25. Definitions Volume Two LAEQ (L) means the time‐average A‐frequency weighted sound pressure level eq (dBA L) of a continuous steady sound that within a sample period eq has the same mean square sound pressure level as a sound under investigation whose level varies with tim e. LMAX (L AMAX ) means the maximum A-frequency-weighted sound level (dBA L max ) during a stated time peri od. Lake has the same meaning as in Section 2 of the Act. Lake Grassmere Salt as identified on the Zone Maps. Works Administration, Workshop, Salt Refining & Processing Area Lake Grassmere Salt as identified in Appendix 21. Works Intake and Pipeline Corridor Land has the same meaning as in Section 2 of the Act. Land application area means an area of land that is set aside to allow wastewater from a treatment unit to be applied into or onto the soil for further in-soil treatment and absorption. The method of distribution and nature of the land application area can vary, and includes trenches, beds, mounds and dripper lines, but does not include soak pit s. Land development must relate to land development that involves a minimum of six signage allotments or unit s. Land disturbance means any activity that includes excavation, filling, cultivation or activity vegetation clearan ce. Landscape Schedule as identified in Appendix 1. of Values Land transport means all forms of land based transport, including road and rail. Landscape Exclusion as identified in Appendix 18. Area Landscape strip means an area of permanent planting that may comprise grasses, shrubs and trees or any combination thereof. Large format retail means the use of land and buildings for the sale of goods to the trade and/or general public. Lawfully established means an activity that is permitted through a rule in a plan, a resource consent, a national environmental standard or by an existing use right. Lawful structure means a structure that: • complies with the relevant permitted activity standards contained within the Marlborough Environment Plan; or • is legally consented by means of Resource Consent and not lapsed; or • is legally established by way of existing use rights. 25 – 12