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Specific Plan

Specific Plan is a definite statement adopted by ordinance of policies, standards and regulations are applicable. (Added by Ord.138,800,Eff.6/14/69.)

Story

That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement, cellar or unused underfloor space is more than six feet above grade as defined herein for more than50% of the total perimeter, or is more than twelve feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such basement,cellar,or unused space shall be considered as a story.

Structure

Anything constructed or erected which is supported directly or indirectly on the earth, but not including any vehicle which conforms to the California State Vehicle Act. (Amended by Ord. No. 107,884, Eff.9/23/56.)

Structural Alterations

Any change which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders.

Tenant

A person who rents, leases or sub-leases, through either a written or oral agreement, residential real property from another. (Added by Ord. No. 151,432, Eff.10/12/78.)

Townhouse

A dwelling unit, structurally separated from another dwelling unit or other dwelling units in a building containing two or more dwelling units, and complying with the provisions of Section 91.2305 (k) 2 of this Code, and which may be sold jointly with the lot upon which the dwelling unit is situated. Provided, however, that common roofing, flashing and siding are permitted so as to enclose the airspace resulting from said structural separation. (Added by Ord. No. 141,474, Eff.2/27/71.)

Use

The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended or for which either land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained.

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