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Exhibit B: Chapter 1115 Definitions (Proposed)
<br />MUNICIPALITY means the City of North Olmsted.
<br />NONCONFORMING is a term applied to lots, structures and uses of land which were lawful
<br />before the adoption of this ofd+naace Zoning Code, or subsequent amendment, but which are
<br />prohibited by, or which are not in compliance with, the requirements of this ordinan-ce Zoning
<br />Code.
<br />NON-ESSENTIAL LIGHTING means lighting that is not necessary for an intended purpose after
<br />the purpose has been served. Non-essential lighting does not include any sign lighting or
<br />lighting used for safety and/or public circulation purposes.
<br />NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY (NOACA) is the federally
<br />designated metropolitan planning organization for northeast Ohio.
<br />NURSING HOME means a residential care facility designed to provide a range of personal and
<br />medical services to chronically ill or disabled individuals.
<br />Section 1115.09 Definitions O -P
<br />OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE or CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY means an official statement
<br />certifying that a building, other structure or parcel of land is in compliance with the provisions of
<br />all applicable codes, or is a lawfully existing nonconforming building or use and hence may be
<br />occupied and used lawfully for the purposes designated thereon.
<br />OCCUPIED BUILDING means a residence, school, hospital, church, library or other building
<br />used for public gathering that is occupied or in use when the permit application is submitted.
<br />OPEN SPACE means land that is either undeveloped or is improved with various recreation
<br />facilities.
<br />OPERATOR means the individual who has day-to-day supervision and control of activities
<br />occurring at a construction site, such as a permit holder, custodian, developer, general
<br />contractor or manager. It is anticipated that at different phases of a construction project,
<br />different parties will satisfy the definition of "operator."
<br />ORDINARY REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE means any work to correct or prevent any
<br />deterioration, damage or decay of a structure in part or in whole and to restore the structure, as
<br />nearly as may be practicable, to its prior condition using materials which are of a design, color
<br />and outer appearance as close as practicable to the original.
<br />OTHER ADVERTISING STRUCTURE shall mean any marquee, canopy, awning, campanile,
<br />gazebo, kiosk or street clock serving to image, identify or promote a commercial enterprise.
<br />OUTDOOR STORAGE LOT means any portion of a site where material or items are stored for
<br />a period greater than 24 hours, such as pipes, building materials, lumber, plumbing supplies,
<br />damaged vehicles or salvaged construction equipment.
<br />OWNER means the individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private
<br />corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative,
<br />state agency, municipality or other political subdivision, any interstate body or any legal entity,
<br />who owns a legal interest in the property or the person in control of the property.
<br />PARK means a public area or facility, under the control, operation or management of the city
<br />park and recreation authorities or the equivalent state, county or recreation district authorities,
<br />which has been designated for active or passive recreational activities and allow the enjoyment
<br />of natural features or natural beauty and to be used for recreation, exercise and/or sports.
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