Neighborhood Design | Design Principles
21.02.020 Design Principles The design principles illustrate the intent of the design standards and inform project design, particularly during the early stages. The application of the design principles will depend on the characteristics of the site and surrounding context. Applicants will be required to demonstrate how they have incorporated the design principles into their project but are not a basis for decision-making. The design standards in SDC 21.02.030 are used to review projects and determine compliance with this Chapter.
C. Design Intent
The intent of the Design Principles is to guide future development as closely as possible towards the stated vision of Sammamish as defined in its Comprehensive Plan. Design as defined for this section is a broad term that includes the project layout, utilities, streets and pathways, landscape, and building design.
A. Preserving Ecological Functions of the Land
FROM THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS:
Sammamish cares about preserving the ecological function of its land, especially as the City becomes built out and infill projects become more impactful to the character of the neighborhood. Therefore: 1. Site planning should retain the form of the land and the major vegetation to the extent possible, fitting development into its natural context rather than reshaping the land for ease of development. 2. Tree retention is a priority, making sure that trees will remain healthy in the long term by saving groups of trees and leaving undisturbed areas to protect roots. 3. Sustainable solutions for stormwater should be part of all new development, paying careful attention to hydrologic systems and limiting impervious surface. 4. Storm water facilities that will be visible from public and private spaces should be designed as community amenities.
Goal EC.4 Protect and promote a diversity of plant, pollinator, and animal species habitat in Sammamish. Goal EC.10 Maintain and improve the City’s forested character.
10 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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