Zoning Dictionary

Letter: G

Greenhouse Farm

A building for the growing of plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which are primarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse.

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Greenhouse, Commercial

A building for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse, but are sold directly from such lot at wholesale or retail.

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Greenway

Interconnected corridors that link existing green spaces. A recreational or pedestrian corridor for non-motorised journeys, developed in an integrated manner which enhances both the environment and quality of life of the surrounding area.

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Greywater

Wastewater generated from domestic activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing that can be recycled on-site for other uses.

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Grinding Site

Land, buildings or parts of buildings where the treatment of waste by uniformly reducing the waste to particles of controlled maximum size is conducted.

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Grocery Store

A building used for the sale primarily of food products and which specifically excludes the sale of specialty products as a principle use.

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Gross Density

The ratio of dwellings to the overall area of development, excluding all streets.

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Gross Population Density

The ratio of residents to the overall area of land, excluding streets. The measure of the total resident population of a large area usually a whole city, divided by the total urbanized land area of the city, including land in residential use, employment use, and all public spaces such as roads, parks, etc. but excluding […]

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Gross Residential Density

Number of units per hectare calculated by dividing unit yield by gross residential land area. Lands included in this calculation include schools, local roads, parks, commercial uses, institutional buildings, stormwater management facilities and open space but not including major transportation corridors, major open space and regional facilities.

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Gross Vehicle Weight

The combined weight of a motor vehicle and payload for which the motor vehicle is designed by the manufacturer or designed through alteration by the present or any previous owner or lessee. The combined weight of vehicle and load.

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