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Non-Conforming Structure. A structure, the size, dimensions or location of which was lawful
prior to the adoption, revision or amendment to a zoning regulation but fails by reason of
such adoption, revision or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the
zoning regulation.
Non-Conforming Use. A use or activity that was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or
amendment of a zoning regulation but fails by reason of such adoption, revision or
amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning regulation.
Non-motorized Trails. A maintained pathway designed for and used by equestrians,
pedestrians, and cyclists using non-motorized bicycles.
Nuisance. Anything that is indecent or offensive to the senses as defined by MCA §27-30-101.
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Offices. Buildings or portions of structures in which commercial activities take place but where
goods are not produced, sold, or repaired. These include but are not limited to general
and professional offices, governmental offices; insurance offices; real estate offices;
taxicab offices (but not taxi stands); travel agency or transportation ticket offices;
telephone exchange; utility offices; radio broadcasting and similar uses.
Open Space. Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside,
dedicated, designated, or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment or for the use
and enjoyment or owners, occupants, or their guests of land adjoining or neighboring
such open space.
Open Space, Common. Land within or related to a development, not individually owned or
dedicated for public use, that is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment
of the residents and their guests of the development and may include such
complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate.
Open Space, Green. An open space area not occupied by any structures or impervious surfaces.
Open Space, Private. Common open space, the use of which is normally limited to the
occupants of a single dwelling, structure, or property.
Open Space, Public. Open space owned by a public agency and maintained by it for the use and
enjoyment of the general public.
Ordinary High Water Mark. The outermost line caused by water impressing on land and
covering it for sufficient periods to cause physical characteristics that distinguish the
area below the line from the area above it. Characteristics of the area below the line
include, when appropriate, but are not limited to, deprivation of the soil of substantially
all terrestrial vegetation and destruction of its agricultural vegetative value. A floodplain
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