EASEMENT. A portion of land created by grant or agreement for specific purpose; an easement is the right, privilege or interest which one party has in the land of another.
EFFECTIVE DATE. The date on which a permit or other approval becomes enforceable or otherwise takes effect, rather than the date it was signed or circulated.
ELECTRICAL CODE. Any ordinance of the city regulating the alteration, repair, and the installation and use of electricity or electrical fixtures.
EMERGENCY. A sudden unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE. A self-propelled vehicle or trailer used in the discharge of duties of public districts, agencies or departments, or privately-owned public utilities responsible for fire prevention and control, policing, sanitation, sewerage, drainage, levee maintenance, flood control, public utility lines and all essential services.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR). An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. An evaluation process pursuant to CEQA to determine whether a proposed project may have a significant impact on the environment.
EQUIPMENT. Non-vehicular items such as, but not limited to, boats, campers, camper shells, tents and related camping supplies, tools, machinery, aircraft, barrels, drums, large cans or containers and parts related to these items.
ERECT. To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, or affix to or upon any surface. Such term also includes the painting of wall signs.
EXPLOSIVES. Any explosive substance as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code § 12000.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)