“Variance” means an authorized modification of the regulations of this code when the literal application of the provisions contained herein would cause undue and unnecessary hardships in view of specific facts and conditions applying to a lot or lots.

“Variance” (for the purpose of Chapter 17.120 SMC, Critical Areas – Frequently Flooded Areas – Specific Standards) means a grant of relief by a community from the terms of a floodplain management regulation.

“Vehicle” means any self-propelled conveyance designed for and used for the purpose of transporting or moving persons, animals, freight, merchandise, or any substance, and shall include passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, scooters, and recreational vehicles.

“Vehicular use area” means that portion of a lot that is used by vehicles for access, circulation, parking, and loading and unloading. It comprises the total of internal traffic circulation areas, loading and unloading areas, and parking areas.

“Veterinary hospital or clinic” means a building used to provide health care services to animals.

“Video sales and rental” means commercial establishments engaged in the sale and rental of video equipment, tapes and accessories for home entertainment.

“Violation” (for the purpose of Chapter 17.120 SMC, Critical Areas – Frequently Flooded Areas – Specific Standards) means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community’s floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in this chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

“Vulnerability” means the degree to which groundwater may become contaminated, depending on the local hydrogeologic characteristics and amounts of potential contaminants present. (Ord. 1486 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 1084 § 3, 2000; Ord. 929 Ch. 5, 1995).