Development standards for transition areas within the Northgate Overlay District
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.71.030
in effectA. To promote compatibility between different types and intensities of development located within and along the boundary of the Northgate Overlay District, a transition shall be provided between zones where different intensities of development may occur. B. The requirements of this Section 23.71.030 apply to development on lots in the more intensive zones under the following conditions: 1. Where a lot zoned Midrise (MR) or Highrise (HR) abuts or is across an alley from a lot zoned neighborhood residential, Lowrise 1 (LR1), or Lowrise 2 (LR2); and 2. Where a lot zoned Neighborhood Commercial 2 or 3 (NC2, NC3) with a height limit of 40 feet or greater abuts or is across an alley from a lot zoned neighborhood residential, Lowrise 1 (LR1), or Lowrise 2 (LR2). C. Side setbacks abutting or across an alley 1. For structures in multifamily zones, an additional side setback of 1 foot for each 2 feet of a structure height above 20 feet is required (Exhibit A for 23.71.030). Exhibit A for 23.71.030 Side setbacks in multifamily zones 2. For structures in C or NC zones, a side setback of 10 feet is required for all portions of the structure 20 feet or less in height (and an additional side setback of 10 feet is required for all portions of the structure exceeding 20 feet (Exhibit B for 23.71.030). Exhibit B for 23.71.030 Side setbacks in neighborhood commercial zones 3. Side setbacks shall be landscaped within 5 feet of the abutting property line, unless the setback is used for parking, in which case the parking area shall be screened as otherwise required by this Title 23 . D. Rear setbacks abutting or across an alley 1. For structures in multifamily zones, a rear setback of 20 feet is required or the minimum required by the standards of the underlying zone, whichever is greater. 2. For structures in C or NC zones, a rear setback of 10 feet is required for all portions of the structure 20 feet or less in height and an additional rear setback of 10 feet is required for all portions of the structure exceeding 20 feet (Exhibit C for 23.71.030). Exhibit C for 23.71.030 Rear setbacks in neighborhood commercial zones 3. Rear setbacks shall be landscaped unless used for parking, in which case the parking area shall be screened and landscaped as otherwise required by this Title 23 . (Ord. 126509 , § 88, 2022 [zone name change]; Ord. 125791 , § 100, 2019; Ord. 123495, § 73, 2011; Ord. 116795 , § 2, 1993.)
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