HomeMy WebLinkAbout02362Section 2.07 Area, Building. The total ground coverage of a building
or structure which provides shelter measured from the out side of its
external walls or supporting members or from a point four feet in from the
outside edge of a cantilevered roof, whichever covers the greatest area.
Section 2.08 Basement. That portion of a building partly underground
and having at least one-half of it height more than five feet below the
adjoining finished grade.
Section 2.09 Billboard. (See Sign).
Section 2.10 Board of Adjustment. A quasi-judicial body, created under
Section 6.05 of this Ordinance, empowered to hear appeals from orders or
determinations made by an administrative official charged with the enforce-
ment of this Ordinance and to vary or modify certain provisions of this
Ordinance relating to the use, construction or alteration of buildings or
structures or the use of land, so that the spirit of this Ordinance is
observed, public safety and welfare secured and substantial justice done.
Section 2.11 Boarding House. A dwelling in which not more than four
roomers, lodgers, and/or boarders are housed or fed.
Section 2.12 Building. "Building" means any structure having a roof,
but excluding all forms of vehicles even though immobilized. When a use
is required to be within a building, or where special authority granted
pursuant to this Ordinance requires that a use shall be within an entirely
enclosed building, then the term "building" means one so designed and
constructed that all exterior walls of the structure shall be solid from
the ground to the roof line, and shall contain no openings except for
windows and doors which are designed so that they may be closed.
Section 2.13 Building Height. The height of a building is the vertical
distance from the established grade to the highest point on the roof or
parapet wall.
Section 2.14 Building Inspector. A duly appointed officer of the City
of Port Townsend charged with the administration and enforcement of the
provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 2.15 Building Line. The line of that face, corner, roof or
part of a building nearest the property line.
Section 2.16 Carport. A structure to house or protect motor vehicles
owned or operated by the occupants of the main building and which is at
least 40 percent, of the total area of its sides, open to the weather.
Section 2.17 Certificate of Occupancy. A permit to occupy a premises
issued by the Building Inpector after inspection has verified compliance
with the requirements and provisions of this Ordinance and applicable
building codes.
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