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• ~ • 7-113 Buildable Width. The "buildable width" of a buildi.ng~ site is the width of the building site left to be built upon after the required side yards are provided. 7 -1 i4 Building. A "building" is any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels., or movable property of any kind. 7-115. Building, .Detached. A "detached building" is a building sur- rounded by yards or open space on the same building, lot. 7 -116' Building, .,Height. "Building height" is the number..of stories contained in a building. ?-1.i7 Building Line. A "building line" is the rear line of a required front yard which is generally parallel to the street line forming the front lot line. .~ 7 -118 ~ Building Lot. A "building lot" is a single tract of land located within a .single block which (at the time or filling for a building permit) is designed by its owner or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or control.. It shall front upon a street or approved place. Therefore., a "building lot" may not coincide with a lot of record. A "building lot" may be subsequently subdivided into two or more "building lots" subject to the provisions of this ordinance. 7 -119 Building, Mixed. A "mixed building" is a building used partly for residential use'and partly for community facility and/or commercial use. A mixed building is a commercial use. 7 -120 Building, Principal. A "principal building" is a. building in which the principal use of the lot, on which it is located, is con- ducted. All residential uses, except bonafide. servants quarters, are principal uses. 7 -121 Building, Residential. A "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. 7-122 Cellar. See basement. 7-123 City.. The word "city" shall mean the City of LaPorte, Texas. f 7-124 City ,Commission. The words "city commission" shall mean the City Commission of the City of LaPorte, Texas . S ~'