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"Lumen" means the unit of measure used to quantify the amount of visible light produced by a lamp or emitted from a luminaire (as distinct from "watt," a measure of power consumption). By way of example, a standard 100-watt incandescent lightbulb provides 1,600 lumens of brightness.

Lumen means the unit of measure used to quantify the amount of visible light produced by a lamp or emitted from a luminaire (as distinct from watt, a measure of power consumption). By way of example, a standard 100-watt incandescent lightbulb provides 1,600 lumens of brightness.

Parcel map means a map prepared and submitted for any subdivision creating four parcels or less and for those subdivisions containing five or more parcels under those conditions contained in title 16 (Subdivisions).

"Microwave" means any electromagnetic signals of any frequency 300 megahertz or higher.

Motel means a group of dwellings used for commercial purposes, such as a building or group of two or more detached, semi-detached or attached buildings containing guest rooms or dwelling units with automobile storage space

"Nursery school" means public or private educational facilities for more than 12 preschool children.

Nursery school means public or private educational facilities for more than 12 preschool and/or kindergarten age children in any zoning district.

"Pervious surface" means any structure, improvement or surface which allows at least 75 percent of the normal precipitation to reach the ground surface underlying it.

Pervious surface means any structure, improvement or surface which allows at least 75 percent of the normal precipitation to reach the ground surface underlying it.

"Swimming pool" means any body of water measuring 18 inches or more deep at its deepest point, whether above or below the surface of the ground.

"Ornamental pool" means any body of water measuring less than 18 inches in depth at its deepest point, whether above or below the surface of the ground.

Swimming pool means any body of water measuring 18 inches or more deep at its deepest point, whether above or below the surface of the ground. Ornamental pool means any body of water measuring less than 18 inches in depth at its deepest point, whether above or below the surface of the ground.

"Recycling center" means a center, occupying an area not exceeding 500 square feet, for the acceptance, donation, redemption or purchase of recyclable materials from the public.

Recycling center means a center, occupying an area not exceeding 500 square feet, for the acceptance, donation, redemption or purchase of recyclable materials from the public.

Such facilities include bulk feed reverse vending machines, one or more single feed reverse vending machines occupying an area greater than 50 square feet

provides care and supervision to six or fewer persons

"Residential care facility, small" means a state licensed facility, family home, group care facility, or similar facility that is maintained and operated to provide 24-hour nonmedical residential care for six or fewer adults, children, or adults and children in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or the protection of the individual and which is required by state law to be treated as a single housekeeping unit for zoning purposes.

provides care and supervision to seven or more persons

"Residential care facility, large" means state licensed facility, family home, group care facility, or similar facility that is maintained and operated to provide 24-hour nonmedical residential care for seven or more adults, children, or adults and children in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or the protection of the individual.

"Restaurant" means an establishment engaged in the serving of meals to patrons for compensation, and where at least 20 percent of the gross floor area of the building or unit, is designed, equipped and used exclusively for the storage and preparation of food and non-alcoholic beverages; and where at least 50 percent of the gross floor area of the building, or unit is designed, equipped and used exclusively for seating of patrons for the purpose of serving meals; and where a maximum of 30 percent of the gross floor area may be devoted to incidental uses such as restrooms, offices or areas for the serving and sales of alcoholic beverages.