Downtown Form-Based Code

September 19, 2016

Part 9. Definitions

DFD 901. Defined Terms

The following terms are defined for the purpose of this Code. Terms not defined here may be defined elsewhere in the City of Overland Park Zoning Ordinance. In such case, the definition contained in the Zoning Ordinance shall be used. Certain terms in this Code are used in very specific ways, often excluding some of the meanings of common usage. Where there is an apparent conflict or contradiction, the definition herein shall prevail.

Civic Use. For the purpose of this Code, Civic Uses include: meeting halls; libraries; schools; colleges; police and fire stations; post offices (retail operations only, no primary distribution facilities); places of worship; museums; cultural, visual and performing art centers; squares and civic greens; bus shelters; municipal facilities; government functions open for the public; and, other similar community uses. Public ownership alone does not constitute Civic Use.

Effective on: 1/1/1901