17.70.110 Lot area.
A. Purpose and Application. As defined in Chapter 17.158 (General Definitions), lot area is the land area associated with a particular lot. Net lot area is used to calculate maximum density and/or floor area ratio.
B. Net Lot Area. Net area is the total area within the property lines of the development site, excluding the following:
1. Street rights-of-way;
2. Area between the tops of banks of creeks shown on the Open Space Element creeks map;
3. Habitat occupied by species listed as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the California Department of Fish and Game, or as plants of highest priority by the California Native Plant Society, unless the director determines there is no practical alternative as defined by the general plan;
4. Area within the drip line of heritage trees designated by the city. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)