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Builder

Any person, firm, association, syndicate, partnership, corporation, realtor or corporation who constructs model homes and other residential dwellings for sale to the public.

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A structure used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals, goods or chattels or equipment, having a roof which is supported by columns or walls and including any tents or awnings which are situated on private property when so used. Any structure whether temporary or permanent, used or built for the shelter, accommodation or […]

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Building Depth

1. The horizontal distance between the outermost edge of the wall of a building that is closest to the front lot line and the outermost edge of the wall of the same building that is farthest away from the front lot line. 2. The horizontal distance, as measured perpendicular to the front elevation of a […]

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Building Width

1. The horizontal distance between the outermost edges of two walls of the same building that face side or flanking lots lines. 2. The horizontal distance between the outermost edges of the side walls of a building measured on a line parallel to the front elevation of a building.

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Building, Grandfathered

Any building which as of August 31, 1990, became effective, either was completed or was under construction as authorized by a validly issued building permit, or for which a valid application for a building permit had been received by the town.

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Bulk

A composite term used to indicate the size and setbacks of buildings or structures and the location of same with respect to one another, and includes the following: Size and height of buildings; Location of exterior walls at all levels in relation to lot lines, streets, or to other buildings; Floor area ratio of buildings; […]

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Bulk of Building

The cubic content of a building above the street level.

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Bulk Plane

An imaginary inclined plane, rising over a lot, drawn at a specified angle from the vertical, the bottom side of which is coincidental with the lot line(s) or yard line (s) of the lot, or directly above them, and which together with other bulk regulations and lot size requirements, delineate the maximum bulk of any […]

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Cabana

A room or enclosure erected or constructed adjacent to a mobile home for residential use by the occupant of the mobile home. A stationary, light-weight structure which may be prefabricated or demountable, with 2 or more walls, used adjacent to and in conjunction with a mobile home or trailer to provide additional living space and […]

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Cabin

A cabin for sleeping which is not a cottage.

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