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1906
CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. L
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 18.60.050 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW GUIDELINES, TO EXPLICITLY ALLOW
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVALUATION
CRITERIA IN IMPLEMENTING THE PURPOSE AND
OBJECTIVES OF THIS CHAPTER.
WHEREAS the City Council desires that there be no question that the Board of
Architectural Review is authorized to use whatever information is appropriate in carrying out
their responsibility as specified in TMC 18.60.010 (Attachment A), which includes, but is not
limited to draft Multi family Design Standards and Guidelines per Resolution No. 1193
(Attachment B); and
WHEREAS upon Council direction the City Attorney did draft an amendment to Zoning
Code Chapter 18.60.050 to accomplish this end (Attachment A); and
WHEREAS an environmental Determination of Non Significance (EPIC- 56 -91) was
issued on November 13, 1991; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission, after due public notice, did hold a public hearing
on November 14, 1991 C); and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission did adopt the findings and conclusions of the
Dept. of Community Development Staff Report (11/6/91) (Attachment C) as entered in the
record and recommend approval of the proposed amendment without changes to the City
Council (Attachment D).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila Municipal Code Amended. Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter
18.60.050 is amended to read as follows:
18.60.050: Review guidelines. The BAR is authorized to request and rely upon any document,
guideline, or other consideration it deems relevant or useful to satisfy the purpose and objectives
of this chapter, specifically including but not limited to the following, which shall be considered
in all cases:
(1) Relationship of Structure to Site.
(A) The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with streetscape
and to provide for adequate landscaping and pedestrian movement;
(B) Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate
the visual impact of large paved areas;
(C) The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to the
site.
(2) Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area.
(A) Harmony on texture, lines and masses is encouraged;
(B) Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided;
(C) Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established
neighborhood character;
(D) Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities
in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged;
(E) Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be
encouraged.
(3) Landscaping and Site Treatment.
(A) Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a
development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced;
(B) Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote
safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance;
(C) Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas
and important axis, and provide shade;
(D) In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor
traffic, mitigating steps should be taken;
(E) Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved
areas is encouraged;
(F) Screening of service yards, and other places which tend to be unsightly, should
be accomplished by use of walls, fencing, planting or combination;
(G) In areas where general planting will not prosper, other materials such as fences,
walls and pavings of wood, brick, stone or gravel may be used;
(H) Exterior lighting, when used, should enhance the building design and the
adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and fixtures should be of a design and size compatible
with the building and adjacent area. Lighting should be shielded, and restrained in design.
Excessive brightness and brilliant colors should be avoided.
(4) Building Design
(A) Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on
quality of its design and relationship to its surroundings;
(B) Buildings should be to appropriate scale and in harmony with permanent
neighboring developments;
(C) Building components- such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets should have
good proportions and relationship to one another. Building components and ancillary parts shall
be consistent with anticipated life of the structure;
(D) Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for
(E) Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings
should be screened from view;
(F) Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards,
and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design;
(G) Monotony of design in single or multiple buildings projects should be avoided.
Variety of detail, form and siting should be used to provide visual interest.
(5) Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture
(A) Miscellaneous structures and street furniture should be designed to be part of
the architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials should be compatible with
buildings, scale should be appropriate, colors should be in harmony with buildings and
surroundings, and proportions should be to scale;
(B) Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should
meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. (Ord. 1247 l(part), 1982).
Section 4. Severability. If any portion of this ordinance is found or rendered invalid or
ineffective, all remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Penalty. The general penalties provided for in the Tukwila Municipal Code
shall apply to any violations of this ordinance, and any person, firm, corporation, or association
failing to comply with any of the provisions hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately
upon its passage as an emergency ordinance in order to consider and adopt new multi family
regulations.
PASSED BY THE CITY COU)TCIL OF CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this _9 day of 1991
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ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
he E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
By L i747hl
FILED WITH THEQITY CLERK: 7- y<
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: /2 7
PUBLISHED• /a -/.5-?/
EFFECTIVE DATE: /2 d.- 9/
ORDINANCE NO.: /6 /y
CT L�Var Dusen, Mayor
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 18.60.050 BOARD OF ARCHI'T'ECTURAL REVIEW
GUIDELINES, TO EXPLICITLY ALLOW CONSIDERATION
OF ADDITIONAL EVALUATION CRITERIA IN
IMPLEMENTING THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS
CHAPTER.
Oi{'2- g 9L, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No///v
amending Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.60.050 to allow consideration of additional
evaluation criteria in implementing the purpose and objectives of this chapter; and establishing
an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a
written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for
iy y of the text.
AP PR OVE D byte City meeting h Cit Council at its meetin of /3'9/.
Published Valley Daily News 12 -13 -91
Cantu, City Clerk