(Applies to all multifamily residential development except townhouses.)
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Active and Lively Street. To face residential entrances onto streets to create and maintain a lively and active environment.
2. 
Safe and Welcoming Entry. To provide safe and welcoming building entries.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Visible Entrance. The primary building entrance shall be visible from the adjacent street.
2. 
Weatherproof Covering. All building entries shall have a weatherproof covering.
3. 
Secure and Direct Access. Primary building entries shall provide secure and direct access to lobbies, stairs, and elevators. Gated entries are not allowed.
4. 
Entrance Dimensions. The primary residential entrance shall be a minimum four feet deep and a width at least 50 percent wider than the entry doors.
5. 
Visual Prominence. The primary building entrance shall be made visibly prominent utilizing a minimum of five of the architectural treatments listed below. At least one element shall be selected from each of the categories listed below (i.e., at least one element from subsections (B)(5)(a), (b) and (c) of this section).
a. 
Facade Features.
(1) 
Recess;
(2) 
Overhangs;
(3) 
Canopies;
(4) 
Trellis;
(5) 
Porticos;
(6) 
Porches.
b. 
Doorway Features.
(1) 
Clerestory;
(2) 
Transom windows;
(3) 
Glass windows flanking door;
(4) 
Large entry doors;
(5) 
Ornamental lighting.
c. 
Detail Features.
(1) 
Special entry paving;
(2) 
Ornamental building name or address;
(3) 
Planters or pots of flowers;
(4) 
Seating.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 23-0574 § 2 (Exh. A))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Reduce Building Bulk with Smaller Architectural Components. To reduce the apparent bulk of buildings by breaking them down into smaller components which are consistent with pedestrian scale.
2. 
Visual Variety. To provide visual variety along streets.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Variations in Large Facades. Horizontal appearance facades longer than 25 feet in length shall be treated to reduce visual scale and bulk using two of the following:
a. 
Bays and recesses (bays and recesses shall be a minimum of three feet in depth and eight feet long. Wall variations shall extend from first floor to roof, excluding balconies, decks, and terraces);
b. 
Balconies, decks, and terraces;
c. 
Distinctive roof forms;
d. 
Window patterns;
e. 
Changes in materials;
f. 
Color differentiation;
g. 
Projections or overhangs;
h. 
Upper story stepbacks.
C. 
Not Allowed.
1. 
Flat Blank Walls Not Allowed. Flat blank walls are not allowed. See blank wall standards, KMC § 18.52.240.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 23-0574 § 2 (Exh. A))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Ensure Quality and Maintenance Over Time. To ensure a standard of quality and maintenance over time.
2. 
Materials and Details that Reduce Bulk. To encourage the use of materials appropriate to residential development and details that reduce the visual bulk of larger buildings.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Durable Materials with Texture and Pattern. Exterior materials shall be durable and maintainable over time, including:
a. 
Materials with textures or patterns;
b. 
Materials which lend themselves to quality detailing and can be well maintained over time.
2. 
Allowed Primary Materials.
a. 
Allowed primary materials include wood or masonry units (brick, stone, tile, or split face alternate course concrete);
b. 
Enamel panels, and precast concrete panels. If panel materials are used, each panel shall not exceed a maximum of nine square feet.
3. 
Vinyl Siding. Vinyl siding is only permitted on floors three and above, and shall not exceed 15 percent of the total building surface area of those floors.
C. 
Not Allowed.
1. 
Reflective Glass. Reflective glass is not allowed.
2. 
Siding Materials Not Allowed. The following siding materials are not allowed on any building facade:
a. 
Asphalt siding;
b. 
Aluminum lap siding;
c. 
Siding grade plywood.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Intent.
1. 
Active and Lively Street. To face windows onto streets to create and maintain a lively and active environment.
B. 
Standards – Required.
1. 
Transparent Windows. Transparent windows are required where buildings face streets.
2. 
Varied Window Sizes. Residential buildings shall be designed with varied window sizes and shapes, including:
a. 
Varied shape, and number of panes;
b. 
Divided or mullioned windows if appropriate to style;
c. 
Cantilevered bay windows if appropriate to style and may project 18 inches into required stepback areas;
d. 
Recessed windows;
e. 
Visible and substantial trim;
f. 
Butt glazing is allowed.
3. 
Visible and Substantial Trim. Windows shall be surrounded with visible and substantial trim.
C. 
Not Allowed.
1. 
Two-Light Horizontal Sliding Windows. Horizontal sliding windows with two lights are not allowed.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1); Ord. 23-0574 § 2 (Exh. A))