accessible from the building's interior, is not accessible from the ground, and is not enclosed by walls on more than three sides.

Bay Window. A window or series of windows projecting from the outer wall of a building and forming a recess within.

Bedroom. Any habitable room with no less than seventy square feet of floor area and no dimension less than seven feet, in a dwelling, with at least one wall located along an exterior wall with a window that can be used for emergency egress, and equipped with ventilation, heating, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Egress window requirements shall be based on the California Building Code requirements at the time of original construction of the room.

Block. The aggregate of private lots, passages, common drives and, lanes, circumscribed by thoroughfares.

Block Frontage. See "frontage, block".

Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials.

Building, Accessory. See "structure, accessory".

Building, Main. See "structure, primary".

Building Code. Any ordinance or regulations of the city governing the type and method of construction of buildings and structures, including sign structures and any amendments thereto and any substitute therefor including, but not limited to, the California Building Code and other state-adopted uniform codes.

Building Footprint. See "footprint".

Building Height. See "height".

Building Official. The building official of the city of Paso Robles, or his or her designee.

Building Site. A parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by a primary structure and accessory structures together with such open spaces as are required by the terms of this zoning code and having its principal frontage on a street, road, highway, or waterway.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq. or any successor statute and regulations promulgated thereto (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq.) that require public agencies to document and consider the environmental effects of a proposed action before a decision.

Carport. An accessible and usable covered space enclosed on not more than two sides, designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking or storage of one or more motor vehicles.

Canopy. A sheet of flexible material, fabric, or membrane such as nylon, plastic, or other similar material that is supported by or attached to a frame having a location on the ground and made of fiberglass, metal, wood, or plastic or any other similar material, and generally used for the shielding or protection of vehicles or other equipment stored outside. Canopies include but are not limited to prefabricated canopies ready-made for simple assembly and

canopies which are built, constructed, or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. Canopies also include material that is supported by or attached to a natural feature, such as a tree. This definition excludes awnings attached to structures as defined in Section 21.92.010 ("Awnings").

Canopy, Large. Canopy with a floor area of more than one hundred twenty square feet.

Canopy, Small. Canopy with a floor area of one hundred twenty square feet or less.

City. The city of Paso Robles.

City Council. The city council of the city of Paso Robles.

Change of Use. The replacement of an existing use on a site, or any portion of a site, by a new use, or a change in the type of an existing use; does not include a change of ownership, tenancy, or management associated with a use for which the previous type of use will remain substantially unchanged.

Combining District. A zoning district in which the general zoning district regulations are combined with supplemental regulations and indicated on the zoning map, such as R-1, B-5.

Commercial Vehicle. Any vehicle (self-propelled and/or a towable trailer with equipment) that is used for the transportation of goods.

Commission. See "planning commission".

Community Development Department. The community development department of the city of Paso Robles.

Community Development Director. The community development director of the city of Paso Robles or his/her designee.

Compatible. That which is harmonious with and will not adversely affect surrounding buildings and/or uses.

Condition of Approval. A performance standard, required change in a project, environmental mitigation measure, or other requirement imposed by the review authority to alter or modify a project in any manner from the description in the application originally submitted for city approval.

Conditional Use. A use that is generally compatible with other uses permitted in a zoning district, but that requires individual review of its location, design, configuration, and intensity and density of use and structures, and may require the imposition of conditions pertinent thereto to ensure the appropriateness of the use at that location.

Conditional Use Permit. A discretionary permit that may be granted to provide for the accommodation of land uses with special site or design requirements, operating characteristics, or potential adverse effects on surroundings, which are not permitted as of right but which may be approved upon completion of a review process and, where necessary, the imposition of special conditions of approval by the review authority.

Conditionally Permitted. Allowed subject to approval of a conditional use permit.

Cornice. A molded and projecting horizontal feature that crowns a façade.

Cooking Facilities. See "Kitchen".

County. The county of San Luis Obispo.

Courtyard. An open space, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, that is bounded on two or more sides by the walls of a building that is on the same lot.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Deck. A platform, either freestanding or attached to a building, which is used for outdoor space. It typically extends from the façade of a building and is supported by pillars or posts but may be located on a flat portion of a building, such as a roof or setback. It is distinct from a "balcony" and "patio."

Demolition. The destruction, dismantling or removal of a building or structure, or substantial portion of a building or structure so that it constitutes a demolition pursuant to the provisions of this title.

Density. The number of residential density units per acre of land (du/ac). Paragraph 21.41.080(A)2. (Fractional Density) allows for the use of fractional density units to provide additional dwelling units for multi-family housing. When not specifically stated as density units, the term "unit(s)" shall mean dwelling units (each physical unit and not a fraction thereof). See also Section 21.41.080 (Determining Density) and the definition for "dwelling unit".

Detached Accessory Structure. See "structure, accessory detached".

Detailing. The cleaning and restoring of the exterior of a motor vehicle or mobile equipment, limited to minor washing, spot cleaning, touch-up coating, glass repair, and application of waxes, shines, and polishes. Excludes major washing of vehicles as performed in a car wash.

Developable Area. See Section 21.41.070 (Determining Developable Area).

Development. Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate including, but not limited to, the division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, expansion, or enlargement of any structure; any mining, excavation, landfill, or land disturbance; and any use or extension of the use of land.

Development Agreement. An agreement between the city and a party with legal or equitable interest in the real property relating to the development of property in compliance with Chapter 21.12 (Development Agreements).

Development Plan. A discretionary development review process of major development projects. See Chapter 21.16 (Development Plans).

Development Review. See Chapter 21.15 (Development Review).

Development Standard. A site or construction condition, including, but not limited to, a height limitation, a setback requirement, a floor area ratio, an onsite open-space requirement, or a parking ratio that applies to a development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, specific plan, or other local condition, law, policy, resolution, or regulation.

Director. See "community development director".

District. See "zoning district".

Dormer. A vertical window that projects from a sloping roof, which may be gabled or hipped.

Driveway. An accessway that provides direct vehicular access for vehicles between a street and the parking or loading facilities located on an adjacent property.

Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters, with full cooking, sleeping, and bathroom facilities for the exclusive use of a single household. Includes manufactured homes. Excludes tents, cabins, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, dormitories, labor camps, hotels, and motels. See also

"single-family dwelling", "multi-family dwelling", "accessory dwelling unit", "urban dwelling unit", "manufactured home", and "tiny home".

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Easement. A portion of land created by grant or agreement for specific purpose; an easement is the right, privilege or interest which one party has in the land of another.

Effective Date. The date on which a permit or other approval becomes enforceable or otherwise takes effect, rather than the date it was signed or circulated.

Emergency. A sudden unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services.

Emergency Vehicle. A self-propelled vehicle or trailer used in the discharge of duties of public districts, agencies or departments, or privately-owned public utilities responsible for fire prevention and control, policing, sanitation, sewerage, drainage, levee maintenance, flood control, public utility lines, and all essential services.

Environmental Impact Report (EIR). An Environmental Impact Report as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Environmental Review. An evaluation process pursuant to CEQA to determine whether a proposed project may have a significant impact on the environment.

Erect. To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, or affix to or upon any surface. Such term also includes the painting of wall signs.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Façade. Any exterior face or wall of a building.

Family. One or more persons, related or unrelated, living together as a single household in a dwelling unit.

Feasible. Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.

Fence. Any horizontal or vertical structural device forming a physical barrier intended to separate properties, retain soil materials, and provide security; or as defined by the building official. Fences may also be walls, hedges, and screen plantings, or constructed from wood, mesh, metal, chain, brick, stakes of plastic or similar materials.

Flat Roof. See "roof, flat".

Floor Area. The total horizontal area of all floors below the roof and within the outer surface of the walls of a building or other enclosed structure unless otherwise stipulated. See also Section 21.41.090 (Determining Floor Area).

Footprint. The area of the ground surface occupied by an existing or proposed structure, measured from exterior wall to exterior wall at the base of the structure.

Forecourt. Open area in front of a building's entrance surrounded by walls on at least three sides.

Freestanding Solar Collectors (Photovoltaic Systems). A device or structure for which the primary purpose is to transform solar radiant energy into thermal, mechanical, or electrical energy. Includes freestanding carport solar canopies.

Front Setback. See "setback, front".

Frontage, Block. All property fronting on one side of a block.

Frontage, Building. The architectural element of a building between the public right-of-way and the private property associated with the building entryway."

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Gable Roof. See "roof, gable".

Garage. An accessory structure or portion of a main structure, enclosed on three or more sides and containing accessible and usable enclosed space designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking and storage of one or more motor vehicles.

General Massing Break. See "massing break".

General Plan. The general plan of the city of Paso Robles.

Glare. The effect produced by a light source within the visual field that is sufficiently brighter than the level to which the eyes are adapted, such as to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss of visual performance and ability.

Government Code. The Government Code of the state of California.

Grade. The location of the ground surface.

Gross Floor Area. See "floor area".

Ground Floor. The first floor of a building other than a basement that is closest to finished grade.

Guest House. A detached accessory building located on the same parcel as the main building with no utilities metered separately from those furnished to the main building, having no kitchen facilities, not used as a separate dwelling unit, and used only by the household occupying the main building, or by temporary guests of such main building occupant without charge or valuable consideration for such use.

Guest Room. Any room or group of rooms used or intended to be used by a guest or single party of guests in a commercial lodging use. A guest room may include several sleeping rooms. A guest room includes at least one bathroom. Bedrooms are defined separately for short-term rentals (see Chapter 21.64 [Short-Term Rentals]) and Bed and Breakfast Inns (See Section 21.69.060 [Bed and Breakfast Inns]).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Habitable Space. Any structure, property, or space that is constructed for living purposes, which includes working, sleeping, eating, cooking or recreation, or a combination thereof. Does not include garages or similar accessory spaces. See also California Building Code.

Hardscape. Areas covered with impervious surfaces including but not limited to buildings, driveways, parking lots, patios, sidewalks.

Hazardous Materials. Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

Height. The vertical distance from a point on the ground below a structure to a point directly above. See also Section

Hipped Roof. See "roof, hipped".

Historic District. A historic district is a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of buildings, structures, objects, or sites unified historically or aesthetically in a distinguishable way or in a geographically definable area.

Historic Landmark. A historic landmark is a building, structure, object, or site on a state or federal historic registry, or on the state historic resources inventory (with a California Historic Resource Status Code of 1-5).

Historic Resources. A building, structure, object, or site of scientific, aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural, or historical significance to the property owner, city, region, state, or nation, which may be eligible for local designation for historic preservation by the city pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 21.62 (Historic Preservation).

Historic Resources Inventory. A document containing a listing of buildings, structures, objects, and sites that are designated historic resources due to individual historic significance with character defining features, integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, or association, that meets certain criteria as described in Chapter 21.62 (Historic Preservation).

Historic Signs. A sign of historical significance that meets certain conditions as described in Chapter 21.62 (Historic Preservation).

Home Occupation Permit. An administrative permit authorizing the operation of a specified home-based occupation in a particular location in compliance with the provisions of this zoning code and Chapter 21.21 (Home Occupation Permits).

Horizontal Wall Plane Variation. See "wall plane variation, horizontal".

Household. See "family".

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Illegal Use. Any use of land or building that does not have the currently required permits, and was originally constructed and/or established without permits or approvals required for the use at the time it was brought into existence.

Improvement. An object affixed to the ground other than a structure.

Impervious Surface. Artificial structures—such as pavements (roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, as well as industrial areas such as airports, ports and logistics and distribution centers) that are covered by impenetrable materials such as asphalt, concrete, brick, stone, etc.

Income Levels. Income levels for households whose gross incomes do not exceed the qualifying extremely low, very low, low, and moderate-income limits established in § 6932 of the California Code of Regulations, and amended periodically based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimate based on the San Luis Obispo County median income levels by family size. These income limits are equivalent to the following:

Extremely Low Income Household. Under thirty percent of area median income, adjusted for household size appropriate for the unit.

Very Low Income Household. Thirty to fifty percent of area median income, adjusted for household size appropriate for the unit.

Low Income Household. Fifty to eighty percent of area median income, adjusted for household size appropriate for the unit.

Moderate Income Household. Eighty to one hundred twenty percent of area median income, adjusted for household size appropriate for the unit.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Kitchen. Food preparation areas that have a sink and an appliance for the heating and cooking of food.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Land Use. The purpose for which land or a structure is designed, arranged, intended, occupied, or maintained, including residential, commercial, industrial, etc.

Landscaping. The planting, configuration and maintenance of trees, ground cover, shrubbery, and other plant material, decorative natural and structural features (walls, fences, hedges, trellises, fountains, sculptures), earth- patterning and bedding materials, and other similar site improvements that serve an aesthetic or functional purpose.

Lintel. A horizontal element over an opening, often found spanning doors or windows. Lintels can be structural/load bearing or ornamental.

Lot. A parcel, tract, or area of land whose boundaries have been established by a legal instrument, such as a deed or map recorded with the county of San Luis Obispo, and which is recognized as a separate legal entity for purposes of transfer of title, except public easements or rights-of-way. Lot types include the following:

Abutting Lot. A lot having a common property line, not separated by a public path or lane, private street, or easement to the subject lot.

Corner Lot. A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, or upon two parts of the same street forming an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five degrees.

Flag Lot. A lot in the approximate configuration of a flag pole or sign post, with the pole or post functioning primarily as an access way to the main body of the lot from the street of access.

Interior Lot. A lot other than a corner lot.

Reversed Corner Lot. A corner lot, corner lot whose street side lot line is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of a lot to its rear.

Through Lot. A lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

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Figure 21.92.120-1: Lot Types

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Lot Coverage. See Section 21.41.100 (Determining Lot Coverage).

Lot Depth. See Section 21.41.050 (Measuring Lot Width and Depth).

Lot Line. See "property line".

Lot Size. The area of a lot measured horizontally between bounding lot lines. Lot sizes do not include fee or easement dedications for public street purposes.

Lot Width. See Section 21.41.050 (Measuring Lot Width and Depth).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Major Addition. See "addition, major".

Manufactured Home. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle". "Manufactured home" shall have the same definition as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18007(a), as it may be amended from time to time.

Massing. The three-dimensional bulk of a structure: height, width, and depth.

Massing Break. Recess/projection measured from the building footprint with minimum dimensions of one foot in depth by three feet in length by eight feet in height.

Mechanical Equipment. Equipment used to provide mechanical and/or plumbing functions, including, but not limited to, ventilation fans, heating, cooling and air conditioning equipment, generators, water heaters, cooling and air conditioning equipment, water heaters, spa and pool equipment and any other similar equipment.

Mid-size Addition. See "addition, mid-size".

Mined lands. Includes the surface, subsurface, and groundwater of an area in which surface mining operations will be, are being, or have been conducted, including private ways and roads appurtenant to any such area, land excavations, workings, mining waste, and areas in which structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools, or other materials or property which result from, or are used in, surface mining operations are located.

Minor Addition. See "addition, minor".

Mixed-use. A development that has both commercial and residential land uses.

Mobile Home. A structure manufactured prior to June 15, 1976 that is designed for human habitation and for being moved on a street or highway under permit pursuant to Section 35790 of the Vehicle Code. It does not include recreational vehicles or travel trailers. See "manufactured home" for mobile homes built after June 15, 1976. "Mobile home" shall have the same definition as set forth in Civil Code Section 798.3, as it may be amended from time to time.

Mobile Vendor. A vending vehicle that sells food or food products that may stand or park only at the request of a bona fide purchaser for a period of time not to exceed ten minutes at any one place. See Section 12.32.140 (Unlawful parking - Peddlers, vendors). Does not include "sidewalk vendors" or "food trucks".

Modification. A discretionary action to allow specified exceptions to specified development standards of this zoning code for the purpose of creating flexibility in implementing those standards to accommodate unique design approaches and to recognize unique physical conditions present on individual parcels. See development plan modification (Section 21.16.020) and site plan modification (Section 21.17.020).

Motel. See "hotels and motels".

Municipal Code. The city of Paso Robles Municipal Code.

Mural. Any work of visual art painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface. See also Chapter 21.63 (Murals).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Noise. Any sound that annoys or disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.

Nonconforming Building or Structure. A building or structure that was lawful when brought into existence, but because of subsequent amendment to this title, or annexation into the city, could not be built because of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards, setbacks, parking, design requirements, location on a lot, type or construction, or other similar requirements concerning the structure.

Nonconforming Lot. A legal parcel of land having less area, frontage, or dimensions than required in the zone in which it is located.

Nonconforming Use. Any use of land or activity that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time such use was initiated but which, due to subsequently enacted ordinances or laws,

no longer complies with the applicable regulations and standards for the zone in which the use is located.

Nuisance. The meaning ascribed to that term in California Civil Code Section 3479. California Civil Code Section 3479 reads, in part, as follows: "Anything which is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property is a nuisance."

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

On-Site. Located on the parcel that is the subject of discussion.

Open Space.

Open Space, Private. Privately-owned or controlled outdoor space for use by a single unit's residents or a single business's workers or customers, accessible by secured access only.

Open Space, Shared. The total land area within a residential development that is not individually owned nor dedicated for public use, and that is designed, intended, and reserved exclusively for the shared use of all the residents of the development and their guests.

Owner. A person or persons holding single or unified beneficial title to the property, including without limitation, the settlor of a grantor trust, a general partner, firm, or corporation.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Parcel. The basic unit of land entitlement. A designated area of land established by plat, subdivision, or otherwise legally defined and permitted to be used or built upon. See also "lot".

Parking Area. A space dedicated to accommodate any parking and loading space/stalls, loading area, backup area, driveways, and aisles.

Parking, Bicycle. A covered or uncovered area equipped with a rack or racks designed and usable for the secure, temporary storage of bicycles.

Parking Facilities, Common. A parking facility that serves more than one use such that the shared use of the facility can be accomplished without limiting the ability of one use to occupy the facility to the detriment of the other.

Parking Space. Space within a parking area of a building exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office and work areas, for the temporary parking or storage of one automobile.

Parking, Tandem. An arrangement of parking spaces such that one or more spaces must be driven across to access another space or spaces.

Passenger Vehicle. As defined in the California Vehicle Code.

Patio Cover. A solid or open roof structure covering a patio, platform, or deck area, that is open on two sides or more for the purpose to be used by people.

Permanent Makeup. The application of pigments in human skin tissue for the purpose of permanently changing the color or other appearance of the skin. This includes microblading, micropigmentation, lip liner tattoos, and similar procedures.

Person. Any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, or corporation.

Planning Commission. The planning commission of the city of Paso Robles.

Planning Division. The planning division of the community development department of the city of Paso Robles.

Plot Plan. A ministerial development review process of minor details and development projects. See Chapter 21.18 (Plot Plans).

Porch. A frontage type where an entry door and corresponding landing area (entrance) are provided on the front elevation of a building on the ground floor. The landing area may be designed such that it creates a usable, but not required, space beyond that needed for entry. A porch can be recessed or projected, but must be covered.

Primary Dwelling Unit. Single-family dwelling(s) or multi-family dwellings that is (are) established on a property before an accessory dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit.

Primary Street. See "street, primary".

Project. Any proposal for a new or changed use or for new construction, alteration, or enlargement of any structure that is subject to the provisions of this title. This term includes, but is not limited to, any action that qualifies as a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Property Line. The recorded boundary of a parcel of land.

Public Resources Code. The Public Resources Code of the state of California.

Public Works Director. The public works director of the city of Paso Robles.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Qualified Applicant. The property owner, the owner's agent, or any person, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity that has a legal or equitable title to land that is the subject of a development proposal or is the holder of an option or contract to purchase such land, or otherwise has an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Rear Setback. See "setback, rear".

Reasonable Accommodation. A request for a change or exception to the practices, rules, and standards for the development, siting, and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide a person with a disability equal opportunity to housing of their choice. See Chapter 21.27 (Reasonable Accommodations).

Recreational Vehicle. Any trailer, camper, motor home, boat, or other vehicle designed and intended for traveling and recreational purposes. Does not include homemade tiny homes.

Review Authority. The body or entity responsible for making decisions on zoning and related applications.

Right-of-Way. A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, forced dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied or occupied by a road, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary storm sewer, or other similar use.

Roof. The portion of a building or structure above walls or columns that shelters the floor area of the structure below.

Roof, Flat. A roof without any sloped sides, with a pitch of ten degrees or less.

Roof, Gable. A roof with two slopes joining at a single ridge line and a gable at each end.

Roof, Hipped. A roof with four sloped sides. The sides meet at a ridge at the center of the roof. Two of the sides are trapezoidal in shape, while the remaining two sides are triangular, and thus meet the ridge at its end-points.

Roof, Shed. A roof shape having only one sloping plane.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Secondary Street. See "street, secondary".

Setback. The distance from which a structure, parking area, or other development feature must be separated from a prescribed lot line, easement, or other structure or development feature and as specified in the development regulations of each zoning district in the city. See also Section 21.41.120 (Determining Setbacks).

Front Setback. The minimum distance required between a structure and the front property line.

Rear Setback. The minimum distance required between a structure and the rear property line.

Side Setback. The minimum distance required between a structure and a side property line.

Street Side Setback. For a corner lot, the minimum distance required between a structure and a side property line that abuts a public right-of-way.

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Figure 21.92.190-1: Setback Types

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Shed Roof. See "roof, shed".

Side Setback. See "setback, side".

Sign Permit. An administrative permit authorizing any sign, except those exempted per Section 21.52.030 (Signs Exempt from Permit Requirements), to be erected, moved, altered, replaced or reconstructed.

Site. A parcel, or group of contiguous parcels, that is proposed for development in accordance with the provisions of this zoning code and under single ownership or unified control.

Site Plan. A discretionary development review process of minor development projects. See Chapter 21.17 (Site Plans).

Soil. Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying bedrock.

Slope, Average. See Section 21.41.060 (Determining Average Slope).

Slope, Existing. Slope prior to grading.

Specific Plan. A regulatory document prepared in compliance with California Government Code Section 65450 et seq. for the systematic implementation of the general plan for a particular area, as specified in Chapter 21.14 (Specific Plans).

State. The state of California.

Street Side Setback. See "setback, street side".

Storefront. Storefront is a frontage type where a storefront, including entrance(s), is provided on the front elevation of a building on the ground floor. The storefront is generally level with the adjoining ground level.

Story. That portion of any building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor above it, and if there be no floor above it, then the space between such floor and the ceiling next above it.

Street. A public right-of-way not including an alley.

Street, Primary. A primary street is identified as an arterial or collector in the general plan; or for any corner parcels located at the intersection of two streets undesignated in the general plan, the street with more lanes of traffic and/or higher traffic quantities.

Street, Secondary. A secondary street is undesignated in the general plan circulation element; for any corner parcels located at the intersection of two streets undesignated in the general plan, the street with fewer lanes of traffic and/or lower traffic quantities.

Stepback. The required or actual placement of a building a specified distance away from a road, property line, or other structure at a level above the first floor.

Structures. Anything constructed or erected that requires location on the ground or attachment to something having location on the ground, including swimming pools, but excluding driveways, sidewalks, patios, or parking spaces.

Structure, Attached Accessory. Attached accessory structures with a common wall or roof with the primary structure.

Structure, Detached Accessory. A structure that is accessory to dwellings, the use of which is incidental to the primary structure on the same parcel, including but not limited to detached garages, carports, workshops, art studios, greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, treehouses, shade structures, guest houses. Also includes open, unroofed structures that are over thirty inches in height and are detached from and accessory to the primary structure on the site such as treehouses, play equipment, decks and trellises. See also "canopy" and "patio cover".

Structure, Nonconforming. See "nonconforming building or structure".

Structure, Primary. A building or structure in which the primary use of the parcel on which it is located is conducted.

Swimming Pool. See Chapter 21.53 (Swimming Pools).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Temporary Use Permit. An administrative permit authorizing specific limited term uses in compliance with specified conditions and performance criteria specified in Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits).

Tenant. A person renting or leasing a housing unit or nonresidential space.

Tiny Home. A small dwelling unit on a foundation with a minimum size of one hundred fifty square feet and no more than four hundred square feet of habitable floor area.

Trailer. A vehicle with or without motor power, which is designed or used for hauling materials or vehicles, or for human habitation, office, or storage including camper, recreational vehicle, travel trailer. Does not include mobile homes.

Transient Occupancy. Lodging for the purpose of overnight accommodations for a period of not less than one night and not more than thirty consecutive days. Transient occupancies are subject to the transient occupancy tax requirements of Chapter 3.26 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of this code. Examples of transient occupancy accommodations include, but are not limited to: hotels, motels, vacation rentals, timeshare vacation clubs, villas, cottages, casitas, hostel, bed and breakfast inns.

Transparency. The ability of a building or structure to visually transmit light, allowing for a clear view of the interior or exterior spaces via doors and windows.

Turf. A densely planted grassy area characterized by frequent mowing and fertilization and/or watering, commonly used for lawns and playing fields.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Use. The purpose for which land or premises of a building thereon is designed, arranged, or intended or for which it is, or may be occupied or maintained.

Use, Accessory. A use that is customarily associated with, and is incidental and subordinate to, a primary use and located on the same parcel as a primary use.

Use, Nonconforming. See "nonconforming use".

Use, Permitted. Any use or structure that is allowed in a zone without a requirement for approval of a conditional use permit, but subject to any restrictions applicable to that zoning district.

Use, Primary. A primary, principal, or dominant use established, or proposed to be established, on a parcel.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Variance. An action granting exception to the development standards of this zoning code in cases where strict compliance would result in a unique hardship in compliance with Chapter 21.22 (Variances).

Vehicle. A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved by human power.

Vending Vehicle. Any mobile cart, vehicle, wagon, trailer, or similar apparatus by which any person or property may be propelled or moved upon a sidewalk, street, or highway from which food, food products, or other retail items are sold, offered for sale, displayed, bartered, exchanged, or otherwise given. See also "food truck", "food truck court", "mobile vendor", and "sidewalk vendor".

Vertical Wall Plane Variation. See "wall plane variation, vertical".

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Wall Plane Variation. Change in condition, character, or form of a continuous exterior wall, implemented through one or more options outlined in Paragraph 21.50.050(C)2. of Chapter 21.50 (Objective Design Standards for Mixed Use and Multi-Family Development). For vertical and horizontal differentiation, see "wall plane variation, horizontal" and "wall plane variation, vertical".

Wall Plan Variation, Horizontal. A plane break or other articulation that is horizontally oriented (for example, longer than it is tall).

Wall Plan Variation, Vertical. A plane break or other articulation that is vertically oriented (for example, taller than it is long).

Wet Bar. An area with running water, a sink, and a bar or serving counter, and may also include an undercounter or countertop refrigerator. The wet bar shall not include facilities for cooking.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Yard. An open space on the same site as a structure, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided by this zoning code. A yard is not synonymous with a setback, but does include similar areas.

Yard, Front. A yard extending across the front of a parcel for its full width between the front property line and primary building.

Yard, Interior Side. A yard which does not abut a street.

Yard, Rear. A yard extending across the rear of a parcel for its full width between the rear property line and primary building.

Yard, Side. A yard extending from the front setback line to the rear setback line between the side property line and building line.

Yard, Street Side. A yard on a corner lot or reversed corner lot extending from the front setback line to the rear setback line between the side street property line and building line.

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Figure 21.92.250-1: Yard Types

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

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Zoning Administrator. The city of Paso Robles Zoning Administrator as appointed by the community development director or his or her designee.

Zoning District. A portion of the city within which certain uses of land and buildings are permitted or prohibited and within which certain development standards are established for buildings, all as set forth and specified in this title.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)