LOT ZONE; AMENDING THE TABLE IN SECTION 18.12.070 AND ...

ORDINANCE NO. 2624

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH,WASHINGTON, AMENDING, BY REFERENCE TOATTACHED EXHIBITS, SEVERAL CHAPTERS OFTHE ISSAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TOLAND USE IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:AMENDING SECTION 18.07.360 REGARING THEHEIGHT LIMIT IN THE SINGLE FAMILY-SMALLLOT ZONE; AMENDING THE TABLE IN SECTION18.12.070 AND SECTION 18.12.100 TO CHANGELANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; AMENDNG THETABLE IN SECTION 18.12.060 AND SECTION18.12.105 RELATING TO LANDSCAPINGREQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING STRUCTURES;AMENDING SECTIONS 18.09.040 AND 18.09.140 TOREDUCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICVEHICLE CHARGING; ADOPTING"HOUSEKEEPING" AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUSSECTIONS OF THE LAND USE CODE AND TOCHAPTER 3.64 AND SECTION 3.72.030 AND 3.74.060;PROVIDING FOR SEVERAILITY ANDESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130(4) mandates that Issaquah review and, if

necessary, revise its development regulations and comprehensive plans to ensure

compliance with the Growth Management Act, including any changes necessary to

address changes in the law and the community that have occurred since the last update to

Issaquah's comprehensive plan and development regulations; and

WHEREAS, the public review process for the proposed amendments included a PPC

Public Hearing on July 14, 2011, to: 1) review the proposed amendments, and 2) take public

comments on the proposed amendments. Required notice to the State of Washington was sent on

July 12, 2011. Legal notice of the PPC public hearing was published in the Issaquah Press on

June 29, 2011. The public hearing was held on July 14, 2011. PPC made their recommendation

to City Council on all the amendments, after hearng comments from the public and closing the

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public hearing;

WHEREAS, these amendments have been determined to be categorically exempt

under SEP A; and

WHEREAS, the PPC has prepared written Findings of Fact and Recommendation

dated July 14,2011, a copy of which is labeled Exhibit B to this Ordinance, and

WHEREAS, all persons desiring to comment on the proposals were given a full

and complete opportity to be heard; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Policy Commission and the City of Issaquah

Administration recommend adoption of these amendments as proposed in Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed these proposed amendments and

concurs with the recommendation of the Administration and the Planning Policy

Commission;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH,

WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Amendments. For all the sections below, when a complete

section is amended, that section shall read as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. When

only a subsection is amended, the subsection shall read as amended in the attached

Exhibit, and subsections not listed or amended in the Exhibit shall remain in effect in

their curent form.

Section 2. Height limit/Single Family Small Lot. Section 18.07.360 IMC

dealing with the height limit in the Single Family-Small Lot zone is amended as set forth

in Exhibit AI, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set

forth in full.

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Section 3. Parking and Landscaping in Setback Areas. The table in

Section 18.12.070(B) and Section 18.12.100 IMC establishing landscaping requirements

in the setback areas and parking areas are amended as set forth in Exhibit A2, which is

attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in fulL.

Section 4. Landscaping for parking strctures. The table in Section

18.12.060(B) and Section 18.12.105 dealing with landscaping requirements for parking

strctures are hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A3, which is attached hereto and

incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in fulL.

Section 5. Parking Reductions for Electrc Vehicle Charging. Sections

18.09.040 and 18.09.140 relating to off street parking and electrc vehicle charging are

amended as set forth in Exhibit A4, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by

reference as if set forth in fulL.

Section 6. Housekeeping. Certain sections in Title 18 and in Chapter

3.64, Section 3.72.030 and Section 3.74.060 are amended as set forth in Exhibit A5,

which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in fulL.

Section 7. COpy to State. Pursuant to RCW 36. 70A.1 06, a copy of this

Ordinance shall be sent to the Washington State Departent of Commerce within 10

days after adoption.

Section 8. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this

ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent

jursdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or

constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.

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Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof consisting

of the title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect

and be in full force five (5) days after publication.

Passed by the City Coùncil of the City ofIssaquah the 3rd day of October,

2011.

Approved by the Mayor of the City of Issaquah the 4th day of

October, 2011.

APPROVED:

A1ßJ-~~AVA FRISINGER, MA YOR

ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:

W0 ~~CITYCLE~H TINEGGERS

APPROVED AS TO FORM:OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:

BY (~ t~r-PUBLISHED:EFFECTIVE DATE:ORDINANCE NO.:

October 12, 2011

October 17,2011

2624/AB 6295

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Exhibit AiExhibit A2Exhibit A3Exhibit A4Exhibit AS

Height Limit in SF-SL Zoning District

Parking and Landscaping in Setbacks

Landscaping for Parking Structures

Parking Reductions for Electric Vehicle Charging

Housekeeping

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Background: Issaquah has two height limits: 1) the "Base" height limit, which is the general heightlimit, and 2) the "Maximum" height limit, which may only be reached by complying with specific criteriaestablished in IMC 18.07.355, Building Height Adjustments. Also note that the definition of "BuildingHeight" in IMC 18.02.040, Definitions - B specifies that the height of a building is measured from theaverage existing or finished grade (ground level), whichever is lower, to the midpoint of pitched roof, orthe highest point of a flat roof.

Summary: Currently, most single family residential zones in Issaquah have a base height limit of 30feet. The maximum height limit does not apply. The SF-SL zone is the exception; while the base heightin this zone is also 30 feet, a maximum height limit of 40 feet is specified. Recently several homeownersin the SF-SL zone have sought to raise the height of their homes. The proposed amendment woulddelete the maximum height limit, which would make the base height limit apply in all cases. This wouldmake the SF-SL zone consistent with the other single family residential zoning distict.(The entire District Standards Table is included for context)(See following pages)

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District Standards

18.07.360 District standards table.1ZONING DISTRICTS STANDARDS~." Impervious Pervious Base Max. Min. Lot

density Surface4 Surace4 Building Building Width'(maximum) Height HeightlO

CONSERV ANCY/RECREA TION

TP-NRCA: TraditionPlateau Natural Resource 5 acres 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 10% 90% 30 ftConservation Area Not Not Not

C-REC: Conservationapplicable applicable applicable

Recreation5 acres 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft 10% 90% 30 ft

~.ti"1 dul5 acres 5 acres 75 ft 75 ft 75ft 10% 90%6 30 ft

Nominimum

SF-E: Single Family-1.24 du/acre 35,000 sq ft 30 ft 15 ft 30 ft 30% 70%6 30 ft 135 ft

Estates

SF-S: Single Family-4.5 dulacre 9,600 sq ft 20 ft 8 ft 10 ft 40% 60%6 30 ft 70 ft

Suburban

SF-SL: Single Family-7.26 dulacre 6,000 sq ft 8 10 ft 9 6 ft 20 ft 50% 50% 30 ft

NoSmall Lot minimum

SF-D: Single Family- SF Detached Not

Duplex7 =7.26 6,000 sq ft 8 applicable

dulacre

2 Attched SF 2 Attched

= 14.52SF unit = 10 ft 9 6 ft 10 ft 50% 50% 30 ft 50 ft

dulacre3,000 sq fteach unit

Duplex =Duplex =

14.52dulacre7

6,000 sq ft

MF-M: Multifamily-14.52 dulacre 2,500 sq ft 10 ft 7 ft 20 ft 50% 50% 40 ft 50 ftlO

NoMediuml4 minimum

MF-H: MuItifamily-29 dulacre

No10 ft 5 ft 20 ft 50% 50% 40 ft 65 ftlO

NoHighl4 minimum minimum

MUR: Mixed Use14.52 dulacre 2,500 sq ft 10 ft 7 ft 20 ft 50% 50% 50 ftlO

NoResidential

14 minimum

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PO: Professional OffceDensity 30 ft 20 ft 25 ft 65% 35% 40 ft 65 ftlO

limited by the

CBD: Cultural and impervious No Not

Business Distrctsurface ratio, minimum 0 0 0 85% 15 15% 45 ft 65 ftlO applicable

R: Retail Commercialheight,

10 ft 5 ft 10 ft 40 ft 65 ftlOsetbacks, etc. 65% 35 %

IC: Intensive Commercial 10 ft 5 ft 10 ft 65% 35 % 40 ft 65 ftlO

li~~~~~~~YDevelopment Standards in Community Facilities Zone are determined by the most restrictive contiguous zoning."

PROVISIONS for the use of ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT based on the PURCHASE ofa TDR UNIT as provided in IMC 18.10.2005 through18.10.2090

DU/acre or density §Setbacks Impervious Surface4 Max. Building Min. Lot

(maximum) Height Width '

Receiving Site for TDRs Density limits are equal to Minimum Setbacks at extenor site May be increased as Building height Lot width isthe underlying zoning lot size is boundaries equal allowed in IMC 18.10.2050, may be increased equal tounless a development equal to setbacks of underlying Receiving TDRs: Standards, above the underlyingagreement is approved underlyin zone. Interior setbacks applications and procedures maximum building zoningthrough a Level 5 Review in g zoning are flexible height as providedaccordace with IMC in IMC 18.10.200518. I 0.2005 through through 18.10.2090

18. I 0.2090

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CLUSTER PROVISION

Cluster Housing Standards Density equal No Setbacks at exterior site boundaries, Impervious and pervious Building height Noapply to all zoning districts to underlying minimum for where the zoning is different than surface are equal to equal to underlying minimumexcept TP-NRCA, C-Rec zone lots the abutting zoning. shall be the underlying zone for the zoneand CF 11 contained greater of the setback required by gross site, prior to

within the the site's zoning or the setback subdivision or other actions.cluster; required by the adjacent zoning. There are no minimumhowever, a There are no minimum interior requirements for perviousminimum of setbacks, except those established by and impervious ratios on2 acres is other requirements, such as building individual lots within therequired for code, easements and critical areas. cluster development.a clusterdevelopment

MINERAL RESOURCE

M: Mining

~:rt10 acres See IMC 18.07.525, Mineral Not applicable 105 ft 10 No

plicable resource zone ("M") development minimumstandards

1 Recorded plat stadards and private covenants may supersede these requirements.2 Setbacks for critical areas are established in Chapter 1 8. i 0 IMC, Environmental Protection. Setbacks for accessory uses are established in

IMC 18.07.1 10, Accessory strctures - Uninhabitable. Modification offront, rear or side setback size may be approved throughadministrtive adjustment of standards (IMC 18.07.250). In addition, one (1) of the side lot lines may be reduced to zero (0) through adevelopment approval (review required as listed in the Table of Permitted Land Uses) for cluster/zero lot line development, as established inthe cluster development standards (lMC 18.07.420).

3 Planting areas may be required for parking lots or when abutting residential distrcts (see Chapter 18.12 IMC, Landscaping).4 Impervious surface + pervious surface = one hundred (100) percent. Parking or pedestrian access areas that use "pervious pavers" or pervious

stormwater measures shall not be counted towards the required pervious areas of the land use district. Required pervious areas shall includethe following areas in order of priority:I. Critical areas that require buffers;

2. Existing significant tree(s) or tree stands;

3. Native vegetation areas.

5 Minimum lot width may be modified through an approved cluster proposal (IMC 18.07.420) and this Distrct Standards Table; the requiredreview is established in the Table of Permitted Land Uses (lMC 18.06.130).

6 Pervious surface ratio for single family residential subdivisions is calculated within the individual lots, or a "combination" of (1) within theindividual lots; and (2) common area outside the subdivision plat, and not as an additional requirement of common pervious surface for theentire single family subdivision. For example, a single family home in SF-E is required to provide seventy (70) percent pervious surace onthe individual single family lot; however, the subdivision plat is not required to provide seventy (70) percent pervious surface over and abovethe seventy (70) percent requirement for those individual lots.

7 SF-D Zone: Duplexes and/or attached single family dwellings are permitted in SF-D at a density of 14.52, which is double the density of theSF-D zone, as long as a lot is at least six thousand (6,000) sq. ft. Duplexes, trplexes and fourplexes are permitted in the SF-D zone for seniorhousing, at a maximum density of 14.52 plus the senior housing density bonus (lMC 18.07.390).

8 Minimum lot size for multifamily zones refers to the minimum parcel size that is required for a development in these zones. The minimumlot size does not correlate to the density, for example: 14.52 du/acre could not have two thousand four hundred (2,400) sq. ft. as the "lot size"for one (1) unit at that density because a minimum of six thousand (6,000) sq. ft. is needed forthe project.

9 Front setbacks for infill projects must be compatible with existing neighborhood. Administrative adjustment of standards (Level 2 Review

required) may be used to establish setbacks for a project which is compatible with the scale and character of the existing neighborhood.10 The approval criteria for increasing the building height up to and including fifty (50) feet are established in IMC I8.07.355(A).

The approval criteria for increasing the building height up to and including fift-eight (58) feet are established in IMC I8.07.355(B).The approval criteria for increasing the building height up to and including sixty-five (65) feet are established in IMC 18.07.355(C).The approval criteria for increasing building height in the Mineral Resource Zone are established in IMC 18.07.355(D).

1 1 Required approval criteria for cluster housing are listed in Chapter 18.07 IMC, this Distrct Standards Table and the Table of Permitted LandUses (IMC 18.06.130).

12 Garage setback in an alley = twenty-four (24) foot combination of required setback on the site and (usable) alley right-of-way.13 See community facilities description (IMC 18.07.480) for exceptions.14 Mixed Use Projects and Nonresidential Projects in Residential Districts: (a) Nonresidential density is limited by the impervious surface ratio,

height, setbacks, etc., of the underlying zoning distrct; (b) residential density for mixed use projects may not exceed the maximum permitteddensity for the underlying zoning distrct; (c) mixed use projects can "combine" (a) and (b) above, provided the development standards(impervious surface ratio, height, setbacks, etc.) and the maximum density for the underlying zoning district are not exceeded.

15 Through-block pedestrian connections are exempted from impervious surface calculations in the CBD zone as established in IMCI8.07.050(D).

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Summary: Presently a conflict exist between the Parking Code (Chapter 18.09 IMC) and the LandscapeCode (Chapter 18.12 IMC). The Parking Code allows parking in side and rear setback areas, subject tosome restrictions, while the Landscpe Code requires that the entire setback area be landscaped. Inaddition, staff determined that the Landscape Code requirement was leading to excessively largelandscape areas in many cases. In these cases, project applicants have sought an AdministrativeAdjustment of Standards (AA) to both fit required parking onto the site while achieving the intent of theLandscape Code requirements. To clarify the conflict, stff proposes to require that only the outer tenfeet of a setback be landscaped, or the entire setback, whichever is less. This wil achieve the intent ofthe various landscaping requirements, which is largely to provide screening, while meeting the parkingrequirements and reducing the number of AA's, which saves stff time and applicants time and money.Note: Please see Attchment 1 (IMe 18. 12. 140(G)/ Landscape Standards and Specífication~ Plant Sizesand SpacíngJ for additional information on landscape requirements.

EXliibitA2a..IMCi.8.09.030Prfvisiøn. of Require. ParkingSummary: Included for context only, no changes.

18.09.030 Provision of required parking.

A. Purpose of Required Parkinq Spaces: The purpose of requiring parking as a condition ofdevelopment is to provide an adequate amount of vehicle parking for a specific use, recognizingthat a balance must be reached between:1.lnadequate Parking: Leading to traffc congestion and additional parking violations on adjacentstreets as well as unauthonzed parking in nearby private lots; and2.Excessive Parking: Wasting space and resources that could be better utilized for development orpervious surface.

S. Conformance: All off-street parking shall comply with the provisions of this Code.C. Permit Required: Off-street parking or loading spaces shall not be created, constructed, located,

relocated or modified after the effective date of these provisions without first obtaining a BuildingPermit or Clearing and Grading Permit.

D. Accessory Uses - Same Review: All off-street and loading spaces which are not themselvesprimary uses are considered accessory uses and shall be subject to the same procedures andreview requirements as primary uses.

E. Use of Required Parkinq: Required off-street parking is intended to provide vehicle parking only forresidents, customers, patrons and employees. Area devoted to parking may not be used for anyother purpose, except as authorized by this Code. Required off-street parking shall not be used for:1. The storage of vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, or other materials;2. The parking of vehicles used in conducting the business; or3. The sale, repair or servicing of any vehicle.

F. Location of Parkinq:

1. Sinqle Familv/Duplex: Required parking for single family units and duplexes shall be on-site.2. Multifamily: Parking is not permitted in the side setback of a multifamily development when the

parking would abut a single family distnct. In other cases, parking for multifamily development isallowed in the rear and side setback.

3. Other Uses: The minimum required off-street parking area shall be provided within eighthundred (800) feet of the building or use for which the parking area is required.

4. All Uses: Parking and the storage and/or display of vehicles shall not be provided in any

required landscape planting area unless otherwise allowed by Chapter 18.12 IMC,Landscaping.

E*hi..,itA:ib;-IMCdrabl.es18.12.0~()(B)(1-a)__.S(hedule. __.General.Requirementsbyl.ndscaPeTypeSummary: Revise the requirement that the entire setback must be landscaped, as this currently leads toexcessive landscape requirements and consistent requests for Administrative Adjustments of Standardsby project applicants to modify the landscape requirements. The new standard wil require a 10 foot-wide landscaped area in the outer 10 feet of any setback that is greater than 10 feet (e.g. for a 15 footsetback, the outer 10 feet adjacent to the propert line would be landscaped, and the inner 5 feet couldbe left un-landscaped), or the entire setback would be landscaped when the setback is 10 feet or less.

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The effect on parking is that parking would be allowed within any setback areas which are notrequiredto be landscaped.

Type 1 Dense Year-Round Sight Barrier

Purpose: To provide a dense sight barrier to significantly separate uses and land use districts, typicallyrequired between residential and nonresidential uses, or for screening of outdoor storage, mechanicalequipment, trash receptacles, etc.

Kind Spacing Size

Trees Minimum Rows spaced an average of 30 feet on A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) feet90% center depending on species with a minimum high for conifers and 2.5-inch caliperevergreen of four (4) trees per 5,000 square feet for deciduous and evergreen broad-

leaf trees when planted

Shrubs Minimum Triangulated rows: Large shrubs spaced per Large shrubs a minimum of five (5)80% IMC 18.12.140(G)(2), Plant Sizes and gallon pot or balled and burlappedevergreen Spacing - Shrubs equivalent when planted

Ground Spacing is dependent on the type and size of the plant material and must be adequate to provideCover total coverage of the landscape area within three (3) years. See IMC 18.12.140(G)(1).

Type 1 Where the required setback is greater than ten (10) feet, the ten (10) feet of the setback areaCriteria: adjacent to the property line shall be landscaped. Where the required setback is ten (10) feet or

less, the entire setback area shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall be a combination of largeevergreen and deciduous material to provide a 90% sight-obscuring screen within three (3) years, ora combination of approximately 70% evergreen trees backed by a 100% sight-obscuring fencesoftened or accented with landscaping.

Table 18.12.070(8)(1)- Schedule - General Requirements by Landscape Type

Type 2 Visual Screen

Purpose: To provide a visual screen to separate uses and land use districts, typically found betweencommercial and industrial zones, multifamily and single family zones, or commercial and residentialzones

Kind Spacing Size

Trees Minimum Medium trees spaced an average of 25 to 30 Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) feet for50% feet on center depending on species, with a conifers and two (2) inch caliper forevergreen minimum of four (4) trees per 5,000 square deciduous and evergreen broad-leaf

feet trees when planted

Shrubs Minimum Triangulated rows: Medium shrubs spaced Minimum two (2) to three (3) gallon50% per IMC 18.12.140(G)(2), Plant Sizes and pot or balled and burlapped equivalentevergreen Spacing - Shrubs when planted

Ground Spacing is dependent on the type and size of the plant material and must be adequate to provideCover total coverage of the landscape area within three (3) years. See IMC 18.12.140(G)(1), Plant Sizes

and Spacing - Ground Covers.

Type 2 Where the required setback is greater than ten (10) feet, the ten (10) feet of the setback areaCriteria: adjacent to the propert line shall be landscaped. Where the required setback is ten (10) feet or

less, the entire setback area shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall be a combination ofmedium to large evergreen and deciduous material to provide a visual screen within three (3) yearsand with shrubs and ground cover providing 100% coverage in three (3) years, or a combination ofapproximately 30% evergreen trees backed by a 70% sight-obscuring fence softened or accentedwith landscaping.

Table 18.12.070(8)(2)- Schedule - General Requirements by Landscape Type

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Table 18.12.070(B)(3)

- Schedule - General Requirements by Landscape Type

Type 3 Visual Buffer

Purpose: To provide a visual buffer to separate and soften the appearance of uses and land use districts,typically found along street frontage or between multifamily developments

Kind Spacing Size

Trees Minimum Small to medium trees spaced an average of 20 A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) feet30% feet on center depending on species with a for conifers and 1.5-inch caliper forevergreen minimum of four (4) trees per 5,000 square feet deciduous and evergreen broad-leaf

trees when planted

Shrubs Minimum Triangulated rows: Small shrubs spaced per Minimum one (1) gallon pot or30% IMC 18.12.140(G)(2), Plant Sizes and Spacing balled and burlapped equivalentevergreen - Shrubs

Ground Spacing is dependent on the type and size of the plant material and must be adequate to provideCover total coverage of the landscape area within three (3) years. See IMC 18.12.140(G)(1).

Type 3 Where the required setback is greater than ten (10) feet, the ten (10) feet of the setback areaCriteria: adjacent to the propert line shall be landscaped. Where the required setback is ten (10) feet or

less, the entire setback area shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall be a combination ofevergreen and deciduous material to provide a visual buffer within three (3) years and with shrubsand ground cover providing 100% coverage in three (3) years.

Exl)ibitA2t..JMC 18.12.100 Ac:ditipl1al LandscapeReauirementsfprParkil1gAreas

Summary: Delete the now-redundant language concerning landscaping of the setback. Also clarify theCPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) exception for perimeter screening.

18.12.100 Additional landscape requirements for parking areas.A. Purpose: To provide a low dense sight barrier and adequate shade in parking areas by:

1. Breaking up large areas of impervious surfaces;

2. Mitigating adverse impacts created by vehicle use areas including noise, glare and increases in

heat reflection by buffering uses, screening adjacent properties, providing shade, facilitatingmovement of traffc and improving the physical appearance of vehicle use areas.

B. Street Frontaqe. Pedestrian Walkways and Parkinq Lots near Sidewalks: Along street frontage andbetween pedestrian walkways and parking areas, a planting area along the right-of-way orpedestrian walkway, except for driveways, shall be planted with a mixture of evergreen anddeciduous trees based on the size of the parking lot as required for the identified landscape typeidentified in IMC 18.12.070, Schedule - General requirements by landscape type.

C. Screeninq Wall: Screen walls shall consist of a solid three (3) foot high evergreen hedge and/orfence with landscaping to soften the fence on the street side. Trellsing with climbing vines above asolid wall may be substituted for the fencing.

D. Veqetation Coveraqe: The parking landscape area shall contain shrubs and ground cover that shallbe spaced to achieve one hundred (100) percent coverage in three (3) years.

E. Landscape Islands/Strips:1. Landscape islands or peninsulas within the parking lot shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet wide.2. Planting islands with trees shall be at the ends of each row and located midway between the

ends. A span of no more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be allowed between plantingislands (six (6) if spaces are double backed). Planting islands located midway between the endislands may run perpendicular or parallel with the rows.

3. Decorative mulches or unit pavers may be used in areas of heavy foot traffc but may not covermore than five (5) percent of the required landscaping.

4. A curb or wheel stop must be installed to protect planting from parked cars.F. Clusterinq: Clustering of landscaping is permitted to encourage larger planting areas for LID.

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Street Frontage Perimeter Screening Interior Layout Trees - ShadingParking: Type 1 When parking lots are within 15 25 square feet of Interior parking areasGreater Landscaping of the feet of a less intense land use landscaping must shall have:than or planting strip with distnct, a six (6) foot high wall is be provided for 1. One (1) tree for everyequal to 25 medium to large required with Type 2 screening every parking six (6) parking spaces -required trees of the wall space a minimum of 10 feetspaces high and two (2) inch

Parking: Type 2 When parking lots are within 15 18 square feet ofcaliper when planted.The trees shall be 100%

Less than Landscaping of the feet of less intense land use landscaping mustlarge broad leaf canopy25 required planting stnp with districts, a six (6) foot high wall be provided for trees.spaces medium trees or evergreen hedge with shrubs every parking 2. Planting islands with

spaced three (3) feet on center space trees shall be at theis requiredends of each row and

All parking Frontage will be Visual access to meet CPTED Island widths located midway betweenlots required to have a standards wil be allowed where shall be a the ends.

three (3) foot high necessary as determined by the minimum of nine 3. A span of no morewall or solid Planning Director/Manager. (9) feet wide. than ten (10) parkingevergreen hedge. spaces shall be allowed

between planting islands(six (6) if spaces aredouble backed).

Parking lot Interior desiQn criteria: Landscape areas shall be provided at the entries of buildings anddesign between parking areas and buildings. Said areas shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide andcriteria: may be clustered to accommodate pedestrian circulation and parking layout.

Hedges: Planting and pruning of shrubs for hedges along street frontages shall be adequate toallow the plants to fill in between shrubs to create a screen that reduces headlight glare tosurrounding properties and streets.Preservation of tree function (shade): Upkeep of the landscape shall allow the trees to reach asize and shape to provide the intended shading of the parking surface. The Landscape Plan shallset a predetermined minimum height for trees. Once the desired height is reached they shall notbe pruned below that height. At no times shall pruning reduce the tree canopy below 25% of thetree.

Table 18.12.100

- Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking Areas

Summary: The Landscping code (Chapter 18.12 IMC) does not explicitly address landscaping forparking structres presently. The existing section governing landscaping for parking areas (IMC

18.12.100 Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking Areas) has been construed to apply, but it isnot intended for structured parking. Some requirements, such as landscape islands on the interior ofparking areas, are impractical in a structred parking environment. As the City is anticipating increaseduse of structured parking in the future, adding specific landscaping requirements for parking structresnow is prudent.

ExtiibitA:iil....itJÇ-rab.I~.18..i2.960(B)--sch~ule__LandscapeTypes. by .Land. Use. District. -

Additional.Requirem~ntsforSpeific SituationsSummary: Add parking structures as a specific situation and reference the requirements in IMC18.12.105 Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking Structres (Exhibit A3b, below).

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Table 18.12.060(B)

- Schedule - Landscape Types by Land Use DistrictsAdditional Requirements for Specific Situations

LandscapingBuffers

AbuttingLess Intense

Street Land UseLand Use Frontage Perimeter District Appropriate Section

Parking (IMC 18.12.100);; Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 IMC 18.12.100, Additional landscape

25 required spaces requirements for parking areas

Parking (IMC 18.12.100)" Type 2 Type 2 Type 1 IMC 18.12.100, Additional landscape

25 required spaces requirements for parking areas

Parking structure Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 IMC 18.12.105, Additional landscape

requirements for parking structures

Outdoor storage or loading Type 1 Type 1 Type 1 IMC 18.12.110, Additional landscape

areas requirements for outdoor storage areas

Outdoor sales or display Type 3 Type 2 Type 1 IMC 18.12.115, Additional landscape

areas requirements for outdoor sales displayareas

Trash enclosures, NA NA NA IMC 18.12.130, Additional landscape

mechanical/electrical requirements for fences, hedges, trashequipment enclosures and mechanical equipment

Blank walls abutting right-of- Type 1 or Type 2 Type 1 IMC 18.12.135, Additional landscape

way and retaining walls Type 2 requirements for blank walls abuttingpublic right-of-way and retaining walls

ExhibitA3b ,;IMC .18.12.10SAdditionallandscapeRequirements for Parking StructuresSummary: Add a new section addressing additional landscape requirements for parking structures.These requirements would be in addition to the general requirements shown in IMC Table 18.12.060(B).

18.12.105 Additional landscape requirements for parking structures.A. Purpose: To provide a dense sight barrier for parking structures by mitigating adverse impacts

created by vehicle use areas including noise and glare by buffering uses, screening adjacentproperties, facilitating movement of traffc and improving the physical appearance of vehicle useareas.

B. Veqetation Coveraqe: The parking structure landscape area shall contain shrubs and ground coverthat shall be spaced to achieve one hundred (100) percent coverage in three (3) years.

C. Perimeter Screeninq: In addition to required landscaping of the setback area, one of the followingshall be provided around and adjacent to the entire parking structure except for driveways,pedestrian walkways, and emergency access points:1. A ten (10) foot wide planting area with Type 1 Landscaping; or2. A five (5) foot wide planting area with Type 2 Landscaping with trellising and climbing vines as

described in IMC 18.12.135(A)(2), Additional Landscape Requirements for Blank Walls AbuttingPublic Right-of-Way and Retaining Walls.

D. Interior desiqn criteria: Landscape areas shall be provided at the entries of buildings and betweenparking structures and buildings when the parking structure is a separate structure. Said areas shallbe a minimum of five (5) feet wide and may be clustered to accommodate pedestrian circulationand parking layout.

E. Screeninq Wall: Screen walls shall consist of a solid three (3) foot high evergreen hedge and/orfence with landscaping to soften the fence on the street side. Trellising with climbing vines above asolid wall may be substituted for the fencing.

F. CPTED: Visual access to meet CPTED standards will be allowed where necessary as determined by thePlanning Director/Manager.

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Summary: State law adopted recently requires the City of Issaquah, among other cities, to adoptelectric vehicle infrastructure regulations which allow this infrastructure. Further coordination with PugetSound-area municipalities, the Puget Sound Regional Council, and the state Department of Commercedeveloped a "model ordinance" which addresses electric vehicle infrastructure. These guidelinesencourage electric vehicle charging sttions to comply with the state "barrier-free" requirements, whichspecify that for every 50 parking stalls, one should be barrier-free (this is similar to the Americans withDisabilties Act (ADA) requirement). That is, that stll should have a walkway adjacent to it which

provides for access. Since adding such a walkway would often result in the loss of a required parkingstall, and to encourage businesses to add electric vehicle charging sttions, the Administration isproposing to reduce the amount of required parking by a number of stalls equal to the number of electicvehicle charging stations installed, up to a maximum 5% reduction. Note that this stall is notrequired tobe reserved as an ADA-compliant space. ADA requirements would stil apply to the parking area as awhole.

ExhibitA4a..--..iMC18.()9.()400ff~Stree..Parking . Standards

Summary: Add a new code reference to a new section concerning electric vehicle charging parkingprovisions.

18.09.040 Off-street parking standards.A. Intent: The intent of the off-street parking standards is to provide adequate parking for individual

uses within the City. These standards are based on the assumption that intensity of use governsthe need for parking. For example, restaurants are typically more intense than offce uses andrequire a higher ratio of parking. Specific off-street parking standards are listed in the Table of Off-Street Parking Standards (IMC 18.09.050). Generally:1. One (1) space per one hundred (100) square feet for high traffc uses (restaurants, taverns);2. One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet for retail commercial;3. One (1) space per three hundred (300) square feet for offces;4. One (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet for land intensive commercial uses (car,

lumber sales, or rental equipment).B. Computation of Required Spaces:

1. Gross Floor Area: For the purpose of calculating the minimum number of required parking

spaces, gross floor area means the total of all floor areas of a building as measured from theinterior surface of each exterior wall of the structure excluding stairwells and elevator shafts,mechanical rooms, janitorial sink rooms, restrooms, attic space and interior vehicular parking orloading, and all floors below the first or ground floor, except when used or intended to be usedfor human habitation or service to the public. Hallways, lobbies, conference rooms, ground levelor above ground storage rooms, enclosed porches and balconies shall be included in the grossfloor area.

2. Fraction: If the calculation of the number of off-street parking spaces in the Table of Off-Street

Parking Standards contains a fraction, such number shall be rounded up or down to the nextwhole number: fractions less than one-half (.5) shall be rounded down to the whole number andfractions which are one-half (.5) and greater shall be rounded up to the next higher wholenumber.

3. Use Not Listed in Table: If a proposed use is not addressed in the Table of Off-Street ParkingStandards, the parking requirements shall be determined through a Level 0 Review(IMC 18.04.110 through 18.04.270).

4. Parkinq Reduction for CBD: See IMC 18.09.130, Downtown parking provisions. All other partsof this section still apply in the CBD.

5. Parkinq Reduction for Electric Vehicle Charqinq Stations: See IMC 18.09.140 Electric vehiclecharging parking provisions.

6. Administrative Adiustment of Standards: An applicant may request an Administrative

Adjustment to the parking standards for an individual project, as established (IMC 18.09.060).

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ExhibitA4b - IMe. .18.09.i40E.ecÎc Vehiclee.harging.Parkilig.. ProvisionsSummary: Add a new section detailing the proposed electric vehicle charging accommodation andincentive. This new section may also provide the basis for further details concerning electric vehiclecharging in the future.

18.09.140 Electric vehicle charging parking provisions.For every electric vehicle charging station provided, the required number of parking spaces may be

reduced by an equivalent number, provided the total reduction does not exceed five (5) percent of thetotal required parking spaces. For example, if fort (40) parking spaces are required and two (2) electricvehicle charging stations are provided, the total required parking may be reduced to thirt-eight (38)spaces, yielding thirt-six (36) "regular" parking spaces and two (2) electric vehicle charging parkingspaces. Note that in this example the total reduction may not be in excess of two (2) spaces (40 * 5% =2), so if three (3) electric vehicle charging stations were provided instead, the total reduction in requiredparking would still be two (2) spaces, yielding thirt-five (35) "regular" parking spaces and three (3)electric vehicle charging parking spaces.

Summary: The following are "housekeeping" amendments proposed to make minor clarifications to theLand Use Code. This is the second set of housekeeping amendments proposed for 2011. The proposedamendments cover items including yoga/Pilates studios and major/minor amendments.

Exhibit.ASa""IMe.18.0G.130 Tab.eo' Permitted land. UsesSummary: Clarify a footnote related to Family Day Care Centers. Also clarify that Yoga and Pilatesstudios are the same use category as Karate and Dance studios.

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Exhibit ASb - Major ¡Minor AmendmentsSummary: The level of review and criteria for various types of amendments to approved developmentproposals are currently scattered throughout the code. This amendment would create a new summarytable directing the reader to the appropriate section.

Add a new table, IMC Table 18.04.100-2: Amendments - Levels of Review to clarify the level of reviewfor various types of amendments. Clarify the of Major and Minor Amendments for Level 5 Reviewproject such as Master Site Plans by moving criteria from the definition in IMC 18.02.030 Definitions - A.

Table 18.04.100-2: Amendments - Levels of Review1

Type of Amendment Level of Appropriate Examples 1

Review SectionMinor Exterior Construction Level 0 IMC 18.04.320(C) . Structural addition of window or doorand Minor Amendments to

. Adding street furniture to a siteApproved Proposal or SiteDevelopment Permit . Improvements to comply with ADA

requirements

. Changing the pitch or style of the roof

. Changing loading facilities and/ormodifying parking areas

. Minor modification of facades

. Constructing a minor building addition

. Minor modification to the site layout

Minor Exterior Construction Level 1 IMC 18.04.360(C)(2) . Construction of a building additionand Minor Amendments to

. Modifying the site layoutApproved Proposal or SiteDevelopment Permit inside . Does not meet criteria in IMCthe CBD 18.04.320(C)

Minor Exterior Construction Level 1 IMC 18.04.360(D).. . Does not meet criteria in IMCand Minor Amendments to 18.04.320(C)Approved Proposal or SiteDevelopment Permitoutside the CBD

Minor Amendments to Level 2 IMC 18.04.400(H) . Adding portions of adjacent parcelsMaster Site Plan, Cluster and (such as through lot line adjustments)Housing Development IMC 18.04.530(A)

. Extension of time limit for three (3)Agreement and/or Transferyears or lessof Development Rights

Development Agreement

Minor Amendments to an Level 2 IMC 18.13.160(B) . Amendment that maintains the designapproved Preliminary Plaf intent or purpose of the original

approval

. Amendment that does not cause asignificant environmental or land useimpact

. Modification or deletion of a subject

condition which is unfeasible ordetrimental to the public interest due tocircumstances

Major Amendments to Level 3 IMC 18.04.450(B) . Substantially modifying parking areas

Approved Site. Substantially modifying facades

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Development Permit . Constructing a substantial building

addition

. Substantially modifying the site layout

. Changes that are inconsistent with theapproved development, applicabledesign guidelines or subarea plans

Major Amendments to an Level 4 IMC 18.13.160 . Any modification which does not meetapproved Preliminary Plat (modified)3 the criteria in IMC 18.13.160(A) or (B)

Major Amendments to a Level 5 IMC 18.04.530(B) . Adding parcels

Master Site Plan, Cluster . Extension of time limit for more thanHousing Developmentthree (3) yearsAgreement and/or Transfer

of Development Rights . Any amendment which does not meetDevelopment Agreement the criteria in IMC 18.04.400(H) or

18.04.530(A)This table is a summary of existing codes. The examples listed are not comprehensive. Refer to the appropriatesection for specific language.

2 Minor amendments to approved preliminary plats are specified as "Administrative Amendments." Majoramendments to approved preliminary plats are specified as "Modifications." See Chapter 18.13IMC, Subdivisions.

3 Modified Level 4 Review as provided in IMC 18.04.490(C) Thresholds - Level 4 and Chapter 18.13 IMCSubdivisions.

Revise a reference to criteria for Minor Amendments to Master Site Plans in IMC 18.04.400, Thresholds-Level 2 (part of the sections of the Land Use Code detailng the requirements and process for Level 2Review).

18.04.400 Thresholds - Level 2.Level 2 Review is required of the following development proposals or uses:

No changes to subsections A. through G.H. Minor Amendments to Master Site Plans: Level 2 Review is required for minor technical and design

amendments to Master Site Plans that meet the minor amendment criteria in IMC 18.04.530(A)Amendments (Minor Amendments).

No changes to the remainder of the section.

Revise the criteria for Major and Minor Amendments for approved Master Site Plans, Cluster HousingDevelopment Agreements, and/or Transfer of Development Rights Development Agreements (i.e.anything subject to Level 5 Review) by moving criteria from the definition of a major or minoramendment from the definitions chapter, Chapter 18.02 IMC, Definitionsi directly into the applicable codesection. This will make amendments to Level 5 Review approvals consistent with amendments to otherLevels of Review. (IMC 18.04.530, Amendments, is part of the sections of the Land Use Code detailingrequirements and process for Level 5 Review)

18.04.530 Amendments.The following amendments may be permitted for an approved Master Site Plan, Cluster Housing

Development Agreement and/or Transfer of Development Rights Development Agreement according tothe following criteria:

A. Minor Amendment: Minor amendments shall be reviewed through a Level 2 Review and shallconstitute the following:

1. Technical: Technical amendments shall include:a. Adding portions of adjacent parcels through lot line adjustments; orb. An extension of time limit for three (3) years or fewer; orc. Any amendment that remains substantially similar to the existing or proposed Plan or

Agreement including, but not limited to:(1) Minor changes to impervious surface; or(2) Minor changes to the project uses, densities, buffers, or setbacks; or(3) Minor changes to the height, size, or location of buildings or other improvements; or(4) Similar minor changes as determined by the Planning Director/Manager.

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2. Desiqn: Amendments that specifically relate to the design elements as listed in the approvalcriteria, or the Design Criteria Checklist, provided the amendments are consistent withapplicable design guidelines or subarea plans.

The amendments shall not substantially impact parking, City services or infrastructure. ThePlanning Director/Manager may choose to forward the request for a minor amendment to theDevelopment Commission for their decision. In this situation, the Development Commission shallmake the decision on minor amendments at a public hearing for which there was the proper publichearing notice (IMC 18.04.180, Public notification).

B. Major Amendment: Major amendments shall be reviewed through a Level 5 Review and mayinclude, but are not limited to, the following:1. Adding parcels; or

2. An extension of time limit for more than three (3) years; or3. Substantially modifies parking areas, facades, or the site layout; or4. Substantial changes to impervious surface; or

5. Substantial changes to project uses, densities, buffers, or setbacks; or6. Substantial changes to the height, size, or location of buildings or other improvements; or7. Changes which are inconsistent with applicable design guidelines or subarea plans; or8. Any amendment which does not meet the criteria of a minor amendment in subsection A.,

above.C. Who Mav Applv:

1. An amendment to an approved Master Site Plan may be applied for by an individual propertowner in an approved Master Site Plan if the requested amendment does not affect the abilityof other propert owners in the Master Site Plan development to develop their propert inaccordance with the conditions of the approved Master Site Plan. All propert owners within theapproved Master Site Plan shall be "parties of record" for the purposes of public notification ofproposed amendments.

2. An amendment to an approved Master Site Plan, Cluster Housing Development Agreementand/or Transfer of Development Rights Development Agreement that affects developmentparameters or conditions common to all or more than one (1) propert owner may only beapplied for by the individual and the legal entity representing the multiple ownership in thedevelopment and responsible for compliance with the conditions of approval for thedevelopment.

Remove the examples of various types of amendments from the definitions of Major Amendment andMinor Amendment in IMC 18.02.030 Definitions - A, as they would be redundant to the new IMC Table18.04.100-2 Amendments - Levels of Review.

18.02.030 Definitions - A.

Beginning of section to Amendment: No changesAmendment, major: Any amendment to the approved building or site that substantially changes the

existing or proposed development including, but not limited to, substantial changes to impervioussurfaces, substantial changes to the project boundary, uses, densities, buffers or setbacks, height,size or location of buildings, or other improvements to the propert; and/or is inconsistent withapplicable design guidelines, zoning or subarea plans; and/or will substantially impact parking, Cityservices or infrastructure.

Amendment, minor (includinq minor exterior construction ): Any amendment to the approved building orsite that remains substantially similar to the existing or proposed development including, but notlimited to, minor changes to impervious surfaces, minor changes to the project boundary, uses,densities, buffers or setbacks, height, size or location of buildings, or other improvements to thepropert; and/or is consistent with applicable design guidelines or subarea plans; and/or will notsubstantially impact parking, City services or infrastructure.

Amusement park to End of section: No changes.

Exhibit ASc:.. Fee .Sc:hedule

Summary: The City Council adopted Ordinance 2615 on June 6,2011, which allows the Mayor to makeannual administrative adjustments to various fees, rates, and charges without furter approval from theCity Council. This ordinance took effect on June 20, 2011, and is codified as Chapter 3.59 IMC,Administrative Adjustment of Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges. The ordinance allows the Mayor to

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adjust land use fees, which are codified as IMC 3.64.010, Fees Imposed. As amending the IssaquahMunicipal Code requires the approval of the City Council after a lengthy public review process, includingPPC review, it is not possible to comply with the provisions of Ordinance 2615 while the land use feeschedule remains codified. Therefore the Administration proposes to delete the fee schedule codified inIMC 3.64.010, Fees Imposed, and maintain the land use fee schedule administratively in the PlanningDepartment.

Chapter 3.64

FEES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND ZONING ACTIONS

Sections:3.64.0103.64.0203.64.030

Fees imposed.

Requirements.Consultants' fees.

3.64.010 Fees imposed.Fees and charges as specified in the City's Land Use Fee Schedule are imposed for payment by

applicants who apply for any type of action itemized in said Land Use Fee Schedule.

3.64.020 Requirements.The fees set for "single-family residential applicants" as that phrase is used in the City's Land Use Fee

Schedule shall apply to applications which meet the following criteria:A. The proposed type of action will not change the existing and/or proposed primary single-family or

duplex use of the propert and 1 of the following criteria;B. The propert is zoned single-family residential, and developed with a single-family or duplex

residence; or

C. The property includes a single-family residential dwelling or duplex; orD. A single-family residential building permit has been applied for on the propert.

3.64.030 Consultants' fees.

In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the City's Land Use Fee Schedule, the applicant for thepermits set forth in the City's Land Use Fee Schedule shall reimburse the City for the costs ofprofessional consultants hired by the City to process and/or review and inspect the applicant's proposalwhen the City is unable to do so with existing in-house staff. These professional services may include, butshall not be limited to, engineering, traffc engineering, legal, financial and accounting, soils, mechanicaland structural engineering, and electrical engineering. The City may require the applicant to deposit anamount with the City to cover anticipated costs of retaining professional consultants; provided, that theMayor has approved retaining the professional consultants.

Summary: The City Council adopted Ordinance 2524 on June 16, 2008, which adopted the Rate Studyfor Park and Recreation Facilties and amended several sections in Chapter 3.72 IMC, Park Impact Fees.The ordinance allows for the Planning Director to make annual updates to Park Impact Fees based on anational construction cost index, however an existing code section specifies the park impact fee. TheAdministration proposes to delete the amount set in code and instead reference the Rate Study.

3.72.030 Fee imposed, applicabilty.There is imposed, and shall be collected, from every person who applies for a development permit, a

park impact fee for each new dwelling unit proposed using the Rate Study for Parks and RecreationalFacilities, as referenced in IMC 18.10.260, SEPA - Policies.

The provisions of this chapter apply to all applications for development permits made on, and after theeffective date of the ordinance codified in this section.

Exhibit A5e ..GeneraIGoveml1elltMitigationSummary: The City Council adopted Ordinance 2523 on June 16, 2008, which adopted the MitigationStudies for Law Enforcement Facilities and General Government Buildings and amended several sectionsin Chapter 3.74 IMC, Methods to Mitigate Development Impact. The ordinance allows for the Planning

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Director to make annual updates to Police and General Government Mitigation Fees based on a nationalconstruction cost index, however an existing code section specifies the general government mitigationfee. The Administration proposes to delete the amount set in code and instead reference the Rate Study.

3.74.060 Methods of mitigation.A. The methods of mitigating identified direct impacts required as a condition of any development

approval may include, but are not limited to, dedication of land to any public body, off-siteimprovement, on-site improvements, and other capital or noncapital methods that may effectivelyreduce direct impacts.

B. In lieu of a dedication of land or to mitigate a direct impact that has been identified as aconsequence of a proposed development, the City may approve a voluntary payment agreementwith the developer, which shall be subject to the following provisions:1. The offcial or body approving development must find that the money offered wil mitigate or is a

satisfactory alternative to mitigate the identified direct impact.a. Police mitigation shall be assessed using the Rate Study for Law Enforcement Facilities, as

referenced in IMC 18.10.260, SEPA- Policies.b. General government buildings mitigation shall be assessed based on the Rate Study for

General Government Buildings, as referenced in IMC 18.10.260, SEPA - Policies.c.Police and general government building mitigation calculations shall be updated annually,

using the following procedures:(1) The Director shall use the National Construction Cost Index to calculate annual inflation

adjustments in the mitigation fee rates. The mitigation fees shall not be adjusted forinflation should the index remain unchanged.

(2) The indexed mitigation fee rates shall be calculated in January, or as soon thereafteras the latest index information is published by National Construction Cost Index, andshall become effective immediately thereafter. A copy of the indexed mitigation feerates shall be provided to the City Council but the indexed rates shall become effectivewithout further Council review.

(3) The City Council shall review the police and general govemment buildings mitigationfee rates prior to December 31,2010, and every 2 years thereafter, to determinewhether or not a new police and general government buildings mitigation fee rate studyshould be prepared. If this review does not occur, the City shall continue to collectmitigation fees at the rate in effect, but shall not index the police and generalgovernment buildings mitigation fees for subsequent years until the required review bythe City Council occurs.

2. The payment shall be held in a reserve account and may only be expended to fund a capitalimprovement or program agreed upon by the parties to mitigate the identified direct impact.

3. No building permit shall be issued until the voluntary payment has been paid in full by theapplicant; provided, that payment of fees may be phased if the building permit for thedevelopment is also phased.

4. The payment shall be expended in all cases within 5 years of collection, unless otherwiseagreed to by the developer.

5. Any payment not expended within 5 years of collection shall be refunded to the propertowners of record at the time of the refund with interest at the rate earned in the City's reserveaccounts applicable at the time of refund. If the payment is not expended within the 5 years dueto delay attributable to the developer, the payment shall be refunded without interest.

6. Propert owners entitled to a refund and/or interest under the provisions of this chapter mayvoluntarily and in writing waive their right to a refund for specified time in the interest ofproviding the designated capital improvement or other capital improvement or programidentified by the property owner, and acceptable to the City.

7. The developer may voluntarily and in writing waive on behalf of the developer and subsequentpurchasers the right to interest and/or a refund in order to facilitate completion of animprovement. Under no condition shall such a waiver be required as a condition of approval.Such waiver shall be recorded with the County where the propert is situated and shall bebinding on subsequent owners.

C. The developer or applicant may choose to pay a fee in lieu of reservation of all or portions of openspace areas required. If the applicant offers to pay money in lieu of open space and if the Cityaccepts the offer, the amount shall be determined based upon the square footage of open space

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which otherwise would have been required to be provided times the then current market value persquare foot of similarly situated propert.

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I Exhibit B: PPC Findings of Fact

Land Use Code Amendments Findings of FactCITY OF ISSAQUAH

PLANNING POLICY COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THELAND USE CODE FROM THE 2011 DOCKET INCLUDING:

I. Height Limit in the Single Family - Small Lot (SF-SL) Zoning

District:a) IMC 18.07.360 District Standards Table

2. Parking and Landscaping in Setback Areas:

a) IMC Table 18.12.070(B)(l) - Schedule - General Requirements byLandscape Type - Type 1 Dense Year-Round Sight Barrier

b) IMC Table 18. 12.070(B)(2) - Schedule - General Requirements byLandscape Type - Type 2 Visual Screen

c) IMC Table 18.12.070(B)(3) - Schedule - General Requirements byLandscape Type - Type 3 Visual Buffer

d) IMC 18.12. I 00 Additional Landscape Requirements for ParkingAreas

3. Landscaping for Parking Structures

a) IMC Table 18.12.060(B) Schedule Landscape Types By Land Use

Districts - Additional Requirements for Specific Situationsb) IMC 18.12.105 Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking

Strctures4. Parking Reductions for Electric Vehicle Charging

a) IMC 18.09.040 Off-Street Parkingb) IMC 18.09.140 Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Provisions

5. "Housekeeping" Amendments

a) Permitted Uses:

IMC 18.06.130 Table of Permitted Land Usesb) Major/Minor Amendments:

IMC Table 18.04.100-2 Amendments - Levels of ReviewIMC 18.04.400 Thresholds - Level 2IMC 18.04.530 AmendmentsIMC 18.02.030 Definitions - A

c) Fee Schedule:

Chapter 3.641MC Fees for Applications for Subdivisions and ZoningActions

d) Park Impact Fees:

IMC 3.72.030 Fee Imposed, Applicabilitye) General Government Mitigation Fees:

IMC 3.74.060 Methods of Mitigation

) FINDINGS OF FACT,) PROPOSED) AMENDMENTS,

REVIEW RATIONALEANDRECOMMENDATION

WHEREAS, pursuant to requirements of the Growth Management Act fRCW 36.70A.130Comprehensive Plans-Review--AmendmentsJ; and the Issaquah Land Use Code IMC 18.04.100-2 Levelsof Review; IMC 18.04.670 Land Use Code Amendments; and IMC 18.04 Appendix: Leve16 Review LandUse Code Amendments, the Planning Policy Commission (PPC) reviewed the proposed amendments to theIssaquah Land Use Code and related parts ofthe Issaquah Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS, this amendment process is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Objective EV-5Regulatory Reform and Policy EV-5.1.1 regarding updates to development regulations. Specifically,Objective EV -5 states that the City should ensure that the development review and permit process is clear,

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predictable and certain. In addition, Policy EV -5.1.1 states that the Land Use Code should be updated to beconsistent with the City's land use goals and policies; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been determined to be categorically exempt fromSEP A under IMC 18.11.100 Categorical Exemptions - Adoption by Reference; and WAC 197 -11-800( 19)Categorical Exemptions as the proposed amendments are procedural actions which contain no substantivestandards respecting use or modification of the environment.

WHEREAS, the public review process for the proposed amendments included a PPC PublicHearing on July 14,2011, to: 1) review the proposed amendments, and 2) take public comments on theproposed amendments. Required notice to the State of Washington was sent on July 12, 2011. Legal noticeof the PPC public hearing was published in the Issaquah Press on June 29, 2011. The public hearing washeld on July 14, 2011. PPC made their recommendation to City Council on all the amendments, afterhearing comments from the public and closing the public hearing; and

WHEREAS, all persons desiring to comment on the proposed amendments were given a full andcomplete opportunity to be heard and one letter commenting on the proposed amendments was receivedand is attached to these Findings; and

THEREFORE, the PPC is now satisfied that these proposed amendments are sufficientlyconsidered, and hereby makes and enters the following:

I. FINDINGS OF FACTPROPOSED AMENDMENT, REVIEW, RATIONALE, AND RECOMMENDATION

-Amendment 1-

Height Limit in the Single Family - Small Lot (SF-SL) Zoning District:a) IMC 18.07.360 District Standards Table

PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Make the "Maximum Height" limit and its approval criteria notapplicable, which would make the "Base Height" limit govern in all cases in the SF-SL zoning district.

RATIONALE: Currently, most single family residential zones in Issaquah have a base height limit onofeet. The maximum height limit does not apply. The SF-SL zone is the exception; while the base height inthis zone is also 30 feet, a maximum height limit of 40 feet is specified. The proposed amendment wouldmake the SF-SL zone consistent with the other single family residential zoning distrcts.

RECOMMENDATION: On July 14,2011, PPC recommended that Amendment 1, for Height Limit in theSF-SL Zoning District, be approved as an amendment to the Land Use Code.

-Amendment 2-

Parking and Landscaping in Setback Areas:a) IMC Table 18.12.070(B)(I) - Schedule - General Requirements by Landscape Type - Type 1

Dense Year-Round Sight Barrierb) IMC Table 18.12.070(B)(2) - Schedule - General Requirements by Landscape Type - Type 2

Visual Screenc) IMC Table 18.12.070(B)(3) - Schedule - General Requirements by Landscape Type - Type 3

Visual Bufferd) IMC 18.12.100 Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking Areas

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The curent requirement is that the entire setback area be landscaped. Theproposed amendment would require that only the ten feet of a setback adjacent to the property line belandscaped, or the entire setback, whichever is less. Redundant language would be deleted.

RATIONALE: Presently a conflict exists between the Parking Code (Chapter 18.09 IMe) and theLandscape Code (Chapter 18.12 IMe). The Parking Code allows parking in side and rear setback areas,subject to some restrictions, while the Landscape Code requires that the entire setback area be landscaped.In addition, staff determined that the Landscape Code requirement was leading to excessively largelandscape areas in many cases. In these cases, project applicants have sought an AdministrativeAdjustment of Standards (AAS) to both fit required parking onto the site while achieving the intent of theLandscape Code requirements. The proposed amendment wil achieve the intent of the various landscapingrequirements, which is largely to provide screening, while meeting the parking requirements and reducingthe number of AAS's, which saves staff time and saves applicants time and money.

RECOMMENDATION: On July 14,2011, PPC recommended that Amendment 2, Parking andLandscaping in Setback Areas, be approved as an amendment to the Land Use Code.

-Amendment 3-

Landscaping for Parking Structuresa) IMC Table 18.12.060(B) - Schedule - Landscape Types by Land Use Districts - Additional

Requirements for Specific Situationsb) IMC 18.12.105 Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking Structures

PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Add a new section addressing additional landscape requirements forparking structues. These requirements would include perimeter screening similar to that required forsurface parking lots, and additional screening around the structure itself, along with options to soften thefaçade.

RATIONALE: The Landscaping Code (Chapter 18.12 IMe) does not explicitly address landscaping forparking structures presently. The existing section goveming landscaping for parking areas (IMC 18.12.100Additional Landscape Requirements for Parking Areas) has been construed to apply, but it is not intendedfor structured parking. Some requirements, such as landscape islands on the interior of parking areas, areimpractical in a structured parking environment.

RECOMMENDATION: On July 14,2011, PPC recommended that Amendment 3, Landscaping forParking Strctures, be approved as an amendment to the Land Use Code.

-Amendment 4-

Parking Reductions for Electric Vehicle Charginga) IMC 18.09.040 Off-Street Parkingb) IMC 18.09.140 Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Provisions

PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Add a new section detailing the proposed electric vehicle chargingaccommodation and incentive. The accommodation would allow for the reduction of required parking byan amount equivalent to the number of electrc vehicle charging stations provided, up to a maximum of 5%of the originally required parking.

RATIONALE: State law adopted recently requires the City of Issaquah, among other cities, to adoptelectric vehicle infrastructure regulations which allow this infrastructure. Furher coordination with PugetSound-area municipalities, the Puget Sound Regional Council, and the state Department of Commercedeveloped a "model ordinance" which addresses electric vehicle infrastructure. These guidelines

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encourage electiic vehicle charging stations to comply with the state "barrer-free" requirements, whichspecify that for every 50 parking stalls, one should be barrier-free. That is, that stall should have awalkway adjacent to it which provides for access. Since adding such a walkway would often result in theloss of a required parking stall, and to encourage businesses to add electric vehicle charging stations, theAdministration is proposing to reduce the amount of required parking.

RECOMMENDATION: On July 14,2011, PPC recommended that Amendment 4, Parking Reductionsfor Electric Vehicle Charging, be approved as an amendment to the Land Use Code.

-Amendment 5-

"Housekeeping" Amendmentsa) Permitted Uses:

IMC 18.06.130 Table of Permitted Land Usesb) Major/Minor Amendments:

IMC Table 18.04.100-2 Amendments - Levels of ReviewIMC 18.04.400 Thresholds - Level 2IMC 18.04.530 AmendmentsIMC 18.02.030 Definitions - A

c) Fee Schedule:

Chapter 3.64IMC Fees for Applications for Subdivisions and Zoning Actionsd) Park Impact Fees:

IMC 3.72.030 Fee Imposed, Applicabilitye) General Government Mitigation Fees:

IMC 3.74.060 Methods of Mitigation

PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Clarify a footnote related to Family Day Care Centers. Clarify that Yogaand Pilates studios are the same use category as Karate and Dance studios. Add a new table, IMC Table18.04.100-2: Amendments - Levels of Review to clarify the level of review for various tyes of

amendments. Clarify the of Major and Minor Amendments for Level 5 Review projects such as MasterSite Plans by moving criteria from the definition in IMC 18.02.030 Definitions - A. Delete the codifiedFee Schedule in Chapter 3.64IMC Fees for Subdivisions and Zoning Actions to achieve the intent ofOrdinance 2615. Clarify language in IMC 3.72.030 Fee Imposed, Applìcabìlty related to Park ImpactFees. Clarify language in IMC 3.74.060 Methods ofMìtigation related to General Government MitigationFees.

RATIONALE: These proposed amendments have been identified in the day-to-day work between thePlanning Department and public as ways to clarify and streamline the development review process and therequirements of the Land Use Code. These amendments are proposed as part ofthe City's continuedmission for more effcient public service.

RECOMMENDATION: On July 14,2011, PPC recommended that Amendment 5, "Housekeeping"Amendments, be approved as an amendment to the Land Use Code.

II. REASONS FOR ACTION

Having made the Findings set forth above, the PPC makes the following conclusions:

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-1-The proposed 2011 Land Use Code Amendments have been determined to be categorically exempt fromenvironmental review under IMC 18.11.00 Categorical Exemptions - Adoption by Reference; and WAC197 -11-800( 19) Categorical Exemptions.

-2-The proposed 2011 Land Use Code Amendments were reviewed through a Level 6 Review process asrequired by IMC 18.04.100-2 Levels of Review. The PPC is responsible for reviewing and making arecommendation to City Council on Land Use Code Amendments.

-3-PPC determined that the proposed 2011 Land Use Code Amendments are consistent with:

1. Requirements of the Growth Management Act fRCW 36.70A.130 Comprehensive Plans -Review - Amendments ~

2. Issaquah Comprehensive Plan

3. Issaquah Land Use Code fChapter 4, 18.04.100-2 Levels ofReview~

III. ACTION TAKEN

It is for these reasons that the Issaquah Planning Policy Commission decided to recommend approval of theLand Use Code Amendments 1 through 5 as submitted to the City CounciL.

July 14,2011

Chair, Issaquah Planing Policy Commission Date Signed

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Legal Notice No. 02-2254Affdavit ofPublication SS l

STATE OF WASHINGTONCOUNTY OF KING

I, Mariana Skakie, being first duly sworn on oath, deposeand says that she is the deputy clerk of The IssaquahPress, a weekly newspaper. That said newspaper is alegal newspaper of general circulation and is now andhas been for more than six months prior to the date ofthe publications hereinafter referred to, published in theEnglish language continuously as a weekly newspaperin Issaquah, in King County, Washington, and it is now,and during all of said time was printed in an offcemaintained at the aforesaid place of publication of saidnewspaper. That the said The Issaquah Press was onthe eighteenth day of January 1900, approved as a legalnewspaper by the Superior Court of said King County.

This is a true copy of Legal Notice No. 02-2254, City ofIssaquah, Notice of Ordinance Passed.

As it was published (and not in supplement form) of saidnewspaper each week for a period of one weekcommencing on the 12th day of October, 2011 andending on the 12th day of October, 2011 as was

regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of saidperiod. That the amount of the fee charged for theforegoing publication is the sum of $112.50 at the rate of$15.00 per column inch.

__m__m_mm_~_~m__m___Notary Public in and for the of Washington

Mariana Skakie

Chief Clerk

The Issaquah Press

Subscribed and sworn to me the 12th day of October,2011

WENDY C. ENDENSTATE OF WASHINGTON

NOTARY PUBLICMY COMMISSION eXPIRES

07-22-14

02-2254 LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSED BY ISSAQUAH CITYCOUNCILFollowing is a summary of the ordinance passed by theIssaquah City Council on October 3, 2011, to be published inthe Issaquah Press on October 12, 2011, effective date ofOctober 17, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 2624AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH,WASHINGTON, AMENDING, BY REFERENCE TOATTACHED EXHIBITS, SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF THEISSAQUAH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LAND USEIN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: AMENDING SECTION18.07.360 REGARDING THE HEIGHT LIMIT IN THESINGLE FAMILY-SMALL LOT ZONE; AMENDING THETABLE IN SECTION 18.12.070 AND SECTION 18.12.100TO CHANGE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS;AMENDING THE TABLE IN SECTION 18.12.060 ANDSECTION 18.12.105 RELATING TO LANDSCAPINGREQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING STRUCTURES;AMENDING SECTIONS 18.09.040 AND 18.09.140 TOREDUCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICVEHICLE CHARGING; ADOPTING "HOUSEKEEPING"AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LANDUSE CODE AND TO CHAPTER 3.64 AND SECTION3.72.030 AND 3.74.060; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITYAND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Complete text of the ordinance is posted at City Hall, 130 E.Sunset Way and the Issaquah Public Library, 10 W. SunsetWay. Upon request to the City Clerk's Offce (425-837-3000),a copy wil also be mailed for a fee.

Published in The Issaquah Press on 10/12/11

DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULECity of Issaquah

Ordinance No. 2624

AS 6295

Subject: Amending Various Sections of the Issaquah Land Use Code

10-03-11

10-04-11

n/a

Date passed by City Council

Signed by Mayor

Signed by Council President

Signed by City Clerk

Date posted

Date(s) published (normally by title only) -

Date effective

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10-04-11

10-06-11

10-12-11

10-17-11

Copies of executed document distributed as follows:

x Ordinance/Resolution file (original)

x MRSC (per RCW 35A.39.010) - (electronic copy only)x Code Publishing Co. (upload files to their website; followed by hard copy) '- ¡ u tv."

x City Attorney (electronic copy only)- '\ v \ \

x Originating Department: Mark Hinthorne " ,_ \. - \ \

x Other: NOA - Dept. of StC~N\t'.u /WCUJthiY\ l D ~ 0 t p¡d c-pf. ~

2 Posting City Hall Lobby and KC Library I

x Certified Copies: _Total photocopies needed

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* If ordinance includes exhibit(s) - make sure you label the last page of the ordinance,explaining that the exhibit(s) is(are) on fie with the City Clerk.

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