A subordinate use, building or structure customarily incidental to and located on the same lot occupied by the main use, building or structure. The term "accessory building" or "accessory structure" may include a swimming pool, tennis court, garage, shed, pool house, greenhouse, deck, patio, unconditioned porch or other similar structure, none of which shall be designed for cooking or sleeping purposes, except those permitted pursuant to § 278-2B(7)(d).

As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement of the structural parts or in the exit facilities thereof; or an enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height; or moving from one location to another. The term “alter” in its various modes and tenses and its participle form refers to the making of an alteration. As used in this chapter, “remodel” or “reconstruction” is synonymous with this definition. Repairs or routine maintenance are not synonymous with this definition. By way of example, the replacement of a roof or windows or doors in place and in kind or an interior renovation that does not involve the installation of new systems, such as plumbing, heating or electrical systems, would not constitute an alteration for purposes of this chapter, but the installation of new windows or doors that are not in the same place and of the same kind as the existing ones or the introduction of new kitchen or bath facilities or habitable space in an area of a building not previously used as such would constitute an alteration.

A room or grouping of rooms arranged and designed with provisions for cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities such that it is suitable for occupancy by a single family on a long-term basis as its principal residence during the period of such occupancy or which, however arranged or designed, is in fact being used on such basis for such purpose. An entire "single-family residence," as herein defined, regardless of its actual occupancy or use, shall not constitute an "apartment" unit.

The unfinished space between the ceiling joists of the top story and the roof rafters.

An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity and/or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning shall be comprised of a lightweight, rigid or retractable skeleton structure over which a cloth fabric cover is attached. An awning shall be hung at least seven feet six inches above the sidewalk or grade. All awnings shall be made of fire-retardant materials. (See § 278-4G.)

A structure with a roof supported by walls.

A building devoted to a use permitted exclusively in the Commercial/Core Commercial Districts and/or the Manufacturing-Industrial District, regardless of the district in which the building is situated.

The length of a line which is parallel or concentric to the front lot line at the required principal building setback.

A main building devoted to the principal use on a lot.

An enclosure with door panels housing a stairway that provides ingress and egress to a cellar, commonly referred to as a "Bilco door."

That space of a building that is partly or entirely below grade, which has more than half of its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below the average established curb level or finished grade of the ground adjoining the building.

An unroofed space created by a soil retention structure allowing ingress and egress to a cellar door, including the structure designed and intended to retain the soil.

A vertical enclosure incorporated into a building containing one or more passageways for conveying flue gases and smoke to the outside atmosphere.

On all residential properties, that percentage of lot area covered by the ground floor area of all buildings and roofed structures sited thereon, together with all other structures. On all other properties, that percentage of lot area covered by the ground floor of all buildings sited thereon, together with all other structures, including pavements and impermeable surfaces except for walkways located on the property which are available and open to the public and which connect public areas. Buildings and roofed structures shall be measured to the furthest extent of the roof as projected downward to the ground, except that cornices, eaves, and gutters projecting not more than 24 inches from the exterior walls shall be excluded.

A structure having as its main purpose the reception of radio signals from orbiting satellites or terrestrial sources. The term shall include all satellite earth stations of whatever configuration. Any base, pedestal, foundation, reflector, amplifier, lens, prism or other device located out of doors and connected to or used in conjunction with a dish antenna shall be deemed a part thereof.

A use in a building in which food is prepared and sold over a counter in disposable containers and wrappers, selected from a limited menu for immediate consumption on or off the premises, with seating provided on premises, but without table service by waiters or waitresses. A fast-food restaurant might or might not have a drive-in or drive-through service window at which a customer can place an order from a motor vehicle or can receive a purchase at the vehicle. This term shall not include a take-out food store.

An enclosure or barrier made of wood, stone or other material constructed on or around a parcel of property designed to either limit access to an area or to screen such area from view, or both.

A type of lot (commonly flag-shaped in configuration) in which street frontage is provided by a strip of land which is narrow in relation to the remainder of the lot and which extends from the main body of the lot to the street. A lot which does not physically front on or abut a street, but which has access to a street by means of an easement over other property, shall be deemed to be included in this definition.

The minimum frontage of any lot on a public street and the access width of any lot shall be 20 feet. Access width shall be measured perpendicular to the sides of the strip of land or right-of-way within the lot affording access to the street. However, in approving creation of no more than four lots, whether by subdivision or by subdivision waiver, the Planning Board may deem this definition to have been complied with if the new lot shall have 20 feet or more frontage usable for access on a common driveway, right-of-way or other similar property which other property itself:

An accessory building or structure, accessible by a driveway, designed and capable for use for the storage of motor vehicles owned and regularly used by or on behalf of the owner or tenant of the lot on which it is erected as an accessory to the permitted use of the lot.

A shed-type building with a roof and walls constructed primarily to house refuse containers which does not exceed dimensions three feet deep by five feet in length by five feet in height.

Natural surface of the ground, or surface of the ground after completion of any change in contour.

The cumulative area in square feet of every story of any building, part thereof or addition thereto, as measured to the exterior face of the frame or masonry wall, but excluding cellars, attics, spaces with less than five feet in height as measured from the floor joists to the roof rafters, or unenclosed porches, unenclosed breezeways or screened porches. The gross floor area of an accessory building attached to a principal building by means of an unenclosed breezeway, unenclosed or screened porch or roofed terrace shall be includable in the gross floor area of accessory building, but the unenclosed connection shall not. Stairwells and interior spaces with floor-to-ceiling height in excess of 15 feet shall be counted twice.

A conventional bedroom, with or without bathroom facilities, being rented to paying guests, within an owner-occupied single-family residence. The term shall also include a room in a bed-and-breakfast or similar establishment, but does not include hotels, motels or inns. Such bedroom shall not be occupied by more than two persons and shall be at least 80 square feet in area. One residence may not contain more than two guest rooms.

Any gainful activity customarily conducted within a single-family residence by the residents thereof that is clearly secondary to the residential use; that requires no structural alteration of the building; and which does not otherwise change the character of the building as a residence. The activity shall not employ any nonresidents of the dwelling and shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling, exclusive of the cellar, attic and open porch floors, or 500 square feet, whichever is less. The home occupation must be conducted within the principal dwelling of an owner/resident thereof and, if conducted in the basement, shall be subject to the same floor area limitations. There shall be no external evidence of the activity, including audible noise, or parking of more than two vehicles, other than those owned by the owner/resident, or signs, other than one announcement sign not more than two square feet in area, and no mechanical or electrical equipment shall be used except customary household equipment. Home occupations shall not include uses such as the following: barbershop or beauty parlor, restaurant, breeding kennel, film studio, or antique or art dealer.

The office or studio of a resident physician, surgeon, dentist or other person licensed by the State of New York to practice a healing art, lawyer, architect, artist, real estate broker or salesperson, boat captain, insurance broker or agent or tutor. The activity shall employ no more than one person and shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the total floor area of the dwelling, exclusive of the cellar, attic and open porch floors, or 900 square feet, whichever is less. The home professional office must be conducted within the principal dwelling of the owner/resident thereof and, if conducted in the basement, shall be subject to the same floor area limitations. There shall be no external evidence of the office and associated activity, including audible noise, or parking of more than four vehicles, other than those owned by the owner/resident, or signs, other than one professional sign. “Tutor” shall be restricted to a person giving individual instruction in academic subjects to a single pupil at one time. A home professional office shall not include the office of any person professionally engaged in the purchase or sale of economic goods. Dancing instruction, and instrument or piano or voice instruction, tearooms, tourist homes, beauty parlors, barbershops, hairdressing and manicuring establishments, convalescent homes, mortuary establishments, and stores, businesses, or trades of any kind not herein excepted shall not be deemed to be “home professional offices.” The home professional office of a physician shall not include a biological or other medical testing laboratory.

A lawfully created tract or parcel of land under one sole or undivided ownership, occupied or capable of being lawfully occupied by one building and the accessory buildings customarily incidental to it, including such open spaces as are required by this chapter.

The length of the shortest line that can be drawn from the front lot line to the rear lot line which crosses the portion of the lot on which a residence can be located.

A street right-of-way line at the front of a lot. No lot shall have less than 20 feet on a public road or street, and at no point shall said lot be less than 20 feet in width.

The lot line opposite the front lot line.

Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line.

The dimension measuring the shortest distance from side lot line to side lot line at the required minimum front yard setback for a principal building.

The dimension measuring the shortest distance from side lot line to side lot line at the required minimum rear yard setback for a principal building.

A type of sign specifying the name of a business which shall be non-illuminated and shall not exceed two square feet in area.

A nightclub is defined as a public or private establishment: (a) open beyond the normal time for dinner; (b) engaged in the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; and (c) consisting of one or more of the following characteristics: age restrictions, dancing, music, live entertainment or performances. A "nightclub" does not include theaters with fixed seating, banquet halls or catering halls. The accessory or incidental sale of foods or snacks shall not entitle the use to be considered a restaurant use under other provisions of this Code, but the permanent or temporary removal or relocation of tables and chairs from a restaurant to permit any of the aforesaid characteristics shall constitute the creation of a nightclub use.

A building or structure lawfully existing on the effective date of this chapter or any amendment thereto affecting such building or structure, which does not conform to one or more current dimensional regulations hereof for the district in which it is situated, irrespective of the use to which such building or structure is put.

A lawfully created lot existing in single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter or any amendment thereto affecting such lot that does not have the lot area dimensions required by the applicable district regulations.

Any use of a building, structure, lot, land or part thereof lawfully existing on the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment thereto affecting such use, which does not conform to one or more current use regulations hereof for the district in which it is situated, including those for which a special permit was granted during the period of time when this chapter permitted the expansion or alteration of a nonconforming use pursuant to a special permit. Permission to temporarily conduct or continue a prohibited use granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to the effective date of this chapter or any amendment thereto shall not be construed to establish a “nonconforming use” as herein defined, and, therefore, any such permission and the use which is authorized shall terminate upon the expiration thereof.

The continual use and physical presence of the person having at least a fifty-percent legal or equitable interest in the premises.

A dust-free off-street space sufficient in size to accommodate one parked motor vehicle and having an area of not less than 180 square feet.

A freestanding path or walkway no greater than 48 inches in width built substantially at finished grade consisting of stone, brick or similar material designed and intended to lead pedestrians to a destination.

A structure wholly or partially outdoors consisting of a playing area of whatever composition used to engage in the game of pickleball. A backstop, if constructed, consisting of netting, fencing or similar material and designed to prevent the passage of play balls shall be part of a pickleball court.

A structure, or part thereof, which is designed or used for playing sports and consists of a playing surface of 375 square feet or more. All associated netting, fencing, backstops and other improvements shall be considered part of the playing court. Tennis courts, basketball courts, handball courts, racquetball courts, volleyball courts, ice rinks, pickleball courts, and other similar facilities shall be deemed included in this definition.

An accessory structure or a portion of an existing accessory structure customarily used in conjunction with a swimming pool.

A freestanding path or walkway no greater than 48 inches in width leading from a driveway or from a street front to a door on a dwelling.

A bathroom consisting of a sink and toilet but no shower or bathtub.

A sign bearing the name and profession of the resident practitioner which may not exceed two square feet in area.

A use in a building having as its sole purpose the preparation and serving of food for consumption on the premises within furnished dining areas, and including as a possible accessory the serving of alcoholic beverages with meals, but not including any form of live entertainment or dancing for guests. A restaurant shall not be construed to include any form of drive-in, open-front, curb-service or fast-food eating establishment or any form of tavern, bar, nightclub, discotheque or similar entertainment establishment.

A solid structure made of wood, stone, concrete or similar materials designed for the retention of soil or fill material greater than 12 inches in width and constructed with a structural footing.

Any roof with a slope of less than seven inches of rise over 12 inches of run.

The distance which this chapter requires maintained between a property line, natural feature (including edge of wetlands, dunes and bodies of water) or other described place or thing and the nearest point thereto of any building, structure or other named improvement.

Any advertising structure, display board, screen, structure, shadow box, poster, mannequin, banner, pennant, cloth, bill, bulletin, painting, printing or other device or object or part thereof used to announce, identify, declare, demonstrate, display or in any manner advertise or attract the attention of the public by means of letters, words, figures or colors. See § 278-4.

A residential use of land consisting of a detached and freestanding building, commonly called a “house,” designed or arranged for occupancy by one family, as defined herein, on a nontransient basis. A single-family residence which is rented to, or occupied by, a tenant or tenants for a term or terms of less than one month, excluding two two-week periods during any one calendar year, shall be deemed transient housing and is not permitted. A single-family residence may not contain more than two guest rooms, as defined herein, and may not contain more than one kitchen.

A use permitted in one or more districts only if a special permit shall have been granted therefor, pursuant to § 278-7 of this Code.

An unroofed staircase leading to the exit facilities of a single-family or multifamily residence.

That portion of a building which is between one floor level and the next higher floor level or roof. For the purpose of measuring height by stories under the provisions of this chapter, one additional story shall be added for any pilings, piers or other foundation which causes the building to be elevated more than four feet above average natural grade. In the case of a property located in a FEMA flood zone, the area between the adjacent natural grade and the minimum required first-floor elevation shall not be considered a story.

Any state, county or Village highway or road or any street shown on a filed subdivision map and any private road providing access to subdivided land.

Anything, including any building, which is constructed or erected on or under the ground or the water or upon another structure or building, including antennas, aerials, tennis courts, swimming pools, decks and patios (including those set in sand) or other improvements, whether or not intended to be temporary, seasonal or permanent.

Any enclosure or container, either for public or private use, which encloses a body of water greater than six feet in any direction and contains water of a depth of 18 inches or more. See § 278-5.

A retail store wherein food and/or beverages are prepared, served and sold over a counter for immediate consumption primarily off premises and which may have a customer sitting area. A customer sitting area shall be limited to no more than 16 seats, to eat within or outside of the establishment, at one time. A take-out food store includes, but is not limited to, delicatessens, ice cream parlors, bakeries, tea/coffee houses and specialty gourmet shops. A take-out food store excludes restaurants, fast-food restaurants or drive-in restaurants, bars and taverns.

A structure whole or partially outdoors consisting of a playing area of whatever composition used to engage in the game of tennis. A backstop, if constructed, consisting of netting, fencing or similar material and designed to prevent the passage of tennis balls shall be part of a tennis court.

Any structure, enclosure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable material supported in any manner, including but not limited to a canopy, but not including an awning as that term is defined in this section.

An individual property that has been designated as one of the group of timber-frame landmarks, 1700 to 1850, designated by the East Hampton Village Board of Trustees pursuant to § 176-3A of the Code (Preservation of Historic Areas).

Any sign placed on the inside (within no more than four feet) or outside of any window or door of any building which is visible from a sidewalk, street or other public place, not including merchandise on display. In the case of a real estate broker’s office, merchandise shall be deemed to include photographs of properties for sale, provided that the square footage of the photographic display does not exceed 25% of the window area of the storefront.

The clear space created by a soil retention structure located immediately adjacent to a window whose sill is lower than the adjacent finished grade. This includes the structure designed and intended to retain soil to allow the window to function and to provide pedestrian egress from the cellar to the outside.

The area of any lot with a building which lies between the nearest portion of that building and the front lot line of the lot, extending from side lot line to side lot line in the case of interior lots. Corner lots shall have two such front yards situated between the nearest portion of the building and the front lot line along each street.

The area of any lot with a building which lies between the nearest portion of the building and the rear lot line of the lot, extending from side lot line to side lot line.

The area of any lot with a building which lies between the nearest portion of the building and the side lot line of the lot, extending through from the front yard, or from the front lot line where no front yard exists, to the rear yard or to the rear lot line where no rear yard exists. Flat lots have side yards abutting each lot line.