107-01 - Definitions

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024

Definitions specifically applicable in this Chapter are set forth in this Section. The definitions of other defined terms are set
forth in Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS).


Area of no disturbance

An “area of no disturbance” is an area designated on a site plan or #area plan# to be protected from #site alteration#, except for
new native planting. An #area of no disturbance# shall contain natural features including trees of six-inch caliper or more,
#designated open space#, and aquatic features.

#Plan review sites# may include safeguards such as an #area of no disturbance# to define areas where #site alterations# shall not
be proposed.


Area of no land alteration

An “area of no land alteration” is an area adjacent to a wetland or other body of water regulated by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) where a permit indicates #development# restrictions may occur such as
those pursuant to permits or deed restrictions issued by NYSDEC.


Area plan

An “area plan” is a proposed layout for a #zoning lot# subdivision with traffic circulation, including curb cuts on #arterials#;
access easements; #areas of no disturbance#; #areas of no land alteration#; areas of #designated open space#; #building#
envelopes; required #building# setbacks within proposed #zoning lots# in #Residence Districts#; and any other information
prescribed by the City Planning Commission.


Arterial

An “arterial” is a #street# listed in Section 107-24 (Special Regulations for Arterials or Railroad Rights of Way) whose function
is primarily the accommodation of through vehicular traffic and to which special provisions of this Chapter apply.


Caliper (of a tree)

“Caliper” of a tree is the diameter of a tree trunk measured 4 feet, 6 inches from the ground. If a tree splits into multiple trunks
below this height, the trunk is measured at its narrowest point beneath the split. For trees with a diameter of less than three
inches measured 4 feet, 6 inches from the ground, the #caliper# shall be measured 12 inches from the ground.


Designated open space

“Designated open space” is a portion of the #open space network# located on a #zoning lot# as shown on the District Plan (Map
3 in Appendix A), and is to be preserved in its natural state in accordance with the provisions of the #Special South Richmond
Development District#.


Open space network

The “open space network” is a planned system of #open spaces# as shown on the District Plan (Map 3 in Appendix A), which
includes #public parks#, #designated open space# and the #waterfront esplanade#.


Plan review site

A “plan review site” is any #zoning lot# that contains one or more acres, where there is a proposed #development,
#enlargement#, #site alteration#, or subdivision of such #zoning lot# into two or more #zoning lots#.


Site alteration

A “site alteration” is an alteration on any vacant tract of land, #land with minor improvements# or any tract of land containing
#buildings or other structures#, which includes permanent topographic modifications, removal of topsoil, removal of trees of
six-inch caliper or more, excavating, filling, dumping, changes in existing drainage systems, whether or not a permit is required
from the Department of Buildings or other public agencies.


Tree credit
A “tree credit” is a credit for preserving an existing tree or for planting a new tree which is counted towards tree requirements.


Waterfront esplanade

The “waterfront esplanade” is a pedestrian way to be provided for public #use# within the #open space network# along the
Raritan Bay waterfront, as shown on the District Plan (Map 3 in Appendix A).