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Nonconforming Use - An existing use of a structure or land which does not comply in some respect with the use regula- tions applicable to new uses in the zoning district in which it is located. Open Space (Usable.Residential Common Open Space) - Any out- door area .of such location, .size, and shape as to provide for specific outdoor living as patios, swimming pools, etc. , or outdoor service functions as laundry drying. Area considered as usable common open space must be available for all residential occupants of a given building or project and may include only those spaces enclosing .an area of at least three hundred (300) square feet, and measuring fifteen (15) feet in width at the narrowest point. Parking Space - cf. Section 34-50,3. Patio House - One of a series._. of one-story, basically L-shaped, single family residential. Awellings which, together with an enclosed private court.y:ard_ or patio, may occupy up to one hundred (100) percent of a subdivided lot. The court- yard or patio of such a house serves as the principal open space and source of natural light for the occupants. Performance standard - A criterion established to control noise, smoke, toxic or noxious matter, vibration, fire and explosive hazards, and glare and heat generated by or inherent in the use of land or buildings, (Section 34-39.7) . Person - A corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization and any other group .acting as a unit as well as individuals. It shall _ also include an executor, adminis- trator, trustee, receiver, or other representative appointed according to law. Whenever the word "person" is used in any section of this Chapter. prescribing a penalty or fine as to partnership or association, the word shall include the partners or members thereof, and, as to corporation, it shall include the officer, agents or members thereof who are responsible for any violation of such section. Principal Building - The structure in which the principal use on the lot is located. Private Passenger Vehicle - Any motor vehicle or motorcycle, other than a commercial vehicle, which does not exceed six and one-half (6-1/2) feet in height and is licensed as a passenger automobile or motorcycle. Project (Development) - One or more buildings on a single lot, or a group of buildings to be constructed by a single developer to be later sold individually on separate sub- divided lots of record. Public Service Drive - A public or private way, at the rear or side of property, primarily used as a means of secondary vehicular access to abutting property. Restaurants - A public eating place other than a drive-in or carry-out restaurant, and which does not offer goods or services to consumers waiting in parked motor vehicles. Row House - cf. Townhouse. Screening - A hedge, earth berm, .wall, or fence to provide a visual separator and physical barrier, 5