Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter, the interpretation and method of measurement of all dimensional requirements shall be as follows:
(A) Lot area shall mean the minimum net area of a lot measured in square feet. Lot area does not include any portion of a public or private street right-of-way, but may include portions of utility easements.
(B) Lot width shall mean the minimum width of a lot as measured at the road right-of-way line. In the case of a lot on a cul-de-sac, the lot width shall be measured at the front building setback line.
(C) Principal building setbacks shall mean the minimum distance principal buildings, including attached garages, breezeways, and storage buildings must be set back from the front, side, or rear lot lines to constitute a front, side, or rear yard.
(D) Accessory buildings setbacks shall mean the minimum distance accessory buildings, including detached garages and other buildings must be set back from front, side, or rear lot lines.
(E) Percent of lot coverage shall mean the maximum percent of lot area that may be covered by all principal and accessory buildings.
(F) Building height shall mean the maximum height in feet for any principal building. Building height of accessory buildings shall be regulated as specified in § 157.127 of this chapter. Building height shall be measured in compliance with the definition of "building height" and varies with the type of roof of the building.
(G) Floor area shall mean the minimum required floor area of principal buildings per dwelling unit, and shall be determined in accordance with the definition of "floor area of a residential building".
(Ord. 6-1993, passed 3-8-93)