1983-002 Council Ordinances DRAFT

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(129) Story - That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement or unused under -floor space is more than 6 feet above grade as defined herein for more than 50 percent of the total perimeter or is more than 12 feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such basement or unused under -floor space shall be considered as a story. (130) Story, First The lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as defined herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not more than 4 feet below grade, as defined herein, for more than 50 percent of the total perimeter, or more than 8 feet below grade, as defined herein, at any point. (131) Street, Collector - A street which collects traffic from local streets and connects with minor and major arterials. See city's Function Classification System for Roadways contained in the Comprehensive Plan. (132) Street, Local - A street designed to provide vehicular access to abutting property and to discourage through traffic. See city's Function Classification System for Roadways contained in the Comprehensive Plan. (133) Street, Minor Arterial - A street with signals at important intersections and stop signs on the side streets, and which collects and distributes traffic to and from collector streets. See city's Function Classification System for Roadways con- tained in the Comprehensive Plan. (134) Structural Alteration - Any change in either the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams and girders, or in the dimensions or configurations of the roof or exterior walls. (135) Structure - A combination of materials to form a construction for use, occupancy, or ornamentation whether installed on, above, or below the surface of land or water. (136) Substantial Improvement - Any extension, repair, reconstruction, or other improvement of a property, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the fair market value of a property either before the improvement is started or if the property has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. (137) Swimming Pool - A water -filled enclosure permanently con- structed or portable having a depth of more than 18 inches, designed, used and maintained for swimming. 15