Laserfiche WebLink
<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />DEFINITIONS <br /> <br />Buildable Land Area. The gross land area less the unbuildable land area that <br />includes floodways, hydric and restrictive soils, land with slopes over 33%, wetlands <br />and areas that cannot accommodate septic systems. <br /> <br />Conservation Easement. A legal agreement creating an interest in real property <br />created in a manner to impose limitations or affirmative obligations regarding the <br />use of property including the retention, protection, and maintenance of open space. <br /> <br />Common Gardens. Land used by residents of a development for the production of <br />trees, vegetables, fruits and flowers. <br /> <br />Community Service Agriculture. Horticulture and Floriculture that serves the local <br />area. <br /> <br />Floriculture. The cultivation and management of ornamental and flowering plants <br />for sale on site from a wayside stand. <br /> <br />Gross Acres. The total area of a parcel of land including wetlands, hydric soils, <br />steep slopes, streets, and dedicated easements. <br /> <br />Historic Structure. A structure that is at least 50 years old and in its original state. <br />The structure shall add to the visual integrity of the landscape. <br /> <br />Horticulture. The cultivation and management of trees, plants, grasses, vegetables <br />and fruits for sale on site from a wayside stand. <br /> <br />Open Space. A tract of land used for agriculture, natural habitat, walkways <br />(sidewalks) and pathways and/or neighborhood recreational purposes. <br /> <br />Single Family Dwelling. A residential structure designed for or used exclusively as <br />one dwelling unit of permanent occupancy. <br /> <br />a) Detached. A single family dwelling that is surrounded by yards on all <br />sides, is located on its own individual lot, and is not attached to any <br />other dwelling by any means. <br /> <br />b) Attached. Two or more single family dwellings sharing one or more <br />common wall, each on its won individual lot. <br /> <br />Stable (private). The keeping, breeding, raising and uses of horses or ponies on <br />open space owned and maintained by an association of adjacent property owners for <br />the exclusive personal use and enjoyment of association members <br />and for which commercial gain is not the primary objective. <br /> <br />s: \document\ordinanc \oa99-osd.doc <br />