176 Ratliff Fry Rdb Canton, MS 39046-9583

exception) in the Agricultural (A-1) district. Dwelling, Single-Family: A detached residential building designed for occupancy by one family. 12 Dwelling, Multi-Family: Any residential building or portion thereof which is occupied by three or more families living independently of each other. The term "multiple-family dwelling" shall be understood to include apartment houses or "complexes" and condominiums. Dwelling, Patio (or House or Home): A detached single-family dwelling unit that is constructed nearer the lot line on ONE SIDE (but not directly on either lot line) of a lot than the other side. Dwelling Unit: A room or group of rooms occupied or intended to be occupied as separate living quarters. Dwelling, Zero Lot Line: A detached single-family dwelling on a separate lot with open space setbacks on three sides. In order to be considered a true "zero lot line dwelling" the dwelling must rest directly against a lot line on one side of the lot; otherwise, it shall be considered a patio home". Easement: Authorizations granted by a property owner for the use of a designated part of his property by the public, a corporation or persons for specific purposes. Employee (Staff): Any person who is regularly on the premises of a business or industrial establishment for productive use on a part-time or full-time basis. For the purposes of this Code the maximum number of employees on the premises of an establishment at one time shall constitute the number of employees. Facilities and Utilities, Public/Quasi-Public: Any building, structure, system, use, or combination of uses, which is customarily and ordinarily provided by either public or private agencies, groups, societies, corporations, or organizations, whose purpose is the provision of necessary and desirable goods and/or services for the general public health, safety, and welfare. Such uses shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Churches and other religious institutions. (b) Schools, including all private, public or parochial schools, excluding institutions of higher learning which shall be zoned "Special Use" districts only. (c) All governmental buildings (including municipal buildings and buildings erected by County, State or Federal governments) and major governmental facilities, such as water pumping stations, sewage treatment plants, sanitary landfills and the like. (NOTE: Public recreation and open space facilities are a land use permitted outright in ANY district, and such facilities are not subject to the regulations of