§ 19.910.020 — "A" Definitions

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. [image omitted; see the official code] 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. 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; 6. 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)