30.34A.026 Expansion of existing structures containing a permitted use.
Permit or land use approval applications for the expansion of existing structures containing a permitted use shall be processed pursuant to SCC 30.34A.180(1) if the expansion satisfies the following requirements:
(1) The total square feet of the expansion or expansions of a building or buildings on a development site existing as of October 3, 2013, permitted under this section shall not exceed the greater of either:
(a) One hundred percent of the total gross floor area existing as of October 3, 2013, up to a maximum of 12,000 square feet of total additional gross floor area; or
(b) Ten percent of the total gross floor area existing as of October 3, 2013.
(2) Any future increase in gross floor area beyond that permitted under this section shall be subject to all of the provisions in this chapter.
(3) The expansion shall not create nonconformity with the existing regulations.
(4) The existing structure and the expansion shall meet the following requirements:
(b) The parking standards in SCC 30.26.032. If there are existing parking spaces in excess of the maximum permitted, the parking spaces may remain. The creation of new parking spaces in excess of the maximum shall not be permitted.
(c) The design standards in SCC 30.34A.100 through SCC 30.34A.160.
(d) The access and circulation requirements of chapter 30.24 SCC.
(f) The requirements of chapter 30.66B.
(5) Expansion of an existing structure containing a permitted use shall not be subject to the minimum floor area ratio in SCC 30.34A.030.
(6) The expansion of an existing structure containing a permitted use shall incorporate low impact development best management practices as directed by the Drainage Manual when required under chapter 30.63A SCC. (Added by Amended Ord. 13-007, Sept. 11, 2013, Eff date Oct. 3, 2013; Amended by Amended Ord. 17-070, Nov. 1, 2017, Eff date Dec. 1, 2017; Amended by Ord. 19-021, June 19, 2019, Eff date July 4, 2019).