CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Cal. Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. or any successor statute and regulations promulgated thereto (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq.) that require public agencies to document and consider the environmental effects of a proposed action before a decision.
CAMPER. As defined in the California Vehicle Code.
CANOPY. A roofed shelter projecting over a sidewalk, driveway, entry, window, or similar area that may be wholly supported by a building or may be wholly or partially supported by columns, poles, or braces extending from the ground.
CARPORT. An accessible and usable covered space enclosed on not more than two sides, designed, constructed, and maintained for the parking or storage of one or more motor vehicles.
CELLAR. See BASEMENT.
CHANGE OF USE. The replacement of an existing use on a site, or any portion of a site, by a new use, or a change in the type of an existing use; does not include a change of ownership, tenancy, or management associated with a use for which the previous type of use will remain substantially unchanged.
CITY. The City of Alhambra.
CITY COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Alhambra.
CLERK. The City Clerk of the City of Alhambra.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. Defined in the California Vehicle Code. Pickup trucks and vans not exceeding one-ton rated capacity and which are used primarily for private non-commercial purposes are not considered commercial vehicles.
COMMISSION. See PLANNING COMMISSION.
COMMON AREA. The entire project area, excepting all units or areas granted or reserved for the exclusive occupancy of a tenant and/or condominium unit owner.
COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROJECT. Development of real property in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right to the exclusive occupancy of a designated apartment located thereon and which is legally defined by applicable state law.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. The Community Development Director of the City of Alhambra or their designee.
COMPATIBLE. That which is harmonious with and will not adversely affect surrounding buildings and/or uses.
CONDITION OF APPROVAL. A performance standard, required change in a project, environmental mitigation measure, or other requirement imposed by the decision-making body to alter or modify a project in any manner from the description in the application originally submitted for city approval.
CONDITIONAL USE. A use that is generally compatible with other uses permitted in a zone, but that requires individual review of its location, design, configuration, and intensity and density of use and structures, and may require the imposition of conditions pertinent thereto to ensure the appropriateness of the use at that location.
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED. Permitted subject to approval of a use permit.
CONDOMINIUM. A building or group of buildings in which units are owned individually and the structure, common areas, and facilities are owned by all the owners on a proportional, undivided basis and which is legally defined by applicable state law.
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. The association which administers and maintains the common property and common elements of a condominium and which is legally defined by applicable state law.
CONVERSION PROJECT. The conversion of apartment units into condominiums, community apartments, or stock cooperatives.
COUNTY. The County of Los Angeles.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)