As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A natural catastrophe which no one can prevent such as an
earthquake, flood, hurricane or tornado. An act of God is generally
considered an act attributable to nature without human interference.
For example, damage from a tornado or a lightning strike would be
considered an act of God. Damage shall not be considered an act of
God if it is caused by the owner.
All agricultural operations and activities related to the
growing or raising of crops, livestock or livestock products, and
agricultural products, as such terms are defined in or governed by
the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York on lands
qualified under Yates County and New York State law for an agricultural
exemption by the Assessor of the Town of Milo, New York.
A certificate of final completion is a legal document prepared,
signed and sealed by the certified professional of record that the
project is finally completed and constructed in accordance to the
accepted application and supporting documents.
A professional engineer (PE) licensed in the State of New
York, certified professional in erosion and sediment control (CPESC)
or a landscape architect licensed in the State of New York.
The removal of vegetation, except as specifically permitted
herein, or the filling, excavation, grading or removal of soil, rock
or retaining structures in areas of a steep slope, whether by manual,
machine or explosive. The condition of disturbance will be deemed
to continue until the area of disturbance is revegetated and/or permanently
stabilized.
A written description of land management and stewardship
practices employed on the property, and how such practices are in
keeping with the intent of this chapter. Said written description
shall include an enumeration of all such land management practices
but does not need to be specific in terms of location, scope or duration
of said practices.
An owner shall mean any person, agent, operator, firm or
corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property as
recorded in the official records of Yates County, New York as holding
title to the property.
Ground areas with a slope greater than 15%, which such areas
are delineated by the Town's steep slope map as currently in
effect and as may be hereafter amended from time to time.
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
