23.66.324

A. Uses subject to special review require approval of the Department of Neighborhoods Director after review and recommendation by the Board. Approval may be granted, conditioned, or denied based on consideration of the recommendation and the criteria in this Section 23.66.324 and in Section 23.66.326 , if applicable. The following uses are subject to special review by the Board: 1. Formula fast food restaurants; 2. Hotels; 3. Planned community developments; 4. Flexible-use parking garages; 5. Street-level uses subject to special review as provided in subsection 23.66.326.C; and 6. Accessory surface parking areas, if located in a Downtown Mixed Residential zone within the International Special Review District. B. Nature of review 1. The evaluation of applications for uses subject to special review shall be based upon the proposal's impacts on the cultural, economic, social, historical, and related characteristics of the International District, particularly those characteristics derived from its Asian heritage; existing and potential residential uses; the pedestrian environment; traffic and parking in the District; noise and light and glare. 2. In addition to the criteria in subsection 23.66.324.B.1, in reviewing applications in a Downtown Mixed Residential zone for flexible-use parking garages or accessory surface parking areas, the Board shall also consider the potential of the proposal to serve the particular parking needs of the International District. The Board shall encourage participation in an area-wide merchants' parking association. (Ord. 125558 , § 53, 2018; Ord. 123589, § 86, 2011; Ord. 121145 § 15, 2003; Ord. 112303 § 9, 1985: Ord. 112134 § 1(part), 1985.)