Chapter 17.20
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
17.20.010 Definitions.
As used in this title, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise, the words or phrases defined in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
Alteration. An “alteration” is the amendment or change to a recorded final plat, recorded short plat, recorded binding site plan, recorded unit lot subdivision, or any portion thereof, that results in changes to conditions of approval, configuration of lots, street alignment, utility provision, or the removal of plat or lot restrictions or dedications that are shown on the recorded plat. An alteration does not include a boundary line adjustment.
Binding Site Plan. A “binding site plan” is a plan drawn to scale in accordance with the provisions of this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW, and which: (1) identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters specified by this title; (2) contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the review authority; and (3) contains provisions making any development or division of land be in conformity with the site plan.
Block. A “block” is a group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries.
Boundary Line Adjustment.
1. An adjustment of boundary lines between two or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division, nor create any lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for width and area for a building site and may be accomplished in nonconforming situations when the degree of nonconformity is not increased; or
2. A consolidation (or aggregation) of multiple lots into one single lot; provided, that the consolidation does not create any additional lot, tract, or parcel; and does not create any lot, tract, or parcel which contains insufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for width and area of a building site.
Building Site. A “building site” is the physical portion of real property upon which structures are situated, and which must satisfy the applicable zoning code standards.
City Engineer. The “city engineer” shall mean the designated Poulsbo city engineer or a duly authorized designee.
Condominium. A “condominium,” pursuant to RCW 64.34.020(9), means real property, portions of which are designated for separate ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners of those portions. Real property is not a condominium unless the undivided interests in the common elements are vested in the unit owners, and unless a declaration and survey map and plans have been recorded.
Dedication. A “dedication” is the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for general and public uses, reserving to himself or herself 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 presentation for filing of a final plat or short plat showing the dedication thereon; and the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by the approval of such plat for filing with the Kitsap County auditor.
Director. The “director” shall mean the designated director of the Poulsbo planning and economic development department (PED) or a duly authorized designee.
Division of Land. For purposes of this title, “division of land” means any transaction or action, not otherwise exempt, which alters or affects the shape, size or legal description of any part of a lot, parcel or site.
Easement. An “easement” is a grant by the property owner to specific persons or to the public to use land for a specific purpose or purposes.
Electric Utility Facilities. For purposes of this title, “electric utility facilities” are unstaffed facilities, except for the presence of security personnel, that are used for or in connection with or to facilitate the transmission, distribution, sale, or furnishing of electricity including, but not limited to, electric power substations.
Final Plat. A “final plat” is the final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the Kitsap County auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW.
Health Officer. “Health officer” means the designated health officer of the Kitsap Public Health District or a duly authorized designee.
Lot. A “lot” is a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area and intended for development except for unit lots approved per Chapter 17.65. The term shall include parcels, sites or divisions.
Model Home. For purposes of this title, a “model home” is a single-family residence that is allowed to be constructed in an approved preliminary subdivision prior to final subdivision approval and recording.
Modification. A “modification” is a revision, correction or change to an approved preliminary plat, short plat or binding site plan prior to recording.
Parent Lot. A “parent lot” is a lot which is subdivided into unit lots through the unit lot subdivision process.
Personal Wireless Services. For purposes of this title, “personal wireless services” means any federally licensed personal wireless service. “Personal wireless facilities” means unstaffed facilities that are used for the transmission or reception, or both, of wireless communication services including, but not necessarily limited to, antenna arrays, transmission cables, equipment shelters, and support structures.
Planning Commission. “Planning commission” means the designated members of the city of Poulsbo planning commission.
Plat. A “plat” is a map or representation of a subdivision and short subdivision, respectively, showing thereon the division of a parcel of land into lots, blocks, tracts, streets and alleys or other divisions and dedications.
Preliminary Plat. A “preliminary plat” is a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW. The preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision.
Review Authority. The person or body responsible for interpreting and/or directing a land use permit or activity, and as set forth in Title 19, Project Permit Application Procedures, Table 19.20.020.
Short Plat. A “short plat” is a drawing of a proposed short subdivision showing the layout of streets, alleys, lots, tracts and other elements of a short subdivision required by this title and Chapter 58.17 RCW. The short plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the layout of a subdivision.
Short Subdivision. A “short subdivision” is the division or redivision of land into four or fewer lots, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.
Street. A “street” is a private or public way designed primarily for vehicular traffic. It includes the terms “road,” “highway,” “avenue,” “boulevard,” “thoroughfare,” and other traffic way, and usually includes improvements, including curbs, sidewalks, and street pavement.
Subdivision. A “subdivision” is the division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
Tract. A “tract,” for purposes of this title, shall mean land reserved for specified uses, including but not limited to surface water retention, utility facilities, access, open space, recreation areas, tree retention areas, critical area and buffers. Tracts are not considered lots or building sites for purposes of development.
Unit Lot. A “unit lot” is a subdivided lot within a development as created from a parent lot and approved through the unit lot subdivision process.
Vacation. A “vacation,” for purposes of this title, shall mean rendering the plat, or portion thereof, null and void and no longer platted. (Ord. 2024-03* § 2 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2017-22 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2017)
* Code reviser’s note: Section 7 of Ord. 2024-03 provides: “This interim zoning ordinance shall take effect immediately, and shall remain effective for 12 months, unless terminated earlier by the City Council. Provided that the Council may, at its sole discretion, renew the interim zoning ordinance for one or more six-month periods in accordance with state law.”