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Title 15 — Buildings and Construction›Division DC12 — General Definitions
Yucaipa Municipal Code Ch. 15 Definitions Beginning with “o”
Yucaipa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Yucaipa
Cite as: Yucaipa Municipal Code Chapter 15 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 812.15005. Official Map.
“Official Map.”
An Official Map is a map prepared in accordance with this Title and shall be substituted for a final map when it is certified, filed, and bound, but not before.
§ 812.15010. On-Site Detention.
“On-Site Detention.”
Temporary storage of runoff on the site.
§ 812.15015. On-Site Retention.
“On-Site Retention.”
Permanent holding of runoff on the site through percolation to the ground.
§ 812.15020. Open Space.
“Open Space.”
The term open space refers to land where basic natural values have been retained. Open space can include wilderness areas, a small park in the middle of a City, pastures, forested areas, agricultural groves, vineyards, golf courses, floodwashes, etc. The function of open space may differ, depending upon the location. It may have a protective function, as in the case of open space in floodplain areas, where it serves to protect health and safety. It can have a structural or buffer function to space and separate conflicting land uses. It may serve a recreational function or a scenic function to provide aesthetic views of forests or mountains.
§ 812.15025. Open Space, Common.
“Common Open Space.”
Common open space is open space within a single, unified development which is owned, designed, and set aside for all occupants of the development or by occupants of a designated portion of the development. Common open space is not dedicated to the public and is owned and maintained by a private organization made up of the open space users.
§ 812.15030. Open Space, Private.
“Private Open Space.”
Private open space is open space directly adjoining the living areas of dwelling units which is intended for all private enjoyment of the residents of the dwelling unit. Private open space shall in some manner be defined such that its boundaries are evident.
§ 812.15031. Operator.
“Operator”
includes the owner, permit holder, custodian, manager, operator, or person in charge of any permitted or licensed business.
(Ord. 151 § 6, 1996)
§ 812.15035. Operator, Mining and Reclamation.
“Mining and Reclamation Operator.”
A mining and reclamation operator is any person who is engaged in surface mining operations himself or who contracts with others to conduct operations on his behalf. This does not include a person who is engaged in surface mining operations as an employee with wages as his sole compensation.
§ 812.15040. Outdoor Advertising.
“Outdoor Advertising.”
A structure, of any kind or character, erected or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster, bill, printing, painting, or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever may be placed, including statuary, for advertising purposes.
§ 812.15045. Overburden.
“Overburden.”
Soil, rock, or other materials that lie above a natural mineral deposit or in between deposits, before or after their removal by surface mining operations.
§ 812.15050. Overlay Districts.
“Overlay Districts.”
An overlay district is an area within which a set of standards and requirements are employed to deal with special physical characteristics such as floodplains or geologically hazardous areas. Overlay Districts are described in the City Code and are mapped and imposed in conjunction with and in addition to the underlying land use district.
§ 812.15060. Owner.
“Owner.”
A person or persons shown by the most current legally prepared document that has been recorded by the City Engineer, City Surveyor, or County Recorder’s Office that transfers, grants, or imports total or partial ownership of a parcel.
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