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∙ Enclosed Parking. A structure used for the storage of a vehicle which must be covered and completely enclosed by walls or doors on four sides. (added 10/4/12) ∙ Equal Degree of Encroachment. A method of determining the location of floodway boundaries so the flood plain lands on both sides of a stream are capable of conveying a proportionate share of flood flows. ∙ Exterior storage. The storage of goods, materials, equipment, manufactured products and similar items not fully enclosed by a building. ∙ Family. An individual or two (2) or more persons, each related to the other by blood, marriage, adoption or foster care, or a group of not more than four (4) persons, some or all of whom are not related by blood, marriage or adoption, living together and maintaining a common household. (These regulations shall not be applied so as to prevent the City from making reasonable accommodation as required by the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988). ∙ Financial institution. An establishment that provides financial and banking services to consumers or clients. Typical uses include banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, investment companies, and automated teller machines (ATMs). Financial institution shall not include a consumer small loan operation. (added 7/14/10) ∙ Flood. A temporary increase in the flow or stage of a stream or in the stage of a wetland or lake that results in the inundation of normally dry areas. ∙ Flood frequency. The frequency for which it is expected that a specific flood stage or discharge may be equaled or exceeded. ∙ Flood fringe. That portion of the flood plain outside of the floodway. Flood fringe is synonymous with the term "floodway fringe" used in the Flood Insurance Study for the City. ∙ Flood plain. The beds proper and the areas adjoining a wetland, lake or watercourse which have been or may be covered by the regional flood. ∙ Flood-proofing. A combination of structural provisions, changes, or adjustments to properties and structures subject to flooding, primarily for the reduction or elimination of flood damages. ∙ Floodway. A wetland or lake and the channel of a watercourse and those portions of the adjoining flood plain which are reasonably required to carry or store the regional flood discharge. · Floor area. Means the sum of the horizontal area of all floors of a building measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls, or from the centerline of walls separating two buildings, Excluding: decks, garages, covered porches conforming with Section 1325.03 Subd 2.D; attics, crawl spaces and basements that do not meet the minimum ceiling height per Minnesota State Building Code requirements.