56.15 User Guide – YBD 2 and YBD 3 zones.
The charts in KZC 56.20 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in each YBD 2 and YBD 3 zone of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.
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Section 56.18 |
Section 56.18 – GENERAL REGULATIONS |
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The following regulations apply to all uses in this zone unless otherwise noted: |
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1. Refer to Chapter 1 KZC to determine what other provisions of this code may apply to the subject property. |
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2. In addition to the height exceptions established by KZC 115.60, the following exceptions to height regulations in the YBD 2 and YBD 3 zones are allowed: a. Decorative parapets may exceed the height limit by a maximum of four feet; provided, that the average height of the parapets 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. |
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3. A City entry or gateway feature shall be designed and installed on the subject property adjacent to Lake Washington Boulevard between the southern City limit line and NE 38th Place pursuant to the standards in KZC 110.60. The specific location and design of the gateway shall be evaluated with the Design Review Process. |
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4. Driveways onto Lake Washington Boulevard, NE 38th Place and Northup Way shall be limited to prevent arterial congestion and traffic safety hazards. Shared access points must be utilized where feasible (does not apply to Public Park uses). The Public Works Official shall approve the number, location and design of all driveways. |
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5. The minimum ground floor story height shall be 13 feet for retail establishments selling goods or services including banking and financial services, restaurant and tavern, or office. |
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6. The upper story setback for all floors above the second story within 40 feet of the property line abutting NE 38th Place shall average 15 feet. For the purpose of this regulation, the term “setback” shall refer to the horizontal distance between the property line and any exterior wall abutting the street prior to any potential right-of-way dedication. The required upper story setbacks for all floors above the second story shall be calculated as Total Upper Story Setback Area, as shown on Plate 35. |
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7. Developments in parts of this zone may be limited by Chapter 83 or 90 KZC, regarding development near streams, lakes, and wetlands. |
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8. Development adjoining the Cross Kirkland Corridor or Eastside Rail Corridor shall comply with the standards of KZC 115.24. |
