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Legal Lot. A lot of record that has boundary lines that were established: (A) Through a partition or subdivision procedure, or (B) Bya deed that was signed before April 2, 1962. Lot Width. The horizontal distance between the midpoints of the side property lines. Where more than one side property line exists along a given side yard, the combined length of the side property lines shall be used to determine the midpoint. Alley access parcel width is the distance between side lot lines measured along the alley property line. (See Figure 9.0500 Lot Lines, Lot Frontage, Lot Width, Lot Depth.) Partition. The division of a tract of land, in accordance with this land use code, into two or three parcels within a calendar year. A partition does not include: (C) Adjustment of a lot or parcel line by the relocation of a common boundary where an additional parcel or lot is not created and where the existing parcel or lot reduced in size by the adjustment is not in conflict with any applicable law or ordinance, including but not limited to provisions pertaining to minimum area, frontage, width and required setbacks. Substantial Improvement. As used in sections 9.6705 to 9.6709, any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure either: (A) Before the improvement or repair is started, or (B) If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition, "substantial improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however, include either: (C) 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, or D. Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places. Vision Clearance Area. A triangular area within a lot immediately adjacent to the intersection of streets to provide a clear area for viewing approaching traffic for public safety purposes. For the intersection of 2 improved public rights-of-way, the vision clearance area is the triangular area of the lot at the intersection of two lot lines. At the intersection of a public street and a private street, the vision clearance area is the triangular area of the lot at the intersection of the lot line and each edge of the street. For all vision clearance areas, the apex is located at the intersection of the two 35 foot legs, extended if necessary. The base of the triangle extends diagonally across the lot intersecting the two legs an equal distance from the apex. (See Figure 9.0500 Vision Clearance Area.) Ordinance - 2