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<h2>6.1.2. Classification of Uses (1/23/23)</h2> <h3>A. Definition of Use</h3> <p>"Use" refers to the purpose for which a site or structure is occupied or maintained. There are five categories of uses:</p> <ul> <li>Principal</li> <li>Incidental</li> <li>Accessory</li> <li>Primary</li> <li>Temporary</li> </ul> <h3>B. Classification of Uses</h3> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Principal Use</strong>: This is a use that can exist as the only use of the property. More than one principal use can exist on a property. A principal use includes all incidental uses. Principal uses are divided into 8 categories:</p> <ul> <li>Open Space Uses (Sec. 6.1.3.)</li> <li>Residential Uses (Sec. 6.1.4.)</li> <li>Lodging Uses (Sec. 6.1.5.)</li> <li>Commercial Uses (Sec. 6.1.6.)</li> <li>Amusement and Recreation Uses (Sec. 6.1.7.)</li> <li>Institutional Uses (Sec. 6.1.8.)</li> <li>Industrial Uses (Sec. 6.1.9.)</li> <li>Transportation and Infrastructure Uses (Sec. 6.1.10.)</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Incidental Use</strong>: This is a use that is commonly integrated into the operation of a principal use, even if the incidental use would be classified as a different use if it were separated. A use cannot be incidental if the principal use does not exist. For example, a cabinet contractor may have an office to run the business within its shop without the office being considered a separate use. Similarly, a golf course may sell golf equipment as part of its operation without the pro shop being considered a separate retail use.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Accessory Use</strong>: This is a use that constitutes a minority of the use or character of the property and is secondary and subordinate to another use of the same property, but which is not an incidental use.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Primary Use</strong>: This is a use to which an accessory use is accessory.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Temporary Use</strong>: This is a use established for a fixed period of time.</p> </li> </ol>
## 6.1.2. Classification of Uses (1/23/23) ### A. Definition of Use "Use" refers to the purpose for which a site or structure is occupied or maintained. There are five categories of uses: - Principal - Incidental - Accessory - Primary - Temporary ### B. Classification of Uses 1. **Principal Use**: This is a use that can exist as the only use of the property. More than one principal use can exist on a property. A principal use includes all incidental uses. Principal uses are divided into 8 categories: - Open Space Uses (Sec. 6.1.3.) - Residential Uses (Sec. 6.1.4.) - Lodging Uses (Sec. 6.1.5.) - Commercial Uses (Sec. 6.1.6.) - Amusement and Recreation Uses (Sec. 6.1.7.) - Institutional Uses (Sec. 6.1.8.) - Industrial Uses (Sec. 6.1.9.) - Transportation and Infrastructure Uses (Sec. 6.1.10.) 2. **Incidental Use**: This is a use that is commonly integrated into the operation of a principal use, even if the incidental use would be classified as a different use if it were separated. A use cannot be incidental if the principal use does not exist. For example, a cabinet contractor may have an office to run the business within its shop without the office being considered a separate use. Similarly, a golf course may sell golf equipment as part of its operation without the pro shop being considered a separate retail use. 3. **Accessory Use**: This is a use that constitutes a minority of the use or character of the property and is secondary and subordinate to another use of the same property, but which is not an incidental use. 4. **Primary Use**: This is a use to which an accessory use is accessory. 5. **Temporary Use**: This is a use established for a fixed period of time.