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100-YEAR FLOOD
See "base flood."
3-/4-PLEX
A residential building designed to accommodate up to four primary dwelling units in single-ownership in a neighborhood. Units are arranged to maintain an outward design and appearance as a detached house.
ABUTTING
Having a common border with, or being separated from such a common border by, a right-of-way, alley, or easement.
ACCESSORY BUILDING
A subordinate building having a use customarily incidental to, and located on, the lot occupied by the main building. A building housing an accessory use is considered an integral part of the main building when it has any part of a wall in common with the main building, or is under an extension of the main roof and designed as an integral part of the main building. For the purposes of this chapter, items such as basketball goals and uprights, fences, bird baths, swing sets, and landscaping-related site amenities, such as benches, yard lighting, statuary, and landscape timbers used to define yard areas, shall not be considered accessory buildings for the purpose of yard requirements. Also see definition of "structure."
ACCESSORY DWELLING
A dwelling unit, either in a detached accessory structure, or included within a principal structure, that is located on the same lot as a detached house and is incidental to the principal use of the lot for a principal dwelling. Examples include a garage apartment, basement apartment, or second level/attic apartment.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
The same as "appurtenant structure."
ACCESSORY USE
A use incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the premises.
ACTUARIAL RATES
See "risk premium rates."
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act.
ADAAG
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
ADMINISTRATOR
The Federal Insurance Administrator.
ADULT USES
See "sexually oriented businesses."
AGENCY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Agricultural products and livestock.
AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE
Any structure used exclusively in connection with the production, harvesting, storage, drying, or raising of agricultural commodities.
ALLEY
A minor public or private right-of-way shown on a plat providing secondary vehicular access to the rear or side of a lot, block, or parcel of land otherwise abutting a street.
ALTERATION
As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural parts or in the means of egress. This definition includes an enlargement or reduction of a building or structure, whether by moving a side or by changing the height. Also, the moving of a building or structure from one location or position to another is considered an alteration.
ANIMAL CARE OR CLINIC - GENERAL
A service use for the medical care of small domestic animals where outdoor pens or kennels are only used for exercise and recreational purposes, and no animals are kept outside. Examples include large veterinary offices, large grooming facilities, animal hospital, or commercial kennels.
ANIMAL CARE OR CLINIC - LIMITED
A service use for the medical care of small domestic animals where treatment rooms, cages, or pens are completely enclosed and soundproof, and where any boarding of animals is accessory to the principal use, and where the gross leasable area is under 2,500 square feet. Examples include a small veterinary office, small pet day care, or grooming facility.
ANIMATED SIGNS
Signs that flash or move or otherwise change at intervals more frequently than once each six seconds. Any sign that utilizes the appearance of movement using lighting to depict action or to create a special effect or scene. (Also see "electronic message centers.")
ANTENNA
A metallic device having the primary purpose of sending and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation.
ANTENNA
Any device that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic signals for voice, data or video communications purposes, including, but not limited to, television, AM/FM radio, microwave, wireless communications services, and similar forms of communications. The term shall exclude satellite earth station antennas less than six feet in diameter (mounted within 12 feet of the ground or building mounted) and any receive-only home television antenna.
ANTENNA TOWER
Any fabrication or construction primarily designed or used for the support of one or more antenna; provided, however, that any fabrication or construction which is less than six feet in height shall not be considered to be an antenna tower.
APARTMENT COMPLEX
A grouping of apartment buildings in a common development arranged around an internal system of streets/internal access, walkways, and common open space.
APPEAL
A request for review of the Floodplain Administrator's interpretation of any provision of this article or a request for a variance.
APPURTENANT STRUCTURE
A structure that is on the same parcel of property as the principal structure to be insured and the use of which is incidental to the use of the principal structure and is 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections.
ARCHITECT
A professional architect registered in the State of Missouri.
AREA
That portion of the City which the Board of Aldermen has found or shall find to be blighted, following a public hearing thereon, so that the clearance, replanning, rehabilitation, or reconstruction thereof is necessary to effectuate the purposes of Chapter 353 and this article. Any such area may include buildings or improvements not in themselves blighted, and any real property, whether improved or unimproved, the inclusion of which is deemed necessary for the effective clearance, replanning, reconstruction or rehabilitation of the area of which such buildings, improvements or real property form a part.
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one-percent-or-greater chance of flooding in any given year.
AS-BUILT PLANS
Plans and other drawings that depict the actual as-constructed conditions of a property and its improvements. Also known as "record set."
ASSEMBLY - EVENT VENUE
Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of the City or region and typically designed for 1,001 or more. Examples include an auditorium or large event hall.
ASSEMBLY - EVENT VENUE, RELIGIOUS
Places of religious assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of the City or region and typically designed for 1,001 or more.
ASSEMBLY - LARGE
Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of a broad vicinity with regular or periodic organized services or events, and typically designed for 501 to 1,000 people. Examples include a community center or event hall.
ASSEMBLY - LARGE, RELIGIOUS
Places of religious assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of a broad vicinity with regular or periodic organized services or events, and typically designed for 501 to 1,000 people.
ASSEMBLY - LIMITED
Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs for residents of nearby neighborhood(s) with regular or periodic organized services or events, and typically designed for no more than 250 people at maximum occupancy. Examples include a neighborhood association clubhouse or meeting hall.
ASSEMBLY - LIMITED, RELIGIOUS
Places of religious assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs for residents of nearby neighborhood(s) with regular or periodic organized services or events, and typically designed for no more than 250 people at maximum occupancy.
ASSEMBLY - SMALL
Places of public assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of neighborhoods in the vicinity with regular or periodic organized services or events, and typically designed for 251 to 500 people. An example includes a small event hall.
ASSEMBLY - SMALL, RELIGIOUS
Places of religious assembly designed and located to serve community or civic needs of neighborhoods in the vicinity with regular or periodic organized services or events, and typically designed for 251 to 500 people.
ATRIUM
An open space within a building that connects two or more floors or levels.
ATTENTION-GETTING DEVICE
Any pennant, propeller, spinner, ribbon, streamer, searchlight, balloon, inflatable sign (static), figurine, statue, or other similar device or ornamentation designed to or having the effect of attracting the attention of potential customers or the general public. An attention-getting device shall be considered a sign and shall meet all requirements of this chapter for a sign.
AUTOMOBILE (AUTOMOTIVE)
As used herein, includes passenger cars, motorcycles, vans, trucks, and recreational vehicles.
AWNING OR CANOPY SIGN
Any sign attached to in any manner or otherwise made a part of any awning or awning-like structure, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover which projects beyond a building or extends along and projects beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
BANNER
Any sign constructed of lightweight fabric or similar material. Flags shall not be considered banners.
BASE FLOOD
The flood elevation having a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
BASE FLOOD
The flood having a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
BASEMENT
Any area of the structure having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides.
BASEMENT
A floored and walled substructure of a building at least 50% below the average finished grade of the building. If more than 50% or five feet, whichever is greater, is exposed above the grade, the area is counted as a story in height regulations.
BEACON
Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move.
BENCHMARK
A definite point of known location and elevation, and set with a permanent monument. The identity and elevation shall be based on United States Geological Survey (USGS) datum. Benchmarks established by the 1981 Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) benchmark loop system, and official additions thereto, or the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), or St. Louis County are acceptable benchmarks.
BILLBOARD
An outdoor sign advertising an article or product not manufactured, assembled, processed, repaired, or sold upon the premises upon which the sign is located or advertising a service not rendered upon the premises upon which the sign is located.
BLIGHTED AREA
Those portions of the City which the Board of Aldermen shall determine that, by reason of age, obsolescence, inadequate or outmoded design or physical deterioration, have become economic and social liabilities, and that such conditions are conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, crime or inability to pay reasonable taxes.
BLIGHTING ANALYSIS
A written analysis of the conditions of an area confirming that such area qualifies as a blighted area under Chapter 353 and this article.
BLOCK
An area of land that is entirely bounded by streets, highways, or rights-of-way except alleys, or between streets, highways, streams, parks, etc., or any other barrier, or combination thereof, to the continuity of development.
BOARD
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Crestwood, Missouri.
BOX SIGN
A wall sign in which all components are contained within a frame and not composed of individual letters.
BUFFER
A stream, a natural or enhanced vegetated area (established by Subsection D of this section) lying adjacent to the stream.
BUFFER, PERIMETER LANDSCAPE
A continuous area of land set aside along the perimeter of a lot in which plant materials may be used to provide a transition between, and to reduce the environmental, aesthetic, and other impacts of, one type of land use upon another.
BUILDING
See "structure."
BUILDING COVERAGE
The proportion of the lot area, expressed as a percent that is covered by the maximum horizontal cross section of a building or buildings.
BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance from the average finished grade abutting a building or structure to the highest point of the roof of a building or highest point of any permanent part of a structure other than a building.
BUILDING LINE
See "setback."
CABINET
A structure for the protection and security of communications equipment associated with one or more antennas where direct access to equipment is provided from the exterior and the horizontal dimensions of which do not exceed four feet by six feet.
CALIPER
The thickness (diameter) of a tree trunk, when measured six inches above the ground for trees less than four inches and 12 inches above the ground for trees greater than four inches.
CANOPY TREE
A self-supporting woody plant of a species normally growing in the St. Louis metropolitan area to a mature height of not less than 20 feet and a mature spread of not less than 15 feet.
CARPORT
An open-sided shelter designed primarily for parked motor vehicles, whether attached to a house or detached. A carport may have as many as three walls or as few as none.
CEMETERY
A place for burial of the dead, including crematory facilities as an accessory use.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN
A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign (not including electronic message centers). A sign on which the message changes more than eight times per day shall be considered an animated sign or electronic message center and not a changeable copy sign for purposes of this article.
CHAPTER 353
Chapter 353 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, as same may be amended from time to time, and known as the "Urban Redevelopment Corporations Law."
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER or CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL
The official of the community who is charged with the authority to implement and administer laws, ordinances, and regulations for that community.
CITY
The City of Crestwood, Missouri.
CITY ATTORNEY
See §§ 2-54 and 2-55 of this Code. "City Attorney" may also refer to any special counsel hired by the City.
CLUB, PRIVATE
A building or premises used for social, recreational, dining, or philanthropic purposes, the normal use of which is limited to specific members, patrons, or otherwise listed and enumerated persons.
COLLOCATION
The placement or installation of a new wireless facility on a structure that already has an existing wireless facility, including electrical transmission towers, water towers, buildings, and other structures capable of structurally supporting the attachment of wireless facilities in compliance with applicable codes.
COMMON GROUND
Natural or landscaped open space within or related to a development, not in individually owned lots, designed and intended for siting common facilities (e.g., recreation facilities and storm drainage detention facilities) and for the common use of the residents and property owners of the development. "Common ground" is intended to be synonymous with "common open space," "common land," and "common area" when used in the appropriate context.
COMMUNITY
Any state or area or political subdivision thereof which has authority to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations for the areas within its jurisdiction.
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE
A civic use offering education, arts and cultural materials, or attractions for the general public, including exhibits and events; or offering administrative, social, tourism, or charitable services to the general public. Examples include museums, libraries, public safety, post office, or recreation centers.
COMMUNITY CENTER
A facility maintained by a public agency or by a not-for-profit community or neighborhood association primarily for social, recreational, or educational needs of the community or neighborhood.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Crestwood as adopted by the Planning Commission in accord with the provisions of Section 89.360, RSMo., and as may be updated or amended from time to time.
CONDOMINIUM
A form of property ownership occurring in accordance with the Uniform Condominium Act, Chapter 448, RSMo.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS
The engineering drawings showing types of materials and construction details for physical structures and facilities.
CONVENIENCE STORE
A retail establishment having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or less, primarily selling foods as well as other household goods customarily sold in larger food markets and supermarkets. A convenience store may be paired with a gasoline station.
CORNER LOT
See "lot, corner."
CORPORATION
An urban redevelopment corporation organized and existing under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 353.
CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (CRZ)
The area of tree roots within the crown dripline. This zone is generally defined as the area underneath a tree's canopy, extending from the tree's trunk to a point no less than the furthest crown dripline.
Critical Root Zone
CULTIVAR
An assemblage of cultivated plants which is clearly distinguished by any characters (morphological, physiological, cytological or chemical) and which, when reproduced (sexually or asexually), retains its distinguishing characteristics.
CULTIVATED LANDSCAPE AREA
Planted areas that receive routine maintenance, such as mowing, irrigating, pruning, fertilizing, and similar routine maintenance, so as to ensure healthy plants and a well-kept appearance.
CURB LEVEL
The mean level of the curb in front of the lot, or in the case of a corner lot, along the abutting street where the mean curb level is the highest.
DENSITY
The number of dwelling units per acre of gross land area.
DETACHED HOUSE
A residential building designed as one primary dwelling unit in a neighborhood subdivision setting. Variations of this type are based primarily on lot size.
DEVELOPER
A person, firm, or corporation undertaking land development activity, including the subdivision of land and other improvements to land, pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
DEVELOPMENT
All structures and other modifications of the natural landscape, above and below ground on a particular site, including, but not limited to, grading, removal of trees, paving, installation of utilities, or the erection of structures.
DEVELOPMENT
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, levees, levee systems, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials.
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
That contract or agreement entered into between the City and a corporation pursuant to an approved development plan.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A plan completed in accordance with § 26-62 (Development plan contents) of this article and including a blighting analysis, together with any amendments thereto, for the redevelopment of all or any part of a blighted area.
DEVELOPMENT, PLANNED
Land under unified control to be planned and developed in a single development operation or a programmed series of development operations or phases. A planned development includes principal and accessory structures and uses strongly related to the character and purposes of the planned development. A planned development is built according to general and detailed plans for streets, utilities, lot and building locations, landscaping, and the like. A planned development includes provisions for the operation and maintenance of common areas, facilities, and improvements that are for use by the occupants of the planned development, but which will not be provided, operated, or maintained at public expense.
DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (DBH)
The diameter of the trunk of a tree, in inches of diameter, measured at breast height 4.5 feet above the original soil or natural grade. If a tree forks or separates into two or more trunks below 4.5 feet, then the trunk is measured at its narrowest point below the fork.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN
A sign which is designed and erected solely for the purpose of traffic or pedestrian direction and placed on the property (except as otherwise provided for in this article) to direct the public to building locations, parking areas, or specific areas of a property or overall development.
DIRECTOR
The Director of Public Services of the City of Crestwood, Missouri.
DIRECTOR
The Director of Public Services of the City or his or her designee.
DIRECTOR
The Director of Public Services of the City of Crestwood or his/her designee. Any reference to the "City Engineer," to the "Director of Public Works" or the "Public Works Director", whether in this Chapter 26 or any other chapter of this Code, shall be construed to mean the Director of Public Services of the City of Crestwood or his/her designee, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
DISGUISED SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any freestanding, man-made structure designed for the support of wireless facilities, the presence of which is camouflaged or concealed as an architectural or natural feature. Such structures may include, but are not limited to, clock towers, observation towers, pylon signs, water towers, light standards, flagpoles and artificial trees.
DNR
Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOT
See "lot, through."
DRIPLINE
A vertical line extending from the outermost branch tips of a tree to the finished grade below.
Dripline
DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THROUGH ESTABLISHMENTS
Any business so developed that its retail or services character is dependent upon serving patrons who remain in their motor vehicles in a driveway or parking spaces.
DUMPSTER, TEMPORARY
A large container designed and used for storage of items to be thrown away, refuse, rubbish, trash, garbage, junk, and/or debris for a period of time corresponding to a particular task or project. Such container is typically rented or leased to owners or occupants of property for their temporary use and is typically delivered and removed by truck. This term shall not be interpreted to refer to a trash can, trash container, or a dumpster that is stored in a more permanent manner on the property and from which trash is collected on a recurring basis.
DUPLEX
A residential building designed to accommodate two primary dwelling units in a neighborhood setting. Duplex units share a single common wall or floor/ceiling, with an outward design and appearance as a detached house. A duplex may be on a single lot, or it may be platted as separate lots along the common wall line. Duplex units may be developed as rental properties or as condominiums.
DWELLING
A building, or portion thereof, designed exclusively for residential occupancy.
DWELLING, MULTIPLE-FAMILY
A building, or portion thereof, arranged, intended, or designed for occupancy by two or more families.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
A detached building arranged, intended, or designed for occupancy by one family. For the purpose of this chapter, single-family dwelling shall include any not-for-profit home in which eight or fewer unrelated mentally or physically handicapped persons reside, and may include two additional persons acting as house parents or guardians who need not be related to each other or to any of the mentally or physically handicapped persons residing in the home. See Article XII, § 26-78A (Group homes), for additional information.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
Two or more single-family dwellings sharing common wall areas, each on its own individual lot.
EASEMENT
A grant of one or more of the property rights by a property owner to, or for use by, the public, a corporation, or another person or entity for a specific purpose (e.g., for utility lines or ingress/egress).
EDUCATION - CAMPUS
A large public or private institution for primary or secondary education and typically serving more than 601 students on more than 10 acres and targeted to the broad vicinity, including neighborhoods beyond one mile.
EDUCATION - EXTENSION
A public or private institution for a wide variety of academic, vocational, or professional training and education services, but which provides services in a more mixed-use or commercial setting utilizing sites and buildings within that context.
EDUCATION - NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
A small public or private institution for primary or secondary education and typically serving up to 600 students on less than 10 acres, primarily targeted to neighborhoods within one mile. Special purpose schools that have a larger target area but are designed and scaled to perform similarly to a neighborhood school may be included in this type.
EIA STANDARD 222
A reference to Electronic Industries Association Standard 222-E, effective 1991, entitled "Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures."
ELECTION SEASON
The period from 30 days prior to any election voted in by the residents of Crestwood until two days after such elections.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER OR DISPLAY
Any sign, or portion of a sign, capable of displaying electronic content where the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes. An electronic message center or display may include computer programmable, microprocessor, or controlled electronic or digital video displays and the images can be produced from LED technology, fiber optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the display area. Electronic message centers do not include projected images or messages projected onto buildings or other objects.
ELEVATED BUILDING
For insurance purposes, a nonbasement building which has its lowest elevated floor raised above ground level by foundation walls, shear walls, posts, piers, pilings, or columns.
ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY or PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY
A community for which the Administrator has authorized the sale of flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
The Director of Public Services or his/her designee.
ENGINEER
A professional engineer registered in the State of Missouri.
ENGRAVED SIGN OR TABLET
Any sign that is cut into masonry or other surfaces.
ERECT
To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, affix, or paint signs.
EXCAVATION
Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock, or any other similar material is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced, relocated, or bulldozed and shall include the conditions resulting therefrom.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
For the purposes of determining rates, structures for which the start of construction commenced before the effective date of the FIRM or before January 1, 1975, for FIRMs effective before that date. Existing construction may also be referred to as "existing structures."
EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION
A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.
EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION
The preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).
FAA
The Federal Aviation Commission.
FACING or SURFACE
Any surface of a sign upon, against, or through which the message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
FAMILY
An individual or any number of related, by blood or marriage, persons, or a group of not more than three unrelated persons, or two unrelated nontransient adults and their dependents, including foster children living together as a single not-for-profit housekeeping unit, sharing a common kitchen facility, but not including group quarters, such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities, motels, hotels, rooming houses, or boardinghouses.
FARM
A parcel of land used for commercially growing or raising agricultural products, including related structures thereon.
FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT
Any establishment whose principal business is the sale of foods, frozen desserts, or beverages in ready-to-consume servings, for consumption either within the restaurant building or for carry-out, and where either:
A. Foods or beverages are usually served in edible containers or in paper, plastic, or other disposable containers, or where customers are not served their food or beverages of any type by a restaurant employee at the same table or counter where the items are consumed; or
B. The establishment includes a drive-up or drive-through service facility or offers curb service.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission.
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Administration.
FILL
Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock, or any other similar material is deposited, placed, pushed, pulled, or transported to a place other than the place from which it was excavated and shall include the conditions resulting therefrom.
FLAG
A cloth with colors, patterns, and/or symbols, etc.
FLAG LOT
See "lot, flag."
FLASHING SIGN
Signs that have flashing lights or intermittent illumination, except as otherwise defined herein, including signs that draw attention to speed limits, stop signs, fire stations, school zones and similar governmental or public uses.
FLOOD BOUNDARY AND FLOODWAY MAP (FBFM)
An official map of a community on which the Administrator has delineated both special flood hazard areas and the designated regulatory floodway.
FLOOD ELEVATION DETERMINATION
A determination by the Administrator of the water surface elevations of the base flood, that is, the flood level that has a one-percent-or-greater chance of occurrence in any given year.
FLOOD ELEVATION STUDY
An examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards.
FLOOD FRINGE
The area outside the floodway encroachment lines, but still subject to inundation by the regulatory flood.
FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP (FHBM)
An official map of a community, issued by the Administrator, where the boundaries of the flood areas having special flood hazards have been designated as (unnumbered or numbered) A Zones.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM)
An official map of a community, on which the Administrator has delineated both the special flood hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS)
An examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations.
FLOOD or FLOODING
A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: 1) the overflow of inland and/or 2) the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
FLOODPLAIN
Any land area susceptible to flooding, which would have at least a one-percent probability of flooding occurrence in any calendar year based on the basin being fully developed as shown on the current land use plan; i.e., the regulatory flood.
FLOODPLAIN
That area within the City subject to a one-percent, or greater, chance of flooding in any given year, as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Flood Insurance Act.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
The operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, and floodplain management regulations.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as floodplain and grading ordinances) and other applications of police power. The term describes such state or local regulations, in any combination thereof, that provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction.
FLOODPLAIN or FLOOD-PRONE AREA
Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. (See "flooding.")
FLOODPROOFING
Any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures that reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, or structures and their contents.
FLOODWAY
That area derived by determining that portion of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
FLOODWAY ENCROACHMENT LINES
The lines marking the limits of floodways on federal, state and local floodplain maps.
FLOODWAY or REGULATORY FLOODWAY
The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The sum of the gross horizontal area of all floors of a building, including basement areas, as measured from the interior perimeter of exterior walls. Such area shall not include the following: interior loading and parking areas, atriums except first floor area, rooftop mechanical equipment enclosures, and the enclosed mall areas of shopping centers.
FOOTCANDLE
A measure of light falling on a surface. One footcandle is equal to the amount of light generated by one candle shining on a one-square-foot surface located one foot away.
FREEBOARD
A factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a flood level for purposes of floodplain management. Freeboard tends to compensate for the many unknown factors that could contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood and floodway conditions, such as bridge openings and the hydrological effect of urbanization of the watershed.
FRONTAGE
The length of the property abutting on one side of a street measured along the dividing line between the property and the street right-of-way.
ft.
Feet.
FUNCTIONALLY DEPENDENT USE
A use that cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. This term includes only docking facilities and facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers but does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
GARAGE
An enclosed building primarily designed for motor vehicles. A garage can either be attached to the main building or detached and surrounded by open space.
GAS STATION - GENERAL (5 to 16 pumps)
A retail use engaged in the sale of fuel and other convenience goods to the general public, and may include accessory repair or maintenance services. The use is limited to no more than 16 fueling stations and no more than four garage service bays. Examples include a small convenience center or large gas station.
GAS STATION - LARGE (16+ pumps)
A retail use engaged in the sale of fuel and other convenience goods to the general public, and may include accessory repair or maintenance services. The use may include more than 16 fueling stations. Examples include large convenience stores, gas stations or truck stops and travel centers.
GAS STATION - LIMITED (1 to four pumps)
A retail use engaged in the sale of fuel and other convenience goods to the general public, and may include accessory repair or maintenance services. The use is limited to no more than four fueling stations and no more than two garage service bays. Examples include a small, neighborhood gas and service station.
GASOLINE STATION (SERVICE STATION)
Any structure or premises used for dispensing or sale, at retail, of vehicle fuels or lubricants, including lubrication of vehicles and replacement or installation of minor parts and accessories, but not engaged in major repair work, such as engine replacement, body and fender repair, or spray painting.
GRADE
A specific elevation or reference point associated with a topographical survey point, building floor, benchmark, etc. See "slope."
GRADING
Excavation or fill, or any combination thereof, and shall include the conditions resulting from any excavation, fill or reprofiling the ground surface.
GRADING PERMIT
A permit allowing the commencement of grading, excavation, or filling of land, but not permitting installation of site or building improvements which require an improvements construction permit or a building permit.
GROCERY - CONVENIENCE/MARKET
A retail use selling food and produce or specialty food products for household consumption in a small-scale format under 10,000 square feet. Examples include a corner market, butcher shop, produce stand, or similar food store. This use may also be associated with gasoline sales.
GROCERY - STORE (5,000 - 40,000)
A retail use selling food, produce, and other household products for household consumption in a small-scale format at least 6,000 but less than 40,000 square feet. Examples include a small grocery store that may serve as the anchor to a small-scale walkable center.
GROCERY - SUPERMARKET (40,000+)
A retail use selling food, produce, and household products for household consumption in a large-scale format, at least 40,000 square feet. Examples include a large-format grocery or supermarket, or a similar function housed within a larger warehouse retail store.
GROUND COVER
Plants, other than turf grass, normally reaching an average maximum height of not more than 24 inches at maturity.
GROUND SIGN
Any sign which has the top part of its face less than 10 feet above the ground and which is erected on the ground.
GROUND-MOUNTED ANTENNA
Any antenna having any working element within five feet of grade.
GROUP HOME
As defined in Article XII, (Special Uses) § 26-78A (Group homes), of this chapter.
GROUP HOMES
As defined by Article VIII (Special Uses), § 26-78A (Group homes), of this chapter.
GROUP HOMES
As defined in Article XII, § 26-78A of this chapter
GYMNASIUM
A building or portion thereof used for athletic training or sports activities, including accessory seating for spectators.
HANDMADE SIGN
Any sign made of cardboard, poster board, paper, plywood, or other similar material, including any sign with handwritten text or symbols.
HEDGE
A landscape barrier consisting of a continuous, dense planting of woody vegetation which may be either composed of trees or shrubs.
HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the base of the structure at mean ground level to its highest point and including the main structure and all attachments thereto. Mean ground level shall be determined by the average elevation of the natural ground level within a radius of 50 feet from the center location of measurement.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
See "building height."
HELIPORT
A facility for the servicing, take-off, and landing of helicopters.
HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE
The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Any structure that is:
1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior; or
4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either:
a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; or
b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS
A domestic activity carried on by members of a family residing on the premises, but excluding beauty shops, barbershops, music schools, convalescent or nursing homes, tourist homes, massage, or other establishments offering services to the general public (except as provided herein), and provided that there are no signs nor any display that will indicate from the exterior of the building that it is being utilized, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that of a dwelling; provided, also, that there is no stock-in-trade or commodity sold upon the premises, no person is employed other than a member of the family residing on the premises, and no mechanical equipment is used except such as is customary for purely domestic or household purposes. The care and supervision of not more than four children other than those residing on the premises shall be considered a permitted home-based business. An existing home-based business child-care provider can exceed the four-child limit, to a maximum of six, only where additional children are siblings of one or more of the children then being kept. Any state requirement applicable to the number of children being kept shall be complied with. If state requirements conflict with the limitations of this chapter, the expansion or modification will not be allowed.
HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
An accessory use conducted in either the principal dwelling unit or an accessory dwelling or structure that might be characterized as home crafts, such as model making, rug weaving, lapidary work, cabinet making, etc., provided that no machinery or equipment is used or employed other than that which would customarily be found in the home, such as machinery or equipment that would customarily be employed in connection with a hobby or vocation not conducted for gain or profit. Other types of home office or service occupations are further defined in Subsection D of this section.
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
See "subdivision association."
HOSPITAL
An institution providing medical and surgical care for humans only, for both in- and outpatients, including medical service, training, and research facilities, but excluding residential or outpatient facilities for the treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse.
HOTEL or MOTOR HOTEL (MOTEL)
A building in which lodging is provided to the public, usually on a transient basis.
ILLUMINATED SIGN
Any sign, which has characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign proper. Such lighting may be internal to the sign structure or external to the sign face, but part of the sign structure or mounting.
IMPERVIOUS COVER
Any man-made paved, hardened or structural surface regardless of material. Impervious cover includes, but is not limited to, rooftops, buildings, streets, roads, decks, swimming pools and any concrete or asphalt.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
The engineering and landscape design drawings and specifications indicating types of materials, location, and construction details for the improvements associated with a subdivision or other land development.
IMPROVEMENTS
Street pavement, sidewalk pavement, pedestrianway pavement, water mains, storm sewer facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, signs, survey monuments, landscaping, streetlighting, and similar items, as distinguished from buildings and other structures requiring building permits for the erection thereof.
IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
A permit allowing the installation of improvements in connection with the development of a subdivision or other land development.
INCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Any material, which will not ignite at or below a temperature of 1,200° F. and will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature.
INCOMPATIBILITY OF LAND USES
A conflict situation arising from the proximity or direct association of contradictory, incongruous, or discordant land uses or activities, including the impacts of noise, vibration, smoke, odors, toxic matter, radiation, and similar environmental conditions.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
A permanent, automatic artificial watering system installed below grade designed to transport and distribute controlled amounts of water to plants.
JUNKYARD
A parcel of land upon which the principal or accessory use is the accumulation of used, discarded, or worn out materials, or manufactured products, any of which may or may not be reusable or salable.
LAND DEVELOPMENT
Any land change, including but not limited to clearing, grubbing, stripping, removal of vegetation, dredging, grading, excavating, transporting and filling of land, construction, paving and any other installation of impervious cover.
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY(IES)
Those actions or activities which comprise, facilitate or result in land development.
LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Standards established in the regulations of this chapter which provide minimum standards of design and construction of land improvements, such as streets, sidewalks, utilities, grading, lighting, and similar improvements.
LAND DISTURBANCE
Any land or vegetation change, including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, stripping, removal of vegetation, dredging, grading, excavating, transporting and filling of land, that does not involve construction, paving or any other installation of impervious cover.
LAND DISTURBANCE ACTIVITY(IES)
Those actions or activities which comprise, facilitate or result in land disturbance.
LAND SURVEYOR
A land surveyor registered in the State of Missouri.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
A landscape architect registered in the State of Missouri.
LANDSCAPE FEATURES
Any combination of nonliving landscape material, such as rocks, pebbles, sand, mulch, walls, fences or decorative paving materials.
LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS
Any combination of living plants, such as grass, ground cover, shrubs, vines, perennials, or trees.
LAUNDROMAT
A business that provides washing, drying, or ironing machines, or professional type cleaning or pressing equipment for hire, to be used by customers on the premises.
LIGHT STANDARD SIGN
A sign that has the lowest part of its face at least eight feet above the ground and which is designed to be attached to or a part of a light standard principally designed for illuminating a street, parking, or public space area.
LIVE/WORK UNIT
A mixed-use unit that contains a commercial, office or light industrial component. The work component does not exceed 50% of the dwelling area.
LOADING SPACE
A space within the main building or on the same lot providing for the standing, loading, or unloading of trucks.
LODGING - BED-AND-BREAKFAST (up to 5 rooms)
A lodging use in a residential building type that has up to five guest rooms and a resident manager for accessory meals, operations, and cleaning services.
LODGING - HOTEL/MOTEL
A lodging use in a large commercial building or complex designed for more than 20 guest rooms, as well as associated restaurant, event and conference services.
LODGING - INN (up to 20 rooms)
A lodging use in a small commercial building that accommodates up to 20 guest rooms which may include limited accessory service, such as a small restaurant or lounge.
LOT
A parcel of land which may include one or more platted lots, occupied or intended for occupancy by a use permitted in this title, having its principal frontage upon a street or upon an officially approved place.
LOT (PARCEL) OF RECORD
A lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been legally approved by the City and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the county.
LOT LINES
A. LOT LINE, FRONT — The boundary between a lot and the street right-of-way on which it fronts.

B. LOT LINE, REAR — The boundary line or lines opposite and most distant from the front street right-of-way line; except that in the case of uncertainty, the Director of Public Services shall determine the rear line.

C. LOT LINE, SIDE — Any lot boundary line that is not a front or rear line thereof; a side line may be a part lot line, a line bordering on an alley, place, or a side street right-of-way line.
LOT WIDTH
The horizontal distance between side lot lines, measured at the front building line.
LOT, CORNER
A parcel of land abutting two or more road rights-of-way at their intersection.
LOT, COVERAGE
Shall include the total area of all principal and accessory buildings as measured along the outside wall at ground level or above as viewed from above and include all projections other than open porches, fire escapes, or the first three feet of a roof overhang. Roads, driveways, parking lots, and swimming pools shall not be included in the maximum lot coverage requirement. The percent of lot coverage shall be computed as follows:
LOT, DOUBLE FRONTAGE
See "lot, through."
LOT, FLAG
A lot with access provided to the bulk of the lot by a narrow corridor of property.
LOT, THROUGH
A lot having its front and rear yards each abutting on a street (also known as "double frontage lot").
LOWEST FLOOR
The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable floodproofing design requirements of this article.
MAIN TRAVELED WAY
The portion of the roadway designed for the movement of persons, including driving lanes, shoulders, auxiliary lanes, and roadside picnic, parking, rest and observation areas, and other areas immediately adjacent and contiguous to the traveled portion of the roadway and for the use of the traveling person, but not necessarily located with the roadway right-of-way.
MALL
An enclosed public way upon which business establishments have direct access and which serves primarily for the movement of pedestrians, with trees, benches, or other furnishings provided and with vehicular access prohibited, restricted, or reduced so as to emphasize pedestrian use.
MANUFACTURED HOME
A structure, transportable in one or more sections, that is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term manufactured home does not include a recreational vehicle.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION
A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
MANUFACTURING - ARTISAN
A small-scale industrial use where activities produce little or no by-products, such as smoke, odor, dust, or noise, discernible from outside of the building; where deliveries and distribution are made by general consumer delivery services requiring no special large truck access; and where products are made available for purchase or viewing to the general public. Uses typically occupy buildings or spaces under 5,000 square feet of gross leasable area. Examples include artists' studios, small wood or metal shops, craft manufacturing, small bakery, or other similar small-scale assembly of finished products.
MANUFACTURING - GENERAL
An industrial use where by-products, such as noise, dust, smoke, or odor, are produced, but are mitigated to limit impacts beyond the property boundary. Outside storage and activities may be necessary, and distribution and delivery needs involve frequent or large truck access. Examples include large-scale manufacturing or fabrication plants, food production and manufacturing plants, metal fabrication plants, chemical laboratories, or other similar high-intensity manufacturing or distribution operations.
MANUFACTURING - HEAVY
An industrial use capable of producing significant by-products, such as noise, dust, smoke, or odor, beyond the building or site, or where hazardous materials may be stored, used, or produced as a typical part of the business, and distribution involves heavy truck, freight and machinery access. Examples include chemical, wood or metal storage and production, pressing and dying plants, asphalt or cement production, animal processing, or other heavy or hazardous manufacturing operations.
MANUFACTURING - LIGHT
An industrial use where little or no by-products, such as smoke, odor, dust, or noise, are discernible from outside of the building and where distribution and delivery needs occur through light to moderate commercial truck access. Examples include research labs or facilities, small equipment or commodity assembly, warehousing or wholesaling of consumer products, commercial bakery, nonretail laundry services, or similar businesses that provide products for support of other businesses.