The purpose of this Article is to define the terms used throughout this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2078, 12-11-17)

Accessory Dwelling Unit: A small, self-contained residential dwelling unit often referred to as a mother-in-law suite, or a granny flat, that is secondary to a larger residential dwelling unit within which it is located.

Accessory Structure: A structure located on the same lot as a principal structure that is subordinate in structure and use to the principal structure.

Accessory Use: A use located on the same lot as a principal use that is subordinate to the principal use.

Actual Radius: The curvature of a curb at an intersection measured along the curb line. This measurement will typically be smaller than the effective radius, as it does not account for the presence of on-street parking, bicycle lanes and other elements in a turning vehicle's path onto the destination street.

Addition: Construction that increases the size of a building or structure in terms of height, length, depth, width, floor area, or impervious coverage.

Adjacent: Property or a right-of-way that touches a lot line of the subject property. Properties shall not be considered adjacent to one another if a public alley or other right-of-way separates the properties.

Adult Cabaret: An establishment that features any of the following: persons who appear nude or seminude; live performances that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the exposure, depiction, or description of "Specified Anatomical Areas" or the conduct or simulation of "Specified Sexual Activities;" or films, motion pictures, videos, slides, or other visual representations or recordings that emphasize "Specified Anatomical Areas" or "Specified Sexual Activities."

Adult Store: An establishment having a substantial or significant portion of its sales or stock in trade devoted to books, magazines, periodicals, other printed matter, instruments, novelties, devices, paraphernalia, films, motion pictures, videos, digital materials, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to "Specified Sexual Activities" or "Specified Anatomical Areas." This shall include any establishment with a segment or section devoted to the sale or display of such materials, or an establishment that publicly claims itself as a purveyor of such materials based upon its signage, advertising, displays, actual sales, presence of booths, or any other factors showing the establishment's primary purpose is to purvey such material.

Adult Theater: An establishment that, as a substantial or significant portion of its business, presents films, motion pictures, videos, digital materials, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to "Specified Sexual Activities" or "Specified Anatomical Areas."

Adult Use: "Adult Use" shall include "Adult Cabarets," "Adult Stores," "Adult Theaters," and other similar uses.

Adult-Use Cannabis Business Establishment: An adult-use cannabis cultivation center, craft grower, processing organization, infuser organization, dispensing organization, or transporting organization.

Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower: A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to cultivate, dry, cure, and package cannabis and perform other necessary activities to make cannabis available for sale at a dispensing organization or use at a processing organization, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Center: A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to cultivate, process, transport and perform necessary activities to provide cannabis and cannabis-infused products to licensed cannabis business establishments, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization: A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire cannabis from licensed cannabis business establishments for the purpose of selling or dispensing cannabis, cannabis-infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia or related supplies to purchasers or to qualified registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Adult-Use Cannabis Infuser Organization or Infuser: A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to directly incorporate cannabis or cannabis concentrate into a product formulation to produce a cannabis-infused product, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Adult-Use Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor: A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to either extract constituent chemicals or compounds to produce cannabis concentrate or incorporate cannabis or cannabis concentrate into a product formulation to produce a cannabis product, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Adult-use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter: An organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to transport cannabis on behalf of a cannabis business establishment or a community college licensed under the Community College Cannabis Vocational Training Pilot Program, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

A-Frame Sign: A movable ground sign constructed in the shape of an "A" or some variation thereof. Refer to Figure XII-2-A. A-Frame Sign.

Figure XII-2-A. A-Frame Sign

Alley: A narrow public or private right-of-way typically located at the side and rear of lots that provides a means of access to adjacent properties.

Alteration: A change in the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls, partitions, columns, beams, or girders, or a substantial change to the roof or exterior walls.

Animal Boarding: An establishment where pet animals are temporarily boarded. "Animal Boarding" does not include "Animal Hospitals."

Animal Hospital: An establishment for the care and treatment of ill or injured pet animals that may be temporarily boarded during the period of care and treatment.

Antenna: A linear antenna designed to send and/or receive television, radio, communication, data, or other similar signals from other antennas.

Apiary: An enclosure used to house bees.

Arbor: A freestanding structure that serves to support climbing plants, often used to define an access point to a garden.

Assisted Living Facility: A residential facility that provides daily assistance and long-term residence for disabled and/or elderly individuals, but does not provide regular in-patient medical or nursing care. Such facilities provide a combination of housing, supportive services, personalized assistance, and health care designed to respond to the individuals who need help with common daily activities, such as dressing, grooming, and bathing. An "Assisted Living Facility" does not include "Community Residence," "Independent Living Facility," or "Nursing Home."

Attention Getting Device: A sign that directs attention to a business, product, or service using streamers, spinners, propellers, paddle wheels, or other ornamentation designed to move in the wind. "Attention Getting Devices" do not include "Banner Flag Signs" or "Inflatable Devices."

Auxiliary Yard Sign: A supplementary temporary freestanding sign that is placed in a yard.

Awning: A roof-like cover, often constructed of flexible fabric and/or metal, which projects from the wall of a structure over a window, sidewalk, or door and is designed for protection from the weather or as a decorative element.

Awning Sign: A sign that is displayed on an awning.

Balcony: A platform that projects from the exterior wall of a building, which is exposed to the open air, has direct access to the interior of the building, and is not supported by columns extending to the ground.

Ball Court: A paved area used to play sports and/or games.

Banner Flag Sign: A sign typically made of lightweight fabric or other flexible material that is mounted to a pole and designed to move in the wind. "Banner Flag Signs" do not include "Attention Getting Devices." Refer to Figure XII-2-B. Banner Flag Sign.

Figure XII-2-B. Banner Flag Sign

Banner Sign: A sign typically made of lightweight fabric or other flexible material with or without a frame. "Banner Signs" do not include "Attention Getting Devices."

Banquet Hall: An establishment that provides accommodations for private functions, such as weddings, anniversaries, or other similar celebrations. Such use may include facilities for the preparation of food, sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, and outdoor reception facilities.

Bar/Tavern: An establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, and may serve food for consumption on the premises in a manner that is incidental to the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Base Flood: A flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

Base Flood Elevation: The level to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during a base flood.

Basement: A portion of a building located partly underground that has no more than one half of its height above grade.

Bench Sign: A sign located on a bench, seat, or similar structure which directs attention to a business, product, or service.

Best Management Practice (BMP): A structural device, measure, or program used to reduce pollution in stormwater runoff. BMPs regulate the quantity of stormwater runoff and improve the quality of the runoff before it enters the groundwater.

Bicycle Parking Sign: A sign indicating the location of bicycle parking facilities.

Bicycle Parking Space: An area used to park a bicycle that may or may not be located on a right-of-way.

Bioretention: The process of utilizing a shallow vegetated basin to collect and absorb stormwater runoff as part of systems such as bioretention cells, bioretention curb extensions, and bioretention planters.

Bioswale: A shallow vegetated basin that collects, absorbs, and conveys stormwater runoff.

Block: Land bounded on all sides by street rights-of-way, utility rights-of-way, and/or physical barriers such as bodies of water or public open spaces.

Blue Roof: A roof that is designed to store and discharge rainfall.

Brewery/Distillery: An establishment that produces alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic beverages on site, which may include an accessory or adjacent taproom where customers are allowed to sample and purchase products manufactured on-site. The sale of beer or other alcoholic liquors manufactured outside the premises is prohibited.

Buffer Yard: A yard or landscape component used to separate uses or structures, provide a visual barrier, diminish light trespass, or fulfill other similar purposes.

Building: A structure with substantial walls and a substantial roof that is securely affixed to land and separated on all sides from similar structures by space or by walls that do not have communicating doors, windows, or similar openings.

Building Height: For a building with a flat roof, the vertical distance measured from the ground immediately adjacent to the building to its highest point. For a building with a gable, hip, or gambrel roof, the vertical distance measured from the ground immediately adjacent to the building to the mean point between the eaves and the ridge. For a building with a mansard roof, the vertical distance measured from the ground immediately adjacent to the building to the deck line. Regardless of roof type, the following projections shall not be included when determining building height: chimneys, towers, spires, steeples, parapet walls, staircase enclosures, elevator enclosures, tanks, cooling towers, green roofs, blue roofs, mechanical equipment, and similar projections. See Figure XII-2-C. Building Height and Roof Types.

Figure XII-2-C. Building Height and Roof Types

Canopy: A rigid roof-like cover, often constructed of metal and/or glass, which projects from the wall of a structure over a window, sidewalk, or door and is designed for protection from the weather or as a decorative element. A canopy may include ground-mounted support posts.

Canopy-Mounted Sign: A sign that is mounted on top of a canopy.

Car Wash: An establishment engaged in the cleaning of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, and/or other similar vehicles whether automatic or by hand.

Carnival or Circus: A traveling group of rides, animal displays, shows, games, and/or concessions.

Chicken Coop: An enclosure used to house chickens.

Club, Lodge, or Hall: A meeting, recreational, or social facility established primarily for the use of the members and guests of a non-profit or private organization.

Commercial Vehicle: A motor vehicle operated for the transportation of people or property as part of a commercial enterprise.

Community Garden: Land that is collectively cultivated and maintained by a group of people.

Community Residence: A group residence consisting of a group home or specialized residential care home which is licensed, certified, or accredited by the appropriate state or federal agencies. Such residence shall serve as a single housekeeping unit for the housing of unrelated people with functional disabilities who share responsibilities, meals, social activities, and other aspects of residential living. "Community Residence" does not include "Assisted Living Facility," "Independent Living Facility," "Nursing Home," or "Residential Care Facility."

Compost Bin: A container used to store and break down organic matter to produce material that facilitates fertilizing and conditioning soil.

Conforming Structure: A structure that complies with the bulk and setback regulations of this Ordinance for the zoning district in which such structure is located.

Conforming Use: A use that complies with the use regulations of this Ordinance for the zoning district in which such use is located.

Construction Security: A letter of credit or other security required as part of the subdivision approval procedure to guarantee timely and proper completion of all public improvements.

Contractor Trailer: A portable building or structure which may include office space and/or facilities for equipment storage for a construction project.

Corner Lot: A parcel of land located at the intersection of at least two streets and that has frontage on each street.

Corner Side Façade: Any façade that faces and is most closely parallel to the corner side lot line.

Corner Side Lot Line: The boundary of a lot that is approximately perpendicular to the front and rear lot lines, which separates the longest street right-of-way frontage of a corner lot from the street right-of-way. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards

Corner Side Yard: The area on a lot extending from the corner side façade of a building to the corner side lot line between the front yard and the rear lot line. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Cross Slope: The incline of a path perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Cul-de-Sac: A dead-end street with a single common ingress and egress that is permanently terminated by a vehicle turnaround.

Cultural Facility: A use that provides cultural services including, but not limited to, museums, cultural centers, historical societies, and libraries.

Curb Extension: An extension of the curb line into the street, across the parking lane to the edge of the travel lane.

Currency Exchange Establishment: An establishment engaged in providing services to cash checks, issue money orders, and prepare cashier's checks for a fee. "Currency Exchange Establishment" does not include "Financial Institution" or "Payday Loan Establishment."

Day Care Center: An establishment providing care for more than three children or adults in a protective setting for less than 24 hours per day that is not located within a residential dwelling unit. "Day Care Center" does not include day care programs operated by an "Educational Facility" or a "Place of Worship."

Day Care Home: A facility within a residential dwelling unit that provides care for up to eight children, including the family's natural or adopted children, or adults in a protective setting for less than 24 hours per day.

Deck: A roofless outdoor platform often constructed of wood or composite wood that is elevated from the ground and connects to the exterior wall of a building.

Design Vehicle: The vehicle type selected from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) classification system for the purpose of creating geometric designs for a highway or street.

Development: Any human-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to construction of or substantial improvements to buildings or other structures, or the placement of mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, or drilling operations.

Directional Sign: A sign that guides the circulation of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, such as signs indicating parking lot entrances and exits, loading zones, and restrooms.

Dog Run: An enclosed area that provides space for a dog to exercise.

Drive-Through Facility: A facility used to provide products or services through a window, attendant, or automated machine to people in motor vehicles. A "Drive-Through Facility" may be established in combination with other uses, such as a "Financial Institution," "Personal Services Establishment," "Restaurant," "Retail Goods Establishment," or "Gas Station." A "Drive-Through Facility" shall not be considered to be established in combination with a "Car Wash" or "Motor Vehicle Repair and/or Service."

Driveway: An unobstructed area that provides access to a parking or loading space.

Dwelling Above the Ground Floor: One or more dwelling units located on the upper floors of a building that contains non-residential uses on its ground floor.

Dwelling Unit: A structure, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by one family or household for residential purposes as a single housekeeping unit. "Dwelling Unit" does not include a motor home, trailer, tent, or portable building.

Easement: Land which has been designated by lawful agreement between the owner of the land and another person for a specified use by such person.

Eave: The projecting lower edge of a roof that overhangs the wall of a building.

Effective Radius: The curvature of a curb at an intersection measured along the path a vehicle follows when turning. This measurement will typically be larger than the actual radius, as it accounts for the presence of on-street parking, bicycle lanes and other elements in a turning vehicle's path onto the destination street.

Electrical Vehicle Charging Station: A location used to supply energy to electric vehicles.

Electrical Generator: A device that generates electrical power.

Electronic Message Sign: A sign that displays a changeable message with text, or simple images using an electronic display. "Electronic Message Signs" shall not include "Video Display Signs."

Encroachment: The location of a structure within a required setback.

Environmental Performance Standards: Criteria established to regulate noise, odor, dust, air pollution, glare, heat, vibration, fire, explosion hazards, or hazardous materials generated by the use of land or buildings.

Externally Illuminated Sign: A sign that is lit by a source of light located outside the sign so that light shines onto the sign face.

Façade: The exterior face of a building, including, but not limited to, the wall, windows, windowsills, doorways, and design elements.

Family: One or more individuals who are related by blood, marriage, civil union, legal adoption, or legal guardianship living together and maintaining a common household including domestic guests and employees, or six or fewer individuals not so related.

Farmers Market: An outdoor market located in a designated area for the sale of products by the vendors who typically produce such items.

Fence: A barrier typically constructed of brick, stone, treated wood, simulated wood, PVC, steel, or a combination of materials, that is erected to separate, screen, or enclose an area.

Financial Institution: A bank, credit union, or savings and loan office, or an automated teller machine established by such an entity. "Financial Institution" does not include "Currency Exchange Establishment" or "Payday Loan Establishment."

Flag: A sign made of flexible material which is mounted on a pole and symbolizes any governmental, political, civic, educational, religious, or corporate organization.

Flashing Sign: A sign which contains an intermittent or sequential light source that may flash, blink, strobe, travel, chase, rotate, or change in intensity, brightness, or color. "Flashing Signs" do not include "Electronic Message Signs," or "Video Display Signs."

Flat Roof: A flat roof structure with no visible slope, which is located on all street-facing façades and may or may not have overhanging eaves. See Figure XII-2-C. Building Height and Roof Types.

Foot-candle: A measure of the illuminance cast upon a surface that is one foot from a uniform light source of one candela, and which is equal to one lumen per square foot.

Front Facade: Any facade that faces and is most closely parallel to the front lot line.

Front Lot Line: The boundary of a lot that is adjacent to a street right-of-way. For corner lots, the front lot line shall be the shortest street frontage of the lot. For irregularly shaped lots, the front lot line shall be the entire length of the lot line that is adjacent to a street right-of-way. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot lines and Yards.

Front Yard: The area on a lot extending from the front façade of a building to the front lot line between the side lot lines. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Fully Shielded Lighting: A fixture that prevents light from being emitted above a horizontal plane running from the lowest point of the fixture that emits light.

Funeral Home: An establishment where services are conducted for the deceased, including facilities to prepare the deceased for services including display, burial, and/or cremation.

Garage: A building, either attached or detached, which is used or designed for the parking and storage of motor vehicles.

Garage or Rummage Sale: The sale of a variety of used household items, which is typically held in the garage or front yard of a residential dwelling unit.

Gas Station: A business where motor vehicle fuel, including non-petroleum fuel, is stored and dispensed from fixed equipment into motor vehicles. "Gas Station" does not include "Motor Vehicle Repair and/or service."

Gazebo: A freestanding open-sided structure, often hexagonal or octagonal in shape, that provides shade and shelter in outdoor areas.

Government Facility: A building or structure owned, operated, and/or occupied by a governmental agency to provide services to the public. "Government Facility" includes public safety facilities, public works facilities, post offices, and administrative offices, but does not include "Park," "Preschool or elementary School," or "Secondary School."

Government Sign: A sign, such as a traffic control sign, public safety sign, emergency sign, or public notice, that is required by applicable federal, state, county, or local regulations.

Grade: The average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior walls of the building.

Greenhouse: A building for the cultivation and protection of plants, which is typically constructed of transparent glass, metal, and/or plastic.

Green Infrastructure: Systems that use vegetation, soils, and natural processes to collect and absorb stormwater runoff, such as "Bioretention," "Blue Roofs," "Green Roofs," "Permeable Pavement," "Rain Gardens," and "Rainwater Cisterns."

Green Roof: A roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation, a growing medium, and a waterproof membrane, that absorbs rainwater and reduces the heat absorbed by a building or structure.

Gross Floor Area: The total horizontal area of the floors of a building as measured from the outside face of the walls.

Half Story: The portion of a building under a gable, hip, or gambrel roof with exterior walls that are no more than four-and-a-half feet above the floor.

Half Street: A portion of the width of a right-of-way, usually along the edge of a development, where the remaining portion of the right-of-way is provided as part of the future development of the adjacent property.

Hanging Sign: A sign suspended from an architectural feature of a building, such as an awning, canopy, or marquee, which is typically oriented perpendicular to the façade of the building.

Headstone: A non-commercial sign in the form of a tombstone, tablet, grave marker, statuary, or memorial, that offers a remembrance of persons or events.

Heavy Manufacturing: The manufacturing of products from unprocessed or raw materials, which may include the use of highly flammable material, toxic matter, or explosives. Heavy manufacturing processes ordinarily have a significant impact on the environment and adjacent properties. Typical heavy manufacturing uses include, but shall not be limited to, chemical processing, grain milling, metal casting, metal smelting, mining, motor vehicle assembly, petroleum refining, rendering, tire assembly, and asphalt, brick, concrete, or tile manufacturing.

Historical Marker: A sign displaying information of historic significance such as a building's name, date of erection, or location.

Home Occupation: An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit by a resident, which is accessory to the residential use of the dwelling unit.

Home Occupation Sign: A sign associated with an occupation carried on in a dwelling unit.

Hoophouse: A structure used to extend the growing season of agricultural crops that is generally semicircular in shape.

Hospital: An institution that provides healthcare and medical services for the sick and injured, which may include, but shall not be limited to, in-patient facilities, out-patient facilities, training facilities, offices, and laboratories.

Hotel/Motel: An establishment that provides sleeping accommodations and lodging services on a short-term basis for a fee and amenities which may include, but shall not be limited to, restaurants, meeting rooms, health clubs, and swimming pools.

Household: A number of individuals that live together on the premises as a single housekeeping unit.

Impervious Coverage: The proportion of the gross area of a lot occupied by surfaces that do not allow stormwater infiltration, such as principal structures, accessory structures, walkways, paved parking lots, and paved driveways.

Independent Living Facility: A residential facility that contains dwelling units where at least one of the residents occupying a unit is 55 years or older. Such facilities do not provide regular in-patient medical or nursing care but may provide common areas for meals or socializing and limited convenience services. An "Independent Living Facility" does not include "Assisted Living Facility," "Community Residence," or "Nursing Home."

Indoor Entertainment: An enclosed building where spectator uses are conducted only by a for-profit entity that typically charges patrons a fee to enter. Typical "Indoor Entertainment" uses include, but shall not be limited to, indoor theaters, indoor music venues, and indoor sports arenas. "Indoor entertainment" uses may include refreshment stands that provide products for consumption on the premises. "Indoor Entertainment" does not include "Adult Use" or "Indoor Recreation."

Indoor Recreation: An enclosed building where recreational activities are conducted only by a for-profit entity that typically charges patrons a fee to enter. Typical "Indoor Recreation" uses may include, but shall not be limited to, bowling alleys, pool halls, children's play facilities, arcades, indoor miniature golf courses, indoor swimming pools, indoor tennis courts, and indoor skating facilities. "Indoor Recreation" uses may include refreshment stands that provide products for consumption on the premises. "Indoor recreation" does not include "Indoor Entertainment," "Park," "Preschool or Elementary School," or "Secondary School."

Inflatable Device: An advertising display that consists of flexible fabric or similar material that can be filled with air or gas and that may or may not be tethered to a specific location, and may move using a fan. "Inflatable Devices" do not include "Attention Getting Devices."

Interior Lot: A parcel of land that has street frontage along at least one lot line and is flanked by lots along its side lot lines.

Interior Side Façade: Any façade that faces and is most closely parallel to the interior side lot line.

Interior Side Lot Line: The boundary of a lot that is approximately perpendicular to the front and rear lot lines and is not adjacent to the street right-of-way. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Interior Side Yard: The area on a lot extending from the interior side façade of a building to the interior side lot line between the front yard and the rear yard. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Internally Illuminated Sign: A sign that is lit by a source of light located inside the sign so that light shines outward from within the sign.

Light Manufacturing: The manufacturing of products from prepared materials or finished products. Light manufacturing processes ordinarily have a minimal impact on the environment and adjacent properties. Typical light manufacturing uses include, but shall not be limited to, the processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of products as well as the incidental storage and distribution of such products.

Live/Work Dwelling: A dwelling unit consisting of both residential and commercial components.

Loading Space: An unobstructed area provided and maintained for the temporary parking of motor vehicles in order to load and unload people and/or materials.

Long-Term Bicycle Parking: Bicycle parking intended for long-term or overnight storage, typically provided for employees, residents, or other persons requiring storage of a bicycle for a substantial portion of the day.

Lot: A parcel or tract of land intended to be separately owned, developed, or otherwise used.

Lot Area: The area of a zoning lot contained within its lot lines.

Lot Depth: The mean distance between the front and rear lot lines of a lot.

Lot Line: The boundary line of any lot.

Lot of Record: A legally created lot established by plat, deed, or contract, as recorded by the Cook or Will County Recorder of Deeds.

Lot Width: The distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the lot depth midway between the front and rear lot lines.

Manually Changeable Copy Sign: A sign designed to allow modifications of messages, letters, characters, illustrations, or other symbols by hand. "Manually Changeable Copy Signs" shall not include "Electronic Message Signs."

Marquee Sign: A sign with two or three sign faces that is mounted to a permanent roof-like structure extending from the façade of a building.

Maximum Front Setback: The maximum distance that a building or structure shall be located from a front lot line, as required by the zoning district regulations.

Maximum Corner Side Setback: The maximum distance that a building or structure shall be located from a corner side lot line, as required by the zoning district regulations.

Mechanical Equipment: Ground-mounted and roof-mounted equipment such as heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) units.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary: An establishment licensed, certified, or accredited by the appropriate state agencies to acquire medical cannabis from a registered cultivation center for the purpose of dispensing cannabis, paraphernalia, or related supplies and educational materials to registered qualifying patients.

Menu Board Sign: A sign that displays items for sale or service at an establishment with "Drive-Through Facilities."

Minimum Corner Side Setback: The minimum distance that a building or structure shall be located from a corner side lot line, as required by the zoning district regulations.

Minimum Interior Side Setback: The minimum distance that a building or structure shall be located from an interior side lot line, as required by the zoning district regulations.

Minimum Front Setback: The minimum distance that a building or structure shall be located from a front lot line, as required by the zoning district regulations.

Minimum Rear Setback: The minimum distance that a building or structure shall be located from a rear lot line, as required by the zoning district regulations.

Minimum Street Frontage: The minimum proportion of a building required to be located adjacent to a primary right-of-way, expressed as a percentage of the overall lot frontage.

Miscellaneous Information Sign: A sign which displays information such as hours of operation, credit cards accepted, open/closed signs, and push/pull signs, and appears on or adjacent to entry doors or in display windows. Miscellaneous information shall include information located on vending machines, automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps.

Model Unit: A building or structure displayed as an example of the dwelling units available for sale or for rent in a residential development. A "Model Unit" may include sales or rental offices.

Monument Sign: A sign mounted to a freestanding base that does not include freestanding poles and is not attached to a building.

Motor Vehicle Parking Space: An area used to park a motor vehicle that may or may not be located on a right-of-way.

Motor Vehicle Rental: An establishment that rents motor vehicles, including incidental facilities for parking and servicing such vehicles.

Motor Vehicle Repair and/or Service: An establishment that provides services to adjust, align, repair, repaint, and/or replace motor vehicle parts and systems. "Motor Vehicle Repair and/or Service" includes facilities that sell motor vehicle parts and supplies in an incidental manner to the establishment's repair facilities. "Motor Vehicle Repair and/or Service" does not include "Gas Station" or "Motor Vehicle sales."

Motor Vehicle Sales: An establishment that sells or leases new or used motor vehicles, including incidental facilities for parking and servicing such vehicles.

Moving Sign: A sign that moves or gives the appearance of movement, including any sign that revolves, rotates, or in any way alters position by natural or artificial means. "Moving Signs" do not include "Electronic Message Signs," "Inflatable Devices," "Flags," "Pennant Signs," barber poles, signs displaying time and temperature, and street clocks.

Multi-Family Dwelling: A building that contains three or more dwelling units where each unit has an individual entrance to a common stairway, hallway, or to the outdoors. "Multi-Family Dwelling" does not include "Rowhouse Dwelling" or "Two-Family Dwelling."

Multi-Tenant Retail Center: A use with three or more retail tenants that is planned, owned, and/or managed as a single entity for the provision of parking facilities for motor vehicles and bicycles.

Native Species: A plant or animal that occurs naturally within an area, and was not introduced through human assistance.

Nit: A unit of luminous intensity equal to one candela per square meter.

Nonconforming Lot: A lot of record that at one time conformed to applicable zoning regulations, but no longer conforms due to subsequent amendments to this Ordinance.

Nonconforming Structure: A principal or accessory structure that at one time conformed to applicable zoning regulations, but no longer conforms due to subsequent amendments to this Ordinance. "Nonconforming Structure" shall also include nonconforming signs, on-site development, off-street parking and loading facilities, and landscape characteristics.

Nonconforming Use: A use of land or a structure that at one time conformed to applicable zoning regulations, but no longer conforms due to subsequent amendments to this Ordinance.

Nursery: An establishment that sells plants grown or stored on site.

Nursing Home: A residential facility that provides ongoing medical care and inpatient services for people requiring regular medical attention. Such facilities do not provide emergency medical services, surgical services, or treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental illness. A "Nursing Home" does not include "Assisted Living Facility," "Community Residence," or "Independent Living Facility."

Obscene Sign: A sign that displays content in which the dominant theme of the material depicts prurient representations of sexual matters that affront contemporary community standards and do not possess redeeming social value.

Off-Street Parking: An area used to park a motor vehicle that is not located within a right-of-way.

Off-Street Parking Garage: An area not located within a right-of-way that is used to park motor vehicles in a structure with two or more levels.

Off-Street Parking Lot: An area not located within a right-of-way that is used to park motor vehicles on a surface parking lot.

Off-Premises Sign: A sign that directs attention to a business, product, service, or activity that is conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises where such sign is located.

On-Street Parking: An area used to park a motor vehicle that is located on a street right-of-way.

Outdoor Dining: An outdoor seating area, which is typically connected to an indoor seating area for a "Banquet Hall," "Bar/Tavern," or "Restaurant."

Outdoor Entertainment: An open air or partially enclosed structure in which spectator uses are conducted by a for-profit entity that typically charges patrons a fee to enter. Typical "Outdoor entertainment" uses include, but shall not be limited to, outdoor theaters, outdoor music venues, outdoor sports arenas, and amusement parks. "Outdoor Entertainment" uses may include refreshment stands that provide products for consumption on the premises. "Outdoor Entertainment" does not include "Outdoor Recreation."

Outdoor Recreation: An open air or partially enclosed structure in which recreational activities are conducted by a for-profit entity that typically charges patrons a fee to enter. Typical "Outdoor recreation" uses may include, but shall not be limited to, outdoor miniature golf courses, outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and outdoor skating facilities. "Outdoor Recreation" uses may include refreshment stands that provide products for consumption on the premises. "Outdoor recreation" does not include "Outdoor Entertainment," "Park," "Preschool or Elementary School," or "Secondary School."

Outdoor Sale: The display and sale of products and services outside of a building or structure.

Outdoor Storage: An area for the storage of materials, equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles used in the conduct of a business.

Owner: The legal or beneficial title-holder of land, or the holder of a written option to contract or purchase the land.

Parapet Roof: A low wall that projects above a roof along the perimeter of a building. See Figure XII-2-C. Building Height and Roof Types.

Park: An area for active recreation, passive recreation, and/or resource protection that is open to the public. "Park" may include, but shall not be limited to, baseball fields, football fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, water parks, and field houses. "Park" does not include "Indoor Recreation" or "Outdoor Recreation."

Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard: A planted area located around the boundary of a parking lot that is located between the parking lot and a right-of-way.

Parking Lot Sign: A sign regulating a parking lot, with a message such as "No Parking" or "Tow Zone," that is oriented to an off-street parking area.

Parkway: The area between the lot line and the nearest edge of the curb excluding the sidewalk, or in the absence of a curb, between the lot line and the nearest edge of the street. A "Parkway" typically includes low ground cover and/or street trees.

Patio: A roofless hard surfaced area typically constructed of masonry, brick, or concrete that is attached to the ground adjacent to the wall of a building.

Payday Loan Establishment: An establishment that provides loans to individuals in exchange for personal checks or titles to motor vehicles. "Payday Loan Establishment" does not include "Currency Exchange Establishment" or "Financial Institution."

Pedestrian Realm: An element of the right-of-way, typically comprised of a sidewalk and a parkway area. The parkway area extends from the back of curb or edge of pavement to the sidewalk and serves to buffer pedestrians from vehicular traffic in the vehicle realm. The parkway area may include landscaping, street trees, stormwater management facilities, street furniture, lighting, and signage.

Pennant Sign: A sign consisting of tapered flags made of lightweight material that are hung in a series and may or may not contain a message. "Pennant Signs" do not include "Attention Getting Devices" or "Banner Flag Signs."

Pergola: A freestanding structure with columns or posts topped with beams and open rafters, which may or may not be connected to the wall of a building.

Permanent Sign: A sign constructed of durable materials that is intended to be displayed for the duration of time that the use or occupant is located on the premises.

Permeable Pavement: A pavement system designed to collect and absorb stormwater runoff.

Permitted Use: A use that is allowed to be established by right in a zoning district, and does not require administrative review or approval.

Person: An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or other similar entity.

Personal Services Establishment: A commercial enterprise primarily engaged in the provision of services of a personal nature. "Personal Service Establishment" uses may include, but shall not be limited to, dry cleaners, laundromats, barbershops, beauty salons, massage therapy establishment, animal grooming establishments, health clubs, shoe repair shops, and tailor shops. "Personal Service Establishment" includes facilities that sell products and goods in an incidental manner to the establishment's provision of services. "Personal Services Establishment" does not include "Adult Use" or "Tattoo Parlor."

Pitched Roof: A pitched or sloped roof, including hipped roofs, gabled roofs, roofs with a combination of hips and gables, gambrel roofs, and mansard roofs. See Figure XII-2-C. Building Height and Roof Types.

Place of Worship: An institution maintained by a religious body where people assemble for religious purposes, ceremonies, and other similar events. "Place of Worship" may include housing for members of religious orders, "Day Care Centers," "Preschools," "Elementary Schools," and "Secondary Schools."

Planned Unit Development: A distinct category of special use permit intended to allow flexibility in the application of the standards of this Ordinance. "Planned Unit Developments" are intended for significant development proposals that provide amenities to the community which are not required from conventional development applications.

Plat: A document that displays property lines and other information for the purpose of identifying and/or dividing land.

Pole Sign: A sign mounted to one or more freestanding poles that does not include a freestanding base and is not attached to a building.

Porch: An unenclosed roofed platform projecting from the exterior wall of a building.

Portable Sign: A sign with a supporting structure that is designed to be moved or relocated for display. Portable signs include, but shall not be limited to, signs mounted upon a trailer or other non-motorized mobile structure, which may or may not possess wheels. "Portable Signs" do not include "A-Frame signs." Refer to Figure XII-2-E. Portable Sign.

Figure XII-2-E. Portable Sign

Preschool or Elementary School: A public or private educational facility offering instruction to preschool, elementary, and/or junior high school students with a full range of curricular programs.

Principal Structure: A structure where the primary use of the lot is conducted.

Principal Use: The primary use of a lot or building as distinguished from an accessory use.

Professional Office: An establishment that engages in the application, processing, or manipulation of business information or professional expertise, which may or may not offer services to the public or offers health-related outpatient treatment by licensed health professionals. A "Professional Office" shall not manufacture, assemble, warehouse, or repair goods and products for the retail or wholesale market or engage in the repair of products or the provision of retail services. "Professional Office" may include, but shall not be limited to, medical offices, dental offices, law firms, insurance agencies, accounting firms, real estate agencies, investment firms, and non-profit organizations. "Professional Office" does not include "Medical Marijuana Dispensary" or government offices, which are considered "Government Facilities."

Projecting Sign: A sign attached to a building or other structure that extends beyond the surface of the building and is typically oriented perpendicular to the façade of the building. "Projecting Signs" do not include "Awning Signs" or "Marquee Signs."

Rain Garden: A shallow vegetated basin that collects and absorbs stormwater runoff.

Rainwater Cistern: A container for storing rainwater.

Rear Façade: Any façade that faces and is most closely parallel to the rear lot line.

Rear Lot Line: The boundary of a lot that is most distant from and approximately parallel to the front lot line. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Rear Yard: The area on a lot extending from the rear façade of a building to the rear lot line between the side lot lines on an interior lot, and between the side lot line and the corner side yard on a corner lot. Refer to Figure XII-2-D. Lot Lines and Yards.

Recreation Equipment: Structures typically used for children's active recreation, which may include, but not be limited to swing sets and jungle gyms.

Research/Development Facility: A facility in which innovative ideas and technologies are investigated, tested, and refined in industries that may include, but shall not be limited to, electronics, computer hardware and software, communications, information technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. "Research/Development Facility" may include the incidental manufacture and/or sale of products developed at the facility.

Residential Care Facility: A group care facility licensed for 24-hour medical or non-medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living, or for the protection of the individual. A "Residential Care Facility" includes "Assisted Living Facility," "Independent Living Facility," "Nursing Home," hospice, and continuum of care facilities. A "Residential Care Facility" does not include "Community Residence."

Resubdivision: Any change to a previously recorded subdivision.

Restaurant: An establishment that prepares and sells food and beverages for consumption on the premises and/or for carry-out. "Restaurant" shall not include refreshment stands incidental to "Indoor Entertainment," "Indoor Recreation," "Outdoor Entertainment," or "Outdoor Recreation" uses.

Retail Goods Establishment: A commercial enterprise primarily engaged in providing physical goods, products, or merchandise directly to the consumer, where such goods are typically available for immediate purchase and removal from the premises by the purchaser. "Retail Goods Establishment" may include, but shall not be limited to, grocery stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, appliance stores, electronics stores, furniture stores, office supply stores, bookstores, and sporting goods stores. "Retail Goods Establishment" does not include "Adult Use," "Medical Marijuana Dispensary," or "Tobacco Shop."

Retail Tobacco Store: A retail establishment that derives more than 80 percent of its gross revenue from the sale of loose tobacco and cigars, cigarettes, pipes, electronic cigarettes, electronic hookahs, and other smoking devises for burning and/or heating tobacco and related smoking accessories and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental. Retail Tobacco Store does not include a tobacco department or section of a Retail Goods Establishment, grocery store, clothing store, jewelry store, appliance store, electronics store, furniture store, office supply store, bookstore, or sporting goods store. A "Retail Tobacco Store" does not include "Adult Use," "Medical Marijuana Dispensary," or any establishment with any type of liquor, food, or restaurant license.

Right-of-Way: Land dedicated or utilized for a street, trail, sidewalk, utility, railroad, or other similar purpose.

Roof Sign: A sign erected on the roof of a building that projects above the highest point of the roofline or parapet wall.

Rowhouse Dwelling: A building that contains three or more dwelling units where each unit has an individual entrance to the outdoors and each unit is attached vertically using one or more party walls. "Rowhouse Dwelling" does not include "Two-Family Dwelling" or "Multi-Family Dwelling."

Satellite Dish: A parabolic antenna designed to send and/or receive television, radio, communication, data, or other similar signals from satellites and antennas.

Secondary School: A public or private educational facility offering instruction to high school students with a full range of curricular programs.

Self-Service Storage: A facility used for the storage of personal property where individuals rent storage spaces of various sizes on an individual basis.

Shade Tree: A deciduous tree, generally having a single stem, planted primarily for shade. Trees with an expected canopy of over 40 feet are considered large shade trees. Trees with an expected canopy of 30 to 40 feet are considered medium shade trees.

Shed: A relatively small building typically used to store lawn, garden, and/or swimming pool equipment.

Short-Term Bicycle Parking: Bicycle parking intended primarily for short-term use by visitors to businesses and institutions. Bicycles are typically secured to short-term parking facilities by means of a bicyclist's own lock.

Sidepath: An off-street facility that is shared by pedestrians and bicyclists. A sidepath functions like a sidewalk but is wide enough to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians simultaneously.

Sidewalk Sale: The temporary outdoor sale of merchandise by businesses which typically occurs on the sidewalk within the public right-of-way.

Sign: A message, image, display, or object used to advertise, direct attention to, or promote the interests of a person, business, organization, location, product, service, or activity. "Signs" do not include works of art.

Single-Family Dwelling: A building that contains one dwelling unit, which is not attached to any other dwelling units with the exception of an "Accessory Dwelling Unit."

Small Cell Wireless Facilities: A wireless facility that meets both of the following qualifications:

(i)

Each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet in volume or, in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements could fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more than six cubic feet; and

(ii)

All other wireless equipment attached directly to a utility pole associated with the facility is cumulatively no more than 25 cubic feet in volume. The following types of associated ancillary equipment are not included in the calculation of equipment volume: electric meter, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation box, ground-based enclosures, grounding equipment, power transfer switch, cut-off switch, and vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services.

"Small Cell Wireless Facilities" do not include "Antenna," "Wireless Telecommunication Antenna," "Wireless Telecommunication Facility," or "Wireless Telecommunication Tower."

Small Wind Energy System: A structure that converts wind energy to electric or mechanical power with a rated capacity of not more than 100 kW.

Smoking Lounge: A business establishment that is dedicated, in whole or in part, to the smoking of tobacco or other substances, including but not limited to establishments known variously as cigar lounges, tobacco clubs, tobacco bars, etc. (collectively referred to as "smoking lounge(s)"). A "Smoking Lounge" must derive 80 percent of its gross revenue from the sale of loose tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and other smoking devices for the explicit burning of tobacco and related smoking accessories and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental. Hookah bars, hookah cafes, hookah lounges, and cannabis cafes are not included in this definition.

Snipe Sign: A sign affixed, posted, painted, or pasted to any tree, utility pole, hydrant, bench, fence, stake, trash receptacle, sidewalk, curb, parkway, street, median, or similar location, located on either public or private property, without the consent of the property owner.

Solar Energy Collection System: A structure that converts sunlight into electric or mechanical power.

Solar Farm: A facility that includes a group of solar energy collection systems for the purpose of converting sunlight into electrical or mechanical power.

Special Use: A use that has unique characteristics inherent in its operation that may be allowed in a zoning district following administrative review and approval.

Special Flood Hazard Area: The land area covered by the floodwater of a base flood.

Specified Anatomical Areas: Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and human genitals, or any device worn to simulate human genitals, in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

Specified Sexual Activities: Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy; and fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic regions, buttocks, or female breasts.

Stacking Space: A space designated as a waiting area for vehicles at a drive-through establishment.

Story: The portion of a building included between a floor and the floor above it, or if there is no floor above it, the space between the floor and the ceiling above the floor. A basement shall not be counted as a story.

Street Address Sign: A sign that displays the name or address of the occupant.

Structural Soil: Soil that includes aggregate to support concrete sidewalks and asphalt parking lots while providing nourishment to plant roots (e.g. "CU-Structural Soil" or other soil that has the ability to support a concrete slab while allowing for root penetration).

Structure: Anything constructed or erected that requires location on the ground or must be attached to something located on the ground.

Stub Street: A nonpermanent dead end street that can be extended as part of the subdivision and development of adjacent land. Access from the stub street shall be permitted only along the frontage of such street to the lots in the subdivision containing the stub street.

Subdivision: The division of land into two or more lots, or a development consisting of subdivided lots.

Subdivision Exception: Authorization granted by the Village to allow development that deviates from the specific subdivision regulations of this Chapter.

Swimming Pool: An in-ground or above-ground basin of water constructed for swimming or wading.

Tandem Parking: A parking area consisting of two or more parking spaces placed one behind the other, with the space nearest to the driveway or street serving as the only means of access to the other space.

Tattoo Parlor: An establishment that provides the service of permanently marking the skin with designs, symbols, or other markings using ink and needles, and may also offer body piercing services.

Temporary Outdoor Entertainment: A live event that is intended to be in place for a limited period of time within an outdoor space. "Temporary Outdoor Entertainment" may include, but shall not be limited to, animal shows, carnivals, circuses, fireworks shows, live music, outdoor theater, and worship services.

Temporary Outdoor Sale: The outdoor sale of merchandise of a seasonal nature, such as pumpkins or Christmas trees.

Temporary Sign: A sign that is intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.

Temporary Storage Container: A temporary, moveable structure that may be used for the storage of possessions or products prior to being transported to a storage facility, or for collecting waste and other material associated with the construction and renovation of a structure.

Temporary Structure: A structure that is intended to be in place for a limited period of time, which are typically constructed without a foundation.

Temporary Use: A use that is intended to be in place for a limited period of time.

Through Lot: An interior lot having frontage on two parallel streets that do not intersect.

Trellis: A vertical latticework structure used in a garden to support climbing plants.

Two-Family Dwelling: A building that contains two dwelling units where each unit has an individual entrance to a common stairway, hallway, or to the outdoors. "Two-Family Dwelling" does not include "Rowhouse Dwelling" or "Multi-Family Dwelling."

Unshielded Lighting: A fixture that allows light to be emitted above a horizontal plane from the lowest point of the fixture that emits light.

Urban Agriculture: Land that is cultivated and maintained for wholesale or retail sales of agricultural crops.

Use: The purpose or activity for which a lot, building, or structure is designed, intended, occupied, or maintained.

Utility: The use of land for infrastructure facilities including, but not limited to, services for gas, electricity, water treatment and storage, sewage treatment and storage, telephone, and cable television.

Utility Pole: A pole or similar structure that is used n whole or in part by a communications service provider or for electric distribution, lighting, traffic control, or a similar function that is owned and maintained by Commonwealth Edison, Illinois Department of Transportation, Cook or Will Counties, the Village of Park Forest, or similar public utility provider.

Variation: Authorization granted by the Village to allow development that deviates from the specific zoning regulations of this Chapter.

Vegetable Garden: An area dedicated to the cultivation of edible plants. "Vegetable Garden" does not include "Community Garden."

Vehicle Realm: An element of the right-of-way, comprised of the travel lanes, bicycle lanes, and parking lanes.

Vehicle Sign: A sign attached to or placed on a vehicle that is prominently visible from the public right-of-way where the primary purpose of the vehicle is to advertise a business, product, or service rather than to be actively used or available for the daily function of the business to which the sign relates. "Vehicle Sign" shall not include a vehicle for sale sign advertising a vehicle for lease or sale.

Video Display Sign: A sign that displays a message with text, detailed images, or video using digital screens, LED screens, plasma screens, flat screens, video screens, and holographic displays. "Video Display Sign" shall not include "Electronic Message Sign."

Village: The Village of Park Forest, Illinois.

Wall: A vertical structure, typically constructed of concrete, stone, brick, masonry, or other similar material, that creates a physical barrier for light and air.

Wall Sign: A sign mounted flat against the wall of a building or structure that is typically oriented parallel to the wall to which it is attached.

Warehousing, Storage, or Distribution Facility: An establishment that stores and transports products or equipment, including, but not limited to warehouses, moving companies, storage facilities, freight transportation, and truck terminals.

Warning Sign: A sign that communicates a message of warning, danger, or caution, such as "Private Property," "No Trespassing," or "Beware of Dog."

White Roof: A roof that is white or light in color that provides high levels of solar reflectance and reduces the heat absorbed by a building or structure.

Wholesale Establishment: An establishment that sells and distributes physical goods, products, or merchandise to commercial and industrial entities. "Wholesale Establishment" does not include "Retail Goods Establishment."

Window Sign: A sign affixed, hung, placed, posted, or printed on the interior or exterior of a building window or door which is intended to be viewed from the exterior of a building.

Wireless Support Structure: A freestanding structure, such as a monopole; tower, either guyed or self-supporting; billboard; or other existing or proposed structure designed to support or capable of supporting wireless facilities. Wireless support structure does not include a utility pole.

Wireless Telecommunication Antenna: A structure used to transmit and/or receive communication, data, or other similar signals in order to facilitate the use of wireless devices. "Wireless Telecommunications Antenna" does not include "Antenna" or "Satellite Dish."

Wireless Telecommunication Facility: A structure used to protect the equipment that processes communication, data, or other similar signals in order to facilitate the use of wireless devices.

Wireless Telecommunication Tower: A structure designed and constructed to support one or more "Wireless Telecommunications Antennas" and all devices attached to it. "Wireless Telecommunication Towers" are typically freestanding and may be of either lattice or monopole construction.

Yard: The area on a lot between the principal structure and the lot line.

Yard Sign: A temporary freestanding sign that is placed in a yard.

Zoning District: A designation given to each lot within the Village under which certain development regulations and requirements are uniform.

Zoning Lot: One or more lots located within a block that is under single ownership and is designated as a unit of land for development by the owner of such land.

Zoning Map: The map incorporated into this Ordinance, which designates the boundaries of the zoning districts of the Village.

(Ord. No. 2078, 12-11-17; Ord. No. 2121, § 6, 9-23-19; Ord. No. 2132, § 5, 12-9-19; Ord. No. 2186, § 5, 11-21-22; Ord. No. 2188, § 3, 11-21-22)