(1) DECK - A roofless above-ground platform projecting from the wall of a building, connected by structural supports at grade or by the building structure, and primarily utilized by the occupants of a structure for outdoor enjoyment, socializing or recreation.
(2) DENSITY, GROSS - The number of dwelling units which are allowed on an area of land, which area of land shall be permitted to include dedicated streets contained within the development.
(3) DENSITY, NET - The number of dwelling units which are allowed on an area of land, excluding streets and rights-of-way.
(4) DISTRICT - A part, zone, or geographic area within the municipality within which certain zoning or development regulations apply.
(5) DISTRICT MAP - The official district map of the City of Oxford, as adopted by Oxford City Council, together with all amendments subsequently adopted by the Oxford City Council, on file in the City Building and being the official zoning map for the City.
(6) DISTRICT, ZONING - A section or sections of the City in which the regulations governing the use of land, buildings and premises, or governing the height and area requirements of buildings, are uniform.
(7) DRIVE-IN USE - An establishment that by design, physical facilities, service, or by packaging procedures encourages or permits customers to receive services, obtain goods, or be entertained while remaining in their motor vehicles. A "drive-in" shall include any car wash in which cars are either driven, pushed, or pulled through a washing apparatus, but shall not include a parking lot, nor a private, public, or storage garage, nor a gasoline station.
(8) DWELLING - A building or structure designed or occupied exclusively for non- transient residential use and permitted accessory uses for one or more households, but not including a tent, cabin, trailer, hotel, motel, or mobile home.
(9) DWELLING TYPE
A. DWELLING, EFFICIENCY - A dwelling unit consisting of not more than one habitable room together with kitchen or kitchenette and sanitary facilities.
B. DWELLING, MULTIPLE UNIT - A building with three or more dwelling units in which they may or may not share common entrances and / or other spaces. Individual dwelling units may be owned as condominiums, or offered for rent.
C. DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY - A building consisting of only one dwelling unit, detached or separated from other dwelling units by open space.
D. DWELLING, TWO FAMILY - A building consisting of two single dwelling units, detached or separated from other dwelling units by open spaces.
E. DWELLING, THREE UNIT - A structure having only three dwelling units.
F. DWELLING UNIT - One or more rooms which are arranged, designed, or occupied as living quarters for a family as a single housekeeping unit. A dwelling unit includes bathroom and kitchen facilities in addition to sleeping and living areas. Publicly accessible space separates a dwelling unit from any other dwelling unit. No doorway or perforated walls exist between dwelling units.
(Ord. 3612. Passed 1-19-21.)