The definitions set forth in this chapter apply for purposes of this title. Words not defined in this chapter shall be given the meaning ordinarily applied to such words. (Ord. 44, 1977)

"Accessory building" means a subordinate building such as a private garage or shed which is located on the same lot on which the main building or use is situated, and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such main building. (Ord. 44, 1977)

"Apartment" means a multiple-family dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units in which all units, exclusive of a unit which may be occupied by the owner or caretaker, are rented or leased for thirty (30) days or more. (Ord. 184, 2-10-2011)

"Buildings" means any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, and designated or intended for the shelter, support, enclosure or protection of persons, animals or chattels, but not including trailers or mobile homes. (Ord. 44, 1977)

The height of a building shall be the vertical distance between the highest point at which the foundation meets the finished grade and the highest point of any ridgeline of the roof or any enclosed structure attached to the roof. (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)

"Condominium" means an estate consisting of an undivided interest in common in real estate, in an interest or interests in real property, or in any combination thereof; together with a separate interest in real property, in an interest or interests in real property, or in any combination thereof. (Ord. 184, 2-10-2011)

"Customer area" means total area open to use by customers, including, without limitation, seating, bar seating, standing area, counter space, waiting area, bathrooms, passageways and halls. (Ord. 129, 3-4-1998)

Windows or glass walls, also called curtain windows or curtain walls, that extend from or near floor level to at or near ceiling level, whether placed between floor and ceiling slabs or hung outside the floor and ceiling slabs, and similar designs. (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)

"Daycare facility" is a place or facility providing care and supervision, for compensation, during part of a twenty four (24) hour day, for a child or children not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the care, in a place other than the child's or children's own home or homes. (Ord. 109, 8-24-1993)

A "daylight basement" shall exist when at least one side of the basement level is totally or partially excavated or backfilled into a hillside, and at least two (2) other sides significantly excavated or backfilled into a hillside. (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)

"Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed or used for residential occupancy, including tiny houses, but not including hotels, boarding houses and lodging houses, accessory buildings, trailers mobile homes, tepees, tents, tent cabins, yurts, and recreational vehicles. (Ord. 229, 7-31-2025: Ord. 201, 1-11-2018)

A roof with only one sloping plane, with no hips, ridges, or valleys, and with a slope of ten percent (10%) or less. (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)

"Home occupations" means nonretail enterprises, which do not provide retail show and customer space, operated for a profit within a primarily residential structure, including, but not limited to, occupations such as accountant, realtor, attorney, artist, seamstress, woodworker, cabinetmaker or any other such occupation as may be determined appropriate by the City Council. (Ord. 129, 3-4-1998)

The definition of "loft" from appendix V: Tiny Houses contained in the 2012 International Residential Code and any subsequent amendments, as adopted by the State of Idaho, is hereby adopted. (Ord. 201, 1-11-2018)

"Mobile home" means a unit designed for conveyance after fabrication on its own wheels or on flatbed or other trailers, and arriving at a site where it is to be used for human habitation, and whether or not permanently placed on jacks or other foundations. For purposes of this title, "mobile home" includes trailers, campers, motor homes and recreational vehicles used for human habitation, but prefabricated houses designed for permanent foundations shall not be included in this definition.

   A.   Doublewide Mobile Home: A "doublewide mobile home" is a mobile home consisting of two (2) sections combined horizontally at the site to form a single dwelling, while still retaining their individual chassis for future movement.

   B.   Singlewide Mobile Home: A "singlewide mobile home" is a mobile home consisting of one structurally complete section which arrives at the site as a complete dwelling without need for combination with any other unit or structure, with the exception of utility hookups and foundation support. (Ord. 44, 1977: Ord. 109, 8-24-1993)

(Rep. by Ord. 162, 3-14-2005)

(Rep. by Ord. 162, 3-14-2005)

"Multi-family dwelling" means a dwelling which is constructed in a manner which creates a minimum of two (2) physically independent living units within a single structure. Each living unit within a multi-family dwelling shall include independent kitchen and bath facilities and independent exterior access. (Ord. 162, 3-14-2005)

"Multi-family mobile home" is a mobile home which is originally manufactured in a manner which creates two (2) or three (3) physically independent living units therein. Each living unit within a multi-family mobile home shall include independent kitchen and bath facilities, independent exterior access and shall conform to all applicable Fire Codes. A multi-family mobile home shall contain a maximum of three (3) living units. (Ord. 109, 8-24-1993)

"Multiplex units" means duplex, triplex and quadplex buildings, constructed in a manner which creates a maximum of four (4) physically independent living units within a single structure. Each living unit within a multiplex unit shall include independent kitchen and bath facilities, independent exterior access and shall conform to all applicable Fire Codes. (Ord. 129, 3-4-1998)

"Off street parking" means a designated space, which space may include front and side street setback areas, which will include parking spaces of a predetermined size with aisle space of a predetermined size to allow for circulation of traffic; and will provide a specified amount of area for snow storage; and may be paved, graveled, or grassed as long as it remains undeveloped. (Ord. 129, 3-4-1998)

"Office" is a room or group of rooms used for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service industry or government. (Ord. 109, 8-24-1993)

"One-family dwelling" means a dwelling constructed with a single living unit within a single structure. A single living unit has kitchen and bath facilities and common exterior access. (Ord. 184, 2-10-2011)

"Outdoor advertising signs" means a sign of any type or material installed any place for any private, public or commercial outdoor advertising purposes. (Ord. 44, 1977)

"Overnight units" means each sleeping room or every three (3) beds of sleeping capacity, whichever is greater. (Ord. 129, 3-4-1998)

The definition of "park model recreational vehicle" contained in Idaho Code section 49-117(2) and any subsequent revisions is hereby adopted. (Ord. 201, 1-11-2018)

"Parking space" means minimum parking spaces and aisles shall be:

 

 

(Ord. 129, 3-4-1998)

An exterior appendage to a building with a roof and open or screened sides, forming a covered approach to an entrance on the ground level of a building. (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)

"Recreational vehicles" means a unit not exceeding forty feet (40') in length, designed for portability on its own wheels or other trailer or truck, used for human habitation, but not designed for permanent placement. Recreational vehicles shall, for purposes of this title, include camp trailers, campers, motorhomes, tent trailers and boats. (Ord. 79, 9-6-1988)

"Rustic nature or character" means western in character, harmonizing with the natural scenic, historic and pastoral nature of the environment. (Ord. 44, 1977)

A roof containing only one sloping plane, with no hips, ridges or valleys, and a slope greater than ten percent (10%). (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)

"Sign" means any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof situated outdoors or indoors but visible outside, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or project images. (Ord. 179, 5-13-2009)

A portable conical tent made of skins, cloth, or canvas or other material on a frame of poles. (Ord. 229, 7-31-2025)

A collasible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and generally used for camping outdoors. Does not include tents used for events. (Ord. 229, 7-31-2025)

A style of tent with vertical walls giving a cabin-like appearance. (Ord. 229, 7-31-2025)

A circular tent of felt, skins, or canvas on a collapsible or permanent framework. (Ord. 229, 7-31-2025)

A tiny house is a dwelling that is four hundred (400) or fewer square feet (37 m2) in floor area, excluding lofts. This includes park model recreational vehicles, as defined by Idaho Code section 49-117(2) that are permanently placed. (Ord. 229, 7-31-2025: Ord. 201, 1-11-2018)

A tiny house park is a grouping of permanently placed tiny houses on individual spaces leased from an owner(s) of an individual tax parcel or contiguous tax parcels. These spaces may be smaller than that required for dwellings required for each tax parcel. (Ord. 201, 1-11-2018)

Tiny house permanent placement means placed onto at minimum a pier and beam foundation, with installed power, sewer, and water hookups. (Ord. 201, 1-11-2018)

The "viewable facade" of a structure is the total visible portion of a structure from any particular side, from lowest point to rooftop. (Ord. 213, 7-8-2021)