The ordinance codified herein shall be known as the “Zoning Ordinance of the city of Pomeroy, Washington.”
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
The purpose of this title is to promote the orderly development of the city according to a comprehensive plan; to reserve and stabilize the value of property; to encourage protection of critical areas of the environment; to promote measures which preserve or improve the city’s quality of life; preserve and revitalize Pomeroy’s historic and cultural resources; and otherwise to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 820 § 1 (part), 2005)
Whenever the words and phrases set forth in this chapter appear in this title, they shall be given the meaning attributed to them by this chapter. When consistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future; singular includes the plural; and plural includes the singular. The word “shall” is always mandatory, and the word “may” indicates a use of discretion in making a decision.
See Chapter 16.26 PMC for wireless communication facilities definitions.
is a sign which represents or displays any reference to a business or use which has been discontinued for more than six months or for which no valid business license in is effect in the city.
is a building which has a subordinated use upon the same lot as a principal building. Where a substantial part of the wall of the accessory building is part of the wall of the principal building, the accessory building shall be counted as a part of the main building. Accessory buildings include: private garage having space to accommodate not more than three automobiles, carports, tool sheds, woodsheds, dog houses, storage sheds, outdoor fireplaces, hobby shops relating to the hobbies of the residents of a home, and greenhouses operated by the occupants of a residence.
means a use that is clearly incidental to and subordinate to the main use of a property and located on the same lot as the main use.
means a public or private way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property.
means any change, addition, or modification in construction or occupancy of an existing structure.
is any construction, material, size, name or location change, except for normal maintenance, on an existing billboard or sign.
means a revision, addition or alteration to the wording, context or substance of the ordinance, or a change in the zone boundaries upon the zoning map.
means a building or part of a building in which five or more pinball machines, video games, or other similar player-operated amusement devices are maintained.
See Multi-family dwelling.
means an optional course of action for persons aggrieved by actions of the planning commission, city council or the zoning official.
means a premises wherein crushed rock, oil, and other materials are mixed and prepared so as to produce asphalt and similar products. Includes the bulk storage of said materials and products.
means a premises wherein there are facilities for painting, straightening, or repairing the shell, frame, or other parts of a motor vehicle.
means a premises wherein motor vehicles are displayed and/or made available for use by persons who do not hold title or are in the process of purchasing the motor vehicle.
means a premises wherein new or used motor vehicles are displayed for sale and/or serviced and repaired.
means a premises wherein motor vehicles and trailers which are in operable condition are kept. Said use shall not be for display, repair, or dismantling.
means property on which the dismantling or wrecking of used motor vehicles or trailers occurs or where there is storage, sale, or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts.
means a premises wherein flour, sugar, and other materials are mixed and prepared so as to produce bread, cakes, and associated products. Includes the on-premises sale of such products.
means a premises wherein money may be deposited for safekeeping, wherein dealings in credit and money and funds are transacted.
means a premises wherein alcoholic beverages are sold at retail for consumption on the premises and minors are excluded therefrom by law. This includes night-club and cabaret.
means a premises wherein haircutting, hairstyling, shaving, manicuring, and associated services are performed.
means a house, or portion thereof, where short-term lodging rooms and meals are provided. The operator of the inn shall live on the premises or in adjacent premises.
means a surface in excess of eighty square feet of advertising area whereon advertising matter is set in view conspicuously and wherein advertising does not apply to premises or any use of premises wherein it is displayed or posted.
means a reproducible, scale drawing which identifies and shows the location and dimensions of all streets, roads, utilities, improvements, open spaces, accessory uses and any other matters specified by these regulations; contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land; and contains provisions requiring that development be in conformance with the plan.
means a body of individuals with authority to review and grant variances and conditional uses. See Chapter 17.10.020. The board of adjustment of the city of Pomeroy shall be the city council.
means an establishment with lodging for less than ten persons where meals are regularly prepared and served for compensation and where food is placed upon the table family style, without service or ordering of individual portions from a menu.
means a premises wherein watercraft are assembled, manufactured, or repaired. Includes on-premises sale of such watercraft and related products.
means a premises wherein new or used watercraft and/or mobile homes are displayed for sale and/or serviced and repaired.
means a premises wherein liquids are placed into glass, aluminum, or other containers and sealed.
means a premises wherein recreational entertainment features are provided for use by patrons.
means a structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind.
means a premises wherein construction materials and related products are stored, displayed, and offered for sale.
means a premises wherein services which require specialized learning and mental rather than manual labor are performed; any products offered for sale must be clearly related to the services offered and of a secondary nature.
means a premises wherein wood, metal, plastic, and other materials are prepared and assembled and finished to produce cabinets and/or furniture items.
is a supported roof structure, open on three sides, for the private use of the owner or occupancy of a principal building situated on the same lot of the principal building for the storage of motor vehicles with no facilities for mechanical service or repair of a commercial or public nature.
means an area of land and/or structure with machine or hand-operated facilities used primarily for the cleaning, washing, polishing, or waxing of motor vehicles.
means a premises wherein lime and other materials are processed, mixed, and/or treated so as to produce cement, tile, blocks, bricks, and similar products. Includes the bulk storage of said materials and products. This does not pertain to pottery or porcelain shops.
means land used or intended to be used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for cemetery purposes, however does not include columbariums, crematories, mausoleums, and mortuaries.
means a premises wherein organic or inorganic liquids, solids, or gases are held, prepared, or processed.
means a facility providing regularly scheduled care for a group of thirteen or more children, within a one month through twelve years of age range exclusively, for periods less than twenty-four hours.
means an institution that people regularly attend to participate in or hold religious services, meetings, or other activities. The term “church” shall not carry a secular connotation and shall include buildings in which religious services of any denomination are held.
means the city of Pomeroy, Washington.
means an organization of persons for special purposes or for the promulgation of sports, arts, literature, politics, or the like, but not operated for profit, excluding churches.
See Marina.
means a premises wherein cloth materials and related items are washed, dried, ironed, or dry-cleaned; differs from self-service laundry.
means a structure or use intended or used for business purposes, such as a retail store, a restaurant, an office, a service establishment, or a hotel or motel. A commercial use includes light repair service but does not include the repair or maintenance of heavy equipment or machinery or such other uses normally associated with an industrial use.
means a premises wherein aggregate, sand, cement, water, and other materials are combined, stored, or prepared for on or off-premises mixing of concrete.
means a use that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the zoning district but which, if subjected to special requirements which are different from the usual requirements for the district, may be allowed if approved by the city council. See PMC 16.22.500.
means a residential facility for four or more persons aged sixty or older within which are provided living and sleeping facilities and other possible services including meal preparation, laundry, and room cleaning.
means a premises wherein building materials, tools, and/or equipment are kept for indeterminate periods of time, but not intended for retail or wholesale use.
See Nursing Home.
means a retail establishment offering for sale food products, household goods, and other goods and having a gross floor area of less than five thousand square feet.
See Lot, Corner.
means a premises wherein dairy products are combined, treated, or packaged.
means a premises wherein lessons, rehearsals, or practices are held for students of dance, music, or voice.
See Child Day Care Center.
means a transportable, factory-built home, designed to be used as a seasonal or occasional-use dwelling for primarily recreational purposes which is not entirely self-contained with respect to toilet facilities, bathing/showering facilities, etc.
means a building used as group living quarters for individuals associated with an institution such as a school or church.
means an establishment that provides cinematic movies onto a large outdoor screen wherein the customers view from automobiles.
means a retail establishment offering for sale pharmaceuticals, medicines, and associated goods.
means a premises wherein clothes, draperies and various materials are chemically cleaned, including an associated delivery service.
means a structure which contains two independent dwelling units sharing a common wall.
is a building or portion thereof that contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation as required by the Uniform Building Code, so as to create an independent housekeeping establishment for occupancy for one family.
is the right of a person, government agency, or private utility company to use public or private land owned by another for a specific purpose.
is a dwelling unit containing only one habitable room which meets the Uniform Building Code requirements for a efficiency dwelling unit and is not constructed as an independent detached dwelling unit, but is part of a duplex dwelling, garden apartment, multi-family dwelling, or second floor apartment.
means a premises wherein machinery, tools, and related items are offered for rent or sale.
means a person and his or her spouse or significant other, along with their parents, step-parents, children, step-children, adopted children and wards of the court living together in a dwelling unit in which board and lodging may also be provided for not more than four additional persons, excluding servants; or as applied to a licensed Adult Family Home, a group of not more than six persons who need not be related by blood, marriage, legal adoption, or guardianship living together to share a single household unit.
means a premises wherein new or used agricultural or construction implements and vehicles are displayed for sale and/or serviced and repaired.
means the commercial raising and harvesting of crops; feeding, breeding, and management of livestock; dairying or other agricultural or horticultural use or any combination thereof and includes the disposal by marketing or otherwise of products produced on the premises. It includes the construction and use of dwellings and other buildings customarily provided in conjunction with farming, but does not include a commercial feed lot. It does not include private gardening where no produce is offered for sale.
means any artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose or screen areas of land.
means an occasional or periodic sales activity held within a building, structure, or open area where groups of individual sellers offer goods, new and used, for sale to the public, not to include private garage sales.
means the area included in surrounding walls of a building, exclusive of vent shafts and open courts, multiplied by the number of stories.
means an establishment offering for sale raw or packaged edible materials and related items.
See Club.
See Dormitory.
means a premises wherein cargo and other goods are loaded, unloaded, or temporarily stored in the process of transporting said cargo to a new destination.
means the property line separating the lot from the street, other than an alley and in the case of a corner lot, means the shortest property line along a street; on an interior lot, the lot line abutting the street; on a through lot, the lot line abutting a street providing the primary access to the lot; or on a flag lot, the interior lot line most parallel to and nearest the street from which access is obtained.
means a yard area between side lot lines, measured perpendicular to and extending a specific distance into the lot from the front lot line. The setback is measured from the property line to the outside of the foundation wall.
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means a building or part of a building where edible materials are kept in storage at temperatures below freezing.
means a premises wherein materials such as gasoline, heating oil, and similar products are stored, combined, or packaged.
means a building or part thereof used for human funeral services. Such may contain space and facilities for: (a) embalming and the performance of other services used in preparation of the dead for burial; (b) the performance of autopsies and other surgical procedures; (c) the storage of caskets, funeral urns, and other related funeral supplies; and (d) the storage of funeral vehicles, but shall not contain the facilities for cremation. Where a funeral home is permitted, a funeral chapel shall also be permitted.
See Cabinet/Furniture Shop.
means a building for the private use of the owner or occupancy of a principal building situated on the same lot of the principal building for the storage of motor vehicles with no facilities for mechanical service or repair of a commercial or public nature excepting those used in a home occupation.
means a premises wherein motor vehicles, engines, or other mechanical equipment are dismantled, operated upon, cleaned, reassembled or otherwise altered to restore to a usable condition.
means a building or buildings used for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other; containing three or more dwelling units; and distinguished from other multi-family dwellings by the building(s) being one story in height and the site containing a minimum of fifty percent lawn or landscaped area.
means a premises wherein merchandise is displayed and offered for sale at retail, where said merchandise is intended primarily for gifts as opposed to personal use and consumption.
means the average of the finished ground level at the center of all walls of the building. If a wall is parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, the ground level shall be measured at the sidewalk.
means a premises wherein agricultural commodities such as wheat, barley, or peas are held for short or long-term storage.
means all dangerous and extremely hazardous waste as set forth in RCW 70.105.010.
means hazardous waste management facilities requiring a state dangerous waste permit under the provisions of Chapter 173-303 WAC.
means an indoor facility including uses such as game courts, exercise equipment, locker rooms, Jacuzzi and/or sauna, and pro shop. Shall include a health club.
means the vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof to the deck lines of a mansard roof, or the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof.
is a zoning overlay that further regulates development and modification within the area(s) listed in the Historic Local Register.
is a zoning overlay that further regulates development and modification of areas within the Historic District that are not listed buildings and future development within the District boundary.
See Nursing Home.
means an occupation, profession, activity, or use which is clearly a customary, incidental, or secondary use of a residential dwelling unit and which does not alter the exterior of the property or affect the residential character of the neighborhood.
means an institution specializing in giving clinical, temporary, and emergency services of a medical or surgical nature to human patients and injured persons, and licensed by state law to provide facilities and services in surgery, obstetrics, and general medical practice.
means a facility offering transient lodging accommodations on a daily rate to the general public and providing additional services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, and recreational facilities.
means a premises wherein frozen materials are processed, sold, packaged or kept in storage.
means a structure or use intended or used for manufacturing, processing, repairing, or compounding, or for the storage or wholesale distribution of goods.
means property on which the dismantling, storage, sale or dumping of any materials or products occurs.
means a lot or building in which animals are kept commercially for board, propagation, training, or sale on a continuous basis.
means a parcel or tract of land.
means the total area of a lot measured in a horizontal plane within the lot boundary lines exclusive of public and private roads, and easements of access to other property.
means a lot abutting on and at the intersection of two or more streets.
means the area of a site covered by buildings or roofed areas, excluding allowed projecting eaves, balconies, and similar features.
means the average horizontal distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line.
means lots or parcels with less frontage on a public street than is normally required. The panhandle is an access corridor to a lot or lots located behind lots with normally required street frontage.
means a lot other than a corner lot.
means the property line bounding a lot.
means a lot having its front and rear yards each abutting on a street.
means the average horizontal distance between the side lot lines, ordinarily measured parallel to the front lot line.
means a premises wherein there are facilities and tools which are utilized in the shaping, forging, welding or fabrication of metal products and related items.
means a single-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, is built on a permanent chassis, is designed to be used as a dwelling when connected to the required utilities that include plumbing, heating, and electrical systems contained therein; but which is not constructed with a permanent hitch or other device allowing transport of the unit other than for the purpose of delivery to a permanent site, and which does not have wheels or axles permanently attached to its body or frame. (See Manufactured home, lot eligible/designated.)
means a single-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, is built on a permanent chassis, is designed to be used as a dwelling when connected to the required utilities that include plumbing, heating, and electrical systems contained therein; but which is not constructed with a permanent hitch or other device allowing transport of the unit other than for the purpose of delivery to a permanent site, and which does not have wheels or axles permanently attached to its body or frame; and when erected on site, (a) was originally constructed with and now has a composition or wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roof of not less than 3:12 pitch; and (b) has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional site-built Uniform Building Code single-family residences.
means a premises wherein water craft are stored, serviced, repaired or provided with temporary slippage.
means a premises wherein animal carcasses are stored, processed, prepared or packaged.
means a premises wherein medically-related services such as examinations, consultations or operations are performed on an out-patient basis with no over-night accommodation.
means a premises wherein supplies, apparatus or other medically-related fixtures are assembled, altered, formed or created.
means a transportable, factory-built home, designed to be used as a year-round residential dwelling and built prior to the enactment of the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, which became effective June 15, 1976, or a similar-type house built after said date which does not match the definition of manufactured home.
means a parcel of land under single ownership that has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile homes for dwelling purposes. May include manufactured housing within its development.
means a premises wherein stone, concrete or other materials are cut, carved, polished or otherwise prepared for use as grave markers, memorials or similar commemorative fixtures.
means a premises used or intended to be used for holding the remains of the dead, including columbariums, crematories, mausoleums and mortuaries.
means a building or group of buildings containing apartments and/or rooming units, each of which maintains a separate outside entrance. Such building or group of buildings is designed, intended or used primarily for the accommodation of motor vehicle travelers and provides motor vehicle parking on the premises.
means a building or portion thereof used for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more dwelling units.
means a lot, structure or use which lawfully existed prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of pertinent code sections, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment to conform to the new regulations.
means a premises wherein living and freshly-cut flowers and plants are grown, propagated or displayed for sale along with related merchandise.
means a residential facility for four or more persons within which are provided living and sleeping facilities, medical and nursing services by a permanent staff as well as other possible services including meal preparation, laundry and room cleaning.
means materials, uses, facilities or improvements located on properties other than those on which the on-site facilities are located.
means materials, uses, facilities or improvements located on the same geographically contiguous or bordering property.
means the storage of any products, materials, vehicles, equipment, junk or scrap outside the confines of an enclosed building, and more specifically defined as:
Merchandise Display: display of products and materials, and operable vehicles and equipment for the principal purpose of offering for sale or rental at retail, and accessory to the business existing on the premises;
Equipment and Material Storage: storage of any equipment or materials in usable condition which are not being specifically displayed as merchandise and offered for sale at retail; and
Junk and Scrap Storage: storage of used products or scrap materials such as wood, cloth, paper, glass, metal, plastic or rock material which could be refurbished or converted into usable stock or material.
includes an authorized agent of the owner.
means any public or private land available for recreational, cultural, educational or aesthetical use.
means an area not within a building where motor vehicles may be stored for the purposes of temporary, daily or overnight off-street parking.
means an enclosed or unenclosed surfaced area of not less than twenty feet by nine feet in size, exclusive of maneuvering and access area, permanently reserved for the temporary storage of one vehicle.
means a facility intended to hold oil, gas or similar materials in permanent containers.
means a premises wherein photographic prints, slides or other products are sold, processed, packaged or displayed.
means land under unified control to be planned and developed as a whole in a single development operation of a definitely programmed series of development operations or phases. A planned development includes principal and accessory structures and uses substantially related to the character and purposes of the planned development. A planned development is built according to general and detailed plans that include not only streets, utilities, lots and building locations, but also site plans for all buildings. Also included is a program for provisions, operations and maintenance of such areas, facilities and improvements as will be for common use by all or some of the occupants of the planned development, but which will not be provided, operated or maintained at general public expense.
means a body of individuals, half appointed by the city council and half appointed by the Garfield council, whose duties include making recommendations on amendments to this chapter, to the comprehensive plan, land use regulatory measures, and studying future planning directions. See Chapter 16.08 PMC.
means the main or primary use of a lot or structure.
means a retail establishment that provides duplicating services using blueprint, photocopy and offset equipment and related services.
means a building which is more or less residential but not commercial in character and containing one or more offices in which there is no display of stock or wares in trade, commodities sold, nor any commercial use conducted other than the professional offices of a doctor, dentist, lawyer, architect, minister of religion, insurance agent, realtor, or other similar professional services which are predominantly administrative, professional or clerical operations; but shall not include barbershops, self-service laundry or similar services of commercial character nor general business offices.
means a structure or use intended or used for a public purpose by a city, school district, county, state or by any other public agency or public utility.
means a premises wherein equipment, materials, or structures are situated so as to provide or distribute necessary utility services.
means a property line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line and in the case of an irregular, triangular or other shaped lot, means a line ten feet in length within the lot parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line.
means a yard area between side lot lines, measured perpendicular to and extending a specified distance into the lot from the rear lot line. The setback is measured from the property line to the outside of the foundation wall.
means a unit which meets the following requirements:
A working smoke detector shall be installed per ANSI A119.5 Current Edition Section 3-3 for recreational park trailers;
A working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm shall be installed per ANSI A119.5 Current Edition Section 3-5 for recreational park trailers;
There shall be egress directly from the sleeping area consisting of a door, or an egress window with a minimum size of 24 inches by 17 inches per ANSI A119.5 Current Edition Section 3-2 for recreational park trailers;
The unit shall have electrical connection in accordance with the electrical code;
The unit shall be connected to the water supply in accordance with the applicable plumbing provisions of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code;
The unit shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with the plumbing provisions of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code;
All steps, landings, stairways, decks, and balconies shall meet the requirements of the International Residential Code and shall be independently supported; and
The unit shall be equipped with an internal toilet and an internal shower tub.
means a unit which meets the following requirements:
A working smoke detector shall be installed per NFPA 1192 Current Edition, Section 6.3 for recreational vehicles;
A working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm shall be installed per NFPA 1192 Current Edition, Section 6.4.6 for recreational vehicles;
There shall be egress directly from the sleeping area consisting of a door, or an egress window with a minimum size of 24 inches by 17 inches per NFPA 1192 2008 Edition, Section 6.2 for recreational vehicles;
The unit shall have electrical connection in accordance with the electrical code;
The unit shall be connected to the water supply provided, in accordance with the applicable plumbing provisions of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code;
The unit shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with the plumbing provisions of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code;
All steps, landings, stairways, decks, and balconies shall meet the requirements of the International Residential Code and shall be independently supported; and
The unit shall be equipped with an internal toilet and an internal shower or tub.
generally provides recreational facilities for persons on vacation.
means units which are not mobile and are either pulled by a motor vehicle (as in the case of a travel trailer or fifth wheel camper) or carried by a motor vehicle (as in the case of a pickup camper) or are one unit with a motor vehicle (as in a motor home). RVs are intended for use as a transitory residence or domicile.
means a premises wherein recoverable material is separated or processed prior to shipment to others who will use those materials to manufacture new products.
means a parcel or part of a parcel which serves as a drop-off site for temporary storage of recoverable material, where no processing occurs and where all material is kept within clean, well maintained containers.
means a facility that processes or causes recoverable materials to be treated such that said materials are converted into usable products. This is not a junkyard.
means a premises wherein animal carcasses or parts are processed, altered or packaged.
means a premises wherein there are facilities for scientific research, investigation, testing or experimentation, but not facilities for the manufacture or sale of products, except as incidental to the main purpose of the laboratory.
means a hotel or motel that serves as a destination point for visitors. A resort generally provides recreational facilities for persons on vacation.
means an establishment whose principal business is the selling of unpackaged food to the customer in a ready-to-consume state, in individual servings or in non-disposable containers and where the customer consumes those foods while seated within the premises.
means an establishment that delivers prepared food and/or beverages to customers in motor vehicles, regardless of whether or not it also serves prepared food and/or beverages to customers who are not in motor vehicles, for consumption on or off the premises.
See Commercial Use.
means a parcel of land which is intended for the long-term placement of waste items and complies with applicable Department of Ecology and other regulations.
means a facility which provides a curriculum of academic instruction for higher education beyond high school.
means a facility which provides a curriculum of elementary and secondary academic instruction.
means a dwelling unit located on other than the ground floor of a building, including a building which has a commercial land use on the ground floor.
means a business that provides washing, drying and/or ironing machines for hire to be used by customers on the premises.
means an establishment where liquids used as motor fuels are stored and dispersed into fuel tanks of motor vehicles by persons other than the service station attendant and may include facilities available for the sale of other retail products.
means a premises wherein gasoline and other petroleum products are sold and/or light maintenance activities such as engine tuneups, lubrication, minor repairs and carburetor cleaning are conducted. Service stations shall not include premises where heavy automobile maintenance activities such as engine overhauls, automobile painting and body fender work are conducted.
means a structure or device designed or intended to convey information to the public in written or pictorial form.
means a premises wherein wood, plastic, metal, paint and other materials are crafted into devices which are intended to convey information in written or pictorial form.
means any property line not a front or rear lot line.
means a yard area between the front lot line and the rear lot line, measured perpendicular to and extending a specified distance into the lot from the side lot line.
means any vegetation, structure, materials, equipment, vehicle or any combination thereof, which blocks more than twenty-five percent of the view through a given area.
is a detached building containing one dwelling unit. Single family dwelling units shall have a floor area as required by the Uniform Building Code but shall not be less than six hundred eighty total square feet. See also Duplex Dwelling, Efficiency Dwelling Unit, Garden Apartments, Multi-Family Dwelling, and Second Floor Apartment.
means a building or group of buildings which consist of varying sizes of individual, compartmentalized and controlled access stalls or lockers of the storage of customer’s goods or wares.
means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper floor next above, except that the top story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the top floor and the ceiling above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement or cellar is more than six feet above grade, each basement or cellar shall be considered a story.
means the entire width between boundary lines of every way which provides for public use for the purpose of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the placement of utilities. It includes the terms roads, highways, place, avenue, boulevard or other similar designations.
means any change to the supporting members of a building including foundations, bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams, girders or any structural change in the roof or in the exterior walls.
means something constructed or built and having a fixed base on, or fixed connection to the ground or another structure.
means land and buildings used as a relay station for the transfer of a load from one vehicle to another or one party to another. The terminal cannot be used for permanent or long-term storage for principal land uses at other locations. The terminal facility may include storage areas for trucks and trailers.
means a parcel of land on which are accommodations the parking of motor vehicles and an outdoor screen on which images are projected and viewed.
means a premises wherein images are projected onto a screen for public or private viewing.
means a premises wherein tires, wheels, brakes and other portions of motor vehicles are examined, repaired, or replaced but shall not include portions of the power plant or shell of the motor vehicle. This includes the display and storage of the necessary products, but does not include the manufacturing or retreading of tires.
means a premises wherein motor vehicles are stored, where minor service is performed, where cleaning is performed or where exchanging of cargo is done.
See Garage Repair.
means a premises wherein cloth, leather, plastic and other materials are cut, formed, molded or applied to furniture and related materials to provide a covering surface.
means a dispensation permitted on individual parcels of property as a method of alleviating unnecessary hardship by allowing a reasonable use of the building, structure, or property, which, because of unusual or unique circumstances, is denied by the terms of the zoning code.
means a premises wherein medically-related services such as examinations, consultations or operations are performed for non-human animals.
means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
means a premises which engages in storage, wholesale and distribution of manufactured products, supplies and equipment, but excluding bulk storage of materials that are inflammable or explosive or that create hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions.
means a premises wherein timber products are cut, altered, seasoned, formed or otherwise prepared into a commodity of a more refined nature which may be sold at wholesale or retail.
See Auto Wrecking Yard.
means an open space on a lot which is unobstructed by a structure, except as otherwise provided or allowed.
means the person who is appointed by the council with the authority and duty to enforce this ordinance. (See PMC 16.22.010).
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 773 §§ 1 – 2, 2000; Ord. 820 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 869 § 1, 2013; Ord. 886 §§ 12, 13, 14 and 16, 2016)