Chapter 21B.15 TECHNICAL TERMS AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS

This chapter contains definitions of technical and procedural terms used throughout the code and definitions of land uses listed in tables in Chapter 21B.20 SMC. The definitions in this chapter supplement those in Chapter 21A.15 SMC and the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC). See Chapter 21B.05 SMC for rules on interpretation of the code, including use of these definitions. Where there is a conflict between a definition in Chapter 21A.15 SMC and this chapter, the definition herein shall apply. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.005))

21B.15.020 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

“AASHTO” refers to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which advocates for transportation-related policies and provides technical services to support states in their efforts to efficiently and safely move people and goods. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.010))

21B.15.030 Berm.

An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site, screen undesirable views, reduce noise, or fulfill other such purposes. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.011))

21B.15.040 Blank wall.

See SMC 21B.30.240 for the definition and desirable treatments of a “blank wall.” (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.015))

21B.15.050 Biofiltration swale.

“Biofiltration swale” means a long, gently sloped, vegetated ditch designed to filter pollutants from stormwater. Grass is the most common vegetation, but wetland vegetation can be used if the soil is saturated. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.020))

21B.15.060 Building articulation.

“Building articulation” means the giving of emphasis to architectural elements (like windows, balconies, entries, etc.) that create a complementary pattern or rhythm, dividing large buildings into smaller identifiable pieces. See SMC 21B.30.210 for applicable standards. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.025))

21B.15.070 Brewpub.

“Brewpub” means a restaurant that manufactures up to 5,000 barrels of fermented malt beverages per year on premises as an accessory use. Such an accessory use shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the gross floor area of the restaurant. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.030))

21B.15.080 Clustered development.

“Clustered development” means concentrating lots or buildings in areas to avoid development of sensitive or hazardous areas. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.035))

21B.15.090 Common open space.

See SMC 21B.30.090(1)(c) for the definition of “common open space.” (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.040))

21B.15.100 Condotel.

“Condotel” means a building used as both a condominium and a hotel. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.042))

21B.15.110 Connector street.

“Connector street” includes key streets that provide important connections within the Town Center. See SMC 21B.30.030 and 21B.30.040 for applicable provisions. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.045))

21B.15.120 Cottage housing.

“Cottage housing” refers to clusters of small detached dwelling units arranged around a common open space. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.050))

21B.15.130 Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).

“CPTED” refers to “crime prevention through environmental design,” which is a multi-disciplinary approach to deterring criminal behavior through environmental design. CPTED strategies rely upon the ability to influence offender decisions that precede criminal acts. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.055))

21B.15.140 Dark sky standards.

“Dark sky standards” refer to standards that are intended to stop the adverse effects of light pollution, including energy waste, and the air and water pollution caused by energy waste, harm to human health, harm to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems, reduced safety and security, reduced visibility at night, and poor nighttime ambience. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.060))

21B.15.150 Departure.

“Departure” refers to an alternative treatment that may be allowed by this title provided the director determines that the proposal meets the intent of the standards and applicable criteria. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.065))

21B.15.160 Duplex.

“Duplex” is a building, which is located on one legal lot or parcel, containing two dwelling units designed exclusively for occupancy by two single households living independently of each other. A single-family dwelling containing an approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall not be interpreted as a duplex. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.065))

21B.15.170 Feasible.

“Feasible” means:

(1) That an action can be accomplished with technologies and methods that have been used in past circumstances;

(2) Studies or tests (for example, a pro forma) reviewed by a knowledgeable professional such as Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI), or traffic engineer (depending on the subject area) demonstrated in similar circumstances that such approaches are currently available and likely to achieve intended results; or

(3) Physical constraints are present that prevent conformance with the applicable standard as determined by the director. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.070))

21B.15.180 Floor area ratio.

“Floor area ratio” means total occupiable building area, including garage, divided by total lot area. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.075))

21B.15.190 Green roof.

“Green roof” means a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. This does not refer to roofs which are merely colored green, as with green roof shingles. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.080))

21B.15.200 Gross developable acreage.

“Gross developable acreage” means the total horizontal area of a project site including new roadways internal to the development but excluding the following:

(1) Critical areas and buffers;

(2) Areas below the ordinary high water mark;

(3) Areas that are required to be dedicated on the perimeter of a project site for public rights-of-way. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.085))

21B.15.210 Indoor recreation area.

See SMC 21B.30.090(1)(d) for the definition of “indoor recreation area.” (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.090))

21B.15.220 Landscaped open space.

See SMC 21B.30.090(1)(e) for the definition of “landscaped open space.” (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.095))

21B.15.230 Low impact development.

Low impact development (LID) is a stormwater management strategy that emphasizes conservation and use of existing natural site features integrated with distributed, small-scale stormwater controls to more closely mimic natural hydrologic patterns in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.100))

21B.15.240 Mixed-use node.

“Mixed-use node” refers to one of the five TC-A zoned properties in the Town Center, including TC-A-1 through A-5. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.105))

21B.15.250 Mixed-use street.

“Mixed-use street” refers to a type of street that allows for either a storefront built up to the public sidewalk or a building featuring a landscaped or plaza setback. See SMC 21B.30.030, 21B.30.040, and 21B.30.120 for applicable provisions. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.110))

21B.15.260 Multifamily open space.

See SMC 21B.30.090(1)(f) for the definition of “multifamily open space.” (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.115))

21B.15.270 Multifamily.

“Multifamily” means an apartment per 21A.15.355. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.117))

21B.15.280 Pedestrian-oriented open space (or pedestrian-oriented space).

“Pedestrian-oriented open space” means a publicly accessible space that enlivens the pedestrian environment by providing opportunities for outdoor dining, socializing, relaxing, and/or visual amenities. See SMC 21B.30.160(2) for design criteria for pedestrian open space. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.120))

21B.15.290 Pedestrian-oriented street or corridor.

“Pedestrian-oriented street or corridor” refers to a type of street or corridor that is intended to be lined with storefronts built up to the edge of the sidewalk. See SMC 21B.30.030, 21B.30.040, 21B.30.070, and 21B.30.120 for applicable provisions. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.125))

21B.15.300 Public open space.

See SMC 21B.30.090(1)(g) for the definition of “public open space” and SMC 21B.30.160 for applicable design standards and guidelines. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.130))

21B.15.310 Rain garden.

“Rain garden” means a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from impervious areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, and compacted lawn areas the opportunity to be absorbed. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.135))

21B.15.320 Residential street.

“Residential street” refers to a type of street featuring residential uses and landscaped building setbacks. See SMC 21B.30.030, 21B.30.040, and 21B.30.070 for applicable provisions. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.140))

21B.15.330 Roofline modulation.

“Roofline modulation” means variation in roof form. See SMC 21B.30.210(3) for details. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.145))

21B.15.340 Sight distance triangle.

“Sight distance triangle” means a required setback area at the intersection or driveway entrance off a public or private street for any fence, berm, vegetation, on-site vehicle parking area, signs or other physical obstruction between 42 inches and eight feet above the existing street grade. See SMC 21B.25.200 for details. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.150))

21B.15.350 Solar access.

“Solar access” means the availability of (or access to) unobstructed, direct sunlight. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.155))

21B.15.360 Town Center Stormwater Master Plan.

“Town Center Stormwater Master Plan” means the applicable Stormwater Master Plan adopted by the City for the Town Center. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.160))

21B.15.370 Town Center Infrastructure Plan.

“Town Center Infrastructure Plan” means the plan adopted by the City that identifies the infrastructure needed to develop the envisioned Town Center land uses and that identifies principles and application required to develop mixed-use zones in the Town Center. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.165))

21B.15.380 Unified zone development plan (UZDP).

Refers to a plan that is required for new development in each TC-A sub-zone per Chapter 21B.95 SMC in order to:

(1) Establish the level and intensity of new commercial and residential development;

(2) Provide for coordinated infrastructure such as roads and utilities and public open space;

(3) Define street types and orientation to street of new development; and

(4) Identify the general location of buildings and site improvements and provision of open space, parking, environmental restoration, and nonmotorized circulation. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.170))

21B.15.390 Usable open space.

See SMC 21B.30.090(1)(b) for the definition of “usable open space.” (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.180))

21B.15.400 Winery.

“Winery” means a business that produces up to 10,000 cases per year. The maximum gross floor area of a winery is 10,000 square feet, including space for bottling, crushing, lab and office space, tasting room, restaurant, storage, and event space. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.185))

21B.15.410 Woonerf.

“Woonerf” is a term originating in Holland describing a street where pedestrians and cyclists have legal priority over motorists. Woonerfs are characterized by curbless shared spaces with traffic calming measures such as bollards and landscaping elements. Travel speeds are typically limited to 10 or 15 miles per hour. (Ord. O2010-293 § 1 (Att. A § 21B.15.190))