Chapter 17.47
TN (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD) ZONING DISTRICT

Sections:

17.47.010    Repealed.

17.47.020    Application procedures for TN subdivisions.

17.47.025    Minimum tract size.

17.47.030    Permitted uses.

17.47.035    Repealed.

17.47.040    Mix and location of uses.

17.47.045    Pedestrian orientation.

17.47.050    Street standards.

17.47.055    Common open space.

17.47.060    Civic uses and/or landmarks.

17.47.065    Building standards.

17.47.070    Parking location.

17.47.010 General description of the purpose and intent of the zoning district.

Repealed by Ord. 1294. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.020 Application procedures for TN subdivisions.

(1) Prior to the submittal of a subdivision application, a pre-application meeting is required with the planning commission. The planning commission shall identify any needed landmarks or civic buildings to be included in the development.

(2) Applications shall meet the submittal requirements of Chapter 16.15 SMC for preliminary plats.

(3) All TN subdivision applications shall follow the permit review and hearing procedures and meet the requirements as provided in Chapter 16.15 SMC for preliminary plat applications.

(4) Preliminary plats for TN subdivisions shall be approved by the hearing examiner utilizing criteria set forth in SMC 16.15.090.

(5) An approved site development permit shall be required prior to construction.

(6) Final plat applications and city council approval shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 16.20 SMC. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.025 Minimum tract size.

TN developments shall incorporate a minimum of 10 acres of contiguous land. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.030 Permitted uses.

(1) TN developments shall provide a mix of residential uses in accordance with the zoning use table provided in SMC 17.30.040.

(2) TN developments may include a mix of commercial and public uses in addition to residential uses in accordance with the zoning use table provided in SMC 17.30.040. (Ord. 1294 § 15, 2011; Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.035 Table of density and dimension requirements for TNs.

Repealed by Ord. 1294. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.040 Mix and location of uses.

(1) All TN development shall provide a mix of residential unit types. A maximum of 30 percent of any one type of residential units is allowed. Residential units incorporating home occupations shall not count as a separate unit type.

(2) Up to 20 percent of the acreage of the TN development may be devoted to commercial uses (not including home occupations).

(3) Except for home occupations, commercial uses that are included shall be located along collectors, at corners, or adjacent/across from common open spaces. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.045 Pedestrian orientation.

(1) Pedestrian connections shall be made from residential uses along all major streets and from homes to all common open spaces and to all civic and public uses and landmarks. Pedestrian connections that cannot be made as sidewalks along vehicle lanes shall be made as alternative access easements such as trails.

(2) Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all public streets (except alleys).

(3) No home shall be located more than one-quarter mile from at least one designated open space and the nearest transit stop. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.050 Street standards.

(1) A hierarchy of interconnected streets that form a grid pattern shall be provided in any TN development, including major collectors (boulevards), local streets, and alleys. In local street patterns, walkable blocks of 500 linear feet or less are required.

(2) Major thoroughfares that are provided shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

(3) No cul-de-sacs or dead-ends shall be permitted.

(4) New TN developments must connect to existing neighboring developments where connections are provided and must provide new connections to future neighboring developments.

(5) Street standards shall be consistent with Stanwood public works standards except when a standard is specified in this chapter.

(6) The public works director may allow for a reduction of local street width to 41 feet, based on a cross-section of two 10-foot vehicle lanes, two six-inch curbs, two five-foot planting/utility strips, and two five-foot sidewalks.

(7) Parallel parking may be provided on one or both sides of local and major streets.

(8) Alleys 12 to 20 feet in width shall be utilized to provide access to residential parking at the back of residential units.

(9) Applicants shall consult with transit providers, and provisions shall be made for transit stops that will serve current, future, and potential transit lines.

(10) All TN developments shall meet parking standards of Chapter 17.105 SMC. Shared parking is encouraged where participating users have differing peak parking hours. The community development director may reduce parking requirements, when a parking study prepared by a professional transportation engineer indicates that a reduction in parking will cause no negative impacts to city streets or neighbors. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.055 Common open space.

(1) Common open space shall be provided at the rate of one-half acre for every 10 acres of development or portion thereof.

(2) Common open spaces shall be centrally located to provide access from all sides (“square”); but must provide vehicular access from two sides and pedestrian access to all areas.

(3) No residential units shall be located farther than a one-quarter-mile walk to the nearest open space.

(4) If the area is served by transit, a direct pedestrian connection shall be made between the open space and the transit stop.

(5) Common open space shall provide a minimum of bench seating, garbage receptacles, tree shade, and at least one aesthetic amenity, such as public art, fountain, etc.

(6) Landscape standards of Chapter 17.145 SMC shall be complied with for all parts of the TN.

(7) Sensitive areas shall be protected per Chapters 17.115 through 17.135 SMC.

(8) This section shall apply in the TN zoning district in lieu of the open space and recreation standards of Chapter 17.147 SMC. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.060 Civic uses and/or landmarks.

During the pre-application process, the planning commission shall determine the need for any civic uses or landmarks to be accommodated in the TN. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.065 Building standards.

(1) All building frontages shall be served by sidewalks or provide pedestrian connection to sidewalks.

(2) All residential garages shall gain access to the rear of lots from alleys.

(3) All structures shall meet the building design guidelines set forth in Chapter 17.112 SMC.

(4) Similar building types (e.g., single-family, multifamily, commercial) shall be located on both sides of a street instead of using streets to define boundaries. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).

17.47.070 Parking location.

(1) All parking, including parking in lots, improved or unimproved parking stalls/spaces, and/or parking garages/structures shall occur in the rear or side of the lot and shall be located a minimum of 10 feet behind the front building wall of the primary structure, except for parking located within a mixed use building.

(2) All residential garages/structures and residential surface parking lots/parking spaces shall gain access to the rear of lots from alleys. (Ord. 1251 § 5, 2009).