Portland City Code ch. 14

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14
Parent Document: Portland City Code ch. 14
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/ae8cabd1-66eb-4a1c-9224-92bbca5e792f ↗

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instruction including, but not limited to, churches,
Off-peninsula. All land located north of I-295. synagogues, masjids, mosques, and other places of
worship.
On-peninsula. All land located south of I-295. Planned residential unit development (PRUD). A
residential subdivision consisting of attached or
Open space. Any park and any other area outside of detached dwellings intended for separate
a building open to the public. ownership and land to be owned and used in
common, with open spaces, recreational areas,
Owner. Any person that has any interest, legal or access ways, and buildings which are designed, built,
beneficial, in any parcel or lot. and managed in accordance with a unified
development plan.
Piers, docks, wharves, bridges and other
structures and uses extending over or beyond the Planned unit development (PUD). A development
normal high-water line or within a wetland, consisting of either detached or attached single-
temporary. Structures which remain in or over the family dwelling units and commercial or other uses,
water for less than seven months in any period of 12 on substantially-sized properties of greater than 20
consecutive months. acres and designed to be compatible with the
surrounding built and natural environment.
Piers, docks, wharves, bridges and other
structures and uses extending over or beyond the Plant canopy. As defined by 28-B M.R.S. § 102.
normal high-water line or within a wetland,
permanent. Structures which remain in or over the Preschool facility. Facility which provides a regular
water for seven months or more in any period of 12 program of care and protection for children
consecutive months. generally younger than those attending elementary
school, which may also encompass daycare facilities.
Place of assembly. A building or portion of a
building used as a community hall, neighborhood Private club or non-profit social and recreational
center, private club, or fraternal organization, or facility. A private club or nonprofit social and
place of religious assembly. This definition shall not recreational facility is open exclusively to members
include buildings or portions of buildings used as a and to their bona fide guests accompanying them,
community hall, neighborhood center, private and in order to promote fellowship, social living, proper
fraternal organization, or place of religious assembly recreation, civic responsibility, neighborhood
where 15 or fewer people, not including the responsibility, community welfare, or other
permanent residents of a single-family dwelling, endeavors. It shall be permissible to serve food and
assemble. meals on such premises provided adequate dining
room space and kitchen facility are available and are
Place of religious assembly. A building or portion provided within all regulations of this Land Use
of a building used for religious worship or Code and other applicable codes and ordinances. 3-10 | CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE DEFINITIONS

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