Chapter 17.158 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Chapter 17. XX X 158 (General Definitions) applies to general (non-land use) terms used in Title 17 except as specifically excluded per Section 17. XX1 54. 010 006 (Other Definition Sections).

ALUC. San Luis Obispo County regional airport land use commission. ALUP. San Luis Obispo County regional airport land use plan.

CNEL. Community Noise Equivalent Level. dB. Decibel. FAA. Federal Aviation Administration. FAR. Floor Area Ratio. UZ. Underlying Zoning.

Abutting, Adjoining, or Adjacent. Having a common property or district line, or separated only by an alley, path, private street, or easement.

Accessory Buildings. See Buildings, Accessory.

Accessory Structures . See Structures, Accessory.

Addition. Attached to and used in conjunction with.

Minor Addition . Any addition to a building or structure that comprises less than 25 percent increase in total building area, constructed in compliance with current regulations.

Minor Nonconforming Addition. Extension of the nonconforming feature of an existing building by no more than fifty percent.

Significant Addition. Any addition to a building or structure that comprises 25 percent or more increase in total building area, constructed in compliance with current regulations. See also Section 17.106.020.B (Enlargements and Modifications).

Affordable housing agreement . A written agreement between the developer, the City, and possibly additional parties that specifies the terms and conditions under which affordable housing requirements are to be met.

Affordable housing fund . A fund established and administered by the City containing in-lieu fees and other funds held and used exclusively to increase and improve the supply of affordable housing.

Alcoholic Beverage. Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with other substances, and sales of which require a State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license.

9- 18

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Alley. A public way permanently reserved primarily for secondary vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.

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

Ambient entertainment. Acoustic or recorded music, or live readings of books or poetry, which is clearly incidental, that allows for normal conversation levels, and for which no cover fee or ticket is required.

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 and has submitted an entitlement or building permit application to the City.

Arbors. Ornamental landscape features that are substantially open to the passage of light and air on all sides. "Substantially open" sides and roof of the structure shall be a minimum of 50 percent open at any point across the entire side. Generally designed with an open, lattice-work design constructed of wood, metal, or other lightweight material. Includes trellises.

Average cross-slope. The ratio, expressed as a percentage of the difference in elevation to the horizontal distance between two points on the perimeter of the area, for which slope is being determined.

Balcony. A platform that projects from the wall of a building thirty inches or more above grade that is accessible from the building’s interior, is not accessible from the ground and is not enclosed by walls on more than two sides. See also “Deck”.

Basement. A nonhabitable space beneath the first or ground floor of a building the ceiling of which does not extend more than four feet above finished grade.

Bedroom . Any space in a dwelling unit which contains a minimum of 70 square feet of floor area unless it is one of the below listed rooms or common spaces. The “bedroom” definition does not include garages, attic space, or similar spaces which are not habitable such as foyers, storage closets, utility rooms, or unfinished attics and basements.

The following rooms/common spaces that are adjacent and open to common areas are not considered bedrooms:

Table 9-1: Rooms and Common Spaces Not Considered Bedrooms

9- 19

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

The Director shall determine whether spaces which do not clearly meet the definition of a “bedroom” meet the intent of this regulation or need to be forwarded to the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit review.

Spaces (i.e., not bedrooms) established prior to August 14, 2014 using the previous bedroom definition (greater than or equal to 50 percent open wall area with an adjoining room) may remain and will not be considered bedrooms consistent with floor plans approved with a building permit.

Block Front . All the properties fronting on one side of a street, between intersecting streets or a street and a railroad, waterway, cul-de-sac, or unsubdivided land.

Building . Any structure used or intended for sheltering or supporting any use or occupancy.

Building, Accessory. A detached subordinate building used only as incidental to the principal building on the same lot.

Building, Principal. A building in which the principal use of the lot is conducted on which it is situated.

Building Division. City of San Luis Obispo Building and Safety Division.

Building Envelope . The three-dimensional space enclosed by the exterior surfaces of a building or structure.

Building Footprint. The horizontal area, as seen in plan view, of a building or structure, measured at the surface level from the outside of exterior walls and supporting columns, excluding eaves.

Building Official. City of San Luis Obispo Chief Building Official, or someone designated by him or her to act on his or her behalf.

Cannabis. See Chapter 17.XX (Cannabis).

Canopy. A roofed shelter projecting over a sidewalk, driveway, entry, window, or similar area that may be wholly supported by a building or may be wholly or partially supported by columns, poles, or braces extending from the ground.

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.

Case Management. A system for arranging and coordinating care and services whereby a case manager assesses the needs of the client and client’s family and arranges, coordinates, monitors, and advocates for services to meet the client’s needs.

City. The City of San Luis Obispo.

Common Interest Development. Any of the following: a community apartment project, a condominium project, a planned development, or a stock cooperative identified in Civil Code Section 1351.

Community Development Department. The City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department.

Conditionally Permitted. Allowed subject to approval of a Use Permit.

9- 20

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Construction. Building, erection, enlargement, alteration, conversion or movement of any building, structures, or land together with any scientific surveys associated therewith.

County . The County of San Luis Obispo.

Council. The City of San Luis Obispo City Council.

Coverage . The portion of a lot that is covered by structures, including principal and accessory buildings located on or above the ground, including upper-level projections and living areas, as well as covered or uncovered decks, balconies, porches, and similar architectural features expressed as a percentage of the total lot area. See Section 17.70.12 0Chapter XX: (Lot Coverage) for exceptions to lot coverage calculations.

Council. City of San Luis Obispo City Council.

Creek . A waterway or portion of waterway designated in the General Plan as a creek. A drainage ditch, concrete swale, underground culvert, or storm drain (as indicated on the General Plan) is not a creek. Creeks located outside the urban reserve line are as designated by the USGS 7.5 Minute series quadrangle maps or County data.

Deck. A platform, either freestanding or attached to a building, that is supported by pillars or posts. See also “Balcony”.

Demolition . The act of reconstructing, removing, taking down or destroying all or portions of an existing building or structure, or making extensive repairs or modifications to an existing building or structure, if such changes involve removal or replacement of 50 percent or more of both the structural framing and cladding or of the exterior walls within a 24-month period. When determining whether a building or structure is demolished, the following applies:

1. The nonconforming portions of any wall is counted as removed or taken down, even when retention of these portions is proposed.

2. Any continuous run of remaining exterior wall surfaces measuring 10 feet or less in length are counted as removed or replaced.

Den (or “family room”) . A room which is open on at least one side; does not contain a wardrobe, closet, or similar facility; and which is not designed for sleeping.

Density. The number of dwellings per net acre, measured in density units.

Designee. Personnel of the City sanctioned to act on behalf of a Review Authority, as authorized by Title 17.

Department. The Community Development Department of the City of San Luis Obispo.

Development. Any public or private action for which a City construction permit or planning approval pursuant to the provision of Title 17 is required.

Development Agreement. An agreement between the City and any person having a legal or equitable interest in real property for the development of such property and which complies with the applicable provisions of the Government Code for such development agreements.

Development Envelope (see also “building envelope” and “coverage”). An area of a lot that encompasses all development, including but not limited to excavation, fill, grading, storage, demolition, structures, building heights, decks,

9- 21

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

roof overhangs, porches, patios, terraces, pools, and any areas of disturbance, including access ways and parking. Approved plantings of landscape materials on natural grade and approved walkways and driveways may occur outside of a development envelope.

Director. The Director of the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, or someone designated by him or her to act on his or her behalf.

Disabled Person . A person who has a medical, physical, or mental condition that limits a major life activity, as those terms are defined in State Government Code Section 12926, anyone who is regarded as having such a condition or anyone who has a record of having such a condition. It includes a person or persons, or an authorized representative of a disabled person. The term “disabled person” does not include a person who is currently using illegal substances, unless he or she has a separate disability.

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

Dwelling . A building or mobile home on a permanent foundation with provisions for sleeping, cooking and sanitation, and with permanent connections to utilities, providing independent living space for owner occupancy, rental, or lease on a monthly or longer basis.

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.

Ecological Restoration Project . A project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.

Efficiency Unit. As defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1.

Electronic Game . A machine or device offered to the public as a game or amusement, whether remuneration is required or not, the object of which is to achieve a high or low score based on the skill of the player.

Electronic Game Amusement Center . Any premises having thereon available four or more electronic games, when the games are a primary good or service offered by the establishment.

Existing Topography . The natural unaltered topography or the topography resulting from grading activity legally permitted in conjunction with subdivision improvements, right-of-way improvements, or previous on-site building improvements.

Façade. The exterior wall of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building. The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from the grade to the top of a parapet wall or eave, and horizontally across the entire width of the building elevation.

Fair Housing Laws . The following legislation: ( 1) the Federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC Section 3601 and following) and (2) the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 12955 and following), including amendments to them.

9- 22

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

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

Fences. Horizontal and vertical structures that are 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 planting.

Festival (or “Carnival” or “Fair”) . A temporary public or commercial gathering where entertainment, food, crafts, and the like are offered for viewing or sale. Gatherings on public property under the sponsorship or control of the City are excluded.

Floodplain Management Regulations. The following terms shall apply for the purpose of Section 17.XX.XXXC hapter 17.78 (Floodplain Management Regulations):

A zone. See “Special flood hazard area (SFHA).”

Alluvial fan. A geomorphologic feature characterized by a cone or fan-shaped deposit of boulders, gravel, and fine sediments that have been eroded from mountain slopes, transported by flood flows, and then deposited on the valley floors, and which is subject to flash flooding, high velocity flows, debris flows, erosion, sediment movement and deposition, and channel migration.

Apex. A point on an alluvial fan or similar landform below which the flow path of the major stream that formed the fan becomes unpredictable and alluvial fan flooding can occur.

Base flood . A flood which has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also called the “100-year flood”).

Base flood elevation (BFE) . The elevation shown on the flood insurance rate map for zones AE, AH, A1-30, VE, and V1-V30 that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has a one percent or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

Encroachment. The advance or infringement of uses, plant growth, fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures, or development into a floodplain which may impede or alter the flow capacity of a floodplain.

Existing manufactured home park or subdivision. A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before February 20, 1979.

Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision. The preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).

Flood, flooding, or floodwater. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters, the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, and/or mudslides (i.e., mudflows); and the condition resulting from floodrelated erosion.

Flood boundary and floodway map (FBFM). The official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the floodway.

9- 23

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Flood insurance rate map (FIRM). The official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.

Flood insurance study. The official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the flood insurance rate map, the flood boundary and floodway map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood.

Floodplain or flood-prone area. Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. See “Flood, flooding or floodwater.”

Floodplain administrator. The community official designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.

Floodplain management. The operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations, and open space plans.

Floodplain management regulations. This Chapter and other zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as grading and erosion control) and other application of police power which control development in flood-prone areas. This term describes Federal, State, or local regulations in any combination thereof which provide standards for preventing and reducing flood loss and damage.

Floodproofing. Any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents. For guidelines on dry and wet floodproofing, see FEMA Technical Bulletins TB 1-93, TB 3-93, and TB 7-93.

Floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that shall be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. Also referred to as “regulatory floodway.”

Floodway fringe. The area of the floodplain on either side of the regulatory floodway where encroachment may be permitted.

Functionally dependent use. A use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, and does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.

Highest adjacent grade. The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.

Historic structure. Any structure that is:

1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;

9- 24

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;

3. Individually listed on a State inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or

4. Individually listed on the City’s master list of historic structures, provided this local inventory is consistent with State-approved or certified historic preservation programs as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.

Levee. A manmade structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding.

Levee system. A flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices, which are constructed and operated in accord with sound engineering practices.

Lowest floor. The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement as separately defined. See also “Basement”.

Mean sea level. For purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community’s flood insurance rate map are referenced.

New construction . For floodplain management purposes, means structures for which the “start of construction” commenced on or after February 20, 1979, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.

New manufactured home park or subdivision. A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after February 20, 1979.

Obstruction includes, but is not limited to, any dam, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment, protection, excavation, channelization, bridge, conduit, culvert, building, wire, fence, rock, gravel, refuse, fill, structure, vegetation or other material in, along, across or projecting into any watercourse which may alter, impede, retard or change the direction and/or velocity of the flow of water, or, due to its location, its propensity to snare or collect debris carried by the flow of water, or its likelihood of being carried downstream.

One-hundred-year flood . See “Base flood.”

Program deficiency . A defect in a community’s floodplain management regulations or administrative procedures that impairs effective implementation of those floodplain management regulations.

Regulatory floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.

Riverine. Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream, brook, etc.

9- 25

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). An area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on an FHBM or FIRM as zone A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, or AH and includes all areas designated in the City’s waterway management plan as being in the one-hundred-year floodplain.

Start of construction . Substantial improvement and other proposed new development and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.

Substantial Damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

Substantial Improvement.

1. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost (cumulatively within any ten-year period) of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the “start of construction” of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred “substantial damage,” regardless of the actual repair work performed.

2. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation or other improvement of a foundation for a structure which equals or exceeds twenty-five percent of the foundation.

3. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation or other improvement which, by nature of the work, will necessitate raising the structure off the foundation to complete the work.

The term does not, however, include either:

1. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or State or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure ensure safe living conditions; or

2. Any alteration of a “historic structure;” provided, that the alteration will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a “historic structure.”

Violation. The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with Chapter 17. XX 78: Flood Damage Prevention. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in Chapter XX 17.78: Flood Damage Prevention is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

9- 26

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Water surface elevation. The height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988, or other datum, of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas.

Watercourse . A lake, river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur.

XB zone. The area between the limits of the one percent flooding and the 0.2 percent flooding, indicated as an X zone in the maps and formerly as a B zone in the maps.

Floor Area, Gross. The total area enclosed within a building, including closets, stairways, and utility and mechanical rooms, measured from the inside face of the walls.

Floor Area, Net. The gross floor area less areas stipulated by Section XXX1 7.70.060 (FAR Measurement and Exceptions ), Determining floor area .

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) . The net floor area of a building or buildings on a lot divided by the lot area.

Footcandle . A unit of measure of the intensity of light falling on a surface, equal to one lumen per square foot or the intensity of light from a standardized candle burning at one foot from a given surface.

Front Yard . The area of a residential lot that lies between the front property line and the walls of any residences that face the street. The front yard area includes the entire yard extending across the full width of a site, the depth of which contains all areas between the front property line back to the walls of the building which are parallel or generally face the front property line.

Garage. A building or portion thereof, containing accessible and usable enclosed space designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking or storage of one or more motor vehicles.

General Plan. City of San Luis Obispo’s adopted General Plan.

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.

Grade, Adjacent. The lowest elevation of ground surface immediately adjacent to the building exterior wall.

Grade, Average. The average level of the highest and lowest existing grade elevation points. See Section XXX 17.70.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).

Grade, Existing. The surface of the ground or pavement at a stated location as it exists before disturbance in preparation for a project regulated by these Zoning Regulations.

Grade, Finished. The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk adjacent to the building at the completion of a project regulated by these Zoning Regulations.

9- 27

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Gross Floor Area . See “Floor Area.”

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

Guest Quarters . A separate accessory space, attached or detached, which contains bathroom facilities including toilets, bathing facilities, showers, or sinks but does not contain a kitchen (see “kitchen” definition in Section 17. XX 158.050: K Definitions).

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.

Hedge . A barrier or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees. See also “Fence”.

Household. One or more persons living together in a single dwelling unit, with common access to, and common use of, all living and eating areas and all areas and facilities for the preparation and storage of food; who share living expenses, including rent or mortgage payments, food costs and utilities; and who maintain a single mortgage, lease, or rental agreement for all members of the household.

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 required for the use at the time it was brought into existence.

Impervious Surface . A surface that is incapable of being penetrated by water, including buildings and paved surfaces such as parking, sidewalks, and roads.

In-lieu fee . Monetary payment to City established through ordinance that may be required of an owner or developer as a substitute for a dedication of land or portion of land.

Intermittent use . A Temporary Use (see “Temporary Use”) that occurs no more than 90 days in a year, but which may continue from year to year.

Irrigation Efficiency. The measurement of the amount of water beneficially used, which is the amount of water stored in the root zone, divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices.

Kitchen . An area within any structure including one or more of the following facilities that are capable of being used for the preparation or cooking of food: ovens/microwave ovens, stoves, hotplates, refrigerators exceeding six cubic feet, dishwashers, garbage disposals, sinks having a drain outlet of larger than one and one-half inches in diameter, and cabinets, counter space, or other areas for storing food.

9- 28

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Landscape, Rehabilitated. Any re-landscaping project that requires a Building Permit or design review where the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet.

Light Pollution. The night sky glow caused by the scattering of artificial light in the atmosphere.

Live/Work. An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household in a structure, either single-unit or multi-unit, and may include only commercial activities and pursuits that are compatible with the character of a quiet residential environment. May be designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity, and which includes: (1) complete kitchen space and sanitary facilities in compliance with the City building code and (2) working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit. See also Building Code definitions of live/work.

Loft. See “Mezzanine” when referring to an interior floor space of an occupiable or habitable structure.

Lot . A parcel of real property with a distinct designation delineated on an approved survey map, tract map, or parcel map filed in the office of the County Recorder and abutting at least one public street; or a parcel of real property containing at least the area required for the zone district in which it is located, abutting at least one public street or other access approved by the Council, and held under separate ownership from adjoining property.

Lot, Abutting. A lot having a common property line or separated by a public path or lane, private street, or easement to the subject lot.

Lot, Corner. A lot or parcel bounded on two or more sides by street lines that have an angle intersection that is not more than 135 degrees.

Lot, Flag. As defined in Chapter 16.26: Definitions. See Figure 9-X: Flag Lot.

Figure 9-1: Flag Lot

==> picture [197 x 94] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [197 x 94] intentionally omitted <==

Lot, Interior. A lot bounded on one side by a street line and on all other sides by lot lines between adjacent lots or that is bounded by more than one street with an intersection greater than one hundred thirty-five degrees.

9- 29

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

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

Figure 9-2: Lot Types

==> picture [317 x 99] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [317 x 100] intentionally omitted <==

Lot Area. The horizontal land area within a lot expressed in square feet, acres, or other area measurement.

Lot Area, Net. See Section 17.70.11 0Chapter 17.XX: (Lot Area).

Lot Coverage. See “Coverage.”

Lot Line. The boundary between a lot and other property or the public right-of-way.

Lot Line, Front. On an interior lot, the line separating the lot from the street or lane. On a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street or lane. On a through lot, the lot line abutting the street or lane providing the primary access to the lot. On a flag or panhandle lot, the interior lot line most parallel to and nearest the street or lane from which access is obtained. Where no lot line is within forty-five degrees of being parallel to the rear lot line, a line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum possible distance from the rear lot line, will be deemed the front lot line for the purpose of establishing the minimum front yard (see Figure 9- X3 : Irregular Lots).

Lot Line, Rear. The lot line that is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. Where no lot line is within forty-five degrees of being parallel to the front lot line, a line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum possible distance from the front lot line, will be deemed the rear lot line for the purpose of establishing the minimum rear yard (see Figure 9 -X3 : Irregular Lots).

Lot Line, Side. Any lot line that is not a front or rear lot line.

Lot Line, Street Side. A side lot line of a corner lot that is adjacent to a street.

9- 30

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Figure 9-3: Irregular Lots

==> picture [280 x 276] intentionally omitted <==

Low-intensity Lighting. Lighting designed to accent architectural features or signs that does not produce glare, such as tubular neon or LED rope lighting.

Market Value. The highest price a willing buyer would pay and a willing seller would accept, both being fully informed and in an open market, as determined by an appraiser or other qualified professional.

Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA). The upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area in Section 17.87.020. It is based upon the area’s reference evapotranspiration, the ET adjustment factor, and the size of the landscaped area. The estimated total water use for the landscape shall not exceed the maximum applied water allowance. Special landscape areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0.

Mezzanine. A partial or intermediate level of a building interior containing floor area without enclosing interior walls or partitions and not separated or partitioned from the floor level below or access way (stairs and/or landing) leading to the mezzanine from the floor below by a wall or any other partitions. Spaces designated as lofts or mezzanines that do not fully conform to this definition shall be deemed a “bedroom.” (See also Section 17 .100.0201 58.008.)

Minor Addition. See “Addition”.

Municipal Code. The City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code.

9- 31

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Nonconforming. A use, structure, or lot, which was lawfully erected, altered, maintained or formed, but which, because of the application of this Title to it, no longer conforms to the specific regulations applicable to the zone in which it is located.

Nonconforming Building. See “Nonconforming Structure”.

Nonconforming Lot. See Chapter 17.96 XX (Nonconforming Lots).

Nonconforming Parking. See Section 17. xx.xxx7 2.060 (Nonconforming Parking).

Nonconforming Structure. See Chapter 17.9 2XX (Nonconforming Structures).

Nonconforming Use. See Chapter 17.94 XX (Nonconforming Uses).

On-site. Located on the lot that is the subject of discussion.

Owner Occupancy. A lawfully allowed dwelling that is occupied by the owner(s) named on the property deed as their primary residence and is occupied by them for the major portion of the year.

Outdoor Storage. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, junk, material, merchandise, or vehicles in the same place for more than twenty-four hours, except for the keeping of building materials reasonably required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid and current building permit issued by the City.

Overlay Zone . A zone applied in combination with other zone districts to impose additional restrictions or to allow greater variety than is possible with the underlying zone.

Parcel. See "Lot".

Parking Area. An area of a lot, structure, or any other area, including driveways, which is designed for and the primary purpose of which is to provide for the temporary storage of operable motor vehicles.

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

Parking Management Plan. A document that outlines how site parking will be regulated and includes provisions to reduce parking demand, including but not limited to availability of transit in close proximity, access to a car share program and access to information regarding alternative transportation programs.

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

Planning Commission. City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission.

Preexisting. In existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title.

9- 32

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Primary Unit . The existing single-unit residential structure on the site when used in the application of Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.

Principal Building. See Building, Principal.

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 ordinance. This term includes, but is not limited to, any action that qualifies as a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Project Applicant. The individual or entity submitting entitlement plans required under this Title. A project applicant may be the property owner or the property owner’s designee.

Public Art. Work of art installed either on or off site, as part of new development, in conformance with the standards identified in Section 17. xx.xxx 70.140 (Public Art Requirements for Private Development). The definitions of “work of art” shall include, but not be limited to, sculpture, monuments, murals, frescoes, bas-relief, mobiles, drawings, paintings, graphic arts, mosaics, photographs, fountains, decorative arts, ceramics, carving and stained glass located in or on a public place. Public Art does not include landscaping, paving, architectural ornamentation, or signs.

Public Place. Land or buildings owned by the City or others which are accessible to the general public.

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

Public Works Department. City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department.

Public Works Director. City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Director, or someone designated by him or her to act on his or her behalf.

Real Property. Land and improvements, if any, including anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, walls, fences, and paved areas.

Reasonable Accommodation . Providing disabled persons flexibility in the application of land use and Zoning Regulations and procedures, or even waiving certain requirements, when necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities. It may include adjustments to standards such as yard area modifications for ramps, handrails or other such accessibility improvements; hardscape additions, such as widened driveways, parking area or walkways; building additions for accessibility; tree removal; or reduced off-street parking where the disability clearly limits the number of people operating vehicles. Reasonable accommodation does not include an accommodation which would (1) impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City or (2) require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the City’s Zoning Regulations.

Recreational Vehicle. Any trailer, camper, motor home or other vehicle designed and intended for traveling and recreational purposes.

Replacement Unit. A dwelling which is built, moved, or remodeled to replace a residential unit lost through demolition or remodeling or conversion to nonresidential use.

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

9- 33

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

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.

Riparian Vegetation. Those herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees which are naturally associated with stream side environments, and with roots and branches extending in or over a creek channel.

Roof Deck. See “Deck.” See also Section XXX 1 7.70.150 (Rooftop Uses).

Screening. A wall, fence, hedge, informal planting, or berm, provided for the purpose of buffering a building or activity from neighboring areas or from the street.

Self-sufficiency Program. A program designed to assist individuals and families in meeting their basic needs and address any substance dependency and mental health issues so that they do not need to rely on emergency public or private assistance.

Setback. The distance from which a structure, parking area, or other development feature must be separated from a prescribed lot line, easement, or other feature (see Figure 9-4: Setbacks), and as specified in the development regulations of each zone. See also Section Chapter XX1 7.70.170 (Setbacks).

Figure 9-4: Setbacks

==> picture [436 x 125] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [436 x 126] intentionally omitted <==

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

Setback, Side. The minimum distance required between a structure and a side property line. Also referred to as “interior side setback”.

9- 34

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Setback, Street Side. On a corner lot, the minimum distance required between a structure and the property line along the side lot line that is adjacent to a street. See Figure 9 -X 5: Street Side Setback.

Figure 9-5: Street Side Setback

==> picture [214 x 236] intentionally omitted <==

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

Setback Line . An officially adopted line determining the extent of a future street or other public right-of-way.

Shopping center. A development consisting of at least five separate establishments with a minimum area of 50,000 square feet, a site with a minimum of 300 feet of frontage and shared common drives and off-street parking.

Sidewalk. A paved, surfaced, or leveled area, paralleling and usually separated from the street, used as a pedestrian walkway.

Site. A lot, or group of contiguous lots, that is proposed for development in accordance with the provisions of this title and is in a single ownership or under unified control.

Slope. An inclined ground surface the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance (i.e. 2:1 or 1:1) or as a percentage (i.e. 50% or 100%).

Slope, Average. For the purpose of the hillside development standards, the term "average slope" shall be defined as the relationship between the change in elevation (rise) of the land and the horizontal distance (run) over which that change in elevation occurs.

Specific Plan. A plan for a designated area within the City, based on the General Plan, but containing more detailed regulations and programs as provided in Government Code Section 65450 et seq.

State. The State of California.

9- 35

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Storage – Accessory. The storage of materials accessory and incidental to a primary use and is not considered a land use separate from the primary use.

Story. The portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the next floor above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling above.

Street. A public or private right-of-way providing vehicular access to abutting property.

Structure . Anything assembled or constructed on the ground, or attached to anything with a foundation on the ground.

Structure, Accessory. A structure that is located upon the same site as the structure or use to which it is accessory. Accessory structures may consist of detached structures or additions to primary structures. The use of an accessory structure is incidental and subordinate to the use of the principal structure, or to the principal land use of the site. Does not include habitable accessory structures such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). See also Building, Accessory.

Structure, Principal (Structure, Main; Structure, Primary). A structure housing the principal use of a site or functioning as the principal use.

Structure, Temporary . A structure without any foundation or footings and which is intended to be removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased.

Studio. A dwelling unit characterized by an open floor plan, with no interior walls separating spaces into separate rooms.

Tandem Parking. The arrangement of parking spaces where no more than two cars are arranged in tandem, such that one or more spaces must be driven across in order to access another space or spaces.

Tiny House - Moveable. A residential dwelling unit that is accessory to a principal residential dwelling unit located on the same parcel of land, which provides complete independent living quarters for one household, and meets the following conditions:

1. Is towable by a bumper hitch, frame-towing hitch, or fifth-wheel connection and is designed not to and cannot move under its own power;

2. Is no larger than allowed by California State law for movement on public highways;

3. Is a detached self-contained residential dwelling unit which includes permanent facilities and functional areas for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

Top of Bank . The line where the naturally eroded ground slope, or the slope resulting from a creek alteration, flattens to conform with the ground which has not been cut by water flow within the creek channel. If the bank is terraced, the top of bank is the highest step.

Through Lot. See “Lot, Through”.

Trellis. See “Arbor”.

9- 36

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Transit Stop . A facility located within the public right-of-way at selected points along transit routes for passenger pickup, drop-off, or transfer, but excluding areas for vehicle repair or storage, passenger ticketing and parking, which are defined as a transit station or terminal.

Use. The purpose for which land or the premises of a building, structure, or facility 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, the primary use and located on the same parcel as the primary use. Accessory Use includes active or passive solar heating systems and cogeneration facilities.

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

Unbundle Parking. To separate parking from general rent or purchase costs in new residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use buildings.

Use Permit. A discretionary permit, such as a Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, which may be granted by the appropriate City of San Luis Obispo 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 permit granting authority.

Vehicle. Any vehicle, as vehicle is defined by the California Vehicle Code, including any automobile, camper, camp trailer, trailer, trailer coach, motorcycle, house car, boat, or similar conveyance.

Water-Efficient Landscape Standards.

Ecological restoration project. A project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.

Estimated total water use (ETWU). The total water used for the landscape.

Homeowner-provided landscaping. Any landscaping either installed by a private individual for a single-family residence or installed by a licensed contractor hired by a homeowner. A homeowner, for purposes of this Chapter, is a person who occupies the dwelling he or she owns. This excludes speculative homes, which are not owner-occupied dwellings.

Hydrozone. A portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs that are served by a valve or set of valves with the same irrigation schedule.

Irrigation efficiency. The measurement of the amount of water beneficially used, which is the amount of water stored in the root zone, divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices.

9- 37

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Maximum applied water allowance (MAWA). The upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area.

Rehabilitated landscape. Any relandscaping project that requires a building permit or design review where the modified landscape area is equal to or greater than two thousand five hundred square feet.

Yard . An area along a property line within which no structures, parking spaces or parking backup spaces may be located, except as otherwise provided in these regulations. Yards are intended to help determine the pattern of building masses and open areas within neighborhoods and districts.

Yard, Front. The area of a residential lot that lies between the street property line and the walls of any residences that face the street. The front yard area includes the entire yard extending across the full width of a site, the depth of which contains all areas between the front property line back to the walls of the building which are parallel or generally face the front property line.

Yard, Street . A yard adjacent to a local street, State highway (except frontages on Highway 101), or adopted setback line.

Yard, Other . Any yard other than a street yard (i.e., side and rear yards).

Zone (or “district” or “zone district”). An area of the City delineated on the official zoning map, designated by name or abbreviation as provided in the regulations codified in this Title.

- CHAPTER 17.160: AOZ LAND USE DEFINITIONS (TABLE 2 24)

Airport. See Section 17.156.004 – A Definitions: “Airport.”

Ambulance, taxi, and/or limousine dispatch facility. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Light Fleet-Based Services.” Antennas and telecommunications facilities. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.” ATMs. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Banks and Financial Institutions” – “Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).” Auto and vehicle sales and rental. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Sales and Services” – “Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental.” Auto parts sales, with installation. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Sales and Services” – “Vehicle Services.”

9- 38

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Auto parts sales, without installation. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Sales and Services” – “Vehicle Services.”

Bakery.

Retail. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.”

Wholesale. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Manufacturing – Light. ”

Banks and financial services. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Banks and Financial Institutions.”

Bar/Tavern. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Eating and Drinking Establishments” – “Bars, Live Entertainment, and Taverns.”

Bed and Breakfast Inn. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Lodging” – “Bed and Breakfast Establishment.”

Boarding/rooming house, dormitory. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions – “Boarding House.”

Building and landscape materials sales.

Indoor. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Building Materials and Services.” Outdoor. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Building Materials and Services.”

Business support services. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Business Services.”

Caretaker quarters. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Caretaker Quarters.”

Catering service. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Food Preparation.”

Cemetery, mausoleum, columbarium. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Cemetery.”

Club, lodge, private meeting hall. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Public Assembly Facilities.”

Commercial recreation facility.

Indoor. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation” – “Commercial Recreation, SmallScale.” Outdoor. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation” – “Commercial Recreation, LargeScale.”

Community Garden. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Community Garden.”

Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Sales and Services” – “Large Vehicle, Construction, and Heavy Equipment Sales, Services, and Rental.”

Convalescent hospital. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Elderly and Long-Term Care.”

Convenience store. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Food and Beverage Sales” – “Convenience Store.” Convents and monasteries. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Boarding House.”

Copying and Quick Printer Service. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Business Services.” Crop Production. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Crop Production.”

Day care.

9- 39

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Day care center (child/adult). See Section 17.156.010 – D Definitions: “Day Care Centers.” Family day care home (small/large). See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Family Day Care.” Educational conferences. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Educational Conferences Housing.” Equipment rental. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Business Services.”

Extended hour retail. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Extended Hour Retail.” Farm supply and feed store. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Nurseries and Garden Centers.”

Fitness/health facility. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation” – “Commercial Recreation, Small-Scale.” Food bank/packaged food distribution center. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution.”

Fraternity, sorority. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Fraternities and Sororities.”

Fuel dealer (propane, etc). See Section 17.156. – F Definitions: “Fuel Dealer.”

Furniture and fixtures manufacturing, cabinet shop. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Building Materials and Services.” Furniture, furnishings, and appliance stores. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Building Materials and Services.”

Grazing. See Section 17.156.004 – A Definitions: “Animal Husbandry and Grazing.”

General retail.

2,000 sf or less. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail. ”

More than 2,000 sf, up to 15,000 sf. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.” More than 15,000 sf, up to 45,000 sf. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: ‘Retail Sales” – “General Retail.” More than 45,000 sf, up to 60,000 sf. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.” More than 60,000 sf, up to 140,000 sf. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Large-Scale Retail.” Golf Course. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation” – “Commercial Recreation, LargeScale.” Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial. See Section 17.156.016 – “Greenhouse/Plant Nursery: Commercial.” Groceries, specialty foods. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Food and Beverage Sales” – “General Market.” Heliport. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “Helipad/Heliport.”

e Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation” – “Commercial Recreation, LargeScale.” Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial. See Section 17.156.016 – “Greenhouse/Plant Nursery: Commercial.” Groceries, specialty foods. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Food and Beverage Sales” – “General Market.” Heliport. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “Helipad/Heliport.”

High occupancy residential use. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “High occupancy residential use.” Home occupation. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “Home Occupation.”

9- 40

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Homeless Shelter. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Lodging” – “Homeless Shelters.”

Hostel. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Lodging” – “Homeless Shelters.”

Hotel, Motel. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Lodging” – “Hotels and Motels.”

Industrial research and development. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Research and Development.”

Laboratory – Medical, analytical, research, testing. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Laboratory” – “Medical, Analytical, Research, Testing.”

Laundry, dry cleaning plant. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Personal Services.”

Library.

Branch facility. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Cultural Institutions.”

Museum. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Cultural Institutions. ”

Liquor, Store/Alcohol Sales. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Food and Beverage Sales” – “Liquor Store.”

Live/work units. See Section 17.156.026 – M Definitions: “Mixed-Use Development.”

Livestock feed lot. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Livestock Feed Lot.”

Maintenance service, client site services. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Maintenance and Repair Services.”

Manufacturing.

Heavy. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Manufacturing – Heavy.”

Light. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Manufacturing – Light. ”

Media Production.

Backlots/outdoor facilities and soundstages. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Media Production” – “ ” Backlots and Soundstages. Broadcast studio. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Media Production – Broadcast Studios.”

Medical service.

Clinic, laboratory, urgent care. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “Hospitals and Clinics.” Doctor office. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Medical and Dental Offices.” Extended care. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Elderly and Long-Term Care.”

Hospital. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “Hospitals and Clinics” – “Hospital.”

Mixed-use project. See Section 17.156.026 – M Definitions: “Mixed-Use Development.

Mobile home.

Mobile home as temporary residence at building site. See Section 17.158.040 – R Definitions: “Recreational Vehicle.”

9- 41

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Mobile home park. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Mobile Home Park.”

Mobile home, RV, and boat sales. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Large Vehicle, Construction, and Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental.”

Mortuary, funeral home. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Funeral Parlors and Internment Services.”

Multi-family dwellings. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Multi-Unit Dwellings.”

Night club. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Eating and Drinking Establishments” – “Bars, Live Entertainment, and Taverns.”

Office.

Accessory. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices.” Business and service. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices.” Government. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices.”

Processing. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices.”

Production and administrative. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices.” Professional. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices.” Temporary. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Offices” – “Business and Professional Offices” –

“Temporary Offices.”

Office-supporting retail.

2,000 sf or less. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.”

More than 2,000, up to 5,000 sf. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.”

Outdoor BBQ/Grill, accessory to restaurant. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Eating and Drinking Establishments” – “Restaurant.” Outdoor temporary and/or seasonal sales. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: “Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales.”

Park, playground. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Park and Recreation Facilities.”

Parking facility.

Multi-level. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Parking Facility.” Temporary. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Parking Facility – Temporary.” Personal services. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Personal Services.”

Personal services – Restricted. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Personal Services.”

Petroleum product storage and distribution. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution.”

9- 42

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Photo and film processing lab. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Personal Services.”

Photographer, photographic studio. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.”

Printing and publishing. See Section 17.156.006 – B Definitions: “Business Services.”

Produce stand. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Food and Beverage Sales” – “Produce Stand. ”

Public assembly facility. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Public Assembly Facilities.”

Public safety facilities. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Public Safety Facility.”

Public utility facilities. See Section 17.156.042 – U Definitions: “Utilities Facilities.”

Railroad facilities. See Section 17.156.040 – T Definitions: “Transit Station or Terminal.”

Recreational vehicle (RV) park accessory to hotel, motel. See Section 17.156.026 – L Definitions: “Lodging” –

“Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park.”

Recycling facilities.

Collection and processing facility. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Recycling – Processing Facility.”

Recycling facilities – Scrap and dismantling yard. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Salvage and Wrecking.”

Recycling facilities – Small collection facility. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Recycling” – “Collection Facility.”

Religious facility . See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Religious Assembly Facilities.”

Repair service – Equipment, large appliances, etc. See Section 17.156.028 – M Definitions: “Maintenance and Repair Services.”

Residential care facilities.

6 or fewer residents. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Residential Care Facilities.”

7 or more residents. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Residential Care Facilities.”

Residential hospice facility. See Section 17.156.018 – H Definitions: “Hospice In-Patient Facility.”

Residential Support Services. See Section 17.156.034 – P Definitions: “Personal Services.” Rest home. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Residential Care Facilities.”

Restaurant. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Eating and Drinking Establishments” – “Restaurant.”

Restaurant with late hour alcohol service. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Eating and Drinking Establishments” – “Restaurant with late-hour alcohol service.”

School.

Boarding school, elementary, middle, secondary. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Schools” – “Primary and Secondary.”

College, university campus. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Schools” – “Colleges.”

9- 43

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

College, university - Satellite classroom facility. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Schools” – “Colleges.” Elementary, middle, secondary. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Schools” – “Primary and Secondary.”

Specialized education/training. See Section 17.156.020 – I Definitions: “Instructional Services.”

Secondary dwelling units. See Section 17.156.004 – A Definitions: “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).”

Service station (see also "Vehicle services"). See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Sales and Services” – “ ” Service/Fueling Station.

Single-family dwellings. See Section 17.156.039 – S Definitions: “Single-Unit Dwelling. ”

Social service organization. See Section 17.156.032 – O Definitions: Offices – “Business and Professional Offices.” Special event. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Special Event.”

Sports and active recreation facility. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation.” Sports and entertainment assembly facility. See Section 17.156.038 – S Definitions: “Sports and Entertainment Assembly Facility.” Storage – Personal storage facility. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Warehousing, Storage and Distribution” – “ ” Personal Storage. Storage Yard. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution” – “Outdoor Storage.” Studio – Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc. See Section 17.156.020 – I Definitions: “Instructional Services.” Theater. See Section 17.156.020 – T Definitions: “Theaters.”

Theater – Drive-in. See Section 17.156.008 – C Definitions: “Commercial Recreation” – “Large-Scale.” Transit station or terminal. See Section 17.156.040 – T Definitions: “Transit Station or Terminal.” Transit stop. See Section 17.156.040 – T Definitions: “Transit Station or Terminal.”

Truck or freight terminal. See Section 17.156.014 – F Definitions: “Freight/Truck Terminals.” Vacation Rental. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vacation Rentals.”

Vehicle services.

Carwash. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Services” – “Washing.”

Repair and maintenance – Major. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Services” – “Major (Major Repair/Body Work).” Repair and maintenance – Minor. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vehicle Services” – “Minor (Minor Repair/Maintenance).”

Vending machine. See Section 17.156.044 – V Definitions: “Vending Machine.”

Veterinary clinic/hospital.

9- 44

CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17

Boarding, large animal. See Section 17.156.004 – A Definitions: “Animal Care, Sales and Services” – “Veterinary Services, Large Animal.”

Boarding, small animal, indoor. See Section 17.156.004 – A Definitions: “Animal Care, Sales and Services” – “ ” Veterinary Services, Small Animal.

Boarding, small animal, outdoor. See Section 17.156.004 – A Definitions: “Animal Care, Sales and Services”

– “ ” Animal Boarding/Kennels.

Warehouse stores.

45,000 sf or less gfa. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “General Retail.”

More than 45,000 sf gfa. See Section 17.156.036 – R Definitions: “Retail Sales” – “Large-Scale Retail.”

Warehousing, Indoor Storage. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution” – “Warehousing and Indoor Storage.”

Water and wastewater treatment plants and services. See Section 17.156.042 – U Definitions: “Utility Facilities.”

Wholesaling and Distribution. See Section 17.156.046 – W Definitions: “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution” – “Wholesaling and Distribution.”

Wine tasting room – off site. See Section 17.156.012 – E Definitions: “Eating and Drinking Establishments” – “Bars, Live Entertainment, and Taverns.”

Work/live units. See Section 17.156.026 – M Definitions: “Mixed-Use Development.”

9- 45