Section 35.27

Section 35.27 – GENERAL REGULATIONS

The following regulations apply to all uses in this zone unless otherwise noted:

1.    Refer to Chapter 1 KZC to determine what other provisions of this code may apply to the subject property.

2.    If any portion of a structure is adjoining a low density zone, then either:

a.    The height of that portion of the structure shall not exceed 15 feet above average building elevation, or

b.    The horizontal length of any facade of that portion of the structure which is parallel to the boundary of the low density zone shall not exceed 50 feet.

See KZC 115.30, Distance Between Structures/Adjacency to Institutional Use, for further details.

3.    The required yard of a structure abutting Lake Washington Blvd. or Lake Street South must be increased two feet for each one foot that structure exceeds 25 feet above average building elevation (does not apply to Any Retail Establishment, providing goods and services to the freeway traveler; School or Day-Care Center; Mini-School or Mini-Day-Care or Day-Care Home, and Public Park uses).

4.    City entry way design must be provided on the subject property adjacent to Lake Washington Blvd. as follows:

a.    An earthen berm, 12 feet wide and with a uniform height of three feet at the center.

b.    Lawn covering the berm.

c.    London Plane at least two inches in diameter, planted 30 feet on center along the berm.

5.    Must improve nearby rights-of way and intersections to accommodate traffic generated from the subject property (does not apply to Public Park uses).

6.    Access points onto Lake Washington Blvd. and Northup Way must be minimized to prevent arterial congestion and traffic safety hazards. Shared access points must be utilized where feasible (does not apply to Public Park uses).