1989-03-13 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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-15- Rest Home or Nursing Home: A private home for the care of the aged or infirmed or a place of rest for those suffering bodily disorders. Such homes do not contain facilities for surgical care or the treatment of disease or injury. Roofline: The height above finished grade of the upper beam, rafter, ridge or purlin of any buiding. Semi -Trailer: Every vehicle, with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer or ranch trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. Setback Line: The closest point to any property line or utility easement which may be occupied by a structure. Setback, Sign Measurement: The closest point to any property line which may be occupied by any sign, as defined by this Ordinance. This point shall be determined by measuring perpendicularly from adjacent property lines. Shipping Containers: Sealable shipping containers, designed for intermodal transportation, either with or without a permanent affixed chassis, used in intrastate, interstate and international commerce for the shipment of goods and merchandise. Shipping containers may be converted for use as buildings subject to the following conditions: (1) Shipping containers may be used as accessory buidings only. (2) In all zones except Heavy Industrial, shipping containers used as accessory buildings shall be screened from public view. (3) Any shipping container used as an accessory building shall be subject to all requirements and restrictions of the zone in which it is located. Shopping Center or Integrated Development: A development consisting of two __(2) or more interrelated business establishments using common driveways and on -site parking facilities. Sight Triangle: Triangular shaped area of clear visibility located at all intersections including private driveways. The area of the triangle shall be determined by engineering standards. Single Family Residential - Large Lot: Any single tract or lot comprised of at least 43,560 square feet of property, located in R-1 zone, whose primary use is for a single family dwelling unit. Site Area Per Unit: The total area, including public and private streets, for a proposed development divided by the total number of units proposed. Used to determine the maximum density permitted for a development.