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hundred (300) feet from a river or stream or the landward extent of a floodplain designated in Chapter 1102 of the City Code on a river or stream, whichever is greater. The limits of shorelands may be reduced whenever the waters involved are bounded by topographic divides which extend landward from the waters for lesser distances and when approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. SHORELAND IMPACT ZONE. Land located between the ordinary high water level of a public water and a line parallel to it at a setback of fifty (50) percent of the structure setback. SIGN. Any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images. SIGN AREA. The entire face of a sign including the advertising surface and any framing, trim or molding, but not including the supporting structure. SIGNIFICANT TREE. — See definition of Tree. SPECIMEN TREE. — See definition of Tree. SITE PLAN. The development plan for one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot including: topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways, open spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting and screening device; any other information that reasonably may be required in order that an informed decision can be made by the approving authority. SLOPE. The degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal, usually, expressed in percent or degrees. SOIL CONSERVATION PLAN. A description of the soils of the site and information on soil suitability. Also included shall be any remedial steps taken by the developer to render the soils suitable and any erosion and sedimentation controls indicating type and location of control measures. The plan should provide for the protection of soils during the construction process and/or the long-term occupancy of the site. SPORT COURT. An outdoor facility that typically includes a paved playing surface for one or more sport activities such as, but not limited to, tennis, basketball, hockey, or volleyball. STABLE, COMMERCIAL. The business of boarding horses for fee for persons not residing on the premises and may include instruction, exhibition and sale of horses. This shall include the raising and breeding of horses. 1-32