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include such complementary structures and improvements as are neces- sary and appropriate. OPEN SPACE, GREEN. Open space includes the gross area of the site less building coverage, parking surface, internal traffic circulation system and any exclusions herein specifically set forth. OPEN SPACE, PRIVATE. Common open space held in private ownership, the use of which is normally limited to the occupants of a single dwell- ing, building, or development. OPEN SPACE PUBLIC. Open space owned by a public agency and maintained by it for the use and enjoyment of the general public. OUTDOOR STORAGE. The keeping, in an unroofed area of any goods, material, or merchandise in the same place for more than twenty-four hours. The parking of motor vehicles, in operating condition, which are used in the operation of a commercial establishment shall not be considered outside storage. PARK. A tract of land, legally reserved by the County, State, or Federal government or other entity for use by the public for active and passive recreation. The Indian River County Comprehensive Plan stipulates the County Park and Recreation Plan. The Plan includes a classification system and defines characteristics of the same. PARTY WALL. A common shared wall between two separate structures, buildings, or dwelling units. PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC. The largest number of vehicles passing over a designated section of a street during the busiest one hour period during a 24-hour period. PERMITTED USE. Any use specifically designated as a "permitted use" _in a zoning district and subject to the restrictions _-applicable to that zoning district. PIER. A structure extending in, on, or over waters of the State, which is used by the public primarily for fishing, swimming or view- ing. A pier shall not include a dock, as defined herein. PREMISES. Any land together with any structures occupying it. PUBLIC OR PRIVATE UTILITY, LIMITED. A facility, used in the trans- mission or delivery of a public or private utility, in which the facility is relatively small in scale and can be compatible with residential and other low intensity .uses. Limited utility uses include, but are not limited to, electrical substations, distribution facilities and transformers; individual water or wastewater treatment plants as opposed to larger public water and wastewater treatment plants which are part of a county or regional system; wastewater pumping facilities; water storage, control and pumping facilities; and structure, equipment and rights-of-way for telephone, electricity, gas, or water. PUBLIC OR PRIVATE UTILITY, MAJOR. A centralized facility for the provision of a public utility that is of sufficient scale and intensi- ty to warrant special site considerations to limit the impact on surrounding properties. Major utility uses include, but are not limited to: electrical generating plants and facilities; water and wastewater treatment and disposal facilities which are part of a county or regional system; public utilities supply yard; and other major community infrastructure of such scale and intensity to warrant special site considerations in order to protect adjacent properties as above specified. PUBLIC PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Public facilities, or private firms serving the general public, providing emergency police, fire, rescue, or ambulance or similar services, excluding funeral home. RECREATIONAL AND LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE. Unroofed or screen roofed ornamental landscaped areas and recreational areas which are easily accessible and regularly available to occupants of all dwelling units on the lot wherein the open space is located. Roof tops, porches, MAY 15 1985 _11_ BOOK 1GE 951