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The atmosphere or physical environment that is created by the combination of land use and buildings within an area. "Character" is established and influenced by land use types and intensity and traffic generation, and also by the location, size and design of structures as well as the interrelationship of all these features. COMPATIBLE (1) Having a pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the design and/or appearance between two or more attributes of a structure; (2) Having a pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the design and/or appearance between two or more structures; (3) Having a pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the design and/or appearance between two or more attributes of a neighborhood; or (4) Having a pleasing or congruent arrangement of elements in the use or function between two or more attributes of a neighborhood or area. CONIFEROUS A plant with foliage that persists and remains green year-round. Also known as "evergreen." CORNICE Any horizontal decorative molding that crowns a building, such as the top edge of a facade or over an external door or window. COURT An unoccupied open space other than a yard. An "outer court" is one which extends to the front, side or rear yards; an "inner court" is any other court. CROWN LIGHTING Lighting mounted at the crown of the building. White lights to illuminate dusk to 11pm. Coloring shall coincide with the Village upon request. CURB A stone or concrete boundary usually marking the edge of a roadway or paved area. CURB LEVEL The established elevation of the street grade at the point that is opposite the center of the wall nearest to and facing the street line. Where a building is on a corner lot, the "curb level" is the average of the mean levels of the curb on the two intersecting streets. Where no such grade has been established, the Superintendent of Public Works shall establish the curb level for the purposes of this chapter. DECIDUOUS A plant with foliage that is shed annually.