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A surface that allows water to infiltrate the underlying soils. Permeable Surfaces shall include, but not be limited to, vegetative planting beds, porous asphalt, porous concrete, single-sized aggregate, open-jointed blocks, stone, pavers, or brick that are loose-set and without mortar.
An economy where renewable energy sources will ultimately replace fossil fuels as the primary energy source in economic activities. Improved technology, greater efficiency, lower costs and use of renewable energy sources will help in the reduction of carbon fuel usage to achieve a post carbon economy.
Land: a) used or known to have been used for industry or mining; b) used or known to have been used for the storage of chemicals, gas, waste or liquid fuel (other than minor above-ground storage that is ancillary to another use of the land); or c) where a known past or present activity or […]
A planted depression that allows stormwater runoff to be absorbed into the ground.
A structure designed and installed to collect roof runoff in containers typically ranging from 50 to 100 gallons in size, with subsequent release to landscaped areas.
The use of land for deposition and temporarily storing discarded materials that are suitable for recycling, such as paper, glass, clothing, garden waste and plastics, which are to be transported elsewhere for recycling.
A process by which non-hazardous solid waste, or materials which would otherwise become solid waste, are collected, separated, or processed and revised or returned to use in the form of raw materials or products other than as a fuel for the generation of electricity, heat or steam. This definition applies only to materials such as […]
A building in which used material is separated and processed prior to shipment to others who will use those materials to manufacture new products. A facility that is not a salvage yard and in which recoverable resources, such as newspapers, glassware, and metal cans, are collected, stored, flattened, crushed, or bundled to be taken to […]
An incidental use that serves as a neighborhood drop-off point for temporary storage of recoverable materials. No permanent storage or processing of such items is allowed.
A facility for the drop-off and temporary holding of materials such as paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic, batteries, and motor oil. Processing of materials is limited to glass breaking and separation. Recycling materials are not sold to a recycling drop-off center. A recycling drop-off center is intended for household or consumer use. Use by commercial […]
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