1. On 112th Avenue SE, within 200 feet north or south of Sound Transit’s East Main Light Rail Station.

1. The Bridge improves pedestrian mobility;

2. The Bridge does not detract from street level activity; and

3. The Bridge functions as part of the Public Realm.

1. The Bridge shall be open from at least 6:00 a.m. to midnight, or during the hours of Sound Transit’s light rail service operating hours, whichever is greater. Signs shall be posted in clear view stating that the Pedestrian Bridge is open to the public during these hours;

2. The Bridge connects from within 200 feet of Sound Transit’s East Main Station to the west, to the upper-level Publicly Accessible Space within East Main, east of 112th Avenue SE. Upper-level connections shall provide a graceful and proximate connection between the Sidewalk and the Bridge level that is visible and accessible from the Sidewalk. The vertical connection shall occur within 50 feet of the Sidewalk;

3. Vertical circulation elements shall be designed to indicate the Bridge is a clear path for crossing the Public Right-of-Way;

4. Directional signage shall identify circulation routes for all users;

5. Structures connected by the Bridge shall draw pedestrians back to the Sidewalk at the ground level immediately adjacent to both ends of the Pedestrian Bridge;

6. It is preferred that the Bridge remain unenclosed on the sides, but allow enclosure or partial enclosure if the applicant demonstrates it is necessary for Weather Protection;

7. Visual access shall be provided from the Sidewalk and street into the Bridge;

8. The Bridge may not diverge from a perpendicular angle to the right-of-way by more than 30 degrees;

9. The interior width of the Bridge, measured from inside face to inside face, shall be no less than 10 feet and no more than 14 feet;

10. The Bridge shall be located at the second Building level, with adequate vertical clearance, as determined by the Director of Transportation. In no case shall the minimum vertical clearance be less than 16 feet above the Grade of the Public Right-of-Way;

11. Impacts on view corridors, as described in LUC 20.25Q.130.A and E, shall be minimized;

12. Impacts on the function of City infrastructure, including but not limited to utilities, lighting, traffic signals, etc., shall be avoided or mitigated;

13. Lighting shall be consistent with public safety standards;

14. Signage on the exterior of the Bridge, or on the interior of the Bridge that is visible from a public Sidewalk or street is not permitted;

15. The Bridge shall be architecturally distinct from the Structure that it connects; and

16. The Bridge shall exhibit exemplary artistic or architectural qualities.

1. Owners of property that is used for Pedestrian Bridge circulation and access between the Bridge and public Sidewalk shall execute a legal agreement providing that such property is subject to a nonexclusive right of pedestrian use and access by the public during hours of Bridge operation.

2. The agreement shall provide that the public right for pedestrian use shall be enforceable by the City of Bellevue, and the City shall have full rights of access for the Pedestrian Bridge and associated circulation routes for purposes of enforcing the rights of the public under this agreement.

3. Owners of property subject to this legal agreement shall maintain the pedestrian access route and may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the use of this space; provided, that the rules and regulations are not in conflict with the right of pedestrian use and access and consistent with this section.

4. The agreement shall be recorded with the King County Recorder’s Office or its successor agency and a copy provided to the Director. (Ord. 6627, 12-13-21, § 3)