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Driveway means a paved or otherwise delineated area on private property for the operation of
<br /> automobiles and other vehicles.
<br /> Dry buildable means that portion of the lot not encumbered by the waters of a duly recorded lake or
<br /> river, wetlands,bluffs, or slopes steeper than 30 percent.
<br /> Dwelling means a building or part of a building containing independent living, sleeping,
<br /> housekeeping accommodations, and sanitary facilities for occupancy by one family, intended to be
<br /> occupied exclusively for residence purposes,but not including rooms in motels,hotels,nursing homes,
<br /> boardinghouses,nor trailers,tents, cabins or trailer coaches. A dwelling shall not be interpreted to include
<br /> lodging rooms.
<br /> Dwelling, attached, means a dwelling which is joined to another dwelling at one or more sides by a
<br /> party or fire wall or walls.
<br /> Dwelling, detached, means a dwelling which is entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot.
<br /> Engineered grade means the elevation of the ground, or any paving or sidewalk built upon it,which
<br /> has been established on the basis of an engineered grading and drainage plan for the property that has
<br /> been reviewed and approved by the city for the property.
<br /> Essential services means the erection,construction, alteration, or maintenance of underground or
<br /> overhead gas, electrical, steam, or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication,
<br /> supply or disposal systems by public utilities,municipal or other governmental agencies,but not
<br /> including buildings.
<br /> Existing ground level means the elevation of the grade at the base of an existing structure,measured
<br /> at points abutting the foundation wall, or the natural grade of a vacant lot or the engineered grade
<br /> established by an approved grading plan at the time of final platting or interim use permit.
<br /> Family means any number of individuals generally,but not necessarily,related by blood or
<br /> marriage, living together at one location maintaining a common household as a single,nonprofit
<br /> housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group occupying a boardinghouse or rooming house,hotel or
<br /> motel.
<br /> Family dwelling, multiple, means any structure made up of two or more attached dwellings.
<br /> Farm animals means cattle,horses,mules, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, swine,ponies, ducks,
<br /> geese,turkeys, chickens or guinea hens. livestock, or animals kept for agricultural purposes(commercial
<br /> or non-commercial). Farm animals include,but are not limited to: cattle,horses,mules, sheep, goats,
<br /> llamas, swine, ponies,honeybees, geese,turkeys, guinea hens,chickens, pigeons, and doves. Cervids,
<br /> mink, ostriches, emus, or rheas shall not be considered farm animals.
<br /> Garage condo means a building or part of a building consisting of individual units for indoor storage
<br /> of motor vehicles, boats,trailers, or recreational vehicles and such items as are customarily used for the
<br /> care or upkeep of such motor vehicles,boats,trailers,or recreational vehicles. Individual units are owned
<br /> or leased and may be capable of customization, alteration, or expansion by the owners or tenants of the
<br /> units. Garage condos may include common spaces or office areas.
<br /> Garage,private, means a detached accessory building or portion of the principal building, including
<br /> a carport,which is used for storing passenger vehicles, and trailers.
<br /> Hardcover means a hard surface that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil and causes water
<br /> to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than prior to development.
<br /> Hardcover shall include but not be limited to the following: all building footprints, driveways, sidewalks,
<br /> stepping stones,retaining walls,patios, courts(sport,tennis, etc.), decks,pools, areas used for the
<br /> extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and all other similar features or surfaces as
<br /> determined by the city engineer or city planner.
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