Ordinance 1847-92 - Laserfiche WebLink

b. Top of a steep slope is a distinct, sharp break in slope which separates slopes inclined at less than 40% from slopes equal to or greater than 40%. Where no distinct break in slope exists, the top of the steep slope shall be the uppermost limit of the area where the ground surface drops ten feet or more vertically within a horizontal distance of twenty-five feet. Stock in trade for the purposes of this section shall mean all books, magazines, posters, pictures, periodicals, or other printed material readily available for purchase, rental, viewing or use by patrons of the establishment excluding material located in any storeroom or other portion of the premises not open to patrons. Stream means a year round or intermittent water course or route, formed by nature or modified by human activities and generally consisting of a defined channel with a bed, banks, or sides for a substantial portion of its length, along which surface waters naturally and normally flow from higher to lower lands. Streams include natural swales. Wetlands and entirely artificial water courses such as irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, canals, and stormwater runoff devices shall not be considered to be streams. Streams which have been channelized or culverted shall continue to be considered streams for the purpose of this Ordinance. Stream channel bottom means the submerged portion of the stream cross section which is totally an aquatic environment. The channel bottom may be seasonally dry. Street means a public or private thoroughfare which provides the principal means of access to abutting properties. Structure means a combination of materials constructed or erected on or under the ground, or attached to something having a permanent location on or under the ground. Swale means a shallow drainage conveyance with relatively gentle side slopes, generally with flow depths less than one foot. Swamp means an area permanently saturated or inundated by water, and occupied predominantly by either a scrub-shrub or forested wetland vegetation community. T. "T" Terms Tavern means an establishment selling beer and/or wine for consumption on the premises. Temporary or special event sign means a non-permanent sign intended for use for a short period of time, including banners, pennants or advertising displays constructed of canvas, fabric, wood, plastic, cardboard or wallboard, with or without frame. Signs in this category include signs painted on window surfaces which are readily removed by washing, and signs referred to in Subsection 36.150. Traffic Engineer means the traffic engineer for the City of Everett.