For the purposes of this title, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) 
Whenever the term "this title" is used, it shall refer to the Entiat zoning ordinance, including all amendments.
(2) 
The words "used" or "occupied" shall be considered as though followed by the words "or intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."
(3) 
The word "person" includes but is not limited to a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual.
(4) 
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
(5) 
The word "shall" is mandatory, the word "may" is permissive.
(6) 
The word "lot" includes the words "plot" and "parcel."
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Accessory building or structure"
means a nonhabitable building and/or structure of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to the primary or principal structure and located on the same lot or an adjoining lot.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Accessory use"
means a use customarily incidental and subordinate to the primary or principal use and occurring as a part of the same development or in the same building as the primary or principal use, and located on the same lot or an adjoining lot.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
Repealed by Ord. 895.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Adjoining"
means two objects so joined or united to each other that no third object intervenes; attached.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Adult entertainment business"
means any business which sells, rents, displays or provides adult stock-in-trade, describing or relating to specific sexual activities or specified anatomical area, or engages in or permits specified sexual activities on the premises and which includes any person by virtue of age from all or part of the premises. Adult business includes, but is not limited to:
(1) 
Adult bath house.
(2) 
Adult bookstore in which 10 percent or more of the stock-in-trade is adult stock-in-trade.
(3) 
Adult cabaret which presents go-go dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators or similar entertainment.
(4) 
Adult massage parlor in which massage or touching of the human body is provided for a fee, excluding massage practitioners licensed under RCW 18.108.010.
(5) 
Adult retail store in which 10 percent or more of the stock-in-trade is adult stock-in-trade.
(6) 
Adult sauna parlor.
(7) 
Adult movie theater including a building, portion of a building, enclosure or drive-in theater which displays adult videos.
(8) 
Adult video store in which 10 percent or more of the stock-in-trade is adult stock-in-trade.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Adult family home"
means the regular family abode of a person or persons who are providing personal care, room and board for more than one but not more than four adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services; except that a maximum of six adults may be permitted if the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services determines that the home and the provider are capable of meeting standards and qualifications provided for by law (RCW 70.128.010). Adult family homes are a permitted use in all areas zoned for residential use (RCW 70.128.175).
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Agricultural building, commercial"
means a structure supportive to the agricultural industry by providing refrigeration, packing and/or storage facilities, whether for private, cooperative or commercial use by agriculturists, including packing sheds, controlled atmosphere storage buildings, etc.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Agriculture"
means the art and science of cultivating the soil and producing crops, and in varying degrees the preparation of these products for man's use and their disposal (as by marketing) to generate income for the land owner.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Alley"
means a public or private way or easement permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property, generally running down the middle of a block of lots not intended for general circulation.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Alter" or "alteration"
means a change or rearrangement of the structural parts of existing facilities or an enlargement by extending the size or increasing the height or depth or moving from a location to another. In buildings for business, commercial, light manufacturing or similar uses, the installation or rearrangement of portions affecting more than one-third of a single floor area or alter or alteration of a structural component shall be considered an alteration and building permit shall be required.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 858 § 1, 2023)
"Animal shelter"
means a building or structure (including outdoor fenced cages or yards) for the care of lost, abandoned, homeless or injured animals, whether domestic or wild.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Animal clinic or hospital"
means a building or structure in which health care services are provided for treatment of animal outpatients. A veterinary clinic may include the incidental boarding of animals undergoing treatment. For the purposes of this title, an animal clinic or hospital does not include the boarding of large animals, such as horses, llamas, cows/calves, and sheep.
(Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Apartments"
means a private residence in a building that is divided into any number of separate dwellings.
(Ord. 770 § 3 (Exh. C), 2017; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Applicant"
means any person, entity or government agency that applies for a development proposal, permit or approval subject to review under city codes and ordinances.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Application"
means a request for any permit or approval required from the city for proposed development or action, including, without limitation, building permits, conditional uses, binding site plans, short subdivisions, major subdivisions, variances, site plan development permits, site plan reviews and site-specific zoning district reclassifications.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Assisted living facility"
means a boarding home as defined in RCW 18.20.020 and licensed by the state where residents are housed in private apartment-like units and where assisted living services, including personal care and limited nursing services, are provided for residents by employees of the facility or on contract.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Auto towing, secured"
means a temporary storage area associated with a licensed towing company for impounded vehicles that complies with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Automobile-oriented use"
means any use of land which provides a service directly to a motor vehicle; or which provides goods or services to the occupants of a motor vehicle while seated therein; or which is a freestanding eating establishment characterized by over-the-counter service of pre-prepared or quickly prepared food which is ready to eat and packaged primarily for consumption in vehicles or off-premises. For the purpose of this title, automobile-oriented uses shall include, but not be limited to, such uses as service stations, car washes, drive-in banks, drive-in laundries or dry cleaners, and freestanding drive-in or carry-out eating establishments. Automobile-oriented uses shall not be interpreted to include vehicle sale, rental and service establishments.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Automobile wrecking yard"
means an area in which is conducted the dismantling and/or wrecking of used motor vehicles, machinery or trailers, or the storage or sale of dismantled, obsolete or wrecked vehicles or parts, or the storage of motor vehicles unable to be moved under the power of the vehicle.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Basement"
means a building story positioned so that the finished floor level is below the grade of the lot for the majority of the horizontal distance on at least three sides of a building and is four feet or more between the finished floor level and the adjacent ground level along the majority of the horizontal distance of at least one side of the building.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Bed and breakfast"
means an owner-occupied single-family dwelling in which not more than three bedrooms for not more than six guests total are rented for money or other consideration to the traveling public, with provisions for food service for guests only.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Boarding house"
means a dwelling unit in which not more than five lodgers are housed or fed for compensation and where no provisions are made for cooking in any individual room or suite.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
Repealed by Ord. 814.
(Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
"Brewery – micro"
means a limited-production brewery producing 250,000 gallons or less per year, typically producing specialty beers for wholesale or retail sales. Facility may include as incidental and/or accessory to the principal use of a tasting room or food and beverage service.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Building"
means a freestanding structure including all its attachments.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Buildable area"
means that portion of a lot remaining after the minimum open space requirements, such as lot coverage, required yards and setbacks, have been provided.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Building coverage"
means the amount of land covered, occupied or permitted to be covered/occupied by a building or buildings, usually expressed in square feet or percentage of land on the lot, and measured horizontally at the foundation.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Building height"
means the vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the actual or proposed finished grade adjacent to the building to the highest point of a flat roof or the ridge of a pitched roof, excluding chimneys.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Building line"
means a line parallel to the property line located at the point of a building lying nearest to the property line. Also, a line parallel to the property line located at the place nearest to the property line where a building may lawfully be constructed.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Bus stop"
means a facility where bus passengers are picked up and dropped off, including waiting areas, but not including service or storage facilities for buses.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Bus terminal"
means a facility used for the storage and service of buses.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Caretaker's residence"
means a residential dwelling unit accessory to a commercial or light industrial use for occupancy by someone directly associated with an active business on the site, such as the owner, caretaker, or watchman. A caretaker's residence must be an apartment within the existing business, not a separate single-family home, and cannot be on the ground floor street frontage. Only one caretaker's residence is allowed by a commercial or light industrial facility regardless of the number of adjacent parcels or buildings. No caretaker's residence may be more than 50 percent of the building it is located within and may be no more than a maximum of 900 square feet in size.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 744 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 787 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Chemical manufacturing"
means a light industrial process plant that manufactures (or otherwise processes) chemicals, usually on a large scale. Typically, specialized equipment and technology are used to safeguard the surrounding environment, such as air and water tables.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Churches and religious facilities"
means a building or structure or groups of buildings or structures designed and primarily intended for conducting organized religious services and may or may not have associated uses such as day care, school and one single-family dwelling unit for the residence of the cleric, priest, rabbi, imam or Pastafarian or similar.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"City"
means the city of Entiat, Washington, a municipal corporation.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Comprehensive plan"
means the policies and proposals approved by the council as portrayed by the text and map of the adopted comprehensive plan on file at the city clerk-treasurer's office.
(Formerly 18.10.160; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Concurrency" or "concurrent"
means a concept required by the Growth Management Act, describing the situation in which adequate capital facilities and services and utilities are available when impacts of development occur, or within six years.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Conditional use"
means a use allowed in one or more zones as defined by the zoning ordinance, but which, because of characteristics peculiar to such use, the size, technological processes or equipment, or because of the exact location with reference to surroundings, streets, and existing improvements or demands upon public facilities, requires a special permit in order to provide a particular degree of control to make such uses consistent and compatible with other existing or permissible uses in the same zone and mitigate adverse impacts of the use.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Congregate care home"
means any home or other institution which is advertised, announced or maintained for the express or implied purpose of providing lodging, meal service or personal care for three or more elderly and/or people with functional disabilities, not related by blood or marriage to the operator, whether or not they receive public assistance. Such facilities shall be licensed by the state and shall include congregate care facilities that are facilities operated under contract with the state.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Council"
means the city council of the city of Entiat, Washington.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Cryptocurrency"
means the operation of specialized computer equipment for the purpose of adding, securing, or verifying transactions to a blockchain or mining one or more blockchain-based cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Data processing center"
means a facility where computing and networking equipment is concentrated for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, distributing ecommerce or allowing access to large amounts of data.
(Ord. 770 § 3 (Exh. C), 2017; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Day care center"
means a state-licensed facility that regularly provides care for 13 or more children during part of the 24-hour day as defined in RCW 35.63.170 as it now exists or as may be hereafter amended, and conducted in a place of business other than a residence. For the purposes of this code, a day care center may include preschool activity.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Day care home"
means the residence of a state-licensed day care provider who regularly provides day care for not more than 12 children in the family living quarters. For the purposes of this code, a day care home may include preschool activity.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Density"
means the number of permitted dwelling units allowed on each parcel of land.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Developer"
means any person, corporation, government agency, partnership or other entity that makes application for a proposal, permit, approval or action governed by the codes and ordinances of the city.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Development"
means any manmade use or change to improved or unimproved real estate, including without limitation the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any buildings or any other structures; mining, filling, stockpiling; excavation and grading; and divisions of land.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Distillery"
means a place where liquor is manufactured, up to 250,000 gallons a year, by fermentation and the process of evaporation and condensation for the purpose of concentration. Facility may include as incidental and/or accessory to the principal use a tasting room, and beverage service, places of public/private assembly and/or retail sales area. Distillers shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 314-28 WAC.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Drive-thru use"
means an establishment which by design, physical facilities, service or packaging procedures encourages or permits customers to order and/or pick up food, receive services, obtain goods, or be entertained while remaining in a motor vehicle.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 858 § 4, 2023)
"Dwelling, condominium (timeshare)"
means a building complex where several people share ownership of a property, usually a vacation property such as a condominium unit with a development. Each buyer usually purchases a certain period of time in a particular unit. Timeshares typically divide the property into one- or two-week blocks.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 858 § 5, 2023)
"Dwelling, condominium (residential)"
means real property, portions of which are designated for separate ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners of those portions. Real property is not a condominium unless the undivided interest in the common elements is vested in the unit owners, and unless a declaration and a survey map and plans have been recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.34 RCW.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Dwelling, single-family"
means a detached residential living unit containing sufficient facilities to function as an independent self-contained housekeeping unit.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Dwelling, two-family" or "duplex"
means a single structure containing two dwelling units designed for occupancy by two families and connected by a common vertical wall or, in the case of a multistory building, by common ceiling and floor.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Dwelling unit"
means a residential living unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and that includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 895 § 6, 2025)
"Easement, access"
means an access route, on private properties, providing an entrance to two or more parcels of land, including any recorded or fee parcel that allows crossing of one property to enter another property, or providing entrance to high-density residential areas, commercial, agricultural or light industrial sites. Easement, access is not a public street.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Engineer"
means an individual licensed as a civil engineer pursuant to Chapter 18.48 RCW as now exists or may be hereafter amended.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Essential public facilities"
means those facilities typically difficult to site such as airports, state education facilities, state or regional transportation facilities, correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, substance abuse facilities, etc.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 660 § 1, 2006; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
Repealed by Ord. 814.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
"Farmer's market"
means a site used for the retail sale of fresh agricultural products, grown either on or off site, but may include as incidental and accessory to the principal use, the sale of factory-sealed or prepackaged food products, arts, crafts, plants, flowers and other nonfood items. This definition does not include the sale of animals or used products similar to a flea market.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Commercial fruit stand"
means a business which may be both open air or under enclosure, which sells seasonal fruit and vegetables from local growers. In addition, various processed items derived from fruit and vegetables may also be sold. The business may also offer various novelty and hand-crafted goods, plus limited food and drink items.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Home fruit stand"
means fruits, vegetables, flowers or other similar plant-based products that are grown and sold on site on a seasonal basis. A home fruit stand is generally an accessory and ancillary use to the residence and/or other primary use located therein.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Fence"
means any arrangement of wood, metal, wire or other material running around, along, or by the side of any open area to prevent or restrict passage or to mark a boundary providing a physical or visual barrier between properties or other features. The term includes, but is not limited to, built-up structures and the use of dense landscape plantings such as a hedge.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Grade"
means the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving, or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or, when the property line is more than five feet from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building (per International Building Code).
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Grade, average"
means the average of the natural or existing topography at the center of all exterior walls of a building or structure to be placed on a site.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Grade, natural"
means the elevation of the ground surface in its natural state, before human-made alterations.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Gross floor area"
means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics but not including a garage, carport or accessory structure.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 895 § 7, 2025)
"Group home"
means a place for dependent or predelinquent children, which provides special care in a homelike environment. This definition does not include homes of this nature for three or fewer persons (excluding house parents).
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Halfway house"
means a home for juvenile delinquents or adult offenders leaving correctional and/or mental institutions or rehabilitation centers for alcohol and/or drug users that is designed to facilitate their readjustment to private life, or residential care facilities meeting the definition of Chapter 70.128 RCW.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Hazardous waste treatment"
means the physical, chemical or biological processing of dangerous wastes to make them less dangerous, safer for transport, amenable for storage, or reduced in volume.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Hazardous waste treatment/storage facility, off-site"
means those treatment and storage facilities which treat and store waste from generators on properties other than those on which the off-site facilities are located. These facilities must comply with the state siting criteria as adopted in accordance with RCW 70.105.210.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Hazardous waste treatment/storage facility, on-site"
means those treatment and storage facilities that treat and store wastes generated on the same geographically contiguous or bordering property. These facilities must comply with the state siting criteria adopted in accordance with RCW 70.105.210.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
Height shall be measured from the adjacent grade of the ground to the highest point of the item being measured. In instances where the ground is not level, an average grade may be calculated and used.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Home occupation"
means a lawful occupation carried on entirely within a primary residential building as a clearly secondary use involving the occupants thereof. Transacting wholesale-retail establishments are not home occupations for the purposes of this title.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
Repealed by Ord. 814.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
"Housekeeping unit"
means a living space containing sufficient support facilities to allow a single household to function in a fully self-contained fashion.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Light industrial park"
means a large tract of land that has been planned, developed and operated as an integrated facility for a number of individual light industrial uses, with special attention to circulation, parking, utility needs, aesthetics and compatibility.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Impervious surface"
means any material or structure that prevents the natural absorption of water into the earth.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Junk"
means any storage or accumulation of inoperable motor vehicles or equipment, vehicle or equipment parts, used lumber and building materials, pipe, white goods, appliances, demolition waste, any used material, or any solid waste.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Junk yard"
means a place where junk, waste, or salvaged materials such as, but not limited to, scrap metal, bones, rags, old machinery, or used rubber, rope, bottles, glass, tools, appliances, fixtures, utensils, lumber, boxes, pipe, tires, or other manufactured goods are bought, sold, abandoned, exchanged, stored, baled, packed or handled.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Kennel, commercial"
means any premises or building (including a residence) in which dogs or other domestic animals are housed, kept, groomed, bred, boarded, trained and/or sold, all for compensation at a profit (a commercial enterprise).
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Kennel, hobby"
means a noncommercial kennel, associated with a residence, in which one breeding pair of dogs or other domestic animals (and their young) are housed, kept, groomed, bred, sold or trained by their owner.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Light industrial park"
means a large tract of land that has been planned, developed and operated as an integrated facility for a number of individual light industrial uses, with special attention to circulation, parking, utility needs, aesthetics and compatibility.
(Ord. 858 § 7, 2023)
"Light manufacturing"
means the basic processing and manufacturing of material or products predominately from previously prepared materials or finished products or parts. This includes processing, fabricating, assembly, treatment, packaging, incidental storage, sales and distribution of such products, but excludes the basic processing of raw materials, except for food and beverage products. The intent of the light manufacturing is to allow basic processing that would not negatively or adversely affect neighboring businesses, residences, or mixed use development. Beverage processing does not include a distillery, winery/cider, or brewery. Light manufacturing does not include other uses which are specifically listed in the district use chart.
(Ord. 858 § 8, 2023)
"Livestock, commercial"
means animals kept for use, propagation or sale. Dogs, fish, house cats and other pets, other than those with cloven hooves, are not considered livestock for the purpose of this title.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Livable space"
means that part of a dwelling unit that meets all building code requirements for sleeping quarters.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lodging house"
means a building where lodging is provided for compensation, or not, for not more than five guest rooms.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot," "lot of record" or "zoning lot"
means a platted or unplatted parcel of land unoccupied, occupied or intended to be occupied by a principal use or building and accessory buildings, together with all yards, open spaces and setbacks required by this code.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot area (size)"
means a calculation expressed in square feet which describes the size of a zoning lot. It is the total land space or area contained within the boundary lines of any lot, tract or parcel of land, including easements and private reservations of record, exclusive of public rights-of-way, and may be expressed in square feet or acres.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot, corner"
means a lot that abuts two or more intersecting streets.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot coverage"
means the amount of land covered or permitted to be covered by buildings or other improvements that create impervious surfaces, and by driveways and parking areas, usually measured in terms of percentage of total lot area.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot depth"
means the distance between the midpoints of straight lines connecting the two front property corners and the two rear property corners. In the case of a curvilinear or radial property line, the depth shall be measured from the midpoint of the radius or curve.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot, interior"
means a lot that has frontage on one street only.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot frontage"
means the lineal distance that a lot abuts upon or adjoins a public street or streets. The frontage of corner lots or through lots shall be the sum of all distances where the lot and adjacent streets meet.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot line"
means the property line bounding a lot.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot line, front"
means that boundary of a lot that is located along an existing or dedicated public street.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot line, rear"
means a property line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular, triangular or other shaped lot, a line 10 feet in length that is either parallel to the front lot line, or intersects the two other lot lines at points most distant from the front lot line.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot line, side"
means any property line not a front or rear lot line.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot, through"
means a lot that fronts on two parallel or nearly parallel streets.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Lot width"
means the dimension of the front lot line as it adjoins the street; the dimension across the rear of the required front yard setback on an irregularly shaped lot; the narrowest dimension of the lot at the street or building line for a corner lot.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Manufactured home"
means a structure constructed after June 15, 1976, and in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for manufactured housing, bearing the appropriate insignia indicating such compliance, and designed primarily for residential occupancy by human beings.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Manufactured home, designated"
means a manufactured home that meets the following:
(1) 
Is comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long;
(2) 
Was originally constructed with and now has a composition of wood shake or shingle, coated metal or similar roof of not less than 3:12 pitch;
(3) 
Has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional site-built International Building Code single-family residences.
(Formerly 18.10.205; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Manufactured home park"
means an area of land occupied or designed to be occupied by two or more manufactured/mobile homes, used for permanent dwelling or sleeping purposes, on a lease basis and operated as a single development.
(Formerly 18.10.480; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Marijuana/cannabis dispensary"
means any person, entity, site, location, facilities, business, cooperative, collective, whether for profit or not-for-profit, that distributes, sells, dispenses, packages, measures, labels, selects, process, delivers, exchanges or gives away cannabis for medical, recreational or other purposes.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
This is a planned development that is intended to provide for a variety of different residential, recreational, and commercial land uses within a single development area. It is intended to promote the mix of these uses in an integrated, coordinated, and comprehensively designed development project that offers a high level of urban amenities and preserves the natural and scenic qualities of open spaces and critical areas.
(Ord. 720 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Mobile home"
means a structure, constructed before June 15, 1976, that is transportable in one or more sections that are eight feet or more in width and 32 feet or more in length, built on a permanent chassis, designed to be used as a permanent dwelling and bearing the "Mobile Home" insignia of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
(Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Mobile food vendor"
means a person or traveler who sells, or offers for sale, by sample or description or otherwise directly to the consumer, any food or beverages, or other merchandise, from a vehicle, mobile unit or truck.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Modular home (factory-built home)"
means a residential structure which is constructed in a factory, in accordance with applicable building codes and bearing the appropriate insignia indicating such compliance, transported to the building site in modules and assembled on site on a permanent foundation.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Motel/hotel"
means an establishment providing accommodations, meals and other services for travelers and tourists.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 858 § 10, 2023)
Repealed by Ord. 814.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
"Mini-storage"
means a building(s) or site used for temporary indoor or outdoor storage on a commercial basis (excluding the storage of hazardous materials and waste).
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Municipal building"
means a structure used to house the general operations of a municipal government, including city halls, county courthouses, etc.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Nonconforming building or structure"
means a building or other structure which in some manner other than its use does not meet all of the standards required by this title for a new structure in the same zoning district, but which was lawfully created and conformed to the prevailing requirements at the time of its original construction.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Nonconforming lot"
means a lot which does not meet one or more of the dimensional (depth, width, or area) requirements for lots in the zoning district in which it is located, but which lot was lawfully created and conformed to the prevailing standards when originally segregated.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Nonconforming use"
means an activity which does not conform to the use regulations of the zoning district in which it is located, but which was lawfully established and conformed to the regulations that prevailed at the time of its beginning.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Nursery (greenhouse)"
means a facility, structure or use of land for the commercial production of bedding plants, street stock or associated horticultural products.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Open space"
means that portion of a lot or parcel not developed or built upon or occupied by buildings, parking areas, driveways and the like; generally the front, rear and side yards of a lot.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Open space, common"
means that portion of a lot or parcel not developed, built upon or occupied by buildings, parking areas, driveways and the like, other than minimal appurtenances such as walkways designed and intended to make such open space usable and accessible, and the use of which is intended for and accessible to all of the persons residing in the development of which the open space is a part.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Open space, usable"
means undeveloped or unbuilt portions of land designed and maintained in a manner which makes such open space accessible and usable by and for the persons for whom the space is intended.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Parking area"
means an open area, other than a street or alley, which contains one or more parking spaces and the aisles which provide access to such spaces.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Parking, off-street"
means an area devoted to the parking of vehicles and located within the boundaries of a lot.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Parking space/stall"
means an area set aside, permanently reserved and maintained for the parking of one motor vehicle outside of a public street right-of-way and outside of required front yard setbacks, unless otherwise provided for in this title.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"People with functional disabilities"
shall mean the following:
(1) 
A person who, because of a recognized chronic physical or mental condition or disease, is functionally disabled to the extent of:
(a) 
Needing care, supervision or monitoring to perform activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living; or
(b) 
Needing supports to ameliorate or compensate for the effects of the functional disability so as to lead as independent a life as possible; or
(c) 
Having a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities; or
(d) 
Having a record of having such an impairment; and
(2) 
A person being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of or active addiction to a controlled substance.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Permitted use"
means a main or primary use of land as prescribed under permitted uses in each of the various zoning districts as the same are described in this title and are allowed as a matter of right.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Permitted use"
means a main or primary use of land as prescribed under permitted uses in each of the various zoning districts as the same are described in this title and are allowed as a matter of right.
(Ord. 858 § 11, 2023)
"Personal services"
means a use that provides individual services generally related to personal needs and may include accessory retail sales of products related to the service. "Personal services" may include, but not be limited to, barbers and beauty shops, spas, nail salons, tailors, and shoe repair.
(Ord. 858 § 12, 2023)
"Pet services"
means a business establishment primarily engaged in providing pet care services (except veterinary), such as temporary boarding, grooming, sitting, and training pets. This service may be mobile. This service is not an animal shelter.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Pharmacy"
means a store or department within a store where medical supplies and/or federally approved medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Planned unit lot subdivision"
means a division of a project parcel into separately owned unit lots for purposes for townhomes, rowhouses, cottage housing developments, or other similar multifamily or duplex housing types. Portions of the project parcel not subdivided for individual unit lots shall be owned in common by the owners of the individual unit lots, or by a homeowners' association comprised of the owners of the individual unit lots. Planned unit lots are meant to provide flexibility from strict application of zoning and subdivision regulations in order to allow for projects that are better designed and offer greater public benefits. Also referred to as mixed-use development and residential planned development.
(Ord. 720 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 908 § 2, 2025)
"Poultry, commercial"
means the commercial raising and housing of domesticated birds for commercial use as a source of eggs or meat in an enclosed or fenced area. "Domesticated birds" shall be defined as hens, turkeys, ducks and geese. Peacocks, pheasants, pigeons and guinea fowl are not considered domesticated birds.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Poultry, personal"
means the noncommercial raising and housing of domesticated birds for personal use as a source of eggs or meat in an enclosed or fenced area. "Domesticated birds" shall be defined as hens, turkeys, ducks and geese. Peacocks, pheasants, pigeons and guinea fowl are not considered domesticated birds.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Preschool"
means a place where prekindergarten children are taught that meets all state and city requirements to conduct such activity.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Primary structure"
means a building that is occupied or is intended to be occupied by a primary use.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Primary use"
means the main or dominant activity occurring on a lot. Primary uses include permitted, conditional uses, or nonconforming uses.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Professional services"
means services offered by doctors, dentists, accountants, attorneys, optometrists, architects, professional engineers and surveyors, and persons engaged in other similar occupations.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 858 § 14, 2023)
"Property line"
means a line bounding and indicating the ownership, or intended ownership, of a parcel of land.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Public service facilities"
means equipment installations for utility and service purveyors including, but not limited to, telephone exchanges, cellular repeaters, electrical substations, water reservoirs, pump stations, and similar facilities of service providers.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Recreational facility"
means a structure or use designed to provide indoor or outdoor recreation opportunities for the public.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Recreational vehicle"
means a portable structure such as a motor home, travel trailer, equivalent facilities in or on an automotive vehicle, tent, or other short-term recreational shelter designed as temporary living quarters for travel, recreation and vacation uses.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Recreational vehicle park"
means a parcel or tract of land under single ownership or control having designated areas for rent to one or more persons for temporary parking or placement of a recreational vehicle, as opposed to permanent year-round occupancy.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Recycling center"
means a facility where discarded recyclable products such as aluminum and tin cans, glass, paper, and other similar individual consumer products are deposited and stored for future reprocessing (excluding drop stations).
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Recycling drop station"
means a facility or area for consumer deposit of small recyclable household items (glass, paper, aluminum, etc.) in enclosed containers which are collected and emptied on a regular basis without processing, crushing or other handling, and which does not create a nuisance due to odor, noise, appearance, rodent or bug attraction.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Residential care facility"
means a facility, licensed by the state, that cares for at least five but not more than 15 people with functional disabilities that has not been licensed as an adult family home pursuant to RCW 70.128.010.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
This is a planned development devoted solely to full-time residential uses. It is intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land, while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices within a single residential project.
(Ord. 720 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Restaurant"
means a use providing preparation and retail sale of food and beverages, including coffee shops, sandwich shops, bakeries, ice cream parlors, fast food, espresso stands, and similar uses. A restaurant may include a drive-thru and may include licensed on-site provisions of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises when accessory to such food service.
(Ord. 858 § 16, 2023)
"Retail store"
means a business characterized by the sale of tangible goods directly to consumers that does not otherwise fit the definition of a specific commercial retail use as defined by this title.
(Ord. 858 § 17, 2023)
"Right-of-way"
means the platted, dedicated, or reserved portion of a development for purposes of a street or alley for vehicular and/or pedestrian access.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Rooming house"
means a building where rooms are provided for compensation, or not, that are independent living quarters sharing no more than bathroom and laundry facilities.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Rubber products"
means the manufacturing and assembly of products made of natural or synthetic rubber or elastomers, examples of which include automobile tires, floor mats, tools, toys, stretching bands, belts or similar use. Vulcanization, milling, calendaring, extension and other processes in the manufacturing of road material are not allowed.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Setback distance"
means a line parallel to the property line and located at the minimum setback distance from said property line as prescribed by this title.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Short-term rental"
means a lodging use that is not a hotel or motel or bed and breakfast, in which a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, is offered or provided to a guest by a short-term rental operator for a fee for fewer than 30 consecutive nights.
(Ord. 858 § 18, 2023; Ord. 895 § 8, 2025)
"Sign"
means an identification, description, illustration or device which is affixed to or represented, directly or indirectly, upon a structure or land, and which directs attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, business, or profession.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Small appliance"
means indoor household appliances weighing 50 pounds or less that can be hand-carried by one person.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Small-scale"
means, for the purposes of this code, a business (retail, wholesale or manufacturing) which requires less than 10,000 square feet to conduct all facets of operation.
(Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
(1) 
"Conditional use" means a use that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the zoning district but which, if controlled as to number, area, location, circumstances, or relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, necessity, morals, comfort, order, convenience, appearance, or prosperity, such uses may be permitted in such zoning district as conditional uses if specific provision for such use is made in this title.
(2) 
"Variance" means a relaxation of the terms of the zoning ordinance where such will not be contrary to the public interest and, where owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal application of the ordinance would result in undue hardship. Variances are authorized only for height, area, size of structures, yards, open space, and lots. The establishment or expansion of a use otherwise not allowed shall not be authorized by variance, nor shall a variance be granted because of nonconformities in the neighborhood or zoning district involved.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Storage facilities, bulk"
means either enclosed or outdoor areas designed for the storage of either large quantities of materials or materials of a large size.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Story"
means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above it. Any portion of a story exceeding 14 feet in height shall be considered as an additional story for each 14 feet or fraction thereof.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Street"
means a public right-of-way for roadway, sidewalk and utility installation.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Street, arterial"
means a roadway designed to carry a high proportion of the total urban area traffic, and usually either serves traffic going from the central business district to outlying residential areas, or traffic entering and leaving the urban area. They also provide a connection to collector streets, and provide intra-community continuity while maintaining identifiable neighborhoods.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Street, collector"
means a roadway designed to provide access service and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods and commercial/light industrial areas. They differ from the arterial streets in that they may penetrate residential neighborhoods, distributing traffic from arterials to the ultimate destination or vice versa.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Street, local access"
means a roadway designed to provide access to abutting land and to collector and arterial streets. They offer the lowest level of mobility, particularly to through traffic in residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Structural alteration"
means any change to the supporting members of a structure, including, but not limited to, foundations, bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams, girders, trusses or any structural change in the roof or exterior walls.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Structure"
means that which is built or constructed, edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, but not including residential fences, retaining walls of less than three feet in height, rockeries, and similar improvements of a minor character.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Substandard street"
means a public street having less than a full standard right-of-way for its class of street and/or a public street having less than full improvements for its class of street.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Supported living arrangement"
means a living unit owned or rented by one or more persons with functional disabilities who receive assistance with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and/or medical care from an individual or agency licensed and/or reimbursed by a public agency to provide such assistance.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Temporary use"
means a use located on a lot, for a period not to exceed six months, with the intent to discontinue such use after the time period expires.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Travel trailer"
means a portable structure built on a chassis designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel and recreational purposes, having a body width of eight feet or less or a body length of 35 feet or less.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Use"
means the purpose for which land or a structure is primarily designed, arranged or intended; or for which it is primarily occupied or maintained.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Use district"
means a specific zoned area or district designated on the official zone map. Such area is subject to all the regulations applicable to the districts that are contained in this code.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Variance"
means a modification of the regulations because of the unusual nature, shape, exceptional topographic conditions, or extraordinary situation or conditions connected with a specific piece of property, where the literal enforcement of this code would pose undue hardship unnecessary in carrying out the spirit of this code.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Trade, vocational school"
means an educational institute for educating, training or retraining persons in a trade, vocation or other similar technical field.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Yard"
means an open space on a lot, lying between the property line and building line, which is unobstructed from the ground upward except as otherwise provided for in this code.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Yard, front"
means a yard extending between side lot lines across the front of a lot adjoining a public street and lying between the street and the building line. On through lots, a front yard shall be maintained on both street frontages. On corner lots, front yards shall be maintained on both street frontages for the lots' full width and depth.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Yard, rear"
means a yard extending between side lot lines across the back of a lot and lying between the rear lot line and the building line. Rear yards shall be at the opposite end of a lot from the front yard. On corner lots, only one rear yard is required and can be opposite either front yard.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Yard, side"
means a yard extending between the front setback line and the rear property line and between the side property line and the building line.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Warehouse"
means a structure used for the storage of goods and materials.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Winery/hard cider"
means an establishment where wine is produced with an annual production of 250,000 gallons or less where fruit or other products are processed, such as crushed, blended, aged or bottled. Facility may include as incidental and/or accessory to the principal use a tasting room, food and beverage service, places of public/private assembly and/or retail.
(Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Wood products manufacturing"
means any type of woodwork that is produced in a mill or assembled in a business, including but not limited to doors, molding, trim, flooring, wall paneling, crown molding, cabinets, furniture, trusses, and windows that are value-added products for wholesale and/or retail.
(Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Wrecking yard"
means an area in which is conducted the dismantling and/or wrecking of new and used motor vehicles, light industrial/commercial machinery or trailers, or the sale of partially dismantled, obsolete, or wrecked vehicles, light industrial machinery or their parts or scraps.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Zoning district"
means a section of the city designated in this title in which requirements of the use of land and building and development standards are prescribed.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Zoning envelope"
means the three-dimensional space within which a structure is permitted to be built on a lot and which is defined by maximum height regulations, yard setbacks and other bulk regulations.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)
"Zoning map"
means the map delineating the boundaries of districts that, along with the zoning text of this code, comprise the zoning ordinance of the city.
(Ord. 607 § 1, 2003; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 814 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)