[Amended 6-16-1980 by Ord. No. 13-1980; 7-1-1985 by Ord. No. 6-1985; 9-18-1989 by Ord. No. 7-1989; 3-5-1990 by Ord. No. 1-1990; 3-16-1993 by Ord. No. 2-1993]
A. 
Any word or term not defined shall be used with a meaning of standard usage for the context in which the word is used.
B. 
The following words and phrases in this chapter are used as defined in the Municipal Land Use Law, as amended: "applicant," "application for development," "Board of Adjustment," "building," "circulation," "common open space," "conditional use," "conventional," "County Master Plan," "County Planning Board," "days," "developer," "development," "development regulations," "division," "drainage," "erosion," "final approval," "historic site," "interested party," "land lot," "maintenance guarantee," "Master Plan," "map," "Mayor," "municipal agency," "nonconforming lot," "nonconforming structure," "nonconforming use," "Official County Map," "Official Map," "off-site," "off-tract," "on-site," "on-tract," "open space," "party immediately concerned," "performance guarantee," "planned development," "Planning Board," "plat," "preliminary approval," "preliminary floor plans and elevations," "public areas," "public development proposal," "public drainage way," "public open space," "quorum," "residential cluster," "residential density," "resubdivision," "sedimentation," "site plans," "standard of performance," "street," "structure," "transcript," "variance," "zoning permit."
[Amended 11-15-1993 by Ord. No. 7-1993]
C. 
Certain phrases and words are herein defined as follows:
ACCESSORY APARTMENT
Self-contained residential dwelling unit within an existing dwelling with a kitchen, sanitary facilities, sleeping quarters, and a private entrance.
[Amended 6-15-2009 by Ord. No. 8-2009; 6-21-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Subordinate buildings, outbuildings, or structures on the same lot with a main building, occupied or devoted exclusively to an accessory use. Even if an accessory building is attached to a main building in a substantial manner by a wall or roof, such structure shall be considered an accessory building. For purposes of minimum setback and maximum height requirements, however, such structure shall be considered an accessory building only if it does not share a common wall with the main building.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
ACCESSORY USE
A use natural and normally incident to and subordinate to the primary function of the premises. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, same shall be construed to include areas used for avocations of the residents of the principal structure, a driveway, private swimming pool, private road, alley or other facilities for ingress whether by foot or vehicle.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The Construction Code Official, the Zoning Officer, or other Borough employee or contracted professional designated to receive, review and process development and/or preservation plan applications.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
ADVERSE EFFECT
Development designs, situations, or existing features on a developer's property, or any nearby property, creating, imposing, aggravating or leading to impractical, unsafe, unsatisfactory or noncomplying conditions such as a layout inconsistent with the zoning regulations; insufficient street width; unsuitable street grade; unsuitable street location; inconvenient street system; inadequate utilities such as water, drainage, shade trees, and sewerage; unsuitable size, shape and location of any area reserved for public use or land for open space in a planned development; infringement upon land designated as subject to flooding, and the creation of conditions leading to soil erosion by wind or water from excavation or grading, all as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38 and measured against the design and performance standards of this chapter.
AIRPORT SAFETY ZONE
An area delineated by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, based on the standards promulgated in N.J.A.C. 16:62-3.
[Amended 9-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-02]
ALTER
To change the appearance of exterior elements of a structure or to change the visible materials and finishes used in such elements, but not including a change in color.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
ALTERATIONS OR ADDITIONS, STRUCTURAL
Any change in supporting members of the building or additions to a structure requiring walls, foundations, columns, beams, girders, posts or piers, or the moving of a structure.
APARTMENT
A dwelling unit in a building having two or more dwelling units where entranceways, hallways, basements, attics, heating systems, yards and similar services in the building are shared in common, singularly or in combination.
APPROVING AUTHORITY
The Planning Board, unless a different agency is designated in the text of this chapter when acting pursuant to the authority of the Municipal Land Use Law.
BASEMENT
An interior space or a portion of an interior space having a floor below the highest outside elevation of ground at the foundation wall.
BOARDING HOUSE
A family home or larger structural unit in which, for compensation, persons are given room and board including or not including, as the case may be, heat, light, toilet and bathroom facilities; and in which there is no agreement between operator and boarder to give personal care or special attention.
BUILDING COVERAGE
The area of a lot covered by buildings measured on a horizontal plane around the periphery of the foundation(s) and including the area under the roof of any structure supported by columns, but not having walls, as measured around the extremities of the roof above the columns.
BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured to the highest point of the building from the average elevation of the finished grade five feet from the foundation.
BUILDING LINE
A line established by law or agreement usually parallel to property line beyond which a structure may not extend. This generally does not apply to uncovered entrance platforms, terraces and steps.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL
A nonaccessory building in which a principal use of the lot on which it is located is conducted.
CARTWAY
The hard or paved surface portion of a street customarily used by vehicles in their regular course of travel. Where there are curbs, the cartway includes only that portion between the curbs. Where there are no curbs, the cartway is that portion between the edges of the paved width.
CELLAR
A story partly underground and having more than 1/2 of its height below ground.
CEMETERY
A place for the permanent interment of dead human bodies or the cremated remains thereof.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
A planned development technique based on the dwellings to be reduced so that individual segments of the tract have higher densities provided other portions of the tract are left in open space or common property so that the gross density limitation of the entire tract is not exceeded.
COAH
The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.
[Amended 9-21-1998 by Ord. No. 6-1998]
COMMON PROPERTY
Land or water, or a combination of land and water, together with improvements, within or related to a site designated as a development, and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development. "Common property" includes common open space and may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development.
COMPLETE APPLICATION
An application form provided by the Borough and completed by the applicant, together with all accompanying documents required by this chapter, for approval of the application for development, including where applicable, but not limited to, a site plan of subdivision plat provided that the approving authority may require such additional information not specified in this chapter, or any revisions in the accompanying documents, as are reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary for the approval of the application for the development have been met. The application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional information or any revisions in the accompanying documents so required by the approving authority. An application shall be certified as complete immediately upon the meeting of all requirements specified in this chapter and in the rules and regulations of the approving authority, and shall be deemed complete as of the day it is so certified by the administrative officer for purposes of the commencement of the time period for action by the approving authority.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Grant or grants to the municipality sufficient to permit the municipality to fulfill the intent and purpose of this easement as provided in this chapter.
CONSTRUCT
To make, remake, or make additions to the exterior of a structure by installing, assembling, and combining materials.
CONVALESCENT HOME
Any institution, whether operated for profit or not, which is not maintained, supervised or controlled by an agency of the government of the state or of any county or municipality, and which maintains and operates facilities for the diagnosis, treatment or care of two or more nonrelated individuals, who are patients as defined herein.
DAY NURSERY or NURSERY SCHOOL
Any private agency, institution, establishment or place which provides supplemental parental care and/or educational work, other than board or lodging overnight, for two or more nonrelated children of preschool age, whether for compensation or otherwise.
DEMOLISH
To partially or completely take down a structure.
DENSITY
A number expressing dwelling units per acre.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
A committee of at least three members of the approving authority, appointed by the Chairman of the approving authority with the approval of the majority of the approving authority, for the purpose of reviewing subdivision and site plan applications prior to action by the entire approving authority to determine whether such applications comply with all chapter provisions and to make recommendations to the approving authority for classification and action. In the event that no development committee has been created, the functions delegated to it shall be performed by the approving authority.[1]
DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY
The land required for the installation and maintenance of storm sewers or drainage ditches, or along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damages in accordance with Title 58 of the Revised Statues of the State of New Jersey.
DWELLING, MULTIPLE
A building containing more than two dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT
A room or series of connected rooms containing living, cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities for one family.
EASEMENT
A vested or acquired right to use land other than as a tenant, for a specific purpose, such right being held by someone other than the owner who holds title to the land.
EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUE
The value of a property determined by the municipal Tax Assessor through a process designed to ensure that all property in the municipality is assessed at the same assessment ratio or ratios as required by law. Estimates at the time of building permit may be obtained by the Tax Assessor utilizing estimates of construction cost. Final equalized assessed value shall be determined at project completion by the municipal Tax Assessor.
[Amended 9-21-1998 by Ord. No. 6-1998]
FAMILY
One or more persons living and cooking together as a single, nonprofit housekeeping unit, exclusive of household servants.
FLOOD FRINGE
That portion of the flood hazard area outside of the floodway.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA
The floodway and the relatively flat area adjoining the floodway which have been or may be hereafter covered by flood water and which area, the improper development and general use of which would constitute a threat to the public safety, health and general welfare. The "flood hazard area" shall constitute the total area inundated by the flood hazard design flood.
FLOODPLAIN
The same as the "flood hazard area."
FLOODWAY
The channel of a natural stream and portions of the floodplain adjoining the channel which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the flood water or flood flow of any natural stream. This shall constitute the portions of the floodplain needed for the passage of the floodway design flood without an appreciable rise in the water surface profile.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The total gross floor area of buildings on a lot divided by the area of the lot.
GARDEN APARTMENT
A building containing three or more apartments, such building having a maximum height of three stories.
GROSS ACRE
Gross acreage shall exclude the area of existing streets and 10% of the total area of the lot or tract in order to provide for new streets.
GROSS FLOOR AREA
The total floor area in a structure measured by using the outside dimension of the building at each story. The floor area of units sharing a common wall shall be measured from the center of interior walls and the outside exterior walls. In residential uses, the "gross floor area" shall exclude the areas of the garage, attic, open porch or patio, cellar utility areas, heating and cooling rooms and all portions of floor areas which have a ceiling height above them of less than 7.5 feet. In nonresidential structures, the "gross floor area" shall exclude areas used for utility, heating cooling and other mechanical equipment but shall include all other areas including cellars, warehousing and storage areas, regardless of ceiling height.
HABITABLE SPACE
The finished and heated area of a dwelling unit or nonresidential space that is fully enclosed by the inside surfaces of walls, windows, doors, and partitions and has a headroom of at least seven feet, including working, living, eating, cooking, sleeping and related spaces on living or working floors, such as hallways, vertical circulation, service and storage for residential purposes, but excluding garages, carports, parking spaces, unfinished and untreated attics, basements and cellars, and storage and utility space for nonresidential space, and meeting the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and the BOCA Code.
[Amended 3-1-2004 by Ord. No. 1-2004]
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The local commission charged with the responsibility of planning and advising Borough officials regarding the protection of local historic sites and districts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-107. The Rocky Hill Planning Board, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-27(d), shall exercise the powers of the Historic Preservation Commission.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
HISTORIC REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
A subcommittee of the Planning Board appointed by the Planning Board Chairperson and charged with specific duties related to historic preservation plans as articulated in § 80-40.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
HOME OCCUPATION
(1) 
An occupation which can be carried on in a dwelling unit by a member of the family in residence without hiring or engaging workers or generating more than occasional visitors, such as:
(a) 
Occupations in which most communications are made electronically rather than in face-to-face conversations, including data entry and processing of forms, writing and editing, desktop publishing, investment management, and management consulting;
(b) 
Occupations which are customarily carried out in such locations, including instruction in music, dancing, and arts and crafts, but not or more than one pupil at a time; art studios and other spaces where creative works are made, but not sold; home offices for craftspersons, but not places for the storage of their material, large equipment, and large or multiple vehicles; cooking and baking using equipment customarily found in dwelling units; making of crafts and production of other homemade products; and dressmaking, clothing alterations, and tailoring; and
(c) 
Offices for architects, landscape architects, planners, and consulting engineers.
(2) 
The main office of all other licensed professionals, including doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, engineers other than consulting engineers, and therapists; beauty and hair styling salons; and other occupations which customarily hire or engage workers or generate frequent client visits, shall not be considered home occupations.
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
An incorporated, nonprofit organization operating under a recorded land agreement through which:
(1) 
Each lot owner, condominium owner, stockholder under a cooperative development, or other owner of property of interests in the project shall be a member;
(2) 
Each occupied dwelling unit is subject to a charge for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization activities and maintenance, including any maintenance costs levied against the association or the municipality, and
(3) 
Each owner and tenant has a right to use the common property.
LOADING SPACE
An off-street berth but on the same lot with a building or group of buildings for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading.
LOT AREA
The area contained within the lot lines but not including any portion of an existing street. The minimum lot area of a lot fronting on a street proposed to be widened in the adopted Master Plan shall be the minimum area required for the district in which it is located plus the additional area needed for widening of the street to conform to the Master Plan.
LOT, CORNER
A lot having at least two adjacent sides fronting on intersecting roads.
LOT COVERAGE
The area of a lot covered by buildings and paved and other impervious surfaces, including swimming pools and decking.
LOT DEPTH
The shortest horizontal distance between the front lot line and a line drawn parallel to the front line through the midpoint of the rear lot line.
LOT FRONTAGE
The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured along the street lines. The minimum lot frontage shall be the same as the lot width, except that on curved alignments with an outside radius of less than 500 feet, the lot frontage may be reduced to not be less than 75% of the required minimum lot width. In the case of a corner lot, either side may be considered the lot frontage.
LOT LINE
Any line forming a portion of the exterior boundary of a lot. The lot line is the same as the street line for that portion of a lot abutting a street. Lot lines extend vertically in both directions from ground level.
LOT WIDTH
The straight and horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at setback points on each side lot line at the minimum building setback from the street line.[2]
NURSING HOME
A proprietary facility, license or regulated by the State Department of Health, for the accommodation of convalescents or other persons who are not acutely ill and not in need of hospital care but who require skilled nursing care and related medical services.
OFFICE
Unless specifically described, space within a building for the transaction of business, clerical work, the discharge of administrative or professional duties or services or the like, including mechanical or electronic devises used in connection therewith, but not including the storage (except for display purposes) or physical exchange or merchandise or the housing of equipment for service trade for which such office may be the administrative headquarters.
OFF-SITE AND OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements made outside the lot in question or the original tract, respectively, to accommodate conditions generated inside the original tract as the result of the proposed development which shall include, but not be limited to, installation of new improvements and extensions and modifications of existing improvements.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
Acts required to preserve, repair, or restore the existing exterior structural or decorative elements of a building or a structure subject to this chapter. Repairing any structural, cosmetic, or other deterioration, wear, or damage to a structure or any part hereof so as to restore same to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, wear, or damage without any change in the visible materials and finishes used. All replacement elements and materials must be in kind with the materials being replaced.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
OWNER
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, trust, estate, corporation, or other legal entity having a proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided who has sufficient authority to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under this chapter.
PARKING SPACE
Accommodations for off-street motor vehicle parking which shall have for each vehicle an area of not less than 200 square feet exclusive of access drives or aisles and a minimum of 10 feet in width measured perpendicular to the axis of the length with adequate provision for ingress and egress to all parking spaces.
PERMITTED USE
Any use of land or building as permitted by this chapter.
PLAT, FINALS
The plat of all or a section of a subdivision or site plan submitted for final approval in accordance with this chapter and the Municipal Land Use Law, as amended, and which, if approved as a subdivision, shall be filed with the county recording officer.
PLAT, PRELIMINARY
The plat prepared and submitted to the approving authority as part of the application for preliminary approval in accordance with Article V of this chapter.
PLAT, SKETCH
The plat prepared and submitted to the approving authority for purposes of classification and discussion in accordance with Article V of this chapter.
PRESERVATION PLAN
A plan, and other information as may be required for submission, setting forth the work for which a preservation permit is necessary.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
PRESERVATION PLAN, MAJOR
Building and/or site improvements that substantively alter the size or appearance of a structure from a public or private street, use materials that are not visually in kind with the materials being replaced, add or substantively alter decorative or structural elements, or involves demolition.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
PRESERVATION PLAN, MINOR
Building and/or site improvements that have no visual impact on the Historic District from a public or private street. Minor preservation plan construction must be of visually in-kind materials and shall include but not be limited to such elements as siding, windows, exterior railings, shutters, and doors. Such minor plans may also include such site improvements as the placement and design of storage sheds of less than 100 square feet, fences or the retaining walls. Minor preservation plan improvements shall not substantially change the appearance of the primary structure or the lot.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
PRINCIPAL USE
The main purpose for which any lot and/or building is used.
PRIVATE SCHOOL
An institution of education whose general course work is comparable to the public school system and whose curriculum is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education of the New Jersey Department of Higher Education.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
The office of a member of recognized profession which shall be so designated by the approving authority upon finding by such approving authority that such a occupation is professional in character and requires long academic training, licensing, and training and experience as condition for the practice thereof, and that the practice of such occupation shall in no way adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of property rights in any zone to any greater extent than would the permitted uses listed in that district. The issuance of a state or local license for regulations of any such occupation shall not, alone, be deemed indicative of professional standing. When such office is combined with a residence, the conditions of a "home occupation" shall apply.
PUBLIC PURPOSE
The use of land by a Borough, county, state or federal agency or authority.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The total width and length of the course of a street, watercourse, utility alignment, or other way and within which all improvements and rights of access are confined.
ROWHOUSE
A townhouse in an unbroken front facade, except for porches, and with its front entrance oriented toward the street.
[Amended 3-1-2004 by Ord. No. 1-2004]
SECONDARY BUILDING
Any building on a lot other than the principal structure.
SETBACK LINE
A line drawn parallel to a street line or lot line and drawn to the point of the building nearest to the street line or lot line beyond which a building does not project. The minimum yard requirements shall be the minimum required setbacks. All setbacks from public street shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way width as shown on the adopted Master Plan.
SHOPPING CENTER
One or more buildings, or parts thereof, designed as a unit to be occupied by one or more business enterprises for the conduct of business and conducted as an integrated and cohesively planned development.
SIGHT TRIANGLE
A triangular area abutting two intersecting streets where vision is unobstructed. The sight triangle is formed by the intersecting street sidelines and a line connecting a point on each sideline a set distance from the intersection.
SIGN
Any announcement, declaration, display, illustration or insignia placed in a position to be seen by the general public from any street or public way.
SILTATION BASIN
A facility through which stormwater is directed and which is designed to collect silt and eroded soil from a designated area.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
A detached building containing no more than one dwelling unit used for residential purposes.
[Amended 3-1-2004 by Ord. No. 1-2004]
SITE PLAN, EXEMPT
Site plan approval by the approving authority shall not be required for individual lot applications for detached one-dwelling-unit or two-dwelling-unit buildings permitted as of right under Article VII hereof and structures and uses incidental thereto, unless such uses are located in a flood hazard area or involve a home occupation. This exemption shall not apply whenever three or more dwelling units are proposed to be constructed under common ownership or control on contiguous lots or on lots within the same subdivision under construction permits issued during the same period of 12 months beginning with the date of the first permit issued. Internal building alternations and reconstruction and changes in occupancy which do not have an effect on parking or circulation or other external effects and which do not increase the intensity of use of a structure or of a part thereof shall be exempt.
SITE PLAN, MAJOR
All site plans not defined as minor or exempt.
SITE PLAN, MINOR
A development plan of one or more lots which:
(1) 
Proposes new development or building alterations requiring less than 10 parking spaces as required in this chapter, containing less than 2,500 new or additional square feet of floor area, and not having more than 50% lot coverage;
(2) 
Does not involve planned development, any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is to be prorated pursuant to § 80-64; and
(3) 
Does not involve any floodway or flood fringe area under § 80-56.
STORY
That portion of a building comprised between a floor and the floor or roof next above. A half-story is a story at the top of a building, the area of which is less than the area of the story below it, and the height of which shall not be less than 7.5 feet above at least 1/3 the area of the floor.
STREET LINE
The edge of the existing or future street right-of-way, whichever would result in the widest right-of-way, as shown on an adopted Master Plan or Official Map, or as required by this chapter, forming the dividing line between the street and the lot.
STRUCTURE
A combination of materials and finishes which forms a construction for occupancy, use, or ornamentation installed below, at, or above the surface of the ground, including but not limited to buildings, patios, decks, swimming pools, tennis courts, fences, posts, walls, exterior lighting fixtures, walkways, signs, and accessory buildings but not including landscaping and plant materials.
[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
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 or development. The following shall not be considered subdivisions within the meaning of this chapter, if no new streets are created: (1) divisions of land found by the Planning Board to be for agricultural purposes where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size; (2) divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions; (3) divisions of property upon court order, including but not limited to judgments of foreclosure; (4) consolidation of existing lots by deed or by other recorded instrument; and (5) the conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land, owned by the same person or persons and all of which are found and certified by the administrative officer to conform to the requirements of the municipal development regulations and are shown and designated as separate lots, tracts or parcels on the Tax Map or atlas of the Borough. The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision."
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR
Any subdivision not defined as minor or, by virtue of § 80-14 hereof, exempt.
SUBDIVISION, MINOR
A subdivision of land that is for the creation of less than four lots (including the remainder of the original lot), provided that such subdivision does not involve: (1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) 
A planned development;
(2) 
Any new street;
(3) 
Extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to § 80-64; or
(4) 
Any floodway or flood hazard area under § 80-56.[3]
SWIMMING POOL
Facilities constructed above or below ground having a depth of more than two feet and/or a water surface of 100 square feet or more and designed and maintained for swimming purposes. Swimming pools shall include all buildings, structures, equipment and appurtenances thereto.
TOWNHOUSE
One dwelling unit in a line of four or more attached dwelling units, with each dwelling unit extending from the ground to the roof and having individual outside access and no interior facilities, conveniences, or services shared with other dwelling units making up the overall building.
TRACT
An area of land comprised of one or more lots having sufficient dimensions and area to meet the requirements of this chapter for the use(s) intended. The land area of the existing streets shall not be included in calculating the area of the tract.
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Two dwelling units sharing a common wall or situated one over the other.
UTILITY
Services provided to a use including, but not limited to, sewage treatment, water supply, gas, electric, telephone and cable TV.
YARD
An open space extending between the closest point of any building and a lot line or street line. In an apartment, townhouse, office park or other development where more than one building may be erected on a lot, "yards" shall also be the open space extending between structures. All yard dimensions shall be measured horizontally and at right angles to either a straight street line, lot line, or building facade or perpendicular to the point of tangent of curved lines and facades. The minimum distance between buildings in developments where there is more than one building on a lot shall be the sum of the two yards of the structures, and in no even shall two structures be closer to one another than the sum of both yards.
YARD, FRONT
The area extending across the full width of a lot line between the street line and the building and, for apartments, townhouses, office park or other development where more than one building may be erected on a lot, the front yard shall be measured from the designated front of the building to an imaginary line a designated distance away from the front of the building.
YARD, REAR
The open space extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and building and, for apartments, townhouses, office park or other developments where more than one building may be erected on a lot, the rear yards shall be measured from the designated rear of the building to an imaginary line a designated distance away from the rear of the building.
YARD, SIDE
An open space extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying between each side lot line and closest point of the building. The side yard for apartments, townhouses, office park or other developments where more than one building may be erected on a lot shall be measured from the designated side of the building to an imaginary line a designated distance away from the side of the building.
ZONING OFFICER
The Building Inspector.
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "development fees," as amended, which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 6-21-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05.
[2]
Editor's Note: The former definitions of "low-income household" and "moderate-income household," as amended, which immediately followed this definition, were repealed 6-21-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05.
[3]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "substantive certification," as amended, which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 6-21-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05.