PARCEL. An area of land, the boundaries of which have been legally established in conformance with the Subdivision Map Act.
PARCEL DELIVERY TERMINAL. A building in which commodities sold at retail within the area, and packaged by the retailer, are assembled and routed for delivery to retail customers located within the area.
PARK. The standing of a motor vehicle, other than for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
PARKING FACILITY. An off-street area, whether open or enclosed, other than a showroom or sales lot, used to store motor vehicles on a daily basis, but not including the storage of dismantled or wrecked motor vehicles or parts thereof.
COMMERCIAL PARKING FACILITY. Provided by a private party for a fee.
PARKING GARAGE. An enclosed parking structure provided above or below grade, which may be commercial, public or private.
PARKING LOT. An open, at-grade parking area, which may be commercial, public or private.
PRIVATE PARKING FACILITY. Provided for the use of residents, customers or employees primarily in response to code requirements.
PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY. Provided by the city, the use of which may or may not be subject to a fee.
PARKING SPACE. A permanent area for the parking of one vehicle designed to meet the minimum dimensions and access requirements established by the city.
GARAGE PARKING SPACE. A parking space provided within an enclosed structure, with a closing and locking door, whose primary use is the storage of vehicles.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE. A permanent parking space for a vehicle which is designed to city standards and not located on a dedicated street right-of-way.
ON-STREET PARKING SPACE. A parking space for a vehicle which is designed to city standards and located on a dedicated street right-of-way.
PARKWAY. A portion of a street right-of-way, between the back of the curbline and the lot line which is used or is available for use as landscaping, utilities or sidewalks.
PERMIT. Written governmental permission issued by an authorized official, empowering the holder thereof to engage in some activity not forbidden by law, but not allowed without such authorization.
PERMITTED USE. A use specifically and expressly allowed in any one or more of the zones by this chapter.
PERMITTEE. The person to whom a permit has been issued.
PERSON. Any individual, legal entity, joint venture or political subdivision, except the city.
PERSONAL SERVICE. Any business or enterprise that provides individual care to persons involving their personal health, fitness, grooming or appearance. Such businesses include but are not limited to barber shops, hair salons, nail care salons and day spas. Specifically excluded from this definition are massage establishments of any kind and acupuncture and acupressure clinics.
PET STORE. The retail sales of household animals within an entirely enclosed building. These uses include grooming, if incidental to the retail use, but specifically excludes boarding of animals other than those for sale.
PLACES OF ASSEMBLY. Any place, building or collection of buildings and associated grounds used for the purpose of general public gathering in small, medium or large groups for the purposes of worship, non-commercial entertainment, private or public meetings or similar activities not generally involving remuneration for use of said place, building or collection of buildings and associated grounds. Examples include churches, temples, mosques, service club facilities and private meeting halls.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park.
PREFERENTIAL PARKING. Parking designated or assigned, through use of a sign or painted space markings, for carpool and vanpool vehicles carrying commute passengers on a regular basis that are provided in a location more convenient to a place of employment than parking spaces provided for single occupant vehicles [i.e., a motor vehicle operated by one passenger and transporting the same].
PRINCIPAL USE. Any use which represents the predominant activity on a property and for which authority to conduct such use is derived from the zoning code.
PROPERTY OWNER. The legal owner of a development who serves as the lessor to a tenant. The property owner shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of this chapter either directly or by delegating such responsibility as appropriate to a tenant and/or his agent.
PUBLIC TREE. Any tree located in a place or area under ownership or control of the city, including, but not limited to, any public street, parkway, open space or parkland or other city-owned property, even if under the operational control of another entity by virtue of a lease, license, operating, or other agreement.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)