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Planned residential development means a housing development in a rural setting that is characterized by compact lots and common open space, and where the natural features of the land are maintained to the greatest extent possible. (Also known as a conservation subdivision). Planned unit development means a zoning district which permits smaller non-riparian lots and preserves open space preferably on the shoreland in perpetuity. POWTS means a private onsite wastewater treatment system as defined in SPS 381 Wis. Admin. Code. Previously developed means a lot or parcel that was developed with a structure legally placed upon it. Principal structure means a building or structure in which the principal use of the lot on which it is located is conducted. Quarry includes, but is not limited to; sand, gravel and marl pits. Reconstruction means replacement of all, or substantially all (50 percent or more) of the components of a structure or to the point when reconstruction of a principal structure will require the construction to be done in accordance with the Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS 320-325 Wis. Admin. Code, or the Commercial Building Code, SPS 361 Wis. Admin. Code. Regional flood means a flood determined to be representative of large floods known to have occurred in Wisconsin. A regional flood is a flood with a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. Renovation of a principle structure means the process of improving a structure by alteration, refurbishment and/or restoration, including the replacement of less than 50 percent of the structural members, but not to the point of requiring compliance as a new structure under the Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS 320-325 Wis. Admin. Code, or the Commercial Building Code, SPS 361 Wis. Admin. Code. Routine maintenance of vegetation means normally accepted horticultural practices that do not result in the loss of any layer of existing vegetation and do not require earth disturbance. Salvage yard means a lot, land or structure, or part thereof, used for the collecting, storage or sale of waste paper, rags, scrap metal or discarded material; or for the collecting, dismantling, storage or salvaging of machinery or vehicles not in running condition or for the sale of parts thereof. Salvageable material means discarded material no longer of value as intended, but which is stored or retained for salvage, sale or future reuse. Setback, front means an open, unoccupied space on the same lot with the building between the front line of the building and the front line of the lot and extending the full width of the lot. Front is considered the side for which the site address of the lot is determined from and which is used to access the parcel. This access must be maintained and meet the driveway requirements of this chapter.