[Amended 3-29-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989; 2-3-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999; 2-7-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A building subordinate to the main building on a lot used for purposes incidental to those of the main building.
Includes the word "structure."
The aggregate of the maximum horizontal cross-section area of the buildings on a lot, excluding cornices, eaves, gutters or chimneys projecting not more than 24 inches, steps, one-story open porches, bay windows extending through not more than two stories and not projecting more than five feet, balconies and terraces.
One or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit; provided, however, that such housekeeping unit shall not include more than two persons who are not related by blood, marriage or adoption to at least two other persons in such unit. The term "family" shall also include any housekeeping unit defined by state law as a single-family residential use.
A yard consisting of open space across the full width of the lot extending from the front wall of the nearest building to the front line of the lot. No portion of a front yard may include any portion of a mapped street or road.
The distance from the mean level of the ground surrounding the building to the highest point of the building, provided that chimneys and similar projections shall not be included in the height.
The area of the property on which a building or structure, including any accessory structure, is located or proposed to be located, provided that the lot area shall be measured to the street line only. The area of any portion of the property which is within the right-of-way of a street or road shown on the Village's Official Map, or which is below (seaward) of the mean high-water mark, or is regularly underwater, or which is classified as wetlands pursuant to state or federal law, shall not be included in the calculation of lot area.
The building used for the purpose of storing one or more automobiles owned and used by the owner, guest or hired help, all trucks excluded.
A yard consisting of open space extending across the full width of the lot from the rear wall of the closest building to the rear line of the lot. No portion of a rear yard may include any portion of a mapped street or road.
A yard consisting of open space extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line between the nearest building or structure and the adjacent side line of the lot. No part of a side yard may/shall include any portion of a mapped street or road.
A building designed for and occupied as a home or residence for not more than one family.