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"Parapet" means the extension of the main walls of a building above the roof level.
Parcel. See "Lot."
"Parcel map" shall be defined as set forth in the subdivision ordinance, Chapter 25 of the Code of the city of Cypress.
Park, Public. "Public park" means a park, playground, swimming pool, golf course, or athletic field within the city that is under the control, operation, or management of the city, county, state, or other public agency.
Parking Area, Public. "Public parking area" means an off-street area used for the parking of vehicles with or without a fee that is available for public or quasi-public use.
"Parking lot" means an off-street, ground-level area, surfaced and improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles.
Parking, Shared. "Shared parking" means parking facilities designed and intended to serve two or more users with peak parking demands occurring during non-overlapping periods.
"Parking space or stall" means a permanent area for the parking of one vehicle designed to meet the minimum dimensions and access requirements established by the city.
Parking Space, Covered. "Covered parking space" means a parking space located within a carport, parking structure, or similar structure that provides protection from the elements in the form of a roof but which does not provide full enclosure or a closing and locking door.
Parking Space, Garage. "Garage parking space" means a 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. "Off-street parking space" means 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. "On-street parking space" means a parking space for a vehicle which is designed to city standards and located on a dedicated street right-of-way.
Parking Space, Uncovered. "Uncovered parking space" means 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 cover" means an overhang or roof attached to a building that extends partly or entirely over a courtyard or room used for dining or recreation purposes.
Patio, Elevated. "Elevated patio" means a roofless area above the ground floor in a multiple dwelling structure that is designed for dining or recreation uses.
Performance Standard. See Standards, Performance.
"Permit" means 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" means any use allowed in a zone by right and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zone.
"Person" means an individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity.
"Petroleum bulk plant" means premises for the storage and wholesale distribution of gasoline, oil, or petroleum gas; a tank farm or a number of tanks connected to a pipeline and constituting a petroleum terminal.
"Pharmacy" means a business where drugs, medicines, and often sundries are dispensed and sold.
"Planned development" means the planning, construction, implementation, or operation of one or more structures containing one or more land uses in accordance with a detailed, comprehensive plan encompassing such elements as circulation patterns, 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 occupants, tenants, or customers thereof.
"Planning commission" means an appointed body in the City of Commerce authorized to conduct public hearings and render decisions on development applications pursuant to the provisions set forth in Chapter 2.16 of the Commerce Municipal Code.
"Planting area" means the parcel area less building pad(s), driveway(s), patio(s), decks(s), walkway(s), and parking area(s). Planting area includes water bodies (i.e., fountains, ponds, lakes) and natural areas.
"Plot plan" means a scaled and dimensioned drawing of a lot or parcel of land and its immediate vicinity, showing the location and use of all existing and proposed buildings and improvements on site.
"Poultry" means chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons, and other fowl.
Pre-school. See "Child care center."
"Preservation" means the identification, study, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, or enhancement of a structure, resource, or landmark.
"Principal building/structure" means the primary or predominant building or structure on a lot. See Building, Main or Primary.
"Principal use" means the primary or predominant use of any lot.
"Processing" means a method that changes the nature of a material, its chemical composition, or its physical qualities.
"Project" means an activity involving the issuance to a person of a permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement.
"Property" means a lot or parcel of land where the owner obtains the right to use the land by virtue of ownership.
"Property frontage" means that side of a lot or parcel of land abutting on a public street.
"Public use" means a use conducted exclusively by a public agency for public health, safety, or general welfare purposes, such as public schools, parks, playgrounds, hospitals, and administrative and service facilities.
(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).