(a) "Established street grade" means the elevation established by the City at the roadway center line or curb in front of the lot.
(b) "Natural grade" means the elevation of the undisturbed natural surface of the ground prior to any excavation or fill.
(c) "Finished grade" means the elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjoining the building after final grading and normal settlement.
(d) "Grade level" means the mean elevation of ground adjoining a main structure on all sides.
(e) "Curb level" means the elevation of the top of the curb or the established curb grade opposite the center of the building or portion thereof under consideration. Where no curb level has been established, the elevation of the ground at the center of the traveled portion of the street in front thereof shall be considered the equivalent of the curb level, and where the building does not adjoin the street, the average elevation of the proposed grade line of the ground immediately adjacent to the building, as shown on the building plans, shall be considered as the curb level.
(Ord. 1969-169. Passed 7-16-70.)