Zoning Dictionary

Letter: E

Enclosure

The extent to which buildings, walls, trees and other vertical items frame a street and public space. Public spaces that are framed by vertical elements in relative proportion to the width of the space between the elements have a room-like quality that is comfortable for people

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Encroachment

In any reach of a stream, an artificial restriction within the flood plain increasing the height of water surface associated with the Regional flood.

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End-of-Trip Facility or Bicycle Trip Enhancement Facility

Facilities, which may include a washroom, shower, changing area and/or clothing lockers, available to building occupants or employees in conjunction with a building’s secured bicycle parking. Facilities provided for cyclists, walkers and runners at the end of their trip which may include cycle parking and/or storage, lockers, toilets, showers and changing areas.

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Endangered Species

Any indigenous species of fauna or flora that, on the basis of the best available scientific evidence is indicated to be threatened with immediate extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

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Energy Storage Facility

Equipment consisting of containers, heat exchangers, piping and other transfer mechanisms (including fluids, gases or solids), controls and related structural support for transporting and storing collected energy (from solar energy systems), including structural elements designed for use in passive solar energy systems.

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Enlargement

An increase in the size of an existing structure.

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Entertainment (live)

Any act, play, revue, pantomime, scene, dance act, or song and dance act, or any combination thereof, performed by one or more persons whether or not they are compensated for the performance.

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Entertainment Use

A building, structure or lot used or intended to be used for the purpose of night clubs, cabarets, cinemas, theaters and the like.

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Entrance Separation

The least horizontal distance permitted between the nearest portions of any entrances on a lot.

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Entrance Setback

The least horizontal distance permitted between an intersection of street lines and the nearest portion of any entrance, measured along the limit of the traveled portion of the street or lane.

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