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ral that existed prior to October 12, 2013 (the operative date of Ord. No. 182,706). See Div. 4C.11. (Signs). Visual Light Transmittance. visual light transmittance is defined as the amount of light in the visible portion of the spectrum that passes through a glazing material as defined in manufacturer specifications. Visual Obstruction. visual obstruction is defined as any opaque object, assembly, or structure that obscures visibility through a transparent area, on the interior side of the transparent area of a building facade. See Sec. 3C.4.1. (Transparent Area). | 14-143 General Rules | Article 14 Div. 14.3. (Glossary) Div. 14.3. (Glossary) Last amended by Ord. 188,765, Eff. 12/29/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A W Waiver. For the purposes of Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus), Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program), and Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program), waivers are defined as reductions in development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a housing development project at the densities or with the incentives permitted under those referenced Sections, as specifically discussed in California Government Code Sec. 65915(e). Waivers neither reduce nor increase the number of incentives or density bonus that a project is entitled to in those Sections. the terms density bonus, incentive, and housing development project, are defined in this Glossary (Div. 14.3.). Walking Distance. Pursuant to Sec. 14.2.3.A.2. (Walking Distance), walking distance is defined as the distance measured as the most direct path of travel for a pedestrian. Wall. Wall is defined as a constructed vertical barrier erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas. A wall differs from a fence in having a solid foundation along its whole length. Wall Sign. Pursuant to Sec. 4C.11.6.C.12. (Wall Sign), wall si