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Screening device.A barrier of permanent material of sufficient height and density so that the objects being screened are not visible from any point on the lot line when viewed from the ground level. All screening devices shall comply with the requirements established in section
9.04.046(c).
Searchlight.A lighting assembly designed to direct the output of a contained lamp in a specific tightly focused direction (a beam) with a reflector located external to the lamp, and with a swiveled or gimbaled mount to allow the assembly to be easily redirected. Searchlights include such lights that are used commonly to sweep the sky for advertisement purposes.
Setback.A line, generally parallel with and measured from the property line, defining the limits of a yard in which no building, other than accessory buildings nor structure may be located above ground, except as may be provided in this zoning ordinance. See definition of "yard."
Shielding.When the light emitted from the fixture is projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point of the fixture where light is emitted.
Shutters.Pairs of solid or slatted window coverings, traditionally hinged to the exterior of a building to either side of a window, used to block light or wind from the interior of a building.
Side yard.A yard between the primary building and the adjacent side property line, and extending entirely from a front yard to the rear yard.
Site plan.A detailed, scaled drawing of all surface improvements, structures, uses, and utilities proposed for development associated with this zoning ordinance.
Specific use permit.A permit granted on a discretionary and conditional basis by the city council, which authorizes a land use in a zoning district in which that use is not normally permitted. All requirements of a specific use permit are in addition to and supplement zoning ordinance requirements.
Specified anatomical area.Less than opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, or pubic hair; or less than opaquely covered perineum, buttock, or anus; or less than opaquely covered female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
Specified sexual activities.Human genitals in a discernible state of sexual stimulation or arousal; or acts or representations of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, bestiality, excretory functions, sadism, masochism, lewd exhibition of genitals; or fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region or pubic hair, perineum, buttock or anus, or female breast.
Spot lamp.A specific form of lamp designed to direct its output in a specific direction (a beam) with a reflector formed from the glass envelope of the lamp itself, and with a clear or nearly clear glass envelope. Spot lamps are those lamps so designated by the manufacturers.
Spot light.A lighting assembly designed to direct the output of a contained lamp in a specific tightly focused direction (a beam) with a reflector located external to the lamp.
Staff committee.The committee responsible for providing commentary and insight at pre-application meetings.
Stealth design.Any telecommunication facility that is designed to blend into the surrounding environment. Examples of stealth facilities may include architecturally screened roof-mounted antennas, building-mounted antennas painted to match the existing structure, antennas integrated into architectural elements, and antenna structures designed to look like another object, such as a light pole, clock towers, bell steeples, or a tree.
Stepback.A line, generally parallel with and measured from the property line, in which a structure's third or greater story is set back.
Story.That portion of a building included between the surface of a floor and the surface of a floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it, then the portion of the building between the surface of a floor and the ceiling or roof above it. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purposes of height regulations, if the vertical distance from grade to the ceiling is more than seven feet.
Street.Part of a right-of-way, whether public or private and however designated, which provides vehicular access to adjacent land and other streets and may include additional facilities for transportation of persons, utilities, drainage, and other street improvements.
Street yard.The area between the front property line and the minimum front setback line.
Stringcourse.A horizontal course of brick or stone flush with or projecting beyond the face of a building, often molded to mark a division in the wall.
Structural alteration.Any change, addition, or modification in construction in the supporting members of a building, such as exterior walls, bearing walls, beams, columns, foundations, girders, floor joists, roof joists, rafters, or trusses.
Subdivision.A division or redivision of any tract of land situated within the city's corporate limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction into two or more parts, lots or sites, for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, division of ownership, or building development. "Subdivision" includes resubdivisions of land or lots that are part of a previously recorded subdivision.
Submittal date.The date when forms, fees, plans, information, and copies have been submitted to the city (or other employee authorized to received applications) for the purposes of meeting requirements for a development application.