A. "Development" means any human alteration to the natural state of the land including its vegetation, soil, geology or hydrology for any use except flood control, fire control and matters of public safety or emergency, or easement use or maintenance, or maintenance of any existing structure or fixture existing as of the twenty-eighth day of May, 1996.

B. "Wash" means any natural watercourse as existing on land owned or to be owned by the Town including the immediately adjacent banks of any such wash.