For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
ACCESS. A vehicular connection to a public or private street or alley from a lot or parcel.
BUILDING. A structure that has a roof and walls which is intended to shelter people, animals, property or business activity, including any structure used or intended to be used for supporting or sheltering a use or occupancy. The term BUILDING shall be construed as if it were followed by the words “or part or parts thereof and all equipment therein.”
COMMERCIAL BUILDING. A building which is used primarily for carrying out a business, including non-profit business, or for carrying out the activities of a state or local government.
DRIVE-THROUGH. A facility which provides service to customers in vehicles who either:
(1) Drive up to a window or station to make purchases; or
(2) Drive through the building to make purchases.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. An entity which is engaged in the business of accepting deposits, or in making, granting, transferring, holding or brokering loans or credit lines.
HARD SURFACES. Concrete, asphalt or any other composite material composed of mineral aggregate adhered with a binder as approved by the Town Code Enforcement Officer.
PARKING LOT. An area, usually divided into individual spaces, intended for parking motor vehicles.
VEHICLE GAS AND FUELING STATION. A gasoline service station, a fuel station, such as for hydrogen, compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas, or an alternative fuel station, which may include a convenience store as an accessory use.
VEHICLE WASH. Any area or business using self-service, in-bay automatic or conveyor equipment for cleaning and washing motor vehicles, whether as a part of another business operation, such as an accessory use to an automobile fueling or charging station or automobile sales, rental and service, or as a stand-alone operation of any type for a commercial purpose.
(Prior Code, § 18-101) (Ord. 2019-02, passed 2-14-2019)