Ordinance 2307-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

D. Create physical separation and transition from public and semi-public to semi-private and private areas on site but still provide for natural surveillance of public and common areas. E. The number of dwellings using an entrance to a building should be limited to not more than 8 to 12 to make unwelcome persons appear more obvious and noticeable. Section 9. Section 15.040 of Ordinance#1671-89, as amended, which reads: 15.040 Access. Sites abutting an alley shall be required to gain vehicular access from the alley. No driveway access from the public street shall be allowed unless specifically authorized by the traffic engineer and planning director as a means of providing parking under the structure or to compensate for severe limitations caused by the slope of the property. is hereby amended to read as follows, and shall be codified as EMC 19.15.080: 15.080 Pedestrian Access,Vehicular Access. The intent of this section is to provide standards which place an emphasis on safe streets and sidewalks, enhance the streetscape in the neighborhood, and provide for on-street parking by limiting curb cuts on the street. Compliance with the Multiple Family Design Guidelines is required for meeting the requirements of this Section. A. Pedestrian Access. On-site pedestrian access shall be provided as follows: 1. The primary entrance to a building which faces the street, or for dwelling units located on the ground floor which face the street, shall be located on the facade facing the street. Such entrances shall be prominent, visible from the street, and connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk. Modifications to this requirement may be made: a. when the building is oriented to an interior courtyard, and the courtyard has a prominent walkway connecting directly to the public sidewalk; or b. when topography is too steep to allow for a direct pedestrian connection to the public sidewalk. c. in complexes with several buildings,when the building is oriented to an internal pedestrian and open space system and the pedestrian walkways have prominent connections to the public sidewalk(s). 2. Where pedestrian walkways which provide the only access to a dwelling unit are located in a required interior side setback area, the minimum building setback shall be 10 feet. 3. Pedestrian entrances from the street shall be clearly defined and designed so as to be separated from and more prominent than driveways and entrances to parking garages. 12