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Buildable Area - The area of a lot remaining after the minimum yard, dedicated lands, wetlands, and open space requirements of the county land development regulations have been met. Building - An enclosed structure that is principally aboveground. The term includes mobile homes and gas or liquid storage tanks. Any structure designed or built for the support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. Building Facade - That portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from grade to the roof line and the entire width of the building elevation, including window area. Building Front - That area of the building which faces the public or private road by which the building was numbered. Building, Height of - The vertical distance to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs; to the deck line of mansard roofs, to themean height between the eaves and ridge for sloped roofs measured from the average natural grade or the minimum flood elevation, whichever is higher. The FDNR Design Breakaway Wave Crest Elevation (DBWCE) shall constitute minimum flood elevation, where applicable. Building Official - The Director of the Building Division of the Community Development Department and all inspectors working under his/her authority and direction. Building Permit - The document issued by the building division authorizing the applicant to initiate construction activity in accordance with the most recently adopted building code. Building, Principal - A building occupied by the principal use of the lot on which it is located. Building Support Structure - Any structure which supports floor, wall or column loads, and transmits them to the foundation. The term shall include beams, grade beams or joists, and includes the lowest horizontal structural member exclusive of piles, columns or footings. Bulky Items - Any tangible item such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, motor vehicles or similar property not having a useful purpose to the owner or abandoned by the owner and not included within the definition of garbage, garden trash, or rubbish. Campground - An area or tract of land on which accommodations for temporary occupancy are located or may be placed, including cabins, tents, and major recreational equipment and which is primarily used for recreational purposes and retains an open air or natural character. Canopy - The upper portion of a tree consisting of limbs, branches, and leaves. 17