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Exhibit A: Chapter 1115 Definitions (Current) FRONTAGE means the distance between the side lot lines measured at the street right-of-way. FRONTAGE, BUILDING means the linear dimension of the width of the widest portion of the building face including all appurtenant overhangs or other structures, either: a. Closest to parallel to the principal street or b. Containing the primary building entrance, of any building on any lot. FULL CUTOFF FIXTURE means an outdoor light fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner that it emits no light above the horizontal plane of the fixture. (Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.) Section 1115.05 Definitions G -H GAME ROOM OR AMUSEMENT ARCADE means a place of business wherein a building or any part of a building has more than two (2) mechanical amusement devices which are used for the purpose of public entertainment through the operation, use or play of any amusement device which is operated by placing therein any coin, plate, disc, plug, key or token of value, or by the payment of a fee. GARAGE, PRIVATE means an enclosed building with doors, accessory to a one -family, two- family or multi -family dwelling, used exclusively for the parking or temporary storage of passenger vehicles. GARAGE, REPAIR means a main building designed and used for repairing motor vehicles. "Repair Garage" means a service garage, if accessory to an automobile salesroom. GARAGE, STORAGE means a main enclosed building with doors, other than a private garage, used for the parking or temporary storage of passenger vehicles and in which no service shall be provided. GLARE means stray, unshielded light striking the eye that may be viewed by the average person as resulting in: a. Nuisance or annoyance glare such as light shining into a window; b. Discomfort glare such as bright light causing squinting of the eyes; c. Disabling glare such as bright light reducing the ability of the eyes to see into shadows; or d. Reduction of visual performance. "Glare" also includes light emitting from a luminaire with an intensity great enough to reduce the average viewer's ability to see, or, in extreme cases, causing momentary blindness. GRADE, NATURAL means the ground elevation of the undisturbed natural surface of the ground prior to manmade alterations, such as grading, filling or excavating. GRADE, FINISHED means the elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjoining the building after filling, final grading or excavating and settlement. GRADING means altering surfaces to specified elevations, dimensions, and/or slopes; including excavating, stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling and shaping or any combination. GROUND COVER means any vegetative growth including trees, stone, gravel or other materials which render the soil surface stable against erosion. GROUP HOME means a residential facility designed to accommodate a group of individuals, due to age or disability, living as a family unit in a non -institutional, neighborhood setting. Page 1115-9 City of North Olmsted Zoning Code