Housing for which persons and families pay thirty percent or less of their annual income, where such income is less than or equal to the area median income for municipality in which such housing is located as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Means a device used to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves. Examples include, but are not limited to, whip antennas and dish antennas.

The property owner, the property owner's agent, or someone who has a direct financial interest in the subject property and said interest shall be explained. Written permission for an application must be obtained from the property owner if the applicant is not the property owner.

(Appl. PZ-2020-15, 1-21-2021)

(Appl. PZ-2020-15, 1-21-2021)

A managed residential community having support services including adult and child day areas that encourage residents primarily 55 years or older to maintain a maximum level of independence. It includes on-site 24 hour nursing services, recreational services and food services, and provides necessary assistance with activities of daily living. The included services shall provide an alternative for elderly and/or handicapped persons who require some help or aid with activities of daily living in order to remain in their independent, private residential units within the managed community.

An owner occupied residential property providing over-night accommodations for a period not exceeding twenty-one (21) days and meals to guests, but not operating a restaurant open to the public. A Bed & Breakfast establishment provides accommodations to transients with the hospitality of a residential environment. The provision of accommodations and/or meals is not an activity defined as "boarding house, convalescent home, group home, hotel, motel, restaurant, rooming home, or shelter."

A practice, procedure or facility designed to prevent, minimize or control spills, leaks or other releases that pose a threat to groundwater.

A building, owner occupied, solely intended to provide food and/or lodging on a permanent basis to individuals.

The ground area enclosed by the walls of a building, together with the area of all covered porches and other roofed portions.

The percentage, which the aggregate area of all buildings on the lot bears to the area of the lot.

The vertical distance from the average grade of a structure to the highest point on the structure. For the purposes of this ordinance, the following shall be excluded from height determinations: Church spires, chimneys, flagpoles, supports for overhead utility lines, radio and television masts in commercial and industrial zones, radio and television masts and towers in residential zones that are less than 100 feet in height and are not operated for financial gain.

The line, which denotes the distance between the lot frontage and the point at which the principal building is constructed.

A parcel of land, which has been planned for the temporary placement of two (2) or more seasonal or recreational vehicles.

Marijuana, as defined in Section 21a-240 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

A cultivator, micro-cultivator, retailer, hybrid retailer, food and beverage manufacturer, product manufacturer, product packager, dispensary, producer and delivery service. For the purpose of this definition, Cannabis establishments shall be regulated by zoning district in a manner consistent with similar uses, except for Cannabis Retailers, which has been identified in specific districts and in Section 17.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

An establishment, not less than 15,000 square feet, which engages in the cultivation, growing, and propagation of the cannabis plant.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

A cultivator, limited in size between 2,000 and 10,000 square feet.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

An establishment whose license permits them to own and operate a place of business that acquires cannabis and extracts cannabis for a variety of cannabis products, including food and beverages.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

An establishment licensed to package and label Cannabis products.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

An establishment licensed to sell cannabis to consumers. For the purposes of this definition a hybrid retailer (one which sells cannabis products to consumers and medical marijuana products) shall be considered a cannabis retailer.

(Appl. PZ-2021-11, 11-18-2021)

A signed, written approval by the Certifying Agent that a plan complies with the applicable requirements of these regulations.

An outdoor receptacle made of steel or a similar product, placed in public locations that is intended to accept and store donated items such as books, clothing or other nonperishable goods or materials.

Means locating wireless communication facilities from more than one provider on a single site.

Any service or facility where a fee is paid in exchange for instruction given or classes held to improve an individual's knowledge or skills.

Any facility where a fee is paid in exchange for activities, events, or programs related to athletics, physical conditioning and accessory activities.

Means a facility operated by a licensed commercial wireless telecommunication service provider, which consists of the equipment and structures involved in receiving or transmitting electromagnetic waves, associated with wireless telecommunication services.

Means a service operated by a licensed commercial wireless telecommunication provider including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging and similar services that are marketed to the general public.

Individual ownership in fee simple of a residential dwelling unit located in a detached dwelling, an attached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, or a multi-family dwelling, with ownership of an undivided interest held in common with all of the other owners of the dwelling units contained in a community housing development, and as further defined under the Unit Ownership Act, Chapter 825 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

A three dimensional conical cavity produced in a water table by a pumping well.

A building or group of buildings intended and designed solely for the temporary care of the aged or infirm with full-time medical staff. Accessory uses to convalescent and nursing homes include child day care centers and adult day care center, as defined in these regulations.

A change in the type of ownership of a parcel or parcels of real property, together with the existing attached, detached, semi-detached and/or multi-family dwellings and any accessory structures, to that defined as a community housing development regardless of the present or prior use of such land and structures and whether substantial improvements have been made or are to be made to such structures.

A housing unit where the mortgage on the unit is held by a nonprofit sponsor and the individual members qualify by acquiring a share in the cooperative as well as residing in the unit.

The Tolland County Soil and Water Conservation District established under subsection (a) of Section 22a-315 of the General Statutes.

2.29.1

Adult Day Care: A service which provides a program of supplemental care to adults outside of their own residences on a regular basis for a part of the twenty four hours in one or more days of the week.

2.29.2

A "child day care center" which offers or provides a program of supplementary care to more than twelve related or unrelated children outside their own homes on a regular basis for a part of the twenty-four hours in one or more days in the week.

2.29.3

A "family day care home" which consists of a private family home caring for not more than six children, including the provider's own children not in school full time, where the children are cared for not less than three nor more than twelve hours during a twenty-four hour period and where care is given on a regularly recurring basis. During the regular school year, a maximum of three additional children who are in school full time, including the provider's own children, shall be permitted, except that if the provider has more than three children who are in school full time, all of the provider's children shall be permitted.

2.29.4

A "group day care home" which offers or provides a program of supplementary care to not less than seven or more than twelve related or unrelated children on a regular basis for a part of the twenty-four hours in one or more days in the week.

The gross acreage of a parcel less that area designated as inland wetlands or floodplain, less areas with slopes in excess of 15%.

Any construction or grading activities to improved or unimproved real estate.

The spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of toxic or hazardous materials upon or into any land or waters in the Town of Vernon. Discharge includes, without limitations, leakage of such materials from failed or discarded containers or storage systems, and disposal of such materials into any, on site sewage disposal system, drywell, catch basin, or unapproved landfill.

A division of an area established by the provision of Section 4 of these regulations.

An area where the ground cover is destroyed or removed leaving the land subject to accelerated erosion.

A large metal bin for refuse designed to be hoisted onto a specially equipped truck for emptying or hauling away.

A structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residency, but not including hotels, motels, lodging houses or mobile homes or structures solely for transient or overnight occupancy.

A dwelling having any portion of two walls in common with an adjoining dwelling.

A structure or group of structures designed as an integrated development which is used or is intended to be used by three (3) or more families living independently of each other.

Three or more single family dwellings, owner occupied, attached by a common wall, extending from foundation to roof.

A structure designed and used for human occupancy of a seasonal or recreational nature, which shall not be occupied for a total of more than thirty (30) days between October 15th and the next following May 15th.

A dwelling having any portion of one wall in common with an adjoining building.

A structure used or intended to be used exclusively for occupancy by one family.

A structure used or intended to be used exclusively for occupancy by two (2) families living independently of each other.

One or more rooms providing complete living facilities for one family including equipment for cooling or provisions for same, and including room or rooms for living, sleeping, bathing, and eating.

A structure or portion of a structure intended to provide temporary shelter to people on an emergency basis only.

The detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice or gravity.

Any number of individuals related by blood, marriage or adoption, living together as a single household unit, provided that a group of not more than seven (7) persons keeping house together but not necessarily related by blood or marriage or adoption may be considered a family.

The total area of all floors as compiled by measuring the outside horizontal dimensions of each floor. The required floor area shall not include the basement, attic, open or screened porch, breezeway or garage.

The distance measured along a public street right-of-way between side lot lines or private streets within a mobile home park.

Mammals that bear hairy coats or pelts of a commercially desired quality including, but not limited to; rabbits, foxes, mink, muskrats, raccoon, and beaver.

An establishment where horticultural products are sold for both indoor and outdoor use, including related dry goods to beautify the home or landscape, but not including an establishment where internal combustion wheeled equipment is sold and/or serviced.

Any excavating, grubbing, filling (including hydraulic fill) or stockpiling of earth materials or any combination thereof, including the land in its excavated or filled condition.

An enclosure used for the cultivation or protection of plants.

All the water found beneath the surface of the ground. In this regulation, the term refers to the slowly moving subsurface water present in aquifers and recharge areas.

See Section 2.129 Toxic or Hazardous Materials.

Unique and distinctive areas in the Town of Vernon, which contribute significantly to the overall character and identity of the Town and are worthy of preservation and protection. Some of these districts contain designated Historic Districts while some of the others contain buildings and resources, which may have sufficient historical and architectural or cultural significance for future designation.

A defined area established by the Town of Vernon to protect distinctive and significant characteristics of an area and encourage modifications to existing buildings, structures, and other resources, and designs for new buildings, structures, and other resources that are compatible with the areas historic distinctiveness.

A defined area accepted by the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service by being placed on the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of protection as authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Properties listed in this district have been identified as part of a historic and/or archeological resource. A National Register District will include sites buildings, structures and other resources, which collectively are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture.

a commercial venture operated within and/or from a principal dwelling as an accessory and subordinate use by one or more occupants of the dwelling, and further classified as:

Minor: a home based business which presents no visible evidence of its existence and has no discernible impact on neighboring properties.

Major - Type 1: a home based business which is visibly evident to passersby and to neighboring residents and which may have some impact on the immediate neighborhood by virtue of its operation, but which does not rely on customer trade at the dwelling or premises.

Major - Type 2: a home based business which relies on customer trade at the dwelling or premises.

An institution licensed by the State of Connecticut as a hospital, which renders all customary and necessary functions including but not limited to both in and out patient medical and surgical care, laboratory and diagnostic services, emergency room services, offices for administrative and staff personnel, leased offices to physicians and other medical care providers, maintenance, and engineering facilities, parking spaces, food service and retail gift shop for the primary use of hospital patients, staff and visitors, accommodations for transportation of patients both by helicopter and ground transport and such other uses of the facility which are related to and necessary for the efficient operation of the facility.

A building providing lodging for persons with or without meals, and intended for the accommodation of transients and so designed that normal access and egress are controlled from a central point.

Any domestic animal kept for pleasure rather than utility or profit which is normally kept within a residence and includes, among others, dogs, cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, birds, turtles, and tropical fish.

A paved surface, building or other structure, which does not allow water or other liquids to penetrate to the ground below.

The periodic review of all aspects of a development.

A facility, whether a building or outdoor area, for the keeping, boarding, care, training, or grooming of dogs or cats:

2.61B.1

Commercial Kennel: A facility that keeps, boards, cares for, trains, or grooms dogs or cats for a fee or is operated as an accessory use to a business providing animal care services.

2.61B.2

Domestic Kennel: A facility accommodating domestic pets as an accessory use to a residence, when the dogs or cats are owned by the occupant(s) of the residence and a commercial enterprise is not being conducted.

A required landscaped strip which functions to provide a barrier to sound, vision, odors, artificial lighting, etc., in accordance with Section 9 of this ordinance.

Waste materials including solid wastes, sludge, and agricultural wastes that are capable of releasing water-borne contaminants to the surrounding environment.

Any hoofed animal including cattle, sheep, goats, swine or equine raised for domestic or commercial use.

A parcel of land in single ownership defined by metes, bounds or boundary lines in a recorded deed or shown on a recorded plan or plot with frontage and access on a public street. A parcel of land on which a principal structure, building or buildings and its accessories are placed or could be placed together with the required area and yards. A lot may or may not be the land shown as a lot on a duly recorded plot.

A lot at the intersection of two (2) or more streets. The rear yard shall be deemed to be opposite the portion of the lot having the least frontage.

The area of a lot covered by impervious surface including but not limited to buildings and parking areas.

The distance measured from the lot frontage to the rear lot line without crossing any other lot lines.

The established line between lots or between a lot and a street.

The boundary of a lot which abuts an existing or dedicated public street.

The line dividing one lot from other lots, being the boundary of a lot which is opposite or approximately opposite the front lot line. In the case of corner lots, the rear lot line shall be opposite the position of the lot having the least frontage.

Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line.

Any lot which has less than 51 feet of frontage on a public or private street in a mobile home park, has at least 1.25 times the minimum required lot area (including the access strip) for the zone in which it is located and has less than the required lot width at any point within the fifty feet of the lot frontage.

The distance between the side lot lines measured to the side lot lines at the building line or setback line whichever is less restrictive. Where there is only one side lot line, lot width shall be measured between such lot line and the opposite lot line.

2.74.1

If the lot width is measured at the building line, the lot width line shall be parallel to the side of the structure closest [to] the front yard setback.

2.74.2

In the case when the building line is unknown or no portion of the principal structure has a side facing the street, lot width shall be measured at the midpoint of and perpendicular to the lot depth line or the set back line whichever is the less restrictive.

the Town of Vernon Low Impact Development Stormwater Quality Manual adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission February 21, 2013, as may be amended.

Means the systematic and scientific manipulation and treatment of the soft tissues of the body, by use of pressure, friction, stroking, percussion, kneading, vibration by manual or mechanical means, range of motion and nonspecific stretching. Massage therapy may include the use of oil, ice, hot and cold packs, tub, shower, stream, dry heat, or cabinet baths for the purpose of, but not limited to, maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical and mental condition. Massage therapy does not encompass diagnosis, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations, nor any service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, naturopathy, physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law.

Any area or establishment by whatever name called, where any person engages in or carries on or permits to be engaged in or carries on or permits to be engaged in or carried on any of the activities of massage, as defined in the practice of massage therapy.

Massage Practitioner, Massagist, Masseur, and Masseuse: Any person licensed by the State under CGS20-206b, who for any consideration whatsoever, engages in the practice of massage working in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut and holds a valid license to practice massage therapy.

The removal of geologic materials such as topsoil, sand, gravel, or bedrock.

Means a manufactured detached residential unit having three- dimensional components which are intrinsically mobile with or without a wheeled chassis or a detached residential unit built on or after June 15, 1976 in accordance with federal manufactured home construction and safety standards and, in either case, containing sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, tub or shower bath, kitchen facilities and plumbing and electrical connections for attachment to outside systems, and designed for long-term occupancy and to be placed on rigid supports at the site where it is to be occupied as a residence, complete and ready for occupancy; except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations and connection to utilities systems.

A parcel of land, which has been planned for the placement of two (2) or more mobile homes.

A designated site within a mobile home park for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single mobile home.

A building or group of buildings providing lodging for persons with or without meals and intended for the accommodation of transients and so designed to have private outside entrances for each room or suite of rooms.

An area where trees, shrubs, or plants are grown for transplanting, for use as stocks for budding and grafting, or for sale.

Land protected from development by legislation, dedication, conservation or other legal means, which shall be used only for recreational, conservation, educational and agricultural purposes.

Domestic fowls such as chickens, turkeys or ducks raised for flesh or eggs.

A transportable unit designed and used primarily for temporary storage of building materials (before they are utilized for building purposes), household goods, and other such materials for use on a limited basis (typically known as PODS, MODS etc.), please also see 2.104B Shipping/Cargo Storage Container.

The office of a physician, surgeon or dentist, provided there are no hospital facilities in connection therewith. The office or studio of an architect, artist, musician, and other offices, which in the judgment of the Planning and Zoning Commission are similar in nature.

Any church building, library or public or parochial school, and any federally, state or municipally owned park or open space land.

(Appl. PZ-2019-03, 7-18-2019)

A structure utilized by an organization such as a telephone company that provides a public service under governmental regulation. Public utility structures shall not include poles, traffic control devices or telephone or electrical switching equipment of less than 50 square feet.

(Appl. PZ-2020-15, 1-21-2021)

A facility wholly within a building or complex of buildings at which the public submits used beverage containers, such as bottles and cans, to receive refund or rebate of deposits paid on the containers when the beverage was purchased.

A residential living facility for children having been classified by their school district Planning and Placement Teams as in need of Special Education under Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 10-76a through 10-76q inclusive, and the appropriate staff. Which facility shall be operated by a Regional Educational Service Center as defined and authorized by Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 10-66a through 10-66m inclusive, and shall be operated in accordance with the regulations and licensing requirements promulgated for such a program by the Connecticut Department of Children and Youth Services.

2.94.1.1

Restaurant, Full Service: A full service restaurant is any establishment whose principal business is the sale of foods and beverages to the customer in a ready-to-consume state where customers are provided with an individual menu and are served their foods and beverages by a restaurant employee at the same table at which their foods and beverages are consumed, and if permitted to serve alcoholic beverages under Section 17 of these regulations, does so under either a restaurant permit, a restaurant permit for beer only, or a restaurant permit for wine and beer only, as said permits are defined in the Liquor Control Act, Chapter 545 of the General Statutes, as amended.

2.94.1.2

Restaurant, Non Full Service: A non full service restaurant is any establishment whose principal business is the sale of foods and beverages to the customer in a ready-to-consume state where customers are served their foods and beverages by a restaurant employee and their foods and beverages can be consumed on the premises. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in a non-full service restaurant.

(Amd. of 7-20-2023)

The sale of commodities or goods such as food, drugs, clothing, jewelry, hardware, stationery, household items, appliances or furnishings, in small quantities to ultimate consumers, but does not include restaurants.

The remediation, redevelopment, rehabilitation, renovation, modernization, and conversion of an existing obsolete and deteriorated building or complex based upon a comprehensive site and facility plan to accommodate a change of use, which may include mixed-use, that is designed in relation to the unique characteristics of the site and structures to conform with contemporary building codes, to offer modern amenities, and to be economically viable.

Waste waters arising from ordinary domestic water use as from toilets, sinks, bathing facilities, etc., and containing such concentrations and types of pollutants as to be considered normal wastes.

An institution of formalized instruction, given by state certified instructors who follow prescribed curriculum. The institution must be licensed by a governing body and the instruction must ultimately lead to a formal graduation and granting of a diploma or degree.

Solid material, either mineral or organic that is in suspension, is transported or has been moved from its site of origin by erosion.

An establishment which sells alcoholic beverages as defined in the Connecticut Liquor Control Act for consumption off the premises, including but not limited to such uses as package stores, pharmacies with an alcoholic beverage permit, and grocery and convenience stores with a beer permit.

The straight line measured from the building or enclosure within a building housing a regulated use to the nearest point of a building or enclosure within a building housing another regulated use.

An establishment, which serves alcoholic beverages as defined in the Connecticut Liquor Control Act for consumption on the premises, including but not limited to such uses as restaurants, bars, grills, taverns, and clubs.

An industrial, standardized (typically 8ft x 20ft or 8ft x 40ft) reusable portable container that was originally, specifically or formally designed for use in the packing, shipping or transportation of goods or commodities, and designed to be mounted on rail car, truck or ship.

Any sign or device and all parts thereof which are used to advertise products, goods, services or otherwise promote the sale or rental of objects or identify objects for sale or for rent or the occupancy or use of any land, structure or building. Excludes interior signs visible from the exterior. For the purpose of this definition and these regulations, the word "sign" does not include the flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, city or other political unit, or official traffic control signs, or notices required by law.

2.106.1

Off-premises, Billboard, Outdoor Advertising: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or activity which is generally sold, offered or conducted elsewhere than upon the premises where such sign is located.

2.106.2

Message Board: A sign that identifies and/or promotes the sale of specific products or services and/or sales prices; a sign that provides sales information about a business, product, or service; a sign that presents information in addition to the identification, location, and nature of a business at a specific location.

2.106.3

Electronic Message Board (EMB): A message board that displays messages by way of electrically illuminated lights against a contrasting background whose message may be changed at intervals that are preset by means of electronic programming.

2.106.4

Menu Board: A sign that identifies specific products or services that me be ordered and ordered and obtained at a retail facility, including sales at a service window.

2.106.5

Electric Vehicle ("EV") Charging/Display Kiosk: A combined electric vehicle charging kiosk with internally illuminated LED displays.

(Appl. PZ-2021-14, 11-4-2021)

A sign face is a plane defined by the continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the message or messages of the sign, including other representation or material or color lying within said plan that draws attention to a message or messages. However, such perimeter shall not include any structural elements lying outside the limits of such a sign and not forming an integral part of the display.

A sign with two faces, neither face exceeding the maximum area allowed for the district in which it is located, and where the faces are mounted back to back not more than 18" apart and parallel.

A sign with two or more faces, except double-faced sign.

A sign with one face.

The "Gross Area" of a sign shall be defined and measured as follows:

2.111.1

Sign, Single Faced: The Gross Area shall be the area of the single face.

2.111.2

Sign, Double Faced: The Gross Area shall be the area of largest face or the area of one face if both faces have equal area.

2.111.3

Sign, Multiple Faced: The Gross Ares shall be the confined area of all faces.

A sign on the premises indicating the use or purpose of a building, doorway, or area; or signs indicating danger or whether or not a facility is open for business.

A sign on the premises bearing the name of a subdivision, the name of a group housing project or of a school, college, park, church building, or other public or quasi-public facility, or a professional or firm nameplate, or the name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises, but bearing information pertaining only to the premises on which such sign is located. Excludes interior signs visible from the exterior.

A sign intended to advertise special events, products or services on a temporary basis. Temporary signs shall not include "For Sale" or "For Rent" real estate signs, nor signs erected to advertise non-commercial community or civic projects or construction projects.

Any unconsolidated mineral or organic material of any origin.

A scheme that minimizes soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from development and includes, but is not limited to, a map and narrative.

Useless, unwanted, or discarded solid material with insufficient liquid content to be free flowing. This includes, but is not limited to, rubbish, garbage, and scrap materials, junk, refuse, inert fill material, and landscape refuse.

(Appl. PZ-2020-15, 1-21-2021)

Any non public street, avenue, boulevard, road, land, highway or other way open to public vehicular traffic and providing a principal means of access to abutting property and not owned or maintained by the Town of Vernon or the State of Connecticut. Streets proposed as part of a subdivision approved by the Vernon Planning or Planning and Zoning Commission and recorded in the Town Clerk's office, shall become a public street upon acceptance by the Vernon Town Council.

Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, land, highway, or other way open to public vehicular traffic and providing a means of access (direct or indirect) to abutting property and owned and/or maintained by the State of Connecticut or the Town of Vernon or given as an easement to the Town of Vernon. A public street shall include the entire right-of-way.

Any structure or building which is unattached from, and is incidental or subordinate to, and customarily in connection with, the principal structure or use and located on the same lot with such principal building or use.

Anything constructed, erected on or attached to a fixed location on or below the ground to give support, provide shelter or satisfy other purposes.

Any structure or building which is nonconforming by reason of inadequate lot width, lot area, yards or floor area in relation to the requirements of Section 11 of this ordinance.

Unconsolidated, unsorted material composed of a mixture of rock sizes ranging from clay to boulders that was deposited by glacial ice.

Means a structure that is intended to support equipment used to receive and/or transmit electromagnetic waves. Design examples of a tower included (a) self- supporting lattice, (b) guyed, and (c) monopole.

Means a distance from the ground elevation of such tower to the top most point of the tower including any antenna or other appurtenances.

Any substance or mixture of such physical, chemical or infectious characteristics as to pose a significant, actual or potential hazard to water supplies, or other hazard to human health, if such substance or mixture were discharged into land or waters of this town. Toxic or hazardous materials include, without limitation, organic chemicals, petroleum products, heavy metals, radioactive or infectious wastes, acids, and alkalis, and include products such as pesticides, herbicides, solvents and thinners, unless and except to the extent that anyone using such products can demonstrate the contrary to the satisfaction of the Commission. Waste generated by the following activities, without limitation, are presumed to be toxic or hazardous unless and except to the extent that anyone engaging in such an activity can demonstrate the contrary to the satisfaction of the Commission:

• Airplane, boat and motor vehicle service and repair.

• Chemical and bacteriological laboratory operation.

• Cabinet making.

• Dry Cleaning.

• Electronic circuit assembly.

• Metal plating, finishing and polishing.

• Motor and machinery service and assembly.

• Painting, wood preserving and furniture stripping.

• Pesticide and herbicide application.

• Photographic processing and printing.

Ground elevated above the lowlands along rivers and between hills.

The specific purpose, for which land or a building is designed, arranged, intended or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained. The term "permitted use" or its equivalent shall not be deemed to include any nonconforming use.

A subordinate, secondary, or incidental activity or use of land or building, when the activity or use is customary, associated, complimentary, or inherent to the permitted use on the same parcel.

A legally existing use of land or building established prior to the enactment of this ordinance which fails to comply with the regulations set forth in this ordinance applicable to the zoning district in which such use is located.

Any use of land or building, which is specifically permitted within a specific zoning district under the provisions of this ordinance.

The depth of front and rear yards and the wide of side yards shall be measured perpendicularly to the respective lot lines.

An area per Section 2.140 between the building, structure or accessory structure and the front lot line extending the full width of the lot or in the case of a corner lot or a through lot, extending along all streets.

An area per Section 2.140 between the building, structure or accessory structure and the rear lot line, extending the full width of the lot.

So much of the front, rear or side yard, as is required by the applicable provisions of this bylaw.

An area per Section 2.140 between the building, structure or accessory structure and a side lot line, extending from the front yard to the rear yard.

Area and yards are intended to establish the placement of buildings, structures or accessory structures and the dimensions of the lot upon which they are to be built.

(Appl. PZ-2019-04(2), 7-18-2019)