Meeting facility, public or private. A facility for public or private meetings, including religious assembly facilities (e.g., churches, mosques, synagogues, etc.), auditoriums, grange halls, union halls, and meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations. Also includes functionally related internal facilities that are clearly incidental to the primary use such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, and storage.
Related on-site facilities such as day care centers and schools are separately defined.
Mixed Use Project: A project that combines both residential and commercial uses on the same site. Does not include “Live/work Unit”, which is separately defined.
Mobile Home. A trailer, transportable in one or more sections, that is certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, which is over eight feet in width and 40 feet in length, with or without a permanent foundation and not including recreational vehicle, commercial coach or factory-built housing. A mobile home on a permanent foundation is included under the definition of "Single Dwellings”.
Mobile Home Park. Any site that is planned and improved to accommodate two or more mobile homes used for residential purposes, or on which two or more mobile home lots are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease, or were formerly held out for rent or lease and later converted to a subdivision, cooperative, condominium, or other form of resident ownership, to accommodate mobile homes used for residential purposes.
Mobile Vendor. An entity that sells goods or food services from a stand that is intended to be temporary, or is capable of being moved to various locations.
Moderate Income Household. Moderate income household as defined by State Health and Safety Code Section 50093 as 120% of county median income.
Mortuary, Funeral Home. Funeral homes and parlors, where deceased are prepared for burial or cremation, and funeral services may be conducted. Does not May include onsite cremation if allowed by Use Permit.
Motel. See "Lodging”.
Multi-family Dwelling or Multi-family Unit Development. Two or more dwelling units attached or detached on a lot, or when each unit is attached to an adjacent dwelling located on individual lots or air space condominium, which does not include an accessory dwelling unit. Multi-familyunit dwellings or development include a duplex, triplex, condominium, townhouse, common interest development, common area developments, and apartments. Multi- familyunit dwellings or developments may also be combined with nonresidential uses as part of a mixed-use development. “Multi-Unit” may also be referred to as “Multi-family”.
Multi-unit. Two or more detached residences arranged around a shared courtyard, with pedestrian access to the building entrances from the courtyard and/or fronting the street; shall be considered a multi-family use.
9.10.020 Definitions
9-18 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Net Lot Area. See "Lot Area”.
Nonconforming Lot. A lot that was legally created before the adoption or amendment of this Development Code, but does not comply with the current area, width, depth, or other applicable requirements of this Development Code.
Nonconforming Parking. A parking arrangement (e.g., drive aisle widths) or the number of parking spaces that was legally constructed before the adoption or amendment of this Development Code, but does not comply with the current standards of Section 3.50 (Parking Regulations), or other applicable requirements of this Development Code or City Standards and Specifications.,
Nonconforming Structure. A structure that was legally constructed before the adoption or amendment of this Development Code, but does not comply with the current area, width, depth, or other applicable requirements of this Development Code.
Nonconforming Use. A use of land and/or a structure (either conforming or nonconforming) that was legally established and maintained before the adoption or amendment of this Development Code, but does not conform to the current Development Code requirements for allowable land uses within the applicable zone.
Off-Site. An activity or accessory use that is related to a specific primary use, but is not located on the same site as the primary use.
Office. This Development Code distinguishes between the following types of offices.
These do not include medical offices (see "Medical Service – Clinic/Urgent Care," and "Medical Service - Doctor Office.").
1. Accessory. An office facility for business administration, and/or on-site business and operations management, which is incidental and accessory to another business, sales, and/or service activity on the same site that is the primary use. These are permitted in all zones.
2. Business/Service. An establishment providing direct services to consumers.
Examples of this use include employment agencies, elected official satellite offices, insurance agent offices, property management, real estate offices, travel agencies, utility company offices, vehicle rental/sale offices with no vehicles on site, etc. Does not include "Financial Institutions," which are separately defined.
3. Processing. An office-type facility characterized by high employee density, and occupied by businesses engaged in information processing, and other computerdependent and/or telecommunications-based activities. Examples of these uses include: reservation centers, insurance claim processing, mail order and electronic commerce transaction processing, consumer credit reporting, data processing services, and telemarketing offices.
4. Professional. An office facility occupied by a business that provides professional services, administrative services, or is engaged in the production of intellectual property. Examples of this use include: accounting, auditing and bookkeeping Definitions 9.10.020
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-19
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ services; advertising agencies; attorneys; business associations, chambers of commerce; construction contractors (office facilities only); counseling services (for medical doctors see “Medical Services- Doctor Offices”); design services including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture; educational, scientific and research organizations; financial management and investment counseling; management and public relations services; media post production services; photographers and photography studios; political campaign headquarters; psychologists; travel agencies; and, security and commodity brokers.
5. Visitor-Serving. An establishment that rents beach related vehicles such as ATVs or dune buggies where the equipment is stored off-site or rents beach related equipment stored on-site such as surfboards and umbrellas.
On-Site. An activity or accessory use that is related to a specific primary use, which is located on the same site as the primary use.
Open Space, Useable. An indoor or outdoor area designed and intended to support residents' passive or active use and located on the same parcel as the dwelling units for which it is required. Usable open space shall not include any portion of parking areas, streets, driveways, sidewalks, turnaround areas, or door landings required by the California Building Code.
Park, Playground. A public outdoor recreation facility that may provide a variety of recreational opportunities including community center, playground equipment, open space areas for passive recreation and picnicking, and sport facilities.
Parking Facility. Private parking lots when contiguous to a non-residential zone.
Pedestrian Orientation. A physical structure or place with design qualities and elements that contribute to an active, inviting and pleasant place for pedestrians that typically includes most of the following elements:
1. Building facades that are highly articulated at the street level, with interesting uses of material, color, and architectural detailing, located directly behind the sidewalk;
2. Visibility into buildings at the street level;
3. A continuous sidewalk, with a minimum of intrusions into pedestrian right-of-way;
4. Continuity of building facades along the street with few interruptions in the progression of buildings and stores;
5. Signs oriented and scaled to the pedestrian rather than the motorist. Pedestrian orientation may also include: design amenities related to the street level, such as awnings, paseos, and arcades; landscaping and street furniture.
Pedestrian Oriented Use. A land use that is intended to encourage walk-in customers and that generally does not limit the number of customers by requiring appointments or otherwise excluding the general public. A pedestrian oriented use provides spontaneous draw from sidewalk and street due to visual interest, high customer turnover, and/or social interaction.
9.10.020 Definitions
9-20 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association; city, county, state, or district; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.
Personal Services. Establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary use. Examples of these uses include: barber and beauty shops; dressmaking and tailor shops; dry cleaning/laundry pick-up stores with limited equipment; laundromats (self-service laundries); locksmiths; pet grooming (no overnight boarding); computer and small electronic equipment repair; shoe repair shops; and tanning salons. These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
Personal Services - Restricted. Establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary use. Examples of these uses include: bail bonds, check cashing services, drug paraphernalia business (as defined in Municipal Code Section 3220), hookah bars, fortune telling and related practices (reference Municipal Code Section 3600 for permit requirements), buying gold/precious metals as a primary use, pawn shops, and tattoo and/or piercing parlors.
Planning Commission. The City’s Planning Commission, referred to in this Development Code as the Commission.
Plant Nursery. A commercial establishment engaged solely in the retail sale of ornamental plants and related products. Does not include the wholesale and/or retail establishments for the production and propagation of ornamental plants.
Porch. A covered shelter attached to a building, open on the sides, that projects over the entrance of a building.
Portico. A porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls.
Primary Dwelling Unit. The designated primary residential unit on a residential zoned lot with an accessory or junior accessory dwelling unit.
Primary Structure. A structure that accommodates the primary use of the site.
Primary Use. The main purpose for which a site is developed and occupied.
Printing and Publishing. An establishment engaged in printing by letterpress, lithography, gravure, screen, offset, or electrostatic (xerographic) copying; and other establishments serving the printing trade such as bookbinding, typesetting, engraving, photoengraving and electrotyping. This use also includes establishments that publish newspapers, books and periodicals; establishments manufacturing business forms and binding devices. "Quick printing" services are included in the definition of "Business Support Services."
Property Line. See "Lot Line”.
Public and Quasi-Public. Includes public, semi-public, and private schools; government, civic, and community buildings and uses; public utility buildings and uses; museums and libraries; and similar uses. Does not include “Specialized Education/Training”.
Definitions 9.10.020
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-21
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Public Realm. Any publicly owned streets, pathways, sidewalks, parks, publicly accessible open spaces, and any public and civic building and facilities, or combination of such facilities, to which the public has access.
Public Works Director. The City of Grover Beach Public Works Director or his/her designee. (Am. Ord. 13-04)
Recreational Vehicle (RV). Per Section 18010 of the California Health and Safety Code, a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, carryall, or camp trailer, house car, with or without motive power, originally designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy, which:
1. Contains less than 320 square feet of internal living room area, excluding built-in equipment, including wardrobe, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, and bath or toilet rooms;
2. Contains 400 square feet or less of gross area measured at maximum horizontal projections;
3. Is built on a single chassis; and
4. Is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a towing permit.
Also includes boats, boat trailers, other types of trailers, golf carts, and busses.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. Any area or tract of land where one or more lots spaces are rented for relatively short-term occupancy to owners or users of recreational vehicles or travel trailers. Recreational vehicle parks may include public restrooms, water, sewer, and electric hookups to each lot space. May include accessory retail uses where they are clearly incidental and intended to serve RV park patrons only.
Recycling Facility. A center for the collection and/or processing 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.
1. Large Collection Facility. Large collection facilities which occupy an area of more than 350 square feet and/or include permanent structures.
2. Processing Facility. A structure or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials for shipment, or to an end-user's specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, cleaning, compacting, crushing, flattening, grinding, mechanical sorting, remanufacturing and shredding.
3. Recycling or Recyclable Material. Reusable domestic containers and other materials which can be reconstituted, re-manufactured, or reused in an altered form, including glass, metals, paper and plastic. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials.
9.10.020 Definitions
9-22 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __
4. Reverse Vending Machine. An automated mechanical device which accepts at least one or more types of empty beverage containers and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container's redemption value, as determined by State law. These vending machines may accept aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and other containers.
5. Small Collection Facility. A center where the public may donate, redeem or sell recyclable materials, which occupies an area of 350 square feet or less and may include a mobile unit or reverse vending machines, where allowed by the applicable zone.
Remodel or AlteredAlteration. Physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms or usage of space, or to the exterior of the building or the supporting members of a structure which requires a building permit, or a change in the external appearance of any structure, not including painting.
Repair Service – Large Equipment. A service facility where various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, and home and business appliances are repaired and/or maintained away from the site of the equipment owner. Does not include "Vehicle Repair & Services", the repair of small electronic equipment, which is included under “Personnel Services”, maintenance and repair activities that occur on the client's site, which are included under "Maintenance Service - Client Site Services”, or repair services of small equipment, which are classified as “Repair Service – Small Equipment”.
Repair Service – Small Equipment. A service facility where various types of small home appliances and household items are repaired at the business location. Examples include: vacuum and sewing machine repair, home electronics repair, and lawnmower repair.
Resale Store. A retail store that buys, sells, trades, accepts for sale on consignment, or accepts for auction (e.g., eBay) used products including clothing, collectibles (e.g., coins, stamps, baseball cards), household goods, jewelry, machinery and equipment, musical instruments, or any goods that have a resale market. The products or goods include tangible personal property as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice or other used goods. Does not include “Thrift Stores” and pawn shops (see “Personal Services - Restricted”, which are defined separately).
Residential Care. A single dwelling or multi-unit facility licensed or supervised by a Federal, State, or local health/welfare agency that provides 24-hour nonmedical care of unrelated persons who are handicapped and in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual in a family-like environment. This use includes transitional housing or supportive housing. Does not include day care facilities, which are separately defined.
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). A housing arrangement chosen voluntarily by the residents, or the residents' guardians, conservators or other responsible persons; where 75 percent of the residents are at least 62 years of age, or, if younger, have needs compatible with other residents; and where varying levels of care and supervision are provided, as agreed to at the time of admission or as determined Definitions 9.10.020
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-23
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ necessary at subsequent times of reappraisal (definition from California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly).
RCFE projects may include basic services and community space. RCFE projects include assisted living facilities, congregate housing, independent living centers/senior apartments, and life care facilities as defined below.
1. Assisted Living Facility. A residential building or buildings that also provide housing, personal and health care, as permitted by the Department of Social Services, designed to respond to the daily, individual needs of the residents. Assisted Living Facilities may include kitchenettes (small refrigerator, sink and/or microwave oven) within individual rooms. Assisted Living Facilities are required to be licensed by the California Department of Social Services, and do not include skilled nursing services.
2. Independent Living Center/Senior Apartment. Independent living centers and senior apartments and are multi-family residential projects reserved for senior citizens, where common facilities may be provided (for example, recreation areas), but where each dwelling unit has individual living, sleeping, bathing, and kitchen facilities.
3. Life Care Facility. Sometimes called Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or Senior Continuum of Care Complex, these facilities provide a wide range of care and supervision, and also provide health care (skilled nursing) so that residents can receive medical care without leaving the facility. Residents can expect to remain, even if they become physically incapacitated later in life. Life Care Facilities require multiple licensing from the State Department of Social Services, the State Department of Health Services, and the State Department of Insurance.
Restaurant. A retail business where the primary activity is selling food prepared on site for on- or off-premise consumption. These include eating establishments where customers are served from a walkup counter and establishments where customers are served food at their tables. Examples include: cafes, coffee shops, donut shops, ice cream parlors, delicatessens, etc. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed as an accessory use when the restaurant is a bona fide eating place which maintains a suitable kitchen facility and shall make actual and substantial sales of meals prepared for consumption on the premises. However, if the sale of alcoholic beverages becomes the primary use and/or the kitchen facilities are not suitable and/or meals prepared for consumption on the premises are not substantial, the use shall be classified as a “Bar/Tavern/Night Club”.
Review Authority. The individual or official City body (Director, Planning Commission, or City Council) identified by this Development Code as having the responsibility and authority to review, and approve or disapprove the development permit applications described in Chapter 6 (Procedures).
Roof Deck. Any usable area or portion of a structure thereof provided on the exterior of a building above the finished floor of that building.
9.10.020 Definitions
9-24 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Roof Slope Angle. The degree to which a roof or roof portion slopes down from the apex (peak) of the roof to the edge or eave line of that roof.
Second Hand Store. See “Resale Store”.
Second-Story Roof Deck. A platform designed for use located at or above a second story of a two-story, single-family residential structure.
Setback. The distance by which a structure, parking area or other development feature must be separated from a lot line, other structure or development feature. The setback area is as follows:
1. Front Setback. An area extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the applicable setback measurement.
2. Rear Setback. An area extending the full width of the lot between a rear lot line and the applicable setback measurement.
3. Interior Side Setback. An area between a side lot line and the applicable setback measurement extending between the front and rear setbacks.
4. Street Side Setback. An area between a side lot line adjacent to the street and the applicable setback measurement extending from the front setback line to the rear lot line.
Single Family Dwelling/Single Unit Dwelling. One detached residence designed for and occupied exclusively by one house keeping unit with one interior kitchen, whose members are an interactive group of persons jointly on a single lot, that does not include any shared facilities including but not limited to driveways, drainage basins, landscaping, etc. that is found in a common area development. A single familyunit dwelling may also include, as an accessory use, a legally established Accessory Dwelling Unit. This definition also includes individual manufactured housing units installed on a foundation system pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18551.
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Facility. A structure with one room residential rental units often with cooking facilities. May have private or shared bathroom facilities.
Site. A lot or adjoining lots under single ownership or single control, considered a unit for the purposes of development or other use.
Specialized Education/Training. A school that provides education and/or training, including vocational training, in limited subjects. Examples of these schools include:
establishments providing courses by mail, language school, business, secretarial, and vocational schools, computers and electronics schools, and religious/ ministry training facility.
Specific Plan. A detailed plan for the systematic implementation of the General Plan, for all or part of the area covered by the General Plan, as authorized by Government Code Sections 65450 et seq.
Stoop. A porch, veranda, platform, entrance stairway, or similar raised area directly adjacent to the front door of a building.
Definitions 9.10.020
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-25
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Storage - Outdoor. The storage of various materials outside of a structure either as an accessory or primary use.
Storage – Personal Storage Facility. A structure containing generally small, individual compartments, stalls or lockers rented as individual storage spaces and characterized by low parking demand.
Storage - Vehicle. A facility for the storage of operative cars and other fleet vehicles, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and other motor vehicles. Includes facilities for the storage and/or servicing of fleet vehicles. Does not include commercial parking lots, or “Scrap or Dismantling Yards" (See Manufacturing/Processing - Heavy).
Storage - Warehouse. Facilities for the indoor storage of furniture, household goods, or other commercial goods of any nature. Includes cold storage. Does not include:
warehouse, storage or mini-storage facilities offered for rent or lease to the general public ("Storage - Personal Storage Facility"); warehouse facilities primarily used for wholesaling and distribution (see "Wholesaling and Distribution"); or terminal facilities for handling freight (see "Freight Terminal").
Story.
1. The segment of a building between the following levels:
a. Upper surface of a floor.
b. Upper surface of the floor or roof directly above.
2. For floors other than the top floor, a story is measured in one of the following ways:
a. From top to top of successive tiers of beams.
b. From top to top of successive tiers of finished floor surfaces.
3. For the top floor, a story is measured as follows:
a. From top of finished floor to top of ceiling joints where there is a ceiling. b. From top of finished floor to top of roof rafters where there is no ceiling.
Street. A public or private thoroughfare which affords principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, street, place, way, court, drive, land, boulevard, highway, road, or any other thoroughfare except an alley as defined herein.
Structure or building. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires attachment to the ground, attachment to something located on the ground, or placement on the ground. For the purposes of this Development Code, the term "structure" includes "buildings,"
Structure, Primary. See "Primary Structure”.
Studio - Art, Dance, Martial Arts, etc. Small scale facilities typically accommodating a few groups of students at a time. Examples of these facilities include: individual and
9.10.020 Definitions
9-26 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ group instruction and training in the arts; production rehearsal; photography, and the processing of photographs produced only by users of the studio facilities; yoga studios; martial arts training studios; gymnastics instruction, and aerobics and gymnastics studios with no other fitness facilities or equipment. Also includes production studios for individual musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, and other artists.
Studio Unit. A residential unit where living and sleeping space is combined in a single room.
Supportive Housing. See “Transitional Housing”.
Tandem parking. The arrangement of parking where no more than two cars are arranged in tandem, one in front of the other.
Telecommunications Facilities. Public, commercial and private electromagnetic and photoelectrical transmission, broadcast, repeater and receiving stations for radio, television, telegraph, telephone, data network, and wireless communications, including commercial earth stations for satellite-based communications. Includes antennas, commercial satellite dish antennas, and equipment buildings. Does not include telephone, telegraph and cable television transmission facilities utilizing hard-wired or direct cable connections.
Temporary Use Permit. A discretionary permit issued by the Director, which allows the use of land that is properly designed, operated and occupies a site for a limited time. See Section 6.20.080 (Temporary Use Permit).
Thrift Store. A retail store devoted primarily to the sale of used goods normally consisting of household discards. Also see “Resale Stores”.
Tiny Home. A type of dwelling unit that is moveable and considered temporary housing.
Does not include an RV, camper. trailer, or manufactured home as defined in Section 1801 o of the California Health and Safety Code.
Transitional and Supportive Housing. Transitional housing is defined in Section 50675.2 of the Health and Safety Code as rental housing for stays of at least six months but where the units are recirculated to another program recipient after a set period.
Transitional housing may be designed for homeless individuals or family transitioning to permanent housing. Supportive housing is defined in Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code and has no limit on the length of stay, is linked to onsite or offsite services, and is occupied by a target population as defined in the Health and Safety Code.
Two-unit housing development. A development application proposing no more than two dwelling units on a single parcel located within a single-family residential zone as authorized by Government Code Section 65852.21. A two-unit housing development shall consist of either the construction of no more than two new primary dwelling units, one new primary dwelling unit and retention of one existing primary dwelling unit, or retention of two existing legal non-conforming primary dwelling units where one or both units are subject to a proposed addition or alteration.
Definitions 9.10.020
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-27
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Use Permit. A discretionary permit issued by the Commission for certain land uses and/or construction and development projects. See Section 6.20.090 (Use Permit).
Use, Primary. See "Primary Use."
Variance. A discretionary permit issued by the Commission granting relief from the requirements of this Development Code that permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this Development Code. See Section 6.20.100 (Variance).
Vehicle Rental. A retail establishment renting automobiles, light trucks, boats, campers, and/or motorcycles where vehicles are kept on site.
Vehicle Repair and Services. The repair, servicing, alteration, restoration, towing, painting, cleaning, or finishing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats and other vehicles as a primary use, including the incidental wholesale and retail sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use.
Vehicle Sales. A retail or wholesale establishment selling automobiles, light trucks, boats, campers, and/or motorcycles. Vehicles for sale may be displayed outdoors or indoors. May also include repair shops and the sales of parts and accessories, incidental to vehicle sales. Does not include the sale of auto parts/accessories separate from a vehicle dealership.
Vehicle Storage. See “Storage – Vehicle”.
Very Low Income Household. Very low income household as defined by State Health and Safety Code Section 50105 as 50% of county median income.
Warehouse. See "Storage - Warehouse”.
Wholesaling and Distribution. An establishment engaged in selling and/or renting merchandise to retailers; to contractors, industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or companies. Examples of these establishments include: agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, and commission merchants, merchant wholesalers, assemblers, buyers and associations engaged in the cooperative marketing of farm products, stores primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies and equipment. Also includes storage, processing, packaging, and shipping facilities for mail order and electronic-commerce retail establishments.
Wine Tasting. A retail sales facility where customers may taste and purchase wine and/or other food products.
9.10.030 Definitions
9-28 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __
9.10.030 Coastal Act Definitions
Definitions of the terms used in the Coastal Act, which can be found in Section 30100 et.
Seq. of the Public Resources Code of the State of California and apply to properties within the Coastal Zone, have been reprinted and are set forth as follows:
Aggrieved Person. Any person who, in person or through a representative, appeared at a public hearing of the City in connection with the decision or action appealed, or who, by other appropriate means prior to a hearing, informed the City of the nature of his concerns or who for good cause was unable to do either.
Allowable Use. Any use allowed by right which does not require a public hearing or any discretionary or non-discretionary permit of the approving authority.
Appealable Development. In accordance with Public Resources Code Section 30603 (2), any of the following:
1. Developments approved by the local government between the sea and the first public road paralleling the sea or within 300 feet of the inland extend of any beach or of the mean high tide line of the sea where there is no beach, whichever is greater distance.
2. Development approved by the local government not included within paragraph (a) of this section, located on tidelands, submerged lands, public trust lands, within one hundred (100) feet of any wetland, estuary, stream or within three hundred (300) feet of the top of the seaward face of any coastal bluff.
3. Any development which constitutes a major public works project or a major energy facility. The phrase “major public works project or a major energy facility” as used in Public Resources Code Section 30603 (a) (5) and these regulations shall mean any proposed public works project as defined by Section 13012 of the Coastal Commission Regulations (Title 14 California Administrative Code, Division 5.5) or energy facility as defined by Public Resources Code Section 30107.
Appellant. Any person who may file an appeal and includes an applicant or any aggrieved person.
Applicant. The person, partnership, corporation, state or local government agency applying for a coastal development permit.
Approving Authority. The City Officer, Planning Commission or Council approving a coastal development permit.
Categorically Excluded Development. A development (upon request of the city, public agency, or other person) by which the Coastal Commission has determined pursuant to Section 30610 (e) of the Public Resources Code to have no potential for significant adverse environmental effects and, therefore, has issued an exclusion in accordance with the applicable restrictions.
Coastal Commission. "Commission" means the California Coastal Commission.
Whenever the term California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission appears in any law, it means the California Coastal Commission.
Definitions 9.10.030
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-29
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Coastal-Dependent Development or Use: Any development or use which requires a site on, or adjacent to, the sea to be able to function at all.
Coastal Development Permit. A letter or certificate issued; by the City in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, after the applicant has submitted all necessary supplementary documentation required to satisfy the conditions precedent in the notice to issue a coastal development permit.
Coastal Plan. The California Coastal Zone Conservation Plan prepared and adopted by the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on December 1, 1975, pursuant to the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 27000). Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30103, “Coastal Zone” means that land and water area of the State of California form the Oregon border to the border of the Republic of Mexico, specified in the maps identified and set forth in Section 17 of that chapter of the Statutes of the 1975-76 Regular Session enacting this division, extending seaward to the state’s outer limit of jurisdiction, including offshore islands, and extending inland generally 1,000 yards, form the mean high tide line of the sea. In significant coastal estuarine, habitat, and recreational areas it extends inland to the first major ridgeline paralleling the sea or five miles from the mean high tide line of the sea, whichever is less, and in developed urban areas the zone generally extends inland less than 1,000 yards. The Coastal Zone does not include the area of jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established pursuant to Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 66600) of the Government Code, nor any area contiguous thereto, including any river, stream, tributary, creek, or flood control drainage channel flowing into such area.
Coastal-Related Development. Any use that is dependent on a coastal-dependent development or use.
Coastal Resources. Include, but are not limited to, public access and public access facilities and opportunities, recreation areas and recreational facilities and opportunities (including for recreational water-oriented activities), public views, natural landforms, marine resources, watercourses (e.g., rivers, streams, creeks, etc.) and their related corridors, waterbodies (e.g. wetlands, estuaries, lakes, etc.) and their related uplands, ground water resources, biological resources, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, agricultural lands, and archaeological or paleontological resources. (Am. Ord. 14-04)
Conditional Use. Any use which requires a public hearing.
Development. On land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid material or structure; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or any gaseous, liquid, solid, or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of the Government Code), and any other division of land, including lot splits, except where the land division is brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for
9.10.030 Definitions
9-30 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ public recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public, or municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting, and timber operations which are in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with Section 4511). As used in this section, “structure” includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume, conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and distribution line
Emergency. A sudden unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services.
Energy Facility. Any public or private processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting, or recovering facility for electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal, or other source of energy.
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA). Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments. (Am. Ord. 14-04)
Feasible. Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.
Fill. Earth or any other substance or material, including pilings placed for the purposes of erecting structures thereon, placed in a submerged area.
Implementing Actions. The ordinances, regulations, or programs which implement either the provisions of the certified Local Coastal Program or the policies of this division and which are submitted pursuant to Section 30502.
Land Use Plan. The relevant portion of a local government's general plan, or local coastal element which is sufficiently detailed to indicate the kinds, location, and intensity of land uses, the applicable resources protection and development policies and, where necessary, a listing of implementing actions.
Local Coastal Element. That portion of a general plan applicable to the coastal zone which may be prepared by local government pursuant to this division, or such additional elements of the local government's general plan prepared pursuant to subdivision (k) of Section 65303 of the Government Code, as such local government deems appropriate.
Local Coastal Program. The City's land use plan, zoning ordinances, zoning maps, and other implementing actions certified by the Coastal Commission as meeting the requirements of the California Coastal Act of 1976.
Local Government. Any chartered or general law city, chartered or general law county, or any city and county.
Definitions 9.10.030
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-31
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Minor Development. A development which a local government determines satisfies all of the following requirements:
1. Is consistent with the certified local coastal program, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 30108.6.
2. Requires no discretionary approvals other than a coastal development permit.
3. Has no adverse effect either individually or cumulatively on coastal resources or public access to the shoreline or along the coast.
Notice to Issue Coastal Development Permit. A letter or certificate issued by the City in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, approving a development subject to fulfillment of conditions prior to issuance of a coastal development permit, but if such conditions are fulfilled, as being in conformance with an adequate to carry out the Local Coastal Program
Permit. Any license, certificate, approval, or other entitlement for use granted or denied by any public agency which is subject to the provisions of this division.
Permitted Use. Any use allowed by right which does not require a public hearing, but does require a discretionary or non-discretionary permit (e.g. building permit) to be issued by the approving authority.
Person. Any individual, organization, partnership, or other business association or corporation including any utility, and any federal, state, local government, or special district or any agency thereof.
Prime Agricultural Land. Those lands defined in Section 51201 of the Government Code.
Public Works. All production, storage, transmission, and recovery facilities for water, sewerage, telephone, and other similar utilities owned or operated by any public agency or by any utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, except for energy facilities. All public transportation facilities, including streets, roads, highways, public parking lots and structures, ports, harbors, airports, railroads, and mass transit facilities and stations, bridges, trolley wires, and other related facilities. For purposes of this division, neither the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, nor San Diego Unified Port District nor any of the developments within these ports, shall be considered public works. All publicly financed recreational facilities, or projects of the State Coastal Conservancy, and any development by a special district. All community college facilities.
Sea. The Pacific Ocean and all harbors, bays, channels, estuaries, salt marshes, sloughs, and other areas subject to tidal action through any connection with the Pacific Ocean, excluding non-estuarine rivers, streams, tributaries, creeks, and flood control and drainage channels. "Sea" does not include the area of jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established pursuant to Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 666000) of the Government Code, including any river, stream, tributary, creek, or flood control or drainage channel flowing directly or indirectly into such area.
9.10.030 Definitions
9-32 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Sensitive Coastal Resource Areas. Those identifiable and geographically bounded land and water areas within the coastal zone of vital interest and sensitivity. "Sensitive coastal resource areas" include the following:
1. Special marine and land habitat areas, wetlands, lagoons, and estuaries as mapped and designated in Part 4 of the coastal plan.
2. Areas possessing significant recreational value.
3. Highly scenic areas.
4. Archaeological sites referenced in the California Coastline and Recreation Plan or as designated by the State Historic Preservation Officer.
5. Special communities or neighborhoods which are significant visitor destination areas.
6. Areas that provide existing coastal housing or recreational opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
7. Areas where divisions of land could substantially impair or restrict coastal access.
Special District. Any public agency, other than a local government as defined in this chapter, formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. “Special District” includes, but is not limited to, a county service area, a maintenance district area, an improvement district or improvement zone, or any other zone or area, formed for the purpose of designating an area within which a property tax rate will be levied to pay for a service or improvement benefitting that area.
Special Treatment Area. An identifiable and geographically bounded forested area within the coastal zone that constitute a significant habitat area, area of special scenic significance, and any land where logging activities could adversely affect a public recreation area or the biological productivity or any wetland, estuary, or stream especially valuable because of its role in a coastal ecosystem.
Treatment Works. Treatment works shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et. seq.) and any other federal act which amends or supplements the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Wetland. Lands within the coastal zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water and include saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish water marshes, swamps, mudflats, and fens.
Zoning Ordinance. An ordinance authorized by Section 65850 of the Government Code or, in the case of a charter city, a similar ordinance enacted pursuant to the authority of its charter.
Definitions 9.10.040
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-33
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __
9.10.040 Adult Business Definitions
Definitions of terms related to Adult Businesses in Section 4.20:
Adult. A person 18 years of age and older.
Adult Bookstore. Any establishment, which as a regular and substantial course of conduct, displays and/or distributes adult merchandise, books, periodicals, magazines, photographs, drawings, sculptures, motion pictures, videos, DVDs, CD ROMs, slides, films, or other written, oral or visual representations which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on a matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. (See “Adult Business” for definition of regular and substantial portion of its business.)
Adult Cabaret. A nightclub, bar, lounge, restaurant or similar establishment or concern which features as a regular and substantial course of conduct, any type of live entertainment, films, motion pictures, videos, slides, other photographic reproductions, or other oral, written, or visual representations which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
Adult Entertainment Business. Any business establishment or concern which as a regular and substantial course of conduct performs as an adult bookstore, adult theater, adult motion picture arcade, adult cabaret, stripper, adult model studio or adult hotel/motel (but not clothing optional hotel/motel); any business establishment or concern which as a regular and substantial course of conduct sells or distributes sexually oriented merchandise or sexually oriented material; or any other business establishment or concern which as a regular and substantial course of conduct offers to its patrons products, merchandise, services or entertainment characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical parts. “Adult Entertainment Business” shall also include any business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct provides or allows performers, models, actors, actresses, or employees to appear in any place in attire that does not opaquely cover specified anatomical areas. “Adult Entertainment Business” does not include those uses or activities, the regulation of which is preempted by state law.
Adult Hotel or Motel. A hotel or motel which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct provides to its patrons, through the provision of rooms equipped with closedcircuit television or other medium, material which is distinguished or characterized by the emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas and/or which rents, leases, or lets any room for less than a 12-hour period and/or rents, leases or lets any room more than once in a 24-hour period and/or which advertises the availability of any of the above. (Ord. 04-02) Adult Model Studio. Any premises where there is furnished, provided or procured a figure model or models who pose in any manner which is characterized by its emphasis
9.10.040 Definitions
9-34 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas where such model(s) is being observed or viewed by any person for the purpose of being sketched, painted, drawn, sculptured, photographed, filmed, or videotaped for a fee, or any other thing of value, as a consideration, compensation, or gratuity for the right or opportunity to so observe the model or remain on the premises. “Adult Model Studio” shall not include any live art class or any studio or classroom which is operated by any public agency, or any private educational institution authorized to issue and confer a diploma or degree under Section 94300 et seq. of the Education Code of the State of California.
Adult Motion Picture Arcade. Any business establishment or concern containing currency, coin or slug operated or manually or electronically controlled still, motion picture or video machines, projectors, or other image producing devices that are maintained to display images to an individual in individual viewing areas when those images are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. Adult Theatre. A business establishment or concern which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, presents live entertainment, motion pictures, videos, slide photographs, or other pictures or visual reproductions which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
G-string. An article of clothing that opaquely covers the buttocks at least one inch on either side of the natal cleft and covers the entirety of the genitalia and pubis.
Individual Viewing Area. Any area used for viewing live performances, pictures, movies, videos or other presentations which has a potential maximum occupancy of ten persons or less as determined by the Building Official under the adopted Uniform Building Code.
Live Art Class. Any premises on which all of the following occur:
1. There is conducted a program of instruction involving the drawing, photographing, or sculpting of live models exposing specified anatomical areas;
2. Instruction is offered in a series of at least two classes;
3. The instruction is offered indoors;
4. An instructor is present in the classroom while any participants are present ; and
5. Preregistration is required at least 24 hours in advance of participation in the class.
Live Entertainment. Any existent display by a human being which is characterized by an emphasis on specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities.
Nude, Nudity, or State of Nudity. The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, vulva, anus, or anal cleft with less than a fully opaque covering, the showing of the female breast with less than fully opaque covering of any part of the nipple, or the showing of the covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
Pasties. An article of clothing that opaquely covers the nipple and areola of the female breast.
Definitions 9.10.040
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-35
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Performer. Any dancer, entertainer, model, or other person who performs specified sexual activities or displays specified anatomical areas in an adult business.
Religious Institution. A building which is used primarily for religious worship and related religious activities.
Residentially Zoned Properties. Properties in the R-1, R-2, R-3, C-P-R-1, C-R-1, C-R2, and C-R-3 zones (with or without planned development overlay).
School. An institution of learning for minors, whether public or private which is maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education and made applicable to the particular type of school (For example, it is recognized that curriculum standards that are applicable to public schools are not applicable to private schools.
Accordingly, a private school is not disqualified from being considered a “school” simply because it does not comply with curriculum standards applicable to public schools.) This definition includes a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, senior high school, or any special institution of learning under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Education, but does not include a vocational or professional institution or an institution of higher education including a community or junior college, college, or university.
Sexually Oriented Material. Any element of any merchandise, including but not limited to any book, periodical, magazine, photograph, slides, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film, videos, DVDs, CD ROMs, compact disks, other types of photographic reproductions, or other written, oral, or visual representation or presentation which, for purposes of sexual arousal, provides depictions which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
Sexually Oriented Merchandise. Sexually oriented implements and paraphernalia, including, but not limited to: dildos, auto sucks, sexually oriented vibrators, edible underwear, benwa balls, inflatable orifices, anatomical balloons with orifices, simulated and battery-operated vaginas, and similar sexually oriented devices which are designed or marketed primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs or sadomasochistic activity.
Specified Anatomical Area.
1. Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, and female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and
2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
Specified Sexual Activities.
1. Actual or simulated sexual intercourse, oral copulation, anal intercourse, oral anal copulation, bestiality, direct physical stimulation of clothed or unclothed genitals, flagellation or torture in the context of a sexual relationship, or the use of excretory function in the context of a sexual relationship, any of the following depicted sexually
9.10.050 Definitions
9-36 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ oriented acts or conduct: anilingus, buggery, coprophagy, coprophilia, cunnilingus, fellatio, necrophilia, pederasty, pedophilia, piquerism, sapphism, zooerastia; or
2. Clearly depicted human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal or tumescence; or
3. Use of human or animal ejaculation, sodomy, oral copulation, coitus, or masturbation; or
4. Fondling or touching of clothed or unclothed human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast; or
5. Masochism, erotic or sexually oriented torture, beating or the infliction of pain; or
6. Erotic or lewd touching, fondling or other sexually oriented contact with an animal by a human being; or
7. Human excretion, urination, menstruation, vaginal or anal irrigation; or
8. The presence of any person who performs, or appears in attire where specified anatomical parts are either not opaquely covered or minimally covered with devices commonly referred to as pasties and g-strings or any other opaque covering over the nipple and areola of the female breast, and, while covering the cleft between the buttocks and pubic area, covers less than one inch on either side of the entire length of the cleft between the buttocks and two inches across the pubic area.
9.10.050 Short-Term Rental Definitions
"Advertise”, “Advertisement” or “Advertising” shall mean the publication of any statements, phrases, words, photographs, drawings or other images for the purpose of informing any member of the public of the ability or availability to use a specific dwelling unit for short-term rental purposes, as described in this Section. For purposes of this definition, publication shall include but not be limited to verbal, written, printed, electronic, televised or broadcast set forth or contained in any newspaper, magazine, newsletter, website, solicitation, handbill, business card, flyer, outdoor advertising display, billboard, cable, satellite or digital radio or television broadcast, social networking site or any other electronic and digital media.
“Applicable laws, rules and regulations” means any federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations and private governing documents, including, without limitation, conditions, covenants and restrictions (“CC&Rs”) that are valid and enforceable pursuant to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, as set forth in California Civil Code Section 4000 et seq., pertaining to the use and occupancy of a privately owned single-family dwelling, multi-family dwelling or mobile home as a short-term rental. “Bedroom” means any habitable room normally occupied with no less than 70 square feet of floor area and no horizontal dimension less than seven feet with at least one wall located along an exterior wall with a window and equipped with a heating source as required by the California Building Code.
Definitions 9.10.060
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-37
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ “Good Neighbor Brochure” means a document prepared by the City that summarizes the general rules of conduct and applicable short-term rental regulations to be adhered to by renters.
“Guest” means an invitee of a renter or other person visiting a renter of a short-term rental unit who does not rent the unit. Guests shall only be allowed at the short-term rental between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
“Hotline” means the telephonic service operated by or for the city for the purpose of receiving complaints regarding the operation of any Short-Term Rental and forwarding the complaints to the local contact person.
“Local Contact Person” means the person designated on the short-term rental permit who shall be available 24-hours a day, seven days a week for the purpose of responding in-person to the short-term rental site within 30 minutes of receiving a complaint regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of guests and is authorized by the owner to take remedial action and who responds to violations.
“Non-Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental” is a short-term rental in which the owner does not reside in the residence during the time a renter is occupying the residence. “Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental” is a short-term rental in which the owner resides on the property during the time a renter is occupying the residence. “Owner” means the person or entity holding legal title and/or equitable title to the real property that is the subject of a short-term rental permit. The owner may allow a person to act as their authorized agent.
“Renter” means a person renting or occupying a short-term rental property in accordance with the terms of this Section. For purposes of this Section, “renter” shall have the same meaning as “transient,” as defined in Municipal Code Article X Chapter 6. "Short-term rental" or "STR" shall mean the rental of a private residence, or any portion of the private residence, for less than thirty or less consecutive days for which a rental contract for occupancy has been made which the short-term rental use is permitted to operate, pursuant to a current and valid short-term rental permit on file with the city. A short-term rental may be either an owner-occupied or non-owner occupied short term rental.
9.10.060 Sign Regulation Definitions
For the purposes of Section 3.60, Sign Regulations, the following definitions shall apply:
Abandoned Sign. Any lawfully erected sign that, for a period of 180 days or more, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, activity, product, service, or other use available on the premise where the sign is located.
9.10.060 Definitions
9-38 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ A-frame Sign. A freestanding portable sign ordinarily in the shape of an “A” or some variation thereof, which is readily moveable and not permanently attached to the ground or any structure; also referred to as a sandwich board sign.
Alteration. Any change of size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction or supporting structure of an existing sign.
Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, rotating, flashing or color changes.
Art Mural. A non-commercial message that does not use an image, logo, or trademark to promote a commercial product or service and therefore not subject to sign ordinance regulations.
Awning Sign. A covering attached to the exterior wall of a building. It is typically composed of canvas woven of acrylic, cotton or polyester yarn, or vinyl laminated to polyester fabric that is stretched tightly over a light structure of aluminum, iron or steel, possibly coot or transparent material.
Banner Sign. A temporary sign composed of cloth, canvas, plastic, fabric, or similar lightweight, non-rigid material that can be mounted to a structure with cord, rope, cable, or a similar method.
Base. Constructed of material such as wood, steel, aluminum, concrete block, brick or other types of materials that support a solid freestanding sign structure.
Building Face. Any exterior elevation of a building.
Building Frontage. The width of a building occupied by a single business tenant that fronts on a public street where customer access to the building is available. Width is measured as the widest point on an architectural elevation.
Business Information Sign. Signs that are a part of a business operation that are nonilluminated signs that provide business information including types of purchase methods accepted such as credit card, business hours, menus, and other informational signs that pertain to the business.
Cabinet Sign. Also referred to as “can sign”. A sign that contains all the text and/or logo symbols on the display face of an enclosed cabinet, where text is static and non-digitally displayed. Cabinet signs typically are internally illuminated with sign faces transparent to be visible during evening hours.
Canopy Sign. Any sign that is part of a projecting awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance or window or outdoor service area, or otherwise attached to a building face.
Changeable Copy Sign. A sign with changeable copy, regardless of the method of attachment or the materials of construction, that is non-digital.
Commercial Message. Any wording, logo or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises or calls attention to a commercial or industrial business, product, good, service or other commercial or industrial activity.
Definitions 9.10.060
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-39
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Commercial Sign. Any sign with wording, logo, or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity.
Commercial Zones. Commercial zones include the following zones: OP, NC, CB, CBO, VS, CVS, RC, CC, and CGC.
Digital Display. The portion of a sign message made up of internally illuminated components capable of changing a message periodically. Digital displays may include but not limited to LCD, LED, plasma, or high intensity displays (hid).
Directional Sign. Signage that directs pedestrians or drivers to locations such as parking, drop off, or other wayfinding elements.
Directory Sign. A sign less than 8 square feet that directs pedestrians or visitors to tenants within a multi-tenant building.
Event. An occasion, gathering, or activity that is temporary in nature and has a set start time and end time. An example of an event includes but not limited to a sale or rental of a property, an “open-house” for the sale or rental of a property, a religious gathering, a federal/state/local election, garage or yard sale, etc.
Flag. A device, generally made of flexible materials, usually cloth, paper or plastic, usually used as a symbol of a government, school, or religion, corporation, or other lettering or symbols, and may contain either a not containing a commercial message or non-commercial message.
Foot Candle. A unit of illuminance or illumination, equivalent to the illumination produced by a source of one candle at a distance of one foot and equal to one lumen incident per square foot.
Freestanding Sign. Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground which are independent from any building or other structure.
These signs are also known as monument signs, and pylon signs.
Feather Flag. Also known as a blade sign, teardrop sign, or similar type of temporary signage that is constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic fabric, or similar lightweight, non-rigid material and that is supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or portable structure for means of advertising.
Illegal Sign. Any sign erected without complying with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use.
Illuminated Sign. Any sign employing the use of lighting sources for the purpose of decorating, outlining, accentuating or brightening the sign area.
Industrial Zones. Industrial zones include the following zones: I, CI, and CIC.
Inflatable Sign. Any air or gas filled device located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, building, or roof and used for the purpose of signage, advertising or attention-getting.
9.10.060 Definitions
9-40 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Legal Nonconforming Sign. A sign which was legal when first erected, with all necessary permits, but due to a change in the law it became nonconforming (inconsistent with the current requirements of this Section).
Lumen. A unit equal to the light emitted in a unit solid angle by a uniform point source of one candle intensity.
Mobile Sign. The use of a moving trailer, automobile, truck, or any other vehicle to display commercial or noncommercial messages primarily for advertising purposes unrelated to the principal use of such vehicle.
Multi-Faced Sign. A sign with two or more sign faces where any two sign faces are oriented such that they have an interior angle of greater than forty-five (45) degrees from each other.
Noncommercial Signage. Any signage which is not determined to be commercial signage, as defined herein.
Noncommercial Message. Any wording, logo or other representation that does not directly or indirectly, name, advertise or calls attention to a commercial or industrial business, product, good, service or other commercial or industrial activity.
Off-Site Sign. Signage that is not located on the same legal lot of the business, accommodations, services, or commercial activity served by the sign. In commercial centers where there are multiple legal lots that comprise a commercial center and there is an agreement that allows the use of the sign by the business.
Off-Site Directional Sign. Signs displaying direction to a limited duration event that is located off-site and not located within the public right-of-way.
On-Site Sign. A sign advertising the business, accommodations, services or commercial activities provided on the site on which the sign is located.
Open Space Zones. Open spaces zones include the following zones: COS, OS, CVB, CPB and PR.
People Sign. A person, live or simulated, who is attired or decorated with insignia, images, costumes, masks, or other symbols that display commercial messages with the purpose of drawing attention to or advertising for an on-premise activity. Such person may or may not be holding a sign. Also known as human mascots, sign spinner, or walking signs.
Perforated Window Film. A calendared adhesive-backed PVC vinyl that contains pattern of round, evenly spaced holes that allow graphics printed on a glass surface, such as windows, to be seen from the outside, but appear invisible from the inside building space.
Permitted Sign. Signs permitted pursuant to Section 3.60.
Pole Signs. A sign wholly supported by a singular shape and separated from the ground by air.
Portable Sign. Any freestanding, moveable sign.
Definitions 9.10.060
City of Grover Beach Development Code 9-41
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Projection. A sign that extends beyond the building wall, where the horizontal sign face is not parallel to a building wall.
Projecting Sign. A sign which projects more than two (2) feet from the exterior face of a building wall or facade and which uses the building wall as its primary source of support.
Projected Image Sign. A sign which involves an image projected on the face of a wall, structure, sidewalk, or other surface from a distant electronic device such that the image does not originate from the plan of the wall, structure, sidewalk, or other surface.
Residential Zones. Residential zones include the following zones: CPR1, R1, CR1, R2, CR2, R3, and CR3.
Residential Subdivision Sign. A sign which advertises for sale or lease residential units being constructed or rented within the City of Grover Beach.
Right-of-way. A public or private highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal means of property access. For the purposes of the signage section, this means roadway/ alleyway, sidewalk (if present), gutter (if present) and curb, whether concrete or asphalt.
Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof (angled surface) or a parapet of a building or structure, and not contained within a dormer (flat surface).
Sign. Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination, symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public, with the exception of the following:
Sign Copy. Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolistic representation incorporated into a sign with the purpose of attracting attention to the subject matter.
Sign Face. The surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
Sign Structure. Any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this Section. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
Site. A lot, or group of contiguous lots, with or without development, in single ownership, or having multiple owners, all of whom join in an application for signage.
Snipe Signs. Means anything that is attached to trees, wires, the ground, or to other objects that has a message appearing on it that does not apply to the present use of the premises or structure upon which the sign is located.
Street. A public or private highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to adjacent lots.
Suspended Sign. A sign which hangs from the underside of a roof, a porch, awning, or covered walkway.
9.10.060 Definitions
9-42 City of Grover Beach Development Code
Adopted October 15, 2012
Amended July 21, 2014, December 16, 2013, May 15, 2017, January 8, 2018, May 21, 2018, December 3, 2018, March 18, 2019, June 17, 2019, October 7, 2019, July 6, 2020, and November 22, 2021, and __ Temporary Sign. A sign that is not permanently anchored or secured to a building and not having supports or braces permanently secured in the ground, including but not limited to a-frame signs, banner signs, pennants, inflatables signs, flags, feather flags, or similar devices intended for a limited period of display.
Valance. A free-hanging projection of fabric below the main frame of an awning to create a decorative skirt.
Vertical Plane. A sign passing through the point of sight and perpendicular to the ground and to the structure of the sign.
Wall Sign. A sign attached to or painted on the exterior wall of a building or structure with the display surface of the sign approximately parallel to the building or structure wall.
Wayfinding Sign. An on or off-premises sign along the path of travel directing potential patrons to an area in which three or more businesses of the same type are located and to businesses within that area
Window Sign. A sign that is painted on, attached to, or suspended directly behind or in front of a window or the glass portion of a door.
Utility Pole. An outdoor pole consisting of either wood, metal, or other similar material, installed by an entity operating under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission or other similar state or federal agency to support telephone, electric, and other cables.
Yard Sign. Any temporary sign placed in the ground or attached to a supporting structure, posts, or poles, that is not attached to any building, not including banners. 200 South 13th Street / 1239 Long Branch Avenue
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