Section 50.34

Section 50.34 – GENERAL REGULATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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