Ord 2627 - TMC Chapter 18.44 "Shoreline Overlay" - Shoreline Uses and Update Zoning Regulations

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2. Setbacks and Site Configuration. a. The yard setback adjacent to the river is the buffer width established for the applicable shoreline environment. b. A fishing pier, viewing platform or other outdoor feature that provides access to the shoreline is not required to meet a setback from the OHWM. 3. Height Restrictions. Except for bridges, approved above ground utility structures, and water -dependent uses and their structures, to preserve visual access to the shoreline and avoid massing of tall buildings within the shoreline jurisdiction, the maximum height for structures shall be as follows: a. 15 feet where located within the Shoreline Buffer; b. 65 feet between the outside landward edge of the Shoreline Buffer and 200 feet of the OHWM. c. 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. For any building that is proposed to be greater than 35 feet in height in the shoreline jurisdiction, the development proponent must demonstrate the proposed building will not block the views of a substantial number of residences. The Director may approve a 15 foot increase in height for structures within the shoreline jurisdiction if the project proponent provides restoration and/or enhancement of the entire shoreline buffer, beyond what may otherwise be required including, but not limited to, paved areas no longer in use on the property in accordance with the standards of TMC Section 18.44.060, "Vegetation Protection and Landscaping." If the required buffer has already been restored, the project proponent may provide a 20% wider buffer, planted in accordance with TMC Section 18.44.060, "Vegetation Protection and Landscaping," in order to obtain the 15-foot increase in height. 4. Lighting. In addition to the lighting standards in TMC Chapter 18.60, "Board of Architectural Review," lighting for the site or development shall be designed and located so that: a. The minimum light levels in parking areas and paths between the building and street shall be one -foot candle. b. Lighting shall be designed to prevent light spillover and glare on adjacent properties and on the river channel to the maximum extent feasible, be directed downward so as to illuminate only the immediate area, and be shielded to eliminate direct off -site illumination. c. The general grounds need not be lighted. d. The lighting is incorporated into a unified landscape and/or site plan. W: Legislative Development\SMP-Zoning Code changes 2-25-20 MD:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 18 of 64