Zoning Dictionary

Letter: G

Girth

The circumference of the trunk of a tree measured at 1.4m above natural ground level. For trees with multiple trunks, such as Pōhutukawa, the girth measurement is the collective measurement of all trunks with a circumference of 250mm or more.

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Glare

A sensation of brightness within the visual field that causes annoyance, discomfort or loss in visual performance and visibility.

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Golf Academy

A facility specifically designed to provide adequate practice areas for a full-range golf teaching curriculum.

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Golf Course

A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf, and includes a par 3 golf course, club house and recreational facilities, accessory driving ranges and miniature golf courses, and similar uses. A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf and may include an accessory office, retail pro shop, […]

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Golf Driving Range

An open air recreation facility where the sport of golf is practiced from individual tees and which may include accessory structures to house the tees, a kiosk for golf balls and golf club rentals, a structure from which the golfers tee-off and a residence for the groundskeeper.

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Good Neighbor Policy

A document which identifies acceptable standards of conduct for living groups in the City of Empath as they relate to adjacent property owners and the community.

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Government Offices

A municipal office, court house, registry office, health and welfare center, employment office, post office, or other office uses for purpose of local or other government administration.

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Grade

The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line, or when the property line is more than five feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building. The average of the finished ground […]

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Grade, Finished

The final elevation of the ground surface after development. The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at ground level measured on any side of a building or structure.

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Grade, Natural

The elevation of the ground surface in its natural state, before man-made alterations. The elevation of the undisturbed natural ground at the outermost corner of the footprint of the foundation wall.

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