17.158.008 B definitions.
Balcony. A platform that projects from the wall of a building thirty inches or more above grade that is accessible from the building’s interior, is not accessible from the ground and is not enclosed by walls on more than two sides. See also “Deck.”
Basement. A nonhabitable space beneath the first or ground floor of a building the ceiling of which does not extend more than four feet above finished grade.
Bedroom. Any space in a dwelling unit which contains a minimum of seventy square feet of floor area unless it is one of the below-listed rooms or common spaces. The “bedroom” definition does not include garages, attic space, or similar spaces which are not habitable, such as foyers, storage closets, utility rooms, or unfinished attics and basements.
The following rooms/common spaces that are adjacent and open to common areas are not considered bedrooms:
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Table 9-1: Rooms and Common Spaces Not Considered Bedrooms |
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Hallway |
Den (see definition, Section 17.158.012) |
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Bathroom |
Mezzanine (see definition for requirements, Section 17.158.030) |
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Kitchen/breakfast nook |
Laundry room |
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Living room, family room, dining room |
Junior accessory dwelling units (see definition, Section 17.156.022) |
The director shall determine whether spaces which do not clearly meet the definition of a “bedroom” meet the intent of this regulation or need to be forwarded to the planning commission for conditional use permit review.
Spaces (i.e., not bedrooms) established prior to August 14, 2014, using the previous bedroom definition (greater than or equal to fifty percent open wall area with an adjoining room) may remain and will not be considered bedrooms consistent with floor plans approved with a building permit.
Bicycle Parking Space. The volume of space that is used to accommodate the storage of one locked bicycle. Bicycle parking spaces are to be designed and spaced in a way that accommodates for typical two-wheel bicycles and/or alternative bicycles.
Alternative Bicycle. Nontraditional bicycles with larger parking space requirements, including but not limited to cargo bikes, bikes with trailers, recumbent bikes, fat tire or wide-framed tricycle bikes, etc.
Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking spaces designed for employees, residents, public transit users, and other long-term users that need to park their bike for several hours or more. Long-term bicycle parking provides for increased security in lit and covered (weather protected) locations. Common examples of long-term bike parking are storage lockers, internal lockable rooms or enclosures reserved for bicycle storage, or secured parking areas managed by attendants.
Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking space used by visitors, customers, and other short-term users of residential, commercial, and institutional uses. Bicycle racks compliant with city standards are used to satisfy this need.
Block Front. All the properties fronting on one side of a street, between intersecting streets or a street and a railroad, waterway, cul-de-sac, or unsubdivided land.
Building. Any structure used or intended for sheltering or supporting any use or occupancy.
Building, Accessory. A detached subordinate building used only as incidental to the principal building on the same lot.
Building, Principal. A building in which the primary use of the lot is conducted on which it is situated.
Building Division. City of San Luis Obispo Building and Safety Division.
Building Envelope. The three-dimensional space enclosed by the exterior surfaces of a building or structure.
Building Footprint. The horizontal area, as seen in plan view, of a building or structure, measured at the surface level from the outside of exterior walls and supporting columns, excluding eaves.
Building Official. City of San Luis Obispo chief building official, or someone designated by him or her to act on his or her behalf. (Ord. 1705 §§ 103, 104, 2021; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)