GLOSSARY OF TERMS Mobile home subdivision. A subdivision as defined in this section in which three or more mobile homes used for habitation are parked, including any roadway, building, structure, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use therein. Monuments. Permanent concrete or iron markers used to establish definitely all lines of the plat of a subdivision, including all lot comers, boundary line comers and points of change in street alignment. Monument Sign. A sign, with one or two (2) sides, attached to a permanent foundation or fastened to a base, and not attached or dependent upon any structure, pole, post or similar Mortuary. A building or part thereof used for human funeral services. Such building may contain space and facilities for (a) embalming and the performance of other services used in the preparation of the dead for burial; (b) the performance of autopsies and other surgical procedures; (c) the storage of caskets, funeral urns, and other related funeral supplies; (d) the storage of funeral vehicles; and (e) facilities for cremation. Where a mortuary is permitted, a mortuary chapel shall also be permitted. Motor Vehicle. A vehicle which is designed and manufactured to be self-propelling or self-moving upon the public street or highway. More specifically, as referred to in this ordinance, it includes: automobiles, trucks, tractors and scooters and motorcycles. Movie Theater. A specialized theater for showing movies or motion pictures. The primary structural difference between a theater and a movie theater is the projection screen. However, many movie theaters can easily be adapted for stage performances and many stages have folding screens for movie projections. Although screen shapes are mostly rectangular, they come in a variety of shapes. Also, some special-purpose multimedia movie theaters use multiple screens, one on each wall face, or the entire ceiling surface, which are sometimes curved or geodesic in shape. Multi-Family (2-4 Units). A building designed for two families, or housekeeping units, living independently of each other in separate dwelling units. Multi-Family. A building or portion thereof designed for or occupied by five (5) or more families, or housekeeping units, living independently of each other in separate dwelling units which are accessible by interior hallways. This type of dwelling unit excludes a hotel. 252
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