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∙ Structure, multiple-occupancy. (See Multiple occupancy building). <br /> ∙ Structure, principal. The predominant structure upon a lot in which the principal use <br />of the lot is conducted. <br /> ∙ Structure, temporary or portable. A structure which is not intended for permanent <br />occupancy but which may be suitable in certain situations for specific periods of occupancy <br />pending either construction of permanent facilities or a change in conditions that will <br />eliminate the need for the temporary structure. Portable classrooms, portable offices, and <br />air-supported structures are examples of temporary or portable structures. <br /> ∙ Studios. A building or space within a building where professional artists, musicians, <br />photographers, dancers, designers, etc. practice their profession or teach; display and sales <br />of products used or produced in the profession is considered an accessory use. <br /> ∙ Substantial damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure where the cost of <br />restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent <br />of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. (added 05/05/10) <br /> ∙ Substantial improvement. (added 05/05/10) Within any consecutive 365-day period, <br />any reconstruction, rehabilitation (including normal maintenance and repair), repair after <br />damage, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds <br />50 percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the <br />improvement. This term includes structures that have incurred "substantial damage," <br />regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include <br />either: <br /> ∙ Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or <br />local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local <br />code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living <br />conditions. <br /> ∙ Any alteration of an "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not <br />preclude the structure's continued designation as an "historic structure." For the purpose <br />of this Ordinance, "historic structure" shall be as defined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations, <br />Part 59.1. <br /> ∙ Thrift Store. A business for which the stock of goods is primarily used and may <br />include the following operational characteristics: <br /> ∙ Receipt of used items directly from the public at the business location. <br /> ∙ Processing, conditioning, cleaning, or repair of used or returned items for resale. <br /> ∙ Storage of used items on site for processing, resale, or disposal. <br /> ∙ Receipt of goods through purchase, consignment, or donation. <br />(added 2/29/16)