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Façade. All exterior walls of a building, including without limitation the any front, side, or rear wall facing a public or private street, alley, right-of-way, park, trail, open space, public lands, or front, side, or rear lot line.
Family or Family Group. Any of the following:
1. A group of persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit; or
2. Persons living together in the relationship and for the purpose of guardian, ward, or foster family or receiving home care who may not necessarily be related by blood or marriage to the head of the household, but live together as a single housekeeping unit, but not including correctional homes; or
3. A group of not more than four unrelated persons living together in a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit; or
4. Living arrangements in which one person is providing care to another occupant who is not related by blood or marriage, provided they neither maintain separate cooking facilities nor advertise the premises for rent; or
5. A single individual living as a single housekeeping unit; or
6. A group of individuals whose right to live together in a group home setting is protected by the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, as interpreted by the courts, or by similar legislation of the State of Colorado.
A family shall not include more than one person required to register as a sex offender pursuant to § 18-3-412.5, C.R.S. as amended, unless related by marriage or consanguinity. A family shall not include any group of individuals who are in a group living arrangement as a result of criminal offenses.
Faux Window. A recessed glass surface or other surface that mimics the appearance of a window, and which may contain transparent or nontransparent glass backed by a solid wall.
Federal Fair Housing Adjustment. A request that the City provide “reasonable accommodation” or “reasonable modifications” to the provisions of this UDO pursuant to the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, that has been approved by the City pursuant to Section 146-5.4.4.E (Federal Fair Housing Adjustments).
Federal Register. The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Fence. An artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas.
Fence, Closed-Style. A fence design that has a method of construction and pattern of materials leaving the plane of the fence solid or less than 50 percent open as measured continuously in four-foot intervals along its length.
Fence, New. The construction and installation of a fence where none previously existed. The term shall also apply to construction and installation of extensions and additions to existing fences.
Fence, Open-Style. A fence design that has a method of construction and pattern of materials leaving the plane of the fence at least 50 percent open as measured continuously in four-foot intervals along its length.
Fence, Replacement. Either the replacement of 50 percent or more of the length of an existing fence under a single ownership, or replacement of 150 linear feet or more within a single run of existing fence, whichever amount is less. "Single run of fence" shall mean a portion of fence, either continuous or with gaps, generally aligned along a single direction, such as a fence running parallel to a single street. A single fence run shall be deemed to terminate at a street intersection, or at a major change of direction such as at a corner lot line. Minor fence jogs of 15 feet or less shall not be deemed to terminate a fence run.
Fence Height. Fence heights shall be measured from the highest adjoining grade to the top of the fence sections running between posts or columns.
Fence Maintenance (and/or Fence Repair). Work required to maintain the appearance and structural stability of an existing fence, where such work does not alter the fence's existing size, location, height, design, or type of materials used. Any work meeting the definition of "replacement fence" shall not be considered maintenance and repair.
Final Plat. A final diagram of a proposed major or minor subdivision of land intended to be recorded with the Clerk and Recorder of the county in which the land shown on the diagram is located. See Section 146-5.4.2 (Subdivision of Land). This This term includes Contextual Site Plans (CSPs) for lands located in Subarea C that were approved by the City as subdivision decisions before the Effective Date, and that have not expired (a) pursuant to the terms of the CSP, or (b) if the CSP did not indicate when it would expire, then (b) pursuant to the terms of this UDO.
Flag Pole. A pole physically anchored to the ground with an underground foundation.
Floodplain Administrator. The City official designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.
Floor Area, Gross. The sum of the horizontal areas of all the floors of a building or structure as measured from the exterior face of exterior walls, or from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings, but excluding any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet. The area of parking garages contained within a building shall not be included in the calculation.
Flowline. The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the City Engineer shall establish the flowline.
Food, Beverage, and Lodging. A land use category (containing individual land uses) that includes establishments serving prepared food or beverages for consumption on or off the premises or providing lodging, meals, and the like to transient visitors for a defined period. Accessory uses may include food preparation areas, offices, and parking.
Framework Development Plan. A general plan for the development of land approved by the City before the Effective Date pursuant to the provisions of the Aurora Zoning Code applicable to the former E-470 and/or Northeast Plains zone districts before the Effective Date. Approved Framework Development Plans are treated as approved Master Plans in this UDO.
Frontage, Lot. The width of a lot measured at the front street right-of-way line.
Front-Loaded. Describes a garage or lot on which the driveway access is directly off of the street in front of the house. (Ord. No. 2020-37 § 39, 10-05-2020; Ord. No. 2019-49 § 1, 08-19-2019)