Native Seed, Dryland Grasses, Restorative Grasses. Native seed, dryland grasses, or restorative grasses shall mean all warm- and cool-season grass species used for the re-vegetation of disturbed natural grass areas that are not maintained in a uniform, consistent, and evenly cut condition.

Natural Gas Facilities. Facilities, including but not limited to lines and regulator stations, that distribute, convey, or transmit natural gas. This definition does not include an oil and gas facility.

Noise. Any sound that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities disturbs or animals or that causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans or animals.

Noncommercial Message. A message that pertains primarily to debate in the marketplace of ideas. Such messages typically cover subjects such as politics, religion, philosophy, social policy, as well as commentary on sports, arts and entertainments, etc. There is no on-site/off-site distinction as to noncommercial messages.

Nonconforming Lot. A platted lot or parcel of land that does not conform to the provisions of this UDO for the zone district(s) in which it is located, but that was lawful for sale or development at the time it was created

Nonconforming Sign. A sign that does not conform to the provisions of this UDO, but that was lawful at the time it was erected.

Nonconforming Site Feature. A feature of a developed lot, parcel, or site – such as parking areas, landscaped areas, or exterior lighting, that does not conform to the provisions of this UDO, but that was lawful at the time the lot, parcel, or site was last developed or redeveloped.

Nonconforming Structure. A building or structure that does not conform to the provisions of the building and/or zoning regulations, but that was lawfully constructed according to the building and zoning provisions existing at the time of such construction.

Nonconforming Use. A use of land that does not conform to the requirements of the zoning code, but that was lawfully established under the zoning code provisions existing at the time the use was established.

Non-Living Landscape Material. Non-landscaped organic and inorganic materials such as rock, cobbles, wood chips and shredded bark, artificial turf, natural and man-made pavers, crusher fines, and crushed granite.

Non-street Frontage. The perimeter area of a site that does not abut a public or private right-of-way.

Nuisance. An interference with the enjoyment and use of property generally recognized in law as a private or public nuisance.

Nursing or Convalescent Home. An extended or intermediate care establishment licensed by the State of Colorado, that maintains and operates continuous day and night facilities providing room and board, personal services and skilled nursing care to individuals who, by reason of advanced age, chronic illness, or infirmity, are unable to care for themselves, including Alzheimer's facilities, excluding, however, hospitals and drug or alcohol treatment centers. (Ord. No. 2019-49 § 1, 08-19-2019)