§ 18.160.180 — "R" Definitions
Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code § 18.160.180
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Recycling. The series of activities by which discarded materials that would otherwise remain wastes are collected, separated, or processed and used to make new products. See Chapter 18.60.180 (Recycling Facilities). Redemption Center. Facility where the public may donate, redeem, or sell recyclable materials. Recycling Facility. A variety of facilities involved with the collection of recyclable materials. A "certified" recycling or processing facility is certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. Recyclable material includes reusable materials that can be reconstituted, remanufactured, or reused in an altered form, including glass, metals, paper, and plastic. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials. This land use does not include storage containers located on a residential or nonresidential site used solely for the recycling of material generated on the site. Research and Development Facility. Facility that conducts research, and the design, development and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical and mechanical components in advance of product manufacturing that may be associated with a manufacturing facility on the same site. Includes chemical and biotechnology and data computing research and development. May allow for minor manufacturing. Residential Care Facility. Group care facility, or similar facility, as determined by the Director, in a single-family home for 24-hour nonmedical care in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. Resource Protection and Restoration. Activities and management of an area to preserve, recreate and enhance natural resource values such as habitat for fish and wildlife; rare, threatened, and endangered plants; vernal pools; erosion control; and floodwater conveyance. Resource-Related Recreation. Facilities related to passive recreation in open space areas including bicycle and pedestrian trails, picnic areas, parking areas, and interpretive centers. Restaurant. Retail establishment (i.e., cafes, coffee houses, diners, food services) engaged in the business of selling/serving food and beverages prepared for both on-site and off-site consumption. This includes restaurants with sit-down table service and fast food restaurants that may include drive-thru service. Retail Sales Establishment. Establishment, completely enclosed within structures, engaged in selling goods or merchandise to the general public for profit. Examples of these establishments and lines of merchandise include: Retail Establishment, Small. A retail business focusing on the sale of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification that is less than 75,000 square feet with less than 50 percent of the total sales floor area dedicated to nontaxable goods. Retail Establishment, Medium. A retail business focusing on the sale of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification that is at least 75,000 square feet but less than 150,000 square feet with less than 10 percent of the total sales floor area dedicated to nontaxable goods. Retail Establishment, Large. A retail business focusing on the sale of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification that is 150,000 square feet or larger with less than 10 percent of the total sales floor area dedicated to nontaxable goods. Retail Sales. The following are examples retail sales and lines of merchandise that are allowed in the three previously described retail sales establishments: art, antiques, and collectibles liquor store artisan shop locksmith art studio luggage and leather goods artists' supplies lumber motor vehicle parts and accessories medical supplies and equipment bakery (retail only) musical instruments, parts and accessories bicycle sales and rentals newsstand book office supplies cameras and photographic supplies orthopedic supplies carpeting and floor covering paint and wallpaper clothing and accessories pet store convenience store pharmacy drug and discount store religious goods electronic equipment secondhand goods sales fabrics and sewing supplies sign and banner shop florists and houseplant store (indoor sales only) shoe store furniture sales small wares gift shop specialty food and beverage grocery store specialty shop handcrafted items sporting goods and equipment hardware stationery hobby materials supermarket household appliances toys and games household furnishings thrift store household products travel services jewelry vehicle parts sales kitchen utensils Review Authority. The individual or official City body identified by this Zoning Code as having the responsibility and authority to review and approve or deny ministerial and discretionary permit applications and appeals described in this Zoning Code. Includes the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Director, and the Planning Department.
Right-of-way. The right to make a way to and from another parcel of land. A type of easement granted or reserved over land for transportation purposes, (e.g., a highway, street, sidewalk, rail transport, or canal), | as well as electrical transmission lines, oil and gas pipelines. | | |---|---|
