To physically touch or border upon; to share a common property or lot line.

A way or means of approach to provide physical entrance to a property.

A subordinate building, the use of which is incidental to and customary in conjunction with the main building or use and which is located on the same lot as the main building or use.

A subordinate use of a building or land which is:

An extension or increase in floor area or height of a structure.

Having a common border or end point, or across a road, street, sidewalk, right-of-way or thoroughfare.

Magazines, books, videotapes, movies, slides, paraphernalia or other media which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas".

The following words associated with adult entertainment or uses shall have these definitions:

Any person who has reached eighteen (18) years of age.

See "STREET".

Any addition, removal, extension or change in the location of any portion of a structure.

See Chapter 405.

See "DWELLING".

See "DWELLING".

The owner of land, or the owner's authorized agent, or any person authorized by this Chapter for which an approval in relation to this Chapter is sought.

The space remaining on a zoning lot after the minimum open space, setback and all other lot requirements have been satisfied.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the production of works of art which may require mechanical equipment or individuals and assistants, including the sale to consumers of those works produced.

See "JUNK YARD".

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in automotive related sales or services. The following automotive use types shall be defined as follow:

A store in which baked goods, such as bread, cake and pastry, are made and sold at retail for consumption off the premises.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the preparation and retail sale of alcoholic beverages with a City and State approved liquor license for consumption on the premises. Typical uses include sports bars, cocktail lounges, nightclubs and similar uses at which less than fifty percent (50%) of the total revenue is generated by food sales.

A story below the first (1st) story and not counted as a story for height regulations unless used for dwelling purposes.

An establishment or place of business consisting of between one (1) and twelve (12) guest rooms occupied or used as a transient abiding place of individuals or groups of individuals who are lodged for compensation and making available services normally provided by hotels.

A room in a dwelling unit designed for sleeping that is separable from other rooms by a door.

A mound of earth used as a screening or landscaping device.

A platted tract of land entirely surrounded by public highways, streets, streams, waterways, railroad rights-of-way, cemeteries or parks, or a combination thereof. In places where the platting is incomplete or disconnected, the Building Commissioner shall determine the outline of a block.

The Green Park, Missouri, Board of Adjustment.

The Green Park, Missouri, Board of Aldermen.

An open and unpaved ground area around the perimeter of a tract of land that is landscaped or planted so as to provide green space.

The Building Commissioner of the City of Green Park, Missouri, or his/her designee.

The area of the site which is covered by the principal building(s) (building "footprint") measured as a percentage of the total site.

An exterior wall of a building exposed to public view.

The vertical distance measured from the highest of the following three (3) levels:

See "SETBACK LINE".

A building erected prior to, or for which a valid building permit has been issued prior to, the effective date of this Chapter.

A structure for the purpose of housing or enclosing persons, animals, fixtures or chattels.

See "OFFICE".

A roofed structure providing space for the parking or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more than three (3) sides.

A place for the burial of deceased human beings or animals.

The Zoning Code, Chapter 405 of the Green Park Municipal Code.

An establishment of under five thousand (5,000) square feet where children are entertained in a supervised environment where they can enjoy play stations including train tables, building blocks, play kitchen/store, baby dolls, cars/trucks and other age appropriate toys, enjoy arts and crafts, and participate in themed activities. The establishment may have as an accessory use a children's party room for hosting birthday and other private parties as well as craft nights and other similar activities and events. The establishment does not provide day-care services; rather children must be accompanied by an adult and parents may participate in activities with the children. "Children's Activity Center" does not include uses such as Day Care Facilities, Sports/Athletics Training Facilities, or establishments with modular retail play/soft play structures, indoor playgrounds, food services and/or associated coin/token-operated machines and games designed specifically for children, ages twelve (12) and under.

A structure containing one (1) or more flues for drawing off emissions from stationary sources of combustion.

A building or group of buildings that are used to conduct organized religious services.

The Code of Ordinances of the City of Green Park, Missouri, as amended.

The City Engineer of the City of Green Park, Missouri, or a person designated by the City Engineer.

The City of Green Park, Missouri.

A membership association composed of persons who are bona fide dues-paying members and to whom (and their guests) use of facilities owned or leased by the association is generally restricted. Such definition shall include buildings owned or operated by a person for a social, educational or recreational purpose but not primarily for profit and not primarily to render a service that is customarily carried on as a business. This definition shall include organizations such as the American Legion, Masonic Lodge and Veterans of Foreign War. Also see fraternal organizations.

The zoning districts designated by this Chapter as "CC", "PLI" or "PO".

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Green Park, Missouri.

See Section 405.440.

A use allowed in the particular zoning district upon the issuance of a conditional use permit by the Board of Aldermen in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

A system of separate ownership of individual units or a multiple unit building.

Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale sale of materials used in the construction and maintenance of structures, as well as construction activities, and the outdoor storage of construction equipment or materials on lots other than construction sites. Typical uses may include lumber yards, building materials stores, and tool and equipment rental or sales.

A person engaged in the construction of buildings, engaged in heavy construction (such as streets, bridges or utilities), or specialized in such construction trades as plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, electrical wiring, masonry, roofing or gutters, well drilling, or house painting.

A self-propelled or non-propelled equipment designed for on or off-road use in grading or construction or any vehicle containing or carrying construction tools or equipment; including trailers, attachments, and component parts for such equipment.

An intermediate care facility primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services to residents who require watchful care and medical attention or treatment, but not on a continuous basis, although staff is on duty twenty-four (24) hours per day.

An establishment or place of business (sometimes known as food marts) engaged primarily in the retail sale of a limited line of goods that generally includes milk, bread, soda, and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, packaged food, tobacco products and household convenience goods. This use shall not include automobile repair facilities or those uses allowed at an automotive repair shop or uses with fuel pumps (see automotive convenience store).

Any contract or deed, or portion thereof, restricting the manner in which land may be used.

A street having one (1) end open to traffic and being terminated by a vehicular turnaround.

Top of the curb at its highest point in front of the lot or, in the case of a corner lot, the point along the abutting streets where the curb level is the highest.

A house or other place conducted or maintained by any person who advertises or holds himself out as providing care for more than four (4) persons during the daytime, for compensation or otherwise, except those operated by a school system, but a child care facility shall not include any private or religious organization, elementary or secondary school, a religious organization academic preschool or kindergarten, or a home school. Terms associated with day care facilities shall be defined as follows:

A flat floored platform not set into but raised above the ground or finished grade more than twelve (12) inches, serving as a floor and having no roof or covering of any kind, and which is usually, but not necessarily, made of wood (or some material made to resemble a wood product) and attached to a building.[1]

A retail establishment that sells a number of lines of new merchandise such as apparel, appliances, furniture, small wares, hardware and boutique foods. Such stores are also known as "general merchandise stores", "variety stores" and "country general stores"

A person who engages in development of land, whether or not that person is the landowner.

Any manmade change to improved or unimproved land including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations.

A section of the City for which regulations governing the use of buildings and premises, the height of buildings, the size of yards or the intensity of use are uniform.

A fenced-in area that is used to restrain dogs or other small animals.

A place of business that through design, physical facilities, service or packaging procedures encourages customers to receive services, obtain goods, or be entertained while remaining in their motor vehicles. This definition shall include all curb service establishments, drive-in restaurants and drive-in cafes, but does not include drive-through windows as an accessory use.

Any portion of a building or structure from which business is transacted, or is capable thereof, directly with customers located in a motor vehicle during such business transactions.

A roadway on private property leading to a building, parking area or use. For single-family residences, a driveway may also serve as a parking space.

An establishment that primarily sells, at retail, prescription and non-prescription drugs and medicines although it may also engage in general light retail sales. Excludes grocery stores with pharmacies.

One (1) room or rooms connected together constituting a separate, independent housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, or rental or lease on a weekly, monthly or longer basis, and physically separated from any other rooms which may be in the same structure, and containing independent cooling and sleeping facilities.

A room or suite of rooms within an apartment building arranged, intended or designed as a place of residence; or any building, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, leased, rented, let or hired to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of three (3) or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the said building; or a building, or portion thereof, designed exclusively for residential occupancy, including one-family, two-family and multiple dwellings, boarding and lodging houses, apartment houses and apartment hotels, but not hotels, motels, rooming houses, nursing homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, manufactured or mobile homes. The following words or terms associated with dwelling shall have the following meanings:

A grant to the public or a person by the owner of land of the use of a described area of the land for specified purposes, where fee simple title to the land remains with the property owner.

The date the ordinance adopting this Chapter takes effect.

Access or exit.

Any and all persons, including managers and entertainers, who work in or at or render any services directly related to the operation of a business.

An unauthorized extension of a structure or portion thereof upon land owned by a person other than the owner of said structure.

The use of a lot or structure at the time of the effective date of this Chapter.

A freestanding structure resting on or partially buried in the ground that forms a barrier which is not otherwise part of any building or other structure and is used to delineate a boundary or as a means of confinement or privacy.

A fence securely attached or fastened to the ground and not designed or intended to be readily removed or relocated.

A non-permanent fence customarily used or intended for a limited or intermittent period of time.

An office establishment or business that primarily performs central banking functions (such as issuing currency, managing national money supply and international reserves, and acting as fiscal agent for the central government) and accepts deposits (or share deposits) and lends funds from these deposits, and which establishment may include these services to patrons and customers through an accessory, drive-through use. Financial services shall also include establishments primarily engaged in one (1) or more of the following: (1) underwriting securities issues or making markets for securities and commodities; (2) acting as agents (i.e., brokers) between buyers and sellers of securities and commodities; (3) providing securities and commodity exchange services; and (4) providing other services, such as managing portfolios of assets; providing investment advice; and trust, fiduciary and custody services. Typical uses include banks, savings associations, savings and loan institutions, investment banking, securities, and brokerages, certified financial planning, accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, and similar services. Financial services does not include pawnshops, businesses primarily engaged in check cashing or issuing money orders, or title loan establishments or other businesses offering short-term consumer loans secured by personal property, certificates of title to such property, estimated tax refunds or other such collateral (all of which are prohibited money changing/money brokering uses).

An establishment offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama and music.

The sum of the net horizontal area of the several floors of a building measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the interior faces of walls separating two (2) buildings.

The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors, measured in square feet, including the basement floor, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings. The gross floor area of a building shall also include elevator shafts and stairways at each floor; floor space used for mechanical equipment, penthouses, interior balconies and mezzanines, enclosed porches, and floor area devoted to accessory uses. The gross floor area shall not include: areas or space devoted to off-street parking or loading; and uncovered porches, terraces and loading docks.

See "CIVIC OR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION".

A building or premises where trucks load and unload cargo and freight and where the cargo and freight may be broken down or aggregated into smaller or larger loads for transfer to other vehicles or modes of transportation.

That side of a lot abutting a public right-of-way line.

A public or private street closely paralleling a larger public street that provides the primary means of vehicular access from abutting property to a larger street.

A building or establishment, or portion thereof, used for the preparation of deceased humans and ceremonies connected therewith prior to burial or cremation.

An accessory building or structure (usually accessory to a residential use) housing not to exceed three (3) motor-driven vehicles, the property of and for the use of the occupants of the lot on which the private garage is located.

A building or premises designed and used for the storage of automobiles operated as a business enterprise with a service charge or fee being paid to the owner or operator for the parking or storage of privately owned vehicles and is not used as an automotive repair shop.

A building in which government affairs, predominantly administrative, professional, clerical or other services, are performed and which is not designed to serve patrons at the site or to encourage patrons to walk up or park and leave their vehicles briefly to handle governmental business or affairs. Typical uses include fire stations, Police sub-stations and City Hall.

The slope of a road, street or other public way specified in percentage (%) of vertical to horizontal measurements.

The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and property line or, when the property line is more than five (5) feet from the building, between the building and a line five (5) feet from the building.

A building whose roof and sides are made primarily of glass or other transparent or translucent material and in which the temperature and humidity can be regulated for the cultivation of plants for subsequent sale or for personal enjoyment.

Establishments with ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross floor area or more primarily engaged in the retail sale of food or household products for home consumption. Typical uses include large grocery stores (including the sale of beer and wine in unopened containers for off-premises consumption where revenue from the sale of groceries comprises at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the gross income of the establishment during a calendar year, and where at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the total display or shelf space is devoted to groceries other than beer and wine), delicatessens, meat markets, retail bakeries and candy shops.

A form of single-family residential occupancy in which eight (8) or fewer unrelated persons with mental or physical disabilities reside and may include two (2) additional persons acting as house parents or guardians who need not be related to each other or to any of the persons with mental or physical disabilities residing in a single-family detached dwelling.

A retail store of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet selling items such as tools, paint, hardware, plumbing supplies, items designed for installation in the home, and a limited selection of building materials.

A business that provides facilities for aerobic exercises such as running and jogging tracks, exercise equipment, game courts, gymnasium or swimming facilities.

A retail store of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more selling building materials, wall and floor coverings, lighting supplies, tools, paint, hardware, plumbing supplies, lawn and garden supplies, items designed for installation in the home, and associated items for the home.

The following words associated with home occupation or home-based business land uses shall have these definitions:

An institution providing primary health service and medical and surgical care to persons suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity and other abnormal physical or mental conditions. This shall include, as an integral part of the institution, related facilities such as laboratories, outpatient facilities or training facilities.

A building, or portion thereof, offering lodging accommodations to the general public for compensation and that may provide additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms and recreational facilities.

Any manmade item that becomes part of, is placed upon, or is affixed to land.

A use engaged in the basic processing and manufacturing of materials or products predominantly from extracted or raw materials, or a use engaged in storage of, or manufacturing processes using flammable or explosive materials, or storage or manufacturing processes that potentially involve hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions, or storage and/or use of heavy machinery and/or construction vehicles/equipment.

A use engaged in the manufacture, predominantly from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, incidental storage, sales and distribution of such products, but excluding basic industrial processing.

A use that provides electronic data processing services. These establishments may provide complete processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by customers; specialized services, such as automated data entry services; or may make data processing resources available to clients on an hourly or time-sharing basis.

Access or entry.

A building occupied by a non-profit corporation or a non-profit establishment for public use.

A place where waste, discarded or salvaged metals, inoperative vehicles, used plumbing fixtures, and other materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled or cleaned; or a place for the storage of salvaged materials and equipment from house wrecking and salvaged structural steel; but excluding retail/commercial pawnshops and establishments for the sale, purchase or storage of used cars in operable, driveable condition, salvaged machinery, used furniture and household equipment, and the processing of used, discarded or salvaged materials as part of manufacturing operations. For the purposes of this definition, any lot containing more than two (2) inoperative vehicles shall be considered a junk yard.

Any lot or premises, or portion thereof, on which animals are kept for non-commercial purposes, which shall include the private, non-commercial sale of animals from a private litter not more than one (1) time in any six (6) month period.

A building, or portion thereof, in which scientific, medical or dental research, investigation, testing or experimentation is conducted.

Any removal or destruction of trees, ground cover or other vegetation, or excavation or disturbance of soil, by means of heavy equipment (including all equipment weighing in excess of one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds) or by any means affecting an area of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more in a period of one (1) year or less.

Any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in a property.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the provision of landscaping, landscape maintenance and related services to firms, businesses, residences or individuals. Typical uses include mowing, planting, fertilizing, trimming or irrigation services.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the provision of laundering, dry cleaning or dyeing services.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in retail sale for consumption off the premises of alcoholic beverages. Typical uses include liquor stores, bottle shops, or any licensed sales of liquor, beer or wine for off-site consumption.

An area used for loading or unloading of goods from a vehicle in connection with the use of the site on which a loading space is located.

A space within the main building or on the same lot providing for the standing, loading or unloading of trucks which has a minimum of twelve (12) feet by thirty-five (35) feet and a vertical clearance of fourteen (14) feet.

Establishments that provide utility services such as electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. Not included are waste management services which collect, treat and dispose of waste materials and do not directly use or operate utilities.

A parcel of land occupied by or intended for a use allowed in this Chapter, occupied or intended to be occupied by one (1) main building together with its accessory buildings, open spaces, and parking spaces required by this Chapter, and having its principal frontage upon a public street or road as established by this Chapter. The word "lot" shall include the word "plot", "tract" or "parcel". The derivations of lot shall maintain the following definitions:

A lot for which the plat or deed has been properly recorded prior to the effective date of this Chapter.

The primary building on a lot, or a building that houses a main use on a lot.

The primary or predominant use of land, a building or a structure.

An economic activity involving the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products including the assembly of component parts, the manufacturing of products, and the blending of materials such as lubricating oils, plastics, resins or liquors at a scale and intensity that is compatible with the surrounding residential uses and the intent of the City's light industrial district.

The following definitions shall apply to all land uses relating to marijuana uses and facilities:

A structure containing separate storage areas of identical or varying sizes leased or rented on an individual basis.

A building primarily offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public for compensation with access from each room to a readily accessible off-street parking area for use by the patrons of the building. This definition shall also include motor lodges.

The City and any other body politic whether it be a city, town, village or political subdivision of this State organized under the Constitution of the State of Missouri or under laws of the State of Missouri or by decision of the highest court of this State determined to be a municipal corporation.

Any building or land lawfully occupied by a use at the time of passage of this Chapter or amendments thereto which does not conform after the passage of this Chapter or amendments thereto with the use regulations of the district in which it is situated.

Land or structures used to raise flowers, shrubs, trees and other plant material for retail or wholesale sale.

See "CONVALESCENT, NURSING OR RETIREMENT HOME".

A planned use, developed on a single parcel of property, that may contain a mix of office, retail and service uses as regulated by this Chapter and authorized by the Board of Aldermen pursuant to a development plan.

The use of any building or premises primarily for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government and generally furnished with desks, tables, files, and communication equipment. Terms associated with the word "office" shall have the following meanings:

An area that is not within the paved area of a street that is used for the temporary storage of one (1) automobile or other motor vehicle with direct or indirect access to a dedicated street or right-of-way.

Any parcel of land or water essentially unimproved or otherwise devoid of structures and paved areas set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment, or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space.

A portion of a property outside of any building where merchandise, goods or other items are placed in public view for the purpose of direct sale or lease to customers.

The keeping in an unroofed, open area of any goods, material, equipment, supplies, merchandise, vehicles or junk in the same place for more than twenty-four (24) hours.

Any wall that extends above the roof line.

Any place, lot, parcel or yard used in whole or in part for storing or parking of two (2) or more vehicles where such usage is not incident to or in conjunction with a single-family dwelling, or other usage permissible in single-family dwelling districts, and located on the same tract.

A durably surfaced area, enclosed in the main building, in an accessory building or unenclosed, sufficient in size to store one (1) standard automobile and if the space is unenclosed, comprising an area of not less than three hundred (300) square feet which is suitable to parking an automobile and driveway and shall be inclusive of all driveways in the parking area but exclusive of access driveways to reach such parking area or areas.

A level, unenclosed surfaced area, not exceeding twelve (12) inches in height, located at the finished grade that is usually directly adjacent to an attached building. Patio does not include a deck.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the sale of merchandise in which merchandise is offered as collateral for obtaining loans and wherein such merchandise is offered for sale in recompense for default of loan repayment or engaged in lending money on the security of pledged personal property on the condition that the pledged personal property may be redeemed or repurchased by the seller for a fixed amount of money within a fixed period of time.

An establishment in the business of making unsecured loans under five hundred dollars ($500.00) and that is registered with the appropriate State agency, department or official as may be required by law.

A right-of-way dedicated or otherwise assigned to public use that cuts across a block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.

A criterion to control noise, odor, smoke, toxic or noxious matter, vibration, fire and explosive hazards, heat, glare or other effects generated by or inherent in the uses of land or buildings. Such standards may also establish other various criteria for land use (see Section 405.330).

Any use allowed in a zoning district and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district.

Any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, marital community, joint venture, governmental entity, or other entity or group of persons however organized.

A place of business primarily engaged in the cleaning, bathing, brushing and cutting of hair of household pets and where the pets are not kept overnight.

A complete and exact subdivision plat, prepared for official recording as required by State Statute and the subdivision regulations, to define property boundaries and proposed streets and other improvements.

A formal proposed plan for a subdivision prepared in accordance with the subdivision regulations.

Real property that is included within the area of land covered by a final plat recorded with the Recorder of Deeds.

An improved and equipped area for the play of children.

A plan which accompanies a building permit application. It indicates the lot dimensions along with the size, shape and location of any buildings to be placed upon it. The plot plan is drawn to scale and includes any additional information required by the Building Commissioner.

Any structure, constructed for a temporary period of time, that has a canvas or fabric roof and is supported by less than four (4) walls and is designed primarily for the sale of goods for a temporary period of time within two hundred (200) feet of public right-of-way.

A platform that may be screened, projecting from the wall of a building and with direct access to or from a building. Porch does not include a deck.

An area of land with its appurtenances and buildings that, because of its unity of use, is one (1) unit of real estate.

See "OFFICE".

A private organization that promotes the interests of business groups, such as the Chamber of Commerce; professions, such as the Bar Association; or members of a trade, such as a labor union.

A use that is not permitted in a zoning district by right, as an accessory use, with a special use permit, or as a planned use.

A meeting announced and advertised in advance that is open to the public and at which the public is given an opportunity to speak and participate.

Street pavements, curb and gutters, sanitary and storm sewers, permanent street monuments, water mains and any other related items that are owned by a political subdivision or public utility.

A commercial establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the provision of sports, entertainment or recreation for participants or spectators. Recreation as defined here does not include "adult entertainment".

Private outdoor playgrounds and recreational facilities that are accessory uses to a subdivision, apartment development, church, or other non-commercial principal use of property.

The sale, lease or rental of recreation vehicles, such as travel trailers, campers, boats, and personal watercraft, including incidental storage, maintenance and servicing.

Any equipment such as travel trailers, pickup campers or coaches, recreational vehicles, tent trailers, boats and boat trailers, motorcycles, ATVs, any other such vehicular equipment used for recreation, or trailers for transporting recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not.

A portable vehicular structure without a permanent foundation that can be towed, hauled or driven and is primarily designed as a temporary living accommodation for recreational, camping and travel use and includes, but is not limited to, travel trailers, truck campers, camping trailers, tent trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, and self-propelled motor homes. Recreational vehicle does not include manufactured home or mobile home.

The following words or phrases associated with recycling uses shall have the meanings set forth below:

The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing structure, improvement or fixture for the purpose of maintenance.

Establishments primarily engaged in research of an industrial or scientific nature but excludes final product testing. Typical uses include electronics research laboratories, space research and development firms, medical laboratories, or pharmaceutical research labs.

A dwelling unit.

A zoning district designated by this Chapter as "PR", "RS-1" or "MR".

A business that provides in-home health care and personal care services to four (4) or fewer persons who are unrelated to each other or the property owner in a single-family dwelling owned or leased by the RMF operator or its affiliate. For purposes of this definition, "personal care services" include assistance with meals, dressing, movement, bathing, or other personal needs or maintenance; the administration of medication; or the general supervision or oversight of a person's physical and mental well-being, including palliative or hospice services for people who are experiencing advanced, life-limiting illnesses.

An establishment that operates as fixed point-of-sale locations, which are designed to attract a high volume of walk-in customers, where manufactured or processed merchandise such as apparel, accessories, small wares, books, toys, clothing or shoes is purchased by the owner or operator thereof and displayed and resold as new merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption. It does not include an establishment where food is processed, prepared or cooked for consumption and sale, any of the uses set forth under automotive services, or any other such retail use specifically permitted or prohibited.

A structure that retains (holds back) any material (usually earth) and prevents it from sliding or eroding away. A retaining wall is usually constructed of a relatively rigid material that supports soil laterally so that it can be retained at different levels on the two (2) sides.

Amendment of the zoning district classification applicable to one (1) or more specific parcels of property.

A roof having two (2) slopes on all four (4) sides, with the lower slope almost vertical and the upper slope almost horizontal; or, from the ground, having the appearance of such a roof.

The outside top covering of a building or structure.

See "JUNK YARD".

A facility established for the purposes of education not associated with any public or governmental body. This definition shall include academies, preschools, day schools, and schools associated with religious institutions.

A facility established by the State of Missouri or other governmental agency for the purposes of education.

See "JUNK YARD".

A use owned or operated by a non-profit, religious or eleemosynary institution for the purpose of providing educational, cultural, recreational, religious or social services to the general public.

A line parallel to the respective lot line and internal to the lot that defines the required building setback as specified in the zoning district regulations. The derivations of setback line shall maintain the following definitions:

A commercial development containing at least three (3) retail sales or services establishments located in one (1) building, the total gross floor area of which is twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet or greater for the entire shopping center.

See Chapter 415.

The total ground area covered by all buildings, roofed or covered spaces, paved surface areas, walkways and driveways, and any other site improvements or structures contributing to runoff greater than would occur on the site in its natural state.

Defined as:

Sexual conduct, being actual or simulated, acts of human masturbation; sexual intercourse; or physical contact, in an act of apparent sexual stimulation or gratification, with a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or the breast of a female; or any sadomasochistic abuse or acts including animals or any latent object in an act of apparent sexual stimulation or gratification.

An establishment offering indoor training facilities by appointment for sports teams and individuals aimed at improving sports performance and athleticism through sport specific exercises, workouts and programs. Such a use usually includes indoor batting cages, turf-surfaced sport training, basketball training and weight training for associated sports. Such use may include youth sports tournaments and leagues. Such use shall not include adult leagues.

The placement, keeping or retention of vehicles, equipment, materials, goods or products for intermittent use or subsequent distribution or transfer.

A space under a sloping roof which has the line of intersection of roof decking and wall face not more than three (3) feet above the top floor level, and in which space not more than two-thirds (⅔) of the gross floor area is finished off for use. A "half story" containing independent apartment or living quarters shall be counted as a full story.

STORY — That part of a building including between the surface of one floor and the surface of the floor next above or, if there is no floor above, that part of the building which is above the surface of the next highest floor thereof. A top story attic is a half story when the main line of the eaves is not above the middle of the interior height of such story. The first (1st) story is the highest story having its interior floor surface not more than four (4) feet above the curb level, mean street grade, or average ground level.

A dividing line between a lot, tract or parcel of land and a contiguous street.

An improved way for the conveyance of motor-driven, rubber-tired vehicles such as automobiles and trucks. Terms related to street shall mean as follows:

Any change, other than incidental repairs, to any structure.

A combination of materials to form a construction for use, occupancy or ornamentation whether installed on, above or below the surface of land or water.

See Section 410.030.

A structure, whether indoor or outdoor, above or below the surface of the ground or both, intended to contain water for swimming or wading having an inside wall depth at any point of more than two (2) feet or a surface area exceeding two hundred fifty (250) square feet. The terms associated with swimming pool shall have the following meanings:

See "CHURCH, TEMPLE or SYNAGOGUE".

An establishment or businesses in which tattooing services are offered and performed.

See "CHURCH, TEMPLE or SYNAGOGUE".

A use established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of the time period.

A building or premises devoted to showing motion pictures, or for live dramatic or musical performances. Terms associated with theater shall be defined as follows:

Any person, entity or business that lends money to a borrower and in exchange retains physical possession of the State-issued certificate of title to the personal property of the borrower.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in retail sale for consumption off the premises of tobacco and/or tobacco-related products ("tobacco products") and/or an establishment where one-half (½) or more of the net floor area is dedicated to or where one-half (½) or more of the gross receipts are derived from the sale of tobacco products.

A dwelling unit or a portion of a dwelling unit rented for a period of thirty-one (31) or less consecutive calendar days.

See "DWELLING".

A single unit of real property under one (1) ownership, which may be platted or unplatted.

A portable structure supported by wheels, jacks, horses, skids or blocks without permanent foundation that is towed or hauled by another vehicle used for temporary human occupancy, to carry materials, goods or objects; or use as a temporary office.

Referring to persons, shall mean two (2) or more people not related by blood, marriage or adoption.

The purpose or activity for which the land, or structure thereon, is designed, arranged or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.

A lot or parcel of land on which pre-owned or used, operable vehicles, including, automobiles, trailers and trucks, are displayed for sale or trade.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the retail sale of used merchandise or secondhand goods, such as used clothes, antiques, secondhand books or rare manuscripts, or items of architectural salvage, but not including used cars or other motorized vehicles.

The official abandonment of public right-of-way or easement by the City in accordance with State law.

A modification of the application of certain regulations or provisions of this Chapter by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the procedure established by this Chapter.

Any wrecked, disabled or damaged vehicle. Any one (1) of the following conditions shall be deemed prima facie evidence that a vehicle is inoperable:

Any passenger vehicle, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, truck, trailer truck, or semi-trailer that is propelled or drawn by mechanical power.

Parking or storage of new automobiles, whether through a lease, licensing or other arrangement with the property owner, to allow use of parking spaces for short-term storage of new automobiles by or for the benefit of an automotive sales and lease establishment (as defined in Section 405.060) located in or adjacent to the City.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the medical care and treatment of animals.

A business establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale or rental of prerecorded music, movies or other audio or video programs.

A commercial establishment not engaged in the retail sales of goods that encourages its customers or patrons to park and leave their vehicle briefly to transact business.

An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in wholesaling, storage, distribution and handling of materials and equipment other than heavy machinery and/or construction equipment, live animals and plants, flammable or explosive materials, or potentially hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions.

A place of business primarily engaged in selling merchandise to persons other than members of the general public.

An open space at grade between a building and the adjoining lot lines, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. In measuring a yard for the purpose of determining the width of a side yard, the depth of a front yard or the depth of a rear yard, the least horizontal distance between a lot line and the building, or any protrusions therefrom, shall be used. The derivations of yard shall maintain the following definitions:

Statuary, arbors, trellises, barbecue stoves, doghouses, flagpoles, screens [up to eight (8) feet in height], walls, hedges and gazebos.

The Zoning Administrator, or his/her designee, of the City of Green Park.

The Zoning District Map of the City of Green Park, Missouri.