§ 10-675. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

District means a geographic area or areas of the city sharing the same zoning classification for which this article establishes restrictions and requirements. A district may be divided into subdistricts.

Earth means soil, rocks, riprap, gravel, sand, soil and all similar material.

Grading means any movement of earth, including without limitation, any excavation, stockpiling, land disturbing activity, cutting, filling or any combination of movement.

Lot means the basic development unit for purposes of this article. A lot may consist of one parcel or two or more adjoining parcels under single ownership or control, and used for a principal use and accessory uses allowed by this article. A lot, except lots in a townhouse plat, must have at least 30 feet frontage on a street other than at limited access freeway.

Open pit or excavation means any grading creating a depression exceeding 200 square feet in area, the bottom or lowest point of which is two feet or more below the immediately adjoining unexcavated land. A swimming pool as defined by article XI of this chapter is not an open pit or excavation for purposes of this article.

Parcel means a unit of land with fixed boundaries described by lot and block and reference to a recorded plat approved by the duly adopted resolution of the council, or by a metes and bounds, or other, description. A parcel may or may not be a lot as defined in this article.

Principal building means a building which is used for principal uses including enclosed seasonal living areas such as porches and breezeways which are attached to the principal building.

Rooftop restaurant means a restaurant or any portion of a restaurant open to customers on the roof covering any part of a building or restaurant.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, §§ 830.02, 850.03(3); Ord. No. 817, 4-4-1974; Ord. No. 821; Ord. No. 822; Ord. No. 822-A1, 10-7-1971; Ord. No. 822-A2, 10-24-1974; Ord. No. 823, 4-4-1974; Ord. No. 2004-04, 4-29-2004; Ord. No. 2011-07, § 1, 6-7-2011)