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1. Substitute for the existing height definition in Section 30=1 the following: Height. The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface. Not included in such measurements are-1) cornices which do not extend more than five feet above the roof line; 2) chimneys, vents,:ventilators and. enclosures for machinery of elevators which do not.exceed fifteen'(15) feet in height above the roof line; 3) enclosures for tanks which do not exceed twenty (20) feet in height above the roof line and do not exceed in aggregate area ten (10) per cent of the area of the roof;_and 4).towers, spires,.domes and ornamental features. Further,no space above the maximum height established in Section 30= 15, Table 1;shall be habitable. 2. Amend the building height limitation,in Section 30-5,Table I to 30 feet. 3. Add a definition of Grade plane to Section 30-1: Grade plane: A reference plane representing the average of finished ground level 'adjoining the building at all exterior walls. Approved as to legal form and character Daniel.M. Funk City Solicitor #457-96 CITY OF NEWTON BOARD OF ALDERMEN . A pril 23, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. V-112 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF NEWTON AS FOLLOWS: That.the Zoning regulations, Chapter 30 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Newton, Mass. 1995, as amended, be and are hereby further amended as follows: 1. Amend the existing definition of floor area ratio in Section.30-1 to read as follows: Floor area ratio: A. For residential structures in residential districts, gross floor area of a building on the lot divided by total lot area. B. For all others: gross,floor area of all buildings on.the lot divided by total lot area. Any portion of a basement not used foi storage,parking'or building mechanicals-shall be included in determining the floor area ratio. 6