Chapter 21.58
COLLEGE DISTRICT OVERLAY
(CDO) ZONE
Sections:
21.58.100 Purpose.
21.58.200 Applicability and interpretations.
21.58.300 Land uses.
21.58.400 Development/design standards.
21.58.500 Site plan and design approval.
21.58.100 Purpose.
A. The college district plan includes development concepts and policies that require regulations beyond those contained in the underlying zoning. The college district overlay (CDO) zone provides development standards to help achieve the plan’s long-term vision and objectives.
B. These regulations are intended to promote a superior level of neighborhood design, access, convenience, comfort and amenity within the college district, to encourage safe and pleasant pedestrian and bicycle circulation, and to enhance the visual and functional relationships of and between Edmonds Community College and its neighbors.
C. In cases of conflict, the standards and requirements of the overlay zone shall override the provisions of underlying zones. (Ord. 2433 § 1(Exh. A), 2002)
21.58.200 Applicability and interpretations.
A. The CDO zone shall be applied to all areas within the college district to supplement all underlying zones, except that the CDO zone shall not apply to properties that are zoned General Commercial (CG).
B. In cases of conflict, the standards and requirements of this overlay zone shall override the provisions of the underlying zones. (Ord. 2508 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2433 § 1(Exh. A), 2002)
21.58.300 Land uses.
A. Land uses shall be permitted as specified in the provisions of the underlying zones within the college district, unless specifically prohibited, restricted or modified through the provisions of this overlay zone or the Citywide Design Guidelines.
B. Principal and Conditional Uses. The provisions of the underlying zones shall determine the allowed uses and how they are permitted, except that the following uses are prohibited unless their sites have frontage on and access to either 196th Street or Highway 99:
1. Gas stations, car washes, auto parts stores, auto repair and maintenance and similar auto related uses that are typically highway-oriented have a service area that extends well beyond the college district, and that would bring unnecessary commercial traffic into the neighborhood.
2. Drive-through convenience windows.
C. Accessory Uses. Uses and structures that meet the city zoning code’s definition of “accessory” shall be permitted within the zones of the college district, except that accessory uses may not be added to existing nonconforming uses. (Ord. 2433 § 1(Exh. A), 2002)
21.58.400 Development/design standards.
The following standards shall supplement those of the underlying zones in the areas specified and shall prevail in cases of conflict.
A. Minimum Site for Transitional Development. New development shall require a consolidated building site of not less than one acre within the existing single-family home neighborhood fronting on 69th Place and within areas covered by the CDM zone. (The purpose is to avoid the under utilization of land and a lot-by-lot premature encroachment of small-scale development within existing single-family neighborhoods.)
B. Standards for the CDO Zone. The following standards are applicable throughout the CDO zone:
1. Building to Site Relationships. The site development requirements of the underlying zones shall apply, with the following exceptions:
a. Street frontage setbacks: 10 feet minimum and 20 feet maximum.
b. Lot coverage: 35 percent maximum when no recreational or open space is provided.
c. Lot coverage bonus: coverage may increase to a maximum of 60 percent, in proportion to the percentage of gross lot area that is provided for recreational or open space, in buildings, on rooftops, etc.
Example: developing 20 percent of the gross lot area (excluding required setbacks) for recreational or open space will boost the allowable building coverage by 20 percent or to a coverage of 42 percent (35 percent times 20 percent equals seven percent plus 35 percent equals 42 percent coverage allowed).
2. Buildings and Uses.
a. Each new building shall be consistent with the intent of the college district plan, shall be complimentary in architectural design, colors, materials, and scale with nearby existing and/or planned buildings.
b. Newly installed utility services shall be placed underground.
3. Outdoor Areas.
a. Open front yard areas and side yards between buildings shall be landscaped and designed for pedestrian uses.
b. When appropriate for the location and function involved, the designer of outdoor public areas shall consider and incorporate such elements as decorative paving, seating areas, bike racks, community kiosks, and other features that will enhance the pedestrian environment.
c. Plans for outdoor pedestrian areas and trails shall include a coordinated design for safe and attractive outdoor lighting.
d. Signs. The following types of signs are prohibited within the CDO zone, with the exception of commercially-zoned properties fronting 196th Street and Highway 99:
i. Freestanding signs, other than ground signs;
ii. Pole signs;
iii. Roof signs.
e. Off-street parking, whether in surface lots or structures, shall be located beside or behind buildings and prohibited between buildings and streets, with the exception of master-planned parking on the EdCC campus.
f. With the exception of required “accessible spaces,” development proposals may include provisions for off-site parking and shared parking agreements to meet parking requirements and maximize parking space utilization, provided the proposed parking is within a walking distance of 500 feet of its principal use.
g. Provisions shall be made by the developer for the construction of public access sidewalks, bikeways or trails when new development is located along an existing or planned greenway or trail link.
h. Deciduous street trees having a minimum caliper size of two inches shall be provided at 30-foot intervals along public street frontages, or clustered when such spacing is not feasible, as a requirement of all new development. (Ord. 2433 § 1(Exh. A), 2002)
21.58.500 Site plan and design approval.
A. New development within the college district shall comply with the development standards of LMC 21.58.400 and with Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3) and receive approval pursuant to Chapter 21.25 LMC.
B. New development is also subject to review and approval per Chapter 21.32 LMC (Site Plan and Design Review).
C. In addition to the general decision criteria contained in Chapter 21.32 LMC, the following criteria shall be considered when reviewing development proposals within the college district overlay (CDO) zone:
1. The proposal is compatible with the design and function of surrounding development and land uses.
2. Streetscapes are designed to include a combination of facilities to serve pedestrians, cyclists and transit patrons, such as attractive lighting, seating, directional signing, information kiosks, designated street crossings and bus shelters.
3. Public sidewalks and/or trails or greenbelt linkages are provided to connect parks, the municipal golf course, the college and other public areas frequented by the general public when the proposed development is on or adjacent to such planned facilities.
4. Off-street parking will be located to the rear of frontage buildings (interior of block) and not in front yard areas.
5. The following criteria apply to development within the college district mixed use (CDM) zone and more specifically to development fronting the designated pedestrian-oriented sections of 68th Avenue and 202nd Street:
a. The proposal provides for mixed use development opportunities within the site and/or its buildings.
b. Street-level frontage on 68th Avenue and 202nd Street is reserved for college- or neighborhood-oriented retail and service businesses, with opportunities for office or residential uses above. West of 68th Avenue, multi-use structures may contain offices, retail businesses or classrooms in combination with structured parking.
c. The proposal includes street furniture, shelter (awnings, etc.), and/or other amenities to enhance the pedestrian environment.
d. The proposal utilizes a decorative paving design for sidewalks, crosswalks and open plazas that can be continued throughout the CDM area, or that is consistent with an already established scheme.
e. The proposal includes a plan for simple effective signing that may include freestanding “ground signs” but does not include other freestanding or pole signs.
f. The outdoor lighting plan along 68th Avenue and 202nd Street within the CDM zone will further the concept of a “neighborhood center” and will provide pedestrian-level lighting at a coverage that complies with public safety standards for such public outdoor areas. (Ord. 2433 § 1(Exh. A), 2002)