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In considering a proposed planned unit development project, the approval thereof may involve modifications in the site development regulations, requirements and standards of this title, Zoning, and BMC Title 17, Transportation, as identified within this chapter. In modifying such regulations, requirements and standards as they may apply to a planned unit development project, the limitations set forth in this section shall apply to all PUDs. In order to be granted any such modifications, the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed development complies with the purpose of this chapter as stated in BMC 12.30.010. The applicant shall bear the burden of supporting any change in requirements. The city may increase any requirement necessary to make the project conform to the purposes of this chapter.

A. Front Yard Setbacks. The requirements for minimum front yard setbacks for the zone in which the planned unit development is located shall apply to all exterior boundary lines of the site.

B. Distance between Buildings. The requirements for minimum side and rear yard setbacks may be modified; provided, that minimum distances required by the International Building Code and Fire Code shall be met.

C. Building Height. Building height and any corresponding setback requirements related to building height shall be governed by the requirements of the underlying zoning classification as set forth in Chapter 12.14 BMC or any applicable subarea regulation.

D. Minimum density and minimum floor area ratios in designated activity centers shall be governed by the requirements of the applicable subarea regulations wherein the development is located and shall not be modified. (Ord. 2353 § 10, 2021; Ord. 2221 § 2 (Exh. B), 2017; Ord. 2215 § 3 (Exh. B3), 2016; Ord. 2117 § 2 (Exh. B), 2013; Ord. 2028 § 1 (Exh. B), 2009; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1629 § 1, 1996. Formerly 12.30.210).