23.86.028

In zones where blank facades are required to be limited, the following provisions shall be used to determine the percent and length of blank facades. A. Percent of blank facades 1. Blank facades 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 Exhibits A and B for 23.86.028 . 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 line establishing the new sidewalk width shall be used rather than the street lot line. 2. When the blank facade is limited for facades which abut bonused public open spaces, the measurement of facade transparency shall be from the elevation of the public open space. Exhibit A for 23.86.028 Percent of blank facade Exhibit B for 23.86.028 Length of blank facades B. Length of blank facades. The length of a blank facade located within the area established in subsection 23.86.028.A shall be measured between the closest points of adjacent transparent areas, at 5 feet above the elevation of the lot line at the sidewalk, as depicted in Exhibit B for 23.86.028 . C. The following shall not be counted in determining the length of blank facades: 1. Garage doors, as depicted in Exhibit B for 23.86.028 ; and 2. The full length of landmark designated structures, and character structures retained according to Section 23.73.015 . (Ord. 125272 , § 70, 2017; Ord. 124503, § 15, 2014; Ord. 112303 § 26, 1985; Ord. 111926 § 26(part), 1984)