See Building, Accessory.

A portion of a structure, partly below the finished grade, which has more than half of its floor to ceiling height above the proposed finished grade adjoining any of the foundation walls of the structure. A basement shall be considered as the first story of a structure.

The frontage on one side of the street, either between two intersecting streets, between two intercepting streets or between an intersecting and an intercepting street.

Each of the independent units with separate entrance into which the structure is divided by party walls. The term "building" shall also include "structure."

A separate building or other structure which is subordinate and accessory to a main building on the same lot.

The maximum area of a building and its accessories projected on a horizontal plane.

The ratio of the lot area which lies within the outside lines of the exterior walls (whether directly over the foundation or cantilevered) of all buildings on the lot to the total area of the lot, expressed as a percentage.

In the case of a dwelling, the vertical distance of any facade (front, side or rear) of a structure as measured from the elevation of the lowest floor area of the building or structure to the highest point of the roof. No facade or a structure may exceed the permitted height of the zone in which it is located without first obtaining the necessary variance approval.

The line of the face of the building nearest the front line of a lot. This face includes cantilevered sections of the buildings and covered porches, whether enclosed or unenclosed, but does not include steps. All yard requirements shall be measured to the building line.

A portion of a structure, such as a beam, that is supported at one end and carries a load at the other end or along its length, that projects beyond a lower wall of a structure. When present, constitutes the face of the structure or building line.

A portion of a structure partly or completely below the proposed finished grade, which has less than half of its floor to ceiling height above the proposed finished grade adjoining any of the foundation walls of the structure. A cellar shall not be used for business or dwelling purposes.

The vertical distance between the lowest level of such court or yard to the highest point of any bounding wall. Where there is a gable or mansard, the height shall be measured to the average height of such gable or mansard, provided the combined width of all dormers in the roof shall not exceed 30% of the length of the building on the court or yard. In case the combined width of all dormers exceeds 30% of the building on the court or yard, the height shall be measured to the eaves of the highest dormer. In any given case, the height of the court or yard shall be measured to the eaves, gable or mansard giving it the maximum height.

The least of the horizontal dimensions of such court or yard.

An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, not extending to either the street or the rear yard.

An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, extending to either the street or the rear yard.

The horizontal distance between the end opening on a street or a rear yard and the end opposite such street or rear yard.

The permanently established grade of the street line in front of the lot. Where the lot level is higher than the curb level, the average level of the former along the wall in question may be taken as the base for measuring the height of a side yard, inner court or outer court. Where a lot fronts upon two or more streets of different levels, the curb level of the higher street may be taken as the base for measuring the height of open spaces and buildings to a distance 100 feet back from the street with the higher curb level.

Any number of individuals living privately together as a single dwelling unit and using certain rooms and cooking facilities in common.

The proposed elevation of the land surface of a site after completion of the site preparation work; the finished grade.

For purposes of calculating minimum floor area requirements, shall mean the area of all floors computed by measuring the dimensions of the outside walls in a building, excluding attic and cellar floors, porches, patios, terraces or breezeways, and carports, verandas and separate and detached garages.

The sum of the area of all floors of buildings or structures as compared to the total area of the lot or site.

An enclosed area, either constructed as part of a dwelling unit (attached) or separately from such a dwelling (separate), and located on the same lot as the dwelling, the purpose of which is the storage of vehicles. If such a garage, whether attached or separate, is accessory to a residential dwelling and used by the residents of the dwelling, then it is a private garage. Any garage not a private garage is a public garage and is not permitted in a residential area. No private attached garage shall be permitted to have a door located more than 15 inches higher or 15 inches lower than the topographical elevation of the street at the curb directly in front of the garage door, notwithstanding the location of the curb cut. Garages in two-family residential structures shall be prohibited from having access doors located in the front (or side if on a corner lot) of a principal structure facing the street. The minimum square footage shall not be less than 625 square feet. No separate garage shall have a height of more than 14 feet from the floor to the top of the roof.

An accessory building in which no business, commercial service or industry is carried on.

Any material that prevents the full or partial absorption of stormwater into the ground.

A parcel of land, the location, dimensions and boundaries of which are determined by the latest official records of the board of assessors, occupied or intended to be occupied by one building or one unit group of buildings and its accessory buildings and uses, and including such open spaces as are provided or as required by this chapter. The word "lot" shall also include "plot."

A parcel of land, not over 50 feet in width and not over 100 feet in depth, at the junction of and fronting on two intersecting streets. Insofar as the size of a parcel located at the junction of and fronting on two intersecting streets is in excess of these dimensions, its excess area shall be treated the same as an interior lot.

The mean distance from the street line of the lot, measured in the general direction of the side lines of the lot.

A lot other than a corner lot.

The average width of the lot.

That portion of the foundation that lays upon the ground at finished elevation.

A structure for three or four families living in separate dwelling units independently of each other.

Any indoor commercial establishment at which alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed and that is determined, at any time and for such period of time to be a nightclub by application of the factors set forth in this definition. If an indoor commercial establishment could reasonably be classified as either a nightclub or some different use, it shall be deemed a "nightclub" for purposes of this Code. In determining whether an establishment is a nightclub, the following factors shall be considered:

One that does not conform with the use regulations of the zone in which it is situated.

Includes the term "designed or intended to be occupied."

Offices of an architect, engineer, attorney, dentist, medical doctor, member of the clergy, accountant or any other established recognized profession.

Every sign, billboard, ground sign, wall sign, roof sign, illuminated sign, projecting sign, temporary sign, marquee, awning, canopy and street clock and including any announcement, declaration, demonstration, painting, display illustration or insignia used to advertise or promote the interests of any person when the same is placed out of doors in view of the general public.

A variety store where merchandise is represented to be sold at prices less than generally charged for comparable merchandise.

A store used for the retail sale of merchandise and not principally for the sale of foods.

That portion of a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor above it or, if there is no floor above it. then the space between the surface of the floor and the ceiling above it.

The lowest story or the ground story of any structure, the floor of which shall not be more than 48 inches below the proposed finished grade at any exterior wall of the structure. Any private garage that has a floor less than 48 inches below the proposed finished grade of any exterior wall of the structure shall be considered the first story. In considering the status of any garage, the definitions of "basement," "cellar" and "garage" shall be consulted.

A partial story under a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the wall plates of which, on at least two opposite exterior walls, are at least three feet above the floor of such story.

The dividing line between the street and the lot.

Includes the term "arranged, designed or intended to be used."

An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, situated between the front building line and the street line of the lot.

See Court Height.

See Court, Least Dimensions.

An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, between the rear building line and the rear line of the lot.

An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, situated between the side building line and the side line of the lot and extending through from the street to the rear yard, or where no rear yard is required, the rear line of the lot.