§ 17.12.212. "L" definitions.  


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  • 1.

    Landscaping. Landscaping shall mean the use and integration of a combination of planted trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawns, rocks, fountains, pools, art works, screens, walls, fences, benches, or surfaced walkways set into an aesthetically pleasing arrangement as determined by the planning commission or their authorized representatives. However, the use of structures or surfaced walkways alone, in the absence of planted trees, lawns, etc., shall not meet the requirements of this title.

    2.

    Land use plan. A plan adopted and maintained by the city planning commission, which shows how the land should be used - an element of the comprehensive plan.

    3.

    Living area. Those portions of a dwelling having a headroom height of not less than seven feet and used for customary living activities. For purposes of this code the term "living area" shall not include those portions of a dwelling intended for parking of vehicles, unenclosed porches, or storage areas having access only from the outside.

    4.

    Livestock management area. All portions of a lot devoted exclusively to the care and keeping of livestock, including but not limited to, barns, sheds, pens, coops, corrals paddocks, and pastures, but not including any portion of a parcel devoted to a dwelling, yard, garden, parking area or un-utilized open area.

    5.

    Lodging house. a building containing sleeping rooms that are rented to guests on a daily or weekly or monthly basis.

    6.

    Lot.

    a.

    Lot corner. A lot abutting on two intersecting or intercepting streets where the interior angle of intersection or interception does not exceed one hundred thirty-five degrees.

    b.

    Lot interior. A lot other than a corner lot.

    7.

    Lot line.

    a.

    Lot line, front. The front boundary line of a lot bordering on the street.

    b.

    Lot line, rear. A lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular, triangular, or gore shaped lot, the rear lot lien shall be a line within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum distance form the front lot line, having a length of at least ten feet.

    c.

    Lot line, side. Any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

    8.

    Low power radio service antenna facility. An unmanned structure consisting of equipment used for the transmission, reception or transfer of voice or data through radio wave (wireless) transmissions.

(Ord. No. Ord. No. 94-08-31; Ord. No. 96-05-21; Ord. No. 01-04-20)