For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. A roofed structure for the shelter, support, enclosure or protection of persons, animals or property.
DWELLING. A building or part of a building that is used primarily as a place of abode, including a mobile home.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. A parcel, tract or area of land owned by any person or persons, firm or corporation, the owner of which shall sell five or more lots for the purpose of constructing five or more dwellings or other structures thereof, or shall construct five or more dwellings or other structures thereon for the purpose of selling the same.
LOT. A parcel, tract or area of land accessible by means of a street or place, abutting upon a street or place.
UNDEVELOPED AREAS. Areas and tracts of land within the corporate limits of the town in which no streets have been opened, in order to give access thereto for the purpose of laying out lots and the construction of dwellings and other structures as herein defined.
(Ord. 2003-03, passed 5-6-03; Am. Ord. 2007-5, passed 9-4-07; Am. Ord. 2008-05, passed 10-7-08)
In all housing projects or developments for the construction of houses and other structures as herein defined, within the corporate limits of the town in areas presently undeveloped, a right-of-way of 50 feet shall be established for each street that may be opened in a development, in the event that no street has heretofore been opened therein. Each new street shall be graded and provided storm sewerage, installed per town specifications. An on-site inspection is to be conducted by the Town Superintendent and the Town Council. All street preparation shall be at the expense of the owner of the land or the owner of the land adjacent to such street should the same have been dedicated but not opened.
(Ord. 2003-03, passed 5-6-03; Am. Ord. 2008-05, passed 10-7-08)
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