Zoning Dictionary

Category: Regulatory Terms

Variance

A variance is a relaxation of the terms of the zoning ordinance where such variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue hardship.

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Wind Energy Conversion System

A system of components which converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical or mechanical power and which comprises all necessary components including energy storage, power conditioning, control systems, transmission systems and structural support systems, to provide electricity or mechanical power for residential, commercial, industrial, utility or governmental use.

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Wind Turbine

Means a rotary engine that is used to collect kinetic energy from the wind and convert it to electricity. A mechanism or device that converts wind energy into electrical power, including windmills and residential wind turbines, towers, and supporting structures and such directly connected facilities as generators, alternators, inverters, batteries, and associated control equipment. A […]

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Yard, Transitional

A yard that must be provided on a lot where a more intensive land use is located adjacent to either an existing or planned use of a less intensive nature in accordance with specific ordinance provisions.

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Zone

The category of use or activity of land, buildings, structure or activities permitted by this By-law. An area delineated on a Zoning Map Schedule and established and designated by this ordinance for a specific use. An area within which, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, certain uses of lands, buildings and structures are […]

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Zone Provisions

The permissible uses, the minimum area and dimensions of lots, the minimum dimensions of yards, the maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, gross floor area, the minimum landscaped open space, the maximum height of buildings, minimum parking requirements and all other Zone provisions as set out within the Ordinance for the respective Zones.

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Zoning Certificate

Shall mean a notation attached to a building permit, occupancy permit or business license, or issued separately, by the City to certify that the building, structure use, or occupancy specified thereon is in conformity with all the provisions of this Ordinance.

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