Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-7-2025

sanctuaries, wildlife preserves, wetlands, floodplains, natural areas intended to remain undeveloped in its current natural condition, developed for passive or active recreational purposes, or reserved for farming, forestry, conservation, greenways, or dedicated open space, either through easements or land dedication. This term may also include civic space. (11) OPENABLE AREA (Minimum Housing). The term defining that part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors.

(12) OPERATOR (Building ). The term defining any person who has charge, care, or control of a nonresidential building or structure, or part thereof.

(13) OPERATOR (Minimum Housing) . The term defining any person who has charge, care or control of a building or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.

(14) OUTBUILDING . The term defining an accessory structure, generally located towards the rear of the same lot as the principal building and in accordance with the provisions of the Land Development Ordinance. (15) OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE AREA. The term defining an area permanently dedicated to the public presentation of music, dance, theater, media arts, storytelling, oratory, or other performing arts, whether publicly or privately owned, including but not limited to, amphitheaters and similar open or semi-enclosed structures. (16) OUTDOOR RECREATION. The term defining a commercial recreation premises consisting of woodland, water courses, and fields used for passive and active recreational activities wholly outdoors, including but not limited to athletic fields, miniature golf, golf course, skateboard park, swimming, and other therapeutic facilities, tennis, handball, basketball courts, batting cages, firing range, paintball, amusement parks and similar uses.

(17) OUTFALL (Stormwater Management). A point at which stormwater (1) enters surface water or (2) exits the property of a particular owner.

(18) OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY. The term defining establishments engaged in assisting individuals that have completed surgery, or released from a hospital, but need further recovery time outside a hospital environment. This term includes an ancillary medical facility or residential treatment facility as regulated in this Ordinance.

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