Edmonds City Code Supplement 47SUPPLEMENT DIRECTIONS
EDMONDS COMMUNITY Updated by:
DEVELOPMENT CODE
Dated:
Supplement No. 47 — January 2010
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Table of Contents
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Title 16
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Title 17
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Title 22
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Ordinance Table
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Interim and Moratorium Ordinance Table
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Index
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Table of Revised Pages
Title 15
Land Use Plans and Policies
15.00
Preface and Fees.......................................................................................3
15.05
Comprehensive Plan - Adoption..............................................................7
15.10 -
15.30
Repealed....................................................................................................8
15.35 -
15.39
Repealed....................................................................................................9
15.40
Comprehensive Street Plan.......................................................................9
15.45
Repealed..................................................................................................10
15.50
Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan...............................................................10
Title 16
Zone Districts
16.00
Zone Districts - Preface and Purpose.......................................................3
16.10
Residential Zones - Purposes...................................................................4
16.20
RS - Single -Family Residential................................................................4
16.30
RM - Multiple Residential..................................................................10.1
16.40
Business and Commercial Zones - Purposes.........................................12
16.43
BD - Downtown Business......................................................................12
16.45
BN - Neighborhood Business............................................................12.12
16.50
BC - Community Business.....................................................................15
16.53
BP - Planned Business........................................................................16.2
16.55
CW - Commercial Waterfront.............................................................16.4
16.60
CG - General Commercial: CG and CG2 Zones....................................17
16.62
MU - Medical Use Zone........................................................................19
16.65
OS - Open Space....................................................................................21
16.70
MR - Marine Resource...........................................................................22
16.75
MP - Master Plan Hillside Mixed -Use Zone.......................................22.1
16.77
OR - Office-Residential......................................................................22.5
16.80
P - Public Use.........................................................................................23
16.100
Firdale Village Mixed -Use Zoning Criteria............................................25
Title 17
General Zone Regulations
17.00
Administration..........................................................................................3
17.05
Reasonable Accommodations Process......................................................5
17.10
Bonds........................................................................................................7
17.30
Fences.......................................................................................................8
17.35
Animals.....................................................................................................9
17.40
Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, Signs and Lots .................................
10a
17.50
Off -Street Parking Regulations............................................................10.6
Contents-1 (Revised 1/10)
17.60
Property Performance Standards............................................................16
17.65
Limited Outdoor Display of Merchandise............................................18a
17.70
Temporary Uses....................................................................................18b
17.75
Outdoor Dining.....................................................................................18d
17.80
Planter Area Maintenance....................................................................18.1
17.90
Recycling Collection Facilities............................................................18.2
17.95
Commute Trip Reduction Plan...............................................................20
17.100
Community Facilities..............................................................................31
Title 18
Public Works Requirements
18.00
General Requirements...............................................................................3
18.05
Utility Wires.............................................................................................5
18.10
Sewers.......................................................................................................
8
18.20
Septic Tanks............................................................................................10
18.30
Storm Water Management......................................................................11
18.40
Grading and Retaining Walls..................................................................23
18.45
Land Clearing and Tree Cutting Code.................................................24.1
18.50
Official Street Map.................................................................................31
18.60
Right -of -Way Construction Permits....................................................32.1
18.70
Street Use and Encroachment Permits....................................................33
18.80
Streets and Driveways.........................................................................34.2
18.82
Traffic Impact Fees..............................................................................36.1
18.85
Street Trees.............................................................................................38
18.90
Sidewalks................................................................................................39
18.95
Parking Lot Construction........................................................................41
Title 19
Building Codes
19.00
Building Code...........................................................................................3
19.05
Residential Building Code......................................................................13
19.10
Building Permits - Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas .......17
19.15
Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code.....................................................31
19.20
Plumbing Code.......................................................................................33
19.25
Fire Code.................................................................................................35
19.30
Energy Code...........................................................................................41
19.35
Ventilation Code.....................................................................................41
19.40
Dangerous Buildings Code.....................................................................42
19.45
Housing Code.........................................................................................43
19.50
Historic Building Code...........................................................................43
19.55
Electrical Code........................................................................................44
19.60
Moving Buildings...................................................................................45
19.65
Marinas...................................................................................................47
19.70
Fees.........................................................................................................48
19.75
Street Names and Address Numbering...................................................50
19.80
Board of Appeals....................................................................................52
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19.85 Penalties...............................................................................................56.1
19.90 Limitation of Benefited and Protected Classes.......................................57
19.95 Conversion Condominiums....................................................................57
Title 20 Review Criteria and Procedures
20.00
Changes to the Comprehensive Plan........................................................3
20.01
Types of Development Project Permit Applications................................4
20.02
Type I - IV Development Project Permit Applications ............................8
20.03
Public Notice...........................................................................................11
20.04
Consistency with Development Regulations and SEPA......................12.3
20.05
Conditional Use Permits....................................................................12.4a
20.06
Open Record Public Hearings............................................................12.4b
20.07
Closed Record Appeals......................................................................12.4g
20.08
Development Agreements..................................................................
12.4j
20.10
Design Review...................................................................................
12.41
20.11
General Design Review.....................................................................12.4n
20.12
District -Based Design Review...........................................................12.4q
20.13
Landscaping Requirements................................................................12.4v
20.15A
Environmental Review (SEPA)..............................................................13
20.15B
Repealed..................................................................................................43
20.16
Essential Public Facilities.......................................................................43
20.18
Group Homes..........................................................................................48
20.19
Home Day Care......................................................................................49
20.20
Home Occupations...............................................................................50.1
20.21
Accessory Dwelling Units......................................................................52
20.25
Housing for the Low Income Elderly.....................................................54
20.30
Joint Use of Parking................................................................................56
20.35
Planned Residential Development(PRD)...............................................57
20.40
Rezones................................................................................................62.4
20.45
Edmonds Register of Historic Places...................................................62.5
20.50
Wireless Communication Facilities........................................................63
20.55
Shoreline Permits....................................................................................69
20.60
Sign Code................................................................................................70
20.65
Street Map Changes...........................................................................72.4g
20.70
Street Vacations...................................................................................72.5
20.75
Subdivisions............................................................................................75
20.80
Text and Map Changes...........................................................................86
20.85
Variances................................................................................................87
20.90
Repealed..................................................................................................88
20.91
Repealed..................................................................................................88
20.95
Repealed..................................................................................................88
20.100
Miscellaneous Review............................................................................89
20.105
Repealed..................................................................................................91
Contents-3 (Revised 1/10)
20.110 Civil Violation — Enforcement Procedure............................................101
Title 21 Definitions
21.00 Definitions — General................................................................................3
21.05 "A" Terms................................................................................................. 3
21.10 " B" Terms.................................................................................................6
21.15 "C" Terms.................................................................................................7
21.20 "D" Terms.............................................................................................. 8.1
21.25 " E" Terms.................................................................................................9
21.30 " F" Terms.................................................................................................9
21.35 "G" Terms...............................................................................................11
21.40 "H" Terms...............................................................................................12
21.45 " I" Terms.............................................................................................12.2
21.47 " J" Terms.............................................................................................12.2
21.50 "K" Terms...............................................................................................13
21.55 " L" Terms...............................................................................................13
21.60 "M" Terms..............................................................................................15
21.65 "N" Terms...............................................................................................16
21.75 "0" Terms...............................................................................................17
21.80 " P" Terms...............................................................................................18
21.85 "R" Terms...............................................................................................20
21.90 "S" Terms............................................................................................20.1
21.100 "T" Terms...............................................................................................21
21.105 "U" Terms...............................................................................................22
21.110 "V" Terms...............................................................................................23
21.115 "W" Terms..............................................................................................23
21.125 " Z" Terms...............................................................................................24
Title 22 Design Standards
22.43
Design Standards for the BD 1 Zone.........................................................3
22.100
Firdale Village Site Design Standards......................................................8
Title 23
Natural Resources
23.10
Shoreline Master Program........................................................................3
23.40
Environmentally Critical Areas General Provisions...............................41
23.50
Wetlands.................................................................................................62
23.60
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas.............................................................74
23.70
Frequently Flooded Areas.......................................................................74
23.80
Geologically Hazardous Areas...............................................................77
23.90
Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas.......................................86
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Edmonds Community Development Code Table of Revised Pages
TABLE OF REVISED PAGES
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reflects the latest printing of each page. This table will be updated with the printing of each supplement.
Through usage and supplementation, pages in looseleaf publications can be inserted and removed in error
when pages are replaced on a page -for -page substitution basis.
The "Page" column lists all page numbers in sequence. The "Revised Date" column reflects the latest
revision date (e.g., "(Revised 8/96)") and printing of pages in the up-to-date volume. A "-" indicates that the
page has not been revised since the 1996 republication. This table reflects all changes to the code through
Ordinance 3773, passed December 15, 2009.
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Ordinance Table
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Interim and Moratorium Ordinance Table
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Index
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Title 16
ZONE DISTRICTS
Chapters:
16.00
Zone Districts — Preface and Purpose...................................................3
16.10
Residential Zones — Purposes...............................................................4
16.20
RS —
Single -Family Residential............................................................4
16.30
RM
— Multiple Residential..............................................................10.1
16.40
Business and Commercial Zones — Purposes.....................................12
16.43
BD —
Downtown Business..................................................................12
16.45
BN —
Neighborhood Business........................................................12.12
16.50
BC —
Community Business.................................................................15
16.53
BP —
Planned Business....................................................................16.2
16.55
CW
— Commercial Waterfront.........................................................16.4
16.60
CG —
General Commercial: CG and CG2 Zones
................................17
16.62
MU
— Medical Use Zone....................................................................19
16.65
OS —
Open Space................................................................................21
16.70
MR
— Marine Resource.......................................................................22
16.75
MP
— Master Plan Hillside Mixed -Use Zone...................................22.1
16.77
OR —
Office-Residential..................................................................22.5
16.80
P — Public Use.....................................................................................23
16.100
Firdale Village Mixed -Use Zoning Criteria........................................25
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16.100.030
Chapter 16.100
FIRDALE VILLAGE MIXED -USE
ZONING CRITERIA
Sections:
16.100.000
Introduction.
16.100.010
Purposes.
16.100.020
Subdistricts.
16.100.030
Uses.
16.100.040
Site development standards.
16.100.000 Introduction.
A. General Intent and Project Vision. The
design vision for Firdale Village is to create a
vibrant neighborhood village form of develop-
ment that strikes a balance between commer-
cial, retail and residential uses and contributes
to the vitality of the neighborhood and area.
The project is intended to support a variety of
commercial and retail uses along with multi-
family residential in an environment that is
accessible to the pedestrian, visitor, tenant,
motorist and public transit user. [Ord. 3760
§ 1, 2009].
16.100.010 Purposes.
The Firdale Village mixed -use zone has the
following specific purposes in addition to the
general purposes for business and commercial
zones in Chapter 16.40 ECDC:
A. To reserve and regulate areas for a
"neighborhood center" type of mixed -use
development that includes a mix of commer-
cial and multiresidential housing types, and a
range of greater densities than are available in
the single-family residential zone.
B. To promote a mix of residential, com-
mercial and other uses in a manner that is con-
sistent with the city's comprehensive plan (i.e.,
25 percent of heated floor area shall be com-
mercial space).
C. To provide for those additional uses
which complement and are compatible with
multiple residential uses.
D. The codes contained within this chapter
are to be used in conjunction with the Firdale
Village design standards in Chapter 22.100
ECDC. [Ord. 3760 § 1, 2009].
16.100.020 Subdistricts.
See District Map at the end of this chapter
for location of districts on the site.
A. District 1 — Commercial. The primarily
commercial uses will be located in this district,
which is located closer to Firdale Avenue and
oriented to the street. The flexibility for each is
written into the table, but not called out in the
"mini -description."
B. District 2 — Commercial/Multifamily
Residential. Multifamily residential uses will
be located more towards sides and rear of the
site, behind the commercial uses, with possible
commercial functions on the ground level.
[Ord. 3760 § 1, 2009].
16.100.030 Uses.
A. Table 16.100.030-1.
Permitted Uses
District 1
Commercial
District 2
Multifamily
Residential Uses
Single-family dwelling
X
X
Multiple dwelling unit(s)
X
A
Housing for low-income elderly and senior housing
X
A
Commercial Uses
Retail stores or sales
A
A
Offices (2nd floor or higher than retail space in the same building)
A
A
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16.100.030
Permitted Uses
District 1
Commercial
District 2
Multifamily
Service uses including professional service offices, health clinics
A
A
Retail uses including grocery stores, pharmacy/drug stores and
bookstores
A
E
Retail sales requiring intensive outdoor display or storage areas,
such as trailer sales, used car lots (except as part of a new car sales
and service dealer), and heavy equipment storage, sales or services
X
X
Restaurants (excluding drive -through)
A
A
Pubs, taverns or bars
A
X
Enclosed fabrication or assembly areas associated with and on the
same property as an art studio, art gallery, shoe repair, restaurant or
food service establishment that also provides an on -site retail
outlet open to the public
A
E
Automobile sales and service
X
X
Dry cleaning and laundry plants which use only nonflammable and
nonexplosive cleaning agents
C
E
Printing, publishing and binding establishments
C
C
Community -oriented open air markets conducted as an outdoor
operation and licensed pursuant to provisions in the Edmonds City
Code
A
A
Bus stop shelters
A
X
Churches, subject to the requirements of ECDC 17.100.020
A
E
Local public facilities subject to the requirements of ECDC
17.100.050
C
C
Off-street parking and loading areas to serve a permitted use
B
B
Commuter parking lots in conjunction with a facility otherwise
permitted in this zone
B
B
Commercial parking lots
A
C
Wholesale uses
X
X
Hotels and motels
A
A
Amusement establishments
C
X
Auction businesses, excluding vehicle or livestock auctions
X
X
Drive-in businesses
X
X
Laboratories
X
X
Fabrication of light industrial products not otherwise listed as a
permitted use
X
X
Day-care centers
C
C
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16.100.040
Permitted Uses
District 1
Commercial
District 2
Multifamily
Museums and art galleries of primarily local concern that do not
meet the criteria for regional public facilities as defined in ECDC
21.85.033
A
E
Retail stores larger than 12,000 GSF
X
X
Residential treatment facilities for alcoholics and drug abusers
X
X
Light industrial
X
X
Outdoor storage, incidental to a permitted use
D
D
A = Permitted primary use
B = Permitted secondary use
C = Primary uses requiring a conditional use permit
D = Secondary uses requiring a conditional use permit
E = Permitted primary use on ground level floor only
X = Not permitted
[Ord. 3760 § 1, 2009].
16.100.040 Site development standards.
A. Development Standards — General.
Development requirements can be summa-
rized as follows: A minimum of 25 percent of
the heated space of the overall development
shall be in commercial and/or retail space
usage. See District Map at the end of this chap-
ter.
B. Building Scale and Building Height.
1. Intent. In order to provide a consis-
tency of architectural scale for different sec-
tions of the development: The more
commercial/retail area closer to Firdale Ave-
nue shall be lower in scale than the multifamily
buildings oriented to the rear of the site.
2. Building Height.
a. District 1 — Commercial/Of-
fice/Retail. One to three stories (lowest floor to
be 12 feet floor to floor minimum); minimum
height: 20 feet; maximum height: 39 feet.
Commercial and office are not permitted on
the ground level floor of the building.
b. District 2 — Multifamily Residen-
tial. Maximum: 39 feet; provided, that an addi-
tional story may be permitted to a maximum
height of 48 feet in accordance with subsection
(B)(2)(b)(i) of this section. Maximum height:
48 feet base height, for four stories, with pos-
sibility of an additional four feet, to allow for
variation in rooflines, for a maximum building
height of 52 feet. Elevator shaft enclosures can
exceed this height only to meet building code.
Guard railings required by and compliant with
the state building code on roof decks can
exceed the maximum roof height. See subsec-
tion (B)(2)(b)(ii) of this section.
i. A fourth story to a maximum
height of 48 feet may be allowed in District 2,
for multifamily uses, if the project integrates
green design methods and technologies
throughout the project. The project must
achieve at least a four -star level of the Built
Green of Washington program or a LEED gold
certification, or equivalent. See also ECDC
22.100.090, Sustainable design.
ii. Building height may extend
four feet above the maximum 39- or 48-foot
height limit as applicable if all portions of the
building above the stated height are modulated
in design, or are designed as a hip, gable, arch,
shed or other similar forms. Vertical parapet
walls are not allowed to protrude above the 39-
or 48-foot height limit unless they are part of
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16.100.040
an approved modulated design. For examples
of permissible forms, see Figures Cl, C2, C3,
and C4 at the end of this chapter.
iii. Ground floor residential in
District 2 shall be higher than the public side-
walk/way by a minimum of three feet, or
accessed through a residential courtyard to
segregate it from the public way.
3. Elevator shafts and/or stairway pent-
house shafts may extend above the maximum
building height by five feet when compliant
with building code criteria.
4. Mechanical equipment may extend
above this base building height a maximum of
five feet.
C. Parking Standards.
1. Minimum Spaces Required.
a. Commercial Including Office,
Retail and Restaurant Uses. Minimum: Pro-
vide one space for every 400 square feet.
Twenty-five percent of parking places desig-
nated for office space must also be shared with
multifamily residential uses, and shall be eas-
ily accessible to multifamily residential units.
b. Multifamily Uses. Minimum: Pro-
vide 1.5 spaces per unit. Additional parking for
residential units shall be provided in a shared
parking area for office/commercial and resi-
dential.
c. For guest parking, provide one
space for every 10 units or 0.10 spaces for
every unit as a minimum.
2. For shared parking arrangements, a
binding covenant in readable format describ-
ing terms of the shared parking arrangement
shall be required between the property man-
agement companies/owners of the residential
and commercial uses describing the joint use
of the parking areas, and shall be approved as
to form by the city attorney.
D. Site Setbacks. See District Map at the
end of this chapter for illustration of setbacks,
buffers and related notes.
Setback distances refer to areas above
ground.
Underground structures can be within the
setback area as long as adequate soil depth is
provided to support the existence of trees and
vegetation; provided, however, that no below -
ground structure may extend into or under the
20-foot setback at the north property line.
1. Minimum side setbacks are 15 feet.
2. The minimum setback on the northern
boundary of the site is 20 feet. The required
setback shall be landscaped and designed to
provide a buffer to adjoining R-zoned prop-
erty.
3. Where the proposed development
abuts a single-family residential (RS) zoned
property, the proposed development shall also
modulate the design of any building facades
facing the single-family residential (RS) zoned
property. See subsection (F) of this section,
Design Standards, for additional information.
4. SW Corner Setbacks. District 1 shall
extend to street property line with no setback,
and set back from the west property line by 15
feet. District 2 shall be set back on a per floor
basis, with the second floor set back from the
street property line by 30 feet, and the west
property line by 35 feet. Third floor setback
shall be 55 feet from the street property line
and 35 feet from the west property line. All
floors shall revert to minimum setback from
the west property line of 15 feet when 80 feet
from the street property line and greater.
E. Open Space.
1. Design Intent. The project shall
include a comprehensive open space network
that uses courtyard(s) and other open space
elements to connect the residential and com-
mercial uses.
2. Open Space Requirements. Minimum
open space requirement for the development:
Shall be 20 percent of the overall site area. The
minimum open space requirement may include
setback areas, all developed pedestrian areas
including landscaped walkways, plazas, and
courtyards and other passive open spaces in
the commercial area. The calculation may also
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Edmonds Community Development Code
16.100.040
include public open space for the residential
uses. The calculation shall not include parking
areas, driveways, or service areas.
F. Design Standards. For more descriptive
information on design standards and guide-
lines, please see Chapter 22.100 ECDC. [Ord.
3760 § 1, 2009].
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(Revised 1/10)
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STREET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
SUNLIGHT TO DISTRICT 1
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[Ord. 3760 § 1, 2009].
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[Ord. 3760 § 1, 2009].
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Title 17
GENERAL ZONING REGULATIONS
Chapters:
17.00 Administration......................................................................................3
17.05 Reasonable Accommodations Process..................................................5
17.10 Bonds....................................................................................................7
17.30 Fences...................................................................................................8
17.35 Animals................................................................ 9
17.40 Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, Signs and Lots
17.50 Off -Street Parking Regulations ............................
17.60 Property Performance Standards .........................
17.65 Limited Outdoor Display of Merchandise ...........
17.70 Temporary Uses ...................................................
17.75 Outdoor Dining ....................................................
17.80 Planter Area Maintenance ....................................
17.90 Recycling Collection Facilities ............................
17.95 Commute Trip Reduction Plan ............................
17.100 Community Facilities ...........................................
................................
............................ 10a
...........................10.6
..............................16
............................18a
............................18b
............................18d
...........................18.1
...........................18.2
..............................20
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Edmonds Community Development Code
17.35.030
constructed facing a property line do not
exceed 25 percent of the total length of that
property line.
2. A trellis up to two additional feet in
height to a maximum of eight feet may be
added as a decorative element to a fence facing
a street, alley or access easement so long as the
trellis remains free of any plantings, vegetation
or other visual obstruction.
3. An arbor up to three additional feet in
height to a nine -foot maximum may be con-
structed over a gate, walkway or entrance.
[Ord. 3348 § 1, 2001].
Chapter 17.35
ANIMALS
Sections:
17.35.010
Purpose.
17.35.020
Definitions.
17.35.030
Keeping of domesticated animals
in residential zones.
17.35.040
Keeping of poultry and covered
animals in residential zones.
17.35.010 Purpose.
The city council finds and declares that the
city of Edmonds is a developed urban commu-
nity of primarily residential character. The
purpose of this chapter is to reasonably regu-
late the owning and keeping of animals in a
manner to promote and protect the urban resi-
dential character of the city. [Ord. 3343 § 1,
2001].
17.35.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the definitions
set forth in ECC 5.05.010 shall apply unless
modified herein. [Ord. 3343 § 1, 2001].
17.35.030 Keeping of domesticated
animals in residential zones.
For each residential dwelling unit, regard-
less of the number of occupants residing
within each dwelling unit, the following maxi-
mum number of domestic animals may be kept
or owned within the dwelling unit upon the lot
or premises associated with such dwelling
unit:
A. Household pets in numbers normally and
commonly associated with the primary resi-
dential use of the dwelling unit. "Household
pets" are animals commonly or normally kept
or owned in association with a residential
dwelling unit and which are generally kept or
housed within the interior of the dwelling unit,
including such animals as hamsters, mice, ger-
bils, guinea pigs, nonvenomous snakes, para-
17-9 (Revised 1/10)
17.35.040
keets, canaries, finches, other songbirds, small
nonvenomous reptiles and amphibians, and
fish;
B. Five or fewer domestic animals;
C. One unweaned litter produced by any
domestic animal permitted to be kept by this
chapter; provided, that the total number of
domestic animals kept shall not exceed that
number provided in subsection B of this sec-
tion more than 180 days following the birth of
the litter;
D. Up to three domestic female chickens on
a lot(s) or premises associated with a single-
family residential dwelling unit, except as oth-
erwise grandfathered under current law. A
chicken coop or other pen or enclosure is an
accessory structure and shall comply with all
bulk requirements of the applicable zone. An
accessory dwelling unit shall not be consid-
ered as a separate dwelling unit when deter-
mining the number of chickens that may be
kept on a single-family lot or lots (when a sin-
gle-family residence is located on more than
one lot). [Ord. 3759 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3343 § 1,
2001].
17.35.040 Keeping of poultry and covered
animals in residential zones.
A. The keeping of poultry or covered ani-
mals within a residential dwelling unit, or upon
the premises connected therewith, shall be pro-
hibited except as provided herein and in ECDC
17.35.030(D).
B. Covered animals are permitted to be
kept on residential property zoned for single-
family use (R zones) so long as they meet the
requirements of ECC 5.05.130.
C. Any poultry presently and permanently
being kept upon the premises of a residential
dwelling unit on the effective date of the ordi-
nance codified in this chapter shall be permit-
ted under the provisions of this chapter;
provided, that such use is registered with the
city of Edmonds development services depart-
ment as described in subsection D of this sec-
tion, and that the poultry is kept in strict
compliance with the provisions of Chapter
5.05 ECC. In the event that the keeping of
poultry is discontinued on the premises for a
continuous period of more than 90 days, the
use shall be considered terminated and the
continued keeping of poultry shall not be per-
mitted.
D. Commencing on February 5, 2001, a
registration period of six months, ending
August 6, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., is hereby estab-
lished for the registration of the keeping of
poultry currently occurring in single-family
zones. Upon receipt of the registration, the city
shall develop a schedule for the inspection of
such poultry uses to determine compliance
with Chapter 5.05 ECC. If the keeping of poul-
try is both registered and determined to be in
compliance with Chapter 5.05 ECC, then the
keeping of poultry shall be considered to be
established as a legal nonconforming use.
E. Legal nonconforming keeping of poultry
shall receive a permit certificate confirming
such status and listing the physical dimensions
and other characteristics of the use; provided,
however, that the registration and permit of a
formerly illegal poultry use may be revoked
and/or conditioned in accordance with the pro-
visions of ECC 20.100.040.
F. Failure to register the keeping of poultry
with the city of Edmonds development ser-
vices department within the time period estab-
lished by the provisions of the ordinance
codified in this chapter shall be considered to
be presumptive proof that such activity is ille-
gal and subject to abatement. The keeper of
such poultry may overcome such a presump-
tion only by presentation of substantial and
competent evidence which establishes the
legal nonconforming nature of such use by
clear and convincing evidence that the use was
permitted by Snohomish County or the city of
Edmonds, was permitted by such agency and
was in complete compliance with the applica-
ble provisions of state law and county or city
ordinance, at the date such use was initiated
and established.
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Edmonds Community Development Code
17.40.010
G. The amendment of the definition of
poultry was expanded by the passage of Ordi-
nance No. 3655. In order to permit owners of
poultry not previously regulated under the pro-
visions of this code the same rights and privi-
leges previously extended to other poultry
owners, a new registration period is estab-
lished commencing July 1, 2007, and extend-
ing for a period of six months, ending on
December 3, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. Commencing
on that date and for the period established, the
keepers of pheasants, quail, guinea fowl and
pea fowl may be kept as poultry as a noncon-
forming use if registered pursuant to the provi-
sions of subsections (D) and (E) of this section.
[Ord. 3759 § 2, 2009; Ord. 3655 § 2, 2007;
Ord. 3343 § 1, 2001].
Chapter 17.40
NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS,
SIGNS AND LOTS'
Sections:
17.40.000
Purpose.
17.40.010
Nonconforming uses.
17.40.020
Nonconforming building and/or
structure.
17.40.025
Vested nonconforming or illegal
accessory dwelling units.
17.40.030
Nonconforming lots.
17.40.040
Nonconforming signs.
17.40.050
Nonconforming local public
facilities.
17.40.060
Setback exemption.
17.40.000 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to allow cer-
tain nonconforming uses, buildings, signs and
lots to continue while limiting the continuation
of certain aspects of nonconformity. Other
nonconforming uses, buildings, signs and lots,
which are declared to be nuisances, are
required to be eliminated. [Ord. 3696 § 1,
2008].
17.40.010 Nonconforming uses.
A. Definition. A nonconforming use is one
which was once allowed by applicable land
use regulations, but is no longer allowed, due
to the passage or later change of the ordinance
codified in this chapter or a prior ordinance.
B. Continuation. A nonconforming use
may continue, unless required to be abated by
subsection (C) of this section, but it may not be
expanded in any way, including additional lot
area, floor area, height, number of employees,
equipment, or hours of operation, except as
otherwise provided in ECDC 17.40.050.
1. Ord. 3696 enacted Chapter 17.40 ECC on August 31,
2008. Prior legislation: Ords. 2292, 2429, 2936, 3024,
3153, 3247, 3283, 3300, 3327, 3353 and 3515.
17-10a (Revised 1/10)
17.40.020
C. Lapse of Time.
1. If a nonconforming use ceases for a
period of six continuous months, any later use
of the property occupied by the former non-
conforming use shall conform to this zoning
ordinance. Uses such as agricultural uses,
which vary seasonally, shall be deemed aban-
doned if the seasonal use is not utilized during
one full season consistent with the traditional
use.
2. If a nonconforming residential use
ceases because its building is damaged in
excess of 75 percent of its replacement cost,
the use may be reestablished if, but only if, an
application for a building permit which vests
as provided in ECDC 19.00.015, et seq., is
filed within 18 months of the date such damage
occurred. After the application has been filed,
only one 180-day extension may be granted.
3. The right of reestablishment of use
described in subsection (C)(2) of this section
shall not apply if:
a. The building or structure was dam-
aged or destroyed due to the unlawful act of
the owner or the owner's agent; or
b. The building is damaged or
destroyed due to the ongoing neglect or gross
negligence of the owner or the owner's agent.
In the event that subsection (C)(3)(a) or
(b) of this section apply, the nonconforming
use shall be abated if damage exceeds 25 per-
cent of replacement cost. "Replacement cost"
shall be determined as provided in ECDC
17.40.020(F).
D. Conditional Uses. A legal use does not
become nonconforming because the zone in
which it is located is changed to a zone district
which requires a conditional use permit for the
use. However, the use may not be expanded, as
provided for in subsection (B) of this section,
without obtaining a conditional use permit.
[Ord. 3696 § 1, 2008].
17.40.020 Nonconforming building and/or
structure.
A. Definition. A nonconforming building is
one which once met bulk zoning standards and
the site development standards applicable to
its construction, but which no longer conforms
to such standards due to the enactment or
amendment of the zoning ordinance of the city
of Edmonds or the application of such ordi-
nance in the case of a structure annexed to the
city. Subject to the other provisions of this sec-
tion, an accessory building that is not an acces-
sory dwelling unit shall be presumptively
nonconforming if photographic or other sub-
stantial evidence conclusively demonstrates
that the accessory building existed on or before
January 1, 1981. In the case of a property that
was annexed after January 1, 1981, then the
date shall be that of the effective date of the
annexation of the city of Edmonds. Such pre-
sumption may be overcome only by clear and
convincing evidence.
B. Continuation. A nonconforming build-
ing or structure may be maintained and contin-
ued, unless required to be abated elsewhere in
this chapter or section, but it may not be
changed or altered in any manner which
increases the degree of nonconformity of the
building except as expressly provided in sub-
sections (C) through (I) of this section.
C. Historic Buildings and Structures. Noth-
ing in this section shall prevent the full restora-
tion by reconstruction of a building or
structure which is either listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the Washington
State Register of Historic Places, the Washing-
ton State Cultural Resource Inventory, or the
Edmonds Register of Historic Places, or is
listed in a council -approved historical survey
meeting the standards of the State Department
of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
"Restoration" means reconstruction of the his-
toric building or structure with as nearly the
same visual design appearance and materials
as is consistent with full compliance with the
State Building Code and consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 20.45 ECDC,
(Revised 1/10) 17-10b
Edmonds Community Development Code
17.40.020
Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The
reconstruction of all such historic buildings
and structures shall comply with the life safety
provisions of the State Building Code.
D. Maintenance and Alterations.
1. Ordinary maintenance and repair of a
nonconforming building or structure shall be
permitted.
2. Alterations which otherwise conform
to the provisions of the zoning ordinance, its
site development and bulk standards, and
which do not expand any nonconforming
aspect of the building, shall be permitted.
3. In an effort to provide modular relief,
minor architectural improvements in commer-
cial and multiple -family residential zones may
encroach into a nonconforming setback adja-
cent to an access easement or public right-of-
way not more than 30 inches or one-half of the
distance to the property line, whichever is less.
"Minor architectural improvements" are
defined as and limited to bay windows, eaves,
chimneys and architectural detail such as cor-
nices, medallions and decorative trim. Such
improvements shall be required to obtain
administrative design review. Nothing herein
shall be interpreted to exempt such improve-
ments from compliance with the State Build-
ing and Fire Code.
4. Alterations required by law or the
order of a public agency in order to meet health
and safety regulations shall be permitted.
E. Relocation. Should a nonconforming
building or structure be moved horizontally for
any reason for any distance, it shall thereafter
come into conformance with the setback and
lot coverage requirements for the zone in
which it is located. Provided, however, that a
building or structure may be moved on the
same site without full compliance if the move-
ment reduces the degree of nonconformity of
the building or structure. Movement alone of a
nonconforming building or structure to lessen
an aspect of its nonconformity shall not require
the owner thereof to bring the building or
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Edmonds Community Development Code
17.40.040
only be used in accordance with the provisions
of the Edmonds Community Development
Code, except as specifically provided in sub-
section (D) of this section.
D. Exception for Single -Family Dwelling
Units. An applicant may build one single-fam-
ily residence consisting of no more than one
dwelling unit on a lot or parcel regardless of
the size of the lot or parcel if, but only if, one
of the following exceptions applies:
1. In an RS zone, such nonconforming
lot may be sold or otherwise developed as any
other nonconforming lot pursuant to the fol-
lowing conditions and standards:
a. The lot area of the nonconforming
lot is not less than the minimum lot area spec-
ified in the table below for the zoning district
in which the subject property is located; and
b. Community facilities, public utili-
ties and roads required to serve the noncon-
forming lot are available concurrently with the
proposed development; and
c. Existing housing stock will not be
destroyed in order to create a new buildable
lot.
Lot Area Table
% Needed for
Lot Sized Needed
Zone
Legal Lot
for Legal Lot
(1)
RS-20
60%
12,000
(2)
RS-12
70%
8,400
(3)
RS-10
75%
7,500
(4)
RS-8
80%
6,400
(5)
RS-6
90%
5,400
2. An applicant applies for necessary
permits to construct the unit within five years
of the date the lot or parcel was annexed into
the city and the lot or parcel was lawfully cre-
ated under provisions of Snohomish County
subdivision and zoning laws as well as the
laws of the state of Washington; or
3. An applicant may remodel or rebuild
one residence on a nonconforming lot without
regard to the 75 percent destruction require-
ment of ECDC 17.40.020(F) if a fully com-
pleted building permit application is submitted
within one year of the destruction of the resi-
dence and all other development requirements
of this code are complied with; or
4. The lot lines defining the lot or parcel
were recorded in the Snohomish County
recorder's office prior to December 31, 1972,
and the lot or parcel has not at any time been
simultaneously owned by the owner of a con-
tiguous lot or parcel which fronts on the same
access right-of-way subsequent to December
31, 1972, and the lot or parcel has access to an
access right-of-way which meets the minimum
requirements established by this code. [Ord.
3696 § 1, 2008].
17.40.040 Nonconforming signs.
Nonconforming signs are injurious to
health, safety and welfare and destructive of
the aesthetic and environmental living condi-
tions which this zoning ordinance is intended
to preserve and enhance. Nonconforming
signs shall be brought into compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 20.60 ECDC under the
following terms and conditions:
A. No nonconforming sign shall be
expanded, extended, rebuilt, reconstructed or
altered in any way, except as provided below.
The following acts are specifically permitted
and shall not in and of themselves require con-
formance with the provisions of Chapter 20.60
ECDC:
1. Normal maintenance of the sign;
2. A change in the name of the business
designated on the sign; or
3. Any action necessary to preserve the
public safety in the event of damage to the sign
brought about by an accident or an act of God.
B. Any nonconforming sign shall be
brought into immediate compliance with the
code in the event that it is expanded in viola-
tion of subsection (A) of this section.
C. None of the foregoing provisions relat-
ing to permitted maintenance, name change or
preservation of the sign under subsection (A)
of this section shall be construed so as to per-
17-10.5 (Revised 1/10)
17.40.050
mit the continuation or preservation of any
nonconforming off -premises sign. [Ord. 3696
§ 1, 20081.
17.40.050 Nonconforming local public
facilities.
A. Local Public Facilities. Existing legal
nonconforming local public facility uses,
buildings, and/or signs, owned and/or operated
by local, state, or federal governmental enti-
ties, public service corporations, or common
carriers (including agencies, districts, govern-
mental corporations, public utilities, or similar
entities) may be expanded, enlarged, altered,
or modified, subject to review under Chapter
20.16 ECDC, Essential Public Facilities. [Ord.
3696 § 1, 20081.
17.40.060 Setback exemption.
A. Notwithstanding the current criteria in
the ECDC relating to residential building set-
backs, development projects in areas annexed
by the city of Edmonds from unincorporated
Snohomish County since January 1, 1994,
with building permits from Snohomish County
that were valid on the effective date of the
annexation, but which have subsequently
expired without final approval, shall be
exempt from the setback requirements speci-
fied in ECDC 16.20.030 and 16.30.030; pro-
vided, that the development projects are (1)
residential in nature; (2) located in residen-
tially zoned areas of the city of Edmonds; (3)
meet setback requirements of the then -current
Snohomish County code in effect on the effec-
tive date of the annexation; (4) consistent with
the plans approved by the county (it will be the
applicant's responsibility to provide the city
with evidence that the project was approved by
the county); and (5) compliant with all other
applicable criteria in the current ECDC.
B. Nothing in this section shall be inter-
preted to allow any development project in the
city of Edmonds, for which a valid building
permit from the city is required under the cur-
rent ECDC, to begin, proceed or be completed
without the same. [Ord. 3756 § 1, 2009].
Chapter 17.50
OFF-STREET PARKING
REGULATIONS
Sections:
17.50.000
Purposes.
17.50.010
Off-street parking required.
17.50.020
Parking space requirements.
17.50.030
Calculations.
17.50.040
Location.
17.50.050
Standards.
17.50.060
Joint use.
17.50.070
Downtown business area parking
requirements.
17.50.075
Parking requirements for
sexually oriented businesses.
17.50.090
Temporary parking lots.
17.50.100
Commercial vehicle regulations.
17.50.000 Purposes.
The purposes of this chapter are:
A. To reduce street congestion and avoid
crowding of on -street parking space;
B. To require adequate landscaping of off-
street parking areas;
C. To protect adjacent property from the
impact of a use with inadequate off-street
parking. [Ord. 3496 § 2, 2004].
17.50.010 Off-street parking required.
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 struc-
ture 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.
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Edmonds Community Development Code
17.65.010
Chapter 17.65
LIMITED OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF
MERCHANDISE
Sections:
17.65.000 Purpose.
17.65.010 Standards.
17.65.000 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide rea-
sonable limits on the outdoor display of mer-
chandise in conjunction with a legally
operating business. These criteria are intended
to ensure that the limited outdoor display of
merchandise may be permitted in order to
assist the normal activities of a business while
not creating a public health or safety hazard or
a public nuisance. [Ord. 3320 § 1, 2000].
17.65.010 Standards.
A. The limited outdoor display of merchan-
dise shall only be permitted in conjunction with
an existing permitted use which occupies the
subject property. Display items shall be limited
to merchandise sold by the business or decora-
tive items which relate to or complement the
business. Display items shall not include sig-
nage which would otherwise require a sign per-
mit under Chapter 20.60 ECDC.
B. An outdoor display of merchandise
shall:
1. Permit free access to all buildings and
comply with access requirements imposed by
the State Building Code as the same exists or
is hereafter amended including, but not limited
to, the Uniform Fire, Building and Barrier Free
Codes; and
2. Not be placed in or on street furniture,
parking meters, public signage, planter boxes,
turf, dirt or landscaped areas nor beyond the
edge of the business' street frontage.
C. Displays within the public right-of-way
shall require an encroachment permit under
Chapter 18.70 ECDC and shall comply with all
conditions applicable to such a permit. When
located within the public right-of-way, display
items shall be placed adjacent to the building
and may encroach onto a maximum of two feet
of the public sidewalk, except, however, that
all clear zones identified as part of the
encroachment permit shall be maintained. The
outside area should be continuously super-
vised by the business to ensure that all clear
zones are maintained.
D. All sales transactions shall occur inside
the building. [Ord. 3320 § 1, 2000].
17-18a (Revised 1/10)
17.70.000
Chapter 17.70
TEMPORARY USES
Sections:
17.70.000
Security units.
17.70.005
Project sales offices/sales
models.
17.70.010
Other temporary buildings.
17.70.020
Temporary parking lots.
17.70.030
Temporary municipal office uses.
17.70.035
Temporary storage units.
17.70.040
Bistro and outdoor dining.
17.70.050
Temporary homeless shelters.
17.70.000 Security units.
A. Definition. A "security unit" is a build-
ing, mobile home, trailer, or vehicle used tem-
porarily in connection with providing security
during construction of a structure or building
for which a valid building permit has been
issued.
B. Conditions. A security unit is permitted
in all zones under the following conditions:
1. All sanitation facilities and safety
measures shall be approved in advance by the
building official, health official and other
appropriate city officials.
2. Unless earlier directed by the building
official pursuant to subsection (B)(3) of this
section, security units in the following zones
shall be removed after the following time peri-
ods:
a. In an RS zone, one year;
b. All other zones, one year, with a
one-year extension if the community develop-
ment director finds that the project is large
enough to require the longer period, disregard-
ing any self-imposed delay.
3. The building official may order the
removal of a security unit if any of the follow-
ing situations occur:
a. The building permit expires or is
cancelled.
b. The building official issues an
occupancy permit.
c. The building official determines
that the security structure is no longer needed
to provide protection against theft or vandal-
ism. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009].
17.70.005 Project sales offices/sales models.
A. Definition. A "project sales office" or
"sales model" is space within an otherwise
permitted building used temporarily to support
the sale of multifamily or condominium units.
B. Conditions. A project sales office or
sales model is only permitted to occur on the
property containing the project or unit(s) being
offered for sale. The sales office or sales model
shall be discontinued and removed prior to
occupancy of the last unit available for sale on
the property.
C. The granting of a permit for a sales
office or sales model shall be processed as a
Type I decision. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009; Ord.
3736 § 17, 2009; Ord. 3347 § 1, 2001].
17.70.010 Other temporary buildings.
Except as provided in ECDC 17.70.030, a
conditional use permit shall be required to con-
struct a temporary building in any zone. The
permit shall be administratively reviewed by
staff and shall be valid for a period of one year•,
provided, however, that said permit may be
extended by the development services director
for a single one-year extension upon submittal
of a written application prior to the expiration
of the original permit. All the requirements of
the zoning district shall be met. An appeal of
the staff decision granting or denying such a
permit or extension shall be reviewed by the
hearing examiner in accordance with the
requirements for any other conditional use per-
mit under Chapter 20.06 ECDC. [Ord. 3742
§ 1, 2009; Ord. 3736 § 18, 2009; Ord. 2833 §
1, 1991; Ord. 2541, 1985].
17.70.020 Temporary parking lots.
See ECDC 17.50.090, which by this refer-
ence is incorporated herein as if set forth in
full. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009].
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Edmonds Community Development Code
17.70.040
17.70.030 Temporary municipal office
uses.
The city council may, at its sole discretion,
approve the installation of a temporary build-
ing or mobile office structure to house munic-
ipal office and related storage in conjunction
with or in anticipation of the construction or
remodeling of a municipal facility. Such struc-
ture shall be exempt from any other require-
ments of the zoning code and the decision of
the city council shall be final. The city staff is
hereby directed to provide for reasonable land-
scaping and screening of such structure and
sufficient drawings and site plans to ade-
quately inform the council of the nature and
proposed use of the structure, its design and
the anticipated length of time which the struc-
ture will be in use. In no event shall the use of
such a temporary structure exceed three years
without the specific authorization of the city
council. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2833 § 2,
1991].
17.70.035 Temporary storage units.
A. Defined.
1. "Canopy" means a structure, enclo-
sure or shelter constructed of fabric or pliable
materials supported by any manner, except by
air or the contents it protects, and is open with-
out sidewals or drops on 75 percent or more of
the perimeter.
2. "Cargo or shipping container" means
a standardized container designed without an
axle or wheels, which was originally, specifi-
cally, or formerly designed for or used in the
packing, shipping, movement or transportation
of freight, articles, goods or commodities.
3. "Tent" means a structure, enclosure
or shelter constructed of fabric or other pliable
material supported by any manner except by
air or the contents that it protects.
B. Cargo or Shipping Containers. No per-
son shall place or cause to be placed any cargo
or shipping container, regardless of structural
modifications, on any area or any property in a
residentially zoned district that is not subject to
the design review process. Property or projects
subject to the design review process may apply
for this use per ECDC 20.10.010. Administra-
tive waivers shall not apply.
The temporary placement of a portable stor-
age container on a residentially zoned lot for
the purpose of loading and unloading house-
hold contents shall be permitted for a period of
time not exceeding 30 days in a calendar year.
C. Tents, tarps and canopy structures which
use plastic sheeting, canvas, or other similar
pliable materials to cover storage areas, and/or
to be used as carports are regulated in residen-
tial zones:
1. Tents or canopies with a floor area
measured to the exterior wall or post exceed-
ing 200 square feet are prohibited, except for
those used for limited time period for a special
event such as a party or wedding not to exceed
24 hours.
2. Tents and canopies shall comply with
setback and height requirements for accessory
structures for the zone. Lot coverage require-
ments also apply.
If a tent or canopy is located within six
feet of another tent(s) or canopy(ies) or
attached in any way, they shall be considered
as one tent or canopy and shall be subject to the
provisions of subsections (A) and (B) of this
section for combined floor area and location.
D. Temporary storage units do not require a
conditional use permit. [Ord. 3742 § 1, 2009].
17.70.040 Bistro and outdoor dining.
A properly zoned and licensed food or bev-
erage service establishment may temporarily
utilize public sidewalks in right-of-way areas
immediately adjacent to its establishment. The
area authorized for use shall be that area of the
immediately adjacent public right-of-way
and/or outdoor areas under the lease or owner-
ship of the applicant lying between the appli-
cant's property and the public right-of-way.
The area authorized for such use shall not
extend beyond the street frontage of the busi-
ness lessee or property owner. Any building or
structure as such terms are defined pursuant to
the building code adopted by Chapter 19.00
17-18c (Revised 1/10)
17.70.050
ECDC shall fully comply with all provisions
of the community development code, includ-
ing, but not limited to, review and approval by
the architectural design board. [Ord. 3742 § 1,
2009; Ord. 3293 § 1, 2000; Ord. 3265 § 1,
1999].
17.70.050 Temporary homeless shelters!
A. "Temporary homeless shelter" shall be
defined as a short-term residence for a group of
people at a permanent building's indoor facil-
ity that is organized by a sponsor with services
provided by a sponsor.
B. "Short-term" shall be defined as 14 days
or less during any consecutive 30-day period.
C. "Sponsor" shall be defined as a commu-
nity -based organization (1) that is a public
agency or nonprofit corporation/organization,
and (2) that fulfills its mission, in part, by orga-
nizing living accommodations for the home-
less.
D. Temporary homeless shelters shall be
permitted as a primary or secondary use at all
zoning districts where churches or local public
facilities are permitted as primary uses.
E. Nothing in this section shall be inter-
preted as a waiver of any of the requirements
of Ordinance 3730.
F. No provision of any ordinance adopted
by the city of Edmonds shall be applied or
interpreted to prohibit a temporary homeless
shelter when the same is specifically allowed
under state or federal law under the circum-
stances. [Ord. 3769 §§ 2 — 7, 2009].
1. Code reviser's note: Ordinance 3769 expires June 15,
2010.
Chapter 17.75
OUTDOOR DINING
Sections:
17.75.010
Outdoor dining — Permitted
secondary use.
4 7.75.020
Primary uses requiring a
conditional use permit.
17.75.030
Reduction of outdoor seating by
existing nonconforming seating.
17.75.040
Outdoor dining buildings or
structures.
17.75.010 Outdoor dining — Permitted
secondary use.
Limited outdoor seating for outdoor dining
is hereby allowed as a permitted secondary use
in the BN — neighborhood business zone, BC —
community business zone, BD — downtown
business zone, CW — commercial waterfront
zone, and CG — general commercial zone.
Seating shall be limited to an additional 10 per-
cent of the existing interior seating of the
establishment or eight seats, whichever is
greater, and shall be located outside of public
rights -of -way. No additional parking stalls
shall be required for outdoor dining usage.
[Ord. 3628 § 3, 2007; Ord. 3312 § 1, 2000].
17.75.020 Primary uses requiring a
conditional use permit.
Outdoor dining shall be a primary use
requiring a conditional use permit in the BN —
neighborhood business zone, BC — community
business zone, BD — downtown business zone,
CW — commercial waterfront zone, and CG —
general commercial zone, for outdoor seating
which exceeds 10 percent of the existing inte-
rior seating in the establishment or more than
eight seats, whichever is greater. This use shall
be established and maintained only in accor-
dance with the terms of a conditional use per-
mit approved by the hearing examiner as a
Type III -A decision under the procedural
requirements contained in Chapter 20.06
ECDC. At a minimum, the conditions consid-
(Revised 1/10) 17-18d
Title 22
DESIGN STANDARDS
Chapters:
22.43 Design Standards for the BD1 Zone...................................................3
22.100 Firdale Village Site Design Standards................................................8
22-1 (Revised 1/10)
Edmonds Community Development Code
22.43.070
Ground level facades of buildings should have
transparent windows between two to 10 feet
above grade.
Windows shall provide a visual connection
between activities inside and outside the build-
ing, and therefore should not be mirrored or
use darkly tinted glass.
[Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
22.43.060 Treating blank walls.
A. Intent. To ensure that buildings do not
display blank, unattractive walls to the abut-
ting street.
B. Standards.
1. Walls or portions of walls on abutting
streets or visible from residential areas where
windows are not provided shall have architec-
tural treatment (see standards under ECDC
22.43.050). At least four of the following ele-
ments shall be incorporated into any ground
floor, street -facing facade:
a. Masonry (except for flat, nondeco-
rative concrete block);
b.
Concrete or masonry plinth at the
base of the wall;
c.
Belt courses of a different texture
and color;
d.
Projecting cornice;
e.
Decorative tile work;
f.
Medallions;
g.
Opaque or translucent glass;
h.
Artwork or wall graphics;
i.
Lighting fixtures;
j.
An architectural element not listed
above, as approved, that meets the intent.
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Buildings shall not display blank, unattractive
walls to the abutting street.
[Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
22.43.070 Building HVAC equipment.
A. Intent. To ensure that HVAC equip-
ment, elevators, and other building utility fea-
tures are designed to be a part of the overall
building design and do not detract from the
streetscape.
22-7 (Revised 1/10)
22.100.000
B. Standards.
1. Rooftop HVAC equipment, elevators
and other rooftop features shall be designed to
fit in with the materials and colors of the over-
all building design. These features shall be
located away from the building edges to avoid
their being seen from the street below. If these
features can be seen from the adjoining street,
building design shall use screening, decora-
tion, plantings (e.g., rooftop gardens), or other
techniques to integrate these features with the
design of the building.
2. When HVAC equipment is placed at
ground level, it shall be integrated into build-
ing design and/or use screening techniques to
avoid both visual and noise impacts on adjoin-
ing properties.
Rooftop equipment should be screened from
view.
[Ord. 3697 § 2, 2008].
Chapter 22.100
FIRDALE VILLAGE SITE
DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
22.100.000
Applicability and goals.
22.100.010
Site design and planning.
22.100.020
Architectural design.
22.100.030
Pedestrian orientation, outdoor
spaces and amenities.
22.100.040
Vehicular access and parking.
22.100.050
Site landscaping and screening
elements.
22.100.060
Signage.
22.100.070
Site lighting.
22.100.080
Safety issues.
22.100.090
Sustainable design.
22.100.100
Definitions.
Aerial view of existing Firdale Village site.
22.100.000 Applicability and goals.
A. Applicability. The design standards in
this chapter apply to all development within
the Firdale Village MU zone, including the
subdistricts contained within the larger zone.
The design standards use imperative lan-
guage such as "shall" and "must" to indicate
high priority features and a strong directive
toward satisfying the standards' intent. Words
such as "should" and "may" indicate desirable
conditions or elements that are strongly
encouraged.
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Edmonds Community Development Code
22.100.010
B. Goals and Intent. The design standards
will help to shape a neighborhood village form
of development, a place of complementary
uses within an aesthetically attractive, easily
accessible and economically healthy environ-
ment. The guidelines and standards will be
used to create an attractive, inviting environ-
ment for residential and commercial uses, with
an emphasis on the needs of the pedestrian,
including the needs of senior citizens, youths
and physically challenged persons, but that is
also accessible for vehicles.
Development shall be located to facilitate
transit and nonmotorized travel modes. On -
site facilities that are convenient and attractive
to pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles are
encouraged. The development will be
designed to include the following uses, and
will also evolve and change over time:
Retail shops and stores, professional
offices, restaurants, services, multiresidential
and community -related outdoor areas and
facilities.
C. Project Vision.
1. Scale and Form. The vision for
Firdale Village is the creation of a vibrant
neighborhood village development that dem-
onstrates a balance between commercial, retail
and residential uses and contributes to the
vitality of the neighborhood and area. The
project is intended to create an environment
that is accessible and inviting to the pedestrian,
visitor, tenant, motorist and public transit user.
The project can also be an important example
of a more sustainable form of development,
one that incorporates sustainable design strate-
gies and methods in many aspects of the
project, from site design and construction to
long-term water and energy efficiency. New
development shall include pedestrian ameni-
ties that bring residents and customers to the
development, including local shopping, ser-
vices, offices, specialty retail, restaurants, and
other related uses. Outdoor spaces shall func-
tion as social settings for a variety of experi-
ences, while maintaining a human scale and
ability for easy pedestrian circulation. [Ord.
3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.010 Site design and planning.
A. Intent.
1. The project design shall respond to
special opportunities and constraints of the
site, including solar orientation, changes in
topography, preservation of existing trees as
buffer, and opportunities for low -impact site
design.
2. The project design shall take advan-
tage of the southern solar orientation for mul-
tifamily residential orientation and outdoor
courtyards as well as designing adequate
usable open space and landscaped areas in
both private residential and commercial sub -
districts. The project should also respond to
other local climatic and ecological context by
incorporating the site's natural systems includ-
ing significant trees, hydrology and geology
into design solutions.
3. In general, the designer shall consider
the site design as a whole in helping to create
an inviting environment for residents, tenants
and visitors. In order to clarify possibilities for
sustainable design, goals for sustainability and
green technologies shall be set in the initial
stages of project design.
B. Site Features.
1. Pedestrian Orientation. The project
shall include a pedestrian orientation with pub-
lic amenities, such as buildings with ground
floor orientation to the streetscape and public
spaces, pedestrian walkways, street trees,
attractive landscaping, outdoor areas with
seating and other amenities, and places for
gathering. Additional amenities in public
spaces such as fountains, sculpture or other
forms of art are highly encouraged. (See
pedestrian orientation section, ECDC
22.100.030, for more description.)
The use of materials, color, texture, form
and massing, proportion, public amenities,
landscaping and vegetation along with mitiga-
tion of environmental impacts shall be incor-
22-9 (Revised 1/10)
22.100.020
porated in the design of the project with the
purpose of supporting a human scale, pedes-
trian -oriented development.
Large storefront windows, overhead metal
canopy, lush landscaping and attention to
detail help to create a strong pedestrian orien-
tation.
2. Tree Retention. The project site plan
shall retain the existing stand of evergreen
trees at the north end of the site, to help serve
as a buffer between the new buildings and the
residential parcels bordering the project.
Illustration depicting existing large trees on the
site that act as buffer on north boundary of the
site.
C. Open Space — Design Intent. The project
shall include a comprehensive open space net-
work that uses courtyards and other open space
elements to connect the residential and com-
mercial uses.
1. The design and layout of required pla-
zas, courtyards and other public gathering
spaces shall contribute to the overall sense of
place and help attract pedestrian users to the
development.
The project shall be designed in such a
way to allow some views into the public plazas
and open space from Firdale Avenue, to help
create an inviting and welcoming ambiance
from outside the development. It is important
to achieve a balance between creating inviting,
usable public spaces and buffering noise and
other traffic issues from Firdale Avenue. A
more transparent configuration, that allows
views from the street into the development,
will also help create an inviting ambiance and
make visible the pedestrian -friendly character
of the development.
2. Open Space Requirements. Minimum
open space requirement for the development:
20 percent of total site area. The minimum
open space requirement may include all devel-
oped pedestrian areas including landscaped
walkways, existing setback landscaping, pla-
zas, courtyards and other passive open spaces
in the commercial area. The calculation may
also include open space for the residential
uses. The calculation shall not include parking
areas, driveways, or service areas.
3. Residential Open Space. Residential
development shall include private open space
or outdoor areas for residents. These areas
shall be configured and designed so as to
ensure privacy for residential uses while also
providing linkages to the public open space
components of the project. Seating areas shall
be provided as an important part of the usable
open spaces, and coordinated with landscap-
ing, shaded areas, lighting and orientation to
focal points. [Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.020 Architectural design.
A. Design Intent. To create a unified design
concept for the project that reflects the neigh-
borhood village form of development, while
allowing for some individual expression of
each building. The massing, layout and indi-
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vidual design of each building shall be com-
patible with the architectural design of its on -
site neighboring buildings, yet complement
the neighborhood village character. In general,
all aspects of the project, from landscaped
open spaces to project signage should be well -
designed and coordinated with the project as a
whole.
1. Scale. The designers shall consider
how the structure and site development will be
viewed from the street and adjacent properties.
Scale is not simply the size of the buildings, it
is the proportion of buildings in relationship to
each other, to the street and to the pedestrian
environment. Because of the bowl -like topog-
raphy, the larger scale buildings will be toward
the side and rear of the site, with lower scale
commercial buildings toward Firdale Avenue.
2. Form and Style. The objectives and
standards do not set a particular style of archi-
tecture or design theme. The style and site
design shall be pedestrian in scale and address
design features such as distinctive building
shapes; incorporation of a number of design
elements on building facades, with particular
focus on ground floor; integration of art; inter-
esting textures and patterns; treatment of pub-
lic spaces; landscaping; and signage.
Building forms shall not present visual
mass or bulk impacts that are out of proportion
to the adjoining structures, or that appear from
the street or sidewalk as having unmodulated
visual mass or bulk. Building additions should
complement the original structure in design.
Mixed -use development with variation in scale
and height. Variety of retail facades, along
with interesting storefronts, creates visual
interest at the ground level.
B. Architectural Character.
1. Building Siting and Orientation.
a. Where feasible, primary commer-
cial buildings shall be oriented to the street
frontage to enliven the street edge as well as to
maximize access from the public sidewalk.
Because not all of the commercial space will
be oriented towards Firdale Avenue, primary
entrances may also be oriented to side streets
or towards a rear courtyard as the site design
warrants.
b. All visible building frontages and
ground floor commercial spaces shall be
detailed with architectural elements. (See
Building Facades, subsection (B)(3) of this
section.)
c. Commercial uses are located
towards the front of the site, with orientation
towards Firdale Avenue. Residential uses are
located towards the rear of the site to allow for
greater privacy and buffering from street noise
and activity.
2. Building Articulation.
a. In order to prevent long stretches
of monotonous facades, buildings over 100
feet in length as measured parallel to a road-
way or public open space shall be vertically
articulated along the facade at regular inter-
vals.
b. Articulation may be accomplished
in several ways, including: Modulation — the
stepping back of projection of a portion of the
facade, including significant building elements
such as balconies, porches, canopies, entry
areas, etc., that visually break up the facade.
Articulation can also be accomplished through
adding building focal points which include
distinctive entry features, changing the roof -
line and changing materials.
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Mixed -use building with modulation of facade
along with emphasis on development of
ground floor retail uses.
3. Building Facades.
a. Objectives. Building facades
should be designed with a variety of architec-
tural elements that suggest the buildings' use
and provide visual interest to residents and
pedestrians. Special focus shall be given to
mass, scale roof forms and landscaping, with
special attention to the ground floor of retail
and commercial buildings.
b. Street -Facing and Major Facade
Elements. All major mixed -use, commercial
and/or retail buildings within the development
shall include decorative light fixtures, and dec-
orative paving, and at least five of the follow-
ing elements on the major facades, with at least
five elements on the ground floor:
i. Window and door treatments
which embellish the facade.
ii. Unique facade treatment, such
as decorative materials and design elements.
iii. Recessed entrances.
iv. Balconies.
v. Railings, grillwork, gates.
vi. Unique landscaping.
vii. Belt courses.
viii. Decorative tile work.
ix. Projecting metal and glass can-
opy.
x. Clearstories over storefront
windows.
Building facade with emphasis on develop-
ment of ground floor — with attention to build-
ing entry and other attractive facade detail
including iron grill balconies above.
Mixed -use building with large scale storefront
windows helps to maximize transparency at
ground level. Metal canopy, use of durable
materials and lighting add to visual interest.
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Use of high -quality materials and decorative
building details including exterior lighting and
grill work add interest.
Retail facade with emphasis on the ground
floor and entry. Architectural detail includes
large windows in storefront, large glass entry
door, recessed entry, arched windows above,
contrasting stone outlining entry, structural
canopy above entry, large sign integrated into
building facade, hanging blade sign to the left,
and landscaped planters in front.
c. Walls. Blank walls without visual
or architectural interest shall be avoided.
Buildings shall provide massing breaks along
wall expanses and walls shall include visual or
architectural treatments. Walls facing the side-
walk or other pedestrian spaces should be
treated with recesses, landscaping, windows,
seating, recessed secondary entrances, balco-
nies, belt courses, cornices, and other means of
breaking up the blank wall surface.
d. Ground Floor Windows and
Doors. Major commercial buildings should
have at least 75 percent of the length of the
ground floor facade between the height of two
feet and seven feet devoted to windows and
doors affording views into retail, office or
lobby space.
e. Transparent Facades. Major com-
mercial building facades shall have a high
degree of transparency into the first floor
offices/retail to help create a more inviting
ambiance. See subsection (B)(3)(d) of this sec-
tion on ground floor windows and doors.
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Storefront design with a high degree of trans-
parency from walkway or sidewalk.
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Building with large storefront windows, over-
head canopy and large street trees.
f. Upper Story Facades. Upper stories
of buildings above two stories should maintain
an expression line along the facade such as a
setback, change of material, or a projection to
reduce the perceived building mass. Upper -
story features shall include but are not limited
to balconies, roof decks, or bay windows.
g. Long Buildings. Long buildings,
more than 50 feet in length, shall provide relief
to perceived building mass through such fea-
tures as varied setbacks or heights, or project-
ing windows, entrances or walls. Long linear
walls should be staggered horizontally and
vertically to provide interest.
h. Entrances. Building entrances
should concentrate along the sidewalk and
should be physically and visually inviting.
Entrance doors should be recessed from the
facade surface to emphasize the entrance and
provide a sheltered transition to the interior of
the building. Special paving treatments may be
used to enhance the entry.
i. Pedestrian Walkways. Pedestrian
walkways should be a minimum of eight feet
wide, and be landscaped appropriately. Wheel-
chair ramps shall be constructed between the
sidewalk and building entrances.
j. Building Facades Oriented To-
wards Residential Areas. Building facades fac-
ing north towards the single-family residential
areas shall be designed to include elements to
create an interesting architectural expression
as opposed to blank walls. Elements shall in-
clude those associated with multifamily resi-
dences such as balconies, roof decks, or bay
windows, along with modulation of building
facades.
4. Materials and Color.
a. Objectives. The buildings should
include textured high -quality materials and
colors and provide a visually interesting expe-
rience. Color shall be carefully considered in
relation to the overall project design. Color and
materials should highlight architectural ele-
ments such as doors, windows, fascias, cor-
nices, lintels, sills and pedestrian amenities.
b. Development and Design Stan-
dards.
i. Building exteriors shall be con-
structed from high -quality and durable materi-
als that will require minimal maintenance.
ii. Color. A harmonious range of
colors shall be used on all buildings. Bright
colors shall be used only for trim and accents.
[Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.030 Pedestrian orientation, outdoor
spaces and amenities.
A. Design Intent. The project should incor-
porate a network of well -designed, attractive
pedestrian spaces throughout the project. The
commercial area will feature various sizes of
public spaces, completed with outdoor fur-
nishings and amenities to help create a safe,
inviting environment for visitors and residents.
B. Pedestrian Connections.
1. Attractive well -marked pedestrian
links between parking and buildings shall be
provided. The connections shall be designed to
enhance pedestrian safety through clearly
marked walkways across traffic lanes, land-
scaped areas and parking lots.
2. Where walkways cross driveways
and traffic lanes, special features shall be used
to increase safety for pedestrians. Potential
features include raised or textured pavement to
define the pedestrian space, raised curbs, curb
extensions or low-level lighting such as bol-
lard lights.
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3. Pedestrian connections shall be pro-
vided between buildings with special focus on
connections between residential and commer-
cial areas.
4. Pedestrian connections shall include
design cues to help demarcate the transition
between public and private spaces. Design
cues may include a change in materials, colors,
landscaping or the dimensions of the space.
5. Illumination of walkways shall be
concentrated along the pedestrian paths lead-
ing to parking areas and in the specific areas
where cars are parked.
6. Walkways shall be landscaped where
feasible.
7. The project shall include at least one
pedestrian pathway through the parking
area(s) to the main entrance from the street.
C. Pedestrian Amenities — Commercial and
Public Areas.
1. Pedestrian amenities such as street
trees, landscaping, and seasonal flowers,
benches, lighting, banners and possibly art-
work shall be provided to create interest along
walkways, courtyards and other pedestrian -
oriented spaces.
Amenities including street trees, planted
areas, canopies, wide sidewalks and street
furniture emphasize the pedestrian orientation
of the project.
2. All public open spaces, walkways,
and sidewalks shall meet ADA standards.
3. The addition of texture to the ground
plane of sidewalks and plazas with unit pavers,
bricks, tiles or public artwork is strongly
encouraged.
4. Safe public walkways around and
through parking areas shall be provided as an
important part of the site layout and design.
(See subsections (B)(1) through (6) of this sec-
tion.)
5. Awnings, arcades, pergolas, and/or
overhangs shall be provided to protect pedes-
trians from inclement weather whenever possi-
ble.
6. Pedestrian amenities and detailing of
site furniture, lighting, paving, and site ameni-
ties shall be consistent throughout the develop-
ment to help create a recognizable identity and
image.
7. Separate areas should be provided for
active and passive activities.
8. Residential buildings shall provide an
easily accessible gathering space for building
occupants and their guests. Examples include
an upper level or rooftop patio area or an at -
grade courtyard.
D. Pedestrian -Oriented Spaces.
1. Mixed -use areas shall emphasize
pedestrian orientation by incorporating fea-
tures such as plazas, interior walkways, out-
door courtyards, outdoor seating areas,
fountains, outdoor street furniture and other
similar elements.
2. Outdoor Spaces. A variety of outdoor
spaces shall be provided, including patios,
courtyards, plazas and other landscaped open
spaces, which shall be proportionate in size to
the development.
a. Courtyards.
i. An outdoor covered or uncov-
ered area easily accessible to the public at the
same level as the public sidewalk or pedestrian
connections, which should:
(A) Be at least eight feet in
width, with a building facade on at least one
side; and minimum area of 100 square feet.
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(B) Be landscaped with
groundcover, shrubs, trees or other landscap-
ing over 25 percent of its area.
The design should include seating,
special paving material, pedestrian -scale light-
ing and other pedestrian furnishings.
b. Plazas, Squares and Other Open
Spaces. Public plazas and other gathering
areas shall be provided to encourage commu-
nity activity in open spaces, particularly at the
edges that relate to building openings, natural
features, or activities. Public plazas and gath-
ering areas shall be of sufficient size to encour-
age passive gathering activity and permit
permanent/temporary seating and shall incor-
porate other elements as described:
i. There shall be pedestrian link-
ages leading to and from the plazas to natural
features and other pedestrian paths.
ii. A plaza shall have an articu-
lated edge (buildings, benches, landscaping,
etc.) where feasible to provide visual interest
and additional seating along the edges of the
plaza where people may linger out of the
pedestrian traffic flow.
iii. Amenities shall be provided
such as seating, lighting, plants, drinking foun-
tains, distinctive paving, artwork, bicycle
racks or structures (either open or covered),
and such focal points as a sculpture or water
feature.
(A) Plaza Amenities. Mini-
mum quantity of amenities for plazas shall
include four main elements of the following:
(1) Pedestrian -oriented seat-
ing;
(2) Permanent landscaping
elements including planting beds, large potted
plants and other landscaping elements that add
visual interest;
(3) Outdoor lighting element
(other than walkway lighting for safety);
(4) Outdoor artwork or sculp-
tures;
(5) Outdoor fountains;
(6) Information kiosks;
(7) Trash receptacles.
(B) Plaza Amenities. Addi-
tional elements that can be included above the
minimum elements listed above:
(1) Decorative clocks;
(2) Special paving patterns or
tree grates;
(3) Bicycle racks;
(4) Other amenities that meet
the intent of providing high -quality, pedes-
trian -oriented usable space.
iv. Pedestrian furniture for plazas,
courtyards, walkways and other public spaces
shall be made of durable, weather -resistant
materials and can be reasonably maintained
over an extended period of time.
v. The quantity, type, placement
and location of amenity elements shall contrib-
ute to a well-balanced mix of features that pro-
vide attractive, inviting, usable outdoor
spaces.
vi. Color, form and texture are
integral to the overall design of the plaza.
Design of the plaza shall incorporate some soft
as well as hard surface areas (landscaped and
special pavement areas).
Courtyard space surrounding fountain with
artwork, street furniture, trees and potted
plants.
c. Configuration and Linking of Out-
door Spaces. Where possible, smaller outdoor
spaces including courtyards and plazas shall
be designed to be adjacent to another outdoor
space to increase the size and usability of out-
door spaces.
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Where possible, several outdoor
spaces shall be linked to help create a mini -
park or usable outdoor space, complete with
landscaping, planters, pedestrian -oriented fur-
nishings and other amenities. The intention is
to provide both usable smaller outdoor spaces
and larger plazas that can help to provide a
larger, more park -like open space or public
square that can be utilized for outdoor events,
gatherings or community -type markets.
Open area between buildings can be
designed as usable outdoor space.
Small courtyard outside restaurant, separated
from adjacent open space by a low wall/foun-
tain.
Small courtyard cre-
ated by recessed
area in building.
Narrow courtyard
for dining can be
created adjacent
to restaurant.
Open space courtyard adjacent to storefronts
with fountain, seating stones, artwork and
landscaping.
d. Residential Balconies and Decks.
Upper story decks and balconies as private
open space shall also be incorporated for resi-
dential use. Balconies shall be appropriately
scaled and incorporated into the overall design
of the building. The designer shall consider
environmental conditions such as sun, shade,
and prevailing winds when designing outdoor
spaces including courtyards, decks, balconies
and other usable open spaces.
E. Dedicated Public Meeting Space. The
project should provide a public meeting room
of not less than 500 square feet, with at least
one wall with windows to the outside, within
the commercial section of the project. Prefera-
bly, the room should be located adjacent to a
courtyard or other usable public outdoor
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spaces or plazas, so as to be easily located and
accessible to the public. The property man-
ager/owner should provide access to the room
on a reservation basis, and provide custodial
service for the space on a regular basis.
A restaurant or coffee shop may provide
such a meeting room adjacent to a primary din-
ing room as an amenity, and may determine
rules of access and reservation of the space.
[Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.040 Vehicular access and parking.
A. Parking Layout and Design.
1. Parking should be located on the
sides, to the rear of projects or below grade
with pedestrian connections between the park-
ing areas and the commercial and/or residen-
tial buildings.
2. Building siting and parking design
shall maximize opportunities for pedestrian
and vehicular circulation between adjacent
buildings or subdistricts, such as joint access
easements and common driveways. The layout
shall limit the conflict between pedestrians and
cars to the greatest extent possible.
B. Access Drives. Building siting and park-
ing design shall maximize opportunities for
shared parking, access entries and driveways
in order to minimize the number of curb cuts.
This will help to limit possible conflicts
between pedestrians and vehicles entering and
leaving the parking area.
C. Vehicular Entrances and Driveways.
The site plan shall allow a maximum of three
access points from Firdale Avenue to the
project. [Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.050 Site landscaping and screening
elements.
A. General Landscaping. Site landscaping
shall be designed to achieve the project vision
as described in ECDC 22.100.000(C). Trees
and landscaping shall be incorporated into the
site design in order to provide a more attractive
overall pedestrian -oriented environment and
to soften and screen the visual impact of hard
surfaces such as parking lots, service areas,
walkways and gathering places. Outdoor fur-
niture shall be compatible with the project
architecture and shall be carefully considered
as integral elements of the landscape.
The combination of trees, planted areas, pot-
ted plants, and street furniture all work
together to create an inviting, walkable envi-
ronment.
1. A range of landscape materials, trees,
evergreen shrubs, groundcovers and seasonal
flowers shall be provided for color and visual
interest.
2. Trees should be placed to allow
southern sun exposure in such a manner as not
to conflict with pedestrian activity areas. (For
this reason trees with a fine leaf texture are
also preferred in the plaza.)
3. Planters or large pots with small
shrubs and seasonal flowers may also be used
to separate cafe seating from traffic flow and
create protected subareas within the plaza for
sitting and people -watching.
4. Creative use of plant materials such
as climbing vines or trellises, and use of sculp-
ture groupings, etc., are also encouraged.
5. Native and drought -tolerant plants
shall be used where possible. A minimum of
20 percent of all landscaped areas should
include native drought -tolerant plants.
6. Sun angle at noon and wind pattern
shall be considered in the design of the open
space and courtyards to maximize sunlight
areas.
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7. Recommended materials include:
brick, concrete, unit pavers, tile, stone and
wood (some seating).
8. No dumpsters or service areas shall
be adjacent to open space.
9. Public restrooms should be located
nearby in an accessible public space.
Various forms of landscaping, including trees,
planted areas, hanging plants, trellises and
uses of potted plants, and site lighting, help to
create an inviting and attractive ambiance
within the development.
A well -designed landscape plan will help to
provide walkable connections and usable
open space throughout the project.
B. Landscaping — Parking Lots.
1. Parking areas shall be screened from
pedestrian -oriented areas through the use of
trees, shrubs, walls and/or trellis structures
with plants.
2. Parking lots shall provide landscap-
ing next to buildings and along walkways.
Landscape beds within parking lots shall have
a 90 percent ground coverage in five years.
3. Parking areas shall have one tree per
every 10 parking stalls.
C. Screening Elements. Intent: To mini-
mize the negative visual impacts of service and
storage elements (e.g., waste receptacles, load-
ing docks) to the street and pedestrian environ-
ment.
1. On -Site Service Areas. All on -site
service areas, loading zones, outdoor storage
areas, garbage collection and recycling areas
shall be located in an area not visible from
public streets or important pedestrian areas of
the site. These areas shall be enclosed and
screened around their perimeter by a wall or
fence at least seven feet high. Service areas
should be located and designed for easy access
by service vehicles and for convenient access
by each tenant.
2. Service elements shall be located and
designed to minimize the impacts of the pedes-
trian environment and adjacent uses. Service
elements should generally be concentrated and
located where they are accessible to service
vehicles and convenient for tenant use.
3. Roof -mounted mechanical equip-
ment, meters and similar structures and other
similar elements shall be located so as to not be
visible from the street, public open space,
parking areas, or from the ground level of adja-
cent properties. Screening features shall blend
with the adjacent buildings and project as a
whole. [Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.060 Signage.
A. I. Design Intent.
a. To encourage signage that is clear,
attractive and of an appropriate scale for the
project.
b. To provide consistent design crite-
ria for the entire project.
c. To enhance the visual qualities of
signage through the use of complementary
sizes, colors and methods of illumination.
d. To provide signage guidelines that
meet commercial tenant needs.
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2. General Signage. Types of signage
fall into several categories:
Tenant signs (large and small), site
entry markers and identification signs, way -
finding signage, and environmental graphic
design elements.
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Blade sign
2. Signage shall be designed as an inte-
gral element of the building's architecture.
Wall and blade signs shall not interfere with
architectural details or disrupt the rhythm of
windows.
3. Signage shall make a positive contri-
bution to the overall visual character of the
streetscape. Signs shall be appropriately sized
with the scale of the building. Materials and
colors used in the construction of signs shall be
compatible with the overall design of the site.
Retail entry, with hanging blade signs to left of
entry. Storefront exhibits strong pedestrian
orientation and attention to detail including
recessed entry door, glass storefront, arched
element over entry door, contrasting materials
of storefront, structural canopy and landscape
planters in front.
B. Design Standards.
1. Signage must be of a high quality of
design and materials, consistent with the
design of the project. Signage shall be consis-
tent throughout the project and always com-
plement a building's character.
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media, including metal reverse -illuminated
letters, suspended neon letters, illuminated
individual letters, and signs etched or cut out
of solid materials such as wood or brass and
illuminated from behind.
Mixed media sign above door.
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Retail sign with large individual letters above
canopy.
5. Internally illuminated boxes with
formed or painted lettering are not permitted.
Large internally illuminated boxes that serve
as monument signs are not permitted.
6. Instead, larger signs of wood or other
nontransparent or translucent material are
allowed that have exterior sources of illumina-
tion (as opposed to internal). Monument signs
constructed from plastic or plastic -like mate-
rial are not allowed. However, monument
signs that provide primary development iden-
tification (project name) constructed from
materials such as wood, metal or other durable
materials are allowed.
Monument sign on pedestal.
Ground level monument sign constructed of
solid material.
7. Wayfinding Signage. The project
shall include a coordinated system of signs to
aid in visitor orientation and navigation
through the project.
[Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.070 Site lighting.
A. Objectives. Lighting shall be an integral
part of all components of the development.
Lighting shall contribute to the individuality,
security and safety of the site design without
having overpowering effects on the adjacent
areas. Lighting is viewed as an important fea-
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ture, for functional and security purposes, as
well as to enhance the streetscape and public
spaces.
1. The design of light fixtures and their
structural support shall be integrated with the
architectural theme and style of the main struc-
tures on the site, and with landscaping.
2. Pedestrian scale lighting (maximum
15 feet height) and/or bollard lighting shall be
used to define pedestrian walkways, connec-
tions and other pedestrian areas within the
development.
Decorative pedestrian scale lighting along
walking near parking lots.
Light fixture with hanging plants in front of
storefront.
3. Along walkways, low-level lighting
that directs light downward onto the ground
surface is encouraged. The design of the fix-
tures shall be compatible with the overall
design of the development, and shatterproof
lamp coverings will be used. The fixtures will
be placed to minimize glare and shall be
located as to not present hazards for pedestri-
ans or vehicles.
4. All lighting shall be shielded from the
sky and adjacent properties and structures,
either through exterior shields or through
optics within the fixture. Light shall not spill
out onto surrounding properties or project
above the horizontal plane. Warm lighting col-
ors are encouraged.
5. Within parking lots, a minimum foot-
candle of one at the perimeter of light sources
and between light sources, and five under light
fixtures, is recommended. Light shall not
exceed one-half foot-candle at any property
line.
6. Wall -mounted lights shall be directed
downward. Soffit -mounted light fixtures shall
be recessed in the soffit or otherwise fully
shielded from any property line. Ground -
mounted or other upward directional lighting
will be permitted only where some form of
shielding or light baffling is provided to create
a soft, uniform light quality and minimize light
spillage beyond the wall or sign being illumi-
nated. [Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.080 Safety issues.
A. Intent. Visitors and residents should find
that the development provides the best possi-
ble design to protect their personal safety and
the safety of their property. The development
shall consider safety issues in all aspects of
design, with particular focus on safety of
pedestrians within the development as well as
links to transit and outside access to the devel-
opment.
B. Standards.
1. Architectural features should be used
to provide weather protection and shade, as
well as highlight building features and entries.
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Edmonds Community Development Code
22.100.090
2. Landscaping and lighting shall be
used to identify entrances, pathways, public
spaces and bus stops.
3. Lighting shall contribute to the over-
all safety of the development, and landscaping
should incorporate safe -by -design standards.
4. Covered bus stops and waiting areas
shall be included to provide pedestrians with
outdoor areas sheltered from extreme weather
conditions.
[Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.090 Sustainable design.
A. Incentive. In exchange for allowing
four-story buildings for the multiresidential
portion of the project, the development would
be required to meet the requirements for at
least a four -star rating of the Built Green of
Washington program, or the LEED Gold Stan-
dard, with integration of sustainable design
methods and technologies throughout the
project.
If the project does not include four-story
buildings in the multifamily subdistrict, then
the project must meet the requirements for at
least a three -star rating of the Built Green of
Washington program. Particular focus will be
given to low -impact site design strategies,
water efficiency and energy efficiency meth-
odologies.
B. Design Goals for Project. Incorporate
goals for integration of sustainability at earli-
est stages of design process possible. Decide
on projected levels of achievement for the
project. For example: The project will achieve
at least a four -star level of the Built Green of
Washington program.
1. Site Design and Water Use. The pro-
posed development will integrate low -impact
development techniques where reasonably
feasible. For the purposes of this section, low -
impact development techniques shall include,
but shall not be limited to, the following: the
use of bioswales, green roofs, and grasscrete.
"Reasonably feasible" shall be deter-
mined based upon the physical characteristics
of the property and its suitability for the tech-
nique; cost alone shall not render the use of
low -impact techniques unreasonable or unfea-
sible.
Additional techniques for strong consid-
eration:
a. Rainwater harvesting — for use in
site irrigation and possibly toilet flushing for
commercial uses.
b. Utilization of water efficient fix-
tures throughout the project.
2. Energy Resources. Increase effi-
ciency by maximizing equipment efficiency
and using control strategies. Design to reduce
energy and electricity consumption and elimi-
nate unnecessary demand. Include use of alter-
native energy resources wherever possible.
3. Material Resources.
a. Plan for long-term use by design-
ing for adaptability, specifying durable materi-
als and considering energy and maintenance
needs.
b. Select resource -efficient and recy-
cled materials, where possible, that minimize
environmental impact.
c. Utilize wood from sustainable
sources.
d. Encourage recycling of waste with
easy access recycling stations and pickup
areas.
e. Manage construction demolition
and waste with a jobsite recycling plan.
4. Health and Indoor Air Quality. Uti-
lize multiple strategies to limit emissions from
materials. Select low VOC and nontoxic mate-
22-23 (Revised 1/10)
22.100.100
rials, paints and finishes. Pay special attention
to residential units in selection of finishes and
paints for low or no toxicity.
Sustainable stormwater mitigation and site
drainage system.
Possible use of green roofs and other innova-
tive technologies.
[Ord. 3760 § 2 (Exh. A), 2009].
22.100.100 Definitions.
This section will provide clarification of
some of the specific terminology used within
the guidelines.
"Courtyard" means a landscaped space
enclosed on at least three sides by a struc-
ture(s).
"Curb cut" means a depression in the curb
for the purpose of accommodating a driveway
that provides vehicular access between private
property and the street (or ADA/bike crossing
at street corners).
"Facade" means any vertical exterior wall
of a building.
"Frontage" refers to the length of property
along a public street or right-of-way.
"Human scale" means the perceived size of
a building relative to a human being. A build-
ing is considered to have "good human scale"
if there is an expression of human activity or
use that indicates the building's size. For
example, traditionally sized doors, windows,
and balconies are elements that respond to the
size of the human body, and therefore are ele-
ments in a building that indicate a building's
overall size.
Landscaping. An area is considered to be
landscaped if it is:
Planted with vegetation in the form of
hardy trees, shrubs, or grass or evergreen
groundcover maintained in good condition; or
occupied by sculpture, fountains, pools,
benches, or other outdoor furnishings; or occu-
pied by recreational facilities; or paved with
decorative pavers or brick combined with any
of the above items.
Modulation. As used in the design guide-
lines, "modulation" is a stepping back or pro-
jecting forward of portions of a building face
within specified intervals of building width
and depth, as a means of breaking up the
apparent bulk of a structure's continuous exte-
rior walls.
Pedestrian -Oriented Facade. A building
facade is considered pedestrian -oriented if it
features any of the following characteristics:
1. A transparent window along at least
75 percent of the ground floor between the
height of two feet and eight feet above the
ground.
2. Frontage along a pedestrian -oriented
space.
"Pedestrian -oriented space" means an area
between a building and a public space that pro-
motes visual and pedestrian access to the site
and provides pedestrian -oriented amenities
and landscaping to enhance the public's use of
the space for passive activities such as sitting,
reading, picnicking, etc.
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Edmonds Community Development Code
22.100.100
A pedestrian -oriented space must have:
1. Visual and pedestrian access into the
site from the public right-of-way;
2. Paved walking surfaces of either con-
crete or approved unit paving;
3. On -site or building -mounted lighting;
4. Seating comprised of at least two feet
of seating area (bench, ledge, etc.), or one indi-
vidual seat per 60 square feet of plaza area or
open space.
A pedestrian -oriented space is encouraged
to have: Site furniture, amenities such as foun-
tains, kiosks, artwork, and landscaping that
does not act as a visual barrier.
"Vertical articulation" means visual divi-
sion of a building's facade into distinct sec-
tions or elements to reduce the apparent
horizontal length of the facade. [Ord. 3760 § 2
(Exh. A), 2009].
22-25
(Revised 1/10)
Edmonds Community Development Code
Ordinance Table
20.75.065, 20.75.110(A), 20.75.155(C),
20.75.158, 20.80.020, 20.85.020,
23.40.200 and 23.40.210(C) and (E);
renames Ch. 20.100; repeals Chs. 20.90,
20.91 and 20.95 and §§ 20.100.000,
20.100.010, 20.100.020 and 20.100.030
and Ch. 20.105; development project
permits (4.85, 7.10, 7.80, 16.20, 16.43,
16.60, 16.75, 17.40, 17.50, 17.70, 17.75,
17.90, 17.95, 17.100, 18.00, 18.05, 18.45,
18.50, 18.80, 18.82, 19.00, 19.10, 20.01,
20.02, 20.03, 20.04, 20.05, 20.06, 20.07,
20.08, 20.10, 20.11, 20.12, 20.15A, 20.16,
20.19, 20.20, 20.21, 20.30, 20.40, 20.55,
20.60, 20.65, 20.75, 20.80, 20.85, 23.40)
3740 6/16/09
Adds §§ 10.15.000 and 19.80.023; repeals
§§ 10.15.010, 10.15.020, 10.15.030,
10.15.040, 10.15.050 and 10.15.060,
board of appeals (10.15, 19.80)
3741 6/16/09
Amends §§ 6.20.041 and 17.60.040(A)
and (B), vehicles (6.20, 17.60)
3742 6/16/09
Amends Ch. 17.70, temporary uses
(17.70)
3743 6/16/09
Amends § 19.05.010, building permits
(19.05)
3746 6/23/09
Amends on interim basis § § 20.11.050 and
20.12.090(B), review criteria and
procedures (Expired)
3756 10/6/09
Adds § 17.40.060, setback exemption
(17.40)
3759 10/20/09
Adds § 17.35.030(D); amends
§§ 17.35.030 and 17.35.040(A), zoning
(17.35)
3760 10/27/09
Adds Chs. 16.100 and 22.100, Firdale
Village mixed -use zone (16.100, 22.100)
3769 12/15/09
Interim ordinance; temporary homeless
shelters (17.70)
Tables - 7 (Revised 1/10)
Edmonds Community Development Code Interim and Moratorium Ordinance Table
Ord. Effective Expiration
No.
Date
Date
Description
3699
11/07/08
11/07/10
Amends on interim basis § 19.00.005, building code amendments (19.00)
3726
2/27/09
2/27/11
Amends on interim basis § 19.00.005, building code amendments (19.00)
3769
12/28/09
6/15/10
Interim ordinance; temporary homeless shelters (17.70)
I/M - 1 (Revised 1/10)
Edmonds Community Development Code
Definitions
Coverage 21.15.110
Day-care facility 21.20.010
Dedication 21.20.020
Directional antenna 21.05.035
Dock 21.20.035
Domestic animal 21.20.030
Drive-in business 21.20.040
Dwelling unit 21.20.050
Easement 21.25.010
Equipment shelter, cabinet 21.25.020
Expressive dance 21.25.100
Family 21.30.010
Fence 21.30.020
Flag lot 21.30.030
Float, recreational 21.30.035
Floor area 21.30.040
Formal subdivision 21.30.050
Foster home 21.30.060
Fraternity 21.30.070
Garage 21.35.010
General 21.00.000
Ground floor 21.35.017
Guest house 21.35.030
Guyed tower 21.35.040
Halfway house 21.40.005
Hallway 21.40.006
Hearing examiner 21.40.010
Height 21.40.030
Home occupation 21.40.040
Horse 21.40.050
Hospitals 21.40.055
Hotel 21.40.060
Interior lot 21.45.010
Irregular lot 21.45.020
Kennel 21.50.010
Kitchen 21.50.020
Landslide hazard area and earth subsidence 21.55.060
Lattice tower 21.55.005
Local public facilities 21.55.007
Lot 21.55.010
Lot area 21.55.020
Lot, corner 21.15.100
Lot depth 21.55.030
Lot line 21.55.040
Lot width 21.55.050
Macro facility 21.60.002
May 21.00.000
Micro facility 21.60.004
Mini facility 21.60.006
Mobile home 21.60.010
Mobile home park 21.60.020
Monopole I 21.60.045
Monopole II 21.60.046
Moorage 21.60.030
Motel 21.60.040
Multiple dwelling 21.60.050
Multiple dwelling units 21.60.060
Natural open space areas 21.65.010
Neighborhood park 21.65.020
Off-street parking 21.75.020
Office 21.75.010
Omni -directional antenna 21.05.035
Open space 21.75.030
Other sexually oriented business 21.75.080
Parabolic antenna 21.05.035
Parks and recreation special areas 21.80.005
Pedestrian -bike path 21.80.040
Permit coordinator 21.80.020
Permitted use 21.80.010
Person 21.80.030
Petroleum products storage and distributing 21.80.050
Pier 21.80.055
Planning advisory board 21.80.060
Planning official 21.80.065
Primary use 21.80.070
Private 21.80.080
Private parking 21.80.090
Project permit, project permit application 21.80.095
Public meeting 21.80.105
Rear lot line 21.85.010
Rear setback 21.85.020
Recreational facilities 21.85.030
Regional park 21.85.031
Regional public facilities 21.85.033
Related equipment 21.85.035
Restaurant 21.85.040
Retirement home 21.85.050
Riding academy 21.85.060
Roof 21.85.070
Rooming house 21.85.080
Satellite television antenna 21.90.006
School 21.90.008
Seasonal farmers' market 21.90.009
Secondary use 21.90.010
Self service station 21.90.014
Service club 21.90.011
Setback 21.90.020
Sexually oriented business 21.90.024
Sexually oriented materials 21.90.025
Shall 21.00.000
Short subdivision 21.90.030
Side lot line 21.90.040
Side setback 21.90.050
Sidewalk or trail 21.90.060
Single-family dwelling unit 21.90.080
Site 21.90.090
Small animal hospital 21.90.095
Sorority 21.90.100
Index-3 (Revised 1/10)
Design review
Specified anatomical areas 21.90.101
Specified sexual activities 21.90.102
Story 21.90.110
Street 21.90.120
Street lot line 21.90.130
Street setback 21.90.140
Structural alterations 21.90.160
Structure 21.90.150
Subdivision 21.90.170
Tavern 21.100.010
Temporary building or structure 21
Through lot 21.100.030
Townhouse 21.100.040
Trailer 21.100.060
ground level details 22.43.030
HVAC equipment 22.43.070
massing, articulation 22.43.010
orientation 22.43.020
transparency, street level 22.43.050
Firdale Village mixed -use zone
applicability, goals, project vision 22.100.000
architectural design 22.100.020
definitions
courtyard 22.100.100
100.020 curb cut 22.100.100
facade 22.100.100
frontage 22.100.100
human scale 22.100.100
Trailer park 21.100.070
Trails 21.100.050
Transit center 21.100.090
Transmission tower 21.100.080
Undisturbed soil 21.105.010
Usable satellite signal 21.105.115
Use 21.105.020
Used 21.00.000
Used car lot (or sales) 21.105.030
Vacation 21.110.010
Wireless communication facility 21.115.022
Wireless communication support structure 21.115.024
Working day 21.115.030
Zero lot line development 21.125.010
Design review
Appeals 20.11.040
Applicability, scope 20.10.020
Approval lapse 20.11.050
Augmented architectural design review application
20.10.045
Design criteria 20.11.030
District -based
appeals 20.12.080
applicability 20.12.010
approval lapse 20.12.090
architectural design board review 20.12.020
city staff review 20.12.030
design guidelines, criteria, checklist 20.12.070
process, intent 20.12.005
Findings 20.11.020
Permit approval required 20.10.030
Pre -application 20.10.040
Procedure 20.11.010
Purpose 20.10.000
Types 20.10.010
Design standards
BD1 zone
applicability 22.43.000
awnings/canopies, signage 22.43.040
blank wall treatments 22.43.060
landscaping 22.100.100
modulation 22.100.100
pedestrian -oriented facade 22.100.100
pedestrian -oriented space 22.100.100
vertical articulation 22.100.100
landscaping, screening 22.100.050
lighting 22.100.070
pedestrian orientation, outdoor spaces, amenities
22.100.030
safety issues 22.100.080
signage 22.100.060
site design, planning 22.100.010
sustainable design 22.100.090
vehicular access, parking 22.100.040
Development agreements See under Development
permit applications
Development permit applications
See also Permits
Closed record appeals
application resubmission 20.07.007
consolidation 20.07.002
decision governed by 20.07.004
generally 20.07.001
judicial 20.07.006
parties of record 20.07.003
procedure 20.07.005
Contents 20.02.002
Decision types 20.01.005
Development agreements
appeal 20.08.060
approval procedure 20.08.040
authority 20.08.010
enforceability 20.08.030
form, term, recordation 20.08.050
general provisions 20.08.010, 20.08.020
Development regulations, SEPA consistency
categorically exempt, planned actions 20.04.003
determination 20.04.001
initial SEPA analysis 20.04.002
Exemptions 20.01.007
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Edmonds Community Development Code
Development permit applications
Framework 20.01.003
Joint public hearings 20.01.004
Legislative enactments not restricted 20.01.006
Notice
generally 20.02.004
optional 20.03.003
procedures 20.03.002
public hearing 20.03.004
responsibility 20.03.001
Open record public hearings
burden, nature of proof 20.06.006
conflict of interest 20.06.003
decision 20.06.008
director responsibility 20.06.002
disqualification 20.06.005
ex parte communications 20.06.004
generally 20.06.001
notice of final decision 20.06.009
order of proceedings 20.06.007
reconsideration 20.06.010
Optional preapplication conference 20.02.001
Procedures
determination of type 20.01.002
processing 20.01.001
Index-4.1
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(Revised 1/10) Index-4.2
Edmonds Community Development Code
Ventilation and indoor air quality code
Extraterritorial jurisdiction 23.10.215
Ferry terminals 23.10.170
Filling 23.10.205
Goals, policies
adopted 23.10.055
circulation element 23.10.070
conservation element 23.10.085
economic development element 23.10.065
historical/cultural element 23.10.090
public access element 23.10.075
recreational element 23.10.080
shoreline use element 23.10.060
urban design element 23.10.095
Government facilities 23.10.175
Historical, archeological resources 23.10.135
Land surface modification 23.10.210
Maps 23.10.230
Mixed -use commercial 23.10.155
Moorage structures, facilities 23.10.160
Nonconformance 23.10.220
Objectives 23.10.015
Organization 23.10.005
Parking 23.10.140
Parks, recreation facilities 23.10.180
Pier, boardwalk 23.10.185
Policy statement 23.10.040
Procedures 23.10.035
Railroads 23.10.165
Relationship to other regulations 23.10.030
Transportation systems 23.10.175
Use regulations
conditional uses 23.10.125
permitted uses 23.10.120
User guides
environmental designations 23.10.100
goals, policies 23.10.050
introduction 23.10.010
use regulations 23.10.115
Utilities 23.10.175
Signs See Zoning
Stadiums, bleachers See Zoning
Storm water management See under Public works
Street names, numbering
Criteria 19.75.000
Map adopted 19.75.000
Other names, numbering prohibited 19.75.010
Property, building numbering system, criteria
19.75.005
Street map See under Public works
Street use permits See Encroachment permits
Street vacations See under Zoning
Subdivisions
See also Development permit applications
Applicability, scope 20.75.025
Application 20.75.040
Changes to plats 20.75.110
Compliance 20.75.035
Dedication proposals, review, fees 20.75.090
Defined 20.75.030
Final plats
certificates required 20.75.140
filing 20.75.160
preparation 20.75.135
review 20.75.155
rezones 20.75.165
submittal material 20.75.145
survey waiver 20.75.150
Findings, approval 20.75.080
Improvement plans
installation 20.75.130
review 20.75.120
Lot combination 20.75.055
Lot line adjustments 20.75.050
Modifications, request, notice 20.75.075
Permit violation 20.75.180
Preliminary plat 20.75.060
Purpose 20.75.020
Review
by court 20.75.175
criteria, regulations 20.75.085
preliminary 20.75.065
Short plat review 20.75.158
Short subdivisions 20.75.170
Time limitations
expiration of preliminary approval 20.75.100
formal subdivision 20.75.070
Title, citation 20.75.010
Violation, penalty 20.75.185
Substations See Zoning
Swimming pools See under Public works; Zoning
—T—
Traffic impact fee See under Public works
—U—
Utilities See Shoreline management program
Utility wires See under Public works
ILIA
Variances See under Zoning
Ventilation and indoor air quality code
See also Building code
Adopted 19.35.000
Conflicts with other codes 19.35.005
Vibration See Performance standards under Zoning
Index-13
(Revised 1/10)
Wetlands
I&IC
Waste disposal See Performance standards under
Zoning
Water storage See Zoning
Wetlands
See also Critical aquifer recharge areas;
Development permit applications;
Environmentally critical areas; Fish and wildlife
habitat conservation areas; Frequently flooded
areas; Geologically hazardous areas; SEPA;
Shoreline master program
Allowed activities 23.50.020
Compliance requirements chart 23.50.000
Designation, rating, mapping 23.50.010
Development standards
generally 23.50.040
mitigation requirements 23.50.050
subdivisions performance standards 23.50.060
Field data form 23.50.070
Special study, report requirements 23.50.030
Wireless communications facilities
Conditional use permits 20.50.070
Development standards
lattice towers 20.50.060
macro facilities 20.50.030
micro facilities 20.50.010
mini facilities 20.50.020
monopole I 20.50.040
monopole 1120.50.050
Exemption 20.50.080
Obsolete facilities 20.50.090
Purpose of provisions 20.50.000
—Z—
Zoning
See also Amendments to code; Architectural design
review; Comprehensive plan; Conditional use
permits; Definitions; Design standards;
Development permit applications; Dwelling
units, accessory; Environmentally critical areas;
Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas;
Frequently flooded areas; Geologically
hazardous areas; Group homes; Home day-
care; Home occupations; Junk vehicles; Low
income housing; Nuisances; Planned residential
development (PRD); SEPA; Shoreline master
program; Subdivisions; Wetlands
Accessory buildings
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Accessory dwelling units
RS zone 16.20.010
Administration
applicability 17.00.000
Agriculture
OS zone 16.65.010
Aircraft landings
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
CG zone 16.60.010
CW zone 16.55.010
Amateur radio transmitting antenna, tower
RS zone 16.20.010, 16.20.050
Amusement establishments
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Animal hospitals
BN zone 16.45.010
Animals
definitions 17.35.020
purpose 17.35.010
residential zones
covered 17.35.040
domesticated 17.35.030
poultry 17.35.040
Annexed areas, coordination with county 17.00.060
Applicability 16.00.020
Aquariums
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Arbors See Fences, hedges
Art galleries
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
RM zone 16.30.010
Assembly, repair, fabrication of goods
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Auction businesses
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Automobile sales and service
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
(Revised 1/10) Index-14
Edmonds Community Development Code
Zoning
Barber shop
BP zone 16.53.010
Bars, pubs, taverns
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
BC zone
established 16.50.000
off-street parking 16.50.010
operating restrictions 16.50.030
purpose 16.50.005
site development standards 16.50.020
uses 16.50.010
BC — Edmonds Way zone See BC zone
BD zone
design standards
See also Design standards
BD1 zone 16.43.035
operating restrictions 16.43.040
purposes 16.43.000
site development standards 16.43.030
subdistricts 16.43.010
uses 16.43.020
Beauty shop
BP zone 16.53.010
BN zone
businesses open 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 16.45.010
off-street parking 16.45.010, 16.45.030
purpose 16.45.000
site development standards 16.45.020
uses 16.40.010
Boarding houses
RM zone 16.30.010
Boardwalks
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Bonds, required 17.10.000
Bookstore
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MU zone 16.62.010
BP zone
purpose 16.53.000
site development standards 16.53.020
uses 16.53.010
Breakwaters
construction
MR zone 16.70.010
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Building height See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Bulkheads
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Bus stop shelters
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Business and commercial zones
purpose 16.40.000
CG zone
design standards 16.60.030
established 16.60.000
off-street parking 16.60.010
operating restrictions 16.60.040
purpose 16.60.005
sexually oriented business 16.60.015
site development standards 16.60.020
uses 16.60.010
CG2 zone See CG zone
Churches
See also Community facilities
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Clubhouses
P zone 16.80.010
Commercial parking lots
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010, 16.45.030
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Commercial, sport and shell fishing
MR zone 16.70.010
Commercial uses, mixed -use
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Commercial vehicle regulations
off-street parking 17.50.100
Commercial waterfront See under CW zone
Community business zone See under BC zone
Community facilities
churches 17.100.020
conditional use
permit 17.100.030
plan 17.100.040
parks 17.100.070
public facilities
See also Public facilities
local 17.100.050
regional 17.100.060
purpose of provisions 17.100.010
schools 17.100.050
Index-15 (Revised 1/10)
Zoning
Community -oriented open-air markets
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Commute trip reduction plan
compliance, applicability, notice, requirements
17.95.030
definitions
affected employee 17.95.010
affected employer 17.95.010
affected urban growth area 17.95.010
alternative mode 17.95.010
alternative work schedules 17.95.010
base year 17.95.010
base year survey 17.95.010
baseline measurement 17.95.010
carpool 17.95.010
commute trips 17.95.010
commuter matching services 17.95.010
compressed work week 17.95.010
CTR guidelines 17.95.010
CTR law 17.95.010
CTR plan 17.95.010
CTR program 17.95.010
custom bus/buspool 17.95.010
days 17.95.010
dominant mode 17.95.010
drive -alone 17.95.010
Edmonds 17.95.010
employer 17.95.010
exemption 17.95.010
flex -time 17.95.010
full-time employee 17.95.010
goal 17.95.010
good faith effort 17.95.010
growth and transportation efficiency center
(GTEC) 17.95.010
implementation 17.95.010
jurisdiction's base year measurement 17.95.010
major employer 17.95.010
major worksite 17.95.010
mode 17.95.010
peak period 17.95.010
peak period trip 17.95.010
person hours of delay 17.95.010
proportion of single -occupant vehicle trips
17.95.010
single -occupant vehicle (SOV) 17.95.010
single -occupant vehicle (SOV) trips 17.95.010
SOV rate 17.95.010
target 17.95.010
telecommuting 17.95.010
transit 17.95.010
transportation management organization
(TMO) 17.95.010
vanpool 17.95.010
vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per employee
17.95.010
week 17.95.010
weekday 17.95.010
writing, written or in writing 17.95.010
exemptions, modifications, enforcement 17.95.040
incorporated 17.95.020
title, purpose 17.95.010
violation, penalties 17.95.040
Commuter parking lots
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Conference center
MPl zone 16.75.010
Conservation areas
OS zone 16.65.010
Continuing/long-term care services
MU zone 16.62.010
Convalescent homes
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Convenience stores
BC zone 16.50.010
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
MU zone 16.62.010
Counseling centers
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
MU zone 16.62.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
CW zone
off-street parking 16.55.010
purpose 16.55.000
restrictions on operations 16.55.030
site development standards 16.55.020
uses 16.55.010
Day-care centers
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
(Revised 1/10) Index-16
Edmonds Community Development Code
Zoning
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MP1 zone 16.75.010
MU zone 16.62.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Dental clinic
BP zone 16.53.010
Design review See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Docks or piers
OR zone 16.77.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Domestic animals
RM zone 16.30.010
Downtown business area
off-street parking 17.50.070
Downtown business zone See BD zone
Dredging and filling of land
MR zone 16.70.010
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Drive-in businesses
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010, 16.45.030
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Dry cleaning and laundry plants
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Dry cleaning stores
BN zone 16.45.010
Dust See under Performance standards
Educational facilities
MP2 zone 16.75.010
Educational and recreational facilities
MR zone 16.70.010
Elementary schools
RS zone 16.20.010
Emergency medical services
MU zone 16.62.010
Encroachments See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Fabrication of light industrial products
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Fabrication or assembly areas
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Fallout shelters
OR zone 16.77.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Family day-care
OR zone 16.77.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Fences, hedges
height restrictions 17.30.010
P zone 16.80.010
permits, variances 17.30.000
trellises, arbors 17.30.035
Ferry terminals
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Financial institutions
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone
design standards See Design standards
intent, project vision 16.100.000
purposes 16.100.010
site development standards 16.100.040
subdistricts 16.100.020
uses 16.100.030
Fire stations See Public facilities
Floor area See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Florists/nurseries
BP zone 16.53.010
Food service establishment
BD zone 16.43.020
Forest and wildlife preserves
OS zone 16.65.010
Foster homes
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
General commercial See under CG zone
Gift shop
BP zone 16.53.010
MU zone 16.62.010
P zone 16.80.010
Government facilities
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Greenhouses
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Grocery stores
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Group homes for disabled
RM zone 16.30.010
Guest houses
RS zone 16.20.010
Halfway houses
CG zone 16.60.010
Index-17 (Revised 1/10)
Zoning
Health clinics
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Hedge See under Fences, hedges
Height See site development standards under Specific
Zone
Helicopter pads
MU zone 16.62.010
High schools
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
RM zone 16.30.010
Home occupations
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Hospice services
MU zone 16.62.010
Hospitals
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
MU zone 16.62.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Hotels and motels
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MP1 zone 16.75.010
Joint use
off-street parking 17.50.060
Keeping of domestic animals
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Keeping of horses
OR zone 16.77.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Laboratories
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MU zone 16.62.010
Land surface modification
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Landscaping See under Landscaping; Planter area;
site development standards under Specific Zone
Laundromats
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Libraries See Public facilities
Light industrial
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Location, uses
off-street parking 17.50.040
Lot coverage See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Low income housing for elderly
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
RM zone 16.30.010
Map
interpretation, boundaries 17.00.020
locations, boundaries 17.00.010
regulations on file 17.00.050
Marine -oriented services
CW zone 16.55.010
Marine resource zone See under MR zone
Master plan hillside mixed -use zone See MP1 zone;
MP2 zone
Medical clinics
BP zone 16.53.010
Medical, health care uses
MU zone 16.62.010
Medical research facilities
MU zone 16.62.010
Mineral extraction
MR zone 16.70.010
Mixed -use development
MP1 zone 16.75.010
Moorage structures, facilities
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
MP1 zone
established 16.75.000
purpose 16.75.005
site development standards 16.75.020
uses 16.75.010
MP2 zone
established 16.75.000
purpose 16.75.005
site development standards 16.75.020
uses 16.75.010
MR zone
purpose 16.70.000
uses 16.70.010
MU zone
purpose 16.62.000
site development standards 16.62.020
uses 16.62.010
Multifamily residential
MP1 zone 16.75.010
Multimodal transportation center
MP2 zone 16.75.010
Multiple dwellings
BC zone 16.50.010
(Revised 1/10) Index-18
Edmonds Community Development Code
Zoning
BD zone 16.43.020
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Multiple residential zone See under RM zone
Municipal and franchised service facilities
P zone 16.80.010
Museums
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
RM zone 16.30.010
Natural open spaces
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
CW zone 16.55.010
MP1 zone 16.75.010
MU zone 16.62.010
OR zone 16.77.010
P zone 16.80.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Neighborhood business zone See under BN zone
Nonconforming uses
accessory dwelling units 17.40.025
buildings 17.40.020
definition, continuation, lapse of time, conditional
uses 17.40.010
local public facilities 17.40.050
lots 17.40.030
purpose 17.40.000
setback exemption 17.40.060
signs 17.40.040
Off-street loading areas
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010, 16.45.030
BP zone 16.53.010
CG zone 16.60.010
CW zone 16.55.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MP1 zone, MP2 zone 16.75.010
OR zone 16.77.010
Off-street parking
See also Parking
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010, 16.45.030
BP zone 16.53.010
CG zone 16.60.010
commercial vehicle regulations 17.50.100
CW zone 16.55.010
downtown business area, fees 17.50.070
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
joint use 17.50.060
landscaping 17.50.080
location, uses 17.50.040
MP1 zone, MP2 zone 16.75.010
OR zone 16.77.010
purpose 17.50.000
required 17.50.010
sexually oriented businesses 17.50.075
single-family dwelling 17.50.020
size, number requirements 17.50.030
space requirements 17.50.020
standards 17.50.050
temporary lots, improvements 17.50.090
Office -residential zone See OR zone
Offices
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
CW zone 16.55.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MPl zone 16.75.010
MU zone 16.62.010
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Open space
See also Natural open spaces
zone See under OS zone
OR zone 16.77.010
OR zone
purpose 16.77.000
site development standards 16.77.020
uses 16.77.010
OS zone
purpose 16.65.000
uses 16.65.010
Outdoor dining
buildings, structures 17.75.040
conditional use, permitted where 17.75.020
nonconforming seating reduction 17.75.030
secondary use, permitted where 17.75.010
Outdoor merchandise display
purpose 17.65.000
standards 17.65.010
Outdoor storage
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Index-19 (Revised 1/10)
Zoning
CG zone 16.60.010
maintenance required 17.80.030
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
notice, enforcement 17.80.040
P zone 16.80.010
violation, penalty 17.80.050
Outpatient clinics
Playfield lighting
BN zone 16.45.010
P zone 16.80.010
MU zone 16.62.010
Playgrounds, playfields
P zone
See also Public facilities
conditional use permit criteria 16.80.020
OS zone 16.65.010
purpose 16.80.000
Police stations See Public facilities
site development standards 16.80.030
Primary schools
uses 16.80.010
BC zone 16.50.010
Parking See Commuter parking lots; Off-street
BD zone 16.43.020
parking; Private parking; site development
RM zone 16.30.010
standards under Specific Zone
Printing, publishing, binding establishments
Parking facilities
BC zone 16.50.010
OS zone 16.65.010
BD zone 16.43.020
shared
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MP1 zone, MP2 zone 16.75.010
Private parking
Parks
BD zone 16.43.020
See also Community facilities
OR zone 16.77.010
BC zone 16.50.010
RM zone 16.30.010
BD zone 16.43.020
RS zone 16.20.010
BN zone 16.45.010, 16.45.030
Professional service offices
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
CW zone 16.55.010
Property performance standards
MPl zone 16.75.010
applicability 17.60.020
MU zone 16.62.010
compliance, proof of 17.60.010
OR zone 16.77.010
general 17.60.030
OS zone 16.65.010
habitation uses prohibited 17.60.050
P zone 16.80.010
purpose 17.60.000
permitted where in shoreline environments
vehicles in residential zones 17.60.040
23.10.120
Public facilities
RM zone 16.30.010
See also Community facilities
RS zone 16.20.010
local
Performing arts center
BC zone 16.50.010
MP1 zone 16.75.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Petroleum products storage and distribution
BN zone 16.45.010
CW zone 16.55.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Pharmacies
CW zone 16.55.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MP1 zone 16.75.010
MU zone 16.62.010
MU zone 16.62.010
Piers
OR zone 16.77.010
permitted where in shoreline environments
RM zone 16.30.010
23.10.120
RS zone 16.30.020
Planned business See BP zone
regional
Plant nurseries
P zone 16.80.010
BN zone 16.45.030
Public utilities
BP zone 16.53.010
BN zone 16.45.030
Planter area
OS zone 16.65.010
applicability 17.80.000
Public viewing areas
definitions
MP1 zone, MP2 zone 16.75.010
maintain 17.80.010
Pubs See Bars, pubs, taverns
owner 17.80.010
(Revised 1/10) Index-20
Edmonds Community Development Code Zoning
Pumping facilities
P zone 16.80.010
P zone 16.80.010
Restrictions on operations
Purpose 16.00.010
BC zone 16.50.030
Railroads
CG zone 16.60.040
permitted where in shoreline environments
Retail stores
23.10.120
BC zone 16.50.010
Reclamation areas
BD zone 16.43.020
OS zone 16.65.010
BN zone 16.45.010
Recreational facilities
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
permitted where in shoreline environments
Retail uses
23.10.120
BN zone 16.45.010
private
CW zone 16.55.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Recycling collection facilities
MU zone 16.62.010
applicability 17.90.000
neighborhood -oriented
approval 17.90.020
MP2 zone 16.75.010
definitions
secondary
recycling boxes 17.90.010
MP1 zone 16.75.010
maintenance 17.90.030
small-scale
permit revocation 17.90.060
BP zone 16.53.010
violation
Retirement homes
appeal 17.90.050
RM zone 16.30.010
notice of 17.90.040
Rezones
penalty 17.90.070
applicability, scope 20.40.000
Regulations
conditions 20.40.020
code compliance required 17.00.030
notice 20.40.030
enforcement, violation, penalties 17.00.040
review 20.40.010
Renting of rooms
RM zone
OR zone 16.77.010
purpose 16.30.000
RS zone 16.20.010
site development
Residential uses
exceptions 16.30.040
medical care related
standards 16.30.030
MU zone 16.62.010
subdistricts 16.30.020
on first or second stories
uses 16.30.010
CG zone 16.60.010
RM-1.5 established
permitted where in shoreline environments
RM zone 16.30.020
23.10.120
RM-2.4 established
Residential zones
RM zone 16.30.020
purpose 16.10.000
RM-3 established
Rest homes
RM zone 16.30.020
BC zone 16.50.010
RM-EW established
BD zone 16.43.020
RM zone 16.30.020
BN zone 16.45.010
Roads
BP zone 16.53.010
permitted where in shoreline environments
RM zone 16.30.010
23.10.120
Rest rooms
Rooming houses
MP1 zone, MP2 zone 16.75.010
RM zone 16.30.010
P zone 16.80.010
RS zone
Restaurants
purpose 16.20.000
BD zone 16.43.020
site development
BP zone 16.53.010
exceptions 16.20.040
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
standards
MP1 zone 16.75.010
accessory buildings 16.20.050
MU zone 16.62.010
single-family master plan 16.20.045
Index-21 (Revised 1/10)
Zoning
table 16.20.030
subdistricts 16.20.020
uses 16.20.010
RS-6 zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
RS-8 zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
RS-10 zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
RS-12 zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
RS-20 zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
RS-MP zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
RSW-12 zone established
RS zone 16.20.020
Sanitariums
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Satellite television antennas See site development
standards under Specific Zone
Schools
See also Community facilities
BC zone 16.50.010
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
MU zone 16.62.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Scientific installation
MR zone 16.70.010
Screening See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Seasonal farmers' markets
BC zone 16.50.030
Secondary service, retail uses
MP1 zone 16.75.010
Senior housing
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Service and repair shops
P zone 16.80.010
Service uses
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
MP2 zone 16.75.010
Setbacks See site development standards under
Specific Zone
Sewage treatment facilities
P zone 16.80.010
Sexually oriented businesses
CG zone 16.60.010
Ship and boat movement
MR zone 16.70.010
Shoreline permits
application requirements 20.55.010
authorized start date for construction 20.55.060
development permits 20.55.025
filing with state 20.55.050
notice 20.55.020
purpose 20.55.000
review 20.55.030
variances 20.55.040
Signs
See also site development standards under Specific
Zone
administration 20.60.100
campaign signs 20.60.060
construction signs 20.60.070
definitions
attached sign 20.60.005
boxed cabinet sign 20.60.005
building ID/historic sign 20.60.005
campaign sign 20.60.005
commercial sign 20.60.005
community event banner 20.60.005
community events 20.60.005
construction sign 20.60.005
fixed sign 20.60.005
freestanding sign 20.60.005
governmental sign 20.60.005
group sign 20.60.005
identification structure 20.60.005
internally illuminated sign 20.60.005
marquee sign 20.60.005
monument signs 20.60.005
noncommercial sign 20.60.005
off -premises sign 20.60.005
on -premises sign 20.60.005
outline cabinet sign 20.60.005
permanent sign 20.60.005
pole -mounted community event banner
20.60.005
pole sign 20.60.005
portable sign 20.60.005
premises 20.60.005
projecting sign 20.60.005
reader board sign 20.60.005
real estate sign 20.60.005
sign 20.60.005
sign area 20.60.005
temporary sign 20.60.005
wall graphic 20.60.005
wall sign 20.60.005
(Revised 1/10) Index-22
Edmonds Community Development Code
Zoning
window sign 20.60.005
design review procedures 20.60.015
exempt 20.60.095
freestanding 20.60.045
permanent signs
maximum area 20.60.025
regulations 20.60.020
permit required 20.60.010
prohibited 20.60.090
projecting signs, maximum area, height 20.60.040
purpose 20.60.000
real estate signs 20.60.065
temporary signs 20.60.080
violation, penalty 20.60.100
wall graphic, identification structures 20.60.050
wall signs, maximum area, height 20.60.030
window signs, maximum area 20.60.035
Single-family dwellings
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
off-street parking 17.50.020
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Single-family residential See under RS zone
Size, number requirements
off-street parking 17.50.030
Snack bars
P zone 16.80.010
Space requirements
off-street parking 17.50.020
Stables
OR zone 16.77.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Stadiums, bleachers
P zone 16.80.010
Standards
off-street parking 17.50.050
Storage
See also Outdoor storage
CG zone 16.60.010
medical, temporary
MU zone 16.62.010
Street map
changes to
applicability, scope 20.65.000
approval 20.65.020
review 20.65.010
street vacations 20.65.030
Street vacations
applicability 20.70.010
application 20.70.060
criteria 20.70.020
file, public record 20.70.100
findings, final decision 20.70.140
hearings
continuation of 20.70.120
date of 20.70.070
presentation by planning manager 20.70.130
required 20.70.110
initiation of proceedings 20.70.050
limits, prohibitions 20.70.040
notice 20.70.090
purpose 20.70.000
rights, grants to public utilities 20.70.030
staff report, contents of 20.70.080
Submerged cable installation
MR zone 16.70.010
Substations
P zone 16.80.010
Swimming pools
P zone 16.80.010
private
OR zone 16.77.010
RM zone 16.30.010
RS zone 16.20.010
Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving
MR zone 16.70.010
Taverns See Bars, pubs, taverns
Temporary lots, improvements
off-street parking 17.50.090
Temporary uses
bistro, outdoor dining 17.70.040
buildings, other 17.70.010
homeless shelters 17.70.050
municipal offices 17.70.030
parking lots 17.70.020
project sales offices/sales models 17.70.005
security units 17.70.000
storage units 17.70.035
Title, citation 16.00.000
Trails and natural scenic areas
OS zone 16.65.010
Transit facilities
MU zone 16.62.010
Transmitting, receiving antenna
RM zone 16.30.010
Transportation storage and maintenance
P zone 16.80.010
Treatment facilities for drug, alcohol abusers
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Index-23 (Revised 1/10)
Zoning
MU zone 16.62.010
RM zone 16.30.010
Trellis See Fences, hedges
Utilities
permitted where in shoreline environments
23.10.120
Variances
applicability, scope 20.85.000
findings 20.85.010
requirements, review, appeals 20.85.020
Veterinary clinics
BP zone 16.53.010
Video stores
BP zone 16.53.010
Water storage
P zone 16.80.010
Wholesale uses
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
Firdale Village mixed -use zone 16.100.030
Zoos
BC zone 16.50.010
BD zone 16.43.020
BN zone 16.45.010
BP zone 16.53.010
RM zone 16.30.010
(Revised 1/10) Index-24