Zoning Dictionary

That portion of a building between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost storey shall be that portion of a building between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the roof line. That portion of a building other than a cellar or […]

The portion of building situated wholly or in part within a sloping roof and in which there is sufficient space to provide a height between finished floor and finished ceiling of at least seven feet, six inches over a floor area equal to at least fifty percent of the area of the floor next below. […]

Any change in or alteration to a structure involving a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or ceiling joists, roof rafters, foundations, piles, retaining walls or similar components.

Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something located on the ground but not including pavements, curbs, walks or open air surfaced areas or moving vehicles. Anything that is erected, build or constructed of parts joined together with a fixed location on the ground, or attached […]

Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

Any combination of repairs, reconstruction, alteration, or improvements to a structure during the life of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 25 percent of the market value of the structure, as determined by the cost approach to value, the quantity survey method or the square foot method either; a. before the improvement […]

A non-roofed structure designed for lounging or sunbathing. A roofless, unenclosed structure accessory to a dwelling, consisting of a platform raised above finished grade, with or without steps.