1101.02 AREAS.

   (a)    "Area of dwelling unit" means the sum of the gross floor areas above the basement level, including those spaces having a minimum ceiling height of seven feet and having the natural light and ventilation as required by the Building Code; areas above the first floor may be included which are connected by a permanent stairs and hall, and spaces under pitched roofs having a minimum knee wall of five feet if two-thirds of the room area has a minimum ceiling height of seven and one-half feet. The area shall be measured from the interior face of exterior walls of main buildings and the interior face of knee walls under a pitched roof. Excluded are garages, utility and general storage rooms in basementless houses, and public halls in multi-family dwellings.

   (b)    "Area of buildings" means the area at the ground level of the main building and all accessory buildings (excluding uncovered porches, terraces and steps) measured from the outside surface of exterior walls.

   (c)    "Area of lot" means the total horizontal area within the lot boundary lines of a lot.

   (d)    "Block" means an area of land bounded by streets, public parks, limited access rights of way or by other definite limits. (Ord. 21-1963. Passed 7-9-63.)