Chapter 19.49
MULTIFAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES

Sections:

19.49.010    Purpose.

19.49.020    Applicability.

19.49.030    Relationship to other regulations.

19.49.040    Procedures.

19.49.010 Purpose.

The city of Buckley Multifamily Design Guidelines specify minimum standards and desirable attributes for multifamily developments in Buckley. These guidelines are not intended to restrict the variety or creativity of architectural design of multifamily buildings, but rather to ensure minimum standards that reflect the desired form and function of multifamily housing in Buckley. (Ord. 11-20 § 1 (Att), 2020).

19.49.020 Applicability.

(1) All multifamily residential housing in the city of Buckley shall comply with the requirements set forth in the city of Buckley “Multifamily Design Guidelines.”

(2) For determining applicability to these “Multifamily Design Guidelines,” the term “multifamily” includes all duplexes, townhomes, or any other structures containing three or more dwelling units amounting to at least eight residential units on the same parcel or on consecutive parcels under common ownership, regardless of whether individual dwelling units are leased or individually owned. (Ord. 11-20 § 1 (Att), 2020).

19.49.030 Relationship to other regulations.

The requirements of this chapter are in addition to other regulations affecting land use and construction within the city including, without limitation, the comprehensive plan, zoning and subdivision codes, SEPA, Shorelines Management Act, and building and mechanical codes. In case of conflict between this and other regulatory provisions, the stricter enactment shall prevail. (Ord. 11-20 § 1 (Att), 2020).

19.49.040 Procedures.

(1) The city of Buckley “Multifamily Design Guidelines” dated July 14, 2020, and any amendments or modifications thereto, are adopted by reference as though it were set forth in full in this chapter. Three copies of the document shall be placed on file in the city clerk-treasurer’s office together with associated maps and shall be maintained there for public examination and copying.

(2) In determining whether to recommend approval, approval with modification, or denial of a project, the decision maker shall apply criteria set forth in the Multifamily Design Guidelines. (Ord. 11-20 § 1 (Att), 2020).