Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 16 DefinitionsSection 16.02 Definitions of Words and TermsH. PublicA public roadway constructed in the boundaries of an officially deededand accepted public right-of-way which affords principal means ofaccess to abutting property. For purposes of density calculations, apublic street will constitute all of the area in the public right-of-way.16.02.158 StructureAnything constructed or erected, the use for which requires permanent location inor on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent location in or onthe ground, including anything such as buildings, mobile homes, signs, or fences.16.02.159 SubdivisionThe division of a parcel of land into two or more lots or parcels for the purpose,whether immediate or future, of sale, lease, or building development, or if a newstreet is involved, any division of a parcel of land; provided that a division of landfor agricultural use and not involving a new street will not be deemed a subdivision.The term includes resubdivision and when appropriate to the context will relate tothe process of subdivision or to the land subdivided. Any division or redivision ofland into parcels of less than one acre occurring within 12 months following adivision of the same land will be deemed a subdivision within the meaning of thisdefinition.16.02.160 Swimming Pool, OutdoorA. Any structure or device of any kind that is intended for swimmingpurposes, including but not limited to any pool or tank of any materialor type of construction, or any depression or excavation in any naturalor constructed material, or any dike or berm of any material or type ofconstruction; including all appurtenances to such structure or deviceand all appliances used in connection therewith; which structure ordevice is intended to cause, or would cause if completely filled, theretaining of water to a greater depth than 18 inches at any point. Anysuch structure or device will be deemed to be included in the meaningof the term “structure” as used in this zoning ordinance.B. Outdoor swimming pools will be deemed to consist of the followingclasses:1. CommercialA swimming pool operated for profit, open to the public onpayment of a fee.2. PrivateWhen consisting of an accessory structure appurtenant to a onefamilyor a two-family dwelling and used only as such by personsresiding on the same lot and their private guests.3. PublicA swimming pool operated by a unit of government for thegeneral public.4. Semi-PublicWhen consisting of an accessory structure appurtenant to amultiple dwelling, hotel, motel, religious assembly, school, orCovington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 16-29