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∙ 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: ∙ Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions. ∙ Any alteration of an "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as an "historic structure." For the purpose of this Ordinance, "historic structure" shall be as defined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 59.1. ∙ Thrift Store. A business for which the stock of goods is primarily used and may include the following operational characteristics: ∙ Receipt of used items directly from the public at the business location. ∙ Processing, conditioning, cleaning, or repair of used or returned items for resale. ∙ Storage of used items on site for processing, resale, or disposal.