Zoning Dictionary

Letter: S

Sauna, Outdoor

An accessory building or structure wherein facilities are provided for the purpose of a steam bath and may include a change room.

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Saw or Planing Mill

A building, structure or area where timber is cut or milled, and temporarily stored either to finished lumber, or as an intermediary step. A building, structure or area where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished lumber or as an intermediary step. A building or structure used to process wood from saw logs to […]

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Scale

Proportional relationship of the size of parts to one another and to the human figure.

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Scale

The apparent size of a building, window, or other element as perceived in relation to the size of a human being; scale refers to the apparent size, not actual size, since it is always viewed in relationship to another building or element.

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Scenic Corridor

An area visible from a highway, waterway, railway or major hiking, biking or equestrian trial that provides vistas over water, across expanses of land, such as farmlands, woodlands or coastal wetlands, or from mountain tops or ridges. A scenic corridor is a linear scenic resource. It may include streets, bikeways, trails, or waterways (rivers, creeks, […]

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Scenic Site

A scenic site is an area valued for its aesthetic qualities. The area may be made up primarily of natural vegetated cover and water, or include structures and manmade landscaping. Scenic sites may include scenic viewpoints, but do not necessarily do so.

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Scenic View

A scenic view is a view that may be framed, wide angle, or panoramic and may include natural and/or manmade structures and activities. A scenic view may be from a stationary viewpoint or be seen as one travels along a roadway, waterway, or path. A view may be to a far away object, such as […]

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Scenic Viewpoint

A scenic viewpoint is a location from which to enjoy a scenic view. A viewpoint may be a generalized location, such as a butte, and include several vantage points where the view may be seen to best advantage, or a single observation point.

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School

A public school, a separate school, a university, a college or a private school authorized by the authority having jurisdiction.

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Scientific Research Establishment

The use of land for the purpose of scientific research including the development of electronic technology, bio technology or other scientific disciplines for application to commerce, industry or government.

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