As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any structure or object not defined as a temporary tent/pop-up or temporary storage structure which is placed, installed or constructed on the lot where a primary structure exists, which will be used in association with the use or uses of the primary structure, is raised at least six inches in height above the ground and is in excess of 144 square feet. Typically these would be storage sheds, out-buildings or garages constructed of conventional building materials. Accessory structures shall require a permit from the office of the Zoning Administrator and site plan review where applicable.
[Added 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use or building and one which does not change the character of the permitted principal use or principal building and is located on the same lot and within the same zoning district with such permitted principal use or principal building.
The production, keeping or maintenance, for sale or lease, of plants and animals, including but not limited to: forages and sod crops; grains and seed crops; dairy animals and dairy products, poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules, or goats, or any mutations or hybrids thereof, including the breeding and grazing of any or all of such animals; bees and apiary products; fur animals; trees, forest products and forestry uses; fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts, berries and vegetables. The term includes the sale of products grown or raised directly on such land.
AGRICULTURAL USE, INDUSTRIALAny milk-processing plant, feed storage supply facility, farm machinery or equipment sales and service facility; storage and processing facility for fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products or similar use directly and customarily related to the supply and service of an agricultural use.
The production, keeping or maintenance of plants and animals where the sale, if any, of agricultural products is limited to those products produced on the lot and such sales are only permitted from a single temporary roadside stand or display.
As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural parts or existing facilities of such building or structure or any enlargement thereof, whether by extension on any side or by any increase in height, or the moving of such building or structure from the one location to another.
A building or structure used primarily for the operation of commercial or nonprofit recreation, including, but not limited to, health and exercise clubs, skating rinks, bowling alleys, indoor sports clubs, indoor swimming pools, golf domes, pool or billiards, foosball, table tennis, shuffleboard, pinball machines, and/or video or other games. May also include any accessory uses, such as snack bars, pro shops, and locker rooms, which are designed and intended primarily for the use of patrons of the principal recreational use.
A single-family unit in a multiple-unit dwelling.
A dwelling containing six or more units in one dwelling.
The total of areas taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the principal building and all accessory buildings, exclusive of terraces and uncovered steps.
The total area within the property lines, excluding the external streets.
The area within the shortest lines that can be drawn around the outside perimeter of a sign, including all decorations and lights, but excluding the supports if they are not used for advertising purposes. One face of the sign shall be counted in computing the area. Any neon tube, string of lights or similar device shall be deemed to have minimum dimensions of one foot.
A workshop or workroom for the creation of fine art and crafts such as painting, sculpturing, photography, or other handmade pieces of art. The space may include a teaching area for small groups of 10 or less.
The person designated by the Warrensburg Town Board to administer and maintain the provisions of this chapter.
Any building and land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used for the display, sale, rental or lease of new or used motor vehicles, including automobile service.
Any building and land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the repair and/or servicing of motor vehicles including the sale and/or installation of lubricants, tires, batteries and similar accessories.
A place in which the principal income is derived from the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, with or without live entertainment.
A dwelling having a resident host in a single-family home with common dining and leisure rooms and separate guest lodging rooms for overnight accommodation, the rates for which include breakfast and lodging only. The bed-and-breakfast establishment shall have not more than 12 guest rooms.
An area bordering the zoning district boundary between two different and potentially conflicting use districts and designated by the Planning Board as an area reserved for plantings, fencing or other similar screening devices for the purpose of creating a transition area wherein adjoining uses do not detract from one another. Such a buffer area shall be in addition to the required side or rear yards of the adjoining nonresidential district.
Any structure which is permanently affixed to the land, has one or more floors and a roof and is intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or chattel.
A group of two or more principal buildings and any buildings accessory thereto occupying a lot in ownership and having any yard in common.
The line, established by statute, local law or ordinance, beyond which a building shall not extend, as specifically provided by law.
A building subordinate to the main building on a lot and used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the main building.
A building within which the main or principal use of the lot is conducted.
Standards that control the height, density, intensity and location of structures.
The storage of chemicals, petroleum products and other materials in containers of 100 gallons or more.
Any area designated for transient occupancy by camping in tents, camp trailers, travel trailers, motor homes or similar facility designated for temporary shelter. This also includes summer camps.
A building, or portion thereof, containing facilities for washing automobiles, using production-line methods or other mechanical devices; or providing space, water equipment, or soap for the complete or partial hand-washing of automobiles, whether by operator or by customer. A car wash does not include facilities for washing commercial vehicles.
A roofed structure providing space for parking or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more than three sides.
Property used for the interring of the dead.
Complementary structures and/or improvements located on a common open space appropriate for the benefit and enjoyment of the space by the public or members of the controlling association or condominium.
A building used for recreational, social, educational and cultural activities, usually owned and operated by a public or nonprofit group or agency.
A building or structure owned and operated by a governmental agency, private individual or individuals or not-for-profit organization to provide a public or semipublic service, such as libraries, museums, theaters, governmental buildings, firehouses, churches, etc.
An organization catering exclusively to members and their guests or premises and buildings conducted primarily for gain, provided that there are not conducted any vending stands, merchandising or commercial activities, except as required for the membership and purposes of such club.
An office and/or shop which contains a contractor's business office, and which may also include enclosed structures used for the indoor repair, maintenance, or storage of a contractor's vehicles, equipment, or materials.
Any building or structure or portion thereof, having under 2,500 square feet in gross floor area, used for the retail sale of a variety of goods, which may include dairy products, baked goods, fresh or prepared meats, beverages, fresh or prepared foods such as sandwiches and coffee, and fresh fruits and vegetables, in a form ready for either on-site or off-site consumption, and which may also include the sale of minor amounts of canned foods, dry goods, and household, health, and stationery supplies, and which may also include limited seating for on-site consumption without wait service.
A site, building, or place designed and/or operated to provide day care and/or instruction for 12 or more persons and operated on a regular basis for a fee.
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, paving, excavation or drilling operations.
An area of land subjected to erosion due to the removal of vegetative cover and/or earthmoving activities, including filling. Tree removal without stump removal, shall not create a disturbed area unless it results in a change in the natural cover or topography, by baring soil and rocks that may cause or contribute to sedimentation.
The gravitational movement of water or other liquids by surface runoff or subsurface flow.
A structure designed or used principally as the living quarters for one or more families. "Dwelling" shall not include a rooming house or other accommodations used for more or less transient occupancy or any form of recreational camper, whether towed or powered, including, but not limited to, camper, recreational vehicle (RV) and motor home.
[Amended 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
One or more rooms designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters, with provision for living, cooking, sanitary and sleeping facilities provided for the exclusive use of one family or household.
A second dwelling unit, 800 square feet or less, either in or added to a single-family dwelling, or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as the principal dwelling, for use as a complete, independent living facility with provision within the accessory dwelling unit for cooking, eating, sanitation, and sleeping. Such a dwelling shall be clearly accessory and incidental to the principal dwelling.
A structure which is or was built by one of any conventional methods or means, containing a minimum of three and a maximum of five separate dwelling units, designed to be occupied by between three and five families, one family per dwelling unit, which meets the standards set forth under the definition of a "dwelling unit" for each section of a multifamily structure.
[Amended 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
A structure which is or was built by one of any conventional methods or means, meets the standards set forth under the definition of "dwelling unit" and was designed with the intent to be a single-family residential unit.
[Amended 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
A structure which is or was built by one of any conventional methods or means which meets the standards set forth under the definition of "dwelling unit" for each section of a two-family unit.
[Amended 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
Any building or part thereof which is designed, constructed and used for education or instruction in any branch of knowledge (which includes public or private, elementary, secondary, vocational or higher education).
The wearing away of the land surface by the action of wind, water, gravity or other natural forces.
Any activity which removes gravel, sand, soil or other natural deposits.
A household constituting a single housekeeping unit occupied by one or more persons.
A booth, stall or motorized vehicle from which produce and farm products are sold to the general public.
Any activity which deposits natural or artificial material so as to substantially modify the surface or subsurface conditions or topography of land, lakes, ponds or watercourses.
The elevation at which the finished surface of the surrounding lot intersects the walls or supports of a building or other structure. If the line of intersection is not reasonably horizontal, the finished grade, in computing height of building and other structures or for other purposes, shall be the average elevation of all finished grade elevations around the periphery of the building.
Wherever the keeping of fowl is authorized by this chapter, "fowl" shall mean chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, turkeys and quail. Whether kept indoors or outdoors, fowl shall not be considered "household pets" as that term is defined in this chapter.
[Added 10-11-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
A building used for the preparation of the deceased for burial and the display of the deceased and ceremonies connected therewith before burial or cremation.
A land area used for the protection of wildlife, usually because of its unique natural character, which provides habitat, food or shelter for wildlife through the natural environment.
An enclosed space for the storage of motor vehicles. Space for only one vehicle may be rented therein to a nonresident of the premises.
Any area of land, including structures thereon, that is used or designed to be used for the sale of gasoline, including a convenience store, provided that the store is an integral part of the gasoline station.
Any department, commission, independent agency or instrumentality of the United States, New York State or Warren County.
The alteration of the soil surface so as to change the existing land form.
A building whose roof and sides are made largely of glass or other transparent or translucent material and in which the temperature and humidity can be regulated for the cultivation of delicate or out-of-season plants for subsequent sale.
A facility that is a minimum of 6,000 square feet used for the diagnosis, treatment or other care of human ailments. This may also include a nursing home.
The sales, service, repair or storage of heavy machinery or transportation equipment.
The vertical distance measured from the highest elevation of the proposed finished grade of the building to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs; to the deck line of mansard roofs; and to the mean height between the eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs.
The vertical distance measured from the average existing grade, preconstruction, to the highest point of such fence or wall.
An advisory committee appointed by the Town Board whose function is to counsel the Planning Board in judgment decisions for those historical sites and structures identified by the Planning Board as requiring site plan review. This Committee will be composed of one representative of the Warrensburg Historical Society, one member of the Warrensburg Planning Board and one additional person with an expressed interest in matters of historical significance.
Those historical sites and structures identified by the Historic Committee which require historic sites and structures review before any alteration, modification or demolition occurs.
Any use conducted entirely within a dwelling or its accessory buildings, which use is clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling as a place of residence. Examples include music teachers and physicians, but are not limited to the above.
Any use, clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling as a place of residence, which is conducted primarily within a dwelling or its accessory buildings but which may require the storage of machinery and equipment on the residential grounds, or where office activities are conducted within the house or outbuilding, but the services offered are conducted primarily off premises. Examples include plumbing shops, electrical repairs shops and repair services, but are not limited to the above.
A commercial facility providing transient lodging containing six or more units and where the customary uses such as restaurant facilities, meeting rooms, recreation facilities, playgrounds, game rooms, snack bars, and leisure rooms are provided for use by the lodger and the general public, including resorts and tourist cabins. (Excluding travel trailers, travel vehicles or motor homes.)
See "mobile home."
Any animal customarily kept by humans for companionship, accustomed to living in human habitation and dependent on people for food and shelter.
A commercial facility, resembling traditional residential character with common access providing transient lodging and meals, which is characterized by common dining facilities and leisure rooms available for use by lodgers and limited general public with more than 12 guest rooms.
Any place of storage or deposit, whether in connection with another business or not, where two or more unregistered, old or secondhand motor vehicles no longer intended or in condition for legal use on the public highways are held, whether for the purpose of resale of used parts therefrom, or for the purpose of reclaiming for use some or all of the materials therein, whether metal, glass, fabric or otherwise, for the purpose of disposing of the same or for any other purpose; such term shall include any place of storage or deposit for any such purposes of used parts or waste materials from motor vehicles which, taken together, equal in bulk two or more such vehicles; provided, however, that the term "junkyard" shall not be construed to mean an establishment having the facilities for processing iron, steel or nonferrous scrap for sale for remelting purposes only. It shall also include operations performed and carried on, wholly or in part, outside of a fully enclosed building or structure, for the acquisition, purchase, storage, conversion, dismantling, processing or resale of all types of used machinery appliances, equipment, metal, rags, paper, fabrics, rubber and any of their combinations.
A lot or land used for the disposal by abandonment, burial, burning or any other means and for whatever purpose of garbage, sewage, trash, refuse, junk, discarded machinery, vehicles or parts thereof or waste material of any kind.
Any manufacturing, production or assembly of goods or materials directly associated with an industrial use. Any process whereby the nature, size or shape of articles or raw materials are changed or where articles are assembled or packaged in quantity is also included. This term does not include mineral mining and/or extraction.
The dividing line between the street right-of-way line and the lot.
Beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules, or goats, or any mutations or hybrids thereof.
One loading space for merchandise or freight shall constitute an area not less than 12 feet in width and 50 feet in length, with a vertical clearance of 15 feet or more.
A parcel of land occupied or capable of being occupied by a structure or structures, including such open spaces as are required by this chapter.
That lot area or percentage of lot area covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings and structures.
Any line dividing one lot from another.
The distance between the side lot line measured along the front building line as determined by the front yard requirement prescribed by this chapter.
A parcel of land at the junction of and fronting on two or more intersecting streets.
The mean distance from the street line of a lot to its rear line.
A lot which faces on two streets at opposite ends of the lot and which is not a corner lot.
An area used for the storage, distribution, and sale of finished or rough-cut lumber and lumber products.
Any electric power transmission or distribution line and associated equipment of a rating of more than 15 kilovolts which is one mile or more in length; any telephone interchange or truck cable or feeder cable which is one mile or more in length; any telephone distribution facility containing 25 or more pairs of wire and designed to service a new residential subdivision; any television, cable television, radio, telephone or other communication transmission tower; any pipe or conduit or other appurtenance used for the transmission of gas, oil or other fuel which is one mile or more in length; any electric substation, generating facility or maintenance building and any water or sewage pipes or conduits designed to service 50 or more principal buildings.
Any waterfront facility which provides docking, mooring, storage of more than four boats for rental or sale or for the commercial launching of boats. The term may include facilities with or without supply and repair service.
The act of removing more than 750 cubic yards of any natural resources in any one-year period from the land, including, but not limited to, the removal of earth, rock, gravel, sand and underground materials, excluding timber and water; the preparation and processing of those same natural resources, including any activities or processes or parts thereof for the extraction or removal from their original location and the preparation, washing, cleaning, crushing, stockpiling or other processing of minerals at the mine location so as to make them suitable for commercial, industrial, or construction use; for the purpose of sale. "Mineral mining and extraction" excludes any other manufacturing processes, or other related commercial activities same property location. "Mineral mining and extraction" shall not include site preparation activities with which have Planning Board approval, or excavations in aid of agricultural activities consistent with the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, as amended.
A parcel of land under a single deed ownership which is designed and improved for the placement of five or more mobile home units thereon.
A structure which was built prior to or after the standards of the 1974 National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act [42 U.S.C.A. § 5403(d)], which was renamed in 1975 to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, and complies with HUD Code Part 3280, which became effective July 15, 1976, and not with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes (Uniform Code) as defined in Executive Law § 372(8), having dimensional restrictions and a permanent chassis to which wheels are attached to tow the home to its site which is an integral part of the structure and is not or cannot be removed when the structure is placed on a lot. This definition shall apply to single- and double-wide mobile/manufactured homes.
[Amended 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
A structure manufactured under controlled conditions with no dimensional restrictions and considered a building under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes (Uniform Code) as defined in Executive Law § 372(8) which is constructed by a method or system of construction whereby the structure or its components are wholly or in substantial part manufactured in a manufacturing facility and intended or designed for permanent installation or assembly on a building site for residential occupancy.
[Amended 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
Any structure which is in existence within a given zoning district on the effective date of this chapter, or as a result of subsequent amendment thereto, but which is not in conformance with the dimensional regulations for that zoning district.
Any use of a building, other structure or tract of land which does not conform to the use regulations for the district in which such use is located, either at the effective date of this chapter or as a result of subsequent amendment thereto.
Land or greenhouses used to raise flowers, shrubs and plants for sale.
An extended or intermediate care facility licensed or approved to provide full-time convalescent or chronic care to individuals who, by reason of age, chronic illness or infirmity, are unable to care for themselves.
A room or group of rooms used for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government.
An unoccupied area open to the sky.
Any recreation use particularly oriented to and utilizing the outdoor character of an area and with all buildings and/or recreational structures being subject to site plan review.
Includes a lessee or occupant in control of property.
Any place, lot, parcel or yard used in whole or in part for storing or parking four or more motor vehicles under the provisions of this chapter.
A structure or portion thereof composed of one or more levels or floors used exclusively for the parking or storage of motor vehicles.
An off-street, ground-level area, usually surfaced and improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles.
For the purpose of these regulations, one parking space shall constitute an area of 180 square feet of such shape and vertical clearance so as to accommodate one automobile having an overall length of 18 feet.
A lot together with the buildings and uses thereon and other uses incidental to the predominant uses.
Any facility, including but not limited to buildings, property, recreation areas, community centers, community gardens, cultural facilities and other public service structures which are leased or otherwise operated or funded by a governmental body, public entity, nonprofit organization or community organization.
Any vehicle or transportation system owned or regulated by a government agency and used for the mass transport of the general public.
Any public utility use, equipment or structure which is not a major public utility use. This does not include any use that is subject to jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission pursuant to Article 7 or Article 8 of the Public Service Law.
Traditionally passive outdoor leisure activities including but not limited to hiking, picnicking, walking, jogging, biking, fishing or similar activities.
Land and/or hotel/motel establishment designed to be used by members of the public, for a fee, that contains outdoor amusement facilities or recreational uses such as miniature golf courses, water parks, ski centers, go-kart race tracks or similar uses.
A building, together with its accessory buildings and use, where persons regularly assemble for religious purposes and related social events and which building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, is maintained and controlled by a religious body organized to sustain religious ceremonies and purposes.
An establishment where food and drink is prepared, served and consumed primarily within the principal building.
Establishments engaged in selling goods, services or merchandise to the general public for personal and household consumption.
A building less than 1,500 gross square feet used for the retail sale of a variety of goods and services. Such goods may include, but not be limited to, general retail items such as newspapers and magazines, dairy products, baked goods, beverages, fresh or prepared foods such as sandwiches and coffee, fresh fruits and vegetables, and minor amounts of canned foods, dry goods and which may also include limited seating for on-site consumption without wait service; hair salons, etc.
A thoroughfare, however designated, permanently established for passage of persons or vehicles.
A site for the disposal of solid waste, as defined by New York State Conservation Law, and as regulated by that law.
Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, has been deposited or has been removed from its site of origin.
A multifamily structure the occupancy of which is limited to persons 55 years of age or older. "Senior housing" may include detached dwelling units as part of a wholly owned and managed senior project. The minimum number of units shall be 20 and the maximum number of units shall be 50.
The line that is the required minimum distance from the street right-of-way line or any other lot line that establishes the areas where buildings are prohibited.
Any enclosed building not intended for habitation.
The line at which land adjoins the waters of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams within the Town at high water, as determined by the mean high-water mark.
The shortest distance, measured horizontally, between any point of a building and the shoreline of any lake, pond, river or stream within the Town.
The distance, measured along the shoreline, between the boundary lines of a lot as they intersect the shoreline of any lake, pond, river or stream.
An identification, description, illustration or device which is visible from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise, or any logo, painting, banner, pennant, placard or temporary sign designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the exception of window displays and national flags. "Sign" shall also include all sign structures. "Sign" shall not include any display of official court or public office notices, nor any official traffic control devices, nor shall it include the flag, emblem or insignia of a nation, state, county, municipality, school or religious group.
A sign which for a period of 90 consecutive days has not correctly directed or exhorted any person or advertised a bona fide business, lessor, owner, product or activity conducted or product available on the premises where such sign is displayed.
Any sign on which the structure or illumination is not maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color when such sign is in use. For the purpose of this chapter, any revolving sign other than barber poles shall be considered an animated sign.
A sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for or forms the background surface of the sign and which does not project more than 18 inches from such building or structure.
A temporary sign erected on the premises on which construction is taking place, during the period of such construction, indicating the names of the architects, engineers, landscape architects, contractors and similar persons or firms having a role or interest with respect to the structure or project.
Any sign commonly associated with and limited to information and directions necessary and convenient for persons coming on the property, including signs marking entrances, parking areas, one-way drives, rest rooms, pickup and delivery areas and the like.
Any two-faced sign utilizing both faces or surfaces for display purposes.
A sign that is attached to, erected on or supported by some structure such as a pole, mast, frame or other structure that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building or other structure having a principal function other than the support of the sign.
A sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or required by any law or ordinance or governmental regulation.
Any sign which emanates light either by means of exposed tubing or lamps on its surface or by means of illumination transmitted through the sign surface or which reflects lights from a source intentionally directed upon it.
Any sign advertising or calling attention to any business or activity not located on the same continuous parcel of real estate as the sign, or any sign advertising or calling attention to any commodity or service not sold or offered upon the same continuous parcel of real estate as the sign.
A temporary sign announcing or supporting political candidates or issues connected with any national, state or local election.
Any device on wheels or stand that is designed to be easily moved, the purpose of which is to display a sign.
A sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises or a portion of the premises on which the sign is located.
Any sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof or on top of or about the parapet of a building.
Any sign permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter other than a permanent sign.
The activities of stripping, excavating, filling or grading for a future use which affect more than 10 cubic yards of material or 10,000 square feet of ground surface.
Any trail or slope for alpine and/or Nordic skiing, including lifts, terminals, base lodges, warming huts, sheds, garages and maintenance facilities, parking lots and other buildings and structures directly and customarily related thereto.
All mineral or decayed organic material, of whatever origin, which overlies bedrock.
A system whose primary energy source is the sun and designed to provide heating, cooling, hot water or electricity. This shall be considered a structure for setback purposes.
A building or group of buildings consisting of individual, self-contained units leased to individuals, organizations or businesses for self-services storage of personal property.
Display windows of a building housing a commercial use visible from a street, sidewalk, or other pedestrian way accessible to the public.
An existing public way or private way which affords principal means of access to abutting properties and is suitably improved; or a proposed way shown on a plat approved by the Town Planning Board and/or recorded in the office of the County Clerk.
The degree of inclination of a slope, road, or other surface, graded to level or smooth to a desired or horizontal gradient. (For the purposes of this definition, "gradient" shall mean a rate of inclination; slope.)
The width of the right-of-way or the distance between property lines or opposite sides of the street.
Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the vegetation to the extent that the soil is exposed.
Any object constructed, installed or placed on the land to facilitate land use and development or subdivision of land, such as buildings, sheds, single-family dwellings, mobile homes, signs, tanks, fences and poles, and any fixtures, additions and alterations thereto. Construction must be more than six inches above grade and in excess of 100 square feet to be considered a structure. Landscaping features shall not constitute structures.
A division of land into two or more lots, parcels or sites, whether adjoining or not, for the purpose of sale, lease, license or any form of separate ownership or occupancy by any person or by any other person or any group of persons acting in concert as part of a common scheme or plan; provided, however, that this shall not apply to conveyance of small amounts of land to correct a boundary of a lot, so long as such conveyance does not create additional lots. The term includes any map, plot or other plans, whether or not previously filed. It also includes any grading, road construction, installation of utilities or other improvements or any other land use or development preparatory or incidental to such activity. It does not include the lease of land for hunting or fishing and other open space recreational uses. The term includes resubdivision and, as appropriate in the regulations, shall refer to the process of subdividing land into the land subdivided.
Any structure, and associated accessory apparatuses, which is specifically designed for receiving and/or transmitting signals (for the purpose of communications).
A structure consisting of a frame made of, but not limited to, wood, metal, aluminum, plastic or fiberglass which is covered with the same type and color of material on the top, sides or both consisting of, but not limited to, vinyl, canvas, nylon, plastic or other materials not exceeding 144 square feet which is erected, placed, set or moved onto private property or a business owner's property solely for storage. A temporary storage structure would typically be used for, but not limited to, lawn care equipment, mowers, snowblowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, boats, household items, wood and/or a motor vehicle.
[Added 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
A structure consisting of poles and/or a framework made of, but not limited to, wood, metal, aluminum, fiberglass or plastic which is covered with the same type and color of material on the top, sides or both consisting of, but not limited to, vinyl, canvas, nylon, plastic or other materials not exceeding 144 square feet which is erected, placed, set or moved onto private property or the property of a business owner for the purpose of selling or displaying merchandise.
[Added 4-14-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
A building or part of a building devoted to showing motion pictures, or for dramatic musical or live performances and which may include dinner theaters.
The natural surface layer of soil, found at varying depths and usually containing organic matter.
Any man-made or natural place of interest open to the general public for which an admittance fee is usually charged.
A one-family dwelling in a row of at least three such units in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more common fire-resistant wall(s).
A facility at which solid waste collected from any source is temporarily stored or stockpiled for subsequent transport to a permanent disposal site.
A vehicular, portable structure designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and/or vacation use.
This term is employed in referring to:
The authorization by the Board of Appeals for the use of land in a manner which is not allowed by the dimensional or topographical requirements of this chapter.
The authorization by the Board of Appeals for the use of land in a manner or for a purpose which is otherwise not allowed or is prohibited by this chapter.
A building used for the treatment, housing, kenneling or boarding of small domestic animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits and birds or fowl by a veterinarian.
An area and building where cargo is stored and where trucks load and unload cargo on a regular basis.
Any natural or artificial lake, stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, conduit, culvert, drainage way, gully, ravine or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or course, either continuously or intermittently, and which has a definite channel, bed and banks.
A recreational use or other use facilitating public access to the shoreline as a primary characteristic of the use that provides for recreational use or aesthetic enjoyment of the shoreline. Primary waterfront related uses may include but not be limited to Recreation Resort I, restaurants, bar/tavern, and scientific/ecological reserves.
Any area or structure that accommodates waterfront related uses, bed-and-breakfasts, museums, retail and service, hotel/motel, and marina.
Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers, industries, commercial institutions or professional business users or to other wholesalers, or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such individuals or companies.
An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building or structure.
A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the rear lot line of the lot and the nearest point of the principal building.
A yard situated between the building and the side line of a lot, extending from the back of the front yard (or from the front lot line, if there is no required front yard) to the front of the rear yard.