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Exhibit A: Chapter 1115 Definitions (Current) Commission (FCC) to operate without a significant loss of communication capability within developed areas of the City. TELECOMMUNICATIONS means the technology that enables information to be exchanged through the transmission of voice, video or data signals by means of electrical or magnetic systems and includes the term "Personal Wireless Services." TEMPORARY means a specified period of time for which an activity or use is authorized. TOTAL HEIGHT means the vertical distance from the base of the tower to the tip of a wind generator blade when the tip is at its highest point. TOWER, MONOPOLE means a wind energy conversion system tower consisting of a single pole, constructed without guyed wires and anchors. TRACT means an area, parcel, site, piece of land or property that is the subject of a development proposal and application. TRUCK OR FREIGHT TERMINAL means an area and building where buses, trucks and cargo are stored, where loading and unloading is carried on regularly and where minor maintenance of these types of vehicles is performed. (Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.) Section 1115.12 Definitions U -V USE means any purpose for which a building, other structure or land may be arranged, designed, intended, maintained or occupied. "Use" also means any activity conducted in a building or other structure or on the land. USE, ACCESSORY means a use of land or building, or a portion thereof, that is subordinate to, and customarily associated with or incidental to the principal or primary use. USE, CONDITIONAL means an uncommon or infrequent use which may be permitted in specific districts, subject to compliance with certain standards and explicit conditions set forth in this ordinance and subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. USE, NONCONFORMING is a term applied to lots, structures and uses of land which were lawful before the adoption of this ordinance, or subsequent amendment, but which are prohibited by, or which are not in compliance with, the requirements of this ordinance. USE, PERMITTED means a type of land use that is authorized by right for a particular zoning district. USE, PRINCIPAL OR PRIMARY means the significant or primary activity carried out within a structure or upon land. UTILITY ROOM means a room at or above or not more than four (4) feet below the finished ground elevation in a dwelling and used or designed to house equipment used for laundry, heating or other related purposes. VARIANCE means a grant of relief from the requirements of this ordinance, based on conditions of the property that pose an unnecessary hardship in complying with the requirements. VEGETATION means all plant growth including trees, shrubs, mosses and grasses. VEHICLE REPAIR, MAJOR means the repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of engines, motor vehicles, or trailers, including body and fender work, framework, welding and painting service. Page 1115-22 City of North Olmsted Zoning Code