§ 17.08.095. "S."

A.

Service station. An establishment that provides for the servicing of motor vehicles and operations incidental thereto, limited to the retail sale of petroleum products and automobile accessories; automobile washing (not including auto laundry); waxing and polishing of automobiles; tire changing and repair (not including recapping); battery service, charging, and replacement (not including repair and rebuilding); radiator cleaning and flushing (not including steam cleaning and repair); installation of accessories; and the following operations if conducted wholly within a building: lubrication of motor vehicles, brake servicing, wheel balancing, tire testing, and replacement of carburetors, coils, condensers, fan belts, wiring, water hoses, and similar parts.

(Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

B.

Setback. The required minimum distance from any lot line and that establishes the building envelope within which any structure or building may be erected or placed.

i.

Setback, front - a space that extends the full width of the lot, between the front lot line and the distance designated in the City's Zoning Regulations.

ii.

Setback, rear - a space that extends the full width of the lot, the rear lot line and the distance designated in the City's Zoning Regulations.

iii.

Setback, side - a space that extends from the front setback line to the rear setback line, between the side lot line and to the closest building on the same lot, or to a distance designated in the City's Zoning Regulations.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2666 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)

C.

Shopping center. A group of commercial establishments planned, constructed, and managed as a total entity, with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements, and landscaping and signage in accordance with an approved plan. Shopping centers are further defined by size and the area their shoppers come from:

1.

A community shopping center features a junior department store and contains approximately 150,000 square feet of gross leasable area and has a site area of ten to 25 acres. Its clientele draw is approximately a ten-minute drive from the center.

2.

A neighborhood shopping center generally offers goods necessary to meet daily needs, occupies up to ten acres, has up to 100,000 square feet of gross leasable area, and draws its clientele from a five-minute driving radius from the center.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

D.

Short term rental. Lodging or guest rooms used, rented or occupied for guest sleeping purposes for a period of time 30 days or less, and that contain kitchen facilities for food preparation, including, but not limited to, refrigerators, stoves and ovens. This definition includes dwelling units used, rented or hired out for vacation homes or short-term rentals that allow guests to stay for 30 days or less. Dwelling units used, rented or hired out for longer than 30 days are considered long-term rentals and not extended stay lodging.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)

E.

Sign. Any letters, figures, design symbol, trademark, or device intended to attract attention to any activity, service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, or merchandise, and including display surfaces and supporting structures thereof.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999)

F.

Sign, advertising. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premises on which such sign is located or to which it is affixed.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2666 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

G.

Sign, area. The area of a sign shall be the sum of each display surface including both sides of a double-faced sign, as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on the mass of each display erected on one sign structure with a circle, triangle, or quadrangle connecting all extreme points. Where a sign is composed of two or more individual letters mounted directly on a wall, the total display surface, including its background, shall be considered one sign for purposes of calculating sign area. The structure supporting a sign is not included in determining the area of the sign, unless the structure is designed in a way to form an integral part of the display.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997)

H.

Single-family residence. One detached dwelling on an individual lot for occupancy by one family.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994)

I.

Site coverage. The amount of impervious surface on a parcel, including structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3343 § 1, 1/1/2009)

J.

Smart growth. A mix of land uses that include the following:

1.

Take advantage of compact building design;

2.

Create a range of housing opportunities and choices;

3.

Create walkable neighborhoods;

4.

Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place;

5.

Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas;

6.

Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities;

7.

Provide a variety of transportation choices;

8.

Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective;

9.

Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016)

K.

Story. The space between the floor and the ceiling above said floor. A basement shall be considered a story when more than half of the basement height is above the finished lot grade. A half-story shall be considered when the space between a floor and ceilings above said floor has at least one interior side wall that is five feet or less in height.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

L.

Street. A vehicular way that affords a primary means of access to abutting property.

(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

M.

Street right-of-way line. The boundary line between a street and abutting property. This may or may not match a property's front lot line.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

N.

Structure. Anything constructed in the ground, or anything erected which requires location on the ground or water, or is attached to something having location on or in the ground and is over 30 inches in height above the ground level, but not including fences or walls used as fences six feet or less in height.

(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

O.

Structural alteration. Any change, other than incidental repairs, which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.

(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

P.

Subordinate. Less important than and secondary to a primary object, usually in these Zoning Regulations referring to an accessory use.

(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2921 § 2, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

Q.

Supermarket. A grocery store on a site larger than one acre and with multiple retail departments such as drugs, photo, video, deli, flowers, seafood, bakery, etc.

(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)