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, • . 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. 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 oufinrard 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 adjoining ground level at the building 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. For a pitched or hipped roof situation, regardless whether the highest living space in a building is a half-story or full story, if the highest living space contains windows (excluding skylights) the upper measuring point for defining building height shall be the median height of the top of the highest window and the highest peak of the roof. Hardcover means a hard surtace that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than prior to development. Hardcover shall include but not be limited to the following: all building footprints, driveways, sidewalks, stepping stones, retaining walls, patios,courts(sport,tennis,etc),decks, pools,areas used forthe extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and all other similar features or surfaces as determined by the city engineer or city planner. Sec. 78-1403.- Lot coverage and massing standards. In all zoning districts other than the I—Industrial district, all lots that have a gross acreage of less than two acres shall comply with the following massing standards for structures: (a) Maximum total footprints allowed. (1) On lots equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet in area, the total combined footprints of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15 percent of the gross lot area. (2) On lots of less than 10,000 square feet in area, the total combined footprints of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 1,500 square feet. (b) Calculation of massing. The following shall be included in the calculation of the total combined footprints by structures: (1) All roofed structures more than six feet above grade level. (2) Tennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar open structures when partially or fully enclosed by fences, railings or walls which extend more than six feet above grade level (if any portion of such structures extends more than six feet above grade level, the entire structure shall count toward lot coverage). (Code 1984, § 10.03(14)(C); Ord.No. 215 2nd series, § 1, 3-11-2002; Ord. No. 99 3rd series, § 1, 1-28-2013) Page 1