CALIPER. The diameter of a tree trunk.
CHANGE OF USE. A use of a building, structure or parcel of land, or portion thereof which is different from the previous use in the way it is classified in this chapter.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT. A development where structures are arranged in closely related groups, units are typically of the same type or design character, and built at higher densities in certain areas of a site while preserving the natural features in others on the same site.
COMMERCIAL USE. An activity carried out as a use of property for financial gain including but not limited to retail sales, repair service, business offices, food service, entertainment, and brokerages, related to purchase, sale, barter, display, or exchange of goods, wares, merchandise or personal services or the maintenance of service offices or recreation or amusement enterprise or garage/basement sales operating more than 12 days during any one 12 month period.
COMMERCIAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES. Licensed telecommunication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that are marketed to the general public.
CONDOMINIUM. The ownership of a dwelling unit and the space enclosed by the description thereof as contained in the master deed for the complex or project, established in conformance with the provisions of the Condominium Act 59 of 1978, as amended, M.C.L.A. 559.101 et seq.
CONSTRUCTION. The erection, alteration, repair, renovation, demolition or removal of any building or structure; and the excavation, filling, and grading of a lot.
CONVALESCENT HOME. A long-term recuperative care facility providing room and board and supervised personal care by facility staff on a 24 hour basis for the aged, the infirm or persons recovering from illness. An unlicenced extended care facility or chronic care facility providing 24 hour nursing care shall mean the same.
CUL-DE-SAC. A street having one terminus open for vehicular or pedestrian access and the other terminated by a vehicular turnaround.