As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ASSESSMENT, DEFERRED
Whenever a sewer is laid out and benefits assessed by the
WPCA through or adjacent to undeveloped land, the assessment of such
land shall be deferred until such time as the land shall be built
upon, a building permit issued therefor, approval of a subdivision
plan of such undeveloped property or a special permit approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission, whichever event occurs first,
at which time the assessment shall be made as provided herein in accordance
with this chapter and regulations. The WPCA shall place a caveat on
the land records in each instance where assessment of benefits to
anticipated development of land has been deferred.
CAPACITY CHARGE
The cost associated with the purchase of additional capacity
from the Town of Vernon through the execution of a second amendment
to the Intermunicipal Agreement dated December 6, 1989. The capacity
charge shall be levied against all properties connected to the sewer
which benefit from new sewer construction or extension occurring after
December 6, 1989.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Property located in those areas specifically set aside for
retail or wholesale sale of consumer, commercial or industrial goods
and equipment or the rendering of either retail or wholesale services,
the performance of which is either consumer, commercial or industrial
in nature, including but not limited to all those uses permitted or
requiring special permits under the Ellington Zoning Regulations.
COMMERCIAL UNIT ASSESSMENT
A.
A commercial enterprise for purposes of assessment
shall be assigned one unit for each commercial unit located thereon.
B.
A single commercial unit shall be defined as
a structure with a total area of no more than 1,500 square feet of
floor area devoted to a single business enterprise or operation.
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(1)
For a single business which occupies an area
greater than 1,500 square feet, then an additional unit will be assessed
for each additional 1,500 square feet of area or fraction thereof.
(2)
Two or more separate business units having less
than 1,500 square feet total area cannot be combined to form one unit
but each shall be assessed as one unit.
C.
A commercial unit shall also include each separate
unit or store within a commercial building. Separate units shall be
as determined under a building or zoning permit issued for said property
or, in the case of existing buildings, the actual unit arrangement
as determined by actual use or fire walls.
D.
Both occupied and vacant commercial units shall
be included in this assessment method.
E.
A restaurant unit shall be defined as each block
of 12 persons the restaurant is permitted to seat as defined by the
permit issued by the Ellington Fire Marshal.
F.
Storage space shall be included into the total
area in this assessment method.
DEVELOPER
Any person who, or any firm, corporation or other legal entity
which, shall subdivide or develop land.
FARMLAND
An area devoted to farm uses, with a minimum area of three
acres, for gain or expectation of gain, in the raising of agricultural
products, livestock and/or poultry and/or the production of dairy
products.
HOTEL
A building designed as a temporary abiding place for more
than 10 persons or having six or more sleeping rooms in which lodging
with or without meals is provided.
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
Property located in those areas specifically set aside for
manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, warehousing, finishing, packaging,
processing or research and development, including but not limited
to all those uses permitted or requiring special permits under the
Ellington Zoning Regulations.
INDUSTRIAL UNIT ASSESSMENT
A.
An industrial enterprise for purposes of assessment
shall be assigned one unit for each industrial unit located thereon.
B.
A single industrial unit shall be defined as
a structure with a total area of no more than 2,500 square feet of
floor area devoted to a single business enterprise or operation.
(1)
For a single business which occupies an area
greater than 2,500 square feet, then an additional unit will be assessed
for each additional 2,500 square feet of area or fraction thereof.
(2)
Two or more separate business units having less
than 2,500 square feet total area cannot be combined to form one unit
but each shall be assessed as one unit.
C.
An industrial unit shall also include each separate
unit or store within an industrial building. Separate units shall
be as determined under any building or zoning permit issued for said
property or, in the case of existing buildings, the actual unit arrangement
as determined by actual use or fire walls.
D.
Both occupied and vacant industrial units shall
be included in this assessment method.
E.
Storage space shall be included into the total
area in this assessment.
IN-LAW APARTMENT
Living space within a single-family dwelling for related
family members as defined by the Ellington Zoning Regulations.
LATERAL LINE (SEWER LATERAL)
A line that connects the main or local community sanitary
sewer line or trunk line and runs lateral or perpendicular thereto
and extends to the individual property line providing a connection
with the sanitary sewer building connection.
LOT
A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a
building or buildings and accessory buildings or uses, including open
spaces, and such open spaces as are used in connection with the building
or buildings.
MOTEL
A building or group of buildings containing one or more guest
rooms for transient guests, and including motor court, motor hotel,
tourist cabins, and tourist rooms.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Property located in those areas specifically set aside for
development or actually developed for the use of single-family dwellings
or residences, including but not limited to all those uses permitted
or requiring special permits under the Ellington Zoning Regulations.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT ASSESSMENT
The unit for purposes of assessment shall be assigned as
follows:
A.
In residential zones, property improved for
residential use, property which has been approved as a building lot
under applicable zoning or subdivision regulations, and property on which a residential unit or units may
be constructed under zoning regulations without the need for approval
under zoning or subdivision regulations shall be assigned one unit
for each residential unit thereon or for each residential unit permitted
to be constructed thereon.
B.
In any zone, one unit shall be assigned to each
residential unit in a multifamily residential development which has
either been approved as a special exception by the zoning authority
or approved under zoning regulations governing such developments.
C.
In any zone, one unit shall be assigned to each
three persons permitted to occupy a rooming house, bed-and-breakfast,
boardinghouse or group home establishment as defined below.
STORAGE SPACE
A storehouse, storeroom, or warehouse that provides space
or place for storing as part of a commercial enterprise, including
but not limited to space rented for storage.
This chapter shall become effective on April
18, 1995.