17.52.250

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From the ordinance

This section provides development and operational standards for multifamily residential projects in compliance with Chapters 17.16 through 17.32. (1) Accessory structures. Accessory structures and uses (e.g., bicycle storage, garages, laundry rooms, recreation facilities, etc.) shall be designed and constructed with an architectural style, exterior colors and materials similar to the structures in the project containing dwelling units. (2) Building facades adjacent to streets. A multifamily project of three or more dwelling units shall be designed so that at least 75 percent of the facade of each building adjacent to a public street is occupied by habitable space with windows. Each facade adjacent to a street shall have at least one pedestrian entry into the structure. (3) Common recreation area. Multifamily projects of more than 20 units shall provide 150 square feet of on-site common area/recreation area per unit. Said area may include recreation rooms, swimming/spa facilities, tennis courts, play areas, and other similar facilities. (4) Front yard paving. No more than 40 percent of the total area of the front yard setback shall be paved for walkways, driveways, or other hardcover pavement. (5) Laundry facilities. All multifamily residential developments with five or more dwelling units shall provide common laundry facilities, except where laundry facilities are provided within each unit. a. Keyed access. Laundry facilities shall be provided with keyed access for tenants only. b. Location. Laundry facilities shall be evenly dispersed throughout the multifamily development and easily accessible to all tenants as approved by the Director. (6) Maintenance and control of common area. Required common area space shall be controlled and permanently maintained by a homeowner's association, or by the property owner of a rental project. Provisions for control and maintenance shall be included in property covenants of all common interest developments. (7) Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be installed and maintained along all vehicular access ways and major walkways, in compliance with Section 17.36.030. (8) Private outdoor open space. All multifamily residential projects shall provide private outdoor open space for each dwelling unit. a. Private outdoor open space shall be at the same level as, and immediately accessible from within the unit (e.g., balcony, deck, patio, etc.). b. Each private outdoor open space area shall have a minimum dimension of six feet and an area of at least 60 square feet; except that the review authority may authorize different minimum dimensions where it can be shown that the required private outdoor open space meets the intent and purpose of this section as determined by the Director. c. Provision of private outdoor open space shall not reduce common recreation area requirements. d. If it is shown to be infeasible to meet these private outdoor open space requirements, the review authority may require an increase in the common recreation area to off-set a reduction in required private outdoor open space. (9) Solid waste and recycling. Where required by Chapter 8.08 or 8.16, multifamily residential projects shall provide solid waste/recyclable materials storage consistent with Section 17.36.130. (10) Storage. A minimum of 100 cubic feet of lockable storage area shall be provided for each dwelling outside of the unit, with no dimension less than 30 inches. Storage area may be located in a garage associated with the dwelling unit provided that the area required for covered parking is in compliance with Chapter 17.44.