"Abandonment"means to:
A. Cease operation for a period of 60 or more consecutive days;
B. Reduce the effective radiated power of an antenna by 75 percent for 60 or more consecutive days;
C. Relocate an antenna at a point less than 80 percent of the height of an antenna support structure; or
D. Reduce the number of transmissions from an antenna by 75 percent for 60 or more consecutive days.
"Accessory dwelling unit" or “ADU”is an additional dwelling unit either in or added to an existing single-family detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, townhouse, or in a separate structure on the same lot as the primary dwelling unit for use as a complete, independent living facility with provision within the accessory unit for cooking, eating, sanitation, sleeping and entry separate from that of the primary dwelling unit. Such a dwelling is an accessory use to the primary dwelling unit. Accessory units are also commonly known as "mother-in-law" units, backyard cottages, or carriage houses.
"Accessory use"is a use that is secondary to the primary use of the property. An accessory use cannot occur without a permitted principal use on the property.
"Adult arcade"means a commercial establishment containing individual viewing areas or booths, where, for any form of consideration, including a membership fee, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or other similar image-producing machines are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas.
"Adult cabaret"means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, tavern, or other similar commercial establishment, whether or not alcoholic beverages are served, that regularly features adult entertainment.
"Adult entertainment"means:
A. Any exhibition, performance or dance conducted in an adult entertainment facility where such exhibition, performance or dance is distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas; or
B. Any exhibition, performance or dance intended to sexually stimulate any patron and conducted in an adult entertainment facility where such exhibition, performance or dance is performed for, arranged with, or engaged in with fewer than all patrons in the adult entertainment facility at that time, with separate consideration paid, either directly or indirectly, for such performance, exhibition or dance. For purposes of example and not limitation, such exhibitions, performances or dances are commonly referred to as table dancing, couch dancing, taxi dancing, lap dancing, private dancing or straddle dancing.
"Adult entertainment facility"means a commercial establishment defined as an adult arcade, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult retail store, or other adult entertainment facility.
"Adult entertainment facility, other"means any commercial establishment not defined herein where adult entertainment is regularly conducted or where sexually oriented materials are regularly displayed, or available in any form, for on-site consumption or use for any type of consideration; provided, however, that a public library, and a school, university, or similar educational or scientific/ medical facility shall not be considered an adult entertainment facility. In addition, a commercial establishment that offers access to telecommunications networks as a principal business purpose shall not be considered an adult entertainment facility unless the access is provided for the primary purpose of displaying or presenting visual images that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas.
"Adult family home"is a regular family abode of a person or persons providing personal care, special care, room, and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services, which is licensed pursuant to Chapter
70.128 RCW.
"Adult motel"means a hotel, motel, or similar commercial establishment which:
A. Offers sleeping accommodations to the public for any form of consideration and provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas, and that has a sign visible from the public right-of-way that advertises the availability of this type of sexually oriented materials; or
B. Offers a sleeping room for rent for a rental fee period of time that is less than 10 hours; or
C. Allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping room to sub-rent the room for a period of time that is less than 12 hours.
"Adult motion picture theater"means a commercial establishment where, for any form of consideration, motion pictures, films, video cassettes, slides, or other similar visual representations are regularly shown that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas.
"Adult retail store"means a commercial establishment such as a bookstore, video store, or novelty shop which as one of its principal business purposes offers for sale or rent, for any form of consideration, any one or more of the following:
A. Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed materials, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas; or
B. Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia designed for use in connection with any specified sexual activities.
"Alternative tower structure"means a manmade tree, clock tower, bell steeple, light pole and similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.
"Antenna"means any existing poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio or electromagnetic frequency signals, including:
A. "Directional antenna" (also known as "panel" antenna) means an antenna which transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a specific directional pattern of less than 360 degrees.
B. "Omni-directional antenna" (also known as a "whip" antenna) means an antenna which transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a 360-degree radial pattern. Does not include antenna utilized specifically for television reception.
C. "Parabolic antenna" (also known as a "dish" antenna) means an antenna which is a bowl-shaped device for the reception and/or transmission of radio frequency communication signals in a specific directional pattern.
D. "Stealth antenna" means an antenna installed inside a non-antenna structure, or camouflaged to appear as a non-antenna structure.
"Antenna height"means the vertical distance measured from the base of the antenna support structure at grade to the highest point of the structure even if said highest point is an antenna. Measurement of tower height shall include antenna, base pad, and other appurtenances and shall be measured from the finished grade of the parcel. If the support structure is on a sloped grade, then the average between the highest and lowest grades shall be used in calculating the antenna height.
"Antenna support structure"means any pole, telescoping mast, tower, tripod, or other structure which supports a device used in the transmitting or receiving of radio frequency signals.
"Applicant"means any person, partnership, or company who files an application for any permit necessary for development within the city.
"Articulation"means the changing or varying of frontage design elements either horizontally or vertically.
"Attached wireless communication facility"means a wireless communication facility that is affixed to an existing structure and is not considered simply a component of an attached wireless communications facility.
(Ord. 740 § 2, 1997; Ord. 746 § 19, 1997; Ord. 747 § 1, 1997; Ord. 988 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1533 § 5, 2016; Ord. 1568 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1641 § 12, 2020; Ord. No. 1737 § 14, 6/10/2025)