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19.04.030 Lot,Building,and Structure Definitions.
<br /> "Antenna"means any exterior apparatus or apparatuses designed for telephonic, radio,data,internet,or other
<br /> communications through the sending and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves or radio frequency signals,
<br /> including without limitation equipment attached to a tower or building for the purpose of providing personal
<br /> wireless services.
<br /> "Awning—canopy"means a fixed-roofed structure,with open sides,which provides shade or protection and is in
<br /> whole or in part self-supporting.
<br /> "Binding site plan" means a drawing to a scale specified by local ordinance which: (a)Identifies and shows the
<br /> areas and locations of all streets, roads,improvements, utilities,open spaces,and any other matters specified by
<br /> local regulations; (b)contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions
<br /> for the use of the land as are established by the local government body having authority to approve the site plan;
<br /> and(c)contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the site plan.
<br /> "Blank wall" means exterior ground floor walls of buildings visible from a street or publicly accessible open space
<br /> that are over four feet in height with a horizontal length greater than fifteen feet,and do not include a window,
<br /> door,building modulation or other architectural detailing. Building walls adjacent to an alley and exterior fire walls
<br /> built along interior property lines are not considered blank walls.
<br /> "Building"means any structure built for the support,shelter or enclosure of persons,animals,vehicles,mechanical
<br /> devices or property of any kind.When separated by common walls located on property lines,each portion of such
<br /> structure shall be deemed a separate building.A building is constructed to include exterior walls of the structure,
<br /> usually solid from the ground to the roof line except for window and door openings.
<br /> "Building appurtenance"means chimneys,steeples,television and radio antennas,ham radio antennas,television
<br /> dish antennas,flagpoles,and vent pipes in any zone,and mechanical systems in zones other than single-family
<br /> zones,and other similar features,excluding signs,which are customarily located on or above the roof of a building.
<br /> "Carport" means a covered shelter for an automobile,open on two or more sides.
<br /> "Courtyard" means any portion of the interior of a lot which is fully or partially enclosed by the walls of a building
<br /> or buildings on the same development site,which is not within a required setback area and is unobstructed from
<br /> the ground upward.
<br /> "Dish antenna"means a parabolic-shaped antenna which is designed to receive television broadcasts or other
<br /> electronic communication signals.The antenna is considered as an accessory structure unless it is attached to the
<br /> principal building, in which case it is considered a building appurtenance.
<br /> "Driveway"means an area of property designed to provide access between a street and a building or parking area.
<br /> "Dwelling" means one or more habitable rooms which are designed to be occupied by one family with facilities for
<br /> living,sleeping,cooking,eating,and sanitation,which meets the minimum requirements of the Everett Housing
<br /> Code,and in which all habitable rooms are internally accessible from within the dwelling.
<br /> "Duplex"contains two dwelling units(see EMC 19.05"Dwelling,2-unit"),but unlike a townhouse,a duplex could
<br /> be two units on separate floors(upper unit and lower unit)or two units joined at the side.
<br /> "Facade" means the entire building exterior wall face, including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves,and the
<br /> entire width of the building elevation. For buildings with more than one occupant,the facade for each occupant
<br /> shall be that portion of the exterior wall face between the points where interior walls between tenants intersect
<br /> with the exterior wall.
<br /> "Fence"means a manmade barrier erected to enclose,screen or separate areas of land.
<br /> Ch.19.04 Definitions 7 City Council Action(11/04/2020)
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