§ 16.02.280. "P" definitions and illustrations.

"Parcel" means an area of land, the boundaries of which have been legally established in conformance with the state Subdivision Map Act.

"Parcel map" means a map that is made for the purpose of showing the design and improvement of a proposed subdivision of four 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. "Vesting parcel map" means 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 same code.

Park, Public. "Public park" means an open space intended for public recreational use which is operated by another government agency.

Parking Area, Private. "Private parking area" means an area, other than a street, designed or used primarily for the parking of private vehicles and not open to general public use.

Parking Area, Public. "Public parking area" means 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" means a permanent area for the parking of one vehicle which meets the minimum dimensions, access, and surfacing requirements established by the City.

Parking Space, Covered. "Covered parking space" means a parking space(s) within a garage, carport, or parking structure.

Patio, Enclosed. "Enclosed patio" means any one-story structure not exceeding twelve (12) feet in height. Enclosure walls may have any configuration, provided the open area of the longer wall and one additional wall is equal to at least sixty-five (65) percent of the area below a minimum of six feet, eight inches of each wall, measured from the floor. Openings may be enclosed with insect screening or translucent plastic that is readily removable or transparent plastic not more than 0.125 inch in thickness. Patio covers may be detached or attached to other buildings as accessories to Group U; Group R, Division 3; or single dwelling units in Group R, Division 1 occupancies.

Patio, Open. "Open patio" means any one-story structure not exceeding twelve (12) feet in height. Patio covers may be detached or attached to other buildings as accessories to Group U; Group R, Division 3; or single dwelling units in Group R, Division 1 occupancies. Patio covers shall be used only for recreational, outdoor living purposes and not as carports, garages, storage rooms, or habitable rooms.

"Permanent cosmetics" means the application of pigments to, or under, the skin of a human being for the purpose of permanently changing the color or other appearance of the skin. This includes, but is not limited to, permanent eyeliner, eye shadow, or lip color. The application of pigments to create marks, symbols, and figures are considered as tattooing and not as permanent cosmetics.

"Permit" means written governmental permission issued by an authorized official, empowering the holder of such permit to do some act not forbidden by law, but not allowed without such authorization.

"Permitted use" means any use allowed in a zoning district by right and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district.

"Pervious surface" means any porous covering of the soil which allows water to pass through. See also "Impervious surface."

"Pet shop" means any premises primarily used for the sale of household pets and pet supplies.

"Phase" means any independent and contiguous part or portion of a project which is developed as a unit in the same time period.

"Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City of Chino Hills, established pursuant to the provisions of Section 65101 of the Government Code.

"Platform" means a structure less than thirty (30) inches 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" means a covered pedestrian entrance to a building which is located on the first floor level.

"Preexisting use" means the use of a lot or structure prior to the enactment of specific Development Code provisions.

"Premises" means 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.

"Primary dwelling unit" means the first unit to be constructed on the property prior to the addition of a second unit or a dependent housing units and shall comply with all applicable development standards set forth in this Development Code.

"Principal building/structure" means the primary or predominant building or structure on a lot.

"Principal use" means the primary or predominant use of any lot.

"Project" means 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 owner" means the legal owner of the applicable development project who serves as the lessor to an employer or tenant.

(Ord. 182 § 3(B), 2005; Ord. 166 § 3 (part), 2004; Ord. 142 § 6, 2001; Ord. 68 § 9.200.170, 1995)