Chapter 18.12 DEFINITIONS

Unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise, the words or phrases defined in this chapter shall have the indicated meanings. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.010 Alley.

“Alley” means a public way which provides a secondary means of access to the rear of abutting property. For corner lots, where no rear yard exists, the front and street side yards cannot be used as a secondary point of access. The following, as defined in Buckley’s public works standards, are also not considered as providing secondary access:

(1) Major and minor arterial rights-of-way;

(2) Collector rights-of-way; and

(3) Local access rights-of-way. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.020 Binding site plan.

“Binding site plan” means a drawing which:

(1) Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, open spaces, and any other matters specified by city regulations;

(2) Contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the city of Buckley; and

(3) Contains provisions making any development be in conformity with the proposed site plan. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.030 Block.

“Block” means a group of lots, tracts or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.040 BMC.

“BMC” means the city of Buckley Municipal Code. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.050 Buffer strip.

“Buffer strip” means an area or strip of land located and planted with trees and shrubs to provide a screen between conflicting land uses. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.060 County treasurer.

“County treasurer” means the office or person assigned such duties under the Pierce County Charter. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.070 County assessor.

“County assessor” means the office or person assigned such duties under the Pierce County Charter. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.080 Comprehensive plan.

“Comprehensive plan” means a generalized coordinated land use policy statement of the governing body of a county or city that is adopted pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.090 Crosswalk/pathway.

“Crosswalk/pathway” means a right-of-way dedicated to public pedestrian use, which cuts across a block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.100 Director.

“Director” means the director of planning (planning director) or other designated representative of the city of Buckley. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.110 Dedication.

“Dedication” means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public uses, reserving to themselves no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final plat, short plat or binding site plan showing the dedication thereon. The acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat for filing by the appropriate governmental unit. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.120 Easement.

“Easement” means a grant by the property owner of the use of a piece of land by the public or persons for specific purposes, such as utilities and/or access. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.130 Final plat.

“Final plat” means the final drawing of a subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.140 Final short plat.

“Final short plat” means the final drawing of a short subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.150 Improvements.

“Improvements” means streets, with or without curb or gutter, sidewalks, crosswalk-ways, utilities and other appropriate items. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.160 Lot.

“Lot” means a fractional part of subdivided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.170 Owner.

“Owner” means a person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation, public or quasi-public corporation, or any combination thereof. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.180 Plat.

“Plat” means a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys, or other divisions and dedications. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.190 Preliminary plat.

“Preliminary plat” means a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and restrictive covenants or conditions to be applicable to the subdivision, and other elements of a plat or subdivision which shall furnish a basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.200 Public facilities.

“Public facilities” means and includes streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic signals, utilities, parks and recreational public facilities, and schools. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.210 Public services.

“Public services” means and includes fire protection and suppression, law enforcement, public health, education, recreation, environmental protection, and other governmental services provided to the public. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.220 Review authority.

“Review authority” means a person, board or commission authorized by BMC Title 20 to make a decision or recommendation on a project permit application or land use regulation or policy. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.230 Road or street.

“Road” or “street” means a right-of-way, dedicated to public use, which provides vehicular and pedestrian access to adjacent properties. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.240 Sketch.

“Sketch” means a rudimentary drawing. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.250 Short subdivision.

“Short subdivision” means the division or redivision of land into six or fewer lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.260 Street, collector.

“Street, collector” means a thoroughfare which carries traffic from local streets to the major system of arterial streets. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.270 Street, cul-de-sac.

“Street, cul-de-sac” means a short street having one end open to traffic and being terminated by a vehicle turnaround. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.280 Street, major arterial.

“Street, major arterial” means an arterial which has continuity and serves as a distributor of through traffic and includes major highways. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.290 Street, minor arterial.

“Street, minor arterial” means a street that serves as a distributor of traffic between major arterial streets and collector streets. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.300 Street, local access.

“Street, local access” means a street supplementary to a collector street, primarily designated for residential streets within subdivisions. Local access streets carry traffic to neighborhood facilities and dwellings, have limited through traffic and may be subject to traffic calming devices. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.310 Street, private access.

“Street, private access” means a privately owned access. Private access can provide access to six or fewer lots and connects to a local access or collector street. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.320 Subdivision.

“Subdivision” means the division or redivision of land into seven or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).

18.12.330 Subdivider, developer or corporation.

“Subdivider,” “developer” or “corporation” means an identified person who undertakes the subdividing or the resubdividing of a parcel of land into a short subdivision or a subdivision for the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development. (Ord. 09-20 § 1, 2020).