§ 18.160.070 — "G" Definitions

Garage, Public. A structure or portion of a structure for the private use of the owner or occupant of a principal structure situated on the same parcel of the principal structure for storage of motor vehicles with no facilities for mechanical service or repair of a commercial or public nature. Garage, Private. A detached accessory structure or a portion of a main structure on the same parcel as a dwelling for the storage of motor vehicles of the occupants of the dwelling, including carports. Garden Centers/Plant Nursery. Establishment providing for the indoor and/or outdoor cultivation and sale of trees, shrubs, and plants, including the sale of garden and landscape materials (packaged and/or bulk sale of unpackaged materials) and related equipment. General Plan. An adopted comprehensive long-term plan adopted in accordance with State planning and zoning law to guide the physical development of the City, including diagrams and text setting forth objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals. Glare. A sensation of excessive brightness within the visual field that causes annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility. Grade (adjacent ground elevation). The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of a structure and a point five feet distant from such wall, or the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of a structure and the property line, if it is less than five feet distant from such wall. In case a wall is parallel to and within five feet of a public sidewalk, alley, or other public way, the grade shall be the lowest point of elevation of the sidewalk, alley, or public way. Grade, Existing. The surface of the ground or pavement at a stated location as it exists before disturbance in preparation for a project. Grade, Finished. The surface of the ground or pavement at a stated location as it exists after completion of a project. Grade, Natural. The unaltered natural surface of the ground at a stated location.