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.

Private Open Area. An occupiable area within the Buildable Area and behind the Parking Setback Line, accessible only to occupants of the particular building or site, and (primarily) open to the sky. Additional specifications for the Private Open area may be included in each Building Envelope Standard. Private open area shall not be built-upon, used to satisfy minimum stormwater Best Management Practice area (if thereby excluding tenant occupation), parked or driven upon (except for emergency access). Up to 33% of the required open area may be satisfied through the Balconies of individual units. Where it is not specified as “at grade” in the BES, Private Open Area may be configured as a roof terrace, raised court, or patio/deck.

Effective on: 1/1/1901