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.

Functional Area of an Intersection. The physical area of a public street intersection (defined by the furthest extent of all curb return radii at the intersection), plus the longitudinal limits of any existing or planned auxiliary lanes, including any deceleration tapers. Refer to Figure 1 for an illustration of the functional area of an intersection.

Functional Area of an Intersection

diagram drawing of functional area of an intersection

Effective on: 1/1/1901