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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.111
Section 17C.111.455
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.111 Residential Zones

Section 17C.111.455 Base, Middle, Top Standards
  1. Purpose.

To reduce the apparent bulk of the buildings by providing a sense of “base” and “top.”

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  1. Base/Middle/Top.
    1. Buildings should have a distinct “base” at the ground level, using articulation and materials such as stone, masonry or decorative concrete. (P)
    1. The “top” of the building should be treated with a distinct outline with elements such as a projecting parapet, cornice or projection. (P)

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Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 16