Town Center | Development Standards—Design Requirements
planting screen will not be enough to meet the intent of the guidelines.
b) Reduced setbacks shall be permitted where the director determines that the proposed
streetfront design will create an attractive, safe, and comfortable pedestrian environment and the privacy and comfort of residents are ensured. The finished ground floor elevation of dwelling units within 10 feet of the sidewalk should be elevated at least 30 inches above the level of the sidewalk to increase privacy of residents while enhancing the residents’ ability to observe activity on the street. For example, proposals for a reduced planting area width could include terraced planting beds along the sidewalk and/ or special building detailing that adds special interest at a pedestrian scale. The far left image in Figure 21.07.060h is a good example. iii. Required landscaping types between the sidewalk and any building, parking area, or service area shall include: a) Type II, III, or IV landscaping (or a combination thereof) is required between sidewalk and any building. However, landscaping types and species shall be utilized and maintained to maximize for views between windows and the street for safety, as determined by the director; b) Type III landscaping is required between sidewalk and any parking lot; and c) Type I or Type II landscaping may be used to screen any unwanted views, such as service areas or mechanical equipment.
c. Properties Adjacent to Residential Streets.
i. Standards below apply to all development except for single detached dwelling units and duplexes. (See SDC 21.07.060D.1. through 21.07.060D.3. for related site planning standards. ii. Developments shall feature at least 10 feet of landscaping, pedestrian-oriented space, or a combination thereof, between the sidewalk or front property line and any building, parking area, or service area. Exceptions and departures:
a) See SDC 21.07.050Q. for projections and structures allowed within the setback area.
452 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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