§ 5.5-29. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this chapter:

Administrator. Administrator is that person placed in a managerial position over the daily operations of the PDR program. The administrator shall serve as a direct liaison to the program.

Board. The Board of Supervisors of Franklin County.

Conservation easement. A nonpossessory interest in one or more parcels by one or more qualified easement holders under section 5.5-35(d) of Code of Franklin County acquired under Open-Space Land Act (Code of Virginia § 10.1-1700 et seq.), whether the easement is appurtenant or in gross, voluntarily offered by an owner and acquired by purchase or donation pursuant to the PDR program, imposing limitations or affirmative obligations for the purpose of retaining or protecting natural or open-space values of the parcel or parcels, assuring availability for agricultural, forestal, recreational or open-space use, protecting natural resources, maintaining or enhancing air or water quality, or preserving the historical, architectural or archaeological aspects of the parcel or parcels.

Dwelling. Any structure which is designed for use for residential purposes.

Owner. The owner or owners of the freehold interest of the parcel.

Parcel. A lot or tract of land, lawfully recorded in the clerk's office of the circuit court of the County of Franklin. A conservation easement may contain one or more parcels, for purposes of this chapter the term "parcel" shall include all parcels covered by, or proposed to be covered by, the conservation easement.

(Ord. of 9-25-07)

(Ord. of 9-25-07)