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DRAFT 7. MeASUreMeNtS AND DeFiNitiONS

Definitions

135-7.2 Definitions 1 animals or property, but not including signs or
billboards.
7.2.1 GeNerAl Building frontage: that wall or side of a building which
Words and terms expressly defined in this zoning is adjacent and most nearly parallel to a street.
ordinance have the specific meanings assigned unless
the context clearly indicates another meaning. Words 7.2.6 terMS BeGiNNiNG WitH “c”
and terms that are not expressly defined in this zoning
ordinance have the meaning given in the latest edition canopy: refer to 134-9.6
of Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. carport: a roofed structure providing space for the
parking of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more
7.2.2 USe DeFiNitiONS than two sides. A carport attached to a principal
See Chapter 134, Article 3 for an explanation of the use building is considered a part of the principal building
categorization system used in this zoning code and for and subject to all yard requirements in this chapter.
use type definitions.
car-share Program: a system in which a fleet of cars
7.2.3 MeASUreMeNt-relAteD terMS (or other motor vehicles) is made available for use by
See 135-7.1 for an explanation of various lot and members of the car-share program and that exhibit all
building regulation terms, such as “lot area,” “building of the following characteristics:
height,” “setbacks” and “build-to zone.” 1. Members are permitted to use vehicles from the
car-share program fleet on an hourly basis;
7.2.4 terMS BeGiNNiNG WitH “A”
Abut (or abutting): to touch or share a contiguous 2. Car-share vehicles are generally available 24 hours
a day and 7 days a week to members in parking
boundary or border. spaces at dispersed locations or facilities; and
Accessory building: refer to 134-9.4 3. No separate written agreement is required each
Accessory use: refer to 134-9.4. time a member reserves and uses a car-share
Adjacent: lying near or in the immediate vicinity vehicle.
Alley: a public or private way, other than street, 20 feet car-share Vehicle: a motor vehicle from a car-share
or less in width through approximately the center of program fleet.
a block, with at least two access points and affording court or courtyard: An outdoor area enclosed by
access to abutting lots. building on at least 3 sides, open from the ground to
Applicant: refer to 134-9.4 the sky, and the 4th side is open to a public way, street,

Awning: refer to 134-9.4 or open space/park.
7.2.7 terMS BeGiNNiNG WitH “D”
Dwelling: refer to 134-9.7
Dwelling unit: refer to 134-9.7
7.2.5 terMS BeGiNNiNG WitH “B”
Basement: a story having part but not more than one- Dormer: a roof projection no wider than 8 feet from an
attic space containing a window.
half of its height below grade.
Basement, Visible: A half story partially below grade 7.2.8 terMS BeGiNNiNG WitH “e”
and partially exposed above with required transparency electric Vehicle: any vehicle that is licensed and
on any street facade. registered for operation on public and private highways,
Building: refer to 134-9.5 roads, and streets; either partially or exclusively, on
Build-to Zone: An area in which the front and street electrical energy from the grid or an off-board source,
that is stored on-board via a battery. “Electric vehicle”
side facade of a building must be placed. Build-to includes: (1) battery electric vehicles; and (2) plug-in
zone requirements establish minimum and maximum hybrid electric vehicles.
setbacks from street lot lines. See 135-7.1.2.
Building: any structure designed or intended for the electric Vehicle (eV) charging Station: a public or
private parking space that is served by battery charging
support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, station equipment.
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