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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-10
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, adopted pursuant
to RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390; imposing a six-month interim zoning
control on the use or applicability of certain bonus density options as provided in
BIMC 18.12.030.E. and the related provisions described in this ordinance; setting
forth findings of fact in support of this interim zoning control; imposing the interim
zoning control as described herein; stating the effect on vested rights; providing for
exclusions; recognizing that a public hearing will be held within 60 days;
authorizing interpretative authority; providing for severability; declaring an
emergency; setting the duration; and establishing an immediate effective date.
WHEREAS, within the express terms of the Growth Management Act, the Washington
State Legislature has specifically conferred upon the governing bodies of Washington cities the
right to establish and adopt interim zoning controls related to land uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bainbridge Island (“City”) updated the
City’s Comprehensive Plan in February of 2017; and
WHEREAS, balancing affordable housing, historic preservation, growth management,
and sustainable development continues to be a local, regional, and national challenge due to
many social and economic factors; and
WHEREAS, the City has encouraged affordable housing construction by adopting
“bonus density” programs that allow for increases in density above the underlying zoning if the
additional density creates affordable homes; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to place residential density,
inclusive of affordable housing, in the Winslow core area near infrastructure such as
transportation hubs (e.g., ferry service, bus service, highway access), sewer, water, reliable
electrical power, and retail stores; and
WHEREAS, the intent of such policies is to manage growth consistent with the Growth
Management Act, reduce infrastructure costs, and follow general principles of sustainable
community development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is interested in evaluating the applicability, use, and
effectiveness of the bonus density options provided for and as described in BIMC 18.12.030.E.
that are being suspended by this interim zoning control, including related to the purchase of
development rights, the provision of public amenities and/or infrastructure, the provision of
community open space, floor area ratio transfers related to the Mixed Use Town Center and High
School Road districts, and ferry-related parking; and
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WHEREAS, an emergency exists necessitating adoption of this interim zoning control to
suspend the use and applicability of certain bonus density options in order to preserve and
protect public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, interim zoning controls enacted under RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW
35A.63.200 are methods by which local governments may preserve the status quo so that new
policies and regulations will not be rendered moot by intervening development; and
WHEREAS, this interim zoning control will provide the City with additional time to
review and potentially revise its public health, safety, and welfare requirements and zoning and
land use regulations related to providing density bonuses above and beyond the underlying
zoning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concludes that it must adopt this interim zoning control
based on concerns as expressed in this ordinance regarding the awarding of density bonuses that
are unrelated to affordable housing and historic structure preservation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has significant concerns regarding whether the use of
certain density bonus options is accomplishing the vision and goals of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on these and related concerns, the City Council requires additional
time to review the regulations and policies at issue to ensure that the vision and goals of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan are being met to the Council’s satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicability and use of bonus density
options at multiple Council meetings, including on February 4, February 11, February 25, and
March 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City possesses land use jurisdiction and regulatory authority over the
City’s incorporated lands; and
WHEREAS, the interim zoning control imposed herein promotes the public good and is
necessary for the protection of public health, property, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now determines that a public emergency exists requiring
that this interim zoning control become effective immediately upon adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as the City
Council’s initial findings of fact in support of the interim zoning control established by this
ordinance. The City Council may, in its discretion, adopt additional findings after the public
hearing referenced in Section 4 below.
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Section 2. Interim Zoning Control Imposed. As authorized by the police powers of the
City as set forth, for example, in Article XI, Section 11, of the Washington State Constitution,
and pursuant to statutory authority set forth, for example, in RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW
35A.63.220, and unless expressly excluded under this Section 2 of this ordinance, the City
hereby imposes an interim zoning control, as described in this Section 2, for all properties and
development in the Mixed Use Town Center and High School Road Districts as follows:
A. Applicability.
This ordinance hereby suspends the applicability and use of BIMC 18.12.030.E, BIMC
18.27.080, and footnote three to Table 18.12.020-3 related to bonus density options.
B. Exclusions.
The following are excluded from this interim zoning control, meaning that the interim
zoning control does not apply to:
1. BIMC 18.12.030.E.1. (which relates to Optional Affordable Housing).
2. BIMC 18.12.030.E.6. (which relates to Historic Structure Preservation).
3. Development projects that filed a complete land use permit application with the
City and have purchased from the City or otherwise acquired development rights,
including related to bonus floor area ratio, through an executed covenant, development
agreement, or contract, prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
C. Effect of This Interim Zoning Control.
For clarity, attached Exhibit A shows BIMC 18.12.030.E., BIMC 18.27.080, and Table
18.12.020-3 and includes as strikethrough text the provisions of BIMC 18.12.030.E.,
BIMC 18.27.080, and related footnote three to Table 18.12.020-3 that are being
suspended by this interim control ordinance, such that the provisions in the strikethrough
text shall not be in effect and cannot be used during the period of time in which the
interim official control adopted by this ordinance remains in effect.
Section 3. Effect on Vested Rights. The interim zoning control imposed under this
ordinance shall operate, as of the effective date of this ordinance, to suspend the applicability or
use of BIMC 18.12.030.E. and the related provisions described in this ordinance, subject to the
above exclusions, for all properties and development in the Mixed Use Town Center and High
School Road Districts. However, nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to extinguish, limit,
or otherwise infringe on any property owner’s or property leaseholder’s vested development
rights as defined by state law and City of Bainbridge Island regulations.
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Section 4. Public Hearing. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390, the
City Council shall hold a public hearing at a City Council meeting within 60 days of adoption of
this ordinance in order to take public testimony and to consider adopting further findings of fact.
Section 5. Interpretive Authority. The City of Bainbridge Island Director of Planning
and Community Development, or designee, is hereby authorized to issue official interpretations
arising under or otherwise necessitated by this ordinance.
Section 6. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be preempted by state
or federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 7. Declaration of Emergency; Effective Date; Duration. This ordinance,
which the City Council hereby regards as a public emergency ordinance necessary for the
protection of the public health, public safety, public property, and public peace, shall take effect
and be in full force immediately upon its adoption. Pursuant to Matson v. Clark County Board of
Commissioners, 79 Wn. App. 641 (1995), non-exhaustive underlying facts necessary to support
this emergency declaration are included in the “Whereas” clauses above, all of which are
adopted by reference as findings of fact as if fully set forth herein. This interim zoning control
shall take effect immediately and shall remain effective for six (6) months, unless terminated
earlier by the City Council. Provided, that the Council may, at its sole discretion, renew the
interim zoning control for one or more six-month periods in accordance with state law. This
ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of the title shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City.
PASSED by the City Council this 10th day of March, 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 10th day of March, 2020.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: March 6, 2020
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: March 10, 2020
PUBLISHED: March 13, 2020
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 10, 2020
ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2020-10
Attached: Exhibit A: BIMC 18.12.030.E. and related provisions as above described (with
applicable strikethrough text)
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Exhibit A
The applicability and use of the provisions below in strikethrough text are hereby
suspended by this interim control ordinance.
BIMC 18.12.030
E. Bonus Density in Winslow Mixed Use and High School Road Districts. Eligible properties
may achieve a maximum level of development above the base FAR, as provided for in Table
18.12.020-3, by using one, or a combination of, the following FAR bonus provisions. The FAR
bonus provisions may be combined to achieve the maximum level of development established
for each district. In no case shall the total commercial, residential or mixed use FAR exceed the
maximum FAR as provided for in Table 18.12.020-3.
1. Optional Affordable Housing.
a. FAR Bonus. Up to 100 percent of the maximum residential FAR bonus may come
from providing affordable housing as defined in Chapter 18.36 BIMC; provided, that
the difference between the base residential FAR and the maximum residential FAR
shall be dedicated to affordable housing. A portion of the total floor area that is of
common use and benefit to the entire residential development (for example, interior
halls, stairwells, laundry rooms, exercise rooms) may be included in the calculation of
the affordable housing component. This portion shall be the same percentage as the
affordable housing provided. For example, if 20 percent of the living unit floor area is
for affordable housing, then 20 percent of the common floor area may be included in
the total affordable housing calculation. Development of the optional affordable
housing shall be in accordance with Chapter 18.21 BIMC and Table 18.12.030.
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Table 18.12.030: Optional Affordable Housing Bonus Summary Table
Size of
Development
Residential development less
than 10,000 sq. ft.
Residential
development of 10,000
sq. ft. but less than
60,000 sq. ft.
Residential
development more
than 60,000 sq. ft.
Affordable
Housing FAR
Bonus
Must provide 100 percent of
bonus square footage for
extremely low, very low, or
moderate income groups.
Must comply with
following ratios:
Must comply with
following ratios:
(a) 100 percent of
bonus for all moderate;
OR
0.1 of bonus for
extremely low, very
low or low income
groups;
(b) 0.2 of bonus for
extremely low, very
low, or low income
groups;
0.6 of bonus for
moderate income
group; and
0.5 of bonus for
moderate income
group; and
0.3 of bonus for
middle income group.
0.3 of bonus for middle
income group.
b. Preservation of the Islander Mobile Home Park. Preservation of the Islander Mobile
Home Park as an existing park site for manufactured homes shall be encouraged
through the following provisions.
i. Unused FAR from the parcel on which the mobile home park is located may be
transferred to another parcel or parcels within the Mixed Use Town Center. For
example, the base FAR for the mobile home park would be calculated, less the
FAR of the mobile homes. In exchange for permanently preserving the mobile
home park, the owner of the property may transfer the unused FAR to another
parcel or parcels in the Mixed Use Town Center, where it may be used as bonus
FAR above the base FAR for that district.
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ii. Permanent preservation of the mobile home park may be used as an affordable
housing bonus on another parcel or parcels within the Mixed Use Town Center.
For example, in exchange for preserving the mobile home park, the owner of the
property would be deemed to have met the affordable housing bonus provisions
of subsection A.1 of this section, and could achieve the maximum FAR bonus for
residential development on another parcel or parcels in the Mixed Use Town
Center. The owner of the mobile home park may either apply the FAR bonus to
another parcel(s) he or she owns, or transfer or sell the bonus to another property
owner in the Mixed Use Town Center.
2. Purchase of Development Rights. Up to 100 percent of the maximum residential,
commercial or mixed use FAR bonus may come from the purchase of development rights
as provided for in Chapter 18.27 BIMC. The cost of development rights shall be
established by resolution of the city council.
3. Public Amenities and/or Infrastructure. At the applicant’s option, a portion of the bonus
may be earned through the provision of public amenities, infrastructure, and/or
preservation of a heritage tree(s) on site, pursuant to an adopted city council resolution
clarifying the amount of credit awarded for different provision of different public amenities
and/or infrastructure, as follows:
a. Up to 40 percent of the maximum residential, commercial or mixed use FAR bonus
may come from monetary contributions toward public amenities and/or infrastructure
beyond that required for SEPA mitigation. The amount of the contribution shall be
established by resolution of the city council. Funds contributed to the public amenities
and/or infrastructure shall be used exclusively in the Mixed Use Town Center or High
School Road districts, for projects identified in the six-year capital facilities program,
or approved by the city.
b. In lieu of the contribution of funds as provided for in subsection E.3.a of this
section, and subject to approval by the director or designee, the public amenities FAR
bonus may be achieved by the preservation of a heritage tree(s) on site, construction
of public amenities and/or infrastructure beyond that required to mitigate the impacts
of development. Public amenities and/or infrastructure projects shall be located in the
Mixed Use Town Center or High School Road districts, and shall be chosen from
projects identified in the six-year capital facilities program, or approved by the city.
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4. Community Open Space. In the ferry terminal district, up to 60 percent of the maximum
residential, commercial or mixed use FAR bonus may be achieved by providing
community open space of one acre, or 20 percent of the parcel area, whichever is greater.
The community open space shall be located in or in the immediate vicinity of locations
identified in Figure 4.1 of the Winslow master plan. The open space must be located on the
same parcel that is being developed, and must be on land that would be otherwise
buildable. Adequate public access to the community open space must be provided. The city
shall consider approving the bonus, taking into consideration the configuration, public use
and accessibility of the proposed open space. In cases where a development project utilizes
the community open space bonus provision in conjunction with the purchase of
development rights bonus provision, all funds collected from the purchase of development
rights shall go toward the preservation of agricultural lands fund.
5. Winslow Town Center Mixed Use/High School Road FAR Transfers. Up to 20 percent
of the maximum residential, commercial or mixed use FAR bonus may come from
transfers of FAR from parcels within the Mixed Use Town Center and the High School
Road districts. The transfer shall create permanent open space through open space
preservation covenants on sending parcels that contain critical areas as defined in Chapter
16.20 BIMC. For example, development potential in the ravine of the gateway district may
be shifted to the upland area; provided, that the requirements of Chapter 16.20 BIMC are
satisfied.
6. Historic Structure Preservation. When an historic structure is preserved on site, the FAR
of that historic structure shall not be included in the calculation of total FAR for the site.
The historic structure must be included on a state, local or federal register.
7. Ferry-Related Parking. In the ferry terminal district, an additional 0.2 FAR may be
achieved by relocating existing legal surface ferry commuter parking on site (as shown on
Figure 6.2 of the Winslow master plan) to under-building or below-grade parking. The
percentage of the additional FAR that is achieved shall be dependent upon the percentage
of parking that is relocated. For example, if 50 percent of existing surface ferry commuter
parking on site is relocated under-building or below grade, then 50 percent of the total
additional FAR (or 0.1 FAR) may be achieved.
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BIMC 18.27.080
A. In order to use development rights to increase floor area ratio within the Mixed Use Town
Center or High School Road districts as provided in BIMC 18.12.030.E, an applicant must fill
out an application in a form approved by the city. The application shall include the amount of the
requested increase in floor area ratio, and the fee, if any, of the increased floor area ratio. The fee
for development rights to increase floor area ratio shall be established by resolution of the city
council.
B. The approved application to utilize development rights to increase floor area ratio within the
receiving area must be part of a site plan and design review application under BIMC Title 2. The
site plan must indicate the increase in floor area ratio (FAR).
C. The use of development rights shall be reviewed for conformance with the design review
provisions of BIMC 18.18.030.
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Table 18.12.020-3
Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
MAXIMUM FAR (Floor Area Ratio) [1]
Basic Maximum
Commercial and
Other
Nonresidential
Uses
0.6 0.4 0.3 0.15 0.1 0.3 No max.; limited by other standards
Residential 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.3 No FAR limit: R-2 standards apply
Mixed Use [2] 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.3 No max.; limited by other standards
Maximum with
Bonus
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
Commercial and
Other
Nonresidential
Uses
1.0 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.6 Bonus
densities
require
compliance
with BIMC
18.12.030.D
N/A N/A
Bonus densities require compliance with BIMC 18.12.030.E
Residential 1.0 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.1 0.6 N/A N/A
Bonus densities require compliance with BIMC 18.12.030.E
Mixed Use [2] 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.3 (1.5
pursuant to
note [3])
1.0 N/A N/A
Bonus densities require compliance with BIMC 18.12.030.E
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
MINIMUM LOT DIMENSIONS
Area N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 20,000 sq.
ft.
20,000 sq.
ft.
Depth N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 80 N/A N/A
Width N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 80 N/A N/A
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
100%,
excluding
setbacks
35% 35%
2,500 sq. ft.
max. building
footprint south
of Wyatt,
excluding
parking
35% 75% 50% 35% 35% 50%
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
structures
located below
predevelopment
and finished
grade
SETBACKS (Minimum required unless otherwise noted) [4]
Note: Landscaped areas may serve as setbacks and, in some cases, may exceed the setback requirements.
Note: Additional setbacks may be required by:
(a) Chapter 16.12 BIMC, Shoreline Master Program; or
(b) Chapter 16.20 BIMC, Critical Areas; or
(c) BIMC 16.28.040, mining regulations; or
(d) BIMC 18.09.030, Use Specific Standards; or
(e) BIMC 18.12.030.F, Shoreline Structure Setbacks.
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
Front
Commercial:
5 ft. max.
from
sidewalk;
Residential:
10 ft. min.
and 20 ft.
max. from
Madison
Ave.
sidewalk
10 ft.
min., 20
ft. max.
15 ft. min., 20
ft. max.
5 ft.
max.
from
sidewalk
5 ft. max.
from
sidewalk
except as
modified by
transition
standards in
BIMC
18.12.030.C
10 ft.
max.
from
sidewalk
0 ft. min.,
20 ft. max
from any
street,
planned
right-of-way
or road
easement,
unless
otherwise
provided
under
special
planning
50 ft. min.
along any
public right-
of-way
40 ft. min.
from
property in
residential
districts;
10 ft. min.
for all
other
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
area
provisions
Side
0 ft.; 5 ft.
min. when
property
abuts the
Madison
Avenue or
Ericksen
Avenue
overlay
districts
0 ft.; 5
ft. min.
when
property
abuts
the
central
core
overlay
district
5 ft. min. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. when
property
abuts
another NC
zone; 15 ft.
when
property
abuts a
residential
zone
10 ft.; 50 ft.
when
abutting a
residentially
zoned
property.
The city
may
increase this
to a
maximum
of 100 ft.
40 ft. min.
from
property in
residential
districts;
10 ft. min.
for all
other
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
depending
on the type,
scale, and
intensity of
the
proposed
use, subject
to site plan
review.
Rear
0 ft.; 5 ft.
min. when
property
abuts the
Madison
0 ft.; 5
ft. min.
when
property
abuts
0 ft.; 5 ft. min.
when property
abuts the
central core or
Madison
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. when
property
abuts
another NC
zone; 15 ft.
15 ft. min.;
50 ft. min.
when
abutting a
residential
40 ft. min.
from
property in
residential
districts;
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
Avenue or
Ericksen
Avenue
overlay
districts
the
Central
Core or
Ericksen
Avenue
overlay
districts
Avenue overlay
districts
when
property
abuts a
residential
zone
district. City
may
increase to a
maximum
of 100 ft.
based on
type, scale,
and
intensity of
proposed
use, subject
to site plan
review.
10 ft. min.
for all
other
Shoreline
Jurisdiction
See Table 16.12.030-2, Dimensional Standards Table, and BIMC 18.12.030.F, Shoreline Structure Setback Lines
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT [5]
Note: Bonus may not be available in the shoreline jurisdiction
Base 35 ft.; 25 ft.
max. south
of Parfitt
25 ft.;
35 ft.
north of
High
School
Road
25 ft. 35 ft. BIMC
18.12.030.C
standard
height north
of Winslow
Way; 35 ft.
south of
Winslow
Way
35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
except that
Chapter
16.12
BIMC
applies
within
shoreline
jurisdiction
Bonus 1 if
parking under
building [6]
45 ft.; 35 ft.
south of
Parfitt
35 ft.;
45 ft.
north of
35 ft. 45 ft. BIMC
18.12.030.C
optional
45 ft.
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
High
School
Road
height north
of Winslow
Way; 45 ft.
south of
Winslow
Way
Bonus 2 for
Nonresidential
Uses with
Major
Conditional Use
Permit
45 ft. 45 ft. 45 ft.
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Table 18.12.020-3 Dimensional Standards for Mixed Use Town Center and “Other” Zone Districts
ZONING
DISTRICT Winslow Mixed Use Town Center
HSR I
and II NC B/I WD-I
DIMENSIONAL
STANDARD
Central Core
Overlay
Madison
Avenue
Overlay
Ericksen
Avenue
Overlay
Gateway
Overlay
Ferry
Terminal
Overlay
[See BIMC
18.12.030.C]
Bonus 3
Structure
Height
Alternative height limits may apply if the conditional use permit provisions of BIMC Title 2 are met. Some
encroachments through height limits are permitted under BIMC 18.12.040.
[1] If the existing FAR for a developed property as of May 21, 1998, is higher than the base FAR for that district, then the existing
FAR will be considered the base FAR for that developed property. Total FAR may not be exceeded.
[2] In mixed use development, the established FAR in the residential and commercial components shall not be exceeded. For the
residential FAR bonus provisions for qualifying housing design demonstration project, refer to the bonus density provisions in BIMC
2.16.020.S.8.
[3] In mixed use development in the ferry terminal district, an additional 0.2 FAR is permitted in accordance with BIMC
18.12.030.E.7. The additional FAR may be applied to either the residential or commercial component of the mixed use development.
[4] When property adjoins a single-family residential zone, building setback shall be in accordance with the landscape ordinance
perimeter landscaping requirements.
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[5] When property adjoins a lower density residential zone, except in the ferry terminal district, north of Winslow Way, for the first
30 feet of the building from the property line of an adjoining lower density residential zone, the building height shall be the building
height of the adjoining lower density residential zone. Optional building height allowed in the adjoining lower density residential
district through a conditional use permit may be requested for projects within the Mixed Use Town Center and High School Road
zones through the site plan review process. For building height requirements in the ferry terminal district, north of Winslow Way,
reference BIMC 18.12.030.C.
[6] The bonus height is only available for the entire building if parking is located under more than 50 percent of the building
footprint. If parking is located under 50 percent or less of the building footprint, the bonus may only be used for a portion of the
building footprint twice as large as the area with parking located beneath.