Flood Plain Area: The area adjacent to a water course and its tributaries having an elevation equal to or lower than the regulatory flood elevation. Floor Area, Gross: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the center of the common walls of attached buildings. Gross floor area includes basement floors; attic floor space; halls, closets, stairwells; space devoted to mechanical equipment; and enclosed porches. Frontage: The lineal extent of the (street-side) of a lot. Greenhouse: See “Nursery.” Hereafter: Any time after the effective date of this ordinance. Home Occupations: Any business, profession, or occupation conducted for gain entirely within any dwelling or on any residential premises in a residential district in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. Hospital: An institution devoted, on an around-the-clock basis, to the maintenance and operation of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of members of the general public suffering from disease, injury, or other abnormal physical conditions. Intensify: To increase the level or degree of. Intersection: The point at which two or more public rights-of-way (generally streets) meet. Kennel: Any structure or premises or portion thereof on which more than three (3) dogs, cats, or other household domestic animals over four (4) months of age are kept. Loading Space: An off-street space used for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials. Lot: A of land intended as a unit for the purpose (whether immediate or future) of transfer of ownership or development. A may or may not coincide with a of record.” “lot” “lot Lot, Corner: A lot having at least two (2) adjacent sides that abut for their full length upon streets. Both such side lines shall be deemed front lot lines. Lot, Through: A lot having a pair of approximately parallel lot that abut two (2) approximately parallel streets. Both such lot lines shall be deemed front lot lines. Lot Area: The area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side, and rear lines of a lot. Lot Coverage: The portion of a lot that is occupied by buildings or structures, including
Flood Plain Area: The area adjacent to a water course and its tributaries having an elevation equal to or lower than the regulatory flood elevation. Floor Area, Gross: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the center of the common walls of attached buildings. Gross floor area includes basement floors; attic floor space; halls, closets, stairwells; space devoted to mechanical equipment; and enclosed porches. Frontage: The lineal extent of the (street-side) of a lot. Greenhouse: See “Nursery.” Hereafter: Any time after the effective date of this ordinance. Home Occupations: Any business, profession, or occupation conducted for gain entirely within any dwelling or on any residential premises in a residential district in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. Hospital: An institution devoted, on an around-the-clock basis, to the maintenance and operation of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of members of the general public suffering from disease, injury, or other abnormal physical conditions. Intensify: To increase the level or degree of. Intersection: The point at which two or more public rights-of-way (generally streets) meet. Kennel: Any structure or premises or portion thereof on which more than three (3) dogs, cats, or other household domestic animals over four (4) months of age are kept. Loading Space: An off-street space used for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials. Lot: A of land intended as a unit for the purpose (whether immediate or future) of transfer of ownership or development. A “lot” may or may not coincide with a “lot of record.” Lot, Corner: A lot having at least two (2) adjacent sides that abut for their full length upon streets. Both such side lines shall be deemed front lot lines. Lot, Through: A lot having a pair of approximately parallel lot that abut two (2) approximately parallel streets. Both such lot lines shall be deemed front lot lines. Lot Area: The area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side, and rear lines of a lot. Lot Coverage: The portion of a lot that is occupied by buildings or structures, including
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