PARCEL - An area of land, the boundaries of which have been legally established in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act.
PARCEL MAP - PARCEL MAP will be defined as set forth in the subdivision ordinance, Chapter 16.80 of the Code of the City of Santa Paula.
PARKS - A public park or recreational area, owned or operated by the city, the county, the state, the federal government, nonprofit or public agency.
PARKING LOT, PUBLIC - A parking lot for motor vehicles created to serve the public either as a separate business or as an accessory use to a business, whether owned by a governmental agency or by a private person or business.
PARKING SPACE - A space, clearly delineated on the ground or pavement, of dimensions required elsewhere in this Development Code, to be used for the parking or stopping of motor vehicles.
PARKING SPACE, COVERED - A parking space located within a garage, carport, parking structure, or similar structure that provides protection from the elements in the form of a roof.
PARKING SPACE, GARAGE - A covered parking space provided within an enclosed structure, with a closing and locking door, whose primary use is the storage of vehicles.
PARKING SPACE, OFF-STREET - A permanent parking space for a vehicle which is designed to city standards and not located on a dedicated street right-of-way.
PARKING SPACE, ON-STREET - A parking space for a vehicle which is designed to city standards and located on a dedicated street right-of-way.
PARKING SPACE, OPEN - A parking space located in a designated area which meets the dimension requirements of this ordinance but does not provide any protection from the elements in the form of a carport, parking structure, garage, or other structure.
PATIO - A deck or paved area not extending above the first floor level of a building and open to the sky.
PATIO COVER - A covered shelter for outdoor recreational activities, which meets the standards set forth in the Building Code.
PAWN SHOP - A business that lends money at interest in exchange for valuable personal property as security.
PERMANENT STRUCTURE - Any object having a solid foundation or fixed location on the ground.
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 - Any use allowed in a zone by right and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zone.
PERSON - Any individual, firm, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, public or private corporation or any other entity whatsoever.
PET SHOP - Any premises primarily used for the sale of household pets and supplies.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - Two or more dwelling units, including dwelling units in developments commonly known as town or row-housing, condominiums and cluster housing, together with related land, buildings, and structures, planned and developed as a whole single development operation or a programmed series of operations in accordance with detailed, comprehensive plans encompassing such elements as the circulation pattern and parking facilities, open space, recreational areas, utilities, and lots or building sites, together with a program for provisions, operation, and maintenance of all areas, improvements, facilities, and services provided for common use of the residents thereof.
PLANNING DIRECTOR - The chief administrator of the Planning Department. The PLANNING DIRECTOR also serves as the secretary to the Planning Commission.
POULTRY - Domestic fowl, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys, but specifically excluding guinea fowl.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING/STRUCTURE - The primary or predominant building or structure on a lot.
PRINCIPAL USE - See "Use, Principal."
PROCESSING (LARGE SCALE) - Means a series of operations performed in the making or treatment of a large-scale product including, without limitation, concrete, planning mills, tire rebuilding, recapping and retreading plants, and feed and fuel yards.
PROCESSING (SMALL SCALE) - Means a series of operations performed in the making or treatment of a small-scale product including, without limitation, dry-cleaning; laundries; cleaning and dyeing plants; taxidermists; carpet; awning; and blinds or mattress upholstery shops which includes, cleaning, repair, and upholstery.
PROJECT - An activity involving the issuance to a person of a permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement.
PUBLIC HEARING - A properly noticed meeting of an official or official body where the public is allowed to give opinions concerning the issue being considered.
PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITY - See "Mini-warehouse."
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04; Am. Ord. 1167, passed 11-20-06)