For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(A) “A” terms.
ACCESSORY BUILDING. A building occupied by an accessory use. Includes detached garages, storage buildings and sheds.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure secondary and subordinate to the primary building on the same lot.
ACCESSORY USE. A use that is subordinate to and dependent on the primary use on the same lot.
ADAPTIVE REUSE. The reuse of an existing building or site for a purpose other than the original use.
ADDITION. Any development or construction activity that expands the footprint or increases the habitable floor area of a building.
ADJACENT LOTS. Lots that share an interior side lot line.
ALLEY. A public or private roadway, not more than 30 feet wide, providing only secondary means of access to abutting property.
ALLOWED LAND USE. A land use permitted in a zoning district or overlay zone, either by-right or with a use permit.
ALLOWED USE TABLES. Tables in the Zoning District Standards subchapter that identify allowed land uses and required permits within each zoning district.
ALTERATION. See MODIFICATION.
ANCILLARY USE. A use subordinate to the principal use on the same lot and serving a purpose incidental to the principal use.
APPLICANT. Any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation or an entity or combination of entities which seek city permits and approvals.
ARBOR. A shelter of vines or branches or of latticework covered with or intended to be covered with climbing shrubs or vines. See Figure 508-1.
ATTIC. The space within a building between the ceiling beams at the top story and the roof rafters.
AWNING. An overhang used as shelter attached to and projecting from an exterior building wall.
(B) “B” terms.
BALCONY. A platform that projects from the wall of a building that is surrounded by a railing or balustrade and may or may not require separate understructure for support.
BASEMENT. A story or space in a building whose floor is more than six feet below the average level of the adjoining ground. See Figure 508-2.
Figure 508-2: Basement Definition
BASE ZONING DISTRICT. The primary zoning district, as distinguished from an overlay zone, that applies to a parcel of land as shown on the Zoning Map.
BEACON. A beam of light designed to draw attention to a particular location.
BUILDING. A structure having a solid roof supported by columns or walls, used or intended to be used for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals or property. Includes “manufactured homes” and “mobile homes.”
BY-RIGHT. Permitted without any form of discretionary approval.
(C) “C” terms.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). California state law (Cal. Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.) requiring government agencies to consider the environmental consequences of their actions before taking action on a proposed project.
CARETAKER UNIT. A residential dwelling unit for one or more persons employed to provide oversight services on the site where the caretaker unit is located.
CARPORT. An accessory structure open on two, three or four sides and attached to, or detached from, a building and established for the loading or unloading of passengers or the storage or parking of an automobile.
COASTAL LAND USE PLAN. See LAND USE PLAN.
COASTAL ZONE. The area of land and water extending from the state’s outer seaward limit of jurisdiction inland to the boundary as shown in Eureka’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) as certified by the California Coastal Commission.
COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS. See ZONING DISTRICTS, COASTAL.
COVERED PARKING SPACE. An area designated for parking within a garage, carport or other enclosed building or structure.
CHANGE OF USE. Conversion from one use classification to a different use classification as identified in § 155.504 (Land Use Classifications). The establishment of a different use within the same use classification as the existing use is not a CHANGE OF USE. For example, establishing a book store (classified as “General Retail”) in a space previously occupied by a bank (classified as “General Services”) is considered a CHANGE OF USE. Replacing the bank with a new laundromat (also classified as “General Services”) is not a CHANGE OF USE.
CHASE LIGHTING. A series of adjacent light bulbs that cycle on and off frequently to give the illusion of movement.
CITY. The City of Eureka.
CORE AREA. As identified in the General Plan, the traditional business center and cultural hub of Eureka, including Downtown, Old Town, the Library District and Bayfront Commercial.
COURTYARD. An unroofed area enclosed on two or more sides by building walls.
COVERED ENTRY. A building entrance covered by a roof, rigid canopy awning, marquee awning or other similar overhanging feature where the covering is attached to the building wall and is not supported by columns, walls or other vertical structural elements that extend to the ground. Excludes building entry areas that are enclosed on exterior-facing sides and/or where walls, columns or vertical structural elements support the roof. (See PORCH.)
(D) “D” terms.
DARK SKY COMPLIANT. A lighting fixture that meets the International Dark Sky Association’s (IDA) requirements for reducing waste of ambient light.
DECK. A platform, either freestanding or attached to a building, that is supported by pillars or posts.
DENSITY. The number of dwelling units on a lot. See § 155.112.030 (Density) for rules of measurement.
DEPARTMENT. The City of Eureka Development Services Department.
DEVELOPMENT. Any human-caused change to land or a structure that requires a permit or approval from the city.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD. A physical or dimensional standard that applies to a development project or land use. Includes lot area, building height, setbacks from lot lines, floor area ratio, residential density, site coverage and other similar requirements.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. An agreement entered into between the City of Eureka and a property owner for the development of a property in accordance with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65864 et seq.
DIRECTOR. The City of Eureka Director of Development Services.
DISCRETIONARY ACTION. An action by the city that requires the exercise of individual/independent judgment or deliberation as a basis to approve or deny a project.
DRIVEWAY. A permanently surfaced area on a lot designed and required to provide direct access for vehicles between a street and a private garage, carport or other parking space, parking area or loading area.
DWELLING UNIT. A building or a portion of a building containing one or more habitable rooms used or designed for occupancy by one family for living and sleeping purposes, including kitchen and bath facilities.
(E) “E” terms. None.
(F) “F” terms.
FEATHER BANNER. A temporary sign in the form of a vertical banner made of flexible materials, (e.g., cloth, paper or plastic), the longer dimension of which is typically attached to a pole or rod that is driven into the ground or supported by an individual stand.
FAMILY. See HOUSEHOLD.
FENCE. A structure made of wood, metal, masonry or other material used as a screen or enclosure for a field, yard or lot. Excludes shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
FLAGS. Fabric, textile or material with colors and/or patterns which display a symbol of a nation, state, company or idea.
FLOOR AREA. The enclosed area of all floors of a building. See § 155.112.050 (Floor Area and Floor Area Ratio) for rules of measurement.
FLOOR AREA RATIO. An intensity measurement calculated by dividing the total floor area on a lot by the lot area.
FRONT STREET. The street with the highest annual average daily traffic (AADT) relative to the other streets abutting the site.
FRONTAGE, BUILDING. The linear measurement of a building wall that is parallel to a street or that abuts a parking lot or pedestrian walkway.
FRONTAGE, SITE. The portion of a site that abuts a street.
(G) “G” terms.
GARAGE. An enclosed structure or a part of a building designed or used for the storage of automobiles and other motor vehicles.
GENERAL PLAN. The General Plan of the City of Eureka prepared in accordance with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65300 et seq.
GRADE, FINISHED. The level of the ground after completion of site preparation, grading, earthwork or construction associated with a development project.
GRADE, NATURAL. The level of the ground prior to the start of any current or proposed site preparation, grading, earthwork or construction.
GRADING. Any and all activities involving earthwork, including placement or fill and/or excavation.
GROUND FLOOR. The first level of a building, other than a cellar or basement, that is closest to finished grade.
(H) “H” terms.
HABITABLE SPACE. An area within a building that is conditioned (heated or cooled) with a finished floor and a ceiling height averaging at least seven feet six inches. Excludes unfinished attics, cellars, crawl spaces and other similar utility areas.
HEARING BODY. A review authority that conducts a public hearing.
HOME OCCUPATION. A business conducted within a dwelling unit or from a residential site, with the business activity being subordinate to the residential use of the property.
HOUSEHOLD. One or more persons living together in a single residential unit, with common access to, and common use of, all living areas and all areas and facilities for the preparation and storage of food and who maintain no more than four separate rental agreements for the single residential unit.
(I) “I” terms.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. The Coastal Zoning Code, codified in Ch. 156 (Coastal Zoning) of the Eureka Municipal Code, and certified by the Coastal Commission as meeting the requirements of the California Coastal Act of 1976.
INTENSITY. The amount or magnitude of development or use on a lot, typically measured as floor area ratio (FAR).
(J) “J” terms. None.
(K) “K” terms. None.
(L) “L” terms.
LANDSCAPING. The planting and maintenance of living plant material, including the installation, use and maintenance of any irrigation system for the plant material, as well as non-living landscape material (such as rocks, pebbles, sand, mulch, walls, fences or decorative paving materials).
LAND USE. An activity conducted on a site or in a structure, or the purpose for which a site or structure is designed, arranged, occupied or maintained. The meaning of the term USE is identical to LAND USE.
LAND USE PLAN (COASTAL LAND USE PLAN). The component of the City of Eureka’s Local Coastal Program (LPC) establishing the vision, goals, and policies for the coastal zone in accordance with the California Coastal Act of 1976.
LAND USE REGULATION. A regulation in the Zoning Code that primarily relates to the operation or placement of a use on a site as opposed to the physical form of the structures on the site. (See DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.)
LIVE/WORK UNIT. A building or space within a building that is used jointly for commercial and residential uses.
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP). The City of Eureka’s Land Use Plan, Implementation Plan, maps and other implementing actions certified by the Coastal Commission as meeting the requirements of the California Coastal Act of 1976.
LOCAL EMERGENCY. An event, situation or state of emergency that threatens the safety of persons and property in Eureka declared by the City Council in accordance with the California Emergency Services Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 8550 et seq.).
LOT AREA. The total horizontal area within the lines of a lot. See § 155.112.020 (Lot Area) for rules of measurement.
LOT. A parcel, site, tract or area of land whose boundaries have been established by a legal instrument such as a deed or map recorded with the County of Humboldt, and which is recognized as a separate legal entity for purposes of transfer of title. The meaning of PARCEL is identical to LOT. See Figure 508-3 for types of lots.
LOT, CORNER. A lot abutting two or more streets at their intersection.
LOT, INTERIOR. A lot with only one front lot line.
LOT, FLAG. A lot where the main portion of the lot area does not have access to a street other than by means of a corridor less than 20 feet wide.
LOT, THROUGH. A lot which has two or more front lot lines which do not intersect.
Figure 508-3: Lot Types
LOT, LEGALLY ESTABLISHED. A lot established in compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 66410 et seq.).
LOT LINE. The lines bounding a lot. The meaning of PROPERTY LINE is identical to LOT LINE. See Figure 508-4 for types of lot lines.
Figure 508-4: Lot Lines
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE. A lot line other than a front lot line on a corner lot abutting a street.
LOT LINE, FRONT.
(a) For an interior lot, the lot line abutting a street.
(b) For a through lot, both lot lines abutting a street.
(c) For a corner lot, either the shorter lot line facing the street, the lot line facing the primary street as defined in this section, the lot line facing the building’s primary entrance, or another lot line as determined by the Director based on the existing and/or proposed layout and function of the lot.
LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE. A lot line other than a rear line lot shared with another lot.
LOT LINE, REAR. The lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line, where such lot line is not also a street-facing lot line, unless determined otherwise by the Director based on the existing and/or proposed layout and function of the lot.
(M) “M” terms.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A single-family home built to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. Includes structures known as MANUFACTURED HOUSING or MODULAR HOMES.
MINISTERIAL ACTION. A city action (approval or denial) that involves only the use of fixed standards or objective measurements and does not require the exercise of discretionary or subjective personal judgment.
MIXED-USE. Two or more different land uses located in one building or on one lot or development site.
MOBILE HOME. A type of “trailer,” “trailer coach” or “semi-trailer” as defined in the California Vehicle Code, and has the same meaning as “mobile home,” as defined in the California Health and Safety Code. Excludes modular or manufactured dwellings intended for assembly on-site on permanent foundations and not designed for subsequent or repeated relocation. Excludes recreational vehicles as defined in this section.
MODIFICATION. Any construction or physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms, supporting members of a structure or external appearance of any structure, not including painting.
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. The Residential Medium (R2) and Residential High (R3) Zoning Districts.
(N) “N” terms.
NATURAL GRADE. See GRADE, NATURAL.
NON-CONFORMING or NON-CONFORMITY. A lot, land use, site feature, sign, or structure that does not comply with the current Zoning Code, but was legally established under previous regulations.
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING. A legally established building that does not comply with the current Zoning Code.
NON-CONFORMING LOT. A legally established lot that does not comply with the current Zoning Code.
NON-CONFORMING SIGN. A legally established sign that does not comply with the current Zoning Code.
NON-CONFORMING SITE FEATURE. A legally established site feature that does not comply with the current Zoning Code.
NON-CONFORMING USE. A legally established land use that does not comply with the current Zoning Code.
(O) “O” terms.
OVERLAY ZONE. A secondary zoning designation that imposes additional regulations, allowances, limitations and/or special provisions beyond what is required and allowed by the underlying zoning district.
(P) “P” terms.
PARCEL. See LOT.
PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Outside of the coastal zone, the area shown in Figure 508-5.
Figure 508-5: Parking Assessment District - Inland Area
PARKING INDENTURE. A covenant record filed with the County Recorder guaranteeing that off-site parking will be maintained exclusively for a use for the duration of the use.
PARKING LOT. An area on a lot or within a structure used for or designed for temporary parking for more than four motor vehicles and available for public use, whether free, for compensation or as an accommodation for clients, employees, visitors or customers.
PARKING SPACE. Land or space privately owned, covered or uncovered, laid out for, surfaced and used or designed to be used for temporary parking or storage of standard motor vehicles.
PERGOLA. A structure usually consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters. See Figure 508-6.
Figure 508-6: Pergola
PERMIT. A City approval required by the Zoning Code as listed in Table 404-1 in § 155.404 (Administrative Responsibilities).
PLANNING COMMISSION. The City of Eureka Planning Commission.
PORCH. A covered projecting platform that extends from the main wall of a building where the covering is supported by columns, walls or other vertical structural elements. A PORCH may be enclosed or unenclosed. ENCLOSED PORCHES must be at least 60% transparent on each exterior-facing side.
PRIMARY BUILDING. The building or structure that accommodates the primary use of the site.
PRIMARY DWELLING. On a lot with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the detached single-family home established either before or concurrently with the ADU.
PRIMARY USE. The main purpose for which a site is developed and occupied, including the activities that are conducted on the site a majority of the hours during which activities occur.
PRIVATE AGREEMENT. An easement, covenant, deed restriction or other agreement entered into between private property owners.
PRIVATELY-OWNED PUBLIC SPACE. An outdoor area on private property which may be used by customers and/or the general public.
PROPERTY LINE. See LOT LINE.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any violation of the Municipal Code defined as such by the Eureka Municipal Code or that is, causes, or creates a condition of public nuisance as defined in Cal. Civil Code §§ 3479 and 3480.
PUBLIC UTILITY. A permanent structure or facility operated by a governmental agency providing a utility service to the general public. Includes facilities for the production, generation, storage, treatment or transmission of water; facilities for the production, generation, transmission or distribution of electrical energy; facilities for the collection, treatment and disposal of solid waste and wastewater and other similar facilities.
(Q) “Q” terms. None.
(R) “R” terms.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV). A vehicular-type unit designed for temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The term RECREATIONAL VEHICLE includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Motor homes constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle;
(b) Travel trailers built on a chassis and drawn by a motorized vehicle;
(c) Campers mounted on a truck chassis;
(d) Camping trailers and similar folding structures mounted on wheels; and
(e) Park trailers built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels, with a gross trailer area not exceeding 400 square feet in the setup mode, and certified by the manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119.5.
REMODEL. A change or alteration in a building that does not increase the building’s square footage.
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS. The zoning districts listed in § 155.204 (Residential Zoning Districts).
RESOURCE-RELATED ZONING DISTRICTS. The zoning districts listed in § 155.220 (Resource-Related Zoning Districts).
REVIEW AUTHORITY. The city official or body responsible for approving or denying a permit application or other form of requested approval under the Zoning Code.
(S) “S” terms.
SECOND USE. A use subject to separate permit requirements and allowed only if combined with a primary use.
SETBACK. The required distance of a structure from a lot line or other feature. See § 155.112.040 (Setback) for rules of measurement.
SETBACK AREA. The two-dimensional area on a lot subject to the minimum setback requirement.
SIDE STREET. The street with a lower annual average daily traffic (AADT) relative to the other streets fronting the site or as defined by the Public Works Director.
SIGN. Any structure, object or device that contains letters, numbers, graphics, colors or other means of communication to advertise, announce or communicate information of any kind to the public. A structure, object or device without sign copy for 180 days or more is no longer considered a sign.
SIGN, ANIMATED. A sign which physically moves, rotates, revolves or has visibly moving or rotating parts of any kind.
SIGN, AWNING. A sign incorporated into, attached to or painted on the face or valance of an awning.
SIGN, BANNER. A temporary sign made of flexible vinyl, fabric or any non-rigid material with no enclosing framework on which a message or image is painted or otherwise affixed.
SIGN, BOX. A sign that contains all copy within a single enclosed cabinet that is mounted to a wall or other structure. BOX SIGNS, also referred to as CAN SIGNS, typically use slide-in panels to display messages.
SIGN, CANOPY. A sign attached to a fixed overhead shelter used as a roof, which may or may not be attached to a building.
SIGN COPY. The area of a sign occupied by letters, numbers, graphics or other content intended to communicate information.
SIGN, DETACHED. Any pole sign, monument sign or other types of sign not attached to a building.
SIGNS, DIGITAL. A sign that displays a visual image using liquid crystal cells or other types of light emitting diodes (LEDs) or their functional equivalent where the image can be easily changed, typically by remote control or computer programming. Also known as ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (EMC) SIGNS. Excludes fuel price signs and internally illuminated window signs.
SIGN, DIGITALLY PRINTED. Any of the following:
(a) A sign where the entire sign copy is digitally printed onto wood, aluminum or other material and then trimmed as needed to complete the sign;
(b) A sign where the entire sign copy is digitally printed onto an adhesive material which is attached to a plastic panel and inserted into a box sign cabinet; and
(c) A sign where a single material is used for the sign copy and sign face (e.g., a pan face sign with an injected molded plastic).
SIGNS, DIRECTIONAL. A sign that provides directions to a place, structure or use, excluding signs installed by a public agency.
SIGN, DIRECTORY. A sign which lists and identifies the location of the occupants of a multi-tenant building or site. Excludes “property identification signs.”
SIGN FACE. The area of a sign where sign copy is placed.
SIGN, INFLATABLE BALLOON. A temporary sign consisting of a flexible envelope of non-porous materials that gains its shape from inserted air or other gas.
SIGNS, HUMAN DIRECTIONAL AND ADVERTISING. A sign that is held by or attached to a human being in any manner. Includes individuals dressed in costume intended to attract attention as human signs to a business for advertising purposes.
SIGN, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WINDOW. A sign placed in a window with individually illuminated letter, numbers or graphic not exceeding 12 square feet. Includes illuminated “open” signs and signs illuminated with LEDs, neon or other fluorescing gas.
SIGN, MARQUEE. A sign with changeable copy that advertises an event, performance, seminar, conference or show.
(a) ATTACHED MARQUEE SIGN. A marquee sign displayed on a permanent roof-like structure or canopy made of rigid materials supported by and extending from the facade of a building.
(b) DETACHED MARQUEE SIGN. A freestanding marquee sign not attached to a building.
SIGN, MONUMENT. A sign detached from a building and supported on the ground by one or more structural elements that are one-quarter or more of the width of the sign face. Internal supports, poles or pylons, if any, are enclosed by decorative covers or otherwise not exposed to view. Includes signs where supporting structural elements are architecturally dissimilar to the design of the sign. Excludes “pole signs.”
SIGN, NEON. A sign that features exposed small diameter tubing illuminated by neon or other fluorescing gas. Excludes signs with LEDs intended to simulate the appearance of neon and “internally illuminated window signs.”
SIGN, OFF-PREMISES. A sign advertising a land use, business, product or service not located or available on the site where the sign is located.
SIGN, POLE. A sign detached from a building and supported on the ground by one or more structural elements that are less than one-quarter the width of the sign face. Monument signs with supporting poles where the poles are encased to incorporate design features are not considered POLE SIGNS.
SIGN, POST. A temporary sign suspended from a horizontal swingpost or bracket that is attached to a vertical post mounted in the ground. Includes on-site real estate sales and rental signs.
SIGN, PROJECTING. A sign permanently attached to a building or wall such that the sign face or faces are perpendicular to the building or wall. Includes blade signs suspended under a bracket, armature or other mounting device.
SIGN, ROOF. A sign erected upon or directly above a roof and the parapet of a building.
SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD. A portable sign with two opposing flat faces designed to be self-supporting on the ground, typically displayed on a sidewalk or in a parking lot.
SIGN, SUSPENDED. A sign which is suspended under an awning, canopy, fascia or similar structure. Includes signs oriented parallel to the building façade suspended over a recessed entry.
SIGN, TICKER. An electronic reader board sign consisting of one or more lines of scrolling LED text.
SIGN, WALL. A sign attached to or painted on the exterior wall of a structure with the display surface of the sign approximately parallel to the building wall. Includes signs attached to but not extending above a fascia or parapet.
SIGN, WINDOW. A sign posted, painted, placed or affixed in or on a window exposed to public view. Any sign attached to a window, within two feet of a window or attached to a display located within two feet of a window is considered a WINDOW SIGN.
SIGN, YARD. A temporary freestanding sign with an “H”-shaped frame inserted into the ground within a street-facing yard. Includes political campaign signs displayed prior to elections.
SITE. A lot with any adjoining lots that are under single ownership or single control, and that are considered a unit for the purpose of development or other use.
SITE COVERAGE. The total horizontal area of all buildings on a lot divided by the lot area. See § 155.112.060 (Site Coverage) for rules of measurement.
SITE FEATURES. Physical improvements and modifications to a site excluding permanent buildings to serve on-site development and uses. Includes at grade flatwork, steps, ramps, retaining walls, planter boxes, decorative ornamental features, ground-mounted mechanical equipment, swimming pools and other similar improvements.
SPECIFIC PLAN. Any specific plan of the City of Eureka adopted in accordance with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65450 et seq.
STORY. The portion of a building between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above; except that, the topmost STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. A loft is not considered a STORY, but a mezzanine covering more than 1/3 of the floor area is a STORY.
STREET. A travel way more than 20 feet in width which affords a primary or principal means of access to abutting property. STREETS includes private roads and highways.
STREET-FACING BUILDING WALL.
(a) A building wall that is:
1. Parallel or substantially parallel to a street; and
2. Directly across a front or exterior side lot line.
(b) This definition excludes building walls parallel to an interior lot line, a rear lot line or an alley. See Figure 508-7.
Figure 508-7: Street-Facing Building Walls
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected that requires attachment to the ground, or attachment to something located on the ground. Excludes objects temporarily attached to the ground, or which are easily moved, including dog houses, picnic tables, patio furniture and children’s play structures.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS. Any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, floor, ceiling or roof joists and roof rafters, or a change in roof exterior lines which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building.
SUBDIVISION. The division of land as defined in Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 66410 to 66499 (Subdivision Map Act). Includes condominium and community apartment projects.
(T) “T” terms.
TANDEM PARKING. An arrangement of parking spaces such that one or more spaces must be driven across in order to access another space or spaces.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE. A structure that is erected for a limited period of time and that does not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of a property.
TEMPORARY USE. A short-term activity that occurs for a limited period of time and does not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of a property.
TENANT SPACE. A defined area within a building rented or occupied by a business or other non-residential land
TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS. An unpowered vehicle designed to be towed by another vehicle on a public street and intended to be permitted and used as an accessory dwelling unit. A tiny house on wheels is licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a recreational vehicle, but appears and functions as a permanent, year-round residence providing complete, independent living facilities for one household, while temporarily located on the same lot as the primary dwelling to which it is an accessory use. A TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS excludes recreational vehicles where the wheels are removed and the unit is attached to a conventional foundation (See "Manufactured Home").
TRELLIS. A frame of latticework used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants.
Figure 508-8: Trellis
TOWNHOME. Two or more single-family dwelling units connected by common walls along the sides with either shared or unshared foundations.
TRANSLUCENT. Permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons or objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible.
(U) “U” terms.
UNCOVERED PARKING SPACE. A parking space in an open area not enclosed in a garage, carport or other structure.
USE. See LAND USE.
USE PERMIT. Either a conditional use permit or a minor use permit.
(V) “V” terms.
(W) “W” terms.
WALL. A permanent upright linear structure made of wood, stone, concrete, masonry or other similar material.
WEEDS. Plants that were not included in an approved landscape plan for the property, are not valued where they are growing, are of vigorous growth relative to other plants within a landscape area and overgrow and choke out other plants within a landscape area.
(X) “X” terms. None.
(Y) “Y” terms. None.
(Z) “Z” terms.
ZONING DISTRICT. A defined area within the City of Eureka where uniform land use and development standards apply in accordance with the Zoning Code.
ZONING DISTRICT, COASTAL. A zoning district in the coastal zone regulated under Municipal Code Ch. 156 (Coastal Zoning).
ZONING DISTRICT, INLAND. A zoning district outside of the coastal zone regulated under the Zoning Code.
ZONING MAPS. The official maps adopted by the City Council identifying the boundaries of the zoning districts within the City of Eureka.
ZONING MAP, COASTAL. The official adopted and certified Zoning Map identifying the location of coastal zoning districts, incorporated by reference into Municipal Code Ch. 156 (Coastal Zoning).
ZONING MAP, INLAND. The official adopted Zoning Map identifying the location of zoning districts outside of the coastal zone, incorporated by reference into the Zoning Code.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902-C.S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 931-C.S., passed 2-15-22; Am. Ord. 938-C.S., passed 11-1-22)