12-814: DEFINITIONS - N:
 
 
NATURAL OR ORDINARY WATER MARK:
The high water elevation over a period of years, uninfluenced by manmade dams or works, at which elevation the water impresses a line on the soil by covering it for sufficient periods to deprive the soil of its vegetation and destroy its value for agricultural purposes.
NATURAL RESOURCES:
Existing natural elements relating to land, water, air, plant and animal life, including, but not limited to, soils, geology, topography, surface and subsurface waters, wetlands, vegetation, biota, fisheries, and animals and their habitats.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE:
A structure or building, or portion thereof, which was lawfully erected or altered and maintained at the time this title was adopted, but which because of the applications of this title to it, no longer conforms to the use, height or area regulations of the zone in which it is located.
NONCONFORMING USE:
A use which was lawfully established and maintained at the time this title was adopted, but which, because of the application of this title to it no longer conforms to the use regulations of the zone in which it is located.
NOXIOUS MATTER:
Material which is capable of causing injury to living organisms by chemical reaction or is capable of causing detrimental effects upon the physical or economic well being of individuals.
NURSERY, PLANT:
An establishment where flowers, shrubbery, vegetables, trees or other horticultural products are grown in the open or in an enclosed building on the premises for sale on a wholesale or retail basis, including the wholesale and/or retail sales of agricultural products and incidental sales of related products.
NURSERY SCHOOL:
A school or organized program for the care and/or instruction of preschool children under the age of six (6) years, whether public or private, and whether or not operated for profit. (Ord. 558, 12-14-2016)