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The use of land, buildings or structures for a public or non-profit purpose and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include such uses as schools, places of worship, indoor recreation facilities, community centres, public hospitals and government buildings. The use of land, buildings or structure for religious, charitable, educational, health or welfare purposes, […]
The development of a property or site at a higher density than previously existed including redevelopment or development within existing communities, infill development, or development on vacant lots or underdeveloped lots within a built-up area, conversion or the change of use of an existing structure or land use, and the creation of apartments or other […]
The amount or magnitude of a use on a site or allowed in a zone. Generally, it is measured by floor area. It may also be measured by such things as number of employees, amount of production, trip generation, or hours of operation.
Old and dilapidated modes of conveyance such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, watercraft, and other such vehicles and parts thereof; wagons and other kinds of vehicles and parts thereof; household appliances, scrap building material, scrap contractors’ equipment, tanks, casks, cans, barrels, boxes, drums, piping, bottles, glass, old iron machinery, rags, paper, excelsior, hair, mattresses, beds, and […]
An automobile, truck or other motor vehicle which has been damaged to such an extent that it cannot be operated under its own power and will require major repairs before being made usable or such a vehicle which does not comply with State, County or Village laws or ordinances.
The description or the abbreviation of a description of a lot which is recorded in the Land Title Office/Registry Office.
A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream; generally described in terms of such factors as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety.
A lifetime neighbourhood is designed to be welcoming, accessible and inviting for everyone, regardless of age, health or disability, is sustainable in terms of climate change, transport services, housing, public services, civic space and amenities making it possible for people to enjoy a fulfilling life and take part in the economic, civic and social life […]
Means a fixture that allows light, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture or a reflector, to be emitted above the horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted.
Switching and transformer equipment handling voltages greater than 66kV.
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