Ordinance 4251ORDINANCE NO. 4251
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS AND A
NEW CHAPTER 17.115 ECDC, ENTITLED "ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE" AND
AMENDING OTHER ECDC SECTIONS TO BE CONSISTENT
WITH THE NEW REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS
16.60.030 ENTITLED "COMMUNITY GENERAL DISTRICT
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 16.110.020 ENTITLED
"WESTGATE MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 17.50.010 ENTITLED "OFF-
STREET PARKING REQUIRED," 17.50.020 ENTITLED
"PARKING SPACE REQUIRED," 21.90.012 ENTITLED
"AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION", AND 22.110.090
ENTITLED "HEIGHT BONUS."
WHEREAS, electric vehicles are an important step towards achieving the City's climate
goals due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use compared to gasoline
powered vehicles; and
WHEREAS, a lack of widely -accessible charging, especially in multifamily housing, is
still a significant barrier to greater EV adoption; and
WHEREAS, the speed of EV adoption is expected to grow in the coming years due to
increased affordability, driving range, and popularity. Further, EV sales are expected to grow due
to the passage of Senate Bill 5811 in 2020, which authorizes the Department of Ecology to require
automakers to sell a certain percentage of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) each year; and
WHEREAS, increased EV ownership has benefits outside of greenhouse gas reductions;
namely, a drastic reduction in particulate matter pollution, leading to numerous health benefits,
and lower maintenance costs over the vehicle's lifetime when compared to a gasoline -powered
vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the planning board recommended adoption of the proposed EV charging
regulations that are attached to this ordinance on September 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the city council held a public hearing on those regulations on March 22, 2022;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new chapter 17.115 of the Edmonds Community Development Code, entitled
"Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure," is hereby adopted to read as set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. To create consistency between the Edmonds Community Development Code
and the new EV charging regulations adopted in Section 1, above, the following sections and
subsections of the ECDC are hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full (new text is shown in underline; deleted text
is shown in strike thr-ough): ECDC 16.60.030.13 entitled, "Parking, Access, and Bicycle Storage
Standards," ECDC 16.110.020 entitled "Westgate Mixed -Use Zoning District Site Development
Standards," ECDC 17.50.010 entitled "Off -Street Parking Required," ECDC 17.50.020 entitled
"Parking Space Required," Subsection A of ECDC 21.90.012. entitled "Automobile Service
Station", and ECDC 22.110.090 entitled "Height Bonus."
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED:
MAY5WMIKE NELSON
OA
ATTEST/AUTHEN ATED:
CI CLERK, SCOTT SEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY ,
JEFF TARADA
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: March 25, 2022
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: March 29, 2022
PUBLISHED: April 1, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE: April b, 2422
ORDINANCE NO. 4251
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4251
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 291h day of March, 2022, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance
No. 4251. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS
AND A NEW CHAPTER 17.115 ECDC, ENTITLED
"ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE" AND AMENDING OTHER ECDC
SECTIONS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW
REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 16.60.30
ENTITLED "COMMUNITY GENERAL DISTRICT SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 16.110.020 ENTITLED
"WESTGATE MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 17.50.010 ENTITLED
"OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED," 17.50.020
ENTITLED "PARKING SPACE REQUIRED," 21.90.012
ENTITLED "AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION",
22.110.090 ENTITLED "HEIGHT BONUS."
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 29th day of March, 2022.
Y CLERK, SC SEY
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Exhibit A
Chapter 17.115
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
17.115.010
Intent and purpose.
17.115.020
Definitions.
17.115.030
Permitted locations.
17.115.040
Required facilities.
17.115.050
General station requirements.
17.115.060
Signage.
17.115.010 Intent and purpose.
It is the intent of these development regulations to encourage the use and viability of electric vehicles as
they have been identified as a solution to energy independence, cleaner air, and significantly lower
greenhouse gas emissions.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations and
to expedite the establishment of a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure that
such a transition necessitates.
17.115.020 Definitions.
A. Battery charging station- means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meet or exceed
any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.28-RCW and RCW 19.27.540.
B. Battery exchange station- means a facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a swappable
battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged battery, which
meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.27 RCW and
RCW 19.27.540.
C. Charging level- means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an electric
vehicle's battery is recharged. Levels I, II, and III are defined by the electrical output, per the
following specifications:
1. Level I- considered slow charging and operates on a fifteen to twenty amp breaker on a one
hundred twenty volt AC circuit.
2. Level II- considered medium charging and operates on a forty to one hundred amp breaker on
a two hundred eight or two hundred forty volt AC circuit.
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Exhibit A
Level III- considered fast or rapid charging and operates on a sixty amp or higher breaker on a
four hundred eighty volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment.
D. Designated accessible parking space- means an accessible parking space required by WAC 51-50-
005 and designated for the exclusive use of parking vehicles with a State Disabled Parking Permit.
E. Electric vehicle or "EV"- means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical
energy from the grid, or an off -board source, that is stored on board for motive purpose.
F. Electric vehicle capable or "EV capable"- means a parking space that has listed an install panel
capacity and conduit (raceway) and electrical capacity (breaker space) allocated to accommodate
the future build -out of an electric vehicle charging station with Level II or Level III charging circuits.
G. Electric vehicle charging station- means a public or private parking space that is served by EV ready
or EV installed forms of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure that has as its primary purpose the
transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage
device in an electric vehicle.
H. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure- means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and
integral to support an electric vehicle, including but not limited to battery charging stations, rapid
charging stations, and battery exchange stations.
I. Electric vehicle installed or "EV installed"- means a fully installed electric vehicle charging station for
Level II or Level III charging levels.
J. Electric vehicle parking space- means any marked parking space that identifies the use to be
exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.
K. Electric vehicle ready or "EV ready"- means a parking space that is designed and constructed to
include a fully -wired circuit with a Level II or Level III electric vehicle charging receptacle outlet or
termination point, including conduit and wiring and the electrical service capacity necessary to serve
the receptable, that allows for future installation of an electrical vehicle charging station.
L. Electric vehicle supply equipment or "EVSE"- see electric vehicle charging station.
M. Non-residential use- for the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, a non-residential use means any
primary use that is not a residential use such as, but not limited to, business uses, commercial uses,
industrial uses, or public facility uses.
N. Rapid charging station- means a Level III electric vehicle charging station that allows for faster
recharging of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels.
0. Substantial damage—for the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, substantial damage means
damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its
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Exhibit A
before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the
structure before the damage occurred.
Substantial improvement- for the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, substantial improvement
means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a primary structure,
the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the primary structure before
the "start of construction" of the improvement.
17.115.030 Permitted locations.
Electric vehicle charging stations and battery exchange stations are permitted as listed below:
A. Level I, Level II, and Level III electric vehicle charging stations. An electric vehicle charging station
equipped with Level I, Level II, or Level III charging equipment is allowed as an accessory use in all
zoning districts.
B. Battery exchange stations. Battery exchange stations are considered a primary or accessory use as
part of an automobile service station as defined in ECDC 21.90.012 and an accessory use to an
automotive sales use. Battery exchange stations are allowed in all zoning districts where automotive
sales and automobile service stations are permitted and according to the regulations for those uses
set forth in the specific zoning district.
17.115.040 Required facilities.
A. Applicability. Development for each of the land uses identified in Table 17.115.040 shall be required
to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure when one of the following occurs.
1. Anew development or new off-street parking facility;
2. Substantial damage or substantial improvements to an existing development is made within a
one-year period as determined by the Building Official; or
3. The parking capacity of an existing development or parking facility is increased by 50 percent or
more of the total parking spaces provided.
B. Standards.
Table 17.115.040 lists the minimum number or percentage of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
required by type of use.
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Exhibit A
Table 17.115.040: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements
Footnote 1. For the purposes of this section, those multiple dwelling units with individual garages wrll follow the requirements for single fame y
dwelling units.
C. Calculations.
1. Fractions. For the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, calculations will be rounded up to the
nearest whole number.
2. Inclusion in Parking Calculations. All EV installed, EV ready, and EV capable spaces are to be
included in the calculation for the number of parking spaces, as provided by the applicable
chapter of the Edmonds Community Development Code.
3. Uses Not Specified. Any use not listed in Table 17.115.040 must meet the requirements of the
most similar listed use, as determined by the Development Services Director.
4. Different Uses on the Same Development Site. The requirement for different uses on the same
development site is calculated as the sum of all requirements for the individual uses. For cases
where a building on a larger development site requires EV charging infrastructure per this
Chapter 17.115 ECDC but the remainder of the development site does not, only the parking for
that specific building or improved area will require compliance with this Chapter 17.115 ECDC.
For the purposes of Table 17.115.040, a portion or all of a lesser requirement for EV charging
infrastructure can be substituted with one of a higher requirement (e.g. EV capable replaced
with EV ready, EV ready replaced with EV installed, or EV capable replaced with EV installed) so
long at the total minimum number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 remains
the same. For example, a non-residential use could increase the amount of EV ready parking
spaces from 40% to 50%, reduce the amount of EV capable parking spaces from 40% to 30%,
and keep the same amount of EV installed spaces (10%). This example would be permitted
because a portion of the lower requirement (EV capable) was substituted for a higher
requirement (EV ready), and the overall minimum number of EV parking spaces (90%) would
remain the same.
D. Load Management. Electric -vehicle load management system technology is permitted to be used to
support EV charging infrastructure.
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Number of EV Capable
Number of EV Ready
Number of EV Installed
Type of Use
Parking Spaces
Parking Spaces
Parking Spaces
Single family dwelling units'
N/A
1 per dwelling unit
N/A
Multiple dwelling units'
40% of parking spaces
40% of parking spaces
10% of parking spaces
Non-residential uses
40% of parking spaces
0% of parking spaces
10% of parking spaces
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Footnote 1. For the purposes of this section, those multiple dwelling units with individual garages wrll follow the requirements for single fame y
dwelling units.
C. Calculations.
1. Fractions. For the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, calculations will be rounded up to the
nearest whole number.
2. Inclusion in Parking Calculations. All EV installed, EV ready, and EV capable spaces are to be
included in the calculation for the number of parking spaces, as provided by the applicable
chapter of the Edmonds Community Development Code.
3. Uses Not Specified. Any use not listed in Table 17.115.040 must meet the requirements of the
most similar listed use, as determined by the Development Services Director.
4. Different Uses on the Same Development Site. The requirement for different uses on the same
development site is calculated as the sum of all requirements for the individual uses. For cases
where a building on a larger development site requires EV charging infrastructure per this
Chapter 17.115 ECDC but the remainder of the development site does not, only the parking for
that specific building or improved area will require compliance with this Chapter 17.115 ECDC.
For the purposes of Table 17.115.040, a portion or all of a lesser requirement for EV charging
infrastructure can be substituted with one of a higher requirement (e.g. EV capable replaced
with EV ready, EV ready replaced with EV installed, or EV capable replaced with EV installed) so
long at the total minimum number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 remains
the same. For example, a non-residential use could increase the amount of EV ready parking
spaces from 40% to 50%, reduce the amount of EV capable parking spaces from 40% to 30%,
and keep the same amount of EV installed spaces (10%). This example would be permitted
because a portion of the lower requirement (EV capable) was substituted for a higher
requirement (EV ready), and the overall minimum number of EV parking spaces (90%) would
remain the same.
D. Load Management. Electric -vehicle load management system technology is permitted to be used to
support EV charging infrastructure.
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Exhibit A
E. Reductions. The Director may reduce the requirements of Table 17.115.040 when there is
substantial evidence that the added electrical load, that results from meeting these requirements,
will significantly alter the local utility infrastructure design requirement. However, in no case shall
the overall number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 be reduced.
In reducing the requirements, the Director may:
1. Reduce the type of EV charging infrastructure required (EV ready or EV installed to EV capable);
or
2. Reduce the EV charging level required (Level II or Level III to Level I).
17.115.050 General station requirements.
A. Size. A standard size parking space or reduced width, "compact," parking space as permitted in
Chapter 18.95 ECDC will be used for an electric vehicle charging station where such a station is
required or planned.
B. Installation and Equipment. The charging station installation and equipment will be consistent with
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to RCW 19.27.540 and electric vehicle charging
infrastructure requirements, and with applicable regulations under the City's building code and fire
code, Title 19.
C. Location, Design, and Maintenance. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes
will meet the following standards:
1. Clearance. Charging station equipment mounted on pedestals, light posts, bollards or other
devices shall be a minimum of 24 inches clear from the face of curb.
2. Charging Station Equipment. Charging station outlets and connector devices will be no less than
36 inches or no higher than 48 inches from the top of surface where mounted, and will contain a
retraction device or a place to hang permanent cords and connectors sufficiently above the
ground or paved surface.
3. Charging Station Equipment Protection. When the electric vehicle charging station space is
perpendicular or at an angle to curb face and charging equipment, adequate equipment
protection such as wheel stops or bollards can be used.
4. Maintenance. Charging station equipment will be maintained, including the functioning of the
charging equipment. A phone number or other contact information will be provided on the
charging station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning, or other
problems are encountered.
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Exhibit A
D. Data to be available. To allow for maintenance and notification, the owners of any private new
electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available shall provide information on the
station's geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact
information.
E. Time limits. Time limits maybe placed on the number of hours that an electric vehicle is allowed to
charge, prohibiting indefinite charging or parking. If applicable, warnings will be posted to alert
charging station users about hours of use and possible actions affecting electric vehicle charging
stations that are not being used according to posted rules.
F. Location. Placement of a single electric vehicle charging station is preferred at the beginning or end
parking space on a row of parking.
G. Reserved EV Parking Spaces. Electric vehicle charging stations, where provided for public use, are
reserved for parking and charging of electric vehicles only, except as otherwise provided by this
chapter.
17.115.060 Signage.
Signage for each EV installed charging station space will comply with the following:
A. Electric vehicle signage must be posted in a clear and conspicuous manner, pursuant to RCW
4G.08.185; and
B. Signage must be posted that indicates the space is only to be used for electric vehicle charging
purposes. Days and hours of operation must be included if time limits or tow -away provisions are to
be enforced.
16.60.030
Site development standards — Design. (CG Zoning District)
B. Parking, Access, and Bicycle Storage Standards.
1. Parking Requirements. Vehicle parking shall be provided as follows:
a. Nonresidential uses, one space per 500 square feet of leasable building space; and
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Exhibit A
b. Residential uses, an average of 0.75 space per unit that is less than 700 square feet, an average of
1.25 parking spaces per unit that is between 700 and 1,100 square feet, and otherwise 1.75 spaces per
unit.
c. In addition, guest parking for residential uses at a minimum ratio of one guest space for every 20
required parking spaces.
For mixed-use development, a portion of the parking spaces may be shared between residential and
commercial uses provided the director finds that the proposal is supported by a parking study and/or
nationally recognized parking standards and that the site plan assures access for all shared parking
uses.
e. Parking meeting the nonresidential parking requirements shall be open to the public throughout
business operating hours.
2. The first 3,000 square feet of commercial space in a mixed-use development with a shared parking
plan is exempt from off-street parking requirements.
3. The development services director may approve a different ratio for the vehicle parking required by
standards of subsection (13)(1) of this section when an applicant submits parking data illustrating that
the standards do not accurately apply to a specific development. The data submitted for an alternative
parking ratio shall include, at a minimum, the size and type of the proposed development, and the
anticipated peak and average parking loads of all uses. The director may approve a parking ratio that is
based on the specific type of development and its primary users in relationship to:
a. An analysis conducted using nationally recognized standards or methodology, such as is contained in
the Urban Land Institute's most recent version of the publication "Shared Parking" or the latest
version of the Institute of Transportation Engineers publication "Parking Generation"; or
b. A site-specific parking study that includes data and analysis for one or more of the following:
i. One -quarter -mile proximity to a bus rapid transit station and methodology that takes into account
transit -oriented development;
ii. Use of transportation demand management policies, including but not limited to free or subsidized
transit passes for residents and workers;
iii. On-site car -share and bike -share facilities;
iv. Uses that serve patients, clients, or tenants who do not have the same vehicle parking needs as the
general population; or
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Exhibit A
v. Other methods that reduce the need for vehicle parking.
4. All off-street surface parking shall be located to the side or rear of the primary building, except as
otherwise allowed by this chapter, and shall be screened from the sidewalk by a wall or plantings
between two to four feet in height. Outdoor parking areas shall comprise 40 percent or less of the
public street frontage area within 100 feet of the primary street for the lot or tract and, on corner lots,
may not be located at the corner. The requirements of this subsection do not apply to permitted auto
sales uses.
5. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. See Chapter 17.115 ECIC for parking standards relating to electric
vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure._
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6. Bicycle Storage Spaces. Bicycle storage spaces for multifamily housing, excluding housing for assisted
living or other specialized facilities where the development services director finds that the targeted
population is not likely to use bicycles, shall be provided for residents at a ratio of one bicycle storage
space for each residential unit under 700 square feet and two bicycle storage spaces for each
residential unit greater than 700 square feet. Bicycle storage spaces shall consist of storage racks,
lockers, or other secure space to accommodate sheltered, safe, and convenient bicycle storage for
building residents. Such space may be in a vehicle parking garage or another appropriate location but
shall not be provided as open storage on a deck or balcony. Where sheltered bicycle storage is being
provided within a dedicated common space of the building, the total number of required bicycle
storage spaces may be reduced by up to 50 percent from that which is otherwise required; provided,
that one or more secure bicycle racks, useable by visitors, for at least four bicycles is provided within
the front setback of the property.
7. Driveways Accessing Highway 99. All driveway connections to Highway 99 must meet the applicable
requirements of the Washington State Department of Transportation, including minimum
requirements for distance between driveway access connections, which may be up to 250 feet to help
promote traffic safety and minimize pedestrian -vehicle conflicts.
8. Paths within Parking Lots.
a. Pedestrian paths in parking lots shall be delineated by separate paved routes that meet federal
accessibility requirements and that use a variation in textures and/or colors and may include
landscape barriers and landscape islands.
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Exhibit A
Pedestrian paths shall be provided at least every 180 feet within parking lots. These shall be designed
to provide access to on-site buildings as well as to pedestrian walkways that border the development.
c. Pedestrian paths shall be a minimum of six feet in width and shall be separated from the parking area
either horizontally or vertically (e.g., with curbs). Where paths cross vehicular lanes, raised traffic
tables should be considered if feasible.
d. Parking lots shall have pedestrian connections to the main sidewalk at a minimum of every 100 feet.
9. Bonus for Parking Below or Above Ground Floor,
a. For projects where at least 50 percent of the parking is below or above the ground floor of the
building, the following standards may be applied regardless of any ECDC standards that otherwise
conflict:
L The minimum drive aisle width may be reduced to 22 feet.
ii. The maximum ramp slope may be increased to 20 percent.
iii. A mixture of full and reduced width parking stalls may be provided without demonstrating the stalls
could also be provided at full width dimensions.
10. Drive -Through Facilities. Drive-through facilities such as, but not limited to, banks, cleaners, fast
food, drug stores, and espresso stands, shall comply with the following:
a. Drive-through windows and stacking lanes shall not be located along the facades of the building that
face a street.
b. No more than one direct entrance or exit from the drive-through shall be allowed as a separate curb
cut onto an adjoining street.
11. Pedestrian and Transit Access.
a. Pedestrian building entries must connect directly to the public sidewalk and to adjacent
developments if feasible.
b. Internal pedestrian routes shall extend to the property line and connect to existing pedestrian routes
where applicable. Potential future connections shall also be identified such that pedestrian access
between developments can occur without walking in the parking or access areas.
c. Where a transit station or bus stop is located in front of or adjacent to a parcel, pedestrian
connections linking the station or stop directly to the development are required.
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Exhibit A
d. Pedestrian routes shall connect buildings on the same site to each other.
16.110.020
Site development standards. (Westgate Mixed -Use Zone District)
A. Building and site development standards are further specified in Chapter 22.110 ECDC.
B. Building Setback along External Streets. A building setback is required as follows:
1. Sixteen feet from 100th Avenue W;
2. Sixteen feet from SR 104.
C. Setbacks and Screening from P- or R -Zoned Property. All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 15
feet from adjacent P- or R -zoned properties. The required setback from P- or R -zoned property shall be
permanently landscaped with trees and ground cover and permanently maintained by the owner of the
WMU lot. A six-foot minimum height fence, wall or solid hedge running the length of the setback shall
be provided within the setback area.
D. Parking. Parking space requirements stated here prevail over parking space standards contained in
Chapter 17.50 ECDC. The specific parking requirements for the Westgate mixed-use zone are:
1. One space for every 400 square feet of leasable commercial space.
2. one and one-fifth spaces for every dwelling unit not exceeding 900 square feet in livable area.
3. One and three-fourths spaces for every dwelling unit over 900 square feet in livable area.
Parking meeting the commercial parking requirements shall be open to the public throughout business
operating hours. Shared parking may be provided per Chapter 20.30 ECDC.
E. Satellite television antennas shall be regulated as set forth in ECDC 16.20.050.
F. Electric Vehicle EV Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards.
See Cha ter 17.115 ECDC for parking standards relati ng to electric vehicle (EVI char i ng infrastructure.
17.50.010
Off-street parking required.
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Exhibit A
A. New Uses or Structures Not Including the Downtown Business Area.
1. Off-street parking facilities which comply with this chapter shall be provided before any new use is
begun, or any new structure is approved for occupancy. A detailed plan and provisions specifically
setting forth the method and location by which the off-street parking required for the proposed use
will be met, whether by construction, a joint use agreement, or any other method provided by this
code, shall be filed and approved in conformance with the applicable provisions of this code before
any building permit is issued.
2. if any change of use occurs, or any addition is built, additional parking spaces to meet the
requirements of this chapter shall be provided.
B. Existing Uses or Structures Not Including the Downtown Business Area.
1. Existing uses or structures shall not be required to comply with the requirements of this chapter
except under subsection (13)(2) or (B)(3) of this section, if they have off-street parking which
complied with applicable regulations at the time the use began or the structure was occupied.
2. If a change of use takes place, or an addition is built, which increases the number of off-street parking
spaces normally required by this chapter by more than 10 percent but less than 100 percent, the
number of additional off-street parking spaces required by this chapter for the new use or addition
shall be required to be provided in addition to the number of spaces previously existing. In no case
shall the total requirement exceed that required by this chapter.
3. If a change of use takes place, or an addition is built, which increases the number of off-street parking
spaces normally required by this chapter by 100 percent or more, the full number of spaces required
by this chapter for the new use or the entire altered building shall be provided.
C. The Downtown Business Area.
1. All new buildings or additions in the downtown business area shall provide parking at a flat rate of
one parking stall for every 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area of building. If it is a mixed use or residential
building, the portions of the building used exclusively for residential uses shall only be required to
provide parking at one stall per dwelling unit. For purposes of this chapter, "residential uses" shall
refer to lobbies, stairwells, elevators, storage areas and other similar features.
2. All existing and new uses in existing buildings are considered to comply with the parking requirements
set forth in this chapter of the code.
D. Electric Vehicle EV Charging infrastructure Parking Standards.
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Exhibit A
See Cha pter 17.115 ECDC for parkin standards re lating to electric vehicle EV chargin infrastructure.
17.50.020
Parking space requirements.
[Refer to ECDC 17.50.010(C) and 17.50.070 for standards relating to the downtown business area.]
A. Residential.
1. Single-family and multifamily.
a. Single-family dwellings: two spaces per dwelling unit, except:
b. Multiple residential according to the following table:
Type of multiple dwelling unit
Required parking spaces per dwelling unit
Studio
1.2
1 bedroom
1.5
2 bedrooms
1.8
3 or more bedrooms
2.0
2. Boarding house: one space per bed.
3. Rest home, nursing home, convalescent home, residential social welfare facilities: one space per three
beds.
4. Single-family dwellings with accessory dwelling unit: three spaces total.
B. Business.
1. Retail stores, including art galleries, convenience stores, department stores, discount stores, drug
stores, grocery stores, supermarkets: one space per 300 square feet;
2. Furniture, appliances, and hardware stores: one space per 600 square feet;
3. Services uses, including barber shops, beauty shops, dry cleaners, laundries, repair shops: one space
per 600 square feet;
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Exhibit A
4. Medical, dental and veterinarian offices, banks and clinics: one space per 200 square feet;
5. Business and professional offices with on-site customer service: one space per 400 square feet;
6. Offices not providing on-site customer service: one space per 800 square feet;
7. Bowling alley: four spaces per bowling lane;
8. Commercial recreation: one space per 500 square feet, or one space for each customer allowed by
the maximum permitted occupant load;
9. Car repair, commercial garage: one space per 200 square feet;
10. Drive-in restaurants, automobile service station, car dealer, used car lot: one space per 500 square
feet of lot area;
11. Restaurant, tavern, cocktail lounge: if less than 4,000 square feet floor area, one per 200 square feet
gross floor area; if over 4,000 square feet floor area, 20 plus one per 100 square feet gross floor area
in excess of 4,000 square feet;
12. Plant nurseries (outdoor retail area): one space per five square feet of outdoor retail area;
13. Motels and hotels: one space per room or unit;
14. Retail warehouse, building materials yard: one space per 1,000 square feet of lot area or one per
three employees;
15. Manufacturing, laboratories, printing, research, automobile wrecking yards, kennels: one space per
two employees on largest shift;
16. Mortuary: one space per four fixed seats or per 400 square feet of assembly area, whichever is
greater;
17. Marina: to be determined by the hearing examiner, using information provided by the applicant, and
the following criteria:
a. The type of storage facility (moorage, dry storage, trailer parking) and intended use (sailboats, fishing
boats, leisure boats),
b. The need to accommodate overflow peak parking demand from other uses accessory to the marina,
c. The availability and use of public transit;
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Exhibit A
18. Storage warehouse: one space per employee;
19. Wholesale warehouse: one space per employee;
20. Adult retail store: one space per 300 square feet;
21. Sexually oriented business (except adult retail store): one space for each customer allowed by the
maximum permitted occupant load.
C. Community Facilities.
1. Outdoor places of public assembly, including stadiums and arenas: one space per eight fixed seats, or
per 100 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;
2. Theaters: one space per five seats;
3. Indoor places of public assembly, including churches, auditoriums: one space per four seats or one
space per 40 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;
4. Elementary schools, junior high schools, boarding schools (elementary through senior high),
residential colleges and universities: six spaces per classroom, or one space per daytime employee,
whichever is greater;
5. Nonresidential colleges and universities: one space per daytime employee;
6. High schools (senior): one space per daytime employee;
7. Museums, libraries, art galleries: one space per 250 square feet;
8. Day-care centers and preschools: one space per 300 square feet, or one per employee, plus one per
five students, whichever is larger;
9. Hospitals: three spaces per bed;
10. Maintenance yard (public or public utility): one space per two employees.
D. Electric Vehicle EV Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards.
See Chapter 17.115 ECDC for Rarking standards relating to electric vehicle EV charging infrastructure.
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Exhibit A
21.90.012
Service Station, Automobiles.
A. The sale of gasoline, diesel or other fuels used for the propulsion of motor vehicles, when such
products are delivered directly into the fuel tanks of automobiles. Batteu exchange stations that
enable electric vehicles to swap batteries as defined in ECDC 17.115.020 are also considered an
automobile service station.
22.110.090
West Gate Mixed Use Zone — Height Bonus
22.110.090 Height bonus.
Areas eligible for a fourth -story height bonus are shown in the diagram contained in ECDC 22.110.010(B). Areas
within the Westgate mixed-use district that are not shown in Figure 22.110.010.131 may not contain four-story
buildings regardless of how many points such a development could achieve on the height bonus score sheet, below.
In order to obtain the height bonus for projects in eligible areas, the proposal must obtain eight points from the
height bonus score sheet, with at least one point in each of at least four different scoring categories.
When a fourth story is proposed in a building, the fourth story must be stepped back at least 10 feet from a building
facade facing SR 104 or 100th Avenue W. In addition, no third or fourth story may be located within 30 feet of the
intersection of SR 100 and 100th Avenue W, measured from the corner points of the right-of-way intersection.
For proposals seeking to earn points in the green building program category, the applicant shall be required to
submit a deposit sufficient for the city to retain an independent green building consultant who is qualified to
evaluate the construction of the building at key milestones in order to determine that the building is being
constructed in a manner that is consistent with the points proposed on the height bonus score sheet.
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Height Bonus Score Sheet
Height bonus to obtain 4 stories requires 8 points with points in at least 4 categories'
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Built Green/LEED Certified Rating or Equivalent
Required
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LEED Silver/Built Green 4-5 Rating
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Credit 2
LEED Gold or Evergreen Sustainable Development Rating
2
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Passive House Standard/LEED Platinum Rating
4
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Green Factor Score 0.4
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Green Factor Score 0.6
4
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Exhibit A
See locational requirements for extra floor bonus in ECDC 22.1 10.090.
: "Required" means required for all development, whether seeking a height bonus or not.
} "Car -share" parking refers to parking for vehicles that are rented by the hour or portion of a day.
[Ord. 3993 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2015].
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Height Bonus Score Sheet
Height bonus to obtain 4 stories requires 8 points with points in at least 4 categories
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Green Factor Score >_0.7
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Percentage of Amenity Space 15%
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Percentage of Amenity Space 20%
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Percentage of Amenity Space 25%
3
Credit 3
Percentage of Amenity Space >30%
4
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Meet Street Standards Incl. Bikeway and Pedestrian Networks
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Car -Share Parking,' Provide Minimum 2 Spaces
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See locational requirements for extra floor bonus in ECDC 22.1 10.090.
: "Required" means required for all development, whether seeking a height bonus or not.
} "Car -share" parking refers to parking for vehicles that are rented by the hour or portion of a day.
[Ord. 3993 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2015].
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Everett Daily Herald
Affidavit of Publication
State of Washington }
County of Snohomish } ss
Michael Gates being first duly sworn, upon
oath deposes and says: that he/she is the legal
representative of the Everett Daily Herald a
daily newspaper. The said newspaper is a legal
newspaper by order of the superior court in the
county in which it is published and is now and
has been for more than six months prior to the
date of the first publication of the Notice
hereinafter referred to, published in the English
language continually as a daily newspaper in
Snohomish County, Washington and is and
always has been printed in whole or part in the
Everett Daily Herald and is of general
circulation in said County, and is a legal
newspaper, in accordance with the Chapter 99
of the Laws of 1921, as amended by Chapter
213, Laws of 1941, and approved as a legal
newspaper by order of the Superior Court of
Snohomish County, State of Washington, by
order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed
is a true copy of ED11951683 ORDINANCE 4251,
4252 as it was published in the regular and
entire issue of said paper and not as a
supplement form thereof for a period of 1
issue(s), such publication commencing on
04/01/2022 and ending on 04/01/2022 and that
said newspaper was regularly distributed to its
subscribers during all of said period.
Theamount the fee for % h publication i
Linda Phiillpa
$49.88. Notary public
State of Washington
Myf; ^n'Mrncnl ExOras SIM2026
C..:i...t-_:iun Vw.uvr 4107
Subsc ibed and sworn be{ e me on this
day of .
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Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington.
City of Edmonds - LEGAL ADS 1 141 014 16
SCO tT PASS EY
Classified Proof
ORDt NANCE-&UMM IA RY
of Ihe�.Iry a'"wwwnmun
On lire 29Th day of March, 202', Iha 04 Cduncll of the Cily or
Edmonds, passed the toRowlnyy Ordinances, Ihd aumm®rks of seM
ordinances coftxlN Of laws are provided as forlows:
OROIN+4HGE No- sa 7
AN CIRDINANC�T l.lTl` OF EOMONDS.
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS AND A
NEW CHAPTER 17.715 ECDC, ENTITLED "ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE' AND
AMENDING OTHER ECDC SECTIONS TO BE CONSISTENT
WITH THE NEW REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY,
SECTIONS 56.60.030 ENTrTLEO 'COMMUNITY GENERAL
OISTRiCT SITE DEVELOPMENT 57ANDAR05' 76.710.020
E T5 LED VESTGATE MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT
SITE DEVELIIE_ STANDARDS." 57'.50.070 ENTITLED
"OFFSTREET PARHWG REQUIRED' 7T.fi0.D20 ENTITLED
"PARKING SPACE RFWFtED," 21.90.012 ENTITLED
"AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION", AND 22.110,090
ENTITLED `HEIGHT HONUS-"
ORDINANCE NQ_a 2
AN ORDINANCE OF %N%l OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 10.80
ENTfTLEDSALARY COMNISSICIN": PROVIDING FOR
SEVERA 81 LITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The fug text of these Ordnance& will Inc aen1 upon request.
DATED Vds 291h Dayof March, 2022-
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASS EY
Published: April 1. 2022. EDH951683
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