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IEVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
<br /> GLOSSARY
<br /> b impact fees on new development and sets the condi- Very Low Income: Households whose incomes
<br /> tions under which they may be imposed. do not exceed 50 percent of the median income for the
<br /> area.
<br /> I Impervious Surfacing: A surface that cannot be
<br /> easily penetrated. For instance, rain does not readily Industrial Use: Any use that engages in basic
<br /> penetrate asphalt or concrete pavement. processing, manufacturing, fabrication, assembly,
<br /> I treatment, packaging, as well as incidental storage,
<br /> Inclusionary Housing: Inclusionary zoning is an sales,and distribution of such materials or products.
<br /> affordable housing production strategy which seeks to
<br /> I provide a specified number of affordable and/or low Infill Development: Development consisting of either
<br /> income units within new housing developments. (1) construction on one or more lots in an area which
<br /> Inclusionary units are generally provided through is mostly developed, or (2) new construction between
<br /> density bonus incentives, requirements for cash contri- two existing structures.
<br /> I butions to a pool or minimum percentages of afford-
<br /> able units. or combinations of requirements and Infill Housing: Construction of new dwelling units on
<br /> incentives. vacant or underutilized parcels in built-up areas.
<br /> Because utilities, transit, and other infrastructure are
<br /> Incentive (Bonus) Zoning: Incentive or Bonus already in place,the costs of new units are lower.
<br /> zoning is a tool which encourages higher quality
<br /> development and permits greater flexibility in the Inter jurisdictional: Relationships between govern-
<br /> zoning process. For example if a developer is willing mental jurisdictions such as city, county, state„federal
<br /> to provide additional open space, sidewalk widening, government agencies, special purpose districts, such as
<br /> public plaza, or other public purpose amenities, s/he schools,water,fire,port districts.
<br /> I would be awarded some bonus, such as increased
<br /> density in the form of increased floor area ratio, or Installed Capacity: The nominal rated capacity of a
<br /> more units per acre. Such technique allows a govern- generating unit giving an indication of the approxi-
<br /> mental unit an opportunity to "bargain" for a better mate generating capability of the unit.
<br /> overall use of the land or for creating a pleasant,
<br /> aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally sound, Institution: A structure (or structures) and related
<br /> pedestrian-friendly urban environment. grounds used by organizations providing educational,
<br /> I medical, social and/or recreational services to the
<br /> Income: Money earned from employment or invest- community. Included in this category are: hospitals;
<br /> ment. There are several ways to measure income, vocational or fine arts schools; child care centers,
<br /> I among them: whether operated for nonprofit or profit-making
<br /> purposes; and nonprofit organizations such as colleges
<br /> Low Income: Households whose incomes do not and universities, elementary and secondary schools,
<br /> I exceed 80 percent of the median income for the area. community centers and clubs, private clubs, religious
<br /> facilities,museums,and institutes for advanced study.
<br /> Median Household Income: Average amount of
<br /> income per household in a given geographical area. Institutional: A development of a public character
<br /> I owned and operated by non-profit organizations or the
<br /> Moderate Income: Households whose incomes government, such as administrative centers for state
<br /> are between 81 percent and 95 percent of the median and local governments, educational facilities,
<br /> Iincome for the area. museums and cultural facilities.
<br /> Per Capita Income: Average amount of income Interceptor Lines: Sewer pipes which connect with
<br /> I per person in a given geographical Infrastructure: local sewage collection systems.
<br /> The system of essential services, utilities, public and
<br /> community facilities, e.g. water, sewerage, power, Intergenerational Equity: Capital facilities have a
<br /> roads, schools, health facilities etc., which are useful life of many years. Intergenerational equity
<br /> lb necessary to enable urban development to function. addresses the issue of how to ensure that residents who
<br /> live in the community at different times during the life
<br /> of a specific facility are charged in an equitable
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