(a) "Structure" means that which is constructed, located more or less permanently on the ground or permanently attached to something located on the ground; and
(1) Includes: buildings, barriers, bridges, bulkheads, chimneys, crane-runways, coal bunkers, fences, outdoor seating facilities, pipe racks, platforms, pools, tanks, tents, towers, transformer substations, sheds, signs, stacks and walls, satellite dish earth stations, solar panels, windmill generators, porches, decks and patios; but
(2) Excludes: trailers and other vehicles whether on wheels or other supports.
(b) "Building" means a structure which is permanently affixed to the land, having one or more floors and a roof, being bounded by either open spaces or lot lines, and used as a shelter or enclosure for persons, animals and/or property. This term shall be used synonymously with "structure" unless otherwise noted, and shall be construed as if followed by the words "part or parts thereof".
(c) "Main building" means the building occupied by the principal use or activity on, or intended for the premises, all parts of which building are connected in a substantial manner by common walls and a continuous roof.
(d) "Accessory building" means a subordinate building detached from, but located on the same zoning lot as the main building, the use of which is customarily incident to that of the main building or use.
(e) "Building line" (synonymous with setback line) means a line established by this Zoning Ordinance, generally parallel with and measured from a front lot line, defining the limits of a front yard in which no building or structure above ground may be located, except as otherwise provided herein.
(f) "Completely enclosed building" means a building separated on all sides from the adjacent open space or from other buildings, enclosed by a permanent roof and by exterior walls or party walls, pierced only by windows and doors.
(g) "Detached building" means a building surrounded by open space.
(h) "Basement" means a story or space with a floor level more than two feet below adjoining ground, but having less than half its clear height below adjoining ground.
(i) "Cellar" means a space having half or more than half of its clear height below adjoining ground.
(j) "Porch" means an unenclosed covered entrance or exit to a building with a separate roof and large enough to serve as an outdoor seating space.
(k) "Deck" means a flat floored area more than eight inches above grade, located near or adjoining a building or above-ground swimming pool, with or without a roof.
(l) "Patio" means a recreation area located near or adjoining a building paved with concrete, or covered with supported wood flooring both no more than eight inches above grade line, adapted to outdoor living, with or without a roof.
(Ord. 1988-21. Passed 4-11-88.)