Zoning Dictionary

Category: Regulatory Terms

Architectural Control

Regulations governing the appearance or architectural style of buildings or structure.

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As of Right Zoning

Uses and development standards which are determined in advance and specifically authorized by the zoning ordinance.

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Back To Back Lots

Lots which have at least part of their rear lot lines in common.

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Buildable Area

The portion of a lot remaining after required yards have been provided. The area of a lot remaining after the minimum yard and open space requirements of the zoning ordinance have been met. The space remaining on a zoning lot after the minimum open-space requirements (coverage, yards, setbacks) have been met. An area of a […]

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Building Coverage (also See Coverage)

The amount of land covered or permitted to be covered by a building, usually measured in terms of percentage of a lot.

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Building Frontage

Shall mean that side of a building which contains the main entrance for pedestrian ingress and egress. If more than one main entrance exists, the one that more nearly faces or is oriented to the street of highest classification as portrayed on the current master plan of streets and highways, shall be considered the building […]

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Bulk Envelope

The three dimensional space within which a structure is permitted to be built on a zoning lot as defined by the other standards of this ordinance including height, yards, building coverage, floor area ratio and bulk plane requirements.

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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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Bulk Regulations

The requirements of this by-law which establish the maximum size of a building and its location on the lot.

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By-law Enforcement Officer

The person or his/her delegate appointed by the City to enforce regulatory by-laws of the municipality.

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