§ 18.160.010 — "A" Definitions

Abandon. To cease or suspend from developing or maintaining a structure or use for 12 months or more. Abutting. Having a common border with or being separated from a common border by a right-of-way, street, alley, easement, or having property lines in common. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Residential dwelling unit with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation that is located on the same lot as an existing single-family or multi-family dwelling. An ADU is intended for the habitation by one or more persons, and may take one of the following two (2) forms:  Detached. The unit is separated from the primary single-family dwelling.  Attached. The unit is attached to the primary single-family dwelling (i.e., an addition). This includes converted ADUs (i.e., a garage conversion) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory Dwelling Unit, Junior. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” means an ADU that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within an existing single-family structure or accessory building. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. Accessory Structure. A structure, either attached or detached, (e.g., carports, garages, storage sheds, workshops) that is customarily part of, and clearly incidental, related, secondary, and subordinate to the primary structure. See Section 18.60.030 (Accessory Uses) Accessory Use. Means a use that is customarily associated with and subordinate or incidental to the Primary Use of a lot or structure. See Section 18.60.030 (Accessory Uses) Acres, Gross. The entire acreage of a site, including easements. Acres, Net. The portion of a site that can actually be built upon. The following generally are not included in the net acreage of a site: public or private road rights of way, public open space, easements, and floodways. Addition. A structure added to an existing, permitted structure or building. Adult Business Uses. Includes the following: (1) “Adult book store” means a building or portion thereof used by a business which has as a substantial or significant portion of its stock in trade for sale to the public, or certain members thereof, books, magazines or other publications which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” (as hereinafter defined). (2) “Adult cabaret” means a building or portion thereof or area used for the presentation or exhibition or featuring of topless and/or bottomless dancers, persons engaging in “specified sexual activities” (as hereinafter defined), strippers, male or female impersonators or similar entertainers for observation by patrons or customers. (3) “Adult motion picture theater” means a building or portion thereof or area, open or enclosed, used for the presentation of motion pictures distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to “specified sexual activities” or “specified anatomical areas” (as hereinafter defined) for observation by patrons or customers. (4) “Adult novelty store” means a building or portion thereof used by a business which has a substantial or significant portion (over twenty-five percent (25%) of the business’ stock in trade for sale or rental to the public or over twenty-five percent (25%) of its gross dollar of business or, if applicable, over twenty-five percent (25%) of the actual display area of the store) of its stock in trade for sale or rental to the public, or certain members thereof, adult-oriented novelty items which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis or use for “specified sexual activities” (as hereinafter defined). (5) “Nude encounter studio” means a building or portion thereof or area used, upon payment of any compensation (as hereinafter defined), for permitting the patron or customer to meet, be present privately, or otherwise “encounter” a person or persons who are topless and/or bottomless and are employed for such purpose (as hereinafter defined) by the operator of such establishment. (6) “Nude photography studio” means a building or portion thereof or area used upon payment of any compensation (as hereinafter defined), for permitting the patron or customer to photograph a person or persons who are topless and/or bottomless and who are employed for such purpose (as hereinafter defined) by the operator of such establishment. Reference Santa Clara City Code Chapter 18.62, Adult Business Uses. Airports. Areas of land designated and set aside for the landing and taking off of any aircraft regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Alley. Public or private roadway, customarily located at the rear or side of properties, permanently reserved as means of vehicular or pedestrian access to abutting properties. Alteration. Any construction or physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms or the supporting members of a structure or change in the appearance of any structure. Alteration, Landscaping. Any construction or physical change in approved landscaping either in the form of plantings, trees, or other landscape sculptural pieces. Alteration, Parking. Any construction or physical change in the internal arrangement or placement of parking stalls or change in the appearance of a parking lot or parking garage. Alteration, Historic Preservation. Any change or expansion to an HRI property that involves: 1. changes to the exterior of a structure, such as its surface materials or its architectural features, or 2. substantial reconfiguration of the interior space. Ambulance Service. Emergency medical transportation, including incidental storage, offices, sleeping accommodations, and maintenance of vehicles. Antenna. A device for transmitting or receiving radio, television, or any other transmitted signal. Apartment. Residential dwelling unit contained within a structure with three or more dwelling units which is designed and built for rental occupancy. Applicant. A person who submits a land use application and who is the property owner, or authorized agent of the owner who is legally authorized to act for the owner of record. Architectural Feature. Architectural elements embodying the historical significance or architectural style, design, general arrangement, and components of all the exterior surfaces of a building or structure, including, but not limited to, the type of building materials, and type and style of windows, doors, design, arrangement, massing, texture, painted and unpainted surfaces and materials. Area, Gross. The entire area of a site, including easements. Assisted Living Facilities. A combination of housing, personalized supportive services, and health-related care. Meant for those who require help with activities of daily living. Includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) and Adult Residential Care Facilities (ARFs) licensed through the California Department of Social Services. • Also includes skilled nursing facilities licensed through the California Department of Public Health, which offer 24-hr medical and nursing care for chronic and short-term conditions. • Housing for the ambulatory aged. Attached. Any structure that has an interior wall or roof in common with another structure

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