The purpose of this chapter is to establish design standards and guidelines that will apply to small lot and multifamily development. (Ord. 1562 § 51, 2015).

The provisions of this chapter shall augment and/or supersede existing regulations in this title. When provisions included in these design standards and guidelines conflict with other requirements of this title, these standards and guidelines shall apply unless otherwise provided. When a conflict exists between these design standards and guidelines and the form-based standards adopted pursuant to Chapter 22.57 FMC, the form-based standards shall apply. (Ord. 1667 § 34, 2020; Ord. 1562 § 51, 2015).

The standards and guidelines adopted pursuant to this chapter shall apply to:

(a) All new small lot development.

(b) All new multifamily development.

(c) Major modifications to small lot and multifamily development. (Ord. 1562 § 51, 2015).

Administrative design review is required for development that is subject to compliance with the standards and guidelines adopted pursuant to FMC 22.63.005. The city shall review applications in accordance with Chapter 22.66 FMC. (Ord. 1562 § 51, 2015).

The “Design Standards and Guidelines for Small Lot and Multifamily Development” are adopted by reference and contained in a separate city design manual. (Ord. 1562 § 51, 2015).