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EXHIBIT "0" ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 106-1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context indicates a different meaning: Abutting means having property or district lines in common, or two objects in immediate contact. Access means of approaching or entering a property, includes a right of passage to and from an adjacent street. Accessory structure means a detached, subordinate structure, the use of which is clearly incidental and related to that of the principal structure or use of the land, and which is located in the same lots as that of the principal structure or use. Accessory use or building. An "accessory use or building" is one customarily a part thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to permitted use and which does not change the character thereof, including but not limited to garages, carports, bathhouses, greenhouses, tool sheds, or swimming pools. Alley means a public way which, when at least 20 feet in width, may be used for vehicular service access to the back or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street or highway. Apartment. See dwelling, multi4amily. Bed and breakfast means a building, the primary use of which is a single-family residence, in which sleeping rooms are available for overnight rental, subject to the restrictions in section 106-744. Boardinghouse means a building, built and/or used for residential purposes, where meals for five or more persons are served for compensation. Buildable area means the area of the building site left to be built upon after the required yard area has been provided. Building means any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, chattels or property of any kind and which is affixed to the land. Building codes means all building regulations referred to as the Southern Building Code Congress International (S.B.C.C.I) as amended from time to time and adopted under the city Code of Ordinances. Building inspector means the designated chief building official of the city or his designated representatives. Also see enforcing officer. Building line. See setback line. Building permit means an instrument in writing signed by the building inspector authorizing described construction on a particular lot. Refer to the Southern Building Code Congress International (S.B.C.C.I.) for additional information. Business frontage means the linear measurement of the side of the building which contains the primary entrance of the building.