Accessory dwelling unitmeans a dwelling unit which is secondary to a principal dwelling unit and which may be attached to the principal structure or freestanding.
Accessory structuremeans a detached subordinate structure, the use of which is customarily incidental to, and supportive of, the principal structure or the principal use of the land, and which is located on the same parcel of ground with the principal structure or use.
Additionmeans:
(1) A structure added to the original structure at some time after certificate of occupancy has been issued for the original structure;
An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
Adjacentmeans property or use, any portion of which is within a 100-foot radius. Public right-of-way, easements, canals or waste ditches, and waterways are not counted when deciding if one property or use is adjacent to another.
Alignmentmeans the arrangement of objects along a straight line.
Alley setbackmeans the minimum distance from the alley property line that any permanent construction can be built. See also rear yard setback in GJMC Title 21, Zoning and Development Code.
Alter or alterationmeans any proposed modification to a designated historic site, structure or district which could have an effect on the character of the historic resource relative to the criteria by which it was designated. Examples of alterations for structures may include additions or any exterior modifications, including signage to be affixed to the facade.
At-grademeans level of a road, building, or other structure at the same grade or level as the adjoining property (as opposed to a depressed or elevated road, building, or other facility).
Bannermeans any sign intended to be hung, either with or without frames, possessing characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentations applied to paper, plastic or fabric of any kind.
Buildingmeans any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
Building footprintmeans the portion of a lot covered by a building or structure at the surface level, measured on a horizontal plane.
Building massmeans the three-dimensional bulk of a building: height, width, and depth.
Casingsmeans the framework around a door or window.
Cohesivenessmeans:
(1) The state of cohering or sticking together.
Causing symmetry and balance through design.
Congruousmeans corresponding in character or kind; appropriate or harmonious.
Contiguousmeans next to, abutting, or touching and having a boundary, or portion thereof, that is coterminous.
Contributing structuremeans a structure that already adheres to and/or complies with these Guidelines and Standards in their entirety at the time of adoption.
Designmeans a visual arrangement or disposition that indicates a signature motif.
Eavesmeans the lowest, overhanging part of a sloping roof.
Exterior featuresinclude the architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the color, the kind and texture of the building material and type and style of the windows, door, light fixtures, signs, other appurtenant fixtures and natural features such as trees and shrubbery.
Facademeans the exterior walls of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building.
Feeling, integrity.Historic integrity is the ability of a site to retain its identity and, therefore, convey its significance in the history of Grand Junction, Colorado.
Formmeans the overall shape of a structure.
Gablemeans the vertical triangular portion of the end of a building having a double-sloping roof, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof.
Gabled roofmeans a roof having a gable at one or both ends.
Grandfathering/grandfathereddescribes the status accorded certain properties, uses, and activities that are legally existing prior to the date of adoption of the zoning ordinance or provisions of the zoning ordinance.
Ground planemeans the level of an entry platform into a building.
Guidelinesare permissive statements intended to be used as recommendations by homeowners and boards in making decisions.
Height of structuremeans the vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of any portion of a structure.
Height-width ratiomeans the ratio of the height of the structure to the width of the structure.
Hipped roofmeans a roof that slopes upward from all four sides of a building, requiring a hip rafter at each end.
Historic propertymeans the research, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of buildings, structures, landmarks, signs, appurtenances, objects, districts, areas and sites significant in the history, archeology, education or culture of the City, State or nation.
Horizontal rhythmmeans the pattern of shapes, spaces and textures of a structure across a horizontal plane.
Insetmeans:
(1) Something inserted; insert.
A small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one.
Integrity.A property retains its integrity if a sufficient percentage of the structure dates from the period of significance. The majority of a building’s structural system and materials should date from the period of significance and its character-defining features also should remain intact. These may include architectural details, such as dormers and porches, ornamental brackets and moldings and materials, as well as the overall mass and form of the building.
Lot coveragemeans that area of the lot or parcel which may be occupied by principal and accessory structures, and other impervious surfaces.
Massmeans the physical size and bulk of a structure.
Massingmeans the bulk or size of a structure.
Materials,as related to the determination of “integrity” of a property, refers to the physical elements that were combined or deposited in a particular pattern or configuration to form an historic property.
Median means an area in the approximate center of a City street or State highway that is used to separate the directional flow of traffic, may contain left-turn lanes, and is demarcated by curb and guttering, having painted or thermally applied stripes or other means of distinguishing it from the portion of the roadway used for through traffic.
Metal louvered doormeans a metal door with fitted or fixed horizontal slats for admitting air and light and shedding rain.
Example of Metal Louvered Door |
A mill finish is the natural appearance of the aluminum as it comes from the rolling mill or the extrusion mill. Often this finish is dull, grainy and without luster.
New constructionmeans any construction of an entirely new structure, construction of an addition to an existing structure or an exterior alteration to an existing structure.
Nonconformingmeans a legal use, structure, and/or development which existed prior to the adoption of this code or any amendment thereto, which does not presently conform to this code or its amendments.
Nonconforming structure or buildingmeans a structure or building, the size, dimension, or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment to the zoning ordinance but that fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning district.
Nonconforming usemeans a use or activity that was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the zoning ordinance but that fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning district.
Noncontributing structuremeans:
(1) A structure that has undergone significant alterations.
A noncontributing building, site, structure or object does not add to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations, or archeological values for which a property is significant because (i) it was not present during the period of significance and does not possess historic integrity reflecting its character at that time or is not capable of yielding important information about the period, or (ii) it does not individually meet the National Register eligibility criteria.
Opacitymeans:
(1) The screening effectiveness of a buffer yard or fence expressed as the percentage of vision that the screen blocks.
The degree to which a material blocks light.
Ordinancemeans an authoritative rule or law; a public injunction or regulation.
Orientation.Generally, orientation refers to the manner in which a building relates to the street. The entrance to the building plays a large role in the orientation of a building; whereas, it should face the street.
Overhangmeans a projection of the roof or upper story of a building beyond the wall of the lower part.
Parapetmeans a low guarding wall at any point of sudden drop, as at the edge of a terrace, roof, balcony, etc.
Park stripmeans the space in the public right-of-way between the back of the curb and the sidewalk.
Photovoltaic panelmeans a solar panel or solar collectors designed to absorb solar radiation and convert it into electricity.
Porticomeans a walkway or porch with a roof supported by columns, often at the entrance of a building.
Principal structuremeans the structure in which the principal use of a property is conducted. This shall include any buildings which are attached to the principal structure by a covered structure.
Projecting bay.A bay window is a window space projecting outward from the main walls of a building and forming a bay in a room, either square or polygonal in plan.
Example of Projecting Bay |
means a public meeting of a board, Planning Commission, City Council or their representatives where the public may attend.
Public right-of-waymeans any street, road, highway, alley, pedestrian/bicycle way or other special purpose way or utility installation owned by, or reserved to, the public for present or future public use.
Rhythmmeans orderly reoccurrence of elements of design with possible variety and variation.
Roof pitchmeans the amount of slope of the roof in terms of angle or other numerical measure; one unit of vertical rise for three units of horizontal shelter is expressed as “1 in 3.”
Sashmeans the movable part of a window holding the glass.
Setbackmeans the minimum distance between a structure and a property line of a parcel of land or other established reference point.
Shed roofmeans a flat roof that slopes in one direction and may lean against another wall or building. Also known as lean-to roof.
Sitingmeans the position or location of a town, building, etc., especially as to its environment.
Slope ratiomeans the same as roof pitch. The amount of slope of the roof in terms of angle or other numerical measure; one unit of vertical rise for three units of horizontal shelter is expressed as “1 in 3.”
Soffitmeans the underside of an architectural feature, as a beam, arch, ceiling, vault, or cornice.
Solid-to-void ratiomeans, on a building facade, the ratio of solid space to voids, such as windows, door and other openings.
Standardmeans a mandatory provision of a development regulation.
Streetscapemeans the landscaping and other manmade objects located within the public right-of-way which add variety and are placed for aesthetic purposes as well as functional, pedestrian guidance and traffic control.
Subservientmeans serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
Transommeans:
(1) A small, hinged window above another window or a door; the horizontal crosspiece to which such a window is hinged.
A window or group of windows located above a door or larger window.
Vertical rhythmmeans the pattern of shapes, spaces and textures of a structure across a vertical plane.
Vistameans a view or prospect, especially one seen through a long, narrow avenue or passage, as between rows of trees or houses.
Xeriscapemeans environmental design of residential and park land using various methods for minimizing the need for water use.
Zoningmeans a mapped area with a particular set of rules and regulations which limits the types of uses.
(Ord. 4508, 3-21-12)
