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Ordinance 2010-004 Subd. 171 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. Subd. 172 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, travel trailers/vehicles not meeting the exemption criteria otherwise specified in the zoning code, and other similar items. Subd. 173 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. Subd. 174 Structure, multiple -occupancy. (See Multiple occupancy building). Subd. 175 Structure, principal. The predominant structure upon a lot in which the principal use of the lot is conducted. Subd. 176 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. Subd. 177 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. Subd. 178 Tower. Any pole, spire or structure, or any combination thereof, to which an antenna is attached, or which is designed for an antenna to be attached, and all supporting lines, cables, wires and braces; including but not limited to a free-standing radio (including ham radio and private radio transmitting) or television receiving antenna, a windmill, and a wind -power generator. Subd. 179 Townhouse. A single-family dwelling, which maintains private ingress and egress, contains no independent dwellings above or below it, and is attached to other similar dwellings by a common wall. Subd. 180 Use. The purpose for which land or premises or a building thereon is designated, arranged or intended, or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained. Subd. 181 Use, accessory. A use which is incidental to the principal use of the lot on which it is maintained or conducted.