“Abandon” means to terminate the use of a structure by an affirmative act, such as changing to a new use or to cease, terminate, or vacate a use or structure through nonaction. ![]() (3) These definitions are not intended to establish regulations. If the definition in this code conflicts with a definition under state law or regulation, the state definition shall control over this definition. (2) All definitions which reference the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and International Building Code (ICODE) are intended to mirror the definitions in these codes at the effective date of the ordinance codified in the Unified Development Code (this code) or as amended. References to “distance” means distance as measured horizontally unless otherwise specified. The masculine gender includes the feminine and vice versa. The word “used” includes “designed, intended, or arranged” to be used. The word “may” indicates a use of discretion in making a decision. ![]() The word “should” indicates that which is recommended but not required. The words “shall,” “must,” “will,” “may not,” and “no. In general, words used in the present tense shall include the future the singular shall include the plural and the plural the singular. (1) For the purpose of this code, all words shall have their normal and customary meanings, unless specifically defined otherwise in this chapter. ![]() This chapter contains definitions of technical and procedural terms used throughout this code.
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