1. To promote forms of development that reinforce and/or enhance the desired character of Anacortes residential neighborhoods, business districts, and industrial zones.

2. To promote compatibility between developments.

1. Day care I facilities.

1. Bottling.

1. Are clearly incidental to and customarily found in connection with an allowed principal building or use.

1. A temporary event lasting one day is permitted without complying with the conditions of subsection (A)(2) of this section; provided, that no more than four temporary events in any one calendar year are permitted on that property. Temporary uses meeting the definition of “special event” are subject to the standards of AMC Chapter 7.04.

2. All temporary events lasting more than one day on any premises in any one calendar year must meet all of the following:

1. Implementing the Anacortes comprehensive plan policies through land use regulations.

2. Providing for adequate public facilities and services in conjunction with development.

3. Providing an efficient and compatible relationship of land uses and zones.

4. Providing for a transportation system that offers greater options, mobility, safety, and access in support of the city’s growth strategy.

5. Conserving the city’s natural resources and attractions.

1. The location and boundaries of zones established by this title are shown and maintained as part of the city’s geographic information system (GIS) under the direction of the Director. The zoning GIS layer constitutes the city of Anacortes’s official zoning map and is part of this title. All notations, references, and other information shown must have the same force and effect as if fully described in this title.

2. At the direction of City Council, the Director is authorized to revise the official zoning map. No unauthorized person may alter or modify the official zoning map. The revision may be made only after following the applicable process for a site-specific rezone or zone boundary determination (see Table 19.20.030-1).

3. The Planning, Community and Economic Development Department must maintain digital or printed copies of the official zoning map and maintain records of superseded official maps.

1. Where a boundary is indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, alleys, railroads, or highways, the actual centerline must be construed to be the boundary.

2. Where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately following the lot or tract lines and the map is scaled at not more than 20 feet from the lot or tract lines, the actual lot or tract lines must be construed to be the boundaries of such zone.

3. Where a zone boundary divides a lot or tract, the boundary must be determined by map scaling unless the actual dimensions are shown on the map.

4. Where boundaries are indicated as following lines of ordinary high water, government or meander line, the lines must be considered to be the actual boundaries, and, if they should change, the boundaries must be considered to move with them.

5. Where a public right-of-way is vacated, the vacated area must have the zone classification of the adjoining property that it merges with.

6. Zone Boundary Determination. In case uncertainty exists which cannot be determined by application of the foregoing rules, a zoning boundary determination must be made as established in Table 19.20.030-1. The decision must be guided by the standards in subsections (C)(1) through (C)(5) of this section, the intent and language of the Anacortes comprehensive plan, and the purpose statement of the zones where boundaries are in question. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. This designation provides for low density residential development in the southern end of the city that is inappropriate for more intensive urban development due to topography, the frequent presence of wetlands, the high cost and difficulty in extending public facilities, and the desire to create a lower intensity transitional area between the city and the surrounding forest and hillsides.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential low density 1 in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for low density residential development in mostly established neighborhoods, generally west of Anacopper Mine Road and the area generally between the Airport and Little Cranberry ACFL, and south of West 6th Street, Minnesota Avenue, and West 8th Place. These areas are inappropriate for more intensive urban development due to the established character of the area and/or due to the area’s separation from commercial services.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential low density 2 in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for low density residential development in established neighborhoods, generally east of Anacopper Mine Road. These areas are inappropriate for more intensive urban development due to the established character of the area.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential low density 2 in the comprehensive plan and generally east of Anacopper Mine Road.

1. This designation provides for moderate density residential neighborhoods on lands that are suitable for urban development. These areas are conveniently located in relation to traffic routes, public utilities and community facilities.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential medium density in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for moderate density residential uses in areas characterized by a historical pattern of smaller (generally, 3,000 square feet) lots. These areas are conveniently located in relation to traffic routes, public utilities and community facilities.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential medium density in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation recognizes the unique heritage, scale, and character of the oldest residential area of the city by establishing standards to maintain the scale and character of the area.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated Old Town in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for urbanized areas with high density residential uses within walking distance of public transit and commercial/employment areas and/or community facilities. This designation creates a transition from high intensity uses, such as commercial or industrial development, to lower intensity residential areas.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential high density in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for special urbanized areas with an established mixture of single-family dwellings and low density multifamily uses.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential high density in the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. This designation applies to the existing downtown commercial district in Anacortes. The purpose of this zone is to reinforce downtown as the center of commercial, civic, and cultural activities within the city. The CBD zone is expected to accommodate new development while reinforcing and enhancing its historic pedestrian-friendly character and scale.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated central business district in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for a wide variety of general-service and retail commercial uses, and mixed uses serving local and regional residents and the traveling public.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated commercial in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for a special mix of commercial, cultural, recreational, and residential uses in a high-amenity area along the waterfront or with special waterfront relationship. The design of uses is intended to emphasize the unique marine setting by providing marine access and views from public spaces and establishing/maintaining a pedestrian-friendly character.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated marine mixed-use in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation is established in recognition of the unique and irreplaceable nature of certain marine sites in Anacortes and provides for marine-oriented uses and commercial and industrial enterprises where orientation to navigable waterways and the tourism trade is of primary importance.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated commercial marine in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation is established in recognition of the unique and irreplaceable nature of certain marine sites in Anacortes and provides for marine-oriented uses and commercial and industrial enterprises where orientation to navigable waterways is of primary importance. This designation provides for a mix of commercial and industrial uses.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated commercial marine in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation is to allow for common public uses where the need arises and uses will not create a nuisance or interfere with existing uses.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for any designation within the city, provided the site is appropriately located to accommodate common public uses. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. This designation provides for a mix of industrial structures and uses which do not create noise, smoke, odors, or other objectionable nuisances or hazards detrimental to uses in the LM zone or surrounding zones.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated light manufacturing in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for a mix of industrial structures and uses, service and limited retail uses that minimize external visual or physical impacts on adjacent properties and generally do not compete with uses in the CBD and C zones. It is intended primarily to accommodate industrial-type uses that do not need water access or proximity to the central business district or to the Commercial Avenue corridor.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated light manufacturing in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for manufacturing and shipping uses that can utilize the deep waters of Guemes Channel and uses supplementary to and compatible with the principal uses.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated manufacturing and shipping in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for heavy manufacturing and closely related uses in the March Point area. To avoid unnecessary regulations on heavy manufacturing, regulations for this zone are intended to provide protection principally against effects harmful to other zones.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated heavy manufacturing in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for manufacturing and closely related uses in areas with existing industrial uses or other areas with suitable land and transportation access that are buffered from residential and other uses that are likely to complain about industrial activities.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated industrial in the comprehensive plan.

1. This designation provides for the Anacortes Airport and associated uses. The purpose of the AZ zone is to provide for the siting and development of the Anacortes Airport, an essential public facility as defined in Chapter 36.70A RCW, and related facilities.

2. Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated aeronautical zone in the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. In order to regulate uses, categories of uses have been established. Use categories provide a systematic basis for assigning land uses to appropriate categories with other similar uses. Use categories classify land uses and activities based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics.

2. Characteristics include the type and amount of activity, the hours of operation, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered, likely impact on surrounding properties, and site conditions.

3. Use category definitions are included in AMC Chapters 19.43 through 19.46 .

4. Where a use category contains a list of included uses, the list is to be considered example uses, and not all-inclusive. The Director has the responsibility for categorizing all uses.

1. Consider the scale and type of buildings compared to other permitted uses in the zone.

2. Consider the amount, type, and pattern of vehicular traffic anticipated for the use.

3. Consider the expected outdoor uses and activities associated with the use.

4. Consider the expected noises, odors, emissions, and unique visual impacts associated with the use. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. Public parks, open space, and natural areas per AMC 19.46.030.

2. Single-family residences are permitted with the following conditions:

3. Minor utilities as established in AMC 19.46.040.

1. Civic uses as established in AMC 19.46.020.

2. Uses common to activities of public nonprofit organizations such as meeting halls and sports fields.

3. Major utilities and sustainable energy generation systems as established in AMC 19.46.040.

4. Single-family residences which are related to a principal use, such as a church rectory or a park manager’s residence.

5. Parking as a principal use per AMC 19.44.060.

6. Funeral homes associated with a cemetery.

7. Campgrounds per AMC 19.44.100(C). Campgrounds are not permitted in public use zones north of 41st Street and east of A Avenue. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. Airport operational facilities, fueling facilities, hangars, airport terminal facilities, fencing structures up to eight feet, and buffers. In addition, any light manufacturing use or uses involving processing or storage of goods, provided the processes or equipment employed, or goods stored, processed, or sold must be limited to those uses which are not objectionable by reason of hazards, odor, dust, smoke, cinders, fumes, noise, vibration, glare, refuse matter, or water-carried waste.

2. “Aeronautical use,” which is defined as and must mean those uses such as (a) aircraft hangars, (b) aircraft tie-downs, (c) aircraft parking areas, taxi areas, and maneuver areas, (d) aircraft storage, (e) light manufacturing, as defined in the Anacortes zoning code, provided such individual facilities do not exceed 12,500 square feet of gross floor area, (f) aircraft related businesses, (g) office use, bathrooms, parking, and other such uses in support of the aeronautical uses; provided, that any of the structures that may house any of the foregoing uses must not exceed 35 feet in height, and, in addition, (h) maintenance of any of the foregoing uses and related facilities and improvements, including paved areas, drainage ways, etc. This term must not include any living or sleeping quarters except as allowed per subsection (C)(2) of this section. All aeronautical uses must be a permitted use within the aeronautical area (as the term is defined in the development agreement) without further mitigation or approval, except as may be specified in the development agreement.

3. Removal of any obstruction for compliance with FAR Part 77 requirements.

4. Aircraft operations on the ground and in the air, including takeoff, landing, flight patterns, air traffic corridors, volume of air traffic, altitudes of air traffic, flight schedules, types, sizes and purposes of aircraft and related issues. Such uses must not be subject to any city mitigation requirements, notwithstanding any other provisions of this code.

5. Other than the port’s perimeter fence and operational safety fence, to be located as shown on Exhibit “A” of the development agreement, and the removal of FAR Part 77 obstructions, as shown on Exhibit “C” of the development agreement, there must be no permitted uses allowed within the Anacopper Future Process Area, except through the conditional use process, until after completion of the planning process for that area. The construction of the fences and the FAR Part 77 obstruction removals in the Anacopper Future Process Area must be subject to the landscaping and wetland mitigation contained in the development agreement, or plans approved by the city.

1. Buildings and structures between 35 and 50 feet in height; caretaker units.

2. Overnight facilities for use by pilots.

3. Restaurants.

4. Light manufacturing exceeding 12,500 square feet of gross floor area per use.

5. Any building or structure excluded from being located within the Rockwell Reserve and Panhandle Reserve areas; provided, that the city may deny such permit if the criteria for a conditional use permit are not met.

6. Within the Anacopper Future Process Area, as defined in the development agreement, any use that is listed as a permitted use within the aeronautical area as defined in the development agreement must be a conditionally permitted use within the Anacopper Future Process Area, subject to the imposition of reasonable mitigation and compliance with wetland regulations.

7. Within the North Aviation Area, as defined in the development agreement, any use (other than ongoing airport operations) that is listed as a permitted use within the aeronautical area as defined in the development agreement must be a conditionally permitted use within the North Aviation Area.

1. For uses other than aeronautical uses (aircraft operations, repair and related activities), odor, dust, smoke, cinders, fumes, noise, vibration or light must be investigated by the city based on a complaint or when detected by appropriate and certified test equipment approved by the city and the port when operated by a technician certified to use such equipment located in an adjacent residential zone.

2. Any uses that are legally permitted by the city and specifically allowed by the airport sponsor on the date of the adoption of this zoning, which become nonconforming uses upon adoption of this chapter, must be “grandfathered” until such time as the use is abandoned by the operator. Any nonconforming structure must be “grandfathered” until such time as the structure is abandoned by the owner of the structure or that such structure is destroyed by fire, storm, or “act of God” (more than 75 percent of the occupied space of the structure is no longer capable of reoccupancy for the use and purpose prior to the act causing the destruction) and is not repaired within one year of destruction. Any destruction of a structure that is proximately caused as a result of any act that would be considered a crime, such as arson, malicious mischief, or other crimes, must not be considered destroyed for these purposes, unless such structure is not repaired or replaced within two years of destruction. Upon any of those such occurrences that cause the use and/or structure to no longer be of legal nonconforming use, the use must no longer be allowed and any such structure must be brought into conformity with this chapter, including compliance with the requirements of any applicable development agreement; or if no such agreement is applicable, then the then-published setbacks and all other limitations, except that runways, taxiways, navigational aids and lighting must not become nonconforming under any circumstance other than through changes to FAR regulations.

3. All development at the Anacortes Airport is subject to all applicable impact fees and general facility charges at the time of building permit issuance.

4. Fences. Because of the special security needs to prevent accidents to children, pedestrians, pilots, passengers, and animals, fencing of types and at locations as required by FAA regulations, or as determined necessary by the port, is authorized subject to mitigation as required in the development agreement.

5. Landscaping. Due to establishment of the Rockwell Reserve and Panhandle Reserve areas as defined in the development agreement, landscaping must not be mandatory or required within the aeronautical area of the development agreement. The City Planning Director must allow for the removal of loose debris, including trash, leaves, twigs, and other foreign objects which are prone to being spread by the wind, without mitigation. All landscaping within the subarea must be required to be designed to minimize hazards. It is the intent of this section to allow the port significant flexibility in complying with city landscaping requirements.

1. Medical uses per AMC 19.44.030.

2. Group living uses per AMC 19.43.020.

1. General-service use category (AMC 19.44.020(A)), except for automobile-oriented uses such as but not limited to fuel stations, vehicle repair and detailing, and vehicle cleaning.

2. Office use category (AMC 19.44.040(A)).

3.  Personal service use category (AMC 19.44.080(A)).

4.  Retail sales category (AMC 19.44.120(A)).

5. Light manufacturing use category (AMC 19.45.030(A)).

1. Artisan manufacturing per AMC 19.45.030(B).

2. Day care II facilities per AMC 19.44.010(B).

3. Restaurant/bar establishments per AMC 19.44.110(A) with less than 1,000 square feet of enclosed dining area.

4. General-service establishments per AMC 19.44.020, except:

5. Nurseries per AMC 19.46.010(E).

6. Office uses per AMC 19.44.040.

7. Personal service establishments per AMC 19.44.080 with less than 2,500 square feet of net floor area.

8. Retail with less than 5,000 square feet of net floor area. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. To promote forms of development that reinforce and/or enhance the desired character of Anacortes residential neighborhoods, business districts, and industrial zones.

2. To promote compatibility between developments.

3. To minimize environmental impacts of development.

1. The form and intensity standards tables address the form and intensity of development specific to individual zones. The zone is located on the vertical columns and the form/intensity topic being addressed is located on the horizontal rows.

2. Where an AMC reference appears after the form and intensity measure, then the use or development is subject to standards in that section or chapter.

3. For standards containing a superscript ^(X), refer to the code reference in the right column next to the superscript ^(X).

4. If a cell is blank ( ), then there are no standards for the particular measure or it is not applicable to the zone.

5. AMC 19.42.040 through 19.42.160 provide clarification and exceptions to the form and intensity standards tables below. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. The bonus incentive provisions of this chapter apply to the following situations:

2. The provisions of this section are optional. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. For every three dwelling units occupying floor area above the base height limit, at least one affordable dwelling unit must be integrated into the development. Dwelling units larger than 1,400 square feet (leasable/living area, excluding common hallways) qualify as two standard dwelling units. Note: Applicable floor area over base height limit refers to any floor-to-ceiling space of applicable dwelling units or shared recreational or amenity space that exceeds the base height limit established in Tables 19.42.020 and 19.42.030. See Figure 19.42.050 for an example.

2. For every 2,000 square feet of shared recreational or amenity space that is integrated into floor area that occupies space above the base height limit, at least one affordable dwelling must be integrated into the development.

The example building in the R4 zone contains one floor that exceeds the base height limit. The table below illustrates what is included on each floor and the number of required affordable units that are required to be integrated.
Floor	Floor statistics	Number of required affordable units (to be integrated on any floor in the building)
5	2 dwelling units (average 2,250 sq. ft.) + 3,000 sq. ft. shared recreation/amenity space	= 2 affordable units min.
4	8 dwelling units (average 938 sq. ft.)	None required
3	10 dwelling units (average 750 sq. ft.)
2	10 dwelling units (average 750 sq. ft.)
1	10 dwelling units (average 750 sq. ft.)
Total		= 2 affordable units min.

3. Income Limit and Affordability.

4. Duration. Rental and ownership units must serve only income-eligible households for a minimum period of 50 years from the date of the certificate of occupancy.

5. Tenure. The tenure of the affordable housing units (ownership or rental) must be the same as the tenure for the rest of the housing units in the development.

6. Affordability Agreement.

7. Location. The affordable unit(s) must be located within the development and above grade (no basement units).

8. Size (Bedroom). The affordable housing units must consist of a range of number of bedrooms that is comparable to units in the overall development.

9. Size (Net Floor Area). The size of the affordable housing units, if smaller than the other units with the same number of bedrooms in the development, must be approved by the Director. If there is a proposal that the affordable units be smaller than the market rate units, in no case may the affordable housing units be less than 500 square feet for a studio unit, 600 square feet for a one-bedroom unit, 800 square feet for a two-bedroom unit, or 1,000 square feet for a three-bedroom unit.

10. Design. The exterior design of the affordable housing units must be compatible and comparable with the rest of the dwelling units in the building/development and must comply with design standards specified in AMC Chapter 19.63. The interior finish and quality of construction of the affordable housing units must at a minimum be comparable to entry-level rental or ownership housing in the city.

11. Timing/Phasing. The affordable housing units must be available for occupancy in a time frame comparable to the availability of the rest of the dwelling units in the development. (Ord. 4042 § 2 (Att. A), 2023; Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. Integration of affordable dwelling units into the development.

2. Providing a review process to ensure that the additional building height would not have adverse impacts on the general vicinity.

1. Applicants must conduct a three-dimensional visual analysis to examine views of the development from surrounding streets, adjacent properties, and up to three other sites selected by the Director to help ensure that the proposed building(s) do not adversely impact the general vicinity.

2. The applicant must demonstrate how the building has been sited and designed to minimize visual impacts on sites specified in subsection (C)(1) of this section.

3. Conditions may be imposed to ensure compatibility with the conditional use criteria and compliance with subsection (C)(1) of this section, including those in AMC 19.36.050 and the following:

1. Applicants must conduct a three-dimensional visual analysis to examine views of the development from at least three vantage points (including surrounding streets and other public vantage points as selected by the Director) to help ensure that the proposed building(s) do not adversely impact the general vicinity.

2. The applicant must demonstrate how the building has been sited and designed to minimize visual impacts on sites specified in subsection (A)(1) of this section.

3. Conditions may be imposed to ensure compatibility with the conditional use criteria, including those in AMC 19.36.050 and the following:

1. Ensure that each lot is wide enough to maintain a consistent and compatible land use pattern in residential neighborhoods; and

2. Ensure that a minimum buildable area is included in each lot created.

1. Street right-of-way, or other areas reserved or dedicated for public use (such as parks, open space, and stormwater facilities).

2. Submerged lands, landslide hazard areas and buffers, regulated wetlands and buffers, and Types 1, 2, 3, and 4 streams and buffers.

1. Maximum density for residential zones applies to all development with new residential dwelling units, unless otherwise noted herein.

2. Gross acreage of the site may be used in the calculation of the maximum allowed residential density (including half of existing street right-of-way around the perimeter of the site and any new street right-of-way internal to the site).

3. For the purpose of meeting maximum density requirements for subdivisions in applicable zones, final plats must specify the maximum number of dwelling units per lot.

1. Fractions of one-half and above must be rounded up.

2. Fractions below one-half must be rounded down.

1. Townhouses: Maximum lot coverage is 60 percent.

2. Multifamily: Maximum lot coverage is 75 percent when at least 50 percent of the required parking is accommodated within and/or below the structure. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)

1. In cases where the lot slopes downhill from the property line at the front of the building, the height is measured from the highest point of the house to the average of the natural grade directly under the building.

2. If the building site has frontage on two or more streets, the height is measured from the highest point of the building to the average of the natural grade directly under the building if the lot slopes downhill from the property line on either street frontage.

3. The allowable height is measured from the average of the natural or existing topography of the portion of the lot, parcel or tract of real property which will be directly under the proposed building.

4. Height requirements for buildings in shoreline jurisdictions are provided for in the Shoreline Master Program.

5. Calculation of the average grade level is made by averaging the elevations of the center of all exterior walls of the proposed building. Additionally, “natural or existing topography” is the topography of the lot, parcel or tract of real property immediately prior to any site preparation, grading, excavation, or filling. Where a tract of land is regraded for the purpose of a land division, the “natural or existing topography” is the grades as they exist at the time of recording of the final plat.

1. Roof structures housing or screening elevators, stairways, tanks, rooftop wind generators, ventilating fans or similar equipment required for building operation and maintenance may exceed the height limit by:

Such structures constructed for nonresidential or multifamily uses are subject to screening standards in AMC 19.62.070(E).

2. Fire or parapet walls may exceed the height limit by up to five feet in the R3, R3A, R4, and R4A zone and 10 feet in mixed-use and industrial zones.

3. Except as may otherwise be prohibited by the FAA regulations, the height limitations of Tables 19.42.020 and 19.42.030 do not apply to church spires, belfries, cupolas and domes not intended for residential purposes, or to monuments, water towers, observation towers, power transmission towers, silos, grain elevators, chimneys, smokestacks, derricks, conveyors, flag poles, radio masts, aerials and similar structures.

4. In the HM zone, unoccupied structures may exceed 50 feet in height, provided the minimum setbacks for the zone are increased by one foot for each foot of building height in excess of 50 feet.

1. The LM Zone Abutting the Guemes Channel. Nonresidential structures over 35 feet in height may only be approved through the conditional use process. A conditional use permit for heights between 35 and 50 feet must only be granted for uses which are permitted uses in the zone, and where the specialized nature of the use is such that the operations, processes, and equipment cannot be accommodated in a building 35 feet or less in height. The applicant must show specifically why the additional height is needed. The conditional use permit must limit the height and area consistent with RCW 90.58.320 and to that which is reasonably necessary to accommodate the specific operations, processes, and equipment. All portions of the facility which do not have a specialized function requiring additional height must comply with the 35-foot height limit.

2. LM1 Zone. The maximum height for residential structures is 35 feet.

3. MS Zone. Temporary equipment used in the primary permitted use and not constituting a building or permanent enclosure, such as cranes or scaffolding, may exceed the maximum height. The Director may authorize construction of fabric enclosures or temporary structures to contain particulates or shelter a vessel under construction which exceed 50 feet in height; provided, that the permit is for a specified length of time for a specific project, and they are taken down at the conclusion of the specific work for which they were erected.

4. MMU Zone West of Q Avenue. Base maximum height is 35 feet. The maximum height with bonus is 50 feet (see AMC 19.42.070(A) for applicable bonus provisions).

5. MMU Zone East of Q Avenue. Base maximum height is 45 feet. The maximum height with bonus is 65 feet (see AMC 19.42.070(B) for applicable bonus provisions). Buildings are also subject to special height, width, and orientation standards:

Departures to subsections (C)(5)(b) and (c) of this section will be considered per AMC 19.20.220, provided site and building design features are included to reduce the perceived scale of such buildings, add visual interest, and enhance east-west pedestrian access and marine views.

6. MED-O Overlay. The maximum height limit is 60 feet in the area bounded by the following lines (illustrated in Figure 19.42.120(C)(6)):

d. A line parallel to and 50 feet south of the 24th Street south right-of-way edge.

7. CBD and MMU Zone Setback Requirements. For buildings which exceed the maximum base height in the CBD and MMU zones, buildings must incorporate a minimum horizontal setback of eight feet along at least 75 percent of the facade. The required setback must be placed somewhere between the ground floor and the top floor. See Figure 19.42.120(C)(7) for an example.

8. CM2 Zone. The city may consider and approve building heights in excess of 50 feet through a conditional use permit process. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)