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20A.20 Definitions
20A.20.010 “A” Definitions.
20A.20.020 “B” Definitions.
20A.20.030 “C” Definitions.
20A.20.040 “D” Definitions.
20A.20.050 “E” Definitions.
20A.20.060 “F” Definitions.
20A.20.070 “G” Definitions.
20A.20.080 “H” Definitions.
20A.20.090 “I” Definitions.
20A.20.100 “J” Definitions.
20A.20.110 “K” Definitions.
20A.20.120 “L” Definitions.
20A.20.130 “M” Definitions.
20A.20.140 “N” Definitions.
20A.20.150 “O” Definitions.
20A.20.160 “P” Definitions.
20A.20.170 “Q” Definitions.
20A.20.180 “R” Definitions.
20A.20.190 “S” Definitions.
20A.20.200 “T” Definitions.
20A.20.210 “U” Definitions.
20A.20.220 “V” Definitions.
20A.20.230 “W” Definitions.
20A.20.240 “X” Definitions.
20A.20.250 “Y” Definitions.
20A.20.260 “Z” Definitions.
20A.20.010 “A” Definitions.
A-Weighted Sound Level.
The sound pressure level in decibels measured using the “A” weighting network on a sound level meter as specified by the American National Standards Institute specification for sound level meters as now existing or as hereafter amended or modified. The level so read is designated dBA. (Ord. 2006)
Abut.
To physically touch or border upon; or to share a common property line, but not overlap. (Ord. 1901)
Access.
Ingress and egress to and from premises, including ingress and egress to and from a public way and general road system. (Ord. 1901)
Access Corridor.
A vehicle circulation area in private ownership, including easements, tracts and driveways in a common ownership, over which access is afforded to two or more lots or residences. Where a driveway is shared and serves garages or accessory buildings and the lots and principal buildings front upon another street or an access corridor, the shared driveway shall not be defined as an access corridor. In this case, the side street setbacks do not apply. An access corridor shall not serve more than 10 single-family lots. (Ord. 1901)
Access, Primary.
The principal ways or means of approach to provide most frequent vehicular or pedestrian access to a property. (Ord. 1901)
Accessory Dwelling Unit.
An accessory dwelling unit (hereinafter referred to as “ADU”) is a habitable living unit that provides basic requirements for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. An ADU is accessory to the primary unit on a lot and may be added to, created within, or detached from the primary single-family dwelling unit. (Ord. 1901)
Accessory Structure.
A detached, subordinate structure, the use of which is clearly incidental and related to that of the principal structure or use of the land, and which is located on the same lot as that of the principal structure. (Ord. 1901)
Accessory Use.
A use customarily incidental to and on the same lot as the principal use of a building or operation and so necessary or commonly to be expected that it cannot be supposed that it was intended to be prohibited. (Ord. 1901)
Adjoining Lot.
A lot or parcel of land that shares all or part of a common lot line with another lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 1901)
Administrator.
Also, Code Administrator. Unless otherwise specified, the Administrator shall be the Director of Planning and Community Development or his/her designated representative. (Ord. 1954)
Adult Arcade.
A commercial establishment containing individual viewing areas or booths, where, for any form of consideration, including a membership fee, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or other similar image producing machines are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Cabaret.
A nightclub, bar, restaurant, tavern, or other similar commercial establishment, whether or not alcoholic beverages are served, that regularly features:
(1) Persons who appear semi-nude or nude; or
(2) Live performances which are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Drive-In Theater.
A drive-in theater used for presenting motion picture films, video cassettes, cable television, or any other such visual media distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (The term “drive-in theater” as used in the Redmond Community Development Guide is distinct from and is not intended to include the term “adult drive-in theater”.) (Ord. 1919)
Adult Entertainment Facility.
A commercial establishment defined herein as an adult arcade, adult cabaret, adult drive-in theater, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult retail store, adult sauna parlor, escort agency, nude or semi-nude model studio, or other adult entertainment facility. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Family Home.
The regular family abode of a person or persons who are providing personal care, room, and board under a license issued pursuant to Chapter 70.128 RCW, to more than one but not more than four adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services; except that a maximum of six adults may be permitted if the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services determines that the home and the provider are capable of meeting standards and qualifications provided for by Chapter 70.128 RCW. (Ord. 1901)
Adult Motel.
A hotel, motel, or similar commercial establishment which:
(1) Offers sleeping accommodations to the public for any form of consideration and provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas, and that has a sign visible from the public right-of-way that advertises the availability of this type of sexually oriented materials; or
(2) Offers a sleeping room for rent for a rental fee period of time that is less than 10 hours; or
(3) Allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping room to sub-rent the room for a period of time that is less than 10 hours. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Motion Picture Theater.
An enclosed commercial establishment where, for any form of consideration, motion pictures, films, video cassettes, slides, or other similar visual media are regularly shown that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Retail Store.
A commercial establishment such as a bookstore, video store, or novelty shop which as its principal business purpose offers for sale or rent, for any form of consideration, any one or more of the following:
(1) Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed materials, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas; or
(2) Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia designed for use in connection with any specified sexual activities.
For the purpose of this definition, the term “principal business purpose” shall mean the business purpose that constitutes 50 percent or more of the stock in trade of a particular business establishment. The stock in trade of a particular business establishment shall be determined by examining either: (a) the retail dollar value of all sexually oriented materials compared to the retail dollar value of all nonsexually oriented materials readily available for purchase, rental, view, or use by patrons of the establishment, excluding inventory located in any portion of the premises not regularly open to patrons; or (b) the total volume of shelf space and display area reserved for sexually oriented materials compared to the total volume of shelf space and display area reserved for nonsexually oriented materials. (Ord. 1919)
Adult Sauna Parlor.
A commercial sauna parlor which excludes any person by virtue of age from all or any portion of the premises.
Advanced Technology.
Uses which focus on methods of improving manual, mechanical, or scientific processes. This definition excludes manufacturing uses that are not compatible with other advanced technology uses. (Ord. 1901)
Advertise.
To give information about the type, product line, quality or price of goods or services offered. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Affected Intersection.
A signalized system intersection within a transportation management district (TMD) in the City; or over which the City has operational responsibility under an interlocal agreement, as authorized by Chapter 39.34 RCW or other law; or where there is such an interlocal agreement to apply Chapter 20D.210 RCDG, Transportation Standards, to the intersection; and to which a proposed development is projected to add 30 or more total p.m. peak-hour trips. (Ord. 1908)
Affected Transportation Management District (TMD).
A transportation management district which contains one or more affected intersections. (Ord. 1908)
Affordable Housing.
(1) Housing renting for a monthly rent, including an appropriate utility allowance, of not more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of low-income households (defined to be a household earning 80 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area); or
(2) Housing that may be purchased with monthly payments including: principal, interest, taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees, and assessments, that do not add up to more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of low-income households (defined to be a household earning 80 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area). (Ord. 2126; Ord. 1756)
Affordable Housing, Low Cost.
(1) Housing renting for a monthly rent, including an appropriate utility allowance, of not more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of very low-income households (defined to be a household earning 50 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area); or
(2) Housing that may be purchased with monthly payments including: principal, interest, taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees, and assessments, that do not add up to more than 30 percent of the total monthly household income of very low-income households (defined to be a household earning 50 percent or less of the median annual income, adjusted for household size, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area). (Ord. 2126; Ord. 1756)
Agricultural Crop Management.
The cultivating of soil to produce crops. For the purposes of Chapter 20E.90 RCDG, Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management, the activity shall be on a minimum of two acres. This definition is not intended to include gardening or construction of drainage or irrigation ditches. (Ord. 1877 (03))
Agricultural Residence.
The use of a dwelling unit occupied by a full- or part-time farmer on a lot or lots used exclusively for agriculture. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Alter/Alteration.
Any construction or remodeling which modifies all or part of the original site, object or structure either in appearance or by substitution of original materials with new material. This shall include both exterior and interior construction or change to properties. Alteration includes but is not limited to changing paint color or topographic features; removal or substitution of fences, railings, landscaping, or ornamentations; or additions or substitutions of windows, window frames, doors, doorframes, and signs. (Ord. 2164)
Amateur Radio Tower.
A tower and antenna(s) which transmit and receive noncommercial communication signals, and is defined as an amateur radio tower by the Federal Communications Commission. Guy wires for amateur radio antenna(s) are considered part of the structure for the purposes of meeting development standards. (Ord. 1930)
Animal Kennel/Shelter.
A kennel or shelter shall be any outdoor or indoor facility, which houses four or more small domestic animals (that number not including one unweaned litter) for periods longer than 24 hours as a commercial venture, as a nonprofit organization, or for a governmental purpose. The facility may either be a separate business or an accessory use. (Ord. 1930)
Animated Sign.
A sign which contains wind or mechanically operated moving parts or which flashes or simulates motion by the use of electric lights; does not include flags, banners, revolving signs, changing message centers or barber poles. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Antenna(s).
Any system of electromagnetically tuned wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves between terrestrial and/or orbital based points; includes, but is not limited to, radio antenna(s), television antenna(s), satellite dish antenna(s), and cellular antenna(s). Types of antenna(s) include:
(1) Omni-directional (or “whip”) antenna(s) transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a 360-degree radial pattern. For the purpose of this document, an omni-directional antenna(s) is up to 15 feet in height and up to six inches in diameter.
(2) Directional (or “panel”) antenna(s) transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a specific directional pattern of less than 360 degrees.
(3) Parabolic antenna(s) (or “dish”) antenna(s) is a bowl-shaped device for the reception and/or transmission of communications signals in a specific directional pattern. (Ord. 1930)
Appliance.
Any device used in the control or suppression of fire, such as, but not limited to, dry lines, standpipes, ladders, extinguishing systems, etc. (Ord. 1926)
Applicant.
The person, party, firm, corporation, or other entity that proposes any activity that could affect a sensitive area. (Ord. 1693(05))
Approved.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20E.100 RCDG, the Uniform Fire Code, “approved” shall in all cases mean that a particular plan, system, operation or construction including all notations made during review or testing as to the best knowledge of the Chief or his designated representative met or exceeded all applicable codes, standards, regulations and/or performance tests as of the date of approval. Any subsequent changes of circumstance which compromise the conditions of approval render such approval inapplicable. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1926)
Aquifer.
A body of soil or rock that contains sufficient saturated material to conduct groundwater and yield useable quantities of groundwater to springs and wells. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(010))
Aquifer Recharge Area.
Areas where water infiltrates into the surface and travels downward through the soil to a groundwater aquifer. Aquifer recharge areas vary in susceptibility depending on soil and groundwater conditions. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(015))
Aquifer Susceptibility.
That portion of the potential contamination of an aquifer that results from soil, rock and ground water characteristics within a recharge area. (Ord. 1693(020))
Aquifer Vulnerability.
The combined effect of aquifer susceptibility and contaminant loading potential; it includes hydrogeologic, land use and other factors that affect the potential for ground water contamination. (Ord. 1693(025))
Archeological Feature.
A human modification of the landscape or a concentration of artifacts that reflects human use or activity that is at least 50 years old. (Ord. 2164)
Archeological Resource.
Any material remains of human life or activities which are at least 50 years old and which have potential to provide new information in the fields of history and archeology. This shall include all sites, objects, structures, artifacts, implements and locations of prehistoric or archeological interest. This shall include but not be limited to burial grounds, campsites, dwellings, and implements such as projectile points, basketry, grinding stones or pestles, carvings and paintings. This shall include material remains of human life or activities from historic periods that are located at least partially below the ground surface necessitating the use of archeological methods for study or recovery. (Ord. 2164)
Artificially Created Wetland.
Wetlands created from nonwetland sites through purposeful, legally authorized human action, such as irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, canals, detention facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities. (Ord. 1693(030))
As Graded.
The soil surface, shape and condition upon the completion of grading. (Ord. 1877 (05))
Average Arterial Intersection Level-of-Service (LOS).
The sum of the critical volumes at signalized arterial intersections, divided by the sum of the capacity of the signalized arterial intersections within a transportation management district (TMD), using the Planning Application (“Planning Method”), as defined in “Transportation Research Circular Number 212”, Transportation Research Board, January, 1980. (Ord. 1908)
Average Gross Floor Area.
The gross floor area of a building divided by the number of floors. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Average Weekday Vehicle Trips.
The number of all vehicles entering or leaving a site during a 24-hour period Monday through Friday.
20A.20.020 “B” Definitions.
Background Traffic.
The volume of traffic that is projected to occur on the street system as of the anticipated date of occupancy of a project. (Ord. 1908)
Balcony.
That portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which is raised four feet or more above the level of the main floor.
Banners.
Signs made of cloth, fabric, paper, nonrigid plastic or similar types of material; national flags, flags of political subdivisions and symbolic flags of an institution or a business are excluded. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Base Flood.
A flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, also referred to as the 100-year flood which is based upon built-out conditions. The base flood will be determined through hydrologic modeling, and will assume fully developed land use conditions in tributary basins, as defined in the Bear Creek Community Plan. If the City has not modeled the base flood, the applicant shall be responsible for doing so, consistent with the assumptions set forth in this ordinance and the Bear Creek Community Plan. (Ord. 1693(035))
Base Flood Elevation.
The water surface elevation of the base flood. It shall be referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. (Ord. 1693(040))
Basement.
Any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined by the Uniform Building Code. (Ord. 1901)
Bed and Breakfast Inns.
A facility offering between three and 12 lodging rooms on a temporary basis to travelers, tourists and transient guests for a period of up to 30 days and serving primarily breakfast only to those guests registered to use the facility for lodging. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Bed and Breakfasts.
A single-family residence containing one kitchen and shared dining area providing no more than two lodging rooms for guests and travelers, tourists, and transient guests for a period of up to 30 days and serving primarily breakfast only to those people registered to use the facility for lodging. (Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Bedrock.
The solid rock immediately underlying unconsolidated material, such as soil. (Ord. 1877 (10))
Bench.
A relatively level step-like excavation into earth material. (Ord. 1877 (15))
Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Conservation practices and management measures which serve to protect trees, including the following practices:
(1) Avoiding physical damage to tree trunk, branches, foliage and roots;
(2) Restricting the movement, operation, and location of construction materials and equipment to avoid the area under a tree canopy;
(3) Minimizing adverse changes in drainage conditions around tree roots;
(4) Minimizing adverse changes to the chemical, physical, structural, and organic characteristics of soil around tree roots;
(5) Those conservation practices defined by the State of Washington Department of Agriculture, Washington State Department of Ecology, and International Society of Arborists as intended to protect trees. (Ord. 1998)
Bicycle Facility and Classification.
Unless defined more specifically within this document, standards for bicycle facilities provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation should apply. Three major types of facilities are as follows:
Bikeway (Class I).
A bicycle facility physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within road right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. The minimum width when exclusively used by bicycles is five feet for one-way, and eight feet for two-way. The minimum width when shared with pedestrians is 12 feet.
Bicycle Lane (Class II).
A portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or use of cyclists. Bicycle lanes are one-way facilities. The minimum width when abutting the curb is five and one-half feet. When adjacent to parking, the minimum width is five feet.
Bicycle Route (Class III).
A roadway shared by bicycles and motor vehicles with a wide shared curb lane or paved shoulder, and signage. The desirable width of a shared curb lane is 12 to 14 feet.
Binding Site Plan.
A drawing to a scale of no smaller than 1 inch equals 100 feet which:
(1) Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters specified by local regulations;
(2) Contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the City of Redmond; and
(3) Contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the site plan. (Ord. 1901)
Blank Walls.
The following are considered “blank walls”:
(1) Garden walls four feet or more in height;
(2) Etched glass, frosted glass, stained glass or similar translucent but nontransparent materials; and
(3) Windows with a lower sill not less than five feet six inches above the finished floor level. (Ord. 1901)
Block.
A group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well defined and fixed boundaries. (Ord. 1901)
BMPs (Best Management Practices).
The physical, structural, and/or managerial practices that have been approved by City of Redmond, and that when used singly or in combination, provide the most effective means of preventing or reducing pollution of water or other undesirable effects. (Ord. 1877 (20))
Borrow.
Earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site. (Ord. 1877 (25))
Broadcast or Relay Tower.
A freestanding support structure, attached antenna(s), and related equipment intended for transmitting, receiving or re-transmitting commercial television, radio, telephone, cellular, or other communications services. (Ord. 1930)
Buffer or Buffer Area.
A naturally vegetated and undisturbed, enhanced or revegetated zone surrounding a sensitive area that protects the sensitive area from adverse impacts to its integrity and value, or is an integral part of the resource’s ecosystem. (Ord. 1693(045))
Building.
See Structure. (Ord. 1901)
Building Permit.
Any building permit, any permit to construct tenant improvements, a mobile home hookup and foundation permit, a mobile home hookup permit, or any permit or approval to place or install mobile homes, mobile buildings, manufactured homes, or manufactured buildings. (Ord. 1913; Ord. 1909)
Building Work Areas.
Include all areas within 15 feet of a structure footprint; parking areas, access roads, and streets plus eight feet; and utility lines plus eight feet. All distances shall be measured horizontally. These areas are subject to setbacks, buffers and critical areas where no grade changes or other disturbance shall occur. (Ord. 1877 (27))
Bulk Storage Facility.
A facility where flammable or combustible liquids, solids, or gels are received by tank vessel, pipeline, railroad tank car or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such substances by tank vessel, pipeline, railroad tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank or container. (Ord. 2180)
20A.20.030 “C” Definitions.
Caliper.
American Nursery and Landscape Association standard for measurement of trunk size of nursery stock. Caliper of the trunk shall be taken six inches above the ground. (Ord. 1998)
Capacity.
The maximum traffic volume using the Planning Application (“Planning Method”), that can pass through an intersection during a given peak hour as defined in “Transportation Research Circular Number 212”, Transportation Research Board, January, 1980. (Ord. 1908)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
A section of the Comprehensive Plan which contains a discussion and an inventory of significant publicly owned capital facilities which provide service to Redmond citizens and businesses, in support of plan goals and policies. The CFP includes the transportation facility plan (TFP). (Ord. 1908)
Catch Basin.
An underground structure, shaped like a box or cylinder, which is used to connect storm drainage pipe and where the outlet pipe is at least 12 inches above the bottom of the structure. The volume of the structure from its bottom up to the outlet pipe is used to collect sediment and is known as the catch. (Ord. 1877 (30))
Cathodic Protection Well.
A cased or uncased borehole constructed for the purpose of installing equipment or facilities for the electrical protection of metallic equipment in contact with the ground. Cathodic protection wells are also known as anode wells. (Ord. 2180)
Cellular Communications Facility.
A Cellular Communications Facility is an unstaffed facility for the transmission of radio frequency signals and includes antenna(s), equipment shelters, and other equipment necessary to provide wireless transmission and reception utilizing cellular technology for various wireless telecommunication systems including cellular phones, Personal Communication Systems (PCS), pagers, and similar systems. (Ord. 1930)
Certificate of Concurrency.
A written document prepared by the Administrator stating that a particular development meets the concurrency requirements of RCDG 20D.210.10, Transportation Management Code. (Ord. 1928; Ord. 1908)
Certification.
A professional, written engineering or geological opinion concerning the design, progress or completion of the work. (Ord. 1877 (35))
Certified Arborist.
A person or firm with specialized knowledge of the horticultural requirements of trees, certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or the National Arborist Association. (Ord. 1998)
Changing Message Signs.
Lighted or electronically controlled signs that contain messages, such as the date, time, temperature or commercial messages, and change within intervals of one minute or less. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Chief.
As used in the Redmond Fire Code shall mean the Chief of the Fire Department or his representative as assigned or as authorized by the Redmond Fire Department Manual of Operations. (Ord. 1926)
City.
City of Redmond, Washington. (Ord. 1908)
Clearing – Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20E.90 RCDG, Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Management, “clearing” is any action that disturbs, injures, or directly destroys the root structure of existing vegetation or any actions that disturb the existing ground surface. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1877 (45))
Clearing – Sensitive Areas.
For the purposes of administering Chapter 20D.140 RCDG, Sensitive Areas, “clearing” is the removal of timber, brush, grass, ground cover or other vegetative matter from a site which exposes the earth’s surface of the site or any actions which disturb the existing ground surface. (Ord. 1954; Ord. 1693(055))
Closed Record Appeal.
An administrative appeal on the record to the City Council or Hearing Examiner, following an open record hearing on a project permit application when the appeal is on the record with no or limited new evidence or information allowed to be submitted and only appeal argument allowed. (Ord. 1883)
Clustering.
Clustering is a technique that allows for the on-site transfer of density so that lots are concentrated in one portion of a site leaving the remaining portion of the site as open space. (Ord. 1901)
Colocation.
The placement and arrangement of multiple antennae and equipment on a single support structure and equipment pad area. (Ord. 1930)
Color.
Described in terms of hue, value and intensity. Hue refers to the identity of a color – i.e., red, blue, yellow, etc. Value is the lightness or darkness of a color, and intensity is the relative strength and purity of a color. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Commercial Use.
The use of a building, land, or other for nonresidential and nonpersonal use involving retail sales, wholesale sales, office uses, entertainment uses, or similar uses. (Ord. 1901)
Commercial Vehicle.
A vehicle used in a business, including a home business or home occupation. (Ord. 1901)
Committee.
The City of Redmond Technical Committee. (Ord. 1693(060))
Community Center.
An enclosed structure open to the general public that is owned and operated by the City of Redmond or another public agency, and that is used predominantly for cultural, educational, recreational, or social purposes. (Ord. 1919)
Community Development Guide.
The City of Redmond Community Development Guide as now adopted or hereafter amended. (Ord. 1693(065))
Compaction.
The densification of earth material by mechanical means, intended or otherwise. (Ord. 1877 (50))
Compatible Use.
A use that is complementary to another use and/or whose associated impacts to the environment are similar to another use such that the uses may exist together without undermining the intent of the zone in which the uses exist. (Ord. 1901)
Compensatory Storage.
Any new, excavated storage volume equivalent to any flood storage capacity which has been or would be eliminated by filling or grading within the floodplain. (Ord. 1693(070))
Comprehensive Plan.
The long-range plan used as a guide for the physical, economic, and social development of Redmond. The Comprehensive Plan is contained in the Community Development Guide. (Ord. 1908)
Concurrency.
A requirement of the 1990 Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.070(6)) that the City must enforce an ordinance precluding development approval if a development would cause the transportation LOS standards to fall below the City’s adopted standard, unless revenues are secured to complete mitigating transportation improvements or strategies within six years. If a development fails to meet the concurrency test, supplemental mitigation in the form of transportation improvements or strategies will be required to accommodate the impacts of the development and allow it to achieve concurrency. Transportation demand management (TDM) and other noncapacity strategies may be used. (Ord. 1908)
Condominium.
A type of property ownership consisting of an individual interest in an apartment or commercial building, and undivided common interest in common areas such as parking area, elevators, etc. (Ord. 1901)
Conservation Easement, TDR.
A granting of a property right stipulating that lands within the transfer of development rights sending areas will be limited to the uses and intensities allowed by the transfer of development rights program to remain in a preserved state to facilitate only agriculture, recreational uses, or fish and wildlife habitats. The easement shall be recorded with the real property records of King County. The sending property owner is the grantor and the City of Redmond is the grantee. This easement may be combined with other easements with a similar purpose. (Ord. 1984; Ord. 1901; Ord. 1873)
Construction.
Any site preparation, assembly, erection, demolition, substantial repair, maintenance, alteration, or similar action for or of public or private rights-of-way, structures, utilities, or similar property. (Ord. 2006)
Construction Sign.
A sign on the site of a construction project that identifies the project, its character, or purpose and the architects, engineers, planners, contractors or other individuals or firms involved. (Formerly 20C.20.230(25))
Contaminant Loading Potential.
The availability within a recharge area of potential contaminants that could degrade ground water quality. (Ord. 1693(075))
Corporate Headquarters and Regional Offices.
Businesses whose primary headquarters are in the Seattle-metropolitan area or northwest region, housing the administrative and management functions of a company, including administrative services, personnel and management functions. This facility acts as the central services for sub-regional offices, branches, retail and distribution outlets of the company. Where they are permitted, manufacturing and research and development may also be associated with corporate and regional offices. (Ord. 1901)
Cottage.
A cottage is a small, detached dwelling unit, not greater than 1,000 square feet in total floor area that is developed at a density greater than the underlying zone. More than one cottage may occupy a single lot. (Ord. 2126)
Cottage Housing Development.
A cottage housing development is detached single-family housing in a cluster of four to 12 dwelling units around a central open space and has the following characteristics:
(1) Each unit is of a size and function suitable for a single person or very small family;
(2) Each unit has the construction characteristics of a single-family house;
(3) Units may be located on platted lots or as units in a condominium and may share use of common facilities such as a party room, tool shed, garden orchard, workshop or parking areas;
(4) The site is designed with a coherent concept in mind, including: shared functional open space, off-street parking, access within the site and from the site, and consistent landscaping. (Ord. 2126)
Creation of Sensitive Areas.
The purposeful and legally authorized or accidental producing or forming of a wetland or stream from an upland (nonwetland or dry) site through artificial means. (Ord. 1693(080))
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas.
Areas, defined under the provisions of the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), where an aquifer that is a source of drinking water is both highly susceptible and vulnerable to contamination. Areas with a high susceptibility to groundwater contamination occur where an aquifer is used as a drinking water source and a combination of the following occur(s): permeable soils, permeable surficial geology, and/or groundwater close to the ground surface. (Ord. 2180; Ord. 1693(085))
Critical Erosion Hazard Areas.
Lands or areas underlain by soils identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (SCS) as having “severe” or “very severe” erosion hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, the following group of soils when they occur on slopes of 15 percent or greater: Alderwood-Kitsap (AkF), Alderwood gravely sandy loam (AgD), Kitsap silt loam (KpD), Everett (EvD) and Indianola (InD). (Ord. 1693(090))
Critical Facilities.
Those facilities necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare which are defined under the occupancy categories of Essential Facilities and Special Occupancy Structures in the Uniform Building Code, Table No. 23-K (1988). These facilities include, but are not limited to, schools, hospitals, police stations, fire departments and other emergency response facilities, and nursing homes. Critical facilities also include sites of hazardous waste materials and storage. (Ord. 1693(095))
Critical Geologic Hazard Areas.
Lands or areas subject to high or severe risks of geologic hazard. (Ord. 1693(100))
Critical Habitat, or Critical Wildlife Habitat.
Habitat areas associated with threatened, endangered, sensitive, monitor or priority species of plants or wildlife and which, if altered, could reduce the likelihood that the species will maintain and reproduce over the long term. Such areas are identified herein with reference to lists, categories and definitions of species promulgated by the Washington State Department of Wildlife (Non-Game Data System Special Animal Species) as identified in WAC 232-12-011; in the Priority Habitat and Species (PHS) program of the Washington State Department of Wildlife; or by rules and regulations adopted currently or hereafter by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (Ord. 1693(105))
Critical Landslide Hazard Areas.
Lands or areas where there is a high (Class III) or very high (Class IV) risk of landslide due to a combination of slope, soil permeability and water. (Ord. 1693(110))
Critical Seismic Hazard Areas.
Lands or areas where there is a high risk of seismic events and damage. (Ord. 1693(115))
20A.20.040 “D” Definitions.
Day Care Center.
An agency which regularly provides temporary care for a group of children between the ages of six weeks to 12 years for periods less than 24 hours in a residence or structure other than the parent’s home on a regular reoccurring basis for pay or other valuable consideration, including but not limited to the furnishing of shelter, sustenance, supervision, education and other supportive services. The term is not intended to include baby-sitting services of a casual, nonreoccurring nature. (Ord. 1930)
Day Care, Family.
See Family Day Care Provider. (Ord. 1901)
Decibel or dBA.
A unit expressed on a logarithmic scale, for measuring the relative intensity of sounds, ranging from zero to 130 for the average pain level of the human ear. (Ord. 2006)
Dedication.
The deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public uses, reserving to himself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final plan or short plat showing the dedication thereon; and in the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat. (Ord. 1901)