18.20.022 G definitions.
“Gable roof” means a double sloping roof with a ridge and a triangular wall section, i.e., a gable, at each end bounded by the two roof slopes.
“Gambling” means staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the person’s control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome. Gambling does not include fishing derbies as defined by State law, parimutuel betting as authorized by Chapter 67.16 RCW, bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contracts including, but not limited to, contracts for the purchase or sale at a future date of securities or commodities, and agreements to compensate for loss caused by the happening of chance including, but not limited to, contracts of indemnity or guarantee and life, health, or accident insurance. In addition, a contest of chance which is specifically excluded from the definition of lottery under this chapter shall not constitute gambling.
“Gasoline station” means a retail use primarily involving automobile fuels. This includes specialized structures for selling fuel and fuel storage tanks, often underground. These establishments may include incidental retail sales. See also “car wash” and “automotive services.”
“General business service” means an establishment engaged in providing services to businesses or individuals, with no outdoor storage or fabrication, including only uses located in SIC Major Group Nos.:
(a) 60 – Depository institutions;
(b) 61 – Nondepository credit institutions;
(c) 62 – Security and commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges, and services;
(d) 63 – Insurance carriers;
(e) 65 – Real estate, except 653 (real estate agents and directors);
(f) 67 – Holding and other investment offices;
(g) 7299 – Miscellaneous personal services, not elsewhere classified;
(h) 73 – Business services, except Industry Group and Industry Nos.:
(i) 7312 – Outdoor advertising services; and
(i) 86 – Membership organizations, including administrative offices of organized religions found in 8661, but excluding churches and places of worship.
“Geologist” means a person who holds a current license as a geologist or engineering geologist from the Washington State Geologist Licensing Board.
“Geotechnical engineer” means a practicing geotechnical/civil engineer licensed as a professional civil engineer by the State of Washington who has at least four years of professional employment as a geotechnical engineer.
“Golf course facility” means a recreational facility, under public or private ownership, designed and developed for golf activities with accessory uses including, but not limited to:
(a) A driving range;
(b) Miniature golf;
(c) Pro shops;
(d) Caddyshack buildings;
(e) Swimming pools, tennis courts and other related recreational facilities;
(f) Restaurants;
(g) Office and meeting rooms; and
(h) Related storage facilities.
“Government services” means a use or facility of any unit of government that provides a direct service to people. This definition excludes jails, parks, transit centers, park and rides, utility yards, sewage treatment plants, schools, golf courses and airports.
“Grade” means the elevation of the ground surface.
“Existing grade,” “finish grade” and “rough grade” are defined as follows:
(a) “Existing grade” means the grade before grading;
(b) “Finish grade” means the final grade of the site that conforms to the approved plan; and
(c) “Rough grade” means the grade that approximately conforms to the approved plan.
“Grade span” means the categories into which a district groups its grades of students; i.e., elementary, middle or junior high school, and high school.
“Grading” means the physical manipulation of the earth’s surface and/or drainage pattern in preparation for an intended use or activity. “Grading” means any excavation, filling, removing the duff layer or any combination thereof.
“Grazing area” means any open land area used to pasture livestock in which suitable forage is maintained over 80 percent of the area at all times of the year.
“Ground cover” means living plants designed to grow low to the ground (generally one foot or less) and intended to stabilize soils and protect against erosion.
“Group assembly” means any facility that provides for the regular assembly of individuals for entertainment or social purposes. (Ord. 08-21 § 4 (Exh. C); Ord. 09-19 § 8; Ord. 06-17 § 5 (Exh. C); Ord. 06-17; Ord. 10-10 § 3 (Exh. C); Ord. 14-05 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 42-02 §§ 2 (21A.06.537, 21A.06.540, 21A.06.545, 21A.06.550, 21A.06.555, 21A.06.560, 21A.06.565, 21A.06.570, 21A.06.575). Formerly 18.20.536 – 18.20.576)