For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. The use of modes of transportation other than the single passenger motor vehicle, but not limited to carpools, vanpools, buspools, public transit, walking and bicycles.
APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT. Any development project that is determined to meet or exceed the project size threshold criteria contained in this subchapter.
BUSPOOL. A vehicle carrying 16 or more passengers commuting on a regular basis to and from work with a fixed route, according to a fixed schedule.
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). A statute that requires all jurisdictions in the State of California to evaluate the extent of environmental impact posed by proposed development.
CARPOOL. A vehicle carrying two to six persons commuting together to and from work on a regular basis.
DEVELOPER. The builder who is responsible for the planning, design and construction of an applicable development project. A DEVELOPER may be responsible for implementing the provisions of this subchapter as determined by the property owner.
DEVELOPMENT. The construction or addition of new building square footage. Additions to buildings which existed prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this subchapter and which exceed the thresholds defined in this subchapter shall comply with the applicable requirements but shall not be added cumulatively with existing square footage; existing square footage shall be exempt from these requirements. All calculations shall be based on gross square footage.
EMPLOYEE PARKING AREA. The portion of total required parking at a development used by on-site employees. Unless direct evidence to the contrary is provided by the developer, employee parking shall be calculated as follows:
Type of Use | Percent of Total Required Parking Devoted to Employees |
Commercial/restaurant | 30% |
Office/professional | 85% |
Industrial/manufacturing | 90% |
PREFERENTIAL PARKING. Parking spaces 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 a location more convenient to a place of employment than parking spaces provided for single occupant vehicles.
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 subchapter either directly or by delegating such responsibility as appropriate to a tenant and/or his agent.
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD). The regional authority appointed by the California State Legislature to meet federal standards and otherwise improve air quality in the South Coast Air Basin (the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties).
TENANT. The lessee of facility space at an applicable development project.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM). The alteration of travel behavior, usually on the part of commuters, through programs of incentives, services, and policies. TDM addresses alternatives to single occupant vehicles such as carpooling and vanpooling, and changes in work schedules that move trips out of the peak period or eliminate them altogether.
TRIP REDUCTION. Reduction in the number of work-related trips made by single occupant vehicles.
VANPOOL. A vehicle carrying seven or more persons commuting together to and from work on a regular basis, usually in a vehicle with a seating arrangement designed to carry seven to 15 adult passengers, and on a prepaid subscription basis.
VEHICLE. Any motorized form of transportation, including but not limited to automobiles, vans, buses and motorcycles.
('65 Code, § 9-3.2801) (Ord. 397-C.S., passed - - )