10-15-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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PC Exhibit B LA18-000057 Sec. 78-1. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Unless specifically defined in this section, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in chapter 82. Accessory use, building, or structure means a use, building or structure subordinate to and serving the principal use or building on the same lot and customarily incidental to the principal use or building. Building means any structure having a roof which may provide shelter or enclosure of persons,animals or chattel; and when the structure is divided by party walls without opening, each portion of such building so separated shall be deemed a separate building. Building footprint means the outline of the total area covered by a building's perimeter at the ground level (to the block/foundation). (1) Carports, covered porches and other similar building features which have no exterior walls shall be included as part of a building footprint by drawing a straight line between the outer edges of all support structures (and the main building if applicable). (2) The outer edge of building protrusions, bay windows or other similar features that extend outward from a building and are less than four feet from the ground shall be considered as part of the building footprint. Building height means the vertical distance between the highest existing ground level or ten feet above the lowest ground level, whichever is lower, and the top of the cornice of a flat roof, or the deck line of a mansard roof, or the uppermost point on a round or other arch-type roof, or the median height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. Topographic changes which elevate the adjoining ground level above the existing terrain shall not be considered in determining building height. Garage, private, means a detached accessory building or portion of the principal building, including a carport, which is used for storing passenger vehicles, and trailers. Structure means anything which is built, constructed or erected, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, which requires a location on, below or above the ground, land or water, or attached to something having a Use, secondary, means a use of land or of a building or a portion which is subordinate to and does not constitute the primary use of the land or building. Sec. 78-230. —R-1A District. Area, height, lot width, setback, and yard requirements. (a) The following minimum requirements shall be observed: Dimensional Lot Area Lot Width Height Requirements (Minimum) (Minimum) 1.0 acre 140 feet Maximum 30 feet defined height; accessory buildings may not exceed height of principal building Setbacks: Street/ Interior Side Side Street Rear(feet) OHWL Wetland Front (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Principal 35 10 35 30 na 25 or MCWD Building buffer Accessory 35 10 35 10 na 25 or MCWD Building (AB) buffer <1,000 sf Oversize 35 10 35 30 na 25 or MCWD Accessory buffer Building >1,000 sf(OAB)