For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIRCULATION AREA. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area used for access to parking areas, loading areas, or other facilities on the lot. Essentially, driveways and other maneuvering areas (other than parking aisles) comprise the CIRCULATION AREA.
DRIVEWAY. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area that consists of a travel lane bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the vehicle accommodation area.
GROSS FLOOR AREA. The total area of a building measured by taking outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.
LOADING AND UNLOADING AREA. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area used to satisfy the requirements of § 152.470.
PARKING AREA AISLES. The portion of the vehicle accommodation area consisting of lanes providing access to parking spaces.
PARKING SPACE. A portion of the vehicle accommodation area set for the parking of one vehicle.
VEHICLE ACCOMMODATION AREA. The portion of a lot that is used by vehicles for accessing, circulating, parking, loading, and unloading. It comprises the total of circulation areas, loading and unloading areas, and parking areas (spaces and aisles).
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001)