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Commonly I.Ised Terms and Definitions <br />WN.Mr—Ewds� <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. <br />kezoning Change in the zoning classification of a parcel of land rdq­uiring public <br />hearing before the Planning Commission and Council. (Council approval <br />requires 4/5 majority). <br />0 <br />Building Permit issued by the City allowing the recepient to construct or remodel <br />Permit a structure which conforms with the code. <br />Special Use Land use allowed in a particular zoning classification but -requiring a <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 difficultie.,Yr <br />0 <br />or unusual hardships in carrying out the provisions of the zoning code. <br />Minor A'deviation from code requirements for front, side or rear yard setback <br />0 <br />Variance in R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. <br />Site Plan Drawing or diagram showing all physical facilities on a parcel of land <br />including building, paTking areas, landscaping., access, etc. <br />N o n Any structure or use of land lawfully existing before the enactment of 9 <br />Conforming specific ordin.ance which does not conform to present zoning regulations <br />( ligrandfathered <br />Divisio-n To divide a parcel of land into two lots <br />of Lot <br />Subdivision To divide a Parcel of land into three or more lots-- <br />Vacation of Process of Teleasi r ng land which was previously dedicated to the Gity foT <br />Right-of-Way use as a roadway, <br />Easement A parcel of land upon which the City or individual has obtained the legal <br />right to maIntain or operate a specific facility. <br />Preliminary 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 featuTes+ <br />Final Plat Map Or plan of a subdivision as a final document including all information <br />reqUiTed on the pTeliminary plat showing in accurate detail and 'incorporat- <br />ing any necessary changes agreed to in the preliminary plat, <br />Reapportion- The distribution to newly formed parcels of an assessment already levie <br />-cuent against a parcel of land necessitated by the division or platting of thl <br />parcel. I <br />Residence Districts <br />R-I Single Family <br />R-2 Two Family <br />R-3 thru R-7 Multiple Famill <br />Industrial Districts <br />I-1 Light <br />1-2 General <br />