Ordinance 3672-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

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; or 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 ten 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. 4. External stairways which provide pedestrian access to dwelling units located above the ground floor shall not be placed between the building facade and any abutting street, or encroach into required setback areas. 5. On-site pedestrian walkways shall be connected to public sidewalks and provide for resident safety, convenience, and access to sidewalks, other buildings, and off-street parking areas. 6. The location and design of pedestrian access from the sidewalk shall be emphasized so as to be more prominent than the vehicular access. Section 7. Sectionl2 of Ordinance No. 3269-12, as amended (Zoning, E-1 (Evergreen Way) and MUO (Mixed-Use Overlay) Zones, EMC 19.31B.040), is amended to read as follows: 19.316.040 Off-street parking standards. A. Nonresidential Uses. Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Table 34 1 in Chapter 19.34 of the zoning code. B. Residential Uses. Multifamily residential developments inside the mixed use overlay(MUO) shall street parking as required by Table 34 1. Section 8. Section 12 of Ordinance 3269-12, as amended (Zoning, E-1 (Evergreen Way) and MUO (Mixed-Use Overlay) Zones, EMC 19.31B.070.A.1), is amended to read as follows: 19.316.070 Design standards—Site planning. The design standards of this section shall apply to all development within the E-1 and MUO zones.The planning director may allow modification of design standards to permit a design that meets the intent of this chapter and provides a superior design treatment than could be achieved if those standards were strictly applied.The director's review of proposed modifications under this section shall be governed by the procedures established in Title 15 for Review Process II. A. Relationship to Street Front for Properties Inside the Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO).The intent is to enhance commercial areas and to establish visual identity for each area; create an active, safe pedestrian environment, especially at the center of the mixed-use nodes; unify streetscapes, especially on side streets and internal streets; improve circulation, including options for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles; enhance the visual character of streets within commercial areas; enhance the visibility of commercial uses from the street; and link neighborhoods across Evergreen Way. Ordinance No.3672-19 4