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Appendix ‘A’ Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance Definitions Updated 10/19/2023 Page 11 Partial Development Plan - A plan provided with an application for a building permit to materially alter or expand an existing legally conforming structure within the Gateway District. This plan shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator, and contain all o r part of the data requested in Section 9.8. It may be given an Administrative Approval if it does not need any Conditional Uses or Variances. Pasture - An area or portion of a single parcel of real property upon which agricultural animals are allowed to range and graze and which is suitably fenced to contain such animals. Patio - a paved outdoor area. Pedestrian Way - A public right-of-way or private easement across a block or within a block to provide access for pedestrians that may be used for the installation of utility lines. Person - Any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity recognized by law and acting as either the owner or as the owner's agent. Performance Bond - A bond with good and sufficient sureties, approved by the City Council, which is conditioned upon satisfactory implementation of an approved plan and which names the City as obligee. Performance Standard - Qualitative or quantitative criterion established to control for the benefit of public health, safety and welfare such things as noise, odor, toxic or noxious matter, vibration, fire and explosive hazards, or glare or heat generated or inh erent in particular or ordinary uses of land or buildings. Plan Review - A review process of potential projects by designated authorities including, but not limited to, the Zoning Administrator, City Planner, Plan Review Board, Planning Commission, Building Inspector, City Engineer, city -appointed/contracted architect and/or engineer, or any other individual or group authorized by the City to review plans in an official capacity. Planning Commission - A panel of persons appointed by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gem Lake charged with reviewing all matters related to land use development within the City; reviewing, modifying and developing the Comprehensive Municipal Plan and such local controls as may be necessary to achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan; and, making recommendations to the City Council as to approval and adoption of such matters. Planned Unit Development (PUD) - A tract of land which is developed as a unit under single or unified ownership control and which includes two or more buildings grouped or clustered in and around a common open space area in accordance with a pre -arranged site plan. Pollutant - Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, ordinances, and accumulations, so t hat same may cause or contribute to pollution; floatables; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; hazardous substances and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; d issolved and particulate metals; animal wastes; wastes and residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any kind. Pre-Development Condition - The land use on a site that exists immediately prior to a proposed alteration. All pre-development Runoff Curve Numbers must reference the Minnesota Hydrology Guide. Preliminary Plan - This development plan is one component of the steps of describing what the applicant plans to do for this project in the Gateway District. The Preliminary Plan with all of its details is used to identify exactly what will be done in this deve lopment. It is submitted to the Zoning Administrator who distributes it to the parties who will be reviewing this document. Premises - Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips. Preservation Area - A delineated area which designates trees and vegetation which will be preserved during the construction and land alteration process. Private Child Care and Education Facilities - Child Care Facilities currently licensed by the State of Minnesota and Educational Facilities with: 1. An enrollment with an age not to exceed twelve (12) years: 2. A total enrollment of not less than twenty-five (25) nor more than one-hundred eighty two (182);