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Article 11: Interpretation and Definitions Section 11.5. Terms and Uses Defined 11.4.3. Illuminated Signs

M AJOR V ARIANCE A variance from the minimum statewide watershed protection or Jordan rules that results in the relaxation, by a factor greater than five percent of any buffer, density, or built-upon area requirement under the high density option; any variation in the design, maintenance, or operation requirements of a wet detention pond or other approved stormwater management system; or relaxation by a factor greater than 10 percent, of any management requirement under the low density option. For provisions in this Ordinance that are more stringent than the state's minimum water supply protection rules and Jordan rules, a variance to this Ordinance is not considered a major variance as long as the result of the variance is not less stringent than the state's minimum requirements. See Section 6.6, Variances from Riparian Buffer Regulations. M ANUFACTURED H OME P ARK OR S UBDIVISION For purposes of floodplain management, a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. M ANUFACTURING , C USTOM An establishment primarily engaged in the on-site production of finished handmade goods in small quantities by a tradesman or artisan provided that all manufacturing activities occur in an enclosed building. Examples of this custom manufacturing include, but are not limited to: handmade jewelry making, glassblowing, custom woodworking, and pottery with a single kiln. M ANUFACTURING , H EAVY An establishment engaged in manufacturing or other industrial processing of products primarily from extracted or raw materials or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials, or an industrial establishment having potential to produce noise, dust, glare, odors, or vibration beyond the property line. Heavy manufacturing is distinguished from light and medium manufacturing by its potential for off site impacts, not necessarily being entirely within an enclosed building, and not being limited in the extent of outdoor storage it involves. This does not include uses constituting a heavy industrial assembly use. M ANUFACTURING , L IGHT The manufacturing, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, and packaging of such products, and incidental storage, sales, and distribution of such products, provided all manufacturing activities are contained entirely within a building and noise, odor, smoke, heat, glare, and vibration resulting from the manufacturing activity are confined entirely within the building. Examples of this light manufacturing include, but are not limited to: production or repair of small machines or electronic parts and equipment; computer design and development; apparel production; sign making; manufacturing of electric, electronic, or optical instruments or devices; manufacturing of artificial limbs, dentures, hearing aids, and surgical instruments; manufacturing of cosmetics; and manufacturing of components, clothing, trimming decorations, and any similar item. This does not include uses constituting a light industrial assembly use.

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