21A.01.010 Adoption and transference. Pursuant to the requirement of King County Charter Section 880, there is adopted Title 21A of the "King County code" as compiled by the King County council. K.C.C. Chapter 21A.61A of the code is hereby transferred to Title 27. K.C.C. Sections 21A.61.060, .070 are hereby transferred to Title 20. (Ord. 10870 § 1, 1993).

21A.01.020 Zoning code adopted. Under the provisions of Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution and Article 2, Section 220.20 of the King County Charter, the zoning code attached to Ordinance 10870, which is referred to hereinafter as the 1993 Zoning Code, is adopted and declared to be the zoning code for King County until amended, repealed or superseded, subject to the provisions of K.C.C. 21A.01.030. This code also is hereby enacted to be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan in accordance with RCW 36.70A. This code shall be compiled in Title 21A. (Ord. 11621 § 1 (part), 1994: Ord. 10870 § 2, 1993).

21A.01.025 Notification to Tribes. The county recognizes that many actions undertaken pursuant to Title 21A, as amended, may impact treaty fishing rights of federally-recognized tribes. In order to honor and prevent interference with these treaty fishing rights and to provide for water quality and habitat preservation, the county shall provide notice to any federally-recognized tribes whose treaty fishing rights would be affected by an action undertaken pursuant to this title, including but not limited to: development of wetlands, stream and river banks, lakeshore habitat of water bodies, or development directly or indirectly affecting anadromous bearing water bodies, including the promulgation of plans, rules, regulations or ordinances implementing the provisions of this title, whether or not review of such actions is required under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) RCW 43.21C. (Ord. 11621 § 1 (part), 1994).

21A.01.030 Application of the 1993 Zoning Code.

A. Except as provided in subsection C below, the 1993 Zoning Code shall apply to a specific property when, after the June 28, 1993, the zoning map with respect to such property is amended pursuant to:

1. an individual quasi-judicial zone reclassification;

2. countywide zoning conversion process set out in K.C.C. 21A.01.070; or

3. community planning area zoning proposals accompanying plan updates or amendment studies.

B. Any reclassification requests or proposals for application of area or countywide zoning initiated after June 28, 1993, shall use the new zone classifications adopted in the 1993 Zoning Code.

C. The provisions of King County Code Chapter 21A.24, together with the relevant provisions of Chapters 21A.06 and 21A.12, shall apply to all properties as of January 9, 1994. (Ord. 11621 § 2, 1994: 10870 § 3, 1993).

21A.01.040 Transition to new code.

A. Complete applications for conditional use permits, planned unit developments, binding site plans, right-of-way use permits, commercial site development permits, variances, unclassified use permits, or public agency and utility exceptions which were pending at the time Title 21A took effect shall continue to be processed under those applicable zoning regulations governing review prior to implementation of Title 21A; except when a conditional use permit application has been submitted for a use that under Title 21A no longer requires a conditional use permit, that conditional use permit shall not be a requirement for the vested development proposal. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in this title, where approved, these permits shall continue to establish allowable uses on the property until permit expiration. A variance to Title 21 standards which has been approved and has not expired shall be deemed to also vary like standards set forth in Title 21A relating to the same subject matter and development proposal. Planned unit development applications pending on October 1, 1994 shall be deemed to have vested at the time a complete application was filed. Nothing in this subsection is intended to restrict otherwise applicable vested applicant rights.

B. Except for the requirements of K.C.C. 21A.43, any lot created by subdivision or short subdivision for which a complete subdivision or short subdivision application was submitted prior to February 2, 1995, may be developed pursuant to the standards of Resolution 25789, as amended (former K.C.C. Title 21), including any applicable p-suffix conditions in adopted community plans and area zoning in effect on February 1, 1995 for a period of six years from the date of recording of the applicable final plat or short plat. (Ord. 12824 § 19, 1997: Ord. 11765 § 1, 1995: Ord. 11621 § 3, 1994: 10870 § 4, 1993).

21A.01.045 Relationship to certain adopted 1994 development regulations.

A. The King County Council makes the following findings of fact:

1. On December 19, 1994, the King County Council adopted Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620 amending Title 16 of the King County Code. The effective date of Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620 is January 9, 1995.

2. In drafting Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620, the references to the King County Zoning Code were amended to cite K.C.C. Title 21A, the new zoning code, and at the same time repeal references to K.C.C. Title 21, the old zoning code. This was done in anticipation that Proposed Ordinance 94-737, which adopts new zoning to implement the 1994 Comprehensive Plan and Title 21A, adopted would be on December 19, 1994 concurrent with Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620. Thus, K.C.C. Title 21A would become effective on the same date as Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620 [January 9, 1995].

3. However, on December 19, 1994 the King County Council deferred action on Proposed Ordinance 94-737 until January 3, 1995. On January 3, 1995 the action was again deferred to January 9, 1995. As a result of deferring action on Proposed Ordinance 94-737, K.C.C. 21A will not go into effect until some time after January 9, 1995.

4. The problem created by the actions described above is that Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620 will go into effect with references to zoning code requirements (K.C.C. Title 21A) that will not be in effect until the adoption and effective date [February 2, 1995] of Proposed Ordinance 94-737. Additionally, the references to the existing zoning code (K.C.C. Title 21) are repealed in Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620. As a result, development applications filed between January 9, 1995, and February 2, 1995, may vest to land use controls that will not include either existing Title 21 or the new Title 21A regulations. Such development may not provide protection for, and be harmful to, the public health, safety and welfare which Title 21 and 21A were adopted to address.

B. Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620 shall not take effect, or if in effect shall no longer be in effect, until King County adopts zoning to implement the 1994 King county Comprehensive Plan and to convert zoning to Title 21A (Proposed Ordinance 94-737) and such zoning becomes effective. Prior to January 9, 1995, provisions of law in effect prior to the adoption of January 9, 1995, shall remain in effect until Ordinance 11618, 11619, and 11620 is in effect under the provisions of this section. (Ord. 11652 § 1-2, 1995).

21A.01.050 Tree retention and landscaping effective date. Chapter 21A.16 (Tree Retention and Landscaping) shall be effective as part of the 1993 Zoning Code only if at the time of the adoption of the first area zoning map conversion a new landscaping chapter has not been adopted, in which case chapter 21A.16 will apply in that area until a revised chapter is adopted. (Ord. 10870 § 9, 1993).

21A.01.070 Area zoning conversion guidelines.

A. The council directs the department to prepare proposed new zoning maps applying the 1993 King County Zoning Code and transmit within ten months of June 28, 1993, for council review and adoption.

B. The department shall use the table in subsection C. of this section and the guidelines of this section in preparing an ordinance or ordinances to convert each area zoning document to the 1993 Zoning Code, with modifications appropriate to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies, so as to implement the Comprehensive Plan and convert old outright and potential zoning classifications to new ones in a consistent manner. This section also shall apply to conversion of the resource lands area zoning adopted pursuant to K.C.C. 20.12.390.

C. Conversion table. The following conversion table and criteria contained therein shall be used by the department in converting the zoning maps adopted pursuant to Resolution 25789 to the 1993 Zoning Code:

RESOLUTION 25789 ZONING MAP SYMBOLS	1993 ZONING CODE MAP SYMBOLS	ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
F	F	In Forest Production or Rural Areas
FR	F or RA	Use zone most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
A, A-10 A-35	A-10 A-35 or A-60	In Agricultural or Rural Areas Use zone most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
Q-M	M	Designated Mining Sites
AR-2.5 AR-5 AR-10	RA-2.5 RA-5 RA-10 or RA-20	In Rural Areas Use zone most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
GR-5, GR-2.5, G-5	UR RA	Only in designated urban areas In areas not designated urban
G	R-1 RA	Only in designated urban areas In areas not designated urban
SE, S-C	R-1	Only in designated urban areas or Rural Towns
SR/RS15000,SR/RS 9600	R-4	Only in designated urban areas or Rural Towns
SR7200, RS7200	R-6	Only in designated urban areas or Rural Towns
SR5000, RS5000	R-8	Only in designated urban areas or Rural Towns
RMHP	R-4 through R-48	Use zone closest to zoning on adjacent property or midrange if adjacent zones vary
RD3600, RT3600	R-12
RM2400, RT2400	R-18
RT, RM1800, RT1800	R-24
RM900	O or R-48	Apply zoning closest to Comprehensive Plan land use designations
RM 900 P	O or R-48	According to P-suffix limitations allowing only office or residential uses
B-N, BR-N	NB or RB
B-C, BR-C C-G M-L, M-P, M-H	CB or RB RB I	For all business zones, use zone most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation and actual scale of business area

D. Unclassified Use Permit Mining Operations. In addition to the conversions set out in the table in subsection C. of this section, all sites legally operating pursuant to an unclassified use permit for mining operations shall be zoned M (Mineral).

E. Resolution of map conflicts. In cases of ambiguity or conflict between a community or Comprehensive Plan land use designation and the zoning classification applied under the old code, the department shall use the following guidelines and procedures in recommending new zones:

1. As a general rule, the outright or potential zoning classification applied shall be that which is consistent with the 1994 King County Comprehensive Plan; adopted community plans, where they do not conflict, may be used to provide additional guidance;

2. If the application of the guidelines in this subsection leads the department to propose applying an outright or potential zoning classification from the 1993 Zoning Code that is not functionally equivalent to a classification from the old code as defined in the table in subsection C. of this section, the department shall notify the owner of the property proposed for reclassification no later than the council introduction date of the ordinance amending said property, and the property owner may request a change in the area zoning in a manner consistent with the procedures used for council review of a community plan and area zoning.

F. Area-wide P-suffix development conditions. The department shall review all area-wide P-suffix conditions applied through zoning adopted pursuant to Resolution 25789, and recommend legislation removing all such conditions which conflict with the Comprehensive Plan or have been replaced adequately by standards adopted in the 1993 zoning code. If P-suffix conditions implement policies in the Comprehensive Plan, then regulations shall be developed by the end of 1995 and the P-suffix conditions shall be removed. Any P-suffix conditions which implement policies in community plans which are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan but are not adequately addressed by this code shall be carried forward intact until they are evaluated for replacement by general code revisions in 1995.

G. Site-specific development conditions. Approval conditions for previous zone reclassifications, planned unit developments, unclassified permits, and P-suffix conditions applied to individual properties in land use actions pursuant to Resolution 25789, should be recommended for retention wherever they address conditions unique to a particular property and not addressed by the standards in the Zoning Code.

H. For area zoning documents being converted to the 1993 Zoning Code without amendments to their respective community plan maps and policies, only requests for zone changes which meet one of the following criteria shall be considered during either the department or council review process:

1. As provided in subsection E. of this section;

2. When an applicant can demonstrate that the department's proposal incorrectly implements an adopted Comprehensive Plan map designation or policy in converting existing zoning to a new zoning classification; or

3. The site is the subject of an application for a Master Planned Development or Urban Planned Development, and conversion to the 1993 Zoning Code is requested as part of such application. Rezoning of such sites during the conversion, area zoning otherwise shall be to Urban Reserve with the urban planned development overlay district as provided in K.C.C. chapter 21A.38.

I. Requests which do not meet one of the criteria of subsection H. of this section shall be treated as quasi-judicial reclassification requests which must be formally applied for according to the process provided for such requests and shall be subject to the criteria in K.C.C. 20.22.150.

J. Requests for quasi-judicial reclassification that are consistent with the conversion table illustrated in subsection C. of this section and requests for quasi-judicial reclassification to the M zone, shall not be subject to the criteria in K.C.C. 20.22.150.

K. Bear Creek MPD's. The following transition provisions shall apply to the Master Plan Development applications in the Bear Creek Community Plan (BCCP).

1. An applicant may either continue to utilize the procedural provisions of the BCCP or may utilize the procedural provisions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.39.

2. If an applicant utilizes the procedural provisions of K.C.C. 21A.39, the Pre-Development Applications previously submitted for the Blakely Ridge MPD and the Northridge MPD are deemed the equivalent of and accepted as complete applications for "UPD Permits" under Chapter 21A.39 of the 1993 zoning code.

3. The substantive provisions of the BCCP Area Zoning MPD P-Suffix conditions and conditions precedent to rezoning set forth in Section 1C of the BCCP Area Zoning (page 140) shall remain in effect for purposes of considering the UPD applications, under either the BCCP or K.C.C. chapter 21A.39.

4. The applicants may elect either one base zone pursuant to K.C.C. 21A.39, or multiple zones pursuant to the Bear Creek Community Plan, applying the equivalent zone and potential zoning classifications of the 1993 zoning code.

5. The Novelty Hill Master Plan sites and urban designation adopted and delineated in the Bear Creek Community Plan and Bear Creek Area zoning shall be considered "UPD Special District Overlays" and "UPD boundary delineations" for purposes of applying K.C.C. 21A.38.020, 21A.38.070B.1. and 2. and K.C.C. 21A.39.020. (Ord. 19146 § 15, 2020: Ord. 18230 § 124, 2016: Ord. 11621 § 5, 1994: Ord. 11157 § 1, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 5, 1993).

21A.01.090 Drawings. The department is hereby authorized after June 7, 1993, to incorporate drawings as necessary for the purpose of illustrating concepts and regulatory standards contained in this title, provided that the adopted provisions of the code shall control over such drawings. (Ord. 10870 § 7, 1993).

21A.01.100 Periodic review. The department shall submit an annual written report to the council detailing issues relating to the implementation of the 1993 King County Zoning Code and recommending amendments to address those issues. (Ord. 10870 § 8, 1993).

21A.02 AUTHORITY, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Sections:

21A.02.010 Title.

21A.02.020 Authority to adopt code.

21A.02.030 Purpose.

21A.02.040 Conformity with this title required.

21A.02.050 Minimum requirements.

21A.02.055 Covenant of retention of common ownership for lots considered as a site.

21A.02.060 Interpretation: General.

21A.02.070 Interpretation: Standard industrial classification.

21A.02.080 Interpretation: Zoning maps.

21A.02.090 Administration and review authority.

21A.02.110 Classification of right-of-way.

21A.02.010 Title. This title shall be known as the King County Zoning Code. (Ord. 15051 § 1, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 11, 1993).

21A.02.020 Authority to adopt code. The King County Zoning Code is adopted by King County ordinance, pursuant to Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution; and Article 2, Section 220.20 of the King County Charter. (Ord. 10870 § 12, 1993).

21A.02.030 Purpose. The general purposes of this title are:

A. To encourage land use decision making in accordance with the public interest and applicable laws of the State of Washington.

B. To protect the general public health, safety, and welfare;

C. To implement the King County Comprehensive Plan's policies and objectives through land use regulations;

D. To provide for the economic, social, and aesthetic advantages of orderly development through harmonious groupings of compatible and complementary land uses and the application of appropriate development standards;

E. To provide for adequate public facilities and services in conjunction with development; and

F. To promote general public safety by regulating development of lands containing physical hazards and to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of development. (Ord. 10870 § 13, 1993).

21A.02.040 Conformity with this title required.

A. No development, use or structure shall be established, substituted, expanded, constructed, altered, moved, maintained, or otherwise changed except in conformance with this title.

B. Creation of or changes to lot lines shall conform with the use provisions, dimensional and other standards, and procedures of this title and Title 19, Subdivisions.

C. All land uses and development authorized by this title shall comply with all other regulations and or requirements of this title as well as any other applicable local, state or federal law. Where a difference exists between this title and other county regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.

D. Where more than one part of this title applies to the same aspect of a proposed use or development, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

E. Temporary uses or activities, conducted during an emergency event, or training exercises conducted at emergency sites, designated pursuant to an emergency management plan, shall not be subject to the provisions of this title. (Ord. 16985 § 126, 2010: Ord. 11621 § 8, 1994: 10870 § 14, 1993).

21A.02.050 Minimum requirements. In interpretation and application, the requirements set forth in this title shall be considered the minimum requirements necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title. (Ord. 10870 § 15, 1993).

21A.02.055 Covenant of retention of common ownership for lots considered as a site.

If a development proposal depends on two or more lots to be considered as a site for purposes of complying with the provisions of this title or any other provision of the King County Code, the department may require the applicant to record a covenant to the benefit of the county that requires the retention of the lots under common ownership and control for the duration that the use is maintained on the site. (Ord. 17191 § 18, 2011).

21A.02.060 Interpretation: General.

A. In case of inconsistency or conflict, regulations, conditions or procedural requirements that are specific to an individual land use shall supersede regulations, conditions or procedural requirements of general application.

B. A land use includes the necessary structures to support the use unless specifically prohibited or the context clearly indicates otherwise.

C. In case of any ambiguity, difference of meaning, or implication between the text and any heading, caption, or illustration, the text and the permitted use tables in K.C.C. 21A.08 shall control. All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in a text section or land use table.

D. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, words in the present tense shall include past and future tense, and words in the singular shall include the plural, or vice versa. Except for words and terms defined in this title, all words and terms used in this title shall have their customary meanings. (Ord. 10870 § 16, 1993).

21A.02.070 Interpretation: Standard industrial classification.

A. All references to the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) are to the titles and descriptions found in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1987 edition, prepared by United States Office of Management and Budget which is hereby adopted by reference. The (SIC) is used, with modifications to suit the purposes of this title, to list and define land uses authorized to be located in the various zones consistent with the comprehensive plan land use map.

B. The SIC categorizes each land use under a general two-digit major group number, or under a more specific three- or four-digit industry group or industry number. A use shown on a land use table with a two-digit number includes all uses listed in the SIC for that major group. A use shown with a three-digit or four-digit number includes only the uses listed in the SIC for that industry group or industry.

C. An asterisk (*) in the SIC number column of a land use table means that the SIC definition for the specific land use identified has been modified by this title. The definition may include one or more SIC subclassification numbers, or may define the use without reference to the SIC.

D. The Director shall determine whether a proposed land use not specifically listed in a land use table or specifically included within a SIC classification is allowed in a zone. The director's determination shall be based on whether or not permitting the proposed use in a particular zone is consistent with the purposes of this title and the zone's purpose as set forth in K.C.C. 21A.04, by considering the following factors:

1. The physical characteristics of the use and its supporting structures, including but not limited to scale, traffic and other impacts, and hours of operation;

2. Whether or not the use complements or is compatible with other uses permitted in the zone; and

3. The SIC classification, if any, assigned to the business or other entity that will carry on the primary activities of the proposed use. (Ord. 11621 § 7, 1994: 10870 § 17, 1993).

21A.02.080 Interpretation: Zoning maps. Where uncertainties exist as to the location of any zone boundaries, the following rules of interpretation, listed in priority order, shall apply:

A. Where boundaries are indicated as paralleling the approximate centerline of the street right-of-way, the zone shall extend to each adjacent boundary of the right-of-way. Non road-related uses by adjacent property owners, if allowed in the right-of-way, shall meet the same zoning requirements regulating the property owners lot;

B. Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, the actual lot lines shall be considered the boundaries;

C. Where boundaries are indicated as following lines of ordinary high water, or government meander line, the lines shall be considered to be the actual boundaries. If these lines should change the boundaries shall be considered to move with them; and

D. If none of the rules of interpretation described in subparagraphs A. through C. apply, then the zoning boundary shall be determined by map scaling. (Ord. 10870 § 18, 1993).

21A.02.090 Administration and review authority.

A. The hearing examiner in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 20.22 may hold public hearings and make decisions and recommendations on reclassifications, subdivisions and other development proposals, and appeals.

B. The director may grant, condition or deny applications for variances, conditional use permits, renewals of permits for mineral extraction and processing, alteration exceptions and other development proposals, unless an appeal is filed and a public hearing is required under K.C.C. chapter 20.20, in which case this authority shall be exercised by the hearing examiner.

C. The department shall have authority to grant, condition or deny commercial and residential building permits, grading and clearing permits, and temporary use permits in accordance with the procedures in K.C.C. chapter 21A.42.

D. Except for other agencies with authority to implement specific provisions of this title, the department shall have the sole authority to issue official interpretations and adopt public rules to implement this title, in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 2.98. (Ord. 18230 § 125, 2016: Ord. 15051 § 2, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 19, 1993).

21A.02.110 Classification of right-of-way.

A. Except when such areas are specifically classified on the zoning map as being classified in one of the zones provided in this title, land contained in rights-of-way for streets or alleys, or railroads shall be considered unclassified.

B. Within street or alley rights-of-way, uses shall be limited to street purposes as defined by law.

C. Within railroad rights-of-way, allowed uses shall be limited to tracks, signals or other operating devices, movement of rolling stock, utility lines and equipment, and freight-rail dependent uses.

D. Where such right-of-way is vacated, the vacated area shall have the zoning classification of the adjoining property with which it is first merged. (Ord. 19146 § 16, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 21, 1993).

21A.04 ZONES, MAPS AND DESIGNATIONS

Sections:

21A.04.010 Zoning classifications and zoning map symbols established.

21A.04.020 Zoning classification purpose statements.

21A.04.030 Agricultural zone.

21A.04.040 Forest zone.

21A.04.050 Mineral zone.

21A.04.060 Rural area zone.

21A.04.070 Urban reserve zone.

21A.04.080 Urban residential zone.

21A.04.090 Neighborhood business zone.

21A.04.100 Community business zone.

21A.04.110 Regional business zone.

21A.04.120 Office zone.

21A.04.130 Industrial zone.

21A.04.140 Map classification - regional use classification.

21A.04.150 Map classification - property-specific development or P-suffix standards.

21A.04.160 Map classification - special district overlay or SO-suffix classification.

21A.04.170 Map classification - special zone classification.

21A.04.180 Map classification - interim zoning classification.

21A.04.190 Zoning maps and boundaries.

21A.04.010 Zoning classifications and zoning map symbols established. In order to accomplish the purposes of this title the following zoning classifications and zoning map symbols are established:

ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS MAP SYMBOL

Agricultural	A (10 -or 35 acre minimum lot size)
Forest	F
Mineral	M
Rural Area	RA (2.5-acre, 5-acre, 10-acre or 20-acre minimum lot size)
Urban Reserve	UR
Urban Residential	R (base density in dwellings per acre)
Neighborhood Business	NB
Community Business	CB
Regional Business	RB
Office	O
Industrial	I
Regional Use	Case file number following zone's map symbol
Property-specific development standards	-P(suffix to zone's map symbol)
Special District Overlay	-SO(suffix to zone's map symbol)
Potential Zone	------------------------------ \| \| \| \| ------------------------------ (dashed box surrounding zone’s map symbol)
Interim Zone	* (asterisk adjacent to zone's map symbol)

(Ord. 19146 § 17, 2020: Ord. 12929 § 1, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 1, 1997: Ord. 11621 § 9, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 22, 1993).

21A.04.020 Zoning classification purpose statement. The purpose statements for each zoning classification set forth in the following sections shall be used to guide the application of the zoning classifications to all lands in unincorporated King County. The purpose statements also shall guide interpretation and application of land use regulations within the zoning classifications, and any changes to the range of permitted uses within each zoning classification through amendments to this title. (Ord. 19146 § 18, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 23, 1993).

21A.04.030 Agricultural zone.

A. The purpose of the agricultural zone (A) is to preserve and protect irreplaceable and limited supplies of farmland well suited to agricultural uses by their location, geological formation and chemical and organic composition and to encourage environmentally sound agricultural production. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Establishing residential density limits to retain lots sized for efficient farming;

2. Allowing for uses related to agricultural production and limiting nonagricultural uses to those compatible with farming, or requiring close proximity for the support of agriculture; and

3. Allowing for residential development primarily to house farm owners, on-site agricultural employees and their respective families.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate for lands within agricultural production districts designated by the Comprehensive Plan and for other farmlands deemed appropriate for long-term protection. (Ord. 10870 § 24, 1993).

21A.04.040 Forest zone.

A. The purpose of the forest zone (F) is to preserve the forest land base; to conserve and protect the long-term productivity of forest lands; and to restrict uses unrelated to or incompatible with forestry. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Applying the F zone to large contiguous areas where a combination of site, soil and climatic characteristics make it possible to sustain timber growth and harvests over time;

2. Limiting residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses to those uses that are compatible with forestry, to minimize the potential hazards of damage from fire, pollution and land use conflicts; and

3. Providing for compatible outdoor recreation uses and for conservation and protection of municipal watersheds and fish and wildlife habitats.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate for lands within forest production districts designated by the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 10870 § 25, 1993).

21A.04.050 Mineral zone.

A. The purpose of the mineral zone (M) is to provide for continued extraction and processing of mineral and soil resources in an environmentally responsible manner by:

1. Reserving known deposits of minerals and materials within areas as protection against premature development of the land for non-extractive purposes;

2. Providing neighboring properties with notice of prospective extracting and processing activities; and

3. Providing appropriate location and development standards for extraction and on-site processing to mitigate adverse impacts on the natural environment and on nearby properties.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate for known deposits of minerals and materials on sites that are of sufficient size to mitigate the impacts of operation and that are served or capable of being served at the time of development by adequate roads and other public services; and for sites containing mineral extracting and processing operations that were established in compliance with land use regulations in effect at the time the use was established. (Ord. 10870 § 26, 1993).

21A.04.060 Rural area zone.

A. The purpose of the rural zone (RA) is to provide for an area-wide long-term rural character and to minimize land use conflicts with nearby agricultural or forest production districts or mineral extraction sites. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Limiting residential densities and permitted uses to those that are compatible with rural character and nearby resource production districts and sites and are able to be adequately supported by rural service levels;

2. Allowing small scale farming and forestry activities and tourism and recreation uses that can be supported by rural service levels and that are compatible with rural character;

3. Increasing required setbacks to minimize conflicts with adjacent agriculture, forest or mineral zones; and

4. Requiring tracts created through cluster development to be designated as permanent open space or as permanent resource use.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in rural areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan as follows:

1. RA-2.5 in rural areas where the predominant lot pattern is below five acres in size for lots established prior to the adoption of the 1994 Comprehensive Plan;

2. RA-5 in rural areas where the predominant lot pattern is five acres or greater but less than ten acres in size and the area is generally environmentally unconstrained;

3. RA-10 in rural areas where the predominant lot pattern is ten acres or greater but less than twenty acres in size. RA-10 is also applied on land that is generally environmentally constrained, as defined by county, state or federal law, to protect critical habitat and regionally significant resource areas (RSRAs). The RA-10 zone is also applied to lands within one-quarter mile of a forest or agricultural production district or an approved long-term mineral extraction site. On Vashon-Maury Island RA-10 zoning shall be maintained on areas zoned RA-10 as of 1994 and on areas with a predominant lot size of ten acres or greater that are identified on the Areas Highly Susceptible to Groundwater Contamination map; and

4. RA-20 in Rural Forest Focus Districts designated by the King County Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 14045 § 1, 2001: Ord. 11621 § 10, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 27, 1993).

21A.04.070 Urban reserve zone.

A. The purposes of the urban reserve zone (UR) are to phase growth and demand for urban services, and to reserve large tracts of land for possible future growth in portions of King County designated by the Comprehensive Plan for future urban growth while allowing reasonable interim uses of property; or to reflect designation by the comprehensive plan of a property or area as part of the urban growth area when a detailed plan for urban uses and densities has not been completed. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Allowing for rural, agricultural and other low-density uses;

2. Allowing for limited residential growth, either contiguous to existing urban public facilities, or at a density supportable by existing rural public service levels; and

3. Requiring clustered residential developments where feasible, to prevent establishment of uses and lot patterns which may foreclose future alternatives and impede efficient later development at urban densities.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in urban areas, rural towns or in rural city expansion areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan, when such areas do not have adequate public facilities and services or are not yet needed to accommodate planned growth, do not yet have detailed land use plans for urban uses and densities, or are designated as sites for a potential urban planned development or new fully contained communities. (Ord. 19146 § 19, 2020: Ord. 13278 § 2, 1998: Ord. 12171 § 2, 1996: Ord. 11621 § 11, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 28, 1993).

21A.04.080 Urban residential zone.

A. The purpose of the urban residential zone (R) is to implement comprehensive plan goals and policies for housing quality, diversity and affordability, and to efficiently use urban residential land, public services and energy. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Providing, in the R-1 through R-8 zones, for a mix of predominantly single detached dwelling units and other development types, with a variety of densities and sizes in locations appropriate for urban densities;

2. Providing, in the R-12 through R-48 zones, for a mix of predominantly apartment and townhouse dwelling units, mixed-use and other development types, with a variety of densities and sizes in locations appropriate for urban densities;

3. Allowing only those accessory and complementary nonresidential uses that are compatible with urban residential communities; and

4. Establishing density designations to facilitate advanced area-wide planning for public facilities and services, and to protect environmentally sensitive sites from over development.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in urban areas, activity centers, or rural towns designated by the comprehensive plan as follows:

1. The R-1 zone on or adjacent to lands with area-wide environmental constraints where development is required to cluster away from sensitive areas, on lands designated urban separators or wildlife habitat network where development is required to cluster away from the axis of the corridor on critical aquifer recharge areas, and on Regionally and Locally Significant Resource Areas (RSRAs/LSRAs) or in well-established subdivisions of the same density, which are served at the time of development by public or private facilities and services adequate to support planned densities;

2. The R-4 through R-8 zones on urban lands that are predominantly environmentally unconstrained and are served at the time of development, by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services; and

3. The R-12 through R-48 zones next to Unincorporated Activity centers, in Community or Neighborhood Business Centers, in mixed-use development, on small, scattered lots integrated into existing residential areas, or in rural towns, that are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 14045 § 2, 2001: Ord. 12822 § 5, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 2, 1997: Ord. 11621 § 12, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 29, 1993).

21A.04.090 Neighborhood business zone.

A. The purpose of the neighborhood business zone (NB) is to provide convenient daily retail and personal services for a limited service area and to minimize impacts of commercial activities on nearby properties and in urban areas on properties with the land use designation of commercial outside of center, to provide for limited residential development. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Limiting nonresidential uses to those retail or personal services which can serve the everyday needs of a surrounding urban or rural residential area;

2. Allowing for mixed use (housing and retail/service) developments and for townhouse developments as a sole use on properties in the urban area with the land use designation of commercial outside of center; and

3. Excluding industrial and community/regional business-scaled uses.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in urban neighborhood business centers, rural towns, or rural neighborhood centers designated by the comprehensive plan, on sites which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers when located in urban areas or adequate on-site sewage disposal when located in rural areas, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 12522 § 2, 1996: Ord. 11621 § 13, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 30, 1993).

21A.04.100 Community business zone.

A. The purpose of the community business zone (CB) is to provide convenience and comparison retail and personal services for local service areas which exceed the daily convenience needs of adjacent neighborhoods but which cannot be served conveniently by larger activity centers, and to provide retail and personal services in locations within activity centers that are not appropriate for extensive outdoor storage or auto related and industrial uses. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Providing for limited small-scale offices as well as a wider range of the retail, professional, governmental and personal services than are found in neighborhood business areas;

2. Allowing for mixed use (housing and retail/service) developments; and

3. Excluding commercial uses with extensive outdoor storage or auto related and industrial uses.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in urban and community centers or rural towns that are designated by the Comprehensive Plan and community plans and that are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 11621 § 14, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 31, 1993).

21A.04.110 Regional business zone.

A. The purpose of the regional business zone (RB) is to provide for the broadest mix of comparison retail, wholesale, service and recreation/cultural uses with compatible storage and fabrication uses, serving regional market areas and offering significant employment opportunities. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Encouraging compact development that is supportive of transit and pedestrian travel, through higher nonresidential building heights and floor area ratios than those found in community centers;

2. Allowing for outdoor sales and storage, regional shopping areas and limited fabrication uses; and

3. Concentrating large scale commercial and office uses to facilitate the efficient provision of public facilities and services.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in urban activity centers or rural towns that are designated by the Comprehensive Plan and community plans that are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 11621 § 15, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 32, 1993).

21A.04.120 Office zone.

A. The purpose of the office zone (O) is to provide for pedestrian and transit-oriented high-density employment uses together with limited complementary retail and urban density residential development in locations within activity centers where the full range of commercial activities is not desirable. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Allowing for uses that will take advantage of pedestrian-oriented site and street improvement standards;

2. Providing for higher building heights and floor area ratios than those found in community centers;

3. Reducing the ratio of required parking to building floor area;

4. Allowing for on-site convenient daily retail and personal services for employees and residences; and

5. Excluding auto-oriented, outdoor or other retail sales and services which do not provide for the daily convenience needs of on-site and nearby employees or residents.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in activity centers designated by the Comprehensive Plan and community plans which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 10870 § 33, 1993).

21A.04.130 Industrial zone.

A. The purpose of the industrial zone (I) is to provide for the location and grouping of industrial enterprises and activities involving manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, bulk handling and storage, research facilities, warehousing and heavy trucking. It is also a purpose of this zone to protect the industrial land base for industrial economic development and employment opportunities. These purposes are accomplished by:

1. Allowing for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing uses;

2. Establishing appropriate development standards and public review procedures for industrial activities with the greatest potential for adverse impacts; and

3. Limiting residential, institutional, commercial, office and other non-industrial uses to those necessary for the convenience of industrial activities.

B. Use of this zone is appropriate in urban activity centers or rural towns designated by the Comprehensive Plan and community plans which are served at the time of development by adequate public sewers, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 11621 § 16, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 34, 1993).

21A.04.140 Map classification - regional use classification. The purpose of the regional use classification (case file number following underlying zone's map symbol) is to provide for individual review of certain proposed uses with unique characteristics and adverse impacts on neighboring properties. Regional uses are of a size and involve activities which require individual review to determine compatibility with surrounding uses. (Ord. 19146 § 20, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 35, 1993).

21A.04.150 Map classification - property-specific development or P-suffix standards. The purpose of the property-specific development standards classification (-P suffix to zone's map symbol) is to indicate that conditions beyond the minimum requirements of this title have been applied to development on the property, including but not limited to increased development standards, limits on permitted uses or special conditions of approval. Property-specific development standards are adopted in either a reclassification or area zoning ordinance and are shown in a geographic information system data layer for an individual property maintained by the department. Regardless of the form in which a property-specific development standard is adopted, the P-suffix shall be shown on the official zoning map maintained by the department and as a notation in a geographic information system data layer, which shall be updated as soon as possible after the effective date of the adopting ordinance adopting a P-suffix standard. (Ord. 19146 § 21, 2020: Ord. 17485 § 12, 2012: Ord. 12824 § 20, 1997: Ord. 11621 § 17 1994: Ord. 10870 § 36, 1993).

21A.04.160 Map classification - special district overlay or SO-suffix classification. The purpose of the special district overlay classification (-SO suffix to zone's map symbol) is to carry out Comprehensive Plan and community, subarea or neighborhood plan policies that identify special opportunities for achieving public benefits by allowing or requiring alternative uses and development standards that differ from the general provisions of this title. Special district overlays are generally applied to a group of individual properties or entire community, subarea or neighborhood planning areas and are classified primarily through the area zoning process. Regardless of the form in which a special district overlay is adopted, the -SO suffix shall be shown on the official zoning map maintained by the department and as a notation in a geographic information system data layer, which shall be updated as soon as possible after the effective date of the adopting ordinance adopting an overlay. (Ord. 19146 § 22, 2020: Ord. 17485 § 13, 2012: Ord. 12823 § 1, 1997: Ord. 11621 § 18, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 37, 1993).

21A.04.170 Map classification - special zone classification.

A. The purpose of the potential zone (dashed box surrounding zone's map symbol) is to classify properties potentially suitable for future changes in land uses or densities once additional infrastructure, project phasing or site-specific public review has been accomplished. Potential zones are classified by either area zoning or individual zone reclassification. Area zoning may classify more than one potential zone on a single property if the community plan designates alternative uses for the site. Potential zones are actualized in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 20.20.

B. The use of a potential zoning classification is appropriate to:

1. Phase development based on availability of public facilities and services or infrastructure improvements, such as roads, utilities and schools;

2. Prevent existing development from becoming a nonconforming use in areas that are in transition from previous uses;

3. Allow for future residential density increases consistent with a community plan; and

4. Provide for public review of proposed uses on sites where some permitted uses in a zoning classification may not be appropriate. (Ord. 19146 § 23, 2020: Ord. 18230 § 126, 2016: Ord. 10870 § 38, 1993).

21A.04.180 Map classification - interim zoning classification. The purpose of the interim zoning classification (* suffix to zone's map symbol) is to identify areas where zoning has been applied for a limited period of time in order to preserve the county's planning options and to protect the public safety, health and general welfare during an emergency or pending a community, comprehensive or functional plan amendment process. Any of the zones set forth in this chapter, with or without -P suffix conditions, may be applied as interim zones. The adopting ordinance shall state the reasons for the interim zoning and provide for its expiration upon a certain date or the adoption of a new plan, plan amendment or area zoning. (Ord. 19146 § 24, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 39, 1993).

21A.04.190 Zoning maps and boundaries.

A. The location and boundaries of the zones defined by this chapter shall be shown and delineated on zoning maps adopted by ordinance.

B. Changes in the boundaries of the zones, including application or amendment of interim zoning, shall be made by ordinance adopting or amending a zoning map.

C. Zoning maps are available for public review at the department of local services, permitting division, permit center during business hours. (Ord. 18791 § 162, 2018: Ord. 17420 § 96, 2012: Ord. 10870 § 40, 1993).

21A.06 TECHNICAL TERMS AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS

Sections:

21A.06.005 Scope of chapter.

21A.06.007 Abandoned vehicle.

21A.06.010 Accessory living quarters.

21A.06.013 Accessory use.

21A.06.015 Accessory use, commercial/industrial.

21A.06.020 Accessory use, residential.

21A.06.025 Accessory use, resource.

21A.06.026 Active recreation space.

21A.06.027 Adjustment factor.

21A.06.035 Adult entertainment business.

21A.06.036 Agricultural activities.

21A.06.037 Agricultural drainage.

21A.06.039 Agricultural products.

21A.06.040 Agricultural product sales.

21A.06.040S Agricultural support services.

21A.06.042 Agriculture training facility.

21A.06.043 Agricultural waterway.

21A.06.044 Agriculture.

21A.06.045 Aircraft, ship and boat manufacturing.

21A.06.050 Airport/heliport.

21A.06.055 Alley.

21A.06.056 Alteration.

21A.06.057 Alternative water sources.

21A.06.058 AMI.

21A.06.060 Amusement arcades.

21A.06.065 Animal, small.

21A.06.067 Antenna.

21A.06.070 Applicant.

21A.06.072 Application rate.

21A.06.072B Aquaculture.

21A.06.072C Aquatic areas.

21A.06.073 Artist studio.

21A.06.075 Auction house.

21A.06.078 Bank stabilization.

21A.06.080 Base flood.

21A.06.085 Base flood elevation.

21A.06.087 Battery energy storage system.

21A.06.090 Bed and breakfast guesthouse.

21A.06.095 Beehive.

21A.06.097 Berm.

21A.06.098 Best management practice.

21A.06.100 Billboard.

21A.06.105 Billboard face.

21A.06.108 Bioengineering.

21A.06.111 Bioretention.

21A.06.113 Bog.

21A.06.115 Book, stationery, video and art supply store.

21A.06.118 Breakwater.

21A.06.120 Broadleaf tree.

21A.06.122 Buffer.

21A.06.125 Building.

21A.06.135 Building envelope.

21A.06.140 Building facade.

21A.06.145 Building materials and hardware store.

21A.06.155 Bulk retail.

21A.06.156 Bulkhead.

21A.06.158 Camp, agriculture-related special needs.

21A.06.160 Campground.

21A.06.162 Camps, recreational and retreat.

21A.06.165 Capacity, school.

21A.06.170 Capital facilities plan, school.

21A.06.172 Catastrophic collapse.

21A.06.175 Cattery, commercial.

21A.06.177 Cattery, hobby.

21A.06.180 Cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum.

21A.06.181 Channel.

21A.06.181C Channel edge.

21A.06.181E Channel migration hazard area, moderate.

21A.06.181G Channel migration hazard area, severe.

21A.06.182 Channel migration zone.

21A.06.185 Church, synagogue or temple.

21A.06.190 Classrooms, school.

21A.06.195 Clearing.

21A.06.196 Clustering.

21A.06.197 Coal mine by-products stockpile.

21A.06.200 Coal mine hazard area.

21A.06.205 Cogeneration.

21A.06.208 Commercial salmon net pens.

21A.06.210 Communication facility, major.

21A.06.215 Communication facility, minor.

21A.06.217 Community identification sign.

21A.06.219 Community preference.

21A.06.220 Community residential facility ("CRF").

21A.06.223 Commuter parking lot.

21A.06.225 Compensatory storage.

21A.06.230 Conditional use permit.

21A.06.235 Conference center.

21A.06.240 Confinement area.

21A.06.245 Consolidation.

21A.06.247 Construction and trades.

21A.06.250 Construction cost per student, school.

21A.06.251 Consumer-scale renewable energy system.

21A.06.252 Conversion factor.

21A.06.253 County fairground facility.

21A.06.253C Critical aquifer recharge area.

21A.06.254 Critical area.

21A.06.255 Critical drainage area.

21A.06.260 Critical facility.

21A.06.261 Critical saltwater habitat.

21A.06.262 Daily care.

21A.06.265 Daycare.

21A.06.270 Deciduous.

21A.06.275 Development rights, transfer of ("TDR").

21A.06.280 Department.

21A.06.285 Department and variety store.

21A.06.290 Destination resort.

21A.06.295 Developer or applicant.

21A.06.300 Development activity.

21A.06.305 Development agreement.

21A.06.310 Development proposal.

21A.06.315 Development proposal site.

21A.06.318 Digester, agricultural anaerobic.

21A.06.320 Direct traffic impact.

21A.06.325 Director.

21A.06.326 Ditch.

21A.06.328 Dog training facility.

21A.06.330 Dormitory.

21A.06.331 Draft flood boundary work map.

21A.06.332 Drainage basin.

21A.06.332C Drainage facility.

21A.06.333 Drainage subbasin.

21A.06.333A Dredging.

21A.06.334 Drift cell.

21A.06.335 Drop box facility.

21A.06.340 Drug store.

21A.06.345 Dwelling unit.

21A.06.350 Dwelling unit, accessory.

21A.06.352 Dwelling unit, affordable.

21A.06.355 Dwelling unit, apartment.

21A.06.358 Dwelling unit, cottage housing.

21A.06.362 Dwelling unit, market-rate.

21A.06.365 Dwelling unit, single detached.

21A.06.370 Dwelling unit, townhouse.

21A.06.375 Earth station.

21A.06.378 Ecosystem.

21A.06.380 Effective radiated power.

21A.06.385 Electric vehicle.

21A.06.386 Electric-vehicle load management system.

21A.06.387 Electric-vehicle-ready parking space.

21A.06.388 Electric-vehicle supply equipment.

21A.06.389 Electric-vehicle-supply-equipment parking space.

21A.06.390 Electrical substation.

21A.06.392 Emergency.

21A.06.393 Employee, agricultural.

21A.06.395 Energy resource recovery facility.

21A.06.398 Engineer, civil, geotechnical and structural.

21A.06.400 Enhancement.

21A.06.401 Environment, shoreline.

21A.06.402 Environmental education project.

21A.06.405 Equipment, heavy.

21A.06.410 Erosion.

21A.06.415 Erosion hazard area.

21A.06.420 Evergreen.

21A.06.425 Examiner.

21A.06.427 Expansion.

21A.06.430 Fabric shop.

21A.06.435 Facilities standard.

21A.06.440 Factory-built commercial building.

21A.06.445 Fairground.

21A.06.450 Family.

21A.06.450F Farm.

21A.06.451 Farm field access drive.

21A.06.451A Farm pad.

21A.06.451M Farmers market.

21A.06.451R Farm residence.

21A.06.452 Feasible.

21A.06.453 Federal Emergency Management Agency.

21A.06.454 FEMA.

21A.06.455 Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") floodway.

21A.06.460 Feed store.

21A.06.464 Fen.

21A.06.465 Fence.

21A.06.467 Financial guarantee.

21A.06.468 Firearm.

21A.06.469 Float.

21A.06.470 Flood fringe, zero-rise.

21A.06.475 Flood hazard areas.

21A.06.478 Flood hazard data.

21A.06.480 Flood Insurance Rate Map.

21A.06.485 Flood Insurance Study.

21A.06.490 Flood protection elevation.

21A.06.492 Flood protection facility.

21A.06.495 Floodplain.

21A.06.497 Floodplain development.

21A.06.500 Floodproofing, dry.

21A.06.505 Floodway, zero-rise.

21A.06.510 Florist shop.

21A.06.512 Footprint.

21A.06.513 Footprint, development

21A.06.514 Forecourt.

21A.06.515 Forest land.

21A.06.517 Forest management activity.

21A.06.520 Forest practice.

21A.06.525 Forest product sales.

21A.06.530 Forest research.

21A.06.531 Forestry.

21A.06.532 Fossil fuel facility.

21A.06.532C Fossil fuels.

21A.06.533 Fully contained community (FCC).

21A.06.535 Furniture and home furnishings store.

21A.06.537 Gateway sign.

21A.06.540 General business service.

21A.06.543 Geoduck aquaculture.

21A.06.545 Geologist.

21A.06.555 Golf course facility.

21A.06.558 Grade.

21A.06.560 Grade span.

21A.06.565 Grading.

21A.06.570 Grazing area.

21A.06.573 Groin.

21A.06.575 Groundcover.

21A.06.577 Habitat.

21A.06.578 Habitat, fish.

21A.06.580 Hazardous household substance.

21A.06.582 Hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipeline.

21A.06.585 Hazardous substance.

21A.06.590 Heavy equipment and truck repair.

21A.06.595 Helistop.

21A.06.597 Historic resource.

21A.06.598 Historic resource inventory.

21A.06.599 Historical flood hazard information.

21A.06.600 Hobby, toy, and game shop.

21A.06.605 Home industry.

21A.06.610 Home occupation.

21A.06.615 Household pets.

21A.06.620 Hydroelectric generation facility.

21A.06.625 Impervious surface.

21A.06.628 Impoundment.

21A.06.630 Improved public roadways.

21A.06.635 Individual transportation and taxi.

21A.06.637 Infiltration rate.

21A.06.638 Instream structure.

21A.06.640 Interim recycling facility.

21A.06.641 Interlocal agreement.

21A.06.641C Invasive vegetation.

21A.06.642 Irrigation efficiency.

21A.06.645 Jail.

21A.06.650 Jail farm.

21A.06.653 Jetty.

21A.06.655 Jewelry store.

21A.06.658 Joint use driveway.

21A.06.660 Kennel, commercial.

21A.06.660A Kennel, hobby.

21A.06.661 Kennel-free dog boarding and daycare.

21A.06.662 Kitchen or kitchen facility.

21A.06.665 Landfill.

21A.06.667 Landscape water features.

21A.06.670 Landscaping.

21A.06.675 Landslide.

21A.06.680 Landslide hazard area.

21A.06.685 Level of service ("LOS"), traffic.

21A.06.690 Light equipment.

21A.06.695 Livestock.

21A.06.700 Livestock, large.

21A.06.705 Livestock, small.

21A.06.707 Livestock heavy use area.

21A.06.708 Livestock manure storage facility.

21A.06.710 Livestock sales.

21A.06.715 Loading space.

21A.06.717 Local distribution gas storage tank.

21A.06.720 Log storage.

21A.06.725 Lot.

21A.06.730 Lot line, interior.

21A.06.731 Maintenance.

21A.06.732 Manufactured home or mobile home.

21A.06.734 Mapping partner.

21A.06.7341 Marijuana.

21A.06.7342 Marijuana greenhouse.

21A.06.7344 Marijuana processer.

21A.06.7346 Marijuana producer.

21A.06.7348 Marijuana retailer.

21A.06.735 Marina.

21A.06.738 Master program, shoreline.

21A.06.740 Material error.

21A.06.742 Materials processing facility.

21A.06.743 Maximum extent practical.

21A.06.745 Microwave.

21A.06.747 Midblock connection.

21A.06.750 Mitigation.

21A.06.751 Mitigation bank.

21A.06.752 Mitigation banking.

21A.06.753 Mixed-use development.

21A.06.755 Mobile home.

21A.06.760 Mobile home park.

21A.06.765 Monitoring.

21A.06.770 Monuments, tombstones, and gravestones sales.

21A.06.775 Motor vehicle, boat and mobile home dealer.

21A.06.780 Motor vehicle and bicycle manufacturing.

21A.06.782 Mulch.

21A.06.785 Municipal water production.

21A.06.787 Music and dance entertainment venue.

21A.06.790 Native vegetation.

21A.06.795 Naturalized species.

21A.06.796 Navigability or navigable.

21A.06.796A Nearshore.

21A.06.797 Net buildable area.

21A.06.799 No net loss of shoreline ecological function.

21A.06.799A Noncommercial native salmon net pens.

21A.06.800 Nonconformance.

21A.06.805 Non-hydroelectric generation facility.

21A.06.810 Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation ("NIER").

21A.06.812 Nonnative marine finfish aquaculture.

21A.06.815 Noxious weed.

21A.06.817 Off-street required parking lot.

21A.06.819 Open space.

21A.06.820 Open-work fence.

21A.06.825 Ordinary high water mark.

21A.06.830 Outdoor performance center.

21A.06.831 Overburden-cover-to-seam-thickness ratio.

21A.06.832 Overspray.

21A.06.834 Paintball.

21A.06.835 Park.

21A.06.837 Park, recreation or multiuse.

21A.06.840 Park service area.

21A.06.845 Parking lot aisle.

21A.06.850 Parking lot unit depth.

21A.06.855 Parking space.

21A.06.860 Parking space angle.

21A.06.865 Party of record.

21A.06.870 Peak hour.

21A.06.875 Permanent school facilities.

21A.06.880 Personal medical supply store.

21A.06.882 Personal wireless services.

21A.06.885 Pet shop.

21A.06.887 Petroleum refining and related industries.

21A.06.890 Photographic and electronic shop.

21A.06.892 Pier or dock.

21A.06.895 Plant associations of infrequent occurrence.

21A.06.897 Plant factor.

21A.06.899 Potable water.

21A.06.899C Preliminary flood insurance rate map.

21A.06.899E Preliminary flood insurance study.

21A.06.900 Private.

21A.06.908 Processing operation, waste materials.

21A.06.910 Professional office.

21A.06.913 Public access.

21A.06.915 Public agency.

21A.06.920 Public agency animal control facility.

21A.06.925 Public agency archive.

21A.06.930 Public agency or utility office.

21A.06.935 Public agency or utility yard.

21A.06.940 Public agency training facility.

21A.06.942 Public road right-of-way structure.

21A.06.943 Public transportation amenities.

21A.06.944 Puget Sound counties.

21A.06.944C Racetrack

21A.06.945 Radio frequency.

21A.06.950 Reasonable use.

21A.06.955 Receiving site.

21A.06.957 Reclamation.

21A.06.958 Recreation, active.

21A.06.9585 Recreation, passive.

21A.06.959 Recreation facilities, passive.

21A.06.960 Recreational vehicle ("RV").

21A.06.965 Recreational vehicle parks.

21A.06.970 Recyclable material.

21A.06.971 Redesignation.

21A.06.972 Reference evapotranspiration (Eto).

21A.06.973 Regional light rail transit.

21A.06.973C Regional motor sports facility.

21A.06.974 Regional road maintenance guidelines.

21A.06.977 Regional transit authority facility.

21A.06.980 Regional utility corridor.

21A.06.985 Relocatable facilities cost per student.

21A.06.990 Relocatable facility.

21A.06.995 Relocation facilities.

21A.06.996 Remote tasting room.

21A.06.996C Renewable energy generation facility.

21A.06.997 Repair.

21A.06.998 Replace.

21A.06.1000 Restoration.

21A.06.1002 Resource land tract.

21A.06.1005 Retail comparison.

21A.06.1010 Retail convenience.

21A.06.10105 Retail nursery, garden center and farm supply store.

21A.06.1011 Retaining wall.

21A.06.1011A Road amenities.

21A.06.1011C Roadway.

21A.06.1012 Runoff.

21A.06.1013 Rural equestrian community trail.

21A.06.1014 Rural forest focus areas.

21A.06.1014F Rural public infrastructure maintenance facility.

21A.06.1015 Salmonid.

21A.06.1020 School bus base.

21A.06.1025 School district.

21A.06.1030 School district support facility.

21A.06.1035 Schools, elementary, and middle/junior high.

21A.06.1040 Schools, secondary or high school.

21A.06.1043 Secure community transition facility ("SCTF").

21A.06.1044 Sea level rise protection elevation.

21A.06.1044C Sea level rise risk area.

21A.06.1044H Search and rescue facility.

21A.06.1045 Seismic hazard area.

21A.06.1050 Self-service storage facility.

21A.06.1055 Sending site.

21A.06.1060 Senior citizen.

21A.06.1062 Senior citizen assisted housing.

21A.06.1070 Setback.

21A.06.1075 Shelters for temporary placement.

21A.06.1080 Shooting range.

21A.06.1081 Shorelands.

21A.06.1082 Shoreline.

21A.06.1082A Shoreline conditional use.

21A.06.1082B Shoreline jurisdiction.

21A.06.1082C Shoreline stabilization.

21A.06.1082D Shoreline variance.

21A.06.1083A Shorelines of statewide significance.

21A.06.1083B Shorelines of the state.

21A.06.1084 Side channel.

21A.06.1085 Sign.

21A.06.1090 Sign, awning.

21A.06.1095 Sign, changing message center.

21A.06.1100 Sign, community bulletin board.

21A.06.1105 Sign, directional.

21A.06.1110 Sign, freestanding.

21A.06.1115 Sign, fuel price.

21A.06.1120 Sign, incidental.

21A.06.1125 Sign, indirectly illuminated.

21A.06.1130 Sign, monument.

21A.06.1135 Sign, off-premise directional.

21A.06.1140 Sign, on-premise.

21A.06.1145 Sign, permanent residential development identification.

21A.06.1150 Sign, portable.

21A.06.1155 Sign, projecting.

21A.06.1160 Sign, time and temperature.

21A.06.1165 Sign, wall.

21A.06.1167 Significant tree.

21A.06.1170 Site.

21A.06.1172 Site area.

21A.06.1175 Site cost per student.

21A.06.1180 Ski area.

21A.06.1182 Slope.

21A.06.1185 Soil recycling facility.

21A.06.1190 Source-separated organic material.

21A.06.1195 Special use permit.

21A.06.1200 Specialized instruction school.

21A.06.1205 Specified sexual activities.

21A.06.1210 Sporting goods store.

21A.06.1215 Sports club.

21A.06.1220 Stable.

21A.06.1225 Standard of service, school districts.

21A.06.1230 Steep slope hazard area.

21A.06.1235 Stream functions.

21A.06.1240 Stream.

21A.06.1245 Street.

21A.06.1250 Street frontage.

21A.06.1255 Structure.

21A.06.1260 Student factor.

21A.06.1263 Subdivision or residential subdivision.

21A.06.1265 Submerged land.

21A.06.1268 Substantial Development.

21A.06.1270 Substantial improvement.

21A.06.1271 Surface water conveyance.

21A.06.1272 Surface water discharge.

21A.06.1273 TDR.

21A.06.1273A TDR amenities.

21A.06.1273B TDR bank fund.

21A.06.1273C TDR conversion ratio.

21A.06.1273D TDR executive board.

21A.06.1274 TDR extinguishment document.

21A.06.1274A Temporary farm worker housing.

21A.06.1275 Temporary use permit.

21A.06.1277 Theater.

21A.06.1278 Theatrical production services.

21A.06.1280 Tightline sewer.

21A.06.1285 Trails.

21A.06.1290 Transfer station.

21A.06.1295 Transit base.

21A.06.1297 Transit comfort facility.

21A.06.1305 Transitional housing facilities.

21A.06.1310 Transmission equipment.

21A.06.1315 Transmission line booster station.

21A.06.1320 Transmission support structure.

21A.06.1325 Transmitter building.

21A.06.1330 Transportation system management ("TSM").

21A.06.1331 Tree, hazard.

21A.06.1331C Tree canopy spread.

21A.06.1332 Trough subsidence.

21A.06.1335 Ultimate roadway section.

21A.06.1340 Urban Plan Development (UPD).

21A.06.1345 Use.

21A.06.1347 Use, established.

21A.06.1348 Utility corridor.

21A.06.1350 Utility facility.

21A.06.1352 Vactor waste.

21A.06.1353 Vactor waste receiving facility.

21A.06.1355 Variance.

21A.06.1360 Vegetation.

21A.06.1365 Vocational school.

21A.06.1370 Volcanic hazard area.

21A.06.1375 Warehousing and wholesale trade.

21A.06.1380 Wastewater treatment facility.

21A.06.1382 Water budget.

21A.06.1385 Water dependent use.

21A.06.1386 Water enjoyment use.

21A.06.1388 Water oriented use.

21A.06.1389 Water related use.

21A.06.1390 Wet meadow, grazed or tilled.

21A.06.1391 Wetland.

21A.06.1392 Wetland complex.

21A.06.1393 Wetland creation.

21A.06.1395 Wetland edge.

21A.06.1397 Wetland enhancement.

21A.06.1400 Wetland, forested.

21A.06.1405 Wetland functions.

21A.06.1414 Wetland reestablishment.

21A.06.1416 Wetland rehabilitation.

21A.06.1418 Wetland vegetation class.

21A.06.1420 Wetpond.

21A.06.1422 Wildlife.

21A.06.1423 Wildlife habitat conservation area.

21A.06.1424 Wildlife habitat network.

21A.06.1425 Wildlife shelter.

21A.06.1427A Winery, brewery, distillery facility I.

21A.06.1427B Winery, brewery, distillery facility II.

21A.06.1427C Winery, brewery, distillery facility III.

21A.06.1430 Work release facility.

21A.06.1432 Wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle.

21A.06.1435 Yard waste processing facility.

21A.06.1440 Zoo animal breeding facility.

21A.06.005 Scope of chapter. This chapter contains definitions of technical and procedural terms used throughout the code and definitions of land uses listed in tables in K.C.C. 21A.08. The definitions in this chapter supplement the standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC). See K.C.C. 21A.02 for rules on interpretation of the code, including use of these definitions. Development standards are found in K.C.C. 21A.12 through K.C.C. 21A.38. (Ord. 10870 § 41, 1993).

21A.06.007 Abandoned vehicle. An "abandoned vehicle" means any vehicle left upon the property of another without the consent of the owner of such property for a period of twenty-four hours or longer, except that a vehicle shall not be considered abandoned if its owner or operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is located and so notifies law enforcement officials and requests assistance. (Ord. 12024 § 10, 1995).

21A.06.010 Accessory living quarters. Accessory living quarters: living quarters in an accessory building for the use of the occupant or persons employed on the premises, or for temporary use by guests of the occupant. Such quarters do not include an area for the preparation or storage of food and are not used as a separate dwelling unit. (Ord. 19146 § 25, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 42, 1993).

21A.06.013 Accessory use. Accessory use: a use, structure or activity that is:

A. Customarily associated with a principal use;

B. Located on the same site as the principal use; and

C. Subordinate and incidental to the principal use. (Ord. 17841 § 6, 2014).

21A.06.015 Accessory use, commercial/industrial. Accessory use, commercial/industrial: an accessory use to a commercial or industrial use, including, but not limited to:

A. Administrative offices;

B. Employee exercise facilities;

C. Employee food service facilities;

D. Incidental storage of raw materials and finished products sold or manufactured on-site;

E. Business owner or caretaker residence;

F. Cogeneration facilities;

G. Ground maintenance facilities;

H. Consumer-scale renewable energy systems; and

I. Battery energy storage systems meeting the requirements of K.C.C. 21A.08.060.B.41. (Ord. 19824 § 2, 2024: Ord. 19146 § 26, 2020: Ord. 17841 § 7, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 43, 1993).

21A.06.020 Accessory use, residential. Accessory use, residential: an accessory use to a residential use, including, but not limited to:

A. Accessory living quarters and dwellings;

B. Fallout or bomb shelters;

C. Keeping household pets or operating a hobby cattery or hobby kennel;

D. On-site rental office;

E. Pools, private docks, or piers;

F. Antennae for private telecommunication services;

G. Storage of yard maintenance equipment;

H. Storage of private vehicles, such as motor vehicles, boats, trailers, or planes;

I. Greenhouses;

J. Recreation space areas required under K.C.C. 21A.14.180 and play areas required under K.C.C. 21A.14.190;

K. Home occupations and home industries under K.C.C. chapter 21A.30;

L. Consumer-scale renewable energy systems; and

M. Battery energy storage systems meeting the requirements of K.C.C. 21A.08.030.B.7. (Ord. 19824 § 3, 2024: Ord. 19146 § 27, 2020: Ord. 17841 § 8, 2014: Ord. 11621 § 29, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 44, 1993).

21A.06.025 Accessory use, resource. Accessory use, resource: an accessory use to a resource use, including, but not limited to:

A. Housing of agricultural workers;

B. Storage of agricultural products or equipment used on site;

C. Consumer-scale renewable energy systems; and

D. Battery energy storage systems meeting the requirements of K.C.C. 21A.08.090.B. (Ord. 19824 § 4, 2024: Ord. 19146 § 28, 2020: Ord. 17841 § 9, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 45, 1993).

21A.06.026 Active recreation space. Active recreation space: recreation space that recognizes a higher level of public use than passive recreation space, and that will be developed for organized or intense recreation. Active recreation site includes both the active recreation uses and all necessary support services and facilities. (Ord. 14045 § 3, 2001).

21A.06.027 Adjustment factor. Adjustment factor: a factor that when applied to the reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiently. (Ord. 11210 § 22, 1994).

21A.06.035 Adult entertainment business. Adult entertainment business: An adult club, adult arcade or adult theatre as those terms are defined in the adult entertainment licensing provisions in K.C.C. Title 6. (Ord. 13546 § 2, 1999: Ord. 10870 § 47, 1993).

21A.06.036 Agricultural activities. Agricultural activities: those agricultural uses and practices that pertain directly to the commercial production of agricultural products, including, but not limited to:

A. Tilling, discing, planting, seeding, fertilization, composting and other soil amendments and harvesting;

B. Grazing, animal mortality management and on-site animal waste storage, disposal and processing;

C. Soil conservation practices including dust control, rotating and changing agricultural crops and allowing agricultural lands to lie fallow under local, state or federal conservation programs;

D. Maintenance of farm and stock ponds, agricultural drainage, irrigation systems canals and flood control facilities;

E. Normal maintenance, operation and repair of existing serviceable equipment, structures, facilities or improved areas, including, but not limited to, fencing, farm access roads and parking; and

F. Processing, promotion, sale, storage, packaging and distribution. (Ord. 18626 § 10, 2017).

21A.06.037 Agricultural drainage. Agricultural drainage: any ditch, tile system, pipe or culvert primarily used to drain fields for horticultural or livestock activities. (Ord. 17539 § 16, 2013: Ord. 15051 § 3, 2004).

21A.06.039 Agricultural products. Agricultural products: products that include, but are not limited to:

A. Horticultural, viticultural, floricultural and apiary products;

B. Livestock and livestock products;

C. Animal products including, but not limited to, upland finfish, dairy products, meat, poultry and eggs;

D. Feed or forage for livestock;

E. Christmas trees, hybrid cottonwood and similar hardwood trees grown as crops and harvested within twenty years of planting; and

F. Turf, sod, seed and related products. (Ord. 18626 § 11, 2017).

21A.06.040 Agricultural product sales. Agricultural product sales: the retail sale of items resulting from the practice of agriculture, including primary horticulture products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, seed, feed and plants, primary animal products such as eggs, milk and meat, or secondary and value added products resulting from processing, sorting or packaging of primary agricultural products such as jams, cheeses, dried herbs or similar items. Agricultural product sales do not include marijuana, usable marijuana or marijuana-infused products. (Ord. 17710 § 1, 2013: Ord. 15032 § 1, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 48, 1993).

21A.06.040S Agricultural support services. Agricultural support services: any agricultural activity that is directly related to agriculture and directly dependent upon agriculture for its existence but is undertaken on lands that are not predominately in agricultural use. (Ord. 18626 § 12, 2017).

21A.06.042 Agriculture training facility. Agriculture training facility: an establishment developed for use by the property owner, its employees, and/or agricultural trainees for training activities which are related to or supportive of the agricultural use of the property and surrounding agricultural activities. Agriculture training facilities may include overnight lodging, meeting rooms, and educational activities. (Ord. 12691 § 1, 1997).

21A.06.043 Agricultural waterway. Agricultural waterway: A segment of a modified type F, N or O aquatic area that drains land defined in RCW 84.34.020 as farm and agricultural land or as farm and agricultural conservation land. (Ord. 17539 § 17, 2013).

21A.06.044 Agriculture. Agriculture: the use of land for commercial purposes for either the raising of crops or livestock or the production of agricultural products, or both. (Ord. 18626 § 9, 2017).

21A.06.045 Aircraft, ship and boat manufacturing. Aircraft, ship and boat manufacturing: the fabrication and/or assembling of aircraft, ships or boats, including only uses located in SIC Industry Group Nos.:

A. 372-Aircraft and Parts; and

B. 373-Ship and Boat Building and Repairing. (Ord. 10870 § 49, 1993).

21A.06.050 Airport/heliport. Airport/heliport: any runway, landing area or other facility, excluding facilities for the primary use of the individual property owner which are classified as helistops, designed or used by public carriers or private aircraft for the landing and taking off of aircraft, including the following associated facilities:

A. Taxiways;

B. Aircraft storage and tie-down areas;

C. Hangars;

D. Servicing; and

E. Passenger and air freight terminals. (Ord. 10870 § 50, 1993).

21A.06.055 Alley. Alley: an improved thoroughfare or right-of-way, whether public or private, usually narrower than a street, that provides vehicular access to an interior boundary of one or more lots, and is not designed for general traffic circulation. (Ord. 10870 § 51, 1993).

21A.06.056 Alteration. Alteration: any human activity that results or is likely to result in an impact upon the existing condition of a critical area or its buffer. "Alteration" includes, but is not limited to, grading, filling, dredging, channelizing, applying herbicides or pesticides or any hazardous substance, discharging pollutants except stormwater, grazing domestic animals, paving, constructing, applying gravel, modifying topography for surface water management purposes, cutting, pruning, topping, trimming, relocating or removing vegetation or any other human activity that results or is likely to result in an impact to existing vegetation, hydrology, fish or wildlife or their habitats. "Alteration" does not include passive recreation such as walking, fishing or any other similar activities. (Ord. 15051 § 5, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 466, 1993. Formerly K.C.C. 21A.24.190).

21A.06.057 Alternative water sources. Alternative water sources: stored rainwater, or treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for uses such as landscape irrigation. Such water is not considered potable. (Ord. 11210 § 23, 1994).

21A.06.058 AMI. AMI: Area Medium Income, which is the median household income for King County as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, adjusted for household size. (Ord. 19555 § 7, 2022).

21A.06.060 Amusement arcades. Amusement arcades: a building or part of a building in which five or more pinball machines, video games, or other such player-operator amusement devices (excluding juke boxes or gambling-related machines) are operated. (Ord. 10870 § 52, 1993).

21A.06.065 Animal, small. Animal, small: any animal other than livestock or animals considered to be predatory or wild which are kept outside a dwelling unit all or part of the time. Animals considered predatory or wild, excluding those in zoo animal breeding facilities, shall be considered small animals when they are taken into captivity for the purposes of breeding, domestication, training, hunting or exhibition. (Ord. 12709 § 1, 1997: Ord. 10870 § 53, 1993).

21A.06.067 Antenna. Antenna: any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception or radio frequency signals. (Ord. 13129 § 20, 1998).

21A.06.070 Applicant. Applicant: a property owner, a public agency or a public or private utility that owns a right-of-way or other easement or has been adjudicated the right to such an easement under RCW 8.08.040, or any person or entity designated or named in writing by the property or easement owner to be the applicant, in an application for a development proposal, permit or approval. (Ord. 15051 § 6, 2004: Ord. 12196 § 53, 1996: Ord. 11700 § 42, 1995: Ord. 10870 § 54, 1993).

21A.06.072 Application rate. Application rate: the depth of water applied to an area expressed in inches per hour. (Ord. 11210 § 24, 1994).

21A.06.072B Aquaculture. Aquaculture: the culture or farming of finfish, shellfish, algae or other plants or animals in fresh or marine waters. Aquaculture does not include: related commercial or industrial uses such as wholesale or retail sales; or final processing, packing or freezing. "Aquaculture" does not include the harvest of wild geoduck associated with the state-managed wildstock geoduck fishery. (Ord. 19034 § 7, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 133, 2010: Ord. 6511 § 1, 1983: Ord. 4222 § 1, 1979: Ord. 3688 § 202, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.030).

21A.06.072C Aquatic areas.

A. Aquatic areas:

1. Nonwetland water features including: all shorelines of the state, rivers, streams, marine waters and bodies of open water, such as lakes, ponds and reservoirs;

2. Impoundments, such as reservoirs or ponds, if any portion of the contributing water is from a nonwetland water feature listed in subsection A.1. of this section; and

3. Above-ground open water conveyance systems, such as ditches, if any portion of the contributing water is from either a wetland or a nonwetland water feature listed in subsection A.1. or A.2. of this section, or both.

B. "Aquatic areas" does not include water features where the source of contributing water is entirely artificial, including, but not limited to, ground water wells. (Ord. 19034 § 8, 2019: Ord. 17191 § 19, 2011: Ord. 15051 § 7, 2004).

21A.06.073 Artist studio. Artist studio: an establishment providing a place solely for the practice or rehearsal of various performing or creative arts; including, but not limited to, acting, dancing, singing, drawing, painting and sculpting. (Ord. 13022 § 1, 1998).

21A.06.075 Auction house. Auction house: an establishment where the property of others is sold by a broker or auctioneer to persons who attend scheduled sales periods or events. (Ord. 10870 § 55, 1993).

21A.06.078 Bank stabilization. Bank stabilization: an action taken to minimize or avoid the erosion of materials from the banks of rivers and streams. (Ord. 15051 § 8, 2004).

21A.06.080 Base flood. Base flood: a flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, often referred to as the "100-year flood." (Ord. 10870 § 56, 1993).

21A.06.085 Base flood elevation. Base flood elevation: the elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base flood. (Ord. 19128 § 4, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 57, 1993).

21A.06.087 Battery energy storage system.

Battery energy storage system: A system consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries assembled together, capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at a future time. Such systems typically include battery chargers, controls, power conditioning systems, and associated electrical equipment, and are typically used to provide standby or emergency power, uninterruptable power supply, load shedding, load sharing, smoothing and dispatching of intermittent renewable energy sources, or similar capabilities. (Ord. 19824 § 5, 2024).

21A.06.090 Bed and breakfast guesthouse. Bed and breakfast guesthouse: a dwelling unit or accessory building within which bedrooms are available for paying guests. (Ord. 10870 § 58, 1993).

21A.06.095 Beehive. Beehive: a structure designed to contain one colony of honey bees (apis mellifera). (Ord. 10870 § 59, 1993).

21A.06.097 Berm. Berm: a constructed area of compacted earth. (Ord. 12987 § 1, 1998).

21A.06.098 Best management practice. Best management practice: a schedule of activities, prohibitions of practices, physical structures, maintenance procedures and other management practices undertaken to reduce pollution or to provide habitat protection or maintenance. (Ord. 15051 § 10, 2004).

21A.06.100 Billboard. Billboard: a sign, including both the supporting structural framework and attached billboard faces, used principally for advertising a business activity, use, product, or service unrelated to the primary use or activity of the property on which the billboard is located; excluding off-premise directional, or temporary real estate signs. (Ord. 10870 § 60, 1993).

21A.06.105 Billboard face. Billboard face: that portion of a billboard, exclusive of its structural support, on which changeable advertising copy is displayed, either by affixing preprinted poster panels or by painting copy on location; subclassified as follows:

A. Billboard face I -- a billboard face not exceeding a height of 14 feet or a width of 48 feet, and may also include temporary and irregularly shaped extensions subject to the area and duration limitations in K.C.C. 21A.20; and

B. Billboard face II -- a billboard face not exceeding a height of 12 feet or a width of 24 feet. (Ord. 10870 § 61, 1993).

21A.06.108 Bioengineering. Bioengineering: the use of vegetation and other natural materials such as soil, wood and rock to stabilize soil, typically against slides and stream flow erosion. When natural materials alone do not possess the needed strength to resist hydraulic and gravitational forces, "bioengineering" may consist of the use of natural materials integrated with human-made fabrics and connecting materials to create a complex matrix that joins with in-place native materials to provide erosion control. (Ord. 15051 § 11, 2004).

21A.06.111 Bioretention. A. Bioretention: A stormwater best management practice consisting of a shallow landscaped depression designed to temporarily store and promote infiltration of stormwater runoff. (Ord. 18257 § 21, 2016).

21A.06.113 Bog. Bog: a wetland that has no significant inflows or outflows and supports acidophilic mosses, particularly sphagnum. (Ord. 15051 § 13, 2004).

21A.06.115 Book, stationery, video and art supply store. Book, stationery, video and art supply store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of books and magazines, stationery, records and tapes, video and art supplies, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5942-Book Stores;

B. 5943-Stationery Stores;

C. 5999-Architectural Supplies and Artists' Supply and Materials Stores;

D. 7841-Video tape rental;

E. 5735-Record, compact disc and prerecorded tape stores; and

F. 5736-Musical Instrument stores. (Ord. 10870 § 63, 1993).

21A.06.118 Breakwater. Breakwater: an off-shore structure either floating or not that may or may not be connected to the shore, such structure being designated to absorb or reflect back into the water body the energy of the waves. (Ord. 16985 § 65, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 208, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.090).

21A.06.120 Broadleaf tree. Broadleaf tree: a tree characterized by leaves that are broad in width and may include both deciduous and evergreen species. (Ord. 10870 § 64, 1993).

21A.06.122 Buffer. Buffer: a designated area contiguous to a steep slope or landslide hazard area intended to protect slope stability, attenuation of surface water flows and landslide hazards or a designated area contiguous to and intended to protect and be an integral part of an aquatic area or wetland. (Ord. 15051 § 14, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 70, 1993).

21A.06.125 Building. Building: any structure having a roof. (Ord. 10870 § 65, 1993).

21A.06.135 Building envelope. Building envelope: area of a lot that delineates the limits of where a building may be placed on the lot. (Ord. 10870 § 67, 1993).

21A.06.140 Building facade. Building facade: that portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from the grade of the building to the top of the parapet wall or eaves, for the entire width of the building elevation. (Ord. 10870 § 68, 1993).

21A.06.145 Building materials and hardware store. Building materials and hardware store: an establishment engaged in selling lumber and other building materials, paint and glass; including, but not limited to uses located in SIC Major Group No. 52-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers, but excluding retail nursery, garden center and farm supply stores and mobile home dealers. (Ord. 15974 § 2, 2007: 10870 § 69, 1993).

21A.06.155 Bulk retail. Bulk retail: an establishment offering the sale of bulk goods to the general public, including limited sales to wholesale customers. These establishments offer a variety of lines of merchandise including but not limited to: food, building, hardware and garden materials, dry goods, apparel and accessories, home furnishings, housewares, drugs, auto supplies, hobby, toys, games, photographic, and electronics. (Ord. 10870 § 71, 1993).

21A.06.156 Bulkhead. "Bulkhead" means a solid or open pile wall of rock, concrete, steel or timber or other materials or a combination of these materials erected generally parallel to and near the ordinary high water mark for the purpose of protecting adjacent wetlands and uplands from waves or currents. (Ord. 16985 § 68, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 209, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.100).

21A.06.158 Camp, agriculture-related special needs. Camp, agriculture-related special needs: An establishment primarily engaged in operating a camp for youths with special needs due to a disability, as defined by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, or due to medical conditions, that engages in activities that are related to or coexist with agriculture and agricultural activities onsite. Agriculture-related special needs camps do not include establishments that have as a primary purpose the treatment of addictions, correctional or disciplinary training, or housing for homeless persons. (Ord. 15909 § 1, 2007).

21A.06.160 Campground. Campground: an area of land developed for recreational use in temporary occupancy, such as: tents or recreational vehicles without hook-up facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 72, 1993).

21A.06.162 Camps, recreational and retreat. Camps, recreational and retreat: Establishments primarily engaged in operating recreational and retreat camps that offer a variety of active recreational activities such as trail riding, hiking, hunting, water-related activities such as swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rafting and fishing, and other similar outdoor activities, as well as, more passive activities based on the enjoyment of the natural setting. Recreational and retreat camps may provide overnight accommodation facilities, such as cabins and designated campsites, and other amenities for site users, such as meeting and assembly spaces, food services, recreational facilities and equipment and medical/health stations. Recreational and retreat camps do not include establishments that have as a primary purpose the treatment of addictions, correctional or disciplinary training, or housing for homeless persons. (Ord. 15606 § 4, 2006: Ord. 15245 § 1, 2005).

21A.06.165 Capacity, school. Capacity, school: the number of students a school district's facilities can accommodate district-wide, based on the district's standard of service, as determined by the school district. (Ord. 10870 § 73, 1993).

21A.06.170 Capital facilities plan, school. Capital facilities plan, school: a district's facilities plan adopted by the school board consisting of:

A. A forecast of future needs for school facilities based on the district's enrollment projections;

B. The long-range construction and capital improvements projects of the district;

C. The schools under construction or expansion;

D. The proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new school facilities;

E. At least a six-year financing plan component, updated as necessary to maintain at least a six-year forecast period, for financing needed school facilities within projected funding levels, and identifying sources of financing for such purposes, including bond issues authorized by the voters and projected bond issues not yet authorized by the voters;

F. Any other long-range projects planned by the district.

G. The current capacity of the district's school facilities based on the districts adopted standard of service, and a plan to eliminate existing deficiencies, if any, without the use of impact fees; and

H. An inventory showing the location and capacity of existing school facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 74, 1993).

21A.06.172 Catastrophic collapse. Catastrophic collapse: The collapse of the ground surface by overburden caving into underground voids created by mining. Catastrophic collapse does not include the effects from trough subsidence. (Ord. 13319 § 2, 1998).

21A.06.175 Cattery, commercial. Cattery, commercial: an establishment or facility where four or more cats are kept for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, boarding, breeding and training. (Ord. 17841 § 10, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 75, 1993).

21A.06.177 Cattery, hobby.

A. Cattery, hobby: means a noncommercial cattery at or adjoining a private residence where four or more cats are bred or kept for exhibition for organized shows or the enjoyment of the species.

B. For purposes of this section, "noncommercial purposes" includes:

1. The breeding and sale of no more than two litters per applicable license year per female cat; and

2. The training of cats, but not for compensation. (Ord. 17841 § 11, 2014).

21A.06.180 Cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum. Cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum: land or structures used for interment of the dead or their remains. For purposes of the code, pet cemeteries are considered a subclassification of this use. (Ord. 10870 § 76, 1993).

21A.06.181 Channel. Channel: a feature that contains and was formed by periodically or continuously flowing water confined by banks. (Ord. 15051 § 15, 2004).

21A.06.181C Channel edge. Channel edge: The outer edge of the water's bankfull width or, where applicable, the outer edge of the associated channel migration zone. (Ord. 15051 § 16, 2004).

21A.06.181E Channel migration hazard area, moderate. Channel migration hazard area, moderate: a portion of the channel migration zone, as shown on King County's Channel Migration Zone maps, that lies between the severe channel migration hazard area and the outer boundaries of the channel migration zone. (Ord. 15051 § 17, 2004).

21A.06.181G Channel migration hazard area, severe. Channel migration hazard area, severe: a portion of the channel migration zone, as shown on King County's Channel Migration Zone maps, in which there is a higher level of channel migration hazard due to a high likelihood of continued, progressive bank erosion, rapid shifting of channel location or other imminent channel changes. (Ord. 17485 § 14, 2012: Ord. 15051 § 18, 2004).

21A.06.182 Channel migration zone. Channel migration zone: the area along a river channel within which the channel can be reasonably predicted, based on best available science, to migrate over time as a result of natural and normally occurring hydrological and related processes when considered with the characteristics of the river and its surroundings, as follows:

A. In areas located outside King County's shoreline jurisdiction, channel migration zones are as shown on King County's Channel Migration Zone maps. In those areas, "channel migration zone" means the corridor that includes the present channel, the severe channel migration hazard area and the moderate channel migration hazard area;

B. In areas located in King County's shoreline jurisdiction, the channel migration zone include:

1. Areas shown on King County's Channel Migration zone maps, including both the severe channel migration hazard area and the moderate channel migration hazard area; and

2. Areas not shown on King County's Channel Migration Zone maps but located within the floodplain. (Ord. 17485 § 15, 2012: Ord. 16985 § 130, 2010: Ord. 15051 § 19, 2004: Ord. 11621 § 20, 1994).

21A.06.185 Church, synagogue or temple. Church, synagogue or temple: a place where religious services are conducted, including those uses located in SIC Industry No. 866 and including accessory uses in the primary or accessory buildings such as religious education, reading rooms, assembly rooms, and residences for nuns and clergy. This definition does not include facilities for training of religious orders. (Ord. 10870 § 77, 1993).

21A.06.190 Classrooms, school. Classrooms, school: educational facilities of the district required to house students for its basic educational program. The classrooms are those facilities the district determines are necessary to best serve its student population. Specialized facilities as identified by the district, including but not limited to gymnasiums, cafeterias, libraries, administrative offices, and child care centers, shall not be counted as classrooms. (Ord. 10870 § 78, 1993).

21A.06.195 Clearing. Clearing: cutting, killing, grubbing or removing vegetation or other organic plant material by physical, mechanical, chemical or any other similar means. For the purpose of this definition of "clearing," "cutting" means the severing of the main trunk or stem of woody vegetation at any point. (Ord. 15051 § 20, 2004; Ord. 10870 § 79, 1993).

21A.06.196 Clustering. Clustering: development of a subdivision at the existing zoned density that reduces the size of individual lots and creates natural open space for the preservation of critical areas, parks and permanent open space or as a reserve for future development. (Ord. 15606 § 5, 2006).

21A.06.197 Coal mine by-products stockpile. Coal mine by-products stockpile: an accumulation, greater than five hundred cubic yards and five feet of vertical depth, of undisturbed waste and/or byproduct materials having greater than fifty percent, as measured by weight, of coal or coal shale as a component and which resulted from historic coal mining. (Ord. 19146 § 33, 2020: Ord. 13319 § 3, 1998).

21A.06.200 Coal mine hazard area. Coal mine hazard area: an area underlain or directly affected by operative or abandoned subsurface coal mine workings. (Ord. 15051 § 21, 2004: Ord. 13319 § 1, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 80, 1993).

21A.06.202 Coastal high hazard area. Coastal high hazard area: Coastal high hazard area means an area of special flood hazard extending from offshore to the inland limit of a primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity wave action from storms or seismic sources. The area is designated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps as VE or AE zones that are immediately adjacent to the VE zone. (Ord. 19128 § 5, 2020: Ord. 17173 § 1, 2011).

21A.06.205 Cogeneration. Cogeneration: the sequential generation of energy and useful heat from the same primary source or fuel for industrial, commercial, or residential heating or cooling purposes. (Ord. 10870 § 81, 1993).

21A.06.208 Commercial salmon net pens. Commercial salmon net pens: underwater net facilities used for the raising of salmonid species, whether or not they are indigenous to the Puget Sound region for commercial purposes. (Ord. 19034 § 9, 2019).

21A.06.210 Communication facility, major. Major communication facility: a communication facility, not classified as a minor communication facility, for transmission of:

A. Television signals; or

B. FM or AM radio signals. (Ord. 17191 § 23, 2011: Ord. 10870 § 82, 1993).

21A.06.215 Communication facility, minor. Minor communication facility: a communication facility for the:

A. Transmission and reception of:

1. Two-way or citizen band ("CB") radio signals; or

2. Point-to-point microwave signals;

3. Signals through FM radio translators; or

4. Signals through FM radio boosters under ten watts effective radiated power ("ERP"); and

B. Provision of personal wireless services. (Ord. 17191 § 24 2011: Ord. 10870 § 83, 1993).

21A.06.217 Community identification sign. Community identification sign: a sign identifying the location of a community or geographic area such as unincorporated activity centers or rural towns designated by the comprehensive plan. (17416 § 14, 2012: Ord. 13022 § 2, 1998).

21A.06.219 Community preference. Community preference: a process to identify people with a current or past connection to specific community service area subarea geographies, including:

A. People who are current or former residents of that geography;

B. People with a parent, guardian or ancestor who are current or former residents of that geography;

C. People who are current or former residents within one half mile of the inclusionary housing project; or

D. People who use, participate in, volunteer or work for an organization located in that geography, including but not limited to cultural or faith-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, businesses or community centers. (19555 § 8, 2022).

21A.06.220 Community residential facility ("CRF"). Community residential facility ("CRF"): living quarters meeting applicable federal and state standards that function as a single housekeeping unit and provide supportive services, including but not limited to counseling, rehabilitation and medical supervision, excluding drug and alcohol detoxification which is classified in K.C.C. 21A.08.050 as health services, and excluding a secure community transition facility as defined in R.C.W. 71.09.020 and in this chapter. For purposes of domestic violence shelters, minors living with a parent shall not be counted as part of the maximum number of residents. CRFs are further classified as follows:

A. CRF-I -- Nine to ten residents and staff;

B. CRF-II -- Eleven or more residents and staff.

If staffed by nonresident staff, each twenty-four staff hours per day equals one full-time residing staff member for purposes of subclassifying CRFs. (Ord. 16040 § 2, 2008: Ord. 14503 § 1, 2002: Ord. 10870 § 84, 1993).

21A.06.223 Commuter parking lot. Commuter parking lot: vehicle parking specifically for the purpose of access to a public transit system or for users of carpools or vanpools. (Ord. 13022 § 3, 1998).

21A.06.225 Compensatory storage. Compensatory storage: new, excavated storage volume equivalent to any flood storage that is eliminated by building filling or grading within the floodplain. (Ord. 16172 § 2, 2008: Ord. 10870 § 85, 1993).

21A.06.230 Conditional use permit. Conditional use permit: permit granted by the county to locate a permitted use on a particular property subject to conditions placed on the permitted use to ensure compatibility with nearby land uses. (Ord. 10870 § 86, 1993).

21A.06.235 Conference center. Conference center: an establishment developed primarily as a meeting facility, including only facilities for recreation, overnight lodging, and related activities provided for conference participants. (Ord. 10870 § 87, 1993).

21A.06.240 Confinement area. Confinement area. A confinement area is any open land area in which livestock are kept where the forage does not meet the definition of a grazing area. (Ord. 11157 § 2, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 88, 1993).

21A.06.245 Consolidation. Consolidation: the relocation to a consolidated transmission structure of the main transmit antennae of two or more FCC broadcast licensees which prior to such relocation utilized transmission structures located within a 1500 foot radius of the center of the consolidated transmission structure to support their main transmit antennae. (Ord. 10870 § 89, 1993).

21A.06.247 Construction and trades. Construction and trades: establishments that provide services related to construction of buildings and infrastructure, and other improvements to property. Such establishments include, SIC Major group no.'s 15-17, and SIC Industry group no. 078 (Landscape and Horticultural Services). (Ord. 12243 § 4, 1996).

21A.06.250 Construction cost per student, school. Construction cost per student, school: the estimated cost of construction of a permanent school facility in the district for the grade span of school to be provided, as a function of the district's facilities standard per grade span and taking into account the requirements of students with special needs. (Ord. 10870 § 90, 1993).

21A.06.251 Consumer-scale renewable energy system. Consumer-scale renewable energy system: a facility that produces on-site energy using renewable resources, such as solar, wind or geothermal, for the property on which the facility is located. A consumer-scale renewable energy system does not include energy generated at a scale for sale or donation to others, excluding net metering. (Ord. 19146 § 29, 2020).

21A.06.252 Conversion factor. Conversion factor: a number that converts the water budget allowance from acre-inches per acre per year to gallons per square foot per year or cubic feet per year. (Ord. 11210 § 25, 1994).

21A.06.253 County fairground facility. County fairground facility: a site permanently designated and improved for holding a county fair, as provided in chapters 15.76 and 36.37 RCW. A county fairground facility may be used for hosting social, educational, recreational, arts and entertainment activities including, but not limited to:

A. Regional and local festivals;

B. Agricultural shows and events;

C. Animal shows;

D. Training, seminars, classes and conferences;

E. Trade and specialty shows;

F. Private and public parties, receptions or banquets;

G. Sporting events;

H. Carnivals;

I. Circuses;

J. Recreational vehicle parks;

K. Campgrounds;

L. Outdoor performance centers; and

M. Retail, rental and services consistent with the fairgrounds. (Ord. 14808 § 1, 2003).

21A.06.253C Critical aquifer recharge area. Critical aquifer recharge area: an area designated on the critical aquifer recharge area map adopted by K.C.C. 21A.24.311 that has a high susceptibility to ground water contamination or an area of medium susceptibility to ground water contamination that is located within a sole source aquifer or within an area approved in accordance with chapter 246-290 WAC as a wellhead protection area for a municipal or district drinking water system, or an area over a sole source aquifer and located on an island surrounded by saltwater. Susceptibility to ground water contamination occurs where there is a combination of permeable soils, permeable subsurface geology and ground water close to the ground surface. (Ord. 15051 § 23, 2004: Ord. 11481 § 1, 1994. Formerly K.C.C. 21A.06.253C).

21A.06.254 Critical area. Critical area: any area that is subject to natural hazards or a land feature that supports unique, fragile or valuable natural resources including fish, wildlife or other organisms or their habitats or such resources that carry, hold or purify water in their natural state. "Critical area" includes the following areas:

A. Aquatic areas;

B. Coal mine hazard areas;

C. Critical aquifer recharge area;

D. Erosion hazard areas;

E. Flood hazard areas;

F. Landslide hazard areas;

G. Seismic hazard areas;

H. Steep slope hazard areas;

I. Volcanic hazard areas;

J. Wetlands;

K. Wildlife habitat conservation areas; and

L. Wildlife habitat networks. (Ord. 15051 § 24, 2004).

21A.06.255 Critical drainage area. Critical drainage area: an area which has been formally determined by the King County surface water management department to require more restrictive regulation than county-wide standards afford in order to mitigate severe flooding, drainage, erosion or sedimentation problems which result from the cumulative impacts of development and urbanization. (Ord. 10870 § 91, 1993).

21A.06.260 Critical facility. Critical facility: a facility necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare including, but not limited to, a facility defined under the occupancy categories of "essential facilities," "hazardous facilities" and "special occupancy structures" in the structural forces chapter or succeeding chapter in K.C.C. Title 16. Critical facilities also include nursing and personal care facilities, schools, senior citizen assisted housing, public roadway bridges and sites that produce, use or store hazardous substances or hazardous waste, not including the temporary storage of consumer products containing hazardous substances or hazardous waste intended for household use or for retail sale on the site. (Ord. 15051 § 25, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 92, 1993).

21A.06.261 Critical saltwater habitat. Critical saltwater habitat: all kelp beds, eelgrass beds, spawning and holding areas for forage fish, such as herring, smelt and sandlance; and subsistence, commercial and recreational shellfish beds; and mudflats, intertidal habitats with vascular plants and areas with which priority species have a primary association. (Ord. 16985 § 128, 2010).

21A.06.262 Daily care. Daily care: medical procedures, monitoring and attention that are necessarily provided at the residence of the patient by the primary provider of daily care on a 24-hour basis. (Ord. 12523 § 2, 1996).

21A.06.265 Daycare. Daycare: an establishment for group care of non-resident adults or children.

A. Daycare shall include only, SIC Industry No. 835, Child Day Care Services, SIC Industry No. 8322, Adult Daycare Centers and the following:

1.Adult Daycare, such as adult day health centers or social day care as defined by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services;

2. Nursery schools for children under minimum age for education in public schools;

3. Privately conducted kindergartens or prekindergartens when not a part of a public or parochial school; and

4. Programs covering after-school care for school children.

B. Daycare establishments are subclassified as follows:

1. Daycare I -- a maximum of 12 adults or children in any 24 hour period; and

2. Daycare II -- over 12 adults or children in any 24 hour period. (Ord. 10870 § 93, 1993).

21A.06.270 Deciduous. Deciduous: a plant species with foliage that is shed annually. (Ord. 10870 § 94, 1993).

21A.06.275 Development rights, transfer of ("TDR"). Development rights, transfer of ("TDR"): the ability to transfer potentially buildable dwelling units from an eligible sending site to an eligible receiving site as provided in this code. (Ord. 14190 § 25, 2001: Ord. 10870 § 95, 1993).

21A.06.280 Department. Department: the King County department of local services or its successor. (Ord. 18791 § 163, 2018: Ord. 17420 § 97, 2012: Ord. 15051 § 26, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 96, 1993).

21A.06.285 Department and variety store. Department and variety store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of a variety of lines of merchandise, such as; dry goods, apparel and accessories, home furnishings, housewares, including only uses located in SIC Major Group and Industry Nos.:

A. 53-General Merchandise;

B. 5947-Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops; and

C. 5948-Luggage and Leather Goods Stores. (Ord. 10870 § 97, 1993).

21A.06.290 Destination resort. Destination resort: an establishment for resource-based recreation and intended to utilize outdoor recreational opportunities, including related services, such as food, overnight lodging, equipment rentals, entertainment and other conveniences for guests of the resort. (Ord. 10870 § 98, 1993).

21A.06.295 Developer or applicant. Developer or applicant: the person or entity who owns or holds purchase options or other development control over property for which development activity is proposed. [See Applicant 21A.06.070.] (Ord. 11978 § 2, 1995: Ord. 10870 § 99, 1993).

21A.06.300 Development activity. Development activity: any residential construction or expansion of a building, structure or use, any change in use of a building or structure, or any change in the use of land that creates additional demand for school facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 100, 1993).

21A.06.305 Development agreement.

Development agreement:

A. A recorded agreement between a UPD applicant and King County which incorporates the site plans, development standards, and other features of an Urban Plan Development as described in K.C.C. chapter 21A.39; or

B. An agreement authorized under RCW 36.70B.170 through 36.70B.210. (Ord. 19648 § 47, 2023: Ord. 10870 § 101, 1993).

21A.06.310 Development proposal. Development proposal: any activities requiring a permit or other approval from King County relative to the use or development of land. (Ord. 10870 § 102, 1993).

21A.06.315 Development proposal site. Development proposal site: the legal boundaries of the parcel or parcels of land for which an applicant has or should have applied for authority from King County to carry out a development proposal. (Ord. 10870 § 103, 1993).

21A.06.318 Digester, agricultural anaerobic. Digester, agricultural anaerobic: an air tight, oxygen-free container that is fed animal manure and other agricultural waste that uses a biological process to stabilize organic matter and produce methane gas for onsite energy generation or other beneficial use. (Ord. 17191 § 20, 2011).

21A.06.320 Direct traffic impact. Direct traffic impact: any increase in vehicle traffic generated by a proposed development which equals or exceeds ten (10) peak hour, peak direction vehicle trips on any roadway or intersection. (Ord. 10870 § 104, 1993).

21A.06.325 Director. Director: the department of local services permitting division manager or designee. (Ord. 18791 § 164, 2018: Ord. 18683 § 48, 2018: Ord. 17420 § 98, 2012: Ord. 10870 § 105, 1993).

21A.06.326 Ditch. Ditch: an artificial open channel used or constructed for the purpose of conveying water. (Ord. 15051 § 27, 2004).

21A.06.328 Dog training facility. Dog training facility: a place for the training of dogs for discipline, agility and other purposes. (Ord. 15032 § 3, 2004).

21A.06.330 Dormitory. Dormitory: a residential building that provides sleeping quarters, but not separate dwelling units, and may include common dining, cooking and recreation or bathing facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 106, 1993).

21A.06.331 Draft flood boundary work map. Draft flood boundary work map: a floodplain map prepared by a mapping partner, reflecting the results of a flood study or other floodplain mapping analysis. The draft flood boundary work map depicts floodplain boundaries, FEMA floodway and zero-rise floodway boundaries, base flood elevations and flood cross-sections, and provides the basis for the presentation of this information on a Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map. (Ord. 19128 § 6, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 28, 2004).

21A.06.332 Drainage basin. Drainage basin: a drainage area that drains to the Cedar river, Green river, Snoqualmie river, Skykomish river, White river, Lake Washington or other drainage area that drains directly to Puget Sound. (Ord. 15051 § 29, 2004).

21A.06.332C Drainage facility. Drainage facility: a feature, constructed or engineered for the primary purpose of providing drainage, that collects, conveys, stores or treats surface water. A drainage facility may include, but is not limited to, a stream, pipeline, channel, ditch, gutter, lake, wetland, closed depression, flow control or water quality treatment facility and erosion and sediment control facility. (Ord. 15051 § 30, 2004).

21A.06.333 Drainage subbasin. Drainage subbasin: a drainage area identified as a drainage subbasin in a county-approved basin plan or, if not identified, a drainage area that drains to a body of water that is named and mapped and contained within a drainage basin. (Ord. 15051 § 31, 2004).

21A.06.333A Dredging. Dredging: the removal, displacement or disposal of unconsolidated earth material such as sand, silt, gravel or other materials, from water bodies, ditches or natural wetlands, whether during submerged conditions or dry conditions. Dredging includes maintenance dredging and support activities. (Ord. 16985 § 70, 2010: Ord. 5734 § 1, 1981. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.175).

21A.06.334 Drift cell. Drift cell: an independent segment of shoreline along which littoral movements of sediments occur at noticeable rates depending on wave energy and currents. Each drift cell typically includes one or more sources of sediment, such as a feeder bluff or stream outlet that spills sediment onto a beach, a transport zone within which the sediment drifts along the shore and an accretion area; an example of an accretion area is a sand spit where the drifted sediment material is deposited. (Ord. 15051 § 32, 2004).

21A.06.335 Drop box facility. Drop box facility: a facility used for receiving solid waste and recyclable from off-site sources into detachable solid waste containers, including the adjacent areas necessary for entrance and exit roads, unloading and vehicle turnaround areas. Drop box facilities normally service the general public with loose loads and may also include containers for separated recyclable. (Ord. 10870 § 107, 1993).

21A.06.340 Drug store. Drug store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of prescription drugs, nonprescription medicines, cosmetics and related supplies, including only uses located in SIC Industry Group and Industry Nos.:

A. 591-Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores;

B. 5993-Tobacco Stores and Stands; and

C. 5999-Cosmetics Stores. (Ord. 10870 § 108, 1993).

21A.06.345 Dwelling unit. Dwelling unit: one or more rooms designed for occupancy by a person or family for living and sleeping purposes, containing kitchen facilities and rooms with internal accessibility, for use solely by the dwelling's occupants; dwelling units include but are not limited to bachelor, efficiency and studio apartments, factory-built housing and mobile homes. (Ord. 10870 § 109, 1993).

21A.06.350 Dwelling unit, accessory. Dwelling unit, accessory: a separate, complete dwelling unit attached to or contained within the structure of the primary dwelling; or contained within a separate structure that is accessory to the primary dwelling unit on the premises. (Ord. 10870 § 110, 1993).

21A.06.352 Dwelling unit, affordable. Dwelling unit, affordable: a dwelling unit reserved for occupancy by households having housing expenses at an affordability level no greater than thirty percent of a given percent of the King County AMI adjusted for household size. (Ord. 19555 § 9, 2022).

21A.06.355 Dwelling unit, apartment. Dwelling unit, apartment: a dwelling unit contained in a building consisting of two or more dwelling units which may be stacked, or one or more dwellings with nonresidential uses. (Ord. 10870 § 111, 1993).

21A.06.358 Dwelling unit, cottage housing. Dwelling unit, cottage housing: a detached single-family dwelling unit located on a commonly owned parcel with common open space. (Ord. 15032 § 4, 2004)

21A.06.362 Dwelling unit, market-rate. Dwelling unit, market-rate: a dwelling unit that is not restricted to a specified affordable rent or sale price. (Ord. 19555 § 10, 2022).

21A.06.365 Dwelling unit, single detached. Dwelling unit, single detached: a detached building containing one dwelling unit. (Ord. 10870 § 113, 1993).

21A.06.370 Dwelling unit, townhouse. Dwelling unit, townhouse: a building containing one dwelling unit that occupies space from the ground to the roof, and is attached to one or more other townhouse dwellings by common walls. (Ord. 10870 § 114, 1993).

21A.06.375 Earth station. Earth station: a communication facility which transmits and/or receives signals to and from an orbiting satellite using satellite dish antennas. (Ord. 10870 § 115, 1993).

21A.06.378 Ecosystem. Ecosystem: the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit. (Ord. 15051 § 33, 2004).

21A.06.380 Effective radiated power. Effective radiated power: the product of the antenna power input and the numerical antenna power gain. (Ord. 10870 § 116, 1993).

21A.06.385 Electric vehicle. Electric vehicle: A vehicle registered for on-road use, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from a rechargeable storage source that is charged by being plugged into an electrical current source. (Ord. 19316 § 2, 2021).

21A.06.386 Electric-vehicle load management system. Electric-vehicle load management system: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among multiple electric vehicle supply equipment. (Ord. 19316 § 3, 2021).

21A.06.387 Electric-vehicle-ready parking space. Electric-vehicle-ready parking space: A parking space that is provided with a minimum 208/240-volt dedicated branch circuit for electric-vehicle supply equipment that is terminated at a receptacle, junction box or electric-vehicle supply equipment within the parking space in order to allow for future installation of electric-vehicle supply equipment. (Ord. 19316 § 4, 2021).

21A.06.388 Electric-vehicle supply equipment. Electric-vehicle supply equipment: The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded and equipment-grounding conductors, and the electric-vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, personnel protection system and all other fittings, devices, power outlets or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises' wiring and an electric vehicle. (Ord. 19316 § 5, 2021).

21A.06.389 Electric-vehicle-supply-equipment parking space. Electric-vehicle-supply-equipment parking space: A parking space with electric-vehicle supply equipment capable of supplying current at a minimum of 208/240 volts, either by electric-vehicle supply equipment that directly serves the parking space or by adjacent electric-vehicle supply equipment capable of serving multiple parking spaces simultaneously. (Ord. 19316 § 6, 2021).

21A.06.390 Electrical substation. Electrical substation: a site containing equipment for the conversion of high voltage electrical power transported through transmission lines into lower voltages transported through distribution lines and suitable for individual users. (Ord. 10870 § 118, 1993).

21A.06.392 Emergency. Emergency: an occurrence during which there is imminent danger to the public health, safety and welfare, or that poses an imminent risk of property damage or personal injury or death as a result of a natural or human-made catastrophe, as determined by the director. (Ord. 15051 § 34, 2004: Ord. 11621 § 21, 1994).

21A.06.393 Employee, agricultural. Employee, agricultural: A person who renders personal services to, or under the direction of, an agricultural employer in connection with the employer's agricultural activity. (Ord. 15974 § 3, 2007).

21A.06.395 Energy resource recovery facility. Energy resource recovery facility: an establishment for recovery of energy in a usable form from mass burning or refuse-derived fuel incineration, pyrolysis or any other means of using the heat of combustion of solid waste. (Ord. 10870 § 119, 1993).

21A.06.398 Engineer, civil, geotechnical and structural. Engineer, civil, geotechnical and structural:

A. Civil engineer: an engineer who is licensed as a professional engineer in the branch of civil engineering by the state of Washington;

B. Geotechnical engineer: an engineer who is licensed as a professional engineer by the state of Washington and who has at least four years of relevant professional employment; and

C. Structural engineer: an engineer who is licensed as a professional engineer in the branch of structural engineering by the state of Washington. (Ord. 15051 § 35, 2004).

21A.06.400 Enhancement. Enhancement: for the purposes of critical area regulation, an action that improves the processes, structure and functions of ecosystems and habitats associated with critical areas or their buffers. (Ord. 15051 § 36, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 120, 1993).

21A.06.401 Environment, shoreline. Environment, shoreline: the categories of shorelines and shorelands established by the King County shoreline master program to differentiate between areas whose features imply differing objectives regarding their use and future development. (Ord. 16985 § 72, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 218, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.190).

21A.06.402 Environmental education project. Environmental education project: A project that facilitates learning where the emphasis is placed on relationships between people and natural resources. Environmental education projects include, but are not limited to:

A. Bird blinds;

B. Observation decks;

C. Boardwalks; and

D. Signs or kiosks (Ord. 16267 § 11, 2008).

21A.06.405 Equipment, heavy. Equipment, heavy: high-capacity mechanical devices for moving earth or other materials, and mobile power units including, but not limited to:

A. Carryalls;

B. Graders;

C. Loading and unloading devices;

D. Cranes;

E. Drag lines;

F. Trench diggers;

G. Tractors;

H. Augers;

I. Bulldozers;

J. Concrete mixers and conveyers;

K. Harvesters;

L. Combines; or

M. Other major agricultural equipment and similar devices operated by mechanical power as distinguished from human-powered equipment. (Ord. 18683 § 49, 2018: Ord. 10870 § 121, 1993).

21A.06.410 Erosion. Erosion: the wearing away of the ground surface as the result of the movement of wind, water or ice. (Ord. 15051 § 37, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 122, 1993).

21A.06.415 Erosion hazard area. Erosion hazard area: an area underlain by soils that is subject to severe erosion when disturbed. These soils include, but are not limited to, those classified as having a severe to very severe erosion hazard according to the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, the 1990 Snoqualmie Pass Area Soil Survey, the 1973 King County Soils Survey or any subsequent revisions or addition by or to these sources such as any occurrence of River Wash ("Rh") or Coastal Beaches ("Cb") and any of the following when they occur on slopes inclined at fifteen percent or more:

A. The Alderwood gravely sandy loam ("AgD");

B. The Alderwood and Kitsap soils ("AkF");

C. The Beausite gravely sandy loam ("BeD" and "BeF");

D. The Kitsap silt loam ("KpD");

E. The Ovall gravely loam ("OvD" and "OvF");

F. The Ragnar fine sandy loam ("RaD"); and

G. The Ragnar-Indianola Association ("RdE"). (Ord. 15051 § 38, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 123, 1993).

21A.06.420 Evergreen. Evergreen: a plant species with foliage that persists and remains green year round. (Ord. 10870 § 124, 1993).

21A.06.425 Examiner. Examiner: the [zoning and subdivision]* [office of the hearing]** examiner. (Ord. 18230 § 127, 2016: Ord. 10870 § 125, 1993).

Reviser’s notes:

*Deleted in Ordinance 18230, but not in the form required by K.C.C. 1.24.075.

**Added but not underlined In Ordinance 18230. See K.C.C. 1.24.075.

21A.06.427 Expansion. Expansion: the act or process of increasing the size, quantity or scope. (Ord. 15051 § 39, 2004).

21A.06.430 Fabric shop. Fabric shop: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of sewing supplies and accessories, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5949-Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores; and

B. Awning Shops, Banner Shops, and Flag Shops found in 5999. (Ord. 10870 § 126, 1993).

21A.06.435 Facilities standard. Facilities standard: the space required by grade span, and taking into account the requirements of students with special needs, which is needed in order to fulfill the educational goals of the school district as identified in the district's capital facilities plan. (Ord. 10870 § 127, 1993).

21A.06.440 Factory-built commercial building. Factory-built commercial building: any structure that is either entirely or substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other than a building site; and designed or used for non-residential human occupancy. (Ord. 10870 § 128, 1993).

21A.06.445 Fairground. Fairground: a site permanently constructed for holding a fair, except a county fair or for holding similar events, including, but not limited to:

A. Carnivals;

B. Circuses;

C. Expositions;

D. Animal shows; and

E. Either exhibitions or demonstrations, or both, of farm and home products with accompanying entertainment and amusements. (Ord. 14808 § 2, 2003: Ord. 10870 § 129, 1993).

21A.06.450 Family. Family: an individual; two or more persons related by blood, marriage or state registered domestic partnership under chapter 26.60 RCW; a group of two or more disabled residents protected under the Federal Housing Act Amendments, who are not related by blood, marriage or state registered domestic partnership under chapter 26.60 RCW, living together as a single housekeeping unit; a group of eight or fewer residents, who are not related by blood, marriage or state registered domestic partnership under chapter 26.60 RCW, living together as a single housekeeping unit; or a group living arrangement where eight or fewer residents receive supportive services such as counseling, foster care, or medical supervision at the dwelling unit by resident or non-resident staff. For purposes of this definition, minors living with parent shall not be counted as part of the maximum number of residents. (Ord. 17191 § 22, 2011: Ord. 11621 § 30, 1994: 10870 § 130, 1993).

21A.06.450F Farm. Farm: the land, buildings equipment and infrastructure used in the raising and production of agricultural products for commercial sales. (Ord. 18626 § 13, 2017).

21A.06.451 Farm field access drive. Farm field access drive: an impervious surface constructed to provide a fixed route for moving livestock, produce, equipment or supplies to and from farm fields and structures. (Ord. 15051 § 41, 2004).

21A.06.451A Farm pad. Farm pad; an artificially created mound of earth or an elevated platform placed within a flood hazard area and constructed to an elevation that is above the base flood elevation to provide an area of refuge for livestock or small animals, and for storage of farm vehicles, agricultural equipment and shelter for farm products including, but not limited to, feed, seeds, flower bulbs and hay. (Ord. 16172 § 1, 2008).

21A.06.451M Farmers market. Farmers market: a regular assembly of vendors at a defined location for the purpose of promoting the sale of agricultural products grown or produced in Washington state. (Ord. 17191 § 21, 2011).

21A.06.451R Farm residence. Farm residence: a single detached dwelling unit that serves as the primary residence for a farm. (Ord. 18626 § 14, 2017).

21A.06.452 Feasible. Feasible: capable of being done or accomplished. (Ord. 15051 § 40, 2004).

21A.06.453 Federal Emergency Management Agency. Federal Emergency Management Agency: the federal agency that, among other responsibilities, oversees the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program. (Ord. 19128 § 7, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 42, 2004).

21A.06.454 FEMA. FEMA: the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Ord. 15051 § 43, 2004).

21A.06.455 FEMA floodway. FEMA floodway: the channel of the stream or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height at any point. The FEMA floodway is delineated on the Flood Insurance Rate Map and on King County Surface Water Design Manual major floodplain or floodway studies. (Ord. 19128 § 8, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 44, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 131, 1993).

21A.06.460 Feed store. Feed store: an establishment engaged in retail sale of supplies directly related to the day to day activities of agricultural production. (Ord. 10870 § 132, 1993).

21A.06.464 Fen. Fen: a wetland that receives some drainage from surrounding mineral soil and includes peat formed mainly from Carex and marsh-like vegetation. (Ord. 15051 § 45, 2004).

21A.06.465 Fence. Fence: a barrier for the purpose of enclosing space or separating lots, composed of:

A. Masonry or concrete walls, excluding retaining walls; or

B. Wood, metal or concrete posts connected by boards, rails, panels, wire or mesh. (Ord. 10870 § 133, 1993).

21A.06.467 Financial guarantee. Financial guarantee means a form of financial security posted to ensure timely and proper completion of improvements, to ensure compliance with the King County Code, and/or to warranty materials, quality of work of the improvements, and design. Financial guarantees include assignments of funds, cash deposit, and surety bonds, and or other forms of financial security acceptable to the director. For the purposes of this title, the terms performance guarantee, maintenance guarantee, and defect guarantee are considered sub-categories of financial guarantee. (Ord. 18683 § 50, 2018: Ord. 12020 § 32, 1995).

21A.06.468 Firearm. Firearm: a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder. Firearm does not include a flare gun or other pyrotechnic visual distress signaling device, or a powder-actuated tool or other device designed solely to be used for construction purposes. (Ord. 19146 § 30, 2020).

21A.06.469 Float. Float: a structure or device that is not a breakwater and that is moored, anchored or otherwise secured in the waters of King County and is not connected to the shoreline. (Ord. 16985 § 74, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 220, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.210).

21A.06.470 Flood fringe, zero-rise. Flood fringe, zero-rise: that portion of the floodplain outside of the zero-rise floodway. The zero-rise flood fringe is generally associated with standing water rather than rapidly flowing water. (Ord. 15051 § 46, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 134, 1993).

21A.06.475 Flood hazard area. Flood hazard area: any area subject to inundation by the base flood or risk from channel migration including, but not limited to, an aquatic area, wetland or closed depression. A flood hazard area may contain one or more of the following components:

A. Floodplain;

B. Special flood hazard area, as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps;

C. Zero-rise flood fringe;

D Zero-rise floodway;

E. FEMA floodway; and

F. Channel migration zones. (Ord. 19128 § 9, 2020: Ord. 17841 § 12, 2014: Ord. 15051 § 47, 2004: Ord. 11621 § 31, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 135, 1993).

21A.06.478 Flood hazard data. Flood hazard data: data or any combination of data available from federal, state or other sources including, but not limited to, maps, critical area studies, reports, historical flood hazard information, channel migration zone maps or studies or other related engineering and technical data that identify floodplain boundaries, FEMA floodway or zero-rise floodway boundaries, base flood elevations or flood-cross sections. (Ord. 19128 § 10, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 49, 2004).

21A.06.480 Flood Insurance Rate Map. Flood Insurance Rate Map: the official map of a community on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated the FEMA Floodway, special flood hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. (Ord. 19128 § 11, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 50, 2004: Ord. 11157 § 3, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 136, 1993).

21A.06.485 Flood Insurance Study. Flood Insurance Study: the official report entitled Flood Insurance Study for King County, Washington and Incorporated Areas, dated August 19, 2020, provided by FEMA that includes flood profiles and the Flood Insurance Rate Map, and revisions thereto. (Ord. 19128 § 12, 2020: Ord. 17841 § 13, 2014: Ord. 15051 § 51, 2004: Ord. 11157 § 4, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 137, 1993).

21A.06.490 Flood protection elevation. Flood protection elevation: an elevation that is three feet above the base flood elevation. (Ord. 19128 § 13, 2020: Ord. 16686 § 1, 2009: Ord. 16267 § 12, 2008: Ord. 15051 § 52, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 138, 1993).

21A.06.492 Flood protection facility. Flood protection facility: a structure that provides protection from flood damage. Flood protection facility includes, but is not limited to, the following structures and supporting infrastructure:

A. Dams or water diversions, regardless of primary purpose, if the facility provides flood protection benefits;

B. Flood containment facilities such as levees, dikes, berms, walls and raised banks, including pump stations and other supporting structures; and

C. Bank stabilization structures, often called revetments. (Ord. 15051 § 53, 2004).

21A.06.495 Floodplain. Floodplain: the total area subject to inundation by the base flood. (Ord. 10870 § 139, 1993).

21A.06.497 Floodplain development.

A. Floodplain development: any human-made change to improved or unimproved real estate in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations, storage of equipment or materials, subdivision or short subdivision of land and removal of more than five percent of the native vegetation on the site.

B. Examples of human-made changes that are not considered "floodplain development" include:

1. Routine maintenance of landscaping that does not involve grading, excavation or filling;

2. Removal of noxious weeds or invasive vegetation and replacement of nonnative vegetation with native vegetation;

3. Removal of a hazard tree;

4. Maintenance of the public road right-of-way outside of the floodplain as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, unless otherwise specified in K.C.C. Title 9 or the Surface Water Design Manual; and

5. Agricultural activities with a low-impact on flood hazards, including tilling, discing, planting, seeding, harvesting, preparing soil, rotating crops, fertilizing, grazing and related activity that does not include grading or fill. (Ord. 19128 § 14, 2020: Ord. 17539 § 18, 2013).

21A.06.500 Floodproofing, dry. Floodproofing, dry: adaptations that make a structure that is below the flood protection elevation watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components capable of and with sufficient strength to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads including buoyancy. (Ord. 15051 § 54, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 140, 1993).

21A.06.505 Floodway, zero-rise. Floodway, zero-rise: the channel of a stream and that portion of the adjoining floodplain that is necessary to contain and discharge the base flood flow without any measurable increase in base flood elevation.

A. For the purpose of this definition, "measurable increase in base flood elevation" means a calculated upward rise in the base flood elevation, equal to or greater than 0.01 foot, resulting from a comparison of existing conditions and changed conditions directly attributable to alterations of the topography or any other flow obstructions in the floodplain. "Zero-rise floodway" is broader than that of the FEMA floodway but always includes the FEMA floodway.

B. "Zero-rise floodway" includes the entire floodplain unless a critical areas report demonstrates otherwise. (Ord. 15051 § 55, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 141, 1993).

21A.06.510 Florist shop. Florist shop: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of flowers and plants, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5992-Florists; and

B. 5999-Artificial Flowers. (Ord. 10870 § 142, 1993).

21A.06.512 Footprint. Footprint: the area encompassed by the foundation of a structure including building overhangs if the overhangs do not extend more than eighteen inches beyond the foundation and excluding uncovered decks. (Ord. 15051 § 56, 2004).

21A.06.513 Footprint, development. Footprint, development: the area encompassed by the foundations of all structures including paved and impervious surfaces. (Ord. 15051 § 57, 2004)

21A.06.514 Forecourt. Forecourt: The open area forming an entrance plaza for a single building or several buildings in a group. (Ord. 19687 § 5, 2023).

21A.06.515 Forest land. Forest land: land devoted primarily to growing and harvesting forest and timber products and designated as a forest production district by the King County Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 10870 § 143, 1993).

21A.06.517 Forest management activity. Forest management activity: a forest practice regulated as a Class I, II, III or IV-S forest practice under chapter 76.09 RCW and Title 222 WAC or that is conducted in accordance with a forest management plan approved by the department of natural resources and parks. (Ord. 17539 § 19, 2013).

21A.06.520 Forest practice. Forest practice: any forest practice as defined in RCW 79.06.020*. (Ord. 15051 § 58, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 144, 1993).

*Reviser’s note: RCW 79.06.020 is erroneous. RCW 76.09.020 was apparently intended.

21A.06.525 Forest product sales. Forest product sales: the sale of goods produced, extracted, consumed, gathered or harvested from a forest including, but not limited to:

A. Trees;

B. Wood chips;

C. Logs;

D. Fuelwood;

E. Cones;

F. Christmas trees;

G. Berries;

H. Herbs; or

I. Mushrooms. (Ord. 10870 § 145, 1993).

21A.06.530 Forest research. Forest research: the performance of scientific studies relating to botany, hydrology, silviculture, biology and other branches of science in relation to management of forest lands, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 8731-Commercial Physical and Biological Research;

B. 8733-Noncommercial Research Organizations; and

C. 8734-Testing Laboratories. (Ord. 10870 § 146, 1993).

21A.06.531 Forestry. Forestry: the science and practice of planting, cultivating, managing, using and conserving trees, forests and associated resources. "Forestry" includes, but is not limited to, scientific research related to forests and forest management for the harvesting of timber, production of forest products, recreation, aesthetics and ecological enhancement. (Ord. 17539 § 20, 2013).

21A.06.532 Fossil fuel facility. Fossil fuel facility: a commercial facility used primarily to receive, store, refine, process, transfer, wholesale trade or transport fossil fuels, such as, but not limited to, bulk terminals, bulk storage facilities, bulk refining and bulk handling facilities. Fossil fuel facilities do not include: individual storage facilities of up to thirty thousand gallons and total cumulative facilities per site of sixty thousand gallons for the purposes of retail or direct-to-consumer sales, facilities or activities for local consumption; noncommercial facilities, such as storage for educational, scientific or governmental use; or uses preempted by federal rule or law. (Ord. 19146 § 35, 2020).

21A.06.532C Fossil fuels. Fossil fuels: petroleum and petroleum products, coal and natural gas, such as methane, propane and butane, derived from prehistoric organic matter and used to generate energy. Fossil fuels do not include:

A. Petrochemicals that are used primarily for non-fuel products, such as asphalt, plastics, lubricants, fertilizer, roofing and paints;

B. Fuel additives, such as denatured ethanol and similar fuel additives, or renewable fuels, such as biodiesel or renewable diesel with less than five percent fossil fuel content; or

C. Methane generated from the waste management process, such as wastewater treatment, anaerobic digesters, landfill waste management, livestock manure and composting processes. (Ord. 19146 § 34, 2020).

21A.06.533 Fully contained community (FCC). FCC: a site specific development project consisting of conceptual site plan(s), development standards, processing and other elements, and which is consistent with the criteria provided in RCW 36.70A.350. (Ord. 12171 § 3, 1996).

21A.06.535 Furniture and home furnishings store. Furniture and home furnishings store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of household furniture and furnishings for the home, including only uses located in SIC Major Group and Industry Nos.:

A. 57-Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores, except Industry Group No. 573; and

B. Baby carriages, Cake Decorating Supplies, Hot Tubs, Picture Frames (ready made), Swimming Pools (above-ground, not site-built), Telephone Stores and Typewriter Stores found in 5999. (Ord. 10870 § 147, 1993).

21A.06.537 Gateway sign. Gateway sign: A sign or fixed display where the content is adopted by ordinance as government speech with King County acting in its capacity as the general government for unincorporated King County. (Ord. 18659 § 1, 2018).

21A.06.540 General business service. General business service: an establishment engaged in providing services to businesses or individuals, with no outdoor storage or fabrication, including only uses located in SIC Major Group Nos.:

A. 60-Depository Institutions;

B. 61-Nondepository Credit Institutions;

C. 62-Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, and Services;

D. 63-Insurance Carriers;

E. 65-Real Estate, except 653 (Real Estate Agents and Directors);

F. 67-Holding and Other Investment Offices;

G. 7299 Miscellaneous Personal Services, not elsewhere classified;

H. 73-Business Services, except Industry Group and Industry Nos.:

I. 7312-Outdoor Advertising Services; and

J. 86-Membership Organizations, including administrative offices of organized religions found in 8661, but excluding churches and places of worship. (Ord. 10870 § 148, 1993).

21A.06.543 Geoduck aquaculture. Geoduck aquaculture: the culture or farming of geoduck, excluding the harvest of wild geoduck associated with the state-managed wildstock geoduck fishery, including planting and harvesting activities. (Ord. 19034 § 10, 2019).

21A.06.545 Geologist. Geologist: a person who holds a current license from the Washington state Geologist Licensing Board. (Ord. 15051 § 60, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 149, 1993).

21A.06.555 Golf course facility. Golf course facility: a recreational facility, under public or private ownership, designed and developed for golf activities with accessory uses including, but not limited to:

A. A driving range;

B. Miniature golf;

C. Pro shops;

D. Caddyshack buildings;

E. Swimming pools, tennis courts and other related recreational facilities;

F. Restaurants;

G. Office and meeting rooms; and

H. Related storage facilities. (Ord. 11157 § 5, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 152, 1993).

21A.06.558 Grade. Grade: the elevation of the ground surface. "Existing grade," "finish grade" and "rough grade" are defined as follows:

A. "Existing grade" means the grade before grading;

B. "Finish grade" means the final grade of the site that conforms to the approved plan as required under K.C.C. 16.82.060; and

C. "Rough grade" means the grade that approximately conforms to the approved plan as required under K.C.C. 16.82.060. (Ord. 15051 § 62, 2004).

21A.06.560 Grade span. Grade span: the categories into which a district groups its grades of students; i.e., elementary, middle or junior high school, and high school. (Ord. 10870 § 152, 1993).

21A.06.565 Grading. Grading: any excavation, filling, removing the duff layer or any combination thereof. (Ord. 10870 § 153, 1993).

21A.06.570 Grazing area. Grazing area: a grazing area is any open land area used to pasture livestock in which suitable forage is maintained over 80% of the area at all times of the year. (Ord. 11157 § 6, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 154, 1993).

21A.06.573 Groin. Groin: a barrier type structure extending from the backshore into the water across the beach. The purpose of a groin is to interrupt sediment movement along the shore. (Ord. 16985 § 76, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 222, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.230).

21A.06.575 Groundcover. Groundcover: living plants designed to grow low to the ground (generally one foot or less) and intended to stabilize soils and protect against erosion. (Ord. 10870 § 155, 1993).

21A.06.577 Habitat. Habitat: the locality, site and particular type of environment occupied by an organism at any stage in its life cycle. (Ord. 15051 § 63, 2004).

21A.06.578 Habitat, fish. Habitat, fish: habitat that is used by anadromous or resident salmonids at any life stage at any time of the year including potential habitat likely to be used by anadromous or resident salmonids. "Fish habitat" includes habitat that is upstream of, or landward of, human-made barriers that could be accessible to, and could be used by, fish upon removal of the barriers. This includes off-channel habitat, flood refuges, tidal flats, tidal channels, streams and wetlands. (Ord. 16267 § 13, 2008: Ord. 15051 § 64, 2004).

21A.06.580 Hazardous household substance. Hazardous household substance: a substance as defined in RCW 70.105.010. (Ord. 10870 § 156, 1993).

21A.06.582 Hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipeline. Hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipeline: Hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines, as defined by RCW 81.88.040 and WAC 480-93-005. (Ord. 14045 § 4, 2001).

21A.06.585 Hazardous substance. Hazardous substance: a substance as defined in RCW 70.105.010. (Ord. 10870 § 157, 1993).

21A.06.590 Heavy equipment and truck repair. Heavy equipment and truck repair: the repair and maintenance of self-powered, self-propelled or towed mechanical devices, equipment and vehicles used for commercial purposes, such as tandem axle trucks, graders, backhoes, tractor trailers, cranes, lifts, but excluding automobiles and pick-up trucks under 10,000 pounds, recreational vehicles, boats and their trailers. (Ord. 11621 § 32, 1994: 10870 § 158, 1993).

21A.06.595 Helistop. Helistop: an area on a roof or on the ground used for the takeoff and landing of helicopters for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or cargo but not including fueling service, hangers, maintenance or overhaul facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 159, 1993).

21A.06.597 Historic resource. Historic resource: a district, site, building, structure or object significant in national, state or local history, architecture, archaeology, and culture. (Ord. 11621 § 22, 1994).

21A.06.598 Historic resource inventory. Historic resource inventory: An organized compilation of information on historic resources considered to be potentially significant according to the criteria listed in K.C.C. 20.62.040A. The historic resource inventory is kept on file by the historic preservation officer and is updated from time to time to include newly eligible resources and to reflect changes to resources. (Ord. 11621 § 23, 1994).

21A.06.599 Historical flood hazard information. Historical flood hazard information: information that identifies floodplain boundaries, FEMA floodway or zero-rise floodway boundaries, base flood elevations or flood cross-sections, including, but not limited to, photos, video recordings, high water marks, survey information or news agency reports. (Ord. 19128 § 15, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 65, 2004).

21A.06.600 Hobby, toy, and game shop. Hobby, toy, and game shop: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of toys, games, hobby and craft kits, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5945-Hobby, Toy and Game Shops; and

B. 5999-Autograph and Philatelist Supply Stores, Coin Shops, and Stamps, philatelist-retail (except mail order). (Ord. 10870 § 160, 1993).

21A.06.605 Home industry. Home industry: a limited-scale sales, service or fabrication activity undertaken for financial gain, which occurs in a dwelling unit or residential accessory building, or in a barn or other resource accessory building and is subordinate to the primary use of the site as a residence. (Ord. 13022 § 7, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 161, 1993).

21A.06.610 Home occupation. Home occupation: a limited-scale service or fabrication activity undertaken for financial gain, which occurs in a dwelling unit or accessory building and is subordinate to the primary use of the site as a residence. (Ord. 13022 § 8, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 162, 1993).

21A.06.615 Household pets. Household pets: small animals that are kept within a dwelling unit. (Ord. 10870 § 163, 1993).

21A.06.620 Hydroelectric generation facility. Hydroelectric generation facility: an establishment for the generation of electricity using water sources. (Ord. 10870 § 164, 1993).

21A.06.625 Impervious surface. Impervious surface: A nonvertical surface artificially covered or hardened so as to prevent or impede the percolation of water into the soil mantle at natural infiltration rates including, but not limited to, roofs, swimming pools and areas that are paved, graveled or made of packed or oiled earthen materials such as roads, walkways or parking areas. "Impervious surface" does not include landscaping and surface water flow control and water quality treatment facilities. (15051 § 66, 2004: Ord. 13190 § 14, 1998: Ord. 11978 § 3, 1995: Ord. 11802 § 2, 1995: Ord. 10870 § 165, 1993).

21A.06.628 Impoundment. Impoundment: a body of water collected in a reservoir, pond or dam or collected as a consequence of natural disturbance events. (Ord. 15051 § 67, 2004).

21A.06.630 Improved public roadways. Improved public roadways: public road rights-of-way that have been improved with at least two travel lanes and are maintained by either King County or the state of Washington. (Ord. 10870 § 166, 1993).

21A.06.635 Individual transportation and taxi. Individual transportation and taxi: an establishment engaged in furnishing individual or small group transportation by motor vehicle, including only uses located in SIC Industry Group and Industry Nos.:

A. 412-Taxicabs; and

B. 4119-Local Passenger Transportation, not elsewhere Classified. (Ord. 10870 § 167, 1993).

21A.06.637 Infiltration rate. Infiltration rate: the rate of water entry into the soil expressed in inches per hour. (Ord. 11210 § 27, 1994).

21A.06.638 Instream structure. Instream structure: anything placed or constructed below the ordinary high water mark, including, but not limited to, weirs, culverts, fill and natural materials and excluding dikes, levees, revetments and other bank stabilization facilities. (Ord. 15051 § 68, 2004).

21A.06.640 Interim recycling facility. Interim recycling facility: a site or establishment engaged in collection or treatment of recyclable materials, which is not the final disposal site, and including:

A. Drop boxes;

B. Collection, separation and shipment of glass, metal, paper or other recyclables. (Ord. 15032 § 5, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 168, 1993).

21A.06.641 Interlocal agreement. Interlocal agreement: for purposes of K.C.C. 21A.28, interlocal agreement means any agreement between the county, the district, and any city setting forth certain terms relating to the collection of impact fees by the county and distribution of those fees to the district. An interlocal agreement shall not be required where the county is the sole jurisdiction within the boundaries of the district that is assessing impact fees. (Ord. 11621 § 24, 1994).

21A.06.641C Invasive vegetation. Invasive vegetation: a plant species listed as obnoxious weeds on the noxious weed list adopted King County department of natural resources and parks. (Ord. 15051 § 69, 2004).

21A.06.642 Irrigation efficiency. Irrigation efficiency: is the coefficient of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. This coefficient is derived from actual measurements and an evaluation of the general characteristics of the type of irrigation system and management practices proposed. (Ord. 11210 § 26, 1994).

21A.06.645 Jail. Jail: a facility operated by a governmental agency; designed, staffed and used for the incarceration of persons for the purposes of punishment, correction and rehabilitation following conviction of an offense. (Ord. 10870 § 169, 1993).

21A.06.650 Jail farm. Jail farm: a farm or camp on which persons convicted of minor law violations are confined and participate in agriculture and other work activities of the facility. (Ord. 10870 § 170, 1993).

21A.06.653 Jetty. Jetty: an artificial barrier used to change the natural littoral drift to protect inlet entrances from clogging by excess sediment. (Ord. 16985 § 78, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 224, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.250).

21A.06.655 Jewelry store. Jewelry store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of a variety of jewelry products, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5944-Jewelry Stores; and

B. Gem stones and Rock specimens found in 5999. (Ord. 10870 § 171, 1993).

21A.06.658 Joint use driveway. Joint use driveway: A jointly owned and/or maintained vehicular access to two residential properties. (Ord. 11621 § 25, 1994).

21A.06.660 Kennel, commercial. Kennel, commercial: an establishment or facility where four or more dogs are kept for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, boarding, breeding and training. A commercial kennel does not include a dog daycare facility. (Ord. 17841 § 14, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 172, 1993).

21A.06.660A Kennel, hobby.

A. Kennel, hobby: a noncommercial kennel at or adjoining a private residence where four or more adult dogs are bred or kept for any combination of hunting, training and exhibition for organized shows, for field, working or obedience trials or for the enjoyment of the species.

B. For purposes of this section, "noncommercial purposes" includes:

1. The breeding and sale of no more than one litter per applicable license year per female dog; and

2. The training of dogs, but not for compensation. (Ord. 17841 § 15, 2014).

21A.06.661 Kennel-free dog boarding and daycare. Kennel-free dog boarding and daycare: Dog boarding or daycare facility that utilizes rooms or outdoor exercise area, rather than cages or cement floored runs, to allow for and encourage the socialization, interaction and exercise of dogs. (Ord. 15816 § 3, 2007).

21A.06.662 Kitchen or kitchen facility. Kitchen or kitchen facility: an area within a building intended for the preparation and storage of food and containing:

A. An appliance for the refrigeration of food;

B. An appliance for the cooking or heating of food; and

C. A sink. (Ord. 12786 § 1, 1997).

21A.06.665 Landfill. Landfill: a disposal site or part of a site at which refuse is deposited. (Ord. 10870 § 173, 1993).

21A.06.667 Landscape water features. Landscape water features: a pond, pool or fountain used as a decorative component of a development. (Ord. 11210 § 28, 1994).

21A.06.670 Landscaping. Landscaping: live vegetative materials required for a development. Said materials provided along the boundaries of a development site is referred to as perimeter landscaping. (Ord. 11210 § 36, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 174, 1993).

21A.06.675 Landslide. Landslide: episodic downslope movement of a mass including, but not limited to, soil, rock or snow. (Ord. 10870 § 175, 1993).

21A.06.680 Landslide hazard area. Landslide hazard area: an area subject to severe risk of landslide, such as:

A. An area with a combination of:

1. Slopes steeper than fifteen percent of inclination;

2. Impermeable soils, such as silt and clay, frequently interbedded with granular soils, such as sand and gravel; and

3. Springs or ground water seepage;

B. An area that has shown movement during the Holocene epoch, which is from ten thousand years ago to the present, or that is underlain by mass wastage debris from that epoch;

C. Any area potentially unstable as a result of rapid stream incision, stream bank erosion or undercutting by wave action;

D. An area that shows evidence of or is at risk from snow avalanches; or

E. An area located on an alluvial fan, presently or potentially subject to inundation by debris flows or deposition of stream-transported sediments. (Ord. 15051 § 70, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 176, 1993).

21A.06.685 Level of service ("LOS"), traffic. Level of service ("LOS") traffic: a quantitative measure of traffic congestion identified by a declining letter scale (A-F) as calculated by the methodology contained in the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209 or as calculated by another method approved by the department of local services. LOS "A" indicates free flow of traffic with no delays while LOS "F" indicates jammed conditions or extensive delay. (Ord. 18791 § 165, 2018: Ord. 14199 § 231, 2001: Ord. 10870 § 177, 1993).

21A.06.690 Light equipment. Light equipment: hand-held tools and construction equipment, such as chain saws, wheelbarrows and post-hole diggers. (Ord. 10870 § 178, 1993).

21A.06.695 Livestock. Livestock: grazing animals kept either in open fields or structures for training, boarding, home use, sales, or breeding and production, including but not limited to:

A. Cattle;

B. Riding and draft horses;

C. Hogs, excluding pigs weighing under 120 lbs. and standing 20 inches or less at the shoulder which are kept as pets or small animals;

D. Sheep; and

E. Goats. (Ord. 10870 § 179, 1993).

21A.06.700 Livestock, large. Livestock, large: cattle, horses, and other livestock generally weighing over 500 pounds. (Ord. 10870 § 180, 1993).

21A.06.705 Livestock, small. Livestock, small: hogs, excluding pigs weighing under 120 lbs. and standing 20 inches or less at the shoulder which are kept as household pets or small animals, sheep, goats, miniature horses, llamas, alpaca and other livestock generally weighing under 500 pounds. (Ord. 10870 § 181, 1993).

21A.06.707 Livestock heavy use area. Livestock heavy use area: an enclosure, typically constructed with footing material, such as gravel, used to keep grazing livestock off pasture from late fall through early spring or when pastures are grazed down to reduce soil erosion, protect water quality and improve pasture productivity, aesthetics and livestock health. (Ord. 17539 § 21, 2013).

21A.06.708 Livestock manure storage facility. Livestock manure storage facility: an impoundment made by constructing an embankment, pit or structure for the purpose of temporarily storing manure, liquid or slurry manure, agricultural wastewater or other organic agricultural waste before agronomic use to facilitate nutrient management and protect water quality. (Ord. 17539 § 22, 2013).

21A.06.710 Livestock sales. Livestock sales: the sale of livestock but not including auctions. (Ord. 10870 § 182, 1993).

21A.06.715 Loading space. Loading space: a space for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading cargo or passengers. (Ord. 10870 § 183, 1993).

21A.06.717 Local distribution gas storage tank. Local distribution gas storage tank: a tank from which illuminating, heating, or liquefied gas is distributed by piping directly to individual users. A local distribution gas storage tank is not a fossil fuel facility. (Ord. 19146 § 32, 2020: Ord. 11157 § 29, 1993: Formerly K.C.C. 21A.06.150).

21A.06.720 Log storage. Log storage: a facility for the open or enclosed storage of logs which may include repair facilities for equipment used on-site or operations offices. (Ord. 10870 § 184, 1993).

21A.06.725 Lot. Lot: a physically separate and distinct parcel of property, which has been created pursuant to K.C.C. Title 19, Subdivision. (Ord. 10870 § 185, 1993).

21A.06.730 Lot line, interior. Lot line, interior: lot lines that delineate property boundaries along those portions of the property which do not abut a street. (Ord. 10870 § 186, 1993).

21A.06.731 Maintenance. Maintenance: the usual acts to prevent a decline, lapse or cessation from a lawfully established condition without any expansion of or significant change from that originally established condition. Activities within landscaped areas within areas subject to native vegetation retention requirements may be considered "maintenance" only if they maintain or enhance the canopy and understory cover. "Maintenance" includes repair work but does not include replacement work. When maintenance is conducted specifically in accordance with the Regional Road Maintenance Guidelines, the definition of "maintenance" in the glossary of those guidelines supersedes the definition of "maintenance" in this section. (Ord. 15051 § 73, 2004).

21A.06.732 Manufactured home or mobile home. Manufactured home or mobile home: a structure, transportable in one or more sections, that in the traveling mode is eight body feet or more in width or thirty-two body feet or more in length; or when erected on site, is three-hundred square feet or more in area; which is built on a permanent chassis and is designated for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities; which contains plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems; and shall include any structure that meets all the requirements of this section, or of chapter 296-150M WAC, except the size requirements for which the manufacturer voluntarily complies with the standards and files the certification required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The term "manufactured home" or "mobile home" does not include a "recreational vehicle." (Ord. 15606 § 6, 2006: Ord. 15051 § 74, 2004).

21A.06.734 Mapping partner. Mapping partner: any organization or individual that is involved in the development and maintenance of a draft flood boundary work map, Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map. (Ord. 15051 § 75, 2004).

21A.06.7341 Marijuana. Marijuana: all parts of the plant cannabis, whether growing or not, with a percentage concentration of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol content per dry weight of any part of the plant cannabis, or per volume or weight of marijuana product greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. Marijuana does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. (Ord. 17710 § 2, 2013).

21A.06.7342 Marijuana greenhouse. Marijuana greenhouse: a structure with a glass or rigid plastic roof and glass or rigid plastic walls designed and used to create an artificial climate for the growing of marijuana as licensed by the Washington state Liquor Control Board for the marijuana production that is of sufficient strength and stability to comply with the structural design load requirements of the building code and that is not used as a place for human habitation or by the general public. (Ord. 17710 § 3, 2013).

21A.06.7344 Marijuana processor. Marijuana processor: a facility licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board to process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products, package and label useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products for sale in retail outlets, and sell useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products at wholesale to marijuana retailers. Marijuana processors are classified as follows:

A. Marijuana processor I -- processing that is limited to:

1. Drying, curing and trimming; and

2. Packaging.

B. Marijuana processor II -- all elements of processing including:

1. All marijuana processor I activities;

2. Extracting concentrates and infusing products;

3. Mechanical and chemical processing; and

4. Packaging. (Ord. 18326 § 10, 2016: Ord. 17710 § 4, 2013).

21A.06.7346 Marijuana producer. Marijuana producer: a facility licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board for the production and sale at wholesale of marijuana to marijuana processors and other marijuana producers. (Ord. 18326 § 11, 2016: Ord. 17710 § 5, 2013).

21A.06.7348 Marijuana retailer. Marijuana retailer: a facility licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board where useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products may be sold at retail. (Ord. 18326 § 12, 2016: Ord. 17710 § 6, 2013).

21A.06.735 Marina. Marina: an establishment providing docking, moorage space and related activities limited to the provisioning or minor repair of pleasure boats and yachts; and accessory facilities including, but not limited to:

A. Showers;

B. Toilets; and

C. Self-service laundries. (Ord. 10870 § 187, 1993).

21A.06.738 Master program, shoreline. Master program, shoreline: the comprehensive shoreline use plan for King County consisting of:

A. The King County shoreline management goals and policies, set forth in King County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6, that guide environmental designations, shoreline protection, shoreline use and shoreline modifications; and

B. The development regulations identified in K.C.C. 20.12.200. (Ord. 18767 § 2, 2018: Ord. 16985 § 80, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 228, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.290).

21A.06.740 Material error. Material error: substantive information upon which a permit decision is based that is submitted in error or is omitted at the time of permit application. (Ord. 10870 § 188, 1993).

21A.06.742 Materials processing facility. Materials processing facility:

A. A site or establishment, not accessory to a mineral extraction or sawmill use, that is primarily engaged in crushing, grinding, pulverizing or otherwise preparing earth materials, vegetation, organic waste, construction and demolition materials or source separated organic materials and that is not the final disposal site; and
B. A site or establishment lawfully established before October 10, 2004, as an interim recycling facility for processing source separated, organic materials. (Ord. 17539 § 23, 2013: Ord. 15032 § 6, 2004)

21A.06.743 Maximum extent practical. Maximum extent practical: the highest level of effectiveness that can be achieved through the use of best available science or technology. In determining what is the "maximum extent practical," the department shall consider, at a minimum, the effectiveness, engineering feasibility, commercial availability, safety and cost of the measures. (Ord. 15051 § 76, 2004).

21A.06.745 Microwave. Microwave: electromagnetic waves with a frequency range of 300 megahertz (MHz) to 300 gigahertz (GHz). (Ord. 10870 § 189, 1993).

21A.06.747 Midblock connection. Midblock connection: An at-grade pedestrian, cycling, or vehicle connection that is accessible to the public and extends through a block, parcel, or lot, and includes but is not limited to a walkway, path, street, or limited access route through public or private land. (Ord. 19687 § 6, 2023).

21A.06.750 Mitigation. Mitigation: an action taken to compensate for adverse impacts to the environment resulting from a development activity or alteration. (Ord. 15051 § 77, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 190, 1993).

21A.06.751 Mitigation bank. Mitigation bank: a property that has been protected in perpetuity and approved by appropriate county, state and federal agencies expressly for the purpose of providing compensatory mitigation in advance of authorized impacts through any combination of restoration, creation or enhancement of wetlands and, in exceptional circumstances, preservation of adjacent wetlands and wetland buffers or protection of other aquatic or wildlife resources. (Ord. 15051 § 78, 2004: Ord. 11621 § 26, 1994).

21A.06.752 Mitigation banking. Mitigation banking: a system for providing compensatory mitigation in advance of authorized wetland impacts of development in King County in which credits are generated through restoration, creation, and/or enhancement of wetlands, and in exceptional circumstances, preservation of adjacent wetlands, wetland buffers, and/or other aquatic resources. (Ord. 11621 § 27, 1994).

21A.06.753 Mixed-use development. Mixed-use development: a combination of residential and non-residential uses within the same building or site as part of an integrated development project with functional interrelationships and coherent physical design. (Ord. 14045 § 5, 2001).

21A.06.755 Mobile home. See manufactured home. (Ord. 15606 § 7, 2006: Ord. 10870 § 191, 1993).

21A.06.760 Mobile home park. Mobile home park: a development with two or more improved pads or spaces designed to accommodate mobile homes. (Ord. 10870 § 192, 1993).

21A.06.765 Monitoring. Monitoring: evaluating the impacts of development proposals on biologic, hydrologic and geologic systems and assessing the performance of required mitigation through the collection and analysis of data for the purpose of understanding and documenting changes in natural ecosystems, functions and features including, but not limited to, gathering baseline data. (Ord. 10870 § 193, 1993).

21A.06.770 Monuments, tombstones, and gravestones sales. Monuments, tombstones, and gravestones sales: the retail sale of custom stonework products including only uses located in SIC Industry No. 5599-Monuments, finished to custom order, Tombstones and Gravestones finished. (Ord. 10870 § 194, 1993).

21A.06.775 Motor vehicle, boat and mobile home dealer. Motor vehicle, boat and mobile home dealer: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of new and/or used automobiles, motor homes, motorcycles, trailers, boats or mobile homes, including only uses located in SIC Major Group and Industry Group Nos.:

A. 55-Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations except:

1. 553-Auto and Home Supply Stores;

2. 554-Gasoline Service Stations; and

B. Aircraft dealers found in 5599:

1. 527-Mobile Home Dealers; and

2. Yacht brokers found in 7389. (Ord. 10870 § 195, 1993).

21A.06.780 Motor vehicle and bicycle manufacturing. Motor vehicle and bicycle manufacturing: fabricating or assembling complete passenger automobiles, trucks, commercial cars and buses, motorcycles, and bicycles, including only uses located in SIC Industry Group Nos.:

A. 371-Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment; and

B. 375-Motorcycles, Bicycles, and Parts. (Ord. 10870 § 196, 1993).

21A.06.782 Mulch. Mulch: any material such as leaves, bark, straw left loose and applied to the soil surface to reduce evaporation. (Ord. 11210 § 29, 1994).

21A.06.785 Municipal water production. Municipal water production: the collection and processing of surface water through means of dams or other methods of impoundment for municipal water systems. (Ord. 11157 § 7, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 197, 1993).

21A.06.787 Music and dance entertainment venue. Music and dance entertainment venue: a business in which the primary purpose of the business is to provide entertainment to its patrons in the form of dancing and live or electronic music. (Ord. 17178 § 4, 2011).

21A.06.790 Native vegetation. Native vegetation: plant species indigenous to the Puget Sound region that reasonably could be expected to naturally occur on the site. (Ord. 15051 § 79, 2004; Ord. 10870 § 198, 1993).

21A.06.795 Naturalized species. Naturalized species: non-native species of vegetation that are adaptable to the climatic conditions of the coastal region of the Pacific Northwest. (Ord. 10870 § 199, 1993).

21A.06.796 Navigability or navigable. Navigability or navigable: the capability of susceptibility of a body of water of having been or being used for the transport of useful commerce. The state of Washington considers all bodies of water meandered by government surveyors as navigable unless otherwise declared by a court. (Ord. 16985 § 81, 2010).

21A.06.796A Nearshore. Nearshore: the area beginning at the crest of coastal bluffs and extending seaward through the marine photics zone, and to the head of tide in coastal rivers and streams. Nearshore includes estuaries. (Ord. 16985 § 82, 2010).

21A.06.797 Net buildable area. Net buildable area: the "site area" less the following areas:

A. Areas within a project site that are required to be dedicated for public rights-of-way in excess of sixty feet in width;

B. Critical areas and their buffers to the extent they are required by K.C.C. chapter 21A.24 to remain undeveloped;

C. Areas required for storm water control facilities other than facilities that are completely underground, including, but not limited to, retention or detention ponds, biofiltration swales and setbacks from such ponds and swales;

D. Areas required to be dedicated or reserved as on-site recreation areas;

E. Regional utility corridors; and

F. Other areas, excluding setbacks, required to remain undeveloped. (Ord. 15051 § 80, 2004: Ord. 11798 § 3, 1995: Ord. 11555 § 2, 1994).

21A.06.799 No net loss of shoreline ecological function. No net loss of shoreline ecological function: the maintenance of the aggregate total of King County shoreline ecological functions over time. The no net loss standard in WAC 173-26-186 requires that the impacts of shoreline use or development, whether permitted or exempt from permit requirements, be identified and mitigated such that there are no resulting adverse impacts on ecological functions or processes. (Ord. 16985 § 127, 2010).

21A.06.799A Noncommercial native salmon net pens. Noncommercial native salmon net pens: underwater net facilities used for the raising of salmonid species indigenous to the Puget Sound region for the purposes of species recovery and restoration, or tribal or recreational catch. (Ord. 19034 § 12, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 127, 2010).

21A.06.800 Nonconformance. Nonconformance: a use, improvement or structure established in conformance with King County's rules and regulations and other applicable local and state rules and regulations in effect at the time the use, improvement or structure was established that no longer conforms to King County's rules and regulations or other applicable local and state rules and regulations due to changes in the rules and regulations or their application to the subject property. (Ord. 17841 § 16, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 200, 1993).

21A.06.805 Non-hydroelectric generation facility. Non-hydroelectric generation facility: an establishment for the generation of electricity by nuclear reaction, burning fossil fuels or other electricity generation methods, excluding renewable energy. (Ord. 19146 § 36, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 201, 1993).

21A.06.810 Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation ("NIER"). Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation ("NIER"): electromagnetic radiation of low photon energy unable to cause ionization. (Ord. 10870 § 202, 1993).

21A.06.812 Nonnative marine finfish aquaculture. Nonnative marine finfish aquaculture: the culture or farming of marine finfish that are not indigenous to the Puget Sound region. (Ord. 19034 § 11, 2019).

21A.06.815 Noxious weed. Noxious weed: a plant species that is highly destructive, competitive or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices, limited to any plant species listed on the state noxious weed list in chapter 16-750 WAC, regardless of the list's regional designation or classification of the species. (Ord. 15051 § 81, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 203, 1993).

21A.06.817 Off-street required parking lot. Off-street required parking lot; parking facilities constructed to meet the off-street parking requirements of K.C.C. 21A.18 for land uses located on a lot separate from the parking facilities. (Ord. 13022 § 4, 1998).

21A.06.819 Open space. Open space: areas left predominately in a natural state to create urban separators and greenbelts, sustain native ecosystems, connect and increase protective buffers for environmentally sensitive areas, provide a visual contrast to continuous development, reinforce community identity and aesthetics, or provide links between important environmental or recreational resources. (Ord. 14045 § 6, 2001).

21A.06.820 Open-work fence. Open-work fence: a fence in which the solid portions are evenly distributed and constitute no more than fifty (50) percent of the total surface area. (Ord. 10870 § 204, 1993).

21A.06.825 Ordinary high water mark. Ordinary high water mark: the mark found by examining the bed and banks of a stream, lake, pond or tidal water and ascertaining where the presence and action of waters are so common and long maintained in ordinary years as to mark upon the soil a vegetative character distinct from that of the abutting upland. In an area where the ordinary high water mark cannot be found, the line of mean high water in areas adjoining freshwater or mean higher high tide in areas adjoining saltwater is the "ordinary high water mark." In an area where neither can be found, the top of the channel bank is the "ordinary high water mark." In braided channels and alluvial fans, the ordinary high water mark or line of mean high water include the entire water or stream feature. (Ord. 15051 § 82, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 205, 1993).

21A.06.830 Outdoor performance center. Outdoor performance center: an establishment for the performing arts with open-air seating for audiences. Such establishments may include related services such as food and beverage sales and other concessions. (Ord. 10870 § 206, 1993).

21A.06.831 Overburden-cover-to-seam-thickness ratio. Overburden-cover-to-seam-thickness ratio: the thickness as measured from the ground surface to the top of the abandoned mine working divided by the extracted thickness of the coal seam, expressed as a ratio. A ten foot extracted coal seam will have a 10:1 overburden-cover-to-seam-thickness ratio at a depth of one hundred feet and a 15:1 overburden-cover-to-seam-thickness ratio at a depth of one hundred fifty feet. (Ord. 13319 § 4, 1998).

21A.06.832 Overspray. Overspray: irrigation water applied beyond the landscape area. (Ord. 11210 § 30, 1994).

21A.06.834 Paintball. A sport in which participants eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with paintballs shot from a compressed-gas-powered paintball gun. (Ord. 16267 § 14, 2008)

21A.06.835 Park. Park: a site owned by the public for recreational, exercise or amusement purposes. Park facilities include, but are not limited to:

A. Indoor facilities, such as:

1. Gymnasiums

2. Swimming pools; or

3. Activity centers;

B. Outdoor facilities, such as:

1. Playfields;

2. Fishing areas;

3. Picnic and related outdoor activity areas; or

4. Approved campgrounds;

C. Areas and trails for:

1. Hikers;

2. Equestrians;

3. Bicyclists; or

4. Off-road recreational vehicle users; and

D. Facilities for on-site maintenance. (Ord. 17841 § 17, 2014: Ord. 13022 § 9, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 207, 1993).

21A.06.837 Park, recreation or multiuse. Park, recreation or multiuse: a park owned by King County that is designated by the department of natural resources and parks in the recreation category or the multiuse category. (Ord. 17841 § 18, 2014).

21A.06.840 Park service area. Park service area: established by the department, within which the dedications of land and fees received from new residential developments for the benefit of residents within such service area. (Ord. 10870 § 208, 1993).

21A.06.845 Parking lot aisle. Parking lot aisle: that portion of the off-street parking area used exclusively for the maneuvering and circulation of motor vehicles and in which parking is prohibited. (Ord. 10870 § 209, 1993).

21A.06.850 Parking lot unit depth. Parking lot unit depth: the linear distance within which one parking aisle is flanked by accessible rows of parking stalls as measured perpendicular to the parking aisle. (Ord. 10870 § 210, 1993).

21A.06.855 Parking space. Parking space: an area accessible to vehicles, improved, maintained and used for the sole purpose of parking a motor vehicle. (Ord. 10870 § 211, 1993).

21A.06.860 Parking space angle. Parking space angle: the angle measured from a reference line, generally the property line or center line of an aisle, at which motor vehicles are to be parked. (Ord. 10870 § 212, 1993).

21A.06.865 Party of record. Party of record ("POR"): a person who has submitted written comments, testified, asked to be notified or is the sponsor of a petition entered as part of the official county record on a specific development proposal. (Ord. 10870 § 213, 1993).

21A.06.870 Peak hour. Peak hour: the hour during the morning or afternoon when the most critical level of service occurs for a particular roadway or intersection. (Ord. 10870 § 214, 1993).

21A.06.875 Permanent school facilities. Permanent school facilities: facilities of a school district with a fixed foundation which are not relocatable facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 215, 1993).

21A.06.880 Personal medical supply store. Personal medical supply store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and artificial limbs, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5995-Optical Goods Stores; and

B. 5999-Hearing Aids and Orthopedic and Artificial Limb Stores. (Ord. 10870 § 216, 1993).

21A.06.882 Personal wireless services. Personal wireless services: commercial mobile radio services, unlicensed wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services, as defined by federal laws and regulations. (Ord. 17191 § 25, 2011).

21A.06.885 Pet shop. Pet shop: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of pets, small animals, pet supplies, or grooming of pets, including only uses located in SIC Industry No. 5999-Pet shops. (Ord. 10870 § 217, 1993).

21A.06.887 Petroleum refining and related industries. Petroleum refining and related industries: uses in SIC Industry No. 2911, excluding fossil fuel facilities. (Ord. 19146 § 37, 2020).

21A.06.890 Photographic and electronic shop. Photographic and electronic shop: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of cameras and photographic supplies, and a variety of household electronic equipment, including only uses located in SIC Industry No.:

A. 5946 - Camera and Photographic Supply Stores;

B. 5999 - Binoculars and Telescopes;

C. 5731 - Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores; and

D. 5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores. (Ord. 10870 § 218, 1993).

21A.06.892 Pier or dock. Pier or dock: a structure built in or over, or floating upon, the water extending from the shore, that may be used as a landing place for air or water craft or recreational activities. (Ord. 16985 § 84, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 234, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.370).

21A.06.895 Plant associations of infrequent occurrence. Plant associations of infrequent occurrence: one or more plant species of a landform type which does not often occur in King County because of the rarity of the habitat and/or the species involved or for other botanical or environmental reasons. (Ord. 10870 § 219, 1993).

21A.06.897 Plant factor. a factor which when multiplied by reference evapotranspiration, estimates the amount of water used by plants. (Ord. 11210 § 31, 1994).

21A.06.899 Potable water. Potable water: water suitable for human consumption. (Ord. 11210 § 32, 1994).

21A.06.899C Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map. Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map: the initial map issued by FEMA for public review and comment that delineates areas of flood hazard. (Ord. 15051 § 83, 2004).

21A.06.899E. Preliminary Flood Insurance Study. Preliminary Flood Insurance Study: the preliminary report provided by FEMA for public review and comment that includes flood profiles, text, data tables and photographs. (Ord. 15051 § 84, 2004).

21A.06.900 Private. Private: solely or primarily for the use of residents or occupants of the premises; e.g., a non-commercial garage used solely by residents or their guests is a private garage. (Ord. 10870 § 220, 1993).

21A.06.908 Processing operation, waste materials. Processing operation waste materials: a site or establishment, accessory to mineral extraction or sawmill use, that is primarily engaged in crushing, grinding, pulverizing or otherwise preparing earth materials, vegetation, organic waste, construction and demolition materials or recycled and source separated nonhazardous waste materials and that is not the final disposal site. (Ord. 15032 § 7, 2004).

21A.06.910 Professional office. Professional office: an office used as a place of business by licensed professionals, or persons in other generally recognized professions, which use training or knowledge of a technical, scientific or other academic discipline as opposed to manual skills, and which does not involve outside storage or fabrication, or on-site sale or transfer of commodities; including only the following SIC Major Group and Industry Nos.:

A. 64-Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service;

B. 653-Real Estate Agents and Directors;

C. 7291-Income Tax Return Preparation Services;

D. 81-Legal Services;

E. 871-Engineering, Architectural and Surveying Services;

F. 872-Accounting, Auditing and Bookkeeping Services; and

G. 874-Management and Public Relations Services. (Ord. 10870 § 222, 1993).

21A.06.913 Public access. Public access: the ability of the general public to reach, touch or enjoy the water's edge, to travel on the waters of the state and to view the water and the shoreline from adjacent locations. (Ord. 18767 § 3, 2018: Ord. 16985 § 86, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 201, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.020).

21A.06.915 Public agency. Public agency: 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 state thereof or any Indian tribe recognized as such by the federal government. (Ord. 10870 § 223, 1993).

21A.06.920 Public agency animal control facility. Public agency animal control facility: a facility for the impoundment and disposal of stray or abandoned small animals. (Ord. 10870 § 224, 1993).

21A.06.925 Public agency archive. Public agency archive: a facility for the enclosed storage of public agency documents or related materials, excluding storage of vehicles, equipment, or similar materials. (Ord. 10870 § 225, 1993).

21A.06.930 Public agency or utility office. Public agency or utility office: an office for the administration of any governmental or utility activity or program, with no outdoor storage and including, but not limited to uses located in SIC Major Group, Industry Group and Industry Nos.:

A. 91-Executive, Legislative, and General Government, except Finance;

B. 93-Public Finance, Taxation, and Monetary Policy;

C. 94-Administration of Human Resource Programs;

D. 95-Administration of Environmental Quality and Housing Program;

E. 96-Administration of Economic Programs;

F. 972-International Affairs;

G. 9222-Legal Counsel and Prosecution; and

H. 9229-Public Order and Safety. (Ord. 10870 § 226, 1993).

21A.06.935 Public agency or utility yard. Public agency or utility yard: a facility for open or enclosed storage, repair, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, or related materials, excluding document storage. (Ord. 10870 § 227, 1993).

21A.06.940 Public agency training facility. Public agency training facility: an establishment or school for training state and local law enforcement, fire safety, national guard or transit personnel and facilities including but not limited to:

A. Dining and overnight accommodations;

B. Classrooms;

C. Shooting ranges;

D. Auto test tracks; and

E. Fire suppression simulations. (Ord. 10870 § 228, 1993).

21A.06.942 Public road right-of-way structure. Public road right-of-way structure: the existing, maintained, improved road right-of-way, regional light rail transit or railroad or light rail transit prism and the roadway drainage features including ditches and the associated surface water conveyance system, flow control and water quality treatment facilities and other structures that are ancillary to those facilities including catch-basins, access holes and culverts. (Ord. 16985 § 118, 2010: Ord. 16267 § 16, 2008: Ord. 15051 § 86, 2004).

21A.06.943 Public transportation amenities. Public transportation amenities: transfer of development rights (TDR) amenities financed by public transportation funds that shall provide transportation improvement or programs. (Ord. 14190 § 26, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 1, 2000).

21A.06.944 Puget Sound counties. Puget Sound counties: the twelve counties that border the waters of Puget Sound. (Ord. 15032 § 8, 2004).

21A.06.944C Racetrack. Racetrack: an establishment offering services and uses located in:

A. SIC Industry No. 7948; or

B. A regional motor sports facility. (Ord. 17287 § 8, 2012).

21A.06.945 Radio frequency. Radio frequency: the number of times the current from a given source of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation changes from a maximum positive level through a maximum negative level and back to a maximum positive level in one second; measured in cycles per second or Hertz ("Hz"). (Ord. 10870 § 229, 1993).

21A.06.950 Reasonable use. Reasonable use: a legal concept articulated by federal and state courts in regulatory taking cases. (Ord. 10870 § 230, 1993).

21A.06.955 Receiving site. Receiving site: land for which allowable residential density is increased over the base density permitted by the underlying zone, by virtue of permanently securing and dedicating to King County, or another qualifying agency, the development potential of an associated sending site. (Ord. 10870 § 231, 1993).

21A.06.957 Reclamation. Reclamation: the final grading and restoration of a site to reestablish the vegetative cover, soil stability and surface water conditions to accommodate and sustain all permitted uses of the site and to prevent and mitigate future environmental degradation. (Ord. 15051 § 87, 2004).

21A.06.958 Recreation, active. Recreation, active: structured individual or team activity that requires the use of special facilities, courses, fields or equipment. Active recreation requires a significant level of development, use and programming. Active recreation includes, but is not limited to, organized sporting events, such as baseball, football, soccer, golf, hockey, tennis and skateboarding, and to large-scale group picnics, gatherings and social events. (Ord. 15606 § 8, 2006).

21A.06.9585 Recreation, passive. Recreation, passive: recreational activities that do not require prepared facilities like sports fields or pavilions. Passive recreational activities place minimal stress on a site's resources and are highly compatible with natural resource protection. Passive recreation include, but is not limited to, camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, observing and photographing nature, picnicking, walking, bird watching, historic and archaeological exploration, swimming, bicycling, running/jogging, climbing, horseback riding and fishing. (Ord. 15606 § 9, 2006).

21A.06.959 Recreation facilities, passive. Recreation facilities, passive: facilities to support passive recreation that do not involve significant levels of infrastructure or development, including, but not limited to, open fields, trails, children's play equipment and picnic sites for a small number of people. (Ord. 15606 § 10, 2006).

21A.06.960 Recreational vehicle ("RV"). Recreational vehicle ("RV"): a vehicle designed primarily for recreational camping, travel or seasonal use which has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle, including but not limited to:

A. Travel trailer;

B. Folding camping trailer;

C. Park trailer;

D. Truck camper;

E. Park trailer;

F. Motor home; and

G. Multi-use vehicle. (Ord. 10870 § 232, 1993).

21A.06.965 Recreational vehicle parks. Recreational vehicle parks: the use of land upon which two or more recreational vehicle sites, including hook up facilities, are located for occupancy by the general public of recreational vehicles as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes. (Ord. 10870 § 233, 1993).

21A.06.970 Recyclable material. Recyclable material: a non-toxic, recoverable substance that can be re-processed for the manufacture of new products. (Ord. 10870 § 234, 1993).

21A.06.971 Redesignation. Redesignation: a change in the shoreline environment designation by the procedures provided in K.C.C. chapter 20.18. (Ord. 16985 § 88, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 237, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.400).

21A.06.972 Reference evapotranspiration (Eto). Reference evapotranspiration (Eto): a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. (Ord. 11210 § 33, 1994).

21A.06.973 Regional light rail transit. Regional light rail transit: A public rail transit line that operates at grade level, above grade level or in a tunnel and that provides high capacity, regional transit service owned or operated by a regional transit authority authorized under chapter 81.112 RCW. A regional light rail transit system may be designed to share a street right-of-way although it may also use a separate right-of-way. (Ord. 16985 § 117, 2010).

21A.06.973C Regional motor sports facility.

Regional motor sports facility. A racetrack established through a master planning demonstration project that may include only the following uses:

A. Motor vehicle racing and driving, subject to the conditions established by the master planning demonstration project, and shall not exceed the following racing surfaces:

1. A road course;

2. A kart course;

3. A motocross course;

4. Five-sixteenth-mile oval track; and

5. Up to two drag strips;

B. The following accessory uses, if authorized by the master planning demonstration project, shall be subject to the conditions established in the development and operating agreement:

1. Fire station;

2. Driving school; and

3. Police and fire safety training; and

C. Limited uses accessory to racing activities may be allowed. Any accessory uses shall be limited to racing and racing-related vehicle uses and shall be appurtenant to the facility by providing either a service or product only to the facility or require use of the facility in connection with the use. Assembly-line or mass production, including but not limited to vehicles and vehicle parts, permanent lodging facilities and general commercial, industrial and manufacturing uses are not permitted. Accessory uses are limited to the following:

1. On-site sale of racing- or event-related items;

2. Repair, service, modification or storage of motor vehicles used primarily at the facility;

3. Custom fabrication of racing motor vehicles, or vehicle parts to be incorporated into those vehicles, that will be used primarily at the facility;

4. Motor vehicle fuel sales for event participants;

5. Daycare for people employed at the facility and event participants and spectators;

6. Food service and concessions for event participants and spectators; and

7. Short-term recreational vehicle parking for persons attending or participating in events at the facility. (Ord. 17287 § 9, 2012).

21A.06.974 Regional road maintenance guidelines. Regional road maintenance guidelines: the National Marine Fisheries Service-published Regional Road Maintenance Endangered Species Act Program Guidelines. (Ord. 15051 § 88, 2004).

21A.06.977 Regional transit authority facility. Regional transit authority facility: a light rail facility serving more than one jurisdiction. (Ord. 18671 § 2, 2018).

21A.06.980 Regional utility corridor. Regional utility corridor: a right-of-way tract or easement other than a street right-of-way which contains transmission lines or pipelines for utility companies. Right-of-way tracts or easements containing lines serving individual lots or developments are not regional utility corridors. (Ord. 10870 § 236, 1993).

21A.06.985 Relocatable facilities cost per student. Relocatable facilities cost per student: the estimated cost of purchasing and siting a relocatable facility in a school district for the grade span of school to be provided, as a function of the district's facilities standard per grade span and taking into account the requirements of students with special needs. (Ord. 10870 § 237, 1993).

21A.06.990 Relocatable facility. Relocatable facility: any factory-built structure, transportable in one or more sections that is designed to be used as an education space and is needed to prevent the overbuilding of school facilities, to meet the needs of service areas within a district or to cover the gap between the time that families move into new residential developments and the date that construction is completed on permanent school facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 238, 1993).

21A.06.995 Relocation facilities. Relocation facilities: housing units within King County that provide housing to persons who have been involuntarily displaced from other housing units within King County as a result of conversion of their housing unit to other land uses. (Ord. 10870 § 239, 1993).

21A.06.996 Remote tasting room. Remote tasting room: A small facility licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board and limited to the following non-retail liquor licenses: a Craft Distillery; a Tasting Room - Additional Location for a winery licensed as a Domestic Winery; or a Microbrewery, including, but not limited to, a Microbrewery operating in accordance with an off-site tavern license subject to the retail sale limitations for a Microbrewery in WAC 314-20-015(1). "Remote tasting room" does not include any additional privileges allowed for such licenses or approvals or any use that would require a license under chapter 314-02 WAC, except as specifically set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 19030 § 13, 2019).

21A.06.996C Renewable energy generation facility. Renewable energy generation facility: a solar energy system, including a community solar project, geothermal system or a wind generator, used for generating electricity. Renewable energy generation facility does not include consumer-scale renewable energy systems. (Ord. 19146 § 38, 2020).

21A.06.997 Repair. Repair: to fix or restore to sound condition after damage. "Repair" does not include replacement of structures or systems. (Ord. 15051 § 90, 2004).

21A.06.998 Replace. Replace: to take or fill the place of a structure, fence, deck or paved surface with an equivalent or substitute structure, fence, deck or paved surface that serves the same purpose. "Replacement" may or may not involve an expansion. (Ord. 15051 § 91, 2004).

21A.06.1000 Restoration. Restoration: for purposes of critical areas regulation, an action that reestablishes the structure and functions of a critical area or any associated buffer that has been altered. (Ord. 15051 § 92, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 240, 1993).

21A.06.1002 Resource land tract. Resource land tract: a tract of land, created through a subdivision or short subdivision cluster development in the RA zone, that may be used as a working forest or farm. (Ord. 14045 § 9, 2001).

21A.06.1005 Retail, comparison. Retail, comparison: provides for the sale of comparison good and services and is centrally located in the community or region. (Ord. 10870 § 241, 1993).

21A.06.1010 Retail, convenience. Retail, convenience: provides for daily living goods, is easy to access and use and is close to residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 10870 § 242, 1993).

21A.06.10105 Retail nursery, garden center and farm supply store. Retail nursery, garden center and farm supply store: an establishment primarily engaged in retailing to the general public:

A. Trees, shrubs, other plants, seeds, bulbs, mulches, soil conditioners, fertilizers, pesticides, garden tools, landscaping materials and other garden supplies; and

B. Animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, seeds and other farm supplies. (Ord. 15974 § 4, 2007).

21A.06.1011 Retaining wall. Retaining wall: any wall used to resist the lateral displacement of any material. (Ord. 12987 § 2, 1998).

21A.06.1011A Road amenities. Road amenities: transfer of development rights (TDR) amenities financed by road CIP or operating funds that shall provide transportation improvements or programs. (Ord. 14190 § 27, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 2, 2000).

21A.06.1011C Roadway. Roadway: the maintained areas cleared and graded within a road right-of-way or railroad prism. For a road right-of-way, "roadway" includes all maintained and traveled areas, shoulders, pathways, sidewalks, ditches and cut and fill slopes. For a railroad prism, "roadway" includes the maintained railbed, shoulders, and cut and fill slopes. "Roadway" is equivalent to the "existing, maintained, improved road right-of-way or railroad prism" as defined in the regional road maintenance guidelines. (Ord. 15051 § 93, 2004).

21A.06.1012 Runoff. Runoff: water not absorbed by the soil in the landscape area to which it is applied. (Ord. 11210 § 34, 1994).

21A.06.1013 Rural equestrian community trail. Rural equestrian community trail: an existing trail within the Equestrian Community located in the A, F or RA zones that has historically been used by the public for riding horses, and that may also have historically been used by or is suitable for use by other non-motorized trail users. (Ord. 17841 § 19, 2014: Ord. 14045 § 7, 2001).

21A.06.1014 Rural forest focus areas. Rural forest focus areas: Mapped geographic areas where special efforts to maintain forest cover and the practice of sustainable forestry are warranted. (Ord. 14045 § 8, 2001).

21A.06.1014F Rural public infrastructure maintenance facility. Rural public infrastructure maintenance facility: a facility operated by a public agency primarily for the maintenance of public roads, parks, regional trails and other public infrastructure located outside of the urban growth area. Uses within the facility may include the following, if primarily devoted to rural public infrastructure maintenance:

A. Public agency office;

B. Public agency yard;

C. Materials processing facility;

D. Vactor waste receiving facility;

E. Sand and gravel extraction;

F. Soil recycling; and

G. Renewable energy facilities, such as solar panels and wind turbines. (Ord. 15938 § 1, 2007).

21A.06.1015 Salmonid. Salmonid: a member of the fish family Salmonidae, including, but not limited to:

A. Chinook, coho, chum, sockeye and pink salmon;

B. Rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat salmon, which are also known as trout;

C. Brown trout;

D. Brook, bull trout, which is also known as char, and Dolly Varden char;

E. Kokanee; and

F. Pygmy whitefish. (Ord. 15051 § 94, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 243, 1993).

21A.06.1020 School bus base. School bus base: an establishment for the storage, dispatch, repair and maintenance of coaches and other vehicles of a school transit system. (Ord. 10870 § 244, 1993).

21A.06.1025 School district. School district: any school district in King County whose boundaries include unincorporated areas of the county. (Ord. 10870 § 245, 1993).

21A.06.1030 School district support facility. School district support facility: uses (excluding schools and bus bases) that are required for the operation of a school district. This term includes school district administrative offices, centralized kitchens, and maintenance or storage facilities. (Ord. 10870 § 246, 1993).

21A.06.1035 Schools, elementary, and middle/junior high. Schools, elementary, and middle/junior high: public or private institutions of learning offering instruction in the several branches of learning and study required by the Education Code of the State of Washington in grades kindergarten through nine, including associated meeting rooms, auditoriums and athletic facilities. (Ord. 17191 § 26, 2011: Ord. 10870 § 247, 1993).

21A.06.1040 Schools, secondary or high school. Schools, secondary or high school: public or private institutions of learning offering instruction in the several branches of learning and study required by the Education Code of the State of Washington in grades nine through twelve, including associated meeting rooms, auditoriums and athletic facilities. (Ord. 17191 § 27, 2011: Ord. 10870 § 248, 1993).

21A.06.1043 Secure community transition facility ("SCTF"). Secure community transition facility ("SCFT"): A facility for persons civilly committed and conditionally released to a less restrictive alternative in accordance with chapter 71.09 RCW. A secure community transition facility has supervision and security, and either provides or ensures the provision of sex offender treatment services. (Ord. 14503 § 2, 2002).

21A.06.1044 Sea level rise protection elevation. Sea level rise protection elevation: three feet above the base flood elevation identified in the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated August 19, 2020, for the adjacent coastal high hazard area flood zone. The sea level rise protection elevation only applies to Vashon-Maury Island. (Ord. 19146 § 39, 2020).

21A.06.1044C Sea level rise risk area. Sea level rise risk area: lands on Vashon-Maury Island adjacent to a coastal high hazard area that extend landward to an elevation three feet above the base flood elevation identified in the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated August 19, 2020, for the adjacent coastal high hazard area flood zone. (Ord. 19146 § 40, 2020).

21A.06.1044H Search and rescue facility. Search and rescue facility: a multiuse facility operated by a nonprofit organization or organizations that, under direction from or in collaboration with a law enforcement agency, utilize emergency workers to conduct search and rescue operations as described in chapter 118-04 WAC. A search and rescue facility may include areas and spaces used for search and rescue activities and operations, such as:

A. Indoor and outdoor training areas;

B. Administrative offices and associated food preparation and dining facilities;

C. Equipment storage and maintenance areas;

D. Vehicle storage and maintenance areas;

E. Meeting space;

F. An assembly hall, which is a large room used for the assembly of persons without fixed seats or a permanent stage; and

G. Helistops and helicopter fueling, maintenance and storage, including hangars. (Ord. 19331 § 2, 2021)

21A.06.1045 Seismic hazard area. Seismic hazard area: an area subject to severe risk of earthquake damage from seismically induced settlement or lateral spreading as a result of soil liquefaction in an area underlain by cohesionless soils of low density and usually in association with a shallow groundwater table. (Ord. 15051 § 95, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 249, 1993).

21A.06.1050 Self-service storage facility. Self-service storage facility: an establishment containing separate storage spaces that are leased or rented as individual units. (Ord. 10870 § 250, 1993).

21A.06.1055 Sending site. Sending site: land designated in K.C.C. 21A.36 as capable of providing a public benefit if permanently protected by virtue of having its zoned development potential transferred to another property. (Ord. 10870 § 251, 1993).

21A.06.1060 Senior citizen. Senior citizen: a person aged 62 or older. (Ord. 11157 § 8, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 252, 1993).

21A.06.1062 Senior citizen assisted housing. Senior citizen assisted housing: housing in a building consisting of two or more dwelling units or sleeping units restricted to occupancy by at least one senior citizen per unit, and may include the following support services, as deemed necessary:

A. Food preparation and dining areas;

B. Group activity areas;

C. Medical supervision; and

D. Similar activities. (Ord. 11157 § 9, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 634 (part), 1993 [Originally Ord. 10870 § 112]).

21A.06.1070 Setback. Setback: the minimum required distance between a structure and a specified line such as a lot, easement or buffer line that is required to remain free of structures. (Ord. 10870 § 254, 1993).

21A.06.1075 Shelters for temporary placement. Shelters for temporary placement: housing units within King County that provide housing to persons on a temporary basis for a duration not to exceed four weeks. (Ord. 10870 § 255, 1993).

21A.06.1080 Shooting range. Shooting range: a facility designed to provide a confined space for safe target practice with firearms, archery equipment, or other weapons. (Ord. 10870 § 256, 1993).

21A.06.1081 Shorelands. Shorelands:

A. Lands extending landward two hundred feet in all directions as measured on a horizontal plane from the ordinary high water mark;

B. Floodways and contiguous floodplain areas landward two hundred feet from such floodways;

C. All wetlands and river deltas associated with streams, lakes and tidal waters; and

D. The one-hundred-year floodplain. (Ord. 19034 § 13, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 89, 2010).

21A.06.1082 Shoreline. Shoreline: all of the water areas of the state, including reservoirs, and their associated shorelands, together with the lands underlying them; except:

A. Shorelines of statewide significance;

B. Shorelines on segments of streams upstream of a point where the mean annual flow is twenty cubic feet per second or less and the wetlands associated with such upstream segments; and

C. Shorelines on lakes less than twenty acres in size and wetlands associated with such small lakes. (Ord. 19034 § 14, 2019: Ord. 15051 § 97, 2004).

21A.06.1082A Shoreline conditional use. Shoreline conditional use: a shoreline use that is allowed only if it meets the criteria established in K.C.C. 21A.44.100. (Ord. 18767 § 4, 2018: Ord. 16985 § 91, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 247, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.460).

21A.06.1082B Shoreline jurisdiction. Shoreline jurisdiction: all shorelines of the state, including shorelines, shorelines of statewide significance, shorelands and the one-hundred-year floodplain. (Ord. 19034 § 15, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 92, 2010).

21A.06.1082C Shoreline stabilization. Shoreline stabilization: a structure or device, including, but not limited to, breakwaters, bulkheads, jetties, groins and riprap, that is placed so as to prevent erosion or to alter the normal currents, wave actions or other natural forces or actions of a waterbody. Shoreline stabilization does not include flood protection facilities. (Ord. 16985 § 94, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 251, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.480).

21A.06.1082D Shoreline variance. Shoreline variance: an adjustment in the application of the regulations of the shoreline management master program consistent with WAC 173-27-170 and K.C.C. 21A.44.090. (Ord. 19034 § 16, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 96, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 248, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.470).

21A.06.1083A Shorelines of statewide significance. Shorelines of statewide significance: those shorelines described in RCW 90.58.030(2)(f) that are within the unincorporated portion of King County. (Ord. 19034 § 19, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 100, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 249, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.510).

21A.06.1083B Shorelines of the state. Shorelines of the state: the total of all shorelines and shorelines of statewide significance, including the one hundred year floodplain. (Ord. 19034 § 18, 2019).

21A.06.1084 Side channel. Side channel: a channel that is secondary to and carries water to or from the main channel of a stream or the main body of a lake or estuary, including a back-watered channel or area and oxbow channel that is still connected to a stream by one or more aboveground channel connections or by inundation at the base flood. (Ord. 15051 § 98, 2004).

21A.06.1085 Sign. Sign: any device, structure, fixture, or placard that is visible from a public right-of-way or surrounding properties and uses graphics, symbols, or written copy for the purpose of advertising or identifying any establishment, product, goods, or service. (Ord. 10870 § 257, 1993).

21A.06.1090 Sign, awning. Sign, awning: a sign painted on or attached directly to and supported by an awning. An awning may be constructed of rigid or non-rigid materials and may be retractable or non-retractable. (Ord. 13014 § 1, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 258, 1993).

21A.06.1095 Sign, changing message center. Sign, changing message center: an electrically controlled sign that contains advertising messages that changes more frequently than once every three minutes. (Ord. 16267 § 15, 2008: Ord. 10870 § 259, 1993).

21A.06.1100 Sign, community bulletin board. Sign, community bulletin board: a permanent sign used to notify the public of community events and public services, and which contains no commercial advertising. (Ord. 10870 § 260, 1993).

21A.06.1105 Sign, directional. Sign, directional: a sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to an area, place or convenience, and may include incidental graphics such as trade names and trademarks. (Ord. 10870 § 261, 1993).

21A.06.1110 Sign, freestanding. Sign, freestanding: a sign standing directly upon the ground or having one or more supports standing directly upon the ground, and being detached from any building or fence. (Ord. 10870 § 262, 1993).

21A.06.1115 Sign, fuel price. Sign, fuel price: a sign utilized to advertise the price of gasoline and/or diesel fuel. (Ord. 10870 § 263, 1993).

21A.06.1120 Sign, incidental. Sign, incidental: a sign, emblem or decal designed to inform the public of goods, facilities, or services available on the premises, and may include but not limited to signs designating:

A. Restrooms;

B. Hours of operation;

C. Acceptable credit cards;

D. Property ownership or management;

E. Phone booths; and

F. Recycling containers. (Ord. 10870 § 264, 1993).

21A.06.1125 Sign, indirectly illuminated. Sign, indirectly illuminated: a sign that is illuminated entirely from an external artificial source. (Ord. 10870 § 265, 1993).

21A.06.1130 Sign, monument. Sign, monument: a freestanding sign that is above ground level and is anchored to the ground by a solid base, with no open space between the sign and the ground. (Ord. 10870 § 266, 1993).

21A.06.1135 Sign, off-premise directional. Sign, off-premise directional: a sign which contains no advertising of a commercial nature which is used to direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic circulation to a facility, service or business located on other premises within six hundred and sixty feet of the sign. (Ord. 10870 § 267, 1993).

21A.06.1140 Sign, on-premise. Sign, on-premise: a sign which displays a message which is incidental to and directly associated with the use of the property on which it is located. (Ord. 10870 § 268, 1993).

21A.06.1145 Sign, permanent residential development identification. Sign, permanent residential development identification: a permanent sign identifying the residential development upon which the sign is located. (Ord. 10870 § 269, 1993).

21A.06.1150 Sign, portable. Sign, portable: a sign which is capable of being moved and is not permanently affixed to the ground, a structure or building. (Ord. 10870 § 270, 1993).

21A.06.1155 Sign, projecting. Sign, projecting: any sign which is attached to and supported by the exterior wall of a building with the exposed face of the sign on a plane perpendicular to the wall of the building; projecting more than one foot from the wall of a building and vertical to the ground. (Ord. 13014 § 2, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 271, 1993).

21A.06.1160 Sign, time and temperature. Sign, time and temperature: an electrically controlled sign that contains messages for date, time, and temperature, which changes at intervals of one minute or less. (Ord. 10870 § 272, 1993).

21A.06.1165 Sign, wall. Sign, wall: any sign painted on, or attached directly to and supported by, a building or structure; with the exposed face of the sign on a plane parallel to the portion of the building or structure to which it is attached; projecting no more than one foot from the building or structure; including window signs which are permanently attached. (Ord. 13014 § 3, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 273, 1993).

21A.06.1167 Significant tree: an existing healthy tree that is not a hazard tree (i.e. a tree that does not have a high probability of imminently falling due to a debilitating disease or structural defect) and that, when measured four and one-half feet above grade, has a minimum diameter of:

A. Eight inches for evergreen trees; or

B. Twelve inches for deciduous trees. (Ord. 13576 § 1, 1999).

21A.06.1170 Site. Site: A single lot, or two or more contiguous lots that are under common ownership or documented legal control, used as a single parcel for a development proposal in order to calculate compliance with the standards and regulations of this title. (Ord. 11922 § 2, 1995).

21A.06.1172 Site area. Site area: the total horizontal area of a project site. (Ord. 15051 § 99, 2004: Ord. 11555 § 1, 1994).

21A.06.1175 Site cost per student. Site cost per student: the estimated cost of a site in the district for the grade span of school to be provided, as a function of the district's facilities standard per grade span and taking into account the requirements of students with special needs. (Ord. 10870 § 275, 1993).

21A.06.1180 Ski area. Ski area: an establishment for cross-country or downhill ski runs and including, but not limited to:

A. Chair lifts;

B. Warming huts; and

C. Supporting services. (Ord. 10870 § 276, 1993).

21A.06.1182 Slope. Slope: an inclined ground surface, the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance. (Ord. 16267 § 17, 2008: Ord. 15051 § 100, 2004).

21A.06.1185 Soil recycling facility. Soil recycling facility: an establishment engaged in the collection, storage and treatment of contaminated soils to remove and reuse organic contaminants. (Ord. 10870 § 277, 1993).

21A.06.1190 Source-separated organic material. Source-separated organic material: vegetative material, scrap lumber or wood, or other materials that provide a source for recycled or composted products. This does not include chemically treated wood products and/or toxic organic substances. (Ord. 10870 § 278, 1993).

21A.06.1195 Special use permit. Special use permit: a permit granted by the County to locate a regional land use at a particular location, subject to conditions placed on the proposed use to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses. (Ord. 10870 § 279, 1993).

21A.06.1200 Specialized instruction school. Specialized instruction school: establishments engaged in providing specialized instruction in a designated field of study, rather than a full range of courses in unrelated areas; including, but not limited to:

A. Art;

B. Dance;

C. Music;

D. Cooking; and

E. Driving. (Ord. 15032 § 9, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 280, 1993).

21A.06.1205 Specified sexual activities. Specified sexual activities: human genitalia in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; or erotic fondling, touching or display of human genitalia, pubic region, buttock or breast. (Ord. 18683 § 51, 2018: Ord. 10870 § 281, 1993).

21A.06.1210 Sporting goods store. Sporting goods store: an establishment engaged in the retail sale of sporting goods and equipment, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 5941-Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops; and

B. 5999-Tent Shops and Trophy Shops. (Ord. 10870 § 282, 1993).

21A.06.1215 Sports club. Sports club: an establishment engaged in operating physical fitness facilities and sports and recreation clubs, including only uses located in SIC Industry Nos.:

A. 7991-Physical Fitness Facilities; and

B. 7997-Membership Sports and Recreation Clubs. (Ord. 10870 § 283, 1993).

21A.06.1220 Stable. Stable: a structure or facility in which horses or other livestock are kept for:

A. Boarding;

B. Training;

C. Riding lessons;

D. Breeding;

E. Rental; or

F. Personal use. (Ord. 10870 § 284, 1993).

21A.06.1225 Standard of service, school districts. Standard of service, school districts: the standard adopted by each school district which identifies the program year, the class size by grade span and taking into account the requirements of students with special needs, the number of classrooms, the types of facilities the district believes will best serve its student population, and other factors as identified by the school district. The district's standard of service shall not be adjusted for any portion of the classrooms housed in relocatable facilities which are used as transitional facilities or for any specialized facilities housed in relocatable facilities. Except as otherwise defined by the school board pursuant to a board resolution, transitional facilities shall mean those facilities that are used to cover the time required for the construction of permanent facilities; provided that, the "necessary financial commitments" as defined in Section 21A.28 are in place to complete the permanent facilities called for in the capital plan. (Ord. 10870 § 285, 1993).

21A.06.1230 Steep slope hazard area. Steep slope hazard area: an area on a slope of forty percent inclination or more within a vertical elevation change of at least ten feet. For the purpose of this definition, a slope is delineated by establishing its toe and top and is measured by averaging the inclination over at least ten feet of vertical relief. Also for the purpose of this definition:

A. The "toe" of a slope means a distinct topographic break in slope that separates slopes inclined at less than forty percent from slopes inclined at forty percent or more. Where no distinct break exists, the "toe" of a slope is the lower most limit of the area where the ground surface drops ten feet or more vertically within a horizontal distance of twenty five feet; and

B. The "top" of a slope is a distinct topographic break in slope that separates slopes inclined at less than forty percent from slopes inclined at forty percent or more. Where no distinct break exists, the "top" of a slope is the upper-most limit of the area where the ground surface drops ten feet or more vertically within a horizontal distance of twenty-five feet. (Ord. 15051 § 101, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 286, 1993).

21A.06.1235 Stream functions. Stream functions: natural processes performed by streams including functions which are important in facilitating food chain production, providing habitat for nesting, rearing and resting sites for aquatic, terrestrial and avian species, maintaining the availability and quality of water, such as purifying water, acting as recharge and discharge areas for groundwater aquifers, moderating surface and storm water flows and maintaining the free flowing conveyance of water, sediments and other organic matter. (Ord. 10870 § 287, 1993).

21A.06.1240 Stream. Stream: an aquatic area where surface water produces a channel, not including a wholly artificial channel, unless it is:

A. Used by salmonids; or

B. Used to convey a stream that occurred naturally before construction of the artificial channel. (Ord. 15051 § 102, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 288, 1993).

21A.06.1245 Street. Street: a public or recorded private thoroughfare providing pedestrian and vehicular access through neighborhoods and communities and to abutting property. (Ord. 10870 § 289, 1993).

21A.06.1250 Street frontage. Street frontage: any portion of a lot or combination of lots which directly abut a public right-of-way. (Ord. 10870 § 290, 1993).

21A.06.1255 Structure. Structure: anything permanently constructed in or on the ground, or over the water; excluding fences six feet or less in height, decks less than 18 inches above grade, paved areas, and structural or non-structural fill. (Ord. 12987 § 3, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 291, 1993).

21A.06.1260 Student factor. Student factor: the number derived by a school district to describe how many students of each grade span are expected to be generated by a dwelling unit. Student factors shall be based on district records of average actual student generated rates for new developments constructed over a period of not more than five years prior to the date of the fee calculation; if such information is not available in the district, data from adjacent districts, districts with similar demographics, or county wide averages must be used. Student factors must be separately determined for single family and multifamily dwelling units, and for grade spans. (Ord. 10870 § 292, 1993).

21A.06.1263 Subdivision or residential subdivision. Subdivision or residential subdivision: Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, includes a subdivision as defined in K.C.C. 19A.04.320 and a short subdivision as defined K.C.C. 19A.04.310. (Ord. 17191 § 28, 2011: Ord. 16950 § 13, 2010).

21A.06.1265 Submerged land. Submerged land: any land at or below the ordinary high water mark of an aquatic area. (Ord. 15051 § 103, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 293, 1993).

21A.06.1268 Substantial development. Substantial development: any development that requires a shoreline substantial development permit, as defined in WAC 173-27-040. (Ord. 19034 § 20, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 102, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 255, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.570).

21A.06.1270 Substantial improvement. Substantial improvement:

A.1. Any maintenance, repair, structural modification, addition or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure either:

a. before the improvement or repair is started; or

b. if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred.

2. For purposes of this definition, the cost of any improvement is considered to begin when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the building begins, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure; and

B. Does not include:

1. Improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications that have been identified by the local code enforcement official and that are the minimum necessary to ensure safe living conditions; or

2. Alteration of a structure listed on the national Register of Historic Places or a state or local inventory of historic resources. (Ord. 19128 § 16, 2020: Ord. 17191 § 29, 2011: Ord. 15051 § 104, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 294, 1993).

21A.06.1271 Surface water conveyance. Surface water conveyance: a drainage facility designed to collect, contain and provide for the flow of surface water from the highest point on a development site to receiving water or another discharge point, connecting any required flow control and water quality treatment facilities along the way. "Surface water conveyance" includes but is not limited to, gutters, ditches, pipes, biofiltration swales and channels. (Ord. 15051 § 105, 2004).

21A.06.1272 Surface water discharge. Surface water discharge: the flow of surface water into receiving water or another discharge point. (Ord. 15051 § 106, 2004).

21A.06.1273 TDR. TDR transfer of development rights. (Ord. 14190 § 28, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 3, 2000).

21A.06.1273A TDR amenities. TDR amenities: improvements or programs that are implemented to facilitate increased densities on or near receiving sites inside cities or in the urban unincorporated area. (Ord. 14190 § 29, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 4, 2000).

21A.06.1273B TDR bank fund. TDR bank fund: the fund established under K.C.C. 4.08.327*. (Ord. 14190 § 30, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 5, 2000).

*Reviser's note: K.C.C.4.08.327 was recodified as K.C.C. 4A.200.730 and renamed the transfer of development rights bank fund by Ordinance 17527.

21A.06.1273C TDR conversion ratio. TDR conversion ratio: the ratio by which development rights purchased from a sending site are converted into additional development capacity for use on a receiving site. (Ord. 14190 § 31, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 6, 2000).

21A.06.1273D TDR executive board. TDR executive board: the board established K.C.C. chapter 21A.37. (Ord. 14190 § 32, 2001: Ord. 13733 § 7, 2000).

21A.06.1274 TDR extinguishment document. TDR extinguishment document: a document prepared by King County and signed and recorded by the owner of transfer of development rights (TDR) that documents the transfer of development rights from one property to another and permanently prohibits any future use of these rights. (Ord. 14190 § 20, 2001).

21A.06.1274A Temporary farm worker housing. Temporary farm worker housing: a place, area or piece of land, where sleeping places or housing sites are provided for temporary, seasonal occupancy by an agricultural employer for the employer's agricultural employees or by another person who is providing such accommodations for agricultural employees. (Ord. 17539 § 24, 2013).

21A.06.1275 Temporary use permit. Temporary use permit: permit to allow a use of limited duration and/or frequency, or to allow multiple related events over a specified period. (Ord. 10870 § 295, 1993).

21A.06.1277 Theater. Theater: an establishment primarily engaged in the indoor exhibition of motion pictures or of live theatrical presentations. (Ord. 13022 § 5, 1998).

21A.06.1278 Theatrical production services. Theatrical production services: an establishment engaged in uses located in SIC Industry No. 792 - Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Picture), Bands, Orchestras, and Entertainers, except establishments primarily engaged in providing live theatrical presentations, such as road companies and summer theaters. (Ord. 13022 § 6, 1998).

21A.06.1280 Tightline sewer. Tightline sewer: a sewer trunk line designed and intended specifically to serve only a particular facility or place, and whose pipe diameter should be sized appropriately to ensure service only to that facility or place. It may occur outside the local service area for sewers, but does not amend the local service area. (Ord. 10870 § 296, 1993).

21A.06.1285 Trails. Trails: human-made pathways, including elevated boardwalks, bridges and stairs, designed and intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians and other nonmotorized recreational users. (Ord. 18767 § 5, 2018: Ord. 18683 § 52, 2018: Ord. 16267 § 18, 2008: Ord. 10870 § 297, 1993).

21A.06.1290 Transfer station. Transfer station: a staffed collection and transportation facility used by private individuals and route collection vehicles to deposit solid waste collected off-site into larger transfer vehicles for transport to permanent disposal sites; and may also include recycling facilities involving collection or processing for shipment. (Ord. 10870 § 298, 1993).

21A.06.1295 Transit base. Transit base: an establishment for the storage, dispatch, repair and maintenance of coaches, light rail trains, and other vehicles of a public transit system. (Ord. 10870 § 299, 1993).

21A.06.1297 Transit comfort facility. Transit comfort facility: a restroom for public transit employees. (Ord. 18861 § 1, 2019).

21A.06.1305 Transitional housing facilities. Transitional housing facilities: housing units within King County owned by public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations or other public interest groups that provide housing to persons on a temporary basis for a duration not to exceed 24 months in conjunction with job training, self sufficiency training, and human services counseling; the purpose of which is to help persons make the transition from homelessness to placement in permanent housing. (Ord. 10870 § 301, 1993).

21A.06.1310 Transmission equipment. Transmission equipment: equipment, such as antennae and satellite, or point-to-point microwave dishes, that transmit or receive radio signals. (Ord. 10870 § 302, 1993).

21A.06.1315 Transmission line booster station. Transmission line booster station: an establishment containing equipment designed to increase voltage of electrical power transported through transmission and/or distribution lines to compensate for power loss due to resistance. (Ord. 10870 § 303, 1993).

21A.06.1320 Transmission support structure. Transmission support structure: a pole or lattice-work structure specifically designed and intended to support antenna and related communication equipment. The term does not include poles or lattice-work towers supporting above-ground distribution or transmission lines for utility services such as electric, telephone, cable, etc. (Ord. 13129 § 19, 1998: Ord. 10870 § 304, 1993).

21A.06.1325 Transmitter building. Transmitter building: building used to contain communication transmission equipment. (Ord. 10870 § 305, 1993).

21A.06.1330 Transportation system management ("TSM"). Transportation System Management ("TSM"): low-cost projects that can be implemented in a short time frame designed to increase the efficiency of existing transportation facilities. This also includes transit and/or ride sharing measures to decrease single occupancy vehicle trips. (Ord. 10870 § 306, 1993).

21A.06.1331 Tree, hazard. Tree, hazard: any tree with a structural defect, combination of defects or disease resulting in structural defect that, under the normal range of environmental conditions at the site, will result in the loss of a major structural component of that tree in a manner that will:

A. Damage a residential structure or accessory structure, place of employment or public assembly or approved parking for a residential structure or accessory structure or place of employment or public assembly;

B. Damage an approved road or utility facility; or

C. Prevent emergency access in the case of medical hardship. (Ord. 15051 § 107, 2004).

21A.06.1331C Tree canopy spread. Tree canopy spread: Diameter of the tree crown delineated by the outermost branches of the tree. (Ord. 19687 § 7, 2023).

21A.06.1332 Trough subsidence. Trough subsidence: a readily predictable or historically observed surface depression phenomena caused by coal extraction which is generally characterized by a gentle and continuous dish shape which may extend beyond the subsurface area in which coal mining has occurred. (Ord. 13319 § 5, 1998).

21A.06.1335 Ultimate roadway section. Ultimate roadway section: a designation by King County that the maximum roadway or intersection capacity has been reached and further right-of-way acquisition and/or improvements are not feasible to increase peak hour vehicle capacity. (Ord. 10870 § 307, 1993).

21A.06.1340 Urban Plan Development (UPD). Urban Plan Development: a site specific project consisting of conceptual site plan(s), development standards, processing and other elements. (Ord. 10870 § 308, 1993).

21A.06.1345 Use. Use: the purpose for which land or a structure is designed, built, arranged, intended, occupied, maintained, let or leased. (Ord. 17841 § 20, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 309, 1993).

21A.06.1347 Use, established. Use, established: a use that has been in continuous operation for more than sixty days and that conformed to King County's rules and regulations and to other applicable local and state rules and regulations at the time it began operation and throughout the sixty days. (Ord. 17841 § 21, 2014).

21A.06.1348 Utility corridor. Utility corridor: a narrow strip of land containing underground or above-ground utilities and the area necessary to maintain those utilities. A "utility corridor" is contained within and is a portion of any utility right-of-way or dedicated easement. (Ord. 15051 § 108, 2004).

21A.06.1350 Utility facility. Utility facility: a facility for the distribution or transmission of services, including:

A. Telephone exchanges;

B. Water pipelines, pumping or treatment stations;

C. Electrical substations;

D. Water storage reservoirs or tanks;

E. Municipal groundwater well-fields;

F. Regional surface water flow control and water quality facilities;

G. Natural gas pipelines, gate stations and limiting stations, limited to local distribution service and excluding fossil fuel facilities;

H. Propane, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas storage tanks serving multiple lots or uses from which fuel is distributed directly to individual users, limited to local distribution service and excluding fossil fuel facilities;

I. Wastewater pipelines, lift stations, pump stations, regulator stations or odor control facilities; and

J. Communication cables, electrical wires and associated structural supports. (Ord. 19146 § 41, 2020: Ord. 15051 § 109, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 310, 1993).

21A.06.1352 Vactor waste. Vactor waste means liquid or solid waste material collected from catch basins, retention/detention facilities or drainage pipes. (Ord. 12018 § 1, 1995).

21A.06.1353 Vactor waste receiving facility. Vactor waste receiving facility means a facility where vactor waste is brought for treatment and storage prior to final disposal. (Ord. 12018 § 2, 1995).

21A.06.1355 Variance. Variance: an adjustment in the application of standards of a zoning code to a particular property. (Ord. 10870 § 311, 1993).

21A.06.1360 Vegetation. Vegetation: any and all plant life growing at, below or above the soil surface. (Ord. 10870 § 312, 1993).

21A.06.1365 Vocational school. Vocational school: establishments offering training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career, including only uses located in SIC Industry Group No.:

A. 824-Vocational Schools; and

B. 8222-Technical Institutes. (Ord. 10870 § 313, 1993).

21A.06.1370 Volcanic hazard area. Volcanic hazard area: an area subject to inundation by mudflows, lahars or related flooding resulting from volcanic activity on Mount Rainier, delineated based on recurrence of an event equal in magnitude to the prehistoric Electron mudflow. (Ord. 15051 § 110, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 314, 1993).

21A.06.1375 Warehousing and wholesale trade. Warehousing and wholesale trade: establishments involved in the storage and/or sale of bulk goods for resale or assembly, excluding establishments offering the sale of bulk goods to the general public which is classified as a retail use in K.C.C. 21A.08.070 and excluding local distribution [gas storage tanks]*. These establishments shall include only SIC Major Group Nos. 50 and 51 and SIC Industry Group Nos. 422 and 423, excluding fossil fuels and fossil fuel facilities. (Ord. 19146 § 42, 2020: Ord. 10870 § 315, 1993).

*Reviser's note: Added but not underlined in Ordinance 19146. See K.C.C. 1.24.075.

21A.06.1380 Wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater treatment facility: a plant for collection, decontamination and disposal of sewage, including residential, industrial and agricultural liquid wastes, and including any physical improvement within the scope of the definition of "water pollution control facility" set forth in WAC 173-90-015(4) as amended. (Ord. 10870 § 316, 1993).

21A.06.1382 Water budget. Water budget: the upper limit of irrigation water applied to the established landscape area. (Ord. 11210 § 35, 1994).

21A.06.1385 Water dependent use. Water dependent use: a use or portion of a use that cannot exist in a location that is not adjacent to the water and is dependent on the water by reason of the intrinsic nature of its operations. (Ord. 118767 § 6, 2018: Ord. 17485 § 16, 2012: Ord. 10870 § 317, 1993).

21A.06.1386 Water enjoyment use. Water enjoyment use: a recreational use or other use that facilitates public access to the shoreline as a primary characteristic of the use; or a use that provides for recreational use or aesthetic enjoyment of the shoreline for a substantial number of people as a general characteristic of the use and which through location, design and operation ensures the public's ability to enjoy the physical and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline. A water enjoyment use must be open to the general public and the shoreline-oriented space within the project must be devoted to the specific aspects of the use that fosters shoreline enjoyment. (Ord. 16985 § 105, 2010).

21A.06.1388 Water oriented use. Water oriented use: a use that is water dependent, water related or water enjoyment, or a combination of such uses. (Ord. 16985 § 106, 2010).

21A.06.1389 Water related use. Water related use: a use or portion of a use that is not intrinsically dependent on a waterfront location but whose economic viability is dependent upon a waterfront location because:

A. The use has functional requirement for a waterfront location, such as the arrival or shipment of materials by water or the need for large quantities of water; or

B. The use provides a necessary service supportive of the water-dependent uses and the proximity of the use to its customers makes it services less expensive or more convenient, or both. (Ord. 16985 § 108, 2010: Ord. 3688 § 258, 1978. Formerly K.C.C. 25.08.600).

21A.06.1390 Wet meadow, grazed or tilled. Wet meadow, grazed or tilled: an emergent wetland that has grasses, sedges, rushes or other herbaceous vegetation as its predominant vegetation and has been previously converted to agricultural activities. (Ord. 15051 § 111, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 318, 1993).

21A.06.1391 Wetland. Wetland:

A. An area that is inundated or saturated by ground or surface water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.

B. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas. Wetlands may include those artificial wetlands intentionally created from nonwetland areas created to mitigateconversion of wetlands.

C. Wetlands do not include those artificially created wetlands intentionally created from nonwetlands sites, including, but not limited to:

1. Surface water conveyances for drainage or irrigation;

2. Grass-lined swales;

3. Canals;

4. [A]* flow control facilities or wetponds;

5. Wastewater treatment facilities;

6. Farm ponds;

7. Landscape amenities; or

9. Those wetlands created after July 1, 1990, that were unintentionally created as a result of the construction of a road, street or highway. (Ord. 19034 § 21, 2019: Ord. 16985 § 119, 2010: Ord. 15051 § 119, 2004: Ord. 12122 § 1, 1996: Ord. 11621 § 34, 1994: 10870 § 323, 1993).

*Reviser's note: Changed to "Detention facilities such as" without showing the amendment as required under K.C.C. 1.24.075, in Ordinance 19034.

21A.06.1392 Wetland complex. Wetland complex: a grouping of two or more wetlands, not including grazed wet meadows, that meet the following criteria:

A. Each wetland included in the complex is within five hundred feet of the delineated edge of at least one other wetland in the complex;

B. The complex includes at least:

1. one wetland classified category I or II;

2. three wetlands classified category III; or

3. four wetlands classified category IV;

C. The area between each wetland and at least one other wetland in the complex is predominately vegetated with shrubs and trees; and

D. There are not any barriers to migration or dispersal of amphibian, reptile or mammal species that are commonly recognized to exclusively or partially use wetlands and wetland buffers during a critical life cycle stage, such as breeding, rearing or feeding. (Ord. 15051 § 112, 2004).

21A.06.1393 Wetland creation. Wetland creation: For purposes of wetland mitigation, the manipulation of the physical, chemical or biological characteristics present to develop a wetland on an upland or deepwater site, where a wetland did not previously exist. Activities to create a wetland typically involve excavation of upland soils to elevations that will produce a wetland hydroperiod, create hydric soils and support the growth of hydrophytic plant species. Wetland creation results in a gain in wetland acres. (Ord. 15051 § 113, 2004).

21A.06.1395 Wetland edge. Wetland edge: the line delineating the outer edge of a wetland, consistent with the wetland delineation manual required by RCW 90.58.380. (Ord. 19034 § 22, 2019: Ord. 15051 § 114, 2004: Ord. 11977 § 1, 1995: Ord. 10870 § 319, 1993).

21A.06.1397 Wetland enhancement. Wetland enhancement: The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a wetland site to heighten, intensify or improve specific functions or to change the growth state or composition of the vegetation present. Enhancement is undertaken for specified purposes such as water quality improvement, flood water retention or wildlife habitat. Wetland enhancement activities typically consist of planting vegetation, controlling nonnative or invasive species, modifying site elevations or the proportion of open water to influence hydroperiods or some combination of these. Wetland enhancement results in a change in some wetland functions and can lead to a decline in other wetland functions, but does not result in a gain in wetland acres. (Ord. 15051 § 115, 2004).

21A.06.1400 Wetland, forested. Wetland, forested: a wetland that is dominated by mature woody vegetation or a wetland vegetation class that is characterized by woody vegetation at least twenty feet tall. (Ord. 15051 § 116, 2004: Ord. 10870 § 320, 1993).

21A.06.1405 Wetland functions. Wetland functions: natural processes performed by wetlands including functions which are important in facilitating food chain production, providing habitat for nesting, rearing and resting sites for aquatic, terrestrial and avian species, maintaining the availability and quality of water, acting as recharge and discharge areas for groundwater aquifers and moderating surface and storm water flows, as well as performing other functions including, but not limited to, those set forth in 33 CFR 320.4(b)(2), 1988. (Ord. 10870 § 321, 1993).

21A.06.1414 Wetland reestablishment. Wetland reestablishment: For purposes of wetland mitigation, the manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning natural or historic functions to a former wetland. Activities to reestablish a wetland include removing fill material, plugging ditches, or breaking drain tiles. Wetland reestablishment results in a gain in wetland acres. (Ord. 15051 § 120, 2004).

21A.06.1416 Wetland rehabilitation. Wetland rehabilitation: For purposes of wetland mitigation, the manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of repairing natural or historic functions of a degraded wetland. Activities to rehabilitate a wetland include breaching a dike to reconnect wetlands to a floodplain or return tidal influence to a wetland. Wetland rehabilitation results in a gain in wetland function but does not result in a gain in wetland acres. (Ord. 15051 § 121, 2004).

21A.06.1418 Wetland vegetation class. Wetland vegetation class: a wetland community classified by its vegetation including aquatic bed, emergent, forested and shrub-scrub. To constitute a separate wetland vegetation class, the vegetation must be at least partially rooted within the wetland and must occupy the uppermost stratum of a contiguous area or comprise at least thirty percent areal coverage of the entire wetland. (Ord. 15051 § 122, 2004).

21A.06.1420 Wetpond. Wetpond: an artificial water body constructed as a part of a surface water management system. (Ord. 10870 § 324, 1993).

21A.06.1422 Wildlife. Wildlife: birds, fish and animals, that are not domesticated and are considered to be wild. (Ord. 15051 § 123, 2004).

21A.06.1423 Wildlife habitat conservation area. Wildlife habitat conservation area: an area for a species whose habitat the King County Comprehensive Plan requires the county to protect that includes an active breeding site and the area surrounding the breeding site that is necessary to protect breeding activity. (Ord. 15051 § 124, 2004).

21A.06.1424 Wildlife habitat network. Wildlife habitat network: the official wildlife habitat network defined and mapped in the King County Comprehensive Plan that links wildlife habitat with critical areas, critical area buffers, priority habitats, trails, parks, open space and other areas to provide for wildlife movement and alleviate habitat fragmentation. (Ord. 15051 § 125, 2004).

21A.06.1425 Wildlife shelter. Wildlife shelter: a facility for the temporary housing of sick, wounded or displaced wildlife. (Ord. 10870 § 325, 1993).

21A.06.1427A Winery, brewery, distillery facility I. Winery, brewery, distillery facility I: A very small-scale production facility licensed by the state of Washington to produce adult beverages such as wine, cider, beer and distilled spirits, and that includes an adult beverage production use such as crushing, fermentation, distilling, barrel or tank aging, and finishing. A winery, brewery, distillery facility I may include additional production-related uses such as vineyards, orchards, wine cellars or similar product-storage areas as authorized by state law. On-site tasting of products or retail sales are not allowed. "Winery, brewery, distillery facility I" does not include any retail liquor licenses that would be authorized by chapter 314-02 WAC. (Ord. 19030 § 14, 2019).

21A.06.1427B Winery, brewery, distillery facility II. Winery, brewery, distillery facility II: A small-scale production facility licensed by the state of Washington to produce adult beverages such as wine, cider, beer and distilled spirits and that includes an adult beverage production use such as crushing, fermentation, distilling, barrel or tank aging, and finishing. A winery, brewery, distillery facility II may include additional production-related uses such as vineyards, orchards, wine cellars or similar product-storage areas as authorized by state law, on-site tasting of products and sales as authorized by state law and sales of merchandise related to products available for tasting as authorized by state law. "Winery, brewery, distillery facility II" does not include any retail liquor licenses that would be authorized by chapter 314-02 WAC. (Ord. 19030 § 15, 2019).

21A.06.1427C Winery, brewery, distillery facility III. Winery, brewery, distillery facility III: A production facility licensed by the state of Washington to produce adult beverages such as wine, cider, beer and distilled spirits and that includes an adult beverage production use such as crushing, fermentation, distilling, barrel or tank aging, and finishing. A winery, brewery, distillery facility III may include additional production-related uses such as vineyards, orchards, wine cellars or similar product-storage areas as authorized by state law, on-site tasting of products and sales as authorized by state law and sales of merchandise related to products available as authorized by state law. "Winery, brewery, distillery facility III" does not include any retail liquor licenses that would be authorized by chapter 314-02 WAC. (Ord. 19030 § 16, 2019).

21A.06.1430 Work release facility. Work release facility: a facility which allows the opportunity for convicted persons to be employed outside of the facility, but requires confinement within the facility when not in the place of employment. (Ord. 10870 § 326, 1993).

21A.06.1432 Wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle. Wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle: a motor vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.320 or a boat that meets at least three of the following:

A. Is three years old or older;

B. Is extensively damaged, with the damage including, but not limited, to:

1. A broken window or windshield; or

2. Missing wheels, tires, motor or transmission;

C. Is apparently inoperable; and

D. Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it.

(Ord. 17539 § 25, 2013: Ord. 14309 § 14, 2002: Ord. 12024 § 11, 1995).

21A.06.1435 Yard or organic waste processing facility. Yard or organic waste processing facility: a site where yard and garden wastes, including wood and landclearing debris, are processed into new products such as soil amendments and wood chips. (Ord. 11157 § 10, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 327, 1993).

21A.06.1440 Zoo animal breeding facility. Zoo animal breeding facility: a non-profit farm which is owned by an American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) accredited zoo, is accredited by the AZA and is operated in conformance with all licensing requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture for the purposes of long-term species survival, propagation, conservation, research, and husbandry of native and exotic wildlife and for training zoo professionals, biologists, veterinarians and other zoo-related researchers. (Ord. 12709 § 3, 1997).

21A.08 PERMITTED USES

Sections:

21A.08.010 Uses are subject to other rules and regulations.

21A.08.020 Interpretation of land use tables.

21A.08.025 Accessory uses prohibited if not expressly permitted.

21A.08.030 Residential land uses.

21A.08.040 Recreational/cultural land uses.

21A.08.050 General services land uses.

21A.08.060 Government/business service land uses.

21A.08.070 Retail land uses.

21A.08.080 Manufacturing land uses.

21A.08.090 Resource land uses.

21A.08.100 Regional land uses.

21A.08.110 Shoreline jurisdiction - permitted uses - exceptions.

21A.08.900 Applicability - Ordinance 13694.

21A.08.010 Uses are subject to other rules and regulations. Uses permitted under this chapter are subject to all applicable King County rules and regulations and other applicable local, state or federal rules and regulations. (Ord. 17841 § 22, 2014: Ord. 10870 § 328, 1993).

21A.08.020 Interpretation of land use tables.

A. The land use tables in this chapter determine whether a specific use is allowed in a zone district. The zone district is located on the vertical column and the specific use is located on the horizontal row of these tables.

B. If no symbol appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is not allowed in that district, except for certain temporary uses.

C. If the letter "P" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is allowed in that district subject to the review procedures specified in K.C.C. 21A.42 and the general requirements of the code.

D. If the letter "C" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is allowed subject to the conditional use review procedures specified in K.C.C. 21A.42 and the general requirements of the code.

E. If the letter "S" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the regional use is permitted subject to the special use permit review procedures specified in K.C.C. 21A.42 and the general requirements of the code.

F. If a number appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use may be allowed subject to the appropriate review process indicated above, the general requirements of the code and the specific conditions indicated in the development condition with the corresponding number immediately following the land use table.

G. If more than one letter-number combination appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is allowed in that zone subject to different sets of limitation or conditions depending on the review process indicated by the letter, the general requirements of the code and the specific conditions indicated in the development condition with the corresponding number immediately following the table.

H. All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in a section. (Ord. 10870 § 329, 1993).

21A.08.025 Accessory uses prohibited if not expressly permitted. Any accessory use not expressly permitted by this chapter or by the director shall be prohibited. The director may determine whether any accessory use on a site is incidental or subordinate to a principal use on the same site and whether uses not listed as accessory uses are customarily associated with a principal use. The director shall consider the purpose of the zone in K.C.C. chapter 21A.04 in making these determinations. (Ord. 17841 § 23, 2014).

21A.08.030 Residential land uses.

A. Residential land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC #

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

DWELLING UNITS, TYPES:

Single Detached

P C12

C12

P15

Townhouse

P11

C12

Apartment

P5 C5

Mobile Home Park

S13

Cottage Housing

P15

GROUP RESIDENCES:

Community Residential Facility-I

P14.a C

Community Residential Facility-II

P14.b

Dormitory

Senior Citizen Assisted Housing

ACCESSORY USES:

Residential Accessory Uses

Home Occupation

P18

Home Industry

TEMPORARY LODGING:

7011

Hotel/Motel (1)

Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse

P10

7041

Organization Hotel/Lodging Houses

P17

B. Development conditions.

1. Except bed and breakfast guesthouses.

2. In the forest production district, the following conditions apply:

a. Site disturbance associated with development of any new residence shall be limited to three acres. Site disturbance shall mean all land alterations including, but not limited to, grading, utility installation, landscaping, clearing for crops, on-site sewage disposal systems, and driveways. Additional site disturbance for agriculture, including raising livestock, up to the smaller of thirty-five percent of the lot or seven aces, may be approved only if a farm management plan is prepared in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.30. Animal densities shall be based on the area devoted to animal care and not the total area of the lot;

b. A forest management plan shall be required for any new residence in the forest production district, that shall be reviewed and approved by the King County department of natural resources and parks before building permit issuance; and

c. The forest management plan shall incorporate a fire protection element that includes fire safety best management practices developed by the department.

3. Only as part of a mixed use development subject to the conditions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.14, except that in the NB zone on properties with a land use designation of commercial outside of center (CO) in the urban areas, stand-alone townhouse developments are permitted subject to K.C.C. 21A.12.040, 21A.14.030, 21A.14.060 and 21A.14.180.

4. Only in a building listed on the National Register as an historic site or designated as a King County landmark subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

5.a. In the R-1 zone, apartment units are permitted, if:

(1) At least fifty percent of the site is constrained by unbuildable critical areas. For purposes of this subsection, unbuildable critical areas includes wetlands, aquatic areas, and slopes forty percent or steeper and associated buffers; and

(2) The density does not exceed a density of eighteen units per acre of net buildable area.

b. In the R-4 through R-8 zones, apartment units are permitted if the density does not exceed a density of eighteen units per acre of net buildable area.

c. If the proposal will exceed base density for the zone in which it is proposed, a conditional use permit is required.

6. Only as accessory to a school, college, university or church.

7.a. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the following standards:

(1) Only one accessory dwelling per primary single detached dwelling or townhouse unit;

(2) Only allowed in the same building as the primary dwelling unit, except that detached accessory dwelling units are allowed when there is no more than one primary dwelling unit on the lot, and the following conditions are met:

(a) the lot must be three thousand two hundred square feet or greater if located in the urban area or a rural town; or

(b) the lot must meet the minimum lot area for the applicable zone if located in the rural area but not in a rural town, except that if one transferable development right is purchased from the Rural Area or Natural Resource Lands under K.C.C. chapter 21A.37, a detached accessory dwelling unit is allowed on a RA-5 zoned lot that is two and one-half acres or greater;

(3) The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one thousand square feet of heated floor area and one thousand square feet of unheated floor area except:

(a) when the accessory dwelling unit is wholly contained within a basement or attic, this limitation does not apply;

(b) for detached accessory dwelling units, the floor area contained in a basement does not count toward the floor area maximum; or

(c) on a site zoned RA if one transferable development right is purchased from the Rural Area or Natural Resource Lands under K.C.C. chapter 21A.37, the accessory dwelling unit is permitted a maximum heated floor area of one thousand five hundred square feet and one thousand five-hundred square feet of unheated floor area;

(4) Accessory dwelling units that are not wholly contained within an existing dwelling unit shall not exceed the base height established in 21A.12.030;

(5) When the primary and accessory dwelling units are located in the same building, or in multiple buildings connected by a breezeway or other structure, only one entrance may front a street;

(6) No additional off-street parking spaces are required for accessory dwelling units;

(7) The primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied either by the owner of the primary dwelling unit or by an immediate family member of the owner. Immediate family members are limited to spouses, siblings, parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren, either by blood, adoption, or marriage, of the owner. The accessory dwelling unit shall be converted to another permitted use or shall be removed if neither dwelling unit is occupied by the owner or an immediate family member;

(8) An applicant seeking to build an accessory dwelling unit shall file a notice approved by the department of executive services, records and licensing services division, that identifies the dwelling unit as accessory. The notice shall run with the land. The applicant shall submit proof that the notice was filed before the department approves any permit for the construction of the accessory dwelling unit. The required contents and form of the notice shall be set forth in administrative rules;

(9) Accessory dwelling units are not allowed in the F zone;

(10) Accessory dwelling units should be designed to be compatible with the primary dwelling unit and the surrounding properties, including material, colors, and building forms; and

(11) The applicant should consider a siting alternatives study that analyzes placement options of the accessory dwelling unit on the property to minimize impacts to privacy and views for surrounding property owners.

b. Accessory living quarters:

(1) are limited to one per lot;

(2) are allowed only on lots of three thousand two hundred square feet or greater when located in the urban area or a rural town;

(3) shall not exceed the base height as established in K.C.C. 21A.12.030;

(4) shall not exceed one thousand square feet of heated floor area and one thousand square feet of unheated floor area; and

(5) are not allowed in the F zone.

c. One single or twin engine, noncommercial aircraft shall be permitted only on lots that abut, or have a legal access that is not a county right-of-way, to a waterbody or landing field, but only if there are:

(1) no aircraft sales, service, repair, charter, or rental; and

(2) no storage of aviation fuel except that contained in the tank or tanks of the aircraft.

d. Battery energy storage systems are considered a residential accessory use when the total system capacity is two megawatts or less, and:

(1) the system provides electricity for on-site use only, with "on-site use" including net metering as well as charging of vehicles on-site or in the right-of-way immediately adjacent to the site; or

(2) the system is intended primarily for on-site use, but also participates in load sharing or another grid-connected electricity-sharing arrangement.

e. Buildings for residential accessory uses in the RA and A zone shall not exceed five thousand square feet of gross floor area, except for buildings related to agriculture or forestry.

8. Mobile home parks shall not be permitted in the R-1 zones.

9. Only as accessory to the permanent residence of the operator, and:

a. Serving meals shall be limited to paying guests; and

b. The number of persons accommodated per night shall not exceed five, except that a structure that satisfies the standards of the International Building Code as adopted by King County for R-1 occupancies may accommodate up to ten persons per night.

10. Only if part of a mixed use development, and subject to the conditions of subsection B.9. of this section.

11. Townhouses are permitted, but shall be subject to a conditional use permit if exceeding base density.

12. Required before approving more than one dwelling on individual lots, except on lots in subdivisions, short subdivisions, or binding site plans approved for multiple unit lots, and except as provided for accessory dwelling units in subsection B.7. of this section.

13. No new mobile home parks are allowed in a rural zone.

14.a. Limited to domestic violence shelter facilities.

b. Limited to domestic violence shelter facilities with no more than eighteen residents or staff.

15. Only in the R4-R8 zones subject to the following standards:

a. Developments shall contain only cottage housing units with no fewer than three units. If the site contains an existing home that is not being demolished, the existing house is not required to comply with the height limitation in K.C.C. 21A.12.020.B.25. or the floor area and footprint limits in K.C.C. 21A.14.025.B.;

b. Cottage housing developments should consider including a variety of housing sizes, such as units with a range of bedroom sizes or total floor area; and

c. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

16. The development for a detached single-family residence shall be consistent with the following:

a. The lot must have legally existed before March 1, 2005;

b. The lot has a Comprehensive Plan land use designation of Rural Neighborhood Commercial Center or Rural Area; and

c. The standards of this title for the RA-5 zone shall apply.

17. Only in the R-1 zone as an accessory to a golf facility and consistent with K.C.C. 21A.08.040.

18. Allowed if consistent with K.C.C. chapter 21A.30.

(Ord. 19824 § 6, 2024: Ord. 19146 § 43, 2020: Ord. 19040 § 1, 2019: Ord. 18626 § 1, 2017: Ord. 18427 § 9, 2016: Ord. 17841 § 24, 2014: Ord. 17539 § 26, 2013: Ord. 17191 § 30, 2011: Ord. 16950 § 14, 2010: Ord. 16267 § 19, 2008: Ord. 16040 § 3, 2008: Ord. 15974 § 6, 2007: Ord. 15971 § 93, 2007: Ord. 15606 § 11, 2006: Ord. 15032 § 10, 2004: Ord. 14279 § 1, 2002: Ord. 14199 § 232, 2001: Ord. 14045 § 10, 2001: Ord. 12786 § 2, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 3, 1997: Ord. 12522 § 3, 1996: Ord. 12273 § 1, 1996: Ord. 12243 § 1, 1996: Ord. 11621 § 135, 1994: Ord. 11157 § 11, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 330, 1993).

21A.08.040 Recreational/cultural land uses.

A. Recreational/cultural land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC#

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

PARK/RECREATION:

Park

P13

Trails

Campgrounds

P16 C16a

P16

P16 C16a

Destination Resorts

S18

Marina

C 3

Recreational Vehicle Park

P19

C2 and 18 P19

C2 P19

Sports Club (17)

C4 and18

Ski Area

S18

Recreational Camp

P24 C

AMUSEMENT/ENTERTAINMENT:

Adult Entertainment Business

Theater

P25

7833

Theater, Drive-in

793

Bowling Center

Golf Facility

C7 and 18

7999

(14)

Amusement and Recreation Services

P21

P8 P21 C15 and 18

P8 P21 P22 C15

P21 P22

P21

Indoor Paintball Range

P26

Outdoor Paintball Range

C27

Shooting Range

C9 and18

C10

P10

Amusement Arcades

7996

Amusement Park

Outdoor Performance Center

C12 S18

P20

CULTURAL:

823

Library

P11

P11 C

P28

841

Museum

C23

P11

P11 C

P28

842

Arboretum

Conference Center

P29C12

P29

B. Development conditions.

1. The following conditions and limitations shall apply, where appropriate:

a. No stadiums on sites less than ten acres;

b. Lighting for structures and fields shall be directed away from rural area and residential zones;

c. Structures or service yards shall maintain a minimum distance of fifty feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, except for fences and mesh backstops;

d. Facilities in the A zone shall be limited to trails and trailheads, including related accessory uses such as parking and sanitary facilities; and

e. Overnight camping is allowed only in an approved campground.

2. Recreational vehicle parks are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

a. The maximum length of stay of any vehicle shall not exceed one hundred eighty days during a three-hundred-sixty-five-day period;

b. The minimum distance between recreational vehicle pads shall be no less than ten feet; and

c. Sewage shall be disposed in a system approved by the Seattle-King County health department.

3. Limited to day moorage. The marina shall not create a need for off-site public services beyond those already available before the date of application.

4. Not permitted in the RA-10 or RA-20 zones. Limited to recreation facilities subject to the following conditions and limitations:

a. The bulk and scale shall be compatible with residential or rural character of the area;

b. For sports clubs, the gross floor area shall not exceed ten thousand square feet unless the building is on the same site or adjacent to a site where a public facility is located or unless the building is a nonprofit facility located in the urban area; and

c. Use is limited to residents of a specified residential development or to sports clubs providing supervised instructional or athletic programs.

5. Limited to day moorage.

6.a. Adult entertainment businesses shall be prohibited within three hundred thirty feet of any property zoned RA, UR or R or containing schools, licensed daycare centers, public parks or trails, community centers, public libraries or churches. In addition, adult entertainment businesses shall not be located closer than three thousand feet to any other adult entertainment business. These distances shall be measured from the property line of the parcel or parcels proposed to contain the adult entertainment business to the property line of the parcels zoned RA, UR or R or that contain the uses identified in this subsection B.6.a.

b. Adult entertainment businesses shall not be permitted within an area likely to be annexed to a city subject to an executed interlocal agreement between King County and a city declaring that the city will provide opportunities for the location of adult businesses to serve the area. The areas include those identified in the maps attached to Ordinance 13546.

7.a. Clubhouses, maintenance buildings, equipment storage areas and driving range tees shall be at least fifty feet from rural area and residential zoned property lines. Lighting for practice greens and driving range ball impact areas shall be directed away from adjoining rural area and residential zones. Applications shall comply with adopted best management practices for golf course development. Within the RA zone, those facilities shall be permitted only in the RA-5 and RA-2.5 zones. Not permitted in designated rural forest focus area, regionally significant resource areas or locally significant resource areas. Ancillary facilities associated with a golf course are limited to practice putting greens, maintenance buildings and other structures housing administrative offices or activities that provide convenience services to players. These convenience services are limited to a pro shop, food services and dressing facilities and shall occupy a total of no more than ten thousand square feet. Furthermore, the residential density that is otherwise permitted by the zone shall not be used on other portions of the site through clustering or on other sites through the transfer of density provision. This residential density clustering or transfer limitation shall be reflected in a deed restriction that is recorded at the time applicable permits for the development of the golf course are issued; and

b. In addition to ancillary facilities, an organizational hotel/lodging house shall be allowed as an accessory use, subject to the following:

(1) only allowed in the R-1 zone;

(2) only allowed with a privately owned golf facility that legally existed as of January 1, 2019;

(3) only allowed as an incidental or subordinate use to a principal golf facility use;

(4) a maximum of twenty-four sleeping units is allowed; and

(5) shall be connected to and served by public sewer.

8. Limited to golf driving ranges, only as:

a. accessory to golf courses; or

b. accessory to a recreation or multiuse park.

9.a. New structures and outdoor ranges shall maintain a minimum distance of fifty feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, but existing facilities shall be exempt.

b. Ranges shall be designed to prevent stray or ricocheting projectiles, pellets or arrows from leaving the property.

c. Site plans shall include: safety features of the range; provisions for reducing sound produced on the firing line; elevations of the range showing target area, backdrops or butts; and approximate locations of buildings on adjoining properties.

d. Subject to the licensing provisions of K.C.C. Title 6.

10.a. Only in an enclosed building, and subject to the licensing provisions of K.C.C. Title 6;

b. Indoor ranges shall be designed and operated so as to provide a healthful environment for users and operators by:

(1) installing ventilation systems that provide sufficient clean air in the user's breathing zone, and

(2) adopting appropriate procedures and policies that monitor and control exposure time to airborne lead for individual users.

11. Only as accessory to a park or in a building listed on the National Register as an historic site or designated as a King County landmark subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

12.a. Only as accessory to a nonresidential use established through a discretionary permit process, if the scale is limited to ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods; and

b. In the UR zone, only if the property is located within a designated unincorporated rural town.

13. Subject to the following:

a. The park shall abut an existing park on one or more sides, intervening roads notwithstanding;

b. No bleachers or stadiums are permitted if the site is less than ten acres, and no public amusement devices for hire are permitted;

c. Any lights provided to illuminate any building or recreational area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any premises upon which a dwelling unit is located; and

d. All buildings or structures or service yards on the site shall maintain a distance not less than fifty feet from any property line and from any public street.

14.a. Excluding amusement and recreational uses classified elsewhere in this chapter.

b. Fireworks display services, also known as public displays of fireworks, are allowed in all zones, subject to the requirements of K.C.C. chapter 17.11.

15. For amusement and recreation services not otherwise provided for in this chapter:

a. In the RA zones, not subject to regulation under K.C.C. Title 6 and only on sites at least five acres or larger;

b. Retail sales are limited to incidental sales to patrons of the amusement or recreation service; and

c. Does not involve the operation of motor vehicles or off-road vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles and gocarts.

16. Subject to the following conditions:

a. The length of stay per party in campgrounds shall not exceed one hundred eighty days during a three-hundred-sixty-five-day period; and

b. Only for campgrounds that are part of a proposed or existing county park, that are subject to review and public meetings through the department of natural resources and parks.

17. Only for stand-alone sports clubs that are not part of a park.

18. Subject to review and approval of conditions to comply with trail corridor provisions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.14 when located in an RA zone.

19. Only as an accessory to a recreation or multiuse park.

20. Only as an accessory to a recreation or multiuse park of at least twenty acres located within the urban growth area or on a site immediately adjacent to the urban growth area with the floor area of an individual outdoor performance center stage limited to three thousand square feet.

21. Limited to rentals of sports and recreation equipment with a total floor area of no more than seven hundred fifty square feet and only as accessory to a park, or in the RA zones, to a recreation or multiuse park.

22. Only as accessory to a large active recreation and multiuse park and limited to:

a. water slides, wave pools and associated water recreation facilities; and

b. rentals of sports and recreation equipment.

23. Limited to natural resource and heritage museums and only allowed in a farm or forestry structure, including but not limited to barns or sawmills, existing as of December 31, 2003.

24. Use is permitted without a conditional use permit only when in compliance with all of the following conditions:

a. The use is limited to camps for youths or for persons with special needs due to a disability, as defined by the American With Disabilities Act of 1990, or due to a medical condition and including training for leaders for those who use the camp;

b. Active recreational activities shall not involve the use of motorized vehicles such as cross-country motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles or the use of firearms. The prohibition on motorized vehicles does not apply to such vehicles that may be necessary for operation and maintenance of the facility or to a client-specific vehicle used as a personal mobility device;

c.(1) Except as provided in subsection B.24.c.(2)(b) of this section, the number of overnight campers, not including camp personnel, in a new camp shall not exceed:

(a) one hundred and fifty for a camp between twenty and forty acres; or

(b) for a camp greater than forty acres, but less than two hundred and fifty acres, the number of users allowed by the design capacity of a water system and on-site sewage disposal system approved by the department of health, Seattle/King County, up to a maximum of three hundred and fifty; and

(2) Existing camps shall be subject to the following:

(a) For a camp established before August 11, 2005, with a conditional use permit and that is forty acres or larger, but less than one hundred and sixty acres, the number of overnight campers, not including camp personnel, may be up to one hundred and fifty campers over the limit established by subsection B.24.c.(1)(b) of this section.

(b) For a camp established before August 11, 2005, with a conditional use permit and that is one hundred and sixty acres or larger, but less than two hundred acres, the number of overnight campers, not including camp personnel, may be up to three hundred and fifty campers over the limit established by subsection B.24.c.(1)(b) of this section. The camp may terminate operations at its existing site and establish a new camp if the area of the camp is greater than two hundred and fifty acres and the number of overnight campers, not including camp personnel, shall not exceed seven hundred.

d. The length of stay for any individual overnight camper, not including camp personnel, shall not exceed ninety days during a three-hundred-sixty-five-day period;

e. The camp facilities, such as a medical station, food service hall, and activity rooms, shall be of a scale to serve overnight camp users;

f. The minimum size of parcel for such use shall be twenty acres;

g. Except for any permanent caretaker residence, all new structures where camp users will be housed, fed or assembled shall be no less than fifty feet from properties not related to the camp;

h. In order to reduce the visual impacts of parking areas, sports and activity fields or new structures where campers will be housed, fed or assembled, the applicant shall provide a Type 3 landscape buffer no less than twenty feet wide between the nearest property line and such parking area, field, or structures, by retaining existing vegetation or augmenting as necessary to achieve the required level of screening;

i. If the site is adjacent to an arterial roadway, access to the site shall be directly onto said arterial unless direct access is unsafe due inadequate sight distance or extreme grade separation between the roadway and the site;

j. If direct access to the site is via local access streets, transportation demand management measures, such as use of carpools, buses or vans to bring in campers, shall be used to minimize traffic impacts;

k. Any lights provided to illuminate any building or recreational area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any adjacent property; and

l. A community meeting shall be convened by the applicant before submittal of an application for permits to establish a camp, or to expand the number of camp users on an existing camp site as provided in subsection B.24.c.(2)(b) of this section. Notice of the meeting shall be provided at least two weeks in advance to all property owners within five hundred feet, or at least twenty of the nearest property owners, whichever is greater. The notice shall at a minimum contain a brief description of the project and the location, as well as, contact persons and numbers.

25. Limited to theaters primarily for live productions located within a Rural Town designated by the King County Comprehensive Plan.

26.a. Only in an enclosed building; and

b. A copy of the current liability policy of not less than one million dollars for bodily injury or death shall be maintained in the department.

27. Minimum standards for outdoor paintball recreation fields:

a. The minimum site area is twenty-five acres;

b. Structure shall be no closer than one hundred feet from any lot line adjacent to a rural area or residential zoned property;

c. The area where paintballs are discharged shall be located more than three hundred feet of any lot line and more than five hundred feet from the lot line of any adjoining rural area or residential zoned property. The department may allow for a lesser setback if it determines through the conditional use permit review that the lesser setback in combination with other elements of the site design provides adequate protection to adjoining properties and rights-of-ways;

d. A twenty-foot high nylon mesh screen shall be installed around all play areas and shall be removed at the end of each day when the play area is not being used. The department may allow for the height of the screen to be lowered to no less than ten feet if it determines through the conditional use permit review that the lower screen in combination with other elements of the site design provides adequate protection from discharged paintballs;

e. All parking and spectator areas, structures and play areas shall be screened from adjoining rural area or residential zoned property and public rights of way with Type 1 landscaping at least ten feet wide;

f. Any retail sales conducted on the property shall be accessory and incidental to the permitted activity and conducted only for the participants of the site;

g. A plan of operations specifying days and hours of operation, number of participants and employees, types of equipment to be used by users of the site, safety procedures, type of compressed air fuel to be used on the site and storage and maintenance procedures for the compressed air fuel shall be provided for review in conjunction with the conditional use permit application. All safety procedures shall be reviewed and approved by department of public safety before submittal of the conditional use permit application. All activities shall be in compliance with National Paintball League standards;

h. The hours of operation shall be limited to Saturdays and Sundays and statutory holidays from 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M., and further restricted as applicable to daylight hours;

i. No more than one hundred paintball players shall be allowed on the site at any one time;

j. No outdoor lights or amplified sounds shall be permitted;

k. The facility shall have direct access to a road designated as a major collector (or higher) in the Comprehensive Plan unless the department determines through the conditional use permit review that the type and amount of traffic generated by the facility is such that it will not cause an undue impact on the neighbors or adversely affect safety of road usage;

l. The facility shall be secured at the close of business each day;

m. All equipment and objects used in the paintball activities shall be removed from the site within ninety days of the discontinuance of the paintball use; and

n. A copy of the current liability policy of not less than one million dollars for bodily injury or death shall be submitted with the conditional use permit application and shall be maintained in the department.

28. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

29. Only as accessory to a recreation or multiuse park of least twenty acres located within the urban growth area or on a site immediately adjacent to the urban growth area or in a building listed on the National Register as an historic site or designated as a King County landmark subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32. (Ord. 19276 § 11, 2021: Ord. 19040 § 2, 2019: Ord. 18626 § 2, 2017: Ord. 17841 § 25, 2014: Ord. 17539 § 27, 2013: Ord. 17191 § 31, 2011: Ord. 16950 § 15, 2010: Ord. 16333 § 2, 2008: Ord. 16267 § 20, 2008: Ord. 15606 § 12, 2006: Ord. 15245 § 3, 2005: Ord. 15032 § 11, 2004: Ord. 14807 § 4, 2003: Ord. 14185 § 2, 2001: Ord. 14045 § 11, 2001: Ord. 13546 § 3, 1999: Ord. 13278 § 3, 1998: Ord. 13022 § 11, 1998: Ord. 12930 § 1, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 4, 1997: Ord. 12303 § 1, 1996: Ord. 12243 § 3, 1996: Ord. 11821 § 1, 1995: Ord. 11621 § 35, 1994: Ord. 11288 § 1, 1994: Ord. 11177 § 2, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 331, 1993).

21A.08.050 General services land uses.

A. General services land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC#

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

PERSONAL SERVICES:

General Personal Service

C25

C37

C25

C37

7216

Drycleaning Plants

7218

Industrial Launderers

7261

Funeral Home/Crematory

Cemetery, Columbarium or Mausoleum

P24 C5 and 31

P24 C5

P24

P24 C5

P24

Day Care I

Day Care II

P8 C

074

Veterinary Clinic

P9 C10 and 31

P9 C10

P10

753

Automotive Repair (1)

P11

754

Automotive Service

P11

Miscellaneous Repair (44)

P32

866

Church, Synagogue, Temple

P12 C27 and 31

P12 C

Social Services (2)

P12 P13 C31

P12 P13

P12 P13 C

P12 P13

0752

Animal specialty services

C P35 P36

Stable

P14 C

P14 C31

P14 C

P 14 C

Commercial Kennel or Commercial Cattery

P42

C43

P43

Theatrical Production Services

P30

P28

Artist Studios

P28

P29

Interim Recycling Facility

P21

P22

P21

Dog training facility

C34

HEALTH SERVICES:

801-04

Office/Outpatient Clinic

P12 C 13a

P12 C13a

C37

P12 C13a

C37

805

Nursing and Personal Care Facilities

806

Hospital

C13a

807

Medical/Dental Lab

808-09

Miscellaneous Health

EDUCATION SERVICES:

Elementary School

P39P40

P16

P40

P16

P40

P16

P40

Middle/Junior High School

P40

C39

and31

P16

C40

P16

C40

P16

C40

Secondary or High School

C39 and 31

C41 and 31

P26

P16

C15

P16

C15

P16

Vocational School

P13a

P15

P17

Specialized Instruction School

P18

P19 C20 and 31

P19 C20

P17

School District Support Facility

P23

C15

P15

B. Development conditions.

1. Except SIC Industry No. 7534-Tire Retreading, see manufacturing permitted use table.

2. Except SIC Industry Group Nos.:

a. 835-Day Care Services, and

b. Community residential facilities.

3. Limited to SIC Industry Group and Industry Nos.:

a. 723-Beauty Shops;

b. 724-Barber Shops;

c. 725-Shoe Repair Shops and Shoeshine Parlors;

d. 7212-Garment Pressing and Agents for Laundries and Drycleaners; and

e. 217-Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

4. Only as accessory to a cemetery, and prohibited from the UR zone only if the property is located within a designated unincorporated Rural Town.

5. Structures shall maintain a minimum distance of one hundred feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones.

6. Only as accessory to residential use, and:

a. Outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed by a solid wall or fence, with no openings except for gates, and have a minimum height of six feet; and

b. Outdoor play equipment shall maintain a minimum distance of twenty feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones.

7. Permitted as an accessory use. See commercial/industrial accessory, K.C.C. 21A.08.060.A.

8. Only as a reuse of a public school facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32, or an accessory use to a school, church, park, sport club or public housing administered by a public agency, and:

a. Outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed by a solid wall or fence, with no openings except for gates and have a minimum height of six feet;

b. Outdoor play equipment shall maintain a minimum distance of twenty feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones;

c. Direct access to a developed arterial street shall be required in any residential zone; and

d. Hours of operation may be restricted to assure compatibility with surrounding development.

9. As a home occupation only, but the square footage limitations in K.C.C. chapter 21A.30 for home occupations apply only to the office space for the veterinary clinic, and:

a. Boarding or overnight stay of animals is allowed only on sites of five acres or more;

b. No burning of refuse or dead animals is allowed;

c. The portion of the building or structure in which animals are kept or treated shall be soundproofed. All run areas, excluding confinement areas for livestock, shall be surrounded by an eight-foot-high solid wall and the floor area shall be surfaced with concrete or other impervious material; and

d. The provisions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.30 relative to animal keeping are met.

10.a. No burning of refuse or dead animals is allowed;

b. The portion of the building or structure in which animals are kept or treated shall be soundproofed. All run areas, excluding confinement areas for livestock, shall be surrounded by an eight-foot-high solid wall and the floor area shall be surfaced with concrete or other impervious material; and

c. The provisions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.30 relative to animal keeping are met.

11. The repair work or service shall only be performed in an enclosed building, and no outdoor storage of materials. SIC Industry No. 7532-Top, Body, and Upholstery Repair Shops and Paint Shops is not allowed.

12. Only as a reuse of a public school facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

13.a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B.13.b. of this section, only as a reuse of a surplus nonresidential facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

b. Allowed for a social service agency on a site in the NB zone that serves transitional or low-income housing located within three hundred feet of the site on which the social service agency is located.

c. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

14. Covered riding arenas are subject to K.C.C. 21A.30.030 and shall not exceed twenty thousand square feet, but stabling areas, whether attached or detached, shall not be counted in this calculation.

15. If located outside of the urban growth area, limited to projects that are of a size and scale designed to primarily serve the Rural Area and Natural Resource Lands and shall be located within a rural town.

16. If located outside of the urban growth area, shall be designed to primarily serve the Rural Area and Natural Resource Lands and shall be located within a rural town. In CB, RB and O, for K-12 schools with no more than one hundred students.

17. All instruction must be within an enclosed structure.

18. Limited to resource management education programs.

19. Only as accessory to residential use, and:

a. Students shall be limited to twelve per one-hour session;

b. Except as provided in subsection B.19.c. of this section, all instruction must be within an enclosed structure;

c. Outdoor instruction may be allowed on properties at least two and one-half acres in size. Any outdoor activity must comply with the requirements for setbacks in K.C.C. chapter 21A.12; and

d. Structures used for the school shall maintain a distance of twenty-five feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones.

20. Subject to the following:

a. Structures used for the school and accessory uses shall maintain a minimum distance of twenty-five feet from property lines adjoining residential zones;

b. On lots over two and one-half acres:

(1) Retail sale of items related to the instructional courses is permitted, if total floor area for retail sales is limited to two thousand square feet;

(2) Sale of food prepared in the instructional courses is permitted with Seattle-King County department of public health approval, if total floor area for food sales is limited to one thousand square feet and is located in the same structure as the school; and

(3) Other incidental student-supporting uses are allowed, if such uses are found to be both compatible with and incidental to the principal use; and

c. On sites over ten acres, located in a designated Rural Town and zoned any one or more of UR, R-1 and R-4:

(1) Retail sale of items related to the instructional courses is permitted, provided total floor area for retail sales is limited to two thousand square feet;

(2) Sale of food prepared in the instructional courses is permitted with Seattle-King County department of public health approval, if total floor area for food sales is limited to one thousand seven hundred fifty square feet and is located in the same structure as the school;

(3) Other incidental student-supporting uses are allowed, if the uses are found to be functionally related, subordinate, compatible with and incidental to the principal use;

(4) The use shall be integrated with allowable agricultural uses on the site;

(5) Advertised special events shall comply with the temporary use requirements of this chapter; and

(6) Existing structures that are damaged or destroyed by fire or natural event, if damaged by more than fifty percent of their prior value, may reconstruct and expand an additional sixty-five percent of the original floor area but need not be approved as a conditional use if their use otherwise complies with development condition in subsection B.20.c. of this section and this title.

21. Limited to:

a. drop box facilities accessory to a public or community use such as a school, fire station or community center; or
b. in the RA zone, a facility accessory to a retail nursery, garden center and farm supply store that accepts earth materials, vegetation, organic waste, construction and demolition materials or source separated organic materials, if:

(1) the site is five acres or greater;

(2) all material is deposited into covered containers or onto covered impervious areas;

(3) the facility and any driveways or other access to the facility maintain a setback of at least twenty five feet from adjacent properties;

(4) the total area of the containers and covered impervious area is ten thousand square feet or less;

(5) ten feet of type II landscaping is provided between the facility and adjacent properties;

(6) no processing of the material is conducted on site; and

(7) access to the facility is not from a local access street.

22. With the exception of drop box facilities for the collection and temporary storage of recyclable materials, all processing and storage of material shall be within enclosed buildings. Yard waste processing is not permitted.

23. Only if adjacent to an existing or proposed school.

24. Limited to columbariums accessory to a church, but required landscaping and parking shall not be reduced.

25. Not permitted in R-1 and limited to a maximum of five thousand square feet per establishment and subject to the additional requirements in K.C.C. 21A.12.230.

26.a. New high schools permitted in the rural and the urban residential and urban reserve zones shall be subject to the review process in K.C.C. 21A.42.140.

b. Renovation, expansion, modernization, or reconstruction of a school, or the addition of relocatable facilities, is permitted.

27. Limited to projects that do not require or result in an expansion of sewer service outside the urban growth area. In addition, such use shall not be permitted in the RA-20 zone.

28. Only as a reuse of a surplus nonresidential facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32 or as a joint use of an existing public school facility.

29. All studio use must be within an enclosed structure.

30. Adult use facilities shall be prohibited within six hundred sixty feet of any rural area and residential zones, any other adult use facility, school, licensed daycare centers, parks, community centers, public libraries or churches that conduct religious or educational classes for minors.

31. Subject to review and approval of conditions to comply with trail corridor provisions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.14 when located in an RA zone.

32. Limited to repair of sports and recreation equipment:

a. as accessory to a recreation or multiuse park in the urban growth area; or

b. as accessory to a park and limited to a total floor area of seven hundred fifty square feet.

33. Repealed.

34. Subject to the following:

a. the lot is at least five acres;

b. in the A zones, area used for dog training shall be located on portions of agricultural lands that are unsuitable for other agricultural purposes, such as areas within the already developed portion of such agricultural lands that are not available for direct agricultural production or areas without prime agricultural soils;

c. structures and areas used for dog training shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from property lines; and

d. all training activities shall be conducted within fenced areas or in indoor facilities. Fences must be sufficient to contain the dogs.

35. Limited to animal rescue shelters and provided that:

a. the property shall be at least four acres;

b. buildings used to house rescued animals shall be no less than fifty feet from property lines;

c. outdoor animal enclosure areas shall be located no less than thirty feet from property lines and shall be fenced in a manner sufficient to contain the animals;

d. the facility shall be operated by a nonprofit organization registered under the Internal Revenue Code as a 501(c)(3) organization; and

e. the facility shall maintain normal hours of operation no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 7 p.m.

36. Limited to kennel-free dog boarding and daycare facilities, and:

a. the property shall be at least four and one-half acres;

b. buildings housing dogs shall be no less than seventy-five feet from property lines;

c. outdoor exercise areas shall be located no less than thirty feet from property lines and shall be fenced in a manner sufficient to contain the dogs;

d. the number of dogs allowed on the property at any one time shall be limited to the number allowed for hobby kennels, as provided in K.C.C. 11.04.060.B; and

e. training and grooming are ancillary services that may be provided only to dogs staying at the facility; and

f. the facility shall maintain normal hours of operation no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 7 p.m.

37. Not permitted in R-1 and subject to the additional requirements in K.C.C. 21A.12.250.

38. Driver training is limited to driver training schools licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW.

39. A school may be located outside of the urban growth area only if allowed under King County Comprehensive Plan policies.

40. Only as a reuse of an existing public school.

41. A high school may be allowed as a reuse of an existing public school if allowed under King County Comprehensive Plan policies.

42. Commercial kennels and commercial catteries in the A zone are subject to the following:

a. Only as a home occupation, but the square footage limitations in K.C.C. chapter 21A.30.085 for home occupations apply only to the office space for the commercial kennel or commercial cattery; and

b. Subject to K.C.C. 21A.30.020, except:

(1) A building or structure used for housing dogs or cats and any outdoor runs shall be set back one hundred and fifty feet from property lines;

(2) The portion of the building or structure in which the dogs or cats are kept shall be soundproofed;

(3) Impervious surface for the kennel or cattery shall not exceed twelve thousand square feet; and

(4) Obedience training classes are not allowed except as provided in subsection B.34. of this section.

43. Commercial kennels and commercial catteries are subject to K.C.C. 21A.30.020.

44. If the miscellaneous repair is associated with agriculture activities it will be reviewed in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.08.090. (Ord. 18626 § 3, 2017: Ord. 18427 § 10, 2016: Ord. 17841 § 26, 2014: Ord. 17539 § 28, 2013: Ord. 17485 § 20, 2012: Ord. 17191 § 32, 2011: Ord. 16950 § 16, 2010: Ord. 16594 § 1, 2009: Ord. 16267 § 21, 2008: Ord. 15974 § 7, 2007: Ord. 15816 § 1, 2007: Ord. 15606 § 13, 2006: Ord. 15245 § 4, 2005: Ord. 15032 § 12, 2004: Ord. 14807 § 5, 2003: Ord. 14678 § 1, 2003: Ord. 14429 § 1, 2002: Ord. 14045 § 12, 2001: Ord. 13278 § 4, 1998: Ord. 13022 § 12, 1998: Ord. 12642 § 1, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 5, 1997: Ord. 12588 § 1, 1997: Ord. 12374 § 1, 1996: Ord. 11621 § 36, 1994: Ord. 11157 § 12, 1993: Ord. 11113 § 9, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 332, 1993).

21A.08.060 Government/business services land uses.

A. Government/business services land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RURAL

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC#

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

I (30)

GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

Public agency or utility office

P3 C5

P3 C

P16

Public agency or utility yard

P27

Public agency archives

921

Court

9221

Police Facility

9224

Fire Facility

C6 and33

Utility Facility

P29 C28

P29 C28 and 33

P29 C28

Commuter Parking Lot

C 33 P19

C P19

C 19

P35

Private Stormwater Management Facility

Vactor Waste Receiving Facility

P18

P31

BUSINESS SERVICES:

Construction and Trade

P34

Individual Transportation and Taxi

P25

P10

421

Trucking and Courier Service

P11

P12

P13

Warehousing, (1) and Wholesale Trade

Self-service Storage

P14

P37

4221 4222

Farm Product Warehousing, Refrigeration and Storage (38)

Log Storage (38)

P26 and 33

Transportation Service

P39

473

Freight and Cargo Service

472

Passenger Transportation Service

Communication Offices

482

Telegraph and other Communications

General Business Service

P16

Professional Office

P16

7312

Outdoor Advertising Service

P17

735

Miscellaneous Equipment Rental

P17

751

Automotive Rental and Leasing

752

Automotive Parking

P20a

P20b

P21

P20a

Off-Street Required Parking Lot

P32

7941

Professional Sport Teams/Promoters

873

Research, Development and Testing

Heavy Equipment and Truck Repair

ACCESSORY USES:

Commercial/Industrial Accessory Uses

P22

P41

P22

P41

P22

P41

Helistop

C23

C233

C23

C24

C23

C24

B. Development conditions.

1. Except self-service storage.

2. Except SIC Industry No. 8732-Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research, see general business service/office.

3.a. Only as a reuse of a public school facility or a surplus nonresidential facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32; or

b. only when accessory to a fire facility and the office is no greater than one thousand five hundred square feet of floor area.

4. Only as a reuse of a surplus nonresidential facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

5. New utility office locations only if there is no commercial/industrial zoning in the utility district, and not in the RA-10 or RA-20 zones unless it is demonstrated that no feasible alternative location is possible, and provided further that this condition applies to the UR zone only if the property is located within a designated unincorporated Rural Town.

6.a. All buildings and structures shall maintain a minimum distance of twenty feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones;

b. Any buildings from which fire-fighting equipment emerges onto a street shall maintain a distance of thirty-five feet from such street;

c. No outdoor storage; and

d. Excluded from the RA-10 and RA-20 zones unless it is demonstrated that no feasible alternative location is possible.

7. Limited to storefront police offices. Such offices shall not have:

a. holding cells;

b. suspect interview rooms (except in the NB zone); or

c. long-term storage of stolen properties.

8. Private stormwater management facilities serving development proposals located on commercial/industrial zoned lands shall also be located on commercial/industrial lands, unless participating in an approved shared facility drainage plan. Such facilities serving development within an area designated urban in the King County Comprehensive Plan shall only be located in the urban area.

9. No outdoor storage of materials.

10. Limited to office uses.

11. Limited to self-service household moving truck or trailer rental accessory to a gasoline service station.

12. Limited to self-service household moving truck or trailer rental accessory to a gasoline service station and SIC Industry No. 4215-Courier Services, except by air.

13. Limited to SIC Industry No. 4215-Courier Services, except by air.

14. Accessory to an apartment development of at least twelve units provided:

a. The gross floor area in self service storage shall not exceed the total gross floor area of the apartment dwellings on the site;

b. All outdoor lights shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property;

c. The use of the facility shall be limited to dead storage of household goods;

d. No servicing or repair of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, lawn mowers, or similar equipment;

e. No outdoor storage or storage of flammable liquids, highly combustible or explosive materials, or hazardous chemicals;

f. No residential occupancy of the storage units;

g. No business activity other than the rental of storage units; and

h. A resident director shall be required on the site and shall be responsible for maintaining the operation of the facility in conformance with the conditions of approval.

i. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

15. Repealed.

16. Only as an accessory use to another permitted use.

17. No outdoor storage.

18. Only as an accessory use to a public agency or utility yard, or to a transfer station.

19. Limited to new commuter parking lots designed for thirty or fewer parking spaces or commuter parking lots located on existing parking lots for churches, schools, or other permitted nonresidential uses that have excess capacity available during commuting; provided that the new or existing lot is adjacent to a designated arterial that has been improved to a standard acceptable to the department of local services;

20.a. No tow-in lots for damaged, abandoned, or otherwise impounded vehicles,

and

b. Tow-in lots for damaged, abandoned, or otherwise impounded vehicles shall be:

(1) permitted only on parcels located within Vashon Town Center;

(2) accessory to a gas or automotive service use; and

(3) limited to no more than ten vehicles.

21. No dismantling or salvage of damaged, abandoned, or otherwise impounded vehicles.

22. Storage limited to accessory storage of commodities sold at retail on the premises or materials used in the fabrication of commodities sold on the premises.

23. Limited to emergency medical evacuation sites in conjunction with police, fire or health service facility. Helistops are prohibited from the UR zone only if the property is located within a designated unincorporated Rural Town.

24. Allowed as accessory to an allowed use.

25. Limited to private road ambulance services with no outside storage of vehicles.

26. Limited to two acres or less.

27a. Utility yards only on sites with utility district offices; or

b. Public agency yards are limited to material storage for road maintenance facilities.

28. Limited to local distribution gas storage tanks that pipe to individual residences but excluding liquefied natural gas storage tanks.

29. Excluding local distribution gas storage tanks.

30. For I-zoned sites located outside the urban growth area designated by the King County Comprehensive Plan, uses shall be subject to the provisions for rural industrial uses in K.C.C. chapter 21A.12.

31. Vactor waste treatment, storage, and disposal shall be limited to liquid materials. Materials shall be disposed of directly into a sewer system, or shall be stored in tanks (or other covered structures), as well as enclosed buildings.

32. Provided:

a. Off-street required parking for a land use located in the urban area must be located in the urban area;

b. Off-street required parking for a land use located in the rural area must be located in the rural area; and

c.(1) Except as provided in subsection B.32.c.(2) of this section, off-street required parking must be located on a lot that would permit, either outright or through a land use permit approval process, the land use the off-street parking will serve.

(2) For a social service agency allowed under K.C.C. 21A.08.050B.13.b. to be located on a site in the NB zone, off-street required parking may be located on a site within three hundred feet of the social service agency, regardless of zoning classification of the site on which the parking is located.

33. Subject to review and approval of conditions to comply with trail corridor provisions of K.C.C. chapter 21A.14 when located in an RA zone.

34. Limited to landscape and horticultural services (SIC 078) that are accessory to a retail nursery, garden center, and farm supply store. Construction equipment for the accessory use shall not be stored on the premises.

35. Allowed as a primary or accessory use to an allowed industrial-zoned land use.

36. Repealed.

37. Use shall be limited to the NB zone on parcels outside of the Urban Growth Area, Rural Towns and Rural Neighborhoods and the building floor area devoted to such use shall not exceed ten thousand square feet.

38. If the farm product warehousing, refrigeration and storage, or log storage, is associated with agriculture activities it will be reviewed in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.08.090.

39. Excluding fossil fuel facilities.

40. Helistops are not allowed in the RA zone as an accessory to a government or business services use, but may be allowed in that zone as part of a search and rescue facility, subject to K.C.C. 21A.08.100.B.30.

41. Battery energy storage systems are considered a commercial/industrial accessory use when the total system capacity is two megawatts or less, and:

a. the system provides electricity for on-site use only, with "on-site use" including net metering as well as charging of vehicles on-site or in the right-of-way immediately adjacent to the site; or

b. the system is intended primarily for on-site use, but also participates in load sharing or another grid-connected electricity-sharing arrangement. (Ord. 19824 § 7, 2024: Ord. 19331 § 3, 2021: Ord. 19146 § 44, 2020: Ord. 18791 § 166, 2018: Ord. 18626 § 4, 2017: Ord. 17841 § 27, 2014: Ord. 17539 § 29, 2013: Ord. 16950 § 17, 2010: Ord. 16594 § 2, 2009: Ord. 16267 § 79, 2008: Ord. 15974 § 8, 2007: Ord. 15606 § 14, 2006: Ord. 15245 § 6, 2005: Ord. 15032 § 13, 2004: Ord. 14254 § 1, 2001: Ord. 14045 § 13, 2001: Ord. 13278 § 5, 1998: Ord. 13190 § 15, 1998: Ord. 13022 § 13, 1998: Ord. 12596 § 6, 1997: Ord. 12243 § 2, 1996: Ord. 12018 § 3, 1995: Ord. 11621 § 37, 1994: Ord. 11157 § 13, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 333, 1993).

21A.08.070 Retail land uses.

A. Retail land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RURAL

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC#

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

I (30)

Building Materials and Hardware Stores

P23

Retail Nursery, Garden Center and Farm Supply Stores

P1 C1

Forest Products Sales

P3 and 4

Department and Variety Stores

C14a

P14

Food Stores

C15a

P15

Agricultural Product Sales (28)

P25

Farmers Market

P24

Motor Vehicle and Boat Dealers

553

Auto Supply Stores

554

Gasoline Service Stations

Apparel and Accessory Stores

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores

Eating and Drinking Places

P21 C19

P20 C16

P20 P16

P10

Remote Tasting Room

P13

Drug Stores

C15

P15

Marijuana retailer

P26 C27

592

Liquor Stores

593

Used Goods: Antiques/ Secondhand Shops

Sporting Goods and Related Stores

P22 and 29

P29

P22 and 29

Book, Stationery, Video and Art Supply Stores

C15a

P15

Jewelry Stores

Monuments, Tombstones, and Gravestones

Hobby, Toy, Game Shops

Photographic and Electronic Shops

Fabric Shops

598

Fuel Dealers

C11

Florist Shops

C15a

P15

Personal Medical Supply Stores

Pet Shops

Bulk Retail

Auction Houses

P12

Livestock Sales (28)

B. Development conditions.

1.a. As a permitted use, covered sales areas shall not exceed a total area of two thousand square feet, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62. With a conditional uses permit, covered sales areas of up to three thousand five hundred square feet may be allowed. Greenhouses used for the display of merchandise other than plants shall be considered part of the covered sales area. Uncovered outdoor areas used to grow or display trees, shrubs, or other plants are not considered part of the covered sales area;

b. The site area shall be at least four and one-half acres;

c. Sales may include locally made arts and crafts; and

d. Outside lighting is permitted if no off-site glare is allowed.

2. Only hardware stores.

3.a. Limited to products grown on site.

b. Covered sales areas shall not exceed a total area of five hundred square feet.

4. No permanent structures or signs.

5. Limited to SIC Industry No. 5331-Variety Stores, and further limited to a maximum of two thousand square feet of gross floor area.

6. Limited to a maximum of five thousand square feet of gross floor area.

7. Off-street parking is limited to a maximum of one space per fifty square feet of tasting and retail areas.

8. Excluding retail sale of trucks exceeding one-ton capacity.

9. Only the sale of new or reconditioned automobile supplies is permitted.

10. Excluding SIC Industry No. 5813-Drinking Places.

11. No outside storage of fuel trucks and equipment.

12. Excluding vehicle and livestock auctions.

13. Permitted as part of the demonstration project authorized by K.C.C. 21A.55.110.

14.a. Not in R-1 and limited to SIC Industry No. 5331-Variety Stores, limited to a maximum of five thousand square feet of gross floor area, and subject to K.C.C. 21A.12.230; and

b. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

15.a. Not permitted in R-1 and limited to a maximum of five thousand square feet of gross floor area and subject to K.C.C. 21A.12.230; and

b. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

16.a. Not permitted in R-1 and excluding SIC Industry No. 5813-Drinking Places, and limited to a maximum of five thousand square feet of gross floor area and subject to K.C.C. 21A.12.230, except as provided in subsection B.20. of this section; and

b. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

17. Repealed.

18. Repealed.

19. Only as:

a. an accessory use to a permitted manufacturing or retail land use, limited to espresso stands to include sales of beverages and incidental food items, and not to include drive-through sales; or

b. an accessory use to a recreation or multiuse park, limited to a total floor area of three thousand five hundred square feet.

20. Only as:

a. an accessory use to a recreation or multiuse park; or

b. an accessory use to a park and limited to a total floor area of one thousand five hundred square feet.

21. Accessory to a park, limited to a total floor area of seven hundred fifty square feet.

22. Only as an accessory use to:

a. a large active recreation and multiuse park in the urban growth area; or

b. a park, or a recreation or multiuse park in the RA zones, and limited to a total floor area of seven hundred and fifty square feet.

23. Only as accessory to SIC Industry Group No. 242-Sawmills and SIC Industry No. 2431-Millwork and;

a. limited to lumber milled on site; and

b. the covered sales area is limited to two thousand square feet. The covered sales area does not include covered areas used to display only milled lumber.

24. Requires at least five farmers selling their own products at each market and the annual value of sales by farmers should exceed the annual sales value of nonfarmer vendors.

25. Limited to sites located within the urban growth area and:

a. The sales area shall be limited to three hundred square feet and must be removed each evening;

b. There must be legal parking that is easily available for customers; and

c. The site must be in an area that is easily accessible to the public, will accommodate multiple shoppers at one time and does not infringe on neighboring properties.

26.a. Per lot, limited to a maximum aggregated total of two thousand square feet of gross floor area devoted to, and in support of, the retail sale of marijuana.

b. Notwithstanding subsection B.26.a. of this section, the maximum aggregated total gross floor area devoted to, and in support of, the retail sale of marijuana may be increased to up to three thousand square feet if the retail outlet devotes at least five hundred square feet to the sale, and the support of the sale, of medical marijuana, and the operator maintains a current medical marijuana endorsement issued by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board.

c. Any lot line of a lot having any area devoted to retail marijuana activity must be one thousand feet or more from any lot line of any other lot having any area devoted to retail marijuana activity; and a lot line of a lot having any area devoted to new retail marijuana activity may not be within one thousand feet of any lot line of any lot having any area devoted to existing retail marijuana activity.

d. Whether a new retail marijuana activity complies with this locational requirement shall be determined based on the date a conditional use permit application submitted to the department of local services, permitting division, became or was deemed complete, and:

(1) if a complete conditional use permit application for the proposed retail marijuana use was not submitted, or if more than one conditional use permit application became or was deemed complete on the same date, then the director shall determine compliance based on the date the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board issues a Notice of Marijuana Application to King County;

(2) if the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board issues more than one Notice of Marijuana Application on the same date, then the director shall determine compliance based on the date either any complete building permit or change of use permit application, or both, were submitted to the department declaring retail marijuana activity as an intended use;

(3) if more than one building permit or change of use permit application was submitted on the same date, or if no building permit or change of use permit application was submitted, then the director shall determine compliance based on the date a complete business license application was submitted; and

(4) if a business license application was not submitted or more than one business license application was submitted, then the director shall determine compliance based on the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, the date that a retail marijuana license application was submitted to the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board identifying the lot at issue, the date that the applicant entered into a lease or purchased the lot at issue for the purpose of retail marijuana use and any other facts illustrating the timing of substantial investment in establishing a licensed retail marijuana use at the proposed location.

e. Retail marijuana businesses licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board and operating within one thousand feet of each other as of August 14, 2016, and retail marijuana businesses that do not require a permit issued by King County, that received a Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board license to operate in a location within one thousand feet of another licensed retail marijuana business prior to August 14, 2016, and that King County did not object to within the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board marijuana license application process, shall be considered nonconforming and may remain in their current location, subject to the provisions of K.C.C. 21A.32.020 through 21A.32.075 for nonconforming uses, except:

(1) the time periods identified in K.C.C. 21A.32.045.C. shall be six months; and

(2) the gross floor area of a nonconforming retail outlet may be increased up to the limitations in subsection B.26.a. and B.26.b. of this section.

27. Per lot, limited to a maximum aggregated total of five thousand square feet gross floor area devoted to, and in support of, the retail sale of marijuana, and;

a. Any lot line of a lot having any area devoted to retail marijuana activity must be one thousand feet or more from any lot line of any other lot having any area devoted to retail marijuana activity; and any lot line of a lot having any area devoted to new retail marijuana activity may not be within one thousand feet of any lot line of any lot having any area devoted to existing retail marijuana activity; and

b. Whether a new retail marijuana activity complies with this locational requirement shall be determined based on the date a conditional use permit application submitted to the department of local services, permitting division, became or was deemed complete, and:

(4) if a business license application was not submitted or more than one business license application was submitted, then the director shall determine compliance based on the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, the date that a retail marijuana license application was submitted to the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board identifying the lot at issue, the date that the applicant entered into a lease or purchased the lot at issue for the purpose of retail marijuana use, and any other facts illustrating the timing of substantial investment in establishing a licensed retail marijuana use at the proposed location; and

c. Retail marijuana businesses licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board and operating within one thousand feet of each other as of August 14, 2016, and retail marijuana businesses that do not require a permit issued by King County, that received a Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board license to operate in a location within one thousand feet of another licensed retail marijuana business prior to August 14, 2016, and that King County did not object to within the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board marijuana license application process, shall be considered nonconforming and may remain in their current location, subject to the provisions of K.C.C. 21A.32.020 through 21A.32.075 for nonconforming uses, except:

(1) the time periods identified in K.C.C. 21A.32.045.C. shall be six months; and

(2) the gross floor area of a nonconforming retail outlet may be increased up to the limitations in subsection B.27. of this section, subject to K.C.C. 21A.42.190.

28. If the agricultural product sales or livestock sales is associated with agricultural activities it will be reviewed in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.08.090.

29. Businesses selling firearms that have a storefront, have hours during which it is open for business, and post advertisements or signs observable to passersby that firearms are available for sale shall be located at least five hundred feet or more from any elementary, middle/junior high and secondary or high school properties. Businesses selling firearms in existence before June 30, 2020, shall be considered nonconforming and may remain in their current location, subject to the provisions of K.C.C. 21A.32.020 through 21A.32.075 for nonconforming uses. (Ord. 19146 § 45, 2020: Ord. 19030 § 17, 2019: Ord. 18791 § 167, 2018: Ord. 18626 § 5, 2017: Ord. 18326 § 13, 2016: Ord. 17841 § 28, 2014: Ord. 17710 § 7, 2013: Ord. 17539 § 30, 2013: Ord. 17191 § 33, 2011: Ord. 16950 § 18, 2010: Ord. 16267 § 22, 2008: Ord. 15974 § 9, 2007: Ord. 15606 § 15, 2006: Ord. 15032 § 14, 2004: Ord. 14807 § 6, 2003: Ord. 14781 § 1, 2003: Ord. 14045 § 14, 2001: Ord. 13546 § 4, 1999: Ord. 13022 § 14, 1998: Ord. 12596 § 7, 1997: Ord. 10870 § 334, 1993).

21A.08.080 Manufacturing land uses.

A. Manufacturing land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RURAL

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC #

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

I (11)

Food and Kindred Products (28)

P2 C

Winery/Brewery

/Distillery Facility I

P32

Winery/Brewery

/Distillery Facility II

C30

P17

P29

P31

Winery/Brewery

/Distillery Facility III

C12

C29

C31

Materials Processing Facility

P13 C

P14

C15

P16 C

Textile Mill Products

Apparel and other Textile Products

Wood Products, except furniture

P4
P18

P4
P18
C5

P4
P18 C5

Furniture and Fixtures

P19

Paper and Allied Products

Printing and Publishing

P7C

Marijuana Processor I

P20

P27

P21

C22

P21 C22

Marijuana Processor II

P23

C24

P23

C24

P25

C26

Chemicals and Allied Products

2911

Petroleum Refining and Related Industries

Rubber and Misc. Plastics Products

Leather and Leather Goods

Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Products

Primary Metal Industries

Fabricated Metal Products

Industrial and Commercial Machinery

351-55

Heavy Machinery and Equipment

357

Computer and Office Equipment

Electronic and other Electric Equipment

374

Railroad Equipment

376

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts

379

Miscellaneous Transportation Vehicles

Measuring and Controlling Instruments

Miscellaneous Light Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Manufacturing

Aircraft, Ship and Boat Building

P10C

7534

Tire Retreading

781-82

Movie Production/Distribution

B. Development conditions.

1. Repealed.

2. Except slaughterhouses.

3.a. In the A zone, only allowed on sites where the primary use is SIC Industry Group No. 01-Growing and Harvesting Crops or No. 02-Raising Livestock and Small Animals;

b. Only allowed on lots of at least two and one-half acres, except that this requirement shall not apply on Vashon-Maury Island to winery, brewery or distillery business locations in use and licensed to produce by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board before January 1, 2019, and that in the RA zone, for sites that contain a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62, only allowed on lots of at least two acres;

c. The aggregated floor area of structures and areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed three thousand five hundred square feet, unless located in whole or in part in a structure designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62, in which case the aggregated floor area of structures and areas devoted to winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed seven thousand square feet in the RA zone and five thousand square feet in the A zone. Decks that are not occupied and not open to the public are excluded from the calculation for maximum aggregated floor area;

d. Structures and parking areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from interior property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62, except that on Vashon-Maury Island this setback requirement shall not apply to structures and parking areas in use on December 4, 2019, by existing winery, brewery or distillery business locations licensed to produce by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board before January 1, 2019;

e. In the A zone, sixty percent or more of the products processed must be grown on-site. At the time of the initial application under K.C.C. chapter 6.74, the applicant shall submit a projection of the source of products to be produced;

f. At least two stages of production of wine, beer, cider or distilled spirits, such as crushing, fermenting, distilling, barrel or tank aging, or finishing, as authorized by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board production license, shall occur on-site. At least one of the stages of production occurring on-site shall include crushing, fermenting or distilling;

g. In the A zone, structures and area for non-agricultural winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall be located on portions of agricultural lands that are unsuitable for agricultural purposes, such as areas within the already developed portion of such agricultural lands that are not available for direct agricultural production, or areas without prime agricultural soils. No more than one acre of agricultural land may be converted to a nonagricultural accessory use;

h. Tasting and retail sales of products produced on-site may occur only as accessory to the primary winery, brewery, distillery production use and may be provided in accordance with state law. The area devoted to on-site tasting or retail sales shall be limited to no more than thirty percent of the aggregated floor area and shall be included in the aggregated floor area limitation in subsection B.3.c. of this section. The limitation on tasting and retail sales of products produced on-site shall not apply on Vashon-Maury Island to winery, brewery, or distillery business locations in use and licensed to produce by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board before January 1, 2019, or on sites in the RA zone that contain a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62. Incidental retail sales of merchandise related to the products produced on-site is allowed subject to the restrictions described in this subsection B.3. Hours of operation for on-site tasting of products shall be limited as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, tasting room hours shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tasting room hours shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.;

i. Access to the site shall be directly to and from an arterial roadway, except that this requirement shall not apply on Vashon-Maury Island to winery, brewery, distillery facility business locations in use and licensed to produce by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board before January 1, 2019;

j. Off-street parking is limited to a maximum of one hundred fifty percent of the minimum required for winery, brewery, distillery facilities in K.C.C. 21A.18.030;

k. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74;

l. Events may be allowed with an approved temporary use permit under K.C.C. chapter 21A.32 or in compliance with the exemption in K.C.C. 21A.32.110.E.; and

m. The impervious surface associated with the winery, brewery, distillery facility use shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the site, or the maximum impervious surface for the zone in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.12.030.A. or 21A.12.040.A., whichever is less.

4. Limited to rough milling and planing of products grown on-site with portable equipment.

5. Limited to SIC Industry Group No. 242-Sawmills and SIC Industry No. 2431-Millwork. For RA zoned sites, if using lumber or timber grown off-site, the minimum site area is four and one-half acres.

6. Limited to uses found in SIC Industry No. 2434-Wood Kitchen Cabinets and No. 2431-Millwork, (excluding planing mills).

7. Limited to photocopying and printing services offered to the general public.

8. Only within enclosed buildings, and as an accessory use to retail sales.

9. Only within enclosed buildings.

10. Limited to boat building of craft not exceeding forty-eight feet in length.

11. For I-zoned sites located outside the urban growth area designated by the King County Comprehensive Plan, uses shown as a conditional use in the table of K.C.C. 21A.08.080.A. shall be prohibited, and all other uses shall be subject to the provisions for rural industrial uses as set forth in K.C.C. chapter 21A.12.

12.a. In the A zone, only allowed on sites where the primary use is SIC Industry Group No. 01-Growing and Harvesting Crops or No. 02-Raising Livestock and Small Animals;

b. The aggregated floor area of structures and areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed a total of eight thousand square feet. Decks that are not occupied and not open to the public are excluded from the calculation for maximum aggregated floor area;

c. Only allowed on lots of at least four and one-half acres. If the aggregated floor area of structures for winery, brewery, distillery uses exceeds six thousand square feet, the minimum site area shall be ten acres;

d. Wineries, breweries and distilleries shall comply with Washington state Department of Ecology and King County board of health regulations for water usage and wastewater disposal, and must connect to an existing Group A water system. The definitions and limits of Group A water systems are described in K.C.C. 13.24.007, and provision of water service is described in K.C.C. 13.24.138, 13.24.140 and 13.24.142;

e. Structures and parking areas for winery, brewery distillery facility uses shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from interior property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62;

f. In the A Zone, sixty percent or more of the products processed must be grown on-site. At the time of the initial application under K.C.C. chapter 6.74, the applicant shall submit a projection of the source of products to be processed;

g. At least two stages of production of wine, beer, cider or distilled spirits, such as crushing, fermenting, distilling, barrel or tank aging, or finishing, as authorized by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board production license, shall occur on-site. At least one of the stages of on-site production shall include crushing, fermenting or distilling;

h. In the A zone, structures and areas for non-agricultural winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall be located on portions of agricultural lands that are unsuitable for agricultural purposes, such as areas within the already developed portion of such agricultural lands that are not available for direct agricultural production, or areas without prime agricultural soils. No more than one acre of agricultural land may be converted to a nonagricultural accessory use;

i. Tasting and retail sales of products produced on-site may occur only as accessory to the primary winery, brewery, distillery production use and may be provided in accordance with state law. The area devoted to on-site tasting or retail sales shall be limited to no more than thirty percent of the aggregated floor area and shall be included in the aggregated floor area limitation in subsection B.12.b. and c. of this section. Incidental retail sales of merchandise related to the products produced on-site is allowed subject to the restrictions described in this subsection. Hours of operation for on-site tasting of products shall be limited as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, tasting room hours shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tasting room hours shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.;

j. Access to the site shall be directly to and from an arterial roadway;

k. Off-street parking maximums shall be determined through the conditional use permit process, and should not be more than one hundred fifty percent of the minimum required for winery, brewery, distillery facilities in K.C.C. 21A.18.030;

l. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74;

m. Events may be allowed with an approved temporary use permit under K.C.C. chapter 21A.32 or in compliance with the exemption in K.C.C. 21A.32.110.E.; and

n. The impervious surface associated with the winery, brewery, distillery facility use shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the site, or the maximum impervious surface for the zone in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.12.030.A. or 21A.12.040.A., whichever is less.

13. Only on the same lot or same group of lots under common ownership or documented legal control, which includes, but is not limited to, fee simple ownership, a long-term lease or an easement:

a. as accessory to a primary forestry use and at a scale appropriate to process the organic waste generated on the site; or

b. as a continuation of a sawmill or lumber manufacturing use only for that period to complete delivery of products or projects under contract at the end of the sawmill or lumber manufacturing activity.

14. Only on the same lot or same group of lots under common ownership or documented legal control, which includes, but is not limited to, fee simple ownership, a long-term lease or an easement:

a. as accessory to a primary mineral use; or

b. as a continuation of a mineral processing use only for that period to complete delivery of products or projects under contract at the end of mineral extraction.

15. Continuation of a materials processing facility after reclamation in accordance with an approved reclamation plan.

16. Only a site that is ten acres or greater and that does not use local access streets that abut lots developed for residential use.

17.a. The aggregated floor area of structures and areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed three thousand five hundred square feet, unless located in whole or in part in a structure designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62, in which case the aggregated floor area of structures and areas devoted to winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed five thousand square feet. Decks that are not occupied and not open to the public are excluded from the calculation for maximum aggregated floor area;

b. Structures and parking areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from interior property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62;

c. Tasting and retail sale of products produced on-site, and merchandise related to the products produced on-site, may be provided in accordance with state law. The area devoted to on-site tasting or retail sales shall be included in the aggregated floor area limitation in subsection B.17.a. of this section;

d. Off-street parking for the tasting and retail areas shall be limited to a maximum of one space per fifty square feet of tasting and retail areas;

e. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74; and

f. Events may be allowed with an approved temporary use permit under K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

18. Limited to:

a. SIC Industry Group No. 242-Sawmills and SIC Industry No. 2431-Millwork, as follows:

(1) If using lumber or timber grown off-site, the minimum site area is four and one-half acres;

(2) The facility shall be limited to an annual production of no more than one hundred fifty thousand board feet;

(3) Structures housing equipment used in the operation shall be located at least one-hundred feet from adjacent properties with residential or rural area zoning;

(4) Deliveries and customer visits shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends;

(5) In the RA zone, the facility's driveway shall have adequate entering sight distance required by the 2007 King County Road Design and Construction Standards. An adequate turn around shall be provided on-site to prevent vehicles from backing out on to the roadway that the driveway accesses; and

(6) Outside lighting is limited to avoid off-site glare; and

b. SIC Industry No. 2411-Logging.

19. Limited to manufacture of custom made wood furniture or cabinets.

20.a. Only allowed on lots of at least four and one-half acres;

b. Only as an accessory use to a Washington state Liquor Control Board licensed marijuana production facility on the same lot;

c. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

d. Only with documentation that the operator has applied for a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit. All department permits issued to either marijuana producers or marijuana processors, or both, shall require that a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit be approved before marijuana products are imported onto the site; and

e. Accessory marijuana processing uses allowed under this section are subject to all limitations applicable to marijuana production uses under K.C.C. 21A.08.090.

21.a. Only in the CB and RB zones located outside the urban growth area;

b. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

c. Only with documentation that the operator has applied for a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit. All department permits issued to either marijuana producers or marijuana processors, or both, shall require that a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit be approved before marijuana products are imported onto the site;

d. Per lot, the aggregated total gross floor area devoted to the use of, and in support of, processing marijuana together with any separately authorized production of marijuana shall be limited to a maximum of two thousand square feet; and

e. If the two-thousand-square-foot-per-lot threshold is exceeded, each and every marijuana-related entity occupying space in addition to the two-thousand-square-foot threshold area on that lot shall obtain a conditional use permit as set forth in subsection B.22. of this section.

22.a. Only in the CB and RB zones located outside the urban growth area;

b. Per lot, the aggregated total gross floor area devoted to the use of, and in support of, processing marijuana together with any separately authorized production of marijuana shall be limited to a maximum of thirty thousand square feet;

c. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.; and

23.a. Only in the CB and RB zones located inside the urban growth area;

b. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

24.a. Only in the CB and RB zones located inside the urban growth area;

b. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

25.a. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

b. Only with documentation that the operator has applied for a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit. All department permits issued to either marijuana producers or marijuana processors, or both, shall require that a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit be approved before marijuana products are imported onto the site; and

c. Per lot, limited to a maximum aggregate total of two thousand square feet of gross floor area devoted to, and in support of, the processing of marijuana together with any separately authorized production of marijuana.

26.a. With a lighting plan, only if required by K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

c. Per lot, limited to a maximum aggregate total of thirty thousand square feet of gross floor area devoted to, and in support of, the processing of marijuana together with any separately authorized production of marijuana.

27.a. Marijuana processors in all RA zoned areas except for Vashon-Maury Island, that do not require a conditional use permit issued by King County, that receive a Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board license business prior to October 1, 2016, and that King County did not object to within the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board marijuana license application process, shall be considered nonconforming as to subsection B.27.e. of this section, subject to the provisions of K.C.C. 21A.32.020 through 21A.32.075 for nonconforming uses;

b. Only with a lighting plan that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

d. Only allowed on lots of at least four and on-half acres on Vashon-Maury Island;

e. Only allowed in the RA-10 or the RA-20 zone, on lots of at least ten acres, except on Vashon-Maury Island;

f. Only as an accessory use to a Washington state Liquor Cannabis Board licensed marijuana production facility on the same lot; and

g. Accessory marijuana processing uses allowed under this section are subject to all limitations applicable to marijuana production uses under K.C.C. 21A.08.090.

28. If the food and kindred products manufacturing or processing is associated with agricultural activities it will be reviewed in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.08.090.

29.a. Tasting and retail sales of products produced on-site, and merchandise related to the products produced on-site, may be provided in accordance with state law;

c. For winery, brewery, distillery facility uses that do not require a conditional use permit, off-street parking for the tasting and retail areas shall be limited to a maximum of one space per fifty square feet of tasting and retail areas. For winery, brewery, distillery facility uses that do require a conditional use permit, off-street parking maximums shall be determined through the conditional use permit process, and off-street parking for the tasting and retail areas should be limited to a maximum of one space per fifty square feet of tasting and retail areas;

d. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74; and

e. Events may be allowed with an approved temporary use permit under K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

30.a. Only allowed on lots of at least two and one-half acres;

b. The aggregated floor area of structures and areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed three thousand five hundred square feet, unless located in whole or in part in a structure designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62, in which case the aggregated floor area of structures and areas devoted to winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed five thousand square feet. Decks that are not occupied and not open to the public are excluded from the calculation for maximum aggregated floor area;

c. Structures and parking areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from interior property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62;

d. Tasting and retail sales of products produced on-site may only occur as accessory to the primary winery, brewery, distillery production use and may be provided in accordance with state law. The area devoted to on-site tasting or retail sales shall be limited to no more than thirty percent of the aggregated floor area and shall be included in the aggregated floor area limitation in subsection B.30.b. of this section. Incidental retail sales of merchandise related to the products produced on-site is allowed subject to the restrictions described in this subsection. Hours of operation for on-site tasting of products shall be limited as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, tasting room hours shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tasting room hours shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.;

e. Access to the site shall be directly to and from a public roadway;

f. Off-street parking is limited to a maximum of one hundred fifty percent of the minimum required for winery, brewery, distillery facilities in K.C.C. 21A.18.030;

g. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74;

h. Events may be allowed with an approved temporary use permit under K.C.C. chapter 21A.32 or in compliance with the exemption in K.C.C. 21A.32.110.E.;

i. At least two stages of production of wine, beer, cider or distilled spirits, such as crushing, fermenting, distilling, barrel or tank aging, or finishing, as authorized by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board production license, shall occur on-site. At least one of the stages of production occurring on-site shall include crushing, fermenting or distilling; and

j. The impervious surface associated with the winery, brewery, distillery facility use shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the site, or the maximum impervious surface for the zone in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.12.030.A. or 21A.12.040.A., whichever is less.

31.a. Limited to businesses with non-retail brewery and distillery production licenses from the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis board. Wineries and remote tasting rooms for wineries shall not be allowed;

b. Tasting and retail sale of products produced on-site and merchandise related to the products produced on-site may be provided in accordance with state law. The area devoted to on-site tasting or retail sales shall not exceed one thousand five hundred square feet;

c. Structures and parking areas for brewery and distillery facility uses shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from interior property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62;

d. For brewery and distillery facility uses that do not require a conditional use permit, off-street parking for the tasting and retail areas shall be limited to a maximum of one space per fifty square feet of tasting and retail areas. For brewery and distillery facility uses that do require a conditional use permit, off-street parking maximums shall be determined through the conditional use permit process, and off-street parking for the tasting and retail areas should be limited to a maximum of one space per fifty square feet of tasting and retail areas;

e. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74; and

f. Events may be allowed with an approved temporary use permit under K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

32.a. The aggregated floor area of structures and areas for winery, brewery, distillery facility uses shall not exceed one thousand five hundred square feet;

c. One on-site parking stall shall be allowed for the winery, brewery, distillery facility I use;

d. The business operator shall obtain an adult beverage business license in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 6.74;

e. At least two stages of production of wine, beer, cider or distilled spirits, such as crushing, fermenting, distilling, barrel or tank aging, or finishing, as authorized by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board production license, shall occur on-site. At least one of the stages of production occurring on-site shall include crushing, fermenting or distilling;

f. No product tasting or retail sales shall be allowed on-site;

g. Events may be allowed in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.32.120.B.6; and

h. The impervious surface associated with the winery, brewery, distillery facility use shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the site or the maximum impervious surface for the zone in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.12.030.A. or 21A.12.040.A., whichever is less. (Ord. 19824 § 8, 2024: Ord. 19030 § 18, 2019: Ord. 18626 § 6, 2017: Ord. 18326 § 14, 2016: Ord. 17841 § 29, 2014: Ord. 17725 § 2, 2013: Ord. 17710 § 8, 2013: Ord. 17539 § 31, 2013: Ord. 16950 § 19, 2010: Ord. 16028 § 1, 2008: Ord. 15974 § 10, 2007: Ord. 15032 § 15, 2004: Ord. 14781 § 2, 2003: Ord. 14045 § 15, 2001: Ord. 12596 § 8, 1997: Ord. 11621 § 38, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 335, 1993).

21A.08.090 Resource land uses.

A. Resource land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC#

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

Coal Mining

Oil and Gas Extraction

AGRICULTURE:

Growing and Harvesting Crops

Raising Livestock and Small Animals (6)

Agricultural Activities

P24C

Agricultural Support Services

P25C

P26C

P27 C28

Marijuana producer

P15

C22

P16 C17

P18 C19

P20

C21

Agriculture Training Facility

C10

Agriculture-related special needs camp

P12

Agricultural Anaerobic Digester

P13

FORESTRY:

Growing & Harvesting Forest Production

Forest Research

FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT:

0921

Hatchery/Fish Preserve (1)

0273

Aquaculture (1)

Wildlife Shelters

MINERAL:

10, 14

Mineral Extraction and Processing

P C11

2951,

3271,

3273

Asphalt/Concrete Mixtures and Block

C11

ACCESSORY USES:

Resource Accessory Uses

P23

P29

Farm Worker Housing

P14

B. Development conditions.

1. May be further subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.25.

2. Only forest research conducted within an enclosed building.

3. Farm residences in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.08.030.

4. Excluding housing for agricultural workers.

5. Limited to either maintenance or storage facilities, or both, in conjunction with mineral extraction or processing operation.

6. Allowed in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.30.

7. Only in conjunction with a mineral extraction site plan approved in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.22.

8. Only on the same lot or same group of lots under common ownership or documented legal control, which includes, but is not limited to, fee simple ownership, a long-term lease or an easement:

a. as accessory to a primary mineral extraction use;

b. as a continuation of a mineral processing only for that period to complete delivery of products or projects under contract at the end of a mineral extraction; or

c. for a public works project under a temporary grading permit issued in accordance with K.C.C. 16.82.152.

9. Limited to mineral extraction and processing:

a. on a lot or group of lots under common ownership or documented legal control, which includes but is not limited to, fee simple ownership, a long-term lease or an easement;

b. that are located greater than one-quarter mile from an established residence; and

c. that do not use local access streets that abut lots developed for residential use.

10. Agriculture training facilities are allowed only as an accessory to existing agricultural uses and are subject to the following conditions:

a. The impervious surface associated with the agriculture training facilities shall comprise not more than ten percent of the allowable impervious surface permitted under K.C.C. 21A.12.040;

b. New or the expansion of existing structures, or other site improvements, shall not be located on class 1, 2 or 3 soils;

c. The director may require reuse of surplus structures to the maximum extent practical;

d. The director may require the clustering of new structures with existing structures;

e. New structures or other site improvements shall be set back a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones;

f. Bulk and design of structures shall be compatible with the architectural style of the surrounding agricultural community;

g. New sewers shall not be extended to the site;

h. Traffic generated shall not impede the safe and efficient movement of agricultural vehicles, nor shall it require capacity improvements to rural roads;

i. Agriculture training facilities may be used to provide educational services to the surrounding rural/agricultural community or for community events. Property owners may be required to obtain a temporary use permit for community events in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.32;

j. Use of lodging and food service facilities shall be limited only to activities conducted in conjunction with training and education programs or community events held on site;

k. Incidental uses, such as office and storage, shall be limited to those that directly support education and training activities or farm operations; and

l. The King County agriculture commission shall be notified of and have an opportunity to comment upon all proposed agriculture training facilities during the permit process in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.40.

11. Continuation of mineral processing and asphalt/concrete mixtures and block uses after reclamation in accordance with an approved reclamation plan.

12.a. Activities at the camp shall be limited to agriculture and agriculture-oriented activities. In addition, activities that place minimal stress on the site's agricultural resources or activities that are compatible with agriculture are permitted.

(1) passive recreation;

(2) training of individuals who will work at the camp;

(3) special events for families of the campers; and

(4) agriculture education for youth.

b. Outside the camp center, as provided for in subsection B.12.e. of this section, camp activities shall not preclude the use of the site for agriculture and agricultural related activities, such as the processing of local food to create value-added products and the refrigeration and storage of local agricultural products. The camp shall be managed to coexist with agriculture and agricultural activities both onsite and in the surrounding area.

c. A farm plan shall be required for commercial agricultural production to ensure adherence to best management practices and soil conservation.

d.(1) The minimum site area shall be five hundred acres. Unless the property owner has sold or transferred the development rights as provided in subsection B.12.c.(3) of this section, a minimum of five hundred acres of the site must be owned by a single individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity and must remain under the ownership of a single individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity for the duration of the operation of the camp.

(2) Nothing in subsection B.12.d.(1) of this section prohibits the property owner from selling or transferring the development rights for a portion or all of the site to the King County farmland preservation program or, if the development rights are extinguished as part of the sale or transfer, to a nonprofit entity approved by the director;

e. The impervious surface associated with the camp shall comprise not more than ten percent of the allowable impervious surface permitted under K.C.C. 21A.12.040;

f. Structures for living quarters, dining facilities, medical facilities, and other nonagricultural camp activities shall be located in a camp center. The camp center shall be no more than fifty acres and shall depicted on a site plan. New structures for nonagricultural camp activities shall be clustered with existing structures;

g. To the extent practicable, existing structures shall be reused. The applicant shall demonstrate to the director that a new structure for nonagricultural camp activities cannot be practicably accommodated within an existing structure on the site, though cabins for campers shall be permitted only if they do not already exist on site;

h. Camp facilities may be used to provide agricultural educational services to the surrounding rural and agricultural community or for community events. If required by K.C.C. chapter 21A.32, the property owner shall obtain a temporary use permit for community events;

i. Lodging and food service facilities shall only be used for activities related to the camp or for agricultural education programs or community events held on site;

j. Incidental uses, such as office and storage, shall be limited to those that directly support camp activities, farm operations, or agricultural education programs;

k. New nonagricultural camp structures and site improvements shall maintain a minimum set-back of seventy-five feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones;

l. Except for legal nonconforming structures existing as of January 1, 2007, camp facilities, such as a medical station, food service hall, and activity rooms, shall be of a scale to serve overnight camp users;

m. Landscaping equivalent to a type III landscaping screen, as provided for in K.C.C. 21A.16.040, of at least twenty feet shall be provided for nonagricultural structures and site improvements located within two hundred feet of an adjacent rural area and residential zoned property not associated with the camp;

n. New sewers shall not be extended to the site;

o. The total number of persons staying overnight shall not exceed three hundred;

p. The length of stay for any individual overnight camper, not including camp personnel, shall not exceed ninety days during a three-hundred-sixty-five-day period;

q. Traffic generated by camp activities shall not impede the safe and efficient movement of agricultural vehicles nor shall it require capacity improvements to rural roads;

r. If the site is adjacent to an arterial roadway, access to the site shall be directly onto the arterial unless the county road engineer determines that direct access is unsafe;

s. If direct access to the site is via local access streets, transportation management measures shall be used to minimize adverse traffic impacts;

t. Camp recreational activities shall not involve the use of motor vehicles unless the motor vehicles are part of an agricultural activity or are being used for the transportation of campers, camp personnel, or the families of campers. Camp personnel may use motor vehicles for the operation and maintenance of the facility. Client-specific motorized personal mobility devices are allowed; and

u. Lights to illuminate the camp or its structures shall be arranged to reflect the light away from any adjacent property.

13. Limited to digester receiving plant and animal and other organic waste from agricultural activities, and including electrical generation, as follows:

a. the digester must be included as part of a Washington state Department of Agriculture approved dairy nutrient plan;

b. the digester must process at least seventy percent livestock manure or other agricultural organic material from farms in the vicinity, by volume;

c. imported organic waste-derived material, such as food processing waste, may be processed in the digester for the purpose of increasing methane gas production for beneficial use, but not shall exceed thirty percent of volume processed by the digester; and

d. the use must be accessory to an operating dairy or livestock operation.

14. Farm worker housing. Either:

a. Temporary farm worker housing subject to the following conditions:

(1) The housing must be licensed by the Washington state Department of Health under chapter 70.114A RCW and chapter 246-358 WAC;

(2) Water supply and sewage disposal systems must be approved by the Seattle King County department of health;

(3) To the maximum extent practical, the housing should be located on nonfarmable areas that are already disturbed and should not be located in the floodplain or in a critical area or critical area buffer; and

(4) The property owner shall file with the department of executive services, records and licensing services division, a notice approved by the department identifying the housing as temporary farm worker housing and that the housing shall be occupied only by agricultural employees and their families while employed by the owner or operator or on a nearby farm. The notice shall run with the land; or

b. Housing for agricultural employees who are employed by the owner or operator of the farm year-round as follows:

(1) Not more than:

(a) one agricultural employee dwelling unit on a site less than twenty acres;

(b) two agricultural employee dwelling units on a site of at least twenty acres and less than fifty acres;

(d) four agricultural employee dwelling units on a site of at least one-hundred acres, and one additional agricultural employee dwelling unit for each additional one hundred acres thereafter;

(2) If the primary use of the site changes to a nonagricultural use, all agricultural employee dwelling units shall be removed;

(3) The applicant shall file with the department of executive services, records and licensing services division, a notice approved by the department that identifies the agricultural employee dwelling units as accessory and that the dwelling units shall only be occupied by agricultural employees who are employed by the owner or operator year-round. The notice shall run with the land. The applicant shall submit to the department proof that the notice was filed with the department of executive services, records and licensing services division, before the department approves any permit for the construction of agricultural employee dwelling units;

(4) An agricultural employee dwelling unit shall not exceed a floor area of one thousand square feet and may be occupied by no more than eight unrelated agricultural employees;

(5) To the maximum extent practical, the housing should be located on nonfarmable areas that are already disturbed;

(6) One off-street parking space shall be provided for each agricultural employee dwelling unit; and

(7) The agricultural employee dwelling units shall be constructed in compliance with K.C.C. Title 16.

15. Marijuana production by marijuana producers licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board is subject to the following standards:

a. Only allowed on lots of at least four and one-half acres;

b. With a lighting plan, only if required by and that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

d. Production is limited to outdoor, indoor within marijuana greenhouses, and within structures that are nondwelling unit structures that exist as of October 1, 2013, subject to the size limitations in subsection B.15.e. of this section;

e. Per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080 shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of two thousand square feet and shall be located within a fenced area or marijuana greenhouse that is no more than ten percent larger than that combined area, or may occur in nondwelling unit structures that exist as of October 1, 2013;

f. Outdoor production area fencing as required by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board, marijuana greenhouses and nondwelling unit structures shall maintain a minimum street setback of fifty feet and a minimum interior setback of thirty feet; and

g. If the two-thousand-square-foot-per-lot threshold of plant canopy combined with area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080 is exceeded, each and every marijuana-related entity occupying space in addition to the two-thousand-square-foot threshold area on that lot shall obtain a conditional use permit as set forth in subsection B.22. of this section.

16. Marijuana production by marijuana producers licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board is subject to the following standards:

a. Marijuana producers in all RA zoned areas except for Vashon-Maury Island, that do not require a conditional use permit issued by King County, that receive a Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board license business before October 1, 2016, and that King County did not object to within the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board marijuana license application process, shall be considered nonconforming as to subsection B.16.d. and h. of this section, subject to the provisions of K.C.C. 21A.32.020 through 21A.32.075 for nonconforming uses;

b. In all rural area zones, only with a lighting plan that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

c. Only allowed on lots of at least four and one-half acres on Vashon-Maury Island;

d. Only allowed in the RA-10 or the RA-20 zone, on lots of at least ten acres, except on Vashon-Maury Island;

e. Only with documentation that the operator has applied for a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit. All department permits issued to either marijuana producers or marijuana processors, or both, shall require that a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Notice of Construction Permit be approved before marijuana products are imported onto the site;

f. Production is limited to outdoor, indoor within marijuana greenhouses, and within nondwelling unit structures that exist as of October 1, 2013, subject to the size limitations in subsection B.16.g. of this section; and

g. Per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080 shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of two thousand square feet and shall be located within a fenced area or marijuana greenhouse, that is no more than ten percent larger than that combined area, or may occur in nondwelling unit structures that exist as of October 1, 2013;

h. Outdoor production area fencing as required by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board and marijuana greenhouses shall maintain a minimum street setback of fifty feet and a minimum interior setback of one hundred feet; and a minimum setback of one hundred fifty feet from any existing residence; and

i. If the two-thousand-square-foot-per-lot threshold of plant canopy within fenced areas or marijuana greenhouses is exceeded, each and every marijuana-related entity occupying space in addition to the two-thousand-square-foot threshold area on that lot shall obtain a conditional use permit as set forth in subsection B.17. of this section.

17. Marijuana production by marijuana producers licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board is subject to the following standards:

a. Only allowed on lots of at least four and one-half acres on Vashon-Maury Island;

b. Only allowed in the RA-10 or the RA-20 zone, on lots of at least ten acres, except on Vashon-Maury Island;

c. In all rural area zones, only with a lighting plan that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

e. Production is limited to outdoor and indoor within marijuana greenhouses subject to the size limitations in subsection B.17.f. of this section;

f. Per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080 shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of thirty thousand square feet and shall be located within a fenced area or marijuana greenhouse that is no more than ten percent larger than that combined area; and

g. Outdoor production area fencing as required by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board, and marijuana greenhouses shall maintain a minimum street setback of fifty feet and a minimum interior setback of one hundred feet, and a minimum setback of one hundred fifty feet from any existing residence.

18.a. Production is limited to indoor only;

b. With a lighting plan only as required by and that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

d. Per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080, shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of two thousand square feet and shall be located within a building or tenant space that is no more than ten percent larger than the plant canopy and separately authorized processing area; and

e. If the two-thousand-square-foot-per-lot threshold is exceeded, each and every marijuana-related entity occupying space in addition to the two-thousand-square foot threshold area on that parcel shall obtain a conditional use permit as set forth in subsection B.19. of this section.

19.a. Production is limited to indoor only;

b. With a lighting plan only as required by and that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

d. Per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080, shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of thirty thousand square feet and shall be located within a building or tenant space that is no more than ten percent larger than the plant canopy and separately authorized processing area.

20.a. Production is limited to indoor only;

b. With a lighting plan only as required by and that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

21.a. Production is limited to indoor only;

b. With a lighting plan only as required by and that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

22. Marijuana production by marijuana producers licensed by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board is subject to the following standards:

a. With a lighting plan only as required by and that complies with K.C.C. 21A.12.220.H.;

b. Only allowed on lots of at least four and one-half acres;

e. On lots less than ten acres, per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080 shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of five thousand square feet and shall be located within a fenced area or marijuana greenhouse that is no more than ten percent larger than that combined area, or may occur in nondwelling unit structures that exist as of October 1, 2013;

f. On lots ten acres or more, per lot, the plant canopy, as defined in WAC 314-55-010, combined with any area used for processing under K.C.C. 21A.08.080 shall be limited to a maximum aggregated total of ten thousand square feet, and shall be located within a fenced area or marijuana greenhouse that is no more than ten percent larger than that combined area, or may occur in nondwelling unit structures that exist as of October 1, 2013; and

g. Outdoor production area fencing as required by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board, marijuana greenhouses and nondwelling unit structures shall maintain a minimum street setback of fifty feet and a minimum interior setback of one hundred feet, and a minimum setback of one hundred fifty feet from any existing residence.

23. The storage and processing of non-manufactured source separated organic waste that originates from agricultural operations and that does not originate from the site, if:

a. agricultural is the primary use of the site;

b. the storage and processing are in accordance with best management practices included in an approved farm plan; and

c. except for areas used for manure storage, the areas used for storage and processing do not exceed three acres and ten percent of the site.

24.a. For activities relating to the processing of crops or livestock for commercial purposes, including associated activities such as warehousing, storage, including refrigeration, and other similar activities and excluding winery, brewery, distillery facility I, II, III and remote tasting room:

(1) limited to agricultural products and sixty percent or more of the products processed must be grown in the Puget Sound counties. At the time of initial application, the applicant shall submit a projection of the source of products to be produced;

(2) in the RA and UR zones, only allowed on sites of at least four and one-half acres;

(3)(a) as a permitted use, the floor area devoted to all processing shall not exceed two thousand square feet, unless located in a building designated as an historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62. The agricultural technical review committee, as established in K.C.C. 21A.42.300, may review and approve an increase in the processing floor area as follows: up to three thousand five hundred square feet of floor area may be devoted to all processing in the RA zones or on farms less than thirty-five acres located in the A zones or up to seven thousand square feet on farms greater than thirty-five acres in the A zone; and

(b) as a permitted use, the floor area devoted to all warehousing, refrigeration, storage, or other similar activities shall not exceed two thousand square feet, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62. The agricultural technical review committee, as established in K.C.C. 21A.42.300, may review and approve an increase of up to three thousand five hundred square feet of floor area devoted to all warehouseing, storage, including refrigeration, or other similar activities in the RA zones, or on farms less than thirty-five acres located in the A zones or up to seven thousand square feet on farms greater than thirty-five acres in the A zone;

(4) in the A zone, structures and areas used for processing, warehousing, refrigeration, storage, and other similar activities shall be located on portions of agricultural lands that are unsuitable for other agricultural purposes, such as areas within the already developed portion of such agricultural lands that are not available for direct agricultural production, or areas without prime agricultural soils; and

(5) structures and areas used for processing, warehousing, storage, including refrigeration, and other similar activities shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from property lines adjoining rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62.

b. For activities relating to the retail sale of agricultural products, except livestock:

(1) sales shall be limited to agricultural products and locally made arts and crafts;

(2) in the RA and UR zones, only allowed on sites at least four and one-half acres;

(3) as a permitted use, the covered sales area shall not exceed two thousand square feet, unless located in a building designated as a historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62. The agricultural technical review committee, as established in K.C.C. 21A.42.300, may review and approve an increase of up to three thousand five hundred square feet of covered sales area;

(4) forty percent or more of the gross sales of agricultural product sold through the store must be sold by the producers of primary agricultural products;

(5) sixty percent or more of the gross sales of agricultural products sold through the store shall be derived from products grown or produced in the Puget Sound counties. At the time of the initial application, the applicant shall submit a reasonable projection of the source of product sales;

(6) tasting of products, in accordance with applicable health regulations, is allowed;

(7) storage areas for agricultural products may be included in a farm store structure or in any accessory building; and

(8) outside lighting is permitted if there is no off-site glare.

c. Retail sales of livestock is permitted only as accessory to raising livestock.

d. Farm operations, including equipment repair and related facilities, except that:

(1) the repair of tools and machinery is limited to those necessary for the operation of a farm or forest;

(2) in the RA and UR zones, only allowed on sites of at least four and one-half acres;

(3) the size of the total repair use is limited to one percent of the farm size in the A zone, and up to one percent of the size in other zones, up to a maximum of five thousand square feet unless located within an existing farm structure, including but not limited to barns, existing as of December 31, 2003; and

(4) Equipment repair shall not be permitted in the Forest zone.

e. The agricultural technical review committee, as established in K.C.C. 21A.42.300, may review and approve reductions of minimum site sizes in the rural and residential zones and minimum setbacks from rural and residential zones.

25. The department may review and approve establishment of agricultural support services in accordance with the code compliance review process in K.C.C. 21A.42.300 only if:

a. project is sited on lands that are unsuitable for direct agricultural production based on size, soil conditions, or other factors and cannot be returned to productivity by drainage maintenance; and

b. the proposed use is allowed under any Farmland Preservation Program conservation easement and zoning development standards.

26. The agricultural technical review committee, as established in K.C.C. 21A.42.300, may review and approve establishment of agricultural support services only if the project site:

a. adjoins or is within six hundred sixty feet of the agricultural production district;

b. has direct vehicular access to the agricultural production district;

c. except for farmworker housing, does not use local access streets that abut lots developed for residential use; and

b. has a minimum lot size of four and one-half acres.

27. The agricultural technical review committee, as established in K.C.C. 21A.42.300, may review and approve establishment of agricultural support services only if the project site:

a. is outside the urban growth area,

b. adjoins or is within six hundred sixty feet of the agricultural production district,

c. has direct vehicular access to the agricultural production district,

d. except for farmworker housing, does not use local access streets that abut lots developed for residential use; and

e. has a minimum lot size of four and one-half acres.

28. Only allowed on properties that are outside the urban growth area.

29. Battery energy storage systems are considered a resource accessory use when the total system capacity is two megawatts or less, and:

(1) the system provides electricity for on-site use only, with "on-site use" including net metering as well as charging of vehicles on-site or in the right-of-way immediately adjacent to the site; or

(2) the system is intended primarily for on-site use, but also participates in load sharing or another grid-connected electricity-sharing arrangement. (Ord. 19824 § 9, 2024: Ord. 19146 § 46, 2020: Ord. 19030 § 19, 2019: Ord. 18626 § 7, 2017: Ord. 18326 § 16, 2016: Ord. 17841 § 30, 2014: Ord. 17725 § 3, 2013: Ord. 17710 § 9, 2013: Ord. 17539 § 32, 2013: Ord. 16267 § 23, 2008: Ord. 15909 § 2, 2007: Ord. 15032 § 16, 2004: Ord. 14045 § 16, 2001: Ord. 12691 § 3, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 9, 1997: Ord. 11938 § 1, 1995: Ord. 11621 § 39, 1994: Ord. 11157 § 14, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 336, 1993).

21A.08.100 Regional land uses.

A. Regional land uses.

P-Permitted Use

C-Conditional Use

S-Special Use

RESOURCE

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SIC#

SPECIFIC LAND USE

R1-8

R12-48

I (15)

Jail

Jail Farm/Camp

Work Release Facility

S19

Public Agency Animal Control Facility

Public Agency Training Facility

Hydroelectric Generation Facility

C14 S

Nonhydroelectric Generation Facility

C12 S29

P12 S29

Renewable Energy Generation Facility

C28

Fossil Fuel Facility

S27

Battery Energy Storage System (30)

Communication Facility (17)

C6c S

Earth Station

P6b C

C6a S

P6b C

Energy Resource Recovery Facility

Soil Recycling Facility

Landfill

Transfer Station

Wastewater Treatment Facility

Municipal Water Production

P13 S

Airport/Heliport

Search and Rescue Facility

C31

S31

Regional Transit Authority Facility

P25

Rural Public Infrastructure Maintenance Facility

C23

Transit Bus Base

Transit Comfort Facility

P26

School Bus Base

C5 S20

C5 S

7948

Racetrack

S24

Regional Motor Sports Facility

County Fairgrounds Facility

P21 S22

Fairground

8422

Zoo/Wildlife Exhibit(2)

7941

Stadium/Arena

8221-8222

College/University(1)

P10

P10 C11 S18

P10 C11 S

P10

C11 S

P10 C11 S

Zoo Animal Breeding Facility

P16

B. Development conditions.

1. Except technical institutions. See vocational schools on general services land use table, K.C.C. 21A.08.050.

2. Except arboretum. See K.C.C. 21A.08.040, recreation/cultural land use table.

3. Except weapons armories and outdoor shooting ranges.

4. Except outdoor shooting range.

5. Only in conjunction with an existing or proposed school.

6.a. Limited to no more than three satellite dish antennae.

b. Limited to one satellite dish antenna.

c. Limited to tower consolidations.

7. Limited to landing field for aircraft involved in forestry or agricultural practices or for emergency landing sites.

8. Except racing of motorized vehicles.

9. Limited to wildlife exhibit.

10. Only as a reuse of a public school facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

11. Only as a reuse of a surplus nonresidential facility subject to K.C.C. chapter 21A.32.

12. Limited to gas extraction as an accessory use to a waste management process, such as wastewater treatment, landfill waste management, livestock manure and composting processes.

13. Excluding impoundment of water using a dam.

14. Limited to facilities that comply with the following:

a. Any new diversion structure shall not:

(1) exceed a height of eight feet as measured from the streambed; or

(2) impound more than three surface acres of water at the normal maximum surface level;

b. There shall be no active storage;

c. The maximum water surface area at any existing dam or diversion shall not be increased;

d. An exceedance flow of no greater than fifty percent in mainstream reach shall be maintained;

e. Any transmission line shall be limited to a:

(1) right-of-way of five miles or less; and

(2) capacity of two hundred thirty KV or less;

f. Any new, permanent access road shall be limited to five miles or less; and

g. The facility shall only be located above any portion of the stream used by anadromous fish.

15. For I-zoned sites located outside the urban growth area designated by the King County Comprehensive Plan, uses shown as a conditional or special use in K.C.C. 21A.08.100.A, except for waste water treatment facilities and racetracks, shall be prohibited. All other uses, including waste water treatment facilities, shall be subject to the provisions for rural industrial uses in K.C.C. chapter 21A.12.

16. The operator of such a facility shall provide verification to the department of natural resources and parks or its successor organization that the facility meets or exceeds the standards of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and the accreditation guidelines of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

17. The following provisions of the table apply only to major communication facilities. Minor communication facilities shall be reviewed in accordance with the processes and standard outlined in K.C.C. chapter 21A.27.

18. Only for facilities related to resource-based research.

19. Limited to work release facilities associated with natural resource-based activities.

20. Limited to projects which do not require or result in an expansion of sewer service outside the urban growth area, unless a finding is made that no cost-effective alternative technologies are feasible, in which case a tightline sewer sized only to meet the needs of the school bus base and serving only the school bus base may be used. Renovation, expansion, modernization, or reconstruction of a school bus base is permitted but shall not require or result in an expansion of sewer service outside the urban growth area, unless a finding is made that no cost-effective alternative technologies are feasible, in which case a tightline sewer sized only to meet the needs of the school bus base.

21. Only in conformance with the King County Site Development Plan Report, through modifications to the plan of up to ten percent are allowed for the following:

a. building square footage;

b. landscaping;

c. parking;

d. building height; or

e. impervious surface.

22. A special use permit shall be required for any modification or expansion of the King County fairgrounds facility that is not in conformance with the King County Site Development Plan Report or that exceeds the allowed modifications to the plan identified in subsection B.21. of this section.

23. The facility shall be primarily devoted to rural public infrastructure maintenance and is subject to the following conditions:

a. The minimum site area shall be ten acres, unless:

(1) the facility is a reuse of a public agency yard; or

(2) the site is separated from a county park by a street or utility right-of-way;

b. Type 1 landscaping as provided in K.C.C. chapter 21A.16 shall be provided between any stockpiling or grinding operations and adjacent residential zoned property;

c. Type 2 landscaping as provided in K.C.C. chapter 21A.16 shall be provided between any office and parking lots and adjacent residential zoned property;

d. Access to the site does not use local access streets that abut residential zoned property, unless the facility is a reuse of a public agency yard;

e. Structural setbacks from property lines shall be as follows:

(1) Buildings, structures, and stockpiles used in the processing of materials shall be no closer than:

(a) one hundred feet from any residential zoned properties, except that the setback may be reduced to fifty feet when the grade where the building or structures are proposed is fifty feet or greater below the grade of the residential zoned property;

(b) fifty feet from any other zoned property, except when adjacent to a mineral extraction or materials processing site;

(c) the greater of fifty feet from the edge of any public street or the setback from residential zoned property on the far side of the street; and

(2) Offices, scale facilities, equipment storage buildings, and stockpiles shall not be closer than fifty feet from any property line except when adjacent to M or F zoned property or when a reuse of an existing building. Facilities necessary to control access to the site, when demonstrated to have no practical alternative, may be located closer to the property line;

f. On-site clearing, grading or excavation, excluding that necessary for required access, roadway, or storm drainage facility construction, shall not be permitted within fifty feet of any property line except along any portion of the perimeter adjacent to M or F zoned property. If native vegetation is restored, temporary disturbance resulting from construction of noise attenuation features located closer than fifty feet shall be permitted; and

g. Sand and gravel extraction shall be limited to forty thousand yards per year.

24. The following accessory uses to a motor race track operation are allowed if approved as part of the special use permit:

a. motocross;

b. autocross;

c. skidpad;

d. garage;

e. driving school; and

f. fire station.

25. Regional transit authority facilities shall be exempt from setback and height requirements.

26. Transit comfort facility shall:

a. only be located outside of the urban growth area boundary;

b. be exempt from street setback requirements; and

c. be no more than 200 square feet in size.

27.a. Required for all new, modified, or expanded fossil fuel facilities. Modification or expansion includes, but is not limited to:

(1) new uses or fuel types within existing facilities;

(2) changes to the type of refining, manufacturing, or processing;

(3) changes in the methods or volumes of storage or transport of raw materials or processed products;

(4) changes in the location of the facilities on-site;

(5) replacement of existing facilities;

(6) increases in power or water demands; or

(7) increases in production capacity.

b. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

c. As part of permit application submittal for new, modified, or expanded fossil fuel facilities, the applicant shall submit the following documentation:

(1) an inventory of similar existing facilities in King County and neighboring counties, including their locations and capacities;

(2) a forecast of the future needs for the facility;

(3) an analysis of the potential social and economic impacts and benefits to jurisdictions and local communities receiving or surrounding the facility;

(4) an analysis of alternatives to the facility, including location, conservation, demand management and other strategies;

(5) an analysis of economic and environmental impacts, including mitigation, of any similar existing facilities and of any new site(s) under consideration as an alternative to expansion of an existing facility;

(6) an extensive public involvement strategy that strives to effectively engage a wide range of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups, including communities that are the most impacted;

(7) considered evaluation of any applicable prior review conducted by a public agency, local government, or stakeholder group; and

(8) a greenhouse gas impact analysisprepared by the applicant , the results of which shall be used to identify and mitigate the impacts of such facilities.

d. As part of permit application submittal, the applicant shall demonstrate financial responsibility meeting the requirements of K.C.C. chapter 21A.49 The financial responsibility shall be reviewed as part of the facility's periodic review under K.C.C. 21A.22.050.

e. New, modified or expanded fossil fuel facilities shall:

(1) not be located within one thousand feet from any schools, medical care facilities, or places of assembly that have occupancies of greater than one thousand persons;

(2) not be located within two hundred fifty feet from a regulated wetland or aquatic area, except when a larger buffer is required under K.C.C. chapter 21A.24, the buffer in K.C.C. chapter 21A.24 shall apply;

(3) maintain an interior setback of at least two hundred feet;

(4) store fossil fuels completely within enclosed structures, tanks, or similar facilities;

(5) be accessed directly to and from an arterial roadway; and

(6) comply with all applicable regulations in K.C.C. chapter 21A.22.

28. Limited to uses that will not convert more than two acres of farmland or forestland, or two and one-half percent of the farmland or forestland, whichever is less.

29.a. Before filing an application with the department, the applicant shall hold a community meeting in accordance with K.C.C. 20.20.035.

b. As part of permit application submittal for nonhydroelectric generation facilities, the applicant shall submit the following documentation:

(1) an inventory of similar existing facilities in King County and neighboring counties, including their locations and capacities;

(2) a report demonstrating that the facility would serve a significant portion of the county or metropolitan region or is part of a statewide or national system;

(3) a forecast of the future needs for the facility;

(4) an analysis of the potential social and economic impacts and benefits to jurisdictions and local communities receiving or surrounding the facility;

(5) an analysis of alternatives to the facility, including location, conservation, demand management, and other strategies;

(6) an analysis of economic and environmental impacts, including mitigation, of any similar existing facilities and of any new site or sites under consideration as an alternative to expansion of an existing facility;

(7) an extensive public involvement strategy which strives to effectively engage a wide range of racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic groups, including communities that are the most impacted;

(8) considered evaluation of any applicable prior review conducted by a public agency, local government, or stakeholder group; and

(9) a greenhouse gas impact analysis prepared by the applicant, the results of which shall be used to identify and mitigate the impacts of such facilities.

c. As part of permit application submittal, an applicant shall demonstrate financial responsibility meeting the requirements of K.C.C. chapter 21A.49.

d. Non-hydroelectric generation facilities shall be subject to a periodic review meeting the same standards given in K.C.C. 21A.22.050. The financial responsibility required by subsection B.29.c. of this section shall be reviewed as part of the periodic review.

30. Battery energy storage systems, except those defined as an accessory use under K.C.C. 21A.06.015, 21A.06.020, or 21A.06.025, are subject to the applicable permit requirements of subsection A. of this section and the following conditions:

a. A minimum separation of ten feet shall be maintained between rooms or enclosures containing battery energy storage systems and landscaping or other vegetation;

b. As part of building permit application submittal, battery energy storage systems shall demonstrate financial responsibility for public liability and environmental risks in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.49 if the total system capacity is more than two megawatts and all three of the following apply:

(1) the battery technology requires thermal runaway compliance under WAC 51-54A-1207.6;

(2) any individual room, cabinet, container, or other enclosure containing the system has an energy rating greater than two megawatt-hours, or any two enclosures are less than ten feet apart; and

(3) the system does not qualify as a remote installation under IFC 1207.8.1.;

c. As part of building permit application submittal, battery energy storage systems with a total system capacity more than two megawatts shall demonstrate financial responsibility for decommissioning in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.49;

d. If financial responsibility is required by subsection B.30.b. or c. of this section, the applicant shall submit verification of financial responsibility to the department every five years, beginning five years from the date of permit issuance;

e. The findings and recommendations of studies, analyses, and testing required by K.C.C. Title 17, WAC 51-54A-1207, and the International Fire Code, should be incorporated into the permit conditions for the facility; and

f. As part of application submittal, the applicant shall submit verification that preliminary fire safety and evacuation plans have been shared with the local fire protection district. The final plans shall be shared with the local fire protection district before final inspection approval.

31.a. For all search and rescue facilities:

(1) the minimum lot size is four and one half acres;

(2) structures and parking areas for search and rescue facilities shall maintain a minimum distance of seventy-five feet from interior lot lines that adjoin rural area and residential zones, unless located in a building designated as historic resource under K.C.C. chapter 20.62;

(3) use of the search and rescue facility is limited to activities directly relating to the search and rescue organization, except that the facility may be used by law enforcement and other public emergency responders for training and operations related to search and rescue activities; and

(4) the applicant must demonstrate the absence of existing search and rescue facilities that are adequate to conduct search and rescue operations in the rural area.

b. A special use permit is required when helicopter fueling, maintenance, or storage is proposed. (Ord. 19824 § 10, 2024: Ord. 19601 § 1, 2023: Ord. 19331 § 4, 2021: Ord. 19146 § 47, 2020: Ord. 18861 § 2, 2019: Ord. 18671 § 3, 2018: Ord. 18626 § 8, 2017: Ord. 18335 § 2, 2016: Ord. 17287 § 10, 2012: Ord. 17191 § 35, 2011: Ord. 16267 § 24, 2008: Ord. 15938 § 2, 2007: Ord. 14808 § 3, 2003: Ord. 14199 § 233, 2001: Ord. 14045 § 17, 2001: Ord. 13129 § 13, 1998: Ord. 13022 § 15, 1998: Ord. 12709 § 2, 1997: Ord. 12596 § 10, 1997: Ord. 11621 § 40, 1994: Ord. 10870 § 337, 1993).

21A.08.110 Shoreline jurisdiction - permitted uses - exceptions. The permitted land uses allowed in this chapter are allowed within the shoreline jurisdiction except as amended by K.C.C. 21A.25.100. (Ord. 16985 § 109, 2010).

21A.08.900 Applicability - Ordinance 13694. Complete applications for segregation submitted prior to January 1, 2000, shall continue to be governed by those ordinances in effect on the date the complete application was submitted. (Ord. 13694 § 93, 1999).

21A.12 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS

Sections:

21A.12.010 Purpose.

21A.12.020 Interpretation of tables.

21A.12.030 Densities and dimensions - residential and rural zones (expires January 2, 2025).

21A.12.030 Densities and dimensions - residential and rural zones (in effect January 2, 2025, and thereafter).

21A.12.040 Densities and dimensions - resource and commercial/industrial zones.

21A.12.042 Historic buildings – exceptions for number of dwelling units allowed.

21A.12.050 Measurement methods.

21A.12.060 Minimum urban residential density.

21A.12.070 Calculations - allowable dwelling units lots or floor area.

21A.12.080 Calculations - site area used for base density and maximum density floor area calculations.

21A.12.085 Calculations - site area used for minimum density calculations.

21A.12.087 Minimum density adjustments for moderate slopes.

21A.12.090 Lot area - prohibited reduction.

21A.12.100 Lot area - minimum lot area for construction.

21A.12.110 Measurement of setbacks.

21A.12.120 Setbacks - specific building or use.

21A.12.122 Setbacks - livestock buildings and manure storage areas.

21A.12.130 Setbacks - modifications.

21A.12.140 Setbacks - from regional utility corridors.

21A.12.150 Setbacks - from alley.

21A.12.160 Setbacks - required modifications.

21A.12.170 Setbacks - projections and structures allowed.

21A.12.180 Height - exceptions to limits.

21A.12.190 Height - limits near major airports.

21A.12.200 Lot or site divided by zone boundary.

21A.12.210 Sight distance requirements.

21A.12.220 Nonresidential land uses in RA, UR, or R zones.

21A.12.230 Personal services and retail uses in R-4 through R-48 zones.

21A.12.240 Joint use driveway and easement width.

21A.12.250 General personal service use, office/outpatient use allowed restrictions.

21A.12.260 Shoreline jurisdiction - density and dimensions apply - exceptions.

21A.12.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish basic dimensional standards for development relative to residential density and as well as specific rules for general application. The standards and rules are established to provide flexibility in project design, and maintain privacy between adjacent uses. (Ord. 10870 § 338, 1993).

21A.12.020 Interpretation of tables.

A. K.C.C. 21A.12.030 and 21A.12.040 contain general density and dimension standards for the various zones and limitations specific to a particular zone(s). Additional rules, exceptions, and methodologies are set forth in K.C.C. 21A.12.050 through 21A.12.210.

B. The density and dimension tables are arranged in a matrix format on two separate tables and are delineated into two general land use categories:

1. Residential; and

2. Resource and Commercial/Industrial.

C. Development standards are listed down the left side of both tables, and the zones are listed at the top. The matrix cells contain the minimum dimensional requirements of the zone. The parenthetical numbers in the matrix identify specific requirements applicable either to a specific use or zone. A blank box indicates that there are no specific requirements. If more than one standard appears in a cell, each standard will be subject to any applicable parenthetical footnote following the standard. (Ord. 10870 § 339, 1993).

21A.12.030 Densities and dimensions - residential and rural zones (expires January 2, 2025*).

A. Densities and dimensions - residential and rural zones.

RURAL

RESIDENTIAL

STANDARDS

RA-2.5

RA-5

RA-10

RA-20

R-1 (17)

R-4

R-6

R-8

R-12

R-18

R-24

R-48

Base Density:

Dwelling

Unit/Acre

(15) (28)

0.2

du/ac

0.2

du/ac

0.1

du/ac

0.05

du/ac

0.2

du/ac

(21)

du/

(6)

du/ac

Maximum Density:

Dwelling Unit/Acre

(1)

0.4

du/ac

(20)

du/

(22)

du/

(27)

du/ac

(27)

du/ac

(27)

du/ac

(27)

du/ac

(27)

du/ac

(27)

du/ac

(27)

Minimum Density:

(2)

85%

(12)

(18)

(23)

85%

(12)

(18)

85%

(12)

(18)

80%

(18)

75%

(18)

70%

(18)

65%

(18)

Minimum Lot Area (13)

1.875 ac

3.75 ac

7.5 ac

15 ac

10,000 sf (30)

Minimum Lot

Width

(3)

135 ft

35 ft

(7)

35 ft

(7)

30 ft

30ft

30 ft

Minimum Street Setback

(3)

30 ft

(9)

30 ft

(9)

30ft

(9)

30 ft

(9)

30 ft

(7)

20 ft

(7)

(29)

10 ft

(8)

20 ft

(30)

10 ft

(8)

10 ft

(8)

10 ft

(8)

(30)

10 ft

(8)

(30)

(8)

(30)

10 ft

(8)

(30)

Minimum Interior

Setback

(3) (16)

5 ft

(9)

10ft

(9)

10 ft

(9)

10 ft

(9)

5 ft

(7)

5 ft

(7)

(29)

5 ft

10 ft (30)

5 ft

(10)

(30)

5 ft

(10)

(30)

5 ft

(10)

(30)

5 ft

(10)

(30)

Base Height

40 ft

35 ft

35 ft (29)

35 ft

25 ft (25a)

35 ft

25 ft (25a)

35 ft

25 ft (25a)

60 ft

Maximum Height

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

30 ft

(25b)

75 ft

(4)

45 ft

(14)

30 ft

(25b)

75 ft

(4)

45 ft

(14)

30 ft

(25b)

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

75 ft

(4)

80 ft

(14)

75 ft

(4)

80 ft

(14)

75 ft

(4)

80 ft

(14)

Maximum Impervious

Surface:

Percentage (5)

25%

(11)

(19)

(26)

20%

(11)

(19)

(26)

15%

(11)

(19)

(24)

(26)

12.5%

(11)

(19)

(26)

30%

(11)

(26)

30%

(11)

(26)

55%

(26)

70%

(26)

75%

(26)

85%

(26)

(30)

85%

(26)

(30)

85%

(26)

(30)

90%

(26)

(30)

B. Development conditions.

1. This maximum density may be achieved only through the application of:

a. residential density incentives in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.34 or transfers of development rights in accordance with K.C.C. chapter 21A.37, or any combination of density incentive or density transfer; or

b. for properties within the Skyway-West Hill or North Highline community service area subarea geographies, only as provided in the inclusionary housing regulations in K.C.C. chapter 21A.48.

2. Also see K.C.C. 21A.12.060.

3. These standards may be modified under the provisions for zero-lot-line and townhouse developments.

4.a. Portions of a structure may exceed the base height if one additional foot of street and interior setback is provided for each foot above the base height limit. The following restrictions apply:

(1) for netting or fencing and support structures for the netting or fencing used to contain golf balls in the operation of golf courses or golf driving ranges, the maximum height shall not exceed seventy-five feet, except for recreation or multiuse parks, where the maximum height shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five feet, unless a golf ball trajectory study requires a higher fence. All such netting, fencing, and support structures are exempt from the additional interior setback requirement, regardless of whether located in a recreation or multiuse park;

(2) properties within the Skyway-West Hill or North Highline community service area subarea geographies shall not increase height through this method; and

(3) for all other structures, the maximum height achieved through this method shall not exceed seventy-five feet.

b. Accessory dwelling units and accessory living quarters shall not exceed base heights, except that this requirement shall not apply to accessory dwelling units constructed wholly within an existing dwelling unit.

5. Applies to each individual lot. Impervious surface area standards for:

a. Regional uses shall be established at the time of permit review;

b. Nonresidential uses in rural area and residential zones shall comply with K.C.C. 21A.12.120 and 21A.12.220;

c. Individual lots in the R-4 through R-6 zones that are less than nine thousand seventy-six square feet in area shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the nearest comparable R-6 or R-8 zone; and

d. A lot may be increased beyond the total amount permitted in this chapter subject to approval of a conditional use permit.

6. Mobile home parks shall be allowed a base density of six dwelling units per acre.

7. The standards of the R-4 zone apply if a lot is less than fifteen thousand square feet in area.

8. At least twenty linear feet of driveway shall be provided between any garage, carport or other fenced parking area and the street property line. The linear distance shall be measured along the center line of the driveway from the access point to such garage, carport, or fenced area to the street property line.

9.a. Residences shall have a setback of at least one hundred feet from any property line adjoining A, M, or F zones or existing extractive operations. However, residences on lots less than one hundred fifty feet in width adjoining A, M, or F zones or existing extractive operations shall have a setback from the rear property line equal to fifty percent of the lot width and a setback from the side property equal to twenty-five percent of the lot width.

b. Except for residences along a property line adjoining A, M, or F zones or existing extractive operations, lots between one acre and two and one-half acres in size shall conform to the requirements of the R-1 zone and lots under one acre shall conform to the requirements of the R-4 zone.

10.a. For developments consisting of three or more single-detached dwellings located on a single parcel, the setback shall be ten feet along any property line abutting R-1 through R-8, RA, and UR zones, except for structures in on-site play areas required in K.C.C. 21A.14.190, which shall have a setback of five feet.

b. For townhouse and apartment development, the setback shall be twenty feet along any property line abutting R-1 through R-8, RA, and UR zones, except for structures in on-site play areas required in K.C.C. 21A.14.190, which shall have a setback of five feet, unless the townhouse or apartment development is adjacent to property upon which an existing townhouse or apartment development is located.

11. Lots smaller than one-half acre in area shall comply with standards of the nearest comparable R-4 through R-8 zone. For lots that are one-half acre in area or larger, the maximum impervious surface area allowed shall be at least ten thousand square feet. On any lot over one acre in area, an additional five percent of the lot area may be used for buildings related to agricultural or forestry practices. For lots smaller than two acres but larger than one-half acre, an additional ten percent of the lot area may be used for structures that are determined to be medically necessary, if the applicant submits with the permit application a notarized affidavit, conforming with K.C.C. 21A.32.170A.2.

12. For purposes of calculating minimum density, the applicant may request that the minimum density factor be modified based upon the weighted average slope of the net buildable area of the site in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.12.087.

13. The minimum lot area does not apply to lot clustering proposals as provided in K.C.C. chapter 21A.14, except in the Rural Town of Fall City between December 1, 2023, and January 2, 2025.

14. This maximum height is only allowed as follows:

a. in R-6 and R-8 zones, for a building with a footprint built on slopes exceeding a fifteen percent finished grade; and

b. in R-18, R-24 and R-48 zones:

(1) for properties within the Skyway-West Hill or North Highline community service area subarea geographies, only if meeting the requirements of K.C.C. chapter 21A.48; or

(2) for all other properties, using residential density incentives and transfer of density credits in accordance with this title.

15. Density applies only to dwelling units and not to sleeping units.

16. Vehicle access points from garages, carports or fenced parking areas shall be set back from the property line on which a joint use driveway is located to provide a straight line length of at least twenty-six feet as measured from the center line of the garage, carport or fenced parking area, from the access point to the opposite side of the joint use driveway.

17.a. All subdivisions and short subdivisions in the R-1 zone shall be required to be clustered if the property is located within or contains:

(1) a floodplain;

(2) a critical aquifer recharge area;

(3) a regionally or locally significant resource area;

(4) existing or planned public parks or trails, or connections to such facilities;

(5) a category type S or F aquatic area or category I or II wetland;

(6) a steep slope; or

(7) an urban separator or wildlife habitat network designated by the Comprehensive Plan or a community plan.

b. The development shall be clustered away from critical areas or the axis of designated corridors such as urban separators or the wildlife habitat network to the extent possible and the open space shall be placed in a separate tract that includes at least fifty percent of the site. Open space tracts shall be permanent and shall be dedicated to a homeowner's association or other suitable organization, as determined by the director, and meet the requirements in K.C.C. 21A.14.040. On-site critical area and buffers and designated urban separators shall be placed within the open space tract to the extent possible. Passive recreation, with no development of recreational facilities, and natural-surface pedestrian and equestrian trails are acceptable uses within the open space tract.

18. See K.C.C. 21A.12.085.

19. All subdivisions and short subdivisions in R-1 and RA zones within the North Fork and Upper Issaquah Creek subbasins of the Issaquah Creek Basin (the North Fork and Upper Issaquah Creek subbasins are identified in the Issaquah Creek Basin and Nonpoint Action Plan) and the portion of the Grand Ridge subarea of the East Sammamish Community Planning Area that drains to Patterson Creek shall have a maximum impervious surface area of eight percent of the gross acreage of the plat. Distribution of the allowable impervious area among the platted lots shall be recorded on the face of the plat. Impervious surface of roads need not be counted towards the allowable impervious area. Where both lot- and plat-specific impervious limits apply, the more restrictive shall be required.

20. This density may only be achieved on RA 2.5 zoned parcels receiving density from rural forest focus areas through a transfer of density credit pursuant to K.C.C. chapter 21A.37.

21. Base density may be exceeded, if the property is located in a designated rural city urban growth area and each proposed lot contains an occupied legal residence that predates 1959.

22.a. The maximum density is four dwelling units per acre for properties zoned R-4 when located in the Rural Town of Fall City.

b. For properties within the Skyway-West Hill or North Highline community service area subarea geographies, only as provided in the inclusionary housing regulations in K.C.C. chapter 21A.48.

23. The subdivision or short subdivision of property within the Rural Town of Fall City is not required to meet with the minimum density requirements of this chapter.

24. The impervious surface standards for the county fairground facility are established in the King County Fairgrounds Site Development Plan, Attachment A to Ordinance 14808** on file at the department of natural resources and parks and the department of local services, permitting division. Modifications to that standard may be allowed provided the square footage does not exceed the approved impervious surface square footage established in the King County Fairgrounds Site Development Plan Environmental Checklist, dated September 21, 1999, Attachment B to Ordinance 14808**, by more than ten percent.

25. For cottage housing developments only:

a. The base height is twenty-five feet.

b. Buildings that have pitched roofs with a minimum slope of six over twelve may achieve a maximum height of thirty feet at the ridge of the roof.

26. Impervious surface does not include access easements serving neighboring property and driveways to the extent that they extend beyond the street setback due to location within an access panhandle or due to the application of King County Code requirements to locate features over which the applicant does not have control.

27. a. For properties within the Skyway-West Hill or North Highline community service area subarea geographies, only in accordance with the inclusionary housing regulations in K.C.C. chapter 21A. 48.

b. For all other properties, only in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.34.040.F.1.g., F.6. or K.C.C. 21A.37.130.A.2.

28. On a site zoned RA with a building listed on the national register of historic places, additional dwelling units in excess of the maximum density may be allowed under K.C.C. 21A.12.042.

29. Height and setback requirements shall not apply to regional transit authority facilities.

30. 30. Applies only in the Rural Town of Fall City between December 1, 2023, and January 2, 2025. (Ord. 19690 § 2, 2023 (expires January 2, 2025): Ord. 19687 § 3, 2023: Ord. 19555 § 11, 2022: Ord. 19146 § 48, 2020: Ord. 18791 § 168, 2018: Ord. 18671 § 4, 2018: Ord. 17841 § 31, 2014: Ord. 17539 § 33, 2013: Ord. 17420 § 99, 2012: Ord. 16267 § 25, 2008: Ord. 15245 § 6, 2005: Ord. 15051 § 126, 2004: Ord. 15032 § 17, 2004: Ord. 14808 § 4, 2003: Ord. 14807 § 7, 2003: Ord. 14429 § 2, 2002: Ord. 14190 § 33, 2001: Ord. 14045 § 18, 2001: Ord. 13881 § 1, 2000: Ord. 13571 § 1, 1999: Ord. 13527 § 1, 1999: Ord. 13274 § 10, 1998: Ord. 13086 § 1, 1998: Ord. 13022 § 16, 1998: Ord. 12822 § 6, 1997: Ord. 12549 § 1, 1996: Ord. 12523 § 3, 1996: Ord. 12320 § 2, 1996: Ord. 11978 § 4, 1995: Ord. 11886 § 5, 1995: Ord. 11821 § 2, 1995: Ord. 11802 § 3, 1995: Ord. 11798 § 1, 1995: Ord. 11621 § 41, 1994: Ord. 11555 § 5, 1994: Ord. 11157 § 15, 1993: Ord. 10870 § 340, 1993).

Reviser's notes:

*"This ordinance expires thirteen months after the effective date of this ordinance." (Ord. 19690 § 5.)

**Available in the King County Archives.

21A.12.030 Densities and dimensions - residential and rural zones (in effect January 2, 2025, and thereafter*).