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Ordinance 2010-010 Subd. 15 Bluff. A topographic feature such as a hill, cliff, or embankment having the following characteristics (an area with an average slope of less than 18 percent over a distance for 50 feet or more shall not be considered part of the bluff): (Added 02122110) (1) Part or all of the feature is located in a shoreland area; (2) The slope rises at least 25 feet above the ordinary high water level of the water body; (3) The grade of the slope from the toe of the bluff to a point 25 feet or more above the ordinary high water level averages 30 percent or greater; and (4) The slope must drain toward the waterbody. Subd. 16 Bluff impact zone. A bluff and land located within 20 feet from the top of a bluff. (Added o2/22/l0) Subd.17 Board. The board of appeals and adjustment established by this Code Subd. 18 Boarding house. A structure where sleeping rooms are provided, with a common entrance, internal access to all rooms, one (1) or more bathrooms, and one (1) or more kitchens to provide lodging for at least three (3) but not exceeding five (5) persons. A boarding house is distinguished from a transient accommodation such as a hotel or motel as defined in this chapter. (Added 7 vio) Subd. 19 Boulevard. That portion of a street lying between the lateral line of the roadway portion thereof (i.e., the back of the curb or curb line) and the right-of-way line thereof which may contain within its boundaries a sidewalk or portion of driveway. Subd. 20 Building. A structure which is designed and suitable for the habitation or shelter of human beings or animals, or a shelter or storage of property, or is used for trade or manufacturing. Subd. 21 Building line. A line parallel to a lot line or the ordinary high water level at the required setback beyond which a structure may not extend. (Revised o2122/io) Subd. 22 Building, accessory structure or use. A subordinate building structure or use which is located on the same lot on which the principal building or use is situated and which is reasonable necessary, appropriate and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such principal building or principal use. Subd. 23 Building envelope. (See Lot, Buildable portion of Subd. 24 Building height. The vertical distance from the average elevation of the grade along a face of a building to the highest point of the roof surface of flat roofs, the deck line of mansard roofs, or the average height between the eaves and the highest ridge of DRAFT: 1/5/2011 Page 3 of 51