Ordinance 1847-92 - Laserfiche WebLink

• • Public agency means any agency, political subdivision, or unit of local government of this state including but not limited to municipal corporations, special purpose districts, and local service districts; any agency of the State of Washington, the United States, or any Indian Tribe recognized as such by the Federal government. Public Works Director means the Public Works Department Director for the City of Everett or his/her authorized representative. Q. "Q" Terms (Reserved) R. "R" Terms Readerboard means a sign or a part of a sign on which the letters are readily replaceable such that the copy can be changed from time to time at will. Real estate sign means a sign erected by the owner or his/her agent advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located for rent, lease or sale, or directing interested parties to the property. Real estate directional sign means an off premise sign which directs persons to a property for sale, lease or rent. Reasonable use, or reasonable economic use means a legal concept that has been articulated by federal and state courts in regulatory takings cases. Repair or maintenance means an activity that restores the character, scope, size, and design of a serviceable area, structure, or land use to its previously authorized undamaged condition. Activities that change the character, size, or scope of a project beyond the original design and alter a regulated environmentally sensitive area are not included in this definition. Research laboratory means a facility in which scientific or developmental research is performed, but which does not include mass production or mass manufacturing of goods and commodities. Restaurant means an establishment open to the public selling food and drink which is consumed primarily on the premises. Restaurant, drive-in means a restaurant which takes orders from and serves food to customers who remain seated in their vehicles to consume food and beverages on the premises. Restaurant. fast food means a restaurant that offers quick food service which is accomplished through a menu of easily prepared items. Orders are not taken at the customers' tables, and food is served in disposable wrapping or containers for consumption either on-premises or off-premises. Restoration means the return of a stream or wetland, or terrestrial ecosystem to a state in which its functions and values significantly approach its unaltered state. Retail use means an establishment engaged in the sale of goods or merchandise to the general public. 21