Basement: A portion of a building, partly below grade, which has more than one half of its height,
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measured from finished floor to finished ceiling, above the average finished grade of the ground
adjoining the building. A basement is not considered a story unless its ceiling is 4.5 feet or more above
the finished grade or one-half of the total height above finished grade, whichever is greater. Bedroom: Any area in a dwelling unit which is or could be used for the provision of private sleeping
accommodations for residents of the premises, whether such area is designated as a bedroom, guest
room, maid's room, dressing room, den, loft, study, library, or by another name. Any room intended
for regular use by all occupants of the dwelling unit such as a living room, dining area, or kitchen shall
not be considered a bedroom, nor shall bathrooms, halls, or closets. Boarder: An individual other than a family member occupying a dwelling unit who, for consideration,
is furnished sleeping accommodations, meals, and may be provided personal care or other services, but
excluding guests at a bed and breakfast. Building: A combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed, having a roof and enclosed
within exterior walls or fire walls, built to form a structure that is safe and stable supported by columns
or walls resting on its own foundation for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of persons, animals,
chattels, or property of any kind. For the purposes of this definition "roof" shall include an awning or
any similar covering, whether or not permanent in nature. Building, Accessory: A detached building, the use of which is customarily incidental
and subordinate to that of the principal building, and which is located on the same lot
as that occupied by the principal building to which it is accessory. Building, Attached: A building having any portion of one or more walls in common
with adjoining buildings. Building, Detached: A building having open space on all sides.