§ 17.08.010. Definitions.

For the purpose of this title, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:

The word "lot" includes the words "plot" or "parcel."

"Accessory use or structure" means a use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal use or structure.

"Buildable area" means the portion of a lot remaining after required yards have been provided.

"Conditional use" means a use that may be compatible with uses in a district but would not be appropriate generally or without restriction through the zoning district, but which if controlled as to number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, morals, order, comfort, convenience, appearance, prosperity, or general welfare.

Dwelling, Multiple-Family. "Multiple-family dwelling" means a residential building designed for or occupied by three or more families, with the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units provided.

Dwelling, Single-Family. "Single-family dwelling" means a detached residential dwelling unit designed for and occupied by one family only.

Dwelling, Two-Family. "Two-family dwelling" means a detached residential building containing two dwelling units, designed for occupancy by not more than two families.

"Dwelling unit" means one room, or rooms connected together used for, or intended for use as a separate, independent housekeeping establishment, and containing independent cooking and sleeping facilities.

"Home occupation" means an occupation conducted in a dwelling unit, provided that:

1.

The occupation shall be carried out wholly within the principal or accessory structure(s).

2.

Not more than two persons outside the immediate family shall be employed.

3.

Odor, smoke or dust shall not be emitted in quantities as to be offensive beyond the exterior of the lot boundary.

4.

The storage of raw or finished materials shall be prohibited beyond the principal or accessory structure(s).

5.

Glare or flashing light shall not be visible from adjacent properties.

6.

Traffic or parking associated with the home occupation shall not be of a volume or quantity as to create a disturbance, congestion or hazard.

"Lot" means the smallest tract of land in any subdivision occupied or to be occupied for a principal use.

"Lot of record" means a lot which is part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the district recorder, or lot or parcel described by metes and bounds, the description of which has been so recorded.

"Maximum height of structures" means the maximum vertical distance between the lowest habitable floor (at or above the base flood elevation) and the highest point of a flat roof, or the mid-point of a gable, as measured between the eves and ridge of a pitched or hip roof.

"Mobilehome park" means any parcel, tract, or lot or portion thereof where space for two or more mobilehomes or travel trailers is leased, rented, or held for rent for occupancy but not including automobile or trailer sale lots on which unoccupied mobilehomes are parked for inspection and sale.

"Nonconformities" means lots, structures, uses of land and structures and characteristics of use which are prohibited under the terms of the zoning ordinance but were lawful at the date of the ordinance enactment.

Parking Space, Off Street. "Off street parking space" means, for the purpose of this title, as off street parking space shall consist of a space adequate for parking an automobile with room for opening doors on both sides, together with properly related access to a public street or alley and maneuvering room.

"Street line" means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground, or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground. Among other things structures include buildings, mobile homes, walls, fences, billboards, and poster panels.

"Variance" means a relaxation of the terms of this title where such variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions, peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the application, a literal enforcement of this title would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. As used in this title, a variance is authorized only for height, area, and size of structure or size of front yards and open spaces; establishment or expansion of a use otherwise prohibited shall not be allowed by variance, nor shall a variance be granted because of the presence of nonconformities in the zoning district or uses in an adjoining zoning district.

(Ord. 98-08 (part); 1997; prior code § 20.01.180)