A. The negative visual impact resulting from buildings with their rear elevation facing I-405 or SR-522 shall be avoided or substantially minimized through building orientation and design and/or effective screening.

B. Commercial development in the North Creek Valley special district shall not include businesses which are dependent upon attracting freeway motorists for a substantial portion of their business. Retail and service businesses located within the North Creek Valley special district are prohibited from orienting signs toward I-405 and SR-522. Signage shall be oriented to the street serving the business.

C. All development constructed in the vicinity of I-405 or SR-522 shall be designed and/or positioned so as to buffer freeway noise. (Ord. 1946 § 2, 2005; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1629 § 1, 1996. Formerly 12.56.170).