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.

Front Yard. An open space required by certain Building Envelope Standards extending across the entire width of the lot between the Façade and the Clear Walkway area of the sidewalk. Where double frontage or Corner Lots exist, any required Front Yard shall be provided on both streets. This area is contiguous with the street-space, and includes any Front Porch.

Effective on: 1/1/1901