§ 3-312. Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this article:

(a)

Development shall mean any human-caused change to land that requires a permit or approval from the County.

(b)

Nonresidential Units shall mean the following:

(1)

Commercial/Community Services shall mean all commercial and retail uses including restaurants, banks, car sales, laundromats, salons, service stations, nurseries, department stores, auditoriums, small assemblies, churches, indoor sporting, theaters, community facilities, and visitor-serving lodging facilities (hotels, motels, etc.).

(2)

General Office shall mean all general professional and medical office development including medical and dental offices, corporate headquarters, single tenant, office parks, research and development centers, and business parks.

(3)

Industrial shall mean all industrial uses including manufacturing, woodworking, light and heavy industrial, automotive and aircraft repair, industrial parks, and all warehousing and distribution uses including parking garages, aircraft hangers, and hazardous storage.

(4)

Institutional shall mean all hospitals and clinics, all care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living, and group or day care centers, and all education facilities including preschools, private schools and colleges. Excludes public uses.

(5)

Low Intensity shall mean all uses not included in other categories, including mini and seasonal storage facilities, outdoor recreation, outdoor arenas, amusement parks, mining, seasonal agricultural uses and utility facilities.

(c)

Residential Units shall mean the following:

(1)

Single Family which includes detached single family units, attached single family units, factory-built homes, and second units, but does not include guest houses.

(2)

Multi-family which includes units in multi-family buildings (comprised of two (2) or more units), and manufactured homes/mobile homes, but excluding group quarters such as dormitories, nursing homes, correctional facilities, etc.

(Ord. No. 4067, § 3, 10-8-13)