Glossary

Term	Definition
Abandoned Signs	Any On-premises or Off-premises Sign that, have either intentionally or unintentionally been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair, or any Sign which is not in a readable state.
Abut or abutting	Immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when used with respect to a lot or Site, means that the lot or Site physically touches upon another lot, Site, or piece of land, and shares a property line or boundary line with it.
Accessory	When used to describe a Use or building, a Use or building naturally or normally incidental, subordinate, and exclusively devoted to the principal Use or building, and located on the same lot or Site.
Act or Municipal Government Act	The Municipal Government Act, S.A. 1994, c.M-26.1, as amended. References in this Bylaw to other Acts shall have the following meanings: Condominium Property Act, shall mean the Condominium Property Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. C 22, as amended; Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, shall mean the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, S.A. 1992, c. E-13.3, as amended; Highway Traffic Act, shall mean the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. H-7, as amended; Historical Resources Act, shall mean the Historical Resources Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. H-8, as amended; Railway Act, shall mean the Railway Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. R-4, as amended; Safety Codes Act, shall mean the Safety Codes Act, S.A. 1991, c. S-0.5, as amended; and Universities Act, shall mean the Universities Act, R.S.A. 1980, c. U-5, as amended.
Amateur Radio Antenna and Support Structure	An installation consisting of an antenna or antenna array, mounted on a metal tower or support structure, designed for the purpose of the reception and transmission of radio signals by private, federally licensed amateur radio operators.
Amenity Area	With respect to Residential Use Classes, space provided for the active or passive recreation and enjoyment of the occupants of a residential development, which may be for private or communal use and owned individually or in common, subject to the regulations of this Bylaw; and With respect to Non-Residential Use Classes, space provided for the active or passive recreation and enjoyment of the public, during the hours which the development is open to the public, which shall be owned and maintained by the owners of the development, subject to the regulations of this Bylaw.
Animal Unit	The number of animals of a particular category of livestock that shall excrete 73 kg of total nitrogen in a 12 month period.
Animated Signs	Any Sign or portion of a Sign having moving parts or electronically controlled colour changes or lights that depict action or give motion to the Sign, and includes flashing lights.
Bachelor Suite and Bed Sitting Room	A dwelling in which the sleeping and living areas are combined and which is not reasonably capable of being developed as a Dwelling containing one or more bedrooms.
Basement	The portion of a building or structure which is wholly or partially below grade, having above grade no more than 1.85 m of its clear Height which lies below the finished level of the floor directly above.
Bed and Breakfast Operation	A dwelling where temporary sleeping accommodations, with or without meals, are provided for remuneration to members of the public.
Bicycle Parking	A rack, railing, locker, or other structurally sound device which is designed for the securing of one or more bicycles in an orderly fashion.
Blank Walls	Exterior walls containing no windows, doors or other similar openings.