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Business District CBD Zones

50.05 User Guide – CBD 1 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.12 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 1 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.10 General Regulations – CBD 1 Zones.

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

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

2. The maximum height of structure shall be measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the abutting right-of-way, excluding First Avenue South. See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

3. Except along alleys and similar service access streets, the street level floor of all buildings shall be limited to one or more of the following uses: Retail; Restaurant or Tavern; Banking and Related Financial Services; Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility; Parks; Government Facility; or Community Facility. The street level floor of buildings south of Second Avenue South may also include Office Use. The required uses shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet and an average depth of at least 30 feet (as measured from the face of the building on the abutting right-of-way, not including alleys and similar service access streets). Buildings proposed and built after April 1, 2009, and buildings that existed prior to April 1, 2009, which are at least 10 feet below the maximum height of structure, shall have a minimum depth of 10 feet and an average depth of at least 20 feet containing the required uses listed above.

The Design Review Board (or Planning and Building Director if not subject to D.R.) may approve a minor reduction in the depth requirements if the applicant demonstrates that the requirement is not feasible given the configuration of existing or proposed improvements and that the design of the retail frontage will maximize visual interest. Lobbies for residential, hotel, and office uses may be allowed within this space subject to applicable design guidelines.

4. Where public improvements are required by Chapter 110 KZC, sidewalks on pedestrian-oriented streets within CBD 1A and 1B shall be as follows:

Sidewalks shall be a minimum width of 12 feet. The average width of the sidewalk along the entire frontage of the subject property abutting each pedestrian-oriented street shall be 13 feet. The sidewalk configuration shall be approved through D.R.

5. Upper story setback requirements are listed below. For purposes of the following regulations, the term “setback” shall refer to the horizontal distance between the property line and any exterior wall of the building. The measurements shall be taken from the property line abutting the street prior to any potential right-of-way dedication.

a. Lake Street: No portion of a building within 30 feet of Lake Street may exceed a height of 28 feet above Lake Street except as provided in KZC 50.62.

b. Central Way: No portion of a building within 30 feet of Central Way may exceed a height of 41 feet above Central Way except as provided in KZC 50.62.

c. Third Street and Main Street: Within 40 feet of Third Street and Main Street, all stories above the second story shall maintain an average setback of at least 10 feet from the front property line.

d. All other streets: Within 40 feet of any front property line, other than Lake Street, Central Way, Third Street, or Main Street, all stories above the second story shall maintain an average setback of at least 20 feet from the front property line.

e. The required upper story setbacks for all floors above the second story shall be calculated as Total Upper Story Setback Area as follows:

Total Upper Story Setback Area = (Linear feet of front property line(s), not including portions of the site without buildings that are set aside for vehicular areas) x (Required average setback) x (Number of stories proposed above the second story). See Plate 35.

f. The Design Review Board is authorized to allow a reduction of the required upper story setback by no more than five feet subject to the following:

1) Each square foot of additional building area proposed within the setback is offset with an additional square foot of public open space (excluding area required for sidewalk dedication) at the street level.

2) The public open space is located along the sidewalk frontage and is not covered by buildings.

3) For purposes of calculating the offsetting square footage, along Central Way, the open space area at the second and third stories located directly above the proposed ground level public open space is included. Along all other streets, the open space area at the second story located directly above the proposed ground level public open space is included.

4) The design and location is consistent with applicable design guidelines.

g. The Design Review Board is authorized to allow rooftop garden structures within the setback area.

6. May also be regulated under the Shoreline Master Program; refer to Chapter 83 KZC.

50.12 Use Zone Chart – CBD 1 Zones.

Section 50.12

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Restaurant or Tavern

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

CBD 1A – 45' above each abutting right-of-way.

CBD 1B – 55' above each abutting right-of-way.

D

E

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. Drive-in or drive-through facilities are prohibited.

.020

Any Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services, excluding banking and related financial services

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers; provided, that motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

c. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities.

d. Retail establishments providing storage services unless accessory to another permitted use.

2. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on the premises of this use are permitted only if:

a. The assembled manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use, and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

.025

Banking and Related Financial Services

See Spec. Reg. 2.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

CBD 1A – 45' above each abutting right-of-way.

CBD 1B – 55' above each abutting right-of-way.

D

E

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. Drive-through facilities are permitted as an accessory use only if:

a. The drive-through facility is not located on a property that abuts either Park Lane or Lake Street.

b. The drive-through facility existed prior to January 1, 2004, OR the drive-through facility will replace a drive-through facility which existed in CBD 1A or 1B on January 1, 2004, and which drive-through facility:

1) Was demolished to allow redevelopment of the site on which the primary use was located; and

2) Will serve the same business served by the replaced facility, even if that business moves to a new location; and

3) Does not result in a net increase in the number of drive-through lanes serving the primary use; and

c. The Public Works Department determines that vehicle stacking will not impede pedestrian or vehicular movement within the right-of-way, and that the facility will not impede vehicle or pedestrian visibility as vehicles enter the sidewalk zone; and

d. The vehicular access lanes will not be located between the street and the buildings and the configuration of the facility and lanes is generally perpendicular to the street; and

e. Any replacement drive-through facility is reviewed and approved pursuant to Chapter 142 KZC for compliance with the following criteria:

1) The design of the vehicular access for any new drive-through facility is compatible with pedestrian walkways and parking access.

2) Disruption of pedestrian travel and continuity of pedestrian-oriented retail is limited by minimizing the width of the facility and associated curb-cuts.

2. Unless this use existed on the subject property prior to January 1, 2004, Banking and Financial Services may not be located within the 30-foot depth (as established by General Regulation 3) on the street level floor of a building fronting on Park Lane and Lake Street.

.030

Hotel or Motel

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

CBD 1A – 45' above each abutting right-of-way.

CBD 1B – 55' above each abutting right-of-way.

D

E

One for each room. See Spec. Reg. 2 and KZC 50.60.

1. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. Vehicle and/or boat sale, repair, service or rental.

c. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities.

2. The parking requirement for hotel or motel use does not include parking requirements for ancillary meetings and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

.040

Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

.060

Private Club or Lodge

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of an office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent on this office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly and manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

2. The following regulations apply to veterinary offices only:

a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

b. Outside runs and other outside facilities for the animals are not permitted.

c. Site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property. A certification to this effect, signed by an Acoustical Engineer, must be submitted with the D.R. and building permit applications.

d. A veterinary office is not permitted if the subject property contains dwelling units.

.070

Office Use

D

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

.080

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

A

See KZC 50.60.

.090

School, Day-Care Center or Mini School or Day-Care Center

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

CBD 1A – 45' above each abutting right-of-way.

CBD 1B – 55' above each abutting right-of-way.

D

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

2. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

3. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

.100

Assisted Living Facility

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

See KZC 50.60.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

.110

Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility

D

See Special Reg. 1.

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. Landscape Category B or C may be required depending on the type of use on the subject property and the impacts associated with the use on nearby uses.

.120

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process.

(Ord. 4912 § 7, 2025)

50.14 User Guide – CBD 2 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.17 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 2 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.15 General Regulations – CBD 2 Zones.

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

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

2. Along Lake Street South, north of Kirkland Avenue, buildings exceeding one story above Lake Street South shall demonstrate compliance with the Design Regulations of Chapter 92 KZC and all provisions of the Downtown Plan. Through Design Review (D.R.) the City shall find that any allowance for additional height is clearly outweighed by identified public benefits such as through-block public pedestrian access or through-block view corridors (does not apply to Public Access Pier, Boardwalk, or Public Access Facility; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached Dwelling Unit; or Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached, Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units).

3. In no case shall the height exceptions identified in KZC 50.62 and 115.60(2)(d) result in a structure which exceeds 28 feet above the abutting right-of-way (does not apply to Public Access Pier, Boardwalk, or Public Access Facility; Boat Launch; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached Dwelling Unit; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached, Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units; or Marina). See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

4. South of Second Avenue South, maximum height of structure is three stories above Lake Street South as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Lake Street South. Buildings exceeding two stories shall demonstrate compliance with the design regulations of Chapter 92 KZC and all provisions of the Downtown Plan (does not apply to Public Access Pier, Boardwalk, or Public Access Facility; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached Dwelling Unit; or Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached, Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units).

5. For purposes of measuring building height, if the subject property abuts more than one right-of-way, the applicant may choose which right-of-way shall be used to measure the allowed height of structure (does not apply to Public Access Pier, Boardwalk, or Public Access Facility; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached Dwelling Unit; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached, Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units).

6. May not use land waterward of the ordinary high water mark to determine lot size or to calculate allowable density.

7. May also be regulated under the City’s Shoreline Master Program; refer to Chapter 83 KZC.

50.17 Use Zone Chart – CBD 2 Zones.

Section 50.17

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

A Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited, or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services, including banking and related financial services

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

D

E

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. The following provisions, which supersede any conflicting provisions of this chapter, apply only if the subject property is within 200 feet of or includes a portion of Lake Washington:

a. Chapter 83 KZC contains regulations regarding shoreline setbacks and public pedestrian walkways.

b. No structure, other than moorage structures, may be waterward of the ordinary high water mark. For regulation regarding moorages, see the moorage listings in this zone and Chapter 83 KZC.

2. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers; provided, that motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

c. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities.

d. Retail establishments providing storage services unless accessory to another permitted use.

3. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on the premises of this use are permitted only if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use, and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

4. The parking requirement for hotel or motel use does not include parking requirements for ancillary meetings and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

.020

Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

.030

Hotel or Motel

One for each room. See Spec. Reg. 4 and KZC 50.60.

.040

Restaurant or Tavern

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

.050

School, Day-Care Center, or Mini School or Day-Care Center

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

D

E

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. The following provisions, which supersede any conflicting provisions of this chapter, apply only if the subject property is within 200 feet of or includes a portion of Lake Washington:

a. Chapter 83 KZC contains regulations regarding shoreline setbacks and public pedestrian walkways.

b. No structure, other than moorage structures, may be waterward of the ordinary high water mark. For regulations regarding moorages, see the moorage listings in this zone and Chapter 83 KZC.

2. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

3. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

4. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

.060

Assisted Living Facility

See Spec. Reg. 4.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

D

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

See KZC 50.60.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

3. The following provisions, which supersede any conflicting provisions of this chapter, apply only if the subject property is within 200 feet of or includes a portion of Lake Washington:

a. Chapter 83 KZC contains regulations regarding shoreline setbacks and public pedestrian walkways.

b. No structure, other than moorage structures, may be waterward of the ordinary high water mark. For regulations regarding moorages, see the moorage listings in this zone and Chapter 83 KZC.

4. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

.070

Private Club or Lodge

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

D

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. The following provisions, which supersede any conflicting provisions of this chapter, apply only if the subject property is within 200 feet of or includes a portion of Lake Washington:

a. Chapter 83 KZC contains regulations regarding shoreline setbacks and public pedestrian walkways.

b. No structure, other than moorage structures, may be waterward of the ordinary high water mark. For regulations regarding moorages, see the moorage listings in this zone and Chapter 83 KZC.

2. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of an office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent on this office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly and manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply to properties located south of Second Avenue South.

4. Veterinary offices are not permitted in this zone.

.080

Office Use

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D

One per 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

.090

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC.

Also see Chapter 83 KZC.

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

D

A

See KZC 50.60.

1. The following provisions, which supersede any conflicting provisions of this chapter, apply only if the subject property is within 200 feet of or includes a portion of Lake Washington:

a. Chapter 83 KZC contains regulations regarding shoreline setbacks and public pedestrian walkways.

b. No structure, other than moorage structures, may be waterward of the ordinary high water mark. For regulations regarding moorages, see the moorage listings in this zone and Chapter 83 KZC.

2. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

.100

Public Access Pier, Boardwalk, or Public Access Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC.

Also see Chapter 83 KZC.

None

Landward of the ordinary high water mark

See Chapter 83 KZC.

See Chapter 83 KZC.

See Chapter 83 KZC.

See KZC 105.25.

1. Refer to Chapter 83 KZC for additional regulations.

0'

0'

0'

.110

Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached Dwelling Unit

Landward of the ordinary high water mark

None

0'

0'

0'

.115

Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached, Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units

0'

0'

0'

.120

Marina

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC.

Also see Chapter 83 KZC.

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

Landward of the ordinary high water mark, 28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

See Spec. Reg. 3.

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. Refer to Chapter 83 KZC for additional regulations.

2. The following accessory components are allowed if approved through Process IIB, Chapter 152 KZC:

a. Gas and oil sale for boats, if:

1) Storage tanks are underground and on dry land; and

2) The use has facilities to contain and clean up oil and gas spills.

b. An overwater shed, which is no more than 50 square feet and not more than 10 feet high as measured from the deck, accessory to oil and gas sale for boats.

c. Boat and motor sales and leasing.

d. Boat or motor repair and service if:

1) This activity is conducted on dry land and either totally within a building or totally sight screened from the adjoining property and the right-of-way; and

2) All dry land motor testing is conducted within a building.

e. Meeting and special events rooms.

3. The City may require the applicant to install a buffer between the subject property and adjoining property. The City will use the requirements of Chapter 95 KZC as a guide for requiring a buffer.

.122

Tour Boat

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC.

Also see Chapter 83 KZC.

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

Landward of the ordinary high water mark, 28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

See Spec. Reg. 2.

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. Refer to Chapter 83 KZC for additional regulations.

2. The City may require the applicant to install a buffer between the subject property and adjoining property. The City will use the requirements of Chapter 95 KZC as a guide for requiring a buffer.

.124

Passenger Only Ferry Terminal

.126

Water Taxi

.128

Boat Launch (motorized boats)

.130

Public Utility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

28' above the abutting right-of-way measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on each right-of-way.

D

1. May be permitted only if locating this use in the immediate area of subject property is necessary to permit efficient service to the area or the City as a whole.

2. No structures, other than moorage structures, may be waterward at the ordinary high water mark. For regulations regarding moorages, see the moorage listings in this zone and Chapter 83 KZC.

.140

Government Facility

.150

Community Facility

.160

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process. May also be regulated under the Shoreline Master Program; refer to Chapter 83 KZC.

(Ord. 4912 § 8, 2025)

50.24 User Guide – CBD 3 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.27 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 3 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.25 General Regulations – CBD 3 Zones.

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

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

2. No portion of a structure within 100 feet of the southerly boundary of 2nd Avenue South abutting the RM 3.6 zone may exceed 30 feet above average building elevation (does not apply to Detached Dwelling Unit uses).

3. Site and building design must include installation of pedestrian linkages consistent with the major pedestrian routes in the Downtown Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (does not apply to Detached Dwelling Unit uses).

4. See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

50.27 Use Zone Chart – CBD 3 Zones.

Section 50.27

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Entertainment, Cultural, and/or Recreational Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

See Spec. Reg. 4.

0'

0'

80%

See Spec. Reg. 4.

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

E

See KZC 105.25.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

2. The parking requirement for hotel or motel use does not include parking requirements for ancillary meetings and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

3. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D or 6J.

4. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent.

.020

Hotel or Motel

One for each room. See Spec. Reg. 2.

.030

Restaurant or Tavern

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

2. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities are not permitted in this zone.

3. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D or 6J.

4. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent.

.040

Any Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited, or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services including banking and related financial services

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

See Spec. Reg. 5.

0'

0'

80%

See Spec. Reg. 5.

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 4.

E

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers; provided, that motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

c. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities.

d. Retail establishments providing storage services unless accessory to another permitted use.

2. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

3. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on the premises of this use are permitted only if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use, and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

4. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D or 6J.

5. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent.

.050

Private Lodge or Club

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

See Spec. Reg. 4.

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 2.

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

2. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D or 6J.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply along portions of State Street and Second Avenue South not designated as pedestrian-oriented streets.

4. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.060

Office Use

See Spec. Reg. 5.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

See Spec. Regs. 5 and 6.

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 4.

D

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

2. The following regulations apply to veterinary offices only:

a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

b. Outside runs and other outside facilities for the animals are not permitted.

c. Site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property. A certification to this effect, signed by an acoustical engineer, must be submitted with the D.R. and building permit applications.

d. A veterinary office is not permitted if the subject property contains dwelling units.

3. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on the premises of this use are permitted only if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use, and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

4. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D or 6J.

5. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way (see KZC 50.64 for limited exceptions). The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply along portions of State Street and Second Avenue South not designated as pedestrian-oriented streets.

6. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.070

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

See Spec. Reg. 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

See Spec. Reg. 2.

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

A

1.2 per studio unit.

1.3 per 1 bedroom unit.

1.6 per 2 bedroom unit.

1.8 per 3 or more bedroom unit.

See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements.

1. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply along portions of State Street and Second Avenue South not designated as pedestrian-oriented streets.

2. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.080

Detached Dwelling Units

None

3,000 sq. ft.

20'

5'

10'

70%

If adjoining a low density zone, then 25' above average building elevation. Otherwise, 30' above average building elevation.

D

A

2.0 per unit.

1. For this use, only one dwelling unit may be on each lot regardless of size.

2. This use may only be located west of State Street.

3. Chapter 115 KZC contains regulations regarding home occupations and other accessory uses, facilities, and activities associated with this use.

.090

Faith-Based Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

See Spec. Reg. 4.

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

B

One per every four people based on maximum occupancy of any area of worship. See Spec. Reg. 2.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

2. No parking is required for day-care or school ancillary to the use.

3. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D, or 6J.

4. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.100

School, Day-Care Center, or Mini-School or Day-Care Center

20'

See Spec. Reg. 5.

D

See KZC 105.25.

1. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

2. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

3. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

4. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

5. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.110

Assisted Living Facility

See Special Regulation 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply along portions of State Street and Second Avenue South not designated as pedestrian-oriented streets.

4. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.120

Public Utility

20'

See Spec. Reg. 3.

C

See Special Reg. 1.

1. Landscape Category A or B may be required depending on the type of use on the subject property and the impacts associated with the use on nearby uses.

2. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 6D, or 6J.

3. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.130

Government Facility or Community Facility

D

See Special Regs. 1 and 2.

.140

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process.

(Ord. 4912 § 9, 2025)

50.29 User Guide – CBD 4 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.32 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 4 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.30 General Regulations – CBD 4 Zones.

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

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

2. Structures east of Second Street South shall be set back 10 feet from Second Avenue South (does not apply to Detached Dwelling Unit and Public Park uses).

3. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure (does not apply to Public Park uses).

4. Maximum height of structure is 55.4 feet above average building elevation west of Second Street South, including any adjacent structure in CBD-1 west of 2nd Street South developed with a structure in this zone.

5. No portion of a structure within 100 feet of the southerly boundary of Second Avenue South abutting the RM 3.6 zone shall exceed 35 feet. No portion of a structure within 40 feet of First Avenue South shall exceed 41 feet (does not apply to Detached Dwelling Unit uses).

6. See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

7. Development shall not isolate any existing detached dwelling unit in this zone (does not apply to Detached Dwelling Unit and Public Park uses).

50.32 Use Zone Chart – CBD 4 Zones.

Section 50.32

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Restaurant or Tavern

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

54' above average building elevation or existing grade.

D

E

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. No aspect or component of this use, including open dining areas, may be oriented towards Second Avenue South.

2. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

3. Drive-in or drive-through facilities are prohibited.

.020

Entertainment, Cultural or Recreational Facility

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. No aspect or component of this use, including hotel/motel rooms and open dining areas, may be oriented toward Second Avenue South.

2. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

3. The parking requirement for hotel or motel use does not include parking requirements for ancillary meetings and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

.030

Hotel or Motel

One for each room. See Spec. Reg. 3.

.040

Any Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited, or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services including banking and related financial services

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers; provided, that motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

c. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities.

d. Retail establishments providing storage services unless accessory to another permitted use.

2. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

3. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on the premises of this use are permitted only if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

.050

Private Lodge or Club

10'

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

.060

Office Use

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

10'

0'

0'

100%

54' above average building elevation or existing grade.

D

D

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. The following regulations apply to veterinary offices only:

a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

b. Outside runs and other outside facilities for the animals are not permitted.

c. Site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property. A certification to this effect, signed by an Acoustical Engineer, must be submitted with the D.R. and building permit applications.

d. A veterinary office is not permitted if the subject property contains dwelling units.

2. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of an office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent on this office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly and manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

3. Primary vehicle access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

.070

Faith-Based Facility

B

One per every 4 people based on maximum occupancy load of any area of worship. See Spec. Reg. 2.

1. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

2. No parking is required for daycare or school ancillary to the use.

.080

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

A

1.2 per studio unit.

1.3 per 1 bedroom unit.

1.6 per 2 bedroom unit.

1.8 per 3 or more bedroom unit.

See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements.

.090

School, Day-Care or Mini-School or Day-Care Center

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

10'

0'

0'

100%

54' above average building elevation or existing grade.

D

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

2. Primary vehicular access to the subject property may not be directly from Second Avenue South between Second Street South and State Street unless no other alternative exists.

3. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

4. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

.100

Assisted Living Facility

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

.110

Detached Dwelling Units

None

3,600 sq. ft.

20'

5'

10'

60%

If adjoining a low density zone, then 25' above average building elevation. Otherwise, 30' above building elevation.

E

A

2.0 per unit.

1. For this use, only one dwelling unit may be on each lot regardless of lot size.

2. Chapter 115 KZC contains regulations regarding home occupations and other accessory uses, facilities, and activities associated with this use.

.120

Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

10'

0'

0'

100%

54' above average building elevation of existing grade.

D

B

See KZC 105.25.

.130

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process.

(Ord. 4912 § 10, 2025)

50.33 User Guide – CBD 5 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.35 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 5 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.34 General Regulations – CBD 5 Zones.

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

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

2. No portion of a structure above the elevation of Kirkland Way as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Kirkland Way may exceed the following:

a. Within 20 feet of Kirkland Way, two stories;

b. Within 40 feet of Kirkland Way, four stories;

c. Within 50 feet of Kirkland Way, five stories.

3. The minimum required yard abutting Peter Kirk Park is 10 feet. The required front yard is zero feet for those portions of buildings with continuous retail or restaurant uses at street level. Kirkland Way shall be considered a pedestrian-oriented street if the front yard is less than 20 feet.

4. No portion of a structure within 100 feet of Peter Kirk Park shall exceed three stories above average building elevation.

5. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure (does not apply to Public Park uses).

6. The following requirement applies to property adjoining Peter Kirk Park: The existing easement adjacent to Peter Kirk Park that connects Parkplace and Kirkland Way must be increased to a minimum 38-foot width and improved to include:

a. Two minimum 11-foot-wide drive lanes;

b. Two minimum eight-foot-wide sidewalks (one on each side of the easement) with street trees and landscaping;

c. Easement design must be approved by the Planning and Building Department and Public Works Department.

50.35 Use Zone Chart – CBD 5 Zones.

Section 50.35

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Restaurant or Tavern

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

67' above average building elevation.

B

E

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. For restaurants with drive-in or drive-through facilities:

a. One outdoor waste receptacle shall be provided for every eight parking stalls.

b. Access for drive-through facilities shall be approved by the Public Works Department. Drive-through facilities shall be designed so that vehicles will not block traffic in the right-of-way while waiting in line to be served.

c. Landscape Category A shall apply.

.030

Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility

See KZC 105.25.

1. The parking requirements for hotel or motel use do not include parking requirements for ancillary meetings and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

.040

Hotel or Motel

One per each room. See Spec. Reg. 1.

.050

Any Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited, or prohibited in the zone, selling goods, or providing services including banking and related financial services

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers; provided, that motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

c. Retail establishments providing storage services unless accessory to another permitted use.

2. Access for drive-through facilities must be approved by the Public Works Department.

3. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on the premises of this use are permitted only if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

.060

Private Lodge or Club

C

B

See KZC 105.25.

.070

Office Use

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

67' above average building elevation.

See Spec. Reg. 3.

C

D

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of an office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent on this office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly and manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

2. The following regulations apply to veterinary office only:

a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

b. Outside runs and other outside facilities for the animals are not permitted.

c. Site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property. A certification to this effect, signed by an Acoustical Engineer, must be submitted with the D.R. and building permit applications.

d. A veterinary office is not permitted if the subject property contains dwelling units.

3. For property adjoining Peter Kirk Park, 80 feet above average building elevation, if following is provided:

a. At least 50 percent of gross floor area is office use.

b. A minimum 54-foot-wide improved easement street from Parkplace to Kirkland Way which meets the requirements for the Park Promenade in the Parkplace Master Plan. The design must be approved by the Planning and Building Department and the Public Works Department.

c. The street level of all buildings shall be limited to one or more of the following uses: Retail; Restaurant or Tavern; Banking and Related Financial Services; Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility; Parks; Government Facility; or Community Facility. At least one of the street level tenant spaces must be a minimum area of 9,000 square feet. The required uses shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet and an average depth of at least 30 feet (as measured from the face of the building on the Park Promenade).

The Design Review Board (or Planning and Building Director if not subject to D.R.) may approve a minor reduction in the depth requirements if the applicant demonstrates that the requirement is not feasible given the configuration of existing or proposed improvements and that the design of the retail frontage will maximize visual interest. Lobbies for office uses may be allowed within this space subject to applicable design guidelines.

d. A minimum 2,000-square-foot public plaza that relates to Kirkland Way, the Kirkland Performance Center and Peter Kirk Park. The design must be approved by the Design Review Board.

e. Public art on site valued at a minimum of $10,000. The art must be reviewed and approved by the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission.

f. The project shall be designed, built and certified to achieve or exceed the high performing building standards described in KZC 115.62.

.080

Faith-Based Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

67' above average building elevation.

C

D

One per every four people based on maximum occupancy of any area of worship.

1. No parking is required for day-care or school ancillary to the use.

.090

School, Day-Care Center, or Mini-School or Day-Care Center

D

See KZC 105.25.

1. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

2. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

3. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

.100

Assisted Living Facility

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

67' above average building elevation.

C

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

3. This use only allowed:

a. On properties with frontage on Second Avenue.

b. For property adjoining Peter Kirk Park, if the following are provided:

1) A minimum 54-foot-wide improved easement street from Parkplace to Kirkland Way which meets the requirements for the Park Promenade in the Parkplace Master Plan. The design must be approved by the Planning and Building Department and the Public Works Department.

2) The street level of all buildings shall be limited to one or more of the following uses: Retail; Restaurant or Tavern; Banking and Related Financial Services; Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility; Parks; Government Facility; or Community Facility. At least one of the street level tenant spaces must be a minimum of 9,000 square feet. The required uses shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet and an average depth of at least 30 feet (as measured from the face of the building on the Park Promenade).

The Design Review Board (or Planning and Building Director if not subject to D.R.) may approve a minor reduction in the depth requirements if the applicant demonstrates that the requirement is not feasible given the configuration of existing or proposed improvements and that the design of the retail frontage will maximize visual interest. Lobbies for residential uses may be allowed within this space subject to applicable design guidelines.

3) A minimum 2,000-square-foot public plaza that relates to Kirkland Way, the Kirkland Performance Center and Peter Kirk Park. The design must be approved by the Design Review Board.

4) Developments creating four or more new dwelling units shall provide at least 10 percent of the units as affordable housing units as defined in Chapter 5 KZC. See Chapter 112 KZC for additional affordable housing incentives and requirements.

5) Public art on site valued at a minimum of $10,000. The art must be reviewed and approved by the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission.

6) The project shall be designed, built and certified to achieve or exceed the high performing building standards described in KZC 115.62.

.110

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

See Spec. Reg. 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

67' above average building elevation.

C

A

1.2 per studio unit.

1.3 per 1 bedroom unit.

1.6 per 2 bedroom unit.

1.8 per 3 or more bedroom unit.

See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements.

1. This use only allowed:

a. On properties with frontage on Second Avenue.

b. For property adjoining Peter Kirk Park, if the following are provided:

1) A minimum 54-foot-wide improved easement street from Parkplace to Kirkland Way which meets the requirements for the Park Promenade in the Parkplace Master Plan. The design must be approved by the Planning and Building Department and the Public Works Department.

2) The street level of all buildings shall be limited to one or more of the following uses: Retail; Restaurant or Tavern; Banking and Related Financial Services; Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility; Parks; Government Facility; or Community Facility. At least one of the street level tenant spaces must be a minimum of 9,000 square feet. The required uses shall have a minimum depth of 20 feet and an average depth of at least 30 feet (as measured from the face of the building on the Park Promenade).

The Design Review Board (or Planning and Building Director if not subject to D.R.) may approve a minor reduction in the depth requirements if the applicant demonstrates that the requirement is not feasible given the configuration of existing or proposed improvements and that the design of the retail frontage will maximize visual interest. Lobbies for residential uses may be allowed within this space subject to applicable design guidelines.

3) A minimum 2,000-square-foot public plaza that relates to Kirkland Way, the Kirkland Performance Center and Peter Kirk Park. The design must be approved by the Design Review Board.

4) Developments creating four or more new dwelling units shall provide at least 10 percent of the units as affordable housing units as defined in Chapter 5 KZC. See Chapter 112 KZC for additional affordable housing incentives and requirements.

5) Public art on site valued at a minimum of $10,000. The art must be reviewed and approved by the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission.

6) The project shall be designed, built and certified to achieve or exceed the high performing building standards described in KZC 115.62.

.120

Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

67' above average building elevation.

C

See Spec. Reg. 1.

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. Landscape Category A or B may be required depending on the type of use on the subject property and the impacts associated with the use on nearby uses.

2. Site design must include installation of pedestrian linkages consistent with the major pedestrian routes in the Downtown Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, between public sidewalks and building entrances, and between walkways on the subject property and existing or planned walkways on abutting properties.

.130

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See KZC 45.50 for required review process.

50.36 User Guide – CBD 5A Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.38 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 5A zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.37 General Regulations – CBD 5A Zones.

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

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

2. See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

3. Developments creating four or more new dwelling units shall provide at least 10 percent of the units as affordable housing units as defined in Chapter 5 KZC. See Chapter 112 KZC for additional affordable housing incentives and requirements.

50.38 Use Zone Chart – CBD 5A Zones.

Section 50.38

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Mixed Use Development Containing Office, Retail and Restaurant Uses. See Spec. Regs. 1, 2, 3 and 4.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC.

See Spec. Reg. 1.

None

See Plate 5, Chapter 180 KZC.

100%

See Spec. Reg. 5 and Plates 6 and 7, Chapter 180 KZC.

None

E

See Spec. Reg. 6.

See Spec. Reg. 7.

1. Development under this use shall be pursuant to the Parkplace Master Plan and Design Guidelines contained in Chapter 3.30 KMC. Compliance with the Master Plan and Design Guidelines shall be determined through DR, Chapter 142 KZC.

2. The gross floor area of retail and restaurant uses in this zone shall be equal to or greater than 186,000 gross square feet. Retail uses may include accessory short term drop-off children’s play facilities.

3. The following additional uses are allowed subject to restrictions listed:

a. Hotel or Athletic Club. Accessory retail or restaurant uses shall be included as retail uses under Special Regulation 2, provided they are open to the public.

b. Movie theater. This use may be included as a retail use under Special Regulation 2; provided, that the gross floor area of this use shall not count toward more than 25 percent of the required minimum gross floor area of retail and restaurant uses.

c. Private Lodge or Club; Faith-Based Facility; School, Day-care Center, or Mini-School or Day-care Center; Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility; Public Park.

d. Assisted Living Facility (including a nursing home if part of the facility); provided, that the gross floor area does not exceed 10 percent of the total gross floor area for the Master Plan; and Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units; provided, that the gross floor area does not exceed 30 percent of the total gross floor area for the Master Plan.

4. The following uses are prohibited:

a. Any retail establishment exceeding 70,000 square feet.

b. At grade drive-through facilities. Exception: One drive-through facility for banking or related financial services is permitted if the facility does not compromise the pedestrian orientation or traffic circulation of the development. The drive-through shall be on the eastern portion of the site accessed from 6th Street. The location and design of the facility requires Planning Official and Public Works Department approval.

c. The outdoor storage, sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers.

5. Rooftop appurtenances may exceed the applicable height limitation by a maximum of 16 feet if the area of all appurtenances and screening does not exceed 25 percent of the total area of the building rooftop. All other regulations for rooftop appurtenances in Chapter 115 KZC shall apply.

6. Prior to installation of permanent signs, the development must submit and receive approval of a Master Sign Plan pursuant to Chapter 100 KZC.

7. The following establishes the number of parking spaces required:

a. Residential uses must provide:

i. 1.2 per studio unit; 1.3 per 1 bedroom unit; 1.6 per 2 bedroom unit; 1.8 per 3 or more bedroom unit;

ii. See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements; and

iii. One parking space for each assisted living unit.

b. Restaurants and taverns must provide one parking space for each 125 square feet of gross floor area.

c. All other uses must provide one parking space for each 350 square feet of gross floor area.

A mix of uses with different peak parking times makes a project eligible for applying a shared parking methodology to parking calculations. Further parking reductions may be appropriate through a transportation management plan (TMP) and parking management measures. The development may propose and the Planning Official may permit a reduction in the required number of parking spaces based on a demand and utilization study prepared by a licensed transportation engineer. The study shall include an analysis of shared parking demonstrating that the proposed parking supply is adequate to meet the peak parking demand of all uses operating at the same time. A TMP and parking management measures shall be incorporated into the analysis. An analysis of the effectiveness of the TMP and parking management measures shall be provided for City review. The City’s transportation engineer shall approve the scope and methodology of the study as well as the effectiveness of the TMP and parking management measures.

50.39 User Guide – CBD 6 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.42 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 6 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.40 General Regulations – CBD 6 Zones.

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

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

2. The entire zone must be physically integrated both in site and building design. In addition, the design and development of the subject property must provide pedestrian linkage through this zone and between Central Way and areas to the north of this zone, consistent with the major pedestrian routes in the Downtown Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

3. The City may require that areas of the northeastern and southeastern portions of the subject property be developed with pedestrian scale amenities and landscaping to enhance the entryway into the Central Business District.

4. See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

50.42 Use Zone Chart – CBD 6 Zones.

Section 50.42

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Restaurant or Tavern

See Spec. Reg, 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 4.

E

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. These uses are only permitted south of Sixth Avenue. Subterranean parking for these uses may be located north of 6th Avenue; provided, that the parking structures are not visible from 7th Avenue or 5th Street north of 6th Avenue.

2. Vehicular access for these uses and components of these uses, including subterranean parking must be on Central Way or Fifth or Sixth Streets south of Sixth Avenue. The applicant may be required to install traffic diverters or employ other mechanisms to direct nonresidential traffic associated with subject property away from areas north of Sixth Avenue.

3. Access for drive-through facilities must be approved by the Public Works Department.

4. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Areas 7B or 7C zones.

5. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet from Central Way for one or two stories. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard.

See Spec. Reg. 5.

.030

Any Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services, including banking and related financial services

See Spec. Regs. 1, 2, and 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 7.

E

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. These uses are only permitted south of Sixth Avenue. Subterranean parking for these uses may be located north of 6th Avenue; provided, that the parking structures are not visible from 7th Avenue or 5th Street north of 6th Avenue.

2. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers is not permitted. Motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

3. Retail establishments providing storage services are not permitted unless accessory to another permitted use.

4. Vehicular access for these uses and components of these uses, including subterranean parking, must be on Central Way or Fifth or Sixth Streets south of Sixth Avenue. The applicant may be required to install traffic diverters or employ other mechanisms to direct nonresidential traffic associated with subject property away from areas north of Sixth Avenue.

5. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of a retail establishment if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use, and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

6. Access for drive-through facilities must be approved by the Public Works Department.

7. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Areas 7B or 7C zones.

8. The parking requirement for hotel or motel use does not include parking requirements for ancillary meeting and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

9. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet from Central Way for one or two stories. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard.

See Spec. Reg. 9.

.040

Hotel or Motel

See Spec. Reg, 1.

One for each room. See Spec. Reg. 8.

.050

Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility

See Spec. Reg, 1.

See KZC 105.25.

.060

Office Use

See Spec. Reg. 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 5.

D

One per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. These uses are only permitted south of Sixth Avenue. Subterranean parking for these uses may be located north of 6th Avenue; provided, that the parking structures are not visible from 7th Avenue or 5th Street north of 6th Avenue.

2. Veterinary offices are not permitted in this zone.

3. Vehicular access for this uses and components of this use, including subterranean parking, must be on Central Way or Fifth or Sixth Streets south of Sixth Avenue. The applicant may be required to install traffic diverters or employ other mechanisms to direct nonresidential traffic associated with subject property away from areas north of Sixth Avenue.

4. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of an office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent upon this office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

5. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Areas 7B or 7C zones.

6. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

See Special

Regulation 6.

.070

Private Club or

Lodge

See Spec. Reg. 1.

B

See KZC 105.25.

.080

Stacked, or

Attached Dwelling Units

See Spec. Reg. 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation. See also Spec. Reg. 3.

D

See Spec. Reg. 4.

A

1.2 per studio unit.

1.3 per 1 bedroom unit.

1.6 per 2 bedroom unit.

1.8 per 3 or more bedroom unit.

See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements.

1. Along Central Way, this use is only permitted above the ground floor.

2. For any portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue or Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue that does not exceed 30 feet in height above average building elevation, the minimum required side yards are five feet but two side yards must equal at least 15 feet.

3. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue may exceed 25 feet above the elevation of Seventh Avenue as measured from the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Seventh Avenue. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue may exceed 30 feet above the elevation of Fifth Street, as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Fifth Street.

4. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Areas 7B or 7C zones.

5. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

6. Along Seventh Avenue, buildings shall be designed with predominantly sloped roof forms.

7. Within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue, the maximum length of any facade is 50 feet and a minimum 50 percent of this area shall be open space.

See Spec. Regs. 2 and 5.

.090

School, Day-Care, or Mini-School or Day-Care Center

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation. See also Spec. Reg. 2.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. For any portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue of Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue that does not exceed 30 feet above average building elevation, the minimum required side yards are five feet but two side yards must equal at least 15 feet.

2. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue may exceed 25 feet above the elevation of Seventh Avenue as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Seventh Avenue. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue may exceed 30 feet above the elevation of Fifth Street as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Fifth Street.

3. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Areas 7B or 7C zones.

4. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

5. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

6. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

7. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

See Spec. Regs. 1 and 7.

.100

Assisted Living Facility

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation. See Spec. Reg. 6.

D

See Spec. Reg. 7.

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

3. Along Central Way, this use is only permitted above the ground floor.

4. For any portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue or fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue that does not exceed 30 feet in height above average building elevation, the minimum required side yards are five feet but two side yards must equal at least 15 feet.

5. The development shall provide significant openness adjacent to Sixth Street.

6. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue may exceed 25 feet above the elevation of Seventh Avenue as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Seventh Avenue. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue may exceed 30 feet above the elevation of Fifth Street as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Fifth Street.

7. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Area 7B or 7C zones.

8. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

9. Along Seventh Avenue, buildings shall be designed with predominantly sloped roof forms.

10. Within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue, the maximum length of any facade is 50 feet and a minimum 50 percent of this area shall be open space.

See Spec. Regs. 4 and 8.

.110

Faith-Based Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

10'

10'

80%

54' above average building elevation. See also Spec. Reg. 2.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

B

See KZC 105.25. See Spec. Reg. 5.

1. For any portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue or Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue that does not exceed 30 feet above average building elevation, the minimum required side yards are five feet, but two side yards must equal at least 15 feet.

2. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Seventh Avenue may exceed 25 feet above the elevation of Seventh Avenue as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Seventh Avenue. No portion of a structure on the subject property within 40 feet of Fifth Street north of Sixth Avenue may exceed 30 feet above the elevation of Fifth Street as measured at the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Fifth Street.

3. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is located adjacent to the RS 5.0, or Planned Areas 7B or 7C zones.

4. Landscape Category A or B may be required depending on the type of use on the subject property and the impacts associated with the use on nearby uses.

5. No parking is required for daycare or school ancillary to the faith-based facility use.

6. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the required front yard, provided the total horizontal dimensions of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

See Spec. Regs. 1 and 6.

.120

Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility

D

See Spec. Regs. 3 and 4.

See KZC 105.25.

.130

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process.

50.44 User Guide – CBD 7 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.47 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 7 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.45 General Regulations – CBD 7 Zones.

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

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

2. Site design must include installation of pedestrian linkages between public sidewalks and building entrances and between walkways on the subject property and existing or planned walkways on abutting properties consistent with the major pedestrian routes in the Downtown Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (does not apply to Public Utility, Government Facility or Community Facility and Public Park uses).

3. No setback is required adjacent to Third Street (does not apply to Vehicle Service Station and Public Park uses).

4. See KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

50.47 Use Zone Chart – CBD 7 Zones.

Section 50.47

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Vehicle Service Station

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

22,500 sq. ft.

20'

15'

15'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

B

See Spec. Reg. 3.

E

See KZC 105.25.

1. May not be more than two vehicle service stations at any intersection.

2. Gas pump islands must be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines. Canopies and covers over gas pump islands may not be more than 10 feet to any property line. Outdoor parking and service areas may not be closer than 10 feet to any property line. See KZC 115.105, Outdoor Use, Activity, and Storage, for further regulations.

3. Landscape Category A is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B.

See Spec. Reg. 2.

.020

Restaurant or Tavern

20'

0'

0'

80%

See Spec. Reg. 2.

D

See Spec. Reg. 1.

1 per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B, unless drive-in or drive-through facilities are present in which case Landscape Category A shall apply.

2. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent.

3. For restaurants with drive-in or drive-through facilities:

a. One outdoor waste receptacle shall be provided for every eight parking stalls.

b. Access for drive-through facilities shall be approved by the Public Works Department. Drive-through facilities shall be designed so that vehicles will not block traffic in the right-of-way while waiting in line to be served.

See Spec. Reg. 2.

.040

Entertainment, Cultural and/or Recreational Facility

20'

0'

0'

80%

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D

See Spec. Reg. 2.

See KZC 105.25.

1. The parking requirement for hotel or motel use does not include parking requirements for ancillary meetings and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

2. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B.

3. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent.

See Spec. Reg. 3.

.050

Hotel or Motel

One for each room. See Spec. Reg. 1.

.060

Any Retail Establishment, other than those listed, limited, or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services, including banking and related financial services

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

See Spec. Reg. 6.

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 5.

E

1 per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. Access for drive-through facilities must be approved by the Public Works Department.

2. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted only if:

a. The assembled or manufactured goods are directly related to and dependent upon this use, and are available for purchase and removal from the premises.

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other retail uses.

3. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers is not permitted. Motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

4. Retail establishments providing storage services are not permitted unless accessory to another permitted use.

5. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B.

6. The required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required 20-foot front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent.

See Spec. Reg. 6.

.070

Private Lodge or Club

See Spec. Reg. 3.

20'

0'

0'

80%

D

See Spec. Reg. 2.

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. No parking is required for daycare or school ancillary to the use.

2. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

.080

Faith-Based Facility

See Spec. Reg. 3.

One per every four people based on maximum occupancy load of any area of worship. See Spec. Reg. 1.

.090

Office Use

See Spec. Reg. 4.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D

1 per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

1. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent upon this office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly or manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

2. The following regulations apply to veterinary offices only:

a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

b. Outside runs and other outside facilities for the animals are not permitted.

c. Site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property. A certification to this effect signed by an acoustical engineer must be submitted with the D.R. and building permit applications.

d. A veterinary office is not permitted if the subject property contains dwelling units.

3. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B.

4. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

.100

School, Day-Care Center, or Mini-School or Day-Care Center

See Spec. Reg. 4.

D

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

2. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

3. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

4. This use may be located on the Central Way level of a building only if there is an intervening retail storefront between this use and the right-of-way.

.110

Assisted Living Facility

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

.120

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

See Spec. Reg. 1.

1.2 per studio unit.

1.3 per 1 bedroom unit.

1.6 per 2 bedroom unit.

1.8 per 3 or more bedroom unit.

See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements.

1. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply on Fourth Avenue.

.130

Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

20'

0'

0'

80%

41' above average building elevation.

D

See Spec. Reg. 1.

B

See KZC 105.25.

1. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Area 7B. Landscape Category A or B may be required depending on the type of use on the subject property and the impacts associated with the use on nearby uses.

.140

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process.

(Ord. 4912 § 11, 2025)

50.49 User Guide – CBD 8 Zones.

The charts in KZC 50.52 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the CBD 8 zones of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

50.50 General Regulations – CBD 8 Zones.

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

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

2. The maximum height of a facade along Central Way is three stories above the elevation of Central Way as measured above the midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on Central Way. See also KZC 50.62 for additional building height provisions.

3. A minimum 20-foot front yard setback is required adjacent to:

a. Fourth Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street;

b. Third Street between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue;

c. Market Street.

4. The minimum required side and/or rear yard abutting the PR 3.6 and PLA 7A zones is five feet.

5. No portion of a structure shall exceed the height established by a 3:1 angle starting at a point 41 feet above the elevation of Central Way as measured at the projected midpoint of the subject property on Central Way and continuing to a point which intersects the established 30-foot height limit above 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue.

6. For properties on the west side of 1st Street, the 30-foot height limit shall be measured above the midpoint of the intersection of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue. For properties with frontage on Market Street, the 30-foot height limit shall be measured above the midpoint of the subject property bordering the PR zone to the north. For properties fronting on 3rd Avenue between 2nd Place and 3rd Street, the 30-foot height limit shall be measured above the projected midpoint on 4th Avenue (does not apply to Public Park uses).

7. Site design must include installation of pedestrian linkages between public sidewalks and building entrances and between walkways on the subject property and existing or planned walkways on abutting properties consistent with the major pedestrian routes in the Downtown Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (does not apply to Public Utility, Government Facility or Community Facility and Public Park uses).

8. The site must be designed so that vehicles coming from and going to the site will be directed away from residential neighborhoods to the north of this zone (does not apply to Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units or Assisted Living Facilities uses).

50.52 Use Zone Chart – CBD 8 Zones.

Section 50.52

USE

⇩  REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use...THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required Review

Process

MINIMUMS

MAXIMUMS

Landscape

Category

(See Ch. 95)

Sign Category

(See Ch. 100)

Required

Parking Spaces

(See Ch. 105)

Special Regulations

(See also General Regulations)

Lot Size

REQUIRED YARDs

(See Ch. 115)

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side

Rear

.010

Restaurant or Tavern

See Special

Regulation 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

30 feet above the elevation of 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue as measured at the projected midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the nearest applicable right-of-way.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

E

One per each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. This use is permitted only if the subject property abuts Central Way. The site and building must be designed so that this use is primarily oriented towards Central Way. No aspect or component of this use may be located on or oriented towards Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

2. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities are not permitted in this zone.

3. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to the Planned Areas 7A or 7B or PR 3.6 zones.

.030

Entertainment/Cultural and/or Recreational Facility

See Special

Regulation 1.

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. This use is permitted only if the subject property abuts Central Way. The site and building must be designed so that this use is primarily oriented towards Central Way. No aspect or component of this use may be located on or oriented towards Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

2. The parking requirements for hotel or motel use do not include parking requirements for ancillary meeting rooms and convention facilities. Additional parking requirements for ancillary uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

3. Landscape Category B is required if the subject property is adjacent to the Planned Areas 7A or 7B or PR 3.6 zones.

.040

Hotel and Motel

See Special

Regulation 1.

One per each room. See Spec. Reg. 2 and KZC 50.60.

.050

Any Retail Establishment, other than those specifically listed, limited, or prohibited in this zone, selling goods or providing services including banking and related financial services. See Spec. Reg. 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

30 feet above the elevation of 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue as measured at the projected midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the nearest applicable right-of-way.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

E

1 per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. This use is permitted only if the subject property abuts Central Way. The site and building must be designed so that this use is primarily oriented towards Central Way. No aspect or component of this use may be located on or oriented towards Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

2. The following uses are not permitted in this zone:

a. Vehicle service stations.

b. The sale, service and/or rental of motor vehicles, sailboats, motor boats, and recreational trailers; provided, that motorcycle sales, service, or rental is permitted if conducted indoors.

c. Drive-in facilities and drive-through facilities.

d. Retail establishments providing storage services unless accessory to another permitted use.

3. Landscape Category B shall be provided if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 7A or 7B, or PR 3.6. Boat sales, repair, service, or rental shall provide a Landscape Category C unless the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 7A, 7B, or PR 3.6 zones; then Landscape Category A is required.

4. Boat repair and service shall be conducted within an enclosed structure.

.060

Private Club or Lodge

See Spec. Reg. 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

10'

0'

0'

100%

30 feet above the elevation of 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue as measured at the projected midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the nearest applicable right-of-way.

D

See Spec. Reg. 2.

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. This use is permitted only if the subject property abuts Central Way. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

2. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 7A or 7B, or PR 3.6 zones.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

4. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the front yard, provided the total horizontal dimension of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

.070

Office Use

See Spec. Reg. 6.

10'

0'

0'

D

See Spec. Reg. 4.

D

1 per each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area. See KZC 50.60.

1. The following regulations apply to veterinary offices only:

a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

b. Outside runs and other outside facilities for the animals are not permitted.

c. Site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property. A certificate to this effect signed by an acoustical engineer must be submitted with the D.R. and building permit application.

d. A veterinary office is not permitted if the subject property contains dwelling units.

2. Ancillary assembly and manufacture of goods on premises may be permitted as part of an office use if:

a. The ancillary assembled or manufactured goods are subordinate to and dependent on the office use; and

b. The outward appearance and impacts of this office use with ancillary assembly and manufacturing activities must be no different from other office uses.

3. If the subje1ct property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street, or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

4. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 7A or 7B, or PR 3.6 zones.

5. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the front yard, provided the total horizontal dimension of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

6. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way (see KZC 50.64 for limited exceptions). The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension. This special regulation shall not apply along portions of Third Avenue not designated as pedestrian-oriented streets.

See Spec. Regs. 5 and 6.

.080

Faith-Based Facility

See Special

Regulation 1.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

10'

0'

0'

100%

30 feet above the elevation of 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue as measured at the projected midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the nearest applicable right-of-way.

D

See Spec. Reg. 3.

B

1 per every four people based on maximum occupancy load of any area of worship. See Spec. Reg. 2 and Section 60 of this Chapter.

1. This use is permitted only if the subject property abuts Central Way. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

2. No parking is required for daycare or school ancillary to the use.

3. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 7A or 7B, or PR 3.6 zones.

4. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the front yard, provided the total horizontal dimension of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

See Special

Regulation 4.

.090

School, Day-Care Center or Mini-School or Day-Care Center

0'

0'

0'

D

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street, or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

2. A six-foot-high fence is required along all property lines adjacent to outside play areas.

3. Hours of operation may be limited by the City to reduce impacts on nearby residential uses.

4. An on-site passenger loading area may be required depending on the number of attendees and the extent of the abutting right-of-way improvements.

.100

Assisted Living Facility

See Spec. Reg. 3.

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

10'

0'

0'

100%

30 feet above the elevation of 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue as measured at the projected midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the nearest applicable right-of-way.

D

A

1.7 per independent unit.

1 per assisted living unit.

See KZC 50.60.

1. A facility that provides both independent dwelling units and assisted living units shall be processed as an assisted living facility.

2. A nursing home use may be permitted as part of an assisted living facility use in order to provide a continuum of care for residents. If a nursing home use is included, the following parking standard shall apply to the nursing home portion of the facility:

a. One parking stall shall be provided for each bed.

3. This use may be located on the street level floor of a building only if there is a retail space extending a minimum of 30 feet of the building depth between this use and the abutting right-of-way. The Planning and Building Director may approve a reduction to the depth requirement for the retail space if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed configuration of the retail use provides an adequate dimension for a viable retail tenant and provides equivalent or superior visual interest and potential foot traffic as would compliance with the required dimension.

4. This use is not permitted on the street level floor adjacent to Central Way.

5. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street, or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

6. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the front yard, provided the total horizontal dimension of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

See Spec. Reg. 6.

.110

Stacked or Attached Dwelling Units

10'

0'

0'

1.7 per unit. See KZC 50.60.

1. This use is not permitted on the street level floor adjacent to Central Way.

2. If the subject property abuts Third Avenue between First Street and Second Street, or Fourth Avenue, the site and buildings must be designed to provide residential character and scale adjacent to Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue.

3. Ground floor porches and similar entry features may encroach into the front yard, provided the total horizontal dimension of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the structure.

See Spec. Reg. 3.

.120

Public Utility, Government Facility, or Community Facility

D.R., Chapter 142 KZC

None

0'

0'

0'

100%

30 feet above the elevation of 3rd Avenue or 4th Avenue as measured at the projected midpoint of the frontage of the subject property on the nearest applicable right-of-way.

D

See Spec. Reg. 1.

B

See KZC 50.60 and 105.25.

1. Landscape Category C is required if the subject property is adjacent to Planned Areas 7A or 7B, or PR 3.6 zones. Landscape Category A or B may be required depending on the type of use on the subject property and the impacts associated with the use on nearby uses.

.130

Public Park

Development standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. See Chapter 49 KZC for required review process.

(Ord. 4912 § 12, 2025)

50.60 Special Parking Provisions in the CBD 1A, 1B, 2, and 8 Zones.

1. General. The provisions of this section govern parking for uses in the CBD 1A, 1B, 2, and 8 Zones. To the extent that these provisions conflict with the provisions of Chapter 105 KZC, the provisions of this section prevail. Where no conflict exists, the provisions of Chapter 105 KZC apply to parking for uses in the CBD 1A, 1B, 2, and 8 Zones.

2. Number of Spaces. To the extent that subsections (3) and (4) of this section require that uses in the CBD 1A, 1B, 2, and 8 Zones provide parking, the following establishes the number of spaces required:

a. Residential uses must provide a minimum of 1.2 stalls per studio unit, 1.3 stalls per one (1) bedroom unit, 1.6 stalls per two (2) bedroom unit, and 1.8 stalls per three (3) or more bedroom unit. One (1) parking space is required for each assisted living unit. See KZC 105.20 for visitor parking requirements.

b. Restaurants and taverns must provide one (1) parking space for each 125 square feet of gross floor area, except as provided in subsection (3)(a) of this section.

c. All other uses must provide one (1) parking space for each 350 square feet of gross floor area.

3. Certain Floor Area Exempt from Parking Requirements. The following paragraphs establish several situations under which properties within the CBD 1A, 1B, 2, and 8 Zones are exempt in whole or in part from providing parking spaces:

a. Regardless of use, the owner need not increase the number of parking spaces for any existing floor area; provided, that the owner may not decrease the number of parking stalls on the subject property below the number of stalls that was required by any previous development permit, unless the owner complies with the provisions of subsection (4) of this section. Any new floor area is subject to the parking standards in subsection (2) of this section.

b. The parking obligation of the subject property is reduced as follows:

1) If new floor area was created or existing floor area converted to a more parking intensive use between September 20, 1976, and October 4, 1982, the number of stalls required for the subject property is reduced by the amount of the subject property’s assessment under LID #119 divided by $2,300.

2) If new floor area is created or existing floor area is converted to a more parking intensive use after October 4, 1982, the number of stalls required for the subject property is reduced by the amount of the subject property’s assessment under LID #119 divided by $6,000.

3) If the subject property was vacant as of September 18, 1978, the number of parking stalls required for the subject property is reduced by one (1) for each 350 square feet of gross floor area created on the ground floor of the subject property.

c. Any property that paid into the special parking fund specified in subsection (4) of this section shall be credited toward any parking obligations incurred in the future in the amount of one (1) stall for each stall originally paid into the fund.

4. Options for Meeting Parking Obligations. The applicant may meet his/her parking obligation, computed using subsection (2) of this section, by providing the required number of parking stalls in the building or on the building site containing the primary use conducted on the subject property. The applicant may propose to meet all or a portion of the parking obligation by paying a fee-in-lieu of parking for each required parking stall or fraction of a stall into a special fund that will be used to provide and upgrade municipal off-street parking within the CBD, Planned Areas 6 or 7 Zones, or park/public use zones located adjacent to the CBD. The per-stall fee shall be $20,000 in 2006 dollars and shall be adjusted annually in November of each subsequent year based on the “Engineering News Record” Construction Cost Index 20-City average (ENR CCI) for November. The actual fee-in-lieu amount shall be established at the time of payment.

The City may consider the applicant’s proposal and shall base its decision whether to grant approval on whether the City has current plans or programs in place to provide or upgrade municipal off-street parking within the CBD, Planned Area 6 or 7 Zones, or park-public use zones located adjacent to the CBD. Plans and programs shall include capital improvement program projects for future off-street parking. The City’s decision will be made by the Planning and Building Director as part of the permit process for the applicant’s project. The Director may approve the request, reject the request, or approve a lesser number of in-lieu parking stalls than requested. (Ord. 4876 § 1, 2024)

50.62 Building Height Provisions in the CBD.

1. Height shall be measured above the point of measurement (e.g., above average building elevation, or above right-of-way) as specified in the particular use zone charts. For purposes of measuring building height above the abutting right(s)-of-way, alleys shall be excluded.

2. Where retail frontage is required along an abutting street and along pedestrian-oriented streets (see Plate 34H), the minimum ground floor story height for retail; restaurant and tavern; entertainment, cultural, and/or recreational facility uses shall be 15 feet; provided, however, that in CBD 1A and CBD 1B, any buildings proposed and built after April 1, 2009, or buildings that existed prior to April 1, 2009, which are 10 feet or more below the permitted maximum height of structure, shall be required to provide a minimum 13-foot ground floor story height.

3. The following exceptions to height regulations in CBD zones are established:

a. Decorative parapets may exceed the height limit by a maximum of four (4) feet; provided, that the average height of the parapet around the perimeter of the structure shall not exceed two (2) feet.

b. For structures with a peaked roof, the peak may extend five (5) feet above the height limit if the slope of the roof is greater than three (3) feet vertical to 12 feet horizontal and eight (8) feet above the height limit if the slope of the roof is equal or greater than four (4) feet vertical to 12 feet horizontal.

c. Within CBD 1A and 1B, the height of rooftop appurtenances and related screening shall not exceed the maximum applicable height limitation beyond the height exceptions established in subsections (3)(a) and (3)(b) of this section. Rooftop appurtenances and screening shall be integrated into the design of the parapet or peaked roof form. However, the City may approve modifications for elevators and associated equipment and/or stair enclosures subject to the standards in KZC 115.120(4)(b) and the rooftop appurtenance modification criteria and procedures in KZC 115.120(4)(c) and (d) and 115.120(6). The height of any other rooftop appurtenances and the height of related screening may not be modified through KZC 115.120.

d. Within CBD 1A and 1B, the height of rooftop amenities or rooftop common rooms that exceed the maximum applicable height limitation established in subsections (3)(a) and (3)(b) of this section shall be reviewed pursuant to the standards and modification process described in KZC 115.122(5) through 115.122(7). (Ord. 4720 § 1, 2020)

50.64 Limited Ground Floor Office Use Exceptions for CBD 3 and 8.

1. This section provides limited exceptions to ground floor office use restrictions in CBD 3 and that portion of CBD 8 located within 110 feet of Market Street or within 175 feet of 3rd Street.

2. On the street level floor of buildings in these subareas, the Planning and Building Director may approve certain office uses determined to complement existing pedestrian-oriented uses in the CBD. The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed type of office use is primarily oriented to serving visiting customers and that the design of the street frontage will maximize visual interest. Examples of such uses may include offices for medical, dental, veterinarian, travel agency, and real estate sales but not include offices for administrative, management, medical labs, attorneys, and accountants. The interior space shall orient to the storefront by placing lobby, reception, or accessory sales uses to the front and avoiding uses in the storefront area that would require window coverings.

In the CBD 3 or CBD 8 zones, if an office use is approved pursuant to this section, the required front yard for this use shall be zero feet for one story at street level. No parking may encroach into the required front yard. If this use provides a zero-foot front yard, the lot coverage for the entire property shall be 100 percent. (Ord. 4749 § 1, 2021)