Ordinance 3618-18 - Laserfiche WebLink

(2) Space shall have a minimum dimension of fifteen feet to provide functional leisure or recreational activity. (3) Space should feature paths, landscaping, seating, lighting and other pedestrian amenities to make the area more functional and enjoyable. (4) Common space shall be separated from ground level windows, streets, service areas and parking lots with landscaping, low-level fencing, and/or other treatments as approved by the city that enhance safety and privacy for both the common open space and dwelling units. (5) Space should be oriented to receive sunlight, face east, west or preferably south, when possible. b. Balconies. Individual balconies or patios may be used for up to fifty percent of the required open space.To qualify as open space, balconies or patios shall be at least thirty-five square feet, with no dimension less than four feet. c. Rooftop Decks and Terraces. May be used to meet up to fifty percent of the required open space, provided the following conditions are met. (1) Space must be accessible (ADA)to all dwelling units. (2) Space must provide amenities such as seating areas, landscaping, and/or other features that encourage use as determined by the city. (3) Space must feature hard surfacing appropriate to encourage resident use. (4) Space must incorporate features that provide for the safety of residents, such as enclosures and appropriate lighting levels. d. On-site Recreation Areas (Outdoor or Indoor). May be used to meet up to fifty percent of the required open space, provided the following conditions are met. (1) Space must be accessible (ADA)to all dwelling units. (2) Subject to the criteria for on-site recreation areas as provided in Section 15.050.A.2. 2. Setbacks/Privacy. All ground floor residential units shall be set back at least ten feet from the right- of-way, or may be set back five feet if all living units with windows have a floor elevation at least three feet above the sidewalk grade to provide for increased privacy.The city may approve other design solutions that retain resident privacy while enhancing the pedestrian environment on the sidewalk. Section 17. Section 12 of Ordinance No. 3099-08, as amended (Zoning, Broadway Mixed-Use Zone, EMC 19.31A.040.A&C), is hereby amended as follows: 19.31A.040 Design standards. A. RESERVED Curb Cuts.The intent is to maintain a contiguous, uninterrupted si and consolidating driveway access points on Broadway. Required Standards. 1. Driveways on Broadway shall have a minimum separation of one hundred feet. 3. The sidewalk pattern shall carry across the driveway. 4. Drive through facilities shall not be located between the building and Broadway. Parking Amendments 20 8/29/18