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27 198575v4 o Expressway. A type of major arterial with a controlled access roadway and expressway ramps to provide ingress or egress to other levels of streets. The use of expressway ramps allows the uniform flow of traffic on a major arterial highway without undue delays.  Structural alterations. Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders, or any substantial changes in the roof and exterior walls.  Structure. Anything constructed, the use of which requires a permanent location on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground, including, but not limited to, buildings, factories, sheds, detached garages, cabins, manufactured homes, signs, recreational vehicles not meeting the exemption criteria otherwise specified in the zoning code, and other similar items.  Structure, accessory. A detached, subordinate structure, the use of which is incidental and related to that of the principal use of or principal structure on the lot on which it is located.  Structure, multiple-occupancy. (See Multiple occupancy building).  Structure, principal. The predominant structure upon a lot in which the principal use of the lot is conducted.  Structure, temporary or portable. A structure which is not intended for permanent occupancy but which may be suitable in certain situations for specific periods of occupancy pending either construction of permanent facilities or a change in conditions that will eliminate the need for the temporary structure. Portable classrooms, portable offices, and air-supported structures are examples of temporary or portable structures.  Studios. A building or space within a building where professional artists, musicians, photographers, dancers, designers, etc. practice their profession or teach; display and sales of products used or produced in the profession is considered an accessory use.  Substantial damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure where the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. (added 05/05/10)  Substantial improvement. (added 05/05/10) Within any consecutive 365-day period, any reconstruction, rehabilitation (including normal maintenance and repair), repair after damage, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures that have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either: