§ 2. DEFINITIONS
Accessory building or use. A subordinate building having a use customarily incident to and located on the lot occupied by the main building; or a use customarily incident to the main use of the property. A building housing an accessory use is considered an integral part of the main building when it has any part of a wall in common with the main building, or is under an extension of the main roof and designed as an integral part of the main building.
Adopted policies. A written administrative directive discussed at a public meeting and officially adopted by a majority vote of the city council.
Agriculture. The planting, cultivating, harvesting and storage of grains, hay or plants, or vineyards, commonly grown in Rockwall County.
The raising and feeding of livestock and poultry shall be considered an agricultural venture if the area in which the livestock or poultry is kept is three acres or more in area, and if such raising of livestock and poultry is incidental or supplemental to the raising of crops and is not primarily for the raising or fattening of livestock. A feed lot exclusively for the fattening of livestock is not considered an agricultural use.
Alley. A minor way which is used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street; it is also public space or way, 20 feet or less in width, which has been dedicated or deeded for public use.
Alteration. Any addition, removal, extension, or change in the location of any exterior wall of a main building or accessory building, or change or modification in construction or occupancy.
Apartment. A room or suite of rooms within an apartment house arranged, intended or designed for a place of residence of a single-family or group of individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit and who do their cooking therein. (See Dwelling unit. )
Apartment house or building. A building arranged, intended or designed for more than two families. (See Dwelling unit, "multiple." )
Associated recreation. Recreational uses which are an integral part of a common ownership or associated with high density residential development (example: homeowners association with a private club, swimming pool, and tennis courts).
Authorized agent. An architect, builder, developer, or other person empowered to act on behalf of other persons.
Automobile repair, major. Major repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of engines, transmissions, or other major components for motor vehicles; collision services including body, frame, or fender straightening or repair; customizing; overall painting or paint shop; automotive glass and upholstery; those uses listed under Automobile repair, minor, and other similar uses. All repair work shall be performed inside an enclosed building. Vehicles shall not be stored on site no longer than 90 days.
(Ord. No. 93-22, 7-6-1993)
Automobile repair, minor. Minor repair or replacement of parts, tires, tubes, and batteries; diagnostic services; minor motor services such as grease, oil spark plugs, and filter changing; tire alignment; tune-ups, emergency road service; replacement of starters, alternators, hoses, brake parts, mufflers; performing state inspections and making minor repairs necessary to pass said inspection; servicing of air-conditioning systems, and similar minor services for motor vehicles except heavy land vehicles, but not including any operation named under Automobile repair, major, or any other similar use. All work must be performed inside an enclosed building. Vehicles shall not be stored on site for longer than 14 days.
(Ord. No. 93-26, 8-2-1993)
Bar, cocktail lounge, tavern, saloon, cantina. An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold for on-premises consumption, other than a restaurant as defined in this section.
Basement or cellar. A story having more than one-half of its height below the average level of the adjoining ground. A cellar shall not be counted as a story for the purposes of height measurement.
Bed and breakfast. A single-family owner-occupied house offering rooms with breakfast on a nightly basis for a fee.
Block. A piece or parcel of land entirely surrounded by public highways or streets, other than alleys. In cases where the platting is incomplete or disconnected, the building official shall determine the outline of the block.
Boardinghouse or lodginghouse. A building other than a hotel, occupied as a single housekeeping unit, where lodging or meals are provided for five or more persons for compensation, pursuant to previous arrangements, but not for the public or transients.
Buffer. A visual screen constructed of wood, concrete block, masonry, or landscape material including earthen berms in such a manner that adjacent property will be screened from the use contemplated, so noise, solid waste, or other objectionable influences will be avoided. Such buffer shall be horizontal to the ground, opaque, and a minimum of six feet in height.
Buildable area. The "buildable area" of the lot is the maximum amount of allowable space upon which a structure or building may be erected, after meeting the coverage, yard and other requirements of this [Unified Development Code].
Building. An enclosed structure, anchored to permanent foundation, and having exterior or party walls and a roof, designed for the shelter of persons, animals, or property. When divided by other than common or contiguous walls, each portion or section of such building shall be regarded as a separate building, except that two buildings connected by a breeze way shall be deemed as one building. Parking structures shall not be considered as buildings when calculating building coverage.
Building area. The building area of the lot is the gross area covered by the structures when placed on the lot.
Building coverage. Percentage of the lot that is occupied by the building area, including parking structures and accessory buildings.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
Building height. The height of the building shall be measured from the average elevation of the finished grade along the front of the building to the highest point of the roof or parapet of the building if it is a flat, mansard or shed roof; or to the midpoint of the roof if it is gable, hip or gambrel roof.
Building official. The duly authorized employee or representative of the city charged with implementation, inspection and enforcement of the building codes.
Building, principal. A principal building is one in which a main use of the lot on which it is located is conducted.
Building setback line. A line defining an area on the building lot between the street right-of-way line and all other property lines and the building line within which no building or structure shall be constructed (also referred to as a "yard"), encroach or project except as specifically authorized in an adopted ordinance of the City of Rockwall. In the GR, C, DT, HC, RT, LI, [and] HI districts, underground parking garages shall not be required to meet side or rear setback requirements, but may be constructed from lot line to lot line.
(Ord. No. 10-14, § 69, 7-6-2010)
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Front building setback line (defining a front yard). A line parallel to the street right-of-way line which the building faces, and takes its primary access from. Where lots have multiple frontages on one or more streets, the required front yard shall be provided on each street (see examples).
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
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Side building setback line (defining a side yard). A line parallel to an adjacent lot which the building sides up to.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
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Rear building setback line (defining a rear yard). A line parallel to an adjacent lot or alley, which the building backs up to and has its rear or secondary access from.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
Carport. A structure which is open on at least 2 sides, covered with a roof and constructed specifically for the storage of one or more automobiles; utility room may be included.
Certificate of occupancy. A certificate issued by the zoning administrator or his authorized representative stating that the proposed use of the land and/or building conforms to the requirements of this [Unified Development Code].
City. The City of Rockwall, Texas.
Clinic. An institution, public or private, or a station for the examination and treatment of outpatients by a group of doctors, dentists, opticians, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, or other similar professional physicians.
Cluster development. A method of development of land that permits variation in lot sizes without an increase in overall density of population or development. The use of permanent, open space may be one method used to offset the increased density of smaller residential lots.
Cold storage plant. A commercial establishment where foods are stored either in lockers, rented or leased, or in vaults in bulk for distribution to the home or other commercial businesses. There is no slaughtering of animals on the premises.
Commission. The planning and zoning commission of the City of Rockwall, Texas.
Comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan of the City of Rockwall and includes any unit or a part of such unit separately adopted and any amendment to such plan or parts thereof.
Condominium. A multi-family dwelling unit, within which designated dwelling units are conveyed fee simple title, with an undivided interest in the building's common elements, to include, but not be limited to, halls, stairs, elevators, roof, parking space, and the land when the building is not constructed on leased land.
Court. An open unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a building and which is bounded on two or more sides by the building.
Curb level. The level of the established curb in front of the building measured at the center of such front, or in the case of a corner lot, along the abutting street where the mean curb level is the highest. Where no curb has been established, the city engineer shall establish such curb or its equivalent for the purpose of this [Unified Development Code].
Day care center or day nursery. A place for the care of children. Services usually include a staff nurse and a hot meal is normally served.
Density. The ratio of dwelling units per gross acre of platted area being developed.
District. A zone or geographic area within the municipality within which certain zoning or development regulations apply.
Drive-in eating establishments. Any structure and premises specifically designed for the preparation and dispensing of food and meals for consumption either indoors or in a vehicle parked on the premises or taken away for consumption in the home or other places.
Dwelling unit. Any building or portion thereof which is designed for or used primarily for residential occupancy, but not including hotels, boardinghouses or mobile homes, trailers, motor coaches or other recreational vehicles.
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Single-family. A building designed for and/or occupied exclusively by one family as a separate dwelling unit.
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Duplex. A building designed and/or occupied exclusively by two families living independently of each other.
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Triplex. A building designed for and/or occupied exclusively by three families living independently of each other.
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Fourplex. A building designed for and/or occupied exclusively by four families living independently of each other.
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Multiple. A building designed for and/or occupied exclusively by five or more families living independently of each other.
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The determination of whether one family is living independently of another is based on one or more of the following criteria:
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Separate sanitary facilities.
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Separate kitchen facilities.
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Separate entrances.
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Separate utilities.
Dwelling unit, minimum square footage. The minimum square footage required in each zoning district shall not include garages, porches, patios, eaves and/or other areas not part of the main, air-conditioned living space of the dwelling unit.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
Family. One or more persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage, living together and occupying a single housekeeping unit with single kitchen facilities, or a group of not more than five (excluding servants) living together by joint agreement and occupying a single housekeeping unit with single kitchen facilities, on a nonprofit, cost-sharing basis.
Filling, retail service station. An establishment where gasoline, oil and grease, or automobile accessories are sold, supplied or dispensed to the vehicle trade or where motor vehicles received limited repair, are equipped for service, or where electric storage batteries are recharged and cared for, or a place where any two or more such activities are carried on or conducted as the principal use of the establishment. (The storage, sale, lease, or rental of more than one boat or mobile home, or more than five hauling trailers is prohibited.)
Floor area ratio. The relationship of the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot to the total lot area. Parking structures shall be excluded in the calculation of the floor area ratio.
Frontage. All the property abutting on one side of a street between two intersecting streets, measured along the street line.
Garage apartment. A dwelling unit attached to a private garage.
Garage, commercial. A commercial garage is any premises and structures used for housing more than three motor driven vehicles or where any vehicles are kept for remuneration, hire, or sale and where a retail service station may be maintained as a secondary use.
Garage, community. A building or portion thereof, other than a public, private or storage garage as defined below, providing storage for motor vehicles with facilities for washing, but no other services, such garage to be in lieu of private garages within a block or portion of a block.
Garage, detached or private. An accessory building for storage only of motor vehicles and home laundry.
Garage, public. A building or portion thereof, designed or used for the storage, sale, hiring, care or repair of motor vehicles, which is operated for commercial purposes.
Garage, storage. A building or portion thereof, except those defined as private, a public, or a community garage providing storage for more than four motor vehicles, with facilities for washing but no other services.
Group housing project. A dwelling project consisting of three or more buildings, to be constructed on a plot of ground which is not subdivided into customary streets or lots, or where the existing or contemplated street or streets or lot layouts make it impractical to apply the requirements of this [Unified Development Code] to the individual building units in such housing project.
Guesthouse. An accessory building designed for the temporary occupancy of guests of the primary dwelling for which there is no remuneration and is not rented or otherwise used as a separate domicile.
Height of yard or court. The vertical distance from the lowest level of such yard or court to the highest point of any boundary wall.
Home occupations. A "home occupation" is a commercial use customarily carried on in the home by members of the occupant family without structural alterations in the principal building or any of its rooms, without offering any commodity or service for sale on premises, without the installations of machinery or additional equipment other than that customary to normal household operations, without the employment of additional persons, without the use of a sign to advertise the occupations, and which does not cause the generation of other than normal noise, and pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Hospital, sanitarium, nursing or convalescent homes. A building or any portion thereof, used or designed for the housing or treatment of the sick, mentally ill, injured, convalescent or infirm persons; provided that this definition shall not include rooms in any residential dwelling, hotel, apartment hotel not ordinarily intended to be occupied by said persons.
Hotel. A building or group of buildings used as a temporary dwelling place for individuals in exchange of financial consideration where customary hotel services such as linen, maid service, and telephone are provided. Hotel room units are accessed through doorways into an internal hallway, courtyard, or lobby. Financial consideration for hotel room units is generally calculated on a nightly basis.
(Ord. No. 08-56, 10-20-2008)
Hotel, full service. A building or group of buildings designed for and occupied as a temporary dwelling place. Access to guestrooms shall be restricted exclusively to interior corridors, that shall be accessed via the main lobby of the building or entryways individually equipped with some form of security controlled access system. Customary hotel services such as linen, maid service, telephone, and other guest amenities are provided and may also contain various personal service shops. A full service hotel shall also include the following:
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A minimum room count of 250 rooms.
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Each guestroom shall have a minimum area of 380 square feet.
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A full service restaurant with full kitchen facilities and which provides service to the general public.
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On site staff required 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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The following amenities are required to be provided:
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A minimum of 10,000 square feet of meeting or conference room space; and
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A swimming pool with a minimum area of 1,000 square feet.
(Ord. No. 08-56, 10-20-2008)
Hotel, residence. A building or group of buildings used as a temporary dwelling place for individuals in exchange for financial consideration where customary hotel services such as linen, maid service, and telephone are provided. Residence hotel room units are designed to be suitable for long-term occupancy with financial consideration being calculated on a nightly, weekly, and/or monthly basis. Typical residence hotel attributes include, but are not limited to, kitchen facilities, two-story design, and external doorways into room units.
(Ord. No. 08-56, 10-20-2008)
Impervious cover. Roads, parking areas, buildings and other impermeable construction covering the natural land surface that prevent absorption of the water. Water quality basins, swells and other conveyances for overland drainage shall not be calculated as impervious cover.
Institutional use. A nonprofit organization or building, public or private, for the benefit of the public including YMCA, YWCA, Boys Clubs, Scouts; educational facilities and schools, including day care centers and kindergartens; churches, temples, cemeteries, mausoleums or crematories for the deposit of the human dead; hospitals, civic clubs, private parks, private libraries, museums, etc.
Kennel. Any premises in which more than three dogs or three cats or three other domesticated animals over the age of three months, not including livestock or poultry, are housed, boarded, raised, or trained as a commercial enterprise. This definition does not include pet shops.
(Ord. No. 90-5, 3-19-1990)
Kindergarten. A school for more than five children of preschool age, in which constructive endeavors, object lessons or educational games are prominent features of the curriculum.
Landscaping. Trees, shrubs, ground cover, earthen berms, vines, grass, water, decorative features such as fountains, or other material approved by the city council.
Legislative or governing body. The city council of the City of Rockwall, Texas.
Loading space. A space within the main building or on the same lot therewith, providing for the standing, loading, or unloading of trucks and having a minimum dimension of 12 [feet] by 65 feet and a vertical clearance of at least 14 feet.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
Lot. An undivided tract or parcel of land having frontage on a public street, or upon an approved open space, having direct street access, and which is, or in the future may be, offered for sale, conveyance, transfer, or improvement, which is designated as a distinct and separate tract, and which is identified by a tract or lot number or symbol in a duly approved subdivision plat which has been properly filed of record.
Lot area, minimum. Includes internal sidewalks, recreation areas, floor space, parking area, open space and utility easements, but does not include any public right-of-way street easements or alley easements.
Lot, corner. A lot abutting upon two or more streets at their intersection. A corner lot shall be deemed to front on that street on which it has its least dimension, unless otherwise specified by the building official, or as specified on an approved plat.
Lot depth. The length of a line connecting the midpoints of the front and rear lot lines.
Lot[,] double frontage[,] or through lot. A lot abutting on two nonintersecting public streets as distinguished from a corner lot.
Lot, frontage. The length of street frontage between property lines.
Lot, interior. A lot whose side lot lines do not abut upon any street.
Lot, irregular. Any lot not having equal front and rear lot lines, or equal side lot lines; a lot, the opposite lot lines of which vary in dimension and the corners of which have an angle of either more or less than 90 degrees. A lot fronting on a sharp curve or cul-de-sac.
Lot lines. The lines bounding a lot as defined herein.
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Front lot line. The property line between the front yard(s) and the contiguous street right-of-way boundary.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
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Rear lot line. The boundary line which is opposite and most distinct from the front street line; except that in the case of uncertainty the building inspector shall determine the rear line.
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Side lot line. The property line between two adjacent lots. Where lots have multiple frontages on one or more streets, the required front yard shall be provided on each street.
(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006)
Lot of record. A parcel of land which is part of a subdivision, the map or plat of which has been recorded in the office of the county clerk of Rockwall County; or a parcel of land not a part of an urban or town lot subdivision, the deed of which has been recorded in the office of the county clerk of Rockwall County prior to the adoption date of the ordinance from which this Unified Development Code is derived which has not been divided since recording.
Lot, reverse corner. A corner lot whose front line faces at right angles to the front lot lines of the interior lots or whose rear lot line abuts the side lot lines of interior lots.
Lot width. The horizontal distance between side property lines, measured at the front setback line.
Lots in separate ownership at the time of the passage of this [Unified Development Code]. A lot whose boundary lines, along their entire length touched lands under other ownership as shown by plat or deed recorded in the office of the county clerk of Rockwall County on or before the date of the adoption of the ordinance from which this Unified Development Code was derived.
Maneuvering space. The space entirely on private property required for maneuvering vehicles in such a manner as to preclude the backing of any vehicle into any street right-of-way.
Manufactured home or HUD-code manufactured home. A dwelling structure meeting the definitions and requirements specified in chapter 1201 of the State of Texas Occupational Code.
(Ord. No. 10-14, § 71, 7-6-2010)
Masonry. Masonry construction shall be defined as construction composed of materials in the categories listed below and shall not include hollow clay tile or exposed lightweight block such as cinder block.
Modular.
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Brick.
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Natural or quarried stone.
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Cast or cultured stone.
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Glass block or glass.
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Tile.
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Custom concrete masonry units (normal or heavy weight blocks with an integral color that is sandblasted, burnished or has a split face).
Mini-warehouses. Small individual storage units for rent or lease, restricted to the storage of items that are not for sale on the premises.
Mobile home. A dwelling structure meeting the definitions and requirements specified in chapter 1201 of the State of Texas Occupational Code.
(Ord. No. 10-14, § 72, 7-6-2010)
Modular homes. Any permanent, single-family dwelling unit which has been prefabricated or factory constructed as a single unit or in sections or modules, and assembled at the factory or construction site and moved to a permanent location as a unit or in sections or modules, as a permanent single-family dwelling unit placed on a permanent foundation at such site and connected with all required utility services.
Motel. A building or group of buildings used as a temporary dwelling place for individuals in exchange for financial consideration where customary hotel services such as linen, maid service, and telephone are provided. Each motel room unit has direct access to the outside. Financial consideration for motel room units is generally calculated on a nightly basis.
(Ord. No. 08-56, 10-20-2008)
Municipal uses. Facilities owned or controlled by the City of Rockwall, including, but not limited to, office buildings, maintenance shops, treatment plants; community centers.
Nightclub, discotheque, disco or dance hall. An establishment whose primary activity is the provision of facilities for dancing, including a dance floor and live entertainment or amplified music. Such establishment may or may not provide on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages. Schools of dance are exempted from this definition.
Nonconforming use, building or yard. A use, building or yard, which does not, by reason of design, use or dimensions, conform to the regulations of the district in which it is situated. It is a legal nonconforming use if established prior to the passage of this [Unified Development Code].
Parking area. Space used exclusively for the parking of vehicles and where no other business is conducted paved to city specifications.
Parking space. Area, not closer than six feet from the back edge of the curb, the width and length of which shall exceed by a minimum of two feet the dimensions of the type of vehicle normally to be parked in the space, and connected to a street or alley by a driveway affording satisfactory ingress and egress. The minimum dimension of a parking space shall be in accordance with the adopted ordinances of the City of Rockwall regarding off-street parking.
Patio home. A single-family, residential dwelling unit that is most often a one story L-shaped or U-shaped home utilizing the entire lot with an enclosed garden court for open space area. Fire retardant walls are utilized and additional open space is often provided by clustering the units.
Paving. Material which provides an all weather surface for the parking of vehicles. All required paving shall meet the standards specified by applicable city specifications.
Permitted use. A use specifically allowed in one or more of the various districts without the necessity of obtaining a use permit.
Person. Any individual, association, firm, corporation, governmental agency or political subdivision.
Personal service shop. An establishment for the purpose of supplying limited personal services such as, but not limited to, barber, shoe, boot, saddle, shine shop.
Place. An open, unoccupied space other than a street or alley permanently established or dedicated as the principal means of access to property abutting thereon.
Planned development (PD). Includes a combination of different dwelling types and/or a variety of land uses which creatively complement each other and harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity, and comply with provisions of the ordinances governing planned developments.
Planned shopping center. A group of architecturally unified commercial establishments built on a site which is planned, developed, owned and managed as one operating unit related in its location, size, and type of shops to the trade area that the unit serves. The unit provides on-site parking in definite relationship to the types and total size of the stores.
Planning consultant. A private practitioner in planning, who is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
Plat. A map of a subdivision or site plan that represents a tract of land, showing the boundaries and location of individual properties and streets.
Portable building. A temporary building that may or may not have a foundation and is transportable.
(Ord. No. 86-56, 6-16-1986)
Private club. An establishment providing social and dining facilities as well as alcoholic beverage service to an association of persons and otherwise falling within the definition of and permitted under the provisions of that portion of V.T.C.A., Alcoholic Beverage Code § 32.01 et seq., as it be hereafter amended and as it pertains to the operation of private clubs.
Recreational vehicle or travel trailer. A vehicle which is:
(i)
Built on a single chassis;
(ii)
400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections;
(iii)
Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and
(iv)
Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
(Ord. No. 10-14, § 73, 7-6-2010)
Restaurant or cafe. A building or portion of a building, where the primary business is the on-premises sale of prepared food, with adequate facilities for the preparation of the food to be sold, the adequacy of said kitchen facilities to be based upon the seating capacity of the restaurant and the type of menu offered.
Restaurant (limited service). A building or portion of a building, where the primary business is the on-premises sale of prepared food where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to customers' location. Drive-through "pickup/order" window permitted provided that there is no public address system or speakers.
Retail. The sale of goods directly to a consumer. Engaged in, pertaining to, or relating to the sale of merchandise at retail. To sell by individual items or by the piece, directly to a consumer.
Retail food store. A retail establishment selling meats, fruits, vegetables, bakery products, light hardware, and other similar items which are purchased for use and consumption off the premises (may be drive-in or supermarket type).
Right-of-way line. A dividing line between a lot, tract, or parcel of land and the public right-of-way.
Self-storage facility. Small individual storage units for rent or lease, restricted solely to the storage of items. The conduct of sales, business or any other activity within the individual storage units, other than storage, shall be prohibited. One caretaker/security residence shall be permitted in association with a self-storage facility.
Semi-public uses. Public facilities including sanitary landfills, water treatment and supply facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities, but not including facilities owned or controlled by the city.
Servant's quarters. An accessory building or portion of a main building located on the same lot as the main building and used as living quarters for servants employed on the premises and not rented or otherwise used as a separate domicile.
Setback. See Building setback line.
Sign. A name, identification, image, description, display or illustration which is affixed to, painted, or represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or piece of land, and which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, facility, service, event, attraction, person, institution, organization or business which is visible from any street, right-of-way, sidewalk, alley, park or other public property. Customary displays of merchandise or objects and material without lettering placed behind a store window are not signs.
Site. A combination of continuous lots that may or may not be owned separately, that will be developed under one unified plan, as if it were a single parcel of land.
Site plan. The development plan for one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot including: topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplain, marshes and waterways; open spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting, and screening devices; any other information that reasonably may be required in order that an informed decision can be made by the approving authority.
Space. A plot of ground within a mobile home or recreational vehicle park designated for the accommodation of one mobile home or one recreational vehicle, together with such open space as required by this chapter.
Storage. The accumulation, stocking, or depositing of materials or items. These may include materials for the eventual use or sale in a commercial enterprise, but does not include the storing of a personal car or truck on an individual residential lot.
Storage building. Any building either portable or constructed on site, utilized for storage purposes, and not requiring plumbing and electrical wiring, and not used for residential purposes.
Story. That part of a building included between the surface of one floor and the surface of the floor next above, or, if there be no floor above, that part of the building which is above the surface of a floor and the ceiling next above. A top story attic is a half-story, when the main line of the eaves is not above the middle of the interior height of such story. The first story is a full story when over 50 percent of its exterior walls are exposed to outside light and air entirely above grade and which exterior walls contain windows or doors permitting entrance of daylight and outside air.
Street. A public or approved private thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, excluding alleys, and as defined in the city's thoroughfare plan.
Street line. The dividing line between the street right-of-way and the abutting property.
Structural alterations. Any alteration involving a change in or addition to the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected, which requires location on the ground, or attached to something having a location on the ground, including, but not limited to, signs, and excluding utility poles, fences and retaining walls.
Subdivision. The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale, development or lease.
Townhouse. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a series, or a group of units having common walls, each on a separate lot.
Variance. Relief from or variation of the provisions of these regulations, other than use regulations, as applied to a specific piece of property, as distinct from rezoning, as further set out hereinafter in powers and duties of the board of adjustment.
Veterinary clinic. An establishment where animals and pets are admitted for examination and medical treatment and boarding of animals is limited to short-term care incidental and subordinate to the clinic use.
(Ord. No. 90-5, 3-19-1990)
Wall, exterior. Any wall or element of a wall, or any member or group of members, which defines the exterior boundaries or courts of a building and which has a slope of 60 degrees or greater with the horizontal plane.
Wholesale. The sale of commodities for the purpose of resale, as to retailers or jobbers rather than to consumers directly; opposed to retail. Of, pertaining to, or engaged in sale at wholesale.
Zero lot line house. A single-family detached residential dwelling unit with one side wall coincident with the side lot line and a five-foot maintenance easement coincident with the opposite side lot line.