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18.020.43 Steep slope. "Steep slope" means land where agricultural activity or development is either not recommended or described as poorly suited due to slope steepness and the site's soil characteristics, as mapped and described in available county soil surveys or other technical reports, unless appropriate design and construction techniques and farming practices are used in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Where specific information is not available, steep slopes are lands having average slopes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more, that are not bluffs. 18.020.44 Storm Water Pond. A storm water pond means a man-made pond capable of holding water seasonally or permanently, the purpose of which is to collect run off, nutrients, and sediment prior to releasing water into wetlands and natural water bodies. 18.020.45 Structure. "Structure" means any building or appurtenance, including decks. "Structure" does not include aerial or underground utility lines, such as sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, gas lines, towers, poles, seasonal docks, and other supporting facilities such as at-grade driveways and patios. 18.020.46 Subdivision. "Subdivision" means land that is divided for the purpose of sale, rent, or lease, including planned unit developments. 18.020.47 Substandard Use. "Substandard Use" means any use of shorelands existing prior to the date of enactment of any City Ordinance which is permitted within the applicable zoning district, but does not meet the minimum lot area and length of water frontage, structure setbacks, or other dimensional standards of the Ordinance. 18.020.48 Surface water-oriented commercial use. "Surface water-oriented commercial use" means the use of land for commercial purposes, where access to and use of a surface water feature is an integral part of the normal conductance of business. Marinas, resorts, and restaurants with transient docking facilities are examples of such use. 18.020.49 Toe ofthe bluff."Toe of the bluff' means the lower point of a 50-foot segment with an average slope exceeding 18 percent located in bluff impact zone. See illustration. 18.02050 Top ofthe bluff. "Top of the bluff' means the higher point of a 50-foot segment with an average slope exceeding 18 percent located in bluff impact zone. See illustration. o feet~1 Min. 50 feet ~ Bluff eight 25 feet or more 1 ( ~IUff Set~i~k 7