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Vdi #11 •:t q: y2 AN ORDINANCE to regulate and restrict the location of trades, callings, Eareas stries, commercial enterprises, and the location of buildings designed for ified uses; to regulate and limit the height of buildings hereafter erected ltered; to regulate and determine the area of yards and other open spaces t buildings; to regulate and determine the density of use of land and lot , and for said purposes to divide the city into districts and prescribe lties for the violation of its provisions and to provide for its enforcement a borad of zoning appeals . WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, deems it necessary, in order to conserve the value of property in the city and to the end that adequate light, air, conveniences of access and safety from fire and other dangers may be secured, that congestion of the public streets may be lessened or avoided, and that the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, morals and general welfare may otherwise be promoted in accordance with a well considered and comprehensive plan for the use and development of all property through out the city, Now, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SECTION 1. Definitions For the purpose of this ordinance certain terms and words are herewith defined. Words used in the present tense include the future; words in the singular number include the plural, and words in the plural number include the singular; the word "building" includes the word "structure ", the word "shall" is to be interpreted as mandatory, and not directory. Any words not herein defined shall be construed in their generally accepted meanings. ACCESSORY BUILDING: A subordinate building, or part of main building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building. ALLEY: A public way, other than a street or public court which affords secondary access to property. APARTMENT HOUSE: A building or portion of a building designed or used as a residence for three or more families or households living independently of each other. BASEMENT: A story having at least half of its height below the finished grade. A basement shall be counted as a story if subdivided and used for dwelling or business purposes. BLOCK: A length of street from one intersecting street to the neat intersecting street. The property fronting on a length of street between two streets which join or intersect such length of street. BOARDING IJOUSE: A building other than a hotel, where lodging and meals are pro- vided for five (5) or more persons for compensation. BOARD: Board of Zoning Appeals. -1-