Definitions

The following words, terms and phrases, as used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

AREA — Lot area. The minimum total area within the boundaries of a lot, excluding any street right-of-way, reported in square feet.

CVR — Maximum lot building coverage. That portion of the lot that is or may be covered by buildings, accessory buildings, and pools.

DISTRICT — The zoning district.

FAR — Maximum floor area ratio. The total floor area of the building divided by the total lot area. The total floor area does not include basements or floor area below the grade plane.

FRONT — Front setback. The minimum distance between the front lot line and a line parallel to the front lot line and is required for all lot lines separating the lot from a street right-of-way, reported in feet.

HEIGHT — Building height. The maximum vertical distance from the grade plane to the top of the highest point on the roof. This highest point excludes spires, chimneys, flagpoles and the like, which are regulated in § 260-28. The grade plane represents the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls. (See Article II, Definitions.)

REAR — Rear setback. The minimum distance between the rear lot line and a line parallel to the rear lot line, reported in feet.

SIDE — Side setback. The minimum distance between a side lot line and a line parallel to the side lot line, reported in feet.

USE — The primary use on the lot.

[Amended 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 07-19]

WIDTH — Lot width. The minimum horizontal distance between the side lines of a lot measured at right angles to its depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line at the minimum front setback line. In the case of a lot fronting on more than one street, the lot line with the shortest frontage on a street shall be the front lot line. Reported in feet.