Specific definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable
in this chapter:
CODE
The City of Monona Zoning Code.
COMMISSION
The Plan Commission of the City of Monona.
FAMILY
One or more persons related by blood, marriage, domestic
partnership or adoption, including foster children, to a member of
the family occupying the dwelling unit.
FINISHED GRADE
Refers to the finished elevation (height) of the ground following
construction or land-altering activities, as measured at any point
on the property.
GRADING PLAN
A plan that generally documents the natural grade and finished
grade at important reference points, such as property boundaries,
building edges, building entrances, driveway entrances and top and
bottom of retaining walls.
HEIGHT
A distance to be measured from the lowest point of the finished
grade at any point along the structure's foundation to the deckline
of a mansard roof, the midpoint of a shed roof, to the highest point
of a flat, round or arch-type roof, or to the midpoint of the highest
gable on a pitched or hip roof.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
Any area covered by building footprints and paved surfaces,
including principal buildings, accessory buildings, driveways, walkways,
patios and parking areas, including any nonpermeable gravel, concrete
or asphalt surfaces. For waterfront properties, the lot area used
to calculate impervious surface shall include any land between the
meander line and the ordinary high-water mark.
LOT COVERAGE
Area of the lot covered by all structures, including but
not limited to detached garages, carports, gazebos, screen enclosures,
patios, decks, storage buildings, sheds and enclosures, pet houses/runs.
NATURAL GRADE
Refers to the elevation (height) of the ground prior to any
land alteration or construction, as measured at any point on the property.
PERSONS AGGRIEVED
Includes any individual, partnership, corporation, association,
public or private organization, officer, department, board, commission
or agency of the City, whose rights, duties or privileges are adversely
affected by a determination of the Zoning Administrator, Plan Commission
or the Zoning Board of Appeals.
UNRELATED PERSON
Any person who is not related by blood, marriage, domestic
partnership or adoption, including foster children, to a member of
the family occupying the dwelling unit.