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05-26-2026 Agenda Packet
City Council * Study Session CITY OF PW & CD Special Focus Area AUBIJRN May 26, 2026 - 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers WASHINGTON AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. The Auburn City Council Study Session Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. Virtual Participation Link: To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is: https://www.voutube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1 To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the below number or click the link: Telephone: 253 205 0468 Toll Free: 888 475 4499 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/87366775714 ROLL CALL AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update (Gaub) (20 Minutes) B. 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (Gaub) (20 Minutes) C. 2025 State of Our Streets Report (SOS) (Gaub) (20 Minutes) D. Draft Ordinance No. 7018 for Lake Meridian Water District Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 (Gaub) (5 Minutes) An Ordinance granting to Lake Meridian Water District, a Washington Municipal Corporation, a franchise for Water Facilities E. Ordinance No. 7015 (Krum) (25 Minutes) An Ordinance relating to Downtown Urban Center Standards and Zoning Regulations Amending Sections 18.29.010, 18.29.020, 18.29.040, 18.29.050, 18.29.053, 18.29.054, 18.29.055, 18.29.057, 18.29.060, 18.29.070, 18.29.080, and 18.02.070 of the Auburn City Code Page 1 of 478 F. Ordinance No. 7016 (Krum) (25 Minutes) An Ordinance relating to updates to the Citywide Design Standards, and amending Sections 18.31 .200, 18.07.030 and 18.23.040 of the Auburn City Code G. Ordinance No. 7021 (Krum) (15 Minutes) An Ordinance relating to Planning, expanding the Density Bonus Allowance to the RC, R-1, and R-2 Residential Zones, and amending Section 18.02.067 "Units Allowed Per Lot", of the Auburn City Code H. Resolution No. 5903 (Krum) (10 Minutes) A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2027 Work Plan and 2027 Operating Budget COUNCIL REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website (http://www.auburnwa.gov). Page 2 of 478 * CITY OF * * AUBURNAGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update (Gaub) (20 Minutes) May 26, 2026 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Public Works Presentation, 2026 CSAP Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: In 2024, the City developed its first Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), which was approved by City Council in October 2024. At that time, we set a 2040 goal of reducing crashes where someone is killed or seriously injured (KSI crashes) by 30%. The CSAP is to be updated every two years. The 2026 CSAP Update uses updated crash data and provides an overview of what that new data changes and what progress the City has made toward our long-term safety goal. Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub Page 3 of 478 ENGINEERING SERVICES A U B U R N VALUES 2026 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SERVICE ACTION PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER VERONICA BEAN , TRANSPORTATION PLANNER CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION SUSTAINABILITY MAY 26 , ZOZG WELLNESS CELEBRATION Public Works Department Engineering Services • Airport Services • Maintenance & Operations Services _ CSAP DISCUSSION AGENDA CSAP Background What Updated What Changed Performance Monitoring and Safety Report Card SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 2 Page 5 of 478 SAFETY PLAN HISTORY Prior to 2024, the City had Local Road Safety Plans ( LRSPs) Developed our first Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) in 2024 while also updating our LRSP Help plan and prioritize safety investments Maintain grant eligibility Set a long -term vision to reach zero crashes where someone is killed or seriously injured ( KSI crashes) Set a 2040 goal of reducing KSI crashes by 30% The 2026 CSAP includes all the requirements of the CSAP under USDOT and the LRSP under WSDOT SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 3 Page 6 of 478 2024 CSAP DEVELOPMENT The 2024 CSAP was created by: Collecting and analyzing crash data (2018 - 2022) Identifying crash risk factors Identifying safety emphasis corridors - areas of higher crash rates leading to someone being killed or seriously insured ( KSI crashes) Identifying intersections with highest Safety Priority Index Score (SPIS) Based on the risk factors, safety emphasis corridors, and SPIS scores, identifying prioritized locations for potential projects SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 4 Page 7 of 478 WHAT WAS UPDATED THIS YEAR The 2024 CSAP used crash data from 2018 through 2022 The 2026 update uses crash data from 2020 through 2024 Methodology did not change SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 5 Page 8 of 478 KSI CRASH DATA OVERVIEW ( 2018 TO 2024 ) KSI ( Fatal or Serious Injury Crashes) . 50 v Total KSI crashes peaked n3 +, 40 in 2022 and have been 73 coming down since a N ,„ v30 U Pedestrian KSI crashes 7 held fairly steady from o co 20 2020 through 2023, but lowered in 2024 ., 10 LE Bicycle KSI crashes IIII peaked in 2020, but o lowered in 2021 and have 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 held steady since Vehicle Motorcycle —Pedestrian —Bicycle Total KSIs SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 6 -1 Page 9 of 478 WHAT THE UPDATED DATA CHANGED The updated data (2020 through 2024) influenced the top 15 SPIS intersections The updated data influenced the risk factors The safety emphasis corridors remained the same These changes led to changes in the prioritized locations SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 7 -1 Page 10 of 478 ram.] s la _ —�West.traf�ey Hwy i• i�w JJ, . 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SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION y Page 12 of 478 2024 SAFETY REPORT CARD 2018-2022 Average Performance Measure 2040 Goal (Baseline Values) KSI crashes 34 24 KSI crashes involving vulnerable road users 9 6 Fatalities 7 5 KSI crashes on the Safety Emphasis Corridors 21 15 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 10 Page 13 of 478 PROGRESS TOWARDS GOAL & VISION Performance Measure 2018-2022 2020-2024 % Change of 2040 Progress Towards Average Average Average Goal Goal KSI crashes 34 39 +14% 24 Further from goal. KSI crashes involving vulnerable road users 9 9 0% 6 No change. Fatalities 7 7 0% 5 No change. KSI crashes on the Safety 21 23 +10% 15 Further from goal. Emphasis Corridors Page 14 OT 4 i 5 OTHER METRICS Crashes in school zones with photo enforcement reduced by 38%. Speeding in school zones with photo enforcement dropped below 5%. • Crashes involving pedestrians and bikes dropped by 2%. SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 12 -1 Page 15 of 478 WHAT IS BEING DONE General Speed enforcement cameras installed on safety emphasis corridors ■ Neighborhood traffic safety projects Coordination with Police Department and School District. Safety/Traffic Calming Projects Underway: R/21st Roundabout Auburn Way South, Hemlock to Poplar Curve Lea Hill Roundabout R Street Multimodal Improvements East Valley Highway Widening SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 13 Page 16 of 478 QUESTIONS? Page 17 of 478 AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN Originally Adopted October 7, 2024 by Resolution 5789 Updated May 2026 City of Auburn (2020-2024 WSDOT Crash Data) Approved By: Ingrid Gaub, PE Date Director of Public Works, City of Auburn Page 18 of 478 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction and Background 1 Safe System Approach 1 Auburn Today 3 Demographics 4 Build on Prior Safety Investments 7 Plans 7 Projects 9 Limitations on Use 11 Chapter 2: Engage 12 Online Engagement 12 Safety Specific Survey Questions and Interactive Map 12 Comprehensive Transportation Plan 13 Citywide Public Request Tool (See-Click-Fix) 13 Transportation Advisory Board and City Council Presentations 13 Chapter 3: Analyze 15 Key Crash Trends 15 Pedestrian Crashes 20 Bicycle Crashes 21 Vehicle Crashes 21 Overall Trends 22 Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) Analysis 23 Risk Factors Influencing Crash Likelihood 25 Methodology for Identifying Risk Factors 25 Crash Likelihood Mapping 35 Chapter 4: Assessment 38 Priority Location Assessment 38 Step 1 Preliminary Priority Location Identification 38 Step 2 Preliminary Priority Location Screening 43 Step 3 Equity and Community Feedback 44 Step 4 Project and Countermeasure Identification 45 Final Priority Locations 65 Page 19 of 478 Chapter 5: Identify 66 Proven Safety Countermeasures 66 Safe System Action Plan 67 Implementation Strategies 72 Chapter 6: Final Priority Projects 76 Chapter 7: Evaluation Strategies 78 Appendices Appendix A: Online Engagement Results Appendix B: SPIS Intersection Analysis Appendix C: Countermeasure Toolbox List of Figures Figure 1: Disadvantaged Communities (ETC Explorer) 6 Figure 2: Completed Capital Projects 10 Figure 3: Online Engagement 14 Figure 4: Crashes by Mode, by Year 17 Figure 5: KSI Crashes by Mode by Year 17 Figure 6: Heat Map of KSI Crashes in Auburn 18 Figure 7: Heat Map of All Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes in Auburn 19 Figure 8: Crashes Involving Pedestrians in Auburn 2020 through 2024 20 Figure 9: Crashes Involving Bicycles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 21 Figure 10: Crashes Involving Vehicles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 22 Figure 11: SPIS Intersections 24 Figure 12: Arterials with Posted Speed Limit at or Greater than 35 MPH 29 Figure 13: Percent of Roadway by Classification in Auburn 29 Figure 14: Percent of KSI Crashes on Roadways by Speed in Auburn 30 Figure 15: Percent of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes on Roadways by Speed in Auburn 30 Figure 16: Street Segments Without Streetlighting Within 150 Feet 31 Figure 17: Street Segments Within or Adjacent to Commercial Land Use 31 Figure 18: Percent of KSI, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Crashes in Auburn for all Land Uses 32 Page 20 of 478 Figure 19: Horizontal Curve Locations 33 Figure 20: Streets Where Bike Network Routes Do Not Meet LTS Standards or Non-Bike Network Routes Have No Bicycle Facilities 34 Figure 21: Total Bicycle Crashes and Bicycle KSI Crashes on Bike-Routes that Meet LTS Standards, Do Not Meet LTS Standards, and Non-Bike Route without Bicycle Facility 34 Figure 22: Collectors or Arterials with Sidewalk Missing on One or Both Sides 35 Figure 23: Vehicle Crash Likelihood 36 Figure 24: Vulnerable Road User Crash Likelihood Factors 37 Figure 25: Road Segments w/3 or More Crash Likelihood Factors Score 39 Figure 26: Top 15 SPIS Intersections 42 Figure 27: Safety Emphasis Corridor Focus 46 Figure 28: Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment Locations 58 Figure 29: Reconnecting Vulnerable Road User Locations 61 Figure 30: Street Lighting Priority Locations 64 Figure 31: Priority Locations 65 List of Tables Table 1: Crashes Involving Pedestrians in Auburn 202 through 2024 20 Table 2: Crashes Involving Bicycles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 21 Table 3: Crashes Involving Vehicles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 22 Table 4: Crash Trends in Auburn 2020 through 2024 23 Table 5: Factors Influencing Crash Likelihood 27 Table 6: KSI Crashes by Horizontal Curves 33 Table 7: Highest Value SPIS Intersections 41 Table 8: Screened Preliminary Priority Project Locations 43 Table 9: Safety Emphasis Corridor: Auburn Way North 47 Table 10: Safety Emphasis Corridor:Auburn Way South SR 18 to Noble Court 48 Table 11: Safety Emphasis Corridor:Auburn Way South Noble Court to City Limits 50 Table 12: Safety Emphasis Corridor: 15th Street NW/NE 51 Table 13: Safety Emphasis Corridor:A Street SE 52 Table 14: Safety Emphasis Corridor: Harvey Road/M Street NE 54 Table 15: Safety Emphasis Corridor: Lea Hill Road SE 55 Table 16: Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment Locations 57 Table 17: Reconnecting Vulnerable Road User Locations 60 Page 21 of 478 Table 18: Citywide Street Lighting Improvements 63 Table 19: Safe System Action Plan Recommended Strategies 67 Table 20: Safety Funding Sources 73 Table 21: Final Priority Projects 76 Table 22: Target Performance Measures 78 Table 23: Initial 2024 Safety Report Card 79 Table 24: 2026 Safety Report Card 79 Table 25: Top 15 SPIS Intersections SPIS Value Comparison 80 Table 26: All SPIS Intersections 84 Page 22 of 478 I n d ex of Key Terms CTP Comprehensive Transportation Plan CRF Crash Reduction Factor CSAP Comprehensive Safety Action Plan DUI Driving Under the Influence FHWA Federal Highway Administration HSIP Highway Safety Improvement Program ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers KSI Killed or Severe Injury crashes LRSP Local Roadway Safety Plan NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration PCF Primary Crash Factor PDO Property Damage Only Crashes PHB Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon RAISE Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program (USDOT) RRFB Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon SS4A Safe Streets for All program (USDOT) TAB Transportation Advisory Board (Auburn) USDOT US Department of Transportation WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation Page 23 of 478 Chapter 1 : Introduction and Background It is the City's goal to significantly reduce or eliminate the number of people getting seriously hurt or killed while traveling on Auburn's streets, no matter who they are or how they travel. Auburn's commitment to safety is exemplified by the adoption of a safe system policy in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan.With the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), Auburn affirms its goal to: "Significantly reduce or eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries through a safe systems approach." This CSAP serves as a blueprint for Auburn to achieve the above goal through prioritized investment in infrastructure, education, emergency services, enforcement, and culture change. The Auburn CSAP was originally prepared in 2024 by Fehr and Peers and adopted by the City Council through Resolution 5789. The resolution also established the City's goal to reduce the number of fatal and serious injury crashes by 30% by 2040 and a vision to eventually have zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Additionally, the resolution authorized the Mayor, or designee, to adjust the goal as needed to maintain realistic progress towards the vision and authorized the Mayor, or designee', to periodically prepare and adopt updates to the CSAP. The CSAP incorporates information and analysis previously included with the City's Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and therefore, starting in 2026, the LRSP is no longer a separate document. The Safe System approach includes a robust arsenal of potential policies and actions that can be taken by government agencies, as well as other entities, including the private sector, non-governmental organizations, community groups, and individuals. Safe System Approach The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the City of Auburn share the goal to systematically reduce fatal and serious injury(KSI) crash potential through the Safe System Approach, which considers safety for all road users in the planning, design, construction, operation, and 1 On March 5,2026,the Mayor authorized the designee,Director of Public Works,to prepare and adopt periodic updates. Page 24 of 478 maintenance of transportation facilities.The Safe System Approach encompasses more than just government actions, and applies the following principles: • Eliminate While no crashes serious are QoskA15' ��U5 INJURY I5uN,�ccEpTQe<E desirable, eliminating crashes �Q,, ,yG • that result in fatalities and ��,� t!1IZ 3py� serious injuries is a priority. 0 Safe Road Safe 7l• oa Users Vehicles 3 • Support safe road use. Road r �, X users inevitably make mistakes THE n, SAFE SYSTEM that lead to crashes, and the .. 1 - APPROACH • • transportation system and (...) ,,, Post-Crash Safe m vehicles can be designed and 7m Care Speeds art operated to reduce injury ��� ® . ��S� A outcomes from those errors. A 90 Safe y� 2.. , Roads �P� forgiving system ,° accommodates reasonable 4 5-PoNS1BILITYLSsoito and predictable human Source:FHWA. limitations and behavior(such as diligence, perception, and attention). Roads developed in this manner and that serve as "self-enforcing and self-explaining roads" make it less likely for human errors to occur, and when the errors do occur, they result in fewer KSI crashes. • Reduce large crash forces. Road users have limits for tolerating crash forces before death or serious injury occurs.Therefore, it is important within the Safe System Approach to adopt designs and operational elements that account for and reduce crash speeds and improve impact angles to be within survivable limits. • Responsibility is shared. Eliminating KSI crashes requires that all stakeholders (transportation system designers, managers, road users, vehicle manufacturers, policymakers, etc.)work together. The intention is to identify and address the elements of road safety over which a given stakeholder has influence. • Strengthen all parts.All parts of the transportation system are strengthened to reinforce each other so that if one part fails, the other parts still protect road users. In this way, redundancy is provided for the elements that make up the Safe System. • Safety is proactive. Proactive (systemic safety) approaches address context, contributing factors, and crash types to help reduce the potential or likelihood for KSI crashes. Page 25 of 478 Within the Safe System Approach, the CSAP is a data-driven plan that uses crash trends and contributing risk factors to identify City street segments and intersections with characteristics that may lead to a higher risk of crashes. These street segments are then narrowed down to a discrete list of projects the City can prioritize, which is key for implementing successful crash reduction strategies. This plan follows the methods prescribed in Target Zero: Washington State Strategic Highway Safety Plan, the statewide safety plan, and identifies both long-term and near-term projects to improve roadway safety. To accomplish this, the CSAP used the following steps, as outlined in the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT's) Safety Program recommendations: 1. Analyze data to identify focus and priorities. 2. Analyze KSI injury crashes to identify risk factors. 3. Select the most common risk factors in the crash data. 4. Analyze the City of Auburn's roadway network for the presence of risk factors. 5. Create a prioritized list of roadway locations in the City of Auburn based on the number of risk factors at each location. 6. Identify effective and cost-effective countermeasures to address prioritized locations. 7. Develop a final list of potential safety projects for the years until the next CSAP update. Steps 1 through 4 are detailed in Chapter 3: Analyze of this plan; Step 5 is detailed in Chapter 4: Assessment; Step 6 is detailed in Chapter 5: Identify; and Step 7 is detailed in Chapter 6: Final Priority Projects Auburn Today As of 2024, Auburn is home to 88,950 people. It is primarily located in southern King County, although a portion of the city extends into northern Pierce County. Auburn is connected to the region by three state routes (SR 167, SR 18, and SR 164) and Auburn Station, located in Downtown Auburn, which provides local and regional transit service including connections to Seattle and Tacoma. Auburn is considered a suburb of Seattle and Tacoma and is the 14th most populous community in Washington.2 Auburn has a walkable downtown that has historically served several unique, primarily single-family, neighborhoods. In recent years, mixed-use 2 MRSC,"Washington City&Town Profiles,"https://mrsc.org/research-tools/washington-city-and-town-profiles. accessed January 9.2026. Page 26 of 478 development projects have added several multi-family residential and commercial buildings to Downtown. Unique aspects of the City include the Green and White Rivers, which provide aesthetic and recreational amenities; the industrial West Valley that provides employment opportunities; and the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation, which is located south and southeast of Downtown, including the Muckleshoot Casino Resort and White River Amphitheater. Auburn residents are served by 28 public, private, and charter schools. Auburn is also home to Green River College. Demographics Auburn is a diverse City.As of 2024 US Census Data, Auburn's population is 54%White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Black, 14%Asian, 1% Islander, and 2% Native.The median age in Auburn is 38.7 years old, with an even split of Auburn's population being 49.4% male and 50.6%female. 3 Equity considerations are an important component of analyzing and improving roadway safety through the Safe System Approach. Low-income communities and communities of color have experienced disinvestment and neglect in transportation throughout the history of the country and are disproportionately impacted by transportation safety issues. The CSAP seeks to begin redressing these systemic inequities. In addition, the USDOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer Tool4 utilizes 2020 census data to explore the burden communities experience because of underinvestment in transportation. It measures the burden these communities experience in the following ways: • Transportation Insecurity occurs when people do not have access to regular, reliable, and safer transportation options. Nationally, there are well-established policies and programs that aim to address food insecurity and housing insecurity, but not transportation insecurity. • Climate and Disaster Risk Burden reflects changes in precipitation, extreme weather, and heat which pose risks to the transportation system, as do natural disasters such as flooding and volcanic eruptions. These hazards may affect 3 U.S.Census Bureau,"ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates,"American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Subject Tables,Table DP05,2024,httos://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP1Y2024.DP05?g=160XX000S5303180, accessed January 9,2026. °httos://exoerience.arcais.com/experience/0920984aa80a4362b8778d779b090723/page/ETC-Explorer---Nationa Results/ Page 27 of 478 system performance, safety, and reliability. As a result, people may have trouble getting to their homes, schools, stores, and medical appointments. • Environmental Burden includes variables measuring factors such as pollution, hazardous facility exposure, water pollution and the built environment. These environmental burdens can have far-reaching consequences such as health disparities, negative educational outcomes, and economic hardship. • Health Vulnerability assesses the increased frequency of health conditions that may result from exposure to air, noise, and water pollution, as well as lifestyle factors such as poor walkability, car dependency, and long commute times. • Social Vulnerability is a measure of socioeconomic indicators that have a direct impact on quality of life. This set of indicators measure lack of employment, educational attainment, poverty, housing tenure, access to broadband, and housing cost burden as well as identifying household characteristics such as age, disability status and English proficiency. 35% of Auburn residents (approximately 30,000 people) live in these disadvantaged Census Tracts. These census tracts are shown in Figure 1. Page 28 of 478 Figure 1: Disadvantaged Communities (ETC Explorer) r ,l -OH c_l \"p I Of',1.`c, t g.' —'\ i ( . I a — 'if; 1 �1 r /1/1 iiii g la _ ___•_ , :i i j.1%., ii -%,..._ 91 :. i - --rr - ire e , — -• 1 • 4, , . --_,--, • - Ai iit Frj i'm ' :i _-L-H---=.' - — . Al is- q = a 110,2 ri ii me .411 � r - I in a t li jr . 11 Pnuurn0 (i1 N�����....1 1■M q lin`simE ogle 1 ,. , v x_- , ; am`7.00.- am ow=wan- ,,,,-1110,-, WI -7 r Iii — tali i ww.mitraw, pit - 411111' / 9 rIICIN 0( r rhi.`'‘ i ... flap in:iii RII7fili ■ e �� _r ; _ t a il -1....-ah ' ..zda- --1 II- , e ,1„ '1 el " . AK _,(kV 1 1 . V) ide. ,. . , ._ .\ NI 4, aw Im 1 i: —��/ rti7► ., .'llfzi - . Lam`i(; f t ,s; r `, 9 J1;C.' - 11111S,d ill ma, �-- ! A 1. Eam„ _ .. , ii,2,:,,,;,), *1'7 miii' r Ito l J r la, __ 1r ., %fey illit Allit . . o i aI3ia_ z _J I e' I - I 1 MlrU'1. li1\ f' ea _i City Boundary Park Disadvantaged Communities Page 29 of 478 Build on Prior Safety Investments In recent years, Auburn's efforts to improve safety have been visible through a range of plans and infrastructure projects. This CSAP builds upon those prior efforts taken to both tackle safety explicitly and enhance safety through mode shift goals. Plans Comprehensive Plan Update 2024 Auburn's Comprehensive Plan is the leading policy document that guides the City's evolution and growth over a 20-year period. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the desired type, configuration, and intensity of land uses throughout the City, as well as the character and capacity of public facilities and services like streets and utilities. Its policies address critical topics such as housing, the environment, transportation, public safety, and economic development. The Comprehensive Plan also serves as the basis for the City's adoption of special purpose plans for the City such as transportation or utilities plans and serves as the basis for development standards and regulations such as City zoning and critical area regulations. Transportation Element and System Plan The 2024 Comprehensive Plan includes several elements, one of which is the Transportation Element.The Transportation Element is a summary document that provides an overview of the City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan or CTP. The CTP is also referred to as the Transportation System Plan and was updated in 2024 with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The CTP establishes Auburn's Safety Goal to significantly reduce or eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries through a Safe System Approach. This goal is supported by the following policies, which are also included in the CTP: • TR3-1-1. The City shall apply the Safe System Approach for pursuing its transportation safety goal through the different elements associated with the safety of the City's transportation system which the City has the ability to influence including: roadways, roadway users, speeds, vehicles, and post-crash care. • TR3-1-2. The City will study, plan, and implement safety improvements prioritized based on the occurrence of KSI crashes and/or the presence of systemic characteristics indicative of serious or fatal crash likelihood. • TR3-1-3. The City will seek internal and external funding to both implement safety strategies and on-going maintenance improvements. Page 30 of 478 The goal and policies are supported by the following actions: • Implement, maintain, and regularly update the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP). • Document the actions taken to improve transportation safety and corresponding performance metrics identified in the LRSP and CSAP. • Establish a program and funding in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for safety data collection, study, planning, and implementation of safety improvements. • Identify, evaluate, and pursue grant funding and other outside funding sources for safety programs and improvements. Auburn Transportation Improvement Program The TIP is a 6-year plan for transportation improvements that supports the City of Auburn's current and future growth. The TIP and the CTP serve as source documents for the City of Auburn Capital Facilities Plan, which is a Comprehensive Plan element required by Washington's Growth Management Act. The program may be revised at any time by a majority of the City Council following a public hearing. Some key TIP projects and programs currently in the 2026-2031 TIP include the followings: • Roadway Projects: o Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program o East Valley Highway Widening o R Street SE Multimodal Improvements from 22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE o M Street NE Widening from Main Street to 4th Street NE o Auburn Way South Improvements from Hemlock Street SE to Poplar Street SE o Lake Tapps Parkway Preservation Project • Non-motorized and Transit Projects: o Active transportation—Safety, ADA, and Repair Program o Active transportation— Mode Shift Program o Downtown Bike to Transit o Regional Growth Center Pedestrian Improvements o 1st and Division Street Pedestrian Improvements o Lea Hill Safe Routes to Schools Project(Not in current TIP but underway in 2026) 5 httos://auburn.maos.arcvis.com/aoos/dashboards/0886cfc13e0748de94f8a7964c936aa6 8 Page 31 of 478 • Intersection, Signal, Lighting, and ITS Projects: o Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project o R Street SE/21 st Street SE Roundabout o Lea Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout o SE 304th Street/116th Avenue SE Roundabout o Street Lighting Improvement Program o Auburn Way S/17th Street SE Intersection Improvements (Study) o Lake Tapps Parkway Lighting Project Projects Capital transportation infrastructure projects related to safety that were completed or are in construction from 2020 through 2026 are illustrated in Figure 2. Twenty-three projects are shown on the map, with additional projects shown in the City's online web mapping application6. 6 https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/fd4da57b08a34e5ea4c540a86b76f1 ca Page 32 of 478 Figure 2: Completed Capital Projects m. "OLIN L 14\k' i 1111111111111M1 r:Iiim -moo riii TIF r, : 11 . ,. Lam . �w Ill !W wk, iupr _______16:„, _ 4.,, p 0 - en a �� .�;�„. jou- LIT*11 s ' 1 , moo Ai In 17 „alp isil g !�:� 4 M a 7 r ,=I ______ �� 1111 w�l�n.r,1 .( 1qi A,' rim= , at 1 k, r[u ■''fit" 11111 % •-44,1e1111. !I■1F.�van..._ mil , .� r .... ,..wNmiiuunl;u nJ 1, , ---------• 11:1• 4 ltrrIATIiir 1 ig a .. ! ma we ' gL 41 ilik II am m I cur III 1 III 1 =T /� , 1141F7 � __ OPI:g; !' I MOM— ■ 169 nnm1Mil .�G =d111 �• ; w ., ott. teati ‘Nris - , 1 § a .1..1 ,7.2:11:1.._mr.s.,,o_ iiiiirgiii 1 _i_ Mg\ \ . .\\ () LI ( . , "6/1.... 1 .._.....MI:11 . N VA c: Auburn City Limits Park Completed Transportation Capital Infrastructure Projects Map ID:6358 10 Page 33 of 478 Limitations on Use Under 23 U.S. Code §409 and 23 U.S. Code § 148, although they are subject to records requests, safety data, reports, surveys, schedules, and lists compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of potential crash sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway crossings are not subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data. The analysis and recommendations in this report are based upon limited information. Before using any of its information for design or construction, more detailed analysis and data collection, such as field survey, is needed. The scope of this work, including study locations, time frame, and topics, was determined in collaboration with the City of Auburn. It is possible that some locations or issues were not addressed in this report, and nothing should be inferred by their omission. Page 34 of 478 Chapter 2 : Engage Conversations with Auburn staff, stakeholders, and the community provided essential input to the development of the CSAP in 2024, including the following: • Safety Specific On-line Survey Questions and Interactive Map • Online Engagement for the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) • Comments Received through See-Click-Fix • Presentations and discussion with Auburn's Transportation Advisory Board • Presentations and discussion with the Auburn City Council Online Engagement In total, 351 public comments related to safety concerns were received through the following engagement tools over the last five years (2019 to 2024). Figure 3 illustrates the locations of the concerns received during this time frame. Safety Specific Survey Questions and Interactive Map For the development of the 2024 CSAP, Auburn distributed an online survey to gather the community's input on transportation safety. Survey questions and a map were given to residents to provide feedback on both general challenges and specific locations. Both the map and survey were available online from February 23, 2024, to June 6, 2024. Appendix A includes the summary of the responses. Overall, 33 responses were received. Respondents shared their priorities for roadway safety, including: • Challenges faced in Auburn: o Lack of Sidewalks o Lack of bicycling infrastructure o Limited access to transit • Greatest transportation safety concerns: o Speeding o Distracted driving, walking, or bicycling o Drivers disregarding traffic signals and signs. Page 35 of 478 Comprehensive Transportation Plan As part of the 2024 CTP update, Auburn conducted an online survey to gather the community's input on proposed bicycle facilities, sidewalk gaps, and the proposed bicycle network. The survey was promoted through specific in-person outreach efforts to reach target demographics, posters, and flyers. Overall, 18 responses were received,which identified the following priorities: • Sidewalks desired on: o KStreetNE o 32nd Street SE (completed with the 2024 Neighborhood Improvements Project) o 33rd Street SE o M Street SE o SE 316th Street o Lea Hill Road • Multiuse path desired next to Kersey Way SE • Protected bike lanes • Continuous sidewalks and bicycle network Citywide Public Request Tool (See-Click-Fix) Auburn's public request tool for collecting community feedback(See-Click-Fix)was analyzed to extract data from 2020-2025 to understand traffic and safety issues in the community to supplement the data collection from the online engagement tool. Auburn received approximately 1,000 safety-related concerns during this period. Community members' input related to transportation safety touched on the following themes: • Adding or upgrading stop control measures • Adding pedestrian crossings • Addressing unsafe driver behavior including speeding and careless driving • Increasing bicycle infrastructure • Increasing or repairing pedestrian infrastructure Transportation Advisory Board and City Council Presentations Updates during the 2024 CSAP development were provided to the TAB and City Council in May 2024, and July 2024. These meetings provided an opportunity for appointed and 13 Page 36 of 478 elected officials to learn about and discuss the current state of transportation safety in Auburn and provided input on the policies and plan goals to accomplish the City's goals. Figure 3: Online Engagement ,ilicallirtf. -V \ No A mil: isik ,,� FI1 -= li _H: OPiI! J c • ._ rIv p - o ®•0 _ �� / glad 1 ' Li Q 7 .-ali 1, .. .._ „6„ / 07. - ° (I)AgrAimor r r i. —1111 r 7116 'II'l'irl --7.1.+7111'..• V4-17 1.600 �4r:‘ iiii_jir 1 i •• � .lr 1p In V. fill frAg it 7 " ' • `Id %Ai .11 r INV. Ira_ 1116 : c9, . .---‘11 El l. / in _ -r. c? o g 1 alimp 1191 IN vmil ia . Il i II , i • 1 °1, 0o o°c6� - ~Mk iiii ' ,i , , al \ _ '1 *A 11 l'Alr.:31 i=11 Auburn City Limits Park • Comments from CTP • Safety Specific Interactive Map Comments • Citywide Public Commenting Tool Map ID:6357 14 Page 37 of 478 Chapter 3: Analyze The CSAP's development was informed by data, including crash records, as well as input from City staff and the public. The original CSAP adopted in 2024 was based on crash records in Auburn from 2018 to 2022. Crash records on roadways in Auburn from 2020 to 2024 are the primary resource for this CSAP 2026 Update. The data-driven process and the following section describes this process in the CSAP: • Examination of Crash Trends: Review of crash statistics to evaluate when, where, and why crashes occur and who is involved. • Development of Factors Influencing Crash Likelihood: Identification of factors related to the most prevalent crash types and contexts. • Development of Safety Emphasis Corridors: Identification of roadways where most KSIs are concentrated for targeted intervention. Key Crash Trends To better understand road safety performance in Auburn, crash data was analyzed from 2020-2024 (the most recent five years of data) on all City streets, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. Data from 2018 and 2019 were also included, to provide comparison with the crash trends from the 2024 CSAP. These data include information such as crash type (e.g., hit pedestrian, rear end, hit fixed object, etc.), roadway characteristics (e.g., roadway curvature, lighting, posted speed limit, etc.), and contributing circumstances to the crashes (e.g., inattention, failure for pedestrian to use crosswalk, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, etc.).The data does not account for roadway geometry, such as the number of travel lanes, intersection characteristics, nearby land uses, or any data normalization across comparisons. This work is completed in the Identification of Risk Factors section of this Chapter. The crash data also defined the following injury levels for crashes. For the purposes of this CSAP, fatal and suspected serious injury(serious injury) are key injury levels. Taken together,these two injury levels are also referred to as Killed or Serious Injury or KSI. • Fatal— One or more persons in a crash died at the scene of the crash, on arrival to a hospital or medical facility, or at a hospital or medical facility. Page 38 of 478 • Suspected serious injury(serious injury) — One or more persons in a crash had one or more of the following: Severe laceration resulting in exposure of underlying tissue/muscle/organ or resulting in significant loss of blood; broken or distorted extremity; crush injury; suspected skull, chest, or abdominal injury other than bruises or minor laceration;significant burn; unconsciousness when taken from the scene; or paralysis. • Suspected minor injury— One or more persons in a crash had a non-life- threatening injury such as: lump on the head, abrasion, bruise, or minor laceration. • Possible injury— One or more persons in a crash had: momentary unconsciousness, claim of injury, limping, complaint of pain, or nausea. These injuries are those reported by the person or indicated by their behavior, but where no wounds or injuries are readily evident. • No injury— The officer at a crash scene has no reason to believe that the person(s) involved in the crash received any bodily harm from the crash. In the period from 2020 through 2024, on average each year, there were 39 KSI crashes with 7 people killed and 39 people sustained serious injuries while traveling on roadways in the City'. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic may also be present in the most recent years of crash data in 2020, when the City experienced reduced roadway travel overall and fewer crashes. Source:Washington DOT Crash Data,2020-2024,Average crashes over five years Page 39 of 478 Figure 4: Crashes by Mode, by Year 1400 50 1200 45 ro 40 1000 35 .2 v 800 30 a v LE 25 a >. 600 20 v 400 15 10 200 5 o 0 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Vehicle Motorcycle —Pedestrian —Bicycle Figure 5: KSI Crashes by Mode by Year co 50 a 40 v a 3 0 °1 � U U 0 -O20 ++ C O c6 2 10 vi N t 0 Q1 > 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Vehicle Motorcycle —Pedestrian —Bicycle —Total KSIs Figure 6 shows a heat map of KSI injuries within the City of Auburn. The majority of KSI crashes occurred along arterials, such as Auburn Way and A Street. Figure 7 shows a heat map of all crashes within the City of Auburn, which follows similar trends to the KSI crashes. These heatmaps were developed by estimating the density of crashes throughout the City of Auburn; "Low" refers to areas with infrequent crashes while "Dense" represents areas with an above average number of crashes. 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Note that minor injury crashes do not include crashes that resulted in serious injuries,which are included in KSI crashes. Figure 8: Crashes Involving Pedestrians in Auburn 2020 through 2024 2024 1 25 2023 4 17 2022 i AK - 2021 I 22 8 2020 I 15 9 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 •Non-Injury Crashes •Minor Injury Crashes •KSI Crashes Table 1: Crashes Involving Pedestrians in Auburn 2020 through 2024 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Non-Injury 0 0 0 4 1 Crashes Minor Injury 15 22 21 17 25 Crashes KSI Crashes 9 8 8 9 5 20 Page 43 of 478 Bicycle Crashes Of crashes from 2020 through 2024 that involved bicycles, 11% resulted in a KSI, making them the second most vulnerable road users in Auburn after pedestrians. While bicycle KSI and non-injury crashes were fairly steady from 2021 to 2024, there was a spike in injury crashes in 2023. The number of bicycle injury crashes receded again in 2024. Figure 9 and Table 2 show the trend in bicycle crashes for each year. Note that minor injury crashes do not include crashes that resulted in serious injuries,which are included in KSI crashes. Figure g: Crashes Involving Bicycles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 2024 12 1 2023 1 17 2022 I 8 2021 7 1 2020 I 11 3 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 •Non-Injury Crashes •Minor Injury Crashes •KSI Crashes Table 2: Crashes Involving Bicycles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Non-Injury Crashes 0 0 0 1 0 Minor Injury 11 7 8 17 12 Crashes KSI Crashes 3 1 1 1 1 Vehicle Crashes Of crashes from 2020 through 2024 that involved only vehicles, 3% resulted in a fatality or serious injury in Auburn. Although most crashes occurring in Auburn involve only vehicles, they have the lowest percentage of fatalities and serious injury. Vehicle KSI crashes Page 44 of 478 increased in 2022 to 39 crashes.The vehicle KSI crashes did decrease in 2023 and 2024 to 32 and 30, respectively, but have not receded to 2020 or 2021 figures yet. Figure 9 and Table 2 show the trend in vehicle crashes for each year. Note that minor injury crashes do not include crashes that resulted in serious injuries,which are included in KSI crashes. Figure io: Crashes Involving Vehicles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 2024 633 316 30 2023 583 352 32 2022 601 350 2021 629 336 2020 519 227 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 ■Non-Injury Crashes ■Minor Injury Crashes ■KSI Crashes Table 3: Crashes Involving Vehicles in Auburn from 2020 through 2024 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Non-Injury 519 629 601 583 633 Crashes Minor Injury 227 336 350 352 316 Crashes KSI Crashes 24 23 39 32 30 Overall Trends In analyzing the crash data, certain conditions are more common than others. Table 4 summarizes some of the most common conditions associated with fatal or serious injury crashes, as well as for all crashes regardless of severity. Page 45 of 478 Table 4: Crash Trends in Auburn 2020 through 2024 Percent of Category Condition KSI Percent of Notes Crashes All Crashes Arterial Arterials are the most Roadway Type (Principal or 91% 77% common roadway type for Minor) both KSIs and all crashes. 35 MPH or Most KSI crashes occur on Speed Limit 82% 70% roadways with posted speed Higher limits of 35 MPH or greater. Most common roadway junction for KSI crashes Junction Relationship Non-Intersection 49% 30% were non-intersecting,while intersections were most common for all crashes. Vehicle Going This is the most common Pedestrian Contributing Straight Hits 16% 1% pedestrian contributing Circumstance Pedestrian circumstance for all crashes. Did Not Grant This is the most common Bicycle Contributing Right of Way to 2% 0% bicycle contributing Circumstance Vehicle circumstance for KSI crashes. Crash Type Fixed Object Hit 27% 20% This is the most common crash type for KSI crashes. This is the most common Driver Contributing Driving Under 24% 6% driver contributing Circumstances the Influence circumstance for KSI crashes. Exceeding This is the second-most Driver Contributing Reasonable Safe 27% 17% common driver contributing Circumstances Speed circumstance for KSI crashes. Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) Analysis The City collects and reviews crash data to identify intersections where data shows relatively more frequent and severe crashes than other intersections. Potential safety concerns are identified using the Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) methodology, an effective tool for evaluating locations with higher crash histories. The SPIS score for a Page 46 of 478 location considers five years of data and considers frequency, crash rate, and severity. Figure 11 shows the location of the 15 intersections in the City of Auburn with the highest SPIS score. SPIS information for all intersections analyzed is included in Appendix B. Figure it: SPIS Intersections 41146 Y M Him H ' 1141 11-1-... ,'1' :: i'M .• ET-i.., ___, iltex, =-L.--k ihs _ _ � — ,,....... _PI ' , 41,..41. Aterampi, le' Til J120 1901214 J 7 El .,�j sun- 1fJu1e1P1v 4:="mlussnn f 11 . + 1 1:'itirtiiinwn0l nt --------'m ._mnumnl�� �e l_, _ �� fii = . r � =ter:�. II ter'`.' r mi.a. Ai i ._ L__.„„Ir . ■ ta l3M arly' ^ --- i N w r I 4 1/1 i -- rrif' ' r El aI. �1 �err; — -_ I 1 ` , \ .'• tOu nto,_ tilltiNg • ,-( A.' ` 111 ®, M- ALI - "X\ ' C Auburn City Limits Park • High-Tier SPIS Intersections Map ID.6359 24 Page 47 of 478 Risk Factors Influencing Crash Likelihood Methodology for Identifying Risk Factors After identifying crash characteristics that warranted further review, the City analyzed the complete WSDOT crash dataset for Auburn for 2020-2024. To identify potential risk factors associated with crashes, the crash data were aggregated and analyzed for patterns.The WSDOT crash data were joined spatially in GIS to nearby contextual data, which included the following variables: • Streets, including number of lanes, posted speed limit, and functional classification. • Signalized intersections and traffic beacons • Spacing of street lighting • Land use zoning, including urban center and Business Improvement Areas (BIA) • Driveways • Education facilities and school traffic zones • Sidewalks • Non-motorized routes • Horizontal alignment • Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) • Locations of Parks • Proximity to Intersections When examining the data, it became apparent that there were different patterns pertaining to fatal and serious injury crashes (KSI crashes) and those crashes involving a bicycle or pedestrian.While the dataset for KSI crashes includes those involving a bicycle or pedestrian, crash data for bicyclists and pedestrians were analyzed separately, since these users are more vulnerable, increasing their risk of serious injury or fatality. Therefore, focusing on reducing bicycle and pedestrian crashes is complementary to WSDOT Target Zero initiatives. For these reasons,Auburn's risk factors were divided into two categories- KSI crashes and all crashes involving a bicycle/pedestrian. The frequency of a crash characteristic of KSI crashes or bicycle/pedestrian crashes was compared with the average across all crashes to determine if there were factors specific to KSI crashes or bicycle/pedestrian crashes. Factors that stood out could be indicators of risk factors present in the built environment that may lead to more KSI crashes or bicycle/pedestrian crashes. Page 48 of 478 While factors like time of day and weather were acknowledged, they were not included in the final risk factor list, as those factors do not help evaluate if certain locations of the transportation system are more at risk of KSI crashes than others. Likewise, most driver behavior characteristics (i.e., distracted driving)were removed from the risk factor list. Weather, time of day, and behavior factors were instead considered as part of the safe systems approach when counter measures were being identified in locations of higher KSI crash risk. Education and enforcement programs are also complementary when applying countermeasures to projects and were not the focus of this stage of the analysis. Of all the elements of the safe systems approach, the built environment of the transportation system (roadway characteristics) is the system that has the most opportunity to be influenced and addressed with projects identified in this plan, as funding allows. The risk factors identified are below and summarized in Table 5: All KSI Risk Factors Bicycle and Pedestrian KSI Risk Factors 1. Posted Speed Limit Greater than or 1. Posted Speed Limit Greater than or Equal to 35 MPH on Arterials Equal to 35 MPH on Arterials 2. Streetlight Spacing 2. Streetlight Spacing 3. Land Use—Commercial 3. Land Use—Commercial 4. Speed Differential Greater than or 4. Facility Does Not Meet LTS Standard Equalto 10 MPH 5. Sidewalk Missing on One or Both Sides 5. Horizontal Curves of Arterial or Collector Street To reduce the likelihood of future crashes, it is helpful to understand the potential factors influencing crash occurrence and severity. To identify those factors, a review of five years of crash data (2020-2024), land use, and roadway data was conducted to assess contributing factors and discern trends; see Table 5: Factors Influencing Crash Likelihood. These were then organized into potential factors influencing the occurrence of KSIs or bicycle and pedestrian crashes.The City's street network was then analyzed to identify locations with the most factors present. Page 49 of 478 Table 5: Factors Influencing Crash Likelihood Percent of KSI and Percent of Total Factor Attributes Total Injury Crashes(For Crashes(For Category) Category) All KSI Risk Factors 79%(155) KSI Posted Speed Limit on Posted speed is 35 MPH or crashes 65%(3,266)total Arterials Greater than or higher.This includes both equal to 35 mph principal and minor arterials. 67%(1,163) injury crashes crashes Widely spaced lighting 17%(17) KSI exceeds 150-foot radius.This crashes 8% (138)total Streetlight Spacing factor analyzed crashes that 8% (44) injury crashes occurred after dark. crashes Within or adjacent to a 57%(111) KSI commercial land use crashes 51%(1,676)total Commercial Land Use classification, including 51%(895) injury crashes mixed-use. crashes The 85th percentile speed is 29%(57) KSI 10 mph or more over the Speed Differential over crashes 23%(1,155)total posted speed limit. Data is 10 mph 26%(447) injury crashes from City conducted speed crashes studies. 11%(22) KSI The presence of horizontal crashes 7% (370)total Horizontal Curves curves. 7% (121) injury crashes crashes Page 50 of 478 Percent of KSI and Percent of Total Factor Attributes Total Injury Crashes Crashes(For (For Category) Category) Pedestrian and Bicycle KSI Factors 2% (121)total crashes Posted speed is 35 34 Posted Speed Limit on 76% (34) KSI crashes MPH or higher.This 60%(121)of all Arterials Greater than includes both principal 54% (82) injury crashes pedestrian and bicycle or equal to 35 mph and minor arterials. crashes 0% (2)total crashes Widely spaced lighting 0%(0) KSI crashes after after dark exceeds 150-foot dark Streetlight Spacing radius.This factor 3% (2) of all pedestrian 4%(2) injury crashes analyzed crashes that and bicycle crashes after dark occurred after dark. after dark 3% (129)total crashes Within or adjacent to a 76% (34) KSI crashes commercial land use 64%(129)of all Commercial Land Use classification, 61% (92) injury crashes pedestrian and bicycle including mixed-use. crashes Bicyclists riding on a 17% (1) bicycle KSI o 2/o (11)total crashes facility that does not crashes Facility Does Not Meet meet the City standard 18%(11) of all bicycle Bicycle LTS Standard 18% (10) bicycle injury or riding on a road crashes crashes without a facility. Arterial or collector streets where sidewalk 21% (8) pedestrian KSI 1% (28)total crashes Sidewalks Missing on is missing on one or crashes One or Both Sides on both sides of the street. 20%(28) of all 19% (18) pedestrian Arterials or Collectors Does not include pedestrian crashes injury crashes streets where there is an adjacent trail. 28 Page 51 of 478 Posted Speed Limit Greater than or Equal to 35 MPH on Arterials This risk factor looks at arterials where the i La.—',' i, « l -.j F \ 1 ■i�, ® ,,tiup: posted speed limit is 35 mph or higher (Figure ,_.J 12). The City's street network dataset ' - • ? rl� .J classifies arterials as minor or principal. This factor includes both types of arterials. i 7 • _l — .' `lk Principal arterials typically have more lanes, i higher traffic volumes, and faster speeds. Most ."zh 1.1 �;- "F streets in Auburn (75%) have a speed limit of � � J _ -r--, 25 mph; therefore, KSI crashes and ��„� " ---1 \__ pedestrian/bicycle crashes occur at a 2 I disproportionately high rate on the higher ,I% -� .` r,H speed roadways. Arterial roadways with r �J ,� ` , 11 ° :� i --.------ 4 , speeds over 35 mph make up only 27/o of the �, , a�_ , ,� �_ ,��„ _;�„ City's street network(Figure 13), but 79% of all ,� KSI crashes and 60% of all bicycle/pedestrian ° i�` ' s �, �, I �� � crashes have occurred on arterials with Figure 12: Arterials with Posted Speed Limit speeds over 35 mph (Figure 14 and Figure 15). at or Greater than 35 MPH Figure 13: Percent of Roadway by Classification in Auburn c% 57% 13% 27% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% •Alley •Local •Collector •Arterial Page 52 of 478 Figure 14:Percent of KSI Crashes on Roadways by Speed in Auburn Local I Arterial Collector 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ■30 mph ■35 mph ■40 mph ■45 mph Figure 15:Percent of Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes on Roadways by Speed in Auburn Local Arterial Collector - 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 30 mph ■35 mph ■40 mph ■45 mph 30 Page 53 of 478 Streetlight Spacing Widely spaced lighting that exceeds 150 feet �r ' `'' apart is considered a risk factor for KSI crashes _._._,L. :. , ; —•--- _ ,.cr- and pedestrian/bicycle crashes. This factor I�� looks at crashes that occur after dark, as `'' fr I n`. coded by the WSDOT crash data, in areas not " r 1_ covered by streetlights, as shown in the - it i �( - Auburn streetlight database. :.,._.f .; .. a ...r .. ,. The analysis found that 51% of all KSI crashes ;,~ ' ;-1!: L'' ' . r ii r _ and 40% of all pedestrian/bicycle crashes =L1,, I .n° ._, occurred in the dark when streetlights were � .,1j'- '• turned on. This analysis considered crashes ;J ,® : -;r ? during nighttime hours, from sunset to sunrise, , ' L,„'L ' J as coded in the WSDOT crash data. , 1 / , "Widely spaced lighting" is defined as any ' �.: L segment of roadway that does not have a Figure 16: Street Segments Without streetlight within 150 feet, mapped in Figure Streetlighting Within i5o Feet 16. Crashes on street segments widely spaced Y -- ._.._._ lighting represent 17% of KSI crashes that -I- - '+ -Y` occurred in the dark and 3% of all - - : 1-%' crashes that occurred in 11 pedestrian/bicycle r JE the dark. %---• V!l „it,- . - _, Land Use-Commercial _ I -- ° I _ f Locations on streets within or adjacent to a .. _ u commercial and mixed-use land use areas - ' ;' Z [II .- - 5 ; (Figure 17) are considered a risk factor for both - �'/ IL �IL' _�_ KSI crashes and pedestrian/bicycle crashes. " ''°' , [ 9 1 1f KSI crashes were disproportionately high in Li �'''!,-.- �. z commercial areas as compared to all other 'IH�h - - -- q; ' a' Ts \\ \'_r.& 0 land uses. Commercial and mixed-use land 1 -' C- t, - 4, ,-,s„= use makes up only 14% of the City's total land Figure 17 Street Segments Within or area, while 51% of KSI crashes, 60% of Adjacent to Commercial Land Use Page 54 of 478 pedestrian crashes, and 73 bicycle crashes occur on streets within or adjacent to commercial land uses. Figure 18 shows the percentage of KSI, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes that occur on or adjacent to commercial and mixed-use land uses in comparison to other land uses in the City. Figure 18:Percent of KSI, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Crashes in Auburn for all Land Uses 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% .11 li 1 IA .... 0% Commercial& Downtown Residential Open Space Public/Insitutional Industrial Mixed-Use ■KSI ■Pedestrian ■Bicycle Horizontal Curves The presence of horizontal curves is considered a risk factor for KSI crashes. Horizontal curves are defined by the City as curves with horizontal curvature that may require warning signage or other lane departure prevention improvements, although further investigation is required to make the final determination. The City identified areas with marginal horizontal curves based on the following inputs: • Digitized horizontal curve radius. This was calculated on all Auburn roadway segments using Coordinate Geometry(COGO)tool in ArcGIS. • Speed limit based on local roadway data. • Design radius for each curve location, calculated based on American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards for each roadway segment. Page 55 of 478 The digitized curve radius was compared to the ' ,' ;- I,, =`�>>'�� , -R 0� F1 .. 1 Ill.'-i calculated design radius on roadways L- r _ i- = r classified as collector or arterial.Any horizontal } �l' J curve location where the digitized radius was ▪ . ; li smaller than the design radius was flagged as a _ k - 1-;. potentially eligible horizontal curve. This is ,:;_ .i , • •f,, mapped in Figure 19. - '- `_ The total number of KSI crashes on the `_•____; • ; 1 C` i , \ horizontal curves is not high in comparison to r KSI crashes throughout the city. However, 41, average KSI crashes per mile of roadway with o • •horizontal curvature is more than double the ; - "? '':— U average KSI crashes per mile throughout the _L�'a ,, t •- - city. This indicates a higher risk of KSI crashes - , �,.' ;i:,' '11 ,' A on these horizontal curves. This trend is ��f-C,-L�. v_V — summarized in Table 6. Figure ig: Horizontal Curve Locations Table 6: KSI Crashes by Horizontal Curves Total Crashes Total KSI Total Miles of Total Crashes Total KSI per Roadway per Mile Mile Not on Horizontal Curves 4637 173 314 14.77 0.55 On Horizontal Curve 370 22 9 41.11 2.44 Page 56 of 478 Facility Does Not Meet LTS Standard -' A . _,-_ 1:2, -r:71-7 This factor, shown in Figure 20, accounts for - "--"." •.. '- .....;T n'' f ,7 bicyclists riding on a bike network route that ) - -i does not meet the level of traffic stress (LTS) ' 1E I— - II, standard or a bicyclists riding on a non-bike I =� network route that does not have bike lanes or 1 . 7 —, a separated bike path, excluding local streets. - ' ,� - ® �,i_;;. ' I-_), • Local streets were excluded from this risk = i ' �"- factor because most local streets have a � � �z._._.--�_� speed limit of 25 mph and low traffic volume. AF Therefore, bicycles and vehicles sharing the .1. •i -.1 ^ `-_ lane meets adopted LTS standards for local r,��; T[_ii�E J `r ®, � streets. Streets or bicycle facilities that do not i I:�i �, "- ... - meet the City's LTS standards present a major �-. Er _ a"_ 4. ,1 risk factor to cyclists. Note that the City of ��'' - —�- -_ , � Auburn's 2024 Comprehensive Transportation Figure 2o: Streets Where Bike Network Plan establishes the City's bike route network Routes Do Not Meet LTS Standards or Non and the LTS standard for those routes. Bike Network Routes Have No Bicycle Facilities When looking at the percentage of bicycle crashes that occurred at locations where the bike network route does not meet LTS standards, 19% of total bicycle crashes and 17% (or 1) of bicycle KSIs occurred. On streets without a bicycle facility or a non-bike network route, 50% of total bicycle crashes and 67% of bicycle KSIs occurred. See Figure 21. Figure 21: Total Bicycle Crashes and Bicycle KSI Crashes on Bike-Routes that Meet LTS Standards, Do Not Meet LTS Standards, and Non-Bike Route without Bicycle Facility Bicycle KSI Crashes 17% 17% 67% Total Bicycle Crashes 31% 19% 50% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% •Bike Network Route Meets LTS Standard •Bike Network Route Does Not Meets LTS Standard •Non-Bike Network Route Without Bicycle Facility 34 Page 57 of 478 Sidewalks Missing on One or Both Sides on -' "<r. - `- '� =- °_�; `L '' ' Arterials or Collectors r.__• l This factor accounts for pedestrians walking L 1 I J 1, along an arterial or collector roadway, defined j ll • - . u, _ 1 by the City's street network dataset,where Y '� 1 J `u - there is a sidewalk missing on one or both -- u) L !•1 ' --- "2/sides of the roadway. This data analysis uses `; "� the City's missing sidewalk data to make that ` I'. determination. '`'^1 Aii 1 i_ On arterial or collector streets where sidewalk ' ll'�,", � '�� is missing on one or both sides (Figure 22), ®' 26% of pedestrian KSI crashes occurred, and _ '-i l ' ; 21% of all pedestrian crashes. ��� �'l �- 4 r'' ,'--,a= Figure 22: Collectors or Arterials with Sidewalk Missing on One or Both Sides Crash Likelihood Mapping Utilizing the factors identified above, streets were evaluated for the presence of each factor. Roadways were then symbolized based on the number of factors present in each segment. A higher number corresponds to a higher likelihood of a crash. See Figure 23 for Crash Likelihood Factors (Posted Speed, Streetlight Spacing, Commercial Land Use, Speed Differential, Horizontal Curves) and see Figure 24 for Vulnerable Road User Factors (Posted Speed, Streetlight Spacing, Commercial Land Use, Facility does not Meet Standard, Sidewalk missing on one or both side of Arterial or Collector). Page 58 of 478 Figure 23: Vehicle Crash Likelihood ntaa p Wire ..- hl��ia:' a .. -. . ?r-r0- + kir(1I '�� J C % dbinrod m i glijia_mira 1 ,__._,„i li 4 I %16.2 L --� -� ell,...,, . f V Atirc 61 Jim IV I . , lal %"`" MIEN" ' ' • I - - 11-1 Milli a dii j, J iiitiltipikt ,,, .... ,......, a . ..,' i- ��-- ffliliil'� lijamar I 0 LEI V 1 .•r.i��kllllu��iillifl ■ �^ . OM ! 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J, A 1 ..00 ill -01 la i _r- _ i 1-- li ___ r II., J MIN'T] ' r 164 1 I Il AM 64 �(� co . _L L lIIIr<1 kv• , l l (� . . -,A Fi0 j Mil , JJJ I : - i _ \ =11111r1r. i. 1 a \, , \ \ \ 10 ISO r:_Auburn City Limits Vulnerable Road User Crash Likelihood Factors Park — 1-2 - 3 - 4 5 Map ID:6361 Page 60 of 478 Chapter 4: Assessment The following section identifies preliminary priority locations, screens and evaluates the locations to establish priority locations, and establishes approaches to address safety concerns at each priority location. The steps taken for this assessment are as follows: 1. Preliminary priority location identification using SPIS Intersection Scores and Crash Likelihood Factors. 2. Screening of preliminary priority locations to determine which locations have recently completed, underway, or planned safety countermeasures. 3. Evaluation of remaining priority locations related to risk factors and community feedback. 4. Establish approach to address priority locations including countermeasure identification. Priority Location Assessment One of the central objectives of the CSAP is to develop projects and programs to address priority safety locations. Prioritizing locations helps the City focus its resources and better align with the prerequisites of several grant programs the City may pursue. Improvements that address priority locations complement past, current, and planned City and private development projects by adding systemic and site-specific improvements that address crash trends and crash likelihood factors identified in the CSAP. The following steps were taken to prioritize locations: Step 1 Preliminary Priority Location Identification To guide its investments, the City will focus on advancing its safety priorities based on criteria that account for both crash history(responsive) and crash potential(proactive) measured through the presence of crash likelihood factors, which are categorized into vehicle and vulnerable road users. Street Segments Street segments were analyzed separately for vehicles and vulnerable road users. Preliminary priority locations, shown in Figure 25,were identified on roadway segments with the presence of either three or more vehicle or three or more vulnerable road users crash likelihood factors present.These roadway segments were included as preliminary priority locations due to their potential greater need for safety improvements. 38 Page 61 of 478 Figure 25: Road Segments w/3 or More Crash Likelihood Factors Score �� / 4 rr MOIL lam wipa1 6 IlGI 1 N i hi . .. 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' -- • .. .. iv ,t 164 ....... r lq Clel 611 G/rram�►. � 1 I' IA } g ,' I 1 L.;� illm J ti\ . id� , • N11011 Q r._ Auburn City Limits Park -Vulnerable Road User Crash Likelihood Factors 3 and Over -Vehicle Crash Likelihood Factors 3 and Over Map ID:6362 Page 62 of 478 Vehicle Crash Likelihood Factors: • Arterials with Speed Limit 35+ mph • Streets Adjacent to Commercial Land Use • Roadways sections without streetlighting within 150 feet • Speed Differential over 10 mph • Horizontal Curves Vulnerable Road User Crash Likelihood Factors: • Arterials with Speed Limit 35+ mph • Street Adjacent to Commercial Land Use • Roadways sections without streetlighting within 150 feet • Facility Does Not Meet Bicycle LTS Standard • Sidewalks missing on one or both sides on Arterials or Collectors Intersections The SPIS analysis was used to identify intersections as preliminary priority locations.The 15 intersections with the highest SPIS values were selected due to their potential greater need for safety improvements and are listed below in Table 7 and all high scoring SPIS intersections are shown in Figure 26: 40 Page 63 of 478 Table 7: Highest Value SPIS Intersections #Of Crash Volume #Of #Of Property SPIS Intersection Frequency Entering Fatalities' Injuries Damage Value' Only 1 Auburn Way N &S 277th St 92 45,990 0 46 60 97.58 Auburn Way S Muckleshoot 2 37 26,300 0 33 14 92.68 Plaza 15th St NW&West Valley 3 34 19,540 1 17 19 90.88 Hwy N 4 Auburn Way S&M St SE 42 40,590 0 34 22 89.60 104th Ave SE/104th Pl SE& 5 17 7,570 2 9 11 89.40 SE 320th St/Lea Hill Rd SE 6 Auburn Way N &37th St NE 28 23,620 1 19 15 89.27 Auburn Way S&Riverwalk 7 38 28,270 0 23 19 83.76 Dr SE/Casino Driveway Auburn Way N & 15th St 8 47 33,550 0 21 28 83.46 NE/Harvey Rd NE 3rd St SE/Cross St SE&A 9 50 31,200 0 18 34 80.26 St SE 10 124th Ave SE &SE 312th St 36 15,480 0 20 21 79.83 8th St NE&Harvey Rd 11 40 29,500 0 20 23 79.78 NE/M St NE 12 29th St SE&A St SE 21 26,010 1 15 11 76.78 Auburn Way S&Dogwood 13 32 26,620 0 19 17 74.59 St SE Auburn Way S&6th St 14 34 35,890 0 19 20 72.52 SE/SR 18-East Ramp 21st St SE/Howard Rd SE& 15 28 12,120 0 16 16 71.11 RStSE 8 Within approximately 100 feet from the intersection 9 SPIS value is determined by adding the crash frequency,rate,and severity indicator values together. 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ISE . ezipAil igirk _, Aill PriL ow a 1 167 � ' _,r tilt' '` / ----- IN J� � 1/�1 t IIN 2-Millt 141 '' - 5/ iledi Kr nisi I I' 1_,Iviin i&win meggp_,?..-----0-,.,-., Illi IN ast— it i%7 rig . , I i 1 I 1 . 164 di L , _ , ‘4.1„a mini L ILL ...1_____ , iii , Mat A Olt 'v 1,� P . ,�lin 10' ■■ 11�� + .1 V'r71:1111111111,"wilia:' ..1 ' "Eli 11 IQ 1 r.:Auburn City Limits Park 1110 High-Tier SPIS Intersections Map ID:6359 Page 65 of 478 Step 2 Preliminary Priority Location Screening Each preliminary priority location was evaluated to determine if the City would identify a priority project to address the location. In this consideration, the City evaluated each location to determine what, if any, recently completed, underway, or planned and fully funded City or Non-city development projects may include safety countermeasures relevant to the identified safety concerns or risks. The City also evaluated if the location was an area that is within the City's jurisdiction and other relevant factors. Table 8 below lists the preliminary priority locations that were screened based on these considerations and determined to not move to the next step in the assessment process. Table 8: Screened Preliminary Priority Project Locations Preliminary Priority City Location Intersection Relevant Projects/Other Considerations Jurisdiction? or Roadway Segment R St SE/21 st St SE Yes R St SE/21 st St SE Roundabout Project is currently Intersection underway. Sr 167-South Ramp at No N/A 15th St SW SR 167-North Ramp& No N/A 15th St NW West Valley Hwy/SR 18 No N/A East Ramp Existing non-motorized facilities are provided by a separated trail along the west side of the roadway.The C St SW:SR 18 to Yes east side of the roadway is along the BNSF Railway Ellingson Rd railyard where no access is allowed. No additional applicable countermeasures were identified. A project was completed that widened S 277th from the S 277th St:Auburn Way Yes intersection of Auburn Way North to L Street NE, including N to City Limits the construction of a separated multi-use trail, street lighting, and other countermeasures. 43 Page 66 of 478 The Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Project, Citywide Uncontrolled Crossing Improvements Project, and various SE 304th St:SE 306th St other development projects are completing sidewalk gaps Yes to 132nd Ave and improving crossings on Lea Hill in the vicinity of Hazelwood Elementary School, Lea Hill Elementary School and Rainier Middle School. Riverwalk Drive SE: The Riverwalk Drive Non-Motorized Improvements project Howard Road to Auburn Yes installed sidewalks, street lighting and other safety Way S countermeasures. Various City projects are completed or underway that are installing multiple safety countermeasures. These R Street: 17th Street SE projects include the R Street Widening, R Street SE/21 st Yes to White River Bridge Street SE Roundabout, and R Street preservation projects. Additionally,the Citywide guard Rail Project was completed. No pedestrian access is intended or provided directly Lake Tapps Parkway: across the bridge. Instead, access is provided adjacent to Near Bridge of East Yes the bridge via a tunnel underneath the railroad to a trail Valley Highway connection. Lake Tapps Parkway: The Lake Tapps Street Lighting Project,which will install Sumner Tapps Hwy E to Yes new street lighting on Lake Tapps Pkwy, is fully funded City Limits and underway with completion anticipated in 2027. Several City and private development projects will build pedestrian and other safety improvements on these I St NE: 37th St NE to Yes streets.The planned projects include the City 2026 42nd Pl NE Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project and Auburn School District roundabout project at 40th St NE, associated with the building of a new educational campus. Sumner Tapps Hwy E: Planned Auburn School District development of a new Lake Tapps Pkwy SE to Yes middle school will build a new separated trail and install City Limits street lighting. Step 3 Equity and Community Feedback Equity considerations are an important component of the Safe System Approach. Low- income communities and communities of color may be disproportionately impacted by transportation safety issues. Additionally, conversations with stakeholders, and the 44 Page 67 of 478 community provided essential input to the development of the CSAP. This step evaluated priority locations based on presence in the Disadvantaged Community layer identified in Chapter 1 and presence of Community feedback identified in Chapter 2. Step 4 Project and Countermeasure Identification The City's prioritization framework provides a rigorous yet flexible approach to advancing corridor and intersection safety projects across the city. Based on the framework of this assessment, the following top priority safety project themes emerged to identify project intersections and corridors which are identified below(final locations shown in Figure 31): • Safety Emphasis Corridor Focus • Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment • Reconnecting Vulnerable Road Users: Filling in Auburn's Sidewalk and LTS Gaps • Citywide Street Lighting Improvements Safety Emphasis Corridor Focus Safety Emphasis Corridors were identified to show where there is a history of KSIs, the highest number of Crash Likelihood Factors, or the most SPIS intersections. In Auburn 60%of KSIs have occurred on these Safety Emphasis Corridors. Figure 27 shows the Safety Emphasis Corridors. Table 9 through Table 15 provide suggested countermeasures for the Safety Emphasis Corridors in Auburn. It's important to note that not all countermeasures are intended to be implemented and not all may be appropriate for each situation present along the corridors. The countermeasures are potential options that would be considered as safety improvement projects and programs are developed. Page 68 of 478 Figure 27: Safety Emphasis Corridor Focus ,ii *r re - ----- I +ire •I I 1 .S I -- ,c i gha 1 L (� Jam- _ ._ f w ,____it 1J iL,J'_ �t k•cp---, r- 0 .+ ' yl'p . 7 ■ ;� C� rig - A" — p i a ii t Ther___ L I' 4 �. f 1 r r I4111 I li Ism ST 15TH a i LEA HILLRD 7Sb a ji___„sl, N�'L ST NE y i / P.0 11, g /-s 7J2-ii um,1 . .1( .' ,---- ii 1, ,ItNr Fi li I - illpr a Mil. -Ill -r\ \ji rai- MILE All �„ - U11111111111111. e 1. t 1 1 . ':iii , --4‘..:,,,---__ 1 A� 9 r,g. na ,j � �;r =. ;V� . AUBURN • �raw ' 1 now 111 .. N :■ = , 11/ Lt _- I / 167 M i A L I i mu _ I ==` . X HUI �� �i�I i • ,.i1111111Ali I , �,- ifil -El a i / c.:41/41'11 I, 0 . i i ,,... mar --, EMI Ns F ' 'i"i - 1!���� ragym LTL1: . 401tamtimi 1 N in 1 oa V'� ' r 1 4t7.17 ' 11 I ; i 1 1 — \ • al, _ 110 10 1" 1 i i i r:_Auburn City Limits Park Disadvantaged Communities Safety Emphasis Corridors Map ID:6380 Page 69 of 478 Table 9: Safety Emphasis Corridor:Auburn Way North Location Auburn Way North: E Main Street to S 277th Street Total Crashes 552 Total Crashes(same as previous analysis) KSI Crashes 34 KSI (31% increase from previous analysis) 21 Vehicle KSI 2 Bicycle KSI 11 Pedestrian KSI KSI Involvement (+33%from previous) (-33%from previous) (+22%from previous) 29%vehicle going straight hits pedestrian 26%entering at angle KSI Type 15%fixed object 6%vehicle strikes bicyclist 24% under the influence KSI Circumstance 15%distracted driving 15% involved speeding KSI Location 59% not at an intersection Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 71%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Percent of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash 79%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present S 277th St&Auburn Way N Top 15 SPIS Intersection Harvey Rd NE/15th St NE&Auburn Way N Auburn Way N &37th St NE Community Feedback 8 Comments - The Regional Growth Center Access Improvements Project, Safety Countermeasures anticipated to be complete in 2026,will improve nonmotorized Implemented Since access at the intersections of Auburn Way N and 4th St NE and Previous Analysis Auburn Ave N &3rd St NE/4th St NE. Page 70 of 478 - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation - Identify desired pedestrian and bicycle crossing locations not at signals or beacons and install enhanced pedestrian crossings (high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon (HAWK)or pedestrian signal) - Consider left turn channelization enhancement at intersections when possible - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI)at existing signalized Recommended Safety intersections Countermeasures - Lane narrowing - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left—turn phasing and timing at existing signalized intersections - Prioritize pedestrian movements at signalized intersections - Access management with U-turns and driveway consolidation - Widening sidewalks and/or creating buffers or barriers - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, DUI emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education Table 10: Safety Emphasis Corridor:Auburn Way South SR 18 to Noble Court Location Auburn Way South: SR 18 to Noble Court Total Crashes 580 Total Crashes(16%increase from previous analysis) KSI Crashes 18 KSI (22%decrease from previous analysis) KSI Involvement 10 Vehicle KSI 0 Bicycle KSI 8 Pedestrian KSI (-17%from previous) (-100%from previous) (-13%from previous) 39%vehicle going straight hits pedestrian KSI Type 11%fixed object 11%turning movement 11% rear end 22%vehicle not granting right of way KSI Circumstance 22% under the influence (4% increase from previous analysis) 22%speeding(13% increase from previous analysis) KSI Location 67% not at an Intersection Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 1%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present 48 Page 71 of 478 Percent of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash 76%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present 6th St SE/SR 18-East Ramp&Auburn Way S M St SE&Auburn Way S Top 15 SPIS Intersection Muckleshoot Plaza &Auburn Way S Riverwalk Dr SE/Casino Driveway&Auburn Way S Dogwood St SE&Auburn Way S Community Feedback 8 Comments - The Auburn Way S Southside Sidewalk Project, completed in 2024, constructed new sidewalk along the south side of Auburn Way S between Howard Rd and the existing sidewalk west of Muckleshoot Plaza.The project also installed an RRFB where Auburn Way S intersects Howard Rd. Safety Countermeasures - Automated traffic safety camera to enforce speeds was Implemented Since installed on Auburn WayS in 2026. Previous Analysis - The Auburn Way S Improvements from Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE Project is under construction in 2026 and is adding curb and gutter, 10-foot sidewalks, streetlighting,transit stop improvements, and access management with accommodation for U-turns. - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals(LPI)at existing signalized intersections - Convert existing enhanced pedestrian crossings to a high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon (HAWK) - Consider left turn channelization enhancement at intersections Recommended Safety when possible Countermeasures - Lane narrowing - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left—turn phasing and timing at existing signalized intersections - Prioritize pedestrian movements at signalized intersections - Access management with U-turns and driveway consolidation - Widening sidewalks and/or creating buffers or barriers - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, DUI emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education. 49 Page 72 of 478 Table 11: Safety Emphasis Corridor:Auburn Way South Noble Court to City Limits Location Auburn Way South: Noble Court to City Limits Total Crashes 102 Total Crashes(7%decrease from previous analysis) KSI Crashes 9 KSI (50%increase from previous analysis) 9 Vehicle KSI 0 Bicycle KSI 0 Pedestrian KSI KSI Involvement (+50%from previous) (0%from previous) (0%from previous) KSI Type 33% left turn movement 33% under the influence KSI Circumstance 33% involved speeding KSI Location 67% not at an intersection Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 0%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Percent of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash 94%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Top 15 SPIS Intersection None Community Feedback 1 Comments Safety Countermeasures Implemented Since None Previous Analysis - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation - Identify desired pedestrian crossing locations and install enhanced pedestrian crossings (high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon (HAWK) or pedestrian signal) - Lane narrowing - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at existing signalized Recommended Safety intersections Countermeasures - Increase lighting at intersections and desired crossing locations - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left-turn phasing, and no right on red at existing signalized intersections - Install pedestrian and bicycle facilities following City and WSDOT standards - - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, DUI emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education. 50 Page 73 of 478 Table 12: Safety Emphasis Corridor: 15th Street NW/NE Location 15th Street NW/NE:West Valley Highway to Auburn Way North Total Crashes 203 Total Crashes(44%increase from previous analysis) KSI Crashes 14 KSI (17% increase from previous analysis) 11 Vehicle KSI 1 Bicycle KSI 2 Pedestrian KSI KSI Involvement (+22%from previous) (0%from previous) (0%from previous) 36%turning movement KSI Type 21%entering at angle 14%two vehicles going straight crash head on 36% involved vehicle not granting right of way KSI Circumstance 29% involved speeding 14%driver under the influence KSI Location 79%were located at an intersection or driveway Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 19%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Percent of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash 94%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present West Valley Hwy N &15th St NW Top 15 SPIS Intersection Auburn Way N & Harvey Rd NE/15th St NE Community Feedback 1 Comment Safety Countermeasures - Automated traffic safety camera to enforce speeds was installed Implemented Since on 15th Street NW in 2026. Previous Analysis Page 74 of 478 - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation - Consider left turn channelization enhancement at intersections when possible - Construct new and continuous sidewalks through the corridor to eliminate gaps. - Lane narrowing - Widening sidewalks and/or creating buffers or barriers. - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left—turn Recommended Safety phasing and timing at existing signalized intersections Countermeasures - Prioritize pedestrian movements at signalized intersections - Access management with U-turns and driveway consolidation - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals(LPI)at existing signalized intersections - Complete street lighting gaps. - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, speed emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education. Table 13: Safety Emphasis Corridor: A Street SE Location A Street SE: E Main Street to City Limits Total Crashes 492 Total Crashes(13%decrease from previous analysis) KSI Crashes 18 KSI (18%decrease from previous analysis) 16 Vehicle KSI 0 Bicycle KSI 2 Pedestrian KSI KSI Involvement (0%from previous) (-100%from previous) (-60%from previous) 44%turning movement KSI Type 17%vehicle going straight sideswipes another vehicle 17% rear end 44%vehicle not granting right of way KSI Circumstance 22% involved speeding 11%driving under the influence KSI Location 56%at an intersection or driveway Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 21%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Page 75 of 478 %of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash Likelihood 89%of the Corridor Factors Present 29th St SE&A St SE Top 15 SPIS Intersection 3rd St SE/Cross St SE&AStSE Community Feedback 15 Comments - Automated traffic safety camera to enforce speeds was installed on A Street SE in 2026. - Roadway re-paved, pavement markings refreshed, and curb Safety Countermeasures ramps upgraded from 37th Street SE to Lakeland Hills Way SE. Implemented Since - A Street Loop Project completed that created new one-way Previous Analysis connection for vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians between S Division Street/4th Street SW and A Street SE to by-pass the 3rd St SE/Cross St SE&A St SE intersection. - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation. - Consider left turn channelization enhancement at intersections when possible - Construct new and continuous sidewalks through the corridor to eliminate gaps. - Install new traffic signals. - Lane narrowing - Widening sidewalks and/or creating buffers or barriers. - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left—turn Recommended Safety phasing and timing at existing signalized intersections. Countermeasures - Prioritize pedestrian movements at signalized intersections. - Access management with U-turns and driveway consolidation. - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals(LPI)at existing signalized intersections. - Complete street lighting gaps. - Improve Neighborhood Greenway offset from A Street for bicycle facilities. - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, speed emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education. Page 76 of 478 Table 14: Safety Emphasis Corridor: Harvey Road/M Street NE Harvey Road/M Street NE:Auburn Way North to Auburn Way Location South Total Crashes 206 Total Crashes(27%decrease from previous analysis) KSI Crashes 6 KSI (25%decrease from previous analysis) 5 Vehicle KSI 0 Bicycle KSIs 1 Pedestrian KSIs KSI Involvement (-29%from previous) (0%from previous) (+100%from previous) KSI Type 50%turning movement 33% under the influence (8% increase from previous analysis) KSI Circumstance 33% involved speeding(8% increase from previous analysis) KSI Location 83% intersection related Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 34%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Percent of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash 64%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present Harvey Rd NE/15th St NE&Auburn Way N Top 15 SPIS Intersection 8th St NE&Harvey Rd NE/M St NE Auburn Way S&MStSE Community Feedback 9 Comments Safety Countermeasures Implemented Since None Previous Analysis 54 Page 77 of 478 - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation. - Consider left turn channelization enhancement at intersections when possible - Construct new and continuous sidewalks through the corridor to eliminate gaps. - Install new traffic signal. - Lane narrowing - Widening sidewalks and/or creating buffers or barriers. Recommended Safety - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left—turn Countermeasures phasing and timing at existing signalized intersections. - Prioritize pedestrian movements at signalized intersections. - Access management with U-turns and driveway consolidation. - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals(LPI)at existing signalized intersections. - Complete street lighting gaps. - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, DUI emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education. Table 15: Safety Emphasis Corridor: Lea Hill Road SE Location Lea Hill Road SE: Harvey Rd NE to SE 304th St Total Crashes 190 Total Crashes(34%decrease from previous analysis)10 KSI Crashes 10 KSI (11%increase from previous analysis) 7 Vehicle KSI 0 Bicycle KSIs 3 Pedestrian KSI KSI Involvement (+17 from previous) (0%from previous) (0%from previous) KSI Type 30%fixed object 20%did not grant right of way 20% involved speeding KSI Circumstance 20%distracted driving 20% under the influence KSI Location 40%intersection related Percent of Corridor w/3 or More Vehicle Crash 8%of the Corridor Likelihood Factors Present 10 Note that the Lea Hill Rd SE Safety Emphasis Corridor was extended in the 2026 analysis. Page 78 of 478 %of Corridor w/3 or More VRU Crash Likelihood 61%of the Corridor Factors Present 124th Ave SE&SE 312th St Top 15 SPIS Intersection 104th Ave SE/104th Pl SE&SE 320th St/Lea Hill Rd SE 8th St SE&Harvey Rd NE/M St NE Community Feedback 20 Comments Safety Countermeasures Implemented Since None Previous Analysis - Fixed object/pole removal or relocation. - Construct new and continuous sidewalks,trails, or bicycle facilities through the corridor to eliminate gaps. - Install roundabouts. - Evaluate signals for coordinated timing, protected left—turn phasing and timing at existing signalized intersections. Recommended Safety - Prioritize pedestrian movements at signalized intersections. Countermeasures - Access management with U-turns and driveway consolidation. - Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals(LPI)at existing signalized intersections. - Complete street lighting gaps. - Encourage safer driver behavior through camera speed enforcement, speed emphasis patrols/campaigns and/or education. Page 79 of 478 Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment The preliminary priority locations identified for Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment themed projects are shown in Table 16 and Figure 28.These locations were identified through evaluation of the location of horizontal curves, the vehicle crash likelihood factors, the SPIS intersections, and community feedback. Table 16: Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment Locations Vehicle Crash Top Tier SPIS Public Location Likelihood Intersection Feedback Factors Peasley Canyon Rd S:W Valley Highway S to 3 No No City Limit Lake Tapps Pkwy: City Limits to Terrace View 3 No Yes Dr SE 104th Ave SE: SE 320th St to SE 304th St 3 104th Ave SE Yes and SE 320th St Oravetz Rd SE:Joyce Ct SE to Kersey Way SE 3 No No Ron Crockett Dr: Emerald Downs to 37th St 4 No No NW West Valley Hwy N: 37th St NW to 29th St 4 No Yes NW Page 80 of 478 Figure 28: Speed Reduction and Curve Treatment Locations KIMITIAN Amp!MN Mil= rig 'r _'- '''; r A lilli till \ I L+ I II+Y V' i 1 U1 mi ;lir' 1 a ---,- . UMW L w J ilii-E i ,.... 1 i kii 4 ri NE . -A V. VI \ 1 VW 4111 ‘Ii 1 ` r o V1�Al , Mpg,w , • , a% I 5 or .k i MI — =I 47- _ 0 imphlre ,,,( dioniio.... 10, ri i ■ __Tcp- Jo k A El 1 =,__ ii- lillll` pal -.11 ,„,,,Igaivil so= st. 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Table 17: Reconnecting Vulnerable Road User Locations VRU Crash Top Tier SPIS Public Location Likelihood Intersection Feedback Factor Lake Tapps Parkway SE: Sumner Tapps Hwy 3 No Yes E to Lakeland Hills Way SE 15th Street SW:West Valley Hwy S to C 4 No Yes Street SW 132nd Avenue SE:SE 304th Street to SE 288th Street 5 No Yes 37th Street NE/NW: I Street NE to West Auburn Way N 5 Yes Valley Highway N &37th St NE W Valley Highway N: City Limits to W Main West Valley 4 Hwy N &15th Yes Street St NW W Valley Highway S: SR18 to City Limits 5 No Yes I Street:45th Street NE to 42nd Street NE 5 No Yes SE 320th St: 112th Ave SE to SE 319th Pl 4 No Yes Ron Crockett Dr: 15th St NW to 37th St NW 5 No Yes 124th Ave SE: SE 288th St to City Limits 4 No Yes 104th Ave SE/SE 304th St:SE 320th St to 104th Ave SE & 4 Yes 112th Ave SE SE 320th St R St SE/Kersey Way SE: 37th St SE to 50th St SE 5 No Yes Oravetz Rd SE:Joyce Ct SE to Kersey Way SE 4 No No C St SW:SR 18 to 15th St SW 5 No Yes 51st Ave S: S 305th St to City limits 4 No Yes 60 Page 83 of 478 Figure 29:Reconnecting Vulnerable Road User Locations _ II L L N j __J.—. 1, L 37THSTNE tj'— " _— 1 �-w 1NOL 0 1 j L[ } ifwall „IT r , x _ his 4 _+r .4 q I % I' O `.\._ III t IAA GI it 1 ki_ `E E = )kffv J _ fEiklI ' 1 Fiiirn 1 pi rk _----±— „F)i7 AA ..m imil t ill, . _ 7.. liklir 7 �`� -SE 320THST • -' v�2 � r. 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'L_ -. ,,,,..xx. i g n_ \ . . �� To —.-,...‘ .es \ min% c::Auburn City Limits Park Disadvantaged Communities Reconnecting Vulnerable Road User Segments Map ID:6377 Page 84 of 478 Recommended countermeasures for these locations could include, but are not limited to: • Reduce posted speed limit as supported by traffic calming measures • Median treatment • Consolidate driveways • Speed cushions, raised crosswalks, and speed tables • Chicanes and narrowed intersections • Install delineators/flex posts • Right turn on red restrictions • Protected turns • Left-turn restrictions • Leading bike interval • Leading pedestrian interval • Additional pedestrian crossing time • Enhanced pedestrian crossings w/RRFBs, Pedestrian Hybrid Signal, or Pedestrian Signal • Signal timing changes • Bicycle signals • New and/or widened sidewalks • ADA curb ramps • Roundabouts • Bike lanes and buffered bike lanes • Bicycle boulevards on low volume streets • Separate shared-use or bicycle path • Bike box • Lighting • Refuge island and medians • Shorten crossing distance including curb extension construction • Lane narrowing • Redesign intersection approaches to improve sight distances and improve intersection visibility on approaches • Road diet Page 85 of 478 Citywide Street Lighting Improvements The locations identified for street lighting themed projects are shown in Table 18 and Figure 30.These locations were identified through the evaluation of both vehicle and vulnerable road user likelihood crash factors, SPIS intersection locations, and public feedback. Streetlights help bring visual awareness to users of the roadway and can help reduce the incidence of crashes at specific locations. Setting street lighting guidelines can help provide illuminance lighting values for different street classifications. Minimum lighting levels should rise with street functional classification. Higher lighting levels are recommended at intersections and mid-block pedestrian crossings, and sometimes to supplement pedestrian scale lighting if it is determined that overhead lighting is inadequate. Table 18: Citywide Street Lighting Improvements Vehicle VRU Crash Crash Top Tier SPIS Public Location Likelihood Likelihood Intersection Feedback Factors Factors Oravetz Road (Joyce Ct SE to Kersey 3 4 No Yes Way) Ron Crockett Dr: 37th St NW to 15th 4 5 No Yes St NW Peasley Canyon Rd S 3 4 No No R St SE/Kersey Way SE:37th St SE to 4 5 No Yes 50th Ave SE Stuck River Dr SE 3 3 No Yes 63 Page 86 of 478 Figure 3o: Street Lighting Priority Locations RIMETIA N iwasaliMptigriNt ' sir ik Mir Ian.„ )1111 grE Ft ' �w i rir" : • .Nil` 11" ' II ,, 11 n t. ' ' 1 '... IP 1 a InN" L �_ II i ( ICJ t C u I I i�ir, �` �i a1 4� _ 1 it ` ' _ 0 r e�jiiri14imu \ Le4 -avig Ain ,� �l �nM . ' e aFT EL U i! 1 2 tr1 2 Hili i MI IlAgv: (�■:! IIW 1 hr��la 1 41 In MI .4 4 . J �y a-- F iillll` 1 M 4 1f1, r- kl� n .... 11111 �� ._- �� a uu , PE'. AMP r;a��Illlillllll��l! EMI-N �. �.';.-Pli R,, ASLEYacyNyo ,�;��IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I! 1, m I NR� /'i • 1 r i fIIjI, 1�1. i OF \ T ma NN ISIES ' rIll''r. 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This section also builds upon the work that Auburn has already done to prioritize safer roadway design through efforts such as project implementation, grant applications, maintenance activities, and adoption of planning documents that identify priorities and future projects. The focus on the Safe System Approach, along with the emphasis on equity, helps to provide alignment with the CSAP's vision and goals, and sets Auburn up for success in recognition of emerging safety best practices. Proven Safety Countermeasures Engineering countermeasures are physical, infrastructure-based improvements that can be made to roadways to make them safer by design. Engineering countermeasures help address the Safe Roads and Safe Speeds elements of the Safe System Approach. A toolbox of engineering What You'll See in This Toolbox countermeasures is included in Appendix B. Many of these COUNTERMEASURE countermeasures can help Rumble Strips CoultEfineasurentte address the crash likelihood Cdunternseasarekda factors and crash trends included in the Analyze Chapter Rumble strips create noise and vehrotion Ankle Countermeasure vehfele that alert a driver os they cross the center or Description edge line,often this alert Is strong enough to get the of this plan. Most of the attention of distracted or drowsy driver,who can qulcidy make a corrective steering action to return to the roadway solely.Rumble strips also alert drivers to countermeasures have been the lane pm Rs when conditions such as rain,fog,snow. dr dust reduce driver vuihlWt identified by FHWA as "Proven COSI rXiXS' ) COSt'. $ Safety Countermeasures" and Crash Type can be advantageous for use in e, „atf Crash''p°fnrr alFOCtCf Highway Safety Improvement " 15% other Reference Infermetlen Program (HSIP) grant funding F HWAN ama liar Solorllrjsfly Irnmnsfrrts rnHgWSk Rural Watls applications. There are also many effective safety countermeasures beyond those listed in FHWA, and several are included in this toolbox. Page 89 of 478 Safe System Action Plan To supplement the CTP, Auburn has listed CSAP strategies to advance its safety goals and institutionalize safe system practices in its policies, programs, and operations. The safety action plan is organized into six core elements, including five aligned with the Safe System Approach—safe users, safe roadways, safe vehicles, safe speeds, and post-crash care— and one additional category capturing planning and culture in Table 19. For every action anticipated responsible party, timeline, and cost is identified: • Near-term actions are priorities within 1-3 years as staff resources allow; • Mid-term actions are priorities within the following 4-7 years as staff resources allow; and • Long-term actions are priorities beyond 7 years as staff resources allow. • Several actions are identified as Ongoing, indicating that there are actions already underway in the City and anticipated to continue through continued investment. • $ is low-cost and low staff resources; • $$ is medium cost at medium level of staff resources; and • $$$ is the highest cost to implement and the highest level of staff resources. Table 19: Safe System Action Plan Recommended Strategies Time Element Category Action Items e P ptonsibl os fram Y e Performance indicator monitoring: Implement a monitoring process to evaluate progress of Public safety performance indicators. Publicly share $ Near Works annual updates regarding implementation Leadership progress and performance indicators. and Commitment Safe System training: Develop and implement Planning an ongoing Safe System training program as Public and appropriate,focused on management and key Works $ Near Culture staff in City departments whose work touches HR transportation. Safety website: Expand the City's existing project website into a program website to inform Meaningful Public the public about Auburn's safety program goals $ Near Engagement Works and progress and the effectiveness of implemented safety projects. Page 90 of 478 Materials in Title 6 Languages: Provide Public community engagement materials about traffic Works $ Mid safety in Auburn's Title 6 residents whose first Office of language is not English. Equity Auburn See-Click-Fix(SCF)System: Review the Auburn SCF process for reporting concerns Public On- to ensure effective tracking of requests for Works $ going safety interventions. Establish a data-driven g g approach for evaluating the reports/requests. Innovative data: Explore opportunities to better Data and leverage the City's existing data platforms, and Public Analysis research innovative data collection and analysis $$$ Long Works approaches, such as crowdsourcing or video detection data. Data dashboard: Create and maintain a data dashboard and update schedule to provide Public regular progress updates on Safety Works $ Near implementation. Project evaluation framework: Develop a project evaluation framework that prioritizes Public funding based on KSI crash reduction $$ Mid Works opportunities, especially for under-resourced and underserved populations. Grant funding: Proactively pursue grant funding Public $ On- Funding to implement projects from the Plan. Works going Safety in transportation projects: Institutionalize safety considerations in all project types to systematically implement safety Public $ On- improvements. Develop and update the City's Works going Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)to enhance safety benefits as funding allows. Public Safety impact assessment: Develop a process Works Development to conduct safety impact assessments of new Community $$ Long Review land use developments to identify required or recommended safety improvements. Developme nt 68 Page 91 of 478 Underserved communities in plans and projects: Set goals based on project needs related to safety improvements for populations Public that have been traditionally under-resourced $ Mid Works and underserved. Incorporate into project planning, design, implementation, and assessment. Community engagement:Continue to engage Public Underserved traditionally under-resourced and underserved Works communities communities in safety projects and programs by $ Mid Office of establishing a process of community Equity engagement for Safety projects. Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Feedback: Use the Transportation Advisory Board to help advise on safety project Public $ On- development and build relationships and trust Works going with community leaders in under-resourced and underserved communities. Improving road user behavior campaign: Focused outreach campaign and educational Public programs on the behaviors and target audiences Works most linked to fatalities and serious injuries, On- Administrati $$ including improper turning, obeying traffic signs going on and signals, and high speeds. Leverage partnerships with community-based organizations and advocacy groups. Safe Motorcycle outreach and education: Facilitate Users Education outreach and educational opportunities for Public motorcycle riders and similar road users to Works $$ Mid encourage safe and informed riding. Collaborate Police with external partners to support a diversion program. SRTS Program: Continue to implement safe walking and biking curriculum to elementary Public On- schools and implement safe walking and Works $ going bicycling curriculum to middle school students Parks throughout Auburn. 69 Page 92 of 478 Youth leadership: Develop targeted engagement for middle and high school students and families in traffic safety,with a Public $$ Mid focus on empowering youth leadership to Works promote safe transportation in their school communities. Educational Messaging at Safety Emphasis Corridors: Provide clear safety education Public messaging and public awareness along the $ Mid Works Safety Emphasis Corridors to increase awareness among travelers. Bicycle network: Build LTS transportation facilities that provide high-quality, low-stress connections for people bicycling to key Public Crash $$$ On- destinations, including schools, libraries, and Works Avoidance going community centers, supporting an age-friendly environment. Pedestrian network: Build sidewalk facilities Public that provide high-quality connections for people $$$ On- Works Safe walking to key destinations. going Roadways Priority safety projects: Review roadway design Public On- standards to integrate with the Safe System Works $ going Roadway Design Hierarchy. g g Intersection design: Evaluate intersection design and control decisions in the planning or Speed scoping stage of projects for opportunities to Public $$$ On- Reduction better prioritize using design and control Works going strategies that separate users in time and space. Signal timing:Adopt signal timing policies that Public $$ Mid prioritize pedestrian safety. Works Maintenance: Prioritize routine maintenance of Public $ On- infrastructure on Safety Emphasis Corridors. Works going 70 Page 93 of 478 Quick builds: Systematically apply low-cost safety countermeasures Citywide, including Public $$ Mid through adoption of policies to streamline and Works expedite project delivery. Crosswalk policy: Develop a Citywide Public crosswalk practice to enhance safety of $ Mid Works pedestrian crossings. Design Standards and standard details: Update City design standards and standard Design and details to include best practices in speed Public $ Near Operations management, LTS standards (e.g., roadway Works geometries are designed for context-appropriate speeds). Photo Enforcement: Continue school zone photo enforcement and expand photo Police On- enforcement into more school zones and into Public $ going non-school zones as allowed by state law and Works authorized by city council. Safe Speed feedback signs: Develop and implement Speeds Police p a program to install rotating speed feedback Public $$ Mid sign locations and ensure accuracy and Works maintenance of signage. Enforcement Speed management plan: Develop a speed management plan with the goal of slowing vehicle speeds on the Safety Emphasis Corridors using tools such as speed limit Public reductions,traffic signal re-timing, installing $$ Mid Works traffic calming devices, and re-purposing travel lanes.The plan will include complementary tools like education and outreach and high visibility enforcement to slow speeds. Vehicle Safety: Coordinate with other local, regional and state agencies to advocate for Safe Public Coordination vehicle safety enhancements as well as $ Mid Vehicles Works technologies used in private automobile industry. Page 94 of 478 Emerging Trends: Review, update, and maintain Policies and local ordinances regarding the appropriate use Public $ Mid Programs of emerging micromobility technologies such as Works e-scooters and e-bikes. Crash reporting: Employ crash reporting practices that promote complete and accurate Police $$ Long data collection and documentation of road user Post behavior and infrastructure. Crash Crash Data sharing:Share data across agencies and Investigation Care organizations, including first responders and hospitals,to develop a holistic understanding of All $$ Long the safety landscape and improve data accuracy to reduce the likelihood of crash underreporting. Source:Fehr&Peers,2024 Implementation Strategies Implementation is a critical step in the CSAP process. Considerations for successful implementation include: Oversight&Accountability—Forming an advisory committee made up of stakeholders (such as Public Works and representatives from Police, Fire, Schools) and community members helps maintain sustained focus and success in implementing projects and actions identified in the CSAP. Such a committee would meet regularly to discuss delivery of projects, status of action items, and provide general support to advancing CSAP implementation. Coordination &Partnerships— Providing regular updates on action plan progress and coordinating with agency partners (see Responsible Parties column in Table 19) helps create sustained support, creates opportunities to bundle safety projects or initiatives with other related ongoing efforts, and facilitates CSAP implementation. Communication—Continued communication with stakeholders and community members in collaboration with the TAB builds trust and support for the City's safety goals. These can be completed through strategies such as communication across diverse channels, publication of factsheets on action plan progress, and regular public conversation on the topic of safety. Page 95 of 478 Phasing&Sequencing—To see meaningful progress in road safety performance, sustained commitment and investment is needed. • Near-term implementation efforts may focus on successful completion of ongoing safety efforts and lower-cost improvements that can be constructed within three years. • Mid-term implementation goals may target larger and more comprehensive safety infrastructure projects and more complex programmatic efforts that require extensive cross-department collaboration. • Long-term implementation goals may focus on initiating significant shifts in the City's approach to planning and design to formalize the institutionalization of the Safe System Approach. Funding—Funding can be a major hurdle to CSAP implementation. Staying up to date on relevant grant opportunities and proactively pursuing grant funding for the most competitive projects can aid in overcoming funding hurdles.Auburn can take advantage of a variety of regional, state, and federal funding sources to finance safety project planning, design, and construction. Funding(including required matches) and resources must be available from the City to provide a successful grant application. See Table 20 for potential safety funding resources to consider. Table 20: Safety Funding Sources Funding Source Program Purpose Federal Sources The Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program is a Community Development flexible program that provides communities with resources to Block Grant(CDBG) address a wide range of unique community development needs. Program Communities often use CDBG funds to construct and repair streets and sidewalks. The Safe Streets &Roads for All(SS4A)grant program is a new Federal grant program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Safe Streets and Roads for Law centered around the USDOT's National Roadway Safety All(SS4A)Grant Program Strategy and its goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on America's roadways. It will provide$5 billion in grant funding over 5 years to implement safety projects. Page 96 of 478 The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Rebuilding American Equity(RAISE) program supports surface transportation Infrastructure with infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental Sustainability and Equity sustainability, quality of life, mobility and community connectivity, (RAISE) economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism, state of good repair, partnership and collaboration, and innovation. State Sources The Urban Sidewalk Program (USP), run by Transportation Urban Sidewalk Program Improvement Board, is for counties with urban unincorporated areas (USP) and cities with a population greater than 5,000 and funds sidewalk projects. The Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP), funded by FHWA,will award planning and design grants and Active Transportation construction grants for eligible applicants to develop plans for active Infrastructure Investment transportation networks and spines.A goal of both types of ATIIP Program (ATIIP) grants is to integrate active transportation facilities with transit services,where available,to improve access to public transportation. Financed by the TIB,the Urban Arterial Program (UAP)funds projects Urban Arterial Program (UAP) in one of the following bands:Safety, Commercial Growth and Development, Mobility, and Physical Condition. Financed by the TIB,the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Active Transportation provides funding to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, enhanced Program (ATP) pedestrian and cyclist mobility and connectivity, or improve the condition of existing facilities. Financed by the TIB,the Complete Streets Program is a funding Complete Streets Program (CSP) opportunity for cities and counties that have an adopted complete streets ordinance. WSDOT offers funding to improve the transportation system to enhance safety and mobility for people who choose to walk or bike. The purpose of the program is to eliminate pedestrian and bicyclist Pedestrian and Bicycle fatal and serious injury traffic crashes, increase the availability of Program connected pedestrian and bicycle facilities that provide low traffic stress and serve all ages and abilities, and increase the number of people that choose to walk and bike for transportation. 74 Page 97 of 478 The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) offered by WSDOT is to improve safety and mobility for children by enabling Safe Routes to School and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school. Funding from Program (SRTS) this program is for projects within two-miles of primary, middle, and high schools(K-12). The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)focuses on Highway Safety infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction Improvement Program factors(CRFs). Local HSIP projects must be identified based on (HSIP) crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data- supported means. Local and Regional Sources Auburn has an adopted transportation impact fee(TIF) program to Transportation Impact Fees facilitate transportation and promote economic well-being within (TIF) the City.TIF funds can be spent on projects identified in the TIF rate study,which was derived from the City's previous CTP. Page 98 of 478 Chapter 6: Final Priority Projects Final priority projects were selected from the priority locations identified in Chapter 4 of this CSAP. While the priority locations identified in Chapter 4 will help guide future planning and safety efforts, this final priority project list identifies projects to be designed and/or constructed within the next two years, pending funding availability.Table 21 provides these final priority projects, including project descriptions and cost estimates. Table 21: Final Priority Projects Project Name Priority RRFB Enhanced Crossings Location Spot treatment on SE 312th St/132nd Ave SE between 124th Ave SE and SE 304th St: SE 312th St&approx. 600 feet east of 124th Ave SE; SE 312th St&approx. 1,100 feet east of 124th Ave SE; and 132nd Ave SE&SE 308th St. Priority Considerations • Safety Emphasis Corridor and Risk Factors Present • Adjacent to commercial or mixed-use land use • Does not meet bicycle LTS standards • Arterial with speed limit of 35+ mph Project Description Install three RRFB enhanced pedestrian crossings on this corridor, including, but not limited to, new curb ramps and pedestrian refuge islands.The project will also include relocation of existing streetlights and installation of new streetlights.The 132nd Ave SE location may also include lane realignments. Cost Estimate $1,500,000 Page 99 of 478 Project Name Lee Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout Location 104th Ave SE/104th Pl SE&Lea Hill Rd/SE 320th St intersection Priority Considerations • Safety Emphasis Corridor and Risk Factors Present • SPIS intersection • Arterial with speed limit 35+ mph • Sidewalk missing on one or both sides • Does not meet bicycle LTS standards Project Description Replace the existing signal with a roundabout, install RRFBs at the three main pedestrian crossing, and extend sidewalks to the north and west of the intersection, connecting to SE 318th St and the Lea Hill Bridge over the Green River. Cost Estimate $1,690,000 Page 100 of 478 Chapter 7 : Evaluation Strategies Ongoing safety program evaluation provides an indication of progress towards goals and can help inform future decision making about safety investments. Effective program evaluation includes: Update the Plan Regularly—Update and track the CSAP every other year to assess whether new direction is needed as conditions within the City and regional change. Identify Target Metrics and Measure Performance—Safety metrics for tracking include the following identified in Table 22: Table 22:Target Performance Measures Performance Measure Reporting Period Reduction in average annual KSI crashes. Every two years Reduction in average annual KSI crashes involving vulnerable road users. Every two years Reduction in average annual vulnerable road user crashes. Every two years Reduction in average annual fatalities. Every two years Reduction in average annual KSI crashes on the Safety Emphasis Every two years Corridors. Reduction in Intersection SPIS Score for Previously Identified Top 15 SPIS Intersections Every two years The target performance measures will be evaluated and reported with a Safety Report Card that will be included with action plan updates. The Safety Report Card will highlight successes and areas in need of additional attention and resources. The initial Safety Report Card is shown in Table 23 below and includes the performance metrics for 2018- 2022. Table 24 is the Safety Report Card for the current analysis (2020-2024) and includes a comparison of previous vs current metrics to evaluate performance measures and progress towards the safety goal. Additionally,Table 25 shows the change in SPIS value for the top 15 SPIS intersections from the previous analysis. 78 Page 101 of 478 Table 23: Initial 2024 Safety Report Card Performance Measure 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Average KSI crashes 29 29 33 32 47 34 KSI crashes involving vulnerable road users 13 6 10 9 9 9 Vulnerable road user crashes 64 43 37 36 36 43 Fatalities 10 5 6 5 8 7 KSI crashes on the Safety 18 14 22 21 30 21 Emphasis Corridors. Source:WSDOT Crash Data 2018-2022;Fehr&Peers,2024 Table 24: 2026 Safety Report Card %Change Performance Measure 2020 2021 2022" 2023 2024 Average of Average KSI crashes 36 32 47 42 39 39 +14% KSI crashes involving 0% vulnerable road users 12 9 9 10 6 9 Vulnerable road user -2% crashes 39 38 38 49 44 42 Fatalities 7 4 7 10 8 7 0% KSI crashes on the Safety 22 22 31 22 20 23 +10% Emphasis Corridors. Source:WSDOT Crash Data 2020-2024 "Statistics for 2020,2021,and 2022 may vary slightly from the Initial Safety Report Card and the 2026 Safety Report Card due to consequences of crashes changing overtime.Crash data is updated as the status of those involved in a crash evolve. 79 Page 102 of 478 Table 25:Top 15 SPIS Intersections SPIS Value Comparison 2026 SPIS Ranking 2026SPIS SPIS Value Intersection Ranking Change Value' Change 1 -- Auburn Way N &S 277th St 97.58 +2.73 2 N/A Auburn Way S&Muckleshoot Plaza13 92.68 N/A 3 -- 15th St NW&West Valley Hwy N 90.88 +9.11 4 +11 Auburn Way S&M St SE 89.60 +22.50 104th Ave SE/104th Pl SE&SE 320th St/Lea 5 +15 89.40 +24.00 Hill Rd SE 6 +13 Auburn Way N &37th St NE 89.27 +24.37 Auburn Way S&Riverwalk Dr SE/Casino 7 -5 83.76 -3.14 Driveway 8 -4 Auburn Way N & 15th St NE/Harvey Rd NE 83.46 +2.11 9 +3 3rd St SE/Cross St SE&A St SE 80.26 +11.69 10 +1 124th Ave SE&SE 312th St 79.83 +11.24 11 +10 8th St NE& Harvey Rd NE/M St NE 79.78 +15.06 12 +4 29th St SE&A St SE 76.78 +10.23 13 -8 Auburn Way S&Dogwood St SE 74.59 -6.69 14 -4 Auburn Way S&6th St SE/SR 18-East Ramp 72.52 +3.43 15 -8 21 st St SE/Howard Rd SE&R St SE 71.11 -4.85 12 SPIS value is determined by adding the crash frequency,rate,and severity indicator values together. 13 Auburn Way S&Muckleshoot Plaza was not included in the previous SPIS analysis. 80 Page 103 of 478 Appendix A: Online Engagement Results Auburn distributed an online survey to gather the community's input on transportation safety. Survey questions and a map were given to residents to provide feedback on both general challenges and specific locations. Both the map and survey were available online from February 23, 2024, to June 6, 2024. Overall, 33 responses were received. Respondents shared their priorities for roadway safety, including: • Challenges faced in Auburn: o Lack of Sidewalks o Lack of bicycling infrastructure o Limited access to transit • Greatest transportation safety concerns: o Speeding o Distracted driving, walking, or bicycling o Drivers disregarding traffic signals and signs The charts below show the online mapping results: Concerns from Online Mapping Exercise •Walking concerns • Biking concerns •Driving concerns •Transit concerns •Other mode concerns Page 104 of 478 The charts below show the online survey results: What challenges do you face traveling in Auburn? No access to a vehicle - Language related barriers Limited access to transit Lack of biking infrastructure Lack of sidewalks 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 What are your greatest transportation safety concerns in your community? Unsafe vehicles(lacking registration or parts of the vehicle) Inadequate lighting Driving,walking or biking under the influence Limited or no separate path to walk Limited or no separate path to bike Disregarding traffic signals and signs Distracted driving,walking,or biking Speeding 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page 105 of 478 How do you primarily travel around Auburn? 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 ■Walk/Roll(Using a wheelchair/stroller/mobility device etc) ■Bike ■Drive ■Transit Age Prefer not to disclose 63+ 43 to 63 22 to 42 Under 21 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 Race Disability? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 0 ■ ■ Hispanic and Asian Caucasian Prefer not to Latino answer ■Yes ■ No 83 Page 106 of 478 Appendix B : SPIS Intersection Analysis Table 26:All SPIS Intersections # Intersection Crash Traffic #of #of Property SPIS Frequency14 Volume Fatalitiesss Injuriesse Damages' Valuel$ 1 AUBURN WAY N &S 92 45,990 0 46 60 97.58 277TH ST AUBURN WAY S & 2 37 26,300 0 33 14 92.68 MUCKLESHOOT PLAZA AUBURN WAYS &SR 18 3 57 27,160 0 24 39 91.73 WEST RAMP 4 15TH ST NW&WEST 34 19,540 1 17 19 90.88 VALLEY HWY N SE AUBURN WAYS & MST 542 40,590 0 34 22 89.60 6 37TH ST NE &AUBURN 28 23,620 1 19 15 89.27 WAY N AUBURN WAYS & 7 RIVERWALK DR 38 28,270 0 23 19 83.76 SE/CASINO DRIVEWAY 8 15TH ST NE/HHARVEY RD 47 33,550 0 21 28 83.46 NE &AUBURN WAY N 9 3RD ST SE/CROSS ST SE& 50 31,200 0 18 34 80.26 ASTSE 10 ST4TH AVE SE &SE 312TH 36 15,480 0 20 21 79.83 11 8TH ST NE & HARVEY RD 40 29,500 0 20 23 79.78 NE/MST NE 14 Within approximately 100 feet from the intersection.This analysis used 8 or more crashes at an intersection to be included in the table.The number of injuries,fatalities,and property damage only crashes will not necessarily equal the number of total crashes. 15 Within approximately 100 feet from the intersection. 16 Within approximately 100 feet from the intersection. 17 Within approximately 100 feet from the intersection. 15 SPIS value is determined by adding the crash frequency,rate,and severity indicator values together. 84 Page 107 of 478 12 15TH ST NW&SR 167- 15 27,250 2 12 7 77.09 NORTH RAMP 13 29TH ST SE&AST SE 21 26,010 1 15 11 76.78 14 AUBURN WAY S& 32 26,620 0 19 17 74.59 DOGWOOD ST SE 104TH AVE SE/104TH PL 15 SE &8TH ST SE/SE 320TH 17 7,570 1 9 11 72.90 ST/LEA HILL RD SE 16 6TH ST SE/SR 18-EAST 34 35,890 0 19 20 72.52 RAMP &AUBURN WAY S 17 21ST ST SE/HOWARD RD 28 12,120 0 16 16 71.11 SE & RSTSE 18 PEASLEY CANYON RD S& 31 26,410 1 6 24 70.31 WEST VALLEY HWY S 19 E MAIN ST& M ST NE/SE 26 22,800 0 18 11 70.29 20 41ST ST SE/ELLINGSON RD 50 35,990 0 10 41 67.49 &ASTSE 21 30TH ST NE &AUBURN 13 21,930 1 13 5 66.48 WAY N 22 22ND ST NE &AUBURN 27 23,450 0 15 15 66.25 WAY N 23 ST2TH AVE SE &SE 304TH 19 8,000 0 14 11 65.09 24 15THE ST NE/NW&A ST 26 25,670 0 15 13 64.19 25 A ST SE & LAKELAND HILLS 21 24,150 0 17 9 64.01 WAY SE 26 15TH ST NW& M ST NW 11 25,700 2 4 8 63.96 27 132ND AVE SE &SE 16 8,120 0 14 6 63.45 288TH ST 28 9TH ST NE/8TH ST NE & 29 28,070 0 13 19 62.62 AUBURN WAY N 29 SR 18 EAST RAMP & 27 19,690 0 10 20 60.85 WEST VALLEY HWY S 30 ST6TH AVE SE &SE 312TH 14 10,410 0 13 6 60.17 31 HARVEY RD NE & I ST NE 15 21,480 0 17 7 59.45 32 22ND ST NE & I ST NE 21 11,160 0 10 14 59.40 Page 108 of 478 33 ST4TH AVE SE &SE 284TH 14 7,640 0 12 5 59.33 34 17TH ST SE&A ST SE 17 26,060 0 17 7 59.22 35 15TH ST SW&0 St SW 21 17,050 0 11 12 58.69 36 29TH ST SE& M ST SE 24 12,690 0 9 15 58.54 37 21ST ST SE & F ST SE 18 4,790 0 10 11 58.17 9TH ST N E/10TH ST NE & 38 D ST NE/FREDMEYER 16 13,080 0 12 7 58.16 DRIVEWAY 39 2NDSTSE &A ST SE 11 14,669 1 6 6 57.04 40 21ST ST SE & M ST SE 17 9,050 0 8 12 54.74 41 4TH ST SE/CROSS ST SE& 22 21,130 0 9 16 54.23 AUBURN WAY S 42 12TH ST SE & M ST SE 14 17,270 0 13 5 53.92 43 26TH ST NE &AUBURN 10 21,196 1 8 3 53.87 WAY N 104TH AVE SE/SE 304TH 44 WAY&GREEN RIVER RD 15 7,570 0 8 10 53.82 SE 15TH ST SW& INDUSTRY 45 DR SW/OUTLET 21 17,640 0 8 15 53.78 COLLECTION DR SE 46 2ND ST SE &AUBURN 15 17,539 0 12 6 53.39 WAY S 47 AUBURN WAY N/S& E/W 21 20,700 0 9 13 53.19 MAIN ST 48 D St SE& 37TH ST SE 11 5,070 0 9 4 53.05 RON CROCKETT DR NW& 49 26 26,930 0 8 19 52.95 15TH ST NW/C ST NW 50 37TH ST SE &A ST SE 15 24,340 0 14 6 52.78 51 15TH ST NW& SR 167 18 21,950 0 11 8 52.40 SOUTH RAMP 52 AUBURN WAYS & 17TH 21 34,200 0 12 12 51.99 ST SE 53 ST4TH AVE ST&SE 304TH 16 11,310 0 6 12 50.74 54 4TH ST SE & M ST SE 12 18,550 0 13 6 50.66 Page 109 of 478 55 3RD ST SW/SE &S 17 15,930 0 8 10 50.63 DIVISION ST 56 21ST ST SE &A ST SE 24 25,550 0 7 18 50.40 57 55TH AVE S & S 288TH ST 12 11,230 0 9 5 49.86 58 15TH ST SW& C ST SW 17 23,410 0 10 9 49.17 59 SR 18 WEST RAMP & 12 14,270 0 10 6 48.81 WEST VALLEY HWY S 60 112TH AVE SE/SE 312TH 12 11,260 0 8 7 48.50 ST& LEA HILL RD SE 61 51ST AVE S&S 288TH ST 11 11,230 0 9 5 48.42 62 FRONTAGE RD &S 277TH 16 27,400 0 11 7 47.60 ST 63 14THSTNW&AST NE 9 4,214 0 6 4 47.14 64 AUBURN WAYS& D ST SE 21 27,640 0 7 16 46.88 65 29TH ST SE & R ST 19 19,170 0 5 16 46.27 SE/RIVERWALK DR SE 66 37TH ST NW& B ST NW 15 11,440 0 4 11 46.02 67 49TH ST NE & D ST NE 9 3,043 0 5 6 45.81 68 12TH ST SE &AUBURN 16 26,780 0 9 10 45.04 WAY S 69 12TH ST SE &A ST SE 15 27,130 0 10 7 44.97 70 4TH ST NE &AUBURN 15 14,580 0 5 12 44.94 WAY N 71 LAKE TAPPS PKWY SE & 13 22,890 0 10 4 44.13 LAKELAND HILLS WAY SE 72 51ST AVE S&S 296TH ST 9 9,200 0 7 4 43.99 73 14TH ST NE & I ST NE 11 7,319 0 3 8 43.72 74 B ST NW&S 277TH ST 17 28,410 0 8 10 43.68 75 L ST NE &S 277TH ST 13 24,550 0 10 6 43.62 76 AUBURN WAY SOUTH & F 15 26,940 0 9 8 43.56 ST SE 77 51ST AVE S&S 316TH ST 13 11,600 0 4 9 43.14 78 33RD ST SE & R ST SE 11 17,550 0 9 4 42.88 79 6TH ST SE &A ST SE 17 28,390 0 7 13 42.52 Page 110 of 478 80 37TH ST N W/S 292ND 13 16,520 0 6 8 42.05 ST&WEST VALLEY HWY 81 AUBURN WAY S & 13 21,520 0 8 7 42.04 HEMLOCK ST SE 82 1ST ST NE &AUBURN 12 14,899 0 6 7 41.80 WAY N 83 15TH ST NE & DST NE 17 23,540 0 5 12 41.27 84 10TH ST NE & HARVEY RD 14 20,899 0 6 10 40.79 NE 85 E MAIN ST& R ST NE/SE 11 8,550 0 2 9 40.69 86 15TH ST SW&WEST 16 21,220 0 4 12 39.84 VALLEY HWY S 87 C ST SW&SR 18-EAST 13 23,650 0 7 8 39.41 RAMP 88 D ST NW/78TH AVE S&S 16 27,250 0 5 12 38.50 277TH ST 51ST AVE S&S 298TH ST 89 (west leg not in City 9 11,600 0 5 7 38.37 limits) 90 T T SW/NW&W MAIN 12 13,480 0 3 9 38.33 91 8TH ST NE & R ST NE 15 19,590 0 3 13 38.22 92 8TH ST SW&C ST SW 11 19,280 0 6 8 37.42 2ND ST NE &AUBURN 93 9 10,960 0 3 6 35.55 AVE NE 94 15TH ST SW&SR 167 12 16,580 0 2 10 34.34 SOUTH RAMP 95 44TH ST SE &A ST SE 12 29,330 0 6 7 33.65 EAST VALLEY ACRD& 96 9 17,200 0 5 5 33.30 EAST VALLEY HWY E 97 49TH ST NE &AUBURN 10 24,350 0 6 6 32.70 WAY N C ST SW&SR 18-WEST 98 9 16,450 0 3 6 30.67 RAMP 15TH ST SW& PERIMETER 99 9 15,990 0 1 8 28.01 RD SW 100 132ND AVE SE &SE 9 18,660 0 2 7 27.66 304TH ST SIGNAL 88 Page 111 of 478 Appendix C: Countermeasure Toolbox 89 Page 112 of 478 * CITY OF * * AUBURNAGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (Gaub) (20 Minutes) May 26, 2026 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Public Works Presentation, Draft-TIP 2027- 2032 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: Staff will present and discuss the proposed annual update to the City's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies projects and programs needed to address transportation needs over the next 6-year period. RCW 35.77.010 requires the City to create a TIP and update it at least once per year. The TIP identifies secured or reasonably expected revenues and expenditures for each of the projects and programs included in the TIP. Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub Page 113 of 478 ENGINEERING SERVICES AUBURN VALUES 2027 -2032 SERVICE TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ECONOMY CHARACTER JAMES WEBB , SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER SUSTAINABILITY MAY26 , 2026 WELL N E S S CELEBRATION Public Works Department Engineering Services • Airport Services • Maintenance & Operations Services _ TIP OVERVIEW • RCW 35. 77.010 requires the City to create a TIP • Six-year plan for transportation facilities CITY OF -� -* AUBURN • Financially Constrained WASHINGTON Reflects reasonably anticipated revenues 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Used to Program identify priorities program funds required for grant applications coordinate with utility and development projects develop the capital facilities plan and budget Public Works Department plan and program Transportation Benefit District funds Transportation Section Adopted June 16,2025 by Resolution No.5835 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 115 of 478 ANNUAL TIP UPDATE Required to be updated by June 30 each year Requires Public Hearing Discussed with Transportation Advisory Board for feedback ■ May be modified throughout the year with public hearing, council action Annual Update Removes projects (completed projects, changing needs/priorities) Adds new projects (grant applications, emerging needs/funding) Modifies projects Modifications to project descriptions Changes to anticipated funding/costs Modification to project costs Modification to project timing SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 116 of 478 PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED/ADDED 8 Projects are proposed to be removed (under construction in 2026 or complete) R Street SE/21St Street SE Roundabout (1-10) Lake Tapps Parkway Lighting (I-11) Downtown Bike to Transit (10th Street NE/NW) (N-3) ■ 1st St NE/NW & Division St Pedestrian Improvements (N-5) ■ C Street SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Rd) (P-7) 2026 Local Street Preservation (P-9) West Valley Highway/15th Street SW Preservation (P-11) ■ Auburn Way S Widening (Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE) (R-6) 3 new projects are proposed to be added TIP Dashboard - (nttps://aumurn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/0886cfc13e0748de94f8a7964c936aa6 ) 1 4ii=m SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT . ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 117 of 478 NEW PROJECT# 1 • N : ' P-10 : 15th Street SW , Preservation and Safety „ a r i IR !1. 7IN/ „",. ,," -'''1 1 i s a ,ti Reconstruct the pavement a ii i L FItrIuI1h1es 1= : i between Industry Drive and _' .: r - F Wit a •C Street SW (2 ,300 ft) - _ - - - p_ �a _mom* _e. ,i. - Separated trail to complete .,.A . �� T_ ! - ,;:i ` ��� - th e gap between the . , . 1 Active transportation gap., , Interurban Trail and C street i, Trail Grant funding for the design phase applied for in 2026 - , I II SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 118 of 478 NEW PROJECT # 2 P-12 : 15th Street NW Bridge • Deck Preservation * i - I ` ' Resurface the bridges over the ; k, �Gc BNSF RR and UP RR `�; 4 mr. Partially funded with a bridge : I, - grant - ;- Design 6 i 2 4A' Construction in 2027 I. . oof . _4-. Air. :"..,... - - : _:, :4*,.:t.ilr: „,. ,,,_ -_,,0:,...4"_ik.gi. lor titi‘-- --' __, .iiiii SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 119 of 478 NEW PROJECT # 3 • N-8 : Priority RRFB Enhanced Crossings ' , - . Vi 4K- . '4 s . _i II ' 305TH ■� . I Install up to 4 enhanced .�= ~ ,-, .'L crossings in 3 location � f . .r_ _ '_ ' ' = / ›y - ? 1A-S i Grant findinapplied for in 1H - ra 31-f Pi pp ,• - -1y. �� 7* _ .'; .1 2026 T,. ,, . _ : - . -061110 . " - / '''% 7.' L , V F F Y• - `, Design in 2027 Y �� -. _ . - Construction in 2028 - - af f_,_ - • Nos - r _ : - ' . Lr1 t : y SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 120 of 478 FUNDING BY PROJECT TYPE Non-Capital Intersection, Projects, Signal, and ITS $7,650,000 Projects, Preliminary Engineering and $12,001 ,972 Miscellaneous Active Projects, $40,000 Roadway Transportation Corridor, Projects, $16,783,248 $12,752,000 - 411 Local Street Preservation, Arterial Street $13,100,000 Preservation, $34,727,719 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 121 of 478 FUNDING BY SOURCE Other, $1 ,807,500 Unsecured General Grant Funds, Transportation $19,364,159 Funds, $36,292,447 Secured Grant Funds, $11 ,871 ,772 I Transportation Benefit District, $16,162,323 Capital Improvements Traffic Impact Fund, $600,000 Fees, REET2, $3,754,738 $4,945,000 SERVICE . ENVIRONMEN7rCONOMY . CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 122 of 478 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT - OVERVIEW Funded by 0. 1% sales tax increase effective Jan 1, 2023 Authorized for 10 years Provides funds for transportation improvements Reporting requirement if TBD funded project costs increase by 20% or more The TIP fulfills the annual reporting requirement Additional revenue options can be enacted by the TBD Board if needed SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 123 of 478 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT - STATUS $ 16M Programmed for arterial street projects: P-1 - Arterial preservation program - $8,565,000 P-6 - Lake Tapps Parkway Preservation - $530,000 P-8 - A Street SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE) - $670,000 P-10 - 15th Street SW Preservation and Safety - $1,500,000 1-12 - Lea Hill Rd & 104th Ave SE Roundabout - $1,792,000 N-6 - R Street SE Mobility Improvements - $1,400,000 R-26 - EVH Widening - $1,705,323 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 124 of 478 NEXT STEPS June 1st - Consent to set the Public Hearing June 8th - Second Discussion with City Council ( if needed ) June 15th - Public Hearing and Adoption via Resolution SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 125 of 478 * �, 400/ CITY OF AUBURN '.. ... * WASHINGTON 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program W - r' i.• e - A A; tea, �I �:..... I y� y ■ 'a7E �xV ,r _ y _ rti I►i., , , r le.i.0 ' -ca-_ k + 114 -r / ��—. - =4th StNE 1 �_ c ,/ qAp Z -- �ii, ,s4 I - _44E-,7.- _r .,,,... / Wit' a+- Z Public Works Department Transportation Section Adopted June 15, 2026 by Resolution No. 5909 Page 126 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Placeholder for Resolution ii Page 127 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Table of Contents Introduction 1 Projects & Financing Plan Summary 3 Summary Charts 4 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 5 Traffic Signal Replacement Program (TIP# I-1) 5 Annual Traffic Signal Improvement Program (TIP# 1-2) 6 Dynamic Message Sign Program (TIP# 1-3) 7 Street Lighting Improvement Program (TIP# 1-4) 8 Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements (TIP# 1-5) 9 AWS/17th St SE Intersection Improvements (TIP# 1-6) 10 C St NW/3rd St NW Intersection Improvements (TIP# 1-8) 11 Lea Hill Rd/104th Ave SE Roundabout (TIP# 1-12) 12 S 321st St/46th PI S Intersection Improvements (TIP# 1-13) 13 SE 304th St/116th Ave Roundabout (TIP# 1-16) 14 Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 15 Active Mode Shift Program (TIP# N-1) 15 Active Transportation — Safety, ADA, and Repair Program (TIP# N-2) 16 R St SE Mobility Improvements (TIP# N-6) 17 Priority RRFB Enhanced Crossings (TIP# N-8) 18 Preservation Projects 19 Arterial and Collector Preservation Program (TIP# P-1) 19 Local Street Preservation Program (TIP# P-2) 20 2027 Local Street Preservation (TIP# P-5) 21 Lake Tapps Pkwy Preservation (Sumner Tapps to 182nd) (TIP# P-6) 22 A Street SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE) (TIP# P-8) 23 15th St SW Preservation and Safety (TIP# P-10) 24 15th St NW Bridge Deck Preservation (TIP# P-12) 25 Roadway Projects 26 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program (TIP# R-1) 26 M St Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE) (TIP# R-3) 27 M St NE Widening (TIP# R-7) 28 East Valley Hwy Widening (TIP# R-26) 29 Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects 30 S 277th St Improvements (TIP# S-2) 30 Non-Capital Projects 31 Transit Partnership Routes Program (TIP# X-1) 31 Bridge Inspection Program (TIP# X-2) 32 Pavement Ratings Program (TIP# X-3) 33 Annual Channelization and Pavement Markings (TIP# X-4) 34 Capital Program Indirect Costs (TIP# X-5) 35 iii Page 128 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Introduction Purpose The TIP is a 6-year planning tool for the development of transportation facilities within the City and sets priorities for the allocation of funds. State law requires the City to prepare and adopt the TIP and it is a prerequisite of most grant programs. The City also uses the TIP to coordinate future transportation projects with needed City utility improvements. Statutory Requirements Six Year Transportation Improvement Program - RCW 35.77.010 requires that each City prepare and adopt a comprehensive transportation improvement program for the ensuing six calendar years consistent with its Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). This six-year TIP shall be filed with the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) each year within 30 days of adoption. Projects of Regional Significance - RCW 35.77.010 also requires each city to specifically identify those projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in the transportation improvement program for that region. The 2027-2032 TIP includes two projects of regional significance: TIP Project Number Project Title TIP# R-7 M St NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE) TIP# R-26 E Valley Highway Widening Transportation Benefit District (TBD) — RCW 36.73.160 requires that the City established a material change policy to address major plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan. The City established its plan with the adoption of Resolution 5680. The plan requires that projects with TBD funding are: 1. Included in the TIP. 2. The TIP shall serve as the City's finance plan for TBD funded projects. 3. In the event the costs of a TBD funded project exceed the costs established in the TIP by more than twenty percent, the City Council shall hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public regarding how the cost change should be resolved. Introduction 1 Page 129 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Methodology Transportation needs are identified by examining current levels of service, safety and crash history, growth trends, traffic studies and the City's adopted CTP. The likelihood of receiving federal or state grants for various improvements, community interests and values are also considered. All these factors yield a prioritized list of transportation improvements. Projects are grouped into the following categories based on the type of improvement: • Intersection, Signal & Intelligent Transportation System Projects • Non-Motorized & Transit Projects • Preservation Projects • Roadway Improvement Projects • Preliminary Engineering & Miscellaneous Projects, and • Non-Capital Projects. The TIP is financially constrained for the entire six years covered by the TIP based on anticipated revenue sources and estimated project and program costs. The revenue sources include both secured and unsecured grant funding as shown on the project sheets and the financial summary. Grant funding is competitive, and it is unlikely that all grant funding identified in the TIP will be secured. Strategies to address shortfalls in funding include postponing, re-scoping, canceling, and/or pursuing additional or alternative revenue sources such as those available through the Transportation Benefit District. A summary table of all the TIP project is included as Appendix A. An interactive map of the projects included in the TIP is available on the City's website: https://tinvurl.com/TIP-Map Introduction 2 Page 130 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Projects & Financing Plan Summary General Revenues Forecast Fund Balance $5,642,189 REET 2 1.0% Utility Tax $12,591,000 REET2 Transfer In $4,945,000 1.5%City Utility Tax $14,941,000 TIP Expenditures $4,945,000 School Zone Photo Enforcement $4,230,000 REET2(Revenues-Expenditures) $0 Utility Fund Transfer In $900,000 Investment and Interest Income $1,265,100 Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax(MVFT) $3,858,000 Subtotal General Transportation Funds $43,427,289 TIP Expenditures $36,292,447 General Revenues(Revenues-Expenditures) $7,134,842 Traffic Mitigation Traffic Mitigation Fees Collected $0 Traffic Impact Fees TIP Expenditures $0 Fund Balance $494,198 Traffic Mitigation(Revenues-Expenditures) $0 Collection 2027-20312 $3,846,000 Traffic Impact Fees Collected $4,340,198 TIP Expenditures $3,754,738 Transportation Benefit District(TBD) TIF(Revenues-Expenditures) $585,460 Fund Balance $3,982,579 0.1%Sales Tax $13,393,500 $20 Car Tabs $0 Non-City Funds(Grants) Other Revenue Option 1 $0 Secured Non-City Funds $11,871,772 Interest Earnings $772,900 Unsecured Non-City Funds $19,364,159 Subtotal Transportation Benefit District Funds $18,148,979 Non-City Funds $31,235,931 TIP Expenditures $16,162,323 TBD(Revenues-Expenditures) $1,986,656 Other Revenues Development $1,807,500 Agency Partnerships $0 Summary Sidewalk Repair Fees $600,000 Total Revenues $104,504,897 Fee-In-Lieu $0 TIP Expenditures $94,797,939 Public Works Trust Fund Loan $0 TIP(Revenues-Expenditures) $9,706,958 Subtotal Other Funds $2,407,500 TIP Expenditures $2,407,500 Other Revenues(Revenues-Expenditures) $0 Projects and Financing Plan Summary 3 Page 131 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Summary Charts Funding by Category Non-Capital Intersection, Signal, Projects, and ITS Projects, Preliminary $7,650,000 $12,001,972 Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects, $40,000 /" Active Roadway Corridor, / Transportation $16,783,248 % Projects, $12,752,000 Local Street Preservation, $13,100,000 Arterial Street Preservation, $34,727,719 Funding by Source Other, $1,807,500 Unsecured Grant Funds, $19,364,159 General Transportation Funds, $36,292,447 Secured Grant Funds, $11,871,772 Transportation Benefit District, $16,162,323 Capital - Improvements Fund, $600,000 raffic Impact Fees,\- REET2, $4,945,000 1 p $3,754,738 Projects and Financing Plan Summary 4 Page 132 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Traffic Signal Replacement Program TIP I-1 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: asbd47 Project Type: Non-Capacity Description This program funds the replacement of an existing traffic signal every 4 to 5 years either as stand alone project or with other projects. Funding for this project originates from the City's School Zone Photo Enforcement Program. Project Need Replacing traffic signals as they approach or are at the end of their service life,is critical to maintaining the City's transportation systems. Progress Summary The 2026/2027 signal replacement is identified as a separate project:C St NW/3rd St NW Signal Replacement(1-8) Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - - - - - - 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - - - - - - 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 5 Page 133 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Annual Traffic Signal Improvement Program TIP 1-2 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: gcbd07 Project Type: Non-Capacity Description The program will replace end of life capital facilities replacement for traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation System equipment including cabinets,video detection cameras,field network devices,traffic cameras,battery backup components,and other related equipment. The program also includes minor safety improvements,operations improvements,and Accessible Pedestrian Signal Improvements based on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).The project is needed to maintain and replace existing signal equipment. Project Need The project is needed to maintain and replace existing signal equipment. Progress Summary Program is on-going Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - -Transfer in REET 2(331) - 195,000 205,000 205,000 210,000 210,000 215,000 - 1,240,000 1,240,000 Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 195,000 205,000 205,000 210,000 210,000 215,000 - 1,240,000 1,240,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 195,000 205,000 205,000 210,000 210,000 215,000 - 1,240,000 1,240,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 195,000 205,000 205,000 210,000 210,000 215,000 - 1,240,000 1,240,000 "Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 6 Page 134 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Dynamic Message Sign Program TIP 1-3 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: asbdl6 Project Type: Non-Capacity Description This program funds the construction of one new dynamic message sign in 5 to 6 year intervals depending on funding availability and costs.Locations are as specified in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan- Map 8,Intelligent Transportation Systems.Funding for this project originates from the City's School Zone Photo Enforcement Program. Project Need This program funds the placement of dynamic message signs at locations identified in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan to help provide a more resilient and efficient transportation system. Progress Summary New dynamic message sign is included with the East Valley Highway Widening Project(R-26) Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - 75,000 - 75,000 75,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - - - - - - 75,000 - 75,000 75,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - 75,000 - 75,000 75,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - - - - - - 75,000 - 75,000 75,000 Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 7 Page 135 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Street Lighting Improvement Program TIP 1-4 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: gcbd09 Project Type: Non-Capacity Description This annual program provides for street lighting projects throughout the City,including converting existing lights to LED and installing additional new street lighting at strategic locations to address specific transportation safety needs.Converting existing standard street lights to LED supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and can provide more uniform lighting.Adding new street lights can help support transportation safety. Project Need Converting existing standard street lights to LED supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and can provide more uniform lighting.Adding new street lights can help support transportation safety. Progress Summary Program is on-going Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - 50,000 55,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 65,000 - 345,000 345,000 Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 50,000 55,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 65,000 - 345,000 345,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 50,000 55,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 65,000 - 345,000 345,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 50,000 55,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 65,000 - 345,000 345,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 8 Page 136 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements TIP 1-5 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp0611 Project Type: Capacity Description The project constructed one eastbound through/right lane on 8th St NE to the west of Harvey Rd and modified traffic signals and traffic channelization to accommodate the new lane.The project also re- constructed M St NE from 4th St NE to 8th St NE with a four-lane cross section. Project Need This project addressed roadway capacity needs. Progress Summary Construction was complete in 2010.On-going budget is for Public Trust Fund Loan(PWTFL)payments through 2028. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 3,172,527 81,187 80,785 - - - - - 161,972 3,334,499 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 3,172,527 81,187 80,785 - - - - - 161,972 3,334,499 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other(Loan Repayment) 3,172,527 81,187 80,785 - - - - - 161,972 3,334,499 Total Project Capital Expenditures: 3,172,527 81,187 80,785 - - - - - 161,972 3,334,499 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 9 Page 137 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program AWS/17th Street SE Intersection Improvements TIP 1-6 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: TBD Project Type: Capacity Description The project will complete a pre-design study to identify the scope of a future construction project to improve traffic operations and active transportation through the intersection.The pre-design study will include coordination with WSDOT and public outreach. Project Need The project addresses an existing intersection delay level of service issue and provides capacity for future growth and development. Progress Summary TIP funding is for preliminary design starting on 2029. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other(Loan Repayment) - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 10 Page 138 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program C St NW/3rd St NW Intersection Improvements TIP 1-8 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp2610 Project Type: Capacity,Non-Capacity Description This project will replace the traffic signal at the intersection as part of the Traffic Signal Replacement Program and will also improve the intersection to increase capacity and reduce delays. Project Need The project addresses an existing intersection delay level of service issue and provides capacity for future growth and development. Progress Summary Project design is underway in 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project I Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 270,000 - - 150,000 1,900,000 - - - 2,050,000 2,320,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 100,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 270,000 - - 150,000 2,000,000 - - - 2,150,000 2,420,000 Capital Expenditures: - Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 270,000 - - 50,000 - - - - 50,000 320,000 Right of Way - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 100,000 Construction - - - - 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000 2,000,000 Other - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 270,000 - - 150,000 2,000,000 - - - 2,150,000 2,420,000 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 11 Page 139 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Lea Hill Rd & 104th Ave SE Roundabout TIP 1-12 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 STIP AUB-79 Project Number: cp2319 Project Type: Capacity,Non-Capacity,Preservation Description This project will replace the existing traffic signal with a single lane roundabout and also includes pedestrian and bike facilities,street lighting,utility replacements,and stormwater management. Project Need Progress Summary Design,environmental permitting,and ROW acquisition underway. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 89,537 - - - - - - - - 89,537 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 995,654 500,000 - - - - - - 500,000 1,495,654 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - 1,792,000 - - - - - - 1,792,000 1,792,000 Grants(Secured) 476,000 2,138,000 - - - - - - 2,138,000 2,614,000 Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 1,561,191 4,430,000 - - - - - - 4,430,000 5,991,191 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 1,370,060 - - - - - - - - 1,370,060 Right of Way 191,131 - - - - - - - - 191,131 Construction - 4,430,000 - - - - - - 4,430,000 4,430,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 1,561,191 4,430,000 - - - - - - 4,430,000 5,991,191 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 12 Page 140 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program S 321st St/46th PI S Intersection Improvements TIP 1-13 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: as9004 Project Type: Capacity Description This project will construct a single lane roundabout at the intersection and is anticipated to be designed and constructed by King County with funding provided by the City of Auburn under an Interlocal Agreement. Project Need The project addresses an existing intersection delay level of service issue and provides capacity for future growth and development. Progress Summary Interlocal agreement negotiations underway in 2025 and 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other(Developer Contribution) - - - - - - 250,000 - 250,000 250,000 Total Project Funding Sources: - - - - - - 300,000 - 300,000 300,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - 300,000 - 300,000 300,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - - - - - - 300,000 - 300,000 300,000 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 13 Page 141 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program SE 304th Street/116th Avenue Roundabout TIP 1-16 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp2506 Project Type: Capacity,Non-Capacity Description The project will construct a single lane roundabout to replace the current two-way stop control. Project Need This project is needed to address an existing intersection delay level of service deficiency and will provide additional intersection capacity to support future growth and development. Progress Summary Design underway in 2025 and 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 1,025,500 - - - - - - 1,025,500 1,025,500 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 1,525,000 412,000 - - - - - - 412,000 1,937,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other(DeveloperContribution) - 1,262,500 - - - - - - 1,262,500 1,262,500 Total Project Funding Sources: 1,525,000 2,700,000 - - - - - - 2,700,000 4,225,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 1,200,000 - - - - - - - - 1,200,000 Right of Way 325,000 - - - - - - - - 325,000 Construction - 2,700,000 - - - - - - 2,700,000 2,700,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 1,525,000 2,700,000 - - - - - - 2,700,000 4,225,000 Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 14 Page 142 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Active Mode Shift Program TIP N-1 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: asbd08 Project Type: Capacity Description This program funds active transportation improvements that provide connections to transit and regional active transportation facilities as either stand alone projects and/or as improvements included with other projects. Project Need This program supports multi-modal level of service policies in the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Transportation Plan.The improvements constructed with this program encourage and support people to walk,bike, and ride transit to reduce overall transpiration system capacity needs(encourage a mode shift from vehicle travel modes to active transportation and transit). Progress Summary Program funds in 2027 and 2028 are allocated to other projects. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 - 2,000,000 2,000,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - - - 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 3,000,000 3,000,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 3,000,000 3,000,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - - - 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 3,000,000 3,000,000 "Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 15 Page 143 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Active Transportation -Safety, ADA, & Repair Program TIP N-2 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: gcbd0l Project Type: Non-Capacity Description This program constructs improvements and repairs throughout the City to address safety and accessibility concerns related to pedestrians and bicyclists.The program replaces damaged sidewalks throughout the City,adds new curb ramps,replaces existing curb ramps that do not meet current American with Disabilities Act(ADA)requirements,and implements other improvements to support pedestrian and bicycle safety.A portion of the program funding is provided by fees collected from residents choosing to pay a fee to the City for replacement of damaged sidewalk sections that they are responsible for(caused by their private trees).Additionally, HUD funds are often(not shown below)transferred into this program to complete accessibility improvements in qualifying neighborhoods.The program is needed to repair and replace damaged sidewalk facilities,address ADA deficiencies to support the City's ADA Transition Plan,and improve active transportation safety. Project Need The program is needed to repair and replace damaged sidewalk facilities,address ADA deficiencies to support the City's ADA Transition Plan,and improve active transportation safety. Progress Summary Program is on-going. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 600,000 600,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 600,000 600,000 Transfer in REET 2(331) - 230,000 235,000 240,000 245,000 250,000 255,000 - 1,455,000 1,455,000 Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 430,000 435,000 440,000 445,000 450,000 455,000 - 2,655,000 2,655,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 - 750,000 750,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 305,000 310,000 315,000 320,000 325,000 330,000 - 1,905,000 1,905,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 430,000 435,000 440,000 445,000 450,000 455,000 - 2,655,000 2,655,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 16 Page 144 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program R St SE Mobility Improvements TIP N-6 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp2116 Project Type: Capacity,Non-Capacity,Preservation Description Project title was re-named from R St Widening to reflect updated project focus.This project will make improvements from 33rd St SE to 22nd St SE to improve multimodal mobility including a separated multi-use trail,replacement of the pedestrian traffic signal at 31st St SE with a full signal at the Game Farm Park driveway,an added southbound lane to the approach of the 29th St SE intersection,a center turn lane between 29th St SE and 22nd St SE,replaced sidewalks,streetlighting,and replaced signal at the 29th St SE intersection.The project also includes city utility replacements and improvements. Project Need This project was identified in the R Street Corridor study completed in 2020.The improvements are needed to provide active transportation facilities that support access to transit and regional trail systems to reduce the need for system vehicle capacity(mode shift),address existing intersection delay and queuing LOS deficiencies at 29th St SE,and preserve the existing roadway surface(preservation). Progress Summary Design and property acquisition underway in 2025 and 2026.Construction is anticipated to start in 2027.Construction funding/expenditures shown prior to 2027 will be carried forward into 2027/2028. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 119,000 - - - - - - - - 119,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 2,684,000 - 197,000 - - - - - 197,000 2,881,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) 1,000,000 500,000 900,000 - - - - - 1,400,000 2,400,000 Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - 2,000,000 2,000,000 - - - - - 4,000,000 4,000,000 Other - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 3,803,000 2,500,000 3,097,000 - - - - - 5,597,000 9,400,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 1,100,000 - - - - - - - - 1,100,000 Right of Way 900,000 - - - - - - - - 900,000 Construction 1,803,000 2,500,000 3,097,000 - - - - - 5,597,000 7,400,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 3,803,000 2,500,000 3,097,000 - - - - - 5,597,000 9,400,000 Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 17 Page 145 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Priority RRFB Enhanced Crossings TIP N-8 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: as9001 Project Type: Non-Capacity Description This project will construct up to 4 enhanced pedestrian crossings at 3 locations,depending on funding availability through the 2026 City Safety grant program.The 3 locations are:a midblock crossing at SE 312th St Approx.600 feet east of 124th Ave SE,a midblock crossings at SE 312th St Approx 1,100 feet east of 124th Ave SE,and two crossings at the intersection of 132nd Ave SE and SE 308th Street. Project Need The project will improve non-motorized safety and access along these roadways. Progress Summary Applied for City Safety Grant in 2026.Design start in 2027.Construction 2028 pending grant funding award. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - 420,000 1,080,000 - - - - - 1,500,000 1,500,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 420,000 1,080,000 - - - - - 1,500,000 1,500,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - 400,000 - - - - - - 400,000 400,000 Right of Way - 20,000 - - - - - - 20,000 20,000 Construction - - 1,080,000 - - - - - 1,080,000 1,080,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 420,000 1,080,000 - - - - - 1,500,000 1,500,000 Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 18 Page 146 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Arterial and Collector Street Preservation and Replacement Program TIP P-1 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: spbd0l Project Type: Preservation Description This program funds the preservation and replacement of arterial and collector streets throughout the City as stand-alone projects and/or with other projects. Project Need This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace,repair,and maintain the City's roadway pavement. Progress Summary The program is funding various projects. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 950,000 950,000 950,000 950,000 950,000 950,000 - 5,700,000 5,700,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - 30,000 985,000 1,700,000 1,825,000 1,825,000 2,200,000 - 8,565,000 8,565,000 Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - 850,000 1,850,000 - - 1,850,000 - 4,550,000 4,550,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 980,000 2,785,000 4,500,000 2,775,000 2,775,000 5,000,000 - 18,815,000 18,815,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - 200,000 750,000 1,250,000 750,000 750,000 1,250,000 - 4,950,000 4,950,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 780,000 2,035,000 3,250,000 2,025,000 2,025,000 3,750,000 - 13,865,000 13,865,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 980,000 2,785,000 4,500,000 2,775,000 2,775,000 5,000,000 - 18,815,000 18,815,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Preservation Projects 19 Page 147 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Local Street Preservation and Replacement Program TIP P-2 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: sobd02 Project Type: Preservation,Non-Capacity Description This program funds the preservation and replacement of local streets throughout the City as stand-alone projects and/or with other projects. Project Need This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace,repair,and maintain the City's roadway pavement. Progress Summary The program is funding various projects. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 350,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 10,100,000 10,100,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 350,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 10,100,000 10,100,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 - 2,100,000 2,100,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 - 8,000,000 8,000,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 350,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 10,100,000 10,100,000 Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Preservation Projects 20 Page 148 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program 2027 Local Street Preservation TIP P-5 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp2511 Project Type: Preservation,Non-Capacity Description This project is part of the Local Streets Preservation Program and will complete the following:Grind and overlay 10th St NE(from Auburn Way N to Harvey Rd),42nd St NE(from C St NE to Auburn Way N),SE 299th St(from 132nd Ave SE to 130th Way SE),SE 307th PI(from 112th Ave SE to 124th Ave SE),Oravetz PI SE(west of Oravetz Rd SE),S 297th PI/55th PI S(from 51st Ave S to S 300th PI).Full depth pavement replacement SE 316th St(from 124th Ave SE to 126th Ave SE).Water,sewer,and storm upgrades and replacements. Project Need See Local Street Preservation program(P-2) Progress Summary Project design is underway in 2025 and 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 450,000 3,000,000 - - - - - - 3,000,000 3,450,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 450,000 3,000,000 - - - - - - 3,000,000 3,450,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 450,000 - - - - - - - - 450,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 3,000,000 - - - - - - 3,000,000 3,000,000 Other - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 450,000 3,000,000 - - - - - - 3,000,000 3,450,000 Preservation Projects 21 Page 149 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Lake Tapps Parkway Preservation (Sumner Tapps to 182nd) TIP P-6 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 STIP AUB-82 Project Number: cp2607 Project Type: Preservation,Non-Capacity Description This project will grind and overlay the roadway from Sumner Tapps to 182nd and will re-channelize the roadway to include bike lanes. Project Need See Arterial Preservation Program. Progress Summary Project design underway in 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 295,000 - - - - - - - - 295,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - 530,000 - - - - - - 530,000 530,000 Grants(Secured) - 792,406 - - - - - - 792,406 792,406 Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 295,000 1,322,406 - - - - - - 1,322,406 1,617,406 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 295,000 - - - - - - - - 295,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 1,332,406 - - - - - - 1,332,406 1,332,406 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 295,000 1,332,406 - - - - - - 1,332,406 1,627,406 Preservation Projects 22 Page 150 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program A St SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE) TIP P-8 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 STIP AUB-81 Project Number: cp2606 Project Type: Preservation,Non-Capacity Description This project will grind and overlay the roadway between 17th St SE and 37th St SE. Project Need See Arterial Preservation Program. Progress Summary Design underway in 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 470,000 - - - - - - - - 470,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - 670,000 - - - - - - 670,000 670,000 Grants(Secured) - 965,000 - - - - - - 965,000 965,000 Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other(Developer Contribution) - 295,000 - - - - - - 295,000 295,000 Total Project Funding Sources: 470,000 1,930,000 - - - - - - 1,930,000 2,400,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 470,000 - - - - - - - - 470,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 1,930,000 - - - - - - 1,930,000 1,930,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 470,000 1,930,000 - - - - - - 1,930,000 2,400,000 Preservation Projects 23 Page 151 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program 15th Street SW Preservation and Safety TIP P-10 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: as9003 Project Type: Preservation Description The project will reconstruct the pavement along 15th Street SW between Industry Drive and C Street SW,approximately 2,300 feet.The project will also construct a 12-foot wide separated trail along the south side of 15th Street SW between C Street SW and the Interurban Trail(located between Perimeter Road and Industry Drive).This completes a gap in the active transportation network between the Interurban Trail and the C Street Trail.This will provide separation between vehicles and active transportation users,improving safety and comfort. Project Need See Arterial Preservation Program. Progress Summary Applied for FMSIB PE funds in 2026.Design start in 2028.Construction 2030 pending grant funding award. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - 250,000 500,000 375,000 375,000 - - 1,500,000 1,500,000 Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 2,500,000 - - 6,000,000 6,000,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - - 1,250,000 500,000 2,875,000 2,875,000 - - 7,500,000 7,500,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - 1,250,000 - - - - - 1,250,000 1,250,000 Right of Way - - - 500,000 - - - - 500,000 500,000 Construction - - - - 2,875,000 2,875,000 - - 5,750,000 5,750,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - - 1,250,000 500,000 2,875,000 2,875,000 - - 7,500,000 7,500,000 • Preservation Projects 24 Page 152 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program 15th St NW Bridge Deck Preservation TIP P-12 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp2520 Project Type: Preservation Description This project will replace the surface of two bridges on 15th Street NW:the bridge over the BNSF Railway/B Street and the bridge over the UP Railroad tracks. Project Need Progress Summary Design is underway in 2026. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) 10,000 391,947 - - - - - - 391,947 401,947 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) 791,687 2,511,366 - - - - - - 2,511,366 3,303,053 Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 801,687 2,903,313 - - - - - - 2,903,313 3,705,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design 10,000 - - - - - - - - 10,000 Design 791,687 - - - - - - - - 791,687 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 2,903,313 - - - - - - 2,903,313 2,903,313 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 801,687 2,903,313 - - - - - - 2,903,313 3,705,000 Preservation Projects 25 Page 153 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program TIP R-1 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: gcbd06 Project Type: Non-Capacity Description This program funds standalone projects and/or improvements included in other projects that improve safety on neighborhood streets with education,outreach,and physical improvements.The program takes an areawide approach to traffic calming in residential neighborhoods,which includes community outreach and participation,to ensure the improvements are supported by engineering studies and the community. Annual focus areas are selected based on a needs evaluation that considers request history,crash history,number of potential through streets between arterials or collectors,and destinations such as schools, parks,transit stops,and convenience stores.This program supports safety goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and helps improve safety of transportation systems in neighborhoods. Project Need This program supports safety goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and helps improve safety of transportation systems in neighborhoods. Progress Summary Program is on-going Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - TransferinREET2(331) - 305,000 310,000 315,000 320,000 325,000 330,000 - 1,905,000 1,905,000 Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 305,000 310,000 315,000 320,000 325,000 330,000 - 1,905,000 1,905,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - 61,000 62,000 63,000 64,000 65,000 66,000 - 381,000 381,000 Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - 244,000 248,000 252,000 256,000 260,000 264,000 - 1,524,000 1,524,000 Other - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 305,000 310,000 315,000 320,000 325,000 330,000 - 1,905,000 1,905,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Roadway Projects 26 Page 154 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program M Street Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE) TIP R-3 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: c201a0 Project Type: Capacity Description The project constructed a grade separated crossing of M Street SE and the BNSF Stampede Pass Railroad tracks. Project Need The project has improved traffic operations along the M Street SE corridor. Progress Summary Construction was complete in 2014.The project is now in Public Works Trust Fund Loan(PWTFL)debt repayment through 2041. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 1,625,413 121,380 121,088 120,795 120,503 120,000 120,000 1,066,096 723,766 3,415,275 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 1,625,413 121,380 121,088 120,795 120,503 120,000 120,000 1,066,096 723,766 3,415,275 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other(Loan Repayment) 1,625,413 121,380 121,088 120,795 120,503 120,000 120,000 1,066,096 723,766 3,415,275 Total Project Capital Expenditures: 1,625,413 121,380 121,088 120,795 120,503 120,000 120,000 1,066,096 723,766 3,415,275 Roadway Projects 27 Page 155 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program M St NE Widening TIP R-7 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp2210 Project Type: Non-Capacity,Preservation,Capacity Description This project will add a second northbound lane,a center turn lane,wider sidewalks,and street lighting from E Main St to 4th St NE.The project will also replace roadway pavement,city utilities,the traffic signal at E Main St,and the curb ramps at E Main St and 4th St NE. Project Need The project is needed to improve traffic operations along the M Street NE corridor,replace pavement that is in very poor condition,improve level of traffic stress for pedestrians,and replace the E Main St traffic signal that is nearing end of life. Progress Summary Design is underway.A large portion of the funds/expenditures shown as"Prior to 2027"were carried forward into 2027.Planned construction shifted from 2025/26 to 2029/30 to allow for non-city utility relocations,property acquisition,and securing funding. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) 400,000 - - - - - - - - 400,000 Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 745,000 - - - - - - - - 745,000 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) 2,000,000 - - - - - - - - 2,000,000 Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - 1,200,000 2,114,159 - - - 3,314,159 3,314,159 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 3,145,000 - - 1,200,000 2,114,159 - - - 3,314,159 6,459,159 Capital Expenditures: - Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 388,916 - - - - - - - - 388,916 Right of Way 693,177 - - - - - - - - 693,177 Construction 2,062,907 - - 1,200,000 2,114,159 - - - 3,314,159 5,377,066 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 3,145,000 - - 1,200,000 2,114,159 - - - 3,314,159 6,459,159 Roadway Projects 28 Page 156 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program East Valley Highway Widening TIP R-26 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 STIP AUB-75 Project Number: cp2311 Project Type: Capacity,Preservation Description This project improves East Valley Highway from Oravetz PI.SE to the south city limits to provide 2 vehicle lanes in each direction,center turn lane where needed,a separated multi-use trail,utility relocations, wetland and stream mitigation,storm improvements including replacement of a culvert to provide fish passage,street lighting,traffic signal replacements/improvements,replaced pavement surface,and ITS improvements including a dynamic message sign. Project Need The project will provide congestion relief along the corridor and provide access for non-motorized users.This project was identified as a recommended project in WSDOT's SR167 Master Plan Study. Progress Summary Design,environmental permitting,and preliminary right of way underway. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - 2,000,000 1,200,000 - - - - 3,200,000 3,200,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 1,535,677 - - 470,000 - - - - 470,000 2,005,677 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - 240,323 965,000 500,000 - - - - 1,705,323 1,705,323 Grants(Secured) 1,939,000 - 5,465,000 - - - - - 5,465,000 7,404,000 Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 3,474,677 240,323 8,430,000 2,170,000 - - - - 10,840,323 14,315,000 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design 3,215,000 - - - - - - - - 3,215,000 Right of Way 259,677 240,323 - - - - - - 240,323 500,000 Construction - - 8,430,000 2,170,000 - - - - 10,600,000 10,600,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 3,474,677 240,323 8,430,000 2,170,000 - - - - 10,840,323 14,315,000 Roadway Projects 29 Page 157 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program S 272nd/277th St Corridor Capacity& Non-Motorized Trail Improvements TIP S-2 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: cp1821 Project Type: Capacity Description This project widened 277th from Auburn Way N to I St NE and added a non-motorized trail. Project Need Progress Summary The project is complete except for the monitoring and occasional improvements to the stream/wetland mitigation site constructed with the project. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - - - - - - - - - - Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic 361,634 20,000 20,000 - - - - - 40,000 401,634 Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: 361,634 20,000 20,000 - - - - - 40,000 401,634 Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction 361,634 20,000 20,000 - - - - - 40,000 401,634 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Capital Expenditures: 361,634 20,000 20,000 - - - - - 40,000 401,634 Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects 30 Page 158 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Transit Partnership Routes Program TIP X-1 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: gcbd09 Project Type: Non-Capital Description The Lakeland Hills route,PT497,began in 2009.The route is operated in partnership with King County Metro and Pierce Transit.This program provides Auburn's share of operating costs associated with the Commuter Shuttle(PT497)from the Lakeland Hills neighborhood to Auburn Station per the Interlocal Agreement with King County Metro and Pierce Transit. Project Need The City funds one third of the operating costs of Pierce Transit Route 497 to reduce congestion between Lakeland Hills and Downtown,and reduce parking needs around Auburn Station. Progress Summary Current interlocal agreement extends through 2027. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 1,200,000 1,200,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 1,200,000 1,200,000 Non-Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other - 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 1,200,000 1,200,000 Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 1,200,000 1,200,000 Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Capital Projects 31 Page 159 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Bridge Inspection Program TIP X-2 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: TBD Project Type: Non-Capital Description This program performs annual bridge inspections and load ratings as needed. Project Need This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace,repair,and maintain the City's roadway bridges. Bridge inspections are a regulatory requirement. Progress Summary Program is on-going. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 300,000 300,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 300,000 300,000 Non-Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 300,000 300,000 Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 300,000 300,000 Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Capital Projects 32 Page 160 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Pavement Ratings Program TIP X-3 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: TBD Project Type: Non-Capital Description This program funds the collection of pavement condition index(PCI)data for the City's street system. Project Need This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace,repair,and maintain the City's roadway pavement. Progress Summary Program is on-going. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 50,000 - - 50,000 - - - 100,000 100,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 50,000 - - 50,000 - - - 100,000 100,000 Non-Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other - 50,000 - - 50,000 - - - 100,000 100,000 Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 50,000 - - 50,000 - - - 100,000 100,000 Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Capital Projects 33 Page 161 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Annual Channelization and Pavement Markings TIP X-4 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: TBD Project Type: Non-Capital Description The program will refresh pavement markings,both painted and thermoplastic,and reflective pavement markers(RPMs).The program will also fund channelization revisions identified to increase safety,capacity, or to accommodate active transportation modes.The program includes work by King County,private contractors,and City forces. Project Need Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD)requires the City to refresh pavement markings to achieve minimum reflectivity.Refreshing pavement markings supports City safety goals and policies.This program is needed to supplement Maintenance and Operations-Streets pavement marking program to conform with the MUTCD requirements and due to the need to potentially hire private contractors to do this work. Progress Summary Program is on-going.The TIP reflects the program proposed in the 2027/28 budget. If this is not approved,funding would be reduced to the prior level of$200,000/year. Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 800,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 4,550,000 4,550,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 800,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 4,550,000 4,550,000 Non-Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 4,500,000 4,500,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Capital Projects 34 Page 162 of 478 City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Capital Program Indirect Costs TIP X-5 Transportation Improvement Program,2027-2032 Project Number: N/A Project Type: Non-Capital Description The program will partially cover indirect costs associated with the design and construction of transportation projects. Project Need The program will support the ongoing design and construction of transportation infrastructure. Progress Summary Project Activity: Budget Budget Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Beyond TIP Project Prior to 2027 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2032 Total Total Funding Sources: Fund Balance General Transportation(102) - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,500,000 1,500,000 Fund Balance Capital Improvements(328) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer in REET 2(331) - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Impact Fees-Traffic - - - - - - - - - - Transfer In Transportation Benefit District(105) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Secured) - - - - - - - - - - Grants(Unsecured) - - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Project Funding Sources: - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,500,000 1,500,000 Non-Capital Expenditures: Pre Design - - - - - - - - - - Design - - - - - - - - - - Right of Way - - - - - - - - - - Construction - - - - - - - - - - Other 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 Total Project Capital Expenditures: - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,500,000 1,500,000 *Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Non-Capital Projects 35 Page 163 of 478 * CITY OF * * AUBURNAGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: 2025 State of Our Streets Report (SOS) (Gaub) (20 Minutes) May 26, 2026 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Public Works Presentation Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: This is a 2025 summary of the City's Arterial/Collector and Local Street Pavement Preservation Programs. This year's summary is presented using the dashboard format that will also be incorporated into the City's webpage. This dashboard provides the public with a quick look at the overall condition of the City's roadways and preservation program activities. It also gives City policy makers an executive level overview to facilitate policy and funding decisions. Additional information is also available on the City's website that provides a more in depth explanation of the City's pavement preservation programs, including program history, projects, funding, and technical considerations. Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub Page 164 of 478 PUBLIC WORKS AUBURN ENGINEERING SERVICES VALUE S 2O25STATEOFOURSTREETS SERVICE (SOS ) ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY BRYCE BEASON , TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER CHARACTER MAY 26 , 2026 SUSTAINABILITY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WELLNESS CELEBRATION Public Works Department Engineering Services • Airport Services • Maintenance & Operations Services _ PRESENTATION OUTLINE ■Street Preservation Overview Summary of 2025 Street Conditions ( Dashboard ) P reservation Programs P reservation Projects Current & Future ■ Next Steps SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY . WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 166 of 478 WHAT IS SOS (STATE OF OUR STREETS )? State of our streets Refers to the condition of the roadway pavement Does not consider condition of sidewalks, drainage issues, etc. Does not consider congestion (capacity) or safety issues State of our Streets Includes all 241 centerline miles of City maintained streets Includes roadways with Asphalt and Concrete pavement Excludes private streets, alleys, and streets maintained by others (WSDOT, King County, etc.) SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 167 of 478 WHAT IS A PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX? 100 90 • Measurement of visible pavement damage a GOOD `'r 80 X (70 - 100) CU : 70 • Asphalt degrades over time C 60 FAIR= 50 (40 - 70) • Pavement deterioration accelerates C 0 40 — — — C 30 • Simplify into Categories 20 POOR > (0- 40) d 10 \& 0 Time (Years) SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION J Page 168 of 478 WHAT DOES PCI LOOK LIKE? _-_ , _ ,- . PCIQ _ • w t - _.G Y y f - L • �u - .4 n I 1 160II.1,.rJ0 1J14Al1 .6.O PCI 40 EIMM_ SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION J Page 169 of 478 THE RIGHT TREATMENT AT THE RIGHT TIME no A tr 90 V Crack Seal/Minor 11.4414444444.*414 a 80 Patching ($30/SY) -12 70 - c Grind & Overlay ($60/SY) O 60 50 c Major Patching w/ Grind & Overlay ($80/SY) 340 I • 30 al a) 20 Full Re-Build ($250/SY) to a sn o ■ Time (Years) SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 170 of 478 SUMMARY OF 2025 STREET CONDITIONS ( DASHBOARD ) ALL CITY STREETS LOCAL vt. ,averlayiparch s � ARTERIAL & FAIR `GREET ,� COLLECTOR STREETS 44i Val/ • 3 S°Io ' . tb y. FAIR o+ � A. 6.- so "goo, ......, ..,... %VI! 1 i; Fa a ilk 41, LI, .40# 2 anQ 1 Q %IlIPP a. "ii Itt -11101 411%,e 44' Ar) %iii,„„ i IIIII: Al lx. alp e,,,,,, ,ot..,„0 caal o ...'- Ill ec 0 1111 ii Illjkii s. 4301 f;. 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LANE MILES SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 171 of 478 LOCAL STREET PROGRAM $3.0M ■ 1% Utility Tax ■ Utility Transfers $2.5M $2.0M - $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $1.85M $1.85M $1.85M $1.85M $1.5M $1.0M $0.5M 1111 $0.0M 2026 2027 2028 2029 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 172 of 478 ARTERIAL/ COLLECTOR PROGRAM $9,000,000 Other Unsecured •Secured Grants •0.1%Sales Tax(TBD) •1.5%Tax on City Utilities $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 III III $4,000,000 $1,818,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $1,000,000 — $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $0 2026 2027 2028 2029 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 173 of 478 ARTERIAL/ COLLECTOR PROJECTS COMPLETED 2025 — A ST SE FROM 371H ST SE TO LAKELAND HILLS WAY cf,,,,,,,,,, n i ... 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SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 189 of 478 CITY OF /\IJBlJR.1'4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASH I NGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Draft Ordinance No. 7018 for Lake Meridian Water District Franchise May 26, 2026 Agreement No. FRN25-0003 (Gaub) (5 Minutes) An Ordinance granting to Lake Meridian Water District, a Washington Municipal Corporation, a franchise for Water Facilities Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Public Works Draft Ordinance No. 7018, Water Service Area Map Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: Section 20.02.040 of the Auburn City Code requires a franchise for any utility or telecommunications carrier or operator to use public ways of the City and to provide service to persons or areas inside or outside of the City. Lake Meridian Water District has applied for a new franchise agreement to continue to operate their existing water facilities in the public ways within the Auburn City Limits. The facilities currently provide potable water service for human consumption or other domestic use, including residential, commercial and wholesale use and fire suppression purposes within the portion of Lake Meridian's water service boundary area that is within the Auburn City Limits. The proposed agreement is consistent with the City's standard franchise agreement language. A Public Hearing to consider this application and take public comment is scheduled before the City Council on June 1, 2026 in accordance with Auburn City Code 20.04.040. Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub Page 190 of 478 ORDINANCE NO. 7018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO LAKE MERIDIAN WATER DISTRICT, A WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE FOR WATER FACILITIES WHEREAS, The Lake Meridian Water District ("Franchisee") has applied for a non-exclusive Franchise for the right of entry, use, and occupation of certain public ways within the City of Auburn ("City"), also referred to individually as "Party" or collectively as "Parties," expressly to install, construct, operate, maintain, repair, relocate, and remove its facilities in, on, over, under along, and/or across those public ways; and WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Council held a public hearing on Franchisee's request for a Franchise; and WHEREAS, based on the information presented at such public hearing, and from facts and circumstances developed or discovered through independent study and investigation, the City Council now deems it appropriate and in the best interest of the City to grant the Franchise to Franchisee. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Definitions For the purpose of this Franchise and the interpretation and enforcement thereof, definitions of words and phrases shall be in accordance with the definitions set forth in this Franchise and in Auburn City Code 20.02.020. If there is a conflict between any of the definitions set forth in this Franchise and the definitions set forth in Auburn City Code 20.02.020 as it exists on the effective date of this Franchise per Section 5, the definitions in this Franchise shall govern to the extent of such conflict. A. "ACC" means the Auburn City Code. B. "Fire Flow" means the measure of sustained flow of available water required for firefighting of a specific building or structure within a specific area at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure and shall be corrected to the lowest gallonage available based on peak-period demands and seasonal demands. C. "Fire Hydrant" means a public fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide water for firefighting purposes. Public fire hydrants are without restriction Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 1 of 20 Page 191 of 478 as to use for that purpose. The location of a fire hydrant is such that it is accessible for immediate use of the fire authority at all times. D. "Force Majeure Event" means and shall include without limitation, war, civil disturbance; flood, earthquake or other Act of God; storm or other condition which necessitates the mobilization of the personnel of a Party or its contractors to restore utility service; laws, regulations, rules, or orders of any governmental agency; a public health emergency as declared by the State of Washington or local County governing the Franchise Area; sabotage; strikes or similar labor disputes involving personnel of a Party, its contractors, or a third party; or any failure or delay in the performance by the other Party, or third party who is not an employee, agent, or contractor of the Party claiming a Force Majeure Event, in connection with this Franchise. E. "Franchise" means this agreement approved by Ordinance No. 7018 of the City which authorizes Franchisee Facilities to provide Franchisee Services in the Franchise Area. F. "Franchise Area" means all public ways within the current city limits and within any future adjusted boundaries of the city limits and which are also within the Franchisee's service area boundary, where the Franchisee is otherwise permitted to provide Franchisee services, or as otherwise permitted pursuant to law. The effective date of any such changes in the City limits will be the effective date(s) of any future annexations. G. "Franchisee Facilities" means water supply transmission and distribution mains, interties, pipes, Fire Hydrants, valves, water services and meters, water system communication and monitoring equipment, and all other appurtenances necessary or convenient for the purpose of providing water service, including any part thereof used or usable for the delivery of water for Fire Flow and fire suppression purposes, that are constructed, operated, owned, and maintained within the public ways that are located in the Franchise Area. H. "Franchisee Services" means providing potable water service for human consumption or other domestic use, including residential, commercial, and wholesale use, and Fire Flow and fire suppression purposes. A water service extends from the public water main to and including the water meter and is owned and maintained by the Franchisee. "Public Improvement" means any capital improvement, maintenance, or repair that is undertaken by or on behalf of the City and is funded by the City(either directly or indirectly with its own funds or with other public monies obtained by the City), including any capital improvement within the City's adopted Transportation Improvement Plan or Capital Facilities Plan. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 2 of 20 Page 192 of 478 Section 2. Grant of Right to Use Franchise Area A. Subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Franchise, the City grants to the Franchisee general permission to enter, use, and occupy the public ways within the Franchise Area, located within the incorporated area of the City. Franchisee may locate the Franchisee's Facilities within the Franchise Area subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and permit conditions. B. The Franchisee is authorized to install, remove, construct, operate, maintain, relocate, upgrade, replace, restore, and repair Franchisee's Facilities to provide Franchisee Services in the Franchise Area. C. This Franchise does not authorize the use of the Franchise Area for any facilities or services other than Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services, and it extends no rights or privilege relative to any facilities or services of any type, including Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services, on public or private property elsewhere within the City. D. This Franchise is non-exclusive and does not prohibit the City from entering into other agreements, including other franchise agreements, impacting the Franchise Area, for any purpose that does not interfere with Franchisee's rights under this Franchise. E. Except as explicitly set forth in this Franchise, this Franchise does not waive any rights the City has or may acquire with respect to the Franchise Area or any other City roads, public ways, or property. This Franchise will be subject to the power of eminent domain, and in any proceeding under eminent domain, the Franchisee acknowledges its use of the Franchise Area shall have no value. F. The City reserves the right to change, regrade, relocate, abandon, or vacate any public way within the Franchise Area. If, at any time during the term of this Franchise, the City vacates any portion of the Franchise Area containing Franchisee Facilities, the City may reserve an easement for public utilities within that vacated portion, pursuant to RCW 35.79.030, within which the Franchisee may continue to operate any existing Franchisee Facilities under the terms of this Franchise for the remaining period set forth under Section 4. G. The Franchisee agrees that its use of Franchise Area shall at all times be subordinated to and subject to the City and the public's need for municipal infrastructure, travel, and access to the Franchise Area, except as may be otherwise required by law. Section 3. Notice Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 3 of 20 Page 193 of 478 A. Written notices to the Parties shall be sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier or by certified mail to the following addresses unless a different address is designated in writing and delivered to the other Party. Any such notice shall become effective upon receipt by certified mail, confirmed delivery by overnight courier, or the date stamped received by the Party. Any communication made by e-mail or similar method will not constitute notice pursuant to this Franchise, except in case of emergency notification. City: Right-of-Way Specialist Public Works Department - Transportation City of Auburn 25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Telephone: (253) 931-3010 Rowusepermit@auburnwa.gov with a copy to: City Clerk City of Auburn 25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Franchisee: Lake Meridian Water District Attn: Brent Lewis 27224 144th Avenue SE Kent , WA 98042 Telephone: 253 631-3770 Email Address: brent@lakemeridianwater.com with a copy to: Lake Meridian Water District Attn: Tyler Howard 27224 144th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98042 Telephone: 253 631-3770 Email Address: tyler@lakemeridianwater.com B. Any changes to the above-stated Franchisee information shall be sent to the City's Right-of-Way Specialist, Public Works Department — Transportation Division, with copies to the City Clerk, referencing the title of this Franchise. C. Any changes to the above-stated City information shall be sent to the Franchisee's General Manager at customerservice@lakemeridianwater.com, referencing the title of this Franchise. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 4 of 20 Page 194 of 478 D. The above-stated Franchisee voice telephone numbers shall be staffed at least during normal business hours, Pacific time zone. The City may contact Franchisee at the following number for emergency or other needs outside of normal business hours of the Franchisee: 253-859-6870 Section 4. Term of Franchise A. This Franchise shall run for a period of twenty (20) years, from the date of Franchise Acceptance as described in Section 5 of this Franchise. B. Automatic Extension. If the Franchisee fails to formally apply for a new franchise agreement prior to the expiration of this Franchise's term or any extension thereof, this Franchise automatically continues month to month until a new franchise agreement is applied for and approved under the then current process or until either Party gives written notice at least one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days in advance of intent to cancel this Franchise. Franchisee shall be responsible for paying applicable fees for month-to-month Franchise status per the City Fee Schedule in effect at the time the Agreement goes into month-to- month status. Section 5. Acceptance of Franchise A. This Franchise will not become effective until Franchisee files with the City Clerk (1) the Statement of Acceptance (Exhibit "A"), (2) all verifications of insurance coverage specified under Section 15, and (3) payment of any outstanding application fees required in the City Fee Schedule. These three items will collectively be the "Franchise Acceptance." The date that such Franchise Acceptance is filed with the City Clerk will be the effective date of this Franchise. B. If the Franchisee fails to file the Franchise Acceptance with the City Clerk within thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date of the ordinance approving the Franchise as described in Section 26 of this Franchise, the City's grant of the Franchise will be null and void. Section 6. Construction and Maintenance A. The Franchisee shall apply for, obtain, and comply with the terms of all permits required under applicable law for any work done within the City. Franchisee will comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal codes, rules, regulations, and orders in undertaking such work. B. Franchisee agrees to coordinate its activities with the City and all other utilities located within the public way within which Franchisee is undertaking its activity. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 5 of 20 Page 195 of 478 C. The City expressly reserves the right to prescribe how and where Franchisee's Facilities will be installed within the public way and may require the removal, relocation, and/or replacement thereof in the public interest and safety at the expense of the Franchisee. D. Franchisee's Facilities shall be constructed, installed, maintained, and repaired within the Franchise Area so as to provide safety of persons and property, and not interfere with the free passage of traffic, all in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, and the ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations of the City. E. If work performed under this Franchise by the Franchisee makes it necessary to turn off or diminish water pressure or potential Fire Flow to any Fire Hydrant, the Franchisee shall notify Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) by telephone and by written notice, that water pressure or Fire Flow conditions have been affected. Except in the case of an emergency, the notice shall be provided at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the water pressure or potential Fire Flow being suspended or diminished. If more than one Fire Hydrant will be affected, the Franchisee shall provide a map of the affected area to VRFA. Out-of-service Fire Hydrants must be identified as not operational by covering with a properly secured burlap or plastic bag. Fire Hydrants should be returned to full service as soon as reasonably possible or no longer than two (2) calendar days from the date service was suspended or diminished. The Franchisee shall notify VRFA when the Fire Hydrant(s) is/are returned to full service. F. Before beginning any work within the public way, the Franchisee will comply with the One Number Locator provisions of Chapter 19.122 RCW to identify existing utility infrastructure. G. Tree Trimming. Upon prior written approval of the City the Franchisee shall have the authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets, public ways, and places in the Franchise Area so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in physical contact with the Franchisee's Facilities. Franchisee shall be responsible for debris removal from such activities. If such debris is not removed within twenty-four (24) hours, the City may, at its sole discretion, remove such debris and charge the Franchisee for the cost thereof. This Section does not, in any instance, grant automatic authority to clear vegetation for purposes of providing a clear path for radio signals. Any such general vegetation clearing will require other permits as necessary from the City. H. Franchisee shall request in writing to the City, a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days in advance for permission to discharge Franchisee water supply to and into the City's storm water system while performing water system flushing and other Franchisee activities in the Franchise Area. The City will review the request to ensure the ability of the City storm system to handle the additional Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 6 of 20 Page 196 of 478 water from the system flushing. The City may deny any request based on the needs of the City but will work with the Franchisee to coordinate a mutually agreed upon time to discharge water to the City storm system. Any approval by the City for the Franchisee to discharge water into the City storm system must be in writing. Any Franchisee water discharged to the City's storm water system must comply with all applicable federal and state water quality standards and the City's NPDES permit relating to the City's storm water system. Section 7. Repair and Restorations A. If the City Engineer determines that Franchisee's Facilities or Franchisee's construction, maintenance, repair, relocation, or replacement of facilities within the Franchise Area is the cause of damage, degradation, failure, or substandard condition of a Street, during the term of this Franchise, the City will notify Franchisee in writing and Franchisee will repair or replace the subject Street in accordance with City Engineering Design Standards and subject to applicable permits, within ninety (90) calendar days of the City's notification unless granted additional time by the City Engineer. If the City determines the subject Street condition poses an immediate threat to health, safety, vital traffic operations, property, or critical areas, Section 8 shall apply. B. For purposes of this Section, "Street" shall mean all City owned improvements within a public way, including, but not limited to, the following: pavement, sidewalks, curbing, above and below-ground utility facilities, traffic control devices, landscape areas, and vegetation in unopened rights-of-way. Section 8. Emergency Repair Work A. In the event of an emergency, the Franchisee may commence repair and emergency response work as required under the circumstances. The Franchisee will notify the City telephonically during normal business hours (at 253- 931-3010) and during non-business hours (at 253-876-1985) as promptly as possible, before such repair or emergency work commences, and in writing as soon thereafter as possible. Such notification shall include the Franchisee's emergency contact phone number for corresponding response activity. B. The City may commence emergency response work, at any time, without prior written notice to the Franchisee, but will notify the Franchisee, in writing, as promptly as possible under the circumstances. Franchisee will reimburse the City for the City's actual cost of performing emergency response work. Section 9. Damages to City and Third-Party Property Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 7 of 20 Page 197 of 478 Franchisee agrees that if any of its actions, or the actions of any person, agent, or contractor acting on behalf of the Franchisee under this Franchise impairs or damages any City property, survey monument, or property owned by a third-party, Franchisee will restore, at its own cost and expense, the property to a safe condition. Upon returning the property to a safe condition, the property shall then be returned to the condition it was in immediately prior to being damaged (if the safe condition of the property is not the same as that which existed prior to damage). All repair work shall be performed and completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Section 10. Location Preference A. Any structure, equipment, appurtenance, or tangible property of a utility or other franchisee, other than the Franchisee's, which was installed, constructed, completed or in place prior in time to Franchisee's application for a permit to construct or repair Franchisee's Facilities under this Franchise shall have preference as to positioning and location with respect to the Franchisee's Facilities. However, to the extent that the Franchisee's Facilities are completed and installed before another utility or other franchisee's submittal of a permit for new or additional structures, equipment, appurtenances, or tangible property, then the Franchisee's Facilities will have priority. These rules governing preference shall continue when relocating or changing the grade of any City road or public way. A relocating utility or franchisee will not cause the relocation of another utility or franchisee that otherwise would not require relocation. This Section will not apply to any City facilities or utilities that may in the future require the relocation of Franchisee's Facilities. Such relocations will be governed by Section 11. B. When constructing new Franchisee Facilities, or replacing or reconstructing Franchisee Facilities, Franchisee shall maintain minimum underground separation requirements from all City water, sanitary sewer, and storm water facilities in accordance with the City Engineering Design and Construction Standards; provided, that for development of new areas, the City, in consultation with Franchisee and other utility purveyors or authorized users of the Franchise Area, will develop and follow the City's determination of guidelines and procedures for determining specific utility locations, subject additionally to this agreement. Section 11. Relocation of Franchisee Facilities A. Whenever the City causes a Public Improvement to be constructed within the Franchise Area, and such Public Improvement requires the relocation of Franchisee Facilities within the Franchise Area (for purposes other than those described in Section 11.B below): Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 8 of 20 Page 198 of 478 1. The City shall provide Franchisee with written notice requesting such relocation, along with review plans and/or other detailed document(s) for the Public Improvement that are sufficiently complete as determined by the City Engineer to allow for Franchisee's initial evaluation and coordination of the relocation. The City shall provide the Franchisee with the City's anticipated construction schedule and the date, either before or during the construction of the Public Improvement, the City requires the Franchisee to complete the relocation. If the Franchisee desires clarification, alternatives to relocation, or a relocation schedule that varies from that provided by the City, the Franchisee will provide written request to the City within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving the relocation notice from the City and then Section 11.A.2 shall apply to the relocation, otherwise, the Franchisee agrees to conduct the relocation as required by the City and Section 11.A.2 shall not apply to the relocation. 2. Subject to the notice requirement of Section 11.A.1, the City and Franchisee shall discuss relocation requirements and schedule, and jointly identify and define the project requirements, schedule, and timeframe of relocation that the Parties agree shall govern the relocation. The Parties will document the mutual agreement of these terms in writing. Except as approved otherwise in writing by the City, in no case shall the Franchisee's relocation be completed more than 180 calendar days after initial notification by the City. 3. Franchisee shall relocate such Franchisee Facilities within the Franchise Area, at no charge to the City and in accordance with the relocation schedule required by the City or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Parties per Section 11.A.2. B. Whenever(1) any public or private development within the Franchise Area, other than a Public Improvement, requires the relocation of Franchisee Facilities within the Franchise Area to accommodate such development; or (2) the City requires the relocation of Franchisee Facilities within the Franchise Area for the benefit of any person or entity other than the City (including, without limitation, any conditions or requirement imposed by the City on such person or entity pursuant to any contract or in conjunction with approvals or permits for zoning, land use, construction or development), then in such event, Franchisee shall have the right as a condition of such relocation, to require such developer, person or entity to make payment to Franchisee, at a time and upon terms acceptable to Franchisee, for any and all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee in connection with such relocation of Franchisee Facilities. C. Subject to the terms of this Section 11 and consistent with Section 14 and to the maximum extent provided by applicable law, Franchisee shall reimburse the City for any costs, expenses, and/or damages incurred as a result Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 9 of 20 Page 199 of 478 of (1) The Franchisee not providing the City accurate or sufficient location or other information regarding Franchise Facilities during design or construction of the Public Improvement, or (2) Franchisee's delay in meeting the mutually-established schedule for the relocation work required to accommodate a Public Improvement to the extent the delay is directly caused by Franchisee's breach of its obligations under this Section 11 with respect to the relocation of Franchisee Facilities in accordance with the mutually established schedule for the relocation work. D. Nothing in this Section 11 shall require Franchisee to bear any cost or expense in connection with the location or relocation of any Franchisee Facilities then existing pursuant to easement or such other rights not derived from this Franchise. E. In the event that a conflict with Franchise Facilities is discovered during construction of a Public Improvement, Section 11.A.2 shall apply except that in no case shall the Franchisee's relocation be completed more than 7 calendar days after the conflict discovery and notification by the City, except as agreed upon otherwise by the City. Additionally, any and all costs associated with the conflict shall be subject to Section 11.C. Section 12. Abandonment and/or Removal of Franchisee Facilities A. Within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days of Franchisee's permanent cessation of use of any portion of the Franchisee Facilities, the Franchisee will, at the City's discretion, either abandon in place or remove the affected Franchisee Facilities. B. Franchisee may ask the City in writing to abandon, in whole or in part, all or any part of the Franchisee Facilities. Any plan for abandonment of Franchisee Facilities must be approved in writing by the City. C. The Parties expressly agree that this Section will survive the expiration, revocation, or termination of this Franchise. Section 13. Franchisee Information A. Franchisee agrees to supply, at no cost to the City, any information requested by the City that the City determines is necessary to coordinate municipal functions with Franchisee's activities and fulfill any municipal obligations under state law. Said information will include, at a minimum, as-built drawings of Franchisee's Facilities, installation inventory, and maps and plans showing the location of existing or planned Franchisee Facilities within the City. Said information may be requested either in hard copy or electronic format, compatible with the City's database system, including the City's Geographic Information Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 10 of 20 Page 200 of 478 System (GIS) database. Franchisee will keep the City informed of its long-range plans for coordination with the City's long-range plans. B. Franchisee and the City will meet upon request from either Party, generally at 1-year intervals for the purpose of sharing known plans each Party may have that could affect the other Party's use and management of the Franchise Area. C. The Parties understand that Chapter 42.56 RCW and other applicable law may require public disclosure of information given to the City or Franchisee. Section 14. Indemnification and Hold Harmless A. Franchisee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage to property, which arises out of Franchisee's acts, errors, or omissions, or from the conduct of Franchisee's business, or from any activity, work, or thing done, permitted, or suffered by Franchisee arising from or in connection with this Franchise, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the City. However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Franchise is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Franchisee and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Franchisee's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Franchisee's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Franchisee's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the Parties. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Franchise. B. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability arising out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee's Facilities caused by maintenance and/or construction work performed by, or on behalf of, the City within the Franchise Area or any other City road, public way, or other property, except to the extent any such damage or loss is directly caused by the negligence of the City, or its agent performing such work. C. The Franchisee acknowledges that neither the City nor any other public agency with responsibility for firefighting, emergency rescue, public safety, or similar duties within the City has the capability to provide trench, close trench, Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 11 of 20 Page 201 of 478 or confined space rescue. The Franchisee, and its agents, assigns, successors, or contractors, will make such arrangements as Franchisee deems fit for the provision of such services. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability arising out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee for the City's failure or inability to provide such services, and, pursuant to the terms of Section 14.A., the Franchisee will indemnify the City against any and all third- party costs, claims, injuries, damages, losses, suits, or liabilities based on the City's failure or inability to provide such services. D. The Franchisee shall be solely and completely responsible to perform all work related to this Franchise in compliance with all applicable law. The Franchisee's attention is directed to the requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, Chapter 49.17 RCW. The Franchisee shall be solely and completely responsible for safety and safety conditions on its job sites and for its work within the Franchise Area, including the safety of all persons and property during performance of any works therein. The services of the City or City's consultant personnel in conducting construction review of the Franchisee's work relating to the Franchise is not intended to include review of the adequacy of the Franchisee's work methods, equipment, scaffolding, or trenching, or safety measures in, on or near such job site within the public way. The Franchisee shall provide safe access for the City and its inspectors to adequately inspect the work and its conformance with applicable law and the Franchise. E. Indemnification for Relocation. Franchisee will defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless for any damages, claims, additional costs, or reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees, including contractor construction delay damages, assessed against or payable by the City and arising out of or resulting from Franchisee's negligence or willful misconduct contributing to Franchisee's failure to remove, adjust, or relocate any of its Franchisee Facilities in the public way in accordance with any relocation required by the City pursuant to this Franchise, provided that Franchisee will not be liable under this Section if Franchisee's failure to remove, adjust, or relocate any of its facilities is the result of a Force Majeure Event. Section 15. Insurance A. The Franchisee shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Franchise and as long as Franchisee has Franchisee Facilities in the Franchise Area, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with this Franchise. B. No Limitation. The Franchisee's maintenance of insurance as required by this Franchise shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Franchisee to the coverage provided by such insurance or otherwise limit the City's recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 12 of 20 Page 202 of 478 C. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The Franchisee shall obtain insurance of the types and coverage described below: 1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, stop gap liability, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising injury, pollution liability, and liability assumed under an insured contract. There shall be no exclusion for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property damage. The City shall be named as an additional insured under the Franchisee's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect this Franchise. 2. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non- owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as ISO form CA0001. 3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be in effect throughout the entire Franchise covering losses caused by pollution conditions that arise from the operations of the Franchisee. Contractors Pollution Liability shall cover bodily injury, property damage, cleanup costs and defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, defense, or settlement of claims. 4. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington. 5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be excess over and at least as broad in coverage as the Franchisee's Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance. The City shall be named as an additional insured on the Franchisee's Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance policy. D. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. The Franchisee shall maintain insurance that meets or exceeds the following limits: 1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $5,000,000 each occurrence, $5,000,000 general aggregate. 2. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $5,000,000 per accident. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 13 of 20 Page 203 of 478 3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be written in an amount of at least $2,000,000 per loss, with an annual aggregate of at least $2,000,000. 4. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington and employer's liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000. 5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be written with limits of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate. The Excess or Umbrella Liability requirement and limits may be satisfied instead through Franchisee's Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance, or any combination thereof that achieves the overall required limits. E. Other Insurance Provisions. Franchisee's Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Excess or Umbrella Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability insurance policy or policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, that they shall be primary insurance as respect to the City. Any insurance, self- insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Franchisee's insurance and shall not contribute with it. F. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII. G. Subcontractors. The Franchisee shall cause each and every Subcontractor to provide insurance coverage that complies with all applicable requirements of the Franchisee-provided insurance as set forth herein, including limits no less than what is required of Franchisee under this Franchise. The Franchisee shall ensure that the City is an additional insured on each and every Subcontractor's Commercial General liability insurance policy using an endorsement as least as broad as ISO CG 20 26. H. Verification of Coverage. The Franchisee shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of this Franchise. Upon request by the City, the Franchisee shall furnish certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required in this Franchise and evidence of all subcontractors' coverage. I. Notice of Cancellation. Franchisee shall provide the City with written notice of any policy cancellation within five (5) calendar days of their receipt of such notice. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 14 of 20 Page 204 of 478 J. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Franchisee to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of this Franchise, upon which the City may, after giving five (5) calendar days' written notice to the Franchisee to correct the breach, terminate the Franchise. K. City Full Availability of Franchisee Limits. If the Franchisee maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, the City shall be insured for the full available limits of Commercial General and Excess or Umbrella liability maintained by the Franchisee, irrespective of whether such limits maintained by the Franchisee are greater than those required by this Franchise or whether any certificate of insurance furnished to the City evidences limits of liability lower than those maintained by the Franchisee. L. Franchisee — Self-Insurance. Franchisee will have the right to self- insure any or all of the above-required insurance. Any such self-insurance is subject to approval by the City. If the Franchisee is self-insured or becomes self- insured during the term of the Franchise, Franchisee or its affiliated parent entity shall comply with the following: (1) Franchisee shall submit a letter to the City stating which of the above required insurance provisions in this Section 15 Franchisee proposes to self-insure; (2) provide the City, upon request, a copy of Franchisee's or its parent company's most recent audited financial statements, if such financial statements are not otherwise publicly available; (3) Franchisee or its parent company is responsible for all payments within the self-insured retention; and (4) Franchisee assumes all defense and indemnity obligations as outlined in Section 14. Section 16. Financial Security Pursuant to the authority in ACC 20.02.280.A, the City's Public Works Director has determined that the Franchisee shall not be required to provide the City with financial security for this Franchise. Section 17. Successors and Assignees A. All the provisions, conditions, regulations, and requirements contained in this Franchise are binding upon the successors, assigns of, and independent contractors of the Franchisee, and all rights and privileges, as well as all obligations and liabilities of the Franchisee will inure to its successors, assignees and contractors equally as if they were specifically mentioned herein wherever the Franchisee is mentioned. B. This Franchise will not be leased, assigned, or otherwise alienated without the express prior consent of the City by ordinance. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 15 of 20 Page 205 of 478 C. Franchisee and any proposed assignee or transferee will provide and certify the following to the City not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the proposed date of transfer: (1) Complete information setting forth the nature, term and conditions of the proposed assignment or transfer; (2) All information required by the City of an applicant for a Franchise with respect to the proposed assignee or transferee; and, (3) An application fee in the amount established by the City's fee schedule, plus any other costs actually and reasonably incurred by the City in processing and investigating the proposed assignment or transfer. D. Before the City's consideration of a request by Franchisee to consent to a Franchise assignment or transfer, the proposed Assignee or Transferee will file with the City a written promise to unconditionally accept all terms of the Franchise, effective upon such transfer or assignment of the Franchise. The City is under no obligation to undertake any investigation of the transferor's state of compliance and failure of the City to insist on full compliance before transfer does not waive any right to insist on full compliance thereafter. Section 18. Dispute Resolution A. In the event of a dispute between the City and the Franchisee arising by reason of this Franchise, the dispute will first be referred to the operational officers or representatives designated by City and Franchisee to have oversight over the administration of this Franchise. The officers or representatives will meet within thirty (30) calendar days of either Party's request for a meeting, whichever request is first, and the Parties will make a good faith effort to achieve a resolution of the dispute. B. If the parties fail to achieve a resolution of the dispute in this manner, either Party may then pursue any available judicial remedies. This Franchise will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is instituted to enforce any term of this Franchise, the Parties specifically understand and agree that venue will be exclusively in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such action will be entitled to its attorneys' fees and costs. Section 19. Enforcement and Remedies A. If the Franchisee willfully violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Franchise through willful or unreasonable negligence, or fails to comply with any notice given to Franchisee under the provisions of this Franchise, the City may, at its discretion, provide Franchisee with written notice to cure the breach within thirty (30) calendar days of notification. If the City determines the breach cannot be cured within thirty (30) calendar days, the City may specify a longer cure period, and condition the extension of time on Franchisee's submittal of a plan to cure the breach within the specified period, commencement of work Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 16 of 20 Page 206 of 478 within the original thirty (30) calendar day cure period, and diligent prosecution of the work to completion. If the breach is not cured within the specified time, or the Franchisee does not comply with the specified conditions, the City may, at its discretion, either(1) revoke the Franchise with no further notification, or(2) impose liquidated damages of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per day for every day after the expiration of the cure period that the breach is not cured. The Parties agree that the actual damages to the City from Franchisee failing to cure are not easily calculated and agree that the liquidated damages amount are a reasonable forecast of just compensation. B. If the City determines that Franchisee is acting beyond the scope of permission granted in this Franchise for Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services, the City reserves the right to cancel this Franchise and require the Franchisee to apply for, obtain, and comply with all applicable City permits, franchises, or other City permissions for such actions, and if the Franchisee's actions are not allowed under applicable federal, state, or City laws, to compel Franchisee to cease those actions. C. If Franchisee fails to substantially comply with any one or more of the provisions of this Franchise, Franchisee agrees to be responsible for any damages the City suffers as a result of Franchisee's failure (including, but not limited to: City staff time, material and equipment costs, compensation or indemnification of third parties, and the cost of removal or abandonment of Franchisee Facilities). Section 20. Compliance with Laws and Regulations A. This Franchise is subject to, and the Franchisee will comply with all applicable federal, state, and City laws, regulations, and policies (including all applicable elements of the City's comprehensive plan), in conformance with federal laws and regulations, affecting performance under this Franchise. The Franchisee will be subject to the police power of the City to adopt and enforce general ordinances necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the general public in relation to the rights granted in the Franchise Area. B. The City reserves the right at any time to amend this Franchise to conform to any federal or state statute or regulation relating to the public health, safety, and welfare, or relating to roadway regulation, or a City Ordinance enacted pursuant to such federal or state statute or regulation enacted, amended, or adopted after the effective date of this Franchise if it provides Franchisee with thirty (30) calendar days written notice of its action setting forth the full text of the amendment and identifying the statute, regulation, or ordinance requiring the amendment. The amendment will become automatically effective on expiration of the notice period unless, before expiration of that period, the Franchisee makes a written call for negotiations over the terms of the amendment. If the Parties do not reach agreement as to the terms of the amendment within thirty (30) calendar days Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 17 of 20 Page 207 of 478 of the call for negotiations, the City may enact the proposed amendment, by incorporating the Franchisee's concerns to the maximum extent the City deems possible. C. The City may terminate this Franchise upon thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the Franchisee if the Franchisee fails to comply with such amendment or modification. Section 21. License, Tax and Other Charges A. The City reserves the right to impose, to the extent authorized by law, a utility tax on the Franchisee and/or to charge the Franchisee a reasonable fee for services provided or rights granted under this Franchise. B. The Franchisee agrees that it shall be subject to all authority now or later possessed by the City or any other governing body having competent jurisdiction to fix just, reasonable, and compensatory rates for services under this Franchise. C. This Franchise will not exempt the Franchisee from any future license, tax, or charge which the City may adopt if authority is granted to it under state or federal law for revenue or as reimbursement for use and occupancy of the Franchise Area. Section 22. Consequential Damages Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of this Franchise, in no event will either Party be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, reliance, consequential or similar damages. Section 23. Severability If any portion of this Franchise is deemed invalid, the remainder portions will remain in effect, unless doing so will deny a party valuable consideration. Section 24. Titles The Section titles are for reference only and should not be used for the purpose of interpreting this Franchise. Section 25. Implementation The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 18 of 20 Page 208 of 478 Section 26. Effective Date This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five (5) calendar days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 7018 March 31, 2026 Franchise Agreement No. FRN25-0003 Page 19 of 20 Page 209 of 478 EXHIBIT "A" STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE Lake Meridian Water District, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by all lawful terms, conditions and provisions of the Franchise attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Franchisee Name: Lake Meridian Water District Address: City, State, Zip: By: Date: Signature Name: Print Title: STATE OF ) )ss. COUNTY OF _ _) On this day of , 20 , before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of , duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared, of , the company that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said company, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that they are authorized to execute said instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal on the date hereinabove set forth. 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Wm M r�� irdi ry �b 4th S albil wt] I '�sr" I + !f4flli ' ' m'Y- ' -� .c,•..uua 'I� ! %� t �. r ' �' T klip [kik .. 0 1500 3000 1: 18056 Information shown is for general reference A purposes only and does not necessarily ft represent exact geographic or cartographic data as mapped The City of Auburn makes no WGS84 Web Mercator(Auxiliary Sphere) warranty as to its accuracy. • Page 211 of 478 * CITY OF /\IJBlJR.1'4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASH I NGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Ordinance No. 7015 (Krum) (25 Minutes) May 26, 2026 An Ordinance relating to Downtown Urban Center Standards and Zoning Regulations Amending Sections 18.29.010, 18.29.020, 18.29.040, 18.29.050, 18.29.053, 18.29.054, 18.29.055, 18.29.057, 18.29.060, 18.29.070, 18.29.080, and 18.02.070 of the Auburn City Code Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Community Development Downtown Design and Code Update Study Session Presentation, DUC Zoning Districts Map, Planning Commission Staff Report Downtown Design and Code Update, Ordinance No. 7015, Ordinance No. 7015 - Exhibit A, Downtown Urban Center Design Standards Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.29 of the Auburn City Code and the proposed updates to the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards are intended to implement the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan adopted by the City Council in December 2025. The Downtown Subarea Plan establishes the long-term vision, land use framework, and development strategy for Auburn's Downtown Urban Center and includes goals related to walkability, economic vitality, placemaking, housing opportunities, and pedestrian-oriented development. The Downtown Urban Center Design Standards update replaces discretionary, guideline-based provisions with clear, objective, and measurable standards consistent with House Bill 1293. The updated standards establish a block-frontage-based framework that organizes standards based on street frontage type and prioritizes pedestrian-oriented development patterns. The Downtown Urban Center Design Standards are adopted by reference to City Code per ACC 18.31.200(D). A copy of the updated design standards is attached to this Agenda Bill. Page 212 of 478 The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.29 ACC refine implementing districts, reorganize use regulations by district, update development standards, revise parking requirements, and add Planned Action standards consistent with the Downtown Subarea Plan and applicable state law. The proposal also includes minor amendments to ACC 18.02.070 to maintain consistency between the City's zoning district classifications and the revised Downtown Urban Center implementing districts. The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.29 ACC and ACC 18.02.020 were transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce for agency review on December 31, 2025. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and zoning code amendments at public meetings on February 3, 2026, and March 3, 2026. The City also conducted a public open house regarding the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards update on February 11, 2026. City staff also attended a Business Improvement Area Board (BIA) meeting on April 9, 2026, to discuss the updates and obtain feedback. Environmental review for the proposed amendments was conducted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and a Notice of Adoption of an Existing Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was issued on March 12, 2026, under City File No. SEP26-0004. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on May 5, 2026, and provided a recommendation to City Council. Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Jason Krum Page 213 of 478 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AUBURN DOWNTOWN VALUES DESIGN STANDARDS AND SERVICE CODE UPDATE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY PRESENTED BY CHARACTER ALYSSA TATRO, SENIOR PLANNER SUSTAINABILITY MAY26, 2026 WELLNESS CELEBRATION Department of Community Development Planning • Building • Development Engineering • Permit Center Economic Development • Code Enforcement Page 214 of 478 2024 Auburn Downtown BACKGROUND Subarea Plan AND PURPOSE SERVICE ❑ ENVIRONMENT ❑ U pdate ECONOMY ❑ CHARACTER ❑ October 2025 SUSTAINABILITY ❑ WELLNESS ❑ CELEBRATION ' w a - �.��_ motif ,'� ,lift. Of 'fir` ' at t. •. '' ri. poet Page 215 of 478 DOWNTOWN DESIGN STANDARDS AND CODE Downtown Subarea Plan ti Downtown I Chapter 18. 29 Design I ACC - Text Standards Amendment Page 216 of 478 GOALS OF U P DAT E •■ .. SERVICE El •■ .. ■■ ENVIRONMENT ❑ Di el •. IS10°' ECONOMY ❑ CHARACTER ❑ SUSTAINABILITY ❑ WELLNESS ❑ CELEBRATION IMPLEMENT DOWNTOWN COMPLIANCE WITH HB SUBAREA PLAN 1293 Page 217 of 478 PROCEDURAL STEPS Presentation on Feb 3 , 2026 , and March 3 , 2026 , Planning Commission Meeting Text Amendment sent to the Department of Commerce on Dec 31 , 2025 . No comments received Notice of Public Hearing issued March 24 , 2026 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 218 of 478 PUBLIC Imo OUTREACH O SERVICE ❑ ENVIRONMENT ❑ j ECONOMY ❑ CHARACTER ❑ _ SUSTAINABILITY ❑ . " `_ - - ` ' - - _ WELLNESS ❑ ,, -r- qua CELEBRATION aina `/ �� ytt%`y 1� character a.. J .oility Charocler Au:- E_- -77: 11 _ill - SCrviCO h it s • ,. 1-'. Celabra}ion II !r__~ 5 it _ r s ,4 r a dent r� _‘ \ ` ►� _ - �"' Page 219 of 478 Replace discretionary guidelines with objective standards OVERVIEW OF FFL , Improve predictability and transparency CHANGES SERVICE ❑ ENVIRONMENT ❑ ECONOMY ❑ L� Strengthen pedestrian-oriented design CHARACTER ❑ SUSTAINABILITY ❑ WELLNESS ❑ CELEBRATION ,tfo Refine zoning districts and use regulations Kik Reduce or eliminate certain parking requirements And add a Planned Action framework for environmental review Page 220 of 478 DOWNTOWN DESIGN STANDARDS [ J.. illDowntown Urban Center """°"" °"`°"�`°° ""`°""°"" .Se[O[.iArl e� City11=2 of Auburn Design Standards GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO GITE DESIGN J 4. PAR%INGLGTSA11DGARAGES enr�aeeare the vlsurl;mpau or surface pafung loin ."� ADOPTED 2l12/07; ,nagef,ge: _r ,; AMENDED4/14/08,06/9/08.06/16/09,05/24/10, f�'Cl 2121117,2121/17,08116/21' �^nj1 d1roe�l^n^^ ^c^'."-"^.da�e^�d"^a^os. 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R .00Per .Lai 1repele5 510 WAyWn Ocwibwn 51e[dam. 5 L CA,.WAWOewM n San tl6 Comm,..VEen C..Zone Segmda 20.2021 I II=1 Down..u n Career Zone SeWw*.2o,2021 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 221 of 478 . „ems.—..- -. .— '�� t An BLOCK- I FRONTAGE MIA- --- r `r 1 I STANDARDS: 4 _ _ -f ,`' 3RDSTNE I a'i, .,# _ I • .. 2 0 5T Iv E I F,_ — Y rsiN - '. riti.—' 1 . S t I ..lEM,,,inSt 4ir 410 i, i ""l �' ,�" ail I- r — Block-Frontage Designation o 500 1.090 1.500 fret �� .. Storefront-Pedestrian I Streets l ' ' ' ' ' t ' ' ' O } .. r I •- t Mixed-Pedestrian II Streets o 0-t25 0.25 rues r_Th Downtown Urban Center(DUC) Page 222 of 478 STOREFRONT BLOCK- FRONTAGE Weather protection: Weather protection: Entry: Entry: At least 5'minimum depth At least 6'minimum depth Facing street Facing street along 50%of facade along 60%of facade / • vv..' Height: ------_______ , ,-...._ . Height: __. \ 12' minimum —!--•- i• ,. 14' minimum —- - :•,- , vi,, :,--r, , ---\ floor to ceiling floor to ceiling , ,,,... • . II', s'-- '41)I' '--11 ‘- ,..A , ,..., ,.. 1 i . • .-- ..r .- k-'-------_- __,, - ...., [ , ).,, ,, ---T- __ /- r, 10' '- '"--- --- L,_1--1,,,---:---• ,. 8-14' ----` 10 Windows/ ' •-.------ --711 i i„ .= transparency: ' IA, ,.-i transparency: I • ' ,I.. 1 ,r i q 1-*.Z,-p., At least 50%of I • 1 q} '.9. At least 60%of 1 ''•a_Ati, facade between I '-'4X' ---:2.5'and 10' 1 _.•-- --- ,•. 7 2.5'and 10' - .) --...< d4- -------„---' ,., . ... „-..- c. ...--.- - .-- c,4ee'c. t cpc- Sidewalk: 12 minimum ,-- ' CLASS A ---.. ------ ...,.- CLASS B . ,---:-- . SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT . ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 223 of 478 Support multimodal transit 1 ■ Support local businesses 'x 1 A .. �� 'l - , ,lio Pedestrian friendly environment Ae 1. .� • /7 ii, I . . ppol.,,p . r • 777 . _ . ik • ••••. b --.4%,.., '''''' ..'' et .7...-..- t '• lif „ ' la a— , _� .//� ' o L., , ..rf' .•• ii- ' .". " - 'r 0 '.4' .;..ir'"I.it; INP1 .' i .11144 iiQ' ih' i, % ► Z - •r • SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 224 of 478 APPLICABILITY Level 1 _ - _ - .r r _ F_ ; ,r yeti. % Imo- 1 't r: . - ' • "-. , ,'5 :;' ,.ice _ - Improvementsi� _ _•.° _ _L ► M Ate'. Level2 - 1! 1 : ,. _ Improvements 0.. et.. , . � sf Level 3 ,, Improvements 0 i SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 225 of 478 DEPARTURES Table 2.4 Storefront block-frontage standards. The ) symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities as set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures from the standards in Table 2.4 that feature the ) symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 226 of 478 CHAPTER 18 . 29 ACC - TEXT AMENDMENT Ch. 18.29 DUC Downtown Urban Center District I Auburn City Code Page 1 of 12 Chapter 18.29 DUC DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTER DISTRICT Sections: 18.29.010 Intent. 18.29.020 Scope. 18.29.030 Process. 18.29.040 Definitions. 18.29.050 Use limitations. 18.29.053 Uses/activities requiring an administrative use permit. 18.29.055 Deviation from development standards. 18.29.057 Implementing districts. 18.29.060 Development standards. 18.29.070 Design standards. Page 227 of 478 CHAPTER 18 . 29 ACC - OVERVIEW OF CHANGES Refine the Clarify permitted Refine Eli implementing ��� districts of theand prohibited development d st cts , / uses by district. standards DUC Add a Planned Improve Action section to organization, V align with the ` consistency, and Downtown clarity within the Subarea EIS. chapter. Page 228 of 478 City of Auburn Downtown Urban Center Zoning Districts J DOWNTOWN z ,.. BTRIr�S�T+NE URBAN CENTER i J &r - ZONING MAP H I f .NOMMliMIMMISIMMIP to 4 NE.: I ', ! ›.%..)1K.,- 1111"Iir 1 01 _ •DUC-Core 125 ■DUC-NR Neighborhood •LF-Airport Landing Field R-MIC-Residential D Residential • Manufactured/Mobile Home � �DUC-Core 75 �OS-Open Space om' ND rE •DUC-FR Flex Residential ❑DUC-Downtown Urban •P-1-Public Use Community Center ❑ R-NM-Nieghborhood 1 3 DUC-Health&Wellness Planned Unit Development Mixed-Use In :n - alp I- s 125 •C-AG-Auburn Gateway 00 District u, D'TE : , RC-Residential £ a, Y.r ❑DUC-C-1 Light •C-1-Light Commercial ❑ g ❑R-1-Residential 1 DU/Acre Conservancy p v F - 1-H T 5E Commercial •C-2 Heavy Commercial - ❑R-2-Residential Low ❑ R-F-Residential Flex a DUC-C-2 Heavy •I-Institutional � -- � •R-3-Residential Moderate el.- 1-- — Commercial •Terrace View District `�� — �� ❑DUC M 1 Light Industrial ❑M-1 Light Industrial •R-4 Residential High ❑ Unclassified Use District � - •M-2-Heavy Industrial •Lakeland Hills PUD 0 Downtown Urban Center Page 229 of 478 DUC CORE 125 AND DUC CORE 75 Land Use Allowed Uses Prohibited • Retail/residential vertical mixed-use • FAR below 0.75 • Office commercial • Outdoor storage and sales • Retail • Most industrial uses • Multifamily residential (apartments and co- • Self-storage living housing) • On Pedestrian I Streets: Drive-throughs • Restaurants/bars • Craft industry/light industrial • Arts/entertainment (gallery, theater, fine arts studio) SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 230 of 478 DUC NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL ( N - R ) Land Use Allowed Uses Prohibited • Single-unit detached, middle housing, • Most commercial uses townhouses, small apartments, and small co- • Industrial uses living housing • Retail under 4,000 sf, including mixed use • Small medical/professional offices Page 231 of 478 DUC HEALTH & WELLNESS ( H-W) Allowed Uses Prohibited • Medical offices and services • FAR below 0.75 • Hospital-related • Outdoor storage and sales • Office commercial • On Pedestrian I streets: Drive-throughs • Retail/residential vertical mixed-use • Most industrial uses • Retail • Self-storage • Multifamily residential (apartments and co-living housing) • Food production, i.e. brewery, coffee roastery • Arts/entertainment (gallery, theater, fine arts studio) Page 232 of 478 DUC COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES ' / AA.Vr - „ 1,uo , DUC M-1 — Light , ., I � E. ; • Industrial 1i , ,., .A DUC C-I — Light ` -. . ; .. - . - ,....,<, : --. ,. v. s .:1: ...e . Commercial -4; . - ,,,s . . , . , - i :r y' c: — SEWN --- / 1, MARKET&CAFE .'.1.,,,k,;, , _ i -- , ......._ , ..-0,...„.- _ DUCC-2 — Heavy i , --__-, ..„4. . ,--.4. _ .�.:? , le:`� :: 4, ,^2 •t . :,=' Commercial any �� �.���`" — Page 233 of 478 DUC FLEX RESIDENTIAL ( F-R ) Land Use Allowed Uses Prohibited • Commercial/light industrial • Heavy industrial uses • Residential • Artisan/small workshops/ manufacturing/flex-tech • Vertical and horizontal mixed use • Outdoor storage/sales with screening Page 234 of 478 IMPACT OF CHANGES Improves clarity and predictability in design review Ensures compliance with HB 1293 Alignment with the vision of the Downtown Subarea Plan SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 235 of 478 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Planning Commission recommended to City Council the approval of the updated Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and associated text amendments to Title 18 "Zoning" to comply with HB 1293 state requirements. SERVICE . ENVIRONMENT . ECONOMY . CHARACTER . SUSTAINABILITY . WELLNESS . CELEBRATION Page 236 of 478 VALUES Thank you , S E R V I C E Questions? ENVIRONMENT E C O N O M Y CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY W E L L N E S S CELEBRATION Department of Community Development Planning • Building • Development Engineering • Permit Center Economic Development • Code Enforcement AUBURN Page 237 of 478 ATTACHMENT 3 City of Auburn Downtown Urban Center Zoning Districts J I I- / F / 7 —_ ( , I r 10TH ST NW 10TH-ST NE gTyST — - I _ r I - z 8T1=5NE— — I 3 4-----------Illiki ., ,___________1H_____ 7 / - 1 _ 1 _ 17 - i �� , 1 tiillllll■ C1_D ( 1 , r� TITTI Si NE A 11 :RD ST NW 3RD S N :1 6j.Nre I— - ■ = - _ f JJ— WMAi - lir [I II I _-'E_MAIN_ST LEH LA--) i - RR HiII■ I I - Ir — \t� _ - O C 1STSTSW 1STSTSE — — — — —_ '7'SW N 2ND S-T SE N i — a >- ,� ,te -� 3 - -I ZI - _y II TIPP' i �, � r3R�ST SW 3RD ST SE `'^ �i � — — \ o STSF a — �4TF{ II SE` I �S''Sw -- I III_ a _ 1 Milli- MI \ _�I l n HIM i 1 11 i i 1 11 • DUC-Core 125 ■ DUC-NR Neighborhood LF-Airport Landing Field R-MHC-Residential 0 0.13 0.25 • DUC-Core 75 Residential OS-Open Space • Manufactured/Mobile Home DUC FR Flex Residential Community DUC-Downtown Urban Miles P-1-Public Use Center ❑ R-NM-Nieghborhood DUC-Health&Wellness Planned Unit Development Mixed-Use Updated On:12/30/2025 O 125 . C-AG-Auburn Gateway District DUC C 1 Light ❑ R-1-Residential 1 DU/Acre ❑ RC-Residential In C 1-Light Commercial Printed On:1/8/2026 Conservancy ❑Commercial In C-2-Heavy Commercial R 2 Residential Low ❑ Map ID:6356 ❑ R-F-Residential Flex DUC-C-2 Heavy I-Institutional R-3-Residential Moderate Information shown is forgeneral reference purposes ❑ Terrace View District P p Commercial ❑ M-1-Light Industrial onl and does not necessaril re resent exact DUC M-1 Industrial ElR-4-Residential High CI Unclassified Use District y y P ❑ Light . M-2-Heavy Industrial geographic or cartographic data as mapped. The ❑ Lakeland Hills PUD 0 Downtown Urban Center City of Auburn makes no warranty as to its accuracy. rage zoo of 41& * MAYOR NANCY BACKUS CITY OF AUBURN 25 WEST MAIN STREET,AUBURN,WA 98001 253-931-3000 AUBURNWA.GOV WASHINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA SUBJECT/TITLE: Downtown Design Standards Update and Downtown Urban Center Zoning Code Update CITY FILE NO(s).: City File No.ZOA26-0003 APPLICANT/AGENT/OWNERS: City of Auburn REQUEST: Planning Commission to hold a public hearing,deliberate,and take action on the updated Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and associated zoning code amendments to Chapter 18.29 Auburn City Code(ACC)to implement the Downtown Subarea Plan and comply with HB 1293. LOCATION: Downtown Urban Center NOTIFICATION: A Notice of Public Hearing(NOH)was issued on April 13,2026. HEARING DATE: May 5,2026 SEPA STATUS: A Notice of Adoption of an Existing Final Environmental Impact Statement(FEIS)was issued on March 12, 2026(SEP26-0004).The City has adopted the Downtown Subarea Plan Planned Action FEIS to satisfy SEPA requirements for this non-project action. STAFF: Alyssa Tatro,Senior Planner, Dept.of Community Development STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission to deliberate and take action to recommend to City Council approval of the updated Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and amendments to Chapter 18.29 ACC. SUMMARY OF UPDATES Downtown Design Standards At a high level,the proposed Downtown Design Standards update: • Implements the goals and policies of Auburn's Downtown Subarea Plan related to economic vitality,walkability,placemaking,and community identity; Page 239 of 478 Staff Member: Tatro Date: March 23,2026 • Replaces discretionary,guideline-based provisions with clear, measurable,and objective standards in compliance with HB 1293; • Prioritizes pedestrian-oriented design; • Improves predictability and transparency in the development review process while maintaining the character of downtown;and • Allows flexibility through departures,rather than subjective discretion. The existing Downtown Design Standards rely on intent-based guidelines and qualitative evaluation. Compliance with the design standards is often determined by whether a proposal meets the intent of a guideline,which requires staff judgment and interpretation.The proposed standards instead rely on objective criteria such as minimum and maximum dimensions, percentages,and clearly defined requirements.This allows projects to be evaluated based on measurable outcomes rather than subjective interpretation,which will improve consistency and predictability in the application of the standards. 1.Block-Frontage-Based Framework: The proposed update replaces the Pedestrian I and Pedestrian II Street classification system with a block- frontage-based framework.Frontage types such as Storefront, Mixed,and Landscaped are assigned to streets and blocks and are paired with standards for building placement,ground-floor design, transparency,weather protection,and parking location. 2.Emphasis on Pedestrian Experience and Economic Vitality: The proposed standards strengthen requirements for active ground floors, prominent building entrances, transparency,and weather protection along key streets.These standards are intended to encourage walking, increase foot traffic to businesses,and create streets that are comfortable and engaging year- round. 3. Ground-Floor Residential Design Standards: The proposed update introduces clearer standards for ground-floor residential units, including setbacks, elevation,and the transition between public sidewalks and private space.These standards are designed to protect resident privacy while maintaining active and visually interesting streetscapes. 4.Flexibility Through Departures: Rather than relying on subjective judgement,the proposed standards identify specific provisions that may be modified through a departure process. Departures are limited in scope and must demonstrate how the alternative design meets the stated purpose of the standard.This approach allows flexibility while maintaining transparency and consistency. Page 2 of 6 Page 240 of 478 Staff Member: Tatro Date: March 23,2026 Chapter 18.29—Downtown Urban Center Zoning Code Update At a high level,the proposed Downtown Urban Center zoning code update: • Aligns zoning districts and development standards with the recently adopted Downtown Plan; • Updates use regulations to better reflect intended land use patterns within each district; • Revises parking standards to reduce minimum requirements; • Clarifies applicability; • Adds a new Planned Action Standards section to implement the Downtown Subarea Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement(EIS);and • Includes overall changes to ensure clarity and consistency with state law. 1. Expanded and Refined Implementing Districts: The Downtown Urban Center remains a land use designation, and the proposed revisions refine implementing district structure. These districts are more clearly defined with specific purposes and development expectations. Each district now includes clearer intent language and specific density and height limits,helping align zoning with the Downtown Plan's land use framework. 2. Updated Use Regulations by District: The existing code generally prohibits a list of uses across the entire Downtown Urban Center. The proposed code reorganizes use limitations so that prohibited uses are identified by district rather than applied uniformly.The update also adds a new section for uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit. 3.Revisions to Parking Standards: The proposed code significantly updates parking requirements across the Downtown Urban Center. Changes include: • Reducing or eliminating minimum parking requirements for several residential uses; • Establishing no minimum parking requirements for affordable housing,senior housing,and small commercial uses;and • Eliminating parking requirements for ground-floor nonresidential uses in mixed-use buildings. 4. District Development Standards: The proposed code reorganizes development standards so that they are clearly applied by district. For example: • Core districts continue to use the FAR-based system with bonuses; • The Neighborhood Residential district includes minimum density,lot size,and setback standards Page 3 of 6 Page 241 of 478 Staff Member: Tatro Date: March 23,2026 tailored to middle housing;and • Commercial and industrial districts include standards that address compatibility with adjacent residential areas. 5.Addition of Planned Action Standards: The proposed code adds a new section establishing Planned Action Standards for the Downtown Urban Center. This text is taken directly from the Planned Action Ord. (No. 7006) adopted by Council on December 15, 2025.The purpose of adding the text in code is for ease of access for staff and the public. This section implements the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS and allows qualifying projects to rely on the existing environmental review rather than completing separate SEPA reviews. 6. Minor Text and Process Updates: These changes are primarily administrative and intended to improve clarity and consistency. Additional updates include updating references and cross-references, minor adjustments to exemption language and bonus features section,and inclusion of existing sign regulations from the Design Standards into code for ease of access. FINDINGS OF FACT: Background Summary: 1. In December 2025,the City of Auburn adopted the Downtown Subarea Plan,which establishes a long-term vision and land use framework for the Downtown Urban Center, including anticipated growth,development patterns,and urban design expectations. 2. The Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and Chapter 18.29 ACC zoning regulations function as the primary implementation tools for achieving the goals and policy direction established in the Downtown Subarea Plan. 3. The existing Downtown Design Standards were originally adopted in 2007 and most recently amended in 2021 and rely in part on discretionary,guideline-based provisions. 4. House Bill 1293 requires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt clear and objective design standards and limit reliance on subjective design review. 5. The proposed Downtown Design Standards update establishes a more objective and predictable regulatory framework,including a block-frontage-based system that organizes standards based on street context and frontage type. 6. The updated standards include defined applicability thresholds that determine when and how standards apply to new development,additions,and site modifications,ensuring that requirements are proportional to the scale of development. Page 4 of 6 Page 242 of 478 Staff Member: Tatro Date: March 23,2026 7. The proposed standards include a structured departures process that allows flexibility from specific standards when alternative designs meet the intent of the standards,while maintaining overall design quality and consistency. 8. The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.29 ACC align zoning regulations with the Downtown Subarea Plan by refining implementing districts and establishing a district-based structure for use regulations and development standards. 9. The updated zoning framework differentiates development standards by district, reflecting varying intensities of development across the Downtown Urban Center.The standards will preserve and protect the public health,safety,and welfare of the citizens of Auburn and support a more walkable, mixed-use,and transit-oriented downtown environment. 10. In accordance with ACC 14.03.060 Legislative nonproject decisions made by the city council under its authority to establish policies and regulations are not classified as a"type"of project permit decision. Legislative nonproject decisions include,but are not limited to, amendments to the text and map of the comprehensive plan or development regulations. 11. Per ACC 18.68.030(B)a"Zoning Text Amendment"is an application to change the text of ACC Title 18.This type of application or initiation shall be processed as a legislative nonproject decision,consistent with ACC 14.03.060. Public notice shall be provided consistently with ACC Title 14. 12. Revised Code of Washington (RCW)42.21 C.135 Gives authority of local governmental units to adopt rules,guidelines and model ordinances by reference. 13. The design standards update and text amendment were introduced and discussed with the Planning Commission previously at the February 3,2026, meeting and the March 3,2026, meeting.Staff provided memorandums and presentations. 14. A public Open House was held on February 11,2026,at City Council Chambers and approximately 20 attendees were present. 15. An email from Auburn Communications was sent on February 7,2026,to a list of architects in the region inviting them to review the new design standards located on the City's public notices website. Procedural Steps: 1. The proposed updates to the existing Downtown Design Standards and text amendment(zoning code update)have been discussed with the Planning Commission previously at regular meetings on February 3,2026,and March 3,2026. 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A,the text amendment was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce on December 31,2025.The 60-day notice period ended on March 1, 2026. Page 5 of 6 Page 243 of 478 Staff Member: Tatro Date: March 23,2026 3. A Notice of Adoption of an existing FEIS was issued on March 12,2026. 4. A Notice of Public Hearing(NOH)was issued on April 13,2026. Pursuant to Chapter 18.68 ACC, the following methods of noticing for the Planning Commission public hearing were conducted: a. The NOH was published in the Seattle Times on April 13,2026. b. The NOH was posted in three public locations(City Hall, City Annex,and the City's Public Land Use Notice webpage). c. The NOH was mailed to property owners in the Downtown Urban Center by April 25,2026. EXHIBITS: 1. Downtown Design Standards and Code Presentation 2. Chapter 18.29 ACC Text Amendment 3. Downtown Design Standards 4. DUC Zoning Districts Map 5. ACC 18.02.070 Text Amendment Page 6 of 6 Page 244 of 478 ORDINANCE NO. 7015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS AND ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDING SECTIONS 18.29.010, 18.29.020, 18.29.040, 18.29.050, 18.29.053, 18.29.054, 18.29.055, 18.29.057, 18.29.060, 18.29.070, 18.02.070, AND CREATING SECTION 18.29.080 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE WHEREAS, the City of Auburn adopted the Downtown Subarea Plan in December 2025 through Ordinance No. 7006, establishing the long-term vision and policy framework for the Downtown Urban Center; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Urban Center zoning regulations codified in Chapter 18.29 Auburn City Code, and the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards function as primary implementation tools for achieving the vision and policy direction established in the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan; and WHEREAS, the existing Downtown Urban Center Design Standards were originally adopted in 2007 and most recently amended in 2021 and rely in part on discretionary, guideline-based provisions; and WHEREAS, House Bill 1293 requires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt clear and objective design standards and limit the use of subjective design review regulations; and WHEREAS, the proposed Downtown Urban Center Design Standards update replaces discretionary, guideline-based provisions with clear, measurable, and objective standards intended to improve predictability, consistency, and transparency in the development review process; and Ordinance No. 7015 May 12, 2026 Page 1 of 4 Page 245 of 478 WHEREAS, the proposed Downtown Urban Center Design Standards establish a block-frontage-based framework that organizes standards based on street context and frontage type and prioritizes pedestrian-oriented development patterns; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to Chapter 18.29 ACC refine and reorganize implementing districts, development standards, use regulations, parking requirements, and administrative procedures to align with the Downtown Subarea Plan and state law; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments also include minor revisions to ACC 18.02.070 to update and maintain consistency between the City's zoning district classifications and the revised Downtown Urban Center implementing districts; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments include Planned Action Standards intended to implement the Downtown Subarea Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and streamline environmental review for qualifying projects within the Downtown Urban Center; and WHEREAS, in accordance with ACC 14.03.060 legislative nonproject decisions made by the city council under its authority to establish policies and regulations are not classified as a "type" of project permit decision, to include text amendments to the text; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to Chapter 18.29 ACC and ACC 18.02.070 were transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce for review pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 on December 31, 2025, and the required review period has concluded; and Ordinance No. 7015 May 12, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Page 246 of 478 WHEREAS, environmental review for the proposed amendments was conducted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and a Notice of Adoption of an Existing Final Environmental Impact Statement was issued on March 12, 2026, under City File No. SEP26-0004; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and Chapter 18.29 ACC and ACC 18.02.070 amendments at public meetings on February 3, 2026 and March 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City conducted a public open house regarding the proposed amendments on February 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, City staff attended a Business Improvement Area Board (BIA) meeting on April 9, 2026 to discuss the updates and obtain feedback; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council on the amendments to the Downtown Design Standards, and Chapter 18.29 ACC and ACC 18.02.070. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Sections 18.29.010, 18.29.020, 18.29.040, 18.29.050, 18.29.053, 18.29.054, 18.29.055, 18.29.057, 18.29.060, 18.29.070, 18.02.070 of the Auburn City Code are amended, and Section 18.29.080 is created, to read as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Ordinance No. 7015 May 12, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Page 247 of 478 Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this Ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto. Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 7015 May 12, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Page 248 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 1 of 39 Chapter 18.29 DUC DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTER DISTRICT Sections: 18.29.010 Intent. 18.29.020 Scope. 18.29.030 Process. 18.29.040 Definitions. 18.29.050 Use limitations. 18.29.053 Uses/activities requiring an administrative use permit. 18.29.054 Uses/activities requiring a conditional use permit. 18.29.055 Deviation from development standards. 18.29.04557 Implementing districts. 18.29.060 Development standards. 18.29.070 Design standards. 18.29.080 Planned action standards. 18.29.010 Intent. The downtown urban center zone is intended to create a distinct and strong identity for downtown Auburn by establishing land use and design standards for review of development proposals within the core area of the city of Auburn's designated urban center, in order to implement the city of Auburn downtown plan and the goals, policies and objectives of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The downtown urban centeris zone is intended to produce a concentration and mixture of commercial, office, medical, retail, residential and civic uses within the downtown area; to encourage private and public investment, attract shoppers and visitors, and appeal to existing and new residents; to provide a development pattern that supports pedestrian movement, bicycles and use of public transit; and to provide opportunities to increase the city's tax base,thereby helping to fund public improvements and public services. (Ord. 6071 § 6(Exh.A),2007.) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 249 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 2 of 39 18.29.020 Scope. A. AT-i-e downtown urban center district zone may be applied to any property designated as "Downtown" on the Auburn comprehensive plan map. B. Site plan and building design review and approval shall be required for all public and private development activities requiring permits within athe downtown urban center districtzone unless exempted under subsection C of this section. The planning and development director is given the authority to require building design and site plans consistent with the design standards contained or referenced herein and to require revisions as necessary in order to ensure development is consistent with the purpose of this chapter. C. The following activities, as determined by the director, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter if the property has frontage on a pedestrian street as defined in the downtown urban center design standards: 1. Interior alterations that do not alter the exterior appearance of a structure or modify an existing site condition; 2. Normal or routine building and site maintenance/repair that is exempt from permit requirements; and 3. Any remodeling or expansion of existing single-unit detached residences and middle housing developments. with nn change in use or adJdJitien of cl elling units involy . The following activities as determined by the director, shall be exempt from the nrovicionc downtown Li rl-,N.An center design standards. 1. Interior alterations that do not alter the exterior appearance of a structure or modify an existing site condition; the property/hi iilding or land) per the most recent county records; b 1-El-ing(s) 4ny ci imp dative floor area increase (from the adoption date of the-tar-di-Rance— codified in this ckiapter)that totals more than 10 percent:Mall not be exempt; unless the The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 250 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 3 of 39 director determines compliance with these standards would be unfeasible and/or unreasonable; /1. Normal or routine building and site maintenance/repair that is exempt from permit requirements• i 5. Any remodeling or oxpan2on of existing angle-unit detached residences with no change in use or addition of dwelling unit&involved. (Ord.6959§ 1 (Exh.A),202/1;Ord.6287§2, 2010; Ord.6230§ 1,2009;Ord.6071 § 6(Exh.A),2007.) 18.29.030 Process. A. Compliance with all development and design standards contained or referenced herein shall occur in conjunction with any required permit process.The director shall provide appropriate forms that shall accompany a permit application. The director may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a building or site development permit application to ensure compliance with these standards. Any decision regarding a permit application shall be set forth in writing and contain findings of fact and conclusions that support the decision made. B. The decision of the director shall be final unless the applicant or any affected party appeals the decision to the hearing examiner.All appeals shall be in accordance with ACC 18.70.050(B) through (E). (Ord.6071 § 6(Exh.A),2007.) 18.29.040 Definitions. These words shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this chapter: A. "Canopy" means a cover over a sidewalk providing protection from the rain, which is constructed of durable, permanent materials. B. "Director" means the director of the Auburn dDepartment of Community planning 2,n4 dDevelopment. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 251 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 4 of 39 C. "Green roof" means a roof designed with principles of environmental sustainability, involving the use of vegetation and storm water collection and cleaning. It may or may not be accessible. D. "Health club" means a use that offers exercise and recreational activities for tenants and/or the general public, either with or without a fee. E. "Parking, below grade" means any portion of a structure containing parking that is located below the average finished grade around a building. F. "Parking, structured" means parking contained within an enclosed building, designed to appear like it is part of the larger building complex, or a freestanding structure devoted exclusively to above-grade parking. G. "Performing space" means any interior or exterior area designated for live performing and entertainment. H. "Public art" means any form of painting, mural, mosaic, sculpture, or other work of art, so long as it can be appraised as a work of art and its value as such documented, displayed on the exterior of a building, at or near the pedestrian entrance, or on a public plaza, and visible to users of the public right-of-way at all times. I. "Public meeting room" means a space that can be used by the general public and having a capacity of at least 50 people. It may operate under a reservation or nominal fee system and must be easily accessible from a lobby or plaza. J. "Public plaza" means an open space that is visible and accessible to the public at all times, predominantly open to the sky, and for use principally by people, as opposed to merely a setting for the building. K. "Street level retail" means uses providing goods and services, including food and drink, adjacent to, visible from, and directly accessible from the public sidewalk. L. "Water-feature" means a fountain, cascade, stream, fall, pond of water, or combination thereof +ham+ser„es s fn, l point locate� n tside of h il&ng, p-., licly visible and accessible, and active during daylight hours. (Ord. 6287§ 2,2010;Ord.6071 § 6(Exh.A),2007.) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 252 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 5 of 39 18.29.050 Use limitations. Hereafter, all buildings, structures or properties may be used for any use, unless specifically prohibited herein. Ground floor retail, restaurants and/or office use is required for all building frontages facing Main Street.All uses shall be subject to review and approval by the director. A. The following uses are prohibited in all DUC zoning districts: A Cove ally oriented b sinesses as defined in Chanter 1 Q 7i1 ACC. (2022 Edition), categories'18 throssh '19 (transportation), 31 through 33 (manufacturing) and 42(wholesale trade). C. Outdoor storage of mataria;s xid equipment(except cl`Iring active construction projects). \ New automobile maintenance and rep r bsAnesses. E. Work release facilities; secure commsinity transition facilities. R Wrecking yards. G. Solid waste transfer stations. H. Ca-r washes. I. New gasoline st�T J. Street-level ministorage. Oitdoor sales of vehicles boats or eq iipment Drive-in/drive-through facilities with direct vohigJlar driveway access onto Main Street. M—All marijuana-related b„sino«es and marijuana cooperatives. Nl New single-unit detached d w fling; except for DUC neighborhood residential district. 1. Battery Energy Storage Systems, Tier Ill. 2. New motor freight terminals.O. Other uses may be prohibited by the director if the use is determined to be inconsistent with the intent of this zone or is of the same general character of the other prohibited uses listed in this section. (Ord. 6959 5 1 (Exh.A), 202'l; Ord. 6642 § 10, 2017; Ord. 6071 § 6 (Exh.A), 2007.) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 253 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 6 of 39 3. Other uses may be prohibited by the director if the use is determined to be inconsistent with the intent of the downtown urban center or is of the same general character of the other prohibited uses listed in this section. 4. Solid waste transfer stations. 5. Use as dwelling units of(1) recreational vehicles that are not part of an approved recreational vehicle park. (2) boats. (3)automobiles, and (4) other vehicles. 6. Work release facilities; secure community transition facilities. B.The following uses are prohibited in the DUC Core 75. Core 125. and H-W Districts: 1. All industrial uses as defined in the North American Industrial Classification System (2022 Edition), categories 48 through 49 (transportation). 31 through 33 (manufacturing) and 42(wholesale trade). except wine production facility, small craft distillery, small craft brewery with a tasting room and/or tourism. 2. All marijuana-related businesses and marijuana cooperatives. 3. Car washes. 4. Drive-in/drive-through facilities with direct vehicular driveway access onto Main Street. 5. New automobile maintenance and repair businesses. 6. New fueling stations. 7. New single-unit detached dwellings. 8. Outdoor sales of vehicles, boats or equipment. 9. Outdoor storage of materials and equipment (except during active construction projects). 10. Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 18.74 ACC. 11. Street-level ministorage. 12. Wrecking(tow)yards. C. The following uses are prohibited in the DUC N-R District: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 254 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 7 of 39 1. Agricultural enterprises. 2. All industrial uses as defined in the North American Industrial Classification System (2022 Edition), categories 48 through 49 (transportation). 31 through 33 (manufacturing) and 42(wholesale trade). 3. All marijuana-related businesses and marijuana cooperatives. 4. Apartments (more than 20 units). 5. Café, or coffee shop over 4.000 sf in floor area. 6. Car washes. 7. Civic, social and fraternal clubs. 8. Co-living(more than 80 sleeping units). 9. Commercial over 4.000 sf in floor area. 10. Convenience store over 4.000 sf in floor area. 11. Drive-in/drive-through facilities with direct vehicular driveway access onto Main Street. 12. Group residence facilities (7 or more residents). 13. Hospitals (except animal hospitals). 14. Library. museum. 15. New automobile maintenance and repair businesses. 16. New fueling stations. 17. Outdoor sales of vehicles, boats or equipment. 18. Outdoor storage of materials and equipment(except during active construction projects). 19. Nursing homes. 20. Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 18.74 ACC. 21. Street-level ministorage. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 255 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 8 of 39 22. Use as dwelling units of(1) recreational vehicles that are not part of an approved recreational vehicle park. (2) boats. (3)automobiles, and (4) other vehicles. 23. Wrecking(tow)yards. D. The following uses are prohibited in the DUC M-1 District: 1. Apartments, standalone. 2. Live/work unit, standalone. 3. Manufacturing assembling and packaging- Heaw intensity. 4. Marijuana cooperative. 5. New single unit detached dwellings. 6. Nursing home, assisted living facility. 7. Pharmacies. 8. Senior housing, except developments vested prior to Resolution No. 5187. 9. Work/live unit, standalone. 10. Youth community support facility. E.The following uses are prohibited in the DUC C-1 District: 1. All industrial uses as defined in the North American Industrial Classification System (2022 Edition). categories 48 through 49 (transportation). 31 through 33 (manufacturing) and 42(wholesale trade). 2. All marijuana-related businesses and marijuana cooperatives. 3. Ambulance, taxi, and specialized transportation facility. 4. Apartment units, as part of a mixed-use development. 5. Apartments, standalone. 6. Battery Energy Storage System,Tier II. 7. Building and landscape materials sales. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 256 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 9 of 39 8. Car washes. 9. Commercial recreation facility, outdoor. 10. Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental. 11. Drive-in/drive-through facilities with direct vehicular driveway access onto Main Street. 12. Equipment rental and leasing. 13. Heliport. 14. Kennel, animal boarding. 15. Mobile home, boat. or RV sales 16. Nursery. 17. Outdoor sales of vehicles, boats or equipment. 18. Outdoor storage of materials and equipment (except during active construction projects). 19. Regional retail establishment. 20. Senior housing, except developments vested prior to Resolution No. 5187. 21. Sexually oriented businesses as defined in Chapter 18.74 ACC. 22. Sports and entertainment assembly facility. 23. Street-level ministorage. 24. Vehicle services - Repair/body work 25. wrecking(tow)yards. F.The following uses are prohibited in the DUC C-2 District: 1. All marijuana-related businesses and marijuana cooperatives. 2. Apartments, standalone. 3. Battery Energy Storage System,Tier II. 4. Building contractor, heave The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 257 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 10 of 39 5. Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental 6. Live/work unit, standalone. 7. Manufacturing, assembling and packaging- Heaw intensity. 8. New single unit detached dwellings. 9. Nursing home, assisted living facility. 10. Pharmacies. 11. Senior housing, except developments vested prior to Resolution No. 5187. 12. Warehousing and distribution. 13. Work/live unit, standalone. 14. Wrecking(tow)yards. 15. Youth community support facility. G. The following uses are prohibited in the DUC F-R District: 1. All marijuana-related businesses and marijuana cooperatives. 2. Apartments. standalone. 3. Battery Energy Storage System,Tier II. 4. Co-living units, more than 80 sleeping units. 5. Live/work unit, standalone. 6. Manufacturing, assembling and packaging- Heaw intensity. 7. Mixed-use, more than 20 units. 8. Nursing home, assisted living facility. 9. Pharmacies. 10. Senior housing, except developments vested prior to Resolution No. 5187. 11. Work/live unit, standalone. 12. Wrecking(tow)yards. 13. Youth community support facility. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 258 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 11 of 39 18.29.053 Uses/activities requiring an administrative use permit. A. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC Core 75, Core 125, and H-W Districts when an administrative use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Animal daycare businesses that feature outdoor exercise areas and/or kennels. 2. A—Expansions of existing automobile maintenance and repair businesses.; 3. Expansions of existing gasoline (fueling) stations_; 1. 4nimal daycare b isinesses that feats ire o itdoor exorcise areas and/or kennels• room is 1n outright allowed use in the DUC zone. (Ord. 6368§ 8,2011; Ord.6260 E i2,200-9,) B. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC N-R District when an administrative use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Government facilities. 2. Grocery or specialty food store. 3. Neighborhood recreational buildings and facilities owned and managed by the neighborhood homeowners'association. 4. Personal service shop. over 4.000 sf in floor area. 5. Privately owned and operated parks and playgrounds and not homeowners' association-owned recreational area. 6. Religious institutions. less than one acre lot size. Reference ACC 18.31.165 for standards related to homeless encampments hosted by a religious organization. 7. Restaurant. C. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC M-1 District when an administrative use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 259 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 12 of 39 1. Any commercial use abutting a residential zone which has hours of operation outside of the following: Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or Monday- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. Conference/convention facility. 3. Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental. 4. Entertainment, commercial. 5. Government facilities; this excludes offices and related uses that are permitted outright. 6. Indoor emergency housing or shelter. Reference ACC 18.31.160 for specific standards. 7. Kennel, animal boarding. 8. Library. museum. 9. Lodging- Hotel or motel. 10. Religjous institutions. lot size less than one acre. 11. Religious institutions, lot size more than one acre. 12. Sports and entertainment assembly facility. 13. Supportive housing (permanent). Reference ACC 18.31.160 for specific standards. 14. Transitional housing. Reference ACC 18.31.160 for specific standards. 15. Utility transmission or distribution line or substation. 16. Wrecking(tow)yard. D. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC C-1 District when an administrative use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Animal daycare (excluding kennels and animal boarding). The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 260 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 13 of 39 2. Any commercial use abutting a residential zone which has hours of operation outside of the following: Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 D.M. or Monday- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 3. Auto parts sales with installation services. 4. Auto/vehicle sales and rental. 5. Automobile washes (automatic. full or self-service). 6. Drive-through espresso stands. 7. Drive-through facility. including banks and restaurants. 8. Entertainment, commercial. 9. Fueling station. 10. Government facilities: this excludes offices and related uses that are permitted outright. 11. Library. museum. 12. Printing and publishing(of books, newspaper and other printed matter). 13. Private school - Specialized education/training(for profit). 14. Repair service - Equipment, appliances. 15. Utility transmission or distribution line or substation. E. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC C-2 District when an administrative use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Ambulance. taxi, and specialized transportation facility. 2. Any commercial use abutting a residential zone which has hours of operation outside of the following: Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 D.M. or Monday- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 D.M. 3. Commercial recreation facility, outdoor. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 261 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 14 of 39 4. Conference/convention facility. 5. Government facilities: this excludes offices and related uses that are permitted outright. 6. Kennel, animal boarding. 7. Library. museum. 8. Manufacturing, assembling and packaging- Medium intensity. 9. Senior housing, except developments vested prior to Resolution No. 5187. 10. Sports and entertainment assembly facility. 11. Utility transmission or distribution line or substation. F. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC F-R District when an administrative use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Civic. social and fraternal clubs. 2. Commercial retail establishment, over 4.000 sf in floor area. 3. Government facilities. 4. Grocery or specialty food store, over 4.000 sf in floor area. 5. Religious institutions, less than one acre lot size. Reference ACC 18.31.165 for standards related to homeless encampments hosted by a religious organization. 16.Restaurant, café, or coffee shop, over 4.000 sf in floor area. 18.29.054 Uses/activities requiring a conditional use permit. A. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC Core 75, Core 125, and H-W Districts when a conditional use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 262 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 15 of 39 1. Battery Energy Storage System,Tier II. B. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC N-R District when a conditional use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Religious institutions, one acre or larger lot size. Reference ACC 18.31.165 for standards related to homeless encampments hosted by a religious organization. 2. Transmitting towers. 3. Utility facilities and substations. Excludes all public and private utility facilities addressed under ACC 18.02.040(E). C. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC M-1 when a conditional use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Heliport. 2. All marijuana-related businesses. 3. Battery Energy Storage System,Tier II. D. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC C-2 District when a conditional use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Heliport. 2. Marijuana retailer. E. The following uses/activities may be permitted in the DUC F-R District when a conditional use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC: 1. Hospitals (except animal hospitals). 2. Nursing homes. 3. Religious institutions, one acre or larger lot size. Reference ACC 18.31.165 for standards related to homeless encampments hosted by a religious organization. 4. Transmitting towers. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 263 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 16 of 39 5. Utility facilities and substations. Excludes all public and private utility facilities addressed under ACC 18.02.040(E). 18.29.055 Deviation from development standards. Any development project that seeks to deviate from any development standard listed in ACC 18.29.060 must be granted an administrative variance or variance, depending on the threshold of relief, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.70 ACC. (Ord. 6959§ 1 (Exh.A),2024; Ord.6269 § 12,2009;Ord.6071 § 6(Exh.A),2007.) 18.29.0455-7 Implementing districts. Downtown urban center zone is intended to create a distinct and strong identity for downtown Asib.,rn by-stJali ping land use and design standards for review of development proposals within the core area of the city of AJau`rn's designated :,\cbxn center. This zone is intended to produce a concentration and mixture of commercial, office, medical, retail, entertainment, residential and civic uses within the downtown area; to encourage private and public investment, attract shoppers and visitors, a p€al to sting and new ro ' ents; to pr e a development pattern that supports pedestrian movement, bicycles and use of public transit; and to provide opportunities to increase the city's tax base, thereby helping to fund public improvements and public services. In order to implement the city of Auburn Downtown Plan and the goals, policies and objectives of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan, the zone downtown is divided into the following districts: A. -DUC Downtown Core-125 District. DUC-The Core 125 district is implemented only in the downtown Lirl in center and is intended for higher density residential and mixed-uses and commercial activity. Storefronts in this district that are located on a Pedestrian I street are required to contain retail, residential, or personal services uses. —The DUC Core is subject to uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. Development in the DUC downtown Core 125 district shall not exceed 125 feet in vertical height and is subject to other applicable height restrictions found in Chapter 18.38 ACC. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 264 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 17 of 39 B. DUC Downtown Core-75 District. The DUC downtown coreCore-75 district zone is consistent with requirements described in the DUC downtown €Core-125,-except a maximum 75-vertical- foot height limit shall apply. requirements described in the DUC downtown core-125 except a maximum 6F-vertical-foot height limit shall api ly: D. DUC N-R Neighborhood Residential District. The N-R district overlaps with residential areas of downtown and is intended to support moderate density residential housing types such as fourplexes, sixplexes, townhomes, and small apartment buildings. The N-R district allows for middle housing options, which are designed to support gradual infill development.The district does allow for limited non-residential uses.This district is subject to uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. R 2 uses per ACC Table urban dcs gn g`delines.Development in the N-R district shall not exceed 45 feet in vertical height. C . DUC H-W Health and Wellness District. This districtzonedistrict is to be used exclusively for the hospital area, located in the vicinity of 2nd Street NE and Auburn Avenue, and is intended to be used for medical and related uses and those uses compatible with the medical community. Residential may be included as part of vertical mixed-use development with medical being the primary development use. Storefronts in this district that are located on a Pedestrian I street are required to contain retail, residential, or personal services uses. This district is subject to the uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. Developments in the DUC H-W district shall not exceed 125 feet in vertical height. E DUC M-1 Light Industrial District. The DUC M-1 district is intended to accommodate a variety of light to medium intensity industrial and manufacturing uses. The primary goal of the district is to preserve land for industrial use; however, some commercial uses are also allowable. While allowed, outdoor storage will be regulated in a manner that mitigates visual impacts, taking surrounding uses and vehicular corridors into consideration. This district is subject to uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. M-1 zone uses allowed per ACC Table 18.23.030, subject to the development standards of this chapter and the downtown ix-ban design guidelines. Developments in the DUC M-1 45 feet in vertical height. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 265 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 18 of 39 F. DUC C-1 Light Commercial District. The DUC C-1 district is intended for lower intensity commercial uses that are adjacent and compatible with residential neighborhoods. This district represents the primary commercial designation for small-to moderate-scale commercial activities that are developed in a manner which is consistent with and attracts pedestrian- oriented activities. This district encourages a broad mix of small-scale uses that are conducive to attracting shoppers and pedestrians. This district is subject to uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. Developments in the DUC C-1 district shall not exceed 45 feet in vertical height. G. DUC C-2 Heavy Commercial District. The DUC C-2 district is intended to allow for medium-to- high intensity commercial uses, primarily uses that are oriented to automobiles. The uses in this classification may be larger in scale and building size and have more potential for impacts to surrounding properties and street systems than those uses permitted in the more restrictive commercial classifications. This district is subject to uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. Developments in the DUC C-2 district shall not exceed 75 feet in vertical height. HG. DUC F-R Residential Flex Residential District. The DUC F-R i-s-districtzone is intended to promote craft industrial_lcommercialand commercial uses that are compatible with residential areas (i.e., workshop, brewery, etc.). This district is subject to uses and development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines.R F zone uses allowed per ACC Table 18.07.020, subject to the development standards of this chapter and the downtown urban design guidelines. Developments in the DUC F-R district shall not exceed 45 feet in vertical height.(Ord. 6959§ 1 (Exh.A),2024.) 18.29.060 Development standards. A. The following zoning development standards apply to the DUC Core 75, Core 125, and H-W Districts: 1. A—Minimum lot area: none. 2. &---Minimum lot width: none. 3C,----Minimum lot depth: none. 4. 1),--Floor Area Ratio. Floor area ratio is the cumulative amount of floor area within a building as a multiple of the lot area. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 266 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 19 of 39 Floor Area Ratio (FAR)1 Basic Allowable"As of Right" Maximum Allowable Wwith Bonuses Nonresidential2 Residential2 Nonresidential Residential3 Combined4 3.0 2.0 4.0 3.5 5.0 1 Floor area is measured to the inside face of exterior walls.The following shall be excluded from floor area calculation: a All space below finished grade. b Space dedicated to structured parking. c Space used for any bonus feature listed in subsection E of this section. 2 Minimum required FAR is 0.75; basic allowable FAR is 1.0. 3 Hotels, nursing homes,assisted living centers,etc.,shall be considered residential for the purpose of calculating FAR. 4 Allowable FAR for nonresidential and residential uses may be added together within a project,for a combined total. 5 FAR for the DUC H-W district based on mixed use development. EXAMPLE 01/1 140%LOT COVIIIIM �eeX LOT COMM iL'A l47CWJ 1.1.1.I. %J ff l{J 140'4 14T G4YH1[P for C FAR.ILO 194S LOT COMPS ISi%LOT c a5a WS LOT COMM f t.i6�+8 *pQ 5. Bonus Features Allowing Increased Floor Area Ratio. An applicant may be required to provide a legally binding agreement or easement to ensure any of the below features is maintained over the life of the project. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 267 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 20 of 39 Additional Gross Floor Feature Area for Each Feature Street level retail 100 sf of floor area for each linear foot of retail frontage Restaurant 100 sf of floor area for each linear foot of restaurant frontage Public plaza 5 sf of floor area for each sf of plaza Widening public 4 sf of floor area for sidewalk each sf of sidewalk made available for public use Canopy 4 sf of floor area for each sf of canopy Daycare 104 sf of floor area for each sf of daycare Health club 2 sf of floor area for each sf of health club Performing space 2 sf of floor area for each sf of performing space Public meeting room sf of floor area for each sf of meeting room The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 268 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 21 of 39 Additional Gross Floor Feature Area for Each Feature Public art(arts 10 sf of floor area for commission approval each $100 of valuation required) Water feat,ire 10 sf of floor area for each $100 of valuation Structured parking 10.5 sf of floor area for each sf of required parking above grade Below grade parking 1 sf of floor area for each sf of required parking below grade (including half-level plate below grade) Green roof 2 sf of floor area for each sf of green roof Public restrooms 1-0-5 sf of floor area for each sf of public restroom Contribution to a public 10 sf of floor area for park or cultural facility each $100 of such as a library, contribution towards museum or theater acquisition or within 0.5 miles of the development.This can DUC zone;also,any be used to exceed both project including a maximum FAR and performance or maximum building entertainment venue is height by up to 25%. eligible for these The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 269 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 22 of 39 Additional Gross Floor Feature Area for Each Feature bonuses, based upon the value of construction Development of open 5-10 sf of floor area for space such as open each sf of open space roof decks, balconies, lanais or parts of the building and improved for outdoor living; including rooftop daycare play areas,dog walking areas,etc. F. Maximum Builelinlr Height Manjmum building height within the DUC zono sk all be— of this section. 1. If retail uses occupy the ground floor, the minimum height for that floor shall be-1-4-feet --Mechanical penthouses, stair/elevates ovarruns, and antannas may be excluded from budding hoight calculation, provided they extend no more than 20 feet above the roof deck. 3--^k ximw\m b.xld.ng haight magi he increased by up to 20 percent if the tor, is designed ti a nonhabitable, architectural element. This element may extend above the increased height limit. 6. G. -Minimum Building Height. The minimum height for any new structure shall be two stories for the full extent of the building footprint. 7. Signs.The design of all signs shall be in conformance with the design standards referenced in ACC 18.29.070. Any permanent or permanently affixed sign that projects into the public right-of-way is subject to a right-of-way use permit. Allowable types. numbers and sizes of signs shall be as follows: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 270 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 23 of 39 a. Freestanding: not allowed, except for monument signs as described within the downtown Auburn design standards: no more than one per street frontage: maximum size: 64 square feet, calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of site frontage: minimum entitlement shall be 32 square feet: maximum height: five feet. b. Wall signs: maximum area of 150 square feet per building facade. calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for every lineal foot of facade; minimum entitlement shall be 16 square feet. c. Suspended signs: attached under a marquee or canopy: one double-faced sign, no greater than three square feet per face allowed for each building entrance: minimum clearance above grade: eight feet. d. Portable Signs: may be allowed for each business entrance, subject to the following: i. Signs may be placed within the public right-of-way, within 12 feet of a business entrance, subject to the guidelines provided by the director in consultation with the city engineer such that sign placement does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, does not create a sight hazard, and conforms to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Additional portable signage may be authorized in order to support downtown events that are permitted or sanctioned by the city. ii. The sign shall be in accordance with the provisions of ACC 18.56.030(L). iii. The sign area cannot exceed 42 inches in height. 32 inches in width. and be limited to two faces. iv. Portable signs are not permitted to be affixed to city infrastructure located within the right-of-way(e.g.. street lights,fire hydrants, public art).This includes a prohibition of chaining or otherwise securing portable signs to such infrastructure. v. Signs may be displayed during business hours and shall not be displayed when the business is closed. vi. No landscaping may be covered. cut, damaged, or modified to accommodate a portable sign. The city may require replacement of any damaged landscaping pursuant to Chapter 18.50 ACC. vii. All portable signs shall have the permit number affixed to the back of the sign. e. Temporary signs: allowed subject to the provisions provided in ACC 18.56.030(B). The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 271 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 24 of 39 B. The following zoning development standards apply to the DUC N-R District: 1. Minimum lot area: new lots shall be a minimum of 2,000 square feet. 2. Minimum density: 7 units or lots Der acre. 3. Minimum lot width: 20 feet. 35 for corner lots. 4. Minimum lot depth: none. 5. Maximum impervious surface: 75%. 6. Setbacks: a. Front: 10 feet. b. Front, garage: 20 feet. c. Side, street: 10 feet. d. Side, interior: 5 feet. e. Rear: 5 feet. f. Rear, garage: 20 feet. 7. Units per lot: subject to the standards contained in ACC 18.07.030(D)(1). (2), and (3). 8. Signs: subject to the signs standards contained in ACC 18.56.040(A). C. The following zoning development standards apply to the DUC M-1 District: 1. Minimum lot area: none. 2. Minimum lot width: none. 3. Minimum lot depth: none. 4. Maximum impervious surface: none. 5. Setbacks: a. Front: none. b. Side, street: none, subject to the Engineering Design Standards. c. Side. interior: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. d. Rear: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. 6. Apartment buildings and mixed-use developments: subject to the zoning development standards of ACC 18.29.060(A). 17.Signs: subject to the signs standards contained in ACC 18.56.040(D). The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 272 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 25 of 39 D. The following zoning development standards apply to the DUC C-1 District: 1. Minimum lot area: none. 2. Minimum lot width: none. 3. Minimum lot depth: none. 4. Maximum impervious surface: none. 5. Setbacks: a. Front: none. b. Side, street: none, subject to the Engineering Design Standards. c. Side, interior: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. d. Rear: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. 6. Apartments buildings and mixed-use developments: subject to the zoning development standards of ACC 18.29.060(A). 7. Signs: subject to the signs standards contained in ACC 18.56.040(B). D. The following zoning development standards apply to the DUC C-2 District: 1. Minimum lot area: none. 2. Minimum lot width: none. 3. Minimum lot depth: none. 4. Maximum impervious surface: none. 5. Setbacks: a. Front: none. b. Side, street: none, subject to the Engineering Design Standards. c. Side, interior: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. d. Rear: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. 6. Apartments buildings and mixed-use developments: subject to the zoning development standards of ACC 18.29.060(A). 7. Signs: subject to the signs standards contained in ACC 18.56.040(E). E. The following zoning development standards apply to the DUC F-R District: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 273 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 26 of 39 1. Minimum lot area: new lots shall be a minimum of 3.000 square feet. 2. Minimum density: 7 units or lots per acre. 3. Minimum lot width: 20 feet. 35 for corner lots. 4. Minimum lot depth: none. 5. Maximum impervious surface: 75%. 6. Setbacks: a. Front: none. b. Side, street: none, subject to the Engineering Design Standards. c. Side, interior: none. d. Rear: none. 25 feet when adjacent to a residential zone. 7. Units per lot: see R-F zone under ACC 18.07.030. 8. Mixed-use developments: subject to the zoning development standards of ACC 18.29.060(A). 19.Signs: subject to the signs standards contained in ACC 18.56.040(B). F.The following zoning development standards apply to all DUC districts: 1. Maximum Building Height. Maximum building height within the DUC shall be based on each zoning district, subject to the airport overlay and Part 77 Surfaces, unless bonus height is permitted per subsection E of this section. a. Mechanical penthouses, stair/elevator overruns, and antennas may be excluded from building height calculation, provided they extend no more than 20 feet above the roof deck. a:b.Maximum building height may be increased by up to 20 percent if the top is designed as a nonhabitable, architectural element. This element may extend above the increased height limit. 2. +Parking Ratios. The following parking standards shall apply within ti-e-a DUC districtzone in lieu of any standard noted in ACC 18.52.020 or provision of ACC 18.52.030: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 274 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 27 of 39 Maximum Allowed for Use Type Minimum Required Surface Parking Lots Retail 2 stalls/1,000 nsf /1 stalls/1,000 nsf} Office 2 stalls/1,000 nsf /l stalls/1,000 nsf Residential(mixed-use, 0 51—stall per dwelling 2 stalls per apartment, live/work, unit dwelling unit work/live) Residential(middle housing) 1 stall per dwelling 2 stalls per unit outside of one- dwelling unit half mile walking outside of distance of a major one-half mile transit stop walking distance of a major transit stop Residential(single unit 1 stall per residence N/A detached)over 1.200 nsf Residential(single unit 0 N/A detached). 1.200 nsf and under Affordable housing units 0 N/A Senior housing 0 1 stall per unit Child care centers(including 0 N/A home based davcares) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 275 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 28 of 39 Maximum Allowed for Use Type Minimum Required Surface Parking Lots Commercial(nonresidential 2 stall per 1.000 nsf 4 stalls per business purposes. including 1,000 nsfa retail.office.wholesale. general merchandise.and food services)over 3.000 nsf Commercial(nonresidential 0 N/A business purposes. including retail.office.wholesale. general merchandise.and food services)3.000 nsf and under Ground floor nonresidential 0 N/A in mixed use buildings Restaurant 0.5 stall per'1 seats 1 stall per II seats Industrial 0.5 stall per 1.000 nsf N/A 1 nsf= net square feet a. 1,--Parking requirements for uses not listed shall be determined by a study of parking demand for that use, as prepared by a qualified professional and as accepted by the director. 2. Retail and restaurant uses less than 3,000 nsf in area shall be exempt from parking requirements. b3—Uses sharing a common parking facility may reduce the required number of stalls by 25 percent. c. 4.--Required parking may be located off site, so long as it is: (a) located withinh-e-a DUC zonedistrict, (b)within 1,000 feet of the property, (c) connected to the property by streets improved with sidewalks or walkways, and (d)tied to the site by a The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 276 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 29 of 39 contractual agreement reviewed and approved by the city attorney that is filed with the city and deed of record at the county. 5. On street parking that is located directly adjacent to a rdevelopment site magi be used to satisfy minims;m parking rgquirements and not be included in determining maximtzn F.kirf-aGo parking allowances. d. 6---If subject to the standards provide in ACC 18.29.060(A),Dedicated off-site parking provided within a parking structure may be used to provide FAR bonuses for a project on a separate site, provided the parking structure is located consistent with this chapter. e 7—The maximum standards noted in the table above may be exceeded if all stalls above the maximum limit are provided within a parking structure. f &--Compliance with these standards is not required for a change of use within an existing building or whenever there is an expansion of an existing building or a new building replaces an existing building that does not increase the floor area by more than 25 percent. request to pay for each required parking stall into a special fund that will be used to provide and upgrade municipal parking to serve the DUC zone. The per-stall fee shall be as specified in the city's fee schedule. 1. Signs. The design of all signs shall be in conformance with the design standards referenced in ACC 18.29.070.Allowable types, numbers and sizes of signs shall be as follows: 1. Freestanding:not allowed, except for monument signs as described within the downtown Auburn design standards;no more than one per street frontage;maximum size: 64 square feet, calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of site frontage;minimum entitlement shall be 32 square feet;maximum height:five feet. 2 Wall signs:maximum area of 150 square feet per building facade, calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for every lineal foot of facade;minimum entitlement shall be 16 square feet. 3. suspended signs attached under a marquee or canopy: one double-faced sign, no greater than three square feet per face allowed for each building entrance;minimum clearance above rrrade• eirrht feet 4. Portable Signs. Portable signs may be allowed for each business entrance, subject to the following: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 277 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 30 of 39 a Cinnc may be placed within the ublic rinht_of_way within 17 foot of ry business entrance, subject to the guidelines provided by the director in consultation with the city engineer such that sign placement does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, does not create a sight hazard, and conforms to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Additional portable signage may be authorized in order to support downtown events that are permitted or sanctioned by the city. b. The sign shall be in accordance with-the •rovisions of ACC 18.56.030(L). c. The sign area cannot exceed 42 inches in height, 32 inches in width, and be limited to two faces. d. Portable signs are not permitted to be affixed to city infrastructure located prohibition of chaining or otherwise securing portable signs to such infrastructure. e. Signs may be displayed during hus -",ours and shall not be displayed when the business is closed. f No andscapinrr may he co„ered cut damaged or mods fied to accommodate a portable sign. The city may require replacement of any damaged landscaping pursuant to Chapter 18.50 ACC. rr dll portable ci ns chall hive the permit numher of xed to the hack of the ci n 3. 1. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as defined in the downtown Auburn design standards. except for development subiect to the middle housing and single unit detached design standards. 4. Fences: Fencing shall be subiect to the standards in ACC 18.31.020(A)through (F): except for the DUC M-1 district in which the standards of ACC 18.31.020 (G) and (H) also apply. Where there is a conflict between ACC 18.31.020 and the downtown design standards shall govern. 5. Outdoor lighting: Outdoor lighting shall be subiect to the standards in Chapter 18.55 ACC. Where there is a conflict between Chapter 18.55 and the downtown design standards shall govern. 18.29.070 Design standards. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 278 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 31 of 39 Adopted by reference are the downtown Auburn design standards and the Auburn Junction design standards, a copy of which shall be maintained by the city clerk. These documents contain standards for development of the built environment in the DUC zoning districtse.The director shall have the authority to apply the standards to specific development proposals. These standards may be amended upon approval by the community development director. (Ord. 6828§ 1 (Exh.A),2021; Ord.6532§ 29,2014; Ord.6419§ 2,2012; Ord.6287§ 2,2010; Ord.6190§ 1, 2008;Ord.6071 § 6(Exh.A),2007.) 18.29.080 Planned action standards. A. Purpose of the planned action. The purpose of this section is to: 1. Set forth a procedure designating certain project actions within a specific subiect site as"planned actions" consistent with state law, RCW 43.21 C.031: and 2. Provide the public with an understanding as to what constitutes a planned action and how land use applications which qualify as planned actions will be processed by the city: and 3. Streamline and expedite the development review process for this designated planned action by relying on completed and existing detailed environmental analysis for the subject site: and 4. Combine environmental analysis with land use planning: and 5. Apply the citv's development regulations together with the mitigation measures described in the environmental impact statement(EIS) and this chapter to address the impacts of future development contemplated by the planned action. B. Findings.The city council makes the following findings: 1. The City is subject to the requirements of the GMA(Chapter 36.70A RCW) and is applying Planned Action to an Urban Growth Area (UGA). 2. The procedural requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW have been complied with. 3. The procedural and substantive requirements of SEPA(Chapter 43.21 C RCW) have been complied with. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 279 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 32 of 39 4. The City has an adopted Comprehensive Plan complying with the GMA and is replacing the 2001 Auburn Downtown Plan with the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan. 5. An EIS has been prepared for the Planned Action Area and the City Council finds that the EIS adequately identifies and addresses the probable significant environmental impacts associated with the type and amount of development planned to occur in the designated Planned Action Area. 6. The 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan and Planned Action EIS, together with adopted City development and environmental regulations. will adequately mitigate significant impacts from development within the Planned Action Area. 7. The regulation of land and development is subject to the authority and general police power of the City, and the City reserves its powers and authority to appropriately amend, modify, and revise such land use controls in accordance with applicable law. 8. The 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan and EIS identify the location, type. and amount of development contemplated by the Planned Action. 9. Essential public facilities defined in RCW 47.06.140 are excluded from the Planned Action and are not eligible for review or permitting as Planned Action Projects unless they are an accessory to or part of a project that otherwise qualifies as a planned action. 10. The Planned Action is located entirely within a UGA and applies to a defined area that is smaller than the overall City boundary. 11. Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed Planned Action with implementation of the City's adopted Engineering Design Standards and the Comprehensive System Plans. 12. The City has provided several opportunities for meaningful public involvement in the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan and EIS including a community meeting consistent with RCW 43.21 C.440, and has considered all comments received. and. as appropriate, has modified the proposal or mitigation measures. 13. Future projects that are implemented consistent with the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS and mitigation measures will protect the environment, benefit the public, and enhance economic development. C.Applicability of the Planned Action. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 280 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 33 of 39 1. Planned Action Area. This section applies to approximately 360 acres included in the Auburn downtown subarea project area as described in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS issued by the City on lanuary 22. 2025 (and any addenda thereto) and shown in Exhibit A of Ord. No. 7006 are designated as the Downtown Planned Action Area. 2. Environmental Document. A Planned Action Project determination for a site-specific project application within the Downtown Planned Action Area shall be based on the environmental analysis contained in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS. The mitigation measures contained in this section, as well as Exhibit B of Ord. No. 7006. are based upon the findings of the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS and shall, along with adopted City regulations, provide the framework the City will apply appropriate conditions on Qualifying Planned Action Projects within the Downtown Planned Action Area. 3. Planned Action Designated. Uses and activities described in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS (and any addenda thereto). subject to thresholds (ACC 18.29.080(D)) and the mitigation measures contained in this section, are designated Planned Action Projects pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.440. A development application for a site-specific project located within the Downtown Planned Action Area that meets the criteria in ACC (ACC 18.29.080(D) and (E) may be designated a Planned Action Project pursuant to the process in ACC 18.28.080(1). D. Planned Action Thresholds. Subject to the zoning regulations for the site and the mitigation measures described in this chapter. the maximum levels of development described below have been evaluated in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS, as described in the EIS (and any addenda thereto), and are planned actions pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.031. In order to Qualify as a planned action, total cumulative development within the Downtown Planned Action Area that has been permitted under this chapter shall meet all of the following criteria: 1. Land Use. The following general types of land uses are considered Planned Actions: a. Single-unit detached housing and middle housing: b. Multi-family housing(apartments and co-living housing): c. Mixed-use (vertical or horizontal); d. Retail, commercial, office, services: e. Restaurants and bars: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 281 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 34 of 39 f. Craft industry/light industrial, small food production; g. Arts/entertainment(gallery, theater. fine arts studios): h. Medical offices and hospital; i. Open space, passive or active parks, trails, recreation; i. Civic, cultural, government, and utility facilities as identified in the Plan and allowed in the Auburn Zoning Code; k. Uses allowed in the Zoning Code provided for each implementing district(Chapter 18.29 DUC): I. Other uses applicable to the 2024Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan that are similar to uses listed above as determined by the Community Development Director or designee: m. Multi-modal transportation improvements consistent with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the Planned Action EIS: and n. Enlargement or intensification of uses existing at the time the Planned Action Area is approved, so long as such enlargement or intensification complies with the Zoning Code to the extent practical. 2. Planned Action Uses. A land use shall qualify as a Planned Action Project land use when: a. It is within the Downtown Planned Action Area; and b. It is within one or more of the land use categories described above; or c. It is a common accessory use or appurtenance to a permitted use. 3. A Planned Action Project may be a single Planned Action land use. or a combination of Planned Action land uses in a mixed-use development. 4. Development Thresholds. The following amount of new various land uses are contemplated by the Planned Action (Table 2 Ord. No. 7006): Planned Action Development Limits: 2024- 2044: Preferred Alternative. Current(2021) Preferred Alternative(2044) Jobs Population Housing Jobs Population Housing Downtown 4,799 3,708 1,724 8,185 15,478 7,603 Planned Action Area The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 282 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 35 of 39 a. Shifting development amounts between land use identified above may be permitted provided the transportation thresholds are not exceeded and the development impacts identified in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS are mitigated consistently with the mitigation measures. b. Further environmental review may be required pursuant to WAC 197-11-172, if any individual Planned Action Project or combination of Planned Action Projects exceed the development thresholds specified above and/or alter the assumptions and analysis in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS. 5. Transportation Thresholds. a. Level of Service Threshold. The City uses an LOS rating system to evaluate the operations of its roadway system. LOS is a concept used to describe traffic operations from the driver's perspective. LOS ratings are defined by intersection delay in seconds—LOS ranges from LOS A,which signifies no congestion and little delay, to LOS F, which signifies substantial congestion and delay. All intersections currently meet the City's minimum LOS standards. As of Dec. 2025, one intersection does not meet the City's minimum LOS standards: C Street NW& 3rd Street NW - LOS F. This intersection is currently identified in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for future mitigation. b. Concurrence. All Planned Action Projects shall meet the City's transportation concurrence reauirement standards and the level of service thresholds according to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Engineering Design Standards. Applicants shall be required to document that the project meets concurrence standards. c. Impact Fee. In order to mitigate transportation related impacts, all Planned Action Projects shall pay impact fees, with adjustments made for any applicable credits. d. Mitigation. Each Planned Action Project shall provide its proportionate share of transportation capital improvements analyzed in the Planned Action EIS. The City Engineer shall have the discretion to adjust the allocation of responsibility for required improvements between individual Planned Action Projects based on their identified impacts. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 283 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 36 of 39 e. Discretion. The City Engineer shall have discretion to determine incremental and total trip generation, consistent with Chapter 19.04 ACC for each Planned Action Project proposed under this Planned Action. E. Elements of the Environment and Degree of Impacts.A Planned Action Project that would result in a significant change in the type or degree of adverse impacts to any element(s) of the environment analyzed in the Planned Action EIS will not qualify as a Planned Action Project. F. Changed Conditions. Should environmental conditions change significantly from those analyzed in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS. the City's SEPA Responsible Official or designee may determine that the Planned Action designation is no longer applicable until supplemental environmental review is conducted. G. Review Criteria for Planned Actions. The City's SEPA Responsible Official or designee may designate projects as"Planned Action Projects". pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.030. applications that meet the following conditions: 1. The proposal is located within the Planned Action Area identified above. 2. The proposed uses and activities are consistent with those described in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS and this Section. 3. The proposal is within the Planned Action thresholds and other criteria of this Section. 4. The proposal is consistent with the Auburn Comprehensive Plan and the 2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea Plan. 5. The proposal's significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS. 6. The project's significant impacts will be mitigated by application of the measures identified ACC 18.29.080(1) and other applicable City regulations, together with any conditions. modifications. variances, design review, or special permit that may be required. 7. The project complies with all applicable local, state, and/or federal laws and regulations, and the SEPA Responsible Official or designee determines that these laws and regulations constitute adequate mitigation. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 284 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 37 of 39 8. The project is not an essential public facility as defined by RCW 36.70A.200 unless the essential public facility is an accessory to or part of a development that is designated as a Planned Action Project. H. Effect of Planned Action Designation. Designation as a Planned Action Project by the City's SEPA Responsible Official or designee means that a qualifying proposal has been reviewed in accordance with this Section and found to be consistent with the development parameters and thresholds established herein and with the environmental analysis contained in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS I. Planned Action Permit Process. Applications for Planned Action Projects shall be reviewed pursuant to the following process: 1. Development applications shall meet all applicable requirements of the Auburn Municipal Code and this Section in place at the time of the Planned Action Project application. 2. Applications for Planned Action Projects shall: a. Be made on forms provided by the City: b. Include the SEPA checklist in WAC 197-11: and c. Meet all applicable requirements of the Auburn Municipal Code and this Section. 3. The City's SEPA Responsible Official or designee shall determine whether the application is complete as provided in Title 14 ACC. 4. If the application for a project within the Planned Action Area. as defined in Exhibit A of Ord. No. 7006. then the application will be reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the criteria of this ordinance and thereby qualifies as a Planned Action Project. 5. The decision of the City's SEPA Responsible Official or designee determining if a project is a Planned Action Project is a Type 1 decision.The City's SEPA Responsible Official or designee shall notify the applicant of their decision in writing to the applicant or project representative, as listed on the application, and federally recognized tribal governments and agencies with jurisdiction over the Planned Action Project pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.440. 6. If the project is determined to qualify as a Planned Action Project, it shall proceed in accordance with the applicable permit review procedures specified in Title 14 ACC, The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 285 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 38 of 39 except that no SEPA threshold determination. EIS. or additional SEPA review shall be required. 7. Notice of application for a Planned Action Project shall be consistent with Title 14 ACC. 8. If notice is otherwise required for the underlying permit. the notice shall state that the project has qualified as a Planned Action Project. If notice is not otherwise required for the underlying permit, no special notice is required by this Ordinance. 9. To provide additional certainty about applicable requirements, the City or applicant may request consideration and execution of a development agreement for a Planned Action Project, consistent with RCW 36.706.170. 10. If a project is determined to not aualifv as a Planned Action Project. the City SEPA Responsible Official or designee shall notify the applicant and prescribe a SEPA review procedure consistent with the City's SEPA regulations and requirements of state law. The notice shall describe the elements of the application that result in failure to qualify as a Planned Action Project. 11. Projects that fail to qualify as Planned Action Projects may incorporate or otherwise use elements of the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS. as well as other relevant SEPA documents, to meet their SEPA requirements. The City SEPA Responsible Official or designee may limit the scope of SEPA review for the non-qualifying project to those issues and environmental impacts not previously addressed in the Downtown Subarea Planned Action EIS. I. Planned Action Mitigation Measures. The planned action mitigation measures set forth in Exhibit B attached to Ord. No. 7006 and codified in this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference shall apply to the project identified therein. Exhibit B shall not be codified with the provisions of this chapter but shall be on file and available for review in the office of the city clerk. K. Amendments. Amendments to this chapter may be initiated by the city, the proponent, or the proponent's successor, and shall occur as follows: 1. The director may interpret the words and meaning of certain conditions in order to resolve conflicts in implementation.All words in the ordinance codified in this chapter shall carry their customary and ordinary meaning. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 286 of 478 Chapter 18.29 ACC, DUC Downtown Urban Center District Page 39 of 39 2. If changes to the language of the ordinance codified in this chapter are required, such proposed changes shall be reviewed by the director. If, in the estimation of the director, the proposed change is minor. then the proposed change shall be forwarded directly to the city council for its consideration. If, in the estimation of the director, the change is major. the proposed change shall be referred to the planning commission which shall conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to the city council. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 287 of 478 ATTACHMENT 2 ACC 18.02.070, Establishment of zones Page 1 of 2 18.02.070 Establishment of zones. A. The city is divided into the following classes of zones: 1. RC, residential conservancy zone (one dwelling unit per four acres); 2. R-1, residential one unit per acre zone; 3. R-2, residential low zone; 4. R-3, residential moderate zone; 5. R-4, residential high zone; 6. R-MHC, manufactured/mobile home community zone; 7. R-F, residential flex zone; 8. R-NM, residential neighborhood mixed-use zone; 9. C-1, light commercial zone; 10. C-2, heavy commercial zone; 11. C-AG, auburn gateway zone: 121-. M-1, light industrial zone; 132. M-2, heavy industrial zone; 143. L-F, airport landing field zone; 154. P-1, public use zone; 165. UNC, unclassified use zone; 176. I, institutional use zone; 187. DUC, downtown urban center, 125 District; 198. DUC, downtown urban center, 75 District; 19. LJC, downtown urban center, L5 ;strict; The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7008, passed November 17,2025. Page 288 of 478 ACC 18.02.070, Establishment of zones Page 2 of 2 20. DUC, neighborhood residential district; 21. DUC, health and wellness district; 22. DUC, residential-flex district; 23. DUC, light commercial district; 24. DUC, heavy commercial district; 25. DUC, light industrial district; 26. OS, open space zone. B. The zones set out in subsection A of this section are established as the designations, locations, and boundaries thereof as set forth and indicated on the zoning map. C. The intent statement for each zone set forth in this title shall be used to guide the application of the zones to all lands in the city of Auburn.The intent statements shall guide interpretation and application of land use regulations within the zones, and any change to the range of allowed uses within each zone through amendment to this title. (Ord.6959§ 1 (Exh.A), 2024; Ord.6885§ 1 (Exh.A),2022; Ord.6677§ 1,2018;Ord.6245§2,2009.) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7008, passed November 17,2025. Page 289 of 478 City of Auburn DOWNTOWN DESIGN STANDARDS Draft, February 24, 2026 Contents Chapter I: Introduction 3 1.1 Purpose. 3 1.2 Applicability. 3 1.3 How the provisions of this chapter are applied. 4 1.4 Definitions 5 Chapter 2 — Block-Frontage Standards 6 2.1 Purpose. 6 2.2 Block-frontage designation maps. 7 2.3 About the transparency standards. 8 2.4 Storefront block-frontage standards 10 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. 14 2.6 Mixed block-frontage standards. 16 2.7 Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards. 16 2.8 Ground-floor residential frontage standards. 18 2.9 Through-block connection frontage standards. 21 2.10 Corner site clarifications. 22 2.11 High-visibility street corner standards. 23 Chapter 3 - Site Planning 24 3.1 Useable residential recreational space. 24 3.2 Public plazas. 28 3.3 Parking lots, garages, and drive access design 29 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page I Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 290 of 478 3.4 Service areas and mechanical equipment. 35 Chapter 4 - Building Design 37 4.1 Building massing and articulation. 37 4.2 Roofline design 41 4.3 Building details. 45 4.4 Blank wall treatment. 49 4.5 Rooftop services area and mechanical equipment 52 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS - DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 2 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 291 of 478 Chapter I : Introduction 1 . 1 Purpose. These design standards are authorized by the City Council as a major implementation tool of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Auburn Subarea Plan. Overall, these standards intend to: • Provide clear objectives for the planning and design of development projects. • Preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Auburn. • Ensure that new multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial development enhances the public's experience of Auburn's Downtown Urban Center. • Promote increased walking, bicycling, and transit use in Auburn's Downtown Urban Center. 1 .2 Applicability. (I) New development. The provisions of this chapter apply to all development within the Downtown Urban Center, except: (a) Single-unit detached dwellings shall follow the single-unit detached siting and design standards of ACC 18.3 I.050. (b) Middle housing developments that meet the standards of ACC 18.25.040 and 18.04.340(B) shall follow the middle housing design standards of ACC 18.25.070. (c) Activities identified in ACC 18.29.020(C). (2) Building additions, remodels, and site improvements. Three different thresholds have been established to determine how the standards herein are applied to such projects. (a) Level I improvements include all exterior remodels, building additions, and/or site improvements that affect the exterior appearance of the building/site and/or cumulatively increase the gross floor area on a site by less than 50 percent within three years of the date of permit issuance. The requirement for such improvements is only that the proposed improvements meet applicable standards herein, and do not lead to further nonconformance with the aforementioned standards. For example, if a property owner decides to replace a building facade's siding, then the siding shall meet the applicable exterior building material standards, but elements such as building articulation would not be required. (b) Level II improvements include all improvements that cumulatively increase the gross floor area on a site by 50 percent to 100 percent within three years of the date of permit issuance. All standards that do not involve repositioning the building or reconfiguring site development shall apply to Level II improvements. In the case where the site includes multiple buildings and one or more of those buildings aren't being enlarged, such buildings are not required to be improved or relocated. (c) Level III improvements include all improvements that cumulatively increase the gross floor area on a site by more than 100 percent within three years of the date of permit issuance. Such developments shall conform to all applicable standards, except in a case where there are multiple buildings on one site, and one or more buildings are not being enlarged. In that AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 3 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 292 of 478 scenario, improvements to the building or buildings not being enlarged are not required, but conformance with all other standards apply. (3) Public buildings. Public buildings are exempt from the design standards herein provided design treatments are integrated to meet the following objectives: (a) Enliven the pedestrian environment along the adjacent sidewalks. (b) Incorporate a prominent and inviting entry visible from the street. (c) Building design and materials should evoke a sense of permanence. (d) Site and building design stands out from the surrounding context as a distinct landmark and provides visual interest from all observable scales. 1 .3 How the provisions of this chapter are applied. Most sections within this chapter herein include the following elements: (I) Purpose statements, which are overarching objectives. (2) Standards use words such as "must" and "is/are required," signifying required actions. (3) Guidelines use words such as "should" or "is/are recommended," signifying voluntary measures. (4) Design "Departures" are provided for specific standards in this chapter. They allow alternative designs provided the reviewing authority determines the design meets the purpose of the standards and other applicable criteria. See ACC 18.31.200(1) for related procedures associated with departures. (5) Relationship to other codes and documents. Where provisions of this chapter conflict with provisions in any other section of the Auburn City Code (ACC), this chapter prevails unless otherwise noted. (6) This chapter contains some specific standards that are easily quantifiable, while others provide a level of discretion in how they are complied with. In the latter case, the applicant must demonstrate to the director, in writing, how the project meets the purpose of the standard or standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 4 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 293 of 478 1 .4 Definitions Definitions in Chapter 18.04 ACC apply to these standards. Below are supplemental definitions that apply specifically to these design standards: (I) Articulation - A method of styling the joints and transitions in the formal elements of architectural design for the purpose of creating visual interest. Includes treatments to building joints and transitions such as indents, projections, material changes, facade treatments. (2) Belt Course - A molding or projecting course running horizontally along the face of a building. (3) Canopy - A cover over a sidewalk providing protection from the rain or shade from the sun, which is constructed of durable, permanent materials. (4) Cornice -A horizontal decorative or ornamental molding around a wall or just below a ceiling. (5) Director - means the director of the Department of Community Development or designee. (6) Multifamily—Apartment building(s) featuring seven or more dwelling units on a single lot. (7) Parking, structured - Parking contained within an enclosed building either part of or designed to appear like it is part of the larger building complex, or a freestanding structure devoted exclusively to above-grade parking. (8) Plinth - A block used as the base of a column or other upright support. (9) Public art - Any form of painting, mural, mosaic, sculpture, or other work of art, so long as it can be appraised as a work of art and its value as such documented, displayed on the exterior of a building, at or near the pedestrian entrance, or on a public plaza, and visible to users of the public right-of- way at all times. (10) Public plaza - An open space that is visible and accessible to the public at all times predominantly open to the sky, and for use principally by people, as opposed to merely a setting for the building. (I I) Street level retail - Uses providing goods and services, including food and drink, adjacent to, visible from, and directly accessible from the public sidewalk. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 5 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 294 of 478 Chapter 2 - Block-Frontage Standards 2. 1 Purpose. (I) To achieve the envisioned street level aesthetic and enhance the public's experience of Auburn's Downtown Urban Center. (2) To enhance pedestrian environments by emphasizing activated ground-level block-frontage designs for commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily developments. (3) To minimize potential negative impacts of driveways and off-street parking facilities on the streetscape. (4) To promote good visibility between buildings and the street for security for pedestrians and to create a more welcoming and interesting streetscape. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 6 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 295 of 478 2.2 Block-frontage designation maps. (I) The block-frontage designations established by this chapter are maintained under the direction of the director. All notations, references, and other information shown have the same force and effect as if fully described in this title. Designated block frontages in Downtown Ial rI, j /Dr , ..30 ,i �aiu �AA•-w t +. 1I aN@FNELilti' - — gam ' E�i '- .' Iwo _ U , • 1, .. . • ;2, 'J • .c .. .:F;I- 4 Lal.,---- IN �� to p: CZ • I. f.-ti NDSTSE` S-4 1 _ I .- -. _ 4TH SE:-+ Block-Frontage Designation 0 500 1,000 1,500 Feet Storefront-Pedestrian I Streets L. . . I ' . . ---L I 021 I I Mixed-Pedestrian II Streets 0 0.125 0.25 Mites Downtown Urban Center(DUC) AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 7 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 296 of 478 2.3 About the transparency standards. All block-frontage designations contain distinct minimum facade transparency standards. The purposes of these standards are to maintain "eyes on the street"for safety and create welcoming pedestrian environments. The table below includes details in how they are measured. Transparency standards Transparency area Residential buildings and Ground floor non-residential residential portions of Storefront on Landscaped block frontage mixed-use buildings __;„..„,.„-------- , ,.,,,2,---""_ ........o, j I /A-1,,,),J 'L V- I,...,- Transparency ���� � 3a„ / 'I Are�I J/ �� I i II / ��"T �. 8' i �II„; ' i' �:, € it .,- lj � Tr•nse.rency.�. �I •�., Afea 30 4Ni V h����� ,ems 30 tl' �,i / ��y l - � fir' The transparency area is on the The transparency area is between All vertical surfaces of the facade are ground floor between 30"and 10' 30"and 8' above grade used in the calculations above sidewalk grade Other Transparency Provisions I Windows must be transparent - Ground-level window area for storefronts .--- ...-- and other non-residential uses that is • . -.- covered,frosted,or perforated in any fo. �"��� °�.w,,, manner that obscures visibility into the nge°°"'`''` building must not count as transparent XIN window area.Also, mirrored glass and highly-reflective or darkly-tined windows yam" iiiiimin,diZ must not be counted as transparent 2`.--^..%� windows. Covered windows Perforated sign AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 8 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 297 of 478 Transparency standards Display windows&parking garages Display windows may be used for up to -_ 10 25%of non-residential transparency t requirements provided they are at least - y " k Z ` r 30"deep to allow changeable displays and [ ,,,f/ _. 44' I 1: tit �L�I ;� the interior wall is non-structural so it can _"1_- be removed if the windows are not used for display.Tack-on display cases as shown in the far-right example do not Integrated display windows Tack-on display cases qualify as transparent window area. ---mumi� ' �For parking garages (where allowed by i(3 . 'i i' block frontage standards),the left image �-_____ d - <i 'i illustrates how such a structure can meet - ,, � , (and not meet)the applicable T § rv",k _---- ill transparency standards. Parking garage with windows Parking garage without windows AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 9 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 298 of 478 2.4 Storefront block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. Storefront block-frontages are the most vibrant and active shopping and dining areas within Auburn. Blocks designated as Storefront block-frontages include continuous storefronts placed along the sidewalk edge with small scale shops and many business entries. There are two tiers of Storefront block frontage designations: Class A and Class B. Class B Storefronts have slightly relaxed ground-level use, transparency, and weather protection standards. Storefront block frontage vision and key standards. Weather protection: At least 5'minimum depth Entry: along 60%of facade Facing street u Height: , .- I . : r `' L r14'minimum floor to ceiling '''' ,1n1--]4".- _-,-- ---2,-,-- � `; 10' .� � 8-14' j ' Windows/ 1 , - transparency: a At least 60%of _ facade between -' 7 2.5'and 10' -2.5' . 1 wt Sidewalk: // / c' 10'minimum �� CLASS A /' Weather protection: At least 5'minimum depth Entry: along 50%of facade Facing street Height: a.Sz.. , 12'minimum �- - II :- ' ' floor to ceiling �\ \ -- = ` (-' 10' - 8-12' 't Windowsl t.Y transparency: At least 50%of i ` - 'j ,''` facade between 1 --. 2 2.5'and 10' � .5'< 1, ly. i% e SY$ Soe �'' walk CLASS B - �' AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 10 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 299 of 478 (2) Applicability. (a) Class A Storefront standards apply to designed Storefront block frontages as set forth in the block frontage map above. (b) Class B Storefront standards apply to situations for Mixed and Undesignated block frontages where developments choose to integrate storefronts on portions or all of their applicable block frontages. (3) Standards. Applicable development must comply with the standards in Table 2.4 below. Table 2.4 Storefront block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities as set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Class A Storefront Standards Class B Storefront Standards Ground-level Land use See ACC 18.29.050 for use provisions, See ACC 18.29.050 for use provisions, except: except: Residential uses are prohibited except Residential uses are prohibited except: lobbies and accessory-uses associated • Live/work units featuring ground with multifamily residential uses are level space that complies with allowed provided they are limited to minimum floor to floor height and 30%of block-frontages. non-residential space depth herein. • Lobbies and accessory-uses associated with multifamily residential uses are allowed provided they are limited to 60%of block- frontages. Floor to floor height for new 14' minimum. 12' minimum. buildings (applies to the minimum non- residential space depth) Non-residential space depth 30' minimum. 20' minimum. Building placement Buildings must be placed at the back Standards in this table apply when edge of the required sidewalk. buildings are placed at the back edge of Additional setbacks are allowed for a the required sidewalk. widened sidewalk or providing open space for public use such as plazas, courtyards,and seating areas. Building entrances Primary building entrances must face the street or a pedestrian-oriented space that is adjacent to the street. For corner sites,the entry may face the corner,or one or both streets. Fa4ade transparency At least 60%of the transparency area. At least 50%of the transparency area. (see Section 2.3) AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page I I Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 300 of 478 Table 2.4 Storefront block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities as set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Class A Storefront Standards Class B Storefront Standards Weather protection Weather protection is required along at Weather protection is required along at least 60%of the storefront facade,and least 50%of the storefront facade,and Note:Weather protection that it must be a minimum of 5' deep and it must be a minimum of 5' deep and encroaches over the public right-of- have 8'to 14' of vertical clearance. have 8'to 12' of vertical clearance. way will require a permit meeting the standards of ACC 12.60 and The director may require reduced The director may require reduced ACC 12.60.050. width weather protection where width weather protection where necessary to avoid interfering with necessary to avoid interfering with street trees,street lights, street signs, street trees,street lights, street signs, or extending beyond the edge of the or extending beyond the edge of the sidewalk. sidewalk. Parking location New surface level parking and access Not applicable(sites are subject to features adjacent to the street are applicable designated block frontage prohibited. Parking may be placed parking location provisions). below,above,and/or behind storefronts. Driveways are allowed from designated Storefront block frontages only when no other option exists. Sidewalk width Sidewalks abutting storefronts must be at least 10'wide.Where such sidewalks extend beyond right-of-way limits,a public access easement is required to accommodate the full sidewalk width. Upper floors may cantilever over the sidewalk to the right-of-way edge or 4', whichever is less. (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures from the standards in Table 2.4 that feature the symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: (a) Non-residential space floor to floor height. Some flexibility for reduced non-residential floor to floor heights may be allowed (up to 25 percent of such space) to allow for a greater variety of such spaces where the applicant can successfully demonstrate the proposed alternative design and configuration of the space is viable for a variety of permitted non-residential uses. (b) Non-residential space depth. Reduced depths on up to 25 percent of the applicable block- frontage will be considered where the applicant can successfully demonstrate the proposed alternative design and configuration of the space is viable for a variety of permitted non- residential uses. (c) Facade transparency. Departures for facade transparency in the transparency area may be reduced to a minimum of 35 percent for block-frontages if the façade design between ground- level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates the impacts of blank walls. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 12 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 301 of 478 (d) Weather-protection. The reduced extent (to no less than 50 percent of Class A and no less than 35 percent of Class B Storefront block-frontages) or width weather-protection features (to no less than four-feet in width) will be considered provided the designs are proportional to architectural features of the building and building design trade-offs (elements that clearly go beyond minimum building design standards in this chapter) meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 13 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 302 of 478 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To provide standards for an optional block frontage design along Mixed-designated streets that incorporates modest landscaped setbacks, clear pedestrian connections between the building and the sidewalk, and minimized surface parking lots along the frontages. (2) Applicability. Standards herein apply as an option for development on Mixed designated block frontages and a requirement for new multifamily development. Note that developments featuring ground-level dwelling units along block frontages, such frontages are also subject to the provisions of Section 2.8, Ground-floor residential frontage standards. (3) Standards. Applicable developments are subject to the Landscaped block frontage standards set forth in Table 2.5. Landscaped frontage vision and key standards. iP 11 Ijii,., d eather protection 1.0011 over entry \ 1 Special facade —rr1 " '' transparency bi requirements Entry facing q the street w — Landscaped setback • Table 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Standards Ground-level Land use As set forth in ACC 18.29.050 and 18.07.020. Building placement 5' minimum setback. No minimum setback is required for upper building levels. Block frontages with ground floor dwelling units must comply with Section 2.8. Building entrances Building entries must face the street or a public plaza that is adjacent to the street. For corner sites,the entry may face the corner,or one or both streets. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 14 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 303 of 478 Table 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Standards Facade transparency For buildings with ground-level non-residential uses,at least 35%of the (see Section 2.3) transparency area. For buildings with ground-level residential uses,at least 15%of the entire facade. Weather protection Weather protection at least 3' deep must be provided over individual residential and commercial tenant entries and at least 5' deep for shared residential and professional office entries. Parking location Surface level parking and access features must be located to the side or rear of buildings. For sites with multiple buildings, no more than 50 percent of arterial street block frontages may be occupied by parking and vehicular access areas. Landscaping All areas between the sidewalk and the building must be landscaped, except for walkways, porches, decks,and other areas meeting the definition of public plazas. The required landscaping must meet the provisions of ACC 18.50.040(C) and 18.50.070. For parking lot perimeter landscaping,see Section 3.3. (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures to the Landscaped block-frontage standards in Table 2.5 that feature the symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: (a) Building placement. Reduced setbacks will be considered for non-residential ground level frontages where the facade effectively integrates a blend of storefront and landscaped frontage elements. For example, window transparency levels should increase towards Class B Storefront standards at a proportional rate as the setback gets smaller. (b) Facade transparency. Facade transparency in the transparency area may be reduced from the minimum standards by 50 percent if the façade design between ground-level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates the impacts of blank-walls. (c) Parking location. Alternative designs may be considered with some parking located between the street and a building or buildings where such design helps to better take advantage of the site's context. Design treatments must be included to mitigate the impact of parking areas along the street (in terms of visual impacts and pedestrian access to the buildings from the street). AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 15 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 304 of 478 2.6 Mixed block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To provide for flexibility in the design of applicable block frontages while ensuring that block frontages create a pedestrian-friendly environment. (2) Applicability. Standards herein apply to all sites containing designated Mixed block frontages per the map in Section 2.2. Note that for developments featuring ground level dwelling units adjacent to the street, the design of such block frontages are subject to Section 2.8. (3) Standards. Applicable development may choose between the Class B Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4 or Landscaped block frontage standards as set forth in Table 2.5 or some combination of the two, with modifications noted in the scenarios below: (a) A site with a proposed storefront building (or segment of a building), the building(s) will be subject to the Class B Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4, except that for parking location standards, sites will be subject to the provisions in the Landscaped block frontage standards in Table 2.5. (b) For a site that features proposed a building or buildings with a mix of proposed Storefront and Landscaped block frontage designs, the storefront building segments will be subject to the Class B Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4, whereas everything else will be subject to the Landscaped block frontage standards as set forth in Table 2.5. (4) Blending frontages. Buildings may also employ designs that are a hybrid of storefront and landscaped block frontage forms, where they feature a small landscaped setback (less than what is required under the Landscaped block frontage standards), provided the window transparency levels increase towards Class B Storefront standards at a proportional rate as the setback gets smaller. Weather protection isn't required in frontage areas where there's more than I inches of landscaping adjacent to the façade (measured perpendicular to the façade). All other standards for Class B Storefront standards in Table 2.4 apply. 2.7 Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To provide for flexibility in the design of block frontages in areas where such flexibility is warranted. (2) Applicability. Standards herein apply to all development on sites that are not otherwise designated as a Storefront, Mixed, or Landscaped block frontage. (3) Standards. Applicable developments are subject to the Other/Undesignated block frontage standards set forth in Table 2.7, except where developments integrate storefront buildings abutting the sidewalk edge. Such storefront buildings are subject to the Class B Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 16 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 305 of 478 Table 2.7 Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 2.7 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Standards Building placement Where allowed in the applicable zone, buildings may be placed up to the sidewalk edge, provided they meet Class B Storefront block-frontage standards in Table 2.4. Buildings and portions thereof with ground floor dwelling units are subject to the standards in Section 2.8. Otherwise,there is no minimum or maximum setback provided buildings meet applicable standards herein. Building entrances Building entrances facing the street are encouraged.At a minimum,at least one building entry visible and directly accessible from the street is required. Where buildings are setback from the property line, pedestrian connections from the sidewalk are required. Facade transparency Storefronts abutting the back of the sidewalk are subject to Class B Storefront facade transparency standards in Table 2.4. Other buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor within 10 feet of sidewalk,at least 30%of the ground floor between 4-8 feet above the sidewalk. For residential buildings,at least 15%of the entire facade (all vertical surfaces generally facing the street). Weather protection Buildings within 16"of the back of the sidewalk are subject to Class B Storefront block-frontage weather protection standards in Table 2.4. For all other buildings,weather protection at least 3' deep must be provided over individual residential and commercial tenant entries and at least 5'deep for shared residential and professional office entries. Parking location There are no parking lot location restrictions, except for landscaped buffer requirements set forth in PMC 20.58.005. Landscaping Sites are subject to the landscaping requirements of Section 3.3 and Chapter 18.50 ACC. (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures to the Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards in Table 2.7 that feature the symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: (a) Facade transparency. Façade transparency in the transparency area may be reduced from the minimum standards by 50 percent if the facade design between ground-level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates the impacts of blank-walls. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 17 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 306 of 478 2.8 Ground-floor residential frontage standards. (I) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to: (a) Enhance the privacy and security of residents living on the ground floor. (b) Provide an effective visual and physical transition between the public realm and the private realm. (c) Enhance the relationship between the building and the street through high-quality landscape and architectural design. (2) Applicability. All developments with ground-floor residential uses adjacent to public streets, trails, through-block connections or other internal pedestrian connections, parks, publicly accessible common areas, and internal common space (hereafter collectively referred to as "public and semi- public realm") shall comply with the frontage standards herein. (3) Standards. Design treatments must be integrated to enhance the character of the public and semi- public realm while respecting the privacy of adjacent residential units. Design criteria applicable to ground-floor residential frontages are as follows: (a) Unit setback and elevation. Provide privacy for people living in the adjacent dwelling units and ensure the applicable public and semi-public realm environment is comfortable through all of the following measures: (i) Provide a five foot minimum setback from applicable public and semi-public realm elements. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the applicable public (e.g., sidewalk) and semi-public realm elements (e.g., walkway, public plaza, shared outdoor space).When adjacent to an applicable public and semi-public realm element with no adjacent walkway, the setback shall be measured from the outside edge (facing away from dwelling unit) of a physical threshold feature (e.g., low fence or hedge) that separates semi-private outdoor space with the applicable public and semi-public realm element as determined by the Director. DEPARTURES will be considered provided the design enhances the character of the streetscape and respects the privacy of adjacent ground-floor residents. (ii)Where the facade is within ten feet of a sidewalk (when allowed by the applicable zone) or five feet from all other applicable public and semi-public realm elements, the ground floor must be elevated a minimum average of 30-inches to improve privacy of such residential uses and enhance their relationship to the street. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 18 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 307 of 478 Minimum setback between a ground floor residence and applicable public and semi-public realm element . , , x. • • minimum 5' setback minimum 5' setback In the left example,the 5 foot setback area is used for raised planters next to a sidewalk. In the right example,the minimum 5 foot setback area is used for a wall and landscaped bed next to a public space. (c) Units with direct physical access and less than ten feet setback to the sidewalk or other applicable public and semi-public realm elements must enhance the privacy of residents and provide an effective transition between the public and private realm by integrating all of the following measures: (i) Provide a physical "threshold" feature, such as a hedge, retaining wall, rockery, stair, gate, railing, or a combination of such elements on private property, not to exceed 42 inches in height, that defines and bridges the boundary between the applicable public and semi-public realm element and the private entry, porch, yard, or patio. Thresholds may screen, but not completely block, eye-level views to and from the applicable public and semi-public realm element. (ii)Provide an outdoor space at least four feet deep and six feet wide (24 square feet minimum area) in the front setback, such as a porch, patio, deck, or stoop. Where feasible, this space shall be at the same level as the interior of the unit. (iii) Provide a covered area, porch or protected entry space, or other architectural weather protection at least three feet deep that provides cover for a person entering the unit and a transitional space between outside and inside the dwelling. (iv) Landscaping planters shall be integrated into transitional areas between the dwelling unit and the adjacent public and semi-public realm element (see examples below). (v)Overhead building projections may cantilever over the outdoor space by up to 50 percent of the minimum ground level setback. DEPARTURES may be proposed for the design criteria in subsection (c) above provided the design enhances the privacy of adjacent units and provides an effective and attractive transition between the public and private realm. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 19 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 308 of 478 Guidelines and examples of ground-level residential frontages ll 1 _ . ,g . ,-: ill -•-•• ., II,: ... .:i, . 4l r Y. 1 1,' _ i \iiiL, - i , -"AIII I Il8I ■e. ! -- r t ___________---, \ The above images show ground-level residential frontages with setbacks of approximately 10 feet(left image) and 5 feet (right image)along different street frontages for the same corner apartment building.These ground level units all have their own private unit access from the sidewalk and are elevated above the sidewalk to enhance the privacy to the units.The landscaping elements, brick posts, split-faced concrete block stoop walls,and black metal railings help to provide an attractive and effective transition between the public and private realms. *a , r' P \ �' `--&j 17 1 4. 1 Z4" ! ; .. +� 'of F- ' e..; �' _L .. l liii .',f4 ,',,',.P. --: v - lk..1. 0.,,,r _lt,.1.1 „,„_._, .T.,_.... ,. ...t..;.., 4;4 ' r,,... 'h.,',e, :i'll ii i „„-„,16.- I , - uR r., Ilk !r • :d Ill ' .. l III .� T� -=---"=-,,-- -----' - 1�l3 I a 1"III ,I �I IIL, g � CS i i - r ._ i fit' ' ; 1 ''.. 7 Y.,-.41 --- I . 4, e '».$3{ * :off k.. �3 0 . d r- a3e G AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 20 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 309 of 478 Guidelines and examples of ground-level residential frontages Good examples: Upper left image includes a stoop design with brick terraced planters and low wrought iron fences. Upper right and lower left images include low wrought iron fences that separate the sidewalk/pedestrian walkway from the private open space. Lower center and right images include stoop designs with sidewalk level planters and concrete terrace planters. l 1 Bad examples: Despite the raised ground level,the shallow setback design in the left image above is insufficient to meet the intent of the standards. In the above right image,the upper level building cantilever doesn't meet the standards and creates a cold "cave stoop" like form.The large areas of unscreened concrete walls in both examples are undesirable. 2.9 Through-block connection frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To promote through-block connection frontage designs that enhance the character and safety of such connections. (2) Applicability. These standards apply to development adjacent to through-block connections, when required (see Section 3.4). (3) Standards. Many, but not all standards depend on the type of connection and the adjacent use. Specifically: (a) Non-residential building elevations (including mixed-use development with ground floor commercial uses) facing a through-block connection are subject to Other/Undesignated block frontage standards in Section 2.7, except that such building elevations must feature at least I 0 percent window transparency to enhance the safety and visibility of the trail and connection. (b) Residential developments adjacent to a through-block connection are subject to both the Landscaped block frontage standards in Section 2.5 and Ground-floor residential frontage standards in Section 2.8. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 21 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 310 of 478 Good examples of through-block connections in a residential context y 4 x n 1' t1 �'. 1 nP Yyyyy ,fie. - ' t „4 1 Pii& _ ,..:,4,,..:_ :.,,,,t ,.,„, t-1.;10,-* , '1.'1,- ,, _, ,,,,,a ,, i'l ' Pl;,tt:". - 2. 10 Corner site clarifications. Where a property fronts onto more than one street, each building frontage must comply with the standards for the block-frontage upon which it fronts, with the following clarifications: (I) Entrances. For corner sites, entrances may be provided on both streets, but only one entrance is required unless the site fronts a Storefront block frontage on both sides, in which case the entrance shall be provided on the corner or on each street. (2) Transparency and weather protection standards associated with corner storefronts. (a) For corner-sites featuring a Storefront block frontage designation on one street, corner buildings must meet applicable Storefront block frontage transparency and weather protection standards. Such storefront buildings may be built up to the sidewalk along the other block frontage, provided they contain at least 50 percent of the required Class A transparency and weather protection on Storefront block frontages. Where such corner buildings contain additional storefront uses on the non-Storefront block frontage, then those storefronts are subject to the full Class A Storefront block frontage transparency and weather protection standards. (b) For street corners with Storefront designations on both block frontages, buildings must employ the full transparency on the dominant frontage (based on the frontage width or established neighborhood pattern), and a 50 percent reduction in minimum transparency and weather protection is permitted on the secondary facade associated with the corner establishment. Other storefront uses the corner establishment are subject to the full Storefront block frontage transparency and weather protection standards. (c) For corner storefront establishments without a Storefront designation on either street, the block frontage containing the entry is subject to the full Class B Storefront block frontage transparency and weather protection standards. The secondary block frontage associated with the corner establishment must contain at least 50 percent of the required transparency and weather protection for Class B Storefront block frontages. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 22 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 311 of 478 2. 1 I High-visibility street corner standards. (I) Applicability/purpose. The high visibility street-corner requirements apply to the following sites to accentuate designated street-corners with high visibility to the public: (a) Street corners where at least one block frontage is designated Storefront block frontage. (b) Other sites where a storefront building is proposed. (2) Standards. At least one of the following special features must be included [the Figure below illustrates acceptable examples]: (a) Corner plaza. (b) Cropped building corner with a special entry feature. (c) Decorative use of building materials at the corner. (d) Distinctive facade articulation. (e) Sculptural architectural element. (f) Other decorative elements that meet the purpose of the standards. Acceptable high visibility street corner examples 0 .Imo- o o D4. . 0 liiy, O _ ab' i i i �i' ,�' 1 ' ` -,-e-*.. .in ! I, `� ill iFt6— ' s � i.. ii''P t► i I.I ri:. € -..r_ 4� -� mot ,, s r Yam' t, — r 0 1,7 .:-.:,-..T.'__-rD_—{--a,---•-._-.-I:,-__:l-.-.--lC.-_5_-..--!--i--,-_,-O :..,,T.A,.---,-,L..,'i t----_.!_.,.,..-.--,-. .. ,,•,,i...r-...'.-,--i-...-„.-.- iii i-----,--.-.:-- i, ---i0-_.bx0,-;,i -,'C:1 lik,.i'ili.l_i1lm,t-',1--,11 Illy-- 0 - :� .6*, ,,, ,.modemm=miummi.,,,,L, ,:..._ . MI . _Ran _ - .I. 1 F. i I II ,t *1• The letters on the images refer to the special feature options above that are integrated into the design. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 23 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 312 of 478 Chapter 3 - Site Planning 3. 1 Useable residential recreational space. (I) Purpose. (a) To create useable space that is suitable for leisure or recreational activities for residents. (b) To create open space that contributes to the residential setting. (2) Applicability. These standards apply to residential developments, including portions of mixed-use development, that include usable recreational or open space towards a density bonus. Otherwise, the following text are guidelines that do not have to be met. (3) Usable residential recreational space. (a) All residential developments, including residential portions of mixed-use development, must provide minimum usable recreational space equal to 5 percent of dwelling unit floor area. This includes all dwelling units, but excludes the floor area of hallways, lobbies, and other common areas. The required recreational space may be provided in a combination of ways: (i) Shared outdoor space. All of the required recreational space may be in the form of shared outdoor space available to all residents and meeting the requirements of subsection (b) below. Shared roof-decks located on the tops of buildings are addressed in subsection (v) below. (ii)Ground/grade-level individual outdoor space. All of the required recreational space for a unit may be provided by ground-level outdoor space that is abutting and directly accessible to the subject unit. Such recreational spaces must be: (A) Outdoor spaces may be located in the front, side, or rear yard provided they are generally level,feature no dimension less than ten-feet, and enclosed by a fence, railing,and/or hedge at least 32-inches in height to qualify (B) Private porches may qualify as outdoor space provided they are at least 36-square-feet in area, with no dimension less than six-feet. Individual ground-level open space that is in excess of minimum requirements must not be used in the calculations for determining the minimum usable recreational space requirements for other units in the development. (iii) Balconies and other similar private outdoor spaces. Up to 50 percent of the required recreational space for a unit may be provided by private balconies provided such spaces are at least 36 square feet in area, with no dimension less than four feet (not including railings), to provide a space usable for human activity. (iv) Common indoor recreation-areas. Up to 50 percent of the required recreational space may be provided by common indoor recreation areas meeting the following conditions: (A) The space must meet ADA standards and must be located in a visible area, such as near an entrance, lobby, or high traffic corridors. (B) The space must be designed specifically to serve interior recreational functions and not merely be leftover unrentable space used to meet the open space requirement. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 24 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 313 of 478 (v)Shared roof-decks. For apartment buildings, up to 50 percent of the required recreational space may be provided by shared roof-decks located on the top of buildings which are available to all residents and meet the requirements below. For mixed-use buildings, 100 percent of the required recreational space may be provided by shared roof-decks. Design requirements: (A) Space must feature hard surfacing, provide amenities such as seating areas, landscaping, and/or other features that encourage use. (B) Space must integrate landscaping elements (at least 20 percent of the space) that enhance the character of the space and encourage its use. Shared roof-deck examples l- `may A A. G. -___ 1 (b) Shared outdoor space design requirements. Shared outdoor space can include landscaped courtyards or decks, entrance plazas, gardens with walkways, children's play areas, pools, and water features provided they are accessible to all residents of the development. Accessible areas used for storm water retention, infiltration, or other multipurpose recreational and/or green spaces that meet the design criteria herein may qualify as shared recreational space. Special requirements for shared outdoor spaces include the following: (i) Shared outdoor space must be located in centralized areas that are visible from units within the development. (ii)Shared outdoor space must feature no dimension less than I 5-feet in order to provide functional leisure or recreational activity. Wider minimum dimensions are required perpendicular to building elevations containing windows of dwelling units whose only solar access is from the applicable building wall. Specifically: (A) 20-feet minimum for such elevations up to three-stories tall. (B) 25-feet minimum for such elevations four-stories tall. (C) 30-feet minimum for such elevations five or more stories tall. (iii)Shared outdoor space must feature paths, landscaping, seating, and lighting plus play structures, sports courts, and/or other pedestrian amenities to make the area more functional and enjoyable for a range of users. (iv)Stairways and service elements located within or on the edge of shared recreational space must not be included in the open space calculations. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 25 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 314 of 478 (v) Shared porches may qualify as shared outdoor space, provided they are at least eight feet in depth and 96-square-feet in total area. Shared outdoor and indoor recreational space examples b , ---i•g 7111T14i'llill— - -- ------- '''' ''''' '''i — 5A liwillil I I ,,,.. LI, ,......-,, w ti 4 ail71' �' if k r i II art :1f �j , r r ,. v. --r a g ti '' +awe _ •__ f , } The upper left example is a courtyard over a parking deck. Notice the transition elements between the courtyard and adjacent residential units.The upper right courtyard is shared by ground-level commercial uses and apartments above. 11., ;,„et r 4 r yr 11.41 I '' - " ., r p _ _ 7 ;. The left image above includes a covered gathering space with outdoor grills adjacent to a landscaped commons with a central walkway. The right image is an example of shared indoor recreation space. RI �I d gy y: . _ d r, � . _ ,,, _ _ ' r' -° Th.i M _ - I ' i- f - it 1""- - a—y a. r �'� 1.R.1 i� , a x 5 $g• .� 'ua rh'r T Z .. ;:=,::. .'� fi,._ - .:— v isa..,.,#.' i- i v-�r *'I' .., The left image above includes a turf play area with mounds for fun play.The right image shows traditional play equipment. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 26 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 315 of 478 Shared outdoor space— minimum widths when abutting building elevations containing windows of dwelling units whose only solar access is from the applicable building wall 20'min 20-feet minimum for such elevations up to three-stories tall. J 25'minim 25-feet minimum for such elevations four-stories tall. 30'min 30-feet minimum for such • elevations five or more stories tall AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 27 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 316 of 478 3.2 Public plazas. (I) Purpose. (a) To encourage plazas and other pedestrian oriented spaces in downtown that enhance the public's opportunity for active and passive activities, such as dining, resting, people watching, and recreational activities. (b) To enhance the comfort and leisure capabilities of public plazas. (c) To enhance the development character and attractiveness of the Downtown Urban Center. (2) Applicability. These standards apply when publicly accessible plazas are included in the development. (3) Public plaza standards. (a) Public plazas must abut and be within three feet in elevation of a public sidewalk. Ramps must be provided consistent with ADA standards. (b) Public plazas must be at least 25 feet wide. (c) At least I 0 percent of the plaza area shall be planted with trees and other vegetation. Planters with trees, shrubs, or other vegetation are permitted to count towards the 10 percent. (d) At least 20 percent of the plaza shall have physical or natural shade structures. Seated areas with umbrellas, planted trees that will have a canopy radius of at least 2.5 feet, canopies, and other shade structures are permitted to count towards the 20 percent. (e) At least two feet of seating area (a bench or ledge at least I 6-inches deep and appropriate seating height) or one individual seat per 60-square-feet of plaza area or open space. Moveable seating may be used to meet up to 75 percent of this requirement. (f) Desirable public plaza features (to be encouraged) include site furniture, artwork, drinking fountains, water features, kiosks, play structures, or other similar features. Example of site development integrating public plazas •h. 11, 0.(104,- +ems ii�-,.., " ' '. °F`_- 3x t rs a_,,r?• y:+.'.,rrH -_'.`'� w' I • &1 s �� ff017 nau AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 28 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 317 of 478 Example of site development integrating public plazas "euR a:. • c. 4 - '' �! sN4,a OC�R :% t: ,vi., i n-. ` .tti,' " ,-; 4t r- av- N 40' ..". . ,.' t • • �°� : � 4 - � :I .7.,..• ='.',--'.., ,.' v. I,-•—:, __•,..,7'`,i!'',:*,. ,•:'4 :,..1. --. . ., . ..;,, ,...,.4"...*:*- v ., ....,,,,, ., .,, . , ,, .., r.,,,,,,,..,,A., . , ,,,,,„....:.... ...„.... . • . ,,,,,,..., ,,,, ..,r, . , -A „ . ..,K, : „A, , , ,,, e 4 , _ , „,v. , .. . . .• - , -fy , , , , rep.. . , ..:. i , .:.,.._. ..:,. ,11, „: . ..;.... , . . , I 1. . , li , 0 - re '. - •—. i 4. .dam f' . 1 _ �. u kf ' .,a fever � ptt li ' • " :6�+ f:� " Ai - y l • 1Z. , .''''- ..1 All of the above spaces front onto sidewalks and include bordering storefronts to help enliven the spaces.The bottom plaza includes a crushed rock surface,with concrete pathways on the side to facilitate pedestrian movement. Note the mix of fixed and movable seating options. 3.3 Parking lots, garages, and drive access design. (I) Purpose. (a) To create a safe, convenient, and efficient network for vehicle circulation and parking that minimizes conflicts with pedestrian circulation and activity. (b) To mitigate the visual impact of parking lots on the streetscape and development context. (c) To enhance the function, safety, and visual appearance of parking garages. (2) Parking lot pedestrian circulation and design. The project must provide an integrated and connected pedestrian circulation network that encourages walking and functions as one of the defining features of the development. Specifically: (a) Pedestrian connections not less than five feet wide shall be provided through parking lots where they separate building entrances from sidewalks and/or transit stops. Pedestrian connection walkways are required to meet minimum ADA requirements. (b) Pedestrian connections through parking lots shall be clearly defined by at least two of the following: (i) Six-inch vertical curb in combination with a raised walkway. (ii)Textured paving, including across vehicular lanes, such as unit pavers, stamped and scored concrete. (iii) Bollards. (iv) Trellis. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 29 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 318 of 478 (v) Continuous landscape area on at least one side of the walkway that is at least three feet wide. (vi) Pedestrian-scale lighting. (c) Parking lot walkways. For developments with large surface parking lots, one walkway shall be provided for every four rows of parking, or at a maximum spacing of 200 feet. (d) Crosswalks. Crosswalks are required when a walkway crosses an on-site paved area accessible to vehicles. (e) Raised crosswalks (speed tables). On sites larger than one acre, all crosswalks near major building entrances, parking garage entries, vehicular entries to the site, and other high-traffic areas shall be vertically raised to sidewalk level. The purpose of raised crosswalks is to provide a continuous walking or rolling surface, increase the visibility of pedestrians, and slow the speed of vehicular traffic. This requirement does not apply to crosswalks crossing public roadways. (3) Through-block connection standards for the development of large sites. Through-block connections may include private streets, shared pedestrian and vehicular access routes, and other non-motorized routes that are intended to run between streets through an entire block. The standards herein allow flexibility in the type of connections best suited for the particular development and its use mix. Specific regulations for such through-block connections: (a) The maximum distance between a street and through block connection or between through- block connection is 330 feet. Development sites with smaller dimensions are not required to integrate through-block connections with new development. (b) Departures and exceptions to the through-block connection standards: (i) The Director may approve a departure from the dimensional standards set forth in subsection (a) by up to 25 percent provided the quality of the through-block connection exceeds minimum design standards. (ii)The Director may approve an exception from the dimensional standards set forth in subsection (a) where topography, existing uses/construction, or other geographic conditions prevent compliance or impose an unusual hardship on the applicant, provided the proposed design maximizes pedestrian and vehicular connectivity on the site given the constraints. (c) Public access easement. Such through-block connections shall be provided within a public access easement. (d) Alignment. Specific alignments for the through-block connections will be developed during the development review process for applicable sites. (e) Accessibility. Through-block connections must be accessible to the public at all times and may take a variety of forms, depending on the block size and use mix, as specified in subsection (F), Through-block connections, below. (f) Cantilever design. Buildings may project or cantilever into minimum required easement areas on building levels above the connection provided a 13-foot, six-inch vertical clearance is maintained and all other regulations are met. (g) Through-block connection types. Unless otherwise noted below and elsewhere in this chapter, required through-block connections may take any of the following forms set forth below. A combination of designs set forth above may be used for each connection. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 30 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 319 of 478 (i) Private street. Such streets shall comply with the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. (ii)Alley. Alleys shall comply with the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. (iii) Shared lane. The shared-lane approach can work well for lower traffic situations and helps to reduce the total space needed to accommodate access. They must include a 20-foot wide minimum two-way shared travel lane within a 32-foot wide public access easement. Parallel or angled parking pockets may be integrated into the lane provided the public access easement is widened accordingly. Landscape planters with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and ground cover must be integrated on at least one side of the shared-lane. (iv) Landscaped passageway design. This includes an eight-foot minimum width paved pathway within a 24-foot public access easement. Six-foot minimum landscaping strips (with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and ground cover) are required on each side of the path. (v)Urban passageway design. This is a I 2-foot minimum width concrete or unit paver walkway within a public access easement (same width) with buildings generally on each side. The building elevations on each side of an Urban passageway must include 40 percent transparency between 30 inches and eight feet above grade. Weather protection is required over all building entrances (at least three feet deep across the full width of the entrance). Shared lane examples "'- ' •= `• P i'/ Ilts4ii , , '.:' .,..., '...,- -. .,...-i, __. . .fir St . T--- *. 7 7- --- - „',1 ' '':±" ' -,,;„St__ P . • ..7., .!. 7i , ,., , La 1 I-jekt"-- t L___. ,_, ._,..,14[1.i i.:,,:iiii:._ 1 - 1 44"161a1.1"—ITY.--•-7;:: -?':Alig"::::1:11'Ill. •emu :17 :'r 1 'i 1%- 111 _ ll ! I. . , li, III 111 pi . IN ) 11-1 1 .. :, 1 1 1 „,1 'tlik.,,„a irg <�, ,. .01111i I Image courtesy eya.com AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 31 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 320 of 478 Landscaped and urban passageway examples - r v .- ' I � Yea l`�,iY.k ' ._ ..te. •g_ ' •} $1� f 0.` .' Iry p0 i • ,Y�,Q. o Landscaped passageway examples above and urban passageway examples below,though the lower right is a 44 blended example of urban and landscaped passageway. ai- ,r, c,. ,...,, -,., ,..„ ---4--. . ,, ".,,,!„.i..„,i,,,i, ii,,,,,i1-_,=:.,,--..,.;,-2.-.::, ,, i . . . ._ k , . . .. , . � 1 � , .•.. Mara ,� A -..� ,r.' 1 -1‘,. - t, „..,,, . eo-,,,., .... • . it, t . . , • •s .r • mini - . -.._--• d (4) Vehicular access and design. (a) Driveways. Driveways, where permitted by applicable Block Frontage Standards in Chapter 2, shall meet the standards of the Engineering Design and Construction Standards, including, but not limited to, standards for intersection spacing, distance from crosswalks, and width. (b) Parking lot location and design. Parking lot location standards are set forth in the Block Frontage Standards in Chapter 2. All other parking lot design standards are set forth in ACC Chapter 18.52 unless modified herein. (i) See subsection (2) above for interior parking lot pathways. (ii) See subsection (5) below for parking lot landscaping standards. (c) Garage and parking structures. (i) The ground level of free-standing parking structures shall include at least three of the following elements: (A) Pedestrian scale signs. (B) Canopies. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 32 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 321 of 478 (C) Plinths for columns. (D) Containers for seasonal plantings. (E) Ornamental tilework. (F) Glass elevator and/or stair tower. (G) An element, as approved by the City, which meets the intent of this section. (ii)Upper levels of structured parking shall be screened or treated architecturally by two or more of the following: (A) Roughly square openings rather than horizontal. (B) Planting designed to grow on the facade. (C) Louvers. (D) Expanded metal panels. (E) Decorative metal grills. (F) Spandrel (opaque) glass. (G) An element, as approved by the City, which meets the intent of this section. (iii) Parking garage entries and service area entries should be well-integrated into the design of the building and should not dominate the streetscape. They should be designed and sited to complement, not subordinate, the pedestrian entry. They shall meet the standards of the Engineering Design Standards, Chapter I 0. (iv) Garage entry doors and gates, if provided, shall be at least 50 percent transparent between the bottom and top of the door or gate in order to enhance the safety of garage users. (v) Lighting fixtures within garages are encouraged to be screened from view from the street. (5) Parking lot landscaping. (a) Surface parking lots consisting of ten or more stalls shall feature landscaped planter beds at a ratio of one to every six stalls. Each planter bed shall include at least one tree, a minimum caliper of two inches at the time of planting. (b) The minimum planter size shall be 100 square feet. Planters shall be protected by concrete curbs and shall also feature shrubs and/or groundcover. Z (c) Surface parking lots located adjacent to any street (excluding alleys) shall be screened by one or a combination of the following: (i) Low walls made of decorative concrete, masonry, or other similar material, not exceeding a maximum height of 30 inches. (ii)Raised planter walls (not exceeding a total height of 30 inches) planted with shrubs (a minimum of 80 percent of which must be evergreen). (iii) Landscape plantings consisting of trees (of which at least 80 percent are deciduous) and shrubs and groundcover materials (of which at least 80 percent are evergreen). (iv) All plant material used for parking lot screening shall provide clear views between 30 inches and eight feet above the ground surface, for visibility and safety. (v)Planting areas shall be a minimum of five feet in width and shall be irrigated. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 33 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 322 of 478 DEPARTURES will be considered provided the design enhances the function, safety, convenience, or visual appearance of the parking lot and mitigates the visual appearance on the streetscape and development context. Parking lot street buffer examples./2. 00 ..4%.., , 04k F ',,'/;" ..1* .44?"1111:0' 0 , 44 'VO i t ',,,d ,'E•••,., i A 47 t• ,� rd �Q I1 — 4. Rr '0* :r" 0 00 \ \4 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 34 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 323 of 478 3.4 Service areas and mechanical equipment. (I) Purpose. (a) To minimize adverse visual, odor, and noise impacts of mechanical equipment, utility cabinets and service areas at ground and roof levels. (b) To provide adequate, durable, well-maintained, and accessible service and equipment areas. (c) To protect residential uses and abutting properties from impacts due to location and utilization of service areas. (2) Location of ground-related service areas and mechanical equipment. (a) Service areas (loading docks, trash dumpsters, compactors, recycling areas, electrical panels, and mechanical equipment areas) must be located for convenient service access while avoiding negative visual, auditory, olfactory, or physical impacts on the streetscape environment, public plazas, uses within the development, and abutting residentially zoned properties. (b) Exterior loading areas. Exterior loading areas for commercial uses must not be located within 20-feet of a residentially zoned property. Where the director finds that this is the only option for locating an exterior loading area, design measures will be required to mitigate impacts to adjacent uses, such as adding a masonry wall at least eight-feet high. (c) Service areas must not be visible from the sidewalk and abutting properties. Where the director finds that the only option for locating a service area is an area visible from a street, internal walkway or pedestrian area, or from an abutting property, the area must be screened with structural and/or landscaping screening measures. (3) Screening of ground related service areas and mechanical equipment. Service elements are encouraged to be integrated within the structure. Where they are not provided within the structure, the following standards apply: (a) Where screening of ground-level service areas is required [see subsection (2) above], the following applies: (i) A structural enclosure (including gates) must be constructed of masonry, heavy-gauge metal, or decay-resistant material that is also used with the architecture of the main building. Alternative materials other than those used for the main building may be allowed if the finishes are similar in color and texture or if the proposed enclosure materials are more durable than those for the main structure. The walls must be sufficient to provide full screening from the affected roadway, pedestrian areas and adjacent use. The enclosure may use overlapping walls to screen dumpsters and other materials. (ii)Where the interior of a service enclosures is visible from surrounding streets, walkways, and buildings, an opaque or semi-opaque horizontal cover or screen must be used to mitigate unsightly views. The horizontal screen/cover should be integrated into the enclosure design (in terms of materials and/or design). (b) Where loading docks are sited along block frontages (only allowed when no other reasonable options are available as determined by the director), they must be designed to minimize impacts on the pedestrian environment. Standards: (i) Configure loading docks/bays to minimize their frontage length along blocks. (ii)Integrate architectural and/or landscaping design features to screen loading dock elements and add visual interest to pedestrians along adjacent sidewalks. See Blank Wall provisions of Section 4.5 for standards and examples. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 35 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 324 of 478 (4) Utility meters, electrical conduit, and other service utility apparatus. (a) Utility equipment such as power and gas meters, electrical boxes, and small-scale battery storage systems shall have at least one of the following treatments: (i) Screened with vegetation or landscaping. (ii) Integrated into the building's architecture or screened with decay-resistant material similar in color and texture to the main building. (iii) Wrapped with a City approved utility wrap. (b) Project designers are strongly encouraged to coordinate with applicable service providers early in the design process to determine the best approach in meeting these standards. Utility meter location and screening - good and bad examples Place utility meters in less visible locations. The lower left example is successfully tucked away in a less visible location and screened by vegetation. The right image is poorly executed and would not be permitted in such visible locations (along the sidewalk). Such meters must be coordinated and better integrated with the architecture of the building. • ter:. . a r• '-t z '" r1y • 4' _ � . ^'r _ -. .,Ogt t . 4401. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 36 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 325 of 478 Chapter 4 - Building Design 4. 1 Building massing and articulation. (I) Purpose. To employ facade articulation techniques that reduce the perceived scale of large buildings and add visual interest from all observable scales. (2) Facade-articulation. All buildings must include facade-articulation features at maximum-specified intervals to create a human-scaled pattern. These standards apply to building elevations facing streets and parks. (a) Maximum facade-articulation intervals: (i) Storefronts: 35 feet. Buildings 50 feet wide or less are exempt. (ii) Large footprint non-residential buildings (individual establishments with a building footprint of more than 50,000 square feet). 75 feet. (iii) Residential buildings: 30 feet. Buildings 60 feet wide or less are exempt. (b) Articulation features. At least two of the following articulation features must be employed for all buildings in compliance with the maximum-specified facade-articulation intervals. (i) Use of a window-fenestration pattern. (ii)Use of weather protection features. An example is a different canopy for each articulation interval (rather than a continuous canopy). (iii) Use of vertical piers/columns (applies to all floors of the facade, excluding upper level stepbacks). (iv) Change in building height or roofline with a difference in height, slope or pitch, direction, or shape (such as towers or dormers). (v)Change in building material and/or siding style (applies to all floors of the facade, excluding upper-level stepbacks). (vi) Vertical elements such as a trellis with plants, green wall, art element that meet the purpose of the standard. (vii) Providing vertical building modulation of at least 12-inches in depth if tied to a change in roofline or a change in building material, siding style, or color. Balconies may be used to qualify for this option if they are recessed or projected from the facade by at least I8-inches. Note: Facade-articulation features that encroach over the public right-of-way will require a permit meeting the standards of ACC 12.60 and ACC 12.60.050. DEPARTURES will be considered provided they meet the purpose of the standards and the design criteria below. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 37 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 326 of 478 Facade articulation examples. 01` Ir /■l°li !WI h T>4 r ims IIII g :ii 11! !4oBII 1 I ! . III rl E3 I. p : yl ' , ,,II! IV ,•g � '. ,� . nutid ''il of bind .,rim —r 04. G _ - -- s All three buildings above include a combination of window patterns,vertical building modulation,and changes in building material/siding style. The varying styles of balconies in each also help to articulate the facades.The mixed- use example on the let also uses separate awnings above the storefront to articulate the facade. The middle image also uses roofline modulation. .4 _a Q1 �� , , � qr ," I �� �+, L 1 I AI 110 :Ili 16JOLT l _ slul ..s . . � « I F The buildings on the left uses a combination of window patterns,vertical building modulation, roofline modulation, and changes in building material/siding style.The middle image uses window patterns,awnings,and vertical piers. The right image uses window patterns,vertical building modulation,and weather protection elements. (c) DEPARTURE criteria associated with articulation standards. Proposals must meet the purpose of the standards. The following criteria will be considered in determining whether the proposed articulation treatment meets the "purpose". (i) Consider the type and width of the proposed articulation treatment and how effective it is in meeting the purpose given the building's current and desired context if a subarea plan is in effect where the building is proposed. (ii)Consider the applicable block-frontage designation. Undesigned block-frontages warrant more flexibility than Storefront block-frontages. (iii) Consider the size and width of the building. Smaller buildings (less than 120-feet wide) warrant greater flexibility than larger buildings. (iv) Consider the quality of façade materials in concert with doors, windows, and other façade features and their ability to add visual interest to the street from a pedestrian scale and more distant observable scales. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 38 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 327 of 478 (3) Maximum facade length. Facades of buildings longer than 150 feet and containing four or more stories must include at least one of the following features to break up the massing of the building and add visual interest. (a) Provide vertical building modulation at least six-feet deep and I 5-feet long. For multi-story buildings, the modulation must extend through at least one-half of the building floors. (b) Use of a contrasting vertical modulated design component featuring all of the following: (i) Utilizes a change in building materials that effectively contrast from the rest of the facade. (ii)Component is modulated vertically from the rest of the facade by an average of six-inches. (c) Facade employs building walls with contrasting articulation that make it appear like multiple distinct buildings. To qualify for this option, these contrasting facades must employ all of the following: (i) Different building materials and/or configuration of building materials. (ii)Contrasting window design (sizes or configurations). (d) DEPARTURES to the above standards will be considered provided the design meets the purpose of the standards. Supplemental consideration for approving alternative designs: (i) Width of the facade. The larger the facade, the more substantial articulation/ modulation features need to be. (ii)Block-frontage designation and visibility/street context. Storefront block-frontages warrant the most scrutiny, whereas narrow Mixed or Undesignated side streets might warrant more flexibility in design. (iii) The type of articulation treatment and how effective it is in meeting the purpose given the building's context. Illustrating maximum facade length standards and good and bad examples. - -- ...-- .4111111110. ., -r--.5 1-0/:,,I,.. ..,, _1 0 Less than 150' long: Meets standard More than 150' long: Does not meet standard AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 39 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 328 of 478 Illustrating maximum facade length standards and good and bad examples. ✓, ti , Building incorporates a courtyard along the facade(technique#1 noted above)to effectively break it up into smaller components: Meets standard. ,,,,,, 701": , - "UPI. * ..... lilt ,14414:.0.1 l's,.1411111.,:,.114' ... is, 1 I� *- ■ �� '':'. 'a g'p:QV I 1111 iiI 4k, I 1— 11 ij . !j'- - - _ — The left building uses technique# I (vertical building modulation at least six-feet deep and I5-feet wide).The right building uses technique#2 (contrasting vertical modulated design component) together with different window fenestration designs on each side. Both examples are effective in breaking up the perceived scale of the building and adding visual interest. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 40 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 329 of 478 4.2 Roofline design (I) Purpose. To employ roofline design techniques for visual interest and help direct water away from the structure. (2) Flat roofline/cornice design. All buildings more than three stories tall shall employ a distinctive roofline that effectively provides an identifiable "top" to the building, including one of the following: (a) A traditional cornice line (a horizontal decorative molding that projects along the top of a wall or building, serving both as a decorative element and a functional component to help direct water away from the structure). (b) Understated cornice lines are permitted depending on the materials and design of the base and middle elements in reinforcing the base/middle/top configuration. (c) Contemporary overhanging cornice line, which overhangs the façade by at least four feet. Such rooflines shall be proportional to the size and scale of the building. (d) Employ roofline modulation option to help comply with façade articulation standards in Section 4.I. This includes adjustments in height of roofline/cornice elements. Rooftop solar units are permitted, provided the placement and design of units visible from the surrounding streetscape are carefully integrated into the overall design concept of the building. DEPARTURE: Alternative roofline designs may be acceptable provided the building design, collectively, meets the purpose of the standards. For example, additional articulation treatments and/or detailing may help the building meet the departure criteria. Acceptable and unacceptable roofline design. (a)Traditional cornice lines r ■ 1111 i _- ,ER s T { kit; . r �+ +i� Ilea mow - „ - _ (b) Understated cornice lines AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 41 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 330 of 478 Acceptable and unacceptable roofline design. 1: ., - ri ! ,..,, �. __ irli ,„..., ,, 0 [ 1 ,,__ ___, I i _ i _...,_.: _____ I _ ] , , 4;• 101 ,, „..... .. ::.,..,..i,...:::::0, :„... ., ;,,, , , , ,„ .,...3,1 , , .7,1 . e .i., o: I .L= NW I I I if ll R4. r I I'll r' r, � -_ u1 -at Plaza {.-11 py *f I. 4 i r:� u W . I4 ff ."7i ....... .___,11 n .,-:,,,,.„,,Ar.) ea .1;1 , ,,„„„„, . .._ (i ),.-,,,,,,,, , 1 , ......,,„. / iLi i 0 off r - VC illi F ' -- ---,, ,-,:', r ----_ ' iii inP Po- -" 11 01P ■ ! I q I 11 1 'Vila i7!I�41 4 ... 3 j (c) Contemporary overhanging cornice lines .--" `-. ��.. r low,ii iY w \ il - r- r f i ''�T+ ,� 1 II _--st-i I I III I. .t7 .. rl I..�Kt. `— .L I L ` _ _ _ _ -- I ICI , rl: J-I ,I � L 1: "'i. P u f , I t I I � AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 42 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 331 of 478 Acceptable and unacceptable roofline design. Alt L , AI! 1.,_i:7,7, —,,,, -7". q,":1';-. --' . .__it" ,:g11L-4-inali-It4::ro__j_LI,..1 r'1?)1'./._7 ------,- I T,. -!� i I Ili ill 40 ijk `lii (d) Modulated roofline uvI i II 1—Th ill 1 f ar �I Li �� r l _� 7 �� 4 v. l yy L �, J yam _ t-'�- - ..-. __ - - - Other acceptable rooflines(departures) The left image features a combination of understated cornice line on main facade,with a setback upper level with a large overhanging cornice line.The right example also features an understated cornice line but also integrates multiple modulated elements and a top floor stepback. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 43 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 332 of 478 Acceptable and unacceptable roofline design. I P�I i r. l le ■ r' • j 1111 It F r . 14 S s.-- ei --. 1 f;-, -. ra f' • t B 14, 4� Unacceptable roofline Basic roofline with no detail or articulation that help to define the"top"of the building. �, I' t -64'---:J„if,I .1 1 .._,. ,.it„.i. ....,_141_ ��. .ii-i; 1- I„.J ti 4�ttl�l 11 IFrr�.. 1 Ii! .titi . , \I,4L1 Iv i 4 ,i1.1. _ „T"---,:-. -----i- 1, IA ,1 A qp +F1 i k AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 44 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 333 of 478 4.3 Building details. (I) Purpose. (a) To encourage the incorporation of design details and small-scale elements into building facades that are attractive at a pedestrian scale. (b) To integrate window design that adds depth, richness, and visual interest to the facade. (2) Facade details— Storefront block frontages and other storefront designs. Storefront buildings on designated Storefront block frontages and Mixed or Undesignated block frontages must be enhanced with appropriate details. Such buildings must employ at least one detail element from each of the three categories below for each facade articulation interval (see subsection 4.I.2). (a) Window and/or entry treatment, such as: (i) Transom windows. (ii)Roll-up windows/doors. [Use of this feature exempts buildings from having to meet detailed standards in subsections (b) and (c) below.] (iii) Recessed entry. (iv) Decorative door. (v)Other decorative or specially designed window or entry treatment could be proposed via DEPARTURE provided they meet the purpose of the standards. Examples of architectural elements and facade attachments. i:Transom windows iii: Recessed entry a . . ' %Z 1J 21�� L • I '\ LI 1 I � I: �rnw + A CUSTOM TEES i "' I__ _ Q i Y �_ ; , 11, 1 .4.1111 ii: Roll-up or similar windows/doors iv: Decorative door. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 45 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 334 of 478 Exampxles/of architectural elements and facade attachments. �Y M , • ■II ., . ;. L, , 7,4,,, r, . i;� 4 ' Honsoor. Ni ko-A . ■ I eF , e 1`---- I, . , ' ► 11-.1. -ir (b) Architectural elements and façade attachments, such as: (i) Custom-designed weather protection element such as a steel canopy, glass, or retractable awning. Custom-designed cloth awnings may be counted as a detail provided they are constructed of durable, high-quality material. (ii)Decorative rooflines, which could take a variety of forms. It could include an ornamental molding, entablature, frieze or other roofline device visible from the ground level. If the roofline decoration is in the form of a linear molding or board, then the molding or board must be at least 8-inches wide. Such details could occur at an intermediate floor, where the upper floors are set back beyond the front façade. Examples could also include a modern interpretation of a traditional cornice line with distinct detailing. (iii) Bay windows, trellises, towers, and similar elements. (iv) The use of neon in artwork or to emphasize building features. (v) Other architectural element or façade attachment details could be proposed via DEPARTURE provided they meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 46 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 335 of 478 Examples of architectural elements and facade attachments. is Custom designed weather protection iii: Bay windows,trellises,towers,etc. . • i Ill ' it... ., '.1. . , _ , • 4 i, , __. ,._ i , „,,ki A „oi . L.„ , , , ,,I. i - 1 (tit - 1 IT. Dm, I i 4 %r j q .fit .-.. C•`_ ;• I o l _ i h ! .i 3 war .�. , l L i. gt. ' Left: retractable awning. Right: custom decorative canopy Decorative tower v: Other details that meet the ii: decorative rooflines purpose of the standards. w..0W-;"-- --.' 00.....<''''''''.....- ).. 16":--"-: , 1 1...;:1_ -t 1—,: ,:'% _ _ _ _ . .: , ,,,..,,.._ .. .._...,,, , ,,, ,,,, _ll. . , •_. ,, , .,,,, , I1! t ! I - I , 10 i op Left: decorative cornice and top floor. Right:decorative Custom hanging bike rack and repair projecting cornice feature. station integrated as a storefront design element (c) Building material details, including: (i) Use of decorative building materials/use of building materials. Examples include decorative use of brick, tile, or stonework. (ii) Decorative kick-plate, pilaster, base panel, or other similar feature. (iii) Decorative building-mounted light fixtures. (iv) Hand-crafted material, such as special wrought iron or carved wood. (v) Other building material details could be proposed via DEPARTURE provided they meet the purpose of the standards. DEPARTURES for facade detail standards of subsection (2) of this section will be considered provided the facade (at the overall scale and at the individual articulation scale) meets the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 47 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 336 of 478 Examples of Examples of building material details that enhance the visual intrigue of the building is Decorative building materials iii: Decorative light fixtures. WV - a inI I '.:ti.i 1 r..." I.' ' 1 1 .. ---:---------_.__.__ it MO MEM N 'A. e y, I r MI ' 1 a>, __ III '—ill' s►� �• 1 1 MN I / � �� 1 I` — ' ` • 1 • r , •r1 1_ `s ., ii: Decorative kick-plate, pilaster, base panel,or similar I hrI/Op — mum i� '-�:. ---.-ir , ....4,„ , 4, ,,. I . i c ..„,,,......___,,___,,,,,,,, _ _ =,„„,„ _ , „.., , . ...-.... ,,, .,,,,.. , i , ., . __, ._,,,,, , . .� F fit: R I 1 1 `. I Is � I(5 _S9 'sae - ,_ , I I , , • iv: Hand-crafted material or other details that meet the purpose of the standards. • 1 %"a'a JESSC P , "" ELLAR. 1 1 fil -:-: 6740,rS _ - r III !�� _-` - - hi : , �1 �� Ili I i - II - I ;;_ _� a��_./ I 1 *IOW /flit' l I I "1 i .17--_ __. ,... 1- . �. . 1 I '� . _ n 1 I _ r i ' AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 48 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 337 of 478 4.4 Blank wall treatment. (I) Purpose. (a) To avoid untreated blank walls. (b) To retain and enhance the character of Auburn's streetscapes. (2) Blank wall definition. "Blank wall" means: (a) For storefront and other buildings placed within ten feet of the sidewalk, a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over 10-feet in height and a horizontal length greater than I 5-feet and does not include a transparent window or door. (b) For all other buildings, a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over 10-feet in height and a horizontal length greater than 30-feet and does not include a transparent window or door. Blank wall definition. 11111 1 111, 1111i IIIIII 11111 . 1111111.1111 JLI 1.1 rI c BLANK WALL fb I I L L J greater than 15' (3) Blank wall treatment standards. Untreated blank walls abutting a public street, public plazas, shared outdoor space, or pedestrian walkway are prohibited. Methods to treat blank walls can include: (a) Display windows at least I 6-inches of depth to allow for changeable displays. Tack-on display cases do not qualify as a blank wall treatment. (b) Landscape planting bed at least five-feet deep or a raised planter bed at least two-feet high and three-feet deep in front of the wall with planting materials that are sufficient to obscure or screen at least 60 percent of the wall's surface within three years. (c) Installing a vertical trellis in front of the wall with climbing vines or plant materials. (d) Installing a mural. The use of neon in artwork is permitted. DEPARTURES. Other design including special building detailing that adds visual interest at a pedestrian scale will be considered. Such detailing must use a variety of surfaces. For large visible blank walls, a variety of treatments may be required to meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 49 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 338 of 478 Blank wall treatment examples. C) :,:-.. Al `t - -- ,-- TiTi 1, -Or:4414V/ , j �- 51 4."1$47. 41111111111r- -r f y _ _ L III ice; I `� ,-- r I II II ,.. T „r� � "1 r . it " Ys lo CI�_ Buildings A-C feature acceptable treatments including a combination of high quality materials and landscaping(A), decorative lighting/sculptural element(B),and special building detailing(C).The display cases in Building D don't meet the 16"depth requirement, nor do they meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 50 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 339 of 478 (4) Firewalls. Firewalls along property lines are exempt from the above standards, but where they are visible to the public (from the adjacent street), they must be designed to provide visual interest from all observable distances. Examples may include the use of varying materials, textures, and/or colors, the use of green or living walls, and/or the use of modulated building walls to form design patterns. Murals are also encouraged as a firewall treatment. Commercial advertisements are not permitted on such murals. Acceptable firewall design where visible to the public. r .. O ,IF I. r ti jjrr x II� • - idi., 1. 'II i nil The left images uses a combination of paint bands and climbing vines to enhance the appearance of this large exposed firewall.The building in the right image uses simple scoring patterns and change in materials and color on part of the top floor to add visual interest. „limier:141 ,,y i 1 - ` r ` Plain-gray concrete block firewalls I4- such as this are not allowed when I. ^:�. ii visible from the street. I 11 1 to AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 5I Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 340 of 478 4.5 Rooftop services area and mechanical equipment. (I) Purpose. To obscure service and mechanical equipment from the visual sightlines of people walking through Downtown Auburn. (2) Rooftop equipment screening. (a) All rooftop mechanical equipment, including air conditioners, heaters, vents, and similar equipment must be effectively screened from public view. Screening shall be integrated with the architecture of the building. (b) An access easement to rooftops shall be provided to the City of Auburn, which will allow the installation of devices for wireless coverage and maintenance of those devices. The applicant shall also provide access to power on rooftops to be used for City wireless facilities. The parameters of the access easement and location of devices shall be approved by the City. Any cabling and/or power shall be secured so the facilities are not damaged by other activity on the roof. Examples of how to screen roof-mounted mechanical equipment ..<."-----'1,1.1 ' [...,_ ,, ,,,,-...1.1.10,04.147, .L___ Z.."'" I irn V 1 , ..• ---"-- -- a The left illustration shows how rooftop mechanical equipment can be located and screened effectively.The right images shows effective location and screening, including side walls and a trellis to screen views from taller surrounding buildings. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 52 Auburn Downtown Design-Standards_DRAFT CLEAN_2026-02-24 Page 341 of 478 CITY OF /\IJBlJR.1'4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASH I NGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Ordinance No. 7016 (Krum) (25 Minutes) May 26, 2026 An Ordinance relating to updates to the Citywide Design Standards, and amending Sections 18.31.200, 18.07.030 and 18.23.040 of the Auburn City Code Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Community Development Citywide Design Standards and Code Update Study Session Presentation, Ordinance No. 7016, Ord. No. 7016 - Exhibit A, Citywide Design Standards Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: House Bill (HB) 1293, an Act related to streamlining development regulations for design review, was passed by the Legislature in the 2023 Regular Session which states that cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040 shall have clear and objective development regulations governing the exterior design of new development. Sections 18.31.200, 18.07.030, and 18.23.040 of the Auburn City Code must be amended to meet the requirements of HB 1293. New Citywide Design Standards have been prepared to replace the Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards and meet the requirements of HB 1293. The Citywide Design Standards are adopted by reference to City Code per ACC 18.31.200(D). A copy of the updated design standards is attached to this Agenda Bill. The proposed text amendment was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce for agency review on December 31, 2025. The 60-day notice period ended March 1, 2026. Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and a Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) were issued on March 6, 2026, under City File No. SEP26-0003. City staff presented at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on February 3, 2026, and March 3, 2026. The City also conducted a public open house regarding the Citywide Design Standards on February 4, 2026. A Notice of Public Hearing was reissued on April 24, 2026. The noticing for the Planning Commission public hearing was published in The Seattle Times on April 24, 2026, and the NOH was posted in three general public locations (City Hall, City Annex, and the City's Public Land Use Notice webpage). Page 342 of 478 The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026, to receive public testimony on the proposal, and provided a recommendation to City Council. Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Jason Krum Page 343 of 478 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AUBURN VALUES CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS AND SERVICE RELATED CODE UPDATE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY PRESENTED BY CHARACTER DINAH REED, SENIOR PLANNER SUSTAINABILITY MAY26, 2026 WELLNESS CELEBRATION Department of Community Development Planning • Building • Development Engineering • Permit Center Economic Development • Code Enforcement Page 344 of 478 CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS House Bill ( HB ) 1293 Multi-Family & Mixed-Use Developments Design Standards ➢ Presented to PC Feb . 3rd 2/3 and ADOPT bJULY 122010 0 March 3rd Open house held on Feb . 4th . • A � AthuRNi PC public hearing held on May 5th WASNIkGTON Revision oae nsaio SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 345 of 478 CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATE PROCEDURAL STEPS Transmitted to Commerce on Dec 31 , 2025 Notice of Public Hearing and SEPA DNS was issued on Mar 6 , 2026 NOH was re - issued on April 24 , 2026 ➢ No comments were received from Commerce SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 346 of 478 CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATE PURPOSE ➢ To provide clear and objective development regulations for the design review process ➢ The design standards apply to the exterior design of new development ➢ To comply with HB 1293 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 347 of 478 CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATE Applies to new development that is : Non-residential Mixed -use Apartment buildings (with 7 or more units ) ➢ Does not apply to : DUC zone Middle housing Non- Mixed-use development in the M - 1 and M -2 Industrial zones SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 348 of 478 CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATE Designated intersections will incorporate " Mixed Block Frontage Standards " for new development . Enhance pedestrian environment Emphasize ground level design Promote street level aesthetic and pedestrian security SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 349 of 478 - N . . i X, 49th St N � � rL49th SINE r urrr Map of 9cbl,t, it; , _.,,,,,,;„. 4 ..tt nd 1 4 ,,. 42 St N E -frs.rN{r 6.,,; -- 37th St NE r_IL_ -511 _ .)...0‘, .. RapidRide 37th l'NE G I•Ili °f . =li * b I Line M .. iit. Bus Stops 28t" St NE '• E-...NE 41 11. ,IF4 rM 22nd St NE CPaL .r,...: THE Intersections 15t" St NE ;_=_F. . _..,, TI NE Along • _ VP g . Auburn Way .., la.- .7,, : ___ ,. ... Block-Frontage Designation North Mixed-Pedestrian II Streets 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 Miles I I I I I RapidRide Bus Stops CD Page 350 of 478 CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS UPDATE Weather protection: At least 5' minimum depth ; Entry: along 50% of facade Facing street Mixed Block Height: / • � �.• - s i : 12' minimum - N 'if' Frontage floor to ceiling -Vir:17 IN& r�,7 Standards includer_. ___„. _r ;.� t• 1I:development for transparency: If At least 50% of � - facade between Storefronts 2.5' and 10' ; 25'`.�....__ `: , ,k; ..., . . ..., , . ,-- ze.„ S;de j S`t wank CLASS B SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 351 of 478 EXAMPLES FOR LANDSCAPED BLOCK- FRONTAGE l i• " 1+, ,l,,l, J.y 11. l 'i...,'..4.,4+i1;:.:' Weather protection i ---.—...- .l.k.._•i i. 4.1 i ,over entry pr , ' ' Ii *;; 1 1 :.J - w I Special facade i �� .: . + transparency t 'g- ' •�. i _ r o. requirements •:1 ; wows I . 1 '• - . Entry facing L II I,- +` . _ - ;r .. :' 7 .K., the street +. - _ �,, 00 "„-.• ` ..� - Landscaped setback `'- _ " it SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 352 of 478 TRANSPARENCY STANDARDS > Block frontage designations contain distinct minimum facade transparency standards . Residential buildings and Ground floor non-residential residential portions of Storefront on Landscaped block frontage mixed-use buildings , , • , �.10' r ....-♦ 8' ♦I� A1 \ , \-- III//// „....} • ramparency , 36,, :„..._ .000;01 0. � ♦ I ti i' \/ lo' T •arencr ,), The transparency area is on the The transparency area is between All vertical surfaces of the facade are ground floor between 30" and 10' 30"and 8' above grade used in the calculations above sidewalk grade SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 353 of 478 OTHER PROMINENT DESIGN STANDARDS ,..„,......Ni....: , . linigil ill D ,-z .1- _ .Fil 1-1,1 ' zt„. .0 '% =- ■ _ 'r -.... Iiii , C:-*- i -6- . _ ___ _____ .,,- ii... , , „.,,,_ i f 1 I 1 4[1 0 ill f , 4+` i al , iii't: ' _.,-4'54.:. ir.-Ai . •--,-- • o'-,,„ ...-.,••.*--- 1.." t. ,= - - I, 1 N " gir,rk ..,....4 f:a - yam..r►' 11i� �. . . -A- . r sp 2P---.. ...--';..„../. ' -'.':::::- 1 f a _ .- ir._ , , ,... . , :, ,...G" . -.- . . -.1 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION 1 Page 354 of 478 OTHER PROMINENT DESIGN STANDARDS Building L { M if 1 ,o 1 Articulafion 1- .0.!'', '„orenn. tr- , air, „_ _ _ ,, s.. Lit, t., .. , .. _ . . . _ __, , i .. . sr It .P5 i i --- ill a �� op .44 ai 1 _ _ _ , do Ili i '-: G ^ fli 11 ii i . . -A __ „„„. !. ... ao I , , 1 : r 1 ... . I ..../., ,,. ill iii , - • r i �' I �� t .41 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAI NABI LITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 355 of 478 PARKING II Parking lot street buffer examplesd ti % to.) IN, ti At44. 1' 10, - .C4IN.. io., .. '14%,..Ni 1,.„, ' '4 *7400 ' 1)4, - 4-Mill- , , . Si40 #‘.. vv,,iik4r , 10/0 1 0.0 'It t II*? 01 SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 356 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200 ( B )( 1) 1 . Apartment buildings. Mixed-Use Developments, Congregate living development, and Non-residential development. The following land uses and types of development are subject to the design standards document unless addressed by a different set of architectural and site design standards applicable to a specific geographic area: SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 357 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200 ( B )( 1) (A) ( B ) a. Apartment buildings. containing seven or more units on a single lot, development inclusive oof seven or more units in all zones in the city where permitted outright or as a allowed ugh the city's residential infill ter 18.25 ACC); and b. Mixed-Use Residential Development. Mixed-use development containing residential living units in all zones in the city where allowed use; and SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 358 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200 ( B )( 1)( C)( D ) c. Retirement apartments, congregate living facilities and senior housing complexes in all zones in the city where e - - - - - e - - e - - - - - - - -allowed: and d. Non-residential development. except for development within the M-1 and M-2 zones. SERVICE - ENVIRONMENT - ECONOMY - CHARACTER - SUSTAINABILITY - WELLNESS - CELEBRATION Page 359 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200 ( B )(3 ) 3At4btfr-n--Junc-t-ion7-The--f-GtIowi-ng-lec-ations4-development-activit-ies-are-subject-to-the- GitY-S-ALIbtir-R41:144EtiGI:14esign-staadards-document a• Properties located with he b,oundarins of West Main Street, Ind Street SE/SW, A Street SE, and A Street SW as identified with ACC 18,29, n urban design SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 360 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200(C) 5. Site and exterior alterations that do not exceed 10 percent of the-assessed valuation of ds; or shall not be exempt unless the community development director determines compliance SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 361 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200( F) F. Pre-Application Meeting Recommendation with-she„ Required Arsociated With a Design Review. A pre-application conference is recommended for all other projects subject to the city's architectural and site design review but is not required. 1. A pre-application conference is requiredstrongly recommended for the following instances: a. For aApartments in the R 3 and R 1 residential zonesbuildings;and b. -Fer-n►Mixed-use development;and containing residential living units located within- ; A 4 residential zones;and c. For mixed use development containing residential living units located within commercial zones;and cd. For retirement apartments,congregate living facilities and senior housing complexes,located wittan Fl and R 1 residential i , ark a;l commercial zones. 2. A pre-application conference is strongly recommended for all other projects subject to the rrt./c orchitnct„r l and rite de inn review hu,t is not reg fired SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 362 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200 ( I ) I. Design Review Dep_orturesAj�„ ..s vents. 1. Authority for Design Review DeporturesAcl}ustrnents.The community development director or designee shall have the authority,subject to the provisions for departures within design standard documentsof this section and upon such conditions as the community this section,to approve design departures or alternative design treatments.adjustments-as fellows: a hn adL ustment to architects iral or cite design r uirements such that nn morn than two of the total number of required menu items in the city of Auburn apartment and xerd_u ice ncirtn cta..cl arrlc are c.u+of compliance r the community development director or designee shall comply with the citys Type II land use review requirements for issuance of a properly noticed and appealable land use decision. SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION -MMI Page 363 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 200 (J ) d. Residential b, ildings inlarge apartment-p;ojects-owed-used; ects--are- appearance of large facades,particularly from public rights of way,single unit detached dwellings and middlehousiag physically integrated into the complex possessing sufficiently different appearance or ape aeats rrient-prejects,the director or designee must determin^ .r a. ^F II^w ,a�e„,^.,. ,1�„^>^^„me, e. Unit entrances are individualized by use of design features that make each entrance distinct or which facilitate additional personalization by residents; f. Areas-dedicated to parkin ,sufficient si i lly broken d contain a- i. Provides a courtyard space creating acoheslve identity for the building cluster Y�^�**�'� �>Q"^T-�`��� -�p�`r e` t„`acfl it` or complement of vegetative materials to project a landscaped appearance; ii. Pososses a traditional streetscape orientation that provides clearly identifiable g. Where applicable,a transition is created that minimizes impacts from apartments .e oscee-pedestr4an-oriented streetscape^h^�_a a to;^• see b .las."s<dgr abutting sidewalk,entries onto the street);or iii. Faces and fa^ilt_tes„iews er,^ h. Where applicable,in-c-aSes-of-granntingdensity- r-height bonuses,the-project-ias- b�Thepcoposed development provides a variety in o,-c- 't ctural massing-end- nrovidedcommunity benefits facilities or improvements above and beyond those ,lation to eid, rho of the buil.din n.d to distin sh. rural on.d horizontal dimensions} required in the municipal code and supports the goals objectives and policies of the e. The d,de„el pmentcortta.ns ni nati ens elements r,rh prepese�-�,oP.-.�.,«,. architectural forms,massing,assortment of materials,colors,and color bands 2012;Ord.6287§2,2010;Ord.6215§15,2009.) „FFicieei to.dittinguith di tinct p n d am or the building; SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 364 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 040 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ZONES Table 18.23.040A. C-1,C-2 and C-AG Zone Development Standards Requirement by Zone Storefront vision and key standards. Development Standard C-1 C-2 C-AG Weather protection: Mixed-Use At least 5'minimum depth Entry: Light Commercial Heavy Commercial along 50%offncadn Facing street Commercial Height: '• • 'A1 12'minimum V r Minimum lot area None None None' floor to ceiling _� ,l . = � � . z l yam. % �F Minimum lot width,depth None None None 10' _.. • 8.12' Windows! - " f • ,, , transparency: Maximum lot coverage None None None At least 50%of _ facade between 2.5'and 10' .w' Minimum setbacks required for structures.See also ACC 18.31.070 for 1, /� Minimum setbacks P1 specific exceptions to these setback standards. Ea ae�a'k. Front 20 ftNone J2OftNQne 20 ft 4 In addition to meeting setback requirements,all structures must meet sight distance requirements in accordance with city engineering design and construction standards. SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 365 of 478 CODE UPDATE - ACC 18 . 31 . 030 RESIDENTIAL ZONES Storefront vision and key standards. Weather protection: At least 5'minimum depth Entry: along 50%of facade Facing street Height: Standard RC R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-NM R-F I2 minimum floor to ceiling E Minimum setbacks Windows! �e-Iz ~ (feetp,3,i0 f�'j transparency: I t'! {. At least 50%of �'hlI .I • facade between I 1 Residence front 35 35 10 109 1-9None 1-0None 109 2.5'and 10' setback3 sd 9 Non-residential.mixed use.and aoartment buildings may have either no or a reduced front setback if the aoolicable Citywide"Storefront"design standards are met. 10 Minimum setbacks required for structures.See also ACC 18.31.070 for specific exceptions to these setback standards. SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 366 of 478 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Planning Commission recommended to City Council the approval of the updated Citywide Design Standards and associated text amendments to Title 18 "Zoning " to comply with HB 1293 State requirements . SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 367 of 478 VALUES Thank you , S E R V I C E Questions? ENVIRONMENT E C O N O M Y CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY W E L L N E S S CELEBRATION Department of Community Development Planning • Building • Development Engineering • Permit Center Economic Development • Code Enforcement AUBURN Page 368 of 478 ORDINANCE NO. 7016 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO UPDATES TO THE CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 18.31.200, 18.07.030 AND 18.23.040 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1293 in April 2025, an Act related to streamlining development regulations for design review requiring counties and cities planning under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.70A.040 to have clear and objective development regulations governing the exterior design of new development; and WHEREAS, the Citywide Design Standards have been prepared to replace the Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards and meet the requirements of HB 1293; and WHEREAS, the Citywide Design Standards and associated text amendments will provide clear objectives for the planning and design of development projects and will ensure that new multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial development enhances the public's experience and promote increased walkability, bicycling, and transit use in Auburn; and WHEREAS, in accordance with ACC 14.03.060 legislative nonproject decisions made by the city council under its authority to establish policies and regulations are not classified as a "type" of project permit decision, to include text amendments to the text; and Ordinance No. 7016 May 13, 2026 Page 1 of 4 Rev. 2026 Page 369 of 478 WHEREAS, the associated text amendment to the updated design standards includes changes to Sections 18.31.200, 18.07.030, and 18.23.040 of the Auburn City Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A that a text amendment shall be amended with public participation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A, the draft text amendments were transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce on December 31, 2025. The 60-day notice period ended March 1 , 2026; and WHEREAS, the City conducted a public open house regarding the proposed amendments on February 4, 2026; and WHEREAS, a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and a Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) were issued on March 6, 2026 under City File No. SEP26-0003, and a Notice of Public Hearing was reissued on April 24, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 18.68 ACC. The noticing for the Planning Commission public hearing was published in the Seattle Times on April 24, 2026, and the NOH was posted in three general public locations (City Hall, City Annex, and the City's Public Land Use Notice webpage); and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Planning Commission scheduled and held a public meeting on March 3, 2026, for the purposes of staff presentations and discussion on the various components of the Citywide Design Standards and text amendments; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission scheduled and held a public hearing on May 5, 2026, to receive public testimony on the proposed Citywide Design Standards and text amendments; and Ordinance No. 7016 May 13, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Rev. 2026 Page 370 of 478 WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council finds it appropriate and in the best interests of the city to adopt the Citywide Design Standards and text amendments to Sections 18.31.200, ACC 18.07.030, and ACC 18.23.040 of the Auburn City Code. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Sections 18.31.200, 18.07.030, and 18.23.040 of the Auburn City Code are amended to read as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this Ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto. Ordinance No. 7016 May 13, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Rev. 2026 Page 371 of 478 Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 7016 May 13, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Rev. 2026 Page 372 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 1 of 9 18.31.200 Architectural and site design review standards and regulations. A. Intent and Purpose. The architectural and site design regulations provide an administrative review process for evaluating the design and arrangement of development. The architectural and site design regulations are intended to be consistent with and implement the policies of the comprehensive plan. The purposes of these design review regulations are to: 1. Foster good decision-making for development through architectural and site design within the context of the community's built and natural environmental character, scale and diversity; 2. Promote the use of appropriate scale of buildings and the configuration of open space and parking areas for development to safely and comfortably accommodate pedestrian activities; 3. Coordinate the interrelationship of buildings and public and private open space; 4. Discourage monotony in building design and arrangement, while promoting harmony among distinct building identities; and 5. Mitigate, through design and site plan measures, the visual impact of large building facades, particularly those which have high public visibility(encourage the creative use of architectural and landscape features in order to reduce the actual and perceived scale and bulk of structures). B. Applicability. The following land uses, types of development activities, including all related site improvements, and geographic areas, are subject to the architectural and site design standards and the processes and regulations for conducting design review contained in this chapter: 1. Apartment buildings, s(Formerly Multiple Family) and Mixed-Use Developments. Congregate living development, and Non-residential development. The following land uses and types of development are subject to the city's apartment and mixed use design standards document unless addressed by a different set of architectural and site design standards applicable to a specific geographic area: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 373 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 2 of 9 a. Apartment buildings. containing seven or more units on a single lot, development inclusive of seven or more units in all zones in the city where permitted outright or as a conditional useallowed and not otherwise addressed through the city's residential infill development standards(Chaptcr 18.H ACC); and b. Mixed-Use Residential Development. Mixed-use development containing residential living units in all zones in the city where allowed permitted outright or as a conditional ; and c. Retirement apartments, congregate living facilities and senior housing complexes in all zones in the city where permitted outright or as a conditional-us allowed: and d. Non-residential development, except for development within the M-1 and M-2 zones. 2. Downtown Urban Center. The following locations of development activities are subject to the city's downtown urban design standards document: a. Properties located within the boundaries of the DUC, downtown urban center- zoning district boundary, as identified on the comprehensive zoning map. 3. Auburn Junction. The following locations of development activities are subject to the city s ti`ih irn j`inction design standards document: Stre_eet SE ands A Stre_eet s idel en_tiitfied with�o_��_ 4rC 18z9-07 . downtown 6'.-rk!n design standards. 4. Northeast Auburn Special Planning Area. The following locations of development activities are subject to the city's Auburn Gateway architectural and site design standards document: a. Properties located within the boundaries of the Auburn Gateway Project as defined by the development agreement approved by city Resolution No. 4756, or as may be subsequently amended.The Auburn Gateway architectural and site design is addressed in Section 4 of that resolution and provided as Attachment 4 to the resolution. C. Exemptions. The following activities as determined by the community development director shall be exempt from the provisions of the design standards: The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 374 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 3 of 9 1. Any building activity that does not require a building permit; or 2. Interior construction work which does not alter the exterior of the structure; or 3. Normal or routine building and site maintenance/repair that is exempt from issuance of a permit, including the repair or maintenance of structural members; or 4. Interior alterations that do not modify an existing site condition_; or 5. Site and exterior alterations that do not exceed 10 percent of the assessed valuation of the_laroperty b ding or land nor the most recent co inty records• or Ri iilcliprr �rlrlitinnc that ire less thin 1(1 percept of the exicti11- flnVr 1r� of the evicting establishing the a hitectdlral and site design standard that totals more than 10 percent sh-a-l-l-n-ot-be-ex-empt-u-n-l-e&s-th-e-Gcmmwnity-isl-eveto-oment-difecto-r-dete-rm-i-n-es-cmplianse- with these standards would be infeasible and/or unreasonable. D. Design Standard Documents. Adopted by reference are the following architectural and site design documents, copies of which shall be maintained by the city clerk.These documents contain the standards for the design and development of the built environment. The community development director or designee shall have the authority to apply the standards to specific development proposals.The following specific architectural and design standards documents may be amended upon approval by the community development director: 1. Mixed use and apartment(formerly multiple family) developmentCitvwide design standards. 2. Auburn Gateway architectural and site design standards. 3. Downtown urban design standards. 4—Auburn}A'.nctinp clesi n standards. E. Timing of Administrative Design Review. 1. Design review shall be conducted by the community development director or designee prior to or concurrent with the processing of building permits and/or review of discretionary land use approvals/permits. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 375 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 4 of 9 2. The decision on the administrative design review shall be issued prior to issuance of the building permits and/or issuance of discretionary land use approvals/permits. F. Pre-Application Meeting Recommendation with- When Required Associated With a Design Review. A pre-application conference is recommended for all other projects subject to the city's architectural and site design review but is not required. 1. A pre-application conference is requiredstrongly recommended for the following instances: a. For aApartments+mac P. 3 and R-4 residential zonesbuildings; and b. For mMixed-use development; and containing residential living units located within D_2 and D_/1 residential zones; and commercial zones• and cd. For retirement apartments, congregate living facilities and senior housing complexes, located within R 3 and R-4l residential zones, and all commercial zones. 2. A pre-application conference is strongly recommended for all other projects subject to the city's architectural and site design review but is not required. G. Design Review Submittal Requirements. In addition to any other documentation required for submittal of a complete application for building permit or discretionary land use approvals/permits, the following items shall be required for the architectural and site design review: 1. Elevation drawings prepared by an architect licensed in the state of Washington of all proposed construction, including dimensional drawings at one-eighth inch equals one foot or comparable scale showing the type of exterior materials, color(where applicable), exterior finishes for buildings and accessory structures, location and elevations of exterior lighting for buildings, the type, style and model of exterior lighting fixtures (where applicable), parking areas, and fenestration details; 2. A to-scale landscape plan prepared by a landscape architect licensed in the state of Washington showing existing vegetation to be retained and proposed vegetation to be The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 376 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 5 of 9 installed inclusive of the common and botanical name of all vegetation, the location and quantity of vegetation, the initial planting size and methods of irrigation; 3. A context vicinity map that shows all structures on the property and within 200 feet in each direction of the subject property drawn approximately to scale; 4. A neighborhood circulation plan consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.16 ACC (Neighborhood Circulation Plan); and 5. Conceptual plans for any public infrastructure, including roads, water, sewer, and storm facilities. H. Interpretations. 1. The community development director shall be authorized to interpret the meaning of words, phrases and sentences which relate to the implementation of the specific architectural and design standards document.Any interpretations regarding implementation of the specific architectural and design standards document shall be made in accordance with its intent or purpose statements and the intent and purpose statements of this chapter. For interpretations, life safety and public health regulations shall be given priority over all other regulations. 2. Administrative interpretations may be appealed to the hearing examiner as prescribed in ACC 18.70.050. I. Design Review DeparturesAdjustments. 1. Authority for Design Review DeparturesAdjustments. The community development director or designee shall have the authority, subject to the provisions for departures within design standard documentsof this section and upon such conditions as the commsmit-y- development director or designee may deem necessary to comply with the provisions of this section, to approve design departures or alternative design treatments. adjustments as follows: a. An adjustment to architectural or site design requirements such that no more than two of the total-number of required_menu-item in the city of Auburn apartment and mixed use design standards are of it of complian€ The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 377 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 6 of 9 b. An adjustment to required building wall and roof modulation standards, as contained in the city of Aubt.rn apartment and mixed-use design standards, up to 20 percent of the amount of any quantified standards contained therein. cliustment-to-t-h-e-a-rehitectu-ra-kar-s-ite-d-e-s-i-gn-r-eq-u-i-re-ments-th at-remains- consistent with the purpose and intent of the architectur2l and cito docirrn standhrdc. 2. Required Findings to Grant Design Review DeparturesAdjustments. Each determination granting a departurean adjustment by the community development director or designee shall be supported by written findings showing specifically wherein all of the following conditions exist: a. That the granting of such departure adjustment meets the purpose of the standards and anv other applicable departure criteria that applies to the specific standard4 s nn+ rnnc+itute grant of cnorial nri„ilege incnnsisten+with tho and b. That the granting of such departure ad ustment will not adversely affect the e ahli od characte of the ci irrnunding not h-borhnnd discourage maintenance or upgrades on surrounding properties nor result in perpetuation of those design qualities and conditions which the comprehensive plan intends to eliminate or avoid; and c. That the project incorporates alternate design characteristics that are equivalent or superior to those otherwise achieved by strict adherence to the standard. stated menu �d 3. Public Notification and Action on Design Review Adjustment Applications. Upon the filing of tie-c7cmm�nity de �Innmont d-hector nr rlosig�ee shall rnmpIy niith tha ci-tys Tyne II Ind ice reyi-e i rani iiremontc fcr lE66`nce of proper) i noticed end ppeal ble I nd i ice decision. 34. Appeal of Director's Decision on Design Review Departures.Adjustment a. If a written objection to the initial determination notice is filed within 14 business days of said notification, the community development director or designee shall The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 378 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 7 of 9 reconsider the initial determination in light of the objection(s) as raised and render a final decision on the permit. This final decision shall result in either the community development director's affirmation of the original determination of approval, the approval with additional modifications or denial. b. Upon completion of the community development director's reconsideration, all parties notified of the original determination shall receive notification of the community development director's final decision. Any party aggrieved by the community development director's final decision may file an appeal of that decision to the hearing examiner in accordance with the city's land use appeal provisions. Such appeals for hearing examiner review must be filed within 14 business days from the date the written decision was made and shall include the following: i. The appeal shall be filed on forms provided by the department of planning and development. ii. The appeal shall clearly state the decision being appealed, setting forth the specific reason, rationale, and/or basis for the appeal. iii. Fees associated with the appeal shall be paid to the city upon filing of the appeal in accordance with a fee schedule established by resolution. 5. Upon filing of a timely and complete appeal, the hearing examiner shall conduct a public hearing to consider the merits of the appeal. This hearing shall be subject to the city's public noticing and public hearing requirements and shall include notification of all parties notified of the community development director's final decision. The hearing examiner may affirm the community development director's decision or may remand the matter to the community development director for further review in accord with the examiner's direction. 6. If no written objection is filed to the initial determination within the specified time limits, the community development director shall render a final decision on the permit in accord with the initial determination. J. Approval Criteria for Design Review. The community development director or designee may approve, modify and approve, or deny an application for an administrative design review. Each The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 379 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 8 of 9 determination granting approval or approval with modifications shall be supported by written findings showing the applicant satisfies all the following criteria: 1. The plans and supplemental materials submitted to support the plan meet the requirements of the specific architectural and site design documents; and 2. The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. The proposed development meets required setback, landscaping architectural style and materials, ✓uch that the building walls have sufficient visual variety to mitigate the appearance of large facades, particularly from public rights-of-way, single-unit detached dwelling and middle housing. 4. In ad dition to the criteria in c`Ihcections(J)(1)through (J)(3) of this section,for that the fnllowinrr Lori revs-eni rritoria havio hoon,mot• a. The proposed development is arranged in a manner that either: i. Provides a courtyard space creating a cohesive identity for the building cluster and public open space furnished to facilitate its use; or reinforces pedestrian oriented streetscape characteristics /art p�P4lldlin abutting sidewalk, entries onto the street); or b iii. Faces and facilitates views of a major open space system; b. The proposed development provides a variety in architectural massing and articulation to reduce thQ apparent size of the buildings and to distinguish vertical and horizontal dimensions; c. The proposed development contains a c:mbinat nn of olomantc ci ich �c architectural fvrmc, maccinb, «^rtmont of m�tori�lc colors end color h�ndc sufficient to disting`lich distinct portions and stories of the building; The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 380 of 478 ACC 18.31.200,Architectural and site design review standards and regulations Page 9 of 9 d. Residential buildings in large apartment projects or mixed-use projects are physically integrated into the complex posscscing✓.efficiently different appearance or placement to be able to distinguish one building from another; f 4re�c rlerli��ted to rkinb re sufficiently vicuaHy hrekvn Ind contain a complement of vegetative materials to project a landscaped appearance; gW llicahle, a transiti„n is created that minimizes impacts from apartments and mixed-use development projects on neighboring lower density residential dwelling i snits; and ar�c�--a, rra h re �nnli��hle in�ra'sec f ntinrr rlon i�v_r_ho`¢fat LA 1d11;es, the project has provFded_ECmmunity benefits facilitieE Sr improvomonts-a-bo ie end beyond those comprehensive plan. (Ord. 6959§ 1 (Exh.A),2024; Ord. 6728§4 (Exh. 1:),2019;Ord.64108§ 1, 2012; Ord. 6287§2,2010; Ord.G-2'IG E lh,20Q9 4 The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 381 of 478 ACC 18.23.040, Development standards Page 1 of 4 18.23.040 Development standards. A. Hereafter, no use shall be conducted and no building, structure and appurtenance shall be erected, relocated, remodeled, reconstructed, altered or enlarged unless in compliance with the requirements in Tables 18.23.040A(C-1, C-2, and C-AG Zone Development Standards) and 18.23.040B (M-1 and M-2 Zone Development Standards) and in compliance with the provisions of this title, and then only after securing all permits and approvals required hereby.These standards may be modified through either an administrative variance or variance, subject to the procedures of Chapter 18.70 ACC. Table 18.23.040A. C-1, C-2 and C-AG Zone Development Standards Requirement by Zone C-AG Development Standard C-1 C-2 Mixed-Use Light Commercial Heavy Commercial Commercial Minimum lot area None None None' Minimum lot width, depth None None None Maximum lot coverage None None None Minimum setbacks required for structures. See also ACC 18.31.070 for Minimum setbacks specific exceptions to these setback standards. Front 2-0-ftNone4 2-0-ftNone4 20 ft Side, Interior None2 None2 None2 Side,Street 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft Rear None2 None2 None2 Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See also ACC 18.31.030 The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 382 of 478 ACC 18.23.040, Development standards Page 2 of 4 Requirement by Zone Development Standard C-1 C-2 C-AG Mixed-Use Light Commercial Heavy Commercial Commercial (Height limitations-Exceptions)for specific height limit exceptions. Maximum height 45 ft3 75 ft 75 ft Additional development standards None None None Fences and hedges See Chapter 18.31 ACC Landscaping See Chapter 18.50 ACC Parking See Chapter 18.52 ACC Signs See Chapter 18.56 ACC Lighting See Chapter 18.55 ACC Nonconforming structures, land and See Chapter 18.54 ACC uses Notes: 1 Residential uses: no minimum lot size; provided,that residential density does not exceed 20 units per gross acre(this includes privately owned open space tracts but excludes dedicated public roads). 2 A 25-foot setback is required when adjacent to a residential zone. 3 Buildings within the Auburn north business area,as established by Resolution No.2283, may exceed 45 feet if one additional foot of setback is provided from each property line(or required minimum setback)for each foot the building exceeds 45 feet in height. 4 In addition to meeting setback reauirements,all structures must meet sight distance reauirements in accordance with city engineering design and construction standards. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 383 of 478 ACC 18.23.040, Development standards Page 3 of 4 Table 18.23.040B. M-1 and M-2 Zone Development Standards Requirement by Zone Development Standard M-1 M-2 Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Minimum lot area None None Minimum lot width, depth None None Maximum lot coverage None None Minimum setbacks required for structures. See also ACC 18.31.070 for Minimum setbacks specific exceptions to these standards. Front 2-0-ftNone 30 ft Side, Interior None' None' Side, Corner 20 ft 30 ft Rear None' None' Maximum allowable height of structures. See also ACC 18.31.030(Height Height limit limitations-Exceptions)for specific height limit exceptions Maximum height 45 ft2 45 ft2 Additional development standards None None The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 384 of 478 ACC 18.23.040, Development standards Page 4 of 4 Requirement by Zone Development Standard M-1 M-2 Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Fences and hedges See Chapter 18.31 ACC Landscaping See Chapter 18.50 ACC Parking See Chapter 18.52 ACC Signs See Chapter 18.56 ACC Lighting See Chapter 18.55 ACC Nonconforming structures, land and See Chapter 18.54 ACC uses Notes: 1 A 25-foot setback is required when adjacent to a residential zone. 2 Buildings may exceed 45 feet if one foot of setback is provided from each property line(or required minimum setback)for each foot the building exceeds 45 feet. (Ord. 6959§ 1 (Exh.A),2024;Ord. 6885§ 1 (Exh.A),2022;Ord. 6728§3(Exh. C),2019;Ord. 6433 § 26,2012.) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 385 of 478 ACC 18.07.030, Development standards Page 1 of 4 18.07.030 Development standards. Table 18.07.030. Residential Development Standards Standard RC R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-NM R-F A Minimum density units 0.25 1 (43,500 7(6,222 12(3,630 16(2,723 30(1,452 7(6,222 or lots per acre(lot area (174,000 sf of lot sf lot area sf lot area sf lot area sf lot area sf lot area per unit)'5 sf of lot area per per unit) per unit) per unit) per unit) per unit) area per unit) unit) B Minimum lot size 174,000 43,500 4,400 2,700 2,200 2,200 4,400 (square feet)8 C Minimum lot width 125 125 40 20 for 20 for 20 for 40 (feet)2,5,7 interior interior interior lots; 35 lots; 35 lots; 35 for for for exterior exterior exterior lots lots lots D Units allowed 1 Base units allowed per 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 lot 6 2 Base units per lot 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 allowed with transit or affordability bonus 6 3 Lot area per unit above X X 1,250 750 N/A N/A 1,250 base(B1 or B2 as applicable)allowance (square feet)6 4 Maximum units per lot 6 6 6 6 20 N/A N/A 6 The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 386 of 478 ACC 18.07.030, Development standards Page 2 of 4 Standard RC R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-NM R-F E Minimum setbacks (feet)2,3'o 1 Residence front 35 35 10 10' 1-0-None 1-0-None 10' setback3 2 Garage(minimum front 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 unless setback required from alley- street access)3 loaded then 15 provided there are 20 feet from any garage 3 Setback to any property 75 X X X X X X line for barns, stables, or similar structures for enclosure of large domestic animals For other animals,see the supplemental development standards for animals in ACC 18.31.220 4 Setback to any property 35 X X X X X X line for any corral, exercise yard, or arena for large domestic animals For other animals,see the supplemental development standards for animals in ACC The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 387 of 478 ACC 18.07.030, Development standards Page 3 of 4 Standard RC R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-NM R-F 18.31.220 5 Interior side setback 20 10 5 5 5 5 5 6 Street side setback3 35 20 10 10 10 10 10 In all zones, 20 feet minimum street side setback required from street access. 7 Rear setback3 35 20 15 15 10 10 15 8 Rear setback, detached 15 15 10 5 5 5 10 structure3,8 In all zones, 20 feet minimum street side setback required from street access. F Maximum impervious 25 50 75 80 90 90 75 area (%) G Maximum building 35 35 35 45 75 75 45 height(feet) H Maximum height of 354 35 24 24 24 24 24 accessory buildings and structures I Minimum front setback N/A N/A N/A 5 10 10 N/A area landscape strip (feet) J Minimum side setback N/A N/A N/A 5 10 10 N/A area landscape strip The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 388 of 478 ACC 18.07.030, Development standards Page 4 of 4 Standard RC R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-NM R-F (feet) K Minimum landscaped N/A N/A See See See See N/A open space(%) Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 18.50 ACC 18.50 ACC 18.50 ACC 18.50 ACC 1 See Chapter 18.32 ACC for calculating density. 2 All minimum lot widths,setbacks,and landscaping strips are subject to demonstration to the satisfaction of the city engineer that all required utility infrastructure,access requirements,and street elements can be accommodated in accordance with the city engineering design standards and construction standards. 3 In addition to meeting setback requirements,all structures must meet sight distance requirements in accordance with city engineering design and construction standards. 4 Barns and other specialized structures used for agricultural purposes may exceed the height limits. 5 Provision applicable to residential subdivision. 6 See ACC 18.02.067 for calculating units allowed per lot. 7 Applies to new parent lots within a unit lot subdivision. 8 When abutting an alley, detached accessory dwelling units are allowed within the rear setback. 9 Non-residential. mixed use.and apartment buildings may have either no or a reduced front setback if the applicable Citywide"Storefront"design standards are met. 10 Minimum setbacks reauired for structures.See also ACC 18.31.070 for specific exceptions to these setback standards. (Ord. 6959§ 1 (Exh.A),2024;Ord. 6661 § 3,2018;Ord. 6600§ 10, 2016; Ord. 6245§ 5,2009.) The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7002, passed October 6,2025. Page 389 of 478 City of Auburn CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS Draft, February 24, 2026 Contents Chapter I: Introduction 3 1.1 Purpose. 3 1.2 Applicability. 3 1.3 How the provisions of this chapter are applied. 4 1.4 Definitions 4 Chapter 2 — Block-Frontage Standards 6 2.1 Purpose. 6 2.2 Block-frontage designation maps. 6 2.3 About the transparency standards. 8 2.4 Storefront standards. 10 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. 12 2.6 Mixed block-frontage standards 14 2.7 Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards. 15 2.8 Ground-floor residential frontage standards. 16 2.9 Through-block connection frontage standards. 20 2.10 Corner site clarifications. 20 2.11 Mixed-use street corner standards 21 Chapter 3 - Site Planning 22 3.1 Useable residential recreational space. 22 3.2 Public Plazas and pedestrian-oriented space. 26 3.3 Parking lots, garages, and drive access design 28 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page I Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 390 of 478 3.4 Service areas and mechanical equipment. 34 Chapter 4 - Building Design 36 4.I Building massing and articulation. 36 4.2 Building details. 40 4.3 Building materials. 45 4.4 Blank wall treatment. 50 4.5 Rooftop services area and mechanical equipment 53 Chapter 5 — Guidelines For All Developments 54 5.1 Climate Friendly Design. 54 5.2 Defensive Space (CPTED). 54 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 2 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 391 of 478 Chapter I : Introduction 1 . 1 Purpose. These design standards are authorized by the City Council as a major implementation tool of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan. Overall, these standards intend to: • Provide clear objectives for the planning and design of development projects. • Preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Auburn. • Ensure that new multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial development enhances the public's experience of Auburn. • Promote increased walking, bicycling, and transit use in Auburn's Growth Centers. 1 .2 Applicability. (I) New development. The provisions of this chapter apply to all non-residential, mixed-use, and apartment building (containing seven or more units on a single lot) developments within the City, except: (a) Developments within Downtown Urban Center, which are subject to their own design standards. (b) Middle housing developments that meet the standards of ACC 18.25.040 and 18.04.340(B) shall follow the middle housing design standards of ACC 18.25.070. (c) Non Mixed-Use developments within the M-1 and M-2 zones. (2) Building additions, remodels, and site improvements. Three different thresholds have been established to determine how the standards herein are applied to such projects. (a) Level I improvements include all exterior remodels, building additions, and/or site improvements that affect the exterior appearance of the building/site and/or cumulatively increase the gross floor area on a site by less than 50 percent within three years of the date of permit issuance. The requirement for such improvements is only that the proposed improvements meet applicable standards herein, and do not lead to further nonconformance with the aforementioned standards. For example, if a property owner decides to replace a building fagade's siding, then the siding shall meet the applicable exterior building material standards, but elements such as building articulation would not be required. (b) Level II improvements include all improvements that cumulatively increase the gross floor area on a site by 50 percent to 100 percent within three years of the date of permit issuance. All standards that do not involve repositioning the building or reconfiguring site development shall apply to Level II improvements. In the case where the site includes multiple buildings and one or more of those buildings aren't being enlarged, such buildings are not required to be improved or relocated. (c) Level III improvements include all improvements that cumulatively increase the gross floor area on a site by more than 100 percent within three years of the date of permit issuance. Such developments shall conform to all applicable standards, except in a case where there are multiple buildings on one site, and one or more buildings are not being enlarged. In that AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 3 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 392 of 478 scenario, improvements to the building or buildings not being enlarged are not required, but conformance with all other standards apply. (3) Public buildings. Public buildings are exempt from the design standards herein, provided design treatments are integrated to meet the following objectives: (a) Enliven the pedestrian environment along the adjacent sidewalks. (b) Incorporate a prominent and inviting entry visible from the street. (c) Building design and materials should evoke a sense of permanence. (d) Site and building design stands out from the surrounding context as a distinct landmark and provides visual interest from all observable scales. 1 .3 How the provisions of this chapter are applied. Most sections within this chapter herein include the following elements: (I) Purpose statements, which are overarching objectives. (2) Standards use words such as "must" and "is/are required," signifying required actions. (3) Guidelines use words such as "should" or "is/are recommended," signifying voluntary measures. (4) Design "Departures" are provided for specific standards in this chapter. They allow alternative designs provided the reviewing authority determines the design meets the purpose of the standards and other applicable criteria. See ACC 18.31.200(1) for related procedures associated with departures. (5) Relationship to other codes and documents. Where provisions of this chapter conflict with provisions in any other section of the Auburn City Code (ACC), this chapter prevails unless otherwise noted. (6) This chapter contains some specific standards that are easily quantifiable, while others provide a level of discretion in how they are complied with. In the latter case, the applicant must demonstrate to the director, in writing, how the project meets the purpose of the standard or standards. 1 .4 Definitions Definitions in Chapter 10.04, ACC apply to these standards. Below are supplemental definitions that apply specifically to these design standards: (I) Articulation - A method of styling the joints and transitions in the formal elements of architectural design for the purpose of creating visual interest. Includes treatments to building joints and transitions such as indents, projections, material changes, façade treatments. (2) Belt Course - A molding or projecting course running horizontally along the face of a building. (3) Canopy - A cover over a sidewalk providing protection from the rain or shade from the sun, which is constructed of durable, permanent materials. (4) Cornice - A horizontal decorative or ornamental molding located at the top of a building facade. (5) Director - means the director of the Auburn Planning and Development Department. (6) Facade— Street facing building elevations. (7) Multifamily—Apartment buildings featuring seven or more dwelling units on a single lot. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 4 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 393 of 478 (8) Parking, structured - Parking contained within an enclosed building either part of or designed to appear like it is part of the larger building complex, or a freestanding structure devoted exclusively to above-grade parking. (9) Plinth - A block used as the base of a column or other upright support. (10) Public art - Any form of painting, mural, mosaic, sculpture, or other work of art, so long as it can be appraised as a work of art and its value as such documented, displayed on the exterior of a building, at or near the pedestrian entrance, or on a public plaza, and visible to users of the public right-of- way at all times. (I I) Public plaza - An open space that is visible and accessible to the public at all times predominantly open to the sky, and for use principally by people, as opposed to merely a setting for the building. (12) Storefront—A building featuring a ground level abutting the sidewalk and complying with the provisions of Section 2.4. (13) Street level retail - Uses providing goods and services, including food and drink, adjacent to, visible from, and directly accessible from the public sidewalk. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 5 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 394 of 478 Chapter 2 - Block-Frontage Standards 2. 1 Purpose. (I) To achieve the envisioned street level aesthetic and enhance the public's experience of Auburn. (2) To enhance pedestrian environments by emphasizing activated ground-level block-frontage designs for commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily developments. (3) To minimize potential negative impacts of driveways and off-street parking facilities on the streetscape. (4) To promote good visibility between buildings and the street for security for pedestrians and to create a more welcoming and interesting streetscape. 2.2 Block-frontage designation maps. (I) The block-frontage designations established by this chapter are maintained under the direction of the director. All notations, references, and other information shown have the same force and effect as if fully described in this title. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 6 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 395 of 478 Designated block frontages , - I; a�- ------,_, . r i - • 1, t_'649thSTNE 1 .(110.4"ILS 2 11 w. id ,i lit I,ii..--___,. .11 - `i .r I - ' 11 I� i f�a— t . ' j j • rR'6 .mii .-i - -� i ,il • a'' * • 1 �� i -I =1 'M ._I •r • ,urn t t iicipal irport r 11 SINE -r. , I_ a .'boa1s n V. - Q 3 _ 'P t - . - /- Block-Frontage Designation Mixed-Pedestrian II Streets 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 Miles 1 i i i 1 Rapid Ride Bus Stops AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 7 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 396 of 478 2.3 About the transparency standards. All block-frontage designations contain distinct minimum facade transparency standards. The purposes of these standards are to maintain "eyes on the street"for safety and create welcoming pedestrian environments. The table below includes details in how they are measured. Transparency standards Transparency area Residential buildings and Ground floor non-residential residential portions of Storefront on Landscaped block frontage mixed-use buildings . -.:"---- , 8' 40.0°' •-%- , .7,,c ij I, � III ø3e30r L *iiii2 : V _,- --- Trnspdrency / ,, //j cli AfEa / 30rr�IV/'/,„ � , The transparency area is on the The transparency area is between All vertical surfaces of the facade are ground floor between 30"and 10' 30"and 8' above grade used in the calculations above sidewalk grade Other Transparency Provisions Windows must be transparent , Ground-level window area for storefronts and other non-residential uses that is 4 . covered,frosted,or perforated in any I I 1'1�. ,°°',,"ti", IN manner that obscures visibility into the building must not count as transparent ION window area.Also, mirrored glass and ...µ.. highly-reflective or darkly-tined windows _ .- must not be counted as transparent ..lir" ,I windows. Covered windows Perforated sign AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 8 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 397 of 478 Transparency standards Display windows&parking garages `ip-- Display windows may be used for up to 25%of non-residential transparency -- t - i requirements provided they are at least r; ,rr `, I 1 La . i 7 30"deep to allow changeable displays and "t"` "-' _ 1 the interior wall is non-structural so it can _ - " =h4 ;, r be removed if the windows are not used for display.Tack-on display cases as shown in the far right example do not Integrated display windows Tack-on display cases qualify as transparent window area. li For parking garages (where allowed by block frontage standards),the left image r' "_ "�„t;I,, illustrates how such a structure can meet _ �, y�,ifitki,h ,,. (and not meet)the applicable `C#r1r transparency standards. , *XX* ili4ilL X.' - _A Parking garage with windows Parking garage without windows M AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 9 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 398 of 478 2.4 Storefront standards. (I) Purpose. Storefronts abutting public sidewalks help to create vibrant and active pedestrian- oriented shopping and dining areas within Auburn. The high visibility of such facades warrants minimum design standards for transparency, weather protection, interior storefront depth and height, and entries to better ensure the long term success of these buildings and their districts or neighborhoods. Storefront vision and key standards. Weather protection: At least 5'minimum depth Entry: along 50%of facade Facing street Height: y_ 12'minimum floor to ceiling 7' 111*01 8-12' Windows/ ' I,• transparency: k 1 - t At least 50%of - facade between 2.5'and 10' 2.5'' 4i (2) Applicability. Storefront standards apply to situations for Mixed and Undesignated block frontages where developments choose to integrate storefronts on portions or all of their applicable block frontages. (3) Standards. Applicable development must comply with the standards in Table 2.4 below. Table 2.4 Storefront standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Storefront Standards Ground-level Land use See ACC 18.07.020 and 18.23.030, except: Residential uses are prohibited except: • Live/work units featuring ground level space that complies with minimum floor to floor height and non-residential space depth herein. • Lobbies and accessory-uses associated with multifamily residential uses are allowed provided they are limited to 60%of block-frontages. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 10 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 399 of 478 Table 2.4 Storefront standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Storefront Standards Floor to floor height for new 12' minimum. buildings (applies to the minimum non- residential space depth) Non-residential space depth 20' minimum. Building placement Standards in this table apply when buildings are placed within 10' of the required sidewalk. Building entrances Primary building entrances must face the street or a pedestrian-oriented space that is adjacent to the street. For corner sites,the entry may face the corner,or one or both streets. At least 50%of the transparency area. Façade transparency (see Section 2.3) Weather protection Weather protection is required along at least 50%of the storefront facade,and it must be a minimum of 5' deep and have 8'to 12' of vertical clearance. Note:Weather protection that encroaches over the public right-of-way will require a permit meeting the standards of ACC 12.60 and ACC 12.60.050. The director may require reduced width weather protection where necessary to avoid interfering with street trees, street lights, street signs,or extending beyond the edge of the sidewalk. Parking location Not applicable (sites are subject to applicable designated block frontage parking location provisions). Sidewalk width Sidewalks abutting storefronts must be at least 10'wide.Where such sidewalks extend beyond right-of-way limits,a public access easement is required to accommodate the full sidewalk width. Upper floors may cantilever over the sidewalk to the right-of-way edge or 4',whichever is less. (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures from the standards in Table 2.4 that feature the symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: (a) Non-residential space depth. Reduced depths on up to 25 percent of the applicable block- frontage will be considered where the applicant can successfully demonstrate the proposed alternative design and configuration of the space is viable for a variety of permitted non- residential uses. (b) Facade transparency. Departures for facade transparency in the transparency area may be reduced to a minimum of 35 percent for block-frontages if the facade design between ground- level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates the impacts of blank walls. (c) Weather-protection. The reduced extent (to no less than 35 percent) or width (to no less than four-feet in width) will be considered provided the designs are proportional to architectural AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page I I Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 400 of 478 features of the building and building design trade-offs (elements that clearly go beyond minimum building design standards in this chapter) meet the purpose of the standards. 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To provide standards for an optional block frontage design along Mixed-designated streets that incorporates modest landscaped setbacks, clear pedestrian connections between the building and the sidewalk, and minimized surface parking lots along the frontages. (2) Applicability. Standards herein apply as an option for development on Mixed designated block frontages and a requirement for new multifamily development. Note that developments featuring ground-level dwelling units along block frontages, such frontages are also subject to the provisions of Section 2.8, Ground-floor residential frontage standards. (3) Standards. Applicable developments are subject to the Landscaped block frontage standards set forth in Table 2.5. Landscaped frontage vision and key standards. 10 11 � 1 ii, �. Weather protection I ;: over entry — ` ;' Special facade ''11 iI I, '' 1_ ., transparency ,k; requirements it 1 UMW Entry facing ., (', the street h -- , sffloogskit�1 s Landscaped setbacl 'to • - . ." Table 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Standards Ground-level Land use As set forth in ACC 18.07.020 and 18.23.030. Building placement 10' minimum setback or as required in the applicable zone,whichever is greater. Block frontages with ground floor dwelling units must comply with Section 2.8. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 12 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 401 of 478 Table 2.5 Landscaped block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 1.3 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Standards Building entrances Building entries must face the street or a pedestrian-oriented space that is adjacent to the street. For corner sites,the entry may face the corner, or one or both streets. For buildings with ground-level non-residential uses,at least 35%of the Facade transparency (see Section 2.3) transparency area. For buildings with ground-level residential uses,at least 15%of the entire facade. Weather protection Weather protection at least 3' deep must be provided over individual residential and commercial tenant entries and at least 5' deep for shared residential and professional office entries. Parking location Surface level parking and access features must be located to the side or rear of buildings. For sites with multiple buildings, no more than 50 percent of arterial street block frontages may be occupied by parking and vehicular access areas. Driveways shall meet the standards of the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. Landscaping All areas between the sidewalk and the building must be landscaped, except for walkways, porches, decks,and other areas meeting the definition of pedestrian- oriented space.The required landscaping must meet the provisions of ACC 18.50.040(C) and 18.50.070. For parking lot perimeter landscaping,see Section 3.3. (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures to the Landscaped block-frontage standards in Table 2.5 that feature the symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: (a) Building placement: Reduced setbacks will be considered for non-residential ground level frontages where the façade effectively integrates a blend of storefront and landscaped frontage elements. For example, window transparency levels should increase towards Storefront standards at a proportional rate as the setback gets smaller. (b) Facade transparency: Facade transparency in the transparency area may be reduced from the minimum standards by 50 percent if the facade design between ground-level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates the impacts of blank-walls. (c) Parking location. Alternative designs may be considered with some parking located between the street and a building or buildings where such design helps to better take advantage of the site's context. Design treatments must be included to mitigate the impact of parking areas along the street (in terms of visual impacts and pedestrian access to the buildings from the street). AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 13 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 402 of 478 2.6 Mixed block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To provide for flexibility in the design of applicable block frontages while ensuring that block frontages create a pedestrian-friendly environment. (2) Applicability. Standards herein apply to all sites containing designated Mixed block frontages per the maps in Section 2.2. Note that for developments featuring ground level dwelling units adjacent to the street, the design of such block frontages are subject to Section 2.8. (3) Standards. Applicable development may choose between Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4 or Landscaped block frontage standards as set forth in Table 2.5 or some combination of the two, with modifications noted in the scenarios below: (a) A site with a proposed storefront building (or segment of a building), the building(s) will be subject to the Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4, except that for parking location standards, sites will be subject to the provisions in the Landscaped block frontage standards in Table 2.5. (b) For a site that features a building or buildings with a mix of proposed Storefront and Landscaped block frontage designs, the storefront building segments will be subject to the Storefront standards set forth in Table 2.4, whereas everything else will be subject to the Landscaped block frontage standards as set forth in Table 2.5. (4) Blending frontages. Buildings may also employ designs that are a hybrid of storefront and landscaped block frontage forms, where they feature a small landscaped setback (less than what is required under the Landscaped block frontage standards), provided the window transparency levels increase towards Storefront standards at a proportional rate as the setback gets smaller. Weather protection isn't required in frontage areas where there's more than 16 inches of landscaping adjacent to the facade (measured perpendicular to the facade). All other standards for Storefront standards in Table 2.4 apply. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 14 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 403 of 478 2.7 Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To provide for flexibility in the design of block frontages in areas where such flexibility is warranted. (2) Applicability. Standards herein apply to all commercial development on sites that are not otherwise designated as a Mixed block frontage. (3) Standards. Applicable developments are subject to the Other/Undesignated block frontage standards in Table 2.7, except where developments integrate storefront buildings abutting the sidewalk edge. Such storefront buildings are subject to the Storefront standards in Table 2.4. Table 2.7 Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards. The symbol refers to DEPARTURE opportunities opportunities set forth in Section 2.7 with supplemental criteria in subsection (4) below. Element Standards Building placement Where allowed in the applicable zone, buildings may be placed within 10'of the required sidewalk, provided they meet Storefront standards in Table 2.4. Buildings and portions thereof with ground floor dwelling units are subject to the standards in Section 2.8. Otherwise, buildings shall meet the applicable standards set forth in ACC 18.07.030 and 18.23.040. Building entrances Building entrances facing the street are encouraged.At a minimum,at least one building entry visible and directly accessible from the street is required. Where buildings are setback from the property line, pedestrian connections from the sidewalk are required. Facade transparency Storefronts adjacent to the back of the sidewalk are subject to Storefront facade (see Section 2.3) transparency standards in Table 2.4. Other buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor within 20 feet of sidewalk,at least 30%of the ground floor between 30"and 8'above grade. For residential buildings,at least 15%of the entire facade. Weather protection Weather protection at least 3' deep must be provided over individual residential and commercial tenant entries and at least 5' deep for shared residential and professional office entries. Parking location There are no parking lot location restrictions, except for landscaped buffer requirements set forth in ACC 18.50.040.C.4 and 18.50.040(B). Driveways shall meet the standards of the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. Landscaping Sites are subject to the landscaping requirements of Section 3.3 and Chapter 18.50,ACC. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 15 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 404 of 478 (4) DEPARTURE criteria. Departures to the Other/Undesignated block-frontage standards in Table 20.26.170.3 that feature the symbol will be considered provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards and the following criteria: (a) Façade transparency: Façade transparency in the transparency area may be reduced from the minimum standards by 50 percent if the facade design between ground-level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates the impacts of blank-walls. 2.8 Ground-floor residential frontage standards. (I) Purpose. The purpose of these standards is to: (a) Enhance the privacy and security of residents living on the ground floor. (b) Provide an effective visual and physical transition between the public realm and the private realm. (c) Enhance the relationship between the building and the street through high-quality landscape and architectural design. (2) Applicability. All developments with ground-floor residential uses adjacent to public streets, trails, through-block connections or other internal pedestrian connections, parks, publicly accessible common areas, and internal common space (hereafter collectively referred to as "public and semi- public realm") shall comply with the frontage standards herein. (3) Standards. Design treatments must be integrated to enhance the character of the public and semi- public realm while respecting the privacy of adjacent residential units. Design criteria applicable to ground-floor residential frontages are as follows: (a) Unit setback and elevation. Provide privacy for people living in the adjacent dwelling units and ensure the applicable public and semi-public realm environment is comfortable through all of the following measures: (i) Provide a five-foot minimum setback from applicable public and semi-public realm elements. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the applicable public (e.g., sidewalk) and semi-public realm elements (e.g., walkway, pedestrian-oriented space, common open space). When adjacent to an applicable public and semi-public realm element with no adjacent walkway, the setback shall be measured from the outside edge (facing away from dwelling unit) of a physical threshold feature (e.g., low fence or hedge) that separates semi-private outdoor space with the applicable public and semi-public realm element as determined by the Director. DEPARTURES will be considered provided the design enhances the character of the streetscape and respects the privacy of adjacent ground-floor residents. (ii)Where the façade is within ten feet of a sidewalk (when allowed by the applicable zone) or five feet from all other applicable public and semi-public realm elements, the ground floor must be elevated a minimum average of 30-inches to improve privacy of such residential uses and enhance their relationship to the street. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 16 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 405 of 478 Minimum setback between a ground floor residence and applicable public and semi-public realm element • minimum 5' setback minimum 5' setback In the left example,the 5-foot setback area is used for raised planters next to a sidewalk. In the right example,the minimum 5-foot setback area is used for a wall and landscaped bed next to a public space. (c) Units with direct physical access and less than ten feet setback to the sidewalk or other applicable public and semi-public realm elements must enhance the privacy of residents and provide an effective transition between the public and private realm by integrating all of the following measures: (i) Provide a physical "threshold" feature, such as a hedge, retaining wall, rockery, stair, gate, railing, or a combination of such elements on private property, not to exceed 42 inches in height, that defines and bridges the boundary between the applicable public and semi-public realm element and the private entry, porch, yard, or patio. Thresholds may screen, but not completely block, eye-level views to and from the applicable public and semi-public realm element. (ii)Provide an outdoor space at least four feet deep and six feet wide (24 square feet minimum area) in the front setback, such as a porch, patio, deck, or stoop. Where feasible, this space shall be at the same level as the interior of the unit. (iii) Provide a covered area, porch or protected entry space, or other architectural weather protection at least three feet deep that provides cover for a person entering the unit and a transitional space between outside and inside the dwelling. (iv) Landscaping planters shall be integrated into transitional areas between the dwelling unit and the adjacent public and semi-public realm element. (v)Overhead building projections may cantilever over the outdoor space by up to 50 percent of the minimum ground level setback. DEPARTURES may be proposed for the design criteria in subsection (c) above provided the design enhances the privacy of adjacent units and provides an effective and attractive transition between the public and private realm. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 17 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 406 of 478 Guidelines and examples of ground-level residential frontages t' 1 I , - 4 1 1 �, lll) 1 ii -4 Y.� �' 1. -1 ' 1 li� • i ?IIV .VII y .. ,0 we. .:4L l • -- 4 .. Itiii 111 The above images show ground-level residential frontages with setbacks of approximately 10 feet(left image) and 5 feet (right image)along different street frontages for the same corner apartment building.These ground level units all have their own private unit access from the sidewalk and are elevated above the sidewalk to enhance the privacy to the units.The landscaping elements, brick posts, split-faced concrete block stoop walls,and black metal railings help to provide an attractive and effective transition between the public and private realms. a \ ,o, �' �� 1 l '" l� Z ! ; _ ... +� - 'of F- '�' a�y��s1 �1 y x .--� ■� liiii 1: e , e r a, r� �sF , r T. r I � I�p i ;. . l p } 1�3 l a r • -III 3 _.. :l I - _ t w ''C ' Ili . t , . . - ' 1,1 !:.',.±.7 --*'.4., .4.- :. ,z,,,:iit,-,..-,ii,....1,,.,, l„# - I b.1" - . � a . tea ' �_ AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 18 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 407 of 478 Guidelines and examples of ground-level residential frontages Good examples: Upper left image includes a stoop design with brick terraced planters and low wrought iron fences. Upper right and lower left images include low wrought iron fences that separate the sidewalk/pedestrian walkway from the private open space. Lower center and right images include stoop designs with sidewalk level planters and concrete terrace planters. Nu , , . ,.. . , ,_ -- .,. , . . . ,,, . . 4 .... i, . . 1.,„ - • „„-4..,,„ . . :__. ,,, i . i ,.,,,,. ,,,„, , ....._ . i - .,,, _ ., . _ __ • __ ..,,,, _______ ,pi ,,, 1, i ax / Bad examples: Despite the raised ground level,the shallow setback design in the left image above is insufficient to meet the purpose of the standards. In the above right image,the upper level building cantilever doesn't meet the standards and creates a cold "cave stoop" like form.The large areas of unscreened concrete walls in both examples are undesirable. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 19 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 408 of 478 2.9 Through-block connection frontage standards. (I) Purpose. To promote through-block connection frontage designs that enhance the character and safety of such connections. (2) Applicability. These standards apply to development adjacent to through-block connections, when required (see Section 3.4). (3) Standards. Many, but not all standards depend on the type of connection and the adjacent use. Specifically: (a) Non-residential building elevations (including mixed-use development with ground floor commercial uses) facing a through-block connection are subject to Other/Undesignated block frontage standards in Section 2.7, except that such building elevations must feature at least I 0 percent window transparency to enhance the safety and visibility of the trail and connection. (b) Residential developments adjacent to a through-block connection are subject to both the Landscaped block frontage standards in Section 2.5 and Ground-floor residential frontage standards in Section 2.8. Good examples of through-block connections in a residential context r 11411111 ! , .-,t,,,,, - ,,.,, , :,--,1`" ""' -' - ',-; ' - ?k•, --,..; '''L-.:— - 1 ,,,,,..., -,_- - 'igi'' pl _ a A 1- Thy _ — h__ ' _ , . €' 2. 10 Corner site clarifications. Where a property fronts onto more than one street, each building frontage must comply with the standards for the block-frontage upon which it fronts, with the following clarifications: (I) Entrances. For corner sites, entrances may be provided on both streets, but only one entrance is required. (2) Transparency and weather protection standards associated with corner storefronts. The block frontage containing the entry is subject to the full Storefront transparency and weather protection standards in Table 2.4. The secondary block frontage associated with the corner establishment must contain at least 50 percent of the required transparency and weather protection for Storefronts. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 20 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 409 of 478 2. 1 I Mixed-use street corner standards. (I) Applicability/purpose. The mixed-use street-corner requirements apply to new mixed-use developments located on street corner sites. The intent is to accentuate these high visibility developments to the public and create a unique sense of place. (2) Standards. At least one of the following special features must be included: (a) Corner plaza. (b) Cropped building corner with a special entry feature. (c) Decorative use of building materials at the corner. (d) Distinctive facade articulation. (e) Sculptural architectural element. (f) Other decorative elements that meet the purpose of the standards. Acceptable high visibility street corner examples 0 0 �' . of i 10. 1 •�0101' • ''4,4 s , , +c -f - - i, ay—L - - it �4 ,0„, I ir_ ,w fit.it'll �. + tics'. - .1D-: 11:1 1 ,, , 11111 •7 1 .2,,,, .1 1,-/-1, - 0 --:-L-cy-------i ii __,, is _,_,...,_ _ill ® -'1'r— ... .--....,"4: it #' �.,_ "bd -_ IIF'. iill'sli 1 ,1 " .:e.,,L. ill. .L - ::: ' r::::: The letters on the images refer to the special feature options above that are integrated into the design. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 21 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 410 of 478 Chapter 3 - Site Planning 3. 1 Useable residential recreational space. (I) Purpose. (a) To create useable space that is suitable for leisure or recreational activities for residents. (b) To create open space that contributes to the residential setting. (2) Usable residential recreational space. (a) All residential developments, including residential portions of mixed-use development, must provide minimum usable recreational space equal to 10 percent of dwelling unit floor area. This includes all dwelling units, but excludes hallways, lobbies, and other common areas. The required recreational space may be provided in a combination of ways: (i) Shared outdoor space. All of the required recreational space may be in the form of shared outdoor space available to all residents and meeting the requirements of subsection (b) below. Shared roof-decks located on the tops of buildings are addressed in subsection (v) below. (ii)Ground/grade-level individual outdoor space. All of the required recreational space for a unit may be provided by ground-level outdoor space that is abutting and directly accessible to the subject unit. Such recreational spaces must be: (A) Outdoor spaces may be located in the front, side, or rear yard provided they are generally level,feature no dimension less than ten-feet, and enclosed by a fence, railing, and/or hedge at least 32-inches in height to qualify (B) Private porches may qualify as outdoor space provided they are at least 36-square-feet in area, with no dimension less than six-feet. Individual ground-level open space that is in excess of minimum requirements must not be used in the calculations for determining the minimum usable recreational space requirements for other units in the development. (iii) Balconies and other similar private outdoor spaces. Up to 50 percent of the required recreational space for a unit may be provided by private balconies provided such spaces are at least 36-square-feet in area, with no dimension less than four-feet (not including railings), to provide a space usable for human activity. Note: Balconies that encroach over the public right-of-way will require a permit meeting the standards of ACC 12.60 and ACC 12.60.050. (iv) Common indoor recreation-areas. Up to 50 percent of the required recreational space may be provided by common indoor recreation areas meeting the following conditions: (A) The space must meet ADA standards and must be located in a visible area, such as near an entrance, lobby, or high traffic corridors. (B) The space must be designed specifically to serve interior recreational functions and not merely be leftover unrentable space used to meet the open space requirement. (v)Shared roof-decks. For apartment buildings, up to 50 percent of the required recreational space may be provided by shared roof-decks located on the top of buildings which are AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 22 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 411 of 478 available to all residents and meet the requirements below. For mixed-use buildings, 100 percent of the required recreational space may be provided by shared roof-decks. Design requirements: (A) Space must feature hard surfacing, provide amenities such as seating areas, landscaping, and/or other features that encourage use. (B) Space must integrate landscaping elements (at least 20 percent of the space) that enhance the character of the space and encourage its use. Rooftop deck examples • / tirj t 1111 • 4-. '\. \ . - _ r - • - AtZ7 sNs `, (b) Shared recreational space design requirements. Shared recreational space can include landscaped courtyards or decks, entrance plazas, gardens with walkways, children's play areas, pools, and water features provided they are accessible to all residents of the development. Accessible areas used for storm water retention, infiltration, or other multipurpose recreational and/or green spaces that meet the design criteria herein may qualify as shared recreational space. Special requirements for shared recreational spaces include the following: (i) Shared recreational space must be located in centralized areas that are visible from units within the development. (ii)Shared recreational space must feature no dimension less than I 5-feet in order to provide functional leisure or recreational activity. Wider minimum dimensions are required perpendicular to building elevations containing windows of dwelling units whose only solar access is from the applicable building wall. Specifically: (A) 20-feet minimum for such elevations up to three-stories tall. (B) 25-feet minimum for such elevations four-stories tall. (C) 30-feet minimum for such elevations five or more stories tall. (iii)Shared recreational space must feature paths, landscaping, seating, and lighting plus play structures, sports courts, and/or other pedestrian amenities to make the area more functional and enjoyable for a range of users. (iv)Stairways and service elements located within or on the edge of shared recreational space must not be included in the open space calculations. (v) Shared porches may qualify as shared recreational space, provided they are at least eight-feet in depth and 96-square-feet in total area. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 23 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 412 of 478 Shared recreational space examples S sn 'I J ter.. 4 t ` r`ith11 �� —"1 1. I i sa a Lk ; y�t ! The upper left example is a courtyard over a parking deck. Notice the transition elements between the courtyard and adjacent residential units.The upper right courtyard is shared by ground-level commercial uses and apartments above. !r T f ---- ....lic__111111491r ""a7,--:: 4 111 r• ... ,',„ - � ��� �s,Al 14 'll rem _ WI '-41.' ".".._... r.ji Ns• -"' -- r, — ! i y \• The left image above includes a covered gathering space with outdoor grills adjacent to a landscaped commons with a central walkway. The right image is an example of shared indoor recreation space. — + i _'�--� - - n III IN ■'I -- [: fir I - 1 ' -- d� J . ' --nit, -.,fiq 1 1 , i i _ i _, _„ � 0: 0 , da.Y,'Ayy '2R '' e�.-aM . s Y4: y� 'tr �` -..- The left image above includes a turf play area with mounds for fun play.The right image shows traditional play equipment. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 24 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 413 of 478 Shared recreational space— minimum widths when abutting building elevations containing windows of dwelling units whose only solar access is from the applicable building wall 20'min 20-feet minimum for such elevations up to three-stories tall. 25'minim 25-feet minimum for such elevations four-stories tall. 30'min 30-feet minimum for such elevations five or more stories tall AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 25 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 414 of 478 3.2 Public Plazas and pedestrian-oriented space. (I) Purpose. (a) To encourage plazas and other pedestrian oriented spaces in downtown that enhance the public's opportunity for active and passive activities, such as dining, resting, people watching, and recreational activities. (b) To enhance the comfort and leisure capabilities of public plazas. (c) To enhance the development character and attractiveness of the Downtown Urban Center. (2) Applicability. These standards apply when publicly accessible plazas are included in the development. (3) Public plaza standards. (a) Public plazas must abut and be within three feet in elevation of a public sidewalk. Ramps must be provided consistent with ADA standards. (b) Public plazas must be at least 25 feet wide. (c) At least ten percent of the plaza area shall be planted with trees and other vegetation. Planters with trees, shrubs, or other vegetation are permitted to count towards the ten percent. (d) At least 20 percent of the plaza shall have physical or natural shade structures. Seated areas with umbrellas, planted trees that will have a canopy radius of at least 2.5 feet, canopies, and other shade structures are permitted to count towards the 20 percent. (e) At least two feet of seating area (a bench or ledge at least I 6-inches deep and appropriate seating height) or one individual seat per 60-square-feet of plaza area or open space. Moveable seating may be used to meet up to 75 percent of this requirement. (f) Desirable public plaza features (to be encouraged) include site furniture, artwork, drinking fountains, water features, kiosks, play structures, or other similar features. Example of site development integrating pedestrian-oriented space g a 1rw P t h dk: r.. G w' +. ' • • Iry ► �.. �, tki III Il�r j �� �I��. `ICI ,-`'•�", Nin lfor7aau 1111111101111.1111 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 26 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 415 of 478 -.- z:1,t444::,,. "i.s. ''' -:.k - " -. - - ''41t've42'21:,:::-1`../.-- .4•-•:. .'. .-.-i".t. :x_or?...i .„4"-+,'160.0 T J �+�. sq,+,"' 9s.e,_t — EC* l _ rRi�4P It ,IA' '4..,..„ .-,,,:- -,,i j & I 1 .r& 4 • * i 'fir.R, `; •� 1 n •r Hall 1 s '�s.0 • r J114 All of the above spaces front onto sidewalks and include bordering storefronts to help enliven the spaces.The bottom plaza includes a crushed rock surface,with concrete pathways on the side to facilitate pedestrian movement. Note the mix of fixed and movable seating options. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 27 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 416 of 478 3.3 Parking lots, garages, and drive access design. (I) Purpose. (a) To create a safe, convenient, and efficient network for vehicle circulation and parking that minimizes conflicts with pedestrian circulation and activity. (b) To mitigate the visual impact of parking lots on the streetscape and development context. (c) To enhance the function, safety, and visual appearance of parking garages. (2) Parking lot pedestrian circulation and design. The project must provide an integrated and connected pedestrian circulation network that encourages walking and functions as one of the defining features of the development. Specifically: (a) Pedestrian connections not less than five feet wide shall be provided through parking lots where they separate building entrances from sidewalks and/or transit stops. Pedestrian connection walkways are required to meet minimum ADA requirements. (b) Pedestrian connections through parking lots shall be clearly defined by at least two of the following: (i) Six-inch vertical curb in combination with a raised walkway. (ii)Textured paving, including across vehicular lanes, such as unit pavers, stamped and scored concrete. (iii) Bollards. (iv) Trellis. (v) Continuous landscape area on at least one side of the walkway that is at least three feet wide. (vi) Pedestrian-scale lighting. (c) Parking lot walkways. For developments with large surface parking lots, one walkway shall be provided for every four rows of parking, or at a maximum spacing of 200 feet. (d) Crosswalks. Crosswalks are required when a walkway crosses an on-site paved area accessible to vehicles. (e) Raised crosswalks (speed tables). On sites larger than one acre, all crosswalks near major building entrances, parking garage entries, vehicular entries to the site, and other high-traffic areas shall be vertically raised to sidewalk level. The purpose of raised crosswalks is to provide a continuous walking or rolling surface, increase the visibility of pedestrians, and slow the speed of vehicular traffic. This requirement does not apply to crosswalks crossing public roadways. (3) Through-block connection standards for the development of large sites. Through-block connections may include private streets, shared pedestrian and vehicular access routes, and other non-motorized routes that are intended to run between streets through an entire block. The standards herein allow flexibility in the type of connections best suited for the particular development and its use mix. The M and I zones are exempt from this standard. Specific regulations for such through-block connections: (a) The maximum distance between a street and through block connection or between through- block connection is 500 feet. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 28 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 417 of 478 Development sites with smaller dimensions are not required to integrate through-block connections with new development. (b) Departures and exceptions to the through-block connection standards: (i) The Director may approve a departure from the dimensional standards set forth in subsection (a) by up to 25 percent provided the quality of the through-block connection exceeds minimum design standards. (ii)The Director may approve an exception from the dimensional standards set forth in subsection (a) where topography, existing uses/construction, or other geographic conditions prevent compliance or impose an unusual hardship on the applicant, provided the proposed design maximizes pedestrian and vehicular connectivity on the site given the constraints. (c) Public access easement. Such through-block connections shall be provided within a public access easement. (d) Alignment. Specific alignments for the through-block connections will be developed during the development review process for applicable sites. (e) Accessibility. Through-block connections must be accessible to the public at all times and may take a variety of forms, depending on the block size and use mix, as specified in subsection (F), Through-block connections, below. (f) Cantilever design. Buildings may project or cantilever into minimum required easement areas on building levels above the connection provided a 13-foot, six-inch vertical clearance is maintained and all other regulations are met. (g) Through-block connection types. Unless otherwise noted below and elsewhere in this chapter, required through-block connections may take any of the following forms set forth below. A combination of designs set forth above may be used for each connection. (i) Private street. Such streets shall comply with the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. (ii)Alley. Alleys shall comply with the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. (iii) Shared lane. The shared-lane approach can work well for lower traffic situations and helps to reduce the total space needed to accommodate access. They must include a 20-foot wide minimum two-way shared travel lane within a 32-foot wide public access easement. Parallel or angled parking pockets may be integrated into the lane provided the public access easement is widened accordingly. Landscape planters with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and ground cover must be integrated on at least one side of the shared-lane. (iv) Landscaped passageway design. This includes an eight-foot minimum width paved pathway within a 24-foot public access easement. Six-foot minimum landscaping strips (with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and ground cover) are required on each side of the path. (v)Urban passageway design. This is a I 2-foot minimum width concrete or unit paver walkway within a public access easement (same width) with buildings generally on each side. The building elevations on each side of an Urban passageway must include 40 percent transparency between 30 inches and eight feet above grade. Weather protection is required over all building entrances (at least three feet deep across the full width of the entrance). AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 29 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 418 of 478 Shared lane examples .- ,?..... ::;.*:: 1.`!'.: .,..,',' ,,' iy op ‘'......:•t'•?:': ..''''.'''', t: ,' - ., •••••-•. ':-_-.- •:"-- .: _.-,. . ..."..'q!.-',"- '. :/.P.k., i.a.' ;',,, Me .. 4 i- Il :; ,I �. ± w .ice Ii : iadieraipligy t!,11,;._ -,-','",--12AW:.--;--.7: i... :.7: _- -i„,\ . .. � ' . 140:: 4,,... _ ..4 i' ,.:. , •: i c ".. • 1 , .41 . I, • 1 ii ; ... .4,. ,..., ., II lir II II . ..-- 51.11 1.1 or �� II 1. it Ill 1::- li h 1. 14 ' , Ill P I F. :IF : —±,:-•:,.ii!..ii; -,-4%,-,—..,..."- .---. /..‘ .,.. . ,r.,, , '. , „ lei N _ -: 1 •'. _ ." _ ,,� \yam: ''` - .:-,-. - - p i • pit - Image courtesy eya.com NsiNt-411141140iir AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 30 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 419 of 478 Landscaped and urban passageway examples ..„,,,i• .., '?...,..e_r :.,=-, , .,,...',t ,,:,. '4:'-: .i.-A, 4, 4-1m 1 , il jep ft - rf`' -2.:AI , .it 4i• . ..1./ ram Ili' I \' � ■y• r -. w: li. F _ y 2 A. _ _ i M1 g. Landscaped passageway examples above and urban passageway examples below,though the lower right is a blended example of urban and landscaped passageway. 1 h, � �J ,xp. y J 1 •.-P 1lri3 f i+ii . %; 4 ,�:.,1' '*I riff. + [it ,,L, ., , ' .... _ # ti r I \ \ (4) Vehicular access and design. (a) Driveways. Driveways, where permitted by applicable Block Frontage Standards in Chapter 2, shall meet the standards of the Engineering Design and Construction Standards, including, but not limited to, standards for intersection spacing, distance from crosswalks, and width. (b) Parking lot location and design. Parking lot location standards are set forth in the Block Frontage Standards in Chapter 2. All other parking lot design standards are set forth in ACC Chapter 18.52 unless modified herein. (i) See subsection (2) above for interior parking lot pathways. (ii) See subsection (5) below for parking lot landscaping standards. (c) Garage and parking structures. Where such structures are located along a public street, they are subject to applicable block frontage standards as set forth in Chapter 2. Supplemental standards: (i) The ground level of free-standing parking structures shall include at least three of the following elements along block frontages and/or other elevations adjacent to internal streets and other required through-block connections, customer and/or resident parking lots, and pedestrian-oriented space: AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 3I Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 420 of 478 (A) Pedestrian scale signs, associated with storefront uses integrated into the ground floor frontage. (B) Canopies and other forms of weather protection where the parking structure integrates storefronts along the ground floor frontage. (C) Plinths for columns. (D) Ground level and/or terraced planting beds integrated between the sidewalk and the parking structure. (E) Ornamental tilework. (F) Glass elevator and/or stair tower. (G) Departure. Other design features will be considered provided they meet the purpose of this section. (ii)Upper levels of structured parking shall be screened or treated architecturally by two or more of the following: (A) Roughly square openings rather than horizontal. (B) Planting designed to grow on the facade. (C) Louvers. (D) Expanded metal panels. (E) Decorative metal grills. (F) Spandrel (opaque) glass. Departure. Other design features will be considered provided they meet the purpose of this section. (iii) Parking garage entries and service area entries should be well-integrated into the design of the building and should not dominate the streetscape. They should be designed and sited to complement, not subordinate, the pedestrian entry. (iv) Where vehicles enter and exit a parking garage or service area across a sidewalk or internal walkway, direct visibility between pedestrians and motorists shall be provided. Possible treatments to meet this requirement may include setback entries, cropped wall corners, wall openings, or other treatments to enhance safety and visibility. Treatments should also include pavement markings or changes in pavement materials. Mirrors and electronic visual/audio warnings alone are not acceptable methods of visibility. (v)Parking garage entries shall meet the standards of the Engineering Design Standards, Chapter 10, which details requirements for adding visibility and/or auditory treatments between pedestrians and motorists. (vi) Garage entry doors and gates, if provided, shall be at least 50 percent transparent between the bottom and top of the door or gate to enhance the safety of garage users. (v) Lighting fixtures within garages are encouraged to be screened from view from the street. (5) Parking lot landscaping. (a) Surface parking lots consisting of ten or more stalls shall feature landscaped planter beds at a ratio of one to every six stalls. Each planter bed shall include at least one tree, a minimum caliper of two inches at the time of planting. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 32 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 421 of 478 (b) The minimum planter size shall be 100 square feet. Planters shall be protected by concrete curbs and shall also feature shrubs and/or groundcover. (c) Surface parking lots located adjacent to any street (excluding alleys) shall be screened by one or a combination of the following: (i) Low walls made of decorative concrete, masonry, or other similar material, not exceeding a maximum height of 30 inches. (ii)Raised planter walls (not exceeding a total height of 30 inches) planted with shrubs (a minimum of 80 percent of which must be evergreen). (iii) Landscape plantings consisting of trees (of which at least 80 percent are deciduous) and shrubs and groundcover materials (of which at least 80 percent are evergreen). (iv) All plant material used for parking lot screening shall provide clear views between 30 inches and eight feet above the ground surface, for visibility and safety. (v)Planting areas shall be a minimum of five feet in width and shall be irrigated. DEPARTURES will be considered provided the design enhances the function, safety, convenience, or visual appearance of the parking lot and mitigates the visual appearance on the streetscape and development context. Parking lot street buffer examples ..4,.44.4,1 ).a,._ 'ts ,,,,Alk").,, 4.011 Nii), • le, Pak '''''wHtig 1117011100 ."4--it C..4 A 'AA:.:6.1p 010 'Ili t 0 44° , 0 N, , AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 33 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 422 of 478 3.4 Service areas and mechanical equipment. (I) Purpose. (a) To minimize adverse visual, odor, and noise impacts of mechanical equipment, utility cabinets and service areas at ground and roof levels. (b) To provide adequate, durable, well-maintained, and accessible service and equipment areas. (c) To protect residential uses and abutting properties from impacts due to location and utilization of service areas. (2) Location of ground related service areas and mechanical equipment. (a) Service areas (e.g., loading docks, trash dumpsters, compactors, recycling areas, electrical panels, and mechanical equipment areas, etc.) must be located for convenient service access while avoiding negative visual, auditory, olfactory, or physical impacts on the streetscape environment, pedestrian-oriented spaces, uses within the development, and abutting residentially zoned properties. (b) Exterior loading areas. Exterior loading areas for commercial uses must not be located within 20-feet of a residentially zoned property. Where the director finds that this is the only option for locating an exterior loading area, design measures will be required to mitigate impacts to adjacent uses, such as adding a masonry wall at least eight-feet high. (c) Service areas must not be visible from the sidewalk and abutting properties. Where the director finds that the only option for locating a service area is an area visible from a street, internal walkway or pedestrian area, or from an abutting property, the area must be screened with structural and/or landscaping screening measures. (3) Screening of ground related service areas and mechanical equipment. Service elements are encouraged to be integrated within the structure. Where they are not provided within the structure, the following standards apply: (a) Where screening of ground-level service areas is required [see subsection (2) above], the following applies: (i) A structural enclosure (including gates) must be constructed of masonry, heavy-gauge metal, or decay-resistant material that is also used with the architecture of the main building. Alternative materials other than those used for the main building may be allowed if the finishes are similar in color and texture or if the proposed enclosure materials are more durable than those for the main structure. The walls must be sufficient to provide full screening from the affected roadway, pedestrian areas and adjacent use. The enclosure may use overlapping walls to screen dumpsters and other materials. (ii)Where the interior of a service enclosures is visible from surrounding streets, walkways, and buildings, an opaque or semi-opaque horizontal cover or screen must be used to mitigate unsightly views. The horizontal screen/cover should be integrated into the enclosure design (in terms of materials and/or design). (b) Where loading docks are sited along block frontages (only allowed when no other reasonable options are available as determined by the director), they must be designed to minimize impacts on the pedestrian environment. Standards: (i) Configure loading docks/bays to minimize their frontage length along blocks. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 34 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 423 of 478 (ii)Integrate architectural and/or landscaping design features to screen loading dock elements and add visual interest to pedestrians along adjacent sidewalks. See Blank Wall provisions of Section 4.5 for standards and examples. (4) Utility meters, electrical conduit, and other service utility apparatus. (a) Utility equipment such as power and gas meters, electrical boxes, and small-scale battery storage systems mounted in a location visible from the street, pedestrian walkway, shared recreational space, or shared auto courtyards, shall have at least one of the following treatments: (i) Screened with vegetation or landscaping. (ii) Integrated into the building's architecture or screened with decay-resistant material similar in color and texture to the main building. (iii) Wrapped with a City approved utility wrap. (b) Project designers are strongly encouraged to coordinate with applicable service providers early in the design process to determine the best approach to meet these standards. Utility meter location and screening - good and bad examples Place utility meters in less visible locations. The lower left example is successfully tucked away in a less visible location and screened by vegetation. The right image is poorly executed and would not be permitted in such visible locations (along the sidewalk). Such meters must be coordinated and better integrated with the architecture of the building. I _ —� e r z• .� " r o.r,�4. • • AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 35 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 424 of 478 Chapter 4 - Building Design 4. 1 Building massing and articulation. (I) Purpose. To employ façade articulation techniques that reduce the perceived scale of large buildings and add visual interest from all observable scales. (2) Facade-articulation. All buildings except free-standing parking structures must include façade- articulation features at maximum-specified intervals to create a human-scaled pattern. (a) Maximum facade-articulation intervals: (i) Storefronts: 35 feet. Buildings 50 feet wide or less are exempt. (ii) Large footprint non-residential buildings (individual establishments with a building footprint of more than 50,000 square feet). 75 feet. (iii) Residential buildings: 30 feet. Buildings 60 feet wide or less are exempt. (b) Articulation features. At least two of the following articulation features must be employed for all buildings in compliance with the maximum-specified façade-articulation intervals. (i) Use of a window-fenestration pattern. (ii)Use of weather protection features. An example is a different canopy for each articulation interval (rather than a continuous canopy). (iii) Use of vertical piers/columns (applies to all floors of the façade, excluding upper level stepbacks). (iv) Change in building height or roofline with a difference in height, slope or pitch, direction, or shape (such as towers or dormers). (v)Change in building material and/or siding style (applies to all floors of the facade, excluding upper-level stepbacks). (vi) Vertical elements such as a trellis with plants, green wall, art element that meet the purpose of the standard. (vii) Providing vertical building modulation of at least 12-inches in depth if tied to a change in roofline or a change in building material, siding style, or color. Balconies may be used to qualify for this option if they are recessed or projected from the façade by at least I8-inches. Note: Façade-articulation features that encroach over the public right-of-way will require a permit meeting the standards of ACC 12.60 and ACC 12.60.050. DEPARTURES will be considered provided they meet the purpose of the standards and the design criteria below. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 36 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 425 of 478 Facade articulation examples. � l 1 le �I '1 ii LiSr lacAlk 11! II. I10 111 m?r , i� !II!..,, I �' 1I �I II. 4 i u, - u I1 - il3 �1i ns ` I. �411 �: r _ 11111 • 1 I \ 74 All three buildings above include a combination of window patterns,vertical building modulation,and changes in building material/siding style. The varying styles of balconies in each also help to articulate the facades.The mixed- use example on the let also uses separate awnings above the storefront to articulate the facade. The middle image also uses roofline modulation. r / -, 00 II r _A QJ Mr IL 1. ii 1 ,' _ 0rill lir N � t E. Oil ��' if I i i , lit I i s 1 p 111 : 1 ; ;_ The buildings on the left uses a combination of window patterns,vertical building modulation, roofline modulation, and changes in building material/siding style.The middle image uses window patterns,awnings,and vertical piers. The right image uses window patterns,vertical building modulation,and weather protection elements. (c) DEPARTURE criteria associated with articulation standards. Proposals must meet the purpose of the standards. The following criteria will be considered in determining whether the proposed articulation treatment meets the "purpose". (i) Consider the type and width of the proposed articulation treatment and how effective it is in meeting the purpose given the building's current and desired context if a subarea plan is in effect where the building is proposed. (ii)Consider the applicable block-frontage designation. Undesigned block-frontages warrant more flexibility than Mixed block-frontages. (iii) Consider the size and width of the building. Smaller buildings (less than 120-feet wide) warrant greater flexibility than larger buildings. (iv) Consider the quality of façade materials in concert with doors, windows, and other façade features and their ability to add visual interest to the street from a pedestrian scale and more distant observable scales. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 37 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 426 of 478 (3) Maximum facade length. Facades of buildings longer than 150 feet and containing four or more stories must include at least one of the following features to break up the massing of the building and add visual interest. Freestanding parking structures are exempt from this standard. (a) Provide vertical building modulation at least six-feet deep and I 5-feet long. For multi-story buildings, the modulation must extend through at least one-half of the building floors. (b) Use of a contrasting vertically modulated design component featuring all the following: (i) Utilizes a change in building materials that effectively contrast from the rest of the facade. (ii)Component is modulated vertically from the rest of the facade by an average of six inches. (c) Facade employs building walls with contrasting articulation that make it appear like multiple distinct buildings. To qualify for this option, these contrasting facades must employ all the following: (i) Different building materials and/or configuration of building materials. (ii)Contrasting window design (sizes or configurations). (d) DEPARTURES to the above standards will be considered provided the design meets the purpose of the standards. Supplemental consideration for approving alternative designs: (i) Width of the facade. The larger the facade, the more substantial articulation/ modulation features need to be. (ii)Block-frontage designation and visibility/street context. Mixed block-frontages warrant the most scrutiny than Undesignated block frontages, and narrow side streets warrant more flexibility than collector or arterial streets. (iii) The type of articulation treatment and how effective it is in meeting the purpose given the building's context. Illustrating maximum facade length standards and good and bad examples. - -- ...-- -r. i I 0 Less than 150' long: Meets standard More than 150' long: Does not meet standard AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 38 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 427 of 478 Illustrating maximum facade length standards and good and bad examples. .0 ti , Building incorporates a courtyard along the facade (technique#1 noted above)to effectively break it up into smaller components: Meets standard. IWIIIIIIIIPP"IllIlliIll16r "jiltill ' 'a •9 I III iii ,4k, 4 .. ij . !j'- ,.gip -.i, -- - -•41- - _ — The left building uses technique# I (vertical building modulation at least six-feet deep and I5-feet wide).The right building uses technique#2 (contrasting vertical modulated design component) together with different window fenestration designs on each side. Both examples are effective in breaking up the perceived scale of the building and adding visual interest. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 39 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 428 of 478 4.2 Building details. (I) Purpose. (a) To encourage the incorporation of design details and small-scale elements into building facades that are attractive at a pedestrian scale. (b) To integrate window design that adds depth, richness, and visual interest to the facade. (2) Facade details— Storefront block frontages and other storefront designs. Storefront buildings must be enhanced with appropriate details. Such buildings must employ at least one detail element from each of the three categories below for each facade articulation interval (see subsection 4.I.2). (a) Window and/or entry treatment, such as: (i) Transom windows. (ii)Roll-up windows/doors. [Use of this feature exempts buildings from having to meet detailed standards in subsections (b) and (c) below.] (iii) Recessed entry. (iv) Decorative door. (v)Other decorative or specially designed window or entry treatment could be proposed via DEPARTURE provided they meet the purpose of the standards. Examples of architectural elements and facade attachments. i:Transom windows iii: Recessed entry a • • . � • %Z 1J�1��T L 1 1 • _ �rnw +BA CUSTOM TEES • I SOL Y 1_ il; , 1 .41111 ii: Roll-up or similar windows/doors iv: Decorative door. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 40 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 429 of 478 Examples of architectural elements and facade attachments. 49, ?!..'II 1 -. / �� . 1 I .� � i - Ii�iI l r Too . . 1 1 __, ..-- =/ `4.,-..'71c _ rizstir-„, \ il ,',.',; , go mown i I 11 1 .. ,. -► 1 (b) Architectural elements and façade attachments, such as: (i) Custom-designed weather protection element such as a steel canopy, glass, or retractable awning. Custom-designed cloth awnings may be counted as a detail provided they are constructed of durable, high-quality material. (ii)Decorative rooflines, which could take a variety of forms. It could include an ornamental molding, entablature, frieze or other roofline device visible from the ground level. If the roofline decoration is in the form of a linear molding or board, then the molding or board must be at least 8-inches wide. Such details could occur at an intermediate floor, where the upper floors are set back beyond the front facade. Examples could also include a modern interpretation of a traditional cornice line with distinct detailing. (iii) Bay windows, trellises, towers, and similar elements. (iv) The use of neon in artwork or to emphasize building features. (v) Other architectural element or façade attachment details could be proposed via DEPARTURE provided they meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 41 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 430 of 478 Examples of architectural elements and facade attachments. is Custom designed weather protection iii: Bay windows,trellises,towers,etc. .e • i • �1�■ mevit 2, _ Imo" ` 11I .. i ti I Iyirst:. ., ,.:._ . 1 _ , 4 %Jr 11 ! i A - -.y , a - L I -r il L . i Left: retractable awning. Right: custom decorative canopy Decorative tower v: Other details that meet the ii: decorative rooflines purpose of the standards. - . ' Ii i r li I I I ,i .1ti 1011 , � li..41:..::?. � iii-`�' l j U:ui ' ' ii \K._..,.. «�`II 71' - - _ ;‘,,,, . I , Left: decorative cornice and top floor. Right:decorative Custom hanging bike rack and repair projecting cornice feature. station integrated as a storefront design element (c) Building material details, including: (i) Use of decorative building materials/use of building materials. Examples include decorative use of brick, tile, or stonework. (ii)Decorative kick-plate, pilaster, base panel, or other similar feature. (iii) Decorative belt course. (iv) Decorative building-mounted light fixtures. (v) Hand-crafted material, such as special wrought iron or carved wood. (vi) Other building material details could be proposed via DEPARTURE provided they meet the purpose of the standards. DEPARTURES for facade detail standards of subsection (2) of this section will be considered provided the facade (at the overall scale and at the individual articulation scale) meets the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 42 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 431 of 478 Examples of Examples of building material details that enhance the visual intrigue of the building is Decorative building materials iii: Decorative light fixtures. : --. ' Ili --_ , It MO Illi II p. —�� i IN I, y, ' ' y MI NI ?II MI 1 ii: Decorative kick-plate, pilaster, base panel,or similar jJ_I. ' Nnr d - s i Mi blig liiiih et I I V :... aa ' . 1 % 4., iv: Hand-crafted material or other details that meet the purpose of the standards. UPPIIPPril.'-'"-- -----'--- -- -. N. I JESSUP ! A ' ''!` 1 ram` C. ET.T. .AR . ,, i —�. i - — 674' , 1.— 4 1 i, , , i I i 1 I 1 J.. Is o I ,I E ,, I ■ 11 1 - 1 ® � itF I 1 4 ,N . , . , _,...i _ _....., AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 43 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 432 of 478 4. Articulated building entries. The primary building entrance for an office building, hotel, apartment building of more than 50 units, or community-based facility or other multi-story commercial building must be designed as a clearly defined and demarcated standout architectural feature of the building. Such entrances must be distinguishable from regular storefront entrances on the building. Such entries must be scaled proportional to the building. Acceptable building entry examples. wool : 1 — - * —- \ .... �,�, i tl! ;L k i O 0■ _y, .,r 1 ,., ..-. yr- 1C'i — p _ - - - - ' ", - i '. it I 1 AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 44 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 433 of 478 4.3 Building materials. (I) Purpose. (a) To encourage the use of durable, high quality, and urban building materials that minimize maintenance cost and provide visual interest from all observable vantage points. (b) To promote the use of a distinctive mix of materials that helps to articulate facades and lends a sense of depth and richness to the buildings. (c) To place the highest priority on the first floor in the quality and detailing of materials at the pedestrian scale. (2) Applicability. Standards in this section apply to only to mixed-use developments. (3) Special conditions and limitations for the use of certain cladding materials. (a) Concrete block (a.k.a. Concrete Masonry Unit or CMU) may be used as a secondary cladding material (no more than 1/3 of total facade cladding) on all building facades and other building elevations facing parks, pedestrian-oriented spaces, and containing primary building entrances provided it is incorporated with other permitted materials. DEPARTURES will be considered for alternative designs that use concrete block as the primary, but not the only, cladding material provided the design incorporates a combination of textures and/or colors to add visual interest. For example, combining split or rock-facade units with smooth blocks can create distinctive patterns. The figures below illustrate acceptable concrete block use/designs. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 45 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 434 of 478 Acceptable concrete block use/design. I' 1 '�R CANAL STATION ON NORTH 1--- __ _e �IN : s BER' b'Yr: . A f` 4 hedge one , 11 5..54_ +i 1 f i - . ii • of 1 4 }--- `, T The above building illustrates an acceptable departure example, The above building uses smooth-faced CMU as a contrasting feature that helps to highlight the as CMU is used as the primary cladding material. Note the use main building entry.The simple design helps to of beige split-facade CMU's above each of the awnings and coupled with the use of smooth-faced gray CMU's on the add emphasis to the doors,canopy and decorative sconce lights. vertical columns(which employ black accent tiles for added interest). (b) Metal siding may be used on all building facades and other building elevations facing parks, pedestrian-oriented spaces, and containing primary building entrances provided it complies with the following standards: It must feature visible corner molding and trim and does not extend to the ground-level of non- residential and mixed-use buildings and no lower than two-feet above grade for residential buildings. Masonry, concrete, or other durable material must be incorporated between the metal siding and the ground plane. DEPARTURES will be considered provided the material's integration and overall facade composition meets the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 46 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 435 of 478 Acceptable metal siding examples K d wr r w Y i „%$ r •fir OW :/L R f r3 jE A' l''t• J - ---=': III' II- II, : 3 it VI Ii!. 17 ; ?Ie - '" ■ , ‘ ri �* l 1 1� n � . 1,, ,, �r�• � I . , I I I��� y 4011 ,,,,,LI til ., ,,,,,_,„,,, i ,. ,,,,, ,,, _. ... i , ,, 'L.,, i- _,--:,_ _ . . ii ,., „_„, , „„, _, I, ,,,, ,,,-_ i a,,1,.... L { '-77I I- I ll�— , i P i, - 'I 1 1 i I,-I a IiL.3r - _f'l�'' :, live- � �'x • �'' -- VI 1 i - -t'x„!4n `.d � a_ I a 1. .t The upper building examples successfully use metal siding more as an accent element to help articulate the facade. Metal siding is the primary material for the lower building examples.The lower left building integrate subtle changes in color to go with articulation features and design details.The right building uses an intricate scaling pattern combined with recessed windows to add depth and interest to the facade. (c) Standards for the use of Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS). Such material/finishes may be used when it complies with the following: i. EIFS is limited to no more than 20 percent of the total facade area and may not be the primary cladding material on non-residential and mixed-use buildings. ii. EIFS must feature a smooth or sand finish only. iii. EIFS must be trimmed in wood, masonry, or other material and must be sheltered from weather by roof overhangs or other methods. iv. EIFS must not be used on the ground floor of facades containing non-residential uses. DEPARTURES will be considered provided the material's integration and overall façade composition meets the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 47 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 436 of 478 Acceptable and unacceptable EIFS examples. I I.Ili ir tior di; tin 1 ti If, - 1_ ,, 1 jr . - __1 1 i i • -''.."'-'''.›..........„ ..44N,000.„. 1 � 1000+• ear►-4��■ " lam a ►sgs _ . 14 r =`� -_ L,�_, - _.,-.: Ill I ° IT it „_'- II:rft �� :� NOW itI1 U OPEN` t t- NI- rf :li it11 IJ , F r_Lf I I I 'llill Ili W L IJJ II � HI •�I r , opid - El' f 1 I i"1 n=W- 11 n n n n i _ � • I r I 1 ti ..:-.14 I I 1 The upper building examples mix EIFS with brick and other materials and integrate trim details around windows to add a sense of depth to the facade.The lower left building uses EIFS is between the window and sidewalk-this design is prohibited. The lower right building uses EIFS as the primary siding material,which is prohibited. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 48 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 437 of 478 (d) Cementitious wall board paneling/siding may be used provided it meets the following provisions: i. Cement board paneling/siding may not be used on ground-level elevation (containing non- residential uses) of mixed-use building facades. ii. Where cement board paneling/siding is the dominant siding material, the design must integrate a mix of colors and/or textures that are articulated consistent with windows, balconies, and modulated building surfaces and are balanced with facade details that add visual interest from the ground-level and adjacent buildings. DEPARTURES will be considered provided the material's integration and overall facade composition meets the purpose of the standards. Acceptable and unacceptable cementitious wall board examples. g. 111 No, e " � .I It a, iii= . - ' II - ' t � ik , , � i . 0iI ,7 � 114. flI i L � lliii\ �I , _1=11______ , ,... , g r _ .} al �Ff l z_ 7 ,Mr" . G k. 4 7 ', 61 lill'iIlllll i f if ,I� li q - The above buildings use cementitious wall board in different textures and colors to help articulate the facade. 4 j'!I 4 \::\: J 1 A A,1 -- , IA Al ,,, L.:LI WI , : , i r 4 I The wall board panels covering a large area in a single color in the left building would not meet the purpose of the standards.The right building's design is a better example and combines larger panels (dark maroon color)with horizontal wall board siding(beige color)as effective articulation features. Below is a similar acceptable example. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 49 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 438 of 478 4.4 Blank wall treatment. (I) Purpose. (a) To avoid untreated blank walls. (b) To retain and enhance the character of Auburn's streetscapes. (2) Blank wall definition. "Blank wall" means: (a) For storefront and other buildings placed within ten feet of the sidewalk, a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over 10-feet in height and a horizontal length greater than I 5-feet and does not include a transparent window or door. (b) For all other buildings, a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over 10-feet in height and a horizontal length greater than 30-feet and does not include a transparent window or door. Blank wall definition. 11111 1 111, 1111i IIIIII 11111 . 1111111.1111 JLI 1.1 r �I BLANK WALL fb I I greater than 15' (3) Blank wall treatment standards. Untreated blank walls adjacent to a public street, pedestrian- oriented space, common usable open space, or pedestrian walkway are prohibited. Methods to treat blank walls can include: (a) Display windows at least I 6-inches of depth to allow for changeable displays. Tack-on display cases do not qualify as a blank wall treatment. (b) Landscape planting bed at least five-feet deep or a raised planter bed at least two-feet high and three-feet deep in front of the wall with planting materials that are sufficient to obscure or screen at least 60 percent of the wall's surface within three years. (c) Installing a vertical trellis in front of the wall with climbing vines or plant materials. (d) Installing a mural. Commercial advertisements are not permitted on such murals. The use of neon in artwork is permitted. DEPARTURES. Other design including special building detailing that adds visual interest at a pedestrian scale will be considered. Such detailing must use a variety of surfaces. For large visible blank walls, a variety of treatments may be required to meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 50 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 439 of 478 Blank wall treatment examples. C) ::,-..-. Illir 111. I I if 111 1: i ill .1111. ' • , 1_ - .'".' ' '.S7 11; iiill _______„ _. ,..... ...... - _ . . .... . . _ _ _,,, ,,,..-- _. 1... . _ _ ,.... ..40.-.-,--.,,, -,, „....„...„. 1 , ,..„. _ .._-... ,. ,_, ..,_ , ._ _ _ -= - ---..=.11 44. ....--. . , , 4- -- - .., ___ ,. , 00" ....,_ 111 I _ _ ___ . .,,, ....„ : IS :1 : , 1 Ill�lll lin, + lalliL - '''... '-‘-.-1171.-1,-•,--""'Illi I., .. iami t 01 °' oft OW ,— • Buildings A-C feature acceptable treatments including a combination of high quality materials and landscaping(A), decorative lighting/sculptural element(B),and special building detailing(C).The display cases in Building D don't meet the 16"depth requirement, nor do they meet the purpose of the standards. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 51 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 440 of 478 (4) Firewalls. Firewalls along property lines are exempt from the above standards, but where they are visible to the public (from the adjacent street), they must be designed to provide visual interest from all observable distances. Examples may include the use of varying materials, textures, and/or colors, the use of green or living walls, and/or the use of modulated building walls to form design patterns. Murals are also encouraged as a firewall treatment. Commercial advertisements are not permitted on such murals. Acceptable firewall design where visible to the public. . t • _ O' lag I of 'E< / ' `'fir l ,r� -i la --i IS 111, The left images uses a combination of paint bands and climbing vines to enhance the appearance of this large exposed firewall.The building in the right image uses simple scoring patterns and change in materials and color on part of the top floor to add visual interest. _twersi Ay 11jl , ' r, Plain-gray concrete block firewalls ' + My 1 such as this are not allowed when . ; --i -�iy N visible from the street. y Fa JI 4 y% • AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 52 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 441 of 478 4.5 Rooftop services area and mechanical equipment. (I) Purpose. To obscure service and mechanical equipment from the visual sightlines of people walking through Auburn. (2) Rooftop equipment screening. (a) All rooftop mechanical equipment, including air conditioners, heaters, vents, and similar equipment must be effectively screened from public view. Screening shall be integrated with the architecture of the building. Examples of how to screen roof-mounted mechanical equipment ze.../ 11111111( -"1".-----440P 4$11111 - litAikii-Atif ‘,,,:, -litr...,_, . ] ' i i "1" 1111111WAri''N • , 1 1 -i_ �r� 1 The left illustration shows how rooftop mechanical equipment can be located and screened effectively.The right images shows effective location and screening, including side walls and a trellis to screen views from taller surrounding buildings. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 53 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 442 of 478 Chapter 5 - Guidelines For All Developments 5. 1 Climate Friendly Design. (I) Purpose. To encourage design techniques that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and help buildings be more resilient to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. (2) Applicability. The following standards are recommended. not required. (3) Guidelines. Projects are encouraged to incorporate one or more of the following: (a) Design buildings in accordance with the principles and guidelines of Passive House, LEED, or Built Green design. (b) Buildings designed with triple glazed windows. (c) Buildings designed with exterior shading features on windows to help regulate heat gain and energy used for cooling. Shading features can be operable or inoperable. 5.2 Defensive Space (CPTED). (I) Purpose. To encourage design techniques that reduce the rate of crime associated with persons and property. (2) Applicability. The following standards are recommended, not required. (3) Guidelines. Projects are encouraged to incorporate one or more of the following: (a) Building entryways should be oriented to be visible from other buildings, apartments, and houses. (b) Screening such as landscaping, fences, and screen wall should not block visibility and make two- way surveillance difficult. (c) Lighting for trails and bike paths should be provided at an appropriate scale and have appropriate spacing to avoid creation of dark spots of insufficiently lighted areas. (d) Over-illumination and glare should be avoided where pedestrians and vehicles meet to minimize pedestrian vehicle conflicts. AUBURN DESIGN STANDARDS- DRAFT MAKERS architecture and urban design Page 54 Auburn Citywide Design-Standards_2026-02-24 Page 443 of 478 CITY OF /\IJBlJR.1'4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASH I NGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Ordinance No. 7021 (Krum) (15 Minutes) May 26, 2026 An Ordinance relating to Planning, expanding the Density Bonus Allowance to the RC, R-1, and R-2 Residential Zones, and amending Section 18.02.067 "Units Allowed Per Lot", of the Auburn City Code Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Community Development Density Bonus Study Session Presentation, Ordinance No. 7021 , Ord. No. 7021 - Exhibit A Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: Washington State is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and density bonuses within existing buildings can provide new housing opportunities. On May 21, 2025, Planning Commission approved several code updates related to housing, including "Density Bonus for Existing Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Apartment Buildings", to comply with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35.21.990 which allowed for 50% density bonuses within existing commercial, mixed-use, and apartment buildings. Requirements for density bonus within existing buildings take effect June 30, 2026. By this date, jurisdictions must adopt or amend density bonuses within existing buildings standards, consistent with RCW 35.21.990. If local regulations are not updated, the statute will "supersede, preempt, and invalidate any conflicting local development regulations." Per RCW 35.21 .990, the amendment requires the density bonus allowance to expand to all residential zones and not just specific building types. Under this current amendment, density bonuses of up to 50 percent more than what is allowed in the underlying zone will be permissible in the RC, R- 1, and R-2 Zones. Cities may not require unchanged portions of an existing building that have been used for residential or previously permit-approved conditioned space purposes to meet the current energy code solely because of the addition of new dwelling units within the building. The proposed text amendment was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce on February 6, 2026. The 60-day notice period ended April 7, 2026. A Determination of Non- Significance (DNS) and a Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) were issued on April 20, 2026, under City Page 444 of 478 File No. SEP26-0009. The appeal period expired on May 18, 2026. The Planning Commission held a meeting and Public Hearing on the matter on May 5, 2026, and provided a recommendation to City Council. A notice of Public Hearing (NOH) was issued on April 20, 2026. Per Auburn City Code (ACC) 14.22.100, the following methods of noticing for the Planning Commission public hearing were conducted: a) the NOH was published in The Seattle Times on April 20, 2026; b) the NOH was posted in three general public locations (City Hall and City Annex, and the City's Public Land Use Notice webpage). Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Jason Krum Page 445 of 478 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AUBURN RESIDENTIAL DENSITY VALUES BONUS CODE TEXT AMENDMENT SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY PRESENTED BY CHARACTER ALEXANDRIA TEAGUE, SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING SERVICES MANAGER MAY 26, 2026 WELLNESS CELEBRATION Department of Community Development Planning • Building • Development Engineering • Permit Center Economic Development • Code Enforcement Page 446 of 478 PURPOSE OF TEXT AMENDMENT Comply with RCW 35 . 21 . 990 amendments to expand density bonuses within existing buildings to include all residential zones Density Bonus is currently allowed under Auburn City Code 18 . 02 . 067 ( H ) Density Bonus for Existing Commercial , Mixed-Use, and Apartment Building Page 447 of 478 EFFECT OF TEXT AMENDMENT Expand 50% Density Bonus within existing buildings to RC, R- 1 , and R-2 Zone Density Bonus shall not exceed 50% bonus Density Bonus shall be entirely within the existing building Base units allowed per lot is 4 units - 50% bonus would allow up to 6 units when utilizing this code section Page 448 of 478 REASON FOR TEXT AMENDMENT • One of many tools to combat the current housing crisis • Not a single solution to the housing crisis _ Jiiik • � [ Mrr I 1 1 of .- lllll f �.. a l ,..417119111%iiiiii'_ - 7_11:1 MI _ - _ - IIII -- -- • • - �i w . -. � I � r� 1:Ta�1 �_!J LJ _ 'ter \ ,:-.�i .� E�Jrr emu,' . MD-RISE 77I , s z / e_e e:T -'. L MJLTPLEX L'VE/WORK \ \ 4 TOWNHUISE N. \ BUNGALOW \ APARTMENT DETACHED SINGLE-FM `\ ppLEx FOURP EXG RTYARD MIDDLE NOUSIN — HomES N.. _ 1 IISSIN Source:Opticos Design SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAI NABI LITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 449 of 478 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Planning Commission recommended to City Council the amendments to Title 18 of the Auburn City Code which allows for density bonuses of up to 50% of what is allowed in the underlying zone within the RC, R-1 , and R-2 zones . SERVICE • ENVIRONMENT • ECONOMY • CHARACTER • SUSTAINABILITY • WELLNESS • CELEBRATION Page 450 of 478 AUBURN VALUES SERVICE ENVIRONMENT QUESTIONS? ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION Department of Community Development Planning • Building • Development Engineering • Permit Center Economic Development • Code Enforcement Page 451 of 478 ORDINANCE NO. 7021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PLANNING, EXPANDING THE DENSITY BONUS ALLOWANCE TO THE RC, R-1, AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND AMENDING SECTION 18.02.067 "UNITS ALLOWED PER LOT", OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE WHEREAS, Washington State is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and expanding the density bonus provisions within existing buildings and residences is a tool to increase new housing opportunities in the Puget Sound region; and WHEREAS, On May 21, 2025, Planning Commission approved several code updates related to housing, including "Density Bonus for Existing Commercial, Mixed- Use, and Apartment Buildings", to comply with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35.21.990 which allowed for 50% density bonuses within existing commercial, mixed-use, and apartment buildings; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.990, an amendment requires the density bonus allowance to expand to all residential zones and not just specific building types; and WHEREAS, requirements for the density bonus allowance take effect June 30, 2026. By this date, subject cities and counties must adopt or amend density bonuses within existing buildings, consistent with RCW 35.21.990, by ordinance and incorporate relevant provisions into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls. If updates to bring density bonuses within existing buildings into alignment with statutory requirements are not completed by this date, the requirements of RCW 35.21.990 will "supersede, preempt, and invalidate any conflicting local development regulations"; and Ordinance No. 7021 May 12, 2026 Page 1 of 3 Rev. 2026 Page 452 of 478 WHEREAS, per Auburn City Code (ACC) 18.68.030(B) a "Zoning Text Amendment" is an application to change the text of Title 18 ACC. This type of application or initiation shall be processed as a legislative non-project decision, consistent with ACC 14.03.060. Public notice was provided consistent with Title 14 ACC; and WHEREAS, per RCW 36.70A, the text amendment was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce on February 6, 2026. The 60-day notice period ended April 7, 2026. Staff did not receive comments from the Washington State Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, per Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and a Notice of Public Hearing (NOH) were issued on April 20, 2026 under City File No. SEP26-0009. The appeal period expired on May 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, the proposed text amendment has been discussed with the Planning Commission at a regular meeting on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2026, and provided a recommendation of the density bonus text amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 18.02.067 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Ordinance No. 7021 May 12, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Rev. 2026 Page 453 of 478 Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this Ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto. Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 7021 May 12, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Rev. 2026 Page 454 of 478 ACC 18.02.067, Units allowed per lot Page 1 of 2 18.02.067 Units allowed per lot. H. Density Bonus for Existing Commercial, Mixed-Use, and ResidentialApartment Buildings. Existing commercial, mixed-use, and residentialapartment buildings may qualify for a density bonus of up to 50 percent when adding housing units; provided, that: 1. The additional housing units are located entirely within the existing building envelope, and generally applicable health and safety standards, including but not limited to building code standards and fire and life safety standards, can be met within the building; 2. The existing parking is not reduced through the addition of new housing units; 3. The existing building is located within one of the following zones that allows for mixed-use development: RC. R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-NM, R-F, C-2, C-AG, and M-1; 4. The addition of dwelling units complies with mixed-use and apartment development design standards when located along multimodal transportation corridors; 5. The building received a final certificate of occupancy three years prior to the permit application to add housing units; 6. The proposal is consistent with the development standards of the underlying zone; 7. The proposal is allowed the following exemptions: a. The proposal shall not be required to provide additional parking for added housing units] b. The proposal shall not be required to meet the current energy code for unchanged portions of an existing building that have been used for residential or previously permit-approved conditioned space purposes, solely because of the addition of new dwelling units within the building. New units provided are not exempt from current energy code req iiromonts c. The proposal shall be exempt from providing a transportation concurrency study under RCW 36.70A.070 or an environmental study under Chapter 43.21 C RCW based on the The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7008, passed November 17,2025. Page 455 of 478 ACC 18.02.067, Units allowed per lot Page 2 of 2 addition of residential units within an existing building. (Ord. 6977§ 1 (Exh.A),2025; Ord.6959 § 1 (Exh.A),2024.) 8. When any other existing building is converted to new dwelling units, changed portions of each of those new units must meet the requirements of the current energy code, except if: a.The square footage of new dwelling units does not exceed 2.500 square feet or 50 percent of the total building square footage, whichever is greater: b. The building owner submits documentation. in a form acceptable to the city. showing the building's residential units' projected energy use intensity is less than or equal to the energy use intensity target in accordance with the clean buildings performance standard in RCW 19.27A.210: or c. In all areas zoned for residential housing, an additional housing unit is created within an existing home. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7008, passed November 17, 2025. Disclaimer: The city clerk's office has the official version of the Auburn City Code. Users should contact the city clerk's office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: www.auburnwa.gov Hosted by General Code. The Auburn City Code is current through Ordinance 7008, passed November 17,2025. Page 456 of 478 * CITY OF /\IJBlJR.1'4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASH I NGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Resolution No. 5903 (Krum) (10 Minutes) May 26, 2026 A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners 2027 Work Plan and 2027 Operating Budget Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Community Development Resolution No. 5903 Presentation, Resolution 5903 - SKHHP 2027 Workplan, Resolution No. 5903 Exhibit A - 2027 SKHHP Work Plan & Budget Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: The South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) was established through an interlocal agreement between nine South King County cities and King County to work together and share resources to increase options for South King County residents to access affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing. SKHHP currently has 12 member jurisdictions. Consistent with the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement, the SKHHP 2027 work plan and budget must be adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board and approved by each member jurisdiction's legislative body. Every year, an annual work plan and budget is developed in collaboration with the SKHHP Executive Board and staff work group to guide the work of SKHHP staff in the coming year. Pursuant to the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement, each participating jurisdiction must approve SKHHP's annual budget and work plan. The 2026 Executive Board recommended work plan was developed through a survey to the Executive Board on their priorities in January and an interactive in-person discussion with the Executive Board in March. The draft 2027 Work Plan and Budget was adopted on May 15, 2026, at the Executive Board's regularly scheduled meeting. The 2027 work plan includes four goals with corresponding action items. Each action item is prioritized as higher, medium, or lower priority. Indicators are included to measure progress on the goals. The four goals, which are the same as 2026's goal, include the following: 1. Fund the expansion and preservation of affordable housing Page 457 of 478 2. Develop policies that expand and preserve affordable housing 3. Serve as an advocate for South King County 4. Manage operations and administration The 2027 SKHHP operating budget totals $525,008, supporting two full-time staff, and includes itemization of all categories of budgeted expenses and itemization of each jurisdiction's contribution, including in-kind services. Operating revenues originate from SKHHP member contributions. To support the fiscal stability of member jurisdictions, the Executive Board has approved an operating budget that maintains member contributions at 2026 levels for the upcoming cycle. Recognizing the evolving demands within South King County, SKHHP staff will develop growth projections as part of the 2027 work plan. These projections will provide a data-driven framework for evaluating future contribution levels to ensure the organization remains positioned to meet the region's long-term needs. Member contributions are based on population size accordingly, and no members are moving into a new population tier in 2027: Population tier 2026 Contribution2027 Contribution <10,000 $8,045 $8,045 10,001 - 35,000 $15,086 $15,086 35,001 - 65,000 $30,171 $30,171 65,000 - 100,000 $52,295 $52,295 100,000+ $68,386 $68,386 Salaries and benefits are proposed to increase by 6% in 2027. This is to align with actual expenditures in this category. Interfund IT, which is the amount paid to SKHHP's administering agency (City of Auburn) for IT services, is proposed to increase by 10%. Professional Services is proposed to decrease by 22% ($17,975) due to an every other year data update to the SKHHP Affordable Housing Inventory Dashboard ($18,000). Professional Services include Advisory Board compensation ($14,400), contract attorney expenses ($30,000), third-party construction reports ($6,000), travel ($6,000), professional development ($6,800), Housing Development Consortium member dues ($750), and an annual license fee ($20). The proposal includes aligning budgeted categories with SKHHP's administering agency. SKHHP continues to spend down the fund balance from previous cost-savings to mitigate any additional increases to member contributions. The 2027 Executive Board recommended operating budget includes $501,975 that was set aside as reserve in 2025 and an additional $525,008 to be set aside as part of the 2027 budget that is sourced from interest earned primarily on the Housing Capital Fund balance. This amount is the equivalent of 100% of SKHHP's annual budgeted expenses as outlined in Resolution 25-03 adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board on May 15, 2026. Interest earned in 2025 on all SKHHP funds totaled $544,744. Interest earned in 2025 by jurisdiction to be set-aside in reserve with the remaining supporting the 2026 Housing Capital Fund funding round are as follows: Table 1: 2025 Interest Earned by Jurisdiction AND BOARD RECOMMENDED ALLOCATIONS JURISDICTION Reserve Housing Capital Fund TOTAL 2025 Interest EARNINGS Auburn $23,575 $886 $24,461 Burien $11,254 $423 $11,677 Covington $38,672 $1,453 $40,125 Des Moines $5,381 $202 $5,583 Federal Way $20,942 $788 $21,730 Kent $276,093 $10,379 $286,472 Maple Valley $87,736 $3,298 $91,034 Page 458 of 478 Normandy Park $974 $37 $1,011 Renton $39,212 $1,474 $40,686 SeaTac -- -- -- Tukwila $21,169 $796 $21,965 King County -- -- -- TOTAL $525,008 $19,736 $544,744 Spending interest earnings requires the approval of each SKHHP member with allocated earned interest based on their contributions. With the adoption of the 2027 SKHHP operating budget which incorporates a portion of the interest earnings into an unrestricted fund balance in reserve, the City Council is providing authorization for SKHHP to use those funds towards the unrestricted fund balance in reserve. These funds will assist in future years should there be an economic recession and members choose to pause an increase in dues or other unexpected expense arises. The remaining amount will go towards the 2026 funding round of the Housing Capital Fund and Council will provide approval to use those funds during the annual concurrence process in early 2027. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 5903 adopting the 2027 SKHHP work plan and budget. This recommendation is based on the following: 1. The 2027 SKHHP work plan and budget is consistent with the Interlocal Agreement and relevant subsequent Companion Agreements between Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, and King County. 2. The 2027 SKHHP work plan and budget incorporates the feedback and priorities of the SKHHP Executive Board made up of representatives of each participating jurisdiction. Councilmember: Clinton Taylor Staff: Jason Krum Page 459 of 478 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners ( SKHHP ) 2027 Work Plan and Budget Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator dplants@skhhp.org SK:11 D About SKHHP 2019: SKHHP was formed via an Interlocal Agreement Twelve member jurisdictions include Auburn Federal Way Renton Burien Kent SeaTac Covington Maple Valley Tukwila Des Moines Normandy Park King County Mission • South King County jurisdictions working together and sharing resources to create a coordinated, comprehensive, and equitable approach to increasing housing stability, reducing homelessness, and producing and preserving quality affordable housing in South King County. Interlocal agreement requires City Council adoption of annual work plan and budget S K: I : SvutX King Mousing and Xvmvlvssnvss Partnars Page 461 of 478 2027 Work Plan and Budget Development Process and Timeline 916 Jan. 92 Apr. c 6 May 93OJune Executive Board Draft Review with Final Draft Review SKHHP Member Survey SoKiHo and with Staff Work Council Adoption Advisory Board Group Deadline a 3 a a Executive Board Adoption of 2027 Executive Board Draft Review with Work Plan and Workshop Staff Work Group Budget 620 Mar. 63 Apr. 15 May S K Page 462 of 478 2027 Work Plan Goals T Fund the expansion and preservation of "4. - 7 I*: P Fund affordable housing. e-. . - - Es.- - Develop policies to expand and preserve - .. _ Develop affordable housing. i Ned . .„ 1;...,%,,:,;4, -w, I 1 CrifAVA y . 114 r.'44&I 4 ' ' Il ..o�t+1,:.. ,7 , , �, Serve Serve as an advocate for South King County. ..0 . " =t' alb --• Manage Manage operations and administration. -� - ... .r Photo Credits:Children Watching Construction,Renton,1950s-1960(Renton Historical Society) _ S Kr:I D Page 463 of 478 Population by City and Year SKHHP Member Population Population Population Population Population Jurisdiction (OFM 2022 (OFM 2023 (OFM 2024 (OFM 2025 (OFM 2026 estimate) estimate) estimate) estimate) estimate) Auburn Total: 88,750 Total: 88,820 Total: 88,950 Total: 90,320 KC: 78,690 KC: 78,760 KC: 78,890 KC: 80,260 Burien 52,490 52,560 53,000 53,320 Covington 21,200 21,600 22,000 22,160 Des Moines 33,160 33,260 33,400 33,540 Data not Federal Way 101,800 102,000 102,500 102,900 published until June 30, 2026 Kent 137,900 139,100 140,400 140,100 Maple Valley 28,920 29,250 29,320 29,340 Normandy Park 6,790 6,840 6,855 6,855 Renton 107,500 107,900 108,800 109,700 SeaTac 31,910 31,740 32,710 32,990 Tukwila 22,620 22,780 22,930 22,960 King County (Unincorporated) 248,160 249,060 249,575 250,225 SKrT:lD malessness Partners -- Page 464 of 478 2027 Operating Budget Total operation budget: $525,008 • 68% funds salary and benefits (2 FTEs) Revenue • Operating revenues come from member jurisdiction annual contributions based on population tiers Expenses • Professional Services incorporates Advisory Board compensation, contract attorney expenses, third- party construction reports, professional development, travel, non-profit dues, and annual license Continuing to spend down cost savings from previous years to balance additional contribution increases Interest earnings incorporated into unrestricted fund balance in reserve S Knil D Page 465 of 478 Operating Contributions by Population Member Jurisdiction 2026 Contribution 2027 Contribution Population Tier <10,000 $8,045 $8,045 10,001 — 35,000 $15,086 $15,086 35,001 — 65,000 $30,171 $30,171 65,000 — 100,000 $52,295 $52,295 100,000+ $68,386 $68,386 SKr:II C) Page 466 of 478 Thank Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Coordinator dplants@skhhp.org SKr:IC) Page 467 of 478 RESOLUTION NO. 5903 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE SOUTH KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS 2027 WORK PLAN AND 2027 OPERATING BUDGET WHEREAS, on February 19, 2019 the City of Auburn enacted an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with eight other South King County cities and King County to form the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, each participating jurisdiction must approve an annual work plan each year to guide the work of SKHHP staff; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, each participating jurisdiction must approve SKHHP's annual budget that includes an itemization of all categories of budgeted expenses and itemization of each Party's contribution, including in-kind services; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the annual work plan and budget is to provide management and budget guidance, and implement the overarching SKHHP mission to work together and share resources to increase the available options for South King County residents to access affordable housing and to preserve the existing affordable housing stock; and WHEREAS, the 2027 work plan includes four goals with corresponding action items that further SKHHP's mission; and WHEREAS, on May 15 2026, the SKHHP Executive Board adopted Resolution 2026-03 enacting the 2027 work plan and budget upon approval by the legislative body of each participating party. Resolution No. 5903 June 1, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Page 468 of 478 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. City Council adopts the SKHHP 2027 Work Plan as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. City Council adopts the SKHHP 2027 operating budget as shown in Exhibit A. Section 3. The City of Auburn will transmit its annual contribution to SKHHP on an annual basis during the first quarter of the calendar year. Section 4. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto. Section 5. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures. Dated and Signed: CITY OF AUBURN NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Resolution No. 5903 June 1, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Page 469 of 478 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS(SKHHP), ADOPTING THE 2027 SKHHP WORK PLAN AND OPERATING BUDGET WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, the SKHHP Executive Board approves an annual work plan and budget each year to guide the work of SKHHP staff; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, the annual budget includes an itemization of all categories of budgeted expenses and itemization of each Party's contribution, including in-kind services; and WHEREAS, upon adoption by the Executive Board, the annual work plan and budget will be transmitted to each participating jurisdiction for approval by their legislative body; and WHEREAS, the budget will not become effective until approved by the legislative body of each jurisdiction and adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board; and WHEREAS, if a party does not approve the work plan or budget in a timely manner, the Executive Board may adopt the budget and work plan with a two-thirds majority vote; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the annual work plan and budget is to provide management and budget guidance, and implement the overarching SKHHP mission to work together and share resources to increase the available options for South King County residents to access affordable housing and to preserve the existing affordable housing stock; and Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 1 of 9 Page 470 of 478 WHEREAS, the 2027 work plan includes four goals with corresponding action items that further SKHHP's mission. NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. The Executive Board adopts the 2027 SKHHP Work Plan in Attachment A. Section 2. The Executive Board adopts the 2027 SKHHP Operating Budget in Attachment B. Section 3. Each party's contribution to SKHHP's operating budget will be transmitted on an annual basis during the first quarter of the calendar year. Section 4. The Executive Manager shall conduct a comprehensive budget analysis and fiscal performance report prior to the development of the 2028 budget. This report will evaluate the financial efficiency of operations and establish cost-performance benchmarks to inform future funding requirements. Section 5. The Executive Manager is authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 6. SKHHP staff is authorized to make necessary corrections to this Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto. Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 2 of 9 Page 471 of 478 Section 7. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signatures. Dated and Signed this day of , 2026. SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS NANCY BACKUS, CHAIR ATTEST: Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 3 of 9 Page 472 of 478 RESOLUTION 2026-03 — ATTACHMENT A SKHHP 2027 WORK PLAN PURPOSE Establish a 2027 SKHHP work plan and budget that is guided by Executive Board priorities, is consistent with the SKHHP Interlocal Agreement, and furthers SKHHP's mission. BACKGROUND Established by an interlocal agreement, SKHHP jurisdictions work together and share resources to increase options for South King County residents to access affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing. The 2027 SKHHP work plan builds on work done in previous years and was developed in collaboration with the Executive Board and staff work group. The work plan is organized into four goals with corresponding action items. Each action is identified by priority as follows: • Higher— Identified as higher priority by Executive Board or is necessary to carry out the Interlocal Agreements • Medium — Identified as mid-level priority • Lower— Identified as lower priority Quarterly budget and progress reports on the status of the work plan elements will be submitted to the SKHHP Executive Board and the legislative body of each member jurisdiction as follows: Quarter 1: May I Quarter 2: August I Quarter 3: November I Quarter 4: February In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, the 2027 SKHHP work plan and budget will be approved by the SKHHP Executive Board and the legislative body of each member jurisdiction. SKHHP MISSION South King County jurisdictions working together and sharing resources to create a coordinated, comprehensive, and equitable approach to increasing housing stability, reducing homelessness, and producing and preserving quality affordable housing in South King County. GOALS & ACTIONS Goal Actions 1. Fund the expansion and preservation of 1 through 5 affordable housing. 2. Develop policies to expand and preserve 6 through 9 affordable housing. 3. Serve as an advocate for South King County. 10 through 15 4. Manage operations and administration. 16 through 22 Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 4 of 9 Page 473 of 478 ,.., .......... ....._ ©-- Goal 1 Fund the expansion and preservation of affordable housing. Actions Priority of Actions ••• = Higher •• = Medium • = Lower 1. Pool resources from member cities for the Housing Capital Fund, ••• including SHB 1406 funds, HB 1590 funds, and general funds. 2. Develop and execute contract documents and covenants for ••• projects ready to move forward from 2023-25 Housing Capital Fund funding rounds. 3. Facilitate approval from participating Councils of recommended ••• projects from 2026 Housing Capital Fund funding round and prepare contract documents and covenants for any projects ready to move forward. 4. Manage 2027 Housing Capital Fund funding round including ••• adopting annual guidelines, updating application materials, soliciting proposals, and facilitating project selection. 5. Encourage investment in South King County by private investors, ••• lenders, and philanthropies. Indicators o Number of housing units and number of projects funded with financial support from SKHHP o Number of housing units preserved with financial support from SKHHP o Total dollar amount pooled by member jurisdictions for Housing Capital Fund o Total dollar amount from new sources of revenue added to the Housing Capital Fund o Geographic diversity of applications received for annual Housing Capital Fund funding round Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 5 of 9 Rev.2018 Page 474 of 478 onol Goal 2 Develop policies to expand and preserve affordable housing. Actions Priority of Actions ••• = Higher •• = Medium • = Lower 6. Facilitate a review of inclusionary zoning models and feasibility •• requirements to identify potential shared policy goals among member jurisdictions. 7. Convene land use planners (SoKiHo) to increase coordination and • collaboration on housing policy and planning. 8. Build relationships with developers to learn from their • perspective the ways to encourage housing development, especially affordable housing. 9. Develop SKHHP Executive Board briefings on key housing and • homelessness topics, especially as they relate to the goals of the work plan. Indicators o Subregional inclusionary zoning potential shared policy goals and feasibility report prepared and presented o Number of relationships fostered with developers o Number of Executive Board briefings on key housing and homelessness topics Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 6 of 9 Rev.2018 Page 475 of 478 riA Goal 3 Serve as an advocate for South King County. Actions Priority of Actions ••• = Higher •• = Medium • = Lower 10. Work collaboratively with public funders at the state and local •• levels to increase alignment and promote shared affordable housing goals and equitable geographic distribution of resources. 11. Coordinate with the Advisory Board in collaboration with housing • organizations and stakeholder groups to provide education and engagement opportunities for elected officials and community members. 12. Represent SKHHP at relevant local and regional meetings and • forums that help advance SKHHP's mission and provide a voice for increasing access to safe, healthy, and affordable housing in South King County. 13. Connect affordable housing developers with property owners • who intend to sell naturally occurring affordable housing in coordination with member cities. 14. Meet with legislators as opportunities arise to inform about • SKHHP's mission, goals, and the Housing Capital Fund and host a legislative forum (odd numbered years). 15. Host a South King County legislative forum to amplify awareness • of SKHHP's work and subregional housing needs. Indicators o Number of collaborative work sessions held with public funders o Number of events or engagement opportunities Advisory Board members organize or support o Number of meetings, forums, or events attended that advance SKHHP's mission o Number of meetings with legislators that promote SKHHP and South King County o Number of affordable housing developers connected with property owners intending to sell naturally occurring affordable housing o South King County legislative forum successfully executed Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 7 of 9 Rev.2018 Page 476 of 478 it I Goal 4 Manage operations and administration. Actions Priority of Actions ••• = Higher •• = Medium • = Lower 16. Develop annual work plan and budget. ••• 17. Generate and distribute quarterly progress reports to SKHHP ••• Executive Board and member jurisdictions. 18. Work with administering agency to maintain records and produce ••• regular financial reports for the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund and SKHHP Operating Account. 19. Organize and host monthly Executive and Advisory Board public ••• meetings. 20. Implement and refine monitoring and compliance process to ••• ensure Housing Capital Fund projects maintain affordability for tenants. 21. Facilitate membership outreach to interested South King County •• cities to engage potential partners and scale regional housing impact. 22. Evaluate current staff capacity and establish comparative growth •• models to inform SKHHP's long-term expansion. 23. Maintain and update the SKHHP website. •• Indicators o Work plan and budget adopted o Quarterly progress reports prepared and presented to Executive Board o Financial reports and public records maintained o Monthly Executive and Advisory Board meetings held o Process established for monitoring and compliance of Housing Capital Fund projects o Number of outreach meetings, informational briefings, or regional workshops conducted with non-member South King County cities. o Staffing capacity report and growth models prepared and presented to Executive Board o Website maintained Resolution No. 2026-03 May 15, 2026 Page 8 of 9 Rev.2018 Page 477 of 478 RESOLUTION 2026-03 — ATTACHMENT B 2027 SKHHP Operating Budget Estimated beginning fund balance -January 1, 2027 $ 398,094 Estimated ending fund balance - December 31, 2027 $ 331,185 REVENUES Auburn $ 52,295 Burien $ 30,171 Covington $ 15,086 Des Moines $ 15,086 Federal Way $ 68,386 Kent $ 68,386 Maple Valley $ 15,086 Normandy Park $ 8,045 Renton $ 68,386 SeaTac $ 15,086 Tukwila $ 15,086 King County* $ 68,386 Additional King County* $ 6,614 Office space (in-kind donation) $ 12,000 TOTAL REVENUES $ 458,099 Spend down balance $ 66,909 TOTAL $ 525,008 EXPENSES Salaries & Wages $ 269,648 Benefits $ 85,662 Professional Services $ 63,970 Interfund Allocations $ 44,000 Office Space (in-kind donation) $ 12,000 Supplies $ 2,000 Subtotal $ 477,280 Administering agency- 10% admin fee** $ 47,728 TOTAL $ 525,008 RESERVE TOTAL $ 1,026,983 *King County contribution based on the population of unincorporated King County is shown as increasing at the same rate as other partner jurisdictions and the additional allocation decreasing to maintain a total contribution of$75,000 per year. **10%administrative fee is calculated as a percentage of operating costs which excludes in-kind donations and carry-forwards. 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