Section 55.55

Section 55.55 – 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.    Ground floor uses on the two westernmost parcels in this zone with frontage on 120th Avenue NE must contain retail, restaurants, and/or taverns.

3.    The ground floor of all structures with frontage on a pedestrian or vehicular circulation route, or adjacent to a pedestrian-oriented space shall be a minimum of 13 feet in height. Where necessary for the ground floor of the building to be at the elevation of an abutting street, the building may exceed the permitted maximum height of structure by up to five feet. This requirement does not apply to:

a.    The following uses: Vehicle Service Stations, Private Lodges or Clubs, Stacked Dwelling Units, Churches, Schools, Day-Care Centers, Mini-Schools or Mini-Day-Care Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, Convalescent Centers or Nursing Homes, Public Utilities, Government Facilities or Community Facilities;

b.    Parking garage; or

c.    Additions to existing nonconforming development where the Planning Official determines it is not feasible.

4.    In addition to the height exceptions established by KZC 115.60, the following exceptions to height regulations in TL zones are established:

a.    Decorative parapets may exceed the height limit by a maximum of four feet; provided, that the average height of the parapet around the perimeter of the structure shall not exceed two feet.

b.    For structures with a peaked roof, the peak may extend eight feet above the height limit if the slope of the roof is equal to or greater than four feet vertical to 12 feet horizontal.

5.    Shared access points must be used to the maximum extent possible. Curb cuts must be limited to minimize traffic congestion (does not apply to Public Utility, Government Facility or Community Facility and Public Park uses).

6.    Development must emphasize Totem Lake as the focal point of this zone (does not apply to Public Utility, Government Facility or Community Facility and Public Park uses).

7.    Refer to Chapter 90 KZC regarding restrictions on development around Totem Lake and wetland areas.

8.    Parcels located east of the strip of land zoned “P” are exempt from Design Review.

9.    Access for drive-through facilities must be approved by the Public Works Official. See Chapter 105 KZC for requirements.

10.    Some development standards or design regulations may be modified as part of the design review process. See Chapters 92 and 142 KZC for requirements.