50.33 User Guide.
The charts in KZC 50.35 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 5 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.
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Section 50.34 |
Section 50.34 – GENERAL REGULATIONSThe following regulations apply to all uses in this zone unless otherwise noted: |
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1. Refer to Chapter 1 KZC to determine what other provisions of this code may apply to the subject property. |
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2. No portion of a structure above the elevation of Kirkland Way as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Kirkland Way may exceed the following: a. Within 20 feet of Kirkland Way, 2 stories; b. Within 40 feet of Kirkland Way, 4 stories; c. Within 50 feet of Kirkland Way, 5 stories. |
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3. Buildings exceeding two stories above average building elevation shall demonstrate compliance with the design regulations of Chapter 92 KZC and the provisions of the Downtown Plan Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The City will use Design Review (D.R.) to determine compliance. |
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4. The minimum required yard abutting Peter Kirk Park is 10 feet. The required front yard is 0 feet for those portions of buildings with continuous retail or restaurant uses at street level. Kirkland Way shall be considered a pedestrian-oriented street if the front yard is less than 20 feet. |
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5. No portion of a structure within 100 feet of Peter Kirk Park shall exceed three stories above average building elevation. |
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6. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure (does not apply to Public Park uses). |
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7. The entire zone must be physically integrated both in site and building design. Also, site design must include installation of pedestrian linkages consistent with the major pedestrian routes in the Downtown Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, between public sidewalks and building entrances, and between walkways on the subject property and existing or planned walkways on abutting properties (does not apply to Public Utility, Government Facility or Community Facility and Public Park uses). |
