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Performance Standards

Criteria used to control noise, odor, smoke, toxic, or noxious matter, vibration, fire and explosive hazards, glare, or heat generated by or inherent to use of land or structures.

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Permissible Use

Any use authorized in a particular zoning district, whether a permitted use, an as of right of conditional use or special permit or special exception use.

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A use by right which is specifically authorized in a particular zoning district. The principle, permissible purpose for which land, buildings or structures may be used, and for the purpose of this By-law all uses not listed as permitted shall be deemed to be prohibited use in that zone.

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Person

Any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company, corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executor or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.

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Rezoning

An amendment or change to the zoning ordinance.

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Running At Large

As applied to an animal, that it is not under the direct and continuous charge and effective control of a person competent to control it.

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Separation Distance

The shortest distance between buildings on abutting lots.

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Service Station

Premises or the portion thereof used or intended to be used for the servicing and repairing of motor vehicles and for the sale of fuel, oils and accessories for motor vehicles.

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Services

Establishments, primarily engaged in providing services for individuals, business and government establishments and other organizations, including hotels and other lodging places, establishments providing personal business, repair and amusement services, health, legal engineering and other professional services, educational institutions, membership organizations and other miscellaneous services.

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Short-term Occupancy

A period of not more than sixty consecutive days in one calendar year.

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Zoning Dictionary

Category: Regulatory Terms

Performance Standards

Permissible Use

Permitted Use

Person

Rezoning

Running At Large

Separation Distance

Service Station

Services

Short-term Occupancy