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<br /> Created: 2025-02-26 08:25:05 [EST]
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<br />Sec. 78-1. Definitions.
<br />The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to
<br />them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Unless specifically defined in
<br />this section, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in chapter 82.
<br />Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) means a subordinate habitable dwelling unit, which has its own basic
<br />requirements of shelter, heating, cooking and sanitation, which is attached or detached from a single family
<br />dwelling.
<br />Accessory use, building, or structure means a use, building, or structure subordinate to and serving the
<br />principal use or building on the same lot and customarily incidental to the principal use or building.
<br />Agriculture means the utilization of land by raising plants, trees or shrubs or the raising of domestic animals
<br />or 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 us e 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
<br />amusements machines and open for public use and participation.
<br />Amusement machine means a mechanical amusement device of any of the following types:
<br />(1) 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
<br />thing or item of value; provided, however, that such machine may be equipped to dispense nominal
<br />prizes, such as candy or toys, or coupons or tokens redeemable for such prizes. The term does not
<br />include 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 means any non-human, living creature, including: domesticated animals, dangerous animals, and
<br />farm animals.
<br />Animals, domesticated mean animals customarily considered as household pets that live in tame condition,
<br />are not used for agricultural purposes, and are typically kept within the primary residence.
<br />Animal unit means, for one animal unit equivalency, one cow or steer; one horse, donkey alpaca, or llama;
<br />two pigs, three sheep or goats; or 25 fowl.For animals not addressed in this calculation, equivalents shall be
<br />calculated by dividing the average weight of the species by 1000 pounds, to equal the number of animal units.
<br />Antenna means any of the following uses, which require an antenna and are subject to the regulations of this
<br />chapter:
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