Banner
Any sign, except an awning sign, made of flexible, fabric-like material.
Basal Area
The total cross sectional area, stated in square feet per acre, of trees in a wooded area measured at 4½ feet above ground level.
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
A determination of the water surface elevations of the base flood based on current conditions hydrology or future conditions hydrology as published in the flood insurance study. When the BFE has not been provided in a flood hazard area, it may be obtained from engineering studies available from a Federal or State other source using FEMA approved engineering methodologies. This elevation, when combined with 2 additional vertical feet establishes the regulatory flood protection elevation in flood hazard areas.
Base Flood
The flood having a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
A determination of the water surface elevations of the base flood based on current conditions hydrology or future conditions hydrology as published in the flood insurance study. When the BFE has not been provided in a special flood hazard area, it may be obtained from engineering studies available from a Federal or State other source using FEMA approved engineering methodologies. This elevation, when combined with 2 additional vertical feet establishes the regulatory flood protection elevation in special flood hazard areas.
Basement
Any area of a building having its floor subgrade (below grade level) on all sides.
Being Conducted
A land-disturbing activity has been initiated, but permanent stabilization of the site has not been completed.
Bicycle parking
This refers parking spaces and area for bicycles and scooters, whether motorized or not.
Block
A an area of land enclosed by streets and occupied by or intended for buildings.
Building Coverage
The maximum area of a lot that is permitted to be covered by roofed buildings or structures. Building coverage does not include paved areas such as parking lots, driveways or pedestrian walkways.
Building Facade
The face of a building that delineates the edge of conditioned floor space.
Building Foundation Wall
A structural portion of a building that serves to retain grade or maintain a continuous ground floor elevation. A building foundation wall is an integral part of the structure of a building.