1989-03-13 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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E • -7- Commercial Amusement or Recreation: An enterprise whose main purpose is to provide the general public with an amusing or entertaining activity, where tickets are sold or fees collected at the gates of t-he activity. Commercial amusements include zoos, carnivals, expositions, miniature golf courses, driving ranges, arcades, fairs, exhibitions, athletic contests, rodeos, tent show, ferris wheels, children's rides, roller coasters, skating rinks, ice rinks, traveling shows, bowling alleys, pool parlors, and similar enterprises. Commercial Amusement or Recreation - Adult: An enterprise whose main purpose is to provide adults with an amusing or entertaining activity. Such activity must be restricted to adults only, licensed in accordance with other city ordinances, and may be only located in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Commercial Motor Vehicle: Any motor vehicle designed or used for the transportation of persons or property for hire, with a rated carrying capacity in excess of one ton, including every vehicle use for delivery purposes. Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte. Common Property: A parcel or parcels of land, together with"the improvements thereon, the use and enjoyment of which are shared by the owners and occupants of the individual building sites. Condominium: Two (2) or more dwelling units on a lot with individual ownership of a unit rather than a specific parcel of real property; together with common elements. See Section 81.001 et seq, Texas Property Code, and S.B.C.C.I. Conservation Area: A designation on the land use and zoning maps representing an area of natural undeveloped land, characterized by scenic attractiveness. When so designed, all conservation areas require a minimum setback of twenty feet (201) from the edge of the stream or bayou bank, right-of-way line, or other natural features. Convalescent Home: Any structure used or occupied by three (3) or more persons recovering from illness or receiving geriatric care for compensation. Corner Lot: A lot abutting upon two (2) or more existing or proposed street right-of-ways at their intersections. Curb: For purposes of this Ordinance, a restraint located upon the edge of a parking lot, not necessarily continuous, that restrains automobiles or other vehicles from access to an adjoining street, sidewalk, alley way, adjacent property, or other adjoining use. As defined in this Ordinance, the term "Curb" includes a generic precast concrete curb stop. Density: The measure of a degree to which land is filled with units designed to accommodate a particular use as said use is set forth in this Ordinance. Measurements allow inclusion of internal streets and