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Title 17A
Chapter 17A.020
Section 17A.020.210
 

Title 17A Administration

Chapter 17A.020 Definitions

Section 17A.020.210 “U” Definitions
  1. Unavoidable and Necessary Impacts.

Impacts to wetlands or other critical areas that remain after an applicant for a wetland permit or other activity has demonstrated that no practicable alternative exists for the proposed project.

  1. Underground Storage Tank (UST).

“Underground storage tank” or “UST” means any one or connected combination of tanks that is used to contain an accumulation of liquid critical materials, the aggregate volume of which (including the volume of underground piping connected thereto) is more than sixty gallons, and is located fully below the surface and covered by ground.

    1. Tanks located in a vault will require that the vault meet the requirements for secondary containment of a UST.
    1. Tanks located in vaults or buildings that cannot be visually inspected shall meet the requirements of a UST.
  1. Upland.

For the shoreline master program, generally described as the area above and landward of the ordinary high water mark.

  1. Urban Forestry Management.

Management of the trees within urban areas, including trees lining City streets and those found in parks and open spaces.

  1. Utilities.

Infrastructure services, including those in the basic utility use category, and structures necessary to deliver those services. These services may be provided by a public or a private agency. Examples include:

    1. Water.
    1. Sanitary sewer.
    1. Electricity.
    1. Natural gas; and
    1. Telephone.

Date Passed: Monday, November 3, 2008

Effective Date: Monday, July 26, 2010

ORD C34328 Section 19