12-805: DEFINITIONS - E:
 
 
EASEMENT:
The right-of-use over the property of another as defined in I.C. 50-1301.
EROSION CONTROL:
Any temporary or permanent measure taken to reduce erosion; control siltation and sedimentation; or ensure that sediment bearing waters do not leave a construction site.
EROSION CONTROL PLAN:
A document consisting of drawings of a site with diagrams, explanatory text, maps, etc., which are developed for the purpose of erosion control.
EXCAVATION:
The mechanical removal of more than fifty (50) cubic yards of rock, natural soil or fill in any configuration. “Excavation” shall not be deemed to include mining, exploratory excavations as a precursor to mining, excavations incidental to the issuance of a building location permit or building permit, excavations for the purpose of agricultural impoundments of water, refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations, or excavations for wells, tunnels or utilities, or other excavations incidental or accessory to any permitted use, provided lateral support is maintained for adjoining properties.
EXPANDED SEASONAL HARVEST FESTIVITIES:
Expanded seasonal harvest festivities allow a farming activity to expand beyond the restrictions for seasonal harvest festivities. The purpose and intent of the conditional use for expanded seasonal harvest festivities is to allow direct marketing of crops to the public. It is not to provide alternative ways to create permanent or semipermanent sales businesses that would otherwise require a zone reclassification to a commercial zone. (Ord. 558, 12-14-2016; amd. Ord. 606, 7-14-2020)