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Seattle Municipal Code § 22.204.200

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Seattle Municipal Code § 22.204.200
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Seattle (municipal)
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"Story" means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above; provided, that the top story
is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor
and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a basement
or unused underfloor space is more than six feet (6') above grade for more than fifty
(50) percent of the total perimeter, or is more than twelve feet (12') above grade
for more than twenty-five feet (25') at the perimeter, then the basement or unused
underfloor space shall be considered a story. Required driveways up to twenty-two
feet (22') in width shall not be used in measuring the twenty-five feet (25') unless
the driveway is within ten feet (10') of the twenty-five-foot (25') exemption.

G.

"Structure" means anything that is built or constructed, an edifice or building of
any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together.

H.

"Substandard building" means any building which fails to comply with the minimum standards
set forth in SMC Chapter 22.206.

I.

"Substantial rehabilitation" means extensive structural repair or extensive remodeling
which requires a building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit, and which cannot
be done with the tenant in occupancy.

J.

"Supplied" means paid for, furnished by, provided by, or under the control of the
owner of a building.

(Ord. 117942 § 1, 1995: Ord. 113545 § 4(part), 1987.)