Urban Design Standards - North Highline

For more information about this layer please see the GIS Data Catalog. 21A.60.010 North Highline urban design standards - established - intent. A. The North Highline urban design standards are hereby established. The purpose of the North Highline urban design standards is to implement the vision of North Highline for its future as described in the North Highline community service area subarea plan and the intent in subsection B. of this section. B. The intent of the North Highline urban design standards relating to site design, building design, urban form, and neighborhood character include: 1. Development is based on an understanding of the physical and cultural context of the neighborhood and the North Highline community service area subarea; 2. Development prioritizes compatibility with the existing scale of the neighborhood, walkability, and generous landscaping; 3. Development results in a streetscape that is attractive and comfortable for moving through the neighborhood and spending time in it, reflects the character of the neighborhood, and supports neighborhood activities and businesses; 4. Development keeps the neighborhood’s diversity visible and promotes distinctive, unique designs through architectural features, signage, art, landscape, and amenities such as seating, lighting, and ornament; and 5. Stormwater and landscape design connect the urban environment to the natural systems with designs that are both functional and beautiful. (Ord. 19687 § 9, 2023).