Downtown Form-Based Code

September 19, 2016

Part 9. Definitions

DFD 901. Defined Terms

The following terms are defined for the purpose of this Code. Terms not defined here may be defined elsewhere in the City of Overland Park Zoning Ordinance. In such case, the definition contained in the Zoning Ordinance shall be used. Certain terms in this Code are used in very specific ways, often excluding some of the meanings of common usage. Where there is an apparent conflict or contradiction, the definition herein shall prevail.

Attic Story. Habitable space situated within the structure of a pitched roof and above the uppermost story. They are permitted for all BES sites and do not count against the maximum story height or ultimate height limits of their BES. On the RBL/Facade side of the roof-pitch Attic Stories may have windows only via Dormers and windows in gable-ends (Block interior elevations are not so restricted).

Effective on: 1/1/1901