Zoning Dictionary

Letter: A

Alteration (Historic Structure)

Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, including but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of any feature of the structure.

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Alteration, Structural

Any change or repair which would affect or materially change a supporting member of a building, such as bearing wall, column, or girder. A change or modification to an existing building, structure or use which unless otherwise provided for herein, does not increase the exterior dimensions with respect to the height and area. The construction […]

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Alterations, Incidental

Changes or replacements in the non-structural parts of a building or structure, including but not limited to the following: an addition on the exterior of a building, such as an open porch; alteration of interior partitions in all types of buildings; or replacement of, or changes in, the capacity of utility pipes, ducts or conduits.

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Aluminum Can Recycling Machine

Shall mean a tamper-proof, wholly contained mechanical processor, not to exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) cubic feet in size, for the specific purpose of collecting aluminum cans in conjunction with supermarkets.

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Ambient Standard

A limit on the intensity of an environmental pollutant as measured at a receptor point rather than at the source.

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Amenity

A positive element or elements that contribute to the overall character or enjoyment of an area. For example, open land, trees, historic buildings and the inter-relationship between them, or less tangible factors such as tranquillity. Includes residential amenity which takes into account factors like privacy and open space.

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Amenity Area or Space

The area situated within the boundaries of a residential development site intended for recreational purposes, and may include landscaped areas, patios, private amenity areas, balconies, communal lounges, swimming pools, play areas and similar uses, but does not include any area occupied at grade by a building’s service areas, parking lots, aisles or access driveways. An […]

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Amortization

The process by which nonconforming uses and structures may be discontinued or made to conform to requirements of the ordinance at the end of a specified period of time.

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Amusement Arcade

A place where three or more coin or token operated machines, devices, contrivances or games are provided for public amusement, but does not include: any machine that provides exclusively musical entertainment, rides, food or drink; premises licensed to serve alcohol under the appropriate statute; the premises of a non-profit organization, association, institution or club which […]

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Amusement Centre

Land, or one (1) or more building or structures, used for amusement oriented uses which may include, but is not limited to, indoor laser tag and paint ball arenas, billiard halls, mini-golf, batting cages, bumper cars, accessory arcades, accessory restaurants, and accessory retail sales.

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