23.86.026

A. In zones, other than Neighborhood Residential or Lowrise zones, where a certain percentage of the street-facing facade is required to be transparent, transparency shall be measured in an area between 2 feet and 8 feet above the elevation of the lot line at the sidewalk, as depicted in Exhibit A for 23.86.026 , unless a different area is specified in the development standards applicable to the lot. Areaways, stairways, and other excavations at the lot line shall not be considered in measuring the elevation of the street lot line. When sidewalk widening is required according to Section 23.49.022 , the elevation of the lines establishing the new sidewalk width shall be used rather than the street lot line. Exhibit A for 23.86.026 Street facade transparency B. When transparency is required for facades that abut bonused public open spaces, the measurement of facade transparency shall be from the elevation of the public open space. C. The full length of Landmark designated structures, and character structures retained according to Section 23.73.015 , shall not be counted in determining the required transparency. (Ord. 127376 , § 98, 2025; Ord. 124503, § 14, 2014; Ord. 123963, § 33, 2012; Ord. 112519 § 54, 1985; Ord. 111926 § 26(part), 1984)