Town Center | Technical Terms and Land Use Definitions
21.07.030 Technical Terms and Land Use Definitions A. Scope of chapter
2. 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. 3. Zoning maps are available for public review at the City of Sammamish offices during regular business hours.
This chapter contains definitions of technical and procedural terms used throughout the code and definitions of land uses listed in tables in SDC 21.07.040. The definitions in this chapter supplement those in SDC 21.04.040 and the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC). See SDC 21.07.010 for rules on interpretation of the code, including use of these definitions. Where there is a conflict between a definition in SDC 21.04.040 and this chapter, the definition herein shall apply.
B. Definitions
1. AASHTO. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which advocates for transportation-related policies and provides technical services to support states in their efforts to efficiently and safely move people and goods. 2. Berm. An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site, screen undesirable views, reduce noise, or fulfill other such purposes. 3. Blank wall. See SDC 21.07.060C.5. for the definition and desirable treatments of a “blank wall.” 4. Biofiltration swale. A long, gently sloped, vegetated ditch designed to filter pollutants from stormwater. Grass is the most common vegetation, but wetland vegetation can be used if the soil is saturated.
408 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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