§ 270-247. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

APARTMENT

A residential living unit, including independent, assisted, and memory care units, consisting of one or more separate living spaces contained within a large building or facility that provides common amenities to the apartment unit(s) contained therein.

ASSISTED LIVING

Any entity which provides housing, meals, on-site monitoring, and personal care services in a home-like setting to adult residents.

CAFETERIA/FOOD SERVICE/DINING ROOMS

An eating establishment located wholly within a common building of the independent living facilities, assisted living facilities or memory care facilities, or any senior services center designed to service the needs of on-site employees, patients, guests, and residents of the SLD. This eating establishment is not considered a retail use.

CLUBHOUSE

A building located on the golf course that may contain a locker room, pro shop, and cafe located wholly within a common building designed to service the needs of SLD residents, on-site employees, guests and members of the public using the golf course.

ENTRANCE/GATEWAY

An area of green space which marks the entrance to a site and is comprised of signage, landscaping and plantings.

FITNESS CENTER

An area located in any of the facilities and/or the senior services center with the primary purpose of facilitating recreation and exercise for residents of the SLD and their guests.

GOLF COURSE

A recreational facility primarily used for the purpose of playing golf, including associated food service and staff offices. The golf course will be open to the public.

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS

Senior housing units that are designed for residency by seniors who are capable of living independently, in apartments, townhomes or single-family houses without the need for in-home medical, memory, or other assistive care.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND SERVICES

An office or offices located in a common building of the senior services center of a physician, dentist, or any other licensed professional in the field of medically related services or health and wellness, such as acupuncturist, audiologist, dietician or nutritional counselor, mental health practitioners, licensed clinical social worker, therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, medical physicist, naturopath, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physical therapist, ophthalmologist, optometrist, podiatrist, respiratory therapist, speech or language pathologist, osteopath, and physician assistant. Such services are provided to residents only.

MEMORY CARE

A distinct form of care that specifically caters to patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other types of memory problems. Memory care units provide twenty-four-hour supervised care within the residential facility.

OPEN SPACE

An unoccupied space open to the sky.

RECREATIONAL USES

A golf course, a network of trails, fitness center and other accessory recreational and fitness uses. All such uses will be provided solely to residents of the SLD and their invited guests with the exception of the golf course which will remain open to the public.

SENIOR HOUSING

Buildings and/or facilities which provide housing which is intended for seniors 55 years of age and over, including dormitory housing.

SENIOR SERVICES

Services available to residents and their guests, including, but not limited to, residential dining and full service kitchen; a fitness center; a swimming pool/spa; a therapy room; a salon; and conference/meeting rooms.