Title 21

ZONING*

Chapters:

21.01 Comprehensive Plan

21.02 Authority, Purpose, Interpretation and Administration

21.04 Zones, Maps and Designations

21.06 Technical Terms and Land Use Definitions

21.08 Permitted Uses

21.12 Development Standards – Density and Dimensions

21.14 Development Standards – Design Requirements

21.16 Development Standards – Tree Retention and Landscaping

21.17 Forest Practice Regulations

21.18 Development Standards – Parking and Circulation

21.20 Development Standards – Signs

21.22 Development Standards – Mineral Extraction

21.24 Development Standards – Critical Areas

21.25 Essential Public Facilities

21.26 Development Standards – Personal Wireless Service Facilities

21.28 Development Standards – Adequacy of Public Facilities and Services

21.30 Development Standards – Animals, Home Occupation, Home Industry

21.31 Landmark Protection and Preservation

21.32 General Provisions – Nonconformance, Temporary Uses, and Re-Use of Facilities

21.34 General Provisions – Residential Density Incentives

21.36 General Provisions – Transfer of Residential Density Credits

21.38 Property-Specific Development Standards and Special District Overlays

21.40 Application and Notice Requirements

21.42 Review Procedures

21.44 Decision Criteria

21.46 Amendments

21.50 Enforcement

* Code reviser’s note: Ord. No. 276, Commercial Design Principles, and Ord. No. 278, Industrial Design Guidelines, are not codified as part of this title. The ordinances are on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Chapter 21.01
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Sections:

Article I. Adoption

21.01.010 Comprehensive Plan adopted.

Article II. Amendments

21.01.100 Purpose.

21.01.110 Who may initiate.

21.01.120 Type of amendments.

21.01.130 Time to initiate.

21.01.140 Emergencies.

21.01.150 Submittal requirements.

21.01.160 Procedure.

21.01.170 Decision criteria.

21.01.180 Notice.

21.01.190 Fee.

Article I. Adoption

21.01.010 Comprehensive Plan adopted.

The comprehensive land use plan entitled “The City of Woodinville Comprehensive Plan,” as may be amended, is on file with the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, and is hereby adopted as the GMA Comprehensive Plan for the City of Woodinville. (Ord. 400 § 8, 2005; Ord. 157 § 3, 1996)

Article II. Amendments

21.01.100 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for any proposed amendments to the City’s GMA Comprehensive Plan. All amendments shall be subject to these procedures to ensure that the cumulative effects of amendments shall be considered. (Ord. 172 § 1, 1997)

21.01.110 Who may initiate.

Any Woodinville resident, property owner, City staff member, City Planning Commissioner, City Councilmember, or other person with an interest in the City’s Comprehensive Plan may initiate an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 172 § 2, 1997)

21.01.120 Type of amendments.

Four types of amendments may be initiated:

(1) Type A. Amendment to the City’s Future Land Use Map (Comprehensive Plan Figure 3-3);

(2) Type B. Amendment to the Goals or Policies of any Element;

(3) Type C. Amendment to any other text of any Element;

(4) Type D. Addition or deletion of a new or old element or subarea plan. (Ord. 172 § 3, 1997)

21.01.130 Time to initiate.

(1) An application to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan may be made to the City Department of Planning and Community Development at any time. However, applications that are reviewed annually must be received by March 31st of any year to be considered during that same year.

(2) The various types of applications as defined by WMC 21.01.120 shall be subject to the following time considerations:

(a) Type A. Amendments shall be considered annually. In addition, the City shall undertake a comprehensive review of land use, densities, urban growth areas, and potential annexation areas at least every 10 years after the date of adoption (1996).

(b) Type B. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan’s goals and policies may be considered annually after the date of adoption (1996).

(c) Type C. Changes to any other text of the Comprehensive Plan may be made annually as necessary to reflect changes to population growth, other State laws, errors, or refinement of community goals and needs.

(d) Type D. The addition or deletion of a new or old element or subarea plan shall be considered annually. (Ord. 448 § 8, 2007; Ord. 172 § 4, 1997)

21.01.140 Emergencies.

In the event of an emergency as proclaimed by the Woodinville City Council, an amendment or revision to the City’s Comprehensive Plan may be adopted at any time. (Ord. 172 § 5, 1997)

21.01.150 Submittal requirements.

Any complete application for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan shall contain all the information as required by the Planning Director in the Comprehensive Plan amendment submittal requirement checklist. (Ord. 172 § 6, 1997)

21.01.160 Procedure.

(1) Applications shall be subject to the procedures for Type V applications as defined by Chapter 17.07 WMC. Per this section, applications shall be reviewed by staff and presented to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to the City Council. Final decisions shall be made by the City Council.

(2) All applications shall be reviewed under the appropriate criteria as contained in WMC 21.01.170 and under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). (Ord. 172 § 7, 1997)

21.01.170 Decision criteria.

Applications for Comprehensive Plan amendments shall be subject to the following criteria.

(1) The proposed action shall be consistent with the Growth Management Act and other applicable State laws;

(2) The proposed action shall be consistent with the applicable Countywide planning policies;

(3) The proposed action shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan (a change to a particular goal or policy not included);

(4) The proposed action shall be beneficial to the City as a whole, and to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents;

(5) The various types of applications shall be subject to the following decision criteria:

(a) Type A. Amendments to the City’s Future Land Use Map (Comprehensive Plan Figure 3-3) shall be subject to the criteria listed in Section 3.4.2 in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

(b) Type B. Amendments to the City’s goals and policies shall meet the criteria described in Section 3.7.2 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

(c) Type C. Other text amendments shall meet one of the following criteria:

(i) The change is necessary because of changes to the State Office of Financial Management’s population projection;

(ii) The change is necessary because of changes to the counties’ allocation of population to the City;

(iii) There has been a change to the law;

(iv) There is an error that requires correction;

(v) The text needs to be refined or to better reflect the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, changes in or clarification of the plan’s ability to provide services or accommodate the needs of the City’s citizens, or changes in or clarification of conditions in the field.

(d) Type D. The City has determined that it is necessary or desirable to add or delete an element or subarea plan of the Comprehensive Plan in order to better the ability of the plan to accommodate the needs of the existing or future City, or as required by State law. (Ord. 172 § 8, 1997)

21.01.180 Notice.

Noticing shall be subject to the Type V procedures defined in Chapter 17.11 WMC. (Ord. 172 § 9, 1997)

21.01.190 Fee.

The fee for application shall be as established by City Council Ordinance No. 52, or as hereafter amended. (Ord. 172 § 10, 1997)

Chapter 21.02
AUTHORITY, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Sections:

21.02.010 Title.

21.02.020 Authority to adopt code.

21.02.030 Purpose.

21.02.040 Conformity with this title required.

21.02.050 Minimum requirements.

21.02.060 Interpretation – General.

21.02.070 Interpretation – North American Industrial Classification System.

21.02.080 Interpretation – Zoning maps.

21.02.090 Administration and review authority.

21.02.100 Severability.

21.02.010 Title.

This title shall be known as the City of Woodinville Zoning Code, hereinafter referred to as “this title.” (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.020 Authority to adopt code.

The City of Woodinville Zoning Code is adopted by City of Woodinville ordinance, pursuant to the Washington State Constitution, and Chapter 35A.63 RCW. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.030 Purpose.

The general purposes of this title are:

(1) To encourage land use decision making in accordance with the public interest and applicable laws of the State of Washington;

(2) To protect the general public health, safety, and welfare;

(3) To implement the City of Woodinville Comprehensive Plan’s goals and policies through land use regulations;

(4) To provide for the economic, social, and aesthetic advantages of orderly development through harmonious groupings of compatible and complementary land uses and the application of appropriate development standards;

(5) To provide for adequate public facilities and services in conjunction with development; and

(6) To promote general public safety by regulating development of lands containing physical hazards and to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of development. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.040 Conformity with this title required.

(1) No use or structure shall be established, substituted, expanded, constructed, altered, moved, maintained, or otherwise changed except in conformance with this title.

(2) Creation of or changes to lot lines shall conform with the use provisions, dimensional and other standards, and procedures of this title and WMC Title 20, Subdivisions.

(3) All land uses and development authorized by this title shall comply with all other regulations and or requirements of this title as well as any other applicable local, State or Federal law. Where a difference exists between this title and other City regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.

(4) Where more than one part of this title applies to the same aspect of a proposed use or development, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.050 Minimum requirements.

In interpretation and application, the requirements set forth in this title shall be considered the minimum requirements necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.060 Interpretation – General.

(1) In case of inconsistency or conflict, regulations, conditions or procedural requirements that are specific to an individual land use shall supersede regulations, conditions or procedural requirements of general application.

(2) A land use includes the necessary structures to support the use unless specifically prohibited or the context clearly indicates otherwise, subject to other standards in code and any required permits for structures.

(3) Chapter and section headings, captions, illustrations and references to other sections or titles are for reference or explanation only and shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of any section. In case of any ambiguity, difference of meaning or implication between the text and any heading, caption or illustration, the text and the permitted use tables in Chapter 21.08 WMC shall control. All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in a text section or land use table.

(4) The word “shall” is mandatory and the word “may” is discretionary.

(5) Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, words in the present tense shall include past and future tense, and words in the singular shall include the plural, or vice versa. Except for words and terms defined in this title, all words and terms used in this title shall have their customary meanings. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.070 Interpretation – North American Industrial Classification System.

(1) All references to the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) are to the titles and descriptions found in the North American Industrial Classification System 1997 Edition, prepared by United States Office of Management and Budget which are hereby adopted by reference. The NAICS is used, with modifications to suit the purposes of this title, to list and define land uses authorized to be located in the various zones.

(2) The NAICS categorizes each land use under a general two-digit major group number, or under a more specific five- or six-digit industry group or industry number. A use shown on a land use table with a two-digit number includes all uses listed in the NAICS for that major group. A use shown with a five-digit or six-digit number includes only the uses listed in the NAICS for that industry group or industry, respectively, and the uses so listed are excluded from the respective major group.

(3) An asterisk (*) in the NAICS number column of a land use table means that the NAICS definition for the specific land use identified has been modified by this title. The definition may include one or more NAICS subclassification numbers, or may define the use without reference to the NAICS.

(4) The Planning Director shall determine whether a proposed land use not specifically listed in a land use table or specifically included within a NAICS classification is allowed in a zone. The Planning Director’s determination shall be based on whether or not permitting the proposed use in a particular zone is consistent with the purposes of this title and the zone’s purpose as set forth in Chapter 21.04 WMC, by considering the following factors:

(a) The physical characteristics of the use and its supporting structures, including but not limited to scale, traffic and other impacts, and hours of operation;

(b) Whether or not the use complements or is compatible with other uses permitted in the zone; and

(c) The NAICS classification, if any, assigned to the business or other entity that will carry on the primary activities of the proposed use.

(5) The decision of the Planning Director on an NAICS classification shall be final unless the applicant or an adverse party files an appeal to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to WMC 21.42.090. (Ord. 347 § 4, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.080 Interpretation – Zoning maps.

Where uncertainties exist as to the location of any zone boundaries, the following rules of interpretation, listed in priority order, shall apply:

(1) Where boundaries are indicated as parallelling the approximate centerline of the street right-of-way, the zone shall extend to each adjacent boundary of the right-of-way. Non-road-related uses by adjacent property owners, if allowed in the right-of-way, shall meet the same zoning requirements regulating the property owners lot;

(2) Where boundaries are indicated as following approximately lot lines, the actual lot lines shall be considered the boundaries;

(3) Where boundaries are indicated as following lines of ordinary high water, or government meander line, the lines shall be considered to be the actual boundaries. If these lines should change the boundaries shall be considered to move with them; and

(4) If none of the rules of interpretation described in subsections (1) through (3) apply, then the zoning boundary shall be determined by map scaling. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.090 Administration and review authority.

(1) The Hearing Examiner shall have authority to hold public hearings and make decisions and recommendations on variances, reclassification, subdivisions and other development proposals, and appeals, as set forth in WMC.

(2) The Planning Director shall have the authority to grant, condition or deny applications for temporary use permits, conditional use permits, and renewals of permits for mineral extraction and processing, unless a public hearing is required as set forth in Chapter 21.42 WMC, in which case this authority shall be exercised by the Hearing Examiner.

(3) The City Building Official shall have authority to grant, condition or deny commercial and residential building permits, and clearing and grading permits in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 21.42 WMC.

(4) Except for other agencies with authority to implement specific provisions of this title, the Planning Director shall have the sole authority to issue official interpretations of this title.

(5) The Planning Director is hereby authorized after July 14, 1997, to incorporate drawings as necessary for the purpose of illustrating concepts and regulatory standards contained in this title; provided, that the adopted provisions of the code shall control. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.02.100 Severability.

Should any chapter, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this title be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this title. (Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

Chapter 21.04
ZONES, MAPS AND DESIGNATIONS

Sections:

21.04.010 Zones and map designations established.

21.04.020 Zone and map designation purpose.

21.04.030 Reserved.

21.04.040 Public/Institutional zone.

21.04.050 Reserved.

21.04.060 Reserved.

21.04.070 Reserved.

21.04.080 Residential zones.

21.04.085 Neighborhood Business zone.

21.04.090 Tourist Business zone.

21.04.100 General Business zone.

21.04.110 Central Business District.

21.04.120 Office zone.

21.04.130 Industrial zone.

21.04.140 High Density Residential (R-48)/Office zone.

21.04.150 Park.

21.04.160 Map designation – Special district overlay.

21.04.170 Map designation – Newly annexed territory.

21.04.180 Map designation – Undesignated property.

21.04.190 Zoning maps and boundaries.

21.04.010 Zones and map designations established.

In order to accomplish the purposes of this title the following zoning designations and zoning map symbols are established:

Zoning Designations	Map Symbol
Public/Institutional	P/I
Residential	R (base density in dwellings per acre)
Neighborhood Business	NB
Tourist Business	TB
General Business	GB
Central Business District	CBD
Office	O
Industrial	I
High Density
Residential/Office	R-48/O
Park	P
Special District Overlay	Pattern applied to affected area

(Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 194 § 1, 1997; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.020 Zone and map designation purpose.

The purpose statements for each zone and map designation set forth in the following sections shall be used to guide the application of the zones and designations to all lands in the City of Woodinville. The purpose statements also shall guide interpretation and application of land use regulations within the zones and designations, and any changes to the range of permitted uses within each zone through amendments to this title. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.030 Reserved.

(Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.040 Public/Institutional zone.

(1) The purpose of the Public/Institutional zone (P/I) is to provide and protect properties devoted to public and semi-public uses and uses providing social and physical services to the Woodinville community. This purpose is accomplished by:

(a) Providing a zone in which uses serving public needs may be located;

(b) Limiting residential and privately owned operations; and

(c) Protecting adjacent properties from potential impacts of public uses.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate on properties designated by the Comprehensive Plan to be public and/or institutional, such as schools, government facilities, social services, hospitals, libraries, utilities, etc. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 194 § 1, 1997; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.050 Reserved.

(Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.060 Reserved.

(Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.070 Reserved.

(Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.080 Residential zones.*

(1) The purpose of the Urban Residential zones (R) is to implement Comprehensive Plan goals and policies for housing quality, diversity and affordability, and to efficiently use residential land, public services and energy. These purposes are accomplished by:

(a) Providing, in the low density zones (R-1 through R-4), for predominantly single-family detached dwelling units. Other development types, such as duplexes and accessory units, are allowed under special circumstances;

(b) Providing, in the moderate density zones (R-5 through R-8), for a mix of predominantly single-family attached and detached dwelling units. Other development types, such as apartments, duplexes, and townhomes, would be allowed so long as they contribute to Woodinville’s small town atmosphere as articulated in the vision statement found in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and conform to all applicable regulations;

(c) Providing, in the medium density zones (R-9 through R-18), for duplexes, multifamily apartments, and townhomes, at densities supportive of transit and providing a transition to lower density areas; and

(d) Providing, in the high density zones (R-19 through R-48), for the highest residential densities, consisting of duplexes and multistory apartments. Developments have access to transit, pedestrian and nearby commercial facilities, and provide a transition to high intensity commercial uses.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in residential areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan as follows:

(a) The R-1 zone on or adjacent to lands with area-wide environmental constraints, or in well-established subdivisions of the same density, which are served at the time of development by public or private facilities and services adequate to support planned densities;

(b) The R-4 through R-8 zones on urban lands that are predominantly environmentally unconstrained and are served at the time of development, by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services; and

(c) The R-12 through R-48 zones in appropriate areas of the City that are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 447 § 1, 2007; Ord. 431 § 2, 2007; Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

*Code reviser’s note: Ord. 447 became effective on September 11, 2007, and shall remain effective for a period of six months unless terminated earlier or subsequently extended by the City Council.

21.04.085 Neighborhood Business zone.

(1) The purpose and intent of the Neighborhood Business zone (NB) is to provide for small-scale, convenience retail shopping and office facilities at the neighborhood level located in accordance with the City of Woodinville Comprehensive Plan and encourage the compatible integration of small-scale shopping and office centers into the neighborhood areas which it serves.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in neighborhood centers designated by the Comprehensive Plan which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001)

21.04.090 Tourist Business zone.

(1) The purpose of the Tourist Business zone (TB) is to encourage tourist-related uses, to provide convenient daily retail and personal services for a limited service area, and to minimize impacts of commercial activities on nearby properties. These purposes are accomplished by:

(a) Limiting nonresidential uses to those retail or personal services which can serve the everyday needs of the tourist industry and surrounding residential area;

(b) Allowing for a mix of retail, service and residential uses; and

(c) Excluding industrial and community/regional business-scaled uses.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in areas designated tourist business by the Comprehensive Plan which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 379 § 8, 2004; Ord. 347 § 5, 2003; Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.100 General Business zone.

(1) The purpose of the General Business zone (GB) is to provide auto-oriented retail and services for local and regional service areas that exceed the daily convenience needs of residential neighborhoods but that cannot be served conveniently by the Central Business District, and to provide retail and business services in locations within the City that are appropriate for extensive outdoor storage and auto-related and commercial uses, and to provide space for offices as primary uses and for hotels and motels. These purposes are accomplished by:

(a) Providing a wider and more diverse range of the retail, recreation, office and business services than are found in neighborhood business areas;

(b) Allowing for commercial uses with extensive outdoor storage or auto-related and industrial uses; and

(c) Limiting residential, institutional and personal services to those necessary to directly support commercial activity.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in commercial areas that are designated by the Comprehensive Plan and are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services.

(3) Subject to the requirements of WMC 21.08.070(B), the location and operation of sexually oriented businesses within the General Business zone is consistent with the purposes of that zone. (Ord. 448 § 9, 2007; Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 267 § 13, 2000; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.110 Central Business District.

(1) The purpose of the Central Business District (CBD) zone is to provide for the broadest mix of comparison retail, higher density residential (R-12 through R-48), service and recreation/cultural uses with compatible storage and fabrication uses, serving regional market areas and offering significant employment and housing opportunities. These purposes are accomplished by:

(a) Encouraging compact development that is supportive of transit and pedestrian travel, through higher nonresidential building heights and floor area ratios than those found in other business areas;

(b) Allowing for outdoor sales and storage, regional shopping areas and limited fabrication uses; and

(c) Concentrating large scale commercial and office uses to facilitate the efficient provision of public facilities and services.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in the urban center as designated by the Comprehensive Plan that is served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 426 § 3, 2006; Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.120 Office zone.

(1) The purpose of the Office zone (O) is to provide for pedestrian and transit-oriented high-density employment uses together with limited complementary retail and higher density residential development in locations where the full range of commercial activities is not desirable. These purposes are accomplished by:

(a) Allowing for uses that will take advantage of pedestrian-oriented site and street improvement standards;

(b) Providing for higher building heights and floor area ratios than those found in the GB zone;

(c) Reducing the ratio of required parking to building floor area;

(d) Allowing for on-site convenient daily retail and personal services for employees and residences; and

(e) Excluding auto-oriented, outdoor or other retail sales and services which do not provide for the daily convenience needs of on-site and nearby employees or residents.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in office areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.130 Industrial zone.

(1) The purpose of the Industrial zone (I) is to provide for the location and grouping of industrial enterprises and activities involving manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, bulk handling and storage, research facilities, warehousing and heavy trucking. It is also a purpose of this zone to protect the industrial land base for industrial economic development and employment opportunities. These purposes are accomplished by:

(a) Allowing for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing uses;

(b) Establishing appropriate development standards and public review procedures for industrial activities with the greatest potential for adverse impacts; and

(c) Limiting residential, institutional, service, office and other nonindustrial uses to those necessary to directly support industrial activities.

(2) Use of this zone is appropriate in industrial areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services.

(3) Subject to the requirements of WMC 21.08.070(B), the location and operation of sexually oriented businesses within the Industrial zone is consistent with the purposes of that zone. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 267 § 14, 2000; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.140 High Density Residential (R-48)/Office zone.

The purposes of the High Density Residential (R-48)/Office zone are to provide for high-density development that meets the housing goals of the Comprehensive Plan and to provide additional land for office developments. Properties shall develop with residential densities of R-48 (48 units per acre) or with a minimum number of dwelling units, as specified by the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, properties with this zone designation shall also provide office space. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.150 Park.

The purpose of the Park zone (P) is to provide opportunities for public parks and other recreation facilities, such as playgrounds, trails, publicly accessible open space, or as meet the definition of parks in WMC 21.06.428. Only facilities providing such public recreation shall be allowed to locate in the Park zones. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.160 Map designation – Special district overlay.

The purpose of the special district overlay designation is to carry out Comprehensive Plan policies that identify special opportunities for achieving public benefits by allowing or requiring alternative uses and development standards that differ from the general provisions of this title. Special district overlays are generally applied to a group of individual properties or entire planning subareas. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.170 Map designation – Newly annexed territory.

Unless preannexation zoning is approved, all newly annexed territory shall be designated R-1 until the zoning map is amended pursuant to WMC 21.04.190 and the annexed territory is classified in conformance with the City of Woodinville Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.180 Map designation – Undesignated property.

All property not designated by the zoning map shall be designated R-1. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.04.190 Zoning maps and boundaries.

(1) The location and boundaries of the zones defined by this chapter shall be shown and delineated on a zoning map adopted by ordinance.

(2) Changes in the boundaries of the zones shall be made by ordinance adopting or amending the zoning map. (Ord. 295 § 4, 2001; Ord. 242 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

Chapter 21.06
TECHNICAL TERMS AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS*

Sections:

21.06.001 Scope of chapter.

21.06.003 Abutting, adjoining.

21.06.005 Accessory living quarters.

21.06.008 Accessory use, resource.

21.06.010 Accessory use, commercial/industrial.

21.06.013 Accessory use, residential.

21.06.014 Adjacent.

21.06.015 Adult use facility.

21.06.018 Agricultural crop sales.

21.06.020 Agricultural products.

21.06.023 Aircraft, ship and boat manufacturing.

21.06.025 Airport/heliport.

21.06.027 Alley.

21.06.028 Alternative antenna support structure.

21.06.029 Amusement arcades.

21.06.030 Anadromous fish.

21.06.031 Animal, small.

21.06.032 Antenna.

21.06.033 Antenna array.

21.06.034 Antenna support structure.

21.06.035 Applicant.

21.06.036 Auction house.

21.06.037 Auto parts yard.

21.06.038 Base flood.

21.06.040 Base flood elevation.

21.06.043 Basement.

21.06.045 Basin, primary.

21.06.046 Basin, secondary.

21.06.048 Bed and breakfast guesthouse.

21.06.050 Beehive.

21.06.051 Best available science.

21.06.053 Billboard.

21.06.055 Billboard face.

21.06.058 Biologist.

21.06.060 Book, stationery, video and art supply store.

21.06.063 Broadleaf tree.

21.06.065 Buffer, critical area.

21.06.068 Building.

21.06.070 Building, hardware and garden materials store.

21.06.073 Building coverage.

21.06.075 Building envelope.

21.06.078 Building facade.

21.06.080 Building Official.

21.06.083 Bulk retail.

21.06.085 Calculated LOS.

21.06.087 Camouflaged.

21.06.088 Campground.

21.06.090 Capacity, school.

21.06.093 Capital facilities plan, school.

21.06.095 Cattery.

21.06.098 Cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum.

21.06.100 Church, synagogue or temple.

21.06.101 City Tree Official.

21.06.102 Civic center.

21.06.103 Classrooms, school.

21.06.105 Clearing.

21.06.108 Clustered development.

21.06.110 Cogeneration.

21.06.111 Co-location.

21.06.113 Communication facility, major.

21.06.115 Communication facility, minor.

21.06.117 Community center.

21.06.118 Community residential facility (CRF).

21.06.120 Compensatory storage.

21.06.121 Concealment.

21.06.123 Conditional use permit.

21.06.125 Conference center.

21.06.128 Confinement area.

21.06.130 Consolidation.

21.06.133 Construction cost per student, school.

21.06.134 Conversion option harvest plan.

21.06.135 Critical aquifer recharge area.

21.06.136 Critical areas.

21.06.138 Critical facility.

21.06.139 Danger tree.

21.06.140 Daycare.

21.06.143 Deciduous.

21.06.145 Density credit, transfer (TDC).

21.06.148 Department.

21.06.150 Department and variety store.

21.06.153 Destination resort.

21.06.155 Developer.

21.06.156 Development.

21.06.158 Development activity.

21.06.160 Development agreement.

21.06.163 Development proposal.

21.06.165 Development proposal site.

21.06.166 Diameter-at-breast-height.

21.06.168 Reserved.

21.06.169 Disguised.

21.06.170 Reserved.

21.06.173 Dormitory.

21.06.175 Drop box facility.

21.06.178 Drug store.

21.06.180 Dwelling unit.

21.06.183 Dwelling unit, accessory.

21.06.185 Dwelling unit, apartment.

21.06.186 Dwelling unit, duplex.

21.06.188 Dwelling unit, senior citizen assisted.

21.06.190 Dwelling unit, single detached.

21.06.193 Dwelling unit, townhome.

21.06.195 Earth station.

21.06.197 Eaves.

21.06.198 Effective radiated power.

21.06.200 Elderly.

21.06.203 Electrical conversion substation.

21.06.205 Energy resource recovery facility.

21.06.207 Engineering geologist.

21.06.208 Enhancement, critical area.

21.06.209 Equipment enclosure, personal wireless service facilities.

21.06.210 Equipment, heavy.

21.06.213 Erosion.

21.06.215 Erosion hazard areas.

21.06.216 Essential public facility.

21.06.217 Essential public facility, local.

21.06.218 Essential public facility, regional.

21.06.219 Essential public facility, State.

21.06.220 Evergreen.

21.06.223 Fabric shop.

21.06.224 Facilities, public.

21.06.225 Facilities standard, school.

21.06.228 Factory-built commercial building.

21.06.230 Fairground.

21.06.233 Family.

21.06.234 FCC.

21.06.235 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodway.

21.06.238 Feed store.

21.06.240 Fence.

21.06.241 Flag.

21.06.243 Flood fringe.

21.06.245 Flood hazard areas.

21.06.248 Flood insurance rate map (FIRM).

21.06.250 Flood insurance study for King County.

21.06.253 Flood protection elevation.

21.06.255 Floodplain.

21.06.258 Floodproofing.

21.06.260 Floodway, zero-rise.

21.06.262 Floor area ratio (FAR).

21.06.263 Florist shop.

21.06.265 Reserved.

21.06.268 Forest practice.

21.06.270 Forest product sales.

21.06.273 Forest research.

21.06.275 Frequency, electronic or electrical.

21.06.278 Furniture and home furnishings store.

21.06.280 General business service.

21.06.283 Geologist.

21.06.285 Geotechnical engineer.

21.06.287 Gift shop.

21.06.288 Golf facility.

21.06.290 Grade span, school.

21.06.293 Grading.

21.06.295 Grazing area.

21.06.298 Groundcover.

21.06.300 Hazardous household substance.

21.06.303 Hazardous materials or substance.

21.06.304 Hearing Examiner.

21.06.305 Heavy equipment repair.

21.06.307 Height, personal wireless service facilities.

21.06.308 Helistop.

21.06.309 Historic marker or plaque.

21.06.310 Hobby, toy, and game shop.

21.06.313 Home industry.

21.06.315 Home occupation.

21.06.318 Household pets.

21.06.320 Hydroelectric generation facility.

21.06.323 Impervious surface.

21.06.325 Improved public roadways.

21.06.328 Individual transportation and taxi.

21.06.329 Indoor batting cage facility.

21.06.330 Indoor go-cart racing facility.

21.06.331 Interim recycling facility.

21.06.333 Jail.

21.06.335 Reserved.

21.06.338 Jewelry store.

21.06.340 Kennel.

21.06.341 Land use decision.

21.06.343 Landfill.

21.06.345 Landing field.

21.06.348 Landscaping.

21.06.350 Landslide.

21.06.353 Landslide hazard areas.

21.06.355 Level of service (LOS).

21.06.358 Light equipment.

21.06.360 Livestock.

21.06.363 Livestock, large.

21.06.365 Livestock, small.

21.06.368 Loading space.

21.06.370 Log storage.

21.06.373 Lot.

21.06.375 Lot line, interior.

21.06.376 Manufactured home.

21.06.378 Marina.

21.06.380 Material error.

21.06.383 Microwave.

21.06.385 Mitigation.

21.06.388 Mobile home.

21.06.390 Mobile home park.

21.06.393 Monitoring.

21.06.395 Monuments, tombstones, and gravestones sales.

21.06.398 Motor vehicle, boat and mobile home dealer.

21.06.400 Motor vehicle and bicycle manufacturing.

21.06.401 Mount.

21.06.403 Municipal water production.

21.06.405 Native vegetation.

21.06.406 Native growth protection area (NGPA).

21.06.408 Naturalized species.

21.06.410 Nonconformance.

21.06.413 Nonhydroelectric generation facility.

21.06.415 Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (NIER).

21.06.418 Noxious weed.

21.06.420 Open-work fence.

21.06.423 Ordinary high water mark.

21.06.425 Outdoor performance center.

21.06.428 Park.

21.06.430 Park service area.

21.06.433 Parking lot aisle.

21.06.435 Parking lot unit depth.

21.06.438 Parking space.

21.06.440 Parking space angle.

21.06.441 Parking, structured.

21.06.442 Parks and Recreation Director.

21.06.443 Party of record.

21.06.445 Peak hour.

21.06.448 Permanent school facilities.

21.06.450 Personal medical supply store.

21.06.451 Personal wireless service facilities.

21.06.452 Personal wireless service facility, temporary.

21.06.453 Pervious surfacing materials.

21.06.454 Pet shop.

21.06.455 Photographic and electronic shop.

21.06.458 Planning Director.

21.06.460 Plant associations of infrequent occurrence.

21.06.461 Primary association.

21.06.462 Priority habitat.

21.06.463 Private.

21.06.465 Private storm water management facility.

21.06.468 Professional office.

21.06.470 Public agency.

21.06.473 Public agency animal control facility.

21.06.475 Public agency archive.

21.06.478 Public agency office.

21.06.480 Public agency training facility.

21.06.483 Public agency yard.

21.06.485 Public Works Director.

21.06.488 Receiving site.

21.06.490 Recreational vehicle (RV).

21.06.493 Recreational vehicle parks.

21.06.495 Recyclable material.

21.06.498 Regional storm water management facility.

21.06.500 Regional utility corridor.

21.06.503 Relocatable facility, school.

21.06.505 Relocatable facilities cost per student.

21.06.508 Relocation facilities.

21.06.510 Restoration, critical area.

21.06.513 Retail, comparison.

21.06.515 Retail, convenience.

21.06.518 Retention/detention facility.

21.06.520 Salmonid.

21.06.523 School bus base.

21.06.525 School district.

21.06.528 School district support facility.

21.06.530 Schools, elementary, and middle/junior high.

21.06.532 Schools, preschool.

21.06.533 Schools, secondary or high school.

21.06.534 Secure community transition facility.

21.06.535 Seismic hazard areas.

21.06.538 Self-service storage facility.

21.06.540 Sending site.

21.06.545 Setback.

21.06.548 Setback, interior.

21.06.550 Setback, street.

21.06.551 Sewer, public.

21.06.552 Sexually oriented business.

21.06.553 Shelters for temporary placement.

21.06.555 Shooting range.

21.06.558 Sign.

21.06.559 Sign, animated.

21.06.560 Reserved.

21.06.561 Sign, building.

21.06.563 Sign, changing message center.

21.06.565 Sign, community bulletin board.

21.06.567 Sign, directional.

21.06.568 Sign, employment.

21.06.569 Sign frame.

21.06.570 Sign, freestanding.

21.06.573 Sign, fuel price.

21.06.575 Sign, incidental.

21.06.578 Sign, indirectly illuminated.

21.06.580 Sign, monument.

21.06.581 Sign mounting.

21.06.582 Sign, nonconforming.

21.06.583 Sign, off-premises directional.

21.06.585 Sign, on-premises.

21.06.588 Sign, permanent residential development identification.

21.06.589 Sign, political.

21.06.590 Sign, portable.

21.06.593 Sign, projecting.

21.06.594 Sign, recommended face background colors.

21.06.595 Sign, required frame colors.

21.06.596 Sign, wayfinding.

21.06.597 Sign, window.

21.06.600 Site cost per student.

21.06.603 Reserved.

21.06.605 Soil recycling/incineration facility.

21.06.608 Source-separated organic material.

21.06.609 Special event.

21.06.610 Special use permit.

21.06.612 Specialized instruction school.

21.06.613 Species, endangered.

21.06.614 Species of local importance.

21.06.615 Species, threatened.

21.06.616 Specified sexual activities.

21.06.618 Sporting goods store.

21.06.620 Sports club.

21.06.623 Stable.

21.06.625 Standard of service, school.

21.06.628 Steep slope hazard areas.

21.06.630 Stream functions.

21.06.633 Streams.

21.06.635 Street.

21.06.636 Street banner.

21.06.638 Street frontage.

21.06.639 Street/utility pole.

21.06.640 Structure.

21.06.643 Student factor.

21.06.645 Submerged land.

21.06.647 Substantial damage.

21.06.648 Substantial improvement.

21.06.649 Temporary shelter.

21.06.650 Temporary use permit.

21.06.653 Tightline to a sewer.

21.06.654 Traffic impact, direct.

21.06.655 Trails.

21.06.658 Transfer station.

21.06.660 Transit base.

21.06.662 Transit-oriented housing development.

21.06.663 Transit park and ride lot.

21.06.665 Transitional housing facilities.

21.06.668 Transmission equipment, electronic.

21.06.670 Transmission line booster station.

21.06.673 Transmission structure.

21.06.675 Transmitter building.

21.06.678 Transportation system management (TSM).

21.06.679 Tree and/or plant industry professional.

21.06.680 Ultimate roadway section.

21.06.683 Reserved.

21.06.685 Use.

21.06.686 Use, reasonable.

21.06.688 Utility facility.

21.06.690 Variance.

21.06.693 Vegetation.

21.06.694 Veterinary clinic.

21.06.695 Vocational school.

21.06.698 Reserved.

21.06.700 Warehousing and wholesale trade.

21.06.703 Wastewater treatment facility.

21.06.705 Water dependent use, critical area.

21.06.708 Wet meadows, grazed.

21.06.710 Wetland.

21.06.711 Wetland classes.

21.06.713 Wetpond.

21.06.715 Wildlife shelter.

21.06.718 Work release facility.

21.06.720 Yard waste processing facility.

21.06.725 Youth hostel.

21.06.800 Zone.

*Prior legislation: Ords. 135 and 267.

21.06.001 Scope of chapter.

This chapter contains definitions of technical and procedural terms used throughout the code as well as definitions of land use shown in Chapter 21.08 WMC, Permitted Uses. See Chapter 21.02 WMC, Authority, Purpose, Interpretation and Administration, for rules on interpretation of the code, including use of these definitions. Development standards are found in Chapters 21.12 through 21.38 WMC. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.003 Abutting, adjoining.

Abutting, adjoining: to touch along a border or bounding at a point or line. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.005 Accessory living quarters.

Accessory living quarters: living quarters in an accessory building for the use of the occupant or persons employed on the premises, or for temporary use of guests of the occupant. Such quarters have no kitchen as defined in the International Building Code and are not otherwise used as a separate dwelling unit. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.008 Accessory use, resource.

Accessory use, resource:

(1) A use, structure, or part of a structure which is customarily subordinate and incidental to a resource use including, but not limited to, the following uses:

(a) Housing of agricultural workers; or

(b) Storage of agricultural products or equipment used on-site.

(2) Some accessory uses within the scope of this section may be defined separately to enable the code to apply different conditions of approval. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.010 Accessory use, commercial/industrial.

Accessory use, commercial/industrial:

(1) A use that is subordinate and incidental to a commercial or industrial use; including but not limited to the following uses:

(a) Administrative offices, not to exceed 49 percent of gross floor area (in industrial uses);

(b) Employee exercise facilities;

(c) Employee food service facilities;

(d) Incidental storage of raw materials and finished products sold or manufactured on-site;

(e) Business owner or caretaker residence;

(f) Cogeneration facilities;

(g) Ground maintenance facilities; and

(h) Retail area is limited to 10 percent of the gross floor area, not to exceed 3,000 square feet regardless of gross floor area of the principal manufacturing use.

(2) Some accessory uses within the scope of this section may be defined separately to enable the code to apply different conditions of approval. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.013 Accessory use, residential.

Accessory use, residential:

(1) A use, structure, or activity which is subordinate and incidental to a residence including, but not limited to, the following uses:

(a) Accessory living quarters and dwellings;

(b) Fallout/bomb shelters;

(c) Keeping household pets;

(d) On-site rental office;

(e) Pools, private docks, piers;

(f) Antennas for private telecommunication services;

(g) Storage of yard maintenance equipment; or

(h) Storage of private vehicles, e.g., motor vehicles, boats, trailers or aircraft.

(2) Some accessory uses within the scope of this section may be defined separately to enable the code to apply different conditions of approval. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.014 Adjacent.

Adjacent: property that is located within 300 feet of a property line of a subject property. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.015 Adult use facility.

Adult use facility: an enterprise predominantly involved in the selling, renting or presenting for commercial purposes of books, magazines, motion pictures, films, video cassettes, cable television, live entertainment, performance or activity distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on the depiction, simulation or relation to “specified sexual activities” as defined in this chapter for observation by patrons therein. Examples of such establishments include, but are not limited to, adult book or video stores and establishments offering panoramas, peep shows or topless or nude dancing. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.018 Agricultural crop sales.

Agricultural crop sales: the retail sale of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers produced on-site. This use is frequently found in roadside stands or U-pick establishments and includes uses located in NAICS Major Group and Industry Group Nos.:

(1) 111 – Agricultural production-crops; and

(2) 44523 – Fruit and vegetable markets. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 8, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.020 Agricultural products.

Agricultural products: items resulting from the practice of agriculture, including crops such as fruits, vegetables, grains, seed, feed, and plants, or animal products such as eggs, milk and meat. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.023 Aircraft, ship and boat manufacturing.

Aircraft, ship and boat manufacturing: the fabrication and/or assembling of aircraft, ships or boats, and including uses located in NAICS Industry Group Nos.:

(1) 33641 – Aerospace, and aircraft product and parts manufacturing;

(2) 541771 – Aircraft research and development in the physical engineering and life sciences;

(3) 48839 – Other support activities for water transportation;

(4) 33661 – Ship and boat building and repairing. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.025 Airport/heliport.

Airport/heliport: any runway, landing area or other facility excluding facilities for the primary use of the individual property owner which is designed or used by both public carriers or private aircraft for the landing and taking off of aircraft, including the following associated facilities:

(1) Taxiways;

(2) Aircraft storage and tie-down areas;

(3) Hangars;

(4) Servicing; and

(5) Passenger and air freight terminals. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.027 Alley.

Alley: an improved thoroughfare or right-of-way, whether public or private, usually narrower than a street, that provides vehicular access to an interior boundary of one or more lots, and is not designed for general traffic circulation. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.028)

21.06.028 Alternative antenna support structure.

Alternative antenna support structure: an “alternative antenna support structure” shall include flat roofs of buildings; bell towers; clock towers; water towers; church steeples; street light standards; traffic light and traffic sign structures; utility poles; and other manmade structures and devices, excluding billboards and commercial signs, that extend vertically from the ground to a sufficient height or elevation to accommodate the attachment of antennas at an altitude or elevation that is required for commercial activity for wireless communications signal transmission and reception. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 1, 1999. Formerly 21.06.029)

21.06.029 Amusement arcades.

Amusement arcades: a building or part of a building in which five or more pinball machines, video games, or other such player-operator amusement devices (excluding jukeboxes or gambling-related machines) are operated. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.030)

21.06.030 Anadromous fish.

Anadromous fish: fish that spawn and rear in fresh water and mature in the marine environment. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004)

21.06.031 Animal, small.

Animal, small: any animal other than livestock or animals considered to be predatory or wild which are kept outside a dwelling unit all or part of the time. Animals considered predatory or wild shall be considered small animals when they are taken into captivity for the purposes of breeding, domestication, training, hunting or exhibition. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 1, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.033.)

21.06.032 Antenna.

Antenna: a specific device, the surface of which is used to transmit and/or receive radio-frequency signals, microwave signals, or other signals transmitted to or from other antennas. For purposes of illustration, such antennas include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Omni-directional (or “whip”) antennas, designed to transmit and/or receive signals in a 360-degree pattern;

(2) Directional (or “panel”) antennas, designed to transmit and/or receive signals in a directional pattern which is less than 360 degrees, typically an arc of approximately 120 degrees;

(3) Parabolic (or “dish”) antennas, generally bowl-shaped devices that are designed to transmit and/or receive signals in a specific directional pattern; and

(4) Ancillary antennas that are not directly used to provide wireless communication services, such as a global positioning system (“GPS”) antenna. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 2, 1999)

21.06.033 Antenna array.

Antenna array: two or more devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals, microwave or other signals for personal wireless services purposes and may include omni-directional antennas, directional antennas, parabolic antennas, and ancillary antennas. Two or more antennas situated or mounted upon or attached to a single platform or mounting structure which is affixed or attached to the top of an antenna support structure or mid-way thereon, or to an alternative antenna support structure, including the roof of a flat-roofed building, are included in the definition of antenna array. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 3, 1999)

21.06.034 Antenna support structure.

Antenna support structure: a structure or device specifically designed, constructed and/or erected for the purpose of attaching, mounting or otherwise affixing antennas at a height, altitude, or elevation for the purpose of providing personal wireless services. For purposes of illustration, antenna support structures include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) A “lattice tower” is a support structure that consists of metal crossed strips, bars, or braces, forming a tower which may have three, four, or more sides;

(2) A “monopole tower” is a support structure consisting of a single vertical metal, concrete or wooden pole, typically round or square, and driven into the ground or attached to a foundation; and

(3) A “guyed tower” is a support structure usually over 100 feet tall, which consists of metal crossed strips or bars, and is steadied by wire guys in a radial pattern around the tower. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 4, 1999)

21.06.035 Applicant.

Applicant: a property owner or any person or entity acting as an agent for the property owner in an application for a development proposal, permit or approval. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.036 Auction house.

Auction house: an establishment where the property of others is sold by a broker or auctioneer to persons who attend scheduled sales periods or events. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.038)

21.06.037 Auto parts yard.

A tract of land on which used, damaged or otherwise inoperable motor vehicles are stored and disassembled, the parts of which may be sold (wholesale or retail) on-site. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 6, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.040)

21.06.038 Base flood.

Base flood: a flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, often referred to as the “100-year flood.” Designation on FIRM maps always includes the letters A or V. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.043)

21.06.040 Base flood elevation.

Base flood elevation: the water surface elevation of the base flood in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997. Formerly 21.06.045)

21.06.043 Basement.

Basement: any area of a building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides. That portion of a building that is partly or entirely below grade and intended as building square footage and used for habitation, storage, or parking. (Ord. 379 § 9, 2004; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004. Formerly 21.06.046)

21.06.045 Basin, primary.

Primary basin: stream basins that provide significant fish and wildlife habitat, are largely open channel systems, have the potential for habitat restoration, and have been identified as priority areas for restoration in Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8, i.e., Cold Creek and other tributaries to Bear Creek. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004)

21.06.046 Basin, secondary.

Secondary basin: stream basins in which streams are largely piped, have limited opportunities for restoration, and lie within the urban City center, i.e., Woodin Creek. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004)

21.06.048 Bed and breakfast guesthouse.

Bed and breakfast guesthouse: a dwelling unit or accessory building within which bedrooms are available for paying guests. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.050 Beehive.

Beehive: a structure designed to contain one colony of honey bees (Apis mellifera). (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.051 Best available science.

Best available science: current scientific information used in the process to designate, protect, or restore critical areas that is derived from a valid scientific process as defined by WAC 375-195-900 through 375-195-925. Sources of best available science are included in “Citations of Recommended Sources of Best Available Science for Designated and Protecting Critical Areas” published by the State Office of Community Development. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 326 § 3, 2002)

21.06.053 Billboard.

Billboard: a sign, including both the supporting structural framework and attached billboard faces, used principally for advertising a business activity, use, product, or service unrelated to the primary use or activity of the property on which the billboard is located; excluding off-premises directional, or temporary real estate signs. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.055 Billboard face.

Billboard face: that portion of a billboard, exclusive of its structural support, on which changeable advertising copy is displayed, either by affixing preprinted poster panels or by painting copy on location; subclassified as follows:

(1) Billboard face I – a billboard face not exceeding a height of 14 feet or a width of 48 feet; and

(2) Billboard face II – a billboard face not exceeding a height of 12 feet or a width of 24 feet. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.058 Biologist.

Biologist: a person who has earned at least a Bachelor of Science degree in the biological sciences from an accredited college or university or who has equivalent educational training and experience. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.060 Book, stationery, video and art supply store.

Book, stationery, video and art supply store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of books and magazines, stationery, records and tapes, video and art supplies, including uses located in NAICS Industry Nos.:

(1) 451211 – Book stores;

(2) 45321 – Stationery stores;

(3) 453998 – Limited to art supply and architectural supply stores;

(4) 53223 – Video tape rental;

(5) 45122 – Record and prerecorded tape stores; and

(6) 45114 – Musical instrument stores. (Ord. 379 § 13, 2004; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 8, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.063 Broadleaf tree.

Broadleaf tree: a tree characterized by leaves that are broad in width and may include both deciduous and evergreen species. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.065 Buffer, critical area.

Buffer, critical area: a designated area contiguous to and protective of a critical area that is required for the continued maintenance, functioning, and/or structural stability of a critical area. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.068 Building.

Building: any structure having a roof. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.070 Building, hardware and garden materials store.

Building, hardware and garden materials store: an establishment engaged in selling lumber and other building materials, feed, and lawn and garden supplies, including but not limited to uses located in NAICS Major Group No. 444 – Building materials, hardware, garden supply. (Ord. 379 § 13, 2004; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 8, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.073 Building coverage.

Building coverage: area of a lot that is covered by the total horizontal surface area of the roof of a building. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.075 Building envelope.

Building envelope: area of a lot that delineates the limits of where a building may be placed on the lot. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.078 Building facade.

Building facade: that portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from the grade of the building to the top of the parapet wall or eaves, for the entire width of the building elevation. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.080 Building Official.

Building Official: the manager of the City of Woodinville’s Permit Center, or his or her designee. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.083 Bulk retail.

Bulk retail: an establishment offering the sale of bulk goods to the general public, including limited sales to wholesale customers. These establishments may include a variety of lines of merchandise such as: food, building, hardware and garden materials, dry goods, apparel and accessories, home furnishings, housewares, drugs, auto supplies, hobby, toys, games, photographic, and electronics. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.085 Calculated LOS.

Calculated LOS: a quantitative measure of traffic congestion identified by a declining letter scale (A – F) as calculated by the methodology contained in the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209 or as calculated by another method approved by the department. LOS “A” indicates free flow of traffic with no delays while LOS “F” indicates jammed conditions or extensive delay. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.087 Camouflaged.

Camouflaged: the use of shape, color, and/or texture to cause an object to appear to become a part of something else, usually a structure, such as a building, wall, or roof. Camouflaged does not mean “invisible,” but rather “appearing as part or exactly like the structure used as a mount.” (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 5, 1999)

21.06.088 Campground.

Campground: an area of land on which accommodations for temporary occupancy such as tents or recreational vehicles without hook-up facilities are permitted and which is used primarily for recreational purposes. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.090 Capacity, school.

Capacity, school: the number of students a school district’s facilities can accommodate district-wide, based on the district’s standard of service, as determined by the school district. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.093 Capital facilities plan, school.

Capital facilities plan, school: a district’s facilities plan adopted by the school board consisting of:

(1) A forecast of future needs for school facilities based on the district’s enrollment projections;

(2) The long-range construction and capital improvements projects of the district;

(3) The schools under construction or expansion;

(4) The proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new school facilities;

(5) At least a six-year financing plan component, updated as necessary to maintain at least a six-year forecast period, for financing needed school facilities within projected funding levels, and identifying sources of financing for such purposes, including bond issues authorized by the voters and projected bond issues not yet authorized by the voters;

(6) Any other long-range projects planned by the district;

(7) The current capacity of the district’s school facilities based on the districts adopted standard of service, and a plan to eliminate existing deficiencies, if any, without the use of impact fees; and

(8) An inventory showing the location and capacity of existing school facilities. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.095 Cattery.

Cattery: a place where adult cats are temporarily boarded for compensation, whether or not for training. An adult cat is of either sex, altered or unaltered, that has reached the age of six months. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.098 Cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum.

Cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum: land or structures used for burial of the dead. For purposes of the code, pet cemeteries are considered a subclassification of this use. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.100 Church, synagogue or temple.

Church, synagogue or temple: a place where religious services are conducted and including accessory uses in the primary or accessory buildings such as religious education, reading rooms, assembly rooms, and residences for nuns and clergy, but excluding facilities for training of religious orders; including uses located in NAICS Industry No. 81311. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.101 City Tree Official.

City Tree Official: the Community Development Director or his/her designees responsible for implementing the Community Urban Forestry Plan and Regulations. The City Tree Official shall use the expertise of a certified arborist, under contract by the City, for technical advice on decisions related to the community urban forest. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.102 Civic center.

Civic center: a building or group of buildings containing administrative offices for the operations of local government that is: (1) owned and operated by the City of Woodinville, and (2) used predominantly for office and meeting space for local government and/or for community activities. (Ord. 426 § 4, 2006; Ord. 400 § 9, 2005)

21.06.103 Classrooms, school.

Classrooms, school: educational facilities of the district required to house students for its basic educational program. The classrooms are those facilities the district determines are necessary to best serve its student population. Specialized facilities as identified by the district, including but not limited to gymnasiums, cafeterias, libraries, administrative offices, and child care centers, shall not be counted as classrooms. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.105 Clearing.

Clearing: the limbing, pruning, trimming, topping, cutting or removal of vegetation or other organic plant matter by physical, mechanical, chemical or other means. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.108 Clustered development.

Clustered development: a method of locating residences close to each other on small lots. The purpose of clustering residences is to preserve tracts of open space including critical areas and to limit the location, cost and coverage of land by roads and utilities. (Ord. 379 § 11, 2004; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.110 Cogeneration.

Cogeneration: the sequential generation of energy and useful heat from the same primary source or fuel for industrial, commercial, or residential heating or cooling purposes. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.111 Co-location.

Co-location: the common use of a single antenna support structure, alternative support structure or by two or more personal wireless service providers. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 6, 1999)

21.06.113 Communication facility, major.

Major communication facility: a communication facility for transmission and reception of:

(1) UHF and VHF television signals; or

(2) FM or AM radio signals. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.115 Communication facility, minor.

Minor communication facility: an unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception of wireless communication services, usually consisting of antennas, equipment enclosures, transmission cables, and a support structure. A “minor communication facility” is used for the transmission and/or reception of:

(1) Two-way and/or citizen band (CB) radio signals;

(2) Point-to-point microwave signals;

(3) Signals through FM radio translators; and

(4) Signals through FM radio boosters under 10 watts effective radiated power (ERP). (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 7, 1999; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.117 Community center.

Community center: a building or other enclosed structure open to the general public that is owned and operated by the City of Woodinville or another public agency, and that is used predominantly for cultural, educational, recreational, or social purposes. (Ord. 400 § 9, 2005)

21.06.118 Community residential facility (CRF).

Community residential facility (CRF): living quarters meeting applicable Federal and State standards that function as a single housekeeping unit and provide supportive services, including but not limited to counseling, rehabilitation and medical supervision, excluding drug and alcohol detoxification; which is classified in WMC 21.08.030 as group residences, if staffed by nonresident staff, each 24 staff hours per day equals one full-time residing staff member. The number of occupants shall not exceed the occupant load of the structure calculated as provided in the 2003 International Building Code, Section 1002, or as hereafter amended. (Ord. 428 § 2, 2006; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.120 Compensatory storage.

Compensatory storage: new, excavated storage volume equivalent to any flood storage which is eliminated by building, filling or grading within the floodplain. For the purpose of this definition, equivalent flood storage capacity is that which is replaced by equal volume between corresponding one-foot contour intervals which are hydraulically connected to the floodway through their entire depth. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.121 Concealment.

Concealment: fully hidden from view. For example, a personal wireless service facility is concealed when it is completely hidden or contained within a structure, such as a building, wall, or roof. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 8, 1999)

21.06.123 Conditional use permit.

Conditional use permit: permit granted by the City to locate a permitted use on a particular property subject to conditions placed on the permitted use to ensure compatibility with nearby land uses in accordance with WMC 21.42.120. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.125 Conference center.

Conference center: an establishment developed primarily as a meeting facility; including facilities for recreation and related activities provided for conference participants, excluding overnight lodging. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.128 Confinement area.

Confinement area: any open land area in which livestock are kept where the forage does not meet the definition of a grazing area. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.130 Consolidation.

Consolidation: the relocation to a consolidated transmission structure of the main transmit antennae of two or more FCC broadcast licensees which prior to such relocation utilized transmission structures located within a 1,500-foot radius of the center of the consolidated transmission structure to support their main transmit antennas. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.133 Construction cost per student, school.

Construction cost per student, school: the estimated cost of construction of a permanent school facility in the district for the grade span of school to be provided, as a function of the district’s facilities standard per grade span and taking into account the requirements of students with special needs. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.134 Conversion option harvest plan.

Conversion option harvest plan: a voluntary plan developed by the landowner and approved by the State Department of Natural Resources and the City of Woodinville for property being converted from commercial timber production to a nonforestry land use. The conversion option harvest plan (COHP) indicates the limits of forest harvest areas, road locations, and open space for forest practices. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 307 § 1, 2001)

21.06.135 Critical aquifer recharge area.

Critical aquifer recharge area: areas designated by WAC 365-190-080(2) that are determined to have a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water as defined by WAC 365-190-030(2). (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.136 Critical areas.*

Critical areas: any of those areas in the City of Woodinville which are subject to natural hazards or those land features which support unique, fragile or valuable natural resources including fishes, wildlife and other organisms and their habitat and such resources which carry, hold or purify water in their natural state. Critical areas include erosion hazard areas, flood hazard areas, landslide hazard areas, seismic hazard areas, steep slope hazard areas, streams and wetlands. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

*Code reviser’s note: Ord. 375 adds this section as 21.06.543. It has been editorially renumbered to preserve alphabetization.

21.06.138 Critical facility.

Critical facility: a facility necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare and which is defined under the occupancy categories of “essential facilities,” “hazardous facilities,” and “special occupancy structures” in the International Building Code. These facilities include, but are not limited to, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and police stations, fire departments and other emergency response facilities. Critical facilities also include nursing homes, public roadway bridges and sites for hazardous substance storage or production, not including the temporary storage of consumer products containing hazardous substances intended for household use or for retail sale on the site. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.139 Danger tree.

Danger tree: any tree with a combination of structural defect and/or disease that makes it subject to a high probability of failure (according to the current International Society of Arboriculture’s Tree Hazard Evaluation Standards for Hazard Tree Rating), and a proximity to persons or property that is immediately threatening, as determined by a certified arborist. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 218 § 1, 1998)

21.06.140 Daycare.

Daycare: an establishment for group care of nonresident adults or children.

(1) Daycare shall include, but not be limited to, NAICS Industry No. 624411 – Child daycare services, NAICS Industry No. 62412 – Adult daycare centers, and the following:

(a) Adult daycare, such as adult day health centers or social daycare as defined by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services;

(b) Nursery schools for children under minimum age for education in public schools;

(c) Kindergartens or prekindergartens when not a part of a public or private school; and

(d) Programs covering after-school care for school children.

(2) Daycare establishments are subclassified as follows:

(a) Daycare I – a maximum of 12 adults or children in any 24-hour period; and

(b) Daycare II – over 12 adults or children in any 24-hour period. (Ord. 428 § 3, 2006; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 8, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.143 Deciduous.

Deciduous: a plant species with foliage that is shed annually. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.145 Density credit, transfer (TDC).

Density credit, transfer (TDC): the ability to transfer potentially buildable dwelling units from an eligible sending site to an eligible receiving site as provided in this code. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.148 Department.

Department: the City of Woodinville Department of Community Development. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.150 Department and variety store.

Department and variety store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of a variety of lines of merchandise, such as dry goods, apparel and accessories, home furnishings, housewares, and including uses located in NAICS Major Group and Industry Nos.:

(1) 452 – General merchandise;

(2) 45322 – Gift, novelty, and souvenir shops; and

(3) 44832 – Luggage and leather goods stores. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 8, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.153 Destination resort.

Destination resort: an establishment for resource-based recreation and intended to utilize outdoor recreational opportunities, including related services, which may include food, overnight lodging, equipment rentals, entertainment and other conveniences for guests of the resort. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.155 Developer.

Developer: the person or entity who owns or holds purchase options or other development control over property for which development activity is proposed. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.156 Development.

Development: any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials. (Ord. 379 § 9, 2004; Ord. 375 § 2, 2004)

21.06.158 Development activity.

Development activity: any construction or expansion of a building, structure or use, any change in use of a building or structure, or any change in the use of land that creates additional demand for school facilities. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.160 Development agreement.

Development agreement: a recorded agreement between an applicant and the City of Woodinville which incorporates the site plans, development standards, and other features of the approved development. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.163 Development proposal.

Development proposal: any activities requiring a permit or other approval from the City of Woodinville relative to the use or development of land. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.165 Development proposal site.

Development proposal site: the legal boundaries of the parcel or parcels of land for which an applicant has or should have applied for authority from the City of Woodinville to carry out a development proposal. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.166 Diameter-at-breast-height.

Diameter-at-breast-height: tree measurement guideline that is the measure in inches of the trunk diameter of each protected or preserved tree 4.5 feet above the ground line. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 239 § 2, 1999)

21.06.168 Reserved.

(Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.169 Disguised.

Disguised: when a personal wireless service facility is changed to appear to be something other than what it really is. For example, communication facilities are sometimes disguised to appear as trees or flag poles. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 9, 1999)

21.06.170 Reserved.

(Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.173 Dormitory.

Dormitory: a residential building that provides sleeping quarters, but not separate dwelling units, and may include common dining, cooking and recreation or bathing facilities. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.175 Drop box facility.

Drop box facility: a facility used for receiving solid waste and recyclables from off-site sources into detachable solid waste containers, including the adjacent areas necessary for entrance and exit roads, unloading and vehicle turnaround areas. Drop box facilities normally service the general public with loose loads and may also include containers for separated recyclable. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.178 Drug store.

Drug store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of prescription drugs, nonprescription medicines, cosmetics and related supplies, including uses located in NAICS Industry Group and Industry Nos.:

(1) 44611 – Drug stores and proprietary stores;

(2) 453991 – Tobacco stores and stands; and

(3) 44612 – Cosmetics stores. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 347 § 8, 2003; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.180 Dwelling unit.

Dwelling unit: one or more rooms designed for occupancy by a person or family for living and sleeping purposes, containing kitchen facilities and rooms with internal accessibility, for use solely by the dwelling’s occupant; including but not limited to bachelor, efficiency and studio apartments, factory-built housing and mobile homes. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.183 Dwelling unit, accessory.

Dwelling unit, accessory: a separate, complete dwelling unit attached to or contained within the structure of the primary dwelling; or contained within a separate structure that is accessory to the primary dwelling unit on the premises. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.185 Dwelling unit, apartment.

Dwelling unit, apartment: a building containing two or more dwelling units which may be stacked on one or more dwellings or nonresidential uses. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.186 Dwelling unit, duplex.

Dwelling unit, duplex: a building containing two separate, complete, attached dwellings. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.188 Dwelling unit, senior citizen assisted.

Dwelling unit, senior citizen assisted: a building containing two or more dwelling units restricted to occupancy by senior citizens, and including but not limited to the following support services, as deemed necessary:

(1) Food preparation and dining areas;

(2) Group activity areas;

(3) Medical supervision; and

(4) Similar activities. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.190 Dwelling unit, single detached.

Dwelling unit, single detached: a detached building containing one dwelling unit. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.193 Dwelling unit, townhome.

Dwelling unit, townhome: a building containing one dwelling unit that occupies space from the ground to the roof, and is attached to one or more other townhome dwellings by common walls that may be located on lot lines. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.195 Earth station.

Earth station: a communication facility which transmits and/or receives signals to and from an orbiting satellite using satellite dish antennas. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.197 Eaves.

Eaves: the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.198 Effective radiated power.

Effective radiated power: the product of the antenna power input and the numerical antenna power gain. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.200 Elderly.

Elderly: a person 62 years of age or older. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.203 Electrical conversion substation.

Electrical conversion substation: a site containing equipment for the conversion of high voltage electrical power transported through transmission lines into lower voltages transported through distribution lines and suitable for individual users. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.205 Energy resource recovery facility.

Energy resource recovery facility: an establishment for recovery of energy in a usable form from mass burning or refuse-derived fuel incineration, pyrolysis or any other means of using the heat of combustion of solid waste. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.207 Engineering geologist.

Engineering geologist: a practicing engineering geologist licensed in the State of Washington. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004)

21.06.208 Enhancement, critical area.

Enhancement, critical area: an action which increases the functions and values of a stream, wetland or other critical area or buffer. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.209 Equipment enclosure, personal wireless service facilities.

Personal wireless service facility equipment enclosure or equipment enclosure: a small structure, shelter, cabinet, box or vault designed for and used to house and protect the electronic equipment necessary and/or desirable for processing personal wireless service signals and data, including any provisions for air conditioning, ventilation, or auxiliary electric generators. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 233 § 10, 1999)

21.06.210 Equipment, heavy.

Equipment, heavy: high-capacity mechanical devices for moving earth or other materials, and mobile power units including, but not limited to:

(1) Carryalls;

(2) Graders;

(3) Loading and unloading devices;

(4) Cranes;

(5) Drag lines;

(6) Trench diggers;

(7) Tractors;

(8) Augers;

(9) Bulldozers;

(10) Concrete mixers and conveyers;

(11) Harvesters;

(12) Combines; or

(13) Other major agricultural equipment and similar devices operated by mechanical power as distinguished from manpower. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.213 Erosion.

Erosion: the process by which soil particles are mobilized and transported by natural agents such as wind, rain splash, frost action or surface water flow. (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.215 Erosion hazard areas.

Erosion hazard areas: those areas in City of Woodinville underlain by soils, which are subject to severe erosion when disturbed. Such soils include but are not limited to those classified as having a severe to very severe erosion hazard according to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the 1973 King County Soils Survey or any subsequent revisions or addition by or to these sources. These soils include, but are not limited to, any occurrence of river wash (Rh) and the following when they occur on slopes 15 percent or steeper:

(1) The Alderwood gravely sandy loam (AgD);

(2) The Alderwood and Kitsap soils (AkF);

(3) The Beausite gravely sandy loam (BeD and BeF);

(4) The Kitsap silt loam (KpD);

(5) The Ovall gravely loam (OvD and OvF);

(6) The Ragnar fine sandy loam (RaD); and

(7) The Ragnar-Indianola Association (RdE). (Ord. 375 § 2, 2004; Ord. 175 § 1, 1997)

21.06.216 Essential public facility.

Essential public facility (EPF): a facility that is typically difficult to site, such as airports, State education facilities, State or regional transportation facilities as defined by RCW 47.06.140, State or local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, in-patient facilities, including substance abuse, mental health, or group home facilities, and secure community transition facilities as defined by RCW 71.09.020. The term “essential public facility” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, all facilities referenced in RCW 36.70A.200, all facilities enumerated on the list maintained by the State Office of Financial Management pursuant to RCW 36.70A.200(4), all facilities categorized as essential public facilities in the City’s Comprehensive Plan or this title, and all facilities enumerated on the essential public facility list maintained by the City pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 425 § 7, 2