Part 2 — Unified Development Ordinance Definitions
City of Andover Unified Development Manual

DANGEROUS: Likely to cause hazard, harm or injury to the public health, safety or welfare. 1. A land use or structure which has an adverse impact on a person or property, by creating a condition that is injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable. Examples of such conditions include, but are not limited to: a. Fire, explosive, or other hazard. b. Noise or vibration. c. Air pollution, including smoke, dust, or odor. d. Excessive heat, cold, or dampness. e. Electrical interference. f. Glare. g. Liquid or solid refuse or wastes. DEAD END: A street having only one outlet for traffic. DECELERATION LANE: An ancillary roadway lane which provides additional space for vehicles to slow down, in order to merge safely onto lower speed roadways.
DEDICATION: A gift or donation of property by the owner to a governmental unit. The transfer is conveyed by a plat or a separate written instrument. A dedication is completed with formal acceptance by the Governing Body. DENSITY: The number of dwelling units constructed per acre or per square feet of area of a zoning lot. DESIGN FEATURE: See EXTERNAL DESIGN FEATURE. DESIGN STANDARDS: Basic land planning principles established in these Subdivision Regulations, intended as guides or requirements for the design layout of subdivisions. DETENTION POND : See POND, DETENTION. DEVELOPER: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of all of the land proposed to be included in a planned development, or their duly authorized agent. 1. For the purpose of these Regulations, the following persons with an interest in the land proposed for development are also considered to be a developer: a. The holder of an option or contract purchase. b. A lessee with a remaining term of at least 40 years. c. A person with an enforceable proprietary interest in the land.
DECELERATION LANE
Diagram: Deceleration Lane
 DECIDUOUS: Trees and shrubs that shed their leaves annually.

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