§ 17.08.045. "H."

A.

Hard surface. An impervious surface, a permeable pavement, or a vegetated roof.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016)

B.

Height. The total distance in feet from average ground elevation at perimeter walls as determined by the final grade noted on the building plan approved by the City to the highest point of the structure. The final grade shall not exceed the pre-alteration grade as it existed prior to excavation. For the purposes of this title, a grade is established only when the City Building Inspector verifies the grade. The height restrictions in this title shall not apply to spires, monuments, chimneys, antennas, water towers, elevator towers, mechanical equipment, and other similar rooftop appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and/or not intended for human occupancy or the provision of additional habitable space; provided that mechanical equipment rooms and screening are set back at least ten feet from the edge of the roof and do not exceed the maximum building height by more than ten feet. Other architectural appurtenances such as ornamental cupolas parapets, and spires, not exceeding the maximum building height by more than ten feet in height and diameter, are also exempt from height requirements.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 4, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/1997; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

C.

Home occupation is an occupation or business activity which results in a product or service, is conducted in whole or in part in the dwelling unit, and is clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the property.

(Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/97; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2265 § 1 (part), 9/19/1983; Ord. 2103 § 1, 10/18/1980; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

D.

Hospital. An institution specializing in giving clinical, temporary and emergency services of a medical or surgical nature to human patients and licensed by Washington State law.

(Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/1997; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

E.

Hospital, mental (including treatment of alcoholics). An institution licensed by Washington State agencies under provisions of law to offer facilities, care, and treatment for cases of mental and nervous disorders and alcoholics.

(Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/1997; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

F.

Hospice. A facility for the terminally ill.

(Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

G.

Hostel. A residential structure or commercial building where transient accommodations for 30 days or less (daily or weekly) for the traveling public are provided and for which the accommodations contain no more than one shared kitchen facility and do not have individual sleeping rooms. Hostels are differentiated by housing type and/or owner occupancy as follows:

1.

Owner occupied single-family residential hostels are allowed in the same zones as bed and breakfasts.

2.

Non-owner occupied commercial structure hostels are allowed by the same process and in the same zones as hotels and motels.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3155 § 4, 1/30/2004)

H.

Hotel. A facility offering transient lodging accommodations for 30 days or less to the general public and that may include additional facilities and services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, personal services, etc.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)

I.

House pets. Domestic animals such as dogs, cats, fish, birds, rodents, and reptiles, not including inherently dangerous species of animals, which sleep and are primarily housed in a dwelling unit together with their owners.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3155 § 4, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)