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 Fence. The wood (picket), wrought iron fence, or masonry wall, between 30 and 40 inches in height, located along and surrounding the Front Yard (generally 1 foot behind and parallel to the Dooryard/Clear Walkway line of private lots and also along Common Lot Lines to a point not more than 10 feet back from the Required Building Line.

Effective on: 1/1/1901