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. IVlemorandum.
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To: Planning Commission
From: Stuart Wagner, AICP, Planner
Planning and- Development Department
CC: Elizabeth Chamberlain, AICP, PI_anning Manager.
Dafie: August 23, 2011 Re: Code Update Proied - Phase 11
First review of revised crocte sections for off-street parking and loading, landscaping and scxeening,
and new code sections for administrative variances and outdoor lighting -1`4 Grrouping
Backqround
To date the Planning Commission has reviewed a series of code changes related tothe Cify's Code
Update Projecf. These include elecfric Vehicle infrasfructure and miscellaneous code changes
related to microbreweries, master plans, and the keeping of urban farm animals. At the August 23,
2011 Planning Gommission meeting, code changes related to Phase 2 ofthe Code Update Project
will be discussed. Phase 2 consists of finro separate groupings. The first grouping will handle
parking, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and administrative variances. The second grouping will
handle uses and development standards within non-residential zones, non-conforming uses, and
other procedures contained within Title 18 - Zoning. Only the first grouping will be discussed at the
August 23 meeting.
Summarv of chanctes: See Table A Discussion:
In anticipation of the Rlanning Commission conducting a'publie hearing on the proposed zoning code
text amendments, sfaff would like to take this opportunity to discuss the proposed code changes, using the questions below as a guide.
1. Does the Planning Commission agree inrith the general layout of the revised and new code -
sections? Are there any concems with the content and the readability of the tables or graphics?
2. Planning staff has introduced-a parking rnaximum standard into the draft code changes as a way
to avoid large and underutilized parking lots. Is the Planning Commission supportive of parking
maximums? If yes, should parking maximums be applied:to both residential and non-residential
uses?
3. Comprehensive plan policy EN-33A states that the development regulations shall emphasize the
use of native plant materials that complement the natural character of the Pacific Northwest and
which are adaptable to the climatic hydrological characteristics. Within the d'raft code changes, `
staff has included new plant type provisions, where a percentage of tfie landscaping needs to be
native to the lowland region of the Pacifie Northwest or non-invasive 'species that have adapted
to the region. The code is currently requiring that 50 percent of trees; shrubs; and' grownd coyer
I be native or having adapted to the region. Should this percentage requiremenf be _
increased/decreased?
4. Currently landscaping is to be provided when additions, alterations, or repairs of any exis#ing building or structure exceed.50 percent of the value of the building or structure. Should this
percentage be lower, thereby potentially having more sites, as they redevelopment; come into
compliance with the new code?
5. Does the Planning Commission have additional questions or comments about the revised code
sections or new code sections being proposed? 1Nould you like staff to research:and report back
to you on other items pertaining to Phase II of the Code Update Project. .
Enclosures
1. Table A: Code Update Project - Phase II - 1st Grouping - Summary of Changes
2. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.50 Landscaping and screening (revised)
3. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.52 - Off-street parking and loading (revised)
4. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.70 - Variances, Special Exceptions, and Administrafive
Appeals (new section)
5. Aabu"m City Code Chapter XX.XX - Outdoor Lighting Standards (new) .
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TA.,LE A: CODE UPDATE PROJECT - PHASE 11-18t GROUK.03 - SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Zoning-Cotle Objective Actlon
Chapter ~ ~Clarify when the off-street parking and Four scenarios are outlined in the applicability section - new development,
loading chapter applies change in use, modification to existing structures (or uses in land), and
modifications to existing parking lots
Avoid large and underutilized parking Established a parki~ng maximum. The maximum number of parking spaces
lots and inefficient use of land cannot exceed 125 /o of the minimum number of parking spaces required -
ACC18.52.020 - pg.4
The off-street parking requirements have been incorporated into a table
Improve the readability of the format. See ACC Table 18.52.020
development regulations and make
them easier for property owners, Disabled/Handicapped parking requirements (as required by federal
applicants, and City residents to use guidelines and contained within the International Building Code (IBC)) have
Parking (revised) been inserted into the parking chapter (See table 18.52.025)
Increase the number of shared and A reduction in the number of required parking stalls is allowed if a
reduced parking strategies development is close to transit, has a low parking demand, or incorporates
bicycle parking and/or car sharing stalls (i.e. zip cars). - pg.10
Alternatives to paving, such as grass and concrete systems may be provided
Allow for parking lot surface alternatives subject to the approval of the City (See ACC 18.52.050 - Parking Design,
Development, and Maintenance) - pg.16
Development proposals typically have Alternative parking layouts may be allowed (including dimensions of off-
trouble meeting all of the dimensional street parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, and driveway openings) with an
requirements for parking stalls and drive adminlstrative variance - pg.22
aisles.
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TABLE A: CODE UPDATE PROJECT - PHASE II -1gt GROUPING - SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Zoning;Code ective , - Actlon {
Chepter Minimum planter widths (in the current A 5-ft landscape strip is not viewed as being appropriate so the minimum
code) may be too small for landscaping Planter width in most required landscaped areas is 6-ft. Equivalents of 6-ft
to thrive may be allowed along the property street frontage, where it can be 10-ft in
some areas, none in others.
An overall percentage of landscaping at a site (10-15%) must be achieved.
The code has become less rigid about where landscaping goes where some
is needed within the parking lot, some along the frontage, and adjacent to
Flexibility with on-site landscaping. residential zones. - pg. 2
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(revised) Storm drainage facilities (i.e. vegetated bioretention cells or water quality ~
treatment swales) may be included in the required landscape coverage
requirement.
Landscape plantings shall be compatible with the character and climate of
the Pacific Northwest (50% of trees, shrubs, and ground cover shall be
Other landscaping provisions being native or non-invasive species that have adapted to the region. - pg. 3
considered: Retention of existing trees, Retained all significant trees in required planter areas (i.e. perimeter areas
use of native plantings, and additional that abut street and residential properties) - pg. 7
requirements for long term maintenance
of landscaping. Limitations on allowable pruning and tree topping is prohibited except under
circumstances of branches interfering with utility lines, significant canopy
dieback has occurred, or storm damage. - pg. 10
Outdoor Lighting Discourage excessive lighting of New code section that requires light shielding, limits fixture heights, where
outdoor spaces accent lighting can be used, and list prohibited lights.
Administrative Create a new administrative variance Under specific cases the Planning and D evelopment Director could grant
Variance (new) process for the City relief to development standards (up to 25 /o for variances relating to building
setbacks, lot coverage; lot area, and lot width)
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Enclosure 2
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Chapter 18.50
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Sections:
18.50.010 Intent.
18.50.020 SGepe-Applicabilitv ,
48.59.939
18.50.040 . Landscape develoqment standards.
18.50.045 Presenration of sianificant trees
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18:50.060 6Zefal-lLandscape plan requirements.
18.50.070 Administration and Enforcement
18.50.080 Altemative landscane plan
18.50.010 Intent
The intent of this chapter is to provide minimum landscaping and screening requirements in order to
maintain and protect property values, to enhance the city's appearance, to visually unify the city and its
neighborhoods, to improve the character of certain areas of the city, to reduce erosion and storm water
I runoff, to reduce C02 emissions, improve air aualitv, and to, mainta'in or replace existing vegetation and to
prevent and abate public nuisances. (Ord. 4914 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
I 18.50.020 Scepe.Applicabilitv
A. This chapter applies to all uses and activities developed in the city excluding single-family and
I duplex units on individual lots. i
B. When additions, alterations, or repairs ofany existing building or structure exceed 50 percent of
the value of fhe building or structure, or a residential use. is conVerted to a nonresidential use, then such
building or structure shall be considered to be a new use and site landscaping provided:in accordance
with this ChapteraeseFdHtgly; provided; that if any existing foundation or fence layout precludes full
compliance herewith, then the landscaping requirements may be modified:by the planning director in
aqoroved landscaqe qlans. (Ord. 4914 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4304 § 1(33), 1988; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
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18.50. . Landscaae develoament standards.
A. General Location for Landscaqe Improvements Landscapinq shall be provided in the followinq
locations for all tvpes of develonment unless the desiqnated approvinq authoritv determines that
the recauired landscape is not necessarv to fulfill the qumoses of this chaater.
1. Perimeter Areas. All areas that abut a street or residential Propertv shall be landscaped in
comoliance with this chapter, except where occugied by a primary building walk or drivewav
Minimum landscape areas are listed in Table 18-50-040.
2. Unused Areas. All areas of a multifamilv or nonresidential Droject site not intended for a
specific use (including areas planned for future phases of a ahased develoment) shall be
landscaped with existinq natural veqetation, native qrasses or similar.
3. Parkin4/loadina Areas. Parkin4 lots, and where loadinq areas are visible from a oublic street
shall be landscaoed in compliance with this Chaqter.
4. Outdoor Storaqe Areas. Recreational Vehicle Parkina, and Refuse Areas. All outdoor
storaqe areas, recreational vehicle parkina, and refuse areas, when visible from adioininq
properties or public streets, shall be landscaqed in comqliance with this Chapter.
I B. Landscape Area Reauirements bv Zones. Minimum landscape area reauirements are listed
below bv zones consistent with Chanter 18.02.070 Establishment of Zones of this Title
Table 18.50.040
Minimum Landscape Requirements by Zoning District
Minimum . .-Planter
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Zones . Property
Residential Zones
I RC, R1. R5, and R7 Residential Zones` N/A N/A N/A
I R10. R16 and R20 Zones° 20% 6 ft. 10 ft.
I Non Residential Zones
I C2 10% 0 ft. 6 ft.
I C1. CN 10% 6 ft. 10 ft.
I C3. I, P1 15% 6 ft. 10 ft.
I EP 10% 10 ft. 10 ft.
I BP 159/0 10 ft. 10 ft.
I mi 100/0 10 ft. 10 ft.
I M2 10% 10 ft. 25 ft.
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I Other I R06 / RO-Hs N/A N/A N/A
I DUC' N/A N/A N/A
Notes:
1. Minimum landscaoe coveraae reauired is the minimum percentaae of net lot area that must be maintained with a veaetated
aervious surface: Veaetated bioreterrtion oelis or water aualitv freatment swales (not oermanentlv inundated or nonded
, areas) mav tie included in the reauired landscape coverace aercentace.
2. Listed olanter widths shall be Iocated entireN on nrivate orooertv.
3. The minimum landscaae olanter abuttina a§treet mav be reduced'in size usinq the provision contained in ACC18.50.080.
Altemative landscar)e clan. The reduced landscaoe olanter shall have.an averaae width of the reauirement contained in -
Table 18.50.040.
• 4. Landscapina shall onN be reduired in coniunction with an Administrative or Conditional Use Permit. The tvoe and amount
of landscapina shall be determined at that time the Administrative or Conditional Use PertnR is approved.
5. Refer to ACC18.31-.200 Multi-familv Develooment and Mixed-use Develoament Desibn Standards and arocedures for
additional reauirements:
6. Landscaainq within the RO/RO-H zone is not reauired unless sRe develonment includes the demolition of existina
structure(s) toaether with new construction. Under this scenario the minimum Jandscape-reauirements of the C1 zone shall
be met.
7. ' Landscaoind within the DUC zone shall be arovided as defined in the Dovirntown Urban Center Desian Standards, see
, reference to ACC 18.29.070.
0. Landscaoe Desiqn and Plantina Reauirements. Landscape desian and construction for new
develoament or redeveloament shall be compatible with the surrounding urban and natural
environment. Landscaqe plantinas shall comply with the plant type: size, and saacinq provisions
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1. Landscape Desiqn. Landscapinq shall be desiQned as an inteqral qart of the overall site plan
, with the pumose of enhancin4 buildinq desiqn, public views and spaces, and providinq
buffers, transitions: and screeninq.
. a. All repuired plantinq areas shall be covered with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and
aroundcover plants: Sodded lawn (not seed) may be substituted for some but not of all
shrubs or Qround cover plants. The use of sodded lawn cannot cover more than 20
percent of the site and those qortions of the lawn area must be served bv an automatic
irriqation system. b. Plantina desian shall have focal noints at project entries, olaza areas, and other areas of
interest using-dist'inct plantin4 and/or landscaqe feafures.
c. As approqriate, buildin4 and site desiQn shall include the use of Jandscaping against
buildings to visuallv break up expanses of wall, soften appearance, and create visual
interest throuqh the use of plantinQ areas, wall planters, and/or raised alanters.
d. Loose rock, qravel, deeorative rock or stone, or_ mulch shall not exceed 20 percent of the
plantinq area.
2. Plant Tvpes. Landscape alantina shall be comqatible with the character and climate of the
Pacific Northwest and complement the architectural desiQn of structures on the site.
a. Native landscaping: Landscanin4 materials installed shall include species native to the
PuQet Sound lowland reQion of the Pacific Northwest or non-invasive species that have
adapted to the climactic conditions of the region in the followin4 minimum amounts:
i. 50 percent of.trees.
ii. 50 percent of ground cover and shrubs.
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b. Trees. Trees qlanted within ten (10) feet of a oublic street, sidewalk, paved traii, oc
walkwav shall be a deetrrooted species efand shail be.separated from hardscapes 6v a
root barrier to prevent ahvsical damaQe to public improvements. .
3._ Plantinq Size and Spacinq. In order to balance both an immediate effect of a landscaQe
installation and to allow sustained Qrowth of qlantin4 materials, minimum plant material sizes
and plant spacing are as follows:
a. Trees. Trees shall 6e a minimum of one and one-half to finro inches in diameter breast
heiQht (dbh) at the time of plantin4. Everqreen trees shall 6e a riiinimum of four to six feet .
in height af fhe time,of alanting and may include either 6roadleaf or eonifer. Tree spacinq
within the perimefer planters along sfreets and abuttinq residen6aLaroaecfy_shall_be
planted no furtherapart on center than the. mafure diameter of the oroaosed species.
b. Shrubs. Shrubs shall be a minimum of 18 to 24 inches. in heiqht, or two qallon size
containers, at tlie time of planting,
c. Groundcover. Groundcover means low everQreen or deciduous plantincts and shall be
planted from either 4-inch pot with 12-inch sqacinq or 1-qallon pot with 18-inch spacinq.
AltematiVe spacina of.particular speeies mav be approved by the c'itv'if`documentation
conceminq the effectiveness of the qround cover is submitted with the landscaue plan.
d. Additional Spacinq Provisions.
i. Tree size and spacin4 at installation shall be increased bv the city.where needed
to ensure visual access for vehicles and pedesfians and.provide clear vision at
street, access tracts and drivewav intersections (sighf distance fianQles).
ii. Trees or shrubs with a full-grown heiqht eaual to or qreater than 30 inches shall
not be planted in anv siQhtdistance trianQle. Sight distance trianQles are
determined in conformance with the Citv of Auburri EnQineerinq Desi4n
Standards. Chapter 10. -
iii. A minimum distance of 15 feet is reauired befinreen the center of trees #eand the
center of street liqht standards.
4. Landscaqing Requirements for ParkinQ.Areas. a. General oarking lot landscapin4 Standards
i. All parkin4 lot landscape areas shall be orotected with vertical or extruded
concrete curbs, or eauivalent barriers. Bumner blocks shall not be used as a
substitute for curbinQ and boundarv around tFie landscaped atea:
ii. All parkinq lot landscapinq must be located between :parkinq stalls, at the enc3 of
rows of qarkinq, or befinreen the end of rows of stalls and the propertv Jine.
iii. The maximum distance between anv parking stall and reauired qarkinp area
landscaQing shall be no more than 50 feet. iv. Shrubs. Qround cover or lawn shall be planted #o cover each qarkin4 lot planting
area using the plantin4 size and spacina reauirements specific in ACC 18.50.040
3. above. All Qround cover shall have a mature heiQht of not more than 24
inches.
v. Modifications to protect drainaqe features, easements, or utility facilities mav be
allowed. Modifications that reduce landscape area or plant material shall be
made_up elsewhere on-site, if possible,
vi. The reauirements of this section shall not apalv to parlcincr Qaraqes or to disalav
areas for automotive and equiqment sales and rentals tFiat are specificallv
desiQned: approved and constructed for the disqlay purpose and that do not
reduce reQUired landscape areas.
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b. Specific parkina lot landscaping Standards
. Plantin Landscaped Area .
Requirements
10 parking stalls or No r,
less equirement
Minimum planter width: 6 Trees shall be provided at the
11-75 parking stalls 7% of surFace parking stalls feet rate of a minimum of one per
(exclusive of circulation) plarrter and/or one per 100
square feet of planter.
- Trees shall be provided at the
76 parking stalls or 10°/a of surFace parking stalls Minimum planter width: 6 rate of a minimum of one per
more (exGusive of circulafion) feet planter and/or one per 100
s uare feet of lanter.
5. Landscapina for outdoor stora4e areas, recreational vehicle parking; and refuse areas
a. Outdoor storaae areas and recreational vehicle parkina areas must be screened from
view from adiacent streets and from all residentially zoned land by a minimum six (6)
foot wide landscape: buffer. This landscape buffer shall contain evemreen trees or
tall shrubs, a minimum of six feet in heiqht at the time of qlantina, which will provide a
100 aercent sipht-obscurinq screen witliin three Vears from the time of qlantin4 is
reauired: or a combination of everQreen frees or deciduous trees, alanted 20 feet on
center with no more than 30 percent beinq deciduous and backed bv a 100 percent
siqht=obscuring fence: In addition to the trees, shrubs shall be planted at four-foot
spacinq, in all direcfions, and aroundcoverprovided:
. b. Outdoor storacae areas abutting the Interurban Trail (regardless of the zonina of the
Interurban Trail) shall have a minimum 10-foot wide landscaae buffer containinp the
plantin4 materials specified in ACC 18.50.040 5(a above.
c. Trash containers, dumosters, trash comqactors, and recycling bins associated with
multiplex, multi-unit residential, and nonresidential uses mustbe screened from
public view on all sides_with a solid fence,_wall, or aate constructed of cedar,
redwood, masonrv, or other similar buildinq material reflectina the overall desictn of
the site, and be appropriately landscaped (ea. climbinq vines, arborvitae, etc)
6. Irrigation. No portion of anv landscaped area shall be located further awav than 50 feet from
a source of water adeauate fo irriQate the landscapin4. _The source of water mav be a manual
(hose connection) oc an automatic irriqation svstem. °
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18,50.045 Preservation of:siqnificant trees.
A. Retention. In the rectuired berimeterlandscaqin4 area, abplicants shall retain all siQnificant trees as
defined in ACC 15.74:030 (M. If the aracle level adioinina a tree #o be retained is to be altered to a
deqree that would endanqer the viabilitv of a tree or trees::then the arolicant shall, construct a dry .
rock wall or rock well around the tree. The diameter of this wall or well must be capable of protectinq
the tree.
Areas devoted to driveways, curb cuts, and siaht distance requirements, utilities and sform drainaqe
facilities may be exempted from this repuirement. Signficant trees mav also be exemDted from this
reQUirement if it is deterrnined by the qlanninq director based on satisfactorv evidence pursuant to
reqort prepared bv a consultina arborist certified bv the Intemational Societv of Arboriculture. The .
report submitted to the citv shall demonstrate the significant tree is:
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2. or diseased: or
3: weak structural inteqritv that poses a safefir hazard
B. Encroachment into Drip Line: No construction activities shall take place within the drip line of a free fo
be retained without extra orecautions as recommended by a certified arborist. The applicant.mav
instaU impervious or compactable surFace within the area defined bv the drip line when a qualified
ar6orist determines that such, activities will not endangerthe tree or trees. (See the definition of "drip
line" in ACC XX.XXX.)
C. _ Ttee Protection. All siqnificant trees that are to be retained must be arotected during construction by
installation of a protective barricade or fence. This will reauire preliminarv identification of the
prormsed area of disturbance_for staff insqection and aporoval, then installation of a protective
barricade or fence before maior excavation with heaw eauipment bectins.
18.50.060 Landscaaina Plan Requirements.
A. Persons qualified to prepare landscape alan. The landscape plan shall be prepared bv a
landscape architect licensed in the state of Washin4ton, a nursery professional certified pursuant
to the Washinqton Certified Nurserv Professional proqram, or a Washinqton State certifled,
landscaoe technician.
A.-Application. A landscape plan shall be required and shall be accurately drawn using an
appropriate engineering scale and contain all inforrnation soecified bythe planninq ditector in the
apalication form and accomr)anvinq checklist. AeqaGent A. , ,
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If the.subject property is located within the RO district, a landscape plan signecJ:by a lieerised
landscape architect is not required; however, a plan shall be prepared by the applicant providing
a written record oflandseaping to be retained and maintained, and'generic naming of.vegetation I is acceptable: The plans shall be approved by the planning anddeuelepFneRt-dir_ector or designee
prior to issuance of any, building permits.
18.50.070 Administration and Enforcement
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A. Pertormance Assurance
1. The required landscaping must be installed prior to the issuance ofthe certificate of occupancy
I unless the ~+i1~iaQ-eMsi a~planninQ director determines that apeiformance assurance device will
adequately protect the interests of the city;
2_The performance assurance device shall only be valid for a 120-day period and shall have a
value of 100 percent of the estimated cost of the landscaping to_ be perFormed. inclusive of
plantin4 materials and installation. If the landscaping has not been installed after the 120 days
then the assurance device rnay be used by the city to perform any necessary work to implement
the landscape plan. This time period can be extended if the Citv determines that:
a)- Installation of the landscapinq would not be successful. due to weather: or
b) Product is not available:due.to the time of year.
2-3. The performance assurance device shall be accompanied by an agreement granting the city and
its agents the right to enter the property and perform work. The agreement shall also hold the city
harmless from all claims and expenses, including attorney's fees;
I 44. Upon completion of the required landscaping by the property owner the city shall release the
perFormance assurance: device. .
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I B. Initial maintenance qeriod
1. The property owner shall be responsible for replacing any unhealthy or dead plants for a
I period of tnre-one vears after the initial planting.
2. The bu+1ding-effisialplanninq_director shall require a maintenance assurance device, unless
converting a single-family residence to a nonresidential use,within the RO district, for a period
of one year from the eompletion of planting in order to,ensure compliance with the
, requirements of this section. The value of the maintenance assurance device shall equal at
_ I least 69 100 percent of the t_otal landscape materials alus installation.
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3. If.the landscaping is not being properly maintained, the property owner shall be so notified by
the city: lf after 30:daysfirom the city's notification the landscaping is still not being maintained
then the maintenance device may be used by the city to perform any type of maintenance
necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
4. The maintenance assurance device shall be accompanied by an agreement granting the city
and its agents the right to enter the property and perform any necessary work. The
agreement shall also hold the city harmless from all claims and expenses, including
attomey's fees.
5. Upon completion of the one-year maintenance period, and if maintenance has not been
performed by the city, the city shall release the maintenance assurance device. GGRtFaGt , _ ,
. . , 204 ; gFd. , 20 , • , 1996-; .
GFd-
4229 2, °
C. Maintenance of landscaqed area.
Landscaping, including trees, shrubs, groundcover, or grass, planted as a requirement pursuant to
this title, ACG Title 16 or ACC Title 17 shall be maintained in a healthy, living condition. PFURiags#
1. Tree-and shrub pruninq. A permit is not repuired to prune trees and shrubs on Private qroqertv.
Pruning which resulfs in the removal of at least halfiof the live crown will be considered tree
removal and subiect to the provisions in ACC18.50.070 D. Tree pcunin4 shall be performed bv a
landscape contractor. The licensed contractor shall also be certified bv the lntemational Societv
of`Arborculture as a Certified Tree Trimmer or Cefified Arborist or other aualified tree expert.
A. Limitations on allowable pruninq. Tree and shrub prunin4 shall be allowed onlv for tfie following purpo'ses:
a. Removat of dead wood and diseased, crowed, and weaklv attached trunks and branches
that create a hazard to private property and citizens:
b. Providin4 adeauate clearance and visibilitv for safe use of parkin4 stalls, travel wavs and
walkwavs for the passaae of oersons and vehicles:
c. Eliminatin4 fraffie SiQn visibility obstructions:
d. Providing adectuafe visibilitv for security natrols;
e. Repairing split trees and limbs in order to save a tree and its appearance:
f. Removin4 or severin4 tree roots that are causin4 damaQe to public or private propertv,
includinQ curbs. qutters. sidewalk, drainaqe lines and parkinq lot surfaces:
g. Providinq visibilitv for merchant siQns and increasinq parking lot liqhtin4 onlv when the
aesthetics ofithe free or shrub will not be reduced.
2. Tree topainq. Tree toppinq is cirohibited, except under thefollowinq circumstances:
a. - Branches interfecin4 with utilitv lines.
b. SiQnificant canopv ciieback has occurred.
c. Storm damage or prior incorrect pruninq requires.correction. -
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I D. Enforcement: Violation of these provisions shall be processed in accordance with the procedures
defined under Chapter 1.25 ACC. The property owner or designee responsible for correcting the
violation shall provide a corrective action plan that defines how and when the infraction will be
corrected within the time provisions defined by Chapter 125 ACC
1. The corrective action plan shall be subject to the following replacement ratios: '
a. For plants that have died, replacement vegetation shall be at least 150 percent of the
planting size required of fhe subject planf material at the time of planting. The plants shalL
be of the same or similar species to those plants being replaced; unless altemate species
are approved by the planning director.
b. For trees or shrubs that have been excessively pruned, replacementvegetation shatl be at
least 200 percent,of the size of the tree or shrub that was required by city regulations at
the time of planting. The trees or shrubs shall 6e of the same or similar species of the
plants being replaced, unless altemate species are approved by the planning director.
. D. Druning ef 4rees oF nhn uhs )ipnc4e aIlc)ria4e l'IMI ITAM*ePI n4~lin l~enl~h_ and_s'+Fet~ is eFFnisi§iL.le . . .
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2. The property owner or designee shall correct the infraction or provide a schedule that defines
how and when the infraction will be corrected within the time provisions defined by Chapter
1:25 ACC. (Ord. 5777 § 1, 2003.)
18.50:08 . Altemative landscaping plan
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The planninq director mav authorize modification of the landscaqe requirements when altemative plans
comply with the intent of this chaqter and:
A. The proposed landscapina provides for creafive landseape design : or
B. Incorporates the increased retention of siQnificant trees and naturallv occurrin4 underQrowth: or
C. Incorporates historic or architectural feafures such as fountains, sculptures, structures and the like.
New definitions to be added
Dripline: An area encircling the 6ase ofi a tree, the minimum extent of which is delineated by a vertical line
extending from the outer limit of a tree's branch tips down to the ground.
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Enclosure 3
Chapter 18.52 _
OFF-STREET PARKWGAND LOADING -
Sections
18.52:010 6eAeFal I ntenf
18.52.015 Aqplicabilitv
18.52.020 . Number of off-street parking spaces
reauired
18.52.025 Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements
18.52.030 Reductions of the quantify of required parking.
18.52.040 Drive-if► thcough. facil'ities ~siResses.
18.52.050 a ae.,el,,.,..,e„+ ,.,a ..,,,,,+e.,,.,re parking Desiqn and Development
Standards
18.52.060 Development of off-street parking spaces for single-family dwellings and duplexes.
18.52.065 Commercial vehicles in residential zones. . ~ I R-.5-_.^; E^o# StFeet PaFkiag-lets 6esafien.
18.52.080 Repealed.
I Rafkhng ~^°^~tiRsagRal-fequirefRerats.
--€xist+Rg-9# street .,.,.-Fed ur
18.52.110 Fractional spaces.
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18.52.125 Stacked parking.
18.52.1'30 Off-street loading space
~ 18.52.135 Altemate parking lavouts
18.52.010 &eReral lntent.
This chapter establishes requlations which qrovide for safe, attractive, and convenient off-streef parking
anci loadinq and to ensure that parking areas are compatible with surroundinq land uses. The Gitv
discouraqes providinq parkinq in excess of thaf reauired bv this Chaqter. 18.52.015 Applicabilitv.
Except as.otherwise provided in adopted contract rezones, development a4reements, desiQn standards
and guidelines; o- r similar more specific process, off-street qarking and.loadinq provisions of this.chaqter
shall applv as follows:
A. New Develoqment. For all buildinqs or structures erected and all uses of land (properfy)
esta6lished, parking and loadin4 facilities shall be provided as repuired bv this Chapter. . B. Chancte in Use. When the use of anv buildinQ, structure, or land is chanqed, increasinq the
intensitv such that the chanqe creates an increase of five or less parking spaces re4uirecl bv the
chanqe, additional off-street parking spaces need not be provided in accordance with the
reguirements of this chaqter.
1. Special qrovisions for the RO. Residential Office district:
a.Within the RO, Residential Office zonin4 district, if any existing, nonresidential
use is changed to another use, the requirements of this chapter shall apply in'full
to the new use if and only if the change in parking requitements between the old
and new uses is greater than two spaces; except that if the applicant submits an
alternate parking plan sufficientfv iustifying that the existing parking meets the
needs of the new use, the planning director may authorize the satisfaction of
arq kinq through the Sspecial Eexception Parocess
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b: Whenever there is a change from a residential use to a: nonresidentiai use in an
~ - existing building within the RO. Residential Office zonina district, the
requirements of this #i#eGhaater'shall apply in full to the new use; except if the
structure is being used as both a residence and business, then if the applicant
-submits an Altemate Parking Plan sufficiently justifying that the parking meets
the needs of both uses; the planning director may authorize the satisfaction of
- parking through the Special Exception Process,
C. . Modification: to ExistinQ Structures or Uses of Land. Whenever an existinci buildinQ or strueture is
modified or uses of land are modified such that the modification would repuire an increase of
more than five off-street pahcin4 spaces, additional off-street parkin4 saaces shall be provided in
accordance with the repuirements.of this Chapter.
D. Modification to Existina Parkinq Lots
1.
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3- Any parking lot hereafter physically altered shall comply with all of the provisions of this
Chapter, ezcept that such lot which provides five percent of its area in landscaping and the
landscapinq is healthy and qood maintenance shall be deemed to comply with ACC
18.50.0640{44yC.
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62. For existing parking lots that are resurfaced in excess of 50 percent of their area, then at
least five percent of the entire parking area shall be landscaped consistent with Chapter 18.50
ACC.
I 63. If existing parking lofs are restriped, then the new layout of the parking spaces shall be the
same as the previous layout or, if changed, then the changed layout shall conform to the existing
I dimensional requirements ofthis chapter.
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18.52.020 . Number of off-street aarkin4 saaces
required - -
_ Eeach principal use of the land, building,
or structur .
. shall qrovide the number of off-sNeet
parkinq sqaces repuired by this Section. The following standards are not applicable in the DUCi
Downtown Urban Center zone; refer to Chapter 18.29 ACC for specific requirements for that zone.
A: Parking requirements bv Jand use
1. Minimum number of parkinq spaces. Each land use shall provide the minimum number of off-
,
street parkinq spaces reauired bv Table 18.52.020. .exceqt where a qreafer number of spaces
, are reauired ttirough a more specific aoqroval orocess such as an administrative use permit
or conditional use permif approval.
2. , Uses not listed: Where a use is not listed in Table 18.52.020 the planning director shall
determine the number of reauired parking and/or loading saaces. The alannin4 and director
, shall use the reQUiremenfs in Table 18.52.020 as a guide in determinin4 the number of off-
street Qarkin4 spaces reQUired based on the similaritv of uses or mav consider a parkin4
` Qeneration studv.
B. Maximum number of parking spaces: The Citv discouraqes providing more off-street than repuired by
- this Chapter, to avoid the inefficient use of land and additional imqervious surfaces. Exceqt for
required parking spaces for qersons with disabilities, spaces provided in park and ride lots operated
bv a public transit adencv, saaces for carpools, sQaces for electric vehicle charging and spaees within
` sfrucfured parkinq with 2 or more levels. the maximum number of parkin4 spaces for non-residential
uses inay not exceed 125 Percent of_the minimum spaces required by Table 18.52.020
C: Measurement of floor area. In any case where Table 18.52.020 establishes a parkinq requirement
. based on floor area in sauare feetIfor example: 24 saaces per 1:000 sauare feet (sfl of floor area),
the floor area shall be construed to mean gross floor area (DefACC 18.04.430).
D. Use with accessorv comqonents. A sinqle use with accessorv components shall provide parking for
primary use, and each component: For example, a hofel witFi a rrieetinq room mav be requited to _
provide the qarking spaces required bv Table 18.52.020 for a hotel (i.e. the auest rooms), and for a
meeting room.
6-E. Obstruction. Removal of required parking or loading spaces from practical use by obstruction,
erection of buildings, or other actions as to reduce the parking or loading capacity or usefulness
thereof below the minimum requirements established in tfiis chapter is prohibited.
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I Table 18.52.020 Offstreet Parkinct Reauirements bv Land Use
Land Use Type: Unit of Measure: Required Parking Rate
(spaces per unit of ineasure):
Residenfial Categories
Single family, detached dweiling, Dwelling 2.00
Adult family home
Twafamily dwelling (duplex) Dwelling 2.00
Muttifamily dwelling (one and two Dwelling 1.50
bedroom units)
Multifamily dwelling (three Dwelling 2.00
bedroom units or more)
Mobile home dwellings' Dwelling 2.00
Assisted Living Facilities 4 bedrooms 1.00
Plus one space for each two
employees
Group living (includes supportive 2 bedrooms 1.00
housing, boardinghouse)
Commercial Categories
Auto, boat, or recreational vehicle 5,000 square feet of outdoor 1.00
sales or leasing, new or used sales area
1,000 square feet of showroom 1.00
and service facilities
Day-care centers Each 10 children in care 2.00
Eating and drinking establishments 1,000 square feet of floor area 10.00
Food retail stores and markets 1,000 square feet of floor area 5.00
Health and Fitness Clubs 1,000 square feet of floor area 10.00
Hotel or Motel Guest room or rental unit 1.00
Mini-marts and self service gas 1,000 square feet of floor area 5.00
stations
Mortuaries or funeral homes Seat2 0.25
Motor vehicle repair and services 1,000 square feet of floor area 2.50
Personal service shops 1,000 square feet of floor area 2.50
Retail commercial establishments, 1,000 square feet of floor area 2.50
less than 15,000 square feet of
floor area
Retail commercial establishments, 1,000 square feet of floor area 4.00
greater than 15,000 square feet of
floor area
Shopping centers 1,000 square feet of floor area 4.00
Office Categories
Business and professional offices 1,000 square feet of floor area 2.00 "
rM;dical, dental, and other doctor's 1,000 square feet of floor area 5.00
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OffiCeS
Manufacturing Processing and ,
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Warehousing Categories
All manufacturing, industrial, and 1,000 square feet of floor area 1.00
processing uses, except the
following:
Warehousing 2,000 square feet of floor area 1.00
, Storage - Personal storage/mini- Storage unie Minimum of 2 spaces
storage facilities
Recreation, Education, Public '
Assembly Gategories .
Auditoriums, stadiums, and Seae 0.25
theaters
Commercial recreation facilities - 1,000 square feet of floor area 5.00
Indoor, except for the following:
Bowling alleys Lanes 5.00
Pool and billiard rooms Table 2.00
Skating rinks 1,000 square feet of floor area 5.00
Commercial recreation facilities - 1,000 square feet of usable 3.00
Outdoor recreational area
Hospitals Bed 1.75
Library, museum 1,000 square feet of floor area 2.50
Meeting facility, public or private Seat2 0.25
Religious assembly Seat2 0.20
Schools (public and private)
Kindergarten and nursery Employee4 1.00
schools
Elementary/middle schools Teaching station 1.20
Secondary (high) schools Student 0.40
College or university (including Student 0.75
trade and business schools)
Studios (dance, martial arts, etc.) 1,000 square feet of floor area 5.00
Tennis/racquetball/handball or Court 2.00
other sport courts
Each 300 sf of floor area for 1.00
accessory uses.
Recreational uses not listed Same as retail, based on size
elsewhere
Notes:
1. Wrthin mobile home parks, parking space shall not be allowed within the required setbacks. Guest parking
shall be provided within the development: 5% of total requirement.
2. Seat, 18 inches of bench, or 25 square feet of floor space.
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3. Farlcing.shall be provided by parking/driving lanes adjacent to buildings. Two parking spaces shall be
provided adjacent to the manager's qu.arters. -
4. There shall be 2 visitor=parking stalls provided for each 10 required employee stalls 18.52.025. Disabled/Handicapped Parkinq Requirements
A. Accessible parking spaces for the handicaaped/disabled shall be orovided in compliance with the
Intemational Buildinet Code (IBCI, the Federal Aceessibility Guidelines, and WashinQton
Administrative Code, as applicable. These spaces shall count towards fulfillinq the off-street barking
reauirements of this Ctiapter.
B. Accessible car and van parkin4 space size shall be as follows:
a. Car parkinq spaces shall be eiqht feet (96 inches) minimurn in width.
b. Van qarkina spaces shall be 11 feet (132 inches) minimum in width.
- Exception: Van parking spaces shall'be qermitted to be eight feet (96 inches) minimum in width
where the adiacent access aisle is eiqht feet (96 inches) minimum in width.
Table 18.52.025 - Accessible Parkinq Spaces
Required
Total Parkinq _ Minimum Number of
Spaces Provided Accessible Spaces
I 1 to 25 1
I 26.to 50 2
I 51 to 75 3
I 76 to 100 4
I 101 to 150 5
I 151 to 200 6 ,
I 201 to 300. 7
I 301 to 400 8
I 401 to 500 9
I 501 to 1,000 2% of total
More than 1200 20, plus one for each 100
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18.52.030 Reductions of the quantity of required parking.
A-Except within the DUC zone, reductions of the quantity of required parking may be allowed based upon
the #eNewtiFigprovisions in Table 18.52.030 Parkinp Quantity Reductions
Table 18.52.030 Parkinq Quantitv Reductions
1. Joint Use ofi Parking A reduction in the total number of required parking spaces may be allowed
Facilities when two or more uses with different peak parking demands will share a
parking facility. In order for the reduction to occur the planning director must
determine, based on satisfactorv evidence qrovided bv the applicant, that
, there is no substantial conflict in the princioal operatin4 hours and no
substantial conflict in peak parkinq_demand of the uses for which the sharin4
of qarkinq is proposed. To evaluate the neak parkin4 demand characteristics
or differences in hours and/or davs of oneration, evidence includinq, but not
lir'rited fo, a. description of the uses and their operational characteristics, and a
develoqment plan shall be provided by the applicant and accomnanv the
reca t .
If approved, a bindin4 aareement providinq for the shared use of parking
I areasshall be executed bv the parties involved, and must be filed with the
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Citv in a form approved bv the plannin4 director and be recorded. Shared
parking privileqes will continue in effect onlv as long as the aqreement,
bindinq on all parties, remains in force. Aqreements mustauarantee lonq-
term availabilitv of the Qarkinq, commensurate with the use served bv_the
parkinq. If a shared parkina agreement lapses or is.no londer valid, then
parkinp must be provided as otherwise required by this chaptec.
2. Reduction of parking A% reduction of up to 50 percent of the total number of repuired parking
for a use with low allowed forthe re=use of an existing buildinq, based on auantitative
parking demand information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer
spaces (ea. sales receipts: documentation of cuStomerfreauencv. information
on parking standards repuired for the propertv-land use by other cities). In .
order for the reduction to occur the planninq director must find, satisfactorv
evidence has been qrovided by the applicant.
3. Mixed Occupancies In the case of two or more principal uses in the same building, the #otal
and Shared Uses reqairements for off-street parking facilities shall be 75 percent of the sum of
the requirements for the principal uses computed separately. In order for a
use to be considered a separate principal use under the terms of this section,
I the uses must be physically and managerially separated in a manner which
clearly sets the principal uses apart as separate businesses or operations.
Various activities associated with single businesses shall not be considered.
separate uses. 4. Transit Access A reduction in the total number of reauired parkin4'sqaces mav be reduced.by
25 percentaae for sites located within a%< mile (walkina distance) of a public
transit stop. A pu6lic transif stoa includes but is not limited to a bus stog),
commuter train stop, or_Qark and ride lot. Aoolicants requestin4 this reduction
must qrovide a map identifvina the site and transit service sehedules for all
transit routes within mile of the site.
5. Trip Reduction Plan A reduction of ua to 25 uercent in the total number of repuired parkin4 spaces
mav be allowed for a business or other use that creates and implements a
site-saecific Trip Reduction Plan and Proaram. The Trip Reduction Plan shall
be rediewed and aparoved bv the Citv and yeafrlv reports shall be qrovicfed to
evaluate the effectiveness of the pro4ram and ensure its continued .
maintenance and ooeration.
6. Credit for On-street All multi-familv uses and non-residential uses located adjacent to a public
Parkinq -Non- riqht=of-wav where on-street Darkinq is permitted mav receive credit for one
residential off-street parking stall for each 22 linear feet of abuttinet riaht-of-wav for
parallel parkinq, excludinq curb cuts. This orovisiori shall be aDplied for on-
street parking on the same side of the street as the broposed land use, or on
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I the opposite side of the street if adiacent pronertv.does not have the potenfial
- for future develoqment. All parkinq for employees must be provided on-site.
7. Valet Service , fuReFal
. A reduction of_uq to 25 percent in the amount of
r`equiced parking per Table 18.52.020 may be
pecmitted, depending on the size and type of the use ifiapproved by the
planning director.
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. . C e.ce +..L.I.. ..,F....•e 18.52.040 Drive-throuqh+m- facilitiesbusiflesses.
All banks, savings and loan associations, food dispensing establishments, and other businesses which
I maintain drive-throuah+i facilities which are intended to serve customers who remain their motor vehicles
during business transactions, or are designed in such a manner that customers must leave their
I automobiles temporarily in a driving lane located adjacent to the facility, shall provide on-site stacking
space forthe stacking of motor vehicles as follows: ,
A. Stacking $pace. The drive-throu h+f► facility shall be so located that sufficient stacking space is
I provided to accommodate #eF the haadliage# types of motor vehicles, using such facility during peak
business hours of such a facility.
$.!;Driveway Location: The.location of entrances and exits shall.be,determined by the city engineer.
I G. Shopping Centers. When.located in a shopping center, drive=throuahJa facilities shall provide suffcient
stacking space to handle peak business demands and shall not in any way obstruct the normal circulation
I pattern of the shopping center and not unreasonable interFere with non-motorized circulation. (Ord. 4949
§ 1, 1997; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987: )
18.52:050 .Parkina Desiqn. -and
Developmenit and Maintenance Standards
Recauired parking areas shall be desiqned. -and constructed and maintained in compliance with this
Section:
A. Location of parkin4. Off-street ciarkina areas shall be located as follows:
1. Residential parkinq. Residential parking shall be located on the same site as each residential
dwellin4 unit served: except for a mixed-use develoament as defined bv ACC 18.04.625. No
reauired residential parkinq space shall occuav anv unimaroved area within the required front
setback, or side and rear setback,
2. Non-residential parkinq. Non-cesidential parking shall be located on the same site as the use
served, or ` ' ' ' . ff-site. If parking is to be located
off-site it is subiect to the followinQ re4uirements:
a. Tthe lot or area to be utilized for parking shall b° i
legally encumbered by an easement or other appropriate
means to ensure continuous use of the parking facilities followin4 the procedure
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I contained in Table 18.52.030 (1) Joint Use of Parkina Facilities
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b. Whenever required parking facilities are located off-site, sidewalks, or an approved
pedestrian facility, shall be provided connecting the satellite parking facility to.the
- development being served.
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B. Access to,parkinQ. Access to parking shall be provided as follows for all parking areas other than for
individual sinale family dwellinQS and duplexes.
1. The location, desiqn and construction of entrances and exits from the street right-of-wav shall be
determined 6v the citv enQineer.
2. _A commercial or industrial use shall have access driveways fromthe-bublic or private street that
' are'not intersected bv a parkin4 aisle, parkinq space, or another access driveway for a minimum
- distance of 40 feet from the street riQht-of-wav to provide a aueuinq area #or vehicles enterinq
and exitina the parking area. The citv engineer may reauire a areater distance for uses with hiQh
vehicle fia aeneration or located along heavilv-traveled, cifir designated arterial.streets. C. Access to adiacent sites. The Gity may recauire that the desiQn of a parking area to prbvide vehicle
and qedesfrian connections fo parkinq areas on adiacent oroqerties or to connect with adioining
public walkwavs (when a reciprocal access easement is available or can reasonably be provided).
D. Rarkinq stall and aisle dimensional standards.
1. Minimum dimensions. Each oarkinq space and parking lot aisle. shall complv with the minimum
dimension requirements in Table 18.52.050 and further displaved in FiQUre 18.52.050.
- Table 18.52.050 Parkinq Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions
Minimum Width for
Minimum Stall Drive Aisle with
Dimensions Parkinq(c)
I Parkin4 Stall Tvae Width a Len th b One-Wav TwaWav -
I Standard parallel 9 ft. 22 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft.
I Standard 45-4e4ree 9 ft. 19 ft. 15ft. 20 ft.
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I Standard 60-deqree 9 ft. 19 ft. , 18 ft. 20 ft.
I Standard 90-degree 9_ft. 19 ft. 20 ft. 24 ft.
I Compact 8_ft: 16 ft. 20 ft. 22 ft.
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2-Compact parkin4. Comnact sqaces may be allowed within a parking lot uo to a maximum of 50
percent of the total number of snaces. Compact spaces can be clustered or disnersed
throuqhout the Qarkin4 lot. Everv compact parkinq space created pursuant to this section shall be
clearlv identified as such by paintinq the word "COMPACT" ! in uqper case block letters, usinq
white paint, on the aavement wifhin the space or throuqh fhe'use of siQnage.
3. _ Vehicle Overhanq. Vehicular overhang of uq to finro feef is permitted. DtoVided no vehicle shall
overhanq into a sidewalk or walkwav which would reduce the unencumbered width of a sidewalk
or walkwav to less than four feet. A vehicle is Dermitted to overhana into a landscaped area bv
' two feet: provided, that the required landscape area of trees and shrubs are not reduced in
quanfitv and not su6iect to damaae.
E.. _ Surfacin4 of parking areas. The parking areas on private property, including interior driveways and
access to a public street, shall be paved with asphalt concrete, cement concrete pavement. or
penrious bavement and shall have appropriate bumper guards where needed. Pavin4 is not reauired
for temqorary parkinct facilfies ttiat have obtained a Temporarv Use Permit pursuant to the
requirements of ACC 18.46A - Temporarv Uses: however dust mitipation is reauired. Where a '
driveway crosses an improved public right-of-way, it shall be constructed with cement concrete. All
pavement sections shall be designed to support the post development traffic loads anticipated due to
the intended use as approved by fhe city engineer.
1. Altemative pavinq systems. such as grass and concrete svstems, mav be provided, subiect to the
aqqroval of the Citv. The altemative must provide results eauivalent to qavin4. All surfacin4 must
provide for the followin4 minimum standards of approval_
a. Dust is controlled: b. Sformwater is manaqed to Cifv standards: and
c. Rock and other loose debris'is not tracked off=site.
d. The altemative surface:shall be mainfaineci.
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2. For qarkind areas servin4 sinQle-family dwellinqs and duplexes when located on individual lots,
this section shall applv: a: Each off-street parking space shall be connected to an improved street or alley by a
driveway a minimum of 11 feet in width
b. Not more than 50 percent of the front yard or 800 square feet, whichever is smaller, can
I be used as off-street parking surFace. For the purposes of calculating the allqwable area
under this section, the front yard shall be the area between the right-of-way and the
portion of the single-family dwelling's front facade fartfiest from the right-of-way. The
width of the fronf yard shall extend to each side property line.
( c. Drivewavs that exclusivelv serve nonrepuired off-street parkinp soaces are also subject
to the surfacing requirement.
d. Off street vehicle parking spaces, incluiiing those for trailers, recreational vehicles, and
boats on trailers, that are proVided in addition to those required pursuant to ACC Table
18.52.020(A)(41 }-shall be paved with one the surFaces listed above (Section_18.52:050 E).
or gravel provided, that weeds, mud or other fine material do not work their wav. to the
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surface of the qravel; and provided, that loose pravel is contained on the subject
Property:
e. Boats not on trailers shall not be stored in the front yard.
F. Grades of access drivewavs. The Qrade of access driveways for off-street parkin4 areas shall be
subiect to the drivewav recaulations contained in Chaoter 10.04 of the Enaineering Desiqn Standards.
G. Sidewalks or i5edestrian walkwa s. Sidewal r
y ks o pedestrian walkwavs shall be visiblv marked with
stiipiag-eF differentiated oavement or other methods such as reflective/LED.markers. double row of
landscaping, or raised navement. H. _Landscapina. See Chapter 18.50 ACC.
L Liqhtin4. See Chapter XX.XX Outdoor Liahting (will likelv add to sugplemental.desian standards -
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18.52.065 Commercial vehicles in residential zones.
A. No person shall park any commercial vehicle on any property within the following zoning districfs in the
city: Residenfial Zones R5. R7, R10, R16, and R20 'R M^:'!y ' .,,s:o^::,?a.', t ~o 2) c^le ~•l
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B. No person shall park more than one commercial vehicle on any property within the R1 Residential
Zone i ) zoning district in the city, and no person shall park more than finro
commercial'vehicles on any property within the Residential Conservancv RC
zoning district in the city.
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18.52.110 Fractional spaces.
When units or measurements determining the number of required parking spaces result in requirements
of a fractional space, any fraction up to one-half shall be disregarded, and fractions of one-half or over
shall reguire one parking space. (Ord. 4949 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
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18.52.125 Stacked parking.
Stacked parking, i.e., parking one car behind another, is permitted for funeral homes, single-family homes
on individual lots, and for designated employee parking within the RO. Residential Office district only,
unless the use has complied with the requirements of ACC Table 18.52.030 Parkin4 Quantity Reductions
(Valet Service) 48-524)36E-}. (Ord. 6231 § 9, 2009; Ord. 4949 § 1, 1997.)
18.52.130 Off-street loading space.
Buildings devoted to retail trade, retail and wholesale food markets, warehouses, supply houses,
wholesale and manufacturing trade, hotels, haspitals, laundry, dry cleaning establishments or other
buildings where large amounts of goods are received or shipped shall provide loading and unloading
space on the same premises as the building as follows:
A. Buildings ofi6,000 square feet or mo.re of floor area, one off-street loading and unloading space plus
one additional off-street loading spaceforeach 20,000 square feet of floor area;
B. Each loading space shall be not less than 10 feet in width, 25 feet in length and 14 feet in height;
C. Loading space, exclusive of driveways and/or corridors leading thereto, shall not be considered as
I providing off-street parking space. (Ord. 4949 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.52.135 Alternate aarkinq lavouts. , A. Lavouts and dimensions of off:street parkin4 spaces, maneuvering aisles, driveways, drivewav
openincts, and othec related features different from those prescribed in Sections 18.52.050 ACC may
be aaproved bv the plannin4 director upon written findinqs that demonstrate:
a. The number of off-street qarkinq snaces required bv Section 18.52.020 ACC (unless
reductions are permitted undec Section 18.52_030) are provided;
b. There'is substantial reason_for varvin4 the standard; and
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c. The altemate parkinq lavout is approved by the Citv Traffic Engineer where he. or she .
ensures that adeauate inqress to and e4ress from each reauiced off-street parking space is
provided for a vehicle of tfie appropriate size. -and that inQress to and ecaress from the.off-
street parkinq facility !is oossible with minimal disrubtion of traffic on the adiacent street.. .
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Enclosure 4
Chapter 18.70
; VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
Secfions:
18.70.010 Vari ances.
~ 18.70.015 Adminisfrative Variance
18.70.020 Special exceptions.
18.70.025 Variances in regulatory floodplains.
18,70.030 APplication.
18.70:040 Hearing date and notice.
18.70.050 Administrative appeals.
18,70.060 Appeal of hearing examiner's decision. .
18J0.010 Variances.
- A. Subject to conditions, safeguards and procedures provided by`this title, the hearing examiner may
be empowered to hearand decide applications for variances from the terms of this title; provided the
hearing examiner may approve a variance only if the request conforms to all of the following criteria. The
examiner must enter findings of fact and eonclusions of law which support thefollowing criteria and any
conditions:
1_ That there are unique physical conditions including narrowness or shallowness of lot size or shape, or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to and inherent in the particular
lot; and that, as a result of such unique physical conditions, practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
arise in complying with provisions of this title.
2. - That, because of such physical conditions, the development of the lot in strict conformity with the
provisions of this title will not allow a reasonable and harmon'ious use of such lot.
3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the character of the neighbofiood, or be detrimental to
surrounding properties in which tfie lot is Igcated. For nonconforming single-family homes, this finding is
detecmined to be met if the features of the proposed variance are consistent with other comparable features within 500 feet of the proposal.
4. That the special circumstances and conditions associated with the variance are not a result of the
actions of the applicant or previous owners..
5. Literal interpretation of the proVisions of this title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district. 6. The approval of the variance will be consistent with fhe purpose of this title and the zoning distriet
in which the property is located.
7. The variance will not allow an increase in the number of dwelling units permitted by the zonicng
district. .
8. The authorization of such variance wijl not adversety affect the comprehensive plan.
9. The variance shall not allow a land use which is not permitted under the zoning district in which
the property is located. : .
10. The variance shall not change any regulations or conditions established by surFace mining
permits, administrative use permits, conditional use permits or contract rezones authorized by the city
council.
B. In authorization of a variance, the hearing examiner may attach thereto such conditions regarding the location, charactec and other feafures of the proposed sfructure or use as he may deem necessary to
carry out the spirit and purpose of tFiis title and in the public interest. : C. A variance so authorized shall become void after the expiration of one year, or longer period if
specified at the time of issuance, if no building permit, occupancy permit or business registration has
been issued in accordance with the plans for which such variance was authorized.. Ttie hearing examiner
may extend the period of variance authorization for one additional year without public hearing upon a
finding that there has been no basic change in pertinent conditions surrounding the property at the time of
the original application. (Ord. 6269 § 23, 2009; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987.)
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18.70.015 Administrative Variance
A. The plannin4 director may in specific cases, authorize a variance to the develobment regulatioris.
subiecf to the criferia set below. .
1. Variance to building setbacks, lot coveraae. Jot area, and lot width development regulations not to
exceed 25 qercent of a auantifiable standard. ~
a. Applicability. These shall include variances to buildinq setbacks, lot coverage, lof area,
and lot width. b. Criteria. The planninq director mav, in soecific cases, authorize a variance to the
development requla#ions, subiect to comqliance with one or more of_the followina criteria:
i. That the variance, if granfecl: will not alter the eharacter of the neighborhood._or
be detrimental to surroundinq properties in which the lot is located.
ii. That the special circumstances and conditions- associated with the variance are not a result of the actions of the applicant.
iii. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this title would deprive the applieant of ;
riQhts commonlv enioved 6v other properties in the same zoninq district. '
iv. The aciqroval of the variance will be consistent'with the purpose of this title and
the zoning district in which the propertv is located.
2. Variance to building height
a:Applicabilitv. -The construction of a principal or accessorv buildin4 which exceeds the
heiqht limit mav be authorized upon a lot:
b. Criteria: The planninca director.mav. in specific cases, authorize a variance to the heiaht of buildinQS. subject to compliance with one or more of the following criteria: i: Addifional heiqht shall bethe minimum necessary to afford relief:
ii. That the variance, if Qranted, wilf not alter the character of the neighborhood, or ,
be detrimental to surroundinq proqerties in which the-lot is located.
iii. The approval of the variancewill'be consistent with the aumose of this title and
the zoninq disfict in which the aroqerty is located. .
B. In authorization of an administrative variance, the planninq director may attach such conditions rectardinq the location, character and other features of the qroaosed structure or use as he/she mav deem necessarv to carry out the intent and ouroose of this title and in the public interest.
C. A variance so authorized shall become void after the expiration of one vear: or lonqer period if
specified atthe time ofissuance; if no building qermit, occuQancv permit or business reaistration has
been issued in accordance.wifh the plans for which such variance was authorized.: Tiie planninq
director. maV.extend the period of variance authorization for one addi#ional vear upon.a findinq thaf
there has been no basic chan4e in pertinent conditions surroundin4 the oroQertv at the time of the
ociQinal apqlication. -
18:70.030 Application.
In addition to the requirements for a complete application as set forth in ACC Title 14, a site plan shall be required witl
~ each application for a variance, administrative variance or special exception. The site plan shall be accurately drawn
using an appropriate engineering scale and shall illustrate the following:
A: Adjacent street;
B. Boundaries and dimensions of site;
C: Location of buildings;
D. Location of parking areas;
E. Location of feature needing variance. (Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
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Enclosure 5
Chapter 18.XX ,
OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
Purpose. Applicability Generaf requiremenfs
Prohibited lights
Exceptions
Temporary lighting
18.XX.XXX Purpose.
To discourage excessive lighting of outdoor spaces, encourage energy eonservation and promote exterior
lighting that promotes safe behieular and Pedestrian access to and within a development while minimizing
impacts on adjacent properfies. . .
18.XX.XXX Applicability. A. A lighting plan shall be required for projects as follows: . ,
1. When an exterior lighting installation is part of a new.development-proposal requiring site
plan review, an administrative or conditional use permit, or other.development application thaf
requires outside lighting or is a commercial project adjacent to property zoned residential;
and _ , . . -
2. For projects undergoing redevelopment, expansion or remodel when the redevelopment
requires site plan approval; orfor tenant improvements or other minorbuilding improvements
when exterioc lighting is proposed to be installed or modified: B.: These regulations do not apply to subdivisions or individual dwelling units, with.the exception of
common areas. Examples of common areas include, but are not limited to, pathways;
clubhouses, parking lots and play areas.
C. These regulations are not applicable to public rights-0f-way.
D. These regulations do not apply #o lighting necessary for emergency equipment and work
conducted in the interests of law enforcement or for the safety, health; or welfare of the public.
18.XX:XXX General requirements.A. Shielding Required. Except as otherwise exempt, all outdoor lighting shall be constructed with full
shielding. Where the light source°from an outdoor light fixture is visible beyond the property lines
shielding shall be required to reduce glare so that the light source is not visible from within any
residential dwelling unit or in the night sky.
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B. Fixture heights. Lighting fixtures shall not exceed the following maximum heights:
Table XX.XX.XXX
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Surface Parking Area
C1, C3, M1, M2 30-ft
All Other districts 24-ft
C. Level of Illumination. A photometric plan shall prepared and submitted for review and approval
containing the minimum and average maintained foot-candles of light consistent with the
provisions listed below. A point-by-point photomefric calculation listing the number, type, height,
and leyel of illumination of all outdoor lighting fixtures shall be required in conjunction with a_
development application that requires a photometric plan. The photometric plan will be reviewed
to ensure compliance with these provisions.
1. Parking lots, driveways, and trash enelosures/areas shall be illuminated with a minimum
maintained one foot-dandle of light and an average not to exceed fourfoot-candles of light
2. Pedestrian walkways _shall be illuminated with a minimum mainfained one-half foot-candle of
light and an average not to exceed two foot-candles of light.
3. In order to minimiie light spillage on abutting resitlential property, illumination measured at
the nearest residential structure or rear yard setback line shall not exceed the moon's
potential ambient illumination of one-tenth foot-candle.
D. Accent lighting Only lighting used to accent architectural features, landscaping or art may be
directed upward,.provided that the fixture shall be located, aimed, or shielded to m'inimize light
spill into the night sky. E. Periods of Illumination
1:: ' All outdoor lighting systems shall be equipped with automatic switches conforming to the-
requirements of Section 1513.62 of the Washington Energy Cocie. 2. The use of sensor technologies, timers or other means to activate lighting during times when
it will be needed is encouraged to conserve energy; provide safety and promote`compat'ibilify
between different land uses. Lower lighting levels at off: peak times are encouraged as a
safety measure.
3. However, outdoor lights may remain on during the required off hours when: ` a. The hours of operation of the associated use extend into the required off hours
(lighting may stay on during the hours of operation of the use);
b. Illuminating flags representing country, state, or other civic entity
c. Functioning as security lighting (e.g., illuminating a pathway, building entry, etc.).
18.XX.XX Prohibited lights: The following lights are prohibited unless a temporary permit is obtained for
specific events with specific ;times of operation:
A. Search lights, laser source lights, or any similar high-intensity light except for emergency use bypolice and fire personnel or. at their direction.
B. Roof-mounted lighfs except`for security purposes with motion detection and full shielding sothat the
glare of the light source is not visible from any public right-of-way or a neighboring residence;
C. Any light'that irriitates or causes visual interterence with a traffic signal or other necessary safety oc emergency light
18.XX.XX Exceptions to lighting standards. The-following light sources are exempt from the
requirements of this section.
A. Navigation and airport lighting required for the safe operation of boats and airplanes.
B. Temporary lights used for holiday decorations
C. Emergency lighting required by police, fire, and rescue authorities.
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D. Lighting for state and federal highways authorized 6y the Washington State Department of
Transportation.
E. Internal lighting of permitted signs.
F. Outdoor lighting for public monuments.
G. Temporary lighting in use during active construction projects
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