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.

Where Clearly Visible from the Street-Space. Many requirements of this Code apply only where the subject is “Clearly Visible From The Street-Space.” (Note that the definition of Street-Space includes Squares, Civic Greens, Pedestrian Pathways, parks, and all public space except Alleys and Common Drives.) A building element more than 40 feet from a Required Building Line or Street-Space is by definition not Clearly Visible From The Street-Space (such as elements facing a Common Lot Line). Also, common or party walls are by definition not Clearly Visible From The Street-Space. This does not exempt vehicle parking lots or parking structures from any Building Envelope Standard requirements.

Effective on: 1/1/1901