23.48.840

A. Required setbacks in SM-NG zones. In all SM-NG zones, a setback is required from specified street lot lines as shown on Table A for 23.48.840, subject to the following: 1. Any setback area further than 15 feet from the street lot line shall not be included in the averaging calculation. 2. The setback area shall either be part of open space, sidewalk area, or landscaped according to standards in subsection 23.48.055.A.3. 3. Underground structures are permitted in all required setback areas. 4. Bay windows, canopies, horizontal projection of decks, balconies with open railings, eaves, cornices, gutters, and other similar architectural features that are at least 13 feet above the sidewalk elevation are permitted to extend up to 4 feet into the required setback. Table A for 23.48.840 Required minimum setbacks in SM-NG zones Street requiring setback from abutting street lot line Required setback measured from street lot line (in feet) NE 100th Street 5 minimum, 7 average 3rd Avenue NE, north of NE 100th Street 3 minimum, 5 average 4th Avenue NE 3 minimum, 5 average NE 103rd Street 3 minimum, 5 average B. Facade requirements for street-level residential units and live-work units. In addition to the requirements of subsection 23.48.840.A, the street-facing facades of street-level residential uses and live-work units are subject to the following requirements in all SM-NG zones: 1. There shall be a minimum setback of 5 feet from the street lot line. 2. One or more of the following shall be located in the required setback area: a. Landscaped area; b. Private or common open space or amenity area; and c. Unenclosed stoops, steps, decks, or porches related to the abutting residential or live-work units. 3. If residential units or live-work units have individual unit entries, the floor level of individual unit entries must be between 18 inches and 48 inches above finished grade. 4. Bay windows, canopies, horizontal projection of decks, balconies with open railings, eaves, cornices, gutters, and other similar architectural features are permitted to extend up to 3 feet into the required setback. C. Overhead weather protection 1. Continuous overhead weather protection, provided by such features as canopies, awnings, marquees, and arcades, is required along at least 60 percent of the street frontage of a structure, and along at least 75 percent of a structure fronting onto the required mid-block corridor identified in Section 23.48.841 , except that any portions of the frontage occupied by residential dwelling units with individual entries shall not be subject to this requirement. 2. The covered area shall extend a minimum of 6 feet from the structure, unless otherwise provided in this subsection 23.48.840.C, and unless there is a conflict with existing or proposed street trees or utility poles, in which case the Director may adjust the width to accommodate such features as provided for in subsection 23.48.840.C.6. 3. The overhead weather protection must be provided over the sidewalk, or over a walking area within 10 feet immediately adjacent to the sidewalk. When provided adjacent to the sidewalk, the covered walking area must be within 18 inches of sidewalk grade and meet Washington State requirements for barrier-free access. 4. For overhead weather protection extending 6 feet or less from the structure, the lower edge of the overhead weather protection shall be a minimum of 8 feet and a maximum of 13 feet above the sidewalk or covered walking area. For weather protection extending more than 6 feet from the structure, the lower edge of the weather protection shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 18 feet above the sidewalk or covered walking area. 5. Lighting for pedestrians shall be provided. The lighting may be located on the facade of the building or on the overhead weather protection. 6. Where the standards listed in this subsection 23.48.840.C conflict with the vertical and horizontal clearance requirements in the street right-of-way, the standards may be modified by the Director as a Type I decision in consultation with the Director of Transportation. Map A for 23.48.840 Street classifications and mid-block corridor (Ord. 125792 , § 7, 2019)