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17B.02.265 Geotechnical analysis or geotechnical report. "Geotechnical analysis" or "geotechnical report" means a scientific study or evaluation conducted by a qualified expert that includes a description of the ground and surface hydrology and geology, the affected land form and its susceptibility to mass wasting, erosion, and other geologic hazards or processes, conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of the proposed development on geologic conditions, the adequacy of the site to be developed, the impacts of the proposed development, alternative approaches to the proposed development, and measures to mitigate potential site-specific and cumulative geological and hydrological impacts of the proposed development, including the potential adverse impacts to adjacent and down-current properties. Geotechnical reports shall conform to accepted technical standards and must be prepared by qualified professional engineers or geologists who have professional expertise about the regional and local shoreline geology and processes. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.02.270 Grading. "Grading" means the movement or redistribution of the soil, sand, rock, gravel, sediment, or other material on a site in a manner that alters the natural contour of the land. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.02.275 Groundwater. "Groundwater" means all the water that exists beneath the land surface or beneath the bed of any stream, lake or reservoir, or other body of surface water, whatever may be the geological formation or structure in which such water stands or flows, percolates or otherwise moves. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.02.280 Height. "Height" is measured from average grade level to the highest point of a structure: provided, that television antennas, chimneys, and similar appurtenances shall not be used in calculating height, except where such appurtenances obstruct the view of the shoreline of a substantial number of residences on areas adjoining such shorelines, or the applicable master program specifically requires that such appurtenances be included; provided further, that temporary construction equipment is excluded in this calculation. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.02.285 High intensity agricultural activities. "High intensity agricultural activities" means dairies, animal feed lots, nurseries, greenhouses, and like uses which are commercially operated. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016) 17B.02.287 Historic resources. "Historic resources" or “Historic site” means those properties which are listed in or eligible for listing in the Washington State register of historic places (RCW 27.34.220) or the national register of historic places as defined in the national historic preservation act of 1966 (Title 1, Sec. 101, Public Law 89- 665; 80 Stat. 915; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 470) as now or hereafter amended. (Ord. 2019-003, 2019) 17B.02.290 Hobby farm. "Hobby farm" means a primary residence with an associated small farm, operated for pleasure or supplemental income, where the resident(s) and/or property owner(s) conduct agricultural activities similar to high intensity agricultural activities. (Ord. 2016-006, 2016)