GFA. See FLOOR AREA, GROSS.
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITY. A facility under the operational control of a governmental unit, specifically a township, city, village, county, state, the United States Government, or some combination of governmental units, including, but not limited to, offices, libraries, museums, village hall, post offices, courts, and civic centers; excluding vehicle and equipment maintenance, garages and correctional institutions.
GRADE. The average elevation of the finished surface of ground after the development, filling, or excavation of a parcel of land.
GREENHOUSE. A building whose roof and sides are made largely of glass or other transparent or translucent material and in which the temperature and humidity can be regulated for the cultivation of delicate or out-of-season plants for subsequent sale or for personal enjoyment. (See NURSERY.)
GROUND COVER. Grasses or other plants grown to keep soil from being blown or washed away.
GROUP DAY CARE CENTER. See DAY CARE, GROUP.