Ordinance 3774-20 - Laserfiche WebLink

Instructions to reader:This is a new chapter in the Unified Development Code. For a summary of the effect of the changes to Title 19,please visit the Rethink Zoning Library at https://everettwa.gov/2453/Rethink-Zoning-Library. Chapter 19.12 Building Form and Design Standards Table of Contents CHAPTER 19.12 BUILDING FORM AND DESIGN STANDARDS 1 19.12.010 PURPOSE 1 19.12.020 APPLICABILITY AND USER GUIDE. 1 19.12.030 BUILDING FORM STANDARDS. 2 19.12.040 FACADE DESIGN(ARTICULATION,BLANK AND EXPOSED FIRE WALLS,EXTERIOR BUILDING AND FENCING MATERIALS). 4 19.12.100 DESIGN STANDARDS AND STREET DESIGNATIONS. 6 19.12.110 STRUCTURED PARKING. 7 19.12.120 WEATHER PROTECTION 8 19.12.130 BUILDING TRANSPARENCY. 8 19.12.140 SPECIAL DESIGN STANDARDS 9 19.12.200 BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE LI2 AND HI ZONES. 12 19.12.210 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE LI2 AND HI ZONES. 15 19.12.300 MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 16 19.12.310 DESIGN REVIEW 17 19.12.320 AUTHORITY OF PLANNING DIRECTOR. 17 19.12.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter to: A. Encourage building design that combines appropriate,compatible architectural scale with streetscape design and pedestrian amenities; B. To protect less intensive zones and uses from impacts that could result from excessive mass and vertical scale of larger buildings.This objective can be accomplished by applying the standards in this chapter in conjunction with the building placement and height regulations in Chapters 19.06 and 19.22 of this title;and C. Recognize that a flexible design approach providing a menu of options will result in buildings that are attractive, durable and contribute to Everett's image. 19.12.020 Applicability and user guide. A. General. 1. Unless otherwise indicated below,the development standards of this chapter apply to non-residential development on properties in the following zones: UR3, UR4, NB, B, MU, LI1, LI2, HI. 2. For all mixed-use and multiple family residential development in the above zones,the reader should first review EMC 19.09,which will direct the reader back to this chapter for some development standards. B. UR3, UR4, NB, B, MU and LI1 zones—See sections 12.030 through 12.140 for applicable development standards. C. LI2 and HI zones—See sections 12.200 through 12.240 for applicable development standards. D. The standards in this chapter apply primarily to building design. Refer to the following chapters in this title for additional regulations applicable to new development: • Chapter 19.06—Lot and Building Placement • Chapter 19.22—Building Height • Chapter 19.33—Streets and Sidewalks • Chapter 19.34—Parking • Chapter 19.35—Landscaping Ch.19.12 Building Form and Design 1 City Council Action(11/04/2020)