Ordinance 1847-92 - Laserfiche WebLink

Normal Rainfall means that rainfall that is at or above the mean of the accumulated rainfall record, based upon the water year, for the City as recorded at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or other local rainfall recording station recognized by the City. Nursery means an establishment where trees, shrubs and other plant materials are grown, propagated and/or stored for the purpose of sale. Nursing or convalescent home means a facility or institution for the care of the aged or infirm, or a place of rest for those suffering bodily disorders. This term does not include hospitals or facilities for the primary treatment of sickness or injuries, or for surgical care, or congregate care facilities. O. "0" Terms Off-premise sign means an outdoor advertising, informational, directional or identification sign other than a billboard which relates to products, businesses, services or premises not located on or otherwise directly associated with the site on which the sign is erected. Off-street parking area means an area designed and/or used for parking vehicles which is not located in a street or alley right-of-way. Office means a building or portion thereof which is used for general business purposes not involving manufacturing, sale of inventory or provision of services involving manual skills or mechanical processes. Not included in the category of office are those businesses and occupations defined by this Ordinance as clinics, medical related activities, personal services, financial institutions, service businesses, governmental offices or uses such as private clubs, lodges, or fraternal organizations. Open space means land area not covered by buildings, roads, driveway and parking areas, or outdoor storage areas, including, but not limited to, landscape areas, gardens, woodlands, walkways, courtyards or lawns, and outdoor recreation areas. Except as otherwise provided by this Ordinance, open space shall include setback areas that meet the requirements defined herein. Open space, common means private open space provided within a development which is provided for, and which is permanently accessible to, all residents/tenants of the development. Open space, private means a small parcel of land or outside area (deck, lanai, patio) immediately adjacent to an individual dwelling unit maintained by and for its residents and reserved exclusively for their use. Open space, public means an area dedicated in fee to the City and operated and maintained by it. Public open space in a planned residential development is designed primarily for the use of residents of the particular development, but cannot be reserved for this exclusive use due to the public ownership.