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Land which is not suitable to be used for the erection of buildings because the said land is on a flood plain, is subject to erosion, has steep slopes, has organic soils, or has a high water table, or other such similar physical limitations.
The space created by the removal of soil, rock or fill for the purposes of construction. Removal or recovery by any means whatsoever of soil, rock, minerals, mineral substances or organic substances other than vegetation, from water or land on or beneath the surface thereof, or beneath the land surface, whether exposed or submerged.
An accessory building and use specifically designed for the protection of life from radioactive fallout.
One or more persons related by blood, adoption or marriage and not more than two additional persons (exclusive of household servants) all residing together as a single housekeeping unit. A number of persons not exceeding three exclusive of household servants, residing together as a single housekeeping unit where such persons are not related to one […]
The 15 minute city concept envisages that within 15 minutes on foot or bike from where they live that people should have the ability to access most of their daily needs.
An area where, due to slope, fuel, weather, or other fire-related conditions, the potential loss of life and property from a fire necessitates special fire protection measures and planning before development occurs.
An urban development area with high or very high urban development potential on which the city’s planning resources and investments are focused in order to encourage more extensive construction of homes and urban development than would otherwise be possible under prevailing market conditions.
Access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food security includes at a minimum the ready availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods and an assured ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.
The transformation of a city neighborhood from low value to high value. Gentrification is also viewed as a process of urban development in which a neighborhood or portion of a city develops rapidly in a short period of time, often as a result of urban-renewal programs.
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