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Edmonds City Council Agenda
October 15, 2024
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: NEIL TIBBOTT (CHAIR), CHRIS ECK, COUNCIL PRESIDENT (EX -OFFICIO
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Committee Updates (10 min)
2. Green Building Incentives (30 min)
ADJOURNMENT 5:30 PM
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
Committee Updates
Staff Lead: Committee Chair Neil Tibbott
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The purpose of this standing agenda item is to allow a mechanism for staff to provide committees with
brief, verbal updates on an activity or project overseen by a department and so that the Council can be
more aware of what is happening around the city. Updates will facilitate a better set of expectations for
councilmembers, the public, and the staff.
Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Requested Committee Updates for October 15, 2024:
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. RFA Annexation Consideration Update
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
Green Building Incentives
Staff Lead: Green Building Incentives Code Amendments
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Tristan Sewell
Background
Edmonds’ 2020 Comprehensive Plan identified green building incentives as necessary to achieve the
climate change goals. Implementing this, Edmonds’ 2023 Climate Action Plan reaffirms that an incentive
program is necessary to achieve climate neutrality. The Climate Action Plan aims to restrict the global
average temperature increase to +1.5°C by Edmonds achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Over half of
Edmonds’ local climate pollution stems from buildings. Of those, two-thirds come from residences.
Staff began the legislative process with the proposed code amendments in January 2024. Please refer to
previous agenda memoranda and meeting materials for greater details.
At this Special Meeting, staff will provide more illustrative analysis of the proposed incentives. Staff
previously prepared 3D models of the existing baseline regulation to illustrate the changes proposed by
the tiered residential incentives for both single- and multifamily development. Staff will explain the
limitations and assumptions made when formulating these illustrations.
Planning Board Recommendation
The Planning Board recommends the attached draft code amendments to Council after a vote in favor at
their July 24, 2024, meeting. See the attached memo addressing this recommendation.
Mayors’ Climate Protection Committee Recommendation
The Mayors’ Climate Protection Committee recommends the attached draft code amendments to
Council after a vote in favor at their October 3rd, 2024, meeting. See the attached memo addressing this
recommendation.
Narrative
Market conditions perpetuate inefficient, unsustainable land use, design, and construction in Edmonds.
‘Green’ building practices can conserve resources, improve quality of life and health outcomes, reduce
total cost of ownership. However, costs often outweigh these benefits, so by offering valuable incentives,
Edmonds would encourage patterns of development more compatible with climate neutrality that would
not occur under standard market conditions.
Proposed incentives include expedited permit review, increased building heights and density, reduced
parking requirements and setback distances. The current development code includes some ‘green’
building land use incentives, such as increased building height, in limited instances. The proposed
amendments learned from these often-overlooked incentives as examples of insufficient tradeoffs for
the requested level of certification.
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The use of the proposed third-party certifications reduces staff workload and improves compatibility
with other local ‘green’ building programs. The proposed incentives should enable ‘greener’
development not otherwise achievable with standard regulations in exchange for increased value to
property owners, whether financial or based in the intangibles. The proposed certifications’ point-based
nature and holistic approach to sustainability enables each development to pursue a unique path to
certification best fit for its specifics.
Attachments:
Draft Green Building Incentives Code Amendments
Green Building Incentives Summary Table
Approved PB Green Building Recommendation to Council
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Chapter 16.20 ECDC, RS – Single-Family Residential Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
Chapter 16.20
RS – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Sections:
16.20.000 Purposes.
16.20.010 Uses.
16.20.020 Subdistricts.
16.20.030 Table of site development standards.
16.20.040 Site development exceptions.
16.20.045 Site development standards – Single-family master plan.
16.20.050 Site development standards – Accessory buildings.
16.20.060 Green building incentives.
16.20.060 Green building incentives.
A. General. New principal residences, additions and remodels to existing permitted dwellings,
and accessory dwelling units may earn reduced site development standards by receiving
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star certification
or better. Each building receives incentives independently for their individual certification.
B. Eligibility. Only residential development may receive the land use incentives listed below.
Other uses permitted in this zone, whether primary or secondary uses, outright or conditionally
permitted, or legal nonconforming, are ineligible for these incentives. See Chapter 17.100 for
incentives for community facilities.
C. Height. Certified development may extend five feet above the stated height limit of ECDC
16.20.030 if all portions of the roof above the stated height limit have a slope of four inches in
twelve inches or greater.
D. Setbacks. Residences certified Built Green 5-Star or better may use the setbacks of one RS
zone district smaller (i.e. RS-12 site may use RS-10 setbacks - see ECDC 16.20.030). Properties
zoned RS-6, RSW-12, or RS-MP are ineligible for this incentive.
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Chapter 16.20 ECDC, RS – Single-Family Residential Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
E. Parking. New residential development certified Built Green 4-Star or better requires only one
parking space per dwelling unit rather than the standard requirement of ECDC
17.50.020(A)(1)(a). Electric vehicle parking standards of Chapter 17.115 remain calculated
according to standard parking requirements.
F. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then unable to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
G. Permit Review. Permit applications for Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan
review, as established by ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed
August 2, 2023.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company.
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Chapter 16.30 ECDC, RM – Multiple Residential Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
Chapter 16.30
RM – MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL
Sections:
16.30.000 Purposes.
16.30.010 Uses.
16.30.020 Subdistricts.
16.30.030 Site development standards.
16.30.040 Site development exceptions.
16.30.050 Green building incentives.
16.30.050 Green building incentives.
A. General. New multifamily residential buildings, as well as additions and remodels to existing
multifamily residences, may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green
Building Council® Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold, Master
Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star certification, or
better. The appropriate LEED rating system depends on the project. Each building receives
incentives independently for their individual certification.
B. Eligibility. These incentives are available to multifamily residential development only.
Remodels of and additions to existing single-family residences can earn the incentives for the
RS zone instead (see ECDC 16.20.060). Development of new single-family residences is ineligible
for these incentives. Other uses permitted in this zone, whether primary or secondary uses,
outright or conditionally permitted, or legal nonconforming, are ineligible for these incentives.
See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community facilities.
C. Incentive Options. Multifamily residential development certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-
Star, or better may choose to use one of the following incentives. Multifamily residential
development certified LEED Platinum, Built Green® 5-Star, or better may use both of the
following incentives.
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Chapter 16.30 ECDC, RM – Multiple Residential Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
1. Height. Multifamily residences are allowed an additional five feet above the stated
height limit of ECDC 16.30.030(A). This is in addition to pitched roof height bonus of
ECDC 16.30.030(A)(1).
2. Density. The dwelling unit density may increase one zoning district as listed in ECDC
16.30.030(A) (i.e., a property zoned RM-2.4 may apply the lot area per unit requirement
of the RM-1.5 zone - see). Properties zoned RM-1.5 or RM-EW are ineligible for this
additional density incentive.
D. Parking. Multifamily residential development certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or
better must provide at least one off-street parking space per dwelling unit rather than the
requirements of ECDC 17.50.020(A)(1)(b). Electric vehicle parking standards of Chapter 17.115
remain calculated off standard parking requirements.
E. Enforcement. Development granted green building incentives but then unable to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan review, as established by
ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed
August 2, 2023.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company.
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Chapter 16.43 ECDC, BD – Downtown Business Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
Chapter 16.43
BD – DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
Sections:
16.43.000 Purposes.
16.43.010 Subdistricts.
16.43.020 Uses.
16.43.030 Site development standards.
16.43.035 Design standards – BD zones.
16.43.040 Operating restrictions.
16.43.050 Green building incentives.
16.43.050 Green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions or remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold certification, Master Builders
Association of King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star, or better. The appropriate
LEED rating system depends on the project.
B. Eligibility. Development of new single-family residences is ineligible for these green building
incentives. Remodels and additions for existing single-family residences can earn the incentives
for the RS zone instead (see ECDC 16.20.030). See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community
facilities.
C. Height. Certified development in the BD1 - 4 zones can receive an additional five feet above
the stated height limit in ECDC 16.43.030(A). Properties zoned BD5 receive five additional feet in
addition to the pitched roof bonus of ECDC 16.43.030(C)(2).
D. Parking. For projects certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or better, residential parking
requirements become one per dwelling unit rather than the standards of ECDC
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Chapter 16.43 ECDC, BD – Downtown Business Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
17.50.020(A)(1)(b). Electric vehicle parking standards of Chapter 17.115 remain calculated off
standard parking requirements. Refer to ECDC 17.50.010(C) for parking requirements.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then fails to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive the expedited plan review, as
established by ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed
August 2, 2023.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company.
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Chapter 16.45 ECDC, BN – Neighborhood Business Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
Chapter 16.45
BN – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
Sections:
16.45.000 Purposes.
16.45.010 Uses.
16.45.020 Site development standards.
16.45.030 Operating restrictions.
16.45.040 Green building incentives.
16.45.040 Site development exceptions – green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions and remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold certiflcation, Master Builders
Association of King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star, or better. The appropriate
LEED rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives independently for
their individual certiflcation.
B. Eligibility. Development of new single-family residences is ineligible for these incentives.
Remodels of and additions to existing single-family residences can earn the incentives for the
RS zone instead (see ECDC 16.20.060). See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community
facilities.
C. Height. Development certifled LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or better may receive an
additional flve feet above the stated height limit of ECDC 16.45.020(A) where all portions of the
roof above 25 feet are sloped four inches in twelve inches or greater.
D. Parking. Development certifled LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or better must provide at
least one parking space per 500 square feet of commercial fioor area and/or one parking space
per dwelling unit. Electric vehicle parking standards of Chapter 17.115 remain calculated off
standard parking requirements.
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Chapter 16.45 ECDC, BN – Neighborhood Business Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then fail to achieve the requirements
are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan review, as established by
ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed
August 2, 2023.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company.
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Chapter 16.50 ECDC, BC – Community Business Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
Chapter 16.50
BC – COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Sections:
16.50.000 BC and BC – Edmonds Way.
16.50.005 Purposes.
16.50.010 Uses.
16.50.020 Site development standards.
16.50.030 Operating restrictions.
16.50.040 Green building incentives.
16.50.040 Green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions and remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold, Master Builders Association of
King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star certification, or better. The appropriate LEED
rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives independently for their
individual certification.
B. Eligibility. Development of new single-family residences are ineligible for these incentives.
Remodeled existing single-family residences can earn the incentives for the RS zone instead
(see ECDC 16.20.060). See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community facilities.
C. Height. Certified development is allowed an additional five feet above the stated height limit
of ECDC 16.50.020(A) in addition to the standard pitched roof height bonus of ECDC
16.50.020(A)(2).
D. Parking. Development certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or better must provide at
least one parking space per 500 square feet of commercial floor area and/or one parking space
per dwelling unit instead of the parking required by Chapter 17.50. Electric vehicle parking
standards of Chapter 17.115 remain calculated off standard parking requirements.
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Chapter 16.50 ECDC, BC – Community Business Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then unable to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan review, as established by
ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed
August 2, 2023.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company.
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Chapter 16.53 ECDC, BP – Planned Business Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
Chapter 16.53
BP – PLANNED BUSINESS
Sections:
16.53.000 Purpose.
16.53.010 Uses.
16.53.020 Site development standards.
16.53.030 Green building incentives.
16.53.030 Site development exceptions – green building incentives.
A. General. New commercial buildings, as well as additions and remodels to existing buildings,
may earned reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ Gold certiflcation or better. The appropriate
LEED rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives independently for
their individual certiflcation.
B. Eligibility. Development of new single-family residences cannot receive these green building
incentives. Remodeled existing single-family residences can earn the incentives for the RS zone
instead (see ECDC 16.20.060). See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community facilities.
C. Height. Certifled development receives an additional flve feet to the height maximum, in
addition to the standard pitched roof height bonus of ECDC 16.53.020(A)(2).
D. Parking. Development certifled LEED Gold or better must provide at least one parking space
per 500 square feet of commercial fioor area instead of parking required by Chapter 17.50.
Electric vehicle parking standards of Chapter 17.115 remain calculated off standard parking
requirements.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then fails to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
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Chapter 16.53 ECDC, BP – Planned Business Page 2 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed August 2, 2023.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive expedited plan review, as established by
ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4314, passed
August 2, 2023.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
Chapter 16.55
CW – COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT
Sections:
16.55.000 Purposes.
16.55.010 Uses.
16.55.020 Site development standards.
16.55.030 Operating restrictions.
16.55.040 Green building incentives.
16.55.040 Green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions or remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold certification or better. The
appropriate LEED rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives
independently for their individual certification.
B. Eligibility. See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community facilities.
C. Height. Certified development can receive an additional five feet above the stated height limit
in ECDC 16.55.020. Building heights remain subject to the Shoreline Management Act – RCW
90.58.
D. Parking. Refer to ECDC 17.50.010(C) for parking requirements. Electric vehicle parking
standards of Chapter 17.115 remain calculated off standard parking requirements.
E. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then fails to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
F. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive the expedited plan review, as
established by ECDC 19.00.050.
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 13, 2024
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June 11, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
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subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
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Chapter 16.60 ECDC, CG – General Commercial Page 1 of 2
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
Chapter 16.60
CG – GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
Sections:
16.60.000 CG zone.
16.60.005 Purposes.
16.60.010 Uses.
16.60.015 Location standards for sexually oriented businesses.
16.60.020 Site development standards - General.
16.60.030 Site development standards - Design.
16.60.040 Operating restrictions.
16.60.050 Green building incentives.
16.60.050 Green building incentives.
A. General. New buildings, as well as additions or remodels to existing permitted buildings,
may earn reduced site development standards by receiving U.S. Green Building Council®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ (LEED) Gold certification, Master Builders
Association of King and Snohomish Counties Built Green® 4-Star certification, or better. The
appropriate LEED rating system depends on the project. Each building receives incentives
independently for their individual certification.
B. Eligibility. These incentives are available to commercial, multifamily residential, and mixed-
use development only. Remodels of and additions to existing single-family residences can earn
the incentives for the RS zone instead (see ECDC 16.20.060). Development of new single-family
residences is ineligible for these incentives. See Chapter 17.100 for incentives for community
facilities.
C. Parking. Multifamily residential development certified LEED Gold, Built Green® 4-Star, or
better must provide at least one off-street parking space per dwelling unit rather than the
standards of ECDC 16.60.030(B)(1). Electric vehicle parking standards of Chapter 17.115 remain
calculated off standard parking requirements.
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D. Enforcement. Development granted these incentives but then fails to achieve the
requirements are subject to the enforcement measures of ECDC 17.XX.
E. Permit Review. Green buildings are eligible to receive the expedited plan review, as
established by ECDC 19.00.050.
Draft Amendment – last updated September 17, 2024
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed
June 11, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
Hosted by General Code.
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Chapter 21.35 ECDC, “G” Terms Page 1 of 3
The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
Chapter 21.35
“G” TERMS
Sections:
21.35.010 Garage.
21.35.013 Gross floor area.
21.35.017 Ground floor.
21.35.020 Repealed.
21.35.030 Repealed.
21.35.040 Repealed.
21.35.010 Garage.
(See also, Commercial Garage.)
21.35.012 Green Building.
A development certified by the Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties Built Green®
or U.S. Green Building Council U.S. Green Building Council® Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design™ (LEED).
21.35.013 Gross floor area.
An interior habitable area of an accessory dwelling unit, including basements and attics but not
including unconditioned space, such as a garage or nonhabitable accessory structures. [Ord.
4360 § 9 (Exh. A), 2024].
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The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
21.35.017 Ground floor.
The ground floor of a structure is that floor which is closest in elevation to the finished grade
along the width of the side of the structure that is principally oriented to the street which
provides primary access to the subject property. A structure consisting of a building with
multiple entrances divided into individual offices and related uses shall have only one ground
floor. In the event that the use of the building shifts traffic from one entrance to another or
there is uncertainty in determining which entrance provides “primary access,” the primary
entrance as established by the historic use of the structure shall control unless the transfer of
the “primary access” from one street orientation to another is brought about in conjunction
with the building or its use being brought into full compliance with all current code
requirements. [Ord. 2958 § 4, 1993].
21.35.020 Group sign.
Repealed by Ord. 3313.
21.35.030 Guest house.
Repealed by Ord. 4360.
21.35.040 Guyed tower.
Repealed by Ord. 3845. The Edmonds Community Development Code is current through
Ordinance 4360, passed June 11, 2024.
Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds Community
Development Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed
subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
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Green Building Incentives – Expedited Plan Review
Chapter 19.00 BUILDING CODE
Sections:
• 19.00.000 Purpose.
• 19.00.005 Referenced codes.
• 19.00.010 Conflict between codes.
• 19.00.015 Administrative provisions.
• 19.00.020 International Building Code adopted.
• 19.00.025 International Building Code section amendments.
• 19.00.030 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
• 19.00.040 Excluding nonconforming religious building from certain
requirements.
• 19.00.045 Reconstruction of damaged buildings.
• 19.00.050 Green Building Incentives.
19.00.050 Green Building Incentives.
Projects qualifying for Green Building Incentives as allowed in Title 16 ECDC shall be
eligible for expedited plan review as administered by the Planning and Development
Department.
A. Enforcement. Projects participating in the green building incentives program will
require proof of certification prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
B. Failure to achieve certification will require posting a two-year performance bond in
favor of the City. Bond amounts will be based on the following:
a. Expedited permit review bond valued at 50% of the building permit fee.
b. Land use incentive bond valued at 5% of the project valuation.
C. Bonds shall be released upon approval of certification. In the event where
certification is not achieved within two years, the bond will be surrendered to the
City as a penalty. Expedited permit review bond amounts will be processed as
permit fee revenue. Land use incentive bond amounts will be directed into the City’s
general fund.
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Development
Type
Single-Family
Residential,
including ADUs
Multifamily Residential, Commercial, and Mixed Use
Multifamily Residential
(RM) Zones Business (B) Zones Commercial
(C) Zones
Minimum
Certification Built Green 4-Star LEED Gold or Built Green 4-Star Multifamily
Setbacks
Built Green 5-Star or
better get setbacks
one zone smaller
(i.e., RS-10 to RS-8)
N/A
Height
+5’ where all portions
above height limit are
sloped ≥ 4-in-12
Choose one:
•+5’ in addition to the
existing pitched roof
bonus of Ch. 16.30
•Maximum unit density
increased one tier (i.e.,
RM-3 to RM-2.4)
+5’ plus the 5’ pitched roof
bonus for all portions sloped
at least:
+5’
(CW only)3-in-12 BC
4-in-12 BN, BP
6-in-12 BD5
N/A BD1 - 4
Parking 1 per dwelling unit 1 per dwelling unit
1 per 500 sq. ft. leasable commercial floor area
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MEMO
September 11, 2024
To: Edmonds City Council Members
From: Edmonds Planning Board Members
Subject: PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES
Background
The 2023 Edmonds Climate Action Plan included a provision that Edmonds could “create and
implement a green building incentive program” (action BE-2.2). This was intended to address the
fact that Edmonds’ buildings produce a third of greenhouse gas emissions within Edmonds.
(Edmonds 2017 GHG Inventory, p. 12). Green buildings reduce those greenhouse gas emissions as
well as reduce electricity consumption. The program discussed in this memo implements action
BE-2.2 of the Climate Action Plan.
The Proposed Green Building Program
The proposed Green Building Program provides developers incentives if they construct buildings
that meet the requirements for a Built Green 4-star certification, and obtain that certification.
Incentives
The proposed incentives for the program include:
• Expedited permit review
• Additional 5 feet in height
• Smaller setbacks, matching the setbacks of the next smallest zone (for example, an RS-12
site would have to meet RS-10 setbacks)
• Reduced parking requirement to 1 space per unit
• Additional 5% of structural lot coverage for ADUs
Penalties
If a developer participated in the program by constructing a building and received the incentives,
but failed to obtain a certification, the builder would be penalized in the form of forfeiting to the City
of Edmonds bonds equaling:
• 50% of the building permit fee, and
• 5% of the project valuation
Planning Board Review and Public Comment
The Planning Board met with staff from the Planning and Development Department on four
separate occasions between January and July 2024 to discuss a staff proposal for a new Green
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Building Incentives program. These Planning Board meetings included a public hearing held on June
12.
Staff shared the objectives, proposed methods and desired outcomes of the program in
presentations to the Board members. The Planning Board members discussed the program
following the staff presentations. While Planning Board members thought staff performed sufficient
research and outreach and involved the appropriate stakeholders, there was much discussion
about the incentives and penalties proposed for the program. Staff provided refinements to the
proposed penalties as a result of Planning Board input to have penalties that are appropriately
scaled.
Planning Board Recommendation
At the July 24 Planning Board meeting, the Planning Board voted to recommend that City Council
approve the proposed Green Building program.
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