Neighborhood Design Standards | Neighborhood Design
1. Design Intent
• the need for additional recreation space to serve the development.
Open space serves a variety of needs including environmental sustainability, and passive and active recreation. The design intent for open space and recreation is to prioritize protection of significant environmental features, and to distribute leisure and recreational opportunities so they are available to all neighborhoods.
3. Calculation of Density and Public Benefit
Open space proposed beyond the on-site recreation space required in SDC 21.02.030I. must provide a clear public benefit to be counted towards the project density and approved by the City. Open space that is not counted towards the project density is exempt from this section. Adverse impacts will also be considered in determining compliance with these standards such as views from arterial streets, compatibility with adjacent development, connectivity, and other potential impacts. To be considered for public benefit, projects must use design methods for providing additional open space as outlined below. Alternatives may be proposed that are consistent with the intent of this section, as approved by the City.
2. Context
Sammamish’s goal of a network of open spaces, parks, and trails is the context for new development. The size, type, and location of open spaces should be considered as part of the City’s broader open space system . This system should provide future residents with local open space and recreation assets, while also connecting them to citywide open space and recreational assets. Open space opportunities will be determined in part by the context of the site and surrounding area. Applicants must analyze the site and neighborhood context that is summarized as part of an application to provide open space that is counted towards the net developable area for the site. Examples of site and neighborhood context that shall be considered are:
a. Design Intent
The design intent is to dedicate open space in alignment with Sammamish’s goals and maximize opportunities of each site. For example, open space should be dedicated to preserving significant stands of healthy woodland where possible, providing space for green stormwater infrastructure, or connecting trails. In some developments, localized park or recreation space may be appropriate, or opportunities may arise for other amenities such as benches, viewpoints, or play areas.
• mature forest that could be preserved.
• an adjacent trail system where a connection is possible.
• protection of a wildlife habitat corridor on-site.
• the presence of soils appropriate for small-scale agriculture.
b. Design Standards
i. Open space should be integrated throughout the development to provide benefits for homesite
• protection of landslide hazard areas.
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 13
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