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 Port Angeles
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. ZONING
 Chapter 17.08. DEFINITIONS

  § 17.08.025. "D."  

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  • A.

    Density. The ratio of the number of dwelling units per area of land, e.g., 7,000 square foot lots would allow for a maximum density of 6.22 dwelling units per acre.

    (Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/95)

    B.

    Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) means City of Port Angeles Community and Economic Development Department.

    (Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)

    C.

    Detached building. See the definition for "Building, accessory".

    (Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004)

    D.

    Development. Any activity which would alter the elevation of the land, remove or destroy plant life, cause structures of any kind to be installed, erected, or removed, divide the land into two or more parcels, or any use or extension of the use of the land.

    (Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

    E.

    District. A portion of a planning area which is defined by the primary uses located in that portion of the planning area.

    (Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

    F.

    Dormitory. A residence hall providing sleeping rooms, with or without eating facilities.

    (Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

    G.

    Duplex. See the definition for "Dwelling, two-family".

    (Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

    H.

    Dwelling. A building or portion thereof, that is used exclusively for human habitation and is constructed in accordance with the International* Building Code. In the case of manufactured homes, need to be constructed in accordance with these requirements. A dwelling does not include a house trailer nor does it include hotels, motels or lodging houses.

    *"Uniform Building Code" updated to "International Building Code"

    (Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2926 § 1 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

    I.

    Dwelling, multi-family. A building or a portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units.

    (Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

    J.

    Dwelling, single-family. A building containing one dwelling unit.

    (Ord. 3577, § 1, 3-21-2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

    K.

    Dwelling, two-family (or duplex ). A building containing two single-family dwelling units separate from each other.

    (Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

    L.

    Dwelling unit. One or more rooms which are arranged, designed or used for occupancy as separate living quarters for the exclusive use of a single-family maintaining a household. Permanently installed kitchen facilities shall always be provided within the dwelling unit as well as sleeping and sanitary facilities.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)