Neighborhood Design Standards | Neighborhood Design
M. On-site recreation—Maintenance of recreation space or dedication 1. Recreation space as defined in SDC 21.02.030I.2. may be dedicated as a park open to the public in lieu of providing the on-site recreation required above when the following criteria are met: a. The dedicated area is at least 20 acres in size, except when adjacent to an existing or planned public park; b. The dedicated land provides one or more of the following:
N. Sustainable Site Planning
1. Compliance with Related Standards
All projects must demonstrate compliance with the latest adopted versions of the King County Surface Water Manual (KCSWM), Surface Water Management regulations, and the City’s Public Works Standards for low impact development design techniques.
2. Design Intent
Sustainable site planning techniques mimic a site’s predevelopment hydrology by using design techniques that maximize the use of natural systems and functions of the land, minimizing the need for stormwater infrastructure. Stormwater is addressed primarily by relying on BMP’s that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate, and detain stormwater runoff close to its source.
i. Shoreline access;
ii. Regional trail linkages;
iii. Habitat linkages;
iv. Recreation facilities; or
3. Design Standards
v. Heritage sites; and
a. a. Neighborhoods must be designed to maximize opportunities for low-impact development through sustainable site planning techniques including the preservation of natural features, restoration of native vegetation, and low-impact development for stormwater management. b. b. Neighborhoods must be designed so that all individual parcels greater than 6,000 square feet retain and infiltrate all stormwater runoff on-site, unless determined to be infeasible due to soils or other factors based on information submitted by a qualified professional. Driveways may be exempt in cases where
c. The dedicated area is located within one mile of the project site. 2. Unless the recreation space is dedicated to the City pursuant to subsection 1. of this section, maintenance of any recreation space retained in private ownership shall be the responsibility of the owner or other separate entity capable of long-term maintenance and operation in a manner acceptable to the City.
Effective | January 1, 2022
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