Amending Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 of Chapter 21 Zoning

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exterior walls, are not more than two ( 2) feet above the floor of such story. (-52}(107) Street means a public thoroughfare more than sixteen ( 16) feet wide which affords the principal access to the abutting property. 4.53}(108) Structure means an edifice of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. 4.54}(109) Structural alteration means any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders but does not include remodeling or cosmetic repairs which do not affect supporting members of a building. 4.54- }(110) Substantial improvement means, for purposes of floodplain regulation, any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds forty (40) percent of the market value of the structure, excluding the value of the land, either: (a) before the improvement is commenced; or (b) prior to damage if the structure has been damaged and is being restored. Substantial improvement shall be considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall., ceiling, or other structural part of the building commences. The term shall not include any repair, reconstruction or improvement of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State. Inventory of Historic Places. 4.5472 3-(111) Sun parlor means a glass-enclosed porch. ( 112) Swimming Pool. Any artificial body of water of permanent or temporary construction that is constructed, installed or maintained in or above the ground with a controlled water supply and with a capacity for water containing eighteen (18" ) inches in depth at any point which is used, or intended to be used solely by the owner, lessee or occupant of the principal building(s) on the lot where located and the family, friends, guests of such owner, tenant or occupant. (-56).( 113) Yard means an open space, other than a