(a) "Structure" means that which is constructed on or under the ground or attached or connected thereto, including but not limited to barriers, bridges, buildings, streets, parking areas, bulkheads, chimneys, fences, poles, pools, sheds, signs, garages, tanks, towers, transformer substations and walls.
(b) "Building" means a structure which is permanently affixed to the land, having one or more floors and a roof, being bounded by either open spaces or lot lines, and used as a shelter for persons, or enclosure for property. The word shall be construed as if followed by the words "part or parts thereof".
(c) "Main building" means the building occupied by the main use or activity on, or intended for the premises, all parts of which building are connected in a substantial manner by walls and a continuous roof.
(d) "Accessory building" means a subordinate building detached from, but located on the same lot as the main building, the use of which is incident and accessory to that of the main building or use.
(e) "Area of building" means the area at the ground level of the main building and all accessory buildings (excluding open porches, terraces and steps) measured from the outside surface of exterior walls.
(f) "Land coverage" means that percentage of a lot or development area covered by the main and accessory buildings.
(Ord. 1600. Passed 7-26-62.)
(g) "Accessory recreational structure" means any paved or improved recreational area, including but not limited to a private swimming or wading pool, tennis, basketball, handball, racquet or similar court, or any other area used for similar active recreational purposes.
(Ord. 2683. Passed 1-20-93.)
(Ord. 2683. Passed 1-20-93.)
(h) “Building envelope” means the three-dimensional space encircling the entire footprint and volume of the building.
(Ord. 4111. Passed 9-22-21.)