Ordinance 3615-18 - Laserfiche WebLink

a) Development sites larger than 20,000 square feet are required to provide at least five percent(5%)of the site towards innovatively designed public open space as approved by the planning director. b) Development sites less than 20,000 square feet are required to provide either: i. Five percent(5%)of the site towards innovatively designed public open space as approved by the planning director;or ii. An equivalent of five percent(5%)of the site towards landscaping within the public right-of-way as approved by the planning director and city engineer;or iii. Provide a payment in-lieu-of public open space or landscaping. 2) Where Located a) Public open space may be located on the ground level either as a plaza or pedestrian connection through the site connecting two public rights-of-ways. b) Landscaping provided as set forth in subsection (C)(1)(b)(ii)above must meet the sidewalk standards set forth in Section 20.500 and be no less than 64 square feet in area. c) Top floors and/or roof top decks may be used for up to 100 percent of required public open space provided: i. All public open space is physically and visually separate from residential open spaces located on the top floors and/or roof. ii. Amenities such as seating areas, landscaping, lighting,weather protection and other features that encourage use year round,as approved by the department, are incorporated. iii. The space must have hard durable surfacing for all trafficked areas. iv. The space is accessible to the public based on an access management plan approved by the planning director. 3) Public Open Space on Private Property.When development provides public open space that is located on private property,the owner of the private property may control loitering and other public nuisances that might occur in the public open space. D. Fee In-Lieu-of Program. 1) In lieu of providing open space or landscaping as required by this section,the planning director may approve a full or partial payment of fees in-lieu-of providing the required open space or landscaping. 2) Payment In-Lieu-of. The payment in-lieu-of fee shall be calculated by the total square feet that will not be provided on-site multiplied by$15.00 per square foot as of July 1,2018.The fee will be adjusted annually based on the adjustment process set forth in EMC 16.72.020. 3) Fees collected can be used by the city for development and maintenance of public park,street landscaping and open spaces within Metro Everett. Article Six (Reserved) Article Seven (Reserved) Exhibit 2,Chapter 20,Development Standards 40 8/29/18