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Refers to a pedestrian-friendly policy providing clear, comfortable pedestrian access to residential and nonresidential areas and transit stops through the combination of land design practices, including compact development, mixed-use development, traffic-calming, pedestrian- and public transit-orientation, designated pedestrian circulation systems and amenities, and a mix of housing types. PROFESSIONAL An individual or agency authorized to practice his/her/its discipline as defined by applicable New York State laws, such as an engineer, architect, or landscape architect. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Individuals or organizations that provide specialized services, including, but not limited to, medical practitioners, attorneys, architects, engineers, photographers, brokers, and other similar services. This classification excludes hospitals, banks, and savings and loan associations. PROPERTY LINE A line bounding a lot. Also known as a "lot line." RESIDENTIAL USE Includes single-family and two-family dwellings. RIGHT-OF-WAY The boundary of a road, street, highway, or expressway owned and maintained by any federal, state, or local municipal entity. ROOFLINE In the case of a flat roof, the uppermost line of the roof of a building; in the case of a pitched roof, the lower edge of the eave; or in the case of an extended facade or parapet, the uppermost height of said facade or parapet, provided that the facade or parapet extends around the entire perimeter of the building at the same elevation. SETBACK The least required horizontal distance between a property line and any structure on the lot measured at the shortest point, including terraces, porches, or any covered projection thereof, but excluding steps. SETBACK, FRONT The setback to the front lot line. SETBACK, REAR The setback to the rear lot line. SETBACK, SIDE The setback to any property line other than a street or rear lot line.