(Replaced by Ordinance No. 177028, effective December 14, 2002.) As used in
this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following definitions: A. "Exceptional Habitat Quality" for connectivity purposes:
1. Riparian-associated wetlands protected with environmental zones;
2. Locally or regionally rare or sensitive plant communities;
3. Important forest stands contributing multiple functions and
values to the adjacent water feature habitats of sensitive, threatened or
endangered wildlife species; or
4. Habitats that provide unusually important wildlife functions,
such as (but not limited to) a major wildlife crossing/runway or a key
migratory pathway.
B. "Mixed-Use Area" is compact development that allows a mix of uses,
either within buildings or among buildings, and includes residential development
as one of the potential components. Mixed-use areas include all commercial zones
(CN1 and 2, CO1 and 2, CM, CS, CG, and CX), the EX, Central Employment Zone, and
the IR, Institutional Residential Zone, All other employment zones, industrial
zones, and the Open Space Zone are not included.
C. "Significant alterations" are changes to property that are 35 percent
or greater than the assessed value of all improvements on the site. Mandatory
improvements for fire, life safety and accessibility do not count toward the
threshold.
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