Chapter 26 - City of Punta Gorda

. That the proposed use will not be in conflict with the objective of
the most detailed plan adopted for the area.
c. That the proposed use will not constitute a nuisance to properties
located in residential or mixed use districts or developed for
residential purposes with respect to noise, dust, fumes, light,
vibration or traffic.
d. That the proposed use will comply with all applicable Federal
Aviation Administration Regulations.
(7) ALTERATION
Any change or expansion in the size, configuration, or location of a
structure; or any change or expansion in the use of a structure or lot,
from a previously approved or legally existing size, configuration,
location, or use.
(8) AMBULATORY SURGERY AND DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
An establishment where patients are admitted for examination and
treatment on an outpatient basis by one or more physicians, dentists or
other medical personnel, psychologists or social workers and where
patients are not usually lodged overnight.
(9) AMUSEMENT FACILITIES [OUTDOOR]
The provision of entertainment or games of skill to the general public for
a fee, where any portion of the activity takes place outside of a building,
including but not limited to a golf driving range, archery range, or
miniature golf course. This use does not include outdoor stadiums.
(10) AMUSEMENT FACILITIES [INDOOR]
An indoor amusement facility is an establishment where the primary use
is to provide entertainment within an enclosed building for a fee and
including such activities as dance halls, musical entertainment, bowling
alleys, billiard and pool establishments; commercial facilities, such as
arenas, skating rinks, coin operated amusement devices, theaters and
game parlors.
(11) ANIMAL HOSPITAL
A structure that is used solely for the practice of veterinary medicine.
Veterinary medicine is the application of medical, diagnostic and
therapeutic principles to companion, domestic or exotic animals.
(12) APPURTENANCE
The visible, functional or ornamental objects accessory to or part of a
building.
(13) ARCADE
A walkway adjacent to a building, covered by a roof, yet is not fully
enclosed.
(14) ATTACHED HOME
Rear yard buildings which share common side walls. Attached homes may
be town-homes or condominium units.
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