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1 EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GLOSSARY 4 pollutant. The boundaries are proposed by the governor, approved by EPA, and include that area of hardy trees, shrubs, grass,evergreen ground cover and/or flowers. required to implement plans and programs for attain- ment of the NAAQS published in the Federal Register. Private Open Space: Usable outdoor space directly accessible to a unit whose use is restricted to the Non-Home-Based (NHB) Trip: A trip that takes occupants of that unit. I place between two points, neither of which is the home end of the trip maker. Usable Open Space: Usable open space is an outdoor area which is of appropriate size, shape and I Non-Motorized Mode: Any mode of transport that siting to provide for recreational activity. Usable utilizes a power source other than a motor. Primary open space may be occupied by sculpture, fountains non-motorized modes include walking (pedestrian), or pools,benches or other outdoor furnishings, or by horseback riding(equestrian),and bicycling. recreational facilities such as playground equipment, Iswimming pools,game courts,etc. Energy: Electric energy having limited or no assured availability. As applied to hydro facilities, Operating Costs: An estimate of the funds needed to the energy produced in excess of firm energy. It is continue operation of capital facilities on a yearly available in varying amounts depending upon the basis. season and weather conditions, and it may be zero or 111 even negative at times. Nonpoint Source Pollution: Pollution that enters Operational Conditions: Description of the transpor- tation facility or service. It includes pavement width, number of lanes, access points, signalization, etc. for water from dispersed and uncontrolled sources (such roads and transit vehicle capacity, service frequency, Ias surface runoff)rather than through pipes. transit stop convenience,and safety for transit service. Not In My Backyard (NIMBY): Citizen reaction to Optimal: The most favorable or conducive to a given lel° potential encroachment of new development onto end existing, primarily single family neighborhoods. Resulting political pressure can cause considerable Outfall: A structure used for the discharge of a sewer delay or even halt the construction of affordable system into a receiving water. I housing or other necessary public facilities. Overcrowding: The federal government considers a On-site Retention: Permanent impounding of storm household to be living in overcrowded conditions I water, or a large part of it, in manmade or man-modi- fied lakes and ponds;often required for developments. Overlay Zoning: Additional set of land use regula- On-Street Parking: Parking spaces in the right-of- tions that guide development beyond the underlying I way. zone. Examples include Historic Districts, Office/Clinic, Gateway Corridor, Design District, and Open Space: Land and/or water area with its surface Pedestrian overlays. I open to the sky or predominantly undeveloped, which is set aside to serve the purposes of providing park and Paratransit Service: Flexible transportation services recreation opportunities, conserving valuable which are operated publicly or privately are distinct I resources, and structuring urban development and form. There are four types of open space: from conventional fixed-route, fixed schedule transit and can be operated on the existing highway and street system, generally with low capacity vehicles. Common Open Space: Space that may be used by Examples include vanpools, shared-ride taxis, and all occupants of a residential complex. Parking areas demand-responsive services. and driveways do not qualify as open space. Park and Open Space: A designation that accom- Rio Landscaped Open Space: An outdoor area including natural or planted vegetation in the form modates public recreational pursuits, retains views and historical features and preserves land in essentially a natural and open state. A site may also provide for or I G-15 i