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(a) Development project: As used in this division, the term "development project' includes any of the following projects: (1) The new construction of any building or buildings, and additions to any existing building or buildings, if new floor space of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet or more is constructed or added; but excluding the following: a. Single family homes; b. Room additions to duplexes; c. Tenant improvements not involving a change of use; d. Facade improvements; e. Equipment covers or structures to cover equipment. (2) Tenant improvements involving an intensification or change in occupancy classification. (3) Any project that requires a discretionary approval, excluding conditional use permits for operation of eating establishments between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and conditional use permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages. (b) Discretionary approval: As used in this division, the term "discretionary approval' means a conditional use permit, variance, minor exception, tentative map approval, change in use district designation, or similar entitlement for development, the granting of which involves the exercise of discretion, other than the plan approval process set forth in this division. Sec. 41-669. Plan Approval. No building permit shall be issued for any development project unless consistent with plans that have been approved for such development project in accordance with this division, except as otherwise provided in a discretionary approval. Section 11. Section 41-1309 (interpretation of parking standards) of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 41-1309. Interpretation of Standards. In interpreting the parking standards set forth in this article, the following rules shall govern: (1) Wherever required off-street parking is based upon gross floor area, the number of required spaces shall be determined by applying the appropriate Ordinance No. NS -2923 Page 7 of 12