Zoning Dictionary

Letter: A

Archaeological Resource or Archaeological Site

Place of past human settlement or activity, where archaeological remains are present, whether known, suspected or unknown. Sites vary in size and use, examples include burial, campsite (e.g. for temporary hunting or fishing), quarry, mine, industry, fort pueblo or rock shelter.

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Archaeological Significance

Importance as an area, site, place or landscape that has yielded or is likely to yield information concerning past patterns of human settlement, or artifacts or information concerning previous cultures in Missouri or previous periods of the present culture. Areas, sites or landscapes of archaeological significance may include, but are not limited to, aboriginal mounds, […]

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Architectural Concept

The basic aesthetic idea of a building or group of buildings or structure, including the site and landscape development, that produces the architectural character.

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Architectural Control

Regulations governing the appearance or architectural style of buildings or structure.

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Architectural Feature

A prominent or significant part or element of a building, structure or site.

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Architectural Significance

Embodying the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style or method of construction or use of indigenous construction, or representing the work of an important builder, designer, architect, or craftsman who has contributed to the development of the community, county, state or country.

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Area of Shallow Flooding

An area within which the base flood depths range from one (1) to three (3) feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident.

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Art Gallery

A building, place or area where paintings, sculptures or other works of art are exhibited or sold.

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Art Gallery Studio, Live-in

A building or part of a building used to produce artist’s products including the display and retail sales of artist supplies and products with an accessory residential use solely to be occupied as a residence by the user.

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Arterial Road or Street

A roadway used primarily for through traffic. A street with a minimum road allowance width of sixty-six feet or whose accesses shall be controlled and limited and is designed to handle through traffic between major land uses.

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