1. Build on the Genuine Heritage of Olde Town. Although buildings could include elements that reflect the individuality of businesses, they should principally emphasize the continuity of the townscape. Development should display an appealing, visually engaging street edge on all sides that face streets, avoiding a back side appearance.

2. Focus on Building and Landscaping. Buildings and vegetation should be the predominant elements of the townscape, with signs being less prominent and parking lots and accessory structures being generally concealed.

3. Emphasize Pedestrian Movement. The sidewalk environment should be a lively, attractive, and comfortable place for people on foot. Development should contribute to the network of sidewalks, walkways, through block passageways, and trails. The ground floor façades of commercial, mixed-use buildings that face the sidewalk should allow for substantial visual connectivity between outside and inside.

4. Maintain the Existing Building Scale. In their massing, roof forms and color combinations in larger developments should be broken down into smaller scale components that are more visually consistent with the small-town scale of the district. New residential development should reflect the proportions, roof forms, details and materials associated with surrounding single-family residential structures.

5. Respect Issaquah Creek as a Natural Resource and Amenity. Development along Issaquah Creek should complement the riparian environment in a sensitive, integrated design approach while respecting the environmental concerns and regulations associated with the creek environment.

6. Achieve Distinctive Gateways. At designated gateways, development should incorporate visually prominent and attractive features, including aspects of the streetscape, site design and building design, to help create an appealing entry into the town center. (Ord. 3018 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).

1. Make major entrances to buildings obvious and welcoming;

2. Provide weather protection for pedestrians;

3. Enhance pedestrian scale and variety; and

4. Add architectural interest, and complement positive architectural features of buildings.

1. Buildings must have a prominent, pedestrian-oriented entrance facing the primary street and adjacent to sidewalks, plazas, and other pedestrian priority areas.

2. Primary entrance must provide weather protection, business signage, and must be visually prominent by incorporating at least one element from each group:

3. Canopies or awnings must be provided along Front Street from NW Holly Street to SE Clark Street and must meet the following dimensional requirements:

4. Canopies or awnings must meet the following design criteria:

i. Canopies should be solid and have an attractive underside.

1. Windows facing streets must be transparent.

2. Windows may project up to 18 inches into required setbacks while maintaining necessary passage for fire access.

3. An example of how clear windows support a pedestrian-friendly environment is shown in Figures 18.700.040(B)(1)-1 and 18.700.040(B)(1)-2.

1. Façades with windows of varying size, shape, and number of panes.

2. Divided windows appropriate to the architectural style of the building.

3. Windows in existing buildings, at least 40 years old, with historic character to be maintained and restored to the greatest extent feasible. Replacement windows to be sensitive to the original architectural style of historic structures.

4. Windows and doors to be surrounded by visible and substantial trim. (Ord. 3018 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).

1. Maintain the pedestrian-oriented character of Olde Town;

2. Offer attractive features to pedestrians;

3. Reinforce the character of the streetscape; and

4. Ensure that buildings display the greatest amount of visual interest.

1. Ground level building façades must have windows that are recessed from the face of the building four to six inches, and must incorporate at least two of the following:

1. Placement of the primary entry;

2. Articulation that emphasizes the corner massing;

3. Tower(s);

4. Plaza(s); or

5. Distinctive roof forms.

1. Reinforce the historic character of Olde Town;

2. Promote distinctive roof shapes and profiles; and

3. Create a prominent edge when viewed against the sky.

1. Buildings must include extended parapets and projecting cornices to create a prominent edge when viewed against the sky. An example of roof with parapet detail is in Figure 18.700.060(B)-2.

2. Buildings containing predominantly residential uses must have pitched roofs with a minimum slope of 1:4. An example of roof pitch and slope can be found in Figure 18.700.060(B)-3. Such roofs must have dormers or intersecting roof forms that break up the massiveness of a continuous, uninterrupted sloping roof. An example of roof form can be found in Figure 18.700.060(B)-1.

3. Visible roof must be a dark color(s).

1. Brick.

2. Stucco.

3. Stone.

4. Cast concrete.

5. Wood.

6. Other materials that provide architectural variety and richness.

1. Buildings with the primary entrance adjacent to Front Street or E Sunset Way must incorporate at least four of the following elements into any ground-floor, street-facing façade. Buildings on streets other than Front Street and E Sunset Way must incorporate at least two of the elements. Selected items must be consistent with the style of the building. Sample elements are shown in Figures 18.700.075(B)-1 and (B)-2.

2. Any side of the building visible from a street, public walkway, or public open space must incorporate two or more of the following architectural elements on the ground floor. Examples of back sides of buildings can be found in Figures 18.700.075(B)-3, (B)-4, and (B)-5.

1. Promote pedestrian-friendly streetscapes;

2. Provide a feeling of separation between buildings and the public realm;

3. Ensure that front yards function as usable outdoor spaces; and

4. Provide private outdoor spaces that encourage a sense of ownership by residents.

1. Front yards must include entrance elements between the sidewalk and the building (shown in Figures 18.700.080(B)-1 and (B)-2). Appropriate elements include, but are not limited to:

2. Front yards, patios, terraces, and other private, street-facing spaces must be distinguished from public right-of-way. Front yards must include at least two of the following transitional elements:

3. Landscape elements, such as low and/or intermittent walls, fences, hedges, and other plants, must be used to define private outdoor spaces such as yards, decks, terraces, and patios from each other.

4. Developments must provide a clear, direct, unobstructed pedestrian walkway between the sidewalk and the building.

1. Promote and maintain the historic image of Olde Town and its residential neighborhoods;

2. Enhance access to views of the surrounding hills and forests; and

3. Ensure each façade facing a street has a gabled form roof.

1. Pitched roof forms must have slopes between 4:12 and 12:12.

2. Portions of a flat or lower sloped roof must have parapets or edge details that provide visual interest.

3. Each street-facing façade must have a gabled roof form.

4. Buildings must incorporate other roof forms, such as hip roofs, dormers, and overhangs to break up otherwise large expanses of roof.

5. Variation in roof form must be coordinated with the overall massing and modulation of the façade.

1. Windows facing a street must be transparent. At least 15 percent of the entire façade facing a public space adjacent to the street or sidewalk must include transparent windows.

2. Façades must include windows of varying size, shape, number of panes, and variation in windows and pattern must be coordinated with overall massing and architectural style.

3. Windows may project up to 18 inches into required setbacks, while maintaining necessary passage for fire department access.

4. Divided windows must be used, as appropriate to the architectural style of the building.

5. Replacement windows must be sensitive to the original architectural style of the historic structure. Windows in existing buildings with historic character are encouraged to be maintained and restored.

6. Windows and doors must be surrounded by visible and substantial trim.

7. Windows must be offset from the face of the building to provide depth, shadow lines, and visual interest.

8. Window examples are shown in Figures 18.700.100(B)-1 and (B)-2.

1. Buildings located in the Multifamily High zone, on E Sunset Way only, must incorporate at least four of the following elements into any ground-floor, street-facing façade. Selected items must be consistent with the style of the building. Examples are shown in Figures 18.700.110(B)-1 and (B)-2.

1. Encourage creative expression through diversity of architectural style that enlivens the street;

2. Ensure a standard of quality that will be easily maintained and cared for over time; and

3. Encourage the use of materials appropriate to residential development and details that reduce the bulk of larger buildings.

1. Exteriors must be constructed of durable and maintainable materials. Materials that have texture, pattern or lend themselves to quality detailing include:

2. Existing ornamental details must be maintained, preserved or restored on buildings with historic character.

3. Materials that give the appearance of heavy industrial uses such as reflective glass and corrugated metal siding are not allowed.

4. Examples are shown in Figure 18.700.115(B)-1.

1. Promote high quality architectural design specific to Olde Town;

2. Enhance the pedestrian environment;

3. Activate the streetscape;

4. Reinforce the unique character of this neighborhood;

5. Respect Issaquah Creek as a natural resource and amenity; and

6. Preserve and reinforce Olde Town’s historic character.

1. These standards apply to new development and significant redevelopment that occurs on lots zoned Single-Family – Duplex (SF-D) in Olde Town. The provisions of these architectural standards supersede other regulations in this Code when there is a conflict. These standards are required in addition to the development standards set forth elsewhere in this Code. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed in SF-D and must use colors that are similar to those of the primary structure, as a way to promote cohesion between the primary structure and the ADU while maintaining flexibility and affordability.

2. Images and diagrams used to illustrate one section are enhancements and clarifications to that section; they are not necessarily applicable to or guides for other sections.

3. Area of Applicability Map. The provisions of this section apply only to properties zoned Single-Family – Duplex (SF-D) as indicated in Figure 18.700.120(B), Area of Applicability Map, or as rezoned SF-D in the Olde Town subarea.

1. Eclectic Style and Human-Oriented Neighborhood. The Single-Family Residential district of Olde Town consists of a wide range of architectural styles as demonstrated by the analysis of the period of construction and in identifying the most common design patterns (see Figure 18.700.120(D)(1)). The predominate character of Olde Town’s residential area is eclectic – on any given block, there are houses from three to four different decades representing a range of architectural styles (see Figure 18.700.120(D)).

2. Pedestrian-Friendly Character. Homes are set back from the street anywhere between five and 55 feet, and most blocks contain a wide range of setbacks, though there are blocks with a common setback for three or more houses in a row. On any given block, there is typically a driveway from the primary street to the house, though many homes have alley access with vehicular access taken from the alley. Strong connections exist between the sidewalk and the front door, usually defined with a clear walkway, an opening in a fence, and/ or accentuated with plantings, and front doors are usually emphasized with architectural elements such as front porches, overhangs, and lighting. A common characteristic throughout the single-family area is the number of mature, healthy trees and plants; tree preservation is clearly a community value and priority. There is a wide range of tree and plant species, and views of the evergreen trees in the surrounding forests add to the idyllic setting of Olde Town.

3. Human-Scaled Buildings. The existing scale and character of Olde Town reflects the historic pattern of human-scaled single-family homes that have been built over the last century. Many historic houses were typically 25 to 30 feet wide, with a variety of modulation and prominent front porches that created a human-scaled neighborhood (see Figure 18.700.120(D)(3)). As architecture changed throughout the decades, this human scale and character has persisted.

4. Frequently Used Materials. Materials frequently used in Olde Town include siding, oriented vertically or horizontally; shingles; wood and materials that appear similar to wood; and stone, brick, and masonry, typically used as an accent material (see Figure 18.700.120(D)(4)).

1. Produce buildings that are consistent in scale and character with the surrounding context of Olde Town.

2. Avoid large, uninterrupted façades that overwhelm the pedestrian experience.

3. Generate thoughtfully designed buildings that become assets to the neighborhood.

1. Design roof forms in a way to maintain the existing character and scale of Olde Town by incorporating roof variation techniques, as described below. Olde Town has a wide variety of architectural styles, resulting in many commonly found roof forms (see existing examples in Figure 18.700.140(A)(6)). However, most roofs in Olde Town are broken into smaller shapes with street-facing gables or dormers, and many houses have an additional roof element or architectural feature that highlights the front door or porch.

2. Create human-scaled, pedestrian-oriented homes that foster a welcoming, walkable neighborhood.

3. Ensure that roofs are complementary to the style and character of the building.

4. Prevent large, uninterrupted expanses of roof.

5. Create:

6. An example of existing roof forms are shown in Figure 18.700.140(A)(6).

7. An example of intended roof design is shown in Figure 18.700.140(A)(7).

1. All two-story buildings must vary the building height or roof shape to reduce the perceived size of the building as viewed from the street(s) using at least two of the following:

2. Required Roof Variation. Variation in roof shape, pitch, line, and gable orientation contribute to a human-scaled building. These strategies must be used to prevent long expanses of uninterrupted roof surface facing the street.

3. An example of roof variation requirements is in Figure 18.700.140(B)(3).

4. Roof shape must highlight the building’s front entrance. See IMC 18.700.150, Front porch, door, and window standards for Single-Family – Duplex, for more information.

5. Flat roofs may not be the predominate roof shape, which means more than 50 percent of the roof area may not be flat. Exceptions to this standard may be made for:

6. Select material and colors that complement the façade color and materials. Appropriate roof appearances include:

7. Prohibited. Roof surface or line that is visible from the street may not extend beyond 40 feet without a change in shape, pitch, line, or gable orientation. (Ord. 3018 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).

1. Create human-oriented design elements.

2. Maintain a lively and active street face.

3. Provide weather protection for people going into and out of the house.

1. All buildings must have at least one window or grouping of windows on the street-facing façade(s). Area of glass must total no less than 18 square feet.

2. Front entries must create a prominent presence from the street through their placement, orientation, proportions, and architectural elements to provide a clearly identifiable entry visible from the street.

1. Front entries must be emphasized with architectural details and design elements using at least one of the following:

2. All front entries must have a weatherproof roof appropriate to the size and importance of the entry, at least four feet wide and deep. (Ord. 3091 § 13 (Exh. L), 2025; Ord. 3018 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).

1. Provide a clearly defined, welcoming, and safe entry for pedestrians from the street to the house;

2. Create front yards that foster social interaction among neighbors; and

3. Ensure natural elements and plants are integrated into site design.

4. Examples of front yards are shown in Figure 18.700.160(A)(4).

5. Examples of fences are shown in Figure 18.700.160(A)(5).

1. Front yards must include pervious surfaces, and impervious areas must be limited in size. The front yard must include no more than 50 percent impervious surfaces, unless it is designed to be used as a space for people, such as the following; however, in no case must the front yard impervious surface exceed 70 percent:

2. Front yards may include fences that satisfy these criteria:

1. Prioritize human circulation and occupied building space over vehicular access and storage; and

2. Minimize pedestrian/vehicular conflicts.

3. Examples of alley street access are shown in Figure 18.700.170(A)(3).

4. Examples of a street-facing garage are shown in Figure 18.700.180(A)(4).

1. Driveways and garages must be located and oriented in a way that minimizes the impact on pedestrian circulation and pedestrian priority areas.

2. Examples of garages and driveways are shown in Figure 18.700.170(B)(1).

3. Placement. The presence and location of street-loaded garages must be minimized from the street by:

4. Examples of street-loaded garages are shown in Figure 18.700.170(B)(2).

5. Size. The size of street-loaded garages must be minimized from the street by meeting the following site-based criteria:

6. Design. Street-facing garages must be designed to appear secondary to the primary structure. To achieve this, garages must:

7. Walkway Access. All properties must provide a separate, direct, visible walkway to the front door from the street. The driveway of a street-facing garage may not be the only paved connection from the street to the house.

8. Examples of walkways and driveways are shown in Figure 18.700.170(B)(8).

9. Driveway Access. Driveways taken from the street must meet the following requirements:

1. Add to the timelessness of Olde Town;

2. Provide visual interest and contribute positively to the character of Olde Town;

3. Create a sense of human scale by highlighting architectural features;

4. Allow continuation of Olde Town’s eclectic architectural history; and

5. Complement a building’s overall architectural style and composition.

1. Street-facing façades must use no more than three types of cladding materials to avoid a chaotic, disorganized style. Select and detail materials in a coherent, logical manner, as described below:

2. Accent materials are used to highlight architectural details such as chimneys, foundations, pediments, columns, trim, railings, and doors. Accent materials make up the smallest amount of the façade and must be less than 25 percent of the façade. Since accent materials are used so sparingly, they do not count toward the limit of three types of cladding materials or colors.

3. Prohibited. Stucco and T1-11 (textured wood panel siding) may not be used as a cladding material.

1. Add to the richness, vibrancy, and timelessness of Olde Town;

2. Provide visual interest and contribute positively to the character of Olde Town;

3. Allow continuation of Olde Town’s eclectic architectural history;

4. Enhance the overall appearance of the building by using colors that create interest and variety on the building façade; and

5. Complement a building’s overall architectural style and composition.

1. Structures must have no more than a total of three colors.

2. The use of high-intensity, extremely bright, fluorescent, or metallic colors, such as colors having a chroma of 14 or greater, are prohibited except for use on the front door.

3. Accent colors are used to highlight architectural details such as chimneys, foundations, pediments, columns, trim, railings, and doors. Accent colors make up the smallest amount of the façade and must be less than 25 percent of the façade. Since accent colors are used so sparingly, they do not count toward the limit of three colors.

4. Examples of building colors are shown in Figure 18.700.190(B)(4). Color value and chroma are shown in Figure 18.700.190(B)(5).

1. The provisions of this chapter apply to all development and redevelopment in the Central Issaquah subarea with the following exceptions listed below.

2. Exceptions listed below must comply to the fullest extent practical and feasible with this chapter. When an exception applies to a proposed project, the applicant must provide a schematic site plan showing build-out to achieve the development and design standards including but not limited to schematic building locations; minimum FAR; water, sewer and storm routes and facilities; transportation facilities; and critical area designations and buffers. Exceptions to applicability of these design and architectural standards:

1. The architectural districts are defined areas within Central Issaquah that describe the architectural character of the area. The architectural districts include Traditional Issaquah and Urban Core. See Figure 18.702.015(A). Each architectural district includes a number of style options that apply to all new development. This chapter describes the styles that are appropriate for each architectural district in Central Issaquah.

2. Some of the Traditional Issaquah areas are composed of residential neighborhoods, and others are predominately nonresidential. Both must reflect more traditional architectural styles common in the Northwest in the late 1800s and early 1900s when the City was founded.

3. The Urban Core is located centrally and corresponds to the City’s Regional Growth Center. The style of this area is more urban and contemporary than Traditional Issaquah, but it maintains distinguishing characteristics inspired by Northwest urban buildings of the 1900s.

1. Applicants may choose only one permitted style per building, with the option of incorporating multiple permitted styles on sites consisting of more than one building.

2. Each of these styles is suitable for a single-use or mixed-use development except for the following:

3. The architectural districts in which each architectural style is allowed is identified below with the style.

4. Images provided to illustrate one component of a style, for example massing, cannot be used as examples of other components, for example window materials. (Ord. 3088 § 8 (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. Change of tenants and tenant improvements which include interior work only, where construction costs equal or exceed 75 percent of the latest King County assessed building improvement value of the site within a three-year period.

2. Exterior work including addition, alteration, or repair with or without interior work, where the total construction costs equal or exceed 50 percent of the latest King County assessed building improvement value of the site within a three-year period.

1. Boehm’s Candy Store.

2. Pickering Farm and Barn.

3. Gilman Village. (Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. Achieve the vision for the Park Strategic Plan Green Necklace;

2. Reduce block size;

3. Provide spaces for social interactions and contribute to the public realm;

4. Serve as pedestrian and bicyclist shared-use routes; and

5. Provide access to linear adjacent housing, retail, and employment uses. (Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. Residential Land Uses.

2. Commercial Land Uses.

3. The primary building entrance closest to the transportation facility must be directly accessible from the transportation facility.

4. Buildings may project or cantilever over a through block passage provided a 13-foot, six-inch vertical clearance is maintained, and all other regulations are met.

5. For mixed-use projects, the type of passage to be constructed will be determined by the use gaining access from the through block passage.

6. Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block the through block passage. Only landscape amenities (e.g., benches, waste cans, lighting, signs, and similar design elements) can be placed within the landscape strip.

7. At least one bench or seating unit must be provided every 25 feet along the through block passage. If only one seat is required, it must be located near the midpoint of the walkway.

8. The through block passage must have adequate lighting consistent with Chapter 18.610 IMC, Outdoor Lighting.

9. The through block passage must provide wayfinding signage governed by Chapter 18.612 IMC, Signs, informing the public the path can be used.

10. The through block passage must be physically separated from vehicle areas.

11. The through block passage may be integrated into community spaces and plazas but alone does not fulfill community space requirements. (Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. A through block passage may not be constructed if the location:

2. The width of the through block passage may be reduced to preserve existing trees or to maintain tree density requirements for the site.

1. Conforms to the intent and purpose of this chapter;

2. Will not create negative impacts to the abutting properties or rights-of-way, dedicated tracts, or easements;

3. The request is due to special physical circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings of the subject property;

4. Measurable improvements, such as an increase in the number of trees saved, increased amount of open space, or increased landscaping area. (Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. Intent. The intent is to integrate simple block-like or bar shape base with multiple pointed roof forms and other vertical projections.

2. Compliant design requires all the following:

3. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.050(C)(3) for examples):

4. The following are examples of noncompliant design:

1. Intent. The intent is that buildings may not exceed five floors or span longer than 200 feet in length.

2. Description. Typically, three stories high for commercial uses, buildings can reach a maximum of five stories for residential or vertical mixed-use commercial uses. The top floor is commonly a loft or partial floor. The length of a single building may not exceed 200 feet, but a development may include multiple smaller buildings.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.050(D)(4) for examples):

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to use durable, natural materials to portray a sense of weight and a strong connection to the earth. Combinations of cladding styles emphasize the building’s geometry and form.

2. Description. Similar to the Northwest Lodge and Craftsman styles, Arts and Crafts integrates heavy masonry materials at the base of the building and lighter wood materials above. Arts and Crafts is unique in that masonry is not limited to only the building base; it can also be used to emphasize portions or masses within the greater form (specifically gable ends and chimneys). This style also allows greater material variety, but incorporates no more than three types or methods of cladding on a building.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design options are the following (see Figure 18.702.050(E)(4) for examples):

5. Examples of noncompliant designs include the following (see Figure 18.702.050(E)(5) for examples):

1. Intent. The intent is to use vertically oriented residential character windows for all uses.

2. Description. For commercial ground floor uses, use glass storefront or large bay windows for shop display. Upper floors must incorporate residential character windows. While window frames are typically minimally detailed, they may have exterior accent elements such as window boxes or awnings.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.050(F)(4) for examples):

5. Examples of noncompliant design includes the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to select doors that create interest and attract people to enter the space, as well as contribute to a warm, welcoming building entrance.

2. Description. For retail, mixed-use, and other commercial spaces, more transparency is encouraged through the use of standard storefront systems. For residential, a heavier, more opaque wooden door gives a sense of comfort and protection.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.050(G)(4) for examples):

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is that roof material must not be a dominant characteristic of the building. Select material colors that complement façade color(s).

2. Description. Use shingle or tile roofing with subtle medium to dark earthtone colors and texture.

3. Compliant design requires one the following (see Figure 18.702.050(H)(3) for examples):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.050(H)(4) for examples):

1. Intent. The intent is to use colors and material palettes that complement and fit in with Issaquah’s natural environment of hillsides and creeks.

2. Description. Use natural earthtone colors and emphasize materials in their natural form where possible. Warm neutral color schemes of gray and white are encouraged for buildings utilizing stone and stucco. Warm tans and browns are recommended for buildings utilizing brick and wood

3. Compliant design is limited to the following (see Figure 18.702.050(I)(3) for examples):

4. Noncompliant design includes bright, vibrant, vivid hues of color. (Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. Intent. The intent is to integrate simple block-like forms with low pitched roofs. Emphasize horizontality.

2. Description. Reminiscent of the Craftsman home, new construction in the Craftsman style must be composed of a series of different boxy masses on a rectilinear or bar shape footprint capped by sloped overhanging roofs.

3. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(C)(3) for examples):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include (see Figure 18.702.060(C)(4) for an example):

1. Intent. The intent is that buildings may not exceed four floors or span longer than 100 feet in length.

2. Description. At a maximum of four stories, there is flexibility to vary heights in some areas to emphasize the modest human scale reminiscent of the traditional Craftsman home.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.060(D)(3) for an example):

a. Building appears as three-story massing with portions of building as high as four stories through the incorporation of the complicated roof forms described in massing.

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(D)(4) for an example):

1. Intent. The intent is that cladding be a bi- or tripartite composition (i.e., having two or three parts) of natural materials and that wall materials be applied with a horizontal emphasis rather than vertical.

2. Description. Material changes are used to distinguish the base, middle, and top of the building, thus a tripartite composition. Some buildings may be bipartite, distinguishing only upper and lower parts. This composition and definition of the parts will vary per building. The cladding must be either all wood types or a combination of wood and masonry. When combined, use heavier masonry materials at the base of the building and lighter wood materials above. Use wood trim of a contrasting color to accent and outline floors, door and window openings, and material changes.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.060(E)(4) for examples):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(E)(5) for an example):

1. Intent. The intent is that wood frame windows be used with divided lites to create depth and interest on the building façade.

2. Description. Windows must have a vertical emphasis, taller than wide in proportion. Windows must be organized in groups of two or three. Individual windows are also acceptable but must not be the majority.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.060(F)(3) for an example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(F)(4) for an example):

1. Intent. The intent is that doors are used as an opportunity for material embellishment to emphasize a warm, welcoming building entrance.

2. Description. Doors must be a combination of natural hard wood such as oak, maple, walnut, and decorative glass. Select doors that complement windows and other wall materials.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.060(G)(4) for examples):

4. Compliant design may include sidelights or transom windows.

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(G)(5) for examples):

1. Intent. The intent is that roof material must not be a dominant characteristic of the building, and material colors are selected that complement façade colors.

2. Description. Use shingle roofing with subtle earthtone colors and textures.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.060(H)(3) for examples):

4. Examples of noncompliant designs include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(H)(4) for an example):

1. Intent. The intent is that color and material palettes are used that complement and fit in with Issaquah’s natural environment of hillsides and creeks.

2. Description. Use natural warm earthtone colors and prioritize materials in their natural form where possible.

3. Compliant design is limited to the following (see Figure 18.702.060(I)(3) for examples):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.060(I)(4) for examples):

1. Intent. The intent is for use of simple rectangular bar forms with steep pitched triangular roofs and dormers within roof form.

2. Description. The Northwest Lodge style incorporates simple, flat façades without articulated bays or multiple recesses. Overall form is generally a simple bar or bent-bar shape.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.070(C)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include larger portions or wings of buildings that vary slightly in height to break up mass.

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.070(C)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to encourage buildings that capture the grandeur of the nearby Issaquah Alps.

2. Description. This style is for developments of greater density and is particularly appropriate for sites in proximity to creeks, hillsides, and other natural areas. Buildings are typically larger and more massive in scale than Craftsman or Arts and Crafts style buildings.

3. Compliant design requires a minimum of three floors and a maximum of six floors.

4. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.070(D)(4) for example):

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is that cladding must be a bipartite composition of natural materials to emphasize a strong connection to the earth. A heavy masonry base supports the lighter materials above.

2. Description. The material palette is simple with typically only two materials, wood and basalt masonry, organized in a roughly 2:1 horizontal composition (wood siding:masonry base).

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.070(E)(3) for example):

b. In addition to the rubble masonry base, one additional material above the base, which is one of the following:

(1) Wood shingles;

(2) Horizontal wood lap siding;

(3) Board and batten; and

(4) Simulated wood also acceptable.

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.070(E)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to use punched window openings to add depth and material variety to simple façade.

2. Description. Organize windows to establish a vertical rhythm to break up horizontal wall expanse. Use one to three window types, typically varied by floor, to create additional façade interest. If using more than one type of window, selections must be complementary or of the same style or family. Thus, they must be the same color, grid structure, and of similar proportions but may be different sizes or geometry.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.070(F)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include arched top frame windows used in masonry base only.

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.070(F)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to select doors that create a sense of grand entry and arrival.

2. Description. For all public entrances, use large, heavy wood doors and incorporate divided lites. For the main entrance, use double doors or a single door with sidelights and transom windows. For secondary entries (not including service doors), use a single wood door.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.070(G)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.070(G)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to emphasize dominance of roof form with rustic and natural materials.

2. Description. Through the use of variegated colors and textured materials, the roof will show depth and shadow.

3. Compliant design requires one of the following (see Figure 18.702.070(H)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.070(H)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is that building colors and material palette must complement and fit in with Issaquah’s natural environment of hillsides and creeks.

2. Description. Use natural, warm earthtone colors and prioritize materials in their natural form where possible.

3. Compliant design is limited to the following (see Figure 18.702.070(I)(3) for example):

4. Noncompliant design includes bright, vibrant, vivid hues of color (see Figure 18.702.070(I)(4) for example).

1. Intent. The intent is for an agricultural and monolithic character; buildings must be freestanding from adjacent structures.

2. Description. Buildings must be composed of a rectangular base with steep pitched roof forms, mainly gable end and gambrel types.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design may include a small chimney and/or a cupola, which is a small structure set on the ridge of a roof, often used as a lookout or to admit light and air (see Figure 18.702.080(C)(4) for example).

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.080(C)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to encourage buildings that are two to three stories in height and that emphasize the building’s length and horizontality.

2. Description. Derived from traditional agricultural architecture, this building style is very accommodating for buildings encompassing large interior spaces. Buildings are intended to resemble the stature of a barn or grange hall; that is, the appearance of two to three floors. The elongated building form is another characteristic of this style.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.080(D)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design includes buildings less than 60 feet in length.

1. Intent. The intent is to utilize industrial and agricultural materials with a raw, simply detailed aesthetic.

2. Description. To highlight the purity and simplicity of the form, use only one or two materials to distinguish the base of the building. The base of the building may be a concrete masonry base.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design options are the following (see Figure 18.702.080(E)(4) for example):

5. Noncompliant design includes using more than two materials.

1. Intent. The intent is to use simply detailed windows, industrial or agricultural in character.

2. Description. Window types should resemble those used in agricultural and industrial buildings. Windows may be presented as large cut openings in façade or grouped in ribbons as clerestory windows, or both types may be used. Frames must be thin and simple in detail.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.080(F)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Noncompliant design includes windows with residential character such as casement or double-hung.

1. Intent. The intent is to select doors that convey the use and scale of the interior space.

2. Description. For larger scale spaces, event spaces, and light industrial type uses such as markets and breweries, doors may be part of a larger opening in the façade. This type of entry is meant to resemble a barn door and may be filled with a glass storefront or glass overhead doors. For smaller scale spaces and more intimate uses, a more modest farmhouse style door is appropriate.

3. Compliant design requires one of the following (see Figure 18.702.080(G)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to allow a roof to recede into the skyline and not stand out as a dominant feature.

2. Description. Use shingle or metal roof in subtle medium-dark shades.

3. Compliant design requires one of the following (see Figure 18.702.080(H)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.080(H)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is that building colors reference traditional agricultural and industrial buildings found in Issaquah to complement and fit in with the natural environment.

2. Description. Inspired by the background buildings of rural and industrial areas, the Urban Grange style must not be flashy and eye-catching in color, but may incorporate a warm accent color sparingly to complement the otherwise monochromatic façade.

3. Compliant design is limited to the following (see Figure 18.702.080(I)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.080(I)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to combine basic rectangular block form (footprint and overall massing) with flat or gable roof concealed behind oversized front façade.

2. Description. The false front façade, typically no thicker than the exterior wall, is rather flat and two-dimensional in appearance. It extends beyond the true roof to create parapet and conceal roof elements. The vertical extension of the false front must be in scale with the building. Buildings can be stand-alone or part of an urban block.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.090(C)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design must include at least one of the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.090(C)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is that buildings may not exceed four stories.

2. Description. Traditionally the False Front style is only one or two stories high and 30 to 40 feet wide. However, larger buildings can be accommodated up to four stories high and much longer spans with the help of some façade articulation. Typically these are mixed-use buildings with retail or other commercial uses at street level.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.090(D)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to prioritize the front façade (or façades on a corner) with a greater level of detail and ornamentation. Maintain simplicity and two-dimensionality.

2. Description. Material simplicity is achieved through the use of only wood for cladding, trim, and signage. Traditionally the front façade has been prioritized, especially on attached buildings; however, in modern urban applications all sides require a finished façade.

3. Compliant design requires the following (see Figure 18.702.090(E)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.090(E)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is that simple wood windows with trim must engage the street and be highlighted as the primary façade elements.

2. Description. With little façade detail, the windows are the primary elements of interest. Ground floor windows are to be used as storefront displays to draw people into the building. Upper floor windows are smaller, individual or pairs of windows.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.090(F)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include ground floor display windows that could incorporate transom or a grid of divided lite windows.

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.090(F)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is that doors must be inviting, modest, and fairly light in appearance.

2. Description. Unlike the grand entrances of the Craftsman and Northwest Lodge styles, the False Front style doors are simple and smaller in scale. Composed of wood and glass lite, the front door must complement windows and other wall materials.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.090(G)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.090(G)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is for roof materials on a flat or gable roof to be concealed from street view by false front façade.

2. Description. Roof materials have a muted earthtone color. This does not include bright, vibrant, vivid hues of color.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Noncompliant design includes the use of bright, vibrant, vivid hues of color.

1. Intent. The intent is that buildings of this style allow a broader range of colors, but they must be used sparingly as accents. Color palettes must complement, not overpower, Issaquah’s natural environment and earthtone architectural context.

2. Description. The thoughtful use of color in tandem with natural earthtones helps to add vibrancy, visual interest, and unique character to an otherwise very simple façade. Color must not overpower neighboring buildings and natural context; therefore, select tints and tones of color – especially for the siding or primary façade material – to achieve a dull, muted palette, and avoid bright, vibrant hues. In other words, appropriate choices are light colors, for example tinted or color mixed with white, and soft colors, for example color mixed with gray. Additionally, an accent color may be selected to distinguish façade details such as wood trim, molding, or cornice. The accent color is the most saturated or purest color of the chosen palette, which is why it must only be used minimally.

3. Compliant design is limited to the following (see Figure 18.702.090(I)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.090(I)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to combine rectangular box or bar forms with flat roof or simple pitched roof types. Create attractive building silhouettes through articulated rooflines.

2. Description. Within the Urban Core, buildings will vary between bar shape, C-shape, and L-shape footprint and forms. Typical Northwest Contemporary style buildings will have four or more stories but can be as low as one story up to the maximum number of stories allowed by the zone. With a simple building base, the roof may be either flat or sloped. Sloped roofs must have minimal to no overhang or eaves. They may incorporate dormers for additional roofline definition. Dormers set into sloped roofs, especially in residential applications, provide visual interest and bring additional living space, light, and ventilation to upper floor and attic spaces. If a flat roof is chosen, it must display a cornice or similar element designed with depth and detail expressing the top of the building wall. Cornices or similar elements must be well detailed and of significant proportions, height and depth that create visual interest and shadow lines. Flat roofs may also incorporate penthouses, upper floor stepbacks, or other defining elements.

3. Compliant design options are the following (see Figure 18.702.100(C)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to use stepbacks and façade articulation to reduce the perceived building size and avoid monolithic buildings.

2. Description. Variation and articulation are applied across the façade both vertically and horizontally to create rhythm and visual interest to break up the building mass. This will help larger buildings appear less massive and more modestly proportioned. This style is well suited for buildings five stories or higher, but any allowed height is acceptable from one story to the maximum height allowed in the underlying zone.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.100(D)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to use a combination of materials to articulate form and mass of building.

2. Description. At least 75 percent of the buildings façade must be clad with brick or wood; incorporating accents of concrete and/or metal panel for remaining 25 percent or less.

3. Compliant design requires one of the following (see Figure 18.702.100(E)(3) for example):

b. Material options are:

(1) Wood siding or shingles, or simulated wood;

(2) Brick masonry;

(3) Concrete limited to podium or base only; and

(4) Metal panels as secondary accent material only; not to be used as primary cladding material.

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is to employ punched opening windows to enrich depth and shadow on the façade as well as establish visual rhythm.

2. Description. Brick buildings provide a unique sense of weight and thickness. Punched openings recessed into the façade highlight the material thickness and create shadow. A variety of window types may be used that optimize natural light and integrate operable windows or portions of windows into the array such as combination window types that include fixed and operable windows paired within a single opening.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.100(F)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include large operable storefronts on the ground floor to connect public interior spaces to the exterior public realm with sliding glass panels or overhead garage-style glass doors.

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.100(F)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to select doors that create interest and clearly convey the use of the ground floor.

2. Description. Ground floors or lobbies with uses available to the public or residents must provide transparency and glass to establish a connection between interior and exterior spaces and draw people into the building. For private ground floor uses, especially residential, doors and entryways must be smaller and more solid, but not unfriendly.

3. Compliant design requires all the following:

4. Compliant design may include the following (see Figure 18.702.100(G)(4) for example):

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is that roof material not dominate the character of the building.

2. Description. For sloped roofs without overhangs, roof material may be selected to match or imitate the color and texture of the cladding to create a simple seamless effect. Alternatively, sloped roofs may be an earthtone color or material differing from the façade to further distinguish the building from its roof.

3. Compliant design requires one of the following options (see Figure 18.702.100(H)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.100(H)(4) for example):

1. Intent. It is the intent that natural earthtones of local Northwest materials be used to create contrast and depth.

2. Description. The richness of color and texture inherent in the materials available in the Northwest is emphasized by layering and mixing cool and warm materials to create a well-rounded palette. Cool materials include steel, concrete, glass, and white/gray/black brick. Warm materials include natural brick and wood. Materials like metal panel, concrete, and brick can be warm or cool as desired for contrast.

3. Compliant design is limited to the following colors related to the materials, as long as no more than three colors are used, not including the roof (see Figure 18.702.100(I)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Noncompliant design includes bright, vibrant, vivid hues of color. (Ord. 3018 § 2 (Exh. B), 2023).

1. Intent. The intent is to use rectangular box or bar forms with flat roofs, and to emphasize strong building silhouettes through articulated rooflines.

2. Description. Buildings have flat roofs and a simple footprint at the base, that vary between bar shape, C-shape, and L-shape forms. Flat roofs must display a cornice or similar element designed with depth and detail expressing the top of the building wall. Cornices must be well detailed, and of significant proportions, height and depth, that create visual interest and shadow lines. Upper floors can be designed to incorporate a penthouse or upper floor stepback. Rooflines at stepbacks must include a cornice or other roofline/edge articulation.

3. Compliant design requires all following (see Figure 18.702.110(C)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.110(C)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to use tripartite composition and façade articulation to emphasize verticality.

2. Description. The clear and strong definition of the base, middle, and top of the building in a tripartite composition is a key trait of this style, which allows buildings of different scales to harmonize in the urban environment. At the top, the design must establish a strong cornice or roofline with additional articulation of upper floor(s). The base must be grounded and distinguished with large openings and other defining elements. For further definition of the base, the ground floor must be 12 feet for residential buildings or 20 feet for mixed-use or commercial buildings. As a style that emerged from the need to accommodate taller urban buildings, vertical emphasis is added as another key characteristic. This style is well suited for buildings five stories or higher, but any allowed height is acceptable from one story to the maximum height allowed in the underlying zone. Verticality can be achieved by ensuring buildings are taller than they are long and wide and/or by applying vertical articulation elements across the façade to illustrate the parts of the building and emphasize its height.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.110(D)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include stepback of floors above the fifth floor a minimum of five feet and a maximum of 20 feet.

5. Noncompliant design includes long buildings with horizontal emphasis (see Figure 18.702.110(D)(5) for example).

1. Intent. The intent is to use heavy masonry materials to portray durability and permanence.

2. Description. Buildings must be exclusively clad with masonry materials. Design must incorporate cornices and create depth and shadow along the façade through subtle projections/indentations and detailing illustrating material texture and thickness. Vertical column structure may be expressed on the exterior using this method as well. Utilize material changes to express tripartite composition. A secondary material may also be used to highlight façade elements such as doors, windows, cornices, building corners, and structure. If the building includes a penthouse level, the materials for that level may be a different material palette than the main building and not included in the maximum three types. Penthouses must be a maximum of two materials and penthouses are not required to use masonry.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.110(E)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.110(E)(4) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to employ a grid of deeply punched opening windows to enrich depth and shadow on the façade as well as establish visual rhythm.

2. Description. Masonry buildings provide a unique sense of weight and thickness. Punched openings recessed into the façade highlight the material thickness and create shadow. For this style, recess windows a minimum depth of six inches. Within the punched opening, a variety of window types maybe used. Ensure windows are vertically oriented with greater height than width. The window grid also offers the opportunity for additional façade articulation to emphasize the vertical lines and soften the horizontals.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.110(F)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.110(F)(5) for example):

1. Intent. The intent is to select doors that create interest and clearly convey the use of the ground floor.

2. Description. Ground floors with uses available to the public, or to residents/tenants, or lobbies must provide transparency and glass to establish a connection between interior and exterior spaces and draw people into the building. For private ground floor uses, especially residential, doors and entryways must be smaller and more solid, but not unfriendly.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.110(G)(4) for example):

4. Compliant design may include the following:

5. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Intent. The intent is that the roof silhouette be a dominant characteristic of the building.

2. Description. Buildings must display a cornice or detailed parapet wall expressing the top of the building wall.

3. Compliant design requires all the following (see Figure 18.702.110(H)(3) for example):

4. Noncompliant design may include parapet railing.

1. Intent. The intent is to use the natural earthtones of the masonry materials to create contrast and depth.

2. Description. The unique character of the building must come from the façade nuances that create shadow and depth in the material. The material color must not be a dominant characteristic. Thus, use materials in their natural color as specified below, and limit palette to a maximum of three colors.

3. Compliant design is limited to the following colors, related to the materials (see Figure 18.702.110(I)(3) for example):

4. Examples of noncompliant design include the following (see Figure 18.702.110(I)(4) for example):

1. Lots addressed from NE Harrison Street, NE Harrison Drive, Harrison Court NE, and Harrison Way NE may choose to provide an auto court, a courtyard area for pedestrian and car access or parking, instead of driveways, if all of the criteria below are met:

1. Presence of the House. Maximize the proportion of lineal feet of occupied house frontage, minimize the proportion of garage frontage. The garage portion may not occupy more than 25 feet of the façade.

2. Prominent Architectural Features. Use prominent architectural elements at the front door and/or entry walk, as well as other nongarage portions of the house, to draw focus to the front door while taking attention away from the garage. Prominent architectural elements include a grand stair, a roof form at the entry that protrudes horizontally and/or vertically but at least two feet.

3. Roof Forms. To reduce the prominence of the garage, use roof forms that incorporate the garage into the overall form and composition of the house.

4. Single Doors. Must use single garage doors rather than double doors, even when three-car garages are provided.

5. Detailed Doors. Use garage doors that have detail and articulation contributing to the overall human scale and visual interest of the house.

6. Garage Doors Diversion. To reduce prominence of the garage, use the arrangement and position of the other house elements such as rooms, decks, and roofs; the following techniques, in order of priority, may be used as necessary to achieve the reduced prominence:

7. Materials and Colors. Use colors, materials, and similar design elements to either integrate the garage into the house or create a complementary base for it.

8. Architectural Detailing. Use architectural detailing such as open grill work, detailed balustrades, and concrete detailing; more textured materials; and hardware such as lighting fixtures, house numbers, and handrails to humanize the scale of the garage adjacent to the sidewalk.

9. Garage-Sidewalk Relationship. The garage should be set back a distance that minimizes pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. See Chapter 18.404 IMC, Form and Intensity.

10. Driveway Width. To reduce the driveway impacts on pedestrians, minimize the driveway width as it crosses the sidewalk.

11. Driveway Paving. Use paving materials and/or texture to integrate hardscape making the driveway a courtyard or other people-oriented space instead of a vacant space waiting for a car. (Ord. 3018 § 3 (Exh. C), 2023).

1. Neighborhood Character. The relationship of the buildings to the adjacent public space;

2. Transportation. The street patterns and character appropriate for the neighborhood type; and

3. Landscape. The character of the private landscaping adjacent to public areas. (Ord. 3018 § 3 (Exh. C), 2023).

1. Compliant designs require the following:

2. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Compliant designs require the following:

2. Examples of noncompliant design include the following:

1. Compliant designs include the following:

2. Examples of noncompliant design include the following: