Words and terms with specific defined meanings are set forth below, listed in alphabetical order.
ACCESSORY LIVING SUITE. A secondary living space that is located wholly within the same building as the one-family detached dwelling. This definition shall not include a mobile home, camper, or recreational vehicle.
ACCESSORY, BUILDING. A subordinate building detached from, but located on the same lot as the principal building or principal use, the use of which is incidental and accessory to that of the principal building or principal use, and which is constructed subsequent to the principal building or principal use of the land.
ACCESSORY, STRUCTURE. A detached subordinate structure located on the same zoning lot as a principal building or use, the function of which is supportive of and accessory to the principal use, and which is constructed subsequent to or simultaneously with the principal building or principal use of the land.
ACCESSORY, USE. A use located on the same zoning lot with the principal use of the lot, which is customarily incidental, subordinate, and related to that of the principal building or principal use, and which is established subsequent to or simultaneously with the construction of the principal building or establishment of the principal use of the land.
ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. Bookstores, bars, lounges, restaurants, theaters or shops which have more than 20% of their stock in trade, or fare, books, pictures, slides, films, media of electronic visual portrayal or live entertainment, which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter or live conduct depicting, describing, exposing or relating to sexual activities or anatomical areas.
AGRICULTURE (CROPS). Includes plowing, tillage, cropping, seeding, cultivating, or harvesting food and fiber products, including silviculture and viticulture. The term agricultural activity as used herein excludes the husbandry of livestock, agricultural animals, or fur-bearing animals for food or other purposes.
ALLEY. A minor way which is used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or the side of properties whose lot frontage is on some other street.
ANIMAL BOARDING/KENNEL. A commercial establishment wherein three (3) or more domesticated animals more than four (4) months of age are kept or maintained overnight for commercial purposes such as boarding, breeding, and selling, and which may offer minor medical treatment. This use includes commercial kennels and pet shelters but excludes animal hospitals or clinics where animals are kept only for treatment by licensed veterinarians.
ANIMAL GROOMING/ANIMAL DAY CARE. A facility where the care and supervision of cats and dogs is provided but which does not include any overnight boarding or outdoor kennel. This use type shall also include establishments where the primary service provided is the cleaning and grooming of domestic pets including bathing, brushing, combing, nail and hair trimming, etc., and where there are no boarding facilities. The facility may also provide services such as obedience classes, training, or behavioral counseling.
ANIMAL HOSPITAL/VETERINARIAN OFFICE. A facility operated under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian where domestic animals are given medical or surgical treatment and the boarding of animals incidental to treatment does not exceed 30 days.
APPLICANT. The owner of the land proposed for application of a zoning permit or zoning certificate, or his/her representative who shall have express written authority to act on behalf of the owner. The authority of the representative shall be established to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator. Consent to subdivide shall be required from the legal owner of the premises.
APPLICATION. A formal submission by an applicant to obtain a permit, certificate or other approval pursuant to this Zoning Code and in such form and containing complete information, plans and specifications required by this Code.
ARTISAN STUDIO/WORKSHOP. An establishment or business where an artist, artisan, or craftsperson teaches, makes, or fabricates crafts or products by hand or with minimal automation and may include direct sales to consumers.
AUCTION WAREHOUSE, SHOWROOM. A building used for the storage of goods and materials which are to be sold by public auction and for the sale of said goods and materials by public auction via in person or internet, on an occasional basis.
AWNING. A roof like cover that projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of shielding a doorway or window from the elements.
BASEMENT. The portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade.
BED AND BREAKFAST INN. A one-family detached house, or portion thereof, where overnight lodging and meals are offered to the public for compensation at a daily rate, containing guest rooms, each of which is open to occupancy for periods of less than one week, and with not more than one kitchen facility to serve and/or be available for use by guests. The term “bed and breakfast” does not include: “rooming house”, “hotel (or motel)”, “inn”, “restaurant-table service”, or “restaurant counter service”.
BREWERY, DISTILLERY OR WINERY PRODUCTION FACILITY. An establishment that produces a quantity that exceeds the allowance for a “micro-brewery”, “micro-distillery”, or “micro-winery” production facility, as defined in this zoning code.
BREWPUB. A restaurant with an onsite micro production facility that sells 25 percent or more of its product on site.
BUFFER. An area adjacent to side and rear property lines, measured perpendicularly from adjacent property lines, intended to reduce the impacts of proposed uses on adjacent property and/or to screen incompatible uses from each other, consisting of natural existing vegetation or created by the use of trees, shrubs, fences and/or berms.
BUILDING, HEIGHT. The vertical distance of a building measured from the average finished grade within 20 feet of the building, structure, or wall exposed above the ground surface to the highest point of the roof, parapet wall, or uppermost part, not including any exceptions permitted by this zoning code.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL. A building occupied by the main use or activity of the lot on which building is located.
BUILDING. A completely enclosed structure having one or more floors and a roof supported by columns or walls and designed or intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or property.
CLINIC. An establishment where patients who are not lodged overnight are admitted for examination and treatment by a group of physicians practicing medicine together.
CLUB. A building or portion thereof or premises owned or operated by a corporation, association, person or persons for a social, educational or recreational purpose, but not primarily for profit or to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business.
CODE. The zoning code of the Village of Swanton.
COMMITTEE. The Committee of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Swanton.
COMMON AREA. Land in a subdivision or development area, with or without structures, that is held in common ownership by the owners or occupants of the dwellings or buildings in such subdivision or development area through a homeowners’ association, community association, or other legal entity, or which is owned by the individual members of a condominium association as tenants-in-common; includes, but is not limited to common open space and restricted open space.
CONDOMINIUM. A form of real property ownership, whether comprised of buildings with multiple units in one building or single-family detached units, containing individually owned dwelling units and jointly owned and shared areas and facilities, which dwelling or development is subject to the provisions of state law.
CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY. A residential facility that provides for the needs of individuals who are elderly or handicapped. The facility shall consist of residential dwelling units or rooms designed specifically for the elderly or handicapped, and may have common social, recreational, dining and food preparation facilities; and may provide for the needs of those able to live independently or residents with a range of personal limitation and medical impairments that require nursing care.
COUNCIL. The legislative body of the Village of Swanton.
COUNTY. The County of Fulton or the County of Lucas, Ohio.
COURTYARD. An open space other than a yard, bounded on two or more sides by exterior walls of the building, or bounded by exterior walls of a building and lot lines.
DAY CARE CENTER. A commercial facility that provides individuals with care for less than 24 hours per day including, but is not limited to a day nursery, nursery school, preschool, adult day care center, or other supplemental care facility. This term does not include a family day care home, or care that is provided in a residence.
DECK. A flat surface that is not paved, which is capable of supporting weight similar to a floor, constructed outdoors and elevated from the ground that is either freestanding or attached to a building. Decks may also include stairways. Decks are unenclosed by solid or nonsolid walls or a roof. If a pergola or other roof structure is attached to the principal building and extends over the deck, then the deck and roofing shall be considered a porch. When fully enclosed by a roof and walls (including screening), such use shall be considered a part of the principal building as established in this zoning code.
DENSITY, GROSS. Unless otherwise defined, gross density shall be the total number of dwelling units divided by the gross area of a site (including streets, easements, rights-of-way, open space set-asides, and/or other public dedications established as part of the development).
DEVELOPER. A person commencing proceedings under this zoning code to effect the development of land for himself, herself or for another.
DEVELOPMENT AREA. The minimum area of land permitted by this zoning code to be developed by a single owner or a group of owners, acting jointly, which may consist of a parcel or assembled parcels, and includes a related group of buildings planned and developed as an entity.
DRIVE-THROUGH ESTABLISHMENT. A commercial facility which provides a service or product directly to a customer remaining in a motor vehicle either by allowing a motor vehicle into the premises or to a window or mechanical device on the premises to receive a service or product without exiting the vehicle. This shall not include the selling of fuel at a gasoline filing station or the accessory functions of a carwash facility such as vacuum cleaning stations.
DRIVEWAY. A paved or unpaved area used for ingress or egress of vehicles, allowing access from a street to a building, structure or other facility.
DWELLING. A building designed or occupied exclusively for residential use and permitted accessory uses.
DWELLING UNIT. Space, within a dwelling, comprising living, dining, sleeping room or rooms, storage closets, as well as space and equipment for cooking, bathing and toilet facilities, designed for and intended to be occupied exclusively by one family (see definition of FAMILY).
DWELLING, MULTI-FAMILY. A building consisting of three or more dwelling units with varying arrangements or entrances and party walls.
DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY ATTACHED. Two or more single-family dwelling units attached side by side under one roof that share a common vertical side or rear wall reaching from the building foundation to the roof structure, each of which is occupied by one family.
DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY DETACHED. A single building on a single lot on a permanent foundation containing one residential dwelling unit designed for and occupied by one family and that is completely separate from any other building. A single-family detached dwelling may also include an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” if it meets the requirements for that additional use under this Zoning Code.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY. A building consisting of two dwelling units which may be either attached side by side or one above the other, and each unit having either a separate or combined entrance or entrances.
EASEMENT. The right of a person, public utility, or local government agency to use common land or land owned by another for a specific purpose, within which the owner of the property shall not erect any permanent structures.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING FACILITY. A facility in which electric vehicle charging services are made available to the public or to members for a fee, including structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral to support a passenger or light-duty electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations, and battery exchange stations.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES. The erection, construction or maintenance by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies of underground gas, electrical or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith; reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for the public health or safety or general welfare, but not including buildings.
FAMILY. Either one individual, any number of individuals related by blood, marriage adoption or foster children (see “foster child”) plus not more than two additional persons not related as set forth above, or not more than five persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption, occupying a dwelling unit as their primary place of residence. In each situation, all members of such family are living together as a single housekeeping unit and using one common kitchen facility. FAMILY does not include groups occupying a hotel or motel or other transient lodging facility as herein defined; nor a facilities manager or house manager; nor persons currently illegally using or addicted to alcohol or a controlled substance as defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 802(6); nor persons who are in a group living arrangement as a result of criminal offenses; or persons in a society, club, fraternity, sorority, association or lodge.
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, TYPE B. A permanent residence of the provider in which child care is provided for one to six children at one time and in which no more than three children are under two years of age at one time. In counting children for the purposes of this division, any children under six years of age who are related to the provider and who are on the premises of the type B home shall be counted; or as defined in the Ohio Revised Code. “Type B family day-care home” and “type B home” do not include any child day camp.
FENCE. A structure constructed of wood, masonry, stone, chain link, non-vinyl clad, wire, metal, horticulture, or other material or combination of materials erected and positioned in such a manner to enclose or partially enclose, screen all or part of a lot or premises.
FISCAL OFFICER. The duly acting and qualified Fiscal Officer of the Village of Swanton.
FLEET VEHICLES. One or more cars, trucks, vans, and/or other vehicles, including motorized equipment and associated trailer needed to transport the equipment, which are owned by the operator of the principal use and used in the operation thereof, but not including a privately owned customer or employee vehicle.
GARAGE, DETACHED. An accessory building the use of which is incidental to that of the principal building and located on the same lot therewith, primarily intended for and used for the enclosed storage or shelter of private motor vehicles of the owned by the occupant of the principal building.
GARAGE, PRIVATE. A building, accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling, used exclusively for the parking or temporary storage of passenger automobiles.
GARAGE, REPAIR. A main or accessory building used or designed for repairing motor vehicles; a service garage if accessory to an automobile salesroom.
GARAGE, STORAGE. A main or accessory building, other than a private garage, used for the parking or temporary storage of passenger vehicles, and in which no service shall be provided for remuneration.
GAZEBO. A freestanding decorative roofed accessory structure that is not enclosed and that is utilized for the purpose of relaxation in conjunction with a residential dwelling.
GROUP HOME, LARGE. A licensed residential facility that complies with the regulations of either R.C. § 5119.341(B) for residential facilities for 6 to 16 persons with mental health issues or R.C. § 5123.19(N) residential facilities for 9 to 16 persons with developmental disabilities.
GROUP HOME, SMALL. A licensed residential facility that complies with the regulations of either R.C. § 5119.341(A) for residential facilities accommodating up to 5 persons with mental health issues or R.C. § 5123.19(M) residential facilities accommodating up to 8 persons with developmental disabilities, or an unlicensed residential facility accommodating up to 5 persons whose living arrangements constitute a family as defined in this Zoning Code.
INDUSTRIALIZED UNIT. A building unit or assembly of closed construction fabricated in an off-site facility, that is substantially self-sufficient as a unit or as a part of a greater structure and that requires transportation to the site of intended use. INDUSTRIALIZED UNIT includes units installed on the site as independent units, as part of a group of units, or incorporated with standard construction methods to form a completed structural entity. INDUSTRIALIZED UNIT does not include a manufactured or mobile home as defined herein.
INSTITUTION. Buildings or land occupied by a nonprofit corporation or nonprofit establishment for public use.
KENNEL. Any lot or premises on which three or more dogs, three months of age or more, are kept for the purpose of breeding, permanently or temporarily boarded, or for sale.
LAND COVERAGE. That percentage of lot covered by the main and accessory building.
LANDOMINIUM. A type of condominium form of ownership, built as part of a residential development, containing individually owned dwelling units whose owner owns both the unit and the land on which it is built.
LOADING SPACE. An open or enclosed space other than a street used for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while its goods are being loaded or unloaded.
LOT. A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by plat, subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.
LOT AREA. The total horizontal area within the lot boundary lines of a zoning lot.
LOT DEPTH. The mean horizontal distance of a lot measured along the building line at right angle to the mean lot depth line. Width at front lot line is measured along the street line.
LOT FRONTAGE. The width of contiguous land between property lines abutting upon a street right-of-way. On a corner lot, the frontage is measured along the front lot line.
LOT LINE. A boundary of a lot separating it from adjoining public, common or private land, including a public street.
LOT LINE, FRONT. The lot line separating an interior lot from the street upon which it abuts; or the shortest lot line of corner lot which abuts upon a street. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, it shall be construed as synonymous with STREET LINE.
LOT LINE, REAR. A lot line parallel or within 45 degrees of being parallel to the front lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE. A lot line which is neither a front nor rear lot line.
LOT OF RECORD. Land designed as a private parcel on a plat map or deed in the records of Fulton County or Lucas County, Ohio.
LOT WIDTH. The horizontal distance of a lot measured along the building line at right angle to the mean lot depth line. Width at front lot line is measure along the street line.
LOT, CORNER. A lot abutting on two streets at their intersection, if the interior angle of intersection is not more than 135 degrees.
LOT, INTERIOR. A lot other than a corner lot or through lot.
LOT, THROUGH. A lot having a pair of opposite lot lines along two more or less parallel public streets and that is not a corner lot, also referred to as a double frontage lot.
LOT, ZONING. A parcel of land, composed of one or more recorded lots, that is designated by its owner at the time of applying for a zoning permit as one lot, all of which is to be used, developed or built upon as a unit under single ownership, meeting all the requirements for area, buildable area, frontage, width, yards, setbacks and any other requirements set forth in this Zoning Code. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the term LOT is used synonymously with ZONING LOT in this zoning code.
MANUFACTURED HOME. A non-self-propelled building unit or assembly of closed construction fabricated in an off-site facility, and constructed in conformance with the federal construction and safety standards established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pursuant to the “Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974,” 88 Stat. 700, 42 U.S.C.A. 5401, 5403, and that has a permanent label or tag affixed to it, as specified in 42 U.S.C.A. 5415, certifying compliance with all applicable federal construction and safety standards.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK. As specified by R.C. Chapter 4781, any tract of land upon which three (3) or more manufactured or mobile homes used for habitation are parked, either free of charge or for revenue purposes, and includes any roadway, building, structure, vehicle, or enclosure used or intended for use as a part of the facilities of the park.
MAP. A drawing showing geographic, topographic or other physical features of the land.
MICRO-PRODUCTION FACILITY, INCLUDING MICRO-BREWERY, MICRO-DISTILLERY, MICRO-WINERY. A small-scale facility that produces a limited amount of a ‘craft’ or ‘artisan’ alcoholic beverage, depending on the type of beverage produced, which possesses the appropriate liquor permit from the State of Ohio, and which may sell to the public by one or more of the following methods: the traditional three-tier system (producer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer); the two-tier system (producer acting as wholesaler to retailer to consumer); and, directly to the consumer through carry-outs and/or on-site tasting-room or restaurant sales, depending on the zoning district in which the use is located:
(1) “Micro-brewery” means a facility that produces less than 15,000 barrels (17,600 hectoliters) of beer per year (as defined by the Brewer’s Association).
(2) “Micro-distillery” means a facility that produces less than 50,000 proof gallons per year (as defined by the American Distilling Institute).
(3) “Micro-winery” means a facility that produces less than 10,000 cases of wine per year, where all aspects of production occur within the footprint of the structure.
MOBILE HOME. A non-self-propelled a building unit or assembly of closed construction that is fabricated in an off-site facility, is more than thirty-five body feet in length or when erected on site, is three hundred twenty or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis, is transportable in one or more sections, and does not qualify as a manufactured home or as an industrialized unit as defined herein.
MOTEL. A building or buildings, providing overnight accommodations principally for travelers in which access to each rental unit is provided directly through an exterior door.
NONCONFORMING BUILDING. A building existing lawfully at the time this zoning code, or an amendment thereto, became effective but which does not conform to the lot area, width, access or other requirements of the district in which it is located.
NONCONFORMING LOT. A lot existing lawfully at the time this zoning code, or an amendment thereto, became effective but which does not conform to the lot area, width, access or other requirements of the district in which it is located.
NONCONFORMING SITE. Site improvements such as accessory off-street parking and loading areas, signs and landscaping on a lot, existing lawfully at the time this zoning code, or an amendment thereto, became effective but which does not conform to the site improvement regulations of the district in which the lot is located.
NONCONFORMING USE. The use of a building or land, existing lawfully at the time this zoning code, or an amendment thereto, became effective but which does not conform to the use regulations, of the district in which it is located.
NURSING HOME. A licensed extended or intermediate care facility that provides skilled nursing and dietary care for persons who are ill or incapacitated or which provides service for the rehabilitation of the persons who are convalescing from illness or incapacitation. A hospital is not included in this definition.
OPEN SPACE, RESTRICTED. The portion of the common area within a planned residential development that is of sufficient size and shape to meet the minimum zoning requirements.
OUTDOOR DINING FACILITY. An area outside but adjacent to the principal building of an establishment where food or drink are consumed.
OUTDOOR DISPLAY/SALES. Merchandise removed from its shipping packaging and representative of merchandise that is available for purchase inside the building placed in an outdoor area that is open to the general public or is available for purchase by the general public directly from the display area.
OUTDOOR STORAGE. The storage of goods, materials, merchandise or vehicles in the same place for more than 24 hours in an area outside of a building or structure, except for merchandise placed in an outdoor display in a manner that complies with the regulations for outdoor display.
PARKING AREA, ACCESSORY. An open or enclosed privately-owned area used for passenger vehicles for occupants, their guests or customers, of a main building.
PARKING AREA, PUBLIC. An open or enclosed publicly-owned area used for passenger vehicular parking, with or without a fee.
PATIO. A level-surfaced area, which may or may not be directly adjacent to a principal building, that has an average elevation of not more than thirty inches above finished grade, and without walls or a roof, usually constructed of concrete, brick, or other masonry material.
PERSON. The individual, firm, association, corporation, trust or any other legal entity, including his, her or its agents.
PLAN, FINAL. The final plan prepared by a developer based upon the approved preliminary plan of a proposed development or development area which consists of detailed drawings and specifications.
PLAN, PRELIMINARY. A drawing prepared by a developer, which may include explanatory exhibits and text, submitted to the designated authority for the purpose of study of a proposed development of land, or a PRELIMINARY PLAN of land and buildings of a development area which, if approved by the designated authority, provides the basis for proceeding with the preparation of the final plan of a development or development area.
PLAT. A map of a lot, parcel, subdivision or development area on which the lines of each element are shown by accurate distances and bearings.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. A vehicle that is built on a single chassis; with four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; is designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and is designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use.
RESEARCH AND TESTING LABORATORY. A building or group of buildings for scientific research, investigation, testing or experimentation, but not facilities for the manufacture or sale of products, except as incidental to the main purpose of the laboratory.
RESTAURANT. A structure in which the principal use is the preparation and sale of food and beverages.
RESTAURANT, CARRY-OUT/TAKE-OUT. A restaurant where food, frozen dessert or beverages are primarily sold in a packaged, ready-to-consume state, intended for ready consumption by the customer on or off the premises.
RETAIL SALES ESTABLISHMENT. A business which sells goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption, with display areas that are designed and laid out to attract the general public, provides services incidental to the sale of such products and maintains regular business hours. In determining whether a use is retail, the proportion of display area vs. storage area and to the number of display windows in the building façade may be considered. Adult oriented business is not a retail use.
RETAIL, LARGE FORMAT. A retail establishment that sells primarily large, oversized, bulky goods which consumers purchase relatively infrequently and that generates a low volume of customer traffic compared to traditional retail. Examples of such establishments include but are not limited to the sale of lumber and other similar types of building materials, furniture, large appliances, and swimming pools.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. All of the land included within an area which is dedicated, reserved by deed or granted by easement for street purposes, which is occupied, or intended to be occupied by transportation facilities, public utilities, or other special public uses, including but not limited to streets, alleys, or other public thoroughfares, and sidewalks, bicycle or pedestrian pathways.
ROADWAY. That portion of a right-or-way available for vehicular travel, including parking lanes.
SELF-STORAGE UNIT FACILITIES. A building or group of buildings of individual, self-contained units rented or leased for the storage of household and other personal property with no commercial transactions permitted other than the leasing or renting of units.
SETBACK. The minimum required distance between a structure or parking area and the lot lines of the lot or parcel on which such structure or parking area is located. The setback line shall be parallel with the property line from which it is required.
SETBACK, FRONT. The line that defines the depth of the required front yard measured from and parallel to the front property line to a regulated structure. The front setback shall be measured from the existing street right-of-way line, or proposed right-of-way as indicated on the thoroughfare plan.
SETBACK, REAR. The line that defines the width or depth of the required rear yard.
SETBACK, SIDE. The line that defines the width or depth of the required side yard.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL. The rental of an entire one-family detached dwelling unit or portion of a one-family detached dwelling unit for compensation at a daily rate for periods of less than one week, not including a BED AND BREAKFAST or HOTEL/MOTEL. This definition does not include offering the use of one’s property where no fee is charged or collected.
SMALL-SCALE SOLAR. For purposes of this zoning code, the term “small-scale solar” refers to solar photovoltaic systems that produce up to ten kilowatts (kW) per hour of energy or solar-thermal systems which serve the building to which they are attached, and do not provide energy for any other buildings.
SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM, FREESTANDING OR GROUND-MOUNTED. A system of panels, wiring, and related equipment used to transform direct solar energy into thermal, chemical, or electrical energy that is mounted either to the ground or to a building.
STACKING LANE. An area of stacking space and driving provided for vehicles waiting for drive-through service that is physically separated from other traffic and pedestrian circulation on the site.
STACKING SPACE. An area within a stacking lane for vehicles waiting to order a service, product or finish a drive-through transaction.
STREET. Any vehicular way which: is an existing state, county or municipal roadway; or is shown on a plat approved pursuant to law; or is approved by other official action; or is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County Recording Officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and the grant to such Board of the power to review plats; and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved.
STREET, ARTERIAL. A principal or heavy traffic street of considerable continuity and used primarily as a traffic artery, also referred to as a major street. (i.e., Hallett Avenue).
STREET, COLLECTOR. A street which carries traffic from minor streets to arterial streets or major thoroughfares, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development and principal streets for circulation within such a development, also referred to as a secondary street. (i.e., Brookside Avenue).
STREET, CUL-DE-SAC. A street, one end of which connects with another street and the other end of which is a dead-end which allows space for turning of vehicles.
STREET, LOCAL. A street primarily for access to abutting residential, business and industrial properties and to serve local needs, also referred to as a minor street. (i.e., Lawrence Avenue).
STREET, PRIVATE. A street held in private ownership.
STRUCTURE. That which is constructed on or under the ground or attached or connected thereto, including but not limited to: buildings, barriers, bridges, bulkheads, chimneys, fences, garages, gazebos, greenhouses, outdoor seating facilities, parking areas, platforms, pools, poles, streets, tanks, towers, sheds, signs, walls and walks; and including mobile homes, trailers and other vehicles whether on wheels or other supports.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER. A structure designed and constructed to support one or more antennas used by commercial wireless telecommunication facilities and including all appurtenant devices attached to it. A TOWER can be freestanding (solely self-supported by attachment to the ground) or supported (attached directly to the ground and with guy wire), of either lattice or monopole construction.
TRAVEL TRAILER. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used for temporary human habitation and for travel and recreational purposes, having a body not exceeding eight feet in width or 28 feet in length.
USE. Any purpose of which buildings, other structures or land may be arranged, designed, intended, maintained or occupied; or any activity conducted in a building, other structure or on the land.
USE, CONDITIONAL. A use specifically designated as such in this zoning code that, because of its unique characteristics or infrequent use, cannot be properly classified as a permitted use in a particular zoning district and that may be conducted subject to compliance with certain standards and explicit conditions as set forth in this zoning code and the granting of a conditional use permit in accordance with this zoning code.
USE, INSTITUTIONAL. A nonprofit or quasi-public use or institution such as a church, library, public or private school, hospital, or municipally-owned or operated building, structure or land use for public purpose.
USE, PRINCIPAL. The main use of an activity conducted on a lot, whether in a building, other structure or on the land.
VARIANCE. A modification of the zoning regulations, permitted in instances where a literal application of the provisions of the zoning code would result in unnecessary hardships as a result of some peculiar or unique condition or circumstances pertaining only to the zoning lot in question in accordance with procedures and standards set forth in this zoning code.
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MAJOR REPAIR SERVICE. An establishment primarily engaged in vehicle repair, rebuilding, reconditioning, or mechanical servicing of motor vehicle engines, transmissions, frames, including auto body repairs, framework, welding, and major painting. This use does not include VEHICLE FUEL STATION or VEHICLE WASH.
VEHICLE FUEL STATION. A facility limited to retail sales to the public of gasoline, biodiesel, electricity, ethanol fuel blends, hydrogen, natural gas or other fuels for motor vehicles, and which may include retail sales of minor automobile accessories such as motor oil, lubricants.
VEHICLE SALES. The use of any building, land area or other premises for the display and sale of new or used automobiles, panel trucks, vans or trailers and including any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.
VEHICLE SERVICE STATION, MINOR. An establishment primarily engaged in providing minor motor vehicle repair services such as lubrication, oil and tire changes, engine tune-ups, brake repair, tire replacement, interior and exterior cleaning and polishing, installation of after-market accessories such as tinting, auto alarms, spoilers, sunroofs, headlight covers, and similar items. This definition does not include major repairs as defined in this zoning code or VEHICLE FUEL STATION or VEHICLE WASH.
VEHICLE WASH. A building or enclosed area that provides facilities for washing and cleaning motor vehicles, which may be a self-serve, a production line with a conveyor, blower, or other mechanical devices and/or which may employ hand labor.
VILLAGE. The Village of Swanton.
YARD. A space on the same lot with a principal use or building that is open and unobstructed except as otherwise authorized by this zoning code.
YARD, CORNER SIDE. On a corner lot, the horizontal space between the foundation or structural appurtenance of a principal building and the side lot line adjacent to the street, and extending from the front yard to the rear lot line.
YARD, FRONT. The horizontal space between the foundation or structural appurtenance of a principal building extending from the front wall of the building to the front lot line across the full width of the lot.
YARD, REAR. The horizontal space between the foundation or structural appurtenance of a principal building extending from the rear wall of the structure to the rear lot line across the full width of the lot.
YARD, SIDE. The horizontal space between the foundation or structural appurtenance of a principal building and a side lot line extending from the front yard to the rear yard; provided, see also YARD, CORNER SIDE.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)