For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
[Reserved]
BUILDING LINE. A line beyond which no building or part thereof shall project, except as otherwise provided by this regulation.
BUILDING PERMIT. A permit issued by the administrative officer allowing a property owner or his or her agent to construct, alter or remove a building and the like or engage in similar activity which would alter the character of the lot in question.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL. A building, including covered porches, carports and attached garages in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is situated. In any residential district, any dwelling shall be deemed the PRINCIPAL BUILDING on the lot on which it is situated.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A certificate issued by the administrative officer after building has taken place that certifies that the building meets minimum standards for human occupancy and the plans on which the permit is issued.
LOT. A piece, parcel or plot of land occupied by or to be occupied by one principal building and its accessory buildings and including the open spaces required under this regulation, and having its principal frontage on a street.
(1) CORNER LOT. A lot that abuts on two intersecting streets at their intersection.
(2) DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOT. Any lot other than a corner lot that abuts on two streets.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION. Those subdivisions of land that are of major significance to the future development of the community, and shall include all subdivisions that do not conform to the definitions established for minor subdivisions. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS shall also be those subdivisions that create five or more lots for sale or building development for the establishment of residential, commercial or industrial activities. If the Commission determines that a minor subdivision is of significant importance to the development of an area, the subdivision may be treated as a MAJOR SUBDIVISION.
MINOR SUBDIVISION. Those subdivisions of land that are generally of secondary planning significance to the area’s future development.
(1) CONSOLIDATION MINOR SUBDIVISIONS. Those subdivisions characterized by the following.
(a) Adjoining properties. The subdivision shall be solely for transferring a portion of a parcel or tract of land to an adjoining property with which it is to be consolidated. Such adjoining property shall have a common boundary with the parcel of land intended for transfer.
(b) Conformance to community plans. The subdivision shall be in conformance with community development plans, implementation devices and other applicable regulations or ordinances; including, among other considerations, any necessary dedication for adequate street rights-of-way.
(2) BUILDING SITE MINOR SUBDIVISION. Those subdivisions characterized by the following.
(a) Number of divisions. There shall be a maximum of four lots in a building site minor subdivision.
(b) Access. All lots shall abut for at least 70 feet upon a street dedicated for public use. If a new street is involved, the subdivision shall be considered a major subdivision.
(c) Conformance to community plans. The subdivision shall be in conformance with community development plans, implementation devices and other applicable regulations or ordinances; including, among other considerations, any necessary dedication for adequate street right-of-way.
MOBILE HOME. A transportable, single-family dwelling unit, eight feet or more wide and more than 30 feet long suitable for year-round occupancy and containing the same water supply, waste disposal and electrical conveniences as immobile housing.
MOBILE HOME PARK. A parcel of land under single ownership that has been planned improved and is available for public use for the placement of two or more mobile homes for non-transient use.
STREET. A way set aside for vehicular traffic, regardless of size or designations, excluding private driveways serving only one parcel of land.
(1) ALLEYS. Streets used primarily for vehicular service access to the backs o the sides of properties which otherwise abut on streets.
(2) ARTERIAL STREETS. Streets designed or utilized primarily for high vehicular speeds or for heavy volumes of traffic.
(3) COLLECTOR STREETS. Streets that carry or will carry intermediate volumes of traffic from minor streets to arterial streets.
SUBDIVISION.
(1) The division of a parcel of land into three or more lots or parcels for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, lease or building development providing that a division of land for agricultural purposes, as per KRS 100.111, into lots or parcels of five acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a SUBDIVISION. The term includes a re-subdivision and when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdivision or to the land subdivided as follows:
(3) Any division or re-division of land into parcels of less than one acre occurring within five years, following a division of the same land shall be deemed a SUBDIVISION within the meaning of this act.
(Ord. passed 10- -1977; Ord. passed 8-23-1988; Ord. passed 1-6-1998; Ord. passed 11-12-2001)