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20A.20 Definitions
20A.20.010 “A” Definitions.
20A.20.020 “B” Definitions.
20A.20.030 “C” Definitions.
20A.20.040 “D” Definitions.
20A.20.050 “E” Definitions.
20A.20.060 “F” Definitions.
20A.20.070 “G” Definitions.
20A.20.080 “H” Definitions.
20A.20.090 “I” Definitions.
20A.20.100 “J” Definitions.
20A.20.110 “K” Definitions.
20A.20.120 “L” Definitions.
20A.20.130 “M” Definitions.
20A.20.140 “N” Definitions.
20A.20.150 “O” Definitions.
20A.20.160 “P” Definitions.
20A.20.170 “Q” Definitions.
20A.20.180 “R” Definitions.
20A.20.190 “S” Definitions.
20A.20.200 “T” Definitions.
20A.20.210 “U” Definitions.
20A.20.220 “V” Definitions.
20A.20.230 “W” Definitions.
20A.20.240 “X” Definitions.
20A.20.250 “Y” Definitions.
20A.20.260 “Z” Definitions.
20A.20.010 “A” Definitions.
A-Weighted Sound Level.
The sound pressure level in decibels measured using the “A” weighting network on a sound level meter as specified by the American National Standards Institute specification for sound level meters as now existing or as hereafter amended or modified. The level so read is designated dBA. (Ord. 2006)
Abut.
To physically touch or border upon; or to share a common property line, but not overlap. (Ord. 1901)
Access.
Ingress and egress to and from premises, including ingress and egress to and from a public way and general road system. (Ord. 1901)
Access Corridor.
A vehicle circulation area in private ownership, including easements, tracts and driveways in a common ownership, over which access is afforded to two or more lots or residences. Where a driveway is shared and serves garages or accessory buildings and the lots and principal buildings front upon another street or an access corridor, the shared driveway shall not be defined as an access corridor. In this case, the side street setbacks do not apply. An access corridor shall not serve more than 10 single-family lots. (Ord. 1901)
Access, Primary.
The principal ways or means of approach to provide most frequent vehicular or pedestrian access to a property. (Ord. 1901)
Accessory Dwelling Unit.
An accessory dwelling unit (hereinafter referred to as “ADU”) is a habitable living unit that provides basic requirements for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. An ADU is accessory to the primary unit on a lot and may be added to, created within, or detached from the primary single-family dwelling unit. (Ord. 1901)
Accessory Structure.
A detached, subordinate structure, the use of which is clearly incidental and related to that of the principal structure or use of the land, and which is located on the same lot as that of the principal structure. (Ord. 1901)
Accessory Use.
A use customarily incidental to and on the same lot as the principal use of a building or operation and so necessary or commonly to be expected that it cannot be supposed that it was intended to be prohibited. (Ord. 1901)
Adjoining Lot.
A lot or parcel of land that shares all or part of a common lot line with another lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 1901)
Administrator.
Also, Code Administrator. Unless otherwise specified, the Administrator shall be the Director of Planning and Community Development or his/her designated representative. (Ord. 1954)
Adult Arcade.
A commercial establishment containing individual viewing areas or booths, where, for any form of consideration, including a membership fee, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or other similar image producing machines are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Cabaret.
A nightclub, bar, restaurant, tavern, or other similar commercial establishment, whether or not alcoholic beverages are served, that regularly features:
(1) Persons who appear semi-nude or nude; or
(2) Live performances which are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Drive-In Theater.
A drive-in theater used for presenting motion picture films, video cassettes, cable television, or any other such visual media distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (The term “drive-in theater” as used in the Redmond Community Development Guide is distinct from and is not intended to include the term “adult drive-in theater”.) (Ord. 1919)
Adult Entertainment Facility.
A commercial establishment defined herein as an adult arcade, adult cabaret, adult drive-in theater, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult retail store, adult sauna parlor, escort agency, nude or semi-nude model studio, or other adult entertainment facility. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Family Home.
The regular family abode of a person or persons who are providing personal care, room, and board under a license issued pursuant to Chapter 70.128 RCW, to 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 Chapter 70.128 RCW. (Ord. 1901)
Adult Motel.
A hotel, motel, or similar commercial establishment which:
(1) Offers sleeping accommodations to the public for any form of consideration and provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas, and that has a sign visible from the public right-of-way that advertises the availability of this type of sexually oriented materials; or
(2) Offers a sleeping room for rent for a rental fee period of time that is less than 10 hours; or
(3) Allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping room to sub-rent the room for a period of time that is less than 10 hours. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Motion Picture Theater.
An enclosed commercial establishment where, for any form of consideration, motion pictures, films, video cassettes, slides, or other similar visual media are regularly shown that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Retail Store.
A commercial establishment such as a bookstore, video store, or novelty shop which as its principal business purpose offers for sale or rent, for any form of consideration, any one or more of the following:
(1) Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed materials, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas; or
(2) Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia designed for use in connection with any specified sexual activities.
For the purpose of this definition, the term “principal business purpose” shall mean the business purpose that constitutes 50 percent or more of the stock in trade of a particular business establishment. The stock in trade of a particular business establishment shall be determined by examining either: (a) the retail dollar value of all sexually oriented materials compared to the retail dollar value of all nonsexually oriented materials readily available for purchase, rental, view, or use by patrons of the establishment, excluding inventory located in any portion of the premises not regularly open to patrons; or (b) the total volume of shelf space and display area reserved for sexually oriented materials compared to the total volume of shelf space and display area reserved for nonsexually oriented materials. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Sauna Parlor.
A commercial sauna parlor which excludes any person by virtue of age from all or any portion of the premises.
Advanced Technology.
Uses which focus on methods of improving manual, mechanical, or scientific processes. This definition excludes manufacturing uses that are not compatible with other advanced technology uses. (Ord. 1901)
Advertise.
To give information about the type, product line, quality or price of goods or services offered. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Affected Intersection.
A signalized system intersection within a transportation management district (TMD) in the City; or over which the City has operational responsibility under an interlocal agreement, as authorized by Chapter 39.34 RCW or other law; or where there is such an interlocal agreement to apply Chapter 20D.210 RCDG, Transportation Standards, to the intersection; and to which a proposed development is projected to add 30 or more total p.m. peak-hour trips. (Ord. 1908)
Affected Transportation Management District (TMD).
A transportation management district which contains one or more affected intersections. (Ord. 1908)
Affordable Housing.
(1) Housing renting for a monthly rent, including an appropriate utility allowance, of not more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of low-income households (defined to be a household earning 80 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area); or
(2) Housing that may be purchased with monthly payments including: principal, interest, taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees, and assessments, that do not add up to more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of low-income households (defined to be a household earning 80 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area). (Ord. 2126; Ord. 1756)
Affordable Housing, Low Cost.
(1) Housing renting for a monthly rent, including an appropriate utility allowance, of not more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of very low-income households (defined to be a household earning 50 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area); or
(2) Housing that may be purchased with monthly payments including: principal, interest, taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees, and assessments, that do not add up to more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of very low-income households (defined to be a household earning 50 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area). (Ord. 2126; Ord. 1756)
Agricultural Crop Management.
The cultivating of soil to produce crops. For the purposes of Chapter 15.24 RMC, Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management, the activity shall be on a minimum of two acres. This definition is not intended to include gardening or construction of drainage or irrigation ditches. (Ord. 1877 (03))
Agricultural Residence.
The use of a dwelling unit occupied by a full- or part-time farmer on a lot or lots used exclusively for agriculture. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Alter/Alteration.
Any construction or remodeling which modifies all or part of the original site, object or structure either in appearance or by substitution of original materials with new material. This shall include both exterior and interior construction or change to properties. Alteration includes but is not limited to changing paint color or topographic features; removal or substitution of fences, railings, landscaping, or ornamentations; or additions or substitutions of windows, window frames, doors, doorframes, and signs. (Ord. 2164)
Amateur Radio Tower.
A tower and antenna(s) which transmit and receive noncommercial communication signals, and is defined as an amateur radio tower by the Federal Communications Commission. Guy wires for amateur radio antenna(s) are considered part of the structure for the purposes of meeting development standards. (Ord. 1930)
Anadromous Fish.
Fish that spawn and rear in freshwater and mature in the marine environment. (Ord. 2259)
Animal Kennel/Shelter.
A kennel or shelter shall be any outdoor or indoor facility, which houses four or more small domestic animals (that number not including one unweaned litter) for periods longer than 24 hours as a commercial venture, as a nonprofit organization, or for a governmental purpose. The facility may either be a separate business or an accessory use. (Ord. 1930)
Animated Sign.
A sign which contains wind or mechanically operated moving parts or which flashes or simulates motion by the use of electric lights; does not include flags, banners, revolving signs, changing message centers or barber poles. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Antenna(s).
Any system of electromagnetically tuned wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves between terrestrial and/or orbital based points; includes, but is not limited to, radio antenna(s), television antenna(s), satellite dish antenna(s), and cellular antenna(s). Types of antenna(s) include:
(1) Omni-directional (or “whip”) antenna(s) transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a 360-degree radial pattern. For the purpose of this document, an omni-directional antenna(s) is up to 15 feet in height and up to six inches in diameter.
(2) Directional (or “panel”) antenna(s) transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a specific directional pattern of less than 360 degrees.
(3) Parabolic antenna(s) (or “dish”) antenna(s) is a bowl-shaped device for the reception and/or transmission of communications signals in a specific directional pattern. (Ord. 1930)
Appliance.
Any device used in the control or suppression of fire, such as, but not limited to, dry lines, standpipes, ladders, extinguishing systems, etc. (Ord. 1926)
Applicant.
The person, party, firm, corporation, or other entity that proposes any activity that could affect a sensitive area. (Ord. 1693(05))
Approved.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 15.06 RMC, Fire Code, “approved” shall in all cases mean that a particular plan, system, operation or construction including all notations made during review or testing as to the best knowledge of the Chief or his designated representative met or exceeded all applicable codes, standards, regulations and/or performance tests as of the date of approval. Any subsequent changes of circumstance which compromise the conditions of approval render such approval inapplicable. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1926)
Aquifer.
A body of soil or rock that contains sufficient saturated material to conduct groundwater and yield useable quantities of groundwater to springs and wells. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(010))
Aquifer Recharge Area.
Areas where water infiltrates into the subsurface and travels downward through the soil to a ground water aquifer. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(015))
Aquifer Susceptibility.
That portion of the potential contamination of an aquifer that results from soil, rock and ground water characteristics within a recharge area. (Ord. 1693(020))
Aquifer Vulnerability.
The combined effect of aquifer susceptibility and contaminant loading potential; it includes hydrogeologic, land use and other factors that affect the potential for ground water contamination. (Ord. 1693(025))
Archeological Feature.
A human modification of the landscape or a concentration of artifacts that reflects human use or activity that is at least 50 years old. (Ord. 2164)
Archeological Resource.
Any material remains of human life or activities which are at least 50 years old and which have potential to provide new information in the fields of history and archeology. This shall include all sites, objects, structures, artifacts, implements and locations of prehistoric or archeological interest. This shall include but not be limited to burial grounds, campsites, dwellings, and implements such as projectile points, basketry, grinding stones or pestles, carvings and paintings. This shall include material remains of human life or activities from historic periods that are located at least partially below the ground surface necessitating the use of archeological methods for study or recovery. (Ord. 2164)
Artificially Created Wetland.
Wetlands created from nonwetland sites through purposeful, legally authorized human action, such as irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, canals, detention facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities. (Ord. 1693(030))
As Graded.
The soil surface, shape and condition upon the completion of grading. (Ord. 1877 (05))
Average Arterial Intersection Level-of-Service (LOS).
The sum of the critical volumes at signalized arterial intersections, divided by the sum of the capacity of the signalized arterial intersections within a transportation management district (TMD), using the Planning Application (“Planning Method”), as defined in “Transportation Research Circular Number 212”, Transportation Research Board, January, 1980. (Ord. 1908)
Average Gross Floor Area.
The gross floor area of a building divided by the number of floors. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Average Weekday Vehicle Trips.
The number of all vehicles entering or leaving a site during a 24-hour period Monday through Friday.
20A.20.020 “B” Definitions.
Background Traffic.
The volume of traffic that is projected to occur on the street system as of the anticipated date of occupancy of a project. (Ord. 1908)
Balcony.
That portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which is raised four feet or more above the level of the main floor.
Banners.
Signs made of cloth, fabric, paper, nonrigid plastic or similar types of material; national flags, flags of political subdivisions and symbolic flags of an institution or a business are excluded. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Base Flood.
A flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, also referred to as the 100-year flood, which is based upon built-out conditions. The base flood will be determined through hydrologic modeling, and will assume fully developed land use conditions in tributary basins, such as defined in the Bear Creek Community Basin Plan. If the City has not modeled the base flood, the applicant shall be responsible for doing so, consistent with the assumptions set forth in this code and the Bear Creek Community Basin Plan. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(035))
Base Flood Elevation.
The water surface elevation of the base flood. It shall be referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. (Ord. 1693(040))
Basement.
Any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined by the Uniform Building Code. (Ord. 1901)
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
A facility offering between three and 12 lodging rooms on a temporary basis to travelers, tourists and transient guests for a period of up to 30 days and serving primarily breakfast only to those guests registered to use the facility for lodging. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Bed and Breakfasts.
A single-family residence containing one kitchen and shared dining area providing no more than two lodging rooms for guests and travelers, tourists, and transient guests for a period of up to 30 days and serving primarily breakfast only to those people registered to use the facility for lodging. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Bedrock.
The solid rock immediately underlying unconsolidated material, such as soil. (Ord. 1877 (10))
Bench.
A relatively level step-like excavation into earth material. (Ord. 1877 (15))
Best Available Science.
Current scientific information used in the process to designate, protect, or restore critical areas, that is derived from a valid scientific process as defined by WAC 365-195-900 through 365-195-925. (Ord. 2259)
Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Conservation practices and management measures which serve to protect trees, including the following practices:
(1) Avoiding physical damage to tree trunk, branches, foliage and roots;
(2) Restricting the movement, operation, and location of construction materials and equipment to avoid the area under a tree canopy;
(3) Minimizing adverse changes in drainage conditions around tree roots;
(4) Minimizing adverse changes to the chemical, physical, structural, and organic characteristics of soil around tree roots;
(5) Those conservation practices defined by the State of Washington Department of Agriculture, Washington State Department of Ecology, and International Society of Arborists as intended to protect trees. (Ord. 1998)
Bicycle Facility and Classification.
Unless defined more specifically within this document, standards for bicycle facilities provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation should apply. Three major types of facilities are as follows:
Bikeway (Class I).
A bicycle facility physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within road right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. The minimum width when exclusively used by bicycles is five feet for one-way, and eight feet for two-way. The minimum width when shared with pedestrians is 12 feet.
Bicycle Lane (Class II).
A portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or use of cyclists. Bicycle lanes are one-way facilities. The minimum width when abutting the curb is five and one-half feet. When adjacent to parking, the minimum width is five feet.
Bicycle Route (Class III).
A roadway shared by bicycles and motor vehicles with a wide shared curb lane or paved shoulder, and signage. The desirable width of a shared curb lane is 12 to 14 feet.
Binding Site Plan.
A drawing to a scale of no smaller than 1 inch equals 100 feet which:
(1) Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters specified by local regulations;
(2) Contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the City of Redmond; and
(3) Contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the site plan. (Ord. 1901)
Blank Walls.
The following are considered “blank walls”:
(1) Garden walls four feet or more in height;
(2) Etched glass, frosted glass, stained glass or similar translucent but nontransparent materials; and
(3) Windows with a lower sill not less than five feet six inches above the finished floor level. (Ord. 1901)
Block.
A group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well defined and fixed boundaries. (Ord. 1901)
BMPs (Best Management Practices).
The physical, structural, and/or managerial practices that have been approved by City of Redmond, and that when used singly or in combination, provide the most effective means of preventing or reducing pollution of water or other undesirable effects. (Ord. 1877 (20))
Borrow.
Earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site. (Ord. 1877 (25))
Broadcast or Relay Tower.
A freestanding support structure, attached antenna(s), and related equipment intended for transmitting, receiving or re-transmitting commercial television, radio, telephone, cellular, or other communications services. (Ord. 1930)
Buffer or Buffer Area.
A zone surrounding a critical area that protects the critical area from adverse impacts to its integrity, functions, and values, or is an integral part of the resource’s ecosystem. The buffer shall consist of a naturally vegetated and undisturbed, enhanced, or revegetated zone for streams, wetlands, and the top of slope for landslide hazard areas. The buffer shall be a vegetated zone (may include grass) and free of permanent structures for the toe of slope for landslide hazard areas. For the purpose of Class I and II streams, “inner buffer” refers to that portion of the buffer closest to the stream whose distance is established in RCDG 20D.140.20-020, Stream Buffers. This area is to be treated the same as a buffer as defined above in this definition. The outer buffer is that portion of the buffer furthest away from the stream, whose distance is established in RCDG 20D.140.20-020, Stream Buffers. Disturbance is permitted in the outer buffer as defined in RCDG 20D.140.20-020(8). Otherwise these areas are to remain as a naturally vegetated zone. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(045))
Building.
See Structure. (Ord. 1901)
Building Permit.
Any building permit, any permit to construct tenant improvements, a mobile home hookup and foundation permit, a mobile home hookup permit, or any permit or approval to place or install mobile homes, mobile buildings, manufactured homes, or manufactured buildings. (Ord. 1913; Ord. 1909)
Building Work Areas.
Include all areas within 15 feet of a structure footprint; parking areas, access roads, and streets plus eight feet; and utility lines plus eight feet. All distances shall be measured horizontally. These areas are subject to setbacks, buffers and critical areas where no grade changes or other disturbance shall occur. (Ord. 1877 (27))
Bulk Storage Facility.
A facility where flammable or combustible liquids, solids, or gels are received by tank vessel, pipeline, railroad tank car or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such substances by tank vessel, pipeline, railroad tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank or container. (Ord. 2180)
20A.20.030 “C” Definitions.
Caliper.
American Nursery and Landscape Association standard for measurement of trunk size of nursery stock. Caliper of the trunk shall be taken six inches above the ground. (Ord. 1998)
Candidate Species.
Fish and wildlife species that the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife will review for possible listing as endangered, threatened, or sensitive. (Ord. 2259)
Capacity.
The maximum traffic volume using the Planning Application (“Planning Method”), that can pass through an intersection during a given peak hour as defined in “Transportation Research Circular Number 212”, Transportation Research Board, January, 1980. (Ord. 1908)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
A section of the Comprehensive Plan which contains a discussion and an inventory of significant publicly owned capital facilities which provide service to Redmond citizens and businesses, in support of plan goals and policies. The CFP includes the transportation facility plan (TFP). (Ord. 1908)
Catch Basin.
An underground structure, shaped like a box or cylinder, which is used to connect storm drainage pipe and where the outlet pipe is at least 12 inches above the bottom of the structure. The volume of the structure from its bottom up to the outlet pipe is used to collect sediment and is known as the catch. (Ord. 1877 (30))
Cathodic Protection Well.
A cased or uncased borehole constructed for the purpose of installing equipment or facilities for the electrical protection of metallic equipment in contact with the ground. Cathodic protection wells are also known as anode wells. (Ord. 2180)
Cellular Communications Facility.
A Cellular Communications Facility is an unstaffed facility for the transmission of radio frequency signals and includes antenna(s), equipment shelters, and other equipment necessary to provide wireless transmission and reception utilizing cellular technology for various wireless telecommunication systems including cellular phones, Personal Communication Systems (PCS), pagers, and similar systems. (Ord. 1930)
Certificate of Concurrency.
A written document prepared by the Administrator stating that a particular development meets the concurrency requirements of RCDG 20D.210.10, Transportation Management Code. (Ord. 1928; Ord. 1908)
Certification.
A professional, written engineering or geological opinion concerning the design, progress or completion of the work. (Ord. 1877 (35))
Certified Arborist.
A person or firm with specialized knowledge of the horticultural requirements of trees, certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or the National Arborist Association. (Ord. 1998)
Changing Message Signs.
Lighted or electronically controlled signs that contain messages, such as the date, time, temperature or commercial messages, and change within intervals of one minute or less. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Channel Migration Zone.
The lateral extent of likely movement along a stream or river during the next 100 years as determined by evidence of active stream channel movement over the past 100 years. The time span typically represents the time it takes to grow mature trees that can provide functional large woody debris to streams. (Ord. 2259)
Chief.
As used in the Redmond Fire Code shall mean the Chief of the Fire Department or his representative as assigned or as authorized by the Redmond Fire Department Manual of Operations. (Ord. 1926)
City.
City of Redmond, Washington. (Ord. 1908)
Clearing – Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 15.24 RMC, Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management, “clearing” is any action that disturbs, injures, or directly destroys the root structure of existing vegetation or any actions that disturb the existing ground surface. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1877 (45))
Clearing – Critical Areas.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20D.140 RCDG, Critical Areas, “clearing” is the removal of timber, brush, grass, ground cover or other vegetative matter from a site which exposes the earth’s surface of the site or any actions which disturb the existing ground surface. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1954; Ord. 1693(055))
Closed Record Appeal.
An administrative appeal on the record to the City Council or Hearing Examiner, following an open record hearing on a project permit application when the appeal is on the record with no or limited new evidence or information allowed to be submitted and only appeal argument allowed. (Ord. 1883)
Clustering.
Clustering is a technique that allows for the on-site transfer of density so that lots are concentrated in one portion of a site leaving the remaining portion of the site as open space. (Ord. 1901)
Colocation.
The placement and arrangement of multiple antennae and equipment on a single support structure and equipment pad area. (Ord. 1930)
Color.
Described in terms of hue, value and intensity. Hue refers to the identity of a color – i.e., red, blue, yellow, etc. Value is the lightness or darkness of a color, and intensity is the relative strength and purity of a color. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Commercial Use.
The use of a building, land, or other for nonresidential and nonpersonal use involving retail sales, wholesale sales, office uses, entertainment uses, or similar uses. (Ord. 1901)
Commercial Vehicle.
A vehicle used in a business, including a home business or home occupation. (Ord. 1901)
Committee.
The City of Redmond Technical Committee. (Ord. 1693(060))
Community Center.
An enclosed structure open to the general public that is owned and operated by the City of Redmond or another public agency, and that is used predominantly for cultural, educational, recreational, or social purposes. (Ord. 1919)
Community Development Guide.
The City of Redmond Community Development Guide as now adopted or hereafter amended. (Ord. 1693(065))
Compaction.
The densification of earth material by mechanical means, intended or otherwise. (Ord. 1877 (50))
Compatible Use.
A use that is complementary to another use and/or whose associated impacts to the environment are similar to another use such that the uses may exist together without undermining the intent of the zone in which the uses exist. (Ord. 1901)
Compensatory Storage.
Any new, excavated storage volume equivalent to any flood storage capacity which has been or would be eliminated by filling or grading within the floodplain. (Ord. 1693(070))
Comprehensive Plan.
The long-range plan used as a guide for the physical, economic, and social development of Redmond. The Comprehensive Plan is contained in the Community Development Guide. (Ord. 1908)
Concurrency.
A requirement of the 1990 Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.070(6)) that the City must enforce an ordinance precluding development approval if a development would cause the transportation LOS standards to fall below the City’s adopted standard, unless revenues are secured to complete mitigating transportation improvements or strategies within six years. If a development fails to meet the concurrency test, supplemental mitigation in the form of transportation improvements or strategies will be required to accommodate the impacts of the development and allow it to achieve concurrency. Transportation demand management (TDM) and other noncapacity strategies may be used. (Ord. 1908)
Condominium.
A type of property ownership consisting of an individual interest in an apartment or commercial building, and undivided common interest in common areas such as parking area, elevators, etc. (Ord. 1901)
Conservation Easement, TDR.
A granting of a property right stipulating that lands within the transfer of development rights sending areas will be limited to the uses and intensities allowed by the transfer of development rights program to remain in a preserved state to facilitate only agriculture, recreational uses, or fish and wildlife habitats. The easement shall be recorded with the real property records of King County. The sending property owner is the grantor and the City of Redmond is the grantee. This easement may be combined with other easements with a similar purpose. (Ord. 1984; Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Construction.
Any site preparation, assembly, erection, demolition, substantial repair, maintenance, alteration, or similar action for or of public or private rights-of-way, structures, utilities, or similar property. (Ord. 2006)
Construction Sign.
A sign on the site of a construction project that identifies the project, its character, or purpose and the architects, engineers, planners, contractors or other individuals or firms involved. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Contaminant Loading Potential.
The availability within a recharge area of potential contaminants that could degrade ground water quality. (Ord. 1693(075))
Core Preservation Area.
These areas form the backbone of habitat areas within the City. They are those areas of the City which are already protected through other regulatory mechanisms. They include Native Growth Protection Easements/Areas, Class I streams and their buffers, Class II through IV streams, and other areas similarly protected. They may also include lands where development rights have been sold and some lands with recorded open space easements, depending on the purpose of the easement. These areas include wetlands and streams and their associated buffers as they become identified at a site-specific level. (Ord. 2259)
Corporate Headquarters and Regional Offices.
Businesses whose primary headquarters are in the Seattle-metropolitan area or northwest region, housing the administrative and management functions of a company, including administrative services, personnel and management functions. This facility acts as the central services for sub-regional offices, branches, retail and distribution outlets of the company. Where they are permitted, manufacturing and research and development may also be associated with corporate and regional offices. (Ord. 1901)
Cottage.
A cottage is a small, detached dwelling unit, not greater than 1,000 square feet in total floor area that is developed at a density greater than the underlying zone. More than one cottage may occupy a single lot. (Ord. 2126)
Cottage Housing Development.
A cottage housing development is detached single-family housing in a cluster of four to 12 dwelling units around a central open space and has the following characteristics:
(1) Each unit is of a size and function suitable for a single person or very small family;
(2) Each unit has the construction characteristics of a single-family house;
(3) Units may be located on platted lots or as units in a condominium and may share use of common facilities such as a party room, tool shed, garden orchard, workshop or parking areas;
(4) The site is designed with a coherent concept in mind, including: shared functional open space, off-street parking, access within the site and from the site, and consistent landscaping. (Ord. 2126)
Creation of Critical Areas.
The purposeful and legally authorized or accidental producing or forming of a wetland or stream from an upland (nonwetland or dry) site through artificial means. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(080))
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas.
Areas, defined under the provisions of the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), where an aquifer that is a source of drinking water is both highly susceptible and vulnerable to contamination. Areas with a high susceptibility to groundwater contamination occur where an aquifer is used as a drinking water source and a combination of the following occur(s): permeable soils, permeable surficial geology, and/or groundwater close to the ground surface. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(085))
Critical Areas.
Critical areas include any of the following areas or ecosystems: fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, wetlands, frequently flooded areas, critical aquifer recharge areas, and geologically hazardous areas, as defined in Chapter 36.70A RCW and RCDG 20D.140, Critical Areas. (Ord. 2259)
Critical Facilities.
Those facilities necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare which are defined in IBC Table 1604.5 (2003), Categories III and IV. These facilities include, but are not limited to, schools, hospitals, police stations, fire departments and other emergency response facilities, and nursing homes. Critical facilities also include sites of hazardous waste materials and storage. (Ord. 1693(095))
20A.20.040 “D” Definitions.
Day Care Center.
An agency which regularly provides temporary care for a group of children between the ages of six weeks to 12 years for periods less than 24 hours in a residence or structure other than the parent’s home on a regular reoccurring basis for pay or other valuable consideration, including but not limited to the furnishing of shelter, sustenance, supervision, education and other supportive services. The term is not intended to include baby-sitting services of a casual, nonreoccurring nature. (Ord. 1930)
Day Care, Family.
See Family Day Care Provider. (Ord. 1901)
Decibel or dBA.
A unit expressed on a logarithmic scale, for measuring the relative intensity of sounds, ranging from zero to 130 for the average pain level of the human ear. (Ord. 2006)
Dedication.
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. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final plan or short plat showing the dedication thereon; and in the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat. (Ord. 1901)
Deed of Transfer of Development Rights.
A document which conveys ownership of development rights that were originally attached to property covered by a TDR easement. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Degradation/Degraded.
A deterioration in the level-of-service (LOS), where the volume/capacity ratio (V/C ratio) increases. (Ord. 1908)
Deleterious Substances.
Include, but are not limited to, chemical and microbial substances that are not classified as hazardous materials under RCDG 20A.20.080, whether the substances are in usable or waste condition, that have the potential to pose a significant groundwater hazard, or for which monitoring requirements or treatment-based standards are enforced under Chapter 246-290 WAC. (Ord. 2180)
Demand Management Strategies.
See Transportation Demand Management. (Ord. 1908)
Demolish.
To remove more than 50 percent of the exterior walls of an existing building or structure, as measured by the linear length of the walls. Windows, doors and/or deteriorated wall sections are all considered part of a wall. (Formerly 20F.10.060(06); Ord. 1756)
Department.
For the purposes of RCDG Title 20F, any division, subdivision or organizational unit of the City established by ordinance, rule or order. (Formerly 20F.30.040(05))
Designated Manufactured Home.
A manufactured home meeting the requirements of State and Federal law which:
(1) Is comprised of at least two parallel sections, fully enclosed, each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long;
(2) 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;
(3) Has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional site built single-family residences. (Formerly 20A.60.223)
Destination Site.
The area of land within the city limits where an affected structure stated under RMC 15.22.040(1) is placed or proposed for placement. (Ord. 2160)
Detention System.
A storm water facility that is designed to accept runoff from a developed site and discharge it at a limited rate. Flows exceeding the limited rate are stored until they can be released at the limited rate (after the runoff rate into the system drops below the limited rate). This type of system can drain completely following a storm. (Ord. 1877 (55))
Developer.
See Fee Payer. (Ord. 1908)
Development.
The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any structure; any mining, excavation, grading, landfill, drainage, removal of vegetation, or disturbance of land or water; and use of land or water or the intensification or extension of the use of land or water. (Ord. 1901)
Development or Development Activity.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20D.60 RCDG, Impact Fees and RCDG 20D.210.10, Transportation Management Code, “development or development activity” shall mean any construction or expansion of a building, structure, or use, any change in the use of a building or structure, or any changes in the use of land, where the construction, expansion, or change, when occupied or used for its intended purpose, will create additional demand and need for public services. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1913; Ord. 1909)
Development Approval.
Any authorization issued by the City of Redmond which approves a development. (Ord. 1908)
Development Permit.
Any written authorization from the City of Redmond which authorizes the commencement of development. (Ord. 1908)
Development Rights.
One of a series of rights inherent in fee simple ownership of land. It represents the potential for the improvement of a parcel of property measured in residential dwelling units or square footage of commercial, light industrial or office space based on the zoning classification of the parcel. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Diameter/Diameter-Breast-Height (d.b.h.).
The diameter of any tree trunk, measured at four and one-half feet above average grade. For species of trees whose normal growth habit is characterized by multiple stems (e.g., hazelnut, vine maple) diameter shall mean the average diameter of all stems of the tree, measured at a point six inches from the point where the stems digress from the main trunk. In no case shall a branch more than six inches above average grade be considered a stem. For the purposes of code enforcement, if a tree has been removed and only the stump remains, the size of the tree shall be diameter of the top of the stump. (Ord. 1998)
Directional Sign.
A permanent sign not exceeding six square feet in area, without commercial message, that guides the public to a specific place such as an entrance, exit, parking or service area, or a particular aspect of a business or establishment such as a cocktail entrance. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Drainage Facilities.
See Storm Water Facilities. (Ord. 1877 (65))
Dripline.
An area encircling the base of a tree, the minimum extent of which is delineated by a vertical line extending from the outer limit of a tree’s branch tips down to the ground. (Ord. 1998)
Drive-Up Stand.
A temporary or semi-permanent structure operating on private property for the purpose of vending food, drink, or retail goods, generally no larger than six feet wide by 10 feet long which allows the customer to remain in his or her vehicle while making a purchase. (Ord. 1930)
Driveway.
An access which serves a lot, structure or parking area. (Ord. 1901)
Dry Cleaning Establishment.
Any facility that uses a transfer machine, dry-to-dry vented unit, or dry-to-dry closed loop unit with chlorinated solvents to clean clothing or other materials. (Ord. 2180)
Dwelling, Single-Family (Attached).
A building designed for occupancy by one family on an individually owned lot where the building abuts one or more lot lines and shares a common wall with an adjacent dwelling unit(s). Also known as a “row house” or “townhouse”. (Ord. 1901)
Dwelling, Single-Family (Detached).
A detached building surrounded by open space and yards and which contains but one dwelling unit and up to one accessory dwelling unit. No more than one single-family dwelling may occupy a lot except where otherwise provided by this code. Modular and manufactured homes are considered to be single-family dwelling units under this definition. (Ord. 1901)
Dwelling Unit.
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for not more than one family and permitted roomers and boarders including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. A mobile home, manufactured home, modular home, apartment, condominium, townhouse, single-family attached or detached house, or accessory dwelling unit is considered to a be a dwelling unit. (Ord. 1901)
20A.20.050 “E” Definitions.
Early notice.
The City’s response to an applicant stating whether it considers issuance of the Determination of Significance likely for the applicant’s proposal. (Formerly 20F.30.040(15))
Earth/Earth Material.
Naturally occurring rock, soil, stone, sediment, or combination thereof. (Ord. 1693(125))
Elevated Construction.
A construction technique that employs posts or pilings to raise a structure so that waters can flow freely beneath the structure. (Ord. 1693(130))
Elevation.
The architectural view of the front, side or back surface of a structure to include doors, windows and rooftop screening that is an extension of the facade but excluding any roof area and rooftop equipment or structures. (Ord. 1901)
Emergency Work.
Any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the physical trauma or property damage threatened or caused by an emergency. (Ord. 2006)
Engineer.
A professional engineer licensed by the State of Washington, who is qualified to practice those aspects of engineering reviewed in Chapter 15.24 RMC, Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management. (Ord. 1877 (75))
Enhancement.
The improvement of an existing viable wetland, stream or habitat area or the buffers established for such areas, such as by increasing plant diversity, increasing wildlife habitat, installing environmentally compatible erosion controls, or removing nonindigenous plant or animal species. Enhancement also includes actions performed to improve the quality of an existing degraded wetland, stream or habitat area or buffer. (Ord. 1693(135))
Entrance.
Ingress and egress to and from a structure. (Ord. 1901)
Entrance, Primary.
The principal entrance to a structure through which pedestrians enter. (Ord. 1901)
Environmental Designation for Noise Abatement or EDNA.
An area or zones (environment) within which maximum permissible noise levels are established. (Ord. 2006)
Ephemeral Stream.
A stream that forms on a temporary basis following a rainstorm or snowmelt. An ephemeral stream is above the ground water table. (Ord. 2259)
Equipment Shelter.
The structure associated with a cellular communication facility that is used to house electronic equipment and battery systems. (Ord. 1930)
Erosion.
A process whereby wind, rain, water and other natural agents mobilize and transport soil particles. (Ord. 1693(140))
Erosion Hazard Areas.
Lands or areas underlain by soils identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (SCS) as having “severe” or “very severe” rill and inter-rill erosion hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, the following group of soils when they occur on slopes of 15 percent or greater: Alderwood-Kitsap (AkF), Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (AgD), Kitsap silt loam (KpD), Everett (EvD) and Indianola (InD). (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(145))
Escort Agency.
A person or business association that furnishes, offers to furnish, or advertises to furnish escorts as its business purpose for a fee, tip, or other consideration. An escort is a person employed by an escort agency, and who, for any form of consideration, agrees or offers to act as a companion, guide, or date for another person, or who agrees or offers to privately model lingerie or to privately perform a striptease for another person. The term “escort agency” shall not include any escort service offered by a charity or nonprofit organization for medical assistance or assistance to the elderly or infirm. (Ord. 1919)
Essential Public Facility.
A facility, conveyance, or site whose services are provided by a governmental agency, a private or nonprofit organization under contract to or with substantial funding from government agencies, or a private organization subject to public service obligations, which is necessary to adequately provide a public service and which is typically hard to site. (See list of qualifying uses under RCDG 20F.40.80, Essential Public Facilities.) (Ord. 1930)
Establishment (Creation).
The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics present to develop a wetland on an upland or deepwater site, where a wetland did not previously exist. Activities typically involve excavation of upland soils to elevations that will produce a wetland hydroperiod, create hydric soils, and support the growth of hydrophytic plant species. (Ord. 2259)
Excavation.
The mechanical removal of earth material. (Ord. 1693(150))
Excessive Pruning.
Pruning more than four years of branch growth, unless necessary to restore the vigor of the tree or to protect life and property. (Ord. 1998)
Existing and Ongoing Agricultural Activities.
Those activities conducted on lands defined in RCW 84.34.120(2), and those activities involved in the production of crops and livestock, including but not limited to operation and maintenance of farm and stock ponds or drainage ditches, irrigation systems, changes between agricultural activities, and normal operation, maintenance or repair of existing serviceable structures, facilities or improved areas. Activities which bring an area into agricultural use are not part of an ongoing activity. An operation ceases to be ongoing when the area on which it was conducted is legally converted to a nonagricultural use. Idle land registered in a Federal or State soils conservation program or zoned for agricultural use by the City is considered existing and on-going. Forest practices are not included in this definition. (Ord. 1693(155))
Existing Grade.
The land surface elevation prior to grading. (Ord. 1877 (95))
Exotic.
Any species of plant or animal that is foreign to the Puget Sound region. (Ord. 1693(160))
20A.20.060 “F” Definitions.
Family.
An individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage; eight or fewer nonrelated persons living together in a single dwelling unit, unless a grant of reasonable accommodation as identified in RCDG Title 20F allows an additional number of persons. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1901)
Family Day Care Provider.
A licensed day care provider who regularly provides day care for periods less than 24 hours for not more than 12 children in the provider’s home in the family living quarters. (Ord. 1901)
Fee Payer.
A person proposing a development which generates travel demand on the transportation system, for which development approval is required. (Ord. 1928; Ord. 1908)
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Association) Floodway.
The channel of the stream and that portion of the adjoining floodplain which is necessary to contain and discharge the FEMA base flood flow without increasing the FEMA base flood elevation more than one foot. (Ord. 2259)
Fill/Fill Material.
Earth or other solid material that is brought onto a property located within the City of Redmond, for use in regrading the ground surface; stabilizing on-site soils for support of structures, pavement, and other property features; altering watercourses or wetlands; or other purposes where the material becomes a part of the property. Fill material does not include such things as topsoil, beauty bark, compost, sand, gravel, or crushed rock used as a surface treatment. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(170))
Filling.
The act of transporting or placing (by any manner or mechanism) fill material from, to, or on any soil surface, sediment surface, or other fill material. (Ord. 1693(175))
Final Plat.
The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the King County Department of Records and Elections, and containing all elements and requirements set for the by the City of Redmond. (Ord. 1901)
Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas.
Areas necessary for maintaining species in suitable habitats within their natural geographic distribution so that isolated subpopulations are not created as designated by WAC 365-190-080(5). These areas are further defined in RCDG 20D.140.20-010, Classification and Rating of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas. (Ord. 2259)
Fleet.
Five or more vehicles operated within or from a facility. (Ord. 2180)
Flood Fringe.
That portion of the floodplain outside of the floodway which is generally covered by floodwaters during the base flood; it is generally associated with standing water rather than rapidly flowing water. (Ord. 2259)
Flood Insurance Rate Map.
The official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Administration has delineated some areas of flood hazard. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(185))
Flood Protection Elevation.
The elevation that is one foot above the base flood elevation. (Ord. 1693(190))
Floodplain.
The total area subject to inundation by the base flood. (Ord. 2259)
Floor Area (Average).
Determined by dividing the floor area by the number of floors.
Floor Area Ratio.
The gross floor area of all buildings or structures (less any area devoted to parking or vehicle circulation) on a lot divided by the gross land area. (Ord. 1873)
Freestanding Sign.
A sign attached to the ground and supported by uprights placed on or in the ground. (Also called monument or pole sign.) (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
French Drains.
Perforated storm drain pipes used to collect water under ground. (Ord. 1877(97))
Frequently Flooded Areas.
Floodplains and other areas subject to flooding and that perform important hydrologic functions. Frequently flooded areas include floodplains and floodways. (Ord. 2259)
Frontage.
That side of a lot abutting on a street; the front lot line. (Ord. 1901)
Fueling Area.
An area in which petroleum fuels are dispensed in liquid form for commercial sale, public use, or for fleet vehicle operation. (Ord. 2180)
Fully Funded Project.
A project in the most recently adopted transportation portion of the transportation capital improvement program (TCIP) for the City or similar capital program of another jurisdiction which has sufficient revenues secured for construction. Unsecured revenues include those from unformed local improvement districts, insufficient developer fees or contributions, or revenues not yet programmed for expenditure by outside agencies. (Ord. 1928; Ord. 1908)
Functions and Values.
The beneficial roles served by critical areas including, but not limited to, water quality protection and enhancement, fish and wildlife habitat, food chain support, flood storage, conveyance, and attenuation, groundwater recharge and discharge, erosion control, wave attenuation, protection from hazards, historical and archaeological and aesthetic value protection, and recreation. These beneficial roles are not listed in order of priority. (Ord. 2259)
20A.20.070 “G” Definitions.
Geologically Hazardous Areas.
Lands or areas characterized by geologic, hydrologic and topographic conditions that render them susceptible to potentially significant or severe risk of landslides, erosion, or seismic activity. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(195))
Glare.
A bright or dazzling light that substantially interferes with the normal use of property or the operation of motor vehicles on City streets. (Ord. 2006)
Grade.
The vertical elevation of the ground surface. (Ord. 1877 (115))
Grade, Existing.
The natural elevation of the ground or site prior to any work being done or any changes being made to the ground or site. (Ord. 1901)
Grading – Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 15.24 RMC, Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management, “grading” is any action which changes the elevation of the ground surface; grading includes, but is not necessarily limited to: dredging, landfills, excavations, filling, earth work, embankments, etc. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1877(120))
Grading – Critical Areas.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20D.140 RCDG, Critical Areas, “grading” is any excavating, filling, clearing, leveling, or contouring of the ground surface by human or mechanical means. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1954; Ord. 1693(200))
Gross Floor Area (GFA).
The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts, elevator shafts, stairwells, courts, second story atriums and lobbies. Usable area under a horizontal projection of a roof or floor above, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be included within the total gross floor area. (Ord. 1901)
Gross Site Area.
Gross site area is that area within the boundaries of a given lot. Gross site area does not include the area of any abutting streets or accessways. (Ord. 1901)
Groundwater.
Water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of the land or below a surface water body. (Ord. 2180)
Growth Management Act (GMA).
The Washington State Growth Management Act enacted in 1990, and amendments in succeeding years. (Ord. 1908)
20A.20.080 “H” Definitions.
Habitat Management.
Management of land to maintain species in suitable habitats within their natural geographic distribution so that isolated subpopulations are not created. This does not imply maintaining all habitat or individuals of all species in all cases. (Ord. 1693(205))
Habitats of Local Importance.
“Habitats of local importance” include a seasonal range or habitat element with which a given species has a primary association, and which, if altered, may reduce the likelihood that the species will maintain and reproduce over time. These might include areas of high relative density or species richness, breeding habitats, winter range, and movement corridors. These might also include habitats that are of limited availability or high vulnerability to alterations, such as cliffs, talus, and wetlands. (Ord. 2278)
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline.
As defined by RCW 81.88.040, Hazardous liquid means: (a) Petroleum, petroleum products, or anhydrous ammonia as those terms are defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 195 in effect March 1, 1998; and (b) carbon dioxide. Pipeline, pipeline system, or hazardous liquid pipeline mean all parts of a pipeline facility through which a hazardous liquid moves in transportation, including, but not limited to, line pipe, valves, and other appurtenances connected to line pipe, pumping units, fabricated assemblies associated with pumping units, metering and delivery stations and fabricated assemblies therein, and breakout tanks. Pipeline or pipeline system does not include process or transfer pipelines. (Ord. 2137)
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Corridor.
The pipeline pathway in which the pipelines and facilities of a hazardous liquid pipeline operator are located, including public rights-of-way and easements over and through public or private property. (Ord. 2137)
Hazardous Materials.
Any hazardous waste, hazardous substance, dangerous waste, or extremely hazardous waste that is a physical or health hazard as defined and classified in Chapter 70.105 RCW and Chapter 173-303 WAC, whether the materials are in usable or waste condition. Hazardous materials shall also include petroleum or petroleum products that are in a liquid phase at ambient temperatures, including any waste oils or sludges. (Ord. 2180)
Hazardous Tree.
A tree that is dead, or is so affected by a significant structural defect or disease that falling or failure appears imminent, or a tree that impedes safe vision or traffic flow, or that otherwise currently poses a threat to life or property. (Ord. 1998)
Hazardous Waste.
Any substance defined as a dangerous waste, a hazardous substance or as a hazardous waste but excluding hazardous household waste as defined in RCW 70.105.100. (Ord. 1930)
Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.
Any facility regulated pursuant to WAC 173-303-280 through 173-303-670. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1930)
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage, Incidental.
Storage or treatment of hazardous waste incidental to the primary use occurring on-site such as those substances which may be necessary to manufacture or process certain materials or those substances which are the by-product of a manufacturing or repair process. (Ord. 1930)
Hazardous Waste Treatment or Storage, Primary.
Use of a site where hazardous waste is stored or treated as a sole or primary use of the site. Hazardous substances are shipped from other locations to be processed or stored on that site. (Ord. 1930)
Headwater.
A stream that is in the uppermost regions of a watershed or catchment area. (Ord. 2259)
Height of Building or Structure.
The vertical distance measured from the approved average finished grade around the building to the highest point of the structure. The approved average finished grade shall be measured by taking the smallest rectangle around the building and averaging the elevations at the midpoint of each side. (Ord. 1901)
High Consequence Land Use.
A land use that if located in the vicinity of a hazardous liquid pipeline represents an unusually high risk in the event of a pipeline failure due to characteristics of the inhabitants or functions of the use. High consequence land uses include:
(1) Land uses that involve a high-density on-site population that are more difficult to evacuate. These uses include schools (through grade 12), hospitals, clinics, multi-family housing or other facilities exclusively for elderly or handicapped, stadiums or arenas, and day care centers, and does not extend to family day care or adult family homes.
(2) Land uses that serve critical “lifeline” or emergency functions, such as fire and police facilities, utilities providing regional service, or water supplies if exposed to a significant risk that will curtail its lifeline function for a critical period of time.
(3) Uses with similar characteristics as determined by the Code Administrator. (Ord. 2137)
High Impact Land Use.
Land uses which are likely to have a significant adverse impact on wetlands because of the intensity of the use, and levels of human activity. High impact land uses include the following: commercial, urban, industrial, institutional, retail sales, residential (more than one unit per acre), new agriculture (high-intensity processing such as dairies, nurseries, greenhouses, raising and harvesting crops requiring annual tilling, raising and maintaining animals), high-intensity recreation (golf courses, ball fields), and hobby farms. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(210))
Historic Landmark.
A site or structure which has been designated under Chapter 20D.57 RCDG, Historic and Archeological Resources, as a historic landmark and is listed on the Redmond Heritage Resource Register. (Ord. 2164)
Home Business.
A business activity which results in a product or service and is conducted in whole or in part on a residential premises and is clearly subordinate to use of the premises as a residence. (Ord. 1901)
Hospitals.
Any institution, place, building or agency or distinct part thereof which qualifies or is required to qualify for a license under Chapter 70.41 RCW, or as a psychiatric hospital licensed under Chapter 71.12 RCW as presently worded or hereafter amended. (Ord. 1901)
Hotel or Motel – Building Code.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 15.08 RMC, Building Code, “hotel or motel” means any building containing four or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests. (Ord. 1954. Formerly 20E.10.05(40))
Hotel or Motel.
A facility providing four or more guest rooms for transient lodging accommodation to the general public and providing additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms, entertainment, and recreational facilities. (Ord. 1901)
Household.
An individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage or a group of not more than eight persons (excluding servants) who need not be related by blood or marriage living together in a dwelling unit. (Ord. 1901)
Household Income.
All income from all household members over the age of 18 residing in the household. Household income consists of all income that would be included as income for Federal income tax purposes (e.g., wages, interest income, etc.) for household members over the age of 18. Income of dependents who reside within a household for less than three months of the year will not be counted toward household income. (Ord. 1756)
Hyporheic Zone.
The saturated zone located beneath and adjacent to streams that contains some portion of surface waters, serves as a filter for nutrients, and maintains water quality. (Ord. 2259)
20A.20.090 “I” Definitions.
Identify.
To convey recognition of a particular enterprise or group of enterprises. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Impact Fee Amount for a Facility Type.
The impact fee established for each use for each facility type. There are two facility types addressed by Chapter 20D.60 RCDG: (1) fire and (2) park, recreation, open space or trail facilities. The amount of the impact fee is contained in RCDG 20D.60.10-060 and 20D.60.10-070. (Ord. 1913; Ord. 1909)
Impact Fee – Fire, Park, School – Land Uses.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20D.60 RCDG, Impact Fees, the land uses in the Impact Fee Schedule are defined as follows:
(1) Single-Family. Single-family detached unit.
(2) Multi-Family. A building or buildings designed to house two or more families living independently of each other. Includes apartments, condos, attached residential PUDs, and attached townhouses.
(3) Manufacturing Uses. Land or structures that will have manufacturing facilities for firms or uses which have Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) of Major Group 20 through Major Group 39, SIC Major Group 40 through Major Group 49, SIC Major Group 15 through Major Group 17, SIC Major Groups 50 and 51 and warehouses.
(4) Office Uses.
(a) A structure, room or series of rooms where the affairs of a business, professional person, or branch of government are carried out. Uses which would be primarily classified as one of the other defined uses shall not be classified as office uses.
(b) Land or structures used by firms or uses that have SICs of Major Group 60 through Major Group 97, excluding Major Groups 75, 76, 78 and 88.
(5) Retail Uses. Land or structures used by firms or uses that have SICs of Major Group 52 through Major Group 59 and SIC Major Groups 75, 76 and 78. (Ord. 2298; Ord. 2297; Ord. 2216; Ord. 1954)
Impact Fee – Transportation.
A payment of money required from development as a condition of development approval to pay for transportation facilities needed to serve new growth and development, and that is reasonably related to the new development that creates additional demand and need for transportation facilities, that is a proportionate share of the cost of the public facilities, and that is used for facilities that reasonably benefit the new development. A transportation impact fee may be used to pay for system improvement costs previously incurred by the City, to the extent that new growth and development will be served by the previously constructed improvements, provided such fee shall not be imposed to make up for any system improvement deficiencies. A transportation impact fee does not include a reasonable permit or application fee. (Ord. 1908)
Impact Fee – Transportation – Land Uses.
For the purposes of administering RCDG 20D.210.10, Transportation Management Code, the land uses in the Transportation Impact Fee Schedule are defined as follows:
(1) Administrative Office Building. An administrative office building houses one or more tenants and is the location where affairs of a business, commercial or industrial organization, professional person or firm are conducted. The building or buildings may be limited to one tenant, either the owner or lessee, or contain a mixture of tenants including professional services, insurance companies, investment brokers, and company headquarters. Services such as a bank or savings and loan, a restaurant or cafeteria, miscellaneous retail facilities, and fitness facilities for building tenants may also be included.
(2) Bank/Savings and Loan. A freestanding building, with or without a drive-up window, for the custody, loan, or exchange of money; for the extension of credit; and for facilitating the transmission of funds.
(3) Car Sales (New and Used). Facilities are generally located as strip development along major arterial streets which already have a preponderance of commercial development. Generally included are auto services and parts sales along with a sometimes substantial used-car operation. Some dealerships also include leasing activities and truck sales and servicing.
(4) Car Wash. Manual operations where the driver parks and washes the vehicle in a stall, or an automated facility for the same purpose.
(5) Church. A building providing public worship facilities. Generally houses an assembly hall or sanctuary, meeting rooms, classrooms, and occasionally dining facilities.
(6) Congregate Care/Assisted Living. One or more multi-unit buildings designed for the elderly or those who are unable to live independently due to physical or mental handicap. Facilities may contain dining rooms, medical facilities, and recreational facilities.
(7) Convenience Store. A use which combines retail food sales with fast foods or take-out food service; generally open long hours or 24 hours a day.
(8) Day Care. A facility for the care of infant and preschool age children during the daytime hours. Generally includes classrooms, offices, eating areas, and a playground.
(9) Discount/Department Store. Freestanding store with off-street parking. Usually offers centralized cashiering and a wide range of products. Often is the only store on a site, but can be found in mutual operation with its own or other supermarkets, garden centers and service stations, or as part of community-sized shopping centers.
(10) Elementary School. Serves students between the kindergarten and high school levels.
(11) Fast Food and Take-Out Restaurant. An eating establishment which offers quick food service and a limited menu of items. Food is generally served in disposable wrappings or containers, and may be consumed inside or outside the restaurant building. Usually has a drive-up window.
(12) Furniture Store. Furniture stores specialize in the sale of furniture and carpeting. The stores are generally large and include storage areas.
(13) Health Club/Racquet Club. Privately owned facilities with tennis courts, swimming pools, racquet ball courts, handball courts, other minor gymnastic facilities. Features exercise, sports, and other active physical conditioning, as well as a broader range of services such as juice bars and meeting rooms.
(14) High School. Ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades.
(15) High Turnover Restaurant. Sit-down eating establishment where customers general stay less than one hour. Usually, moderately priced and frequently belongs to chains; is sometimes open 24 hours per day. Usually serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; generally does not have a drive-up window.
(16) Hospital. A building or buildings designed for the medical, surgical diagnosis, treatment and housing of persons under the care of doctors and nurses. Rest homes, nursing homes, convalescent homes and clinics are not included.
(17) Hotel/Motel. A place of lodging providing sleeping accommodations, restaurants, cocktail lounges, meeting and banquet rooms or convention facilities.
(18) Industrial Park/Research and Development. Industrial parks are areas containing a number of industrial or related facilities. They are characterized by a mix of manufacturing, service and warehouse facilities with a wide variation in the proportion of each type of use from one location to another. Many industrial parks contain highly diversified facilities, some with a large number of small businesses and others with one or two dominant industries. Research centers are facilities or groups of facilities devoted nearly exclusively to research and development activities. While they may also contain offices and some light fabrication areas, the primary function is that of research and development.
(19) Library. A public facility for the use, but not sale, of literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials.
(20) Light Industrial/Manufacturing. A facility where the primary activity is the conversion of raw materials or parts into finished products. Generally also has offices and associated functions. Typical light industrial uses are printing plants, material testing laboratories, assemblers of data processing equipment, and power stations.
(21) Medical Office/Clinic. A facility which provides diagnoses and outpatient care on a routine basis but which is unable to provide prolonged in-house medical/surgical care. A medical office is generally operated by either a single private physician/dentist or a group of doctors and/or dentist.
(22) Miscellaneous Retail. A store which sells retail goods to the ultimate consumer for direct consumption and not for resale.
(23) Movie Theater. Consists of audience seating, one or more screens and auditoriums, and a lobby and refreshment stand.
(24) Multi-Family. A building or buildings designed to house two or more families living independently of each other. Includes apartments, condos, attached residential PUDs, and attached townhouses.
(25) Nursing Home. A facility whose primary function is to provide chronic or convalescent care for persons who by reason of illness or infirmity are unable to care for themselves. Applies to rest homes, chronic care, and convalescent homes.
(26) Post Office. Houses service windows for mailing packages and letters, post office boxes, offices, vehicle storage areas, and sorting and distribution facilities for mail.
(27) Restaurant. An eating establishment with turnover rates generally of at least one hour or longer. Generally, does not serve breakfast and may or may not serve lunch.
(28) Retirement Community. Residential units similar to apartments or condominiums, restricted to adults or senior citizens.
(29) Service Station with Minimart. A facility which combines elements of a convenience store and a gas station. Convenience food items are sold along with gasoline and other car products; gas pumps are primarily or completely self-service.
(30) Service Station without Minimart. A facility used for the sale of gasoline, oil, and lubricants. May include areas for servicing, repairing, and washing vehicles.
(31) Shopping Center. An integrated group of commercial establishments which is planned, developed, owned, or managed as a unit. On-site parking facilities are provided, and administrative office areas are usually included.
(32) Single-Family. Single-family detached unit.
(33) Supermarket. Retail store which sells a complete assortment of food, food preparation and wrapping materials, and household cleaning and servicing items.
(34) Warehousing/Storage. Facilities which are primarily devoted to the storage of materials. They may also include office and maintenance areas. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1907)
Impervious Surface.
Any material or ground treatment that prevents or substantially reduces absorption of storm water into the ground (i.e., concrete, asphalt, sidewalks, buildings, etc.). (Ord. 1901)
Incremental Environmental Improvement.
An improvement to a system protective of groundwater at an existing facility where the improvement reduces the facility’s impact on groundwater, provided the improvement is not one of the prohibited activities identified in RCDG 20D.140.10-220. (Ord. 2180)
Independent Documentation Study.
The traffic engineering documentation prepared by a fee payer to allow the determination of a nonstandard transportation impact fee by the city, rather than by the use of the transportation impact fee schedule contained in RCDG 20D.210.10, Transportation Management Code. (Ord. 1908)
Indirectly Illuminated Sign.
A sign which is lighted by source not seen directly. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Individual.
An applicant, person, partnership, company, developer, party, firm, corporation, organization, or other human-created entity. (Ord. 2160)
Infrastructure.
Facilities and services needed to sustain industry, residential, commercial, and all other land use activities, including water, sewer lines, and other utilities, streets and roads, communications, and public facilities such as fire stations, parks, schools, etc. (Ord. 1901)
In-Kind Mitigation.
Replacement of critical areas with substitute critical areas whose characteristics closely approximate those destroyed or degraded by a regulated activity. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(215))
Inlet.
An underground structure that allows surface water to enter the storm drain system. Typically, it is a small catchless box-shaped structure with a slotted metal grate that does not contain a catch (see Catch Basin). (Ord. 1877 (127))
Inspector.
The person(s) designated by the Director of Public Works to evaluate construction activities for compliance with City of Redmond codes, policies, standards and approved plans. (Ord. 1877 (130))
Integrity (Historic).
A measure of the authenticity of a property’s historic identity evidenced by comparing its present state to its original unaltered state. This shall include whether the property has maintained its character by maintaining such things as original location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, or feeling and association. (Ord. 2164)
Intentionally Created Streams.
Streams created through purposeful human action, such as irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, and canals. (Ord. 1693(220))
Intermittent Stream.
A stream that flows only part of the year after precipitation events and receives some water during that time from groundwater sources. (Ord. 2259)
Internally Illuminated Sign.
A sign with the light source concealed or contained within the sign itself and which becomes visible in darkness by shining through a translucent surface. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Item of Information.
One syllable, symbol, abbreviation, broken plane or discontinuous odd shape. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
20A.20.100 “J” Definitions.
Reserved.
20A.20.110 “K” Definitions.
Kennel.
An establishment licensed to operate a facility housing more than three dogs or cats and more than one litter of unweaned pups or kittens, or other household pets and where grooming, breeding, boarding, training, or selling of animals is conducted as a business or hobby. (Ord. 1901)
Kiosk.
A temporary or semi-permanent structure having one or more open air sides, operating on either private property or public rights-of-way and plazas, generally no larger than six feet wide by 10 feet long, which is operated for the purpose of vending food, drink, or retail goods. (Ord. 1930)
20A.20.120 “L” Definitions.
Landmark Tree.
Any healthy tree over thirty inches in diameter or any tree that is particularly impressive or unusual due to its size, shape, age, historical significance or any other trait that epitomizes the character of the species. (Ord. 1998)
Landscape Architect.
A person licensed by the State of Washington to engage in the practice of landscape architecture as defined by RCW 18.96.030. (Ord. 1998)
Landscape Area.
All portions of a site not devoted to a building, parking, storage or accessory use are referred to as the landscape area. A landscape area may include patios, plazas, walkways, walls and fences, water features such as fountain or pool, and planting areas. Ponds for the detention of storm water runoff are not considered part of the landscape area of a site, unless they are integrated with landscaping as a water feature. (Formerly 20C.20.090(30))
Landslide.
Episodic downslope movement of a mass of soil or rock and includes snow avalanches. (Ord. 1693(225))
Landslide Hazard Areas.
Lands or areas potentially subject to significant or severe risk of landslides based on a combination of geologic, topographic, and hydrogeologic factors. They include areas susceptible because of any combination of bedrock, soil, slope, slope aspect, structure, hydrology, or other factors. They are areas of the landscape that are at a high risk of failure or that presently exhibit downslope movement of soil and/or rocks and that are separated from the underlying stationary part of the slope by a definite plane of separation. The plane of separation may be thick or thin and may be composed of multiple failure zones depending on local conditions including soil type, slope gradient, and groundwater regime. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(230))
Large Box Retail.
See Regional Retail/Wholesale Use. (Ord. 1901)
Large Satellite Dish.
Any satellite dish antenna(s) whose diameter is greater than one meter in residential zones or two meters in industrial and commercial zones (see Satellite Dish Antenna(s)). (Ord. 1930)
Legibility.
The capability of a sign being read and understood. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Leq.
The equivalent A-weighted sound level which is the constant sound level that, in a given situation and time period, conveys the same sound energy as the actual time-varying A-weighted sound. (Ord. 2006)
Level-of-Service (LOS).
A measure of street arterial intersection performance which includes eight levels representing the best through the worst operating conditions. The basis for the measurement is the Planning Application (“Planning Method”), found in “Transportation Research Circular Number 212”, published by the Transportation Research Board in January, 1980. The Administrator may allow a modification to the Planning Method to establish a more accurate measurement based upon actual operations if appropriate. LOS categories and their respective numerical definitions under the maximum arterial intersection volume to capacity (V/C) ratio are as follows:
LOS Letter Designation
Maximum Arterial Volume/Capacity Ratio
A
Less than or equal to 0.600
B
0.700
C
0.800
D+
0.850
D-
0.900
E+
0.950
E-
1.000
F
Above 1.000
(Ord. 1928; Ord. 1908)
Local Utilities.
Facilities and infrastructure provided by a public agency, utility district or franchise which convey essential services throughout a neighborhood area or within the community. These facilities include, but are not limited to, local water and waste water lines and pump stations, electrical distribution lines and substations, natural gas distribution pipelines, local telecommunications facilities, and storm water retention and conveyance systems. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Long-Term Care Facility.
An institution or a distinct part of an institution or use that is licensed or approved to provide health care under medical supervision for 24 or more consecutive hours to two or more patients who are not related to the governing authority by marriage, blood, or adoption. This definition includes skilled nursing facilities, convalescent centers, governmental medical institutions and facilities which provide intensive medical supervision. Long-term facilities may provide maintenance care as well as restorative services. Long-term care facilities shall not include adult family homes or residential care facilities. (Ord. 1901)
Lot.
A fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The term shall include tracts or parcels. (Ord. 1901)
Lot, Corner.
A lot or parcel of land abutting upon two or more streets at their intersection or upon two parts of the same street forming an interior angle of less than 135 degrees. (Ord. 1901)
Lot, Flag.
A large lot not meeting minimum frontage requirements and where access to the public road is by a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway. (Ord. 1901)
Lot, Interior.
A lot other than a corner lot. (Ord. 1901)
Lot, Parent.
The initial lot from which unit lots are subdivided for the exclusive use of townhouses. (Ord. 2271)
Lot, Through.
A lot that fronts upon two parallel streets or that fronts upon two streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot. (Ord. 1901)
Lot, Unit.
One of the individual lots created from the subdivision of a parent lot for the exclusive use of townhouses. (Ord. 2271)
Low Impact Land Use.
Land uses which are not likely to have a significant adverse impact on wetlands because of the intensity of the use, and levels of human activity. Low impact land uses include the following: forestry (cutting trees only), low-intensity open space (such as passive recreation and natural resources preservation), and unpaved trails. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(235))
Low-Income and Moderate-Income Housing.
Housing affordable under Federal standards to households with annual incomes at or below 80 percent of the County median income. (Ord. 1913; Ord. 1909)
20A.20.130 “M” Definitions.
Mandatory or Required Right-of-Way Dedications and/or Transportation Improvements.
Such noncompensated dedications and/or transportation facility improvements required of a development by the City of Redmond as a condition of development approval. (Ord. 1908)
Manhole.
A cylindrical shaped structure used to connect or access storm drain pipe where the outlet pipe is less than 12 inches above the bottom of the structure (typically the outlet pipe is at the bottom of the structure and has no catch). (Ord. 1877 (137))
Manual.
The Department of Ecology Storm Water Management Manual for the Puget Sound Basin dated February 1992 and any revisions or updates from Ecology that are approved by the City’s Technical Committee. (Ord. 1877 (140))
Manufactured Home.
A factory built structure transportable in one or more sections which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to required utilities. A manufactured home shall be built to comply with the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Act of 1974 (regulations effective June 15, 1976). (Ord. 1901)
Marquee Sign.
A sign which is integrated into a marquee or canopy and does not extend beyond the limits of the marquee or canopy. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Membership Wholesale/Retail Warehouse.
A warehouse-type facility where shoppers are required to obtain membership status and must show proof of membership prior to entry and purchase of all items. Products consist of discounted or wholesale goods, such as a wide variety of food, clothing, tires and appliances. Many items are sold in large quantities or bulk. This use occupies no less than 75,000 square feet of gross floor area and has somewhat higher parking ratios than typical of standard warehouse uses. (Ord. 2352)
Mini-Warehouse.
A warehouse facility intended for use by private parties who wish to store personal objects and whose storage units do not exceed 800 square feet. (Ord. 1901)
Mitigation – Critical Areas.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20D.140 RCDG, Critical Areas, “mitigation” includes:
(1) Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of actions.
(2) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation.
(3) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment.
(4) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the action.
(5) Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments.
While monitoring without additional actions is not considered mitigation for the purposes of these regulations, it may be part of a comprehensive mitigation program. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1954; Ord. 1693(240))
Mitigation – Transportation Management.
For the purposes of administering RCDG 20D.210.10, Transportation Management Code, “mitigation” shall have either of the following definitions:
(1) Transportation demand management (TDM) strategies or transportation facility improvements constructed or financed by a developer which improve a degraded average arterial intersection LOS to the adopted standard of the transportation management district (TMD). If the average arterial intersection LOS in a district already exceeds the adopted LOS standard prior to a development proposal, mitigation shall mean transportation demand management strategies or facility improvements constructed or financed by a developer to improve the degraded district LOS to at least the LOS of the district prior to the development proposal;
(2) Mitigation as defined in the SEPA Rules, and found in WAC 197-11-768:
(a) Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action;
(b) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation, by using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative steps to avoid or reduce impacts;
(c) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;
(d) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the action;
(e) Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources or environments; and/or
(f) Monitoring the impact and taking appropriate corrective measures. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1908)
Mixed Use.
A land use where more than one classification of land use (residential, commercial, recreational) permitted within a zoning district is combined on a lot or within a structure. (Ord. 1901)
Mobile Fleet Fueling.
The practice of filling fuel tanks of vehicles from tank vehicles. Mobile fleet fueling is also known as wet fueling and wet hosing. Mobile fleet fueling does not include fueling at construction sites. (Ord. 2180)
Mobile Home.
Any vehicle or similar portable structure built prior to the enactment of the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, designed for mounting on wheels and intended for use as a residence, except parked and unoccupied recreational vehicles, which meets the standards of the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. (Ord. 1901)
Mobile Home Park.
An area of land designed for the placement of mobile homes with two or more improved pads or spaces for mobile homes providing connections for, but not limited to, water, sewer and electricity service. (Ord. 1901)
Moderate Impact Land Use.
Land uses which are likely to have a moderate impact on wetlands because of the intensity of the use and levels of human activity. Moderate impact land uses include the following: residential (one unit per acre or less), moderate-intensity open space (parks), new agriculture (moderate-intensity such as orchards and hay fields), paved trails, and building of logging roads. (Ord. 2259)
Modular Housing.
See Manufactured Home. (Ord. 1901)
Motorized Watercraft.
Those floating devices, which are designed to be propelled by the use of internal combustion engines or electric motors. Inflatable, motorized watercraft may be included in this definition if they are propelled by the use of internal combustion engines or electric motors. (Ord. 2006)
MTBE.
Methyl tertiary butyl ether, a gasoline additive. (Ord. 2180)
Multi-Family Dwelling Unit.
A dwelling unit within a building which accommodates two or more families in individual, primary dwelling units. Also known as flats, or apartments. Normally rented or leased, but may also be condominiums. The building is normally located on a single lot. (Ord. 1901)
Multiple Building Complex.
A group of structures housing at least one retail business, office, commercial venture, or independent and separate department of a business which shares the same lot, access and/or parking facilities or coordinated site plan. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Multiple Tenant Building.
A single structure housing more than one business, office, or commercial venture. (Ord. 1901)
Multiplex.
A structure housing two, three or four multi-family dwelling units otherwise known as a duplex, triplex or fourplex. Multiplex units may be side-by-side or on top of another. (Ord. 1901)
20A.20.140 “N” Definitions.
Native Growth Protection Area (NGPA).
An area where native vegetation is preserved for the purpose of preventing harm to property and the environment, including, but not limited to, providing open space, maintaining wildlife corridors, maintaining slope stability, controlling runoff and erosion, and/or any other purpose designated by approval. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1998)
Native Vegetation, Native Plant(s).
A tree, shrub or groundcover plant of a species that is native to western Washington. (Ord. 1998; Ord. 1693(245))
Neon Sign.
A sign with a light source supplied by a neon tube which is bent to form letters, symbols or other shapes. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Net Buildable Area.
The area of a lot excluding any areas where building is prohibited. (Ord. 1901)
New Development.
A project proposed on vacant land or a project that is a modification or expansion to any existing improvements where the value of the proposed modification is of equal or greater value than the existing improvements. If a project is considered a new development the entire site shall be brought into compliance with the current code. See also Re-Development. (Ord. 1877 (145))
N.F.P.A.
The National Fire Protection Association. N.F.P.A. publishes numerous pamphlets which, when referenced, are applicable as guidelines and standards in applying codes or ordinances. (Ord. 1926)
Noise.
The intensity, duration and character of sounds from any and all sources. (Ord. 2006)
Nonconforming Lot, Legal.
A lot, the area, dimensions, or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment of the zoning ordinance but that fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning district. (Ord. 1901)
Nonconforming Structure, Illegal.
A structure or building, the size, dimensions, or location of which was not lawfully built according to the zoning ordinance that was in effect at the time. (Ord. 1901)
Nonconforming Structure, Legal.
A structure or building, the size, dimensions, or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment to the zoning ordinance but that fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning district. (Ord. 1901)
Nonconforming Use, Illegal.
A use or activity which was not permitted by the zoning ordinance that was in effect at the time the use or activity began. (Ord. 1901)
Nonconforming Use, Legal.
A use or activity that was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the zoning ordinance but that fails by reason of such adoption, revision, or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning district. (Ord. 1901)
Nude or Semi-Nude Model Studio.
Any place where a person, who appears nude or semi-nude, or who displays any specified anatomical areas, is provided for money or any other form of consideration, to be observed, sketched, drawn, painted, sculptured, photographed, or similarly depicted by other persons. The following uses are exceptions from the definition of a “nude or semi-nude model studio”:
(1) A proprietary school licensed by the State of Washington;
(2) A junior college, college, or university supported partly or entirely by taxation;
(3) A private college or university that maintains and operates educational programs in which credits are transferable to a junior college, college, or university supported partly or entirely by taxation; or
(4) A place housed in a structure: (a) that has no sign visible from the exterior of the structure and no other advertising that indicates a nude or semi-nude person is available for viewing; and (b) where, in order to participate in a class, a student must enroll at least three days in advance of the class. (Ord. 1919)
20A.20.150 “O” Definitions.
Office.
A building or portion of a building wherein services are performed involving predominantly administrative, professional, or clerical operations. (Ord. 1901)
Off-Premises Sign.
A sign, such as a billboard, which displays a message which is not incidental to the lawful use of the property on which it is located. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
On-Premises Sign.
A sign which displays a message which is incidental to the lawful use of the property on which it is located. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Open Record Hearing.
A hearing, conducted by the Hearing Examiner, Board of Adjustment or City Council, that creates the city’s record through testimony and submission of evidence and information, under procedures prescribed by the City by ordinance or resolution. An open record hearing may be held prior to the city’s decision on a project permit to be known as an “open record predecision hearing.” An open record hearing may be held on an appeal, to be known as an “open record appeal hearing,” if no open record predecision hearing has been held on the project permit.(Ord. 1883)
Open Space.
Any land, area, the preservation of which in its present use would (1) conserve and enhance natural or scenic resources, or (2) protect streams or water supply, or (3) promote conservation of soils, wetlands, beaches or tidal marshes, or (4) enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations or sanctuaries, or (5) enhance recreation opportunities. (Ord. 1901)
Open Space, Active.
Open space which may be improved and set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for recreational facilities such as swimming pools, play equipment for children, ball fields, court games, picnic tables, etc. (Ord. 1901)
Open Space, Passive.
Open space which is essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, designated, or reserved for public or private use or for the use and enjoyment of owners, occupants. (Ord. 1901)
Optional Density.
The additional square feet of building (measured by FAR) based on the use of transfer of development rights. (Ord. 1873)
Originating Site.
The area of land from where an affected structure stated under RMC 15.22.040(1) is removed or proposed for removal. (Ord. 2160)
Other Adult Entertainment Facility.
Any commercial establishment not defined herein where adult entertainment is regularly conducted or sexually oriented materials are displayed, or available in any form, for any type of consideration. Provided however, that a public library, and a school, university, or similar educational or scientific facility shall not be considered an adult entertainment facility. In addition, a commercial establishment that offers access to telecommunications networks as its principal business purpose shall not be considered an adult entertainment facility unless the access it provides is for the primary purpose of displaying or presenting visual images that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (Ord. 1919)
Outdoor Storage.
The storage of any material for a period greater than 24 hours, including items for sale, lease, processing and repair (including vehicles) not in an enclosed building. (Ord. 1901)
Outdoor Storage – Bulk.
Goods for sale, storage, or display which have a large size, mass, or volume, and are not easily moved or carried such as railroad ties, large bags of feed or fertilizer, wood, etc.
Outdoor Storage – Non-Bulk.
Goods for sale, storage or display which are distinguished from bulk items by being small in size or volume and not requiring a mechanical lifting device to move them. Includes such items as bikes, light weight furniture, lawn accessories and other items that can easily be moved indoors during close of business.
Outdoor Storage – Seasonal.
Outdoor storage of items for retail sale which are by its nature sold during a peak season including such items as fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, pumpkins, lawn accessories, bedding plants, etc.
Out-of-Kind Mitigation.
Replacement of critical areas with substitute critical areas whose characteristics do not closely approximate those destroyed or degraded by a regulated activity. (Ord. 2259; Ord. 1693(250))
20A.20.160 “P” Definitions.
Peak Hour.
The consecutive 60-minute period during a 24-hour period which experiences the highest sum of traffic volumes as determined by the City on a roadway segment, passing through a roadway intersection, or entering or leaving a development. The peak hour typically takes place between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on a work day. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1940; Ord. 1908)
Peak Hour Noise.
The noisiest hour within a 24-hour period where the primary source of noise is from traffic. (Ord. 2006)
Peak Hour Trips.
Total vehicular trips entering and leaving a development project during the consecutive 60-minute period between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. which experiences the highest sum of traffic volumes entering or leaving the development. This typically corresponds to the definition of “peak hour of the generator” in the most recent edition of Trip Generation, published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Other trip generation sources may be used, at the discretion of the City, where ITE data are based on a limited survey base or where there may be special trip-generating characteristics of the proposal. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1940; Ord. 1908)
Perchlorethylene.
A colorless liquid used as a dry cleaning fluid, degreaser of metals, and a solvent (also known as PERC, tetrachloroethylene, tetrachloroethene, carbon dichloride, and ethylene tetrachloride). (Ord. 2180)
Permanent Erosion Control.
Continuous on-site and off-site control measures that are needed to control conveyance or deposition of earth, turgidity or pollutants after development, construction, or restoration. (Ord. 1693(255))
Personal Communication Services (PCS).
Digital wireless telephone technology such as portable phones, pagers, faxes, and computers utilizing cellular technology for wireless communication. (Ord. 1930)
Planned Developments.
A development concept designed to allow greater flexibility in the application of zoning regulations and maximum utilization of open spaces. A Planned Development is an “overlay zone” requiring special approval based on predetermined site planning criteria, which does not alter the underlying zoning. There are four types of planned developments in Redmond: Planned Residential Developments (PRD), Master Planned Residential Developments (MPRD), Planned Commercial Developments (PCD), and Planned Unit Developments (PUD). (Ord. 1901)
Plant Association of Infrequent Occurrence.
One or more plant species on a landform type which because of the rarity of the habitat, the species involved, or both, or for other botanical or environmental reasons, do not often occur in the Puget Sound region. Examples include but are not limited to:
(1) Wetlands with a coniferous forested class or subclass consisting of trees such as western red cedar, Sitka spruce or lodge pole pine growing on organic soils;
(2) Bogs with a predominance of sphagnum moss, or those containing sphagnum moss, and typically including one or more species such as Labrador tea, sundew, bog laurel or cranberry. (Ord. 1693(260))
Planting Area.
Parts of a landscape area that are planted, or proposed to be planted, are referred to as the planting area. (Formerly 20C.20.090(30))
Plat.
A map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys or other divisions and dedications. (Ord. 1901)
Political Sign.
A sign which exclusively and solely advertises a candidate or candidate’s public elective office, a political party, or promotes a position on a public, social, or ballot issue. (Ord. 2279. Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Portable Sign.
A sign which is capable of being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the ground, a structure or a building. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Post-Development.
The project that the applicant is proposing to build. (Ord. 1877 (150))
Pre-Development.
The land use condition prior to any development (in Redmond this condition would typically be meadow, forest and/or wetlands). (Ord. 1877 (155))
Preliminary Determination of Significance (Historic).
A preliminary decision made by a Landmark Commission in the event of a hearing continuation that a historic resource is highly likely to qualify for the designation under consideration at that hearing. (Ord. 2164)
Preliminary Plat.
A neat and 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 the Development Guide. The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision. (Ord. 1901)
Pre-Project Conditions.
The land characteristics and ecological values which existed prior to any work on the proposed project. (Ord. 1877 (156))
Preschools.
See Day Care Center. (Ord. 1901)
Primary Room, Secondary Room.
(1) The primary room means a living room, dining room or family room. Where an open floor area plan combines the living and dining rooms, the living/dining room shall be considered one room.