(a) A floor space enclosed by interior walls, fire walls or fire partitions, or by a combination of them. In particular, the "floor area" of a building shall include the following:
(1) Elevator shafts and stairwells of each floor.
(2) Floor space for mechanical equipment with structural headroom of seven feet and six inches (7'6") or more.
(3) Penthouses and lofts.
(4) Attic space, whether or not a floor has actually been laid, providing structural headroom of seven feet and six inches (7'6") or more.
(5) Interior balconies and mezzanines.
(6) Enclosed porches.
(7) Accessory uses, not including the space for accessory off-street parking.
(b) However, "floor area" of a building shall not include the following:
(1) Elevator and stair bulkheads, accessory water tanks and cooling towers.
(2) Floor space used for mechanical equipment, with structural headroom of less than seven feet and six inches (7'6").
(3) Attic space whether or not a floor has actually been laid, providing structural headroom of less than seven feet and six inches (7'6").
(4) Uncovered steps vertical areas.
(5) Terraces, breezeways and open spaces.
(6) Accessory off-street parking spaces.
(7) Accessory off-street loading berths up to 200 percent (200%) of the amount required by Chapter 1221.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)