Mixed use development in the GO zoning district
shall be defined as:
A. 
Buildings that contain at least one floor of nonresidential use and at least one floor of residential oriented in a vertical manner; or
B. 
Mixed use developments where residential uses are horizontally separated from nonresidential uses. The nonresidential component shall be adjacent to primary street frontage.
(Formerly 19.38.210; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
The residential density for horizontal mixed use development shall be calculated at 15 units per acre or 2,900 square feet per dwelling unit.
B. 
The residential density for horizontal mixed use development that includes at least 20 percent of the units as affordable housing as set forth in EMC § 19.38.330(B)(1) shall be calculated at 20 units per acre or 2,200 square feet per dwelling unit.
C. 
No more than 60 percent of the buildable site shall be consumed by residential dwelling units.
(Formerly 19.38.220; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. The building height in the GO zone shall not exceed 35 feet.
(Formerly 19.38.230; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. To provide setbacks that reflect and continue the residential feel and appearance along Griffin Avenue.
1. 
All front yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 20 feet, side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of nine feet for two-story buildings and 14 for three-story homes, and rear yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
(Formerly 19.38.240; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. To provide visual variety along the streetscape and to emulate architecture of surrounding residential areas.
1. 
Horizontal facades longer than 25 feet shall be articulated into smaller units, reminiscent of residential scale of the surrounding neighborhood. At least two of the following methods shall be included:
a. 
Distinctive roof forms;
b. 
Changes in materials;
c. 
Window patterns; and
d. 
Color differentiation.
2. 
Additions or alterations to existing buildings shall be made in keeping with the building's original architectural style.
3. 
Pitched Roof Forms. Structures shall incorporate pitched roof forms having slopes between 4:12 and 12:12. Further, each facade facing a street should have a gabled or hipped roof form. Other roof details, such as dormers and overhangs, are encouraged.
(Formerly 19.38.250; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. To encourage creative expression through use of materials of appropriate use for residential development and a diversity of architectural detailing that enlivens the streetscape and reduces the apparent bulk of the larger buildings.
1. 
Standards. Exteriors shall be constructed of durable and maintainable materials. Materials that have texture, pattern or lend themselves to quality detailing include: (a) brick, (b) stone, (c) wood, or (d) coated corrugated metal as part of building design accents.
2. 
Materials that give the appearance of commercial or industrial use are not permitted. Such materials include reflective glass and corrugated metal siding.
(Formerly 19.38.260; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. To provide a clearly defined, welcoming, and safe entry for pedestrians from the sidewalk and/or parking area into the building.
1. 
Architectural elements shall be used to provide a clearly identifiable and visible entry.
2. 
Developments shall include one or more of the following elements: recesses, balconies, articulated roof forms, front porches, arches, trellises, glass at side and/or above entry doors, and awnings or canopies.
3. 
Pedestrian-scale lighting fixtures shall be provided.
4. 
Primary building entries should face the street. If the doorway does not face the street, a clearly marked and well-maintained path shall connect the entry to the sidewalk.
(Formerly 19.38.270; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. To provide adequate parking while reducing its visual impact through location and landscaping areas, trellises, and/or other architectural features.
1. 
Off-street parking shall be required for both residential and nonresidential uses. Office uses shall adhere to EMC § 19.14.070, which requires 2.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet of office space. For residential uses, one parking space per dwelling unit shall be provided.
2. 
Parking lot landscape shall be used to reinforce pedestrian and vehicular circulation at: (a) parking lot entrances; (b) ends of driving aisles; and (c) to define pedestrian walkways through parking lots.
3. 
Parking lots beside the building shall provide a 10-foot-wide planting area between the parking lot and street right-of-way to include a year-round sight barrier consisting of evergreen shrubs, evergreen ground cover, and other plant material.
4. 
Driveway areas shall have the plant material restricted to a maximum height of three feet for visibility within the required sight triangles.
5. 
A minimum five-foot-wide landscape planting area shall be provided between parking lots and adjacent developments.
(Formerly 19.38.280; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. Provide open space and leisure space for each residential unit.
1. 
The required minimum amount of open space for a mixed use development is 200 square feet per unit in the GO zone. The open space requirement may be met through a combination of common and private open spaces.
a. 
Up to 50 percent of the required open space may be provided in private open space such as patios, rooftop gardens, and balconies.
b. 
Up to 50 percent of the required open space may be common open space which may be in the form of common space, gardens, patios, etc.
(Formerly 19.38.290; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
A. 
Objective. To provide privacy for existing adjacent single-family developments.
1. 
Mixed use projects directly facing single-family residences within 15 feet of the property line shall have window openings designed either as translucent, louvered, or offset from existing single-family residence windows, or located at least five feet above the floor of each level, or another solution achieving the intent of privacy for the residents, including not limited to:
a. 
Arranging accessory structures in a manner that creates a physical barrier between the uses; or
b. 
A planted buffer that is wider than what would be required in Chapter 19.08 EMC. For buffers 1 and 2 this would include an additional five feet with an additional row of trees.
2. 
Guest parking areas shall be located and designed to be convenient in order to minimize parking in residential neighborhoods.
(Formerly 19.38.300; Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)