§ 22.47.060. Alternative landscaping plan.

Alternative landscaping plans may be proposed where strict application of the requirements in this title would prohibit reasonable development of a property. The director may consider the topography, shape, size or other natural features of the property or design features of the development when considering the suitability of a proposed alternative landscaping plan. Examples of situations where alternative landscaping plans are more likely to receive favorable consideration are mixed use buildings and developments that qualify for reduced parking under Chapter 22.50. Another technique that can be used in alternative landscaping plans is the enhancement of landscaping in a nearby area to soften the overall effect of the development such as improvement of a nearby existing public right-of-way.

(Ord. 11669 § 2 (part), 1998)

(Ord. No. 14773, § 10(Att. I), 7-24-2012)

Table 22.47
Required Landscaping Matrix

Zone Where Landscaping is Required	Abutting Zone*
	HI	LI	BP	GC	NC	MU	MFH	MFM	SFM	SFL	RSR
RSR	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2
SFL	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2
SFM	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2
MFM	1	1	1	1	2	2		2	2	2
MFH	1	1	1	1	2	2		2	2	2
NC	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
MU	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
CD	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1
GC	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1
BP	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1
LI	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
HI	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Note: Type 1 and 2 landscaping is explained in Section 22.47.050 preceding this matrix.

 

* Zones separated by public streets are not considered abutting and do not require vegetative separation, except as required in other sections of this chapter.

Legend:
RSR	Residential/sensitive resource
SFL	Single-family low density
SFM	Single-family medium density
MFM	Multifamily medium density
MFH	Multifamily high density
MU	Mixed use
NC	Neighborhood commercial
GC	General commercial
BP	Business park
LI	Light industrial
HI	Heavy industrial

 

(Ord. 13040 Attach. F § 1, 2003; Ord. No. 15390, § 1(Att. A, § AI), 11-29-2016)