Chapter 16.04 DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following words and phrases appear in this code, they shall be given the meaning attributed to them by this chapter. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense shall include the future, the singular shall include the plural, and the plural singular, the word “shall” is always mandatory, and the word “may” indicates a use of discretion in making a decision. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.015 Additional dedication.

“Additional dedication” means the dedication of land for public purposes where a prior dedication exists adjacent thereto and a surveyed alignment has been established. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.020 Alley.

“Alley” means a thoroughfare or right-of-way, usually narrower than a street, which provides secondary access to the rear boundary of two or more residential or commercial properties and is not intended for general traffic circulation. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.025 Binding site plan.

“Binding site plan” means a drawing to scale which (1) identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any matter specified by the zoning code, and (2) contains inscriptions or attachments for such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the city of Entiat zoning code, and (3) contains provisions requiring a development to be in conformity with the site plan. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.030 Block.

“Block” means a group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well defined and fixed boundaries. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.035 City.

“City” means the city of Entiat. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.040 Comprehensive plan.

“Comprehensive plan” means the current comprehensive plan as adopted by the council pursuant to state law. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.045 Council.

“Council” means the city council of the city of Entiat. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.050 Cul-de-sac.

“Cul-de-sac” means short street having one end open to traffic and the other temporarily or permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.055 Dedication.

“Dedication” means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public uses, reserving to himself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.060 Easement.

“Easement” means the grant by a property owner to specific persons or to the public to use for a specific purpose or purposes. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.065 Final plat.

“Final plat” means the final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in Chapter 58.17 RCW and in this code adopted under this chapter. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.070 Frontage.

“Frontage” denotes the property line which abuts the principal means of access to the property. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.075 Land.

“Land” means all real property in one contiguous ownership, not including platted lots of record. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.080 Lot.

“Lot” means a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries having sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The term shall include tracts and parcels. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.085 Marketable title.

“Marketable title” means an instrument of ownership with sufficient supporting documentation to demonstrate an unencumbered fee simple interest in the land. A statutory warranty deed or some lesser instrument accompanied by a title insurance policy showing ownership is vested in the names of those appearing as grantors constitutes marketable title for the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.090 New dedication.

“New dedication” means the dedication of land for public purposes where no earlier adjacent dedication has been made and no previous alignment established. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.095 Official plans.

“Official plans” means those official maps, development plans or portions thereof adopted by the city council. The “comprehensive plan” is included in this definition of “official plans.” (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.100 Planning commission.

“Planning commission” means the planning commission for the city of Entiat. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.105 Plat.

“Plat” means a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land lots, blocks, streets, and alley or other divisions and dedications. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.110 Preliminary plat.

“Preliminary plat” means a neat, approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW and this code. The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval of the general layout of a subdivision. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.115 Reserve easement.

“Reserve easement” means a strip of land between a subdivision boundary and a street within an approved subdivision, the control of which strip is deeded to the city. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.120 Reverse frontage lots.

“Reverse frontage lots” means a lot which has two opposite sides abutting two parallel or approximately parallel streets. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.125 Roadway.

“Roadway” means pavement width plus any nonpaved shoulders. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.130 Short plat.

“Short plat” means the map or representation of a short subdivision. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.135 Short subdivision.

“Short subdivision” means the division or redivision of land into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.140 Street.

“Street” means the dedicated right-of-way which provides a location for vehicular circulation and a means of access to abutting properties. A street may serve, but not be limited to, the location for public utilities, walkways, public open space and recreation area, cut and fill slopes, and drainage. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.145 Street, private.

“Street, private” means a privately owned and maintained access provided for by a tract, easement, or other legal means, typically serving three or more potential dwelling units. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.150 Street, public.

“Street, public” means publicly owned facility providing access, including the roadway and all other improvements inside the right-of-way. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.155 Subdivider.

“Subdivider” means a person, firm, corporation, partnership or association which causes land to be divided or resubdivided into a subdivision for himself or others. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)

16.04.160 Subdivision.

“Subdivision” means the division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership, except as provided in EMC 16.02.020. (Ord. 572 § 1, 2001)