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Recently annexed or rezoned industrial or mixed-use properties along with strategic large sites necessitate a different approach to applying block frontage standards. The provisions below identify the purpose, applicable sites, block frontage designation options, and special standards for developing framework development plans.

A. Purpose.

1. To provide a thoughtful and fair process to plan for the development of large and new commercial and mixed-use sites in Anacortes consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan.

2. To promote the arrangement of streets, buildings, open space, parking and service areas that creates a strong sense of community and enhances the character of Anacortes.

3. To avoid uncoordinated patterns of development that waste valuable land, compromise vehicular and pedestrian access, and degrade the character of Anacortes.

B. Applicable Sites.

1. Sites shown in Figure 19.61.040(C).

2. Sites annexed after adoption of this section as a mixed-use or industrial zone and which are not addressed in the block frontage maps in this chapter.

3. Sites rezoned after adoption of this section to a mixed-use or industrial zone and which are not addressed in the block frontage maps in this chapter.

C. Block Frontage Designations Standards and Options.

1. Prior to site development of applicable sites, a framework development plan must be developed, approved and recorded for the property per the procedures in AMC 19.20.030 and 19.20.230. The plan must include:

a. New streets and internal roadways along with block frontage designations (types included in this section).

b. Any designated high-visibility street corners.

2. Framework development plans may utilize any existing block frontage designations within or bordering the site, or include an alternative block frontage designation type or types, subject to framework development plan approval.

3. Alternatively, site plan development may occur on applicable sites without an approved and recorded framework development plan, provided all block frontages comply with the designations shown on Figure 19.61.040(C) or the standards for mixed block frontages in AMC 19.61.080.

D. Approval Criteria. See AMC 19.20.230(E). (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)