§ 106-170. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

District means a pedestrian enhancement district.

Enhancement means a decorative banner or flag specifically affixed to a pedestrian lighting fixture pole designed for such use. Enhancements may display only themes relevant and affiliated with public entities within the district, illustrative of seasonal, logo, special events, or commemorations. Enhancements shall not include any advertising or sponsorship for any business, product, or political candidate. Events sponsored by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority are specifically considered to be special events.

Lot means any single tract of land which falls within any of the zoning classifications defined by the zoning regulations set forth in chapter 134.

Maintenance agreement means an agreement between a pedestrian enhancement district and the board of commissioners that details the manner in which enhancements shall be maintained at no expense to the board of commissioners. At a minimum, the agreement shall include procedures, duration, placement, maintenance, indemnification, and similar provisions.

Pedestrian enhancement district means a district created by the board of commissioners either upon petition or of their own initiative.

Petitioner means a community improvement district or a college or university under the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and/or accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Special event means an event that is planned for a designated time period within the boundaries of the pedestrian enhancement district that does not routinely occur as part of a permitted use/service or attraction within the existing zoning district.

(Amd. of 2-25-14)