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A –    Horizontal Dimension of Structure, Building or Fence

B –    Permitted Length of Outdoor Use, Activity and Storage Area as Determined
by Horizontal Dimension of Adjacent Structure or Fence

B    (Less than or Equal to) 50% A

Sign Area

To determine the proposed sign area, both sides/sign faces are to be included in the calculation. For example, if each side or sign face measures 4 sq. ft., the total sign area is 8 sq. ft.

Minor deviations from the dimensional standards for pedestal signs, except for maximum sign height, may be approved by the Planning Official if he/she concludes that the resulting sign has a clear and substantial visual linkage to the ground. (Ord. 3814 § 1, 2001)

Design Criteria

SIGN BASE: The base of the sign must be done in landscape construction materials such as brick, stucco, stonework, textured wood, tile or textured concrete or materials that are harmonious with the character of the primary structures on the subject property and subject to Planning Official approval. No visible gap shall be allowed between the sign base and the finished grade.

SIGN FACE: The color, shape, material, lettering, and other architectural details of the sign face must be harmonious with the character of the primary structures.

Minor Deviations

Minor deviations from the dimensional standards for monument signs, except for maximum sign height, may be approved by the Planning Official if he/she concludes that the resulting sign does not significantly change the relative proportion of the sign base to the sign face.

HEIGHT OF SIGN SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 FEET ABOVE AVERAGE
GROUND ELEVATION.

POLE SIGN – ANY GROUND MOUNTED SIGN THAT DOES NOT MEET THE DEFINITIONS OF MONUMENT OR PEDESTAL SIGNs AND WHICH IS
COMPOSED OF TWO CHIEF ELEMENTS: THE SIGN FACE AND THE SIGN
POLE(S) OR PYLON(S) WHICH CONNECT(S) THE SIGN FACE TO THE GROUND. (Ord. 3814 § 1, 2001)

Formula

Topographic Map

Profile

A    Area to be considered adjoining property

B    Area not to be considered adjoining property

Example of 4 Lots “Served” by an Easement or Tract (Ord. 4905 § 12 (Exh. L), 2025)

Required Shoreline View Corridor for Properties that only abut Lake Washington Boulevard

The required shoreline view corridor across the property shall be determined by taking the view corridor required along Lake Washington Boulevard (30 percent of the average parcel width plus 2.5 feet for each foot the building height exceeds 30 feet above average building elevation) and then extending the view corridor across the landward property and the waterward property to the shoreline to provide a shoreline view corridor of 60 percent if building height is greater than 30 feet, but equal to or less than 35 feet or 70 percent if building height is greater than 35 feet (see diagram above). (Ord. 4252 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3810 § 1, 2001)

Required Shoreline View Corridor for Properties that only abut Lake Washington Boulevard

The required shoreline view corridor across the property shall be determined by taking the view corridor required along Lake Washington Boulevard (30 percent of the average parcel width plus 2.5 feet for each foot the building height exceeds 30 feet above average building elevation) and then extending the view corridor across the landward property and the waterward property to the shoreline to provide a shoreline view corridor of 60 percent if building height is greater than 30 feet, but equal to or less than 35 feet or 70 percent if building height is greater than 35 feet (see diagram above). (Ord. 4252 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3810 § 1, 2001)

Required Shoreline View Corridor for Properties that only abut Lake Washington Boulevard

The required shoreline view corridor across the property shall be determined by taking the view corridor required along Lake Washington Boulevard (30 percent of the average parcel width plus 2.5 feet for each foot the building height exceeds 30 feet above average building elevation) and then extending the view corridor across the property to the shoreline to provide a shoreline view corridor of 60 percent if building height is greater than 30 feet, but equal to or less than 35 feet or 70 percent if building height is greater than 35 feet (see diagram above). (Ord. 4252 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3810 § 1, 2001)

ELEVATION VIEW

Allowable Height per KZC 115.120(4)(a): Four feet above maximum allowable structure height

OR

Potential Height Increase per KZC 115.120(4)(b):

PLAN VIEW

Allowable Area per KZC 115.120(4)(a): (A x B) + (C x D) = /<10% (E x F)

OR

Potential Area Increase per KZC 115.120(4)(b): (A x B) + (C x D) = /<25% (E x F) (Ord. 3919 § 1, 2003)

112.20.2 Defined Affordable Housing Incentives – Density Bonus:

In use zones where the number of dwelling units allowed on the subject property is determined by dividing the lot size by the required minimum lot area per unit, two (2) bonus units may be constructed for each affordable housing unit provided (see Example 1). In areas where the density allowed on the subject property is expressed as a floor area ratio (F.A.R.), bonuses will be calculated as an equivalent FAR bonus (see Example 2). These examples are for properties that do not contain a wetland, stream, minor lake or their buffers. For properties that contain a wetland, stream, minor lake or their buffers, the base density allowed shall be established using the maximum development potential calculation in KZC 90.170. (Ord. 4551 § 4, 2017)

In addition to the Major Pedestrian Sidewalks and Pedestrian-Oriented Streets, development within the Bridle Trails Neighborhood Center (BCX Zone) shall provide for one north-south through-block pathway connection between NE 70th Place and NE 65th Street and two east-west through-block pathway connections between 130th Avenue NE and 132nd Avenue NE. (Ord. 4784 § 1, 2022)

Plate 47 is intended to clarify how the average pier length of an adjacent shoreline parcel influences the length of a proposed pier. The plate illustrates the location of several single-family piers located along the shoreline of Lake Washington. The image identifies the maximum length of 150 feet allowed under KZC 83.270(4), and the average lakeward extent of the piers along this section of the shoreline. The established line of navigation runs along the waterward side of the piers. By determining the average length of the neighboring piers, a property can identify the length of a pier that may be proposed that will be consistent with the length standards of KZC 83.270 and Shoreline Area Policy SA-11.1 in the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 4701 § 1, 2020)

Parcel “J” needs to establish the allowable length a pier may extend under the development regulations of KZC 83.270. Since the 150 foot measurement from the OHWM exceeds the average lakeward extent of the adjacent neighboring piers, the lesser applies. Parcel “J” may propose a pier length as shown, aligning with the average lakeward extent of the adjacent neighboring piers. The pier is subject to all other dimensional standards, including but not limited to width, area, and height.

A proposal beyond the average lakeward extent line would require the applicant identify the length will not have an adverse impact on navigation and the length is necessary due to inadequate water depth.

A proposed pier beyond the 150 foot measurement would be subject to a shoreline variance. (Ord. 4701 § 1, 2020)

An additional 10% of length on the subject property may be added based on the average lakeward extent of the existing adjacent neighboring piers. In this example, the average lakeward extent establishes an allowable length of 130 feet for the subject property. The parcel may propose up to 13.0 feet of additional length if necessary to achieve water depth

To graphically display or explain a regulation, various provisions in this code refer the user to particular plates. This chapter contains those plates arranged numerically.