Glare
A sensation of brightness within the visual field that causes annoyance, discomfort or loss in visual performance and visibility.
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Zoning Dictionary
Category: General Terms
Good Neighbor Policy
A document which identifies acceptable standards of conduct for living groups in the City of Empath as they relate to adjacent property owners and the community.
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Growing Season
The period from April to October of each calendar year.
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Handcrafted Goods
A good or item created or produced by a craftsperson where the starting materials are significantly altered or enhanced by the craftsperson and the handcrafted components functionally and/or aesthetically dominate any non- handcrafted (commercial) components.
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Hazardous Facility
Facility where hazardous substances are used, stored or disposed of on a site (but does not include where they are stored in or on vehicles being used in transit on public or private roads or in the strategic transport corridor for the transport of hazardous substances)
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Heritage Character
The distinct characteristics that give buildings their importance, quality, style or uniqueness.
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Increase in Intensity
An increase in the concentration of activity on a property including an increase in gross floor area or the number of dwelling units, expanded hours of operation, provision of additional services, and the addition of the sale of alcoholic beverages. In the case of nonconforming uses, any increase above and beyond the status quo is […]
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Industrial Use
The use of land, building or structures for the manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of raw materials or goods, warehousing or bulk storage of goods and related accessory uses. The use of land, or building, or structure for one or more of the following operations: the carrying on of any process of manufacture whether or […]
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