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Commonly Used Terms and Definitions <br />Ordinance A law enacted by the municipal governing body. <br />Resolution Formal declaration of a specific action pertaining to a specific set <br />of circumstances 0 <br />-19 <br />*Pecial Use Land use allowed in a particular zoning classification but requiring s <br />permit which may be issued after public hearings before the Planning <br />Commission and the Council. <br />Variance A deviation from code requirements when there are practical difficulties <br />or unusual hardships in carrying out the provisions of the zoning code. <br />minor A deviation from code requiTements for front, side or rear yard setback <br />Variance in R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. <br />Division To divide a parcel of land into two lots <br />of Lot <br />Subdivision To de a parcel of land into three or more lots. <br />Vacation of Process of -releasing land which was previously dedicated to the City for <br />Right-of-Way use as a roadwayd <br />Easement A parcel of land upon which the City or individual has obtained the legal <br />right to maintain' or operate ■ specific facility. <br />i!reliminary Tentative map or plan of a proposed subdivision showing legal boundaries, <br />Plat rights-of-way, utilities, easements, layout of street_, water courses and <br />other features. <br />Residence Districts <br />R-1 Single Family <br />R-2 Two Family <br />R-3 thru R-7 Multiple Family <br />Industrial Districts <br />I-1 Light <br />1-2 General <br />