FAA. Federal Aviation Administration. Facade. The front of a building. Facilitate. To make an action or process easier or to help bring about. Fair share. An allocation of resources, costs, or fees considered equitable and proportional to the needs, impacts, or activity of an existing or proposed project. Fault / active fault. A fracture in … Continued
Earthquake fault zone. Regulatory zone around active faults created through the Alquist-Priolo Act. Displayed as polygons that encompass mapped fault traces, typically about one-quarter mile in width. Edge. A break, an interruption or a simple change in the continuity of form in the built environment or open space, or a barrier along the predominant line … Continued
dB(A). A-weighted sound pressure level or A-level is the sound pressure level that has been filtered or weighted to quantitatively reduce the effect of the low frequency noise. It was designed to approximate the response of the human ear to sound. A-level is measured in units of decibels. Decibel (dB). A unit for describing the … Continued
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A state law (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), requiring state and local agencies to regulate activities with consideration for environmental protection. If a proposed activity has the potential for a significant adverse environmental impact, an environmental impact report (EIR) must be prepared and certified as to its … Continued
Backlit. Illuminated internally or from the inside. Bay window. A window projecting outward from the main wall of a building. Berm. A raised form of earth to provide screening or to improve the aesthetic character. Bollard. A vertical, freestanding, short post used as a barrier to vehicles. Bracket. A support element under overhangs; often more … Continued
AELUP. Airport Environs Land Use Plan (a land use compatibility plan referred to in Public Utilities Code Section 21675). Accessibility. Accessibility refers to the ability to reach destinations. While mobility focuses on how to get to a particular destination, accessibility focuses on where you are going. For transportation purposes, accessibility also refers to the limitations … Continued
