Parcel - An area of land, the boundaries of which have been legally established in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act.
Parcel Map - A map that is made for the purpose of showing the design and improvement of a proposed subdivision of four (4) or fewer lots and the existing conditions in and around it, and which need not be based upon an accurate or detailed final survey of the property.
Parcel Map, Vesting - A parcel map which meets the requirements of Section 66452 of the California Government Code and which confers a vested right to develop in compliance with the standards described in Section 66474.2 of the California Government Code.
Park, Public - An open space intended for public recreational use which is operated by another government agency.
Parking Area, Private - An area, other than a sheet, designed or used primarily for the parking of private vehicles and not open to general public use.
Parking Area, Public - An area, other than a private parking area or street, used for the parking of vehicles and available for general public use, either free or for a fee.
Parking Space - A permanent area for the parking of one (1) vehicle which meets the minimum dimensions, access, and surfacing requirements established by the City.
Parking Space, Covered - A parking space(s) within a garage, carport, or parking structure.
Patio - Patio, open and closed, shall be defined according to the definition contained in the Uniform Building Code.
Permitted Use - Any use allowed in a zoning district by right and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district.
Permit - Written governmental permission issued by an authorized official, empowering the holder thereof to do some act not forbidden by law, but not allowed without such authorization.
Person - Any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other organization, however formed. (Ord. 410, 2003)
Pervious Surface - Any porous covering of the soil which allows water to pass through. See also "Impervious Surface."
Pet Shop - Any premises primarily used for the sale of household pets and pet supplies.
Phase - Any independent and contiguous part or portion of a project which is developed as a unit in the same time period.
Planning Commission - The Planning Commission of the City of Adelanto, established pursuant to the provisions of Section 65101 of the Government Code.
Platform - A structure less than 30 inches (30") above grade which extends outward from a building (typically a home), and which has a walking surface. Platforms do not require a building permit. See also "Balcony" and Deck."
Porch - A covered pedestrian entrance to a building which is located on the first floor level.
Pre-Existing Use - The use of a lot or structure prior to the enactment of specific Zoning Code provisions.
Premises - A lot or building site, or a specified portion of a lot or building site, that meets the requirements needed for the location, maintenance, and operation of a use on the property.
Principal Building/Structure - The primary or predominant building or structure on a lot.
Principal Use - The primary or predominant use of any lot.
Project - The entire parcel of real property, including all structures thereon, all or part of which undergoes or is proposed to undergo construction, demolition, or a change in ownership status.
Property - (a) All nonresidential zoned real property and any building located on such property (referred to as "nonresidential property"), and
(b) front yards, the unfenced portions of side yards, the unfenced portion of back yards of corner lots, driveways, walkways and sidewalks of all residential real property, including any building located on such property (referred to as "residential property"). (Ord. 410, 2003)
Property Owner - The legal owner of the applicable development project who serves as the lessor to an employer or tenant.
[Ord. No. 528, Exhibit R, 9/10/14; Ord. No. 535, Exhibit D, 5/27/15.]
