Town Center | Development Standards—Design Requirements
around a pedestrian easement and/or common open space and do not front on a street. Standards: a) A pedestrian entry easement shall be provided to all homes that do not front on a street, alley, or common open space; b) Pedestrian entry easements shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide with a five-foot minimum sidewalk; and c) These lots shall contain private detached or shared garages off an alley or other access if approved by public works and reviewed for conflicts with existing codes.
iv. To emphasize landscaping in residential neighborhoods and minimize impervious surfaces.
b. Garage Placement and Design.
i. Where lots front on a public street and where vehicular access is from the street, garages or carports shall be set back at least five feet behind the front wall of the house or front edge of an unenclosed porch. On corner lots, this standard shall only apply to the designated front yard; ii. The garage face shall occupy no more than 50 percent of the ground-level facade facing the street; iii. Where lots abut an alley, the garage or off-street parking area shall take access from the alley, unless precluded by steep topography; and iv. Garages facing the street shall have similar materials and building forms as the residence, and the front facades shall be enhanced with building details such as decorative lighting or a trellis.
e. Stormwater Management. All developments shall adhere to sub-basin plans per SDC 21.07.060A.10.
c. Driveway Standards.
i. No more than one driveway per dwelling unit;
2. Single-family and duplexes – Lot and building design
ii. Driveways for individual lots 50 feet or wider may be up to 20 feet in width; and iii. Driveways for individual lots less than 50 feet wide may be up to 12 feet in width. Tandem parking configurations may be used to accommodate two- car garages.
a. Intent.
i. To enhance the character of the street;
ii. To deemphasize garages and driveways as major visual elements along the street;
iii. To provide usable yard space for residents; and
502 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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