“Variance” means an authorization to depart from the development regulations contained in BMC Title 12, Zoning, which authorization is subject to the requirements of Chapter 12.36 BMC.

“Vegetation” means any and all organic plant life growing at, below, or above the soil surface.

“Vehicle” means a piece of equipment, with or without motive power, used to carry or transport persons or things.

“Vehicle, heavy” means a vehicle capable of carrying large loads, having more than two axles, and is classified by the manufacturer as having a gross vehicle weight of 20,000 pounds or more. Heavy vehicles include, but are not limited to, dump trucks and trailers, semi-tractors and trailers, buses, and other heavy transport vehicles.

“Vehicle, motor” means automobiles, vans, light trucks, boats, watercraft, and motorcycles.

“Vehicle, recreational” means a vehicle intended to provide temporary overnight accommodations for recreational purposes. Recreational vehicles may also contain cooking facilities.

“Vendor cart” means a small nonmotorized wheeled vehicle maneuverable by one person on foot, from which food, beverages, or other goods are sold.

“Vendor, ice cream” means a vehicle, motorized or not, that sells only prepackaged frozen goods and is exempt from county health department licensing, but must have Washington State and city of Bothell business licenses prominently displayed.

“Vendor stand” means a small structure capable of accommodating no more than three persons inside at any one time, from which food, beverages or other goods are sold.

“Vendor truck” means a motorized vehicle, or trailer pulled by a motorized vehicle, from which food, beverages or other goods are sold. Ice cream trucks that only sell prepackaged frozen foods are exempt from this definition and are allowed, with Washington State and city of Bothell business permits prominently displayed, in all zones.

“View corridor” means scenic views of natural and built areas and features, including, but not limited to: tree-covered hillsides; the “feathered edge” along ridgelines surrounding the city; views of the built environment which contain significant architectural or historical features; natural features such as lakes, rivers, streams or mountains; and area of landscaping of local or regional significance; or a public art work.

“Violation” means the breach of any provision of this title or of the administrative rules promulgated thereunder, or of any permit, approval or stop work order or any other order issued pursuant thereto. (Ord. 2152 § 2 (Exh. B), 2014; Ord. 1946 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1853 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1691 § 1, 1997; Ord. 1628 § 1, 1996).