Land Use Code Town of Norwood, Colorado - San Miguel County

Chapter 7: Land Use Code
§ 2.02 Definitions
Words defined in this section shall be given the meanings set forth here. All other words shall be
given their common, ordinary meanings, as the context may reasonably suggest. In case of dispute
over the meaning of a term not defined here or over the application of a definition set forth here, the
Town Planner shall give a written interpretation in accordance with Chapter 2.03.
Accessory Use or Structure: A use or structure naturally and normally incidental to, subordinate to,
and devoted primarily to the principal use or structure of the premises.
Agriculture: The use of land for the production of food and fiber, including the growing of crops
and/or the grazing of animals.
Antique Shop: An establishment offering for sale, within a building, articles such as glass, china,
furniture or similar furnishings and decorations that have value and significance as a result of age,
design or sentiment.
Alley: A space or thoroughfare that affords only secondary means of access to property abutting
thereon that has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
Alley House: A separate dwelling unit located on a lot which includes a single family dwelling unit
or double wide manufactured/mobile home. The alley house is accessory to the primary residential
use on the property.
Amusement, Commercial (Indoor): An amusement enterprise wholly enclosed in a building
offering entertainment or games of skill to the general public for a fee or charge and including, but
not limited to, a bowling alley or billiard parlor.
Asphalt or Concrete Batching Plant, Temporary: A temporary facility for producing asphalt or
concrete products used in construction activities on the same or nearby sites.
Auto Repair Garage: A building or place arranged, designed, used or intended to be used for the
purpose of providing general repair and servicing of motor vehicles. Such repair or servicing may
include reconditioning of engines, air conditioning systems and transmissions; wrecker service;
collision services including body, frame or fender straightening or repair; painting, undercoating and
rustproofing; replacement or repair of brakes, shock absorbers, tires, batteries, mufflers, or
upholstery; and other similar services.
Basement: A building story having at least one-half (1/2) of its height below the average level of
the adjoining ground. A basement shall not be counted as a story in computing building height.
Bath Facilities: That portion of a structure which includes a bath tub, shower and/or other personal
bathing or washing areas.
Bed and Breakfast: An owner occupied, single-family dwelling unit converted into an
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