Zoning Dictionary

Letter: F

Fence

An artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose or screen areas of land. A barrier closing or bordering a field, yard, etc. usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.

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Fence/Wall, Built Opaque

A vertical structure at least 6 feet in height constructed of cedar, masonry, redwood or pressure treated lumber resistant to rot, that is completely impenetrable by light.

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Fenestration

Design elements of the exterior (architectural) window treatments such as patterns, rhythm, and ornamentation

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Fifteen Minute City

The 15 minute city concept envisages that within 15 minutes on foot or bike from where they live that people should have the ability to access most of their daily needs.

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Fill

Sand, gravel, earth or other materials of any composition whatsoever placed or deposited by humans. To place any material in water or wetlands for the purpose of making land, constructing wharves, stabilizing the shoreline, riveting or constructing works, building beaches or constructing foundations for boathouses or other structures.

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Fin Wall

Means an external wall built on the block boundary side of a lateral opening, to screen that opening to and from an adjoining block.

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Financial Office

The premises of a bank, trust company, finance company, mortgage company, or investment company.

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Fire Hazard Zone

An area where, due to slope, fuel, weather, or other fire-related conditions, the potential loss of life and property from a fire necessitates special fire protection measures and planning before development occurs.

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Firearms, Munitions Establishment

An establishment which sells, transfers, leases or offers for sale, transfer or lease any gun, ammunition, munitions, gun powder, bullets, ordnance, or other firearm or firearm parts or supplies.

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Firefighting, Defensible Space

In firefighting and prevention, a 30-foot area of non-combustible surfaces separating urban and wild land areas.

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