Two or more lots joined by a common boundary line or point.

The means and right to cross between public and/or private property so that persons and/or vehicles may enter and leave private property.

A smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a standalone (i.e., detached) single-family home or duplex. For purposes of calculating minimum density, accessory dwelling units are counted as one dwelling unit; for purposes of calculating maximum density, accessory dwelling units are counted as zero dwelling units.

A structure incidental and subordinate to the main use of property and located on the same lot as the main use; freestanding and structurally separated from the main use.

A use on the same lot with and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use.

Any person group, firm, business, or organization (except non-profit corporations which are not open to the general public) which prohibits admission to the entire portion of the premises to any persons younger than 18 years of age, and which is restricted by State law from furnishing to, sending, exhibiting an obscene performance to, or displaying obscene material to a minor, which is defined as an unmarried person under the age of 18 years.

A use of whatever character, conducted on the premises of an adult business, which use is conducted in the area in which any persons under 18 years of age are prohibited.

Nursery activity, horticulture and similar activities for the cultivation of commercial crops in addition to pasturing, breeding, dairying, and similar uses of animals, poultry for commercial use; does not include processing, slaughtering, and similar uses, or forestation.

The Columbia Regional airport, located in Klickitat County, Washington.

Public or private right-of-way designed and intended to serve as secondary access to the side or rear of those properties whose principal access is from a street.

A change, addition, or modification in construction or occupancy of a building or structure.

A dwelling unit located within a multifamily dwelling. ("Multifamily Dwelling" is defined under "Building Types.")

A request for a review of the interpretation of any provision of this Title or a request for a variance. Subject to Section 10.3.020.080 Appeal Procedures.

The property owner(s) or legal agent or representative of the property owner(s).

For purposes of this Title, application is defined as materials submitted or to be submitted.

The Director, in the case of ministerial and administrative decisions; the Commission, in the case of Commission quasi-judicial hearings and decisions; and the Council, in the case of Council quasi-judicial and legislative hearings and decisions.

A designated Zone AO, AH, AR/AO or AR/AH on the City's FIRM with a one percent or greater annual chance of flooding (characterized by ponding or sheet flow) to an average depth of one to three feet: (a) where a clearly defined channel does not exist; (b) where the path of flooding is unpredictable; and (c) where velocity flow may be evident.

The land in the floodplain within the City's planning jurisdiction subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year, shown on the City's FIRM as Zone A, AO, AH, A1-30, AE, A99, and AR (V, V1-30, VE). "Special flood hazard area" is synonymous in meaning and definition with the phrase "area of special flood hazard."

The flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

The elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base flood.

Any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides.

Building Codes Agency or other agency charged with administering the State Building Codes in The Dalles.

A tract of land bounded by a street or by a combination of streets and public parks, cemeteries, railroad rights-of-way, drainageways, watercourses or unsubdivided land.

Any form of security (including a cash deposit surety bond, collateral, property, or instrument of credit) in an amount and form satisfactory to the City.

An area designed to provide space or distance, obstruct undesirable views, serve as an acoustic barrier, or generally reduce impacts of adjacent development.

That portion of a lot or development site exclusive of the areas required for front, side, and rear yards and other required open spaces; and which is available for siting and constructing a building or buildings.

Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

See "Height of Buildings" definition in Section 10.6.070.050. Also see height exceptions in Article 6.090 for nonresidential structures.

A line on a plat indicating the limit beyond which buildings or structures may not be erected, or the minimum distance as prescribed by this Title between the property line abutting a street and the closest point of the foundation of any building or structure related thereto.

The person or persons so designated by the Community Development Director.

The yearly period beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st.

A stationary, roofed structure or a portion of a building open on two or more sides primarily used for the parking of motor vehicles.

Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the dead and related cemetery activities, including: columbarium, crematoriums, mausoleums, and mortuaries, when operated in conjunction with and within the boundary of such cemetery.

An institution, establishment, or place that commonly receives at one time more than 12 children not of common parentage, for a period not to exceed 12 hours per given day for the purposes of board, care, or training apart from their parents or guardians for compensation or reward in accordance with ORS 657A. (Note: For in-home family day care see definition for "Family Day Care.")

A permanently located, fully enclosed building primarily used for religious worship.

The City of The Dalles, a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon, where the provision involves a duty owed the City in either its governmental or its corporate capacity; otherwise, that officer, department, or agency of the City indicated by the context, or where the context does not clearly indicate a specific officer, department, or agency, then the City Manager of the City.

The duly appointed City of The Dalles Planning Commission.

Periodic or annual special events involving community wide interest, usually sponsored by a nonprofit entity, such as, but not limited to, events like the Cherry Festival, Rodeo, Neon Nights, Jamming July Street Fest, sanctioned bike races, Historic The Dalles Days, parades, and circuses. Activities directly associated with community events are considered part of the event and not as a separate use of the property and as such are exempt from the provisions of the LUDO during the days of the event.

A general plan of development which is final for such issues as uses and densities. A conceptual plan requires one or more detailed applications prior to construction. Review of detailed applications is based on regulations in effect at time of submittal of conceptual plan application. A conceptual plan may also be a master plan.

A single dwelling unit in a multiunit development that is separately owned or may be combined with an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the property.

Shall mean the same as abutting.

A development with four or more detached dwelling units with common area developed under a unified site plan that is approved pursuant to Article 3.086 Cottage Cluster Development. See also "Dwelling, Multifamily."

The duly elected City Council of the City of The Dalles.

See definition for "Child Care Facility."

See definition for "Family Day Care."

The number of dwelling units per acre.

The Community Development Department of the City of The Dalles.

Any person, firm, corporation or government agency undertaking any development, either as owner, builder, or through the services of employees, agents, or independent contractors.

Making a material change in the use or appearance of a structure (internal and external) or land, creation of three or more units of land on a single parcel or adjoining pieces of property in a calendar year, changing the land use designation, or creating or terminating a right of access. Where appropriate to the context, development refers to the act of developing or the result of development. Development includes any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

A legally established lot(s) or parcel(s) of land occupied or capable of being occupied by a building or group of buildings and/or other development, including accessory structure(s) and accessory use(s), together with the yards, open spaces, and setback areas required by this Title, and having frontage or access to a public right-of-way as required by this Title.

The Director of the Community Development Department of the City of The Dalles, or the Director's official designee, charged with the responsibility for administration of this Title.

Unless otherwise clearly specified in this Title, "discontinued use" shall mean non-use and shall not require a determination of the voluntary or involuntary non-use or intent to resume use.

A natural or artificial watercourse, including adjacent riparian vegetation, that has the specific function of transmitting natural stream water or storm runoff water from a point of higher elevation to a point of lower elevation.

A detached dwelling unit in a development with 4 or more detached dwelling units, developed under a unified site plan that is approved pursuant to Article 3.086 Cottage Cluster Development.

Two dwelling units located on a single lot or development site, placed either so some structural parts are in common (attached), or so the units are physically separate structures (detached). For purposes of calculating minimum density, duplexes are counted as two dwelling units; for purposes of calculating maximum density, duplexes are counted as one dwelling unit.

A structure or development containing at least three dwelling units in any vertical or horizontal arrangement, located on a single lot. See also, Cottage Cluster Development.

More than two dwelling units, each located on its own lot, placed side by side, and sharing some structural parts at a common property line.

Two dwelling units located on separate lots but attached side by side sharing some structural parts at a common property line.

One dwelling unit, freestanding and structurally separated from any other dwelling unit or buildings, located on a lot or development site, including manufactured homes as defined in this Chapter.

A single detached structure with no setback from one lot line.

One or more rooms, with bathroom and kitchen facilities, designed for occupancy by one family.

The grant of a right to use someone's property for a specific purpose, such as for access or for utilities.

The process of mechanically altering or changing the natural grade (elevation) by cutting and or filling the earth.

An individual or two or more persons related by blood, adoption or marriage, or a group of not more than five adults unrelated by blood or marriage, living together in a dwelling unit. As used in this Title, "family" also refers to unrelated physically or mentally handicapped, elderly, or drug or alcohol dependent persons receiving treatment, and resident staff persons engaged in their care.

"Babysitting," care of 12 or fewer children either full or part-time, including resident family members, as accessory to any residential use. "Family day care" is subject to the normal requirements of the residential zone. "Family day care" is not subject to the definition of "home business."

Placement of any materials such as soil, gravel, crushed stone, or other materials that change the elevation of the floodplain. The placement of fill is considered "development."

The decision made by the approving authority approving, approving with conditions, or denying an application for a ministerial, administrative, quasi-judicial, or legislative action as specified in this Title.

A lot that has access by means of a narrow strip of land. Also referred to as "rear lot."

An examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or flood-related erosion hazards.

The City's official map on which the Federal Insurance Administrator has delineated both the special hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the City. A FIRM that has been made available digitally is called a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM).

See "Flood Elevation Study."

See "Floodway."

Flood storage, water quality, and riparian vegetation conditions.

An assessment of the portions of a site that are within the special flood hazard area, performed by a qualified professional, that identifies existing site conditions before development occurs, describes the impact the proposed development would have on existing floodplain functions within the applicable portion of the existing site, and identifies the mitigation needed for the proposed development to result in no net loss of those floodplain functions. The City's website includes guidance prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for preparation of a floodplain mitigation assessment.

The volume of floodwater that an area of floodplain can hold during the one-percent annual chance flood.

The channel of a river 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. Also referred to as "Regulatory Floodway."

The existing measurements of the structure related to the three floodplain functions and their proxies. The footprint related to floodplain storage refers to the volumetric amount of developed space measured from the existing ground level to the base flood elevation, and the footprint related to water quality refers to the area of impervious surface that the structure creates.

The building line which fronts on the street.

That portion of a development site that abuts a public or private street.

A use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, but does not include long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.

Given in reference to the slope of land, or in reference to construction, grade is the lowest point of elevation of the finished or existing surface of the ground, paving, construction, or sidewalk.

When referring to area, the total area of land located within lot lines proposed for use or development.

The total number of dwelling units per gross acre.

Any floor usable for living purposes, which includes working, sleeping, eating, cooking or recreation, or a combination thereof.

Activities with the sole purpose of restoring habitats that have only temporary impacts and long-term benefits to habitat. Such projects cannot include ancillary structures (e.g., storage shed for maintenance equipment), must demonstrate that no rise in the BFE would occur as a result of the project and obtain a CLOMR and LOMR, and have obtained any other required permits (e.g., CWA Section 404 permit).

Standing dead, dying, or diseased trees or ones with a structural defect that makes it likely to fail in whole or in part and that present a potential hazard to a structure.

The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.

Any structure that is:

A lawful commercial activity commonly carried on within a dwelling and/or accessory dwelling(s), provided the residential character of the property is maintained and the activity does not infringe upon the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes. See Article 6.020: Home Businesses.

Grown or made by a person 21 years of age or older for noncommercial purposes.

The production of marijuana at a household that does not exceed four marijuana plants at a time.

An individual, group, or population lacking a fixed, regular, and/or adequate nighttime residence in accordance with and as classified under OAR Chapter 813 Division 240 State Homeless Assistance Program.

An incorporated, nonprofit organization operating under recorded land agreements through which each lot owner of a planned development or other described land area is automatically subject to a charge for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's activities, such as maintaining a common property.

A housing unit and any place in or around a housing unit at which the occupants of the housing unit are producing, processing, or storing homegrown marijuana or homemade cannabinoid products or cannabinoid extracts.

A house, an apartment or a mobile home, or a group of rooms or a single room that is occupied as separate living quarters, in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other persons in the building and that has direct access from the outside of the building or through a common hall.

A surface that cannot be penetrated by water and thereby prevents infiltration and increases the amount and rate of surface water runoff.

Large, reusable containers without wheels used for shipping in intermodal transportation.

Any lot or premises on which five or more dogs or cats at least five months of age are kept, boarded, or trained.

Any premises where four or more dogs, cats, or other animals or fowl are maintained for breeding purposes.

Landscaping is defined in Article 6.010: Landscaping Standards.

A temporary off-site storage area for equipment and useable materials to be used for maintenance or construction.

A unit of land owned or under lawful control and in the lawful possession of one distinct ownership and intended as a unit for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership and/or for development.

The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.

Unless otherwise specified in this Title, percent of a development site covered by paved surface areas and buildings.

The distance from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of the rear lot line. Lot, Interior. A lot other than a corner or reversed corner lot.

See "Frontage."

The property line bounding a lot.

The relocation of a common property boundary wherein an additional unit of land is not created and where an existing unit of land reduced in size by the adjustment complies with any applicable development district regulation.

The side lot line abutting a street.

In the case of an interior lot, a property line that abuts the street. In the case of a corner lot, the front line shall be determined by orientation of the structure based on at least two of the following factors: location of the front door, location of the driveway, or legal street address.

The side lot line abutting another lot line.

The record lot line or lines most distant from and generally opposite the front lot line.

Any lot boundary not a front or rear lot line.

A lot or parcel created through the applicable land division regulations at the time the lot was created.

The distance between the midpoints of the side lot lines.

A lot situated at the intersection of two streets, the interior angle of such intersection not exceeding 135 degrees.

A corner lot whose rear line borders the side yard of another lot, whether or not separated by an alley.

One parcel of real property shown on the County Assessor's map, and identified by a tax lot number. A tax lot may not necessarily be a lot of record. A tax lot may contain more than one platted legal lot of record.

A lot of record whose front and rear lot lines both abut streets.

The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of applicable non-elevation design requirements.

The State of Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.

A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured dwelling" does not include a "recreational vehicle" and is synonymous with manufactured home, mobile home, or residential trailer as defined by this Chapter.

A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured dwelling lots for rent or sale.

A dwelling constructed to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards since June 15, 1976, but not to State Building Code standards.

Any portion of a manufactured dwelling park (see definition for "Manufactured Dwelling Park") which is designated or used for occupancy of one manufactured home, mobile home, or residential trailer, including its accessory structures and its outdoor living areas, but exclusive of space provided for the common use of tenants such as roadways and guest parking.

That portion of the manufactured home space reserved for the location of the manufactured home or mobile home structure.

All parts of the plant cannabis family Moraceae, whether growing or not; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant or its resin. It 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.

Marijuana, cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates and cannabinoid extracts.

An overall plan for a development site which may be built in phases. A master plan may be conceptual or detailed which is final for such issues as uses and densities. If conceptual, separate and more detailed applications will be required for each phase. Review of detailed application is based on regulations in effect at time of submittal of original plan application.

Any lot or parcel of property, or portion thereof, where any of the following takes place, except when the following occur in a walled and roofed building:

For purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum to which Base Flood Elevations shown on the City's FIRM are referenced.

An institution providing in-patient and/or out-patient health services for the medical, psychiatric, or surgical care of the sick or injured; includes related facilities such as laboratories, training facilities, services and staff offices related to the institution.

Any facility registered by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 475.300 to 475.346, as now constituted, that sells, distributes, transmits, gives, dispenses or otherwise provides medical marijuana to qualifying patients.

The processing, compounding, or conversion of marijuana into cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates, or cannabinoid extracts, provided that the marijuana processor is licensed by the Oregon Health Authority.

The purchase of marijuana items for resale to a person other than a consumer, provided that the marijuana wholesaler is licensed by the Oregon Health Authority.

Dividing a legal lot of record into three or fewer conforming lots within a calendar year.

A residential structure intended for permanent human occupancy and constructed for movement on the public highways, constructed prior to adoption of June 15, 1976 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards, but meeting the requirements of Oregon's mobile home laws in effect between January 1, 1962 and June 15, 1976.

See "Manufactured Dwelling Park or Manufactured Subdivision."

A structure not built on site, but which is placed on a permanent foundation and meets the State Building Code standards.

See "Recreational Vehicle."

Every vehicle that is self-propelled, including tractors, fork-lift trucks, motorcycles, road building equipment, street cleaning equipment and any other vehicle capable of moving under its own power, notwithstanding the vehicle may be exempt from licensing under the motor vehicle laws of Oregon.

An elevation reference mark used in determining a flood boundary and floodway maps, formerly referred to as "mean sea level."

When referring to area, the total area of land proposed for use or development after excluding: public rights-of-way existing or anticipated to exist; land constrained by slopes of 25% or greater; land located within the special flood hazard area (SFHA) identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the City of The Dalles (unless an application includes either a FEMA-approved Letter of Map Amendment or Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill); lands determined by the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) to be wetlands (unless an application includes a DSL-approved Removal-Fill Permit); land within stream corridors (as defined in Article 5.130); land designated open space or parkland and anticipated to be publicly owned; land designated open space owned in common by owners within a residential development; and land encumbered by public utility easements.

The total number of dwelling units per net acre.

For floodplain management purposes only, "new construction" means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by the City and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.

Means adverse impacts to floodplain functions are avoided or offset so that there is no net change in the applicable floodplain functions from the existing condition when a development application is submitted to the City as further described in NMFS Consultation No. NWR-2011-3197).

Any grow site registered with the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 475B.420 for the planting, cultivating, growing, trimming or harvesting marijuana, or drying marijuana leaves or flowers, but excluding a personal medical marijuana grow site.

A lawful existing structure, use, or legal parcel of land that does not conform to requirements of the zone district where it is located, but which was already in existence at the time this Title or any amendment to it became effective.

A place where the following civic and commercial use types, as described in this Title, are conducted: administrative services; business support services; financial, insurance and real estate services; medical services; professional and research services.

Areas intended for common use either privately owned and maintained or dedicated to the City, designed for outdoor living and recreation or the retention of an area in its natural state, and normally including swimming pools, recreation courts, patios, open landscaped areas, including rooftop patios or terraces for multifamily dwellings (must be accessible to all residents), and greenbelts with pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle trails. Does not include off-street parking or loading areas or driveways.

Oregon Revised Statutes.

An individual, corporation, governmental agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more people having a joint or common interest, or any other legal entity.

A marijuana grow site registered with the Oregon Health Authority at the location where the holder of a registry identification card lives. Notwithstanding the number of grow sites registered by the Oregon Health Authority at the location, or the number of persons with a registry identification card at the location, a personal medical marijuana grow site shall lose that designation if more than six mature medical marijuana plants are growing at such location.

Surfaces that allow rain and snowmelt to seep into the soil and gravel below. "Pervious surface" may also be referred to as "permeable surface."

A land development project comprehensively planned as an entity via a unified site plan that permits flexibility in building siting, mixtures of building types and land uses, usable open spaces, and the preservation of significant natural features.

Refers to a final subdivision plat, replat or partition plat.

A final map, diagram, drawing, replat, or other writing containing all the descriptions, locations, specifications, provisions and information concerning a partition.

A final map, diagram, drawing, replat, or other writing containing all the descriptions, locations, specifications, dedications, provisions, and information concerning a subdivision.

A covered shelter projecting from the front entrance of a building with a minimum width of 12 feet and depth of six feet.

A facility open to the public licensed to serve alcohol.

Those improvements necessary to serve a development and/or required by the approving authority in conjunction with development. Such public improvements may include, but are not limited to: streets, curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive approaches, storm system, trails, paths, bridges, sanitary system, water system, fire protection system, structures, street lights, traffic signals, traffic signs, etc. To qualify as public improvements, such work must be:

A person who:

The processing, compounding, or conversion of marijuana into cannabinoid products, cannabinoid concentrates, or cannabinoid extracts, provided that the marijuana processor is licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

The manufacture, planting, cultivation, growing, trimming, harvesting, or drying of marijuana, provided that the marijuana producer is licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

The sale of marijuana items to a consumer, provided the marijuana retailer is licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission or registered with the Oregon Health Authority.

The purchase of marijuana items for resale to a person other than a consumer, provided the marijuana wholesaler is licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

A vehicle which is:

A lot or tract of land where the primary use is for temporary parking, on a fee or other basis, of occupied recreational vehicles.

A place of business engaged in the receiving of waste materials, such as, but not limited to, glass, cans, paper, and plastics, and the temporary storage of such waste materials until they are removed to another site for processing.

The reconfiguring of lots in a recorded subdivision plat that results in either the creation of four or more additional lots or deletion of four or more lots.

The reconfiguring of a portion of the lots in a recorded subdivision or partition plat that results in three or fewer lots being created or deleted within a 12-month period.

A narrow strip of land overlaying a dedicated street reserved to the City for control of access until such time as additional right-of-way is accepted by the City for continuation or widening of the street.

A residential care, treatment or training facility duly licensed by the State of Oregon which provides residential care alone or in conjunction with treatment or training for six to 15 individuals who need not be related. Staff persons required to meet State licensing requirements shall not be counted in the number of facility residents and need not be related to each other or the residents. A facility with over 15 patients does not qualify as a residential care facility.

A residential treatment or training home, or an adult foster home duly licensed by the State of Oregon which provides residential care alone or in conjunction with treatment or training for five or fewer individuals who need not be related. Staff persons required to meet State licensing requirements shall not be counted in the number of facility residents and need not be related to each other or the residents.

A structure constructed for movement on the public highways that has sleeping, cooking, and plumbing facilities, that is intended for human occupancy, that is used for residential purposes, and that was constructed prior to January 1, 1962.

A public way dedicated for vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian use.

Of, adjacent to, or living on, the bank of a river, lake, pond, or other water body.

Riverine floodplains have readily identifiable channels. Floodway maps can only be prepared for riverine floodplains. All floodplains within The Dalles are considered to be riverine.

The minimum allowable horizontal distance from a given point or line of reference, which for purposes of this Title shall be the property line unless otherwise excepted, to the nearest vertical wall of a building or structure, fence, or other elements as defined by this Title.

A tree that matures with a height of more than 40 feet whose primary role is to provide shade in the surrounding environment with a distinct canopy.

A building or group of buildings permanently used or intended for providing homeless shelter and incidental services.

A building or group of buildings temporarily used or intended for providing homeless transitional or emergency shelter and incidental services for a maximum of six months.

Any device or medium affixed to property (including its structure, lighting, materials, and component parts) which by reason of its form, color, wording, symbol, design, and illumination visually communicates, identifies, advertises, informs, announces, or attracts attention to the subject thereof.

The art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests and woodlands.

A development district created by ordinance in recognition of an area's unique characteristics such as environmental or historic resources, natural hazards, or an identified need for certain development or redevelopment.

See "Area of Special Flood Hazard."

The administrative officers responsible for the operation and management of the various City departments and divisions.

Includes substantial improvement and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within 180 days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured dwelling on a foundation. "Permanent construction" does not include: land preparation (e.g., clearing, grading, and filling); the installation of streets and/or walkways; excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; the installation of accessory buildings (e.g., garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure). For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, irrespective of whether that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.

A public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such, or to which a right of public use has otherwise been attached, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property. Street does not include "alley," but does include avenue, place, way, drive, land, boulevard, highway, road, and any other thoroughfare unless otherwise specifically excluded by this Title.

A right-of-way or easement used for vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic which is privately owned and maintained.

Anything constructed or portable, the use of which requires a location on a parcel of land, including a movable structure, while it is located on the land and used for housing, business, commercial, agricultural, or office purposes either temporarily or permanently. For floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, and a manufactured dwelling.

The height of structures is determined per the appropriate provisions in Article 6.070: Measurements.

Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50% of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure before the start of construction of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not include either:

A business that is a cultural, historical, recreational, educational, or entertaining activity, or unique commercial activity whose major portion of income or visitors is derived from visitors not residing in The Dalles.

See "Dwelling, Single Attached."

For floodplain management purposes, the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the City's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this Title is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided to the City.

An open space unobstructed from the ground upward except as otherwise provided in this Title.

A yard extending from the front yard to the rear lot line on the street side of a corner lot.

A yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the front lot line and a line parallel thereto at the nearest point of the main building.

A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear main building and the nearest point of the rear lot line.

A yard between the main building and the side lot line extending from the front yard or front lot line where no front yard is required, to the rear yard. The width of the required side yard shall be measured horizontally from the nearest point of the side lot line to the nearest part of the main building.