SCREEN WALL. A solid wall or fence erected to shield, buffer and/or screen incompatible uses.
SCREENING or BUFFERING. A way of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or use from another, using a fence, wall, berm or vegetation.
SELF-STORAGE FACILITY. See MINI- WAREHOUSE/SELF STORAGE FACILITY.
SERVICE AREA. An outdoor area related to a nonresidential use that is used for loading and unloading operations and to receive and temporarily store goods, materials and equipment.
SERVICED OFFICE. See OFFICE, SERVICED.
SETBACK. The minimum required horizontal distance, measured from the lot lines (see Figure 2-5) for structures on a lot to be separated from the lot lines, as follows.
(1) FRONT SETBACK LINE. The line marking the required distance from the street right-of-way or easement which establishes the minimum front yard setback.
(2) REAR SETBACK LINE. The line marking the required distance from the rear lot line which establishes the required rear yard setback.
(3) SIDE SETBACK LINE. The lines marking the required distance from the side lot lines, which establishes the required side yard setbacks.
SIGN. Any device, panel, banner or structure constructed or maintained with words, numbers or characters thereon for the purpose of an advertisement, announcement or giving information. (See city sign ordinance.)
SINGLE OWNERSHIP. A parcel of land in separate and distinct ownership from adjacent parcels.
SITE PLAN. A plan of a proposed project that shows all relevant features necessary to determine if it meets the requirements and standards of this chapter.
STORY. The part of a building, except a mezzanine or basement, that is between the surface of one floor and the surface of the next floor above it. If there is no floor above, then a STORY is the space between the floor and the above ceiling. See also BASEMENT and MEZZANINE.
STORY, HALF. The uppermost habitable story under a sloped roof with a usable floor area that does not exceed 50% of the floor area of the story immediately below; provided, the area contains at least 200 square feet with a clear height of at least seven and a half feet.
STREET. A public or private thoroughfare, used or intended to be used for passage or travel by motor vehicles. STREET also includes the term ROAD.
(1) STREET, PRIVATE. A privately owned and maintained street serving three or more lots, parcels, buildings or dwellings, and constructed on a privately owned easement.
(2) STREET PUBLIC. An easement, right-of-way or other interest that has been conveyed to and accepted by a governmental body for the purpose of providing access to abutting land.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected requiring a permanent location in, or on the ground, or that must be attached to something having such a permanent location. STRUCTURES include, but are not limited to: parking lots; access drives; buildings; swimming pools and signs.
TELECOMMUTING. The use of internet, email, telephone, fax, and similar technologies to work in a secondary business office where the business has its principal office, staff, and equipment located elsewhere.
TEMPORARY STORAGE UNIT. A transportable, box-like container or structure designed and used primarily for temporary storage of personal property, household goods and other such materials for use on a temporary basis. A TEMPORARY STORAGE UNIT is not considered an accessory structure and does not include a truck trailer, or other part of a motor vehicle, nor any type of wheeled vehicle or conveyance, except when attached to a truck for delivery and removal. A TEMPORARY STORAGE UNIT may also be termed a portable storage container (PSC).
TEMPORARY USE. See USE, TEMPORARY.
TRAILERS. See RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
TREE, CANOPY. A deciduous shade tree.
TREE, EVERGREEN. A tree with foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year.
TREE, ORNAMENTAL. A small deciduous tree grown for its foliage and/or flowers.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013; Ord. passed 3-30- 2023)