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.",~ . - .'., . . . 7-116 7-117 7-118 7-119 7-120 7-121 7-122 7-1~ 7-124 7-125 7-126 7-127 7-128 7-129 7-130 7-131 . . Building, Height. "Building height" is the number of stories contained in a building. Building Line. A "building line" is the .rear line of a required front yard which is generally parallel to the street line forming the frout lot line. Building lot. A "building lot" is a single tract of land located within l':l single block which (at the time .or filling for a building permit) is designed by its owner or devel~per as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under single owner- ship or control. It shall front upon a street or approved place. Therefore, a "building lot" may not coincide with a lot of record. 1~ "builc1ing lot" may be subsequently subdivided into two or more "b\.lilding lots" subject to the provisions of this ordinance. Building, Mixed. A "mixed building" is a, build,.i.ng used partly for residential use and partly for community facility an~or commercial use. A mixed building is a commercial use. Buildi~, Principal. ,it "principal building" is a building in which the principal use of the lot, on which it is located, is conducted. i\1l residential uses, except Qona!ide servants quar- ters, are principal uses. Buildi~, Residential. ll. "residential building" is a building which is arranged, designed, used, or intended to be used for residential occupancy by one or more families or lodgers. Cellar. See basement. City. 1J:1le word "city" shall mean the CitY' of Ia Porte, Texas. City Commission. The words "city commission" shall mean the City Commission of the City of Ie. Porte, Texas. Clinic. A "clinic" is the office of one or more medical doctors who mayor may not have associated in the practice of their professions. Commission. The word "commission" shall m,ean the City Plan- ning andZoning Commission of the City of r.a Porte. Court. A "court" is an open, unoccupied space, bounded on more than two sides by the walls of a building. 11m inner court is a court entirely surrounded by the exterior walls of a building. l\n outer court is a court having one side open to a street, alley, yard, or other permanent open space. Developm.ent, or to Develop. A "development" includes the con- structiol:l of a. new building or any structure on a building lot, th~ relocation of an existing building on another building lot, or the use e)f open land for a new use. To "develop" is to create a development. District.. A "district" is a zoning district which is a part of the City wherein regulations of this ordinance are uniform. Duplex. A "duplex" is a building built for, occupied by, or in- tended for the occupancy of two families. Dwelling.. II. "dwelling" is a building or portion thereof but not a house trailer, designed and used exclusively for residential occupancy, including one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings, but not including hotels, motels, or lodgiug houses. -4-