Metes and Bounds
A system of describing and identifying land by measures (metes) and limits (bounds).
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Zoning Dictionary
Category: General Terms
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Microclimate
The climate of a small, distinct area, such as a city street or a building’s courtyard; can be altered through functional landscaping, architecture, or other design features.
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Neighborhood
A recognised geographic area typically characterised by residential development and social community and civic infrastructure such as schools and healthcare facilities. Many neighbourhoods have a focal point such as an urban village that have a range of local shops and services serving the immediate area.
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Noise/Noise Level
Continuous undesirable sound.
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Non-Complying
A lot, building or structure that does not fulfill the requirements of the zone provisions for the zone in which the lot, building, structure is located. A permitted building, structure or use that does not meet the regulations set out for the zone in which such building, structure or use is located. That which does […]
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Non-Conforming Building or Structure
A building or structure which conformed to applicable laws when constructed but does not conform to the provisions of this Development Code.
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Non-Putrescible Material
A material or substance not subject to decomposition or decay.
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Obnoxious
A use which, from its nature or operation, creates a nuisance or is liable to become a nuisance or offensive by the creation of noise or vibration, or by reason of the emission of gas, fumes, dust or objectionable odor, or by reason of the matter, waste or other material, and without limiting the generality […]
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On-Site Public Art
Art that will last the life of the building, is original, and created by an artist specifically for the site, with public access. It may include, but shall not be limited to the following separately or in combination: (a) Sculpture that is free-standing, wall supported or suspended, kinetic, electronic, etc., in any material; (b) Murals or paintings […]
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