Fayette Definitions ordinance (§ 410.020)

For this purpose, certain words and terms are herewith defined: the singular includes the plural includes the singular; the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory.

BOARD: The Board of Aldermen of Fayette, Missouri.

BUILDING LINE: A line on a plat between which line and a street no building or structure may be erected.

COMMISSION: City Planning Commission of Fayette, Missouri.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan made and adopted by the Commission indicating the general locations recommended for the streets, parks, public buildings, zoning districts and all other public improvements.

CUL-DE-SAC: A minor street with only one (1) outlet and culminated by a turnaround.

MAJOR STREET: A street intended to serve as a major trafficway and designated as a major street in the Comprehensive Plan.

MINOR STREET: A street intended to serve the local needs of an area and not designated as a major street in the Comprehensive Plan.

SUBDIVISION: The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots, or other division of land into parcels of one (1) acre or less in area, or the dedication of streets, ways, or other areas for the use of the public. The sale or transfer of land of one (1) acre or more is exempted from recording a plat but shall be certified by the Commission.