§ 17.08.010. "A."

A.

Accessory use. The subordinate and incidental use of land or buildings on a lot. A use is to be considered accessory when it occupies less than 50 percent of a building's or lot's total square footage.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2921 § 1, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

B.

Accessory residential unit (ARU). A habitable unit added to, created within, or detached from a primary single-family residential dwelling that provides basic requirements for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation as outlined by the International Residential Building Code. An ARU is distinguishable from a duplex in that, unlike a duplex, it is clearly incidental to a detached primary single-family residence both in use and appearance. ARUs must abide by the ARU development standards established by the City's Zoning Regulations.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3478 § 7, 5/21/2013; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

C.

Adult family home. A one family dwelling of a person or persons who are providing personal care, room and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services and who are licensed by the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 70.128 RCW and Chapter 388.76 WAC (Adult Family Home regulations).

(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991)

D.

Affordable housing. Residential housing available for sale or rent that requires a monthly housing cost, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than 30 percent of the income of an eligible household. An eligible household is one with a total household income no greater than 80 percent of the Clallam County median income as reported by the Washington State Office of Financial Management.

(Ord. 3343 § 1, 1/1/2009)

E.

Alley. A public right-of-way which provides service access to abutting property.

(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

F.

Amendment. A change in language of the zoning text which is an official part of these Zoning Regulations.

(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

G.

Animal husbandry, commercial. The care and raising of animals, particularly farm animals, for agricultural or other commercial purposes, provided that this shall not include non-commercial animal husbandry, private horse stables, up to three dogs and cats which are not house pets, or house pets.

(Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)

H.

Animal husbandry, non-commercial. The care and raising of animals for non-commercial purposes, provided that this shall not include private non-commercial horse stables, kennels, up to three dogs and cats which are not house pets, or house pets.

(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)

I.

Antenna. Any pole, panel, rod, reflection disc including satellite earth station antenna as defined by 47 CFR Sections 1.4000 and 25.104, or similar device used for the transmission and/or reception of radio frequency signals.

(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)

J.

Antenna support structure. Any building or structure other than a tower which can be used for location of telecommunications facilities.

(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)

K.

Apartment. A room, or a suite of two or more rooms in a multiple occupancy building, occupied or suitable for occupancy as a dwelling unit for one family.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)

L.

Apartment building. A multiple occupancy building other than a hotel or motel that contains five or more dwelling units.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)

M.

Applicant. Any person that applies for approval from the City.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)

N.

Application. The process by which the owner of a parcel of land within the City submits a request to develop, construct, build, modify, erect or use such parcel of land. "Application" includes all written documentation, verbal statements, and representations, in whatever form or forum, made by an applicant to the City concerning such a request.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)

O.

Artisan manufacturing. Production of goods by the use of hand tools or small-scale, light mechanical equipment occurring solely within an enclosed building where such production requires no outdoor operations or storage, and where the production, operations, and storage of materials related to production occupy no more than one building on a lot. Typical uses have negligible negative impact on surrounding properties and may include uses such as, but not limited to, woodworking and cabinet shops, ceramic studios, jewelry manufacturing and similar types of arts and crafts, makers spaces, production of alcohol and food processing.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)

P.

Assisted living facility. Any home or other institution that provides housing, basic services, and assumes general responsibility for the safety and well-being of the residents (for seven or more residents) and may also provide domiciliary care consistent with Chapter 142, laws of 2004 in Chapter 18.20.020 RCW.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

Q.

Attainable housing. Residential housing available for sale or rent that requires a monthly housing cost, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than 30 percent of the net income of an eligible household. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an eligible household is one with a total net household income no greater than 120 percent of the Clallam County median income as reported by the Washington State Office of Financial Management.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)