30.34A.035 Floor area ratio bonuses.
(1) The FAR bonuses are established in SCC Table 30.34A.035(1). The bonuses established in SCC Table 30.34A.035(1) may be used in combination with each other, but may not exceed the maximum allowable bonus established in SCC Table 30.34A.030(1).
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Feature |
Additional Bonus Floor Area for Each Feature |
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Above or Below Grade Structured Parking |
0.5 FAR for over 75% of required parking contained in a structure |
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0.25 FAR for 50% to 75% of required parking contained in a structure |
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Affordable Housing Pursuant to SCC 30.34A.035(2) |
5 sf of floor area for each sf of affordable housing |
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Community Gardens for Use by Residents |
10 sf of floor area for each sf of community garden |
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Covered Civic Space Pursuant to SCC 30.34A.035(5) |
5 sf of floor area for each sf of covered civic space |
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5 sf of floor area for each sf of daycare |
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Green Roof Pursuant to SCC 30.34A.035(6) |
5 sf of floor area for each sf of green roof |
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One Percent of Total Construction Cost for Public Art |
0.2 FAR for each one percent of the total construction cost for public art |
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Public Plaza Pursuant to SCC 30.34A.035(4) |
5 sf of floor area for each sf of public plaza |
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Rooftop Solar Panels |
10 sf of floor area for each sf of solar panel |
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Transfer of Development Right (TDR) Credit Pursuant to SCC 30.34A.035(3) |
10,000 square feet for each TDR credit from farmland or 5,000 square feet for each TDR credit from land use designations other than farmland |
(2) Affordable housing FAR bonus is allowed when:
(a) Affordable housing is leased, rental, or owner-occupied housing that has gross housing costs which do not exceed 30 percent of the gross income of individuals or families with household income not to exceed 80 percent of the county median income.
(b) Gross housing costs for owner-occupied housing include mortgage principal, interest, property tax, hazard insurance and condominium or association fees. Gross housing costs for leased and rental units include rent and utilities.
(c) The applicant records a covenant approved by the department. The covenant shall require the square footage designated for affordable housing to remain affordable housing until such time as the property is redeveloped.
(3) Transfer of development rights FAR bonus shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Credits used shall be certified through the Snohomish County Transfer of Development Rights program authorized in chapter 30.35A SCC.
(b) The applicant must apply TDR certificates to the receiving site consistent with SCC 30.35A.115 or make the appropriate payment in lieu of TDR credit with the Urban Center development application.
(c) If the applicant chooses to pay in lieu of using a TDR credit, the amount of the payment shall be $21.00 per square foot of bonus floor area.
(4) The public plaza shall be located at a building entry, on a street corner, or other location that is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection. No dimension shall be less than 20 feet, and total usable space is to be no less than 500 square feet, not including adjacent public right-of-way. This space shall be available to the public at least for the period between 7:00 a.m. and dusk.
(5) The covered civic space shall be available for public gatherings, meetings, and recreational events. The total useable space shall be a minimum of 1,000 square feet.
(6) Green roofs shall be designed to increase on-site water retention, reduce urban runoff and heat island effect. (Added by Amended Ord. 13-007, Sept. 11, 2013, Eff date Oct. 3, 2013).