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Chapter 19.04 EMC, Definitions Page 4 of 55 <br />The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4031-24, passed May 22, 2024. <br />“Comprehensive plan” means the city of Everett comprehensive plan, including any subarea <br />plans, adopted pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW. <br />“Conditional use” means a use which, because of its unusual size, infrequent occurrence, <br />special requirements, possible safety hazards, or other possible detrimental effects on <br />surrounding properties, may be approved only after a public hearing. <br />“Day, working” means any day on which the city administrative offices are open for normal <br />business. <br />“Development” means all structures, uses or other alterations or modifications of the natural <br />landscape occurring above or below ground or water on a particular lot. Within the riparian <br />habitat zone or the special flood hazard area, the definition of “development” shall also include <br />removal of substantial native vegetation, or alteration of natural site characteristics. <br />“Development permit” means any permit issued by the city to use or develop property that <br />must be issued before initiating the use or development. <br />“Disabled person” means a person who is defined as handicapped under the provisions of the <br />federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988. <br />“Drainage facility” means the system of collecting, conveying and storing surface and <br />stormwater runoff. Drainage facilities shall include but not be limited to all surface and <br />stormwater runoff conveyance and containment facilities, including streams, pipelines, <br />channels, ditches, wetlands, infiltration facilities, retention/detention facilities, <br />erosion/sedimentation control facilities, and other drainage structures and appurtenances, <br />both natural and manmade. <br />“Drive-in window or station” means a window or station used for providing service to customers <br />who remain seated in their vehicles to conduct a business transaction, such as are commonly <br />found at restaurants, financial institutions, or other similar businesses. <br />“Drive-through, drive-up or drive-in service” means a type of service provided by a business that <br />allows customers to purchase products, food, beverages or services without leaving their cars. <br />“Electric vehicle” means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical <br />energy from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on board for motive purpose.