Sec. 90-39. - Definitions: Nonconforming building—Office.

Nonconforming building shall mean a building or portion thereof which was lawful when established, but which does not conform to subsequently established zoning or zoning regulations. See section 90-921 et seq. for regulations.

Nonconforming use shall mean a use lawful when established, but which does not conform to subsequently established zoning or zoning regulations. See section 90-921 et seq. for regulations.

Nursery school shall mean the same as Day nursery.

Nursing home shall mean the same as Hospital.

Office shall mean a room or building where a particular kind of business or service for others is transacted but not including infrequent or occasional services rendered from a home.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)

Sec. 90-40. - Definitions: Office, main—Parking area, private.

Office, main, shall mean the principal location of a business where correspondence is directed, primary and current records are retained, and where the majority of the business is transacted.

Office, temporary, shall mean the secondary location of a business, separate and subordinate to a main office, the use of which is incidental to the main office and limited to short and specific periods of time.

Official plan lines shall mean the same as highway setback lines.

Outdoor advertising shall include the definitions of Advertising structure and Sign.

Outdoor venue - outdoor dining (mobile vendors), serving alcoholic beverages, live entertainment shall mean a designated area within city limits where mobile vendors, restaurants, catering services, etc. are permitted to operate, offering outdoor dining services to the public. These venues are authorized to serve alcoholic beverages in compliance with local alcohol control laws. Additionally, they may provide live entertainment, such as music or performances, to enhance the dining experience. The operation of such venues must adhere to all applicable health, safety, and zoning regulations set forth by the city.

Parking area, private, shall mean an area, other than a street, used for the parking of automobile vehicles capable of moving under their own power and restricted from general public use, but shall not include parking provided for residential uses unless such parking provides space for more than four cars.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88; Ord. No. 2024-06, § 1, 8-1-24)

Sec. 90-41. - Definitions: Parking area, public—Petroleum bulk plant.

Parking area, public, shall mean an area, other than a private parking area or street, used for the parking of vehicles capable of moving under their own power, either free or for remuneration.

Parking space, automobile, shall mean an area, other than a street or alley, reserved for the parking of an automobile, plus such additional area as is necessary to afford adequate ingress and egress. The special standard of section 90-881 et seq. shall apply.

Patio, covered, shall mean the same as Structure.

Person shall mean an individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, city, and all agencies of the state, districts, or political subdivisions subject to regulation by the city, but shall not include the federal government, state, county, or district agricultural association.

Petroleum bulk plant shall mean a local wholesale distribution facility designed to serve the needs of the surrounding area.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)

Sec. 90-42. - Definitions: Place—Provisions.

Place shall mean an open, unoccupied space other than a street or alley, permanently reserved as the principal means of access to abutting property.

Planned unit development shall mean a residential, commercial, or industrial development which is designed and built as a planned unit pursuant to the provisions of sections 90-1014 through 90-1017.

Professional office shall mean any building or portion of a building used or intended to be used as an office for a lawyer, architect, engineer, land surveyor, optometrist, accountant, and other similar professions.

Property line shall mean the same as Lot line.

Provisions shall mean all regulations and requirements referred to in the text of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)

Sec. 90-43. - Definitions: Quasi-public organizations—Recreational vehicle.

Quasi-public organizations shall mean any nongovernment organization that is devoted to public service and welfare.

Railroad right-of-way shall mean a strip of land of a maximum width of 100 feet only for the accommodation of a mainline or branch line railroad tracks, switching equipment and signals, but not including lands on which stations, offices, storage buildings, spur tracks, sidings, section gang and other employee housing, yards or other uses are located.

Ramada shall mean an arbor or pergola-like structure.

Recreational vehicle shall mean a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy, with a

living area less than 220 square feet, excluding built-in equipment such as wardrobes, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, bath and toilet rooms.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)