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Article 7: Definitions

The following words and terms have the associated special meanings when used in this local law. Any word or term not expressly defined in this Article shall have the meaning defined in a standard dictionary.

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Facility - A device or structure built to achieve the particular purpose in disposing of waste.

Family - One, two, or three persons occupying a dwelling unit; or four or more persons occupying a dwelling unit and living together as a traditional family or the functional equivalent of a traditional family. The foregoing shall not prevent temporary occupation of premises, as would be customary for guests, boarders, foster children, and exchange students.

Fence - An artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal, or any other manufactured material or combination of materials erected for the enclosure of yard areas.

Fertilizers - Any commercially produced mixture generally containing phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, which is applied to the ground to increase nutrients from plants.

Floor Area, Total - The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floor or floors of a building which are enclosed and usable for human occupancy or conduct business. Said area shall be measured from the inside faces of exterior walls, or from the center lines of walls separating differing uses.

Fraternity, Sorority, Chapter or Membership Association House - A place of residence or assembly that is occupied and/or operated by a membership association of college or university students or the members thereof, such as a fraternity, sorority or social organization, whether unincorporated or incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, and whether officially recognized or not officially recognized by an institution of higher learning, that provides domestic, social, or other facilities or services to the association as a whole or the members thereof. This term shall include the grounds, buildings, appurtenances, adjacent premises, if directly or indirectly under the control of such association or members thereof.

Freestanding Sign - Any sign anchored to the ground and not affixed to a building.

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