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Sec. 78-1. - Definitions.
<br /> The following words, terms and phrases,when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them
<br /> in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Unless specifically defined in this
<br /> section,the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in chapter 82.
<br /> Accessory use or structure means a use or structure subordinate to and serving the principal use or structure
<br /> on the same lot and customarily incidental to the principal use or structure.
<br /> Agriculture means the utilization of land by raising plants, trees or shrubs or the raising of domestic animals or
<br /> fowl, or both,for the purpose of selling to secure a profit.
<br /> Airport and heliport mean any land,water or structure which is used or intended for use for the landing or
<br /> takeoff of aircraft, and any appurtenant land structure used or intended for use for port buildings or other port
<br /> structures or right-of-way.
<br /> Alley means a public right-of-way which affords a secondary means of access to abutting property.
<br /> Amusement center means a business at one location devoted primarily to the operation of amusement
<br /> machines as described below and open for public use and participation; or locations with four or more amusements
<br /> machines and open for public use and participation.
<br /> Amusement machine means a mechanical amusement device of any of the following types:
<br /> ��� A machine or electronic contrivance, including "pinball" machines, mechanical miniature pool tables,
<br /> bowling machines, shuffle boards, electric rifle or gun ranges, miniature mechanical and electronic
<br /> devices and games or amusements patterned after baseball, basketball, hockey or similar games and
<br /> like devices, machines or games which may be played solely for amusement and not as a gambling
<br /> device and which devices or games are played by the insertion of a coin or coins or at a fee fixed and
<br /> charged by the establishment in which such devices or machines are located, and which contain no
<br /> automatic payoff devices for the return of money, coins, merchandise, checks, tokens or any other thing
<br /> or item of value; provided, however, that such machine may be equipped to dispense nominal prizes,
<br /> such as candy or toys, or coupons or tokens redeemable for such prizes. The term does not include
<br /> coin-operated music machines.
<br /> (2) Amusement devices designed for and used exclusively as rides by children, such as, but not limited to,
<br /> kiddie cars, miniature airplane rides, mechanical horses and other miniature mechanical devices, not
<br /> operated as a part of or in connection with any carnival, circus, show, or other entertainment or
<br /> exhibition.
<br /> Animal unit means, for one animal unit equivalency, one cow or steer;one horse, donkey or burro; three
<br /> sheep; or 50 fowl.
<br /> Antenna means any of the following uses,which require an antenna and are subject to the regulations of this
<br /> chapter:
<br /> ��� Antenna, personal wireless service, means a device consisting of a metal, carbon fiber, or other
<br /> electromagnetically conductive rods or elements, usually arranged in a circular array on a single
<br /> supporting pole or other structure, and used for the transmission and reception of wireless
<br /> communication radio waves, including cellular, personal communication service(PCS), enhanced
<br /> specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging and similar services, including the support structure.
<br /> (2) Antenna, radio and television receiving, means a wire, set of wires, metal or carbon fiber elements,
<br /> other than satellite dish antennas, used to receive radio, television or electromagnetic waves, including
<br /> the supporting structure.
<br /> (3) Antenna, satellite dish, means a device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open mesh or bar
<br /> configured and is in the shape of a shallow dish, cone, horn or cornucopia. Such device is used to
<br /> transmit and/or receive radio or electromagnetic waves between terrestrially and/or orbitally based
<br /> uses. This definition shall include but is not limited to what are commonly referred to as satellite earth
<br /> stations,TVROs (television, receive only)and satellite microwave antennas and their support
<br /> structures.
<br /> (4) Antenna, shortwave radio transmitting and receiving, means a wire, set of wires or a device, consisting
<br /> of a metal, carbon fiber, or other electromagnetically conductive element used for the transmission and
<br /> reception of radio waves used for shortwave radio communications, including the supporting structure.
<br /> Antenna support structure means any building or other structure other than a tower which can be used for
<br /> location of antennas.
<br /> Antenna tower means a self-supporting lattice, guyed or monopole structure constructed from grade which
<br /> supports personal wireless service antennas.
<br /> Auto reduction yard means a lot or yard where two or more licensed motor vehicles or their remains are kept
<br /> for the purpose of dismantling, sale of parts, sale as scrap, storage, or abandonment.
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