For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, certain terms used in the Ordinance shall have the meanings defined by this Article. In the event a term is not listed in this Article or is not defined elsewhere in this Ordinance, the conventional meaning of the term shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The Leeds Zoning Administrator is authorized to make a final determination of the meaning of any term used in this Ordinance. in the case of any dispute, an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's determination may be filed with the zoning board of adjustment.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-01-01, §§ a, b, 1-9-2017)

In the interpretation of this Zoning Ordinance, the provisions and rules of this section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly requires otherwise.

A.

Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.

B.

Words in the singular number shall include the plural number and words in the plural number shall include the singular number.

C.

The masculine gender shall include the feminine and the feminine gender shall include the masculine.

D.

The word "Shall" is mandatory and the word "May" is permissive.

E.

The word "Person" includes an individual, firm corporation, association, organization, partnership, trust, or company.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following general terms, when referred to in this Ordinance, shall have the meanings defined by this section:

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE - Any motor vehicle which is partially dismantled, inoperative, (see inoperative motor vehicle definition), wrecked or junked which is left at any place on a street or highway within the City limits for a period of at least seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.

ABUT - To physically touch or border upon or to share a common border with or be separated from the common border by an easement.

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

ACCESS BOUNDARY - That portion of the parking area that consists of a travel lane bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the parking area.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE - A structure detached from a principal building on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use. All buildings are considered structures but not all structures are buildings.

ACRE - A measure of land containing 43,560 square feet or area.

ADDITION - A structure added to the original structure at some time after completion of or after a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the original structure.

ADJACENT - To physically touch or border upon or to share a common border with or be separated from the common border by an easement.

ADJOIN - To physically touch or border upon or to share a common border with or be separated from the common border by an easement.

AIRPORT - A place where commercial aircraft can land and takeoff. Such use may include: terminals, hangers, fueling and repair facilities, passenger accommodations and other integrally related facilities.

ALLEY - A service way providing a secondary means of access to abutting property and not intended for general traffic circulation.

ALTERATION - Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders or interior partitions, as well as any change to doors or windows, or any enlargement to a building or a structure, whether structure from one location to another.

ANIMAL HOSPITAL - A place where small household pets are given medical treatment, which may include surgical treatment, and where the short-term boarding of pets within an enclosed building may be provided.

ANIMAL SHELTER - A non-profit or public organization providing shelter for domestic animals.

ANTENNA - An exterior apparatus designed to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic waves.

ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE - Any structure on which radio antennas and cabling can be attached. Typically this includes steel towers with guy-wires (guy towers); wooden, steel or concrete single poles (monopoles); self-supporting steel towers with three or four "leg" (towers); rooftops or existing buildings or structures such as elevated water storage tanks.

ANTENNA, ACCESSORY - An antenna which is accessory to the primary use of the premises, and which may include: parabolic antennae, amateur radio towers and other transmitters and receivers that are secondary to the primary use of the premises.

ANTENNA, COMMERCIAL - An antenna, which is not accessory to the primary use of the premises, but is either an integral part of the primary use, such as television and radio broadcast antennae and parabolic antennae for the receipt of signals for commercial distribution; or a separate business from the primary use, such as telecommunications antennae.

APARTMENT - Three (3) or more attached, multi-family dwelling units within a building of three stories or less.

APPLICANT - A person submitting an application for a permit, development of property, a variance, a special exception use or rezoning of property.

BAKERY - A business, which bakes goods primarily for wholesale trade, which may also include storage and distribution facilities.

BAKERY, MAJOR - An establishment which bakes goods primarily for wholesale and/or retail sale which may also include storage and distribution facilities.

BAKERY, MINOR - An establishment which bakes goods for on-premises retail sale only.

BAKERY, RETAIL - A business which bakes goods for on-premises retail sale only.

BANK - A business engaged in providing banking or financial services to the general public, such as: banks, savings and loan institutions, credit unions, finance companies and similar uses.

BASEMENT - A portion of a building located wholly or partially underground, having one-half (½) or more of its floor-to-ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.

BED AND BREAKFAST INN - A house, or portion thereof, where short-term lodging rooms and meals are provided. The operator of the Inn shall live on the premises or in adjacent premises.

BEDROOM - A room designed, marketed or otherwise intended to function primarily for sleeping.

BERM - A grass covered or landscape mound of earth with a slope of one-third ( 1/3 ) degrees or greater on both sides of the mound used to screen activities or uses.

BINGO FACILITY - A location, which has been inspected and approved by the City used for the purpose of playing bingo games pursuant to a permit issued under Ordinance No. 2009-09-01.

BLOCK - A tract or parcel of land entirely surrounded by public streets other than alleys.

BOARDER - An individual, other than a member of a family, occupying the dwelling unit or part thereof, which, for compensation, is furnished sleeping accommodations and is furnished meals and other services as a part of consideration.

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT - The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Leeds, Alabama.

BOARDING HOUSE - A dwelling for the residency of two (2) or more boarders on a long-term basis (at least month-to-month). Each unit intended to be rented does not constitute a dwelling unit as defined in this Ordinance.

BR - Bedroom or guest accommodations.

BROADCAST STUDIO - Establishments primarily engaged in the provision of broadcasting and other information relay services accomplished through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms, including: film and sound recording, radio stations, television studios or telegraphic service offices.

BUFFER - A strip of land that is retained in an undeveloped state for the purpose of providing a means of screening or separating incompatible land uses, promoting visual harmony, reducing noise, diverting emissions, reducing the effects of adjacent lighting and enhancing the natural environment. Buffers may consist of existing or planted trees, shrubs or other forms of vegetation, fences, walls or earth berm(s).

BUILDING - A structure designed and intended to be used as a place of occupancy, storage or shelter.

BUILDING LINE - A line generally parallel to the street right-of-way line at a distance equal to the depth of the front yard required for the zoning district in which the lot is located.

BUILDING SETBACK LINE - A line generally parallel to the street right-of-way line at a distance equal to the depth of the front yard required for the zoning district in which the lot is located.

BUILDING SETBACK, FRONT - The shortest distance from the building to the front lot line, measured perpendicular to the front lot line.

BUILDING SETBACK, REAR - The shortest distance from the building to the rear lot line, measured perpendicular to the rear lot line.

BUILDING SETBACK, SIDE - The shortest distance from the building to the side lot line, measured perpendicular to the side lot line.

BUILDING SPACING - The minimum distance between buildings, measured from the outermost projection, excluding bay windows, chimneys, flues, columns, ornamental features, cornices and eaves.

BUILDING, FRONT - The exterior wall of a building which faces the designated front lot line of a lot.

BUILDING, HEIGHTS - The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point of the roof.

BUILDING, PRINCIPAL - See principal building.

BUILDING, PUBLIC - Any building held, used, or controlled exclusively for public purposes by any department or branch of government, state, county, or municipal, without reference to ownership of the building or of the realty upon which it is situated, A building belonging to or used by the public for the transaction of public business or quasi-public business.

BUSINESS OFFICE - A place where the administrative affairs of a business or a profession are conducted, such as: a law firm, accounting or bookkeeping firm; real estate agency; insurance agency; financial planner; architect; consulting services; physician or dentist; secretarial service; engineer; the administrative staff of a business or industry; and, similar uses.

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICE - A place of business which supplies support services primarily to business or professional offices or services, such as: photocopying; office equipment; supplies and services; cleaning services; computer and office equipment and repair and/or service; and similar establishments.

CAMPGROUND - A group of buildings or structures, on a site of ten (10) acres or more, (planned as a whole) for seasonal recreation or vacation uses, including: tent campsites, travel trailer or recreational vehicle sites; vacation cottages, recreational facilities, eating facilities, (such as picnic tables and/or outdoor grills) and bathrooms, which may include a facility which provides for the sale of personal items and gifts.

CAR WASH - A commercial establishment engaged in washing or cleaning of automobiles and light vehicles. Such a facility may be automated or may employ the services of individuals to perform such services manually.

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

CELLULAR SITE - A parcel of land or building (leased or purchased) on which is located one or more transmitter/receiver stations for wireless communication systems, including accessory facilities for equipment storage and operations. In cases involving vacant land, or low lying existing antennas are usually required.

CEMETERY - Human burial grounds.

CEMETERY, PET - Burial grounds for domestic animals which were pets.

CITY - Shall mean the City of Leeds, Alabama.

CITY COUNCIL - Shall mean the City Council of the City of Leeds, Alabama.

CIVIC CENTER - A building, structure, or other facility used for and providing: religious, fraternal, educational, social and/or recreational programs and activities generally open to the public and designed to accommodate and serve significant segments of the community.

CLINIC - A facility providing medical, psychiatric or surgical services for sick or injured persons exclusively on an out-patient basis.

CLUB - A group of people organized for a common purpose to pursue common goals, interests, and activities and usually characterized by: certain membership qualifications, payment of fees/dues, regular meetings, a constitution of set of bylaws.

COMMERCIAL PARKING - Parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within a commercially operated, off-street parking lot or garage.

COMMERCIAL SCHOOL - A private, gainful business providing instructional services in: the arts, business, crafts, trades or professions.

COMMUNICATIONS TOWER - A free-standing structure constructed or erected for the sole purpose of supporting a commercial antenna.

COMMUNITY CENTER - A building, structure, or other facility used for and providing: religious, fraternal, educational, social and/or recreational programs and activities generally open to the public and designed to accommodate and serve significant segments of the community.

CONDOMINIUM - An enclosed space consisting of one or more rooms occupying all or part of a floor in a building or one or more floors or stories regardless of whether it is designed for residence, office, the operation of any industry or business, or any other type of independent use and shall include such accessory spaces and areas as may be described in the declaration, such as garage space, storage space, balcony, terrace or patio.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICE - A place of business engaged in construction activities and incidental storage, as well as wholesaling of building materials such as a building contractor, trade contractor or wholesale building supply store. This shall not include a home improvement center, which also sells material at retail.

CONTIGUOUS - To physically touch or border upon or to share a common border with or be separated from the common border by an easement.

CONVENIENCE STORE - A one-story, retail establishment, with less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area, that is primarily designed to sell food, beverages and other household goods and products to customers who purchase only a relatively few items at a time (in contrast to a supermarket). Such establishment may also engage in the incidental sale of vehicle fuel, oil and accessories; but, it shall not engage in either major or minor vehicle repair activities, as defined in this Ordinance.

COUNCIL - Shall mean the City Council of the City of Leeds, Alabama.

COUNTRY CLUB - Land or buildings containing recreational facilities and a clubhouse for private club members and their guests.

CUL-DE-SAC - A dead-end street terminated by a vehicular turnaround.

DAY CARE CENTER - A licensed facility, other than a residence, providing day care on a regular basis to more than six (6) children, elderly, handicapped or infirm persons.

DAY CARE HOME - A licensed service, operated from a dwelling by the resident, providing day care on a regular basis to six (6) or less children, elderly or infirm persons.

DENSITY - The minimum required lot area per dwelling unit or the maximum number of dwelling units allowed by this Ordinance per site area.

DEVELOPMENT - The division of a parcel of land into two (2) or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, relocation, or enlargement of a structure; any mining, dredging, fitting, grading, paving, excavation, drilling, or disturbance of land; and any use or extension of the use of the land.

DISTRIBUTION - Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution refers to the use of land and structures for the purpose of storing materials with the intent to sell and/or distribute such materials. These facilities may be distribution centers, wholesale operations, open-air storage facilities, etc. The premises may be used to store both perishable and nonperishable items (with adequate facilities to prevent pollution, toxicity, health and sanitary hazards and general nuisance); trucks, trailers, and other transportation devices and equipment; construction equipment and devices; and, other bulk storage materials, in the open, such as: sand, gravel, bricks, cinder blocks, timber, clay, steel (columns, girders, trusses, plates, sheets, pipes, etc.) water and sanitary sewer supplies, fixtures, etc., should be done in a manner to prevent accidents. Materials, such as: sand, gravel, clay, etc. should be well contained to prevent any form of their displacement that may occur due to rain, storms and other phenomena, resulting in the jeopardizing of any neighboring land uses, wetlands, parks, floodplains, environmentally sensitive areas, surface water supplies, sewage disposal systems, etc.

DOMICILIARY CARE FACILITY - Licensed homes for the aged, intermediate institutions and related institutions (not otherwise defined in this Ordinance) the primary purpose of which is to furnish room, board, laundry, personal care and other non-medical services (regardless of what it may be named or called) for not less than twenty-four (24) hours in any week, to individuals not related by blood or marriage to the owner or administrator. This kind of care implies sheltered protection and a supervised environment for persons, who, because of age or disability, are incapable of living independently in their own homes or in a commercial room and board situation, yet who do not require the medical and nursing services provided by a nursing home. In these facilities, there might be available, temporarily and incidentally, the same type of limited medical attention that an individual would receive if living at home.

DU - Dwelling unit.

DUPLEX - Two (2) attached, single-family dwelling units.

DWELLING - Any building or portion thereof which is designed, intended, or used for human occupancy.

DWELLING UNIT - A building or portion thereof, providing separate, complete and independent, living facilities for one or more persons comprising a household, including permanent provisions for sleeping, cooking and sanitation.

DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED - Three (3) or more dwelling units adjoining one another by a common wall, roof or floor, such as a townhouse or apartment.

DWELLING UNIT, DETACHED - A dwelling designed for and occupied by not more than one (1) family and having no roof, wall or floor in common with any other dwelling unit, such as a single-family residence, manufactured home, modular home, patio home or garden home.

DWELLING UNIT, MULTI-FAMILY - A building containing two (2) or more dwelling units on a commonly shared lot, such as a duplex or apartment.

DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED - Two (2) dwelling units adjoining one another by a common wall, roof or floor, such as a duplex or twin townhouses.

DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY - A dwelling unit on an individual lot, such as a single-family residence, garden home, patio home, manufactured home, townhouse or modular home.

EASEMENT - Authorization by a property owner of the use of a designated part of his property by another for a specified purpose.

EMPLOYEE - The maximum number of persons employed at the facility regardless of the time period during which this occurs or whether the persons are full-time employees. The major shift may be a particular day of the week; or, it may be a lunch or dinner period in the case of a restaurant.

ENTERTAINMENT, INDOOR - A commercial establishment providing spectator entertainment within an enclosed building, including: movie theaters, playhouses, etc.

ENTERTAINMENT, OUTDOOR - A commercial establishment providing spectator entertainment in open, partially-enclosed or screened facilities, including sports arenas, racing tracks, drive-in theaters, amusement parks, and similar activities.

ERECT - To: build, construct, attach, hang, place, mount, suspend or affix and it shall include the painting of wall signs upon the exterior wall surface of buildings or other structure.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL, MAJOR - A place of business engaged in the sale or rental of: heavy trucks (over one ton); construction equipment tractors and farm implements; and similar equipment including the storage, maintenance, and servicing of such vehicles and equipment.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL, MINOR - A commercial establishment engaged in the sale or rental of: automobiles, light trucks, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats and motorcycles. (This includes the incidental: parking storage, maintenance, servicing, and repair of such vehicles). All servicing and repair work shall be performed within an enclosed building, with the exception of the washing and waxing or such vehicles.

EQUIPMENT SALES, MAJOR - A place of business engaged in the sale or rental of: heavy trucks (over one ton); construction equipment tractors and farm implements; and similar equipment including the storage, maintenance, and servicing of such vehicles and equipment.

EQUIPMENT SALES, MINOR - A commercial establishment engaged in the sale or rental of: automobiles, light trucks, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats and motorcycles. (This includes the incidental: parking storage, maintenance, servicing, and repair of such vehicles). All servicing and repair work shall be performed within an enclosed building, with the exception of the washing and waxing or such vehicles.

FAMILY - One (1) or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit.

FARM - A parcel of land, consisting of at least five (5) acres of land, in one (1) ownership, used for the production, keeping or maintenance, for sale or lease, of plants and animals useful to man, including the following activities:

A.

Forage and Sod Farms.

B.

Livestock, such as beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, or any similar livestock; including the breeding and raising of such animals but not including commercial meat processing operations; this shall not be construed to include the slaughter and processing of animals grown on the premises for personal consumption.

C.

Poultry, including egg production, but not including commercial poultry processing operations.

D.

Nursery operations involving the raising of plants, shrubs and trees for sale and transplantation, including greenhouses and the incidental sale of items customarily associated with the operation of a nursery.

E.

Bees and apiary installations and products.

F.

Fisheries, excluding commercial fish processing operations.

G.

Fruit and vegetables of all kinds, including the growing and harvesting of such fruit and vegetables, but excluding commercial food processing operations.

H.

Temporary sawmills and chippers (used in connection with timber cutting operations) Subject to the requirements set forth in the Supplemental Regulations, Article VII, § 9.00 (11).

I.

Barns and other accessory structures associated with farming and livestock Subject to Supplemental Regulations, Article VII, § 9.00 (D).

J.

Blacksmith operations.

K.

A booth or stall (farm stand) Subject to the requirements of the Supplemental Regulations, Article VII, § 9.00 (C).

L.

Kennels.

M.

Residences as listed in the A-1 Agriculture District, subject to the conditions set forth therein.

FARM SUPPORT BUSINESS - A commercial establishment engaged in the sale of farm support goods, equipment and services, including the following activities:

A.

The sale of feed, grains, fertilizers, pesticides, trees, seeds, plants, and similar goods;

B.

The provision of warehousing and storage facilities for raw farm products; and

C.

The provisions of veterinary services to farm animals.

FOWL - Chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, quail, guineas, etc.

FENCE - An artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials, or vegetation which is planted or retained as a means to enclose or screen areas of land or land uses.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION - A business engaged in providing banking or financial services to the general public, such as: banks, savings and loan institutions, credit unions, finance companies and similar uses.

FLEX BUILDING - Any building, which is designed to allow its occupants flexibility of alternative uses of the space within such building, which may include office, industrial, research and development and showroom space.

FLOOR AREA, GROSS - The total area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.

FLOOR AREA, GROSS LEASE-ABLE (GLA) - The total floor area of a building designed for both tenant occupancy and exclusive use, but does not include shared or common areas among tenants.

FLOOR AREA, LIVABLE - The area of the first floor plus the area of the floors next above, and the area under a sloping roof having a minimum ceiling height of six (6) feet. Garage floor area, basements, decks, porches, patios, terrace and carport floor area are not included as livable floor area.

FUNERAL HOME - A building (or part thereof) used for human funeral services. Such building may contain space and facilities for:

A.

The embalming and the performance of other services used in preparation of the dead for burial.

B.

The performance of autopsies and other surgical procedures.

C.

The storage of caskets, funeral urns, and other funeral supplies.

D.

Space for storage of funeral vehicles is allowed, but funeral homes shall not include facilities for cremation.

When a funeral home is permitted, a funeral chapel shall also be permitted as an incidental use.

GARAGE SALE - The sale of personal belongings, by an individual, in his or her residence, property or premises. (See Article VII, Supplemental Regulations, § 8.00 A & B, Garage or Yard Sales)

GARAGE, REPAIR - Any place of business engaged in major vehicle repair activities as defined in this Ordinance. Such establishments may also engage in minor vehicle repair activities and in the sale of vehicle fuel. All major vehicle repair work shall be performed entirely within an enclosed building. No such building or premises shall be used for the parking of vehicles which are offered for sale, nor shall any abandoned or inoperative motor vehicles be permanently stored on the premises.

GARDEN CENTER - Retail sale of plants, trees, shrubs and the like for ornamental purposes conducted from a building, greenhouse, outdoor display area or stand, including incidental sales of items customarily associated with such sales activities (containers, fertilizers, ornaments, mulch, potting soil, small gardening tools and equipment, and seeds).

GARDEN HOME - A detached, single-family dwelling designed on a small lot with one (1) zero lot line on one side. (See typical illustration below)

GASOLINE SERVICE STATION - A commercial establishment providing fuel, lubricants, parts and accessories for vehicles, which may also engage in the incidental sale of food items and beverages. Minor vehicle repair activities (as defined in this section) may also be performed. However, neither the principal building nor the premises shall be used for the parking of motor vehicles offered for sale, nor such building or premises shall be used for the permanent storage of inoperable or abandoned motor vehicles. All gasoline storage tanks shall be underground and in full compliance with Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) requirements as well as all other applicable laws and requirements.

GENERAL RETAIL, ENCLOSED - Retail sales of goods and services, not otherwise defined in this section, including, but not limited to, food sales, department stores, clothing stores, home furnishings, appliance stores, automobile parts and supply stores, video rental, gift shops, florist shops, hardware stores, jewelry stores, variety stores, sporting goods stores, antique shops, auction houses, and similar retail activities.

GENERAL RETAIL, UNENCLOSED - The retail sales of goods and services not otherwise defined in this section, conducted partially or fully outside the principal building, including, but not limited to: sidewalk sales, flea markets, outdoor food service and similar activities.

GLA - Gross leasable floor area. The total floor area of a building designed for both tenant occupancy and exclusive use. The GLA includes both owned and leased areas, but does not include shared or common areas among tenants. Where the total floor area of a building is occupied or where a building has no shared or common area, it is the gross floor area measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.

GOLF COURSE - Public or private land and buildings associated with a golf course, including a country club.

GROCERY STORE - A retail establishment which usually contains in excess of 2,000 square feet in which the following items are normally sold: a wide range of food items, beverages, household supplies, personal care items, etc. Such facility may also contain sections offering for sale such items as flowers and plants, magazines, deli and/or minor bakery, but shall not engage in any form of vehicle repair or maintenance of the sale of vehicle fuel.

GROUP CARE HOME - A dwelling shared by handicapped persons, including resident staff, who live together as a single housekeeping unit and in a long-term, family-like environment in which staff persons provide care and education and work toward enabling the resident to live as independently as possible in order that he or she may participate in community activities, and, at the same time, work to reach his or her maximum development potential. (See Code of Alabama, 1975, § 11-52-75, Regulation as to housing of mentally retarded or mentally ill persons in multi-family zone, as amended).

HALFWAY HOUSE - A licensed home for inmates on release from more restrictive custodial confinement or an initial place in lieu of such more restrictive custodial confinement, wherein supervision, rehabilitation and counseling are provided to guide residents back into society, enabling them to live independently.

HOBBY FARM - A two (2) acre or larger tract of land used for the keeping or maintenance of farm animals personally useful to the occupants of the dwelling on the same tract.

HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER - A place of business providing building, yard and garden supplies, yard maintenance equipment, paint, wallpaper, plumbing supplies, building supplies, home improvement publications and information, appliances; tools and similar products either at retail or wholesale.

HOME OCCUPATION - A business, profession, occupation or trade which is conducted for personal gain or support and is located entirely within the living area of the dwelling, as an incidental activity of the residents of that dwelling. Such an activity shall not alter the exterior of the dwelling or the property or affect the residential character of the neighborhood in which it is located.

HOSPITAL - An establishment which provides health services primarily for inpatient medical or surgical care of the sick and injured, including accessory facilities such as: laboratories, pharmacies, out-patient clinics, training facilities, gift shops, coffee shops, cafeterias and staff offices.

HOTEL: A building or part thereof occupied as the more or less temporary abiding place of individuals in which the rooms are usually occupied singularly for hire and in which rooms no provision for cooking is made and in which building there is usually a kitchen and public dining room for the accommodation of the occupants and guest. Guest shall not stay at the facility for more than 21 days.

IMPROVEMENT - Any man-made immovable item which becomes a part of, placed upon or affixed to real estate.

INDUSTRY, HEAVY - All meat and poultry processing facilities; slaughterhouses; the storage of manufacturing, disposal or destruction of: flammable, explosive or toxic materials, or other materials generally considered to be hazardous.

INDUSTRY, LIGHT - A use engaged in the manufacturing, predominately from previously prepared materials, finished products or parts, including fabrication, assembling, treatment and packing of such products; and the incidental storage, sale and distribution of such products. This use excludes the basic industrial process.

INOPERATIVE MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including, but not limited to being unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair or incapable of being moved from one location to another under its own power.

JUNK YARD - A lot, structure or part thereof, used primarily for: the collecting, storage and sale of waste paper, rags, scrap metal or other discarded materials; the collecting, dismantling, storage and salvaging of machinery or motor vehicles not in running condition, or for sale of parts thereof.

KENNEL - Any lot or premises on which four or more dogs or cats over four months of age are kept.

LAND USE DISTRICT - An area of land within a PCD designated as PR-1, PR-2, PC or PI, as further defined in Article VI, Subsections 18.04 through 18.07 herein.

LIGHT, INDIRECT - One reflecting light from a separate outside source aimed toward it, including silhouettes on a background or reflected light.

LIGHT, DIRECT - One emitting light from a source within or affixed to the sign face and beaming outward from it.

LIGHT, INTERMITTENT - Any flashing traveling light, including arrangements that spell messages, simulate motion or form various symbols or images.

LIQUOR LOUNGE - A licensed establishment engaged in the preparation, sale of serving of liquor for consumption on the premises. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following terms: taverns, bars, cocktail lounges, nightclubs and similar uses where liquor consumption is a primary or incidental activity on the premises of the establishment. Not included in this definition are establishments which sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only, such a package store, State Alcoholic Beverage Store, supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.

LIVABLE FLOOR AREA - Any floor area within a dwelling usable for any combination of sleeping, eating, cooking, recreation or working purposes.

LIVESTOCK - Cows, horses, goats, sheep, swine, ponies, etc.

LIVESTOCK SALES - The sale of animal livestock within an enclosed yard or structure, including: Livestock markets, horse or cattle auctions and similar activities.

LOADING AREA - That area used to satisfy the requirements of this Ordinance for truck loading and unloading.

LOADING SPACE - An off-street space or berth used for the unloading or loading of commercial vehicles.

LOCATION - Any lot premises, building, structure, wall or place whatsoever upon which a sign is located.

LOT - A parcel of land in one (1) ownership, used or set aside and available for use as the site of one (1) or more buildings and accessory structures or for any other permitted purpose.

LOT AREA - The minimum area contained within the property of the individual parcels of land shown on the subdivision plat or survey. Lot area excludes any area within an existing or future street right-of-way or any area devoted to common open space.

LOT FRONTAGE - The lot width measured at the street fine. When a lot has more than one (1) street line, lot width shall be measured and the minimum lot width shall be measured and the minimum lot width required by this Ordinance shall be provided at each such line.

LOT LINE - A line bounding a lot which divides one (1) lot from another or from a street or from any other public or private place.

LOT LINE, FRONT - The lot line the principal structure parallels shall be considered the front yard of the lot. In cases where structures face two (2) streets, the lot line that has the least frontage shall be deemed to be the front yard. Where lot lines are approximately the same, the owner shall specify which shall be considered the front yard. (See illustration under Lot Line - Rear for example)

LOT LINE, REAR - That lot line which is parallel to and most distant from the front line or the lot. In the case of an irregular or triangular lot, a line ten feet (10') in length, entirely within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum distance from the front lot line shall be considered to be the rear lot line.

LOT LINE, SIDE - Any lot line other than a front lot line or a rear lot line.

LOT OF RECORD - Any legally recorded lot, which, at the time of its recording, complied with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.

LOT OF RECORD, NON-CONFORMING - Any legally recorded lot, which, at the time of its recording complied with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, but as the result of the adoption of this Ordinance, may possess less area and width than required for the district in which it is located.

LOT SITE - The minimum area contained within the property of the individual parcels of land shown on the subdivision plat or survey. Lot area excludes any area within an existing or future street right-of-way or any area devoted to common open space.

LOT, CORNER - A lot abutting two (2) or more streets at their intersections.

LOT, DOUBLE FRONTAGE OR THROUGH - A lot having frontage on two (2) or more streets, but not at their intersections.

LOT, FLAG - A parcel of land which does not have the required minimum lot width at the building line but has direct access to a public street through a narrow strip of land which is part of the same lot. The lot lines of the narrow portion of the lot (the flag pole) are parallel or nearly parallel. These provisions are intended for tracts with limited frontage that would limit the number of lots with the required width, but the tract would have sufficient area to the rear for one (1) or two (2) additional lots. (See illustration below for examples of various types of lots defined herein, including flag lot).

LOT, INTERIOR - A lot other than a corner lot. (See Flag Lot Illustration)

LOT, REVERSE FRONTAGE - A double frontage lot having a rear yard on a major street and a front yard and access to a local or marginal access street.

LOUNGE - A business engaged in the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. This shall include, but not be limited to: taverns, bars, cocktail lounges, nightclubs and similar uses where the sale of alcoholic beverages is the primary source of business revenue on the premises.

LUMBER YARD - The sale of lumber or other building supplies which are stored or displayed outside of a building.

MOBILE HOME - A structure, transportable in one or more sections which is eight (8) or more in width and is thirty-two (32) body feet or more in length, and which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed to be used as a dwelling with, or without, permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities and includes plumbing, heating, HVAC and electrical systems contained therein.

MOTEL - A building or series of buildings in which lodging is offered for compensation, and which is distinguished from a hotel primarily by reason of providing direct independent access to, and adjoining parking for, each rental unit.

OPEN-AIR MARKET - A business including the sales or display of retail merchandise or services outside of a permanent structure.

PERSON - Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or organization, singular or plural, of any kind.

PREMISES - A lot or tract of land upon which a sign is located or is to be located.

PRINCIPAL BUILDING - A building in which the principal use of a particular zone is conducted. Zone lots with multiple principal uses may have multiple principal buildings; but storage buildings, garages and other buildings, which are clearly accessory in nature, shall not be considered principal buildings.

RETAIL - The provision of services or the sale of goods and merchandise at retail prices to the general public at large, for personal or household use or consumption.

SALVAGE YARD - A lot, structure or part thereof, used primarily for: the collecting, storage and sale of waste paper, rags, scrap metal or other discarded materials; the collecting, dismantling, storage and salvaging of machinery or motor vehicles not in running condition, or for sale of parts thereof.

SANITARY LANDFILL - A state approved site for solid waste disposal employing and engineering method of waste disposal that minimizes environmental hazards. This operation shall employ processes of spreading, compacting to the smallest volume possible, and applying cover material over all exposed waste at the end of each operating day. NOTE: A sanitary landfill should not be confused with a dump, which is illegal in any location. Solid waste at a dump is disposed of without being compacted and covered with little or no environmental considerations considered. A sanitary landfill presents fewer health, and aesthetic problems and has the potential of being reclaimed for other uses later. The disposal of hazardous or radioactive waste material is not permitted in a sanitary landfill.

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA - An accessory structure designed to receive television broadcasts relayed by microwave signals from earth-orbiting communication satellites.

SCHOOL - A public or non-profit school.

SCREEN - To visually shield or obscure one abutting or nearby structure or use from another by means of opaque fencing, walls, earth berm, or densely planted vegetation.

SEASONAL SALES - Unless otherwise specified in this Ordinance, the seasonal sale of farm produce, firewood, Christmas trees and similar items shall be conducted either from motor vehicles or premises. Such items shall not be sold from permanent structures/locations. The use of structures or buildings in conjunction with said activity shall be temporary, as specified by the City. Such sales shall be subject to the City's conditions at the time a business license is issued. The terms SEASONAL SALES shall not be confused with OPEN-AIR MARKET, defined in this Ordinance.

SELF-STORAGE FACILITY - A building or group of buildings consisting of individual storage units leased to customers for the storage of personal property.

SELF-STORAGE FACILITY, LIMITED ACCESS - A self-service storage facility with limited access points from the exterior of the building to interior halls that provide the only access to individual storage units.

SELF-STORAGE FACILITY, MULTI ACCESS - A self-service storage facility with access points from the exterior of the building to individual storage units.

SF - Square feet.

SHOPPING CENTER - A group of commercial establishments located on a lot planned and developed in a unified manner and designed with shared parking and driveway facilities, all under a common ownership or management authority. The premises shall not be used for the parking of vehicles offered for sale.

SIGHT TRIANGLE - A triangular shaped portion of land established at street or driveway intersections in which nothing is erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection. (See typical illustration below)

SIGN, ANIMATED - Any sign that uses movement or change in lighting to depict a special effect or scheme.

SIGN, BANNER - Any sign of light-weight fabric or similar material that is temporarily mounted to a pole or off a building by a permanent frame or one (1) or more edges, except national flags, state and municipal flags or official flags of any institution or business. See temporary sign.

SIGN, BENCH - Any sign located on any part of the surface of a bench or seat placed on or adjacent to a public right-of-way.

SIGN, BILLBOARD - A non-point of sale sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or activity sold or offered for sale at a location other than the premises upon which the said billboard is located. See Outdoors Advertising Sign.

SIGN, BULLETIN BOARD - A sign which identifies an institution or organization on the premises of which it is located and which contains the name of the institution or organization, the name of individuals connected with it and general information or announcements of events or activities occurring at the institution or similar messages.

SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY (Electronic) - A sign board that is designed so that the characters, letters or illustrations can be electronically changed or arranged without permanently altering the face or the surface of the sign.

SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY (Manual) - A sign that is designed so that characters, letters or illustrations can be manually changed or arranged without permanently altering the face or surface of the sign.

SIGN, CONSTRUCTION - A sign that bears the name or names of the principal contractors, architects and lending institutions responsible for the construction on the site where the sign is places, together with other information included thereon.

SIGN, DIRECTORY - A sign upon which the name and location of the occupants or the use of a building is provided.

SIGN, FREE-STANDING SIGN - Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on or anchored in the ground. These signs are independent from any building or other structure.

SIGN, GROUND - Any sign which is supported by structures or supports in or upon the ground and is independent of supports from any building. Also qualifies as a freestanding sign.

SIGN, ILLUMINATED - A sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting from a source light on or inside the sign face or directed towards the sign.

SIGN, MARQUEE - Any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of a building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.

SIGN, NON-CONFORMING - Any sign that does not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance.

SIGN, OFF-PREMISE - A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or activity conducted, sold or offered for sale at a location other than the premises upon which the sign is located.

SIGN, ON-PREMISE - A sign which advertises only goods, services, facilities, events or attractions that are available on the premises or identifies the owner or the occupant or one that directs traffic on the premises.

SIGN, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING - A billboard, mini-billboard or any other permanent sign which directs the attention of the general public to a business, service, product or activity not conducted, offered or sold as a major portion of business upon the premises where such sign is located.

SIGN, PERMANENT - A sign which is originally designed, constructed or modified to be permanently affixed to a building, structure or to the ground.

SIGN, PERMANENT, PORTABLE - A sign which otherwise meets the definition of a "portable sign" but has been permanently affixed to a building structure or to the ground.

SIGN, PORTABLE - Any sign which is not permanently fixed to the ground or other permanent structure or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels, signs converted to "A" or "T" frames, menu and sandwich board signs, balloons used as signs, umbrellas used for advertising and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, unless said vehicle is used in the day to day operation of a business.

SIGN, PROJECTION - Any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than six inches (6") beyond the surface of such building or wall.

SIGN, ROOF - Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof of a building, supported by the roof structure.

SIGN, ROOF - INTREGAL - Any sign erected or constructed as an integral and essential part of a normal roof structure of any design, such that no part of the sign extends vertically above the highest portion of the roof and no part of the sign is separated from the rest of the roof by a space of more than six inches (6").

SIGN - A name, identification, image, description, display or illustration which is affixed to, painted on or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or piece of land and which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, facility, service, event, attraction, person, institution, organization or business and which is visible from any street, right-of-way, sidewalk alley, park or other public property. Customary displays of merchandise or objects and material without lettering placed behind a store window are not considered signs or parts of a sign. All signs shall reflect a professional quality of workmanship, including all artwork, lettering, ornamentation, etc.

SIGN, AREA - The area of a sign, measured as follows: The area of any geometric/non- geometric shape, which forms the sign that encompasses the extreme limits of each and every sign face, including all advertising surfaces, background, framing and ornamentation, excluding structural members that do not form an integral part of the display or pole covers which contain no advertising copy. The area of all such sign faces shall be totaled and then divided by two (2) to determine the total sign area. All other signs shall be measured as the area within a single rectangle, which encompasses all letters, words, symbols or other graphic elements, plus any background area, which does not appear as a continuous portion of the building surface.

SIGN FACE - The surface or surfaces used for the display of a sign message as seen from only one direction.

SIGNABLE WALL AREA - The area within a rectangle, which encompasses a continuous portion of a building façade, unbroken by windows, doors or major architectural interruptions of the building surface. For signs located completely within a gable, sign able wall area may be triangular in shape.

SIGN, SNIPE - A sign of any material that is attached in any way to a utility pole, tree or any object located on a public right-of-way.

SIGN, TEMPORARY PORTABLE - A portable sign which has not been permanently affixed to the ground or to a building in accordance with local building codes, for which a special permit is required.

SIGN, TEMPORARY - Any sign not originally designed, constructed or intended to permanently be affixed to any building, structure or the ground. All temporary signs shall be removed by the party/parties responsible for them; and, where stipulated, such signs shall be removed within the specified time period.

SIGN, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION - A temporary sign advertising the sale of property in an approved subdivision within the City.

SIGN, WALL - Any sign painted on or attached to and erected parallel to the face of or erected and confined within the limits of, the outside wall of any building and supported by such wall or building and which displays only one advertising surface.

SIGN, WINDOW - Any sign, picture, symbol or combination thereof, designed to accommodate information about an activity, business, commodity, product, service, event or sale that is placed inside a window or upon the window pane of glass and is visible from the exterior of the building.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE - A detached, single-family dwelling constructed on-site and in accordance with the requirements of the current International Code Council Residential Building Code.

SITE - A parcel or parcels of land intended to have one (1) or more buildings or intended to be subdivided into one (1) or more lots.

SITE AREA - A minimum land area required to qualify for a particular use or development. Site area is taken from an actual site survey and excludes:

A.

Land within an existing or future street right-of-way, or utility right-of-way easement;

B.

Land which is not contiguous or is cut off by a major barrier;

C.

Land which is part of a previously-approved development, and

D.

Land, which is zoned for another use.

SPACING OF SIGNS - The distance, between signs, measured from points directly opposite to the signs along the nearest edge of the pavement or roadway, of the main thoroughfare or traveled way of the street or thoroughfare to which said signs are directed.

SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE - A use, which is permitted subject to special exception, is a use that would not generally be appropriate without restriction(s) throughout the zoning district; but which, if controlled as to number, area, location or relation to the neighborhood, would not be detrimental to public health. This use is permitted, subject to a Special Exception Use Permit being granted by the Leeds Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.

SPECIAL EVENT - A temporary outdoors use on private property that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by the zoning ordinance of the city. "Special Event" includes, but is not limited to, art shows, pumpkin and Christmas tree sales, haunted houses, carnivals (major and minor), special auto sales, grand openings, festivals, and bazaars.

STABLE, PRIVATE - An accessory building in which horses or ponies are kept for private use and not for commercial purposes including: boarding, riding, hire or sale.

STABLE, PUBLIC - A business where horses or ponies are kept for commercial use, including, without limitation, boarding and riding lessons for a fee. The definition shall also include the term "riding school" where patrons purchase riding lessons.

STACKING SPACE - An off-street space for the temporary stacking of vehicles with an aisle intended to serve as a drive-in window, take-out food window, dry cleaning/laundry pick-up or similar type activity station.

STORY - That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of the floor or ceiling next above. A mezzanine (a low ceiling story between two main stories of a building) or partial floor shall be counted as a story if the vertical distance from the floor next below to the floor or ceiling next above is twenty-four feet (24') or more. A basement shall be counted as a story if it is used as a livable area (in the case of dwellings) or is used by the principal use (in the case or other uses).

STREET - Any vehicular way, which has been dedicated to the public use, including all land within the right-of-way.

STRUCTURE - Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to anything having a fixed location on the ground. All buildings are structures, but not all structures are buildings.

STUDIO - A place of work for an artist, photographer, or craftsman, including instruction, display, production and retail sales of materials produced on the premises.

SUBDIVISION - The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots, plats, sites or other divisions for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or building development. Such term includes re-subdivision of land, and when appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdivision or to the land or territory subdivided. See also, City of Leeds, Subdivision Regulations.

SUPERMARKET - A retail establishment which usually contains in excess of 2,000 square feet in which the following items are normally sold: a wide range of food items, beverages, household supplies, personal care items, etc. Such facility may also contain sections offering for sale such items as flowers and plants, magazines, deli and/or minor bakery, but shall not engage in any form of vehicle repair or maintenance of the sale of vehicle fuel.

SURFACE MINING - Any activity constituting all or part of a process for the removal of minerals, ores or other solid matter for sale or for processing or for consumption in the regular operation of a business. (Subject to all State and Local Regulations pertaining to surface mining).

SWALE - A grassed area with gradual slopes, which transports storm water.

TATTOO FACILITY - A business in which the following is performed: (1) placing of an indelible mark upon the body of another individual by the insertion of a pigment in or under the skin; (2) placing an indelible design upon the body of another individual by production of scars (branding); and (3) performing body piercing or the perforation of hum tissue other than the ear for a non-medical purpose.

TERRACE - A leveled, landscaped or surface area on a lot directly adjacent to or close to a principal building and not covered by a permanent roof.

TOWN CENTER - A mixed used center featuring multi-story buildings with a vertical mix of uses, on-street parking, minimal building setbacks, pedestrian circulation and off- street parking to the rear of side of the buildings. All town Center areas shall constitute part of the land use districts within the PCD and shall be shown as Town Center on the PCD District map.

TOWNHOUSE - Townhouse means a form of ground-related housing, in which individual dwelling units are attached along at least one (1) common wall to at least one (1) other dwelling unit, with no more than six (6) units attached together. Each of these units occupies interior space from the ground to the roof and has direct access to private open space.

TRANSMISSION TOWER, COMMERCIAL - See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, Section 12.00.

TRANSMISSION TOWER, NON-COMMERCIAL - A non-commercial structure which may be situated in commercial or non-commercial areas and may include amateur radio towers, ham operations, private receivers, etc.

TRAVEL TRAILER - A structure that is intended to be transported over the streets, either driven as a motor vehicle or attached to or hauled by a motor vehicle; and, it is designed for temporary recreational use as sleeping quarters but does not meet the defined criteria of a Manufactured (Mobile) Home.

TREE-CUTTING, COMMERCIAL - Any individual, group, corporation, business or company engaged in the cutting of trees or timber for profit or financial gain. Such groups are usually required to be bonded and licensed to carry on this type of activity.

TRUCK STOP - A commercial establishment which may contain a restaurant (standard) or a delicatessen; gift shop, provisions for the incidental sale of gasoline, including diesel fuel; designated areas for the temporary parking of large/rigs. Including overnight parking: and, the sale of vehicle equipment, motor oil and other vehicle accessories. Such a facility may also engage in minor vehicle repair activities, as defined in this Ordinance; however, such facility or premise shall not be used for the permanent storage of the types of equipment mentioned above. There shall be no display of vehicles or equipment offered for sale or the storage of inoperable or abandoned vehicles. All gasoline storage tanks shall be in complete compliance with Alabama Department of Environmental Management requirements as well as all local regulations.

TRUCK TERMINAL - The land and buildings used as a relay station for the transfer of a load from one vehicle to another or one party to another. The terminal cannot be used for permanent or long-term accessory storage for principal land uses at other locations. The terminal facility may include storage areas for trucks and buildings or areas for the repair and maintenance of trucks associated with the terminal.

URBAN BARNYARD FACILITY - A facility for the keeping of fowl and rabbits in an urban environment.

USE - The activity or function that actually takes place or is intended to take place on a lot or site.

VARIANCE - A relaxation or waiver of the terms of this Ordinance (other than use, provisions) as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owning to special conditions, literal enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship. However, in all cases the spirit of this Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done, as determined by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

VEHICLE CLEANING - A commercial establishment, which engages in exterior and interior cleaning of motor vehicles (washing interior shampoo of carpets, mats, and other interior parts of the vehicle). Such establishment may also engage in detailing work on motor vehicles such as striping, molding, etc., as well as waxing and buffing of such vehicles.

VEHICLE DETAILING - A commercial establishment, which engages in exterior and interior cleaning of motor vehicles (washing interior shampoo of carpets, mats, and other interior parts of the vehicle). Such establishment may also engage in detailing work on motor vehicles such as striping, molding, etc., as well as waxing and buffing of such vehicles.

VEHICLE RENTAL, MAJOR - A place of business engaged in the sale or rental of: heavy trucks (over one ton); construction equipment tractors and farm implements; and similar equipment including the storage, maintenance, and servicing of such vehicles and equipment.

VEHICLE RENTAL, MINOR - A commercial establishment engaged in the sale or rental of: automobiles, light trucks, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats and motorcycles. (This includes the incidental: parking storage, maintenance, servicing, and repair of such vehicles). All servicing and repair work shall be performed within an enclosed building, with the exception of the washing and waxing or such vehicles.

VEHICLE REPAIR, MAJOR - A place of business engaged in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, including painting, body work, rebuilding or vehicle engines or transmissions, upholstery work, fabrication of parts and similar activities, all of which shall be performed entirely within an enclosed building. No such building or premises shall be used for the parking of vehicles, which are offered for sale, nor shall any abandoned or inoperative motor vehicles be permanently stored on the premises.

VEHICLE REPAIR, MINOR - A place of business engaged in sales, installation and servicing of mechanical equipment and parts, including: audio equipment and electrical work, lubrication, tune-ups, wheel alignment, tire balancing, brake and muffler work, battery charging and/or replacement and similar activities. No such building or premises shall be used for the parking of vehicles, which are offered for sale, nor shall any abandoned or inoperative motor vehicles be permanently stored on the premises.

VEHICLE SALES, MAJOR - A place of business engaged in the sale or rental of: heavy trucks (over one ton); construction equipment tractors and farm implements; and similar equipment including the storage, maintenance, and servicing of such vehicles and equipment.

VEHICLE SALES, MINOR - A commercial establishment engaged in the sale or rental of: automobiles, light trucks, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats and motorcycles. (This includes the incidental: parking storage, maintenance, servicing, and repair of such vehicles). All servicing and repair work shall be performed within an enclosed building, with the exception of the washing and waxing or such vehicles.

WAREHOUSING - Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution refers to the use of land and structures for the purpose of storing materials with the intent to sell and/or distribute such materials. These facilities may be distribution centers, wholesale operations, open-air storage facilities, etc. The premises may be used to store both perishable and nonperishable items (with adequate facilities to prevent pollution, toxicity, health and sanitary hazards and general nuisance); trucks, trailers, and other transportation devices and equipment; construction equipment and devices; and, other bulk storage materials, in the open, such as: sand, gravel, bricks, cinder blocks, timber, clay, steel (columns, girders, trusses, plates, sheets, pipes, etc.) water and sanitary sewer supplies, fixtures, etc., should be done in a manner to prevent accidents. Materials, such as: sand, gravel, clay, etc. should be well contained to prevent any form of their displacement that may occur due to rain, storms and other phenomena, resulting in the jeopardizing of any neighboring land uses, wetlands, parks, floodplains, environmentally sensitive areas, surface water supplies, sewage disposal systems, etc.

WHOLESALING - Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution refers to the use of land and structures for the purpose of storing materials with the intent to sell and/or distribute such materials. These facilities may be distribution centers, wholesale operations, open-air storage facilities, etc. The premises may be used to store both perishable and nonperishable items (with adequate facilities to prevent pollution, toxicity, health and sanitary hazards and general nuisance); trucks, trailers, and other transportation devices and equipment; construction equipment and devices; and, other bulk storage materials, in the open, such as: sand, gravel, bricks, cinder blocks, timber, clay, steel (columns, girders, trusses, plates, sheets, pipes, etc.) water and sanitary sewer supplies, fixtures, etc., should be done in a manner to prevent accidents. Materials, such as: sand, gravel, clay, etc. should be well contained to prevent any form of their displacement that may occur due to rain, storms and other phenomena, resulting in the jeopardizing of any neighboring land uses, wetlands, parks, floodplains, environmentally sensitive areas, surface water supplies, sewage disposal systems, etc.

WRECKER SERVICE YARD - A lot or parcel of land used for the outside placement and/or storage of vehicles awaiting final disposition. Disabled vehicles may not be placed or stored on the premises unless the property is properly zoned and all pertinent licenses maintained. Vehicles shall not be stored on the premises for a time period to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days. This definition shall not be applicable to junk yards or salvage yards as defined in this Ordinance.

YARD - A minimum open area, unobstructed from the ground up, extending along a lot line and inward to the structure. The yard shall be measured as the shortest distance between the structure and the lot line.

YARD SALE - The sale of personal belongings, by an individual, in his or her residence, property or premises. (See Article VII, Supplemental Regulations, § 8.00 A & B, Garage or Yard Sales)

YARD, FRONT - A yard extending along the full width of the front lot line between side lot lines and from the front lot line to the front building line in depth.

YARD, SIDE - A yard lying between the main building and the side lot line extending from the required front yard to the required rear yard.

YARD, REAR - A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the rear lot line and the nearest line of the building. (See typical illustrations of yards below).

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)