Considerations Related to Updating the Development Code Presentation to City Council May 16, 2017
The Need City Inherited the Current • Code from King County for a Development Multiple Revisions over the • Code Years Update Some Guidance Could be • More Clear Reducing Gaps and Overlaps • Recent Growth and Change • Creating New Challenges that the Code Doesn’t Fully Address
Benefits Smart, modern, cohesive, and • of a integrated format Development Easier to understand, interpret, • Code explain, and apply Update Better built results on the • ground Most importantly: an updated • code will implement the community’s vision and policies (Comprehensive Plan) more consistently and effectively
Timing is everything. An updated development code will make it easier for everyone to achieve your desired outcomes and for the community to realize the best on the ground results with new development.
Multiple Ways A Fully Restructure into a Unified Development Code to Proceed - All at Once or with a - Phased Approach over Time Development Code B Keep Structure, but Make Changes Throughout Update C Focus on One Area, such as Land Divisions/Subdivisions
What is a Unified Development Code? A Unified Development Code (UDC) is a document that consolidates all development -related regulations including zoning requirements, subdivision regulations, design and development standards, and review procedures. The UDC has several advantages over maintaining separate zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Unified Development Code for Sammamish New Title Current Municipal Code Titles: Unified Development Code Chapter 1 Administration/General Provisions Title 13 Surface Water Management Chapter 2 Definitions Chapter 3 Zones, Maps, and Designations Title 14 Public Works and Transportation Chapter 4 Permitted and Nonconforming Uses Chapter 5 Development Permits and Fees Title 15 Environment (Flood Damage) Chapter 6 Review Procedures and Noticing Title 16 Buildings and Construction Chapter 7 Development Standards Chapter 8 Land Divisions/Subdivisions Title 19A Land Divisions Chapter 9 Town Center Development Chapter 10 Commercial Site Development Title 21 Historic Preservation Chapter 11 Residential Density Incentives Chapter 12 Historic Preservation Title 21A Development Code Chapter 13 Transportation and Public Works Chapter 14 Environmentally Critical Areas Title 21B Town Center Development Code Chapter 15 Surface Water Management/LID Chapter 16 Shoreline Management Title 25 Shoreline Management Chapter 17 Transfer of Development Rights
Full Restructuring to a Unified Development Code will: Consolidate development-related procedures and requirements • (zoning, design and development standards, subdivision provisions, etc.) into one new title Provide the opportunity to make amendments and simplify • guidance—more cohesiveness and consistency throughout Clarify vagueness and reduce redundancy and cross referencing • Integrate updated provisions and illustrations to create a more • modern and smart code
Integrating Illustrations Appropriate Transitions between Land Uses and Building Types
Process for Full Unified Development Code CREATE A DRAFT CODE EVALUATE FINALIZE AND ADOPT FRAMEWORK MODIFICATIONS AND ANALYZE FOR THE UPDATE • Comparatively analyze • Craft and compile draft • Finalize full update • Assess land use and framework options code modifications package and review development code including restructuring with City staff provisions • Develop framework for and amended language reorganizing and • Formal review by the • Confirm desired updating the land use • Title to chapter Planning Commission outcomes and development code transitions • Formal adoption by • Gather examples of • Incremental reviews 3 to 4 Months City Council other UDCs/model and discussions with codes and evaluate 3 to 4 Months City staff, Advisory (best practices) Committee and • Explore innovations in Planning Commission the use of electronic • Community technology and Engagement Events graphics 6 to 8 Months 2 to 3 Months
Process for Full Unified Development Code CREATE A DRAFT CODE EVALUATE FINALIZE AND ADOPT FRAMEWORK MODIFICATIONS AND ANALYZE FOR THE UPDATE Ongoing Work with City Staff and Development Code Advisory Committee Coordination with/Updates to the Planning Commission and City Council Briefings Ongoing Community and Stakeholder Engagement and Development Focus Group Sessions Estimated Timeframe: Estimated Budget: Approximately 18 Months $225 to $250 k
Determine how to proceed: Next Steps o Full restructuring all at once o Full restructuring in phases o Focused changes in current structure o Only one area of change, such as Land Divisions/Subdivisions Determine desired timeframe for code update work. Allocate funding and procure services.
Thank You!
Integrating Form-Based Provisions/Illustrations
Integrating Form-Based Provisions/Illustrations
Integrating Form-Based Provisions/Illustrations
Integrating Form-Based Provisions/Illustrations
The more clearly you illustrate your desired outcomes, the more likely and more often they will happen.
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