CONNECTICUT MODEL ZONING CODE PROJECT - Land Use Law

Amendment: (See, Zoning Amendment)Antenna: (See also, Telecommunications Tower)Any structure designed for transmitting signals to a receiver or receiving station or for receiving television, radio,data communication, or other signals from other antennas, satellites, or other services. (Hartford, CT)Apartment:A part of a dwelling consisting of a room or rooms, intended, and designed to be occupied as a residence of a singlefamily or individual, and which has only one complete kitchen and at least one complete bathroom. (Lake Lure, NC)Applicant:Any person, firm, or corporation requesting approval of any land-use, development, or improvement application, orsimilar entitlement regulated by the municipal code. (San Juan Capistrano, CA)A person who applies for an exemption under §22a-354i-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, apermit under §22a-354i-8 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies or a permit under Section 9 of the APARegulations. [This term applies only to the regulations set forth in the aquifer protection area section]Application:An application for an exemption under §22a-354i-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an applicationfor a permit under §22a-354i-8 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies or an application for a permitunder Section 9 of the APA Regulations. [This term applies only to the regulations set forth in the aquifer protectionarea section]Aquaculture:The production of aquatic plant or animal organisms for food or other commercial purposes, within naturallyoccurring bodies of water (Fresh or Salt). (Planners Dictionary)Aquifer:A saturated geological formation that will yield a sufficient quantity of water to serve as a private or public watersupply. (Planners Dictionary)Aquifer Protection Area:Means "aquifer protection area" as defined in §22a-354h of the Connecticut General Statutes and any extension ofsuch area approved by the Commissioner pursuant to §22a-354i-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.Arcade:Any building or premises which contains 3 or more electronic and/or mechanical pinball and/or video machinesintended for public use. (Stonington)Architectural Composition:The scale, height, mass, proportion, color, form, style, detail, treatment, texture, construction material, and roofdesign of a project or building. (Palm Beach County, FL)Architectural detail: (See also, signable area, wall and roof graphics):Any projection, relief, cornice, column, change of building material, window, or door opening on any building(Wilmette, Illinois).This definition defines a term that is included in the definition of the “signable wall area” for wall and roof graphics.Architectural, historic, or scenic area:An area that contains unique architectural, historic, or scenic characteristics that require special regulations to ensurethat street graphics displayed within the area enhance its visual character and are compatible with it. (Columbus,Ind.)This definition defines “areas” that can be designated as Areas of Special Character.8