29.15.020 Development standards.
(1) Regulations.
(a) To preserve the existing and planned character of the shoreline consistent with the purposes of the shoreline environment designations, development standards are provided in the table below. These standards apply to all uses and modifications unless otherwise indicated. In addition, shoreline developments shall comply with all other dimensional requirements of the PMC.
(b) When a development or use is proposed that does not comply with the dimensional performance standards of this SMP, or is not otherwise allowed by administrative reduction or administrative modification, such development or use can only be authorized by approval of a shoreline variance permit.
(c) No permit shall be issued for any new or expanded building or structure of more than 35 feet above average grade level on shorelines of the state that will obstruct the view of a substantial number of residences on areas adjoining such shorelines, except for the high intensity environment designation areas, or where the SMP does not prohibit the same, and then only when overriding considerations of the public interest will be served.
(2) Shoreline Development Standards Matrix.
Use/Modification | Aquatic | Natural | Urban Conservancy | Public Flood Protection | Recreation | High Intensity – Mixed Use | High Intensity – Industrial | Shoreline Residential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Building height1 | 15 | N/A | 35 | 35 | 35 | 45 | No limit | 35 |
Building line setback in feet | NA | 10 – 15 | ||||||
Impervious surface cover – maximum (%)2 | NA | 5% | 20% | 10% | 20% | 50% | 100% | 50% |
NA | Conserve entire area | 75 | 50 | 50 | 5 | 50 | 50 | |
Trail width in feet | NA | NA | 20 feet or as required by Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. Trails on private properties and not open for public use shall be up to five feet wide. | |||||
Notes:
1According to PMC 29.15.020(1)(c).
2Accompanied by storm water management measures/facilities, wetland protections and other protections as applicable.
3Measured from the OHWM or top of bank as applicable.
4Except where roadway, paved trail, or parking area or other development that has eliminated or constrained ecological functions encroaches, and then to the waterward edge of the facility maintenance area, as applicable.
NA = not applicable
[Ord. 4314 § 2, 2016; Code 1970 § 29.01.210.]