For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION. A provision with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alterations, remodeling or extensions of buildings or structures, including one farm residence occupied by those engaged “primarily in the occupation of farming” used or intended to be used for agricultural purposes upon the land on which it is the principal activity on the land, except that buildings or structures for agricultural purposes will be required to conform to building setback lines. Permits issued for the erection or extension of buildings or structures or other purposes described as agricultural will be issued free of charge.
BUILDING. A structure that is principally above ground and is enclosed by walls and a roof, including manufactured homes, prefabricated buildings.
EARTH SHELTER HOMES. Earthen homes designed to provide a means of egress available from the lowest elevation directly to the outside and whereby provisions are made to allow for natural light and ventilation. The term does not include basement homes.
FEMA. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
IDNR/OWR. Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Office of Water Resources.
LAND USE AND SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE. A standing committee of the Jersey County Board.
LAND USE FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. Includes the growing of farm crops, truck garden crops, animal and poultry husbandry, apiculture, aquaculture, dairying, floriculture, horticulture, nurseries, tree farms, sod farms, pasturage, viticulture and wholesale greenhouses when such agricultural purposes constitute the principal activity on the land.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A structure designed for transport and are supported by a v-shape chassis support with the weight load being distributed centrally and is designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation when connected to utilities.
SFHA, SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. Synonymous with FLOODPLAIN. Those lands within the jurisdiction of the county that are subject to inundation by the base flood. The floodplains of the county are generally identified as such on the flood insurance rate map of the county prepared by FEMA. SFHA shall also include those areas of known flooding identified by the community.
(Ord. 3, passed 11-9-2021)