In construing the provisions of this article and each word, term, phrase or part thereof, where the context will permit, the following definitions shall apply.
BUFFERYARD. A unit of land, possibly including an open area of plantings, surrounding a less restrictive land use (such as industrial), which screens or blocks, thus reducing or eliminating conflict with a more restrictive land use (such as residential).
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. A document issued by Bureau of Codes authorizing human habitation of a structure for its intended use and purpose.
GROUND COVER. Contractor’s mix grass or equivalent.
LANDSCAPING. Any of the following or combination thereof: material, such as, but not limited to, grass, ground covers, shrubs, vines, hedges or trees; and non-living durable material commonly used in landscaping, such as, but not limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, walls or fences, but excluding paving
MAINTENANCE. Clipping, trimming, fertilizing, spraying or treating for disease or injury and similar acts to promote health, growth or beauty to trees and shrubs.
MODIFICATION. Any material change from a presently established or existing requirement, regulation or condition.
OUTDOOR STORAGE. The keeping, in an unroofed area any goods, junk, waste or garbage material, merchandise or vehicles, in the same place for more than 24 hours.
PERMIT. Documents issued pursuant to city ordinances authorizing a use or construction work to commence.
PLANTING. Putting or setting into the ground in preparation for growth and development of landscape material.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The width of a strip of land between property lines set aside for public use or ownership as a street, alley, crosswalk, easement or other facility.
SCREEN/SCREENING. A visual method which shields or obscures one abutting or nearby structure or use from another by fencing, walls, berms or planted vegetation and is arranged in off-set, serpentine or linear configurations.
SHRUBS. Self-supporting, woody, evergreen and deciduous species, as normally grown in this area, to a height between two feet and usually not exceeding six feet above the parking surface. Using earth berms adds to the overall height, but the plant height at installation is to follow this definition in all arrangements.
SUBSTANTIAL EXTERIOR REHABILITATION. Any modification, alteration, reconstruction or improvement of any kind to an existing structure, to an extent or amount of 50% or more of its market value.
TREES. Self-supporting woody plants which normally provide one main trunk and produce a distinct and elevated head with many branches.
VEHICULAR USE AREA (VUA). An area used for the display, parking or unloading of any and all types of vehicles, whether such vehicles are self-propelled or not, and upon which vehicles traverse the property as a function of the primary use. The VEHICULAR USE AREA may be accessory to stores, offices, automotive and industrial uses, and include drive-in facilities typically associated, but not limited to, banks, restaurants and the like.
VINES. Plants which normally require support to reach mature form.
(Ord. 5868, approved 5-16-2002)