Chapter 26 - City of Punta Gorda

(106) HABITABLE VEHICLE
Habitable vehicle means any vehicle, motorized or otherwise, designed,
converted or arranged in such manner as to be capable of being
inhabited or dwelt in. Such vehicles shall include but are not limited to
vans, step vans, conventional recreational vehicles, campers, motor
homes and mobile homes.
(107) HEALTH CARE FACILITY
A facility or institution, whether public or private, principally engaged in
providing services for health maintenance and the treatment of mental or
physical conditions. Health care facilities include general or specialty
hospitals, public health centers, diagnostic centers, treatment centers,
rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities, long-term care facilities,
residential health care facilities, outpatient clinics and dispensaries. They
may include laundries, cafeterias, gift shops, laboratories and medical
offices as accessory uses.
(108) HEDGE
Hedge means a row of closely planted shrubs or low-growing trees
forming a fence or boundary.
(109) HELISTOP
An area designed to be used for the landing or takeoff of one helicopter,
the temporary parking of one helicopter, and other facilities as may be
required by federal and state regulations, but not including operation
facilities such as maintenance, storage, fueling or terminal facilities.
(110) HEIGHT
The vertical distance from the Base Flood Elevation [BFE] to the highest
point of the roof structure in all districts unless otherwise defined.
(111) HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Any structure designated or eligible for designation on the National
Register for Historic Places, Florida Master Site File, or local listing.
(112) HOME OCCUPATION [LIMITED]
An occupation carried on in a dwelling by the resident, provided that the
use is limited in extent and incidental and secondary to the use of the
dwelling for residential purposes and does not change the character
thereof.
(113) HOTEL/MOTEL/INN
A building or group of buildings containing sleeping rooms for rental or
occupancy to temporary guests.
(114) HYBRID BIKE PATH
A hybrid bike path shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide, but no wider than
14 feet 9 inches, not including the gutter. Hybrid bike paths must have
standard FDOT markings.
(115) IMPERVIOUS COVER
All areas covered by buildings, pavement [not including ungrouted pavers
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