FAQ Topic: M-R

Recycled water. Water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur and is therefore considered a valuable resource. A form of water reuse that includes primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewater to produce water suitable for a variety … Continued

Park and Parkland. Publicly accessible sites and green space that are owned and/or managed by the City of Santa Ana to support recreation and social gathering. Park Deficient Area. Areas of the community that are outside the standard public parkland service radius such as ½ mile for Community Parks and ¼ mile for Neighborhood Parks, … Continued

Objective. A specific condition or state that is an intermediate step toward attaining a goal. Obstruction. Any object of natural growth, terrain or permanent or temporary construction or alteration including equipment or materials used therein, the height of which exceeds the standards established in Subpart C of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable … Continued

Nodes. Urban elements of compatible, intense activity. Nondescript. Without distinctive architectural form or style. Ordinary and without architectural character. Nonmotorized transportation. This term is often interchangeably used with active transportation. It typically includes walking, bicycling, and variants such as small-wheeled transport (skates, skateboards, push scooters and hand carts) and wheelchair travel. Notify. To advise a … Continued

Maintain. To keep a system, facility, area, or activity in continuously sound condition, as defined by approved standards. Mansionization. Term used to describe residential building additions, or building replacements which lack compatibility with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood. Typically such additions, or replacements are constructed in conformance with existing development regulations. Master … Continued