Definitions. Terms used in this article shall generally have the meanings indicated in Article
I, §
350-2 of this chapter. The following definitions take precedence over the intent of any similar terms found in this chapter.
AREA
The extent of surface contained within the boundaries or
extremities of land or building.
CARPORT
A covered parking structure enclosed on three sides but without
doors.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Any building, room, or area designed or utilized primarily
for indoor recreational, educational and civic pursuits and purposes
by the owners and residents of the planned unit development, but not
including any retail, service, or other commercial activities.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY
A building arranged, intended or designed to provide three
or more dwelling units independent of each other but having common
hallways and entrances.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
A building designed and occupied exclusively as a residence
for one family and one of a group of three or more attached dwellings,
placed side by side, separated by party walls, each containing one
or two stories and each having separate front and rear or side and
rear or front and side entrances from the outside.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors
of a building measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls
or from the center line of a wall separating two buildings. The floor
area of a building is restricted to those levels above the surface
of the ground and shall not include any basement or garage spaces
under the surface. Garage facilities above the surface shall be included.
Where the ground level changes a full story height or more along a
building line, the floor area of such story shall be prorated in proportion
to the average story height above grade.
FLOOR AREA, NET
The floor area of a building, but excluding stairwells and
elevator shafts at each floor, parts of floors devoted exclusively
to vehicular loading or parking, and all space devoted to mechanical
services.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The ratio between total site area and maximum floor area of principal and accessory structures permitted in a PCD district. Total site area shall be the entire site within the property lines of any development. In determining the floor area ratio, the gross building floor area shall be calculated based on parking and open space requirements according to type of land use or mix of uses. See §
350-9E(2)(a) of this article.
FRONT YARD
The setback distance from the principal building line and
street right-of-way in the case of dedicated City streets or pavement
edge in the case of private drives or parking lots.
GARAGE
Covered parking enclosed on three sides and provided with
doors and located as an accessory structure or incorporated into principal
structures.
GROSS AREA
Total of all land within the planned unit development, used
in calculating the base density of development in the PRD.
LIGHT MANUFACTURING/RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
The manufacture, assembly or packing of products not objectionable
or injurious due to smoke, noise, odors, glare, dust, or the release
of hazardous materials. Such products would include cloth, metal,
plastic, paper, wood, electronic instruments or devices, pharmaceutical,
optics, precision instruments, laboratories, research and development
and similar activities conducted completely within a building.
OPEN SPACE, COMMON
Outdoor property, not occupied by structures, roads, or service
areas, set aside for the recreational use and enjoyment of the owners
and residents of the planned unit development and intended to enhance
the present or potential value of the remaining lands in the planned
unit development.
OPEN SPACE, DEVELOPED
Open space which contains structures, improvements and/or
landscaping necessary and appropriate for the benefit and enjoyment
of the owners and residents of the planned unit development for active
and passive recreation purposes.
PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
A commercial development in accordance with a single plan
for compatible land uses and the placement of buildings which may
not correspond to the intent of the existing City Zoning Ordinance
for similar uses.
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS OFFICES
Include but are not limited to the following services: planner,
architect, landscape architect, doctor, dentist, insurance agency,
lawyer, engineer, accountant, realtor, art and photography studios,
and travel agencies.
RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES
Those commercial facilities which may serve the residents
living within or in the vicinity of the planned unit development.
Retail sales and service facilities include the following: retail
business or service establishments, banks, restaurants, hotels, conference
centers, convenience stores, drugstores, barbershops, beauty salons,
dry cleaners, data processing services, theaters, sporting goods,
clothing and jewelry stores, professional and business offices or
laundromats.