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Variance

An adjustment in the application of the specific regulations to a particular parcel of property which property, because of special circumstances applicable to it, is deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone. A variance runs with the land and compliance with the conditions of any such variance is the responsibility of the current owner of the property, whether that be the applicant or a successor.

Vegetation

Any and all organic plant life growing below, at, and above the soil surface.

Vegetation alteration

Any clearing, grading, cutting, topping, limbing, or pruning of vegetation.

Veterinary clinics

Establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services for licensed veterinary practitioners. May include kennel use where limited to short-time boarding, and only where incidental to the primary hospital use. Includes land uses specified in NAICS Industry Group No. 541940.

Visual relief

A transparent buffer that softens and breaks up sites within compatible use areas and parking lots.

Vocational rehabilitation center

A school established to provide for the teaching of industrial, clerical, managerial, or artistic skills. This definition applies to schools that are owned and operated privately for profit.

(Ord. 033/2022 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 013/2019 § 2)