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official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. Flood Insurance Study. As used in sections 9.6705 to 9.6709, the official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the Flood Boundary- Floodway Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood. Floodway. The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas designated as a floodway by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Floor Area. The floor area of a building, except areas used exclusively for the service of the building, such as: mechanical equipment spaces and shafts; elevators; stairways, escalators and ramps; rest rooms; loading docks or ramps. The term "Floor Area," when calculated for the purpose of determining the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), includes all of the entire floor area of the building except for the basement. Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the total lot area. (See Figure 9.4530(3) Floor Area Ratio Calculation.) Freestanding Sign. A sign other than a billboard supported by a structure that is anchored in the ground and is independent from any other structure. Front Lot Line. A lot line abutting a public street or in cases of private streets or access easements, the front lot line shall be considered to be the boundary of the private street or access easement. (See Figure 9.0500 Lot Lines, Lot Frontage, Lot Width, Lot Depth.) Front Yard Setback, An area extending between lot lines that intersect a street lot line, from a front lot line to a minimum depth required by zone standards. (See Figure 9.0500 Front and Interior Yards.) Glare. Intense, direct light emitted by a lamp(s) that causes reduced vision, momentary blindness, or eyestrain. Grade. For purposes of determining building height, the grade shall be the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk within a five foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building. For purposes of determining sign height, grade shall be measured as if all portions of a sign were projected vertically onto the ground and the grade was measured by using such projections as a building wall. For all signs, grade shall be measured according to the lower of the existing grade prior to construction or the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for Ordinance -- 18