2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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KITTITAS COUNTY Page 145 Comprehensive Plan APPENDIX ONE GLOSSARY OF TERMS Adequate Capital Facilities – facilities which have the capacity to serve development without decreasing levels of service below locally established minimums. Agricultural Land – land primarily devoted to the commercial production of horticultural, viticulture, floriculture, dairy, apiary, vegetable, or animal products or of berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, Christmas tress not subject to the excise tax imposed by RCW 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, or livestock and land that has long-term commercial significance for agricultural production. Archaeological Object – an object that comprises the physical evidence of an indigenous and subsequent culture, including material remains of past human life, including monuments, symbols, tools, facilities, and technological by-products. Archaeological Site – a geographic locality that contains archaeological objects. Archaeological Survey – a formal archaeological study completed by a professional archaeologist that conforms to, and is reported consistent with, DAHP’s then current archaeological survey and reporting standards; and which at a minimum includes background research and a field investigation that includes appropriate sub-surface methodology. Arterial – a road which serves as part of the principle network for through traffic flow; the highest classification of county roads. They usually carry the highest traffic volumes and longest trips. Available Capital Facilities – facilities or services are in place or that financial commitment is in place to provide the facilities or services within a specified time. In the case of transportation, the specified time is six years from the time of development. Benefit Area – an area designated as the sole recipient for any particular infrastructure improvement. Benefit areas are used to amortize the total cost of the improvement by the number of properties or structures included in the benefit area. Capacity – the measure of the ability to provide a level of service on a public facility. Capital Budget – the portion of each local government's budget which reflects capital improvements for a fiscal year. Capital Facilities – Capital Facilities are those physical structures or assets which provide a public service such as, but not limited to, fire stations, water towers, police stations, libraries, highways, sewage treatment plants, communication and recreation facilities. Each entity will establish criteria to define financial limits for capital facilities within its boundaries.