A. Terms used in this Chapter may be further clarified with definitions. Words with definitions are noted in a bold font.
B. Definitions shown within this Chapter are specific to this Chapter.
C. Additional definitions, not noted below, may be found in the Subdivision Regulations and/or the Zoning Code.
BEDROOM: | Any room which may be used for bedroom purposes, such as a den, study, loft, or extra room located on any floor in a dwelling unit, which contains a bedroom style closet, is a minimum of seventy (70) square feet, and not clearly identified for some other specific purpose such as a kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room or family room. |
DEVELOPER(S): | Any person who undertakes Development or certifies Development on such persons behalf. |
DEVELOPMENT: | Any manmade change to the land undertaken by private or public entities, including division or redivision of a parcel of land. |
DWELLING(S): | House(s), building(s) or other structure(s) that is(are) suitable or capable of being used for residential purposes. |
MUNICIPALITY: | A general term used to represent a town, village or city. |
PARK(S): | General term used to represent a Park District or the Kane County Forest Preserve. |
REPURPOSED: | To alter the use or restrictions of a development, on a long term basis. |
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: | A type of subdivision or development that once constructed, will contain Dwelling(s). This includes all dwelling types defined in the Kane County Zoning Ordinance: attached, detached, multiple-family, single-family or two-family. (Ord. 20-133, 5-12-2020) |