§ 19.900

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures to change street names that may be perceived to be confusing, that are displeasing to property owners, or that are duplicated elsewhere in the City.

(Ord. 7331 §127, 2016; Ord. 7163 §3, 2012)

19.900.020 - Initiation of street name change.

A street name change may be initiated in any one of the following manners:

A.

Upon minute action of the City Council.

B.

Upon minute action of the Planning Commission.

C.

Upon application by 51 percent of the adjacent and affected property owners requesting the Street Name Change.

(Ord. 7331 §127, 2016; Ord. 7163 §3, 2012)

19.900.030 - Procedures.

A.

General process.

1.

Requests shall be processed in conformance with the discretionary processing provisions as set forth in Chapters 19.650 (Approving Authority), 19.660 (General Application Processing Procedures), 19.670 (Notices and Hearings), 19.680 (Appeals), 19.690 (Effective Dates) and other applicable Chapters of the Zoning Code.

B.

Voting/approval requirement. Approval of a Street Name Change requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Planning Commission members present and voting. The Planning Commission's denial of a Street Name Change is final unless appealed to the City Council. If approved by the Planning Commission or appealed to the City Council, the City Council is the final approving authority. A simple majority vote of the City Council is required for approval.

(Ord. 7331 §127, 2016; Ord. 7163 §3, 2012)

In concurrence with the United States Post Office and the Riverside Fire Department, the Planning Division will use the following criteria in evaluating a proposed street name. The Planning Division will assign an appropriate suffix or prefix to proposed street names, such as "Drive," "Way," "Place," "Avenue," "Boulevard," "Camino," "Via," or "Calle."

A.

The first and last names of living persons shall not be permitted.

B.

Proposed street names that are similar sounding or that have a similar spelling to existing street names shall not be permitted. This is applicable to existing streets found in:

1.

The City of Riverside;

2.

The Riverside postal service area, including Rubidoux, Pedley, Glen Avon, Highgrove, Woodcrest, Glen Valley, Lake Hills, March Air Reserve Base, and certain other nearby unincorporated areas; and

3.

Within five miles of the City of Riverside city limits, including portions of the Cities of Corona, Norco, Perris, or Moreno Valley.

C.

Obscene, frivolous, egotistic, or otherwise inappropriate names shall not be permitted.

D.

To the extent possible, short names of five letters or less shall be used for short streets or cul-de-sacs of 300 feet or less in length.

E.

Proposed street names that are too difficult to pronounce or spell shall not be permitted.

(Ord. 7331 §127, 2016; Ord. 7163 §3, 2012)

ARTICLE X: - DEFINITIONS Chapter 19.910 - DEFINITIONS

19.910.010 - Purpose and applicability.

For the purposes of the Zoning Code, certain words, phrases and terms used herein shall have the meaning assigned to them by this article, except that definitions derived from State and Federal regulations that are referenced herein shall have the meaning contained in the referenced regulations.

For general terminology used throughout the Zoning Code, refer to Section 19.060.030.A (Rules and Interpretations - Terminology). For terminology used in the Zoning Code but not defined in this title, the definitions used elsewhere in the Riverside Municipal Code, the Uniform Building Code or accepted dictionaries of the English language shall govern.

(Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.910.020 - "A" Definitions

Abandon means to cease to use, operate or occupy.

Abandoned sign. See "sign, abandoned."

Accessory building or structure means a building, part of a building or structure, portable building including a cargo container, pool, spa fence or wall that is subordinate to, and the use of which is incidental to, that of the main building, structure or use on the same lot.

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Accessory dwelling unit. See "dwelling unit, accessory."

Accessory living quarters means living quarters within an accessory building located on the same premises with the main building, such quarters having no kitchen facilities and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling unit.

Accessory use means a use incidental to and customarily associated with a specific principal use, located on the same lot or parcel.

Acoustical Structure means a structure that would reduce noise emitted so as to be consistent with Title 7 - Noise Control of the Municipal Code

Acreage, gross means the total land area in acres within a defined boundary including any area for public rights-of-way, public streets and dedications of land for public use. See definition in the General Plan.

Acreage, net means that portion of gross acreage exclusive of public streets, rights-of-way and dedications of land for public uses. See definition in the General Plan.

Actual cost of removal means the cost incurred by the City for all costs associated with removal of private party signs from City-owned property and the public right-of-way, including City staff time as calculated and described in the City Fees and Charges Study and related Fees and Charges Schedule for City Services. (P07-0313)

Adult arcade. See 9.40.020.

Adult bookstore. See 9.40.020.

Adult cabaret. See 9.40.020.

Adult Day Care Facility. See Day Care Facility - Adult

Adult Day Care Home. See Day Care Home - Adult

Adult hotel/motel. See 9.40.020.

Adult motion picture theater. See 9.40.020.

Adult theater. See 9.40.020.

Adult-oriented business means any business as defined in Chapter 19.250 of the Zoning Code and Chapter 9.40 of Title 9.

Advertising statuary. See sign, advertising statuary.

Affordable housing means housing for which the allowable housing expenses paid by a qualifying household shall not exceed a specified fraction of the county median income, adjusted for household size. This shall include housing designated for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.

Agricultural field office means a building or mobile coach used to perform administrative and support services associated with the conducting of commercial agricultural enterprises on- or off-site, said services including bookkeeping, telephone and mail contact, employee dispatching and meeting, security and similar activities, but excluding residential use. This definition does not include similar uses conducted in the residence or a Agricultural field office permitted accessory building by the occupant of an agricultural property for the management of agriculture principally on that property.

Agricultural stand means, in the RA-5 Zone, a stand for the sale of agricultural products produced or raised on the same premises, excluding cannabis and hemp.

Agricultural use means the use of land for the commercial or non-commercial purpose of planting, growing, raising, and harvesting of crops, livestock, or poultry; all of which shall be subject to any applicable state license, to a conditional use permit where required under this Code, and to the limitations and exclusions presented in this definition or as set forth for specific zones created under this Code. For the purpose of this definition, crops shall not include cannabis or hemp. "Agricultural use" includes employee housing as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6.

pplicable state license, to a conditional use permit where required under this Code, and to the limitations and exclusions presented in this definition or as set forth for specific zones created under this Code. For the purpose of this definition, crops shall not include cannabis or hemp. "Agricultural use" includes employee housing as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6.

Alcohol and drug free residential recovery home (sober living home) means the use of a residential, dwelling structure or unit for a cooperative living arrangement to provide an alcohol and drug free environment for persons recovering from alcoholism or alcohol and/or drug abuse who seek a living environment in which to remain clean and sober; and which demonstrates each of the following identifying characteristics that shall serve to distinguish the alcohol and drug free residential recovery home and sober living home, as a use of residential property, from similar land uses such as drug treatment facilities or community case facilities that are subject to state licensing requirements and from all other uses of residential property:

1.

All residents, including live-in managers, operators, or owners, are recovering from alcohol and/or drug abuse;

2.

All residents actively participate in legitimate programs, including, but not limited to, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) programs, and maintain current records of meeting attendance;

3.

All owners, managers, operators, and residents observe and promote a "zero tolerance" policy regarding the consumption or possession of alcohol and controlled substances, except for prescription medications obtained and used under direct medical supervision;

4.

There is a written policy dealing with the use of drugs or alcohol;

5.

Owners, operators, managers and residents do not provide on-site any of the following services as they are defined by Section 10501(a)(6) of Title 9, California Code of Regulations:

a.

Detoxification;

b.

Educational counseling;

c.

Individual or group counseling sessions;

d.

Treatment or recovery planning;

e.

Treatment or recovery planning;

The number of residents subject to the sex offender registration requirements of Penal Code Section 290 does not exceed the limit set forth in Penal Code Section 3003.5, and does not violate the distance provisions set forth in Penal Code Section 3003;

7.

Residents do not require non-medical care and/or supervision as those terms are defined at Health and Safety Code Section 1503.5 and Section 80001(c)(3) of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations;

8.

The operators and/or residents maintain current membership in a recognized nonprofit organization of sober living homes that provide a credible quality assurance service for applicants or members or have received a sober living home certification from the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs; and

9.

Owners, managers, operators, and residents ensure that the property and its use comply with all applicable state and local laws.

Alcohol or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facility means any facility, building or group of buildings which maintained and operated to provide 24-hour residential nonmedical alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment services.

Alcohol Sales - Off-sale means the sale of beer and wine (off-sale beer and wine) or of all types of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine (off-sale general), in their original, sealed containers for consumption off the premises.

Alcohol Sales - On-sale means the sale of beer and wine (on-sale beer and wine) or of all types of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine (on-sale general), for consumption on the premises.

Alley means a public or City approved private way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property.

Animal, domestic means a small animal of the type generally accepted as a pet, including dog, cat, rabbit, songbird, rodent, and the like, but specifically excluding chickens, ducks, geese, hoofed animals, swine (except pot-bellied pigs) and any other non-domestic animal.

Animal, Non-domestic means any animal other than a domestic animal typically kept in a coop, corral, stable, or pen, including but not limited to equine (e.g., horses, donkeys and llamas), bovine, porcine and ratite (e.g., ostrich, emu and rhea) species and any variety of fowl.

Antenna means a system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission, reception or both of electromagnetic radiation waves.

Antenna, amateur radio means any antenna used for the purpose of transmitting and receiving radio signals in conjunction with an amateur radio station licensed by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).

Antique Store means a place offering, antiques for sale. An antique, for the purposes of this Code, shall be a work of art, piece of furniture, decorative object, or the like, of or belonging to the past, at least 30 years old.

Apartment house means any building, or portion thereof, that is designed, built, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or that is occupied as a home or residence of two or more households living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in an independent unit of said building, and shall include flats and apartments. See also dwelling unit, multi-family.

Apartment project, community. See community apartment project.

Approving Authority means the designated authority responsible for the review and action on land use and development permits and approvals.

Appurtenance means a subordinate or adjunct portion of a structure.

Arcade means an establishment containing four or more electronic amusement devices, such as video games, pinball machines, internet computer cafes and the like. This definition shall not apply to restaurants or recreational premises, such as bowling alleys or skating rinks, where an arcade is clearly incidental to the primary use and providing less than 25% of its gross revenue.

Architectural element means a design element incorporated into a freestanding sign for the purpose of making the sign reflect the architecture of the building(s) that house(s) the establishments(s) it identifies.

Area median income means the annual median household for Riverside County, adjusted for household size, as published periodically in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or its successor provision.

Area of a sign. See sign, area.

Article of information. See sign, article of information.

Articulation means clear and distinct separation between design elements such as materials, walls and architectural details. See definition in Citywide Design Guidelines.

Assemblies of people—entertainment means a use or indoor facility, not specifically identified in Table 19.150.020 A (Permitted Uses), that provides for the gathering of more than ten people on a regular or intermittent basis, whereby the purpose of the use or facility is a specified activity or activities—for a fee or for no fee—for those people so assembled. Examples include but are not limited to assembly halls, banquet halls, live theaters, movie theaters, sports facilities, exhibitions and convention halls, auditoriums not associated with another primary permitted use and dance facilities. (See also Entertainment—Incidental). (Ordinance No. 6919)

Assemblies of people—non-entertainment means a use or indoor facility that provides for gathering of more than ten people on a regular or intermittent basis, whereby the purpose of the use or facility is to provide a location for meetings or congregations for those people so assembled. Examples include, but are not limited to, religious assemblies, clubs, fraternal service organizations and similar activities not including schools.

Assemblies of people—non-entertainment - Storefront means an assemblies of people—non-entertainment located within an existing building in a multi-tenant industrial, commercial or office-complex where such tenant space does not exceed 4,000 square feet.

Assembly hall means a structure for groups of people to gather for an event or regularly scheduled program. Places of public assembly include but are not limited to arenas, religious institutions, lecture halls, banquet facilities and similar facilities.

Assisted living facility means a special combination of housing, supportive services, personalized assistance and health care designed to respond to the individual needs of persons who need help with activities of daily living. A facility with a central or private kitchen, dining, recreational and other facilities with separate bedrooms or living quarters, where the emphasis of the facility remains residential. See definition in General Plan.

Association means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

Attic means the uninhabitable space between the upper surface of the top floor and the roof above. An attic is not a covered story.

Auction house means a business operating either as a full time enterprise or temporary use, involved in the public sale of property to the highest bidder.

Auditorium means a stand-alone room, hall, or building used for public gatherings. For the purpose of this definition, an auditorium associated with a permitted educational facility is not considered a stand-alone room, hall, or building.

Average natural slope means the average natural inclination of the ground surface of a lot or parcel expressed as a percent and as measured by the following formula:

S = (0.002296xIxL) A

Where:

S = average natural slope in percent

I = natural contour interval in feet

L = length of natural contours in feet

A = acres of property (parcel of record existing on November 13, 1979)

0.002296= constant that converts square feet into acres and expresses slope in percent

The average natural slope shall be computed from photogrametric maps, grading permit plans and other data or evidence approved by the Public Works Department.

Aviary means any place where more than 15 domestic and/or non-domestic birds are kept outside.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 49, 2025; Ord. 7652 § 14, 2023; Ord. 7630 § 8, 2023; Ord. 7609 § 10, 2022; Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7431 § 7, 2018; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §128, 2016; Ord. 7235 §22, 2013; Ord. 7158 §17, 2012; Ord. 7110 §5, 2011; Ord. 6985 §1, 2008; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.910.030 - "B" Definitions.

Bail bonds facilities means a facility that provides bail bonds, documents that ensure to the court system that a person facing charges, and who typically is in jail, will appear for future court appointments if released.

Banner. See sign, banner.

Bar means an area primarily devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages and in which the service of food is only incidental to the consumption of such beverages.

Basement means a building story partly or totally underground. For purposes of building height regulations contained in this title, a basement is not considered a story if the ceiling of the basement is four feet or less above the elevation of the lowest point of the surface of the land at the perimeter of the structure.

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Bathroom means a room equipped with a toilet, sink and shower or bathtub.

Bathroom, half means a bathroom which contains only a toilet and sink, and does not contain a bathtub or shower.

Batting cages means a structure that needs to comply with all Code requirements (i.e., setbacks, design of light standards).

Bed and breakfast inn means a building or buildings originally constructed for residential purposes, managed and occupied by the owner of record for the property, in which paying guests may be lodged, including meal service, for up to 30 days.

Bedroom means any habitable room, with or without a closet, along an exterior wall, regardless of its designation on building plans that functions as, or may function as, a sleeping quarters and meets the minimum requirements of the Uniform Building Code for sleeping quarters or bedrooms. Offices, dens, studies, studios, lofts, game rooms, and any other conditioned rooms along an exterior wall will be considered to be bedrooms. This definition does not include living rooms, family rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, foyers, or bathrooms.

Bench sign. See "sign, bench."

Beer. See "brewery, beer."

Beverage container means any individual bottle, can, jar, carton or similar receptacle that is redeemable pursuant to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986 and any other aluminum beverage container.

Beverage container, recycling facility. See "recycling facility, beverage container."

Billboard. See "sign, billboard."

Billiard parlors means a building or portion thereof having within its premises three or more pool tables or billiard tables, or combination thereof, regardless of size, and whether activated manually or by the insertion of a coin, token or other mechanical device.

Block means an area of land within a subdivision entirely bounded by streets, or bounded in part by streets and in part by the exterior boundary of the subdivision. See definition in Title 18.

Boardinghouse means the rental of a residence/dwelling, other than a hotel/motel/long-term stay, wherein a room or rooms, with or without individual or group cooking facilities, are rented to five or more individuals under separate rental agreements or leases, either written or oral, or implied, with an owner; an owner's agent, representative or manager; a tenant; resident; or occupant; whether or not an owner, an owner's agent, representative or manager, or family thereof is in residence. The definition does not include assisted living facility where medical services are involved or group housing or homes.

Boarding of animals means any kennel where pet animals owned by another person are temporarily boarded for pay, trade, barter, commission or remuneration of any sort; provided, however, this definition shall not apply to zoos or to animal hospitals operated by veterinarian duly licensed under the law

Body piercing means the creation of an opening in the body of a human being for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. This includes, but is not limited to, piercing of an ear, lip, tongue, nose, naval or eyebrow. Body piercing does not include piercing an ear with a disposable single-use stud or solid needle that is applied using a mechanical device to force the needle or stud through the ear a method commonly used in jewelry and department stores to pierce ears.

Brew-on-premises. See "brewery, brew-on-premises."

Brewpub. See "brewery, brewpub."

Brewery means a facility that produces beer.

Brewery, beer means an alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops, or any other similar product, or any combination thereof in water, and includes ale, porter, brown, stout, lager beer, small beer, and strong beer but does not include sake, known as Japanese rice wine. (Section 23006 Business and Professions Code)

Brewery, brew-on-premises means a do-it-yourself brewery (facility) where customers produce craft style beer or wine on the premises of a brewery or microbrewery. Clients may purchase the ingredients, rent the equipment, time and space, and are provided assistance by the on-site brewmasters. Beer brewed and/or Wine made by a customer may not be sold and must be used by the customer for personal or family use.

Brewery, brewpub means a restaurant with a microbrewery as an accessory use where the beer it produces is sold in draft form exclusively at its own premises. This operation may sell other supplier's beer, including other hand - crafted or micro - brewed beers as well as wine to patrons for consumption on its premises. The premises is defined as a "bona fide public eating place" by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Off-sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to beers brewed on-site.

Brewery, distilled spirits means an alcoholic beverage obtained by the distillation of fermented agricultural products, and includes alcohol for beverage use, spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, and gin, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof. (Section 23005 Business and Professions Code).

Brewery, distillery means a facility which manufactures distilled spirits.

Brewery, homebrew means the manufacturing of beer for personal or family use, not for sale, within a private residence by a person over 21 years of age. The aggregate amount of beer with respect to any household shall not exceed the limits established by Section 23356.2 Business and Professions Code, currently (1) 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more adults in the household or (2) 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one adult in the household.

Brewery, micro-brewery means a small-scale brewery (facility) that produces 15,000 barrels of beer per year or less. Its beer products are primarily intended for local and/or regional consumption. These operations are solely dedicated to the production of specialty or craft beers.

Brewery, wine means an alcoholic beverage obtained from normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice of sound ripe grapes or other agricultural products containing natural or added sugar or any such alcoholic beverage to which is added grape brandy, fruit brandy, or spirits of wine, which is distilled from the particular agricultural product or products of which the wine is made and other rectified wine products and by whatever name and which does not contain more than 15

percent added flavoring, coloring, and blending material and which contains not more than 24 percent of alcohol by volume, and includes vermouth and sake, known as Japanese rice wine. (Section 23007 Business and Professions Code)

Brewery, winery means a facility that engaged in the conversion of grapes, berries, or other fruit into wine and is engaged in the production of wine.

Building. See the definition of "building" as defined in Title 16.

Building area means the sum in square feet of the ground area occupied by all buildings and structures on a lot.

Building frontage. See "frontage, building."

Building height means the vertical distance measured from the highest point of the roof or parapet wall of the uppermost story to the average elevation of the highest and lowest point of the ground covered by the foundation of the building.

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Building line. See setback building line, front, setback building line, rear or setback, building line, side.

Building materials supply stores (wholesale with ancillary retail sales) means any facility specializing in the wholesale of building and construction materials (e.g. lumber, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, etc.) with ancillary retail sales in an area not to exceed 20,000 square feet or 50 percent of the total area of the primary building or lease space, whichever is less.

Building pad means a relatively flat site, having a grade of five percent or less, that is designed to be occupied by buildings and is prepared by artificial means, including grading, excavating, filling or any combination thereof.

Building principal. See "principal, building."

Building projection means part of a building or structure that is allowed to encroach into the required setback.

Building setback line, front. See "setback building line, front."

Building setback line, rear. See "setback building line, rear."

Building setback line, side. See "setback, building line, side."

Building sign. See "sign, building."

Building site. See "site, building."

Building step back means a line prescribed for the full width of a facade, above which the facade is stepped back (or set back) a minimum distance of six feet at the fifth floor throughout the ID Overlay Zone in EE and HE Sub-Districts. Its height is determined by the desired height-to-width ratio of the typical street in front of the building. The step back permits greater overall building height than would be otherwise determined by desired density or access to view.

Building story. See "story, building."

Building wall means the vertical, exterior surface of a building or structure. See definition in Design and Sign Guidelines. For purposes of Chapter 19.620 (General Sign Provisions) and Chapter (19.625 Private Party signs on City-owned property and the public right-of-way) an exterior building wall is any wall or element that defines the exterior boundaries or courts of a building and that has a slope of 60 degrees or greater with the horizontal plane.

Bulk storage means the warehousing of materials or finished goods in an enclosed structure.

Business day means a day on which City Hall is open to the public.

Bus stop means a bus stop is generally characterized as a single point of access to and from a local bus line that stops to pick up or deposit passengers at regular and generally short time periods or headways, and is not completely enclosed.

Bus terminal means a passenger station for publicly or privately operated bus lines. A bus terminal is generally a major destination point and characterized as a transfer point between local bus lines or other modes of transportation and intercity and interstate bus operations. A bus terminal may or may not include indoor operational facilities. A bus stop is not a bus terminal.

Business means any lawful commercial endeavor to engage in the manufacturing, purchase, sale, lease or exchange of goods and/or the provision of services.

Buy-back recycling center. See "recycling center, buy-back."

(Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §128, 2016; Ord. 7302 §3, 2015; Ord. 7235 §23, 2013; Ord. 7185 §4, 2012; Ord. 7071 §3, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.910.040 - "C" Definitions

California beverage container recycling center. See "recycling center, California beverage container."

Cannabis shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Cannabis cultivation, commercial shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Cannabis cultivation, personal means cannabis cultivation inside a lawfully existing and fully enclosed and secure private residence, or inside a lawfully existing and fully enclosed and secure accessory structure to a private residence that is located on the same parcel as the private residence for the exclusive personal use of a resident of the residence who is 21 years of age or older, as permitted by California Health and Safety Code sections 11362.1 and 11362.2.

Cannabis distribution shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Cannabis non-storefront retail shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Cannabis products shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Cannabis storefront retail shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Cannabis testing laboratory shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 5.77.060 of this Code.

Canopy means a fixed overhead shelter used as a roof that may or may not be attached to a building. See definition in Design and Sign Guidelines and the Downtown Specific Plan.

Canopy sign. See "sign, canopy."

Caretaker living quarters, agricultural means a dwelling unit located on a property that is a subsidiary use to the principal dwelling unit situated on that property

Caretaker living quarters, dwelling unit means a single-family dwelling unit accessory to an agricultural, professional, commercial or industrial use for occupancy by the owner/caretaker.

Caretaker living quarters, during construction means temporary living quarters located on a property whereon a building permit has been lawfully issued to construct a permanent building. The temporary quarters may be used for residential or sleeping purposes during construction and may be situated in a trailer, motor home or mobile home.

Cargo container means a standardized, reusable vessel that is or appears to be: (1) originally, specifically or formerly designed for or used in the packing, shipping, movement or transportation of freight, articles, goods or commodities; or (2) designed for or capable of being mounted or moved on a rail care; or (3) designed for or capable of being mounted on a chassis or bogie for movement by truck trailer or loaded on a ship.

Carport means an accessory building open on at least one side designed or used for shelter or storage of vehicles.

Carwash. See "vehicle wash facility."

Cattery-commercial means any public or private facility where ten or more cats are temporarily kept, boarded or trained, with payment of a fee, for the offpremises owners of such animals. This definition does not include zoos or animal hospitals operated by a veterinarian duly licensed under the law.

Cattery-residential means any building, structure, enclosure or premises located in a residential zone whereupon, or within which, ten or more cats, four months of age or older, are kept or maintained only for the personal use of persons living on the premises, and shall not include commercial kennels or the boarding for offpremise owners of animals.

Cemetery means any property used for the burial or internment of the dead, including crematories, mausoleums, columbaria, mortuaries or chapels operated in connection with and located within the cemetery grounds.

Center, multi-tenant site or center. See "complex, commercial."

Center, shopping. Same as "complex, commercial."

Check cashing facilities means a person or business that for compensation engages, in whole or in part, in the business of cashing checks, payday advances, warrants, drafts, money orders or other commercial paper serving the same purpose. "Check cashing facilities" do not include a State or Federally chartered bank, savings association, credit union or industrial loan company. "Check cashing facilities" do not include a retail seller engaged primarily in the business of selling consumer goods, including consumables, to retail buyers that cash checks or issue money order for minimum flat fee as a service that is incidental to its main purpose or business.

Child care center. See "day care center."

Christmas tree lot means a retail sales operation, generally conducted wholly outdoors, that offers for sale on a temporary, limited basis Christmas trees and related holiday items such as wreaths and Christmas tree stands.

Church. See "religious assembly."

Circus means a temporary outdoor amusement center, either involving use of special purpose equipment or conducted by professional operators, or both, and where activities include such things as rides, exhibitions, food service, sales or small-scale games.

Clean energy use means an industry or commercial use that uses sustainable resources to ensure that all processes, products, and manufacturing activities address current environmental concerns. This could include businesses that incorporate principles of sustainability in business decisions, supply environmentally

friendly products or services, and make an enduring commitment to environmental principles in their business operations. Transport of materials/goods to and from a clean energy use may be by means of vehicle that meets current emissions standards; however, the final product, service, activity, etc., rendered by a clean energy use must incorporate principles of sustainability.

Clear visibility triangle means an area of clear cross-visibility at an intersection unobstructed by structures or landscaping. Clear-visibility triangles are located at any corner formed by the intersection of two streets. The required clear cross-visibility area shall be a triangle having two sides 15-feet long extending along the curb line of each street.

Clinic, medical or dental means as used in this title, "clinic" is defined in Sections 1200-1209 (California Health and Safety Code). A clinic is an organized outpatient health facility that provides direct medical, surgical, dental, optometric, podiatric, psychological advice, services, or treatment to patients who remain less than 24 hours, and that may also provide diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients in the home as an incident to care provided at the clinic facility.

Closet means an ancillary area within a dwelling that is clearly intended for storage.

Club means a nonprofit association of persons who are bonafide members paying dues, use of premises being restricted to members and their guests, but not including "nightclub" groups organized primarily to render a service that is customarily carried on as a business.

Coach, commercial. See "commercial coach."

Combustible. See Fire Code.

Commerce. See "business."

Commercial coach means a vehicle with or without motive power designed and equipped for human occupancy for professional, commercial or industrial purposes, including a mobile home.

Commercial complex. See "complex, commercial."

Commercial mascot means a person or animal costumed or decorated to function as a commercial advertising device. Includes sign twirlers, sign clowns and persons or animals holding or supporting signs.

Commercial message. See "message, commercial."

Commercial speech. See "message, commercial."

Commercial sign. See "sign, commercial."

Commercial storage means a commercial land use consisting of the rental of space for the storage of personal property (mini-warehouse or self-storage) and the storage of recreational vehicles. An industrial warehouse is not considered commercial storage.

Common area means land amenities, parts of buildings, central services and utilities and any other elements, facilities or spaces owned and used by all unit owners and designated in the master deed as common elements.

Common living area means a common area or communal space within a residential unit that is intended to be shared by all occupants. Common Living Area is the dwelling area of a structure, not including hallways, storage areas, bathrooms, and bedrooms.

Common interest development means any of the following: 1) a community apartment project; 2) a condominium project; 3) a planned development; or 4) a stock cooperative.

Common usable open space means open areas within a multiple-family or planned residential development project that are to be used for scenic or recreational purposes by all the residents of the project. Common usable open space does not include land occupied by streets, driveways, parking areas, service areas, required landscape areas or required front and street side yards; provided, however, that land occupied by recreational structures and facilities may be counted as common usable open space.

Community apartment project means a development in which an undivided interest in land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any apartment located thereon (California Civil code § 1351 (d)). See definition in Title 18.

Community & Economic Development Director means the individual designated to act as the Administrator for certain matters according to the procedures set forth in the California Government Code and this title.

Complex, commercial means a group of three or more commercial uses on a single parcel or contiguous parcels that function as a common commercial area including those which utilizing common off-street parking and access.

Complex, industrial means a group of three or more industrial uses on a single parcel or contiguous parcels, that function as a common industrial area including those which utilizing common off-street parking and access.

Complex, office means a group of two or more office uses on a single parcel or contiguous parcels, that function as a common office area including those utilizing common off-street parking and access.

Conditional use means a use that, because of special requirements or characteristics, may or may not be allowed in a particular zoning district only after review by the Approving Authority and the granting of conditional use permit approval imposing such conditions as necessary to make the use compatible with other uses permitted in the same zone or vicinity. Conditional use permits are issued for uses of land and may be transferrable from one owner of the land to another.

Conditional use permit means a discretionary permit issued by the City authorizing establishment and operation of a conditional use at a particular location.

Condominium means an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel in real property, together with a separate interest in the space in a residential, industrial or commercial building on such real property such as an apartments, office or store. See definition in Title 18 and the General Plan.

Condominium conversion means the conversion and/or subdivision of a single-ownership parcel of existing improved real property into a form of ownership for residential, commercial or industrial purposes involving the right of exclusive occupancy or separate ownership of individual units, including but not limited to condominiums, community apartments, stock cooperatives or planned unit developments. This includes any single-ownership parcel whose individual units are presently or at any time in the past were rented or leased individually. See definition in Title 18 and the General Plan.

Condominium project means a development consisting of condominium units established in conformance with State law. See definition in Title 18 and the General Plan.

Condominium subdivision plan means the drawings attached to the master deed for a condominium subdivision project that describe the size, location, area, horizontal and vertical boundaries, and volume of each condominium unit contained in the condominium subdivision project as wall as the nature, location and size of common elements. See definition in Title 18.

Construction caretaker housing. See "caretaker living quarters during construction."

Construction period sign. See "sign, construction period."

Convalescent home means a facility that provides nursing services and custodial care on a 24-hour basis for individuals who for reasons of illness, physical infirmity or advance age, require such services.

Convenience store. See "store, mini-mart."

Convenience zone means any geographic area designated by the California Department of Conservation as requiring the presence of one or more recycling facilities, mobile recycling units or reverse vending machines pursuant to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986.

Corner lot. See "lot, corner."

Corridor access lot. See "lot, flag."

Court means an uncovered area partly or wholly enclosed by buildings or walls and used primarily for supplying access, light, and air to abutting buildings.

Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&RS) means a set of private agreements written and agreed to by a group of property owners that sets down certain rules and regulations governing the development and use of their properties. The CC&R's may also reflect certain conditions and restrictions imposed and enforced by the City.

Crowing fowl means any rooster, peacock, goose, duck, guinea fowl, or any other fowl which by their sound or cry unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

Crowing Rooster means any male chicken two months of age or older.

Cul-de-sac means a street having only one outlet for vehicular traffic and ending in a turnaround. See definition in Title 18 and the General Plan.

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Curb line means the line of the face of a curb nearest to the street or roadway.

Cyber café. See "arcade."

(Ord. 7630 § 9, 2023; Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7462, § 2(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7431 § 8, 2018; Ord. 7331 §128, 2016; Ord. 7302 §4, 2015; Ord. 7105 §7, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.910.050 - "D" Definitions

Day care center - child means a child day care facility other than a family day care home, including infant centers, extended day care facilities and school-age child care centers. (see California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.76).

Day care center - adult means a facility that provides supervision and non-medical care for more than six adults, including elderly persons, on a less than 24-hour basis.

Day care home - adult means a home that provides supervision and non-medical care to six or fewer adults, including elderly persons, in the provider's own home, on a less than 24-hour basis.

Department store. See "store, department."

Design flood. See "flood, design."

Designated floodway. See "floodway, designated."

Development means as used in this title, "Development" has the meaning of Section 65927 (California Government Code or CGC) and is also any human-caused change to improved or unimproved real estate that requires a permit or approval from any agency of the City or County, including but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations and storage of materials. "Development" means, on land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid material or structure; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid, or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of the Government Code), and any other division of land except where the land division is brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public, or municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting, and timber operations that are in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with Section 4511 of the Public Resources Code). As used in this section, "structure" includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume, conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and distribution line. "Development" does not mean a "change of organization", as defined in Section 56021 (CGC) or a "reorganization", as defined in Section 56073 (CGC). See definition in the General Plan.

urces Code). As used in this section, "structure" includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume, conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and distribution line. "Development" does not mean a "change of organization", as defined in Section 56021 (CGC) or a "reorganization", as defined in Section 56073 (CGC). See definition in the General Plan.

Development Review Committee ("DRC") means the pre-designated group of City departments or divisions involved in the process of reviewing projects involving new construction, re-construction and/or other entitlement applications, each of which shall conduct administrative functions authorized by the Zoning Code. The DRC includes any three or more of the following Divisions and Departments: Planning, Building and Safety, Public Works, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire. The DRC process shall be chaired by the Planning Division.

Directional sign. See "sign, directional."

Directory sign. See "sign, directory."

Disabled veteran means the same as defined in Government Code Section 18541, any veteran as who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent or more disabled as a result of service in the armed forces. Proof of such disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.

Discretionary decision means decisions that require the exercise of judgment or deliberation when the Approving Authority decides to approve or disapprove a particular activity, as distinguished from situations where the City individual, Board, Committee, Commission or Council merely has to determine whether there has been conformity with applicable statutes, ordinances or regulations.

Distilled Spirits. See "brewery, distilled spirits."

Distillery. See "brewery, distillery."

Domestic animal. See "animal, domestic."

Donation collection bin means an outdoor receptacle made of metal, steel or a similar product, designed to allow the general public to donate unwanted but reusable items for charitable purposes.

Dormitory means a building intended or used principally for sleeping accommodations where such building is related to an educational or public institution, including religious institutions.

Downtown Arts and Entertainment District means an area intended to serve as a major, concentrated center of cultural and entertainment uses serving the City and surrounding communities. It consists of all commercially zoned land within an area bounded by properties south of Third Street, west of State Route 91 (the Riverside Freeway), north of properties fronting both sides of Fourteenth Street and east of properties fronting both sides of Market Street.

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Drive-thru business means a business (such as a bank or restaurant) that is designed so that customers can be served while remaining in their cars.

Driveway means a private roadway providing access for vehicles to a parking space, garage, dwelling or other structure. See definition in Title 18.

Driveway, Hollywood means driveway with a middle planting strip to minimize paved access. See definition in the Downtown Specific Plan.

Drop-off recycling center. See "recycling center, drop-off."

Drug store means a business where drugs, medicines and other sundries are dispensed and sold.

Dwelling means a building or portion thereof designed for or occupied exclusively for residential purposes, including single-family and multiple family dwellings, but not including hotels, motels, boarding and lodging houses.

Dwelling area means the total combined floor area of a dwelling unit intended for human habitation. Dwelling area shall not include garages, carports, patios, sheds, or other similar spaces.

Dwelling unit means two or more rooms in a dwelling designed for or occupied by one family for living or sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen. See definition in the General Plan.

Dwelling unit, accessory (ADU) means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence that shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:

A.

An efficiency dwelling unit, as defined in Section 1207.4 of the California Building Code; or

B.

A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

Dwelling unit, caretaker. See "caretaker living quarters."

Dwelling unit, junior accessory (JADU) means a unit contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure that may include separate or shared sanitation facilities.

Dwelling unit, manufactured means a manufactured house intended for occupancy by a single-family installed on a permanent foundation in conformance with applicable Zoning regulations.

Dwelling unit, mobile. See "mobile home."

Dwelling unit, motor home, RV, camper, trailer, etc. means a structure standing on wheels used for short term human occupation.

Dwelling unit, movable accessory (MADU) means a complete independent living facility that provides for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence that shall include provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated and meets the following requirements:

A.

Meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 119.5 requirements or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192 standards, is certified for ANSI or NFPA compliance; and is certified by a 3rd party inspection agency (Design Approval Agency/Quality Assurance Agency) that the MADU meets this requirement;

B.

Is licensed and registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles;

C.

Cannot move under its own power;

D.

Is no larger than allowed by California State Law for movement on public highways; and

E.

Is no smaller than 150 and no larger than 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls.

Dwelling unit, multi-family means a building, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by two or more families living independently of each other and containing two or more dwelling units. See also apartment house. See definition in the Downtown Specific Plan and the General Plan.

Dwelling unit, single-family means a dwelling designed for occupancy by one family and located on one lot delineated by front, side and rear lot lines. See definition in the Downtown Specific Plan.

Dwelling unit, single-family, attached means two or more dwelling units, each owned in fee and located on individual lots but joined along a single lot line, each of which is totally separated from the other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof. See definition in the Downtown Specific Plan and the General Plan.

Dwelling unit, single-family, detached means a dwelling unit owned in fee and located on an individual lot that is not attached to any other dwelling unit by any means. See definition in the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 50, 2025; Ord. 7609 § 11, 2022; Ord. 7592 § 12(Exh. M), 2022; Ord. 7528 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7520 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7487 § 8, 11-52019; Ord. 7457 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7408 § 1, 2018; Ord. 7331 § 128, 2016; Ord. 7302 § 5, 2015; Ord. 7185 § 5, 2012; Ord. 7158 § 18, 2012; Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)