Ord #303 amending code pertaining chapter 78

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Pasture means open, non-treed land containing vegetation which can support grazing by horses, cattle or other domestic animals. Calculations of minimum pasture acreage for the keeping of farm animals shall not include any land defined as a wetland or wetland buffer under section 78-1602. Performance standards means criteria established to control noise, odor, toxic or noxious matter, vibration, fire and explosive hazards, or glare or heat generated by or inherent in uses of land or buildings. Permeable lining(landscaping fabric) means a porous material used for weed prevention that allows storm water to permeate into the ground. • Pervious paver means concrete, asphalt or similar blocks with holes of some kind that allow water to go through the surface into a specialized aggregate base—consistent of an open-graded aggregate—and into the soils below. Pervious surface means naturally occurring groundcover or a variety of types of pavement, pavers and other devices that provide stormwater infiltration while serving as a structural surface. Place of worship means a building or space that is principally used as a place where people of the same faith or religion regularly assemble for worship. Place of worship does not include community education or art centers, schools, instructional centers, daycare facilities, family day shelters, conservatories, convention centers, libraries, museums, residential dwellings, recreational and entertainment facilities, theaters or social service distribution facilities. Planning Commission means the City of Orono Planning Commission Public service structures means underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems, including poles,wires, mains, drains, sewers,pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, traffic signals,hydrants or other similar equipment and accessories, but not including buildings or major structures located above ground level. Personal wireless services and commercial broadcasting antennas and towers shall not be considered public service structures. Restaurants (class I) means a restaurant in which food is served to the customer and consumed by him while seated at a counter or table, and the restaurant does not serve intoxicating liquor or provide live entertainment. Food is selected by a customer while going through a serving line and taken to a table for consumption. Restaurants (class II) means fast food convenience, drive-in and liquor service restaurants; a restaurant where a majority of customers order and are served their food at a counter in packages prepared to leave the premises, or to be taken to a table, counter, automobile or off the premises to be consumed; or a drive-in where most customers consume their food in an automobile regardless of how it is served; or restaurants which serve intoxicating liquor or have live entertainment. Retaining wall means a wall or similar structure designed and constructed to hold back and prevent lateral movement of earth or other landscaping materials. Riding academy means a building, structure or other facility which is used for the instruction and training in the care and handling of horses,mules, donkeys or ponies for a fee or other valuable consideration.