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� between the structure and a line 5 feet from the structure. For all other parts of this <br /> Ordinance, a reference plane representing the mean of the finished ground level adjoining a <br /> building at all exterior walls. When the finished ground level slopes away from the exterior <br /> walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points within the area between <br /> the building and the lot line; or,when the lot line is no more than six (6) feet from the <br /> building,between the building and a point six (6) feet from the building. <br /> GROSS LEASABLE AREA(GLA): The total floor area for which the tenant pays rent and that <br /> is designated for the tenants' occupancy and exclusive use. See also Floor area—net. <br /> GUYED TOWER: A communication tower that is supported, in whole or in part,by guy wires <br /> and ground anchors. <br /> HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD USE: A use of land in any locally designated Historic District <br /> or any National Register Historic District, or an identified Historic and Architectural <br /> Landmark as established by Ordinance 78-159 that,with appropriate controls and under <br /> specific conditions, is consistent with and preserves the essential character and nature of the <br /> surrounding neighborhood,but which is not otherwise listed herein as a permitted use in the <br /> particular zoning district applicable to the property in question. <br /> HOME OCCUPATION: Any occupation or activity entirely incidental to residential use, when <br /> (1) carried on in the Main Building or a portion of a private garage,provided that the garage <br /> is primarily dedicated to storage and is not used primarily or exclusively for the home <br /> occupation; (2) is carried on by a member of the immediate family, residing on the premises, <br /> � (3) there is no commodity displayed or sold upon the premises; (4)no person is employed <br /> other than a member of the immediate family residing on the premises; and(5)no <br /> mechanical equipment is used except of a type that is similaz in character to that normally <br /> used for purely domestic or household purposes. <br /> Home occupation shall also include: private tutoring limited to three pupils at any one time; <br /> nursery schools limited to three pupils; musical instruction limited to a single pupil at a time <br /> and a maximum of four hours of instruction per day; day care homes limited to the care of no <br /> more than three children; architects,professional engineers, surveyors, and other professional <br /> � persons,provided that no person is employed other than a member of the immediate family <br /> residing on the premises. However, a home occupation shall not be interpreted to include <br /> barber shops and beauty parlors,palm readingltarot card reading or similar business in which <br /> spiritual advice or fortune telling is conducted for a fee; commercial stables,kennels, or any <br /> kind of automotive service and repair for a fee. <br /> Home occupation may include the use of premises by a physician, surgeon or dentist for an <br /> office, consultation, or emergency treatment,but not as a clinic, hospital, or other medical <br /> • practice. <br /> HOSPICE: A facility that provides comfort and relief for the emotional,physical, and spiritual <br /> needs of terminally ill persons and their families. <br /> HOTEL: A facility offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public and <br /> providing additional services, such as restaurants,meeting rooms, entertainment and <br /> recreational facilities. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the terms "motel,""motor lodge," <br /> � and"motor court" are synonymous and are included in this definition. <br /> 13 <br />