- Land use designation. Reference term for the classification of generally permitted land use type and intensity as directed by the General Plan. The land use categories are implemented by land use zoning districts, which contain more specific regulations on land use and building standards.
- Land use zoning district. Reference for the classification and regulation of land use type and intensity in Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code.
- Land Use Map. Reference term for the General Plan Land Use Map showing the distribution of land use designations across the city.
- Landmark. In city form terms, a focal point or conspicuous object used as a point of orientation in reference to other objects.
- Level of service (LOS). A qualitative measure describing the delivery of service based on the needs and/or desires of customers or users. A LOS standard also generally factors in financial constraints (e.g., amount of user fees or taxes), as well as physical constraints (e.g., topography or distance). In measuring traffic conditions, it is the measurement and categorization of traffic flow based on vehicle speed, density, congestion, and other elements.
- Limit. To confine a project or activity within prescribed specifications or performance criteria.
- Link. To connect a project, area, function, or activity to another feature or features that would be mutually beneficial and reinforce desired functions.
- Liquefaction. A process by which water-saturated granular soils transform from a solid to a liquid state because of a sudden shock or strain.
- Locate. To place an improvement, function, or use in a particular locale, on property with certain characteristics, or in proximity to specified features to bring about benefits and/or efficiency.