Town Center | Development Standards—Density and Dimensions
purchased from the TC-D zone, they may be used to develop 10 dwelling units in the TC-A zone.
provided, that an access easement shall not be included within the circle; and
3. Building height shall be measured from the average finished grade to the highest point of the roof. The average finished grade shall be determined by first delineating the smallest square or rectangle that can enclose the building and then averaging the elevations taken at the midpoint of each side of the square or rectangle; provided, that the measured elevations do not include berms.
E. Minimum urban residential density
Minimum density for residential development in the urban areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan shall be based on the tables in this chapter and adjusted as provided for in SDC 21.07.050I.
F. Calculations – Allowable dwelling units, lots or floor area
Permitted number of units, lots or floor area shall be determined as follows:
1. The allowed number of dwelling units or lots (base density) shall be computed by multiplying the site area specified in SDC 21.07.050H. by the applicable allocated residential density number; 2. The maximum density (unit or lot) limits shall be computed by adding the bonus or transfer units authorized by SDC 21.07.050D.1. or SDC 21.07.100 to the allocated residential units computed under subsection 1. of this section; 3. The allowed commercial floor area includes all leasable floor area designed for commercial tenant occupancy, including basements, mezzanines, and upper floors, if any,
D. Measurement methods
The following provisions shall be used to determine compliance with this Chapter:
1. Street setbacks shall be measured from the existing edge of a street right-of-way or temporary turnaround, except as provided by SDC 21.07.050O.; 2. Lot widths shall be measured by scaling a circle of the applicable diameter within the boundaries of the lot;
440 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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