12.30.040 Permissive modifications of regulations – Standard single-family PUDs.
Standard single-family PUDs shall be subject to the following limitations in modification of regulations in addition to those limitations set forth in BMC 12.30.030; provided, however, that within the Fitzgerald/35th Avenue SE Subarea the clustering provisions of BMC 12.52.040 shall control regarding the minimum lot size, common open space areas, the number of lots allowed, and the minimum lot circle dimension:
A. The minimum lot size as required in Chapter 12.14 BMC may be reduced by up to 15 percent; provided, that an area(s), not including a critical area or its buffer or storm water conveyance or storage facility, equal to the combined reduction in lot area is set aside in a manner that creates a public benefit that would not exist if the minimum lot size were not modified. Set asides may include one or more of the following:
1. Common useable open space comprising landscaping and facilities such as but not limited to play areas, trails, gazebos, covered shelters, picnic tables and benches;
2. Areas containing significant trees as defined in Chapter 12.18 BMC;
3. Other noncritical areas, the preservation or creation of which promotes one or more goals and/or policies of the Imagine Bothell... Comprehensive Plan;
B. The number of lots in a standard single-family PUD shall not exceed the number of lots which could be obtained if no regulations were modified;
C. The minimum lot circle diameter as required in Chapter 12.14 BMC may be reduced up to 10 percent;
D. Within self-contained developments, the minimum front yard setback as required in Chapter 12.14 BMC for individual lots may be reduced up to 50 percent, except for garages and carports; this permissive modification shall not apply to the front yard setback from all exterior boundary lines of the site required under BMC 12.30.030(A);
E. Required side and rear yard setbacks may be reduced; provided, that minimum distances required by the International Building Code and Fire Code shall be met. (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 12.30.220).