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UPTOWN D2 DISTRICT FORM-BASED CODE January 26, 2016 Part 9. Definitions 901. Defined Terms The following terms are defined for the purpose of this Code. Terms not defined here may be defined elsewhere in the City of Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance. In such case, the definition contained in the Zoning Ordinance shall be used. Certain terms in this Code are used in very specific ways, often excluding some of the meanings of common usage. Where there is an apparent conflict or contradiction, the definition herein shall prevail. Accessory unit. A building or addition for living purposes (maximum footprint of 650 square feet- or the footprint of the main structure for ENGLISH BASEMENT type AccESSORY UNITS) that is not the primary structure or principal dwelling unit on a lot that can be used as additional RESIDENTIAL or home occupation space. Alleys/Alleys Access Easement. The public right-of-way or easement for vehicles and pedestrians within a BLOCK that provides access to the rear or side of properties, vehicle parking (e.g., garages), utility meters, recycling containers, and garbage bins. Attic story. Habitable space situated within the structure of a pitched roof and above the uppermost sroRY. They are permitted for all BES sites and do not count against the maximum STORY HEIGHT or ultimate height limits of their BES. ATrlc sroRlES may have only DORMERS as windows on the RBL side of the roof-pitch. Awning. A cantilevered, projected or suspended cover over the sidewalk portion of the sTREET- sPACE. Also aroof-like coverings, usually of canvas or metal, and often adjustable, placed over the sidewalk, windows, or doors to provide protection from sun and rain. Balcony. An exterior platform attached to the upper floors Of the building FACADE (forward Of the REQUIRED BUILDING LINE). Bay window. Generally, a U-shaped enclosure extending the interior space of the building outward of the exterior building Wall/REQUIRED BUILDING LINE (along Its STREET-SPACE side). The minimum interior clear width at the main wall shall be four feet. BAY wlNDOws shall not project more than 36 inches beyond the REQUIRED BUILDING LINE; and walls and windows shall be between 90 degrees (perpendicular) and 0 degrees (parallel) relative to the primary building wall from which they project. Block corner. The outside corner of a BLOCK at the intersection of any two streets. Inside corners, where the resulting angle formed by the block face is less than 180 degrees (concave) are not considered BLOCK coRNERS for the purposes of this Code. Building lot limit. A line delineating the outer edge Of the BUILDABLE AREA, generally to the rear of a lot away from the REQUIRED BUILDING LINE. Where designated On the REGULATING PLAN, this shall SUperSede the BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARDS minlmum Setbacks. Building corner. The outside corner of a building where the primary building mass is within an angle less than 180 degrees. Inside corners, where the exterior space of the building mass forms an angle of more than 180 degrees are not considered BUILDING coRNERS for the purposes of this Code. 75