A. 
Intent.
1. 
Pedestrian Network. To create on-site pedestrian networks from streets and drives to building entrances, through parking lots to connect buildings to the street (see surface parking location standards), and between sites.
2. 
Through Block Connections. To create through block connections between blocks of development, between streets, and connecting streets to public spaces.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Locations. Clear and visible pedestrian walkways shall be provided in the following locations:
a. 
Through Block Connections.
(1) 
Northwest Quadrant. If the property abuts a proposed pedestrian route designated in the Northwest Quadrant circulation plan, see KMC § 18.52.110. In areas not identified on the circulation plan, one pedestrian walkway shall be provided for an average of every 300 feet or less of street frontages in the north-south and east-west directions to create a linked pedestrian walkway system around and through the Northwest Quadrant. Distances may vary from exactly 300 feet to accommodate linking adjacent development on a case-by-case basis.
(a) 
Public spaces shall be linked to adjacent streets and developments.
(b) 
Exact locations of pedestrian walkways shall be determined at the time of development to accommodate linkages between adjacent developments.
(2) 
Northeast Quadrant, Urban Corridor Zone, East Subarea, Urban Residential Zone, and Public/Semi-Public Properties Abutting SR-522. In the northeast quadrant, urban corridor zone, east subarea, urban residential zone, and public/semi-public properties abutting SR-522, one pedestrian walkway shall be provided between the north and south end of the property, spaced an average of every 300 feet or less of street frontages. The walkway must connect with walkways located on other properties established in accordance with this condition. Distances may vary from exactly 300 feet to accommodate linking adjacent developments on a case-by-case basis. The comprehensive plan downtown circulation concept shall be a general guide to priority pedestrian links.
(a) 
Public spaces shall be linked to adjacent streets and developments.
(b) 
Exact locations of pedestrian walkways shall be determined at the time of development to accommodate linkages between adjacent developments.
Exception: This subsection (B)(1)(a)(2), as amended by Ordinance No. 23-0574, shall not apply to certain real properties located within the area of the transit oriented development (TOD) district overlay as identified in KMC § 18.29.020 and Figure 18.29.020.1, and as further identified by the following tax parcel numbers (TPN): TPN 011410-0889, TPN 011410-0881, TPN 011410-0870, TPN 011410-0885, TPN 011410-0865, TPN 011410-0860, and TPN 011410-0855 (collectively, the “Parcels”). This subsection (B)(1)(a)(2) adopted under Ordinance No. 16-0428 shall apply and remain in full force and effect for these parcels.
b. 
Street to Building Entrances. Between a public right-of-way and building entrances where the building is set back from the street, sidewalk, or parking area.
c. 
Parking Lots to Building Entrances. Between parking lots and building entrances.
d. 
Building to Building. Between buildings where multiple structures are a part of a single development project.
e. 
As identified on the Northwest Quadrant circulation plan, which is located in KMC § 18.52.110.
2. 
Minimum/Average Width.
a. 
For buildings up to three stories in height, pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of four feet wide with a minimum average width of six feet. The minimum/average walkway width does not include additional areas which may be required for landscaping or site furnishings.
b. 
For buildings greater than three stories in height, one of the following shall be used:
(1) 
A minimum of eight feet wide with a minimum average width of 12 feet. The minimum/average walkway width does not include additional areas which may be required for landscaping or site furnishings.
(2) 
Building walls above three stories in height shall be stepped back from the first three stories by 10 feet. (See building locations/setbacks, KMC § 18.52.150 and 18.52.160.)
3. 
Lines of Sight. Locate walkways with clear sight lines for safety. Landscaping and site furnishings in the walkway shall not obstruct visibility of the walkway or sight lines to building entrances.
4. 
Clearly Defined Walkways. Define all pedestrian walkways using a combination of one or more of the following techniques:
a. 
Special Paving. Scored concrete, stained/colored concrete, concrete pavers, paving inlays, mosaics, or other special paving material. Not all portions of the pedestrian walkway are required to be paved; however, a minimum of 60 percent of the pedestrian walkway shall provide an all-weather walking surface;
b. 
Architectural Features. Trellises, railing, low seat walls, weather protection, bollards, or other architectural features. Chain link fences are not allowed;
c. 
Landscaped Edges. A continuous, landscaped area a minimum of three feet wide flanking at least one side of the pedestrian walkway. Landscaping shall meet the City’s landscaping requirements. In the case of through block connections, this subsection (B)(4)(c) shall apply in all cases, in addition to either subsection (B)(4)(a) or (b) of this section.
5. 
Lighting. Pedestrian walkways shall include lighting such as pedestrian lights, bollards, and accent lighting to assist pedestrian navigation and promote a safe and comfortable walking space.
6. 
Pedestrian Walkways in Parking Lots. Where a walkway abuts or intersects a vehicular route (a driveway or driving aisle within a parking lot), landscaping shall be required consistent with subsection (B)(4)(c) of this section. If the walkway abuts a driveway or driving aisle on both sides, subsection (B)(4)(c) of this section shall apply to both sides.
C. 
Not Allowed. Narrow breezeways between buildings without architectural embellishments or site furnishings shall not be allowed.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 15-0406 § 1 (Att. A); Ord. 16-0428 § 13 (Att. I); Ord. 23-0574 § 2 (Exh. A))
Notes: This map is intended for planning purposes only and is not guaranteed to show accurate measurement. Signals at pedestrian crossings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Source: Arai/Jackson Architects and Planners and Berger/ABAM Engineers.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Comfortable and Usable Public Space. Create usable, accessible, and inviting public open space for pedestrians.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Access. Public spaces shall be visible and accessible to the public. All public spaces shall have pedestrian access from the primary public right-of-way or designated pedestrian walkway.
2. 
Public Space Amenities. Public spaces and plazas shall include at least one or more of each of the following elements (in subsections (B)(2)(a) through (c) of this section):
a. 
Special Paving. Scored concrete, stained/colored concrete, concrete pavers, paving inlays, mosaics, or other special paving material.
b. 
Landscaping. Trees, shrubs, trellises, flowers, or container plants.
c. 
Seating Area. Benches, low seating walls. Four linear feet or at least one seat per 60 square feet of plaza area or open space.
In addition to the requirements in subsections (B)(2)(a) through (c) of this section, public spaces and plazas shall also contain one or more of the following elements:
d. 
Public art, fountain, or sculpture;
e. 
Drinking fountain;
f. 
Gazebos or other covered/sheltered space;
g. 
Other elements which meet the intent of this section such as grade/elevation changes, historic markers, art elements, pools, or others.
3. 
Site Lighting. Use site lighting such as pedestrian lights, bollards, accent lighting, or building-mounted lighting to provide safe and comfortable public spaces. See site lighting standards, KMC § 18.52.140.
4. 
Solar Access. Where feasible, locate public spaces and courtyards to maximize southern and western sun exposure.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 16-0428 § 13 (Att. I))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Furnishings Add Comfort and Detail. To create inviting, pedestrian-friendly public spaces by incorporating site furnishings in plazas, public spaces, building entries, and in other pedestrian areas.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Durable Furnishings. Site furnishings (benches, tables, bicycle racks, bollards, trash receptacles) and pedestrian amenities shall be made of durable, vandal resistant, and weather resistant materials which do not retain rainwater.
2. 
Siting. Site furnishings shall be located in all required public spaces, such as:
a. 
Plazas, pedestrian walkways and other pedestrian areas;
b. 
Where building setbacks are allowed to:
(1) 
Highlight building entrances (a minimum three and one-half feet recessed depth or greater than or equal to 16 square feet);
(2) 
Provide seating in a landscaped public area. Seating shall be provided at a ratio of four linear feet or at least one seat per 60 square feet of plaza area or open space.
3. 
Placement. Site furnishings shall not impede or block pedestrian access to plazas, open spaces, or building entrances.
4. 
Incorporate Site Furnishings. Use a combination of four or more site furnishings in required public spaces. Site furnishings include but are not limited to:
a. 
Trash receptacles (required as one of the four site furnishings);
b. 
Benches/seating;
c. 
Tables;
d. 
Bike racks;
e. 
Drinking fountains;
f. 
Pedestrian-scaled lighting (other than street lights in the public right-of-way);
g. 
Public art;
h. 
Container plants.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Adequate Lighting Levels. To provide adequate lighting levels in pedestrian areas such as plazas, pedestrian walkways, parking areas, building entries, and other public areas.
2. 
Complement Street Lighting. To provide pedestrian-scaled, accent, and festival lighting to accompany street lighting.
3. 
Safety. To provide well lit, comfortable, and safe pedestrian areas.
4. 
Minimize Night Glow. To ensure adequate lighting is confined to the project site and minimizes night glow and impacts to adjacent properties.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Light Pedestrian Areas. Use pedestrian-scaled lighting to define plazas, courtyards, pedestrian walkways, crosswalks, building entries, and other pedestrian areas. Pedestrian-scaled lighting includes but is not limited to:
a. 
Pedestrian lights (maximum 14-foot height);
b. 
Bollard lights;
c. 
Accent lighting.
2. 
Shielding. All site lighting shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent buildings to avoid glare and “night glow.” Site lighting will be reviewed on a project-specific basis to ensure site lighting is directed onto the pedestrian area and away from adjacent uses. Site lighting review will address:
a. 
Foot-candle illumination;
b. 
Optics;
c. 
Shielding techniques;
d. 
Consideration of adjacent uses, especially adjacent residential buildings.
3. 
Adequate Illumination. Site lighting shall be reviewed on a project-specific basis to ensure pedestrian areas are adequately lit. Review considerations shall include:
a. 
Spacing;
b. 
Height of light fixture;
c. 
Shielding techniques.
4. 
Complementary Style. Site lighting shall complement and coordinate with other site furnishings used throughout the site development project and shall complement street lighting in the public right-of-way.
5. 
Light Special Areas. Use accent lighting at focal points such as building entrances, site entrances, public art, and landscape features.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Retail Visibility. To ensure visibility of retail businesses, to establish active, lively uses along the sidewalk, and to encourage strolling.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Buildings Close to Sidewalk. The majority of buildings shall be located directly abutting the sidewalk except where set back to highlight building entrances, plazas or to provide wider sidewalks, as follows:
a. 
Highlight Entrances. A minimum setback of four feet shall be allowed to highlight entrances or to provide wider sidewalks;
b. 
Landscaped Area. A maximum setback of up to 10 feet shall be allowed to provide seating in a landscaped public area;
c. 
Corner Lots. On corner lots, the building shall face the primary street; the primary entrance must be on one of the two streets, with the location determined on a case-by-case basis, evaluating access, volumes, adjacent uses, on-site and through-site circulation, and other fixed site features;
d. 
Plazas at Corners. A maximum setback of up to 10 feet on corner lots shall be allowed to provide plaza space;
e. 
Multiple buildings in one development, or properties subject to compliance with KMC § 18.52.170(B)(2), surface parking lot location street frontage. At least 55 percent of the lot frontage shall be occupied by the primary building. The remaining buildings and associated parking may be set back further from the street. In cases where the development is on a corner lot, the building shall abut the primary street; the primary entrance must be on one of the two streets, with the location determined on a case-by-case basis, evaluating access, volumes, adjacent uses, on-site and through-site circulation, and other fixed site features;
f. 
Properties Fronting SR-522. Parcels fronting SR-522 shall be set back 10 feet from the right-of-way to allow for sidewalks, provided for all parcels fronting on the south side of SR-522 and zoned regional business, located east of 61st Avenue NE and west of 68th Avenue NE, the minimum street setback requirements shall be as follows:
(1) 
Ground floors shall maintain a minimum and maximum setback of 10 feet.
(2) 
For stories located below the ground floor, the minimum setback shall be zero feet, and the maximum setback shall be 10 feet.
(3) 
For facades above the ground floor (minimum elevation of 15 feet above street level), the minimum setback at any one point shall be no less than five feet, and the maximum setback at any one point shall be no greater than 10 feet. The setback may be averaged between a minimum of five feet and a maximum of 10 feet for purposes of modulation, but shall not be less than or greater than the minimum or maximum setbacks at any one point;
g. 
Recessed entrances are allowed;
h. 
On-Street Parking. Buildings may be set back to a planned right-of-way boundary for the purposes of adding on-street parking.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 23-0574 § 2 (Exh. A))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Pedestrian Orientation and Densities. To ensure pedestrian orientation and desired densities.
2. 
Transition and Buffer. To provide minor transition and buffer areas between streets and residences which can function as outdoor space.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Buildings Close to Sidewalk. A minimum six-foot setback, with an average setback of eight feet per street frontage, shall be required of primary structures to allow for shallow, residential front yards. The minimum setback for garages, carports, and paved parking shall be 10 feet. In the Northwest Quadrant, maximum setbacks for any structures shall be 10 feet.
2. 
Modulate Street Facing Facades. Use minor modulation techniques such as:
a. 
Recessed entries;
b. 
Landscaped gardens;
c. 
Plazas;
d. 
Courtyards.
3. 
Palette of Front Yard Transition Elements. Use two or more of the following elements to provide front yard transitions and create usable front yard space:
a. 
Steps;
b. 
Low fences;
c. 
Trellises;
d. 
Site furnishings;
e. 
Low hedges, trees, and landscaped borders;
f. 
Rain gardens or bioretention facilities;
g. 
Patios if a low fence or trellis is included for added privacy.
4. 
Palette of Entrance Elements. Provide entrance elements such as:
a. 
Gates;
b. 
Archways or arbors;
c. 
Walkway covers;
d. 
Special paving;
e. 
Pedestrian lighting.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 16-0428 § 13 (Att. I); Ord. 23-0574 § 2 (Exh. A))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Maintain Active Street Frontage. To maintain contiguous active pedestrian street frontages by avoiding parking lot siting along sidewalks and street frontages.
2. 
Impacts. To minimize visual impact of parking lots through screening where parking lots are unavoidable on street frontages.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Location of Parking Lots. For all new development, parking lots shall be located behind or to the side of buildings, or enclosed within or underneath the building. Parking lots shall be avoided along primary street frontages; on a corner lot, the primary entrance must be on one of the two streets, with the location determined on a case-by-case basis, evaluating access, volumes, adjacent uses, on-site and through-site circulation, and other fixed site features. The parking lot screening requirements in KMC § 18.52.180 apply where a surface parking lot or portions of a surface parking lot abut a public right-of-way. Parking lots shall not be located between a public right-of-way and the building unless the following exceptions apply:
a. 
No other feasible alternative exists; or
b. 
The property has frontage on SR-522 and takes primary access from SR-522 as of May 8, 2003; and/or
c. 
The development consists of multiple buildings in one development on a minimum of four acres;
in which case, the provisions of subsection (B)(2) of this section apply.
2. 
Street Frontage. Where consistent with the exceptions of subsection (B)(1) of this section, parking lots on street frontages shall be located between buildings, with no less than 55 percent of the property street frontage devoted to the building facade. The street frontage devoted to surface parking shall also be appropriately screened per the parking lot screening standards in KMC § 18.52.180.
3. 
Pedestrian Walkways. Where a surface parking lot is located between the public right-of-way and the primary building, a pedestrian walkway shall be provided through the parking lot to connect the building to the street per the pedestrian walkway standards in KMC § 18.52.100 and the development standards of KMC § 18.40.100(C).
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Reduce Visual Prominence. To reduce visual impact of parking lots through screening techniques.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Perimeter Screening. Where surface parking lots are adjacent to a public right-of-way, the parking lot shall provide a minimum 10-foot-wide planting strip between the parking lot and right(s)-of-way. Landscape requirements in Chapter 18.35 KMC also apply.
2. 
Screening Techniques. Year-round perimeter screening shall provide a visually impervious screen utilizing one or more of the following screening techniques:
a. 
Screen Walls. Low walls, opaque hedge walls, etc., shall be a minimum of three feet in height and maximum of four feet in height. Where screen walls are used, the 10-foot-wide planting strip requirement may be reduced by two feet.
b. 
Screen Wall Transparency. For screen walls taller than four feet in height, all elements above four feet shall be made of semitransparent materials, i.e., lattice walls, trellises, etc. Those portions of the screen wall taller than four feet in height shall be a minimum of 85 percent transparency (i.e., see-through railing, trellis, or similar treatment).
c. 
Evergreen Shrubs. Shrubs shall be maintained at a maximum four feet in height from the sidewalk to maintain visibility into the site for security/safety purposes. At planting, shrubs shall be a minimum two-gallon pot size or balled and burlapped equivalent.
d. 
Trees. A mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. At planting, deciduous trees shall be a minimum three-inch caliper. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of six-foot height to the uppermost branching point at planting.
e. 
Wood Fences. If a wood fence is used, the fence shall have decorative detailing at the top (i.e., trellis materials) and an eight-foot-wide planting strip. The requirements of subsection (B)(2)(b) of this section are also applicable.
f. 
Bioretention Landscaping. Bioretention landscaping may be used within the perimeter screen in conjunction with one or more of the options in subsections (B)(2)(a) thorough (e) of this section.
3. 
Supporting Ground Cover. Evergreen ground cover, other than grass, shall be used in addition to the screening techniques identified above. A maximum of 45 percent of all ground cover required shall be dedicated to grass.
C. 
Not Allowed.
1. 
Plain Fence. Unadorned wood fences or chain link fencing is not allowed.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 16-0428 § 13 (Att. I))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Minimize Sidewalk Interruptions. To maintain continuous, uninterrupted sidewalks by minimizing, consolidating, and eliminating drive-ways and promoting shared access to the extent possible.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Locate Driveways. Locate vehicular driveways on side streets and alleys unless the primary street is the only means of access to the site.
2. 
Parking Lot Entrances. Parking lot entrances shall be clearly identified with markers such as a trellis, monument, low wall, or landscaping.
3. 
Continuous Sidewalks. Extend sidewalk paving across driveway to maintain sidewalk continuity.
4. 
Kenmore Street Standards. Driveway locations shall satisfy the requirements of the current City adopted street standards.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Screening. To maintain design continuity by screening mechanical, service, and storage areas.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Siting of On-Site Storage Areas. All outdoor service and storage areas such as mechanical equipment, outdoor storage, trash/recycling containers, etc., shall be fully screened and shall not be visible from adjacent public streets or from views above from adjacent buildings. The Kenmore development standards and design requirements of KMC § 18.30.250 also apply.
2. 
At-Grade Service Areas. At-grade storage areas such as outdoor storage and/or trash/recycling containers shall be screened from adjacent streets and public rights-of-way and from views above from adjacent buildings. Pedestrian-oriented trash receptacles along walkways and in public spaces are excepted from this requirement.
3. 
Screening Techniques. Service area screening shall be 100 percent sight-obscuring, year-round, utilizing one or more of the following screening techniques:
a. 
Fences and Walls. Fencing and wall materials shall be integrated and compatible with the design of the building (i.e., use the building’s materials on fence columns);
b. 
Adjacent to Pedestrian Walkways. Where an outdoor storage area is adjacent to a pedestrian walkway, fences installed for screening may be used only in combination with either landscaping, vines, trellis, or similar landscaping screening technique;
c. 
Evergreen Hedges and Shrubs. Landscaping shall meet the City’s landscaping requirements for Type I landscaping;
d. 
Trees. A mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees. Landscaping shall meet the City’s landscaping requirements for Type I landscaping.
e. 
Bioretention Landscaping. Bioretention landscaping may be used within the perimeter screen in conjunction with one or more of the options in subsections (B)(3)(a) through (d) of this section.
4. 
Mechanical Equipment. Locate mechanical equipment early in the design process to ensure integration with the building design. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be grouped together, integrated into the building design, and thoroughly screened from view from the street level and above from adjacent buildings. Roof-mounted screening techniques include but are not limited to:
a. 
Roof Treatment. Roofline designed to screen visibility of mechanical equipment from an adjacent public street(s);
b. 
Paint. Paint mechanical equipment to match or approximate the color of the roof;
c. 
Setbacks. Position mechanical equipment away from building edges.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 16-0426 § 7 (Att. E); Ord. 16-0428 § 13 (Att. I))