For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADJACENT TO. Properties which are next to each other sharing a common property line.
AGRICULTURAL LAND. Those lands within the City of Tulare that are zoned as Agriculture (A) or Rural Residential (R-A) or lands within the unincorporated areas of Tulare County that are zoned to an agricultural zone district.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS. Shall mean, but shall not be limited to, the cultivation and tillage of soil, dairying, the production, irrigation, frost protection, cultivation, growing, spraying, harvesting and processing of any agricultural commodity, including timber, viticulture, agriculture or horticulture, the raising of livestock, fur-bearing animals, fish or poultry, and any commercial practices incidental to, or in conjunction with, such agricultural operations, including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or to carriers for transportation to market.
INHERENT PROBLEMS. Problems associated with agricultural operations, including but not limited to, noise, odors, dust, chemicals, smoke and extended hours of operation.
URBANIZATION. The development of land for non-agricultural purposes, including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional land uses.
(1995 Code, § 10.160.030) (Ord. 00-1854, passed - -2000)