Section 12.12.040 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined as follows:
"Eaves" mean the projections of building roof which project beyond
the building walls as
permitted under the Uniform Building Code as adopted.
"Encroachment" means a private improvement, structure, or obstruction
extending into or
located within, upon, above, or under any public right-of-way or public easement. Encroachments
shall include all private devices, articles or objects placed and/or stored upon the public right-of-way,
including devices which overhang or underlie the right-of-way.
"Fence" means any artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry,
stone, wire, metal, or any
other material or combination of materials erected to enclose, partition, beautify, mark, or screen
areas of land.
"Landscaping" means materials, including, without limitation, grass,
ground cover, shrubs,
vines, hedges, or trees and nonliving natural materials/vegetation commonly used in landscaped
development, as well as attendant irrigation systems.
"Sign" means any device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics,
symbols, and/or written
copy designed specifically for the purpose of advertising or identifying any establishment, product,
goods or service.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location
below, on, or above
grade, including, without limitation, foundations, fences, retaining walls, awnings, balconies, and
canopies. (Ord. 143 (part), 1999)
