TAKEOUT SERVICES: See definition of Eating And Drinking Establishments.
TEMPORARY USE: A use established for a specified period of time, with the intent to discontinue the use at the end of the designated time period.
TENTATIVE MAP: A map made for the purpose of showing the design and improvements of the proposed subdivision, to include the street pattern, lot layout, easements that are to remain, and existing and proposed subdivision. The tentative map need not be based upon an accurate or detailed final survey of the property.
TERRACE: A level, landscaped and/or surfaced area, also referred to as a patio, directly adjacent to a primary building and not covered by a permanent roof.
THRIFT STORE: See definition of Secondhand Store.
TOPOGRAPHY: Configuration of the surface of land, including its relief and the position of natural and manmade features.
TOWN: The town of Yucca Valley.
TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY GENERAL PLAN: The long range and comprehensive plan for the orderly growth and development of Yucca Valley, including text, maps, and amendments, adopted by the town council in accordance with the laws of the state of California. Also referred to as the "general plan".
TOWNHOUSE; TOWNHOME: An attached single-family dwelling in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more common and fire resistant walls. Townhouses usually have separate utilities; however, in some condominium situations, common areas are serviced by utilities purchased by a homeowners' association on behalf of all members of the association.
TRANSFER STATION: A collection and transportation facility used by persons and route collection vehicles to deposit collected solid waste from off site into a larger transfer vehicle for transport to a solid waste handling facility. Transfer station may also include recycling facility.
TRANSIENT BASIS: A continuous period of two (2) weeks or less.
TRANSIT: The conveyance of persons or goods from one place to another by means of a local, public transportation system.
TRANSIT, PUBLIC: A system of regularly scheduled buses and/or trains available to the public on a fee per ride basis. Also called mass transit.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: Shelter provided to the homeless for an extended period, often as long as eighteen (18) months, and generally integrated with other social services and counseling programs to assist in the transition to self-sufficiency.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT: A strategy for reducing demand on the road system by reducing the number of vehicles using the roadways and/or increasing the number of persons per vehicle. TDM attempts to reduce the number of persons who drive alone on the roadway during the commute period and to increase the number in carpools, vanpools, buses, trains, walking and biking.
TRAVEL SERVICES: Office establishments providing travel information and reservations to individuals and businesses.
TRELLIS: An open framework or lattice used for training vines and climbing plants.
TRIP: A one-way journey that proceeds from an origin to a destination via a single mode of transportation; the smallest unit of movement considered in transportation studies. Each trip has one production end (or origin, often from home, but not always) and one attraction end (destination).
TRUCK DEPOT: A facility for the temporary storage, servicing, or maintenance of trucks or buses. Truck depots may include fueling facilities, traffic routing office, restaurants, wash racks, minor facilities and related business offices and motels.
TRUCK PARKING PERMIT: The commercial vehicle parking permit issued by the town of Yucca Valley.
TRUCK TERMINAL: An area and building where trucks load and unload cargo and freight and where the cargo and freight may be aggregated into smaller or larger loads for transfer to other vehicles or modes of transportation.
TRUCK-TRACTOR: A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing another vehicle and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. As used in this section "load" does not include items carried on the truck-tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty four (34) square feet.
TRUCK YARD: A facility used exclusively for breaking down and assembling tractor trailer transport, or for parking of heavy vehicles for short periods of time. Truck yard does not include facilities for the loading and unloading of materials being transported. (Ord. 252, 11-18-2014)