23.47A.035

A. In addition to the requirements in subsection 23.47A.035.B, assisted living facilities are subject to the development standards of the zone in which they are located, except that the amenity area requirements of Section 23.47A.024 do not apply. B. Other requirements 1. Minimum unit size. Assisted living units shall be designed to meet the minimum square footage required by WAC 388-110-140. 2. Facility kitchen. An on-site kitchen that serves the entire assisted living facility is required. 3. Communal area. Communal areas that are either interior or exterior spaces, such as solariums, decks and porches, recreation rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, foyers and lobbies, and gardens or other outdoor landscaped areas shall be provided as follows: a. The total amount of communal area shall equal at least 10 percent of the total floor area in assisted living units. In calculating the total floor area in assisted living units, all of the area of each unit, excluding bathrooms, is counted, including counters, closets and built-ins; b. Service areas, including, but not limited to, the facility kitchen, laundry, hallways and corridors, supply closets, operations and maintenance areas, staff areas and offices, and rooms used only for counseling or medical services, shall not be counted as required communal area; c. A minimum of 400 square feet of the required communal area shall be provided as an outdoor area, with no dimension less than 10 feet. Outdoor areas provided as required communal area shall be accessible to people with disabilities; and d. Adequate seating for residents and guests shall be provided in required communal areas. (Ord. 124172, § 7, 2013; Ord. 123495, § 52, 2011; Ord. 122311 , § 44, 2006.)