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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, December 11, 2023
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) Legislative Update with David Foster, Foster Governmental Relations
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
a) Administrative Report
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
All remarks must be addressed to the Council as a whole, if a response is requested
please provide your name and address, including email address, to the City Clerk to
allow for follow-up.
Speakers must sign-up prior to the Council meeting.
Each speaker is allowed three minutes.
When recognized, please state your name & city of residence for the record.
NOTICE to all participants: Pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any
ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting,
including the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and
the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for
further discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of December 4, 2023.
Council Concur
b) AB - 3480 Mayor Pavone recommends confirmation of reappointments of Lisa Davis and
Celina Kershner to the Equity Commission with terms expiring December 31, 2026.
Council Concur
c) AB - 3471 Community & Economic Development Department submits the 2024 Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee allocation of funding recommendation, in the amount of
$447,500, and requests authorization to execute contracts with the successful applicants
for the implementation of proposed marketing initiatives.
Refer to Committee of the Whole
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be
held by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a) Committee on Committees: 1) Revised 2024 Council Committee Assignments
b) Finance Committee: 1) Vouchers; 2) Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces FY24
Agreement; 3) Washington State Department of Transportation 2023-2025
Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement; 4) Professional
Services Agreement with Risk Solutions Unlimited, LLC for Safety Agent Services; 5)
Renewal of the City's Liability Insurance Policies for 2024; 6) Agreement for Puget Sound
Energy to Waive and Release Cash Surety for Deferral Permit
c) Transportation Committee: 1) Professional Services Agreement with Shea Carr and Jewell
Inc (dba SCJ Alliance) for Design Engineering Services for the 116th Ave SE Sidewalk
Project: 2) Change Order No. 9 to CAG-22-163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc. for
the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements - Phase 4 Project
d) Planning & Development Committee: 1) Docket 18, Group C (D-228: Bonus Density); 2)
Amendment to the Bicycles and Trails Master Plan
e) Utilities Committee: 1) Agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group for Solid Waste
Planning and Technical Services
8. LEGISLATION
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 6126: D-226 Home Occupations (RMC 4-9-090) (First Reading 12/4/2023)
b) Ordinance No. 6127: D-229 Eating/Drinking Establishments (RMC 4-2-060) (First Reading
12/4/2023)
c) Ordinance No. 6128: D-231 Code Interpretations (First Reading 12/4/2023)
d) Ordinance No. 6129: Ord Imposing 0.1% Sales Tax (First Reading 12/4/2023)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) To discuss labor negotiations pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for approximately 45
minutes.
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
5:45 p.m. - 7th Floor - Council Chambers/Videoconference
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CITY OF RENTON // KEY PRIORITIES
2024 State Legislative Agenda
Active Involvement in Ensuring 2022 “Move Ahead
Washington” funding for active transportation and
transit projects in and near Renton can be deployed
as early as possible: The landmark “Move Ahead
Washington” package enacted by the 2022 Legislature
will invest $16.9 billion over 16 years in our state’s
transportation system. However, while the Legislature
approved the package in 2022, it left to the 2023
Legislature the work of formally appropriating funds for
active transportation and transit projects and programs
and scheduling out those investments over the 16-year
period. The city will actively work to ensure that key projects
within the “Move Ahead” package – such as Eastrail corridor
investments that included a $6 million allocation to extend
the multi-use trail to the South Coulon Park/Southport
entrance in Renton – receive appropriations that enable
them to get underway as soon as possible.
Request that Funding already committed by
Legislature to WSDOT projects benefiting Renton
community are not reallocated due to funding
shortfalls on other 405 related Projects. The cost of
construction has increased substantially in the last couple
of years and that funding shortfalls on the Brickyard
to SR527 Project and SR 167 Corridor Improvement
Project of approx. $250-275 million. This could be seen
as a reason to reallocate funding from other projects
scheduled out in future years (i.e., $250 Million planned
for N. 8th Street Direct Access in Renton).
Request Funding for
Infrastructure to address
traffic speeding in
our communities. The
increase in driver speed
and increased number of
collisions have gone up
since the pandemic days.
With more employees
coming back to in-office
work we have seen an increase in the number of
requests to address speeding in our communities. Law
Enforcement has tried to address these issues but cannot
be at all places with other emergencies taking away time.
Would look for the funding of infrastructure for physical
improvements that have shown to reduce a driver’s
speed such as speed warning signs, speed humps, bulb
outs and chicanes etc.
Transportation Infrastructure
Racial Justice & Equity – Seeking Outside Funding & Tools
Continue to seek outside funding and tools:
Renton will continue to strongly support legislative
initiatives and funding proposals that can assist the City’s
programs in advancing racial justice and equity and
to deploy additional resources for affordable housing
and human needs. The City will be poised to support
legislative initiatives to enable the establishment of
“Housing Benefit Districts,” to enhance funding through
the Housing Trust Fund, and to amend state statutes to
better allow surplus property to be provided to those
financing affordable homeownership projects.
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
CITY OF RENTON // 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Issues to Support/Oppose or Track/Monitor
Budget and Fiscal
Renton will:
Work to protect “state-shared” and other
revenue streams for local governments.
Protect against initiatives which would
undermine local B&O tax revenues and
authority. This includes strong concerns
over the redefining of B&O tax treatment of
royalties.
Strongly support the continuation of a
$20 million funding allocation in the 2021-23
Operating Budget that helped offset costs
of new police reform and public safety bills
enacted by the Legislature. Those costs are
still a major factor for local governments.
Support efforts to revise a 3 percent prop-
erty tax cap that is arbitrary in nature and
leaves local governments unable to keep
pace with inflationary cost increases. Renton
supports legislation to instead institute
a cap that can be based on inflationary
indexes and population growth. (AWC
priority for 2024)
Support additional local option sales tax
for public safety or criminal justice support
including hiring and retaining law enforce-
ment personnel.
Request to repurpose the $206,000 in the
capital budget to another Renton project.
Criminal Justice/Public Safety/
Fire/Courts/Behavioral Health
Renton will:
Strongly support legislation to refine stat-
utes on police vehicle pursuits.
Strongly support enhanced funding
for community-based behavioral health
facilities.
Support legislation to take next steps to
crack down on catalytic converter thefts.
Support legislation brought forth by
Municipal Court Administrators to continue
authority (otherwise due to expire Jan. 1,
2023) to retain minor over-payments of
up to $10 made in connection with any
litigation, traffic matters, and criminal and
non-criminal matters.
Oppose efforts to place unnecessary limita-
tions or remove current authority to utilize
traffic safety cameras.
Support increased funding for courts, espe-
cially to offset a sharp spike in interpreter
costs.
Support civil-remedy statutory protections
for those victimized by malicious “doxing.”
Support a statewide request for funding to
enable services for crime victims including
sexual assault and domestic violence –
particularly given decreasing and unstable
federal funding through the Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA).
Economic Development/
Infrastructure/Affordable
Housing/Homelessness
Renton will:
Support measures, tools, and funding to
help local communities address affordable
housing and housing stability, including
permanent shelter space and other fund
sources for vulnerable residents and those
experiencing homelessness.
Support initiatives to restore previ-
ously diverted funds to the Public Works
Assistance Account.
Support efforts to add new investments
toward fish-barrier and culvert removal
projects.
Land-Use/GMA
Renton will:
Ask legislators to allow cities time to imple-
ment recently adopted planning and zoning
changes consistent with comprehensive
plan update process. Provide adequate time,
technical and financial support for land use
and planning requirements.
Retain local authority of parking regula-
tions and the ability to maintain a minimum
and maximum number of off-street spaces.
Promote Transit-Oriented Development while
retaining zoning discretion for station areas
served by non-fixed Bus Rapid Transit service
(i.e., King County RapidRide) and advocate
for reduced instead of eliminated off-street
parking regulations in station areas to support
EV charging, rideshare vehicles, and local
conditions.
Support statutory changes to increase the
number of new condominiums inside cities
and incentivize reuse of existing multi-story
buildings for condo ownership.
Support changes to the state’s Energy
Code to decrease costs for projects such as
conversions.
Retain local authority over permitting of
small-cell development.
Support legislation, if brought forward, that
would make statutory changes to better
enable redevelopment of WSDOT-owned
park-and-ride facilities.
Environmental Sustainability
Renton will:
Support initiatives to enhance recycling
and safe-packaging practices and bolster
disposal of manufactured goods through
the Product Stewardship Program.
Support efforts to advance the work of
the “K4C” (King County-Cities Climate
Collaboration) of which Renton is a member.
Monitor legislation to incentivize the use of
zero-emission equipment for maintenance
needs such as mowing, weeding, etc. Renton
would prefer to see incentive-based solu-
tions rather than hard mandates on future
purchasing.
Local Government in General
Renton will:
Support Public Records Act statutory
changes to decrease the severe burden
being put on cities and to enhance cost-re-
covery – especially with request to broad
and time-consuming requests.
Support statutory changes that would limit
the number of years e-mail records must be
stored and retrieved.
Transportation
Renton will:
Support legislative and funding requests
that would enhance funding for local
roadway maintenance and add funding
for agencies such as the Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB).
Water-Wastewater-
Stormwater-Utilities in General
Renton will:
Join with a broad array of local govern-
ments and local government associations
that continue to have concerns over cost
impacts of a Department of Ecology “Puget
Sound General Nutrient Permit” that took
effect Jan. 1, 2022. The concerns include
what impact the permit will have on utility
rates, on growth and density expectations,
and more. Renton would support a legisla-
tive review or study of the Permit to see if it
should be fine-tuned.
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Legislative Agenda
2024
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Agenda Creation
The 2024 Legislative session will begin on January 8 and run
through March 7. This will be considered a “light” session
compared to the previous year.
•September-November: Administrators and Staff reviewed and
updated their legislative priorities
•November: Staff presented to the Equity Commission for review and
feedback
•December: Present to Council AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Equity Commission Feedback
On November 14, 2023, the Legislative Agenda was provided
to the Equity Commission for review and feedback.
•“Anything involving Equity”
•Strong support to keep any “money” allocated for Renton, in Renton
•Equity Commission Involvement
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
2024 Legislative Review
City of Renton
December 11, 2023
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Timeline
2024 Legislative Session –60 days
Begins Monday, January 8, 2024
Ends Thursday, March 7, 2024
Supplemental Budgets –Effective through June 30, 2025
Operating
Capital
Transportation
Committee hearings and testimony are still a mix of in-person and virtual. Meetings with legislators
can also be in person or virtual. Both full chambers are meeting on the floor.AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Legislative Review
House of Representatives
58 Democrats
40 Republicans
Senate
29 Democrats
20 Republicans
2024 is an election year: 25 Senate seats (including the 11th) and all 98 House seats. Nine
statewide offices are up for election. Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public
Lands, and Insurance Commissioner are open seats. Also, a statewide Senate seat and all
10 Congressional districts (one open seat).AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Legislative Review
In addition to the three supplemental budgets, areas that are
likely to receive attention include:
•Housing
•Homelessness
•Behavioral Health
•Local Revenue AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Representation
5th Legislative District
Sen Mark Mullet
Ways & Means (Vice Chair, Capital Budget)
Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Rep Lisa Callan
Capital Budget (Vice Chair)
Appropriations
Human Services, Youth & Early Learning
Rep Bill Ramos
State Government & Tribal Relations (Chair)
Community Safety, Justice & Reentry
Transportation AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Representation
11th Legislative District
•Sen Bob Hasegawa
Majority Caucus ChairBusiness, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade
Rules
State Government & Elections
Ways & Means
•Rep Steve Bergquist
Appropriations (Vice Chair)Education
Rules
•Rep David Hackney
Capital Budget (Vice Chair)
Consumer Protection
Transportation AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Legislative Priorities
Transportation Infrastructure
•Active Involvement in Ensuring 2022 “Move Ahead Washington” funding for active transportation and transit projects in and near Renton can be deployed as early as possible
•Request that Funding already committed by Legislature to WSDOT projects benefitting Renton community are not reallocated due to funding shortfalls on other 405 related Projects.
•Request Funding for Infrastructure to address traffic speeding in our communities.
Racial Justice & Equity
•Actively continue to seek outside funding and tools.AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Issues to Monitor
•Budget and Fiscal
•Criminal Justice/Public Safety/Fire/Courts/Behavioral Health
•Economic Development/Infrastructure/Affordable
Housing/Homelessness
•Environmental Sustainability
•Land-Use/GMA
•Local Government in General
•Parks and Recreation, Arts & Culture
•Transportation
•Water -Wastewater-Stormwater
•Utilities in General AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Questions
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Mayor’s Office
Memorandum
DATE: December 11, 2023
TO: Valerie O’Halloran, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
• Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and
road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All
projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always
remain open. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road
closures will be at the following locations:
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closure on NE 12th St and Jefferson Ave NE for
utility installation. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Intermittent westbound lane closure on S Grady Way between
Williams Ave S and Talbot Rd S for construction work. Questions may be directed
to Tom Main, 206-999-1833.
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Road closure on Kirkland Ave NE between NE Sunset Blvd and NE 12th
St for utility installation. Detour route will be provided. Questions may be
directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closure on westbound Park Ave N at Logan Ave N for
construction work. Questions may be directed to Joel McCann, 425-757-9595.
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closure on NE Sunset Blvd between Edmonds Ave NE
and Kirkland Ave NE for construction work. Questions may be directed to Brad
Stocco, 425-282-2373.
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Intermittent lane closures on Williams Ave S at Grady Way S for
construction work. Questions may be directed to Tom Main, 206-999-1833.
AGENDA ITEM #4. a)
Valerie O’Halloran, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
Page 2 of 2
December 11, 2023
Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Southbound travel and parking lane closures on Williams Ave S
between S 2nd and S 3rd Streets for construction work. Questions may be
directed to Justin Johnson, 425-902-7102.
Ongoing Street Closure (City of Renton Resolution No. 4446). FULL STREET
CLOSURE on Sunset Lane NE between NE 10th Street and Harrington Place NE in
support of the Solera Development Project (LUA20-000305). Questions may be
directed to Brad Stocco, 425-282-2373.
AGENDA ITEM #4. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF RENTON
MINUTES ‐ City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, December 4, 2023
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Valerie O'Halloran, Council President
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5
James Alberson, Jr., Council Position No. 1
Carmen Rivera, Council Position No. 2
Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4
Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6
(attended virtually)
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7
Councilmembers Absent:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Jason Seth, City Clerk
Maryjane Van Cleave, Equity, Housing, and Human Services Administrator &
Interim Parks & Recreation Administrator
Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator
Kari Roller, Finance Department Administrator
Carrie Nass, Recreation Director
Jim Seitz, Public Works Transportation Systems Director
Jake Davies, Recreation Program Coordinator
Braeden McSweeney, Recreation Division Lifeguard
Linda Moschetti, Administrative Assistant ‐ EHHS
Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Deputy Chief Jeffery Hardin, Police Department
Attended Remotely:
Judith Subia, Council Liaison
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Ellen Bradley‐Mak, Human Resources / Risk Management Administrator
Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator
Erika Eddins, Human Resources Benefits Manager
Kim Gilman, Human Resources Labor Relations & Compensation Manager
Matt Herrera, Current Planning Manager
Melissa McCain, Deputy City Clerk
April Alexander, Executive Assistant
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Recognition of Life‐Saving Measures by Braeden McSweeney: Interim Parks & Recreation
Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave introduced Recreation Program Coordinator Jake Davies.
Mr. Davies reported that Recreation Division Lifeguard Braeden McSweeney came upon the
aftermath of a serious collision between a cyclist and vehicle. He stated that Mr. McSweeney
provided, without hesitation, emergency first aid and alerted Aquatic Center staff of the
accident, which directly resulted in a life being saved. Police Chief Jon Schuldt presented Mr.
McSweeney with the department's Life Saving Medal.
PUBLIC HEARING
Imposing 0.1% Sales Tax for Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD): This being the
date set, and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and
state laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider imposing a 0.1% Sales and
Use Tax for the Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD).
Public Works Transportation Systems Director Jim Seitz reported that on April 10, 2023, the
Council was briefed on local funding needs for pavement preservation and walkways and
funding options such as a transportation benefit district. He stated that on August 21, 2023,
Council adopted an ordinance establishing the Renton Transportation Benefit District (RTBD),
and then on October 9, 2023, Council adopted an ordinance assuming the governance of the
RTBD. Mr. Seitz explained that tonight's hearing is to solicit public comment on the final
ordinance for the RTBD that would add a one tenth of one percent sales and use tax within
the RTBD for a ten‐year period with an option for Council to renew that ten‐year period by
majority vote. He explained that revenues collected are restricted to transportation
improvements and that collection of the sales and use tax is expected to begin on April 1,
2024.
Concluding, Mr. Seitz reported that the funds would be allocated at $1.5 million annually to
the city's 10‐year Pavement Preservation Plan and $2.0 million annually to the city's Walkway
Plan, and that other eligible improvements could be those identified in the city's
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). He stated that the staff recommendation is to adopt
the ordinance that would authorize the imposition of this new sales and use tax.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
There being no correspondence or public comments, it was
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
CAO Ed VanValey reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent
progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2023 and
beyond. Items noted were:
Be sure and attend the Battle of the Badges Holiday Lights! event on Friday,
December 8 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Renton Community Center parking lot,
1715 Maple Valley Hwy. Drive through a magical holiday light display, where Public
Safety agencies from around the region transform their vehicles into festive displays,
and vote for your favorite. For more information contact Stephanie Hynes at
shynes@rentonwa.gov
Bring your family and enjoy the 2023 Renton Winter Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N. Lights are on display daily from 4:00 to
9:00 p.m through January 1, 2024.
Philip Arnold Park is now open for the community’s enjoyment. The project provided
new facilities and features in line with public feedback from the Parks, Recreation and
Natural Areas Plan and expanded access through ADA improvements. One area of the
park remains closed for new stair and ramp railings. Installation is anticipated in
February 2024. The Philip Arnold Park Improvements were funded by a council‐
approved Park Bond, Park Impact Fees, the Charles L. Custer Renton Park Department
Memorial Fund, and King County Park Levy funds.
Repairs and maintenance at the Liberty Park Skate Park are extended through Friday,
December 8 due to inclement weather. For everyone’s safety, follow directions on all
posted signs. More information can be found at rentonwa.gov/parks or contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at
(425) 430‐6600 or email parksandrec@rentonwa.gov.
Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road
closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All
projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always
remain open.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Ellie Robertshaw, Renton, spoke in favor of adoption the ordinance that was
submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Emmanuel Bailey Medilo, Renton, spoke in favor of adoption the ordinance that was
submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Tawnee Kinnebrew, Renton, stated she is a business owner and that she supports
adoption of the ordinance that was submitted with Initiative Measure no. 23‐02.
Monica Mendoza‐Castrejon, Kent, expressed support for Resolution No. 4516 (on the
agenda) and shared her experience as a Renton business owner.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Marcie Palmer, Renton, encouraged council to put Initiative Measure No. 23‐02 to a
vote of the people, and that city officials and staff should be subject to a Code of
Ethics.
Julianna Dauble, Renton, stated that she works for a teacher’s union and knows that
children’s basic needs are not being met. She urged Council to adopt the ordinance
submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Tai Kaku, Renton, stated he is a local teacher and urged Council to adopt the
ordinance submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Krysteena Mann, Tukwila, stated she is a political organizer who supports raising the
minimum wage and urged Council to adopt the ordinance submitted with Initiative
Measure No. 23‐02.
Michael Westgaard, Renton, stated that he supports the adoption of the ordinance
submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Guillermo Zazueta, unincorporated King County, urged Council to adopt the ordinance
submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Ben Johnson, Renton, stated he believe Initiative Measure No. 23‐02 has good
intentions, but does not do enough to keep up with inflation or carve out exceptions
for tip wage earners or internships.
Marvin Rosete, Renton, urged Council to not pass Initiative Measure No. 23‐02 as
written, and to send it to a vote of the people.
Diane Dobson, Renton, expressed concern that the initiative was put together
without input from business owners. She urged Council to send the issue to a vote of
the people.
Gabriel Jones, Renton, expressed opposition to Initiative No. 2081, a proposed
measure known as the Parental Notifications Act that would require schools to notify
parents about children’s gender identity and sexual behaviors.
Skylar Schmidt, Seattle, speaking on behalf of the Washington Hospitality Association,
has a detrimental impact on small businesses and urged Council to send the issue to a
vote of the people.
Alice Lockridge, Renton, voiced concern that the Equity, Housing, and Human Services
(EHHS) department was being dismantled and urged Council to use unexpended ARPA
funds for small business grants.
Anzhane Slaughter, Renton, voiced concern that the EHHS department was being
dismantled and urged Council to use unexpended ARPA funds for small business
grants.
Andra Kranzler, Renton, urged Council to keep the EHHS department funded, and to
use unexpended ARPA funds for small business grants.
Chanpreet Singh, Renton, urged Council to adopt the ordinance that was submitted
with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
Erin McNeil, Renton, owner of the Renton Grocery Outlet, attempted to speak but
had audio issues and was unable to voice her opinion. City Clerk Seth recommended
she send Council an email detailing her comments.
Kevin Hays, spoke in opposition to Initiative Measure No. 23‐02 and urged Council to
send it to a vote of the people.
Artie Nosrati, unknown, voiced support for adoption of the ordinance submitted with
Initiative Measure No. 23‐02.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
City Clerk Seth summarized a form letter submitted by 104 residents urging Council to
adopt the ordinance submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02. He also noted that
all correspondence received for the December 4, 2023, Council meeting would be
available in the city’s digital records library by 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of November 20, 2023. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 3476 Mayor Pavone recommended confirmation of the appointments of Nadja Helt and
Sara Palmer to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission with terms expiring on December 31,
2026. Refer to Community Services Committee.
c) AB ‐ 3372 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of an
Agreement with Puget Sound Energy, Inc., (PSE) to waive and release the cash surety for
Deferral Permit DEF18006311, in the amount of $307,522.50, and add those funds to the
116th Ave SE Sidewalk Improvements project located near the Family First Community
Center. Refer to Finance Committee.
d) AB ‐ 3450 Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department recommended execution of a
professional services agreement with Risk Solutions Unlimited, LLC in the amount of
$774,919; and requested a budget adjustment to fulfill the contract. The contract will
establish a pilot program for a safety agent monitoring area in the downtown core as guided
by EHHS and the Police Department to ensure a focus on the sustainability of downtown
businesses and increased safety of passersby, while directing the houseless to human
services. Refer to Finance Committee.
e) AB ‐ 3442 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended approving the
city's 2024 liability insurance renewal with Alliant Insurance Services, in an amount up to
$858,263, though the actual amount is not yet available, and authorization to execute the
implementing documents when they are ready. Refer to Finance Committee.
f) AB ‐ 3479 Public Works Administration recommended execution of an agreement with
Cascadia Consulting Group, in the amount of $265,000, for solid waste planning and technical
services. Refer to Utilities Committee.
g) AB ‐ 3478 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a two‐
year Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with the Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that allows the city to bill WSDOT up to
$155,400 over the two‐year agreement for the implementation of state and local Commute
Trip Reduction program laws. Refer to Finance Committee.
h) AB ‐ 3473 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of a
professional services agreement with Shea Carr and Jewell, Inc. (dba SCJ Alliance), in the
amount of $165,657.05, for design engineering services for the 116th Ave SE Sidewalk project.
Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
i) AB ‐ 3474 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended execution of Change
Order No. 9 to CAG‐22‐163, contractor Pivetta Brother's Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$103,853.14, which will be reimbursed by Puget Sound Energy, Lumen, and Comcast, for
additional work related to the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements ‐ Phase 4 project. Refer
to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO ADOPT
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked
with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if
further review is necessary.
a) Utilities Committee: Chair Alberson, Jr. presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 9 to
CAG‐17‐050 with RH2 Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $241,120 for the Lift Station and Force
Main Rehabilitation project.
MOVED BY ALBERSON, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Committee on Committees: Chair Prince presented a report recommending the following
Council committee assignments for 2024:
Community Services
(2nd & 4th Mondays, 3:00 pm)
James Alberson, Jr., Chair
Ryan McIrvin, Vice Chair
Ruth Pérez, Member
Finance
(2nd & 4th Mondays, 4:00 pm)
Valerie O'Halloran, Chair
Ruth Pérez, Vice Chair
Ryan McIrvin, Member
Planning & Development
(2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:00 pm)
Ruth Pérez, Chair
James Alberson, Jr. Vice Chair
Valerie O'Halloran, Member
Public Safety
(3rd Monday, 4:00 pm)
Carmen Rivera, Chair
Valerie O'Halloran, Vice Chair
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Member
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Transportation
(1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00 pm)
Ryan McIrvin, Chair
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Vice Chair
Carmen Rivera, Member
Utilities
(1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3:00 pm)
Kim‐Khánh Vǎn, Chair
Carmen Rivera, Vice Chair
James Alberson, Jr., Member
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Change Order No. 7 to
CAG‐22‐265 with Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $245,285.81, for the Park Ave
N Extension Project.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
d) Transportation Committee: Chair McIrvin presented a report recommending concurrence in the
staff recommendation to authorize the extension of the temporary full street closure of Sunset
Lane NE (aka Jefferson Ave NE) for an 850‐foot portion between NE 10th St and Harrington Pl NE
from October 4, 2023, to September 1, 2024 to allow for the continued construction of the
Solera Master Site Plan Project (former Hi‐Lands Shopping Center). The Committee further
recommended the resolution regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption.
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
MOVED BY RIVERA, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 23‐02 IN THE FORM THAT IT WAS
ATTACHED TO THE INITIATIVE WITHOUT ALTERATION AND WITHOUT SENDING IT
TO THE TO A PUBLIC VOTE. *
Several Councilmembers expressed their opinions regarding the adoption of the ordinance
submitted with Initiative Measure No. 23‐02 without sending it to a public vote.
*MOTION FAILED.
Resolutions:
a) Resolution No. 4515: A Resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the
extension of the temporary full road closure of Sunset Lane NE (aka Jefferson Ave NE)
between NE 10th St and Harrington Pl NE for the construction of the Solera Master Site Plan
Project (Former Hi‐Lands Shopping Center) for a period not to exceed eleven (11) calendar
months.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
b) Resolution No. 4516: A resolution of the City of Renton, Washington, calling for a Special
Election to be held February 13, 2024, to place before the qualified electors of the City the
proposition of whether an ordinance concerning labor standards for certain employers should
be adopted.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Ordinances for first reading:
c) Ordinance No. 6126: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending subsections
4‐4‐010.I, 4‐8‐070.D, 4‐8‐080.G, 4‐8‐090.C.1, 4‐8‐120.C, 4‐8‐120.D.8, and 4‐9‐090.A through F,
4‐9‐100.J; amending Section 4‐11‐080 of the Renton Municipal Code; repealing and replacing
Subsection 4‐9‐090.G of the Renton Municipal Code, adding new Subsection 4‐9‐090.H to the
Renton Municipal Code; amending Home Occupations Regulations; authorizing corrections;
providing for severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
d) Ordinance No. 6127: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsections
4‐2‐060.I, 4‐2‐080.A.19, 4‐2‐080.A.26, 4‐2‐080.A.27, 4‐2‐080.A.31, 4‐2‐080.A.34, 4‐2‐080.A.80,
4‐2‐080.A.81, 4‐11‐040.MM, Sections 4‐11‐030, 4‐11‐050, 4‐11‐060, and 4‐11‐230 of the
Renton Municipal Code; amending regulations for Eating And Drinking Establishments, Food
Related Drive‐Through Service, and defining new terms, including Coffee Stand, Commissary
Kitchen, And Walk‐Up Window; authorizing corrections; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
e) Ordinance No. 6128: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsections
4‐2‐060.D, 4‐2‐060.G, 4‐2‐080.A.88, 4‐2‐080.A.89, 4‐2‐110A, 4‐2‐110C, 4‐3‐050C.3, 4‐3‐
090D.2.c, 4‐3‐090E.1, 4‐6‐060.D, 4‐9‐190.C.1, 4‐9‐250.C.5, and 4‐11‐040.QQ of the Renton
Municipal Code; amending Sections 4‐11‐080, 4‐11‐110, 4‐11‐160, and 4‐11‐200 of the
Renton Municipal Code; codifying Administrative Code Interpretations from July 1, 2022 to
July 5, 2023; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
f) Ordinance No. 6129: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, adding a new Section
5‐27‐035 to the Renton Municipal Code imposing an additional Sales and Use Tax of one‐
tenth of one percent within the boundaries of the Renton Transportation Benefit District for
the purpose of financing the costs associated with transportation improvements in the
District as authorized by RCW 36.73.065 and RCW82.14.0455;providingforseverability,
authorizing corrections, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.
CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
December 4, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Ordinances for second and final reading:
g)Ordinance No. 6124: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the Renton
fiscal years 2023/2024 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 6088 and amended by
Ordinance Nos. 6110 and 6114, by increasing budgeted revenues and expenditures by
$45,804,107 and $32,577,748, respectively; adopting the 2024 Salary Table, providing for
severability, and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: AYES: O'HALLORAN, PRINCE, PEREZ, MCIRVIN, ALBERSON
NOES: RIVERA, VǍN. CARRIED.
h)Ordinance No. 6125: An ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Subsection
3‐1‐4.B, Section 3‐2‐5, Subsection 3‐3‐5.C, and Section 3‐6‐3 of the Renton Municipal Code;
renaming and reorganizing City Departments and Positions; updating references to renamed
departments; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY ALBERSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: AYES: O'HALLORAN, PRINCE, PEREZ, MCIRVIN, ALBERSON
NOES: RIVERA, VǍN. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.)
Councilmember Rivera requested a wrap‐up presentation from the Equity, Housing, and
Human Services Department at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY RIVERA, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 9:10 PM
Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk
Jason Seth, Recorder
04 Dec 2023
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
December 4, 2023
December 11, 2023
Monday
1:45 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Alberson
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group for Solid Waste Planning and
Technical Services
2:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair Pérez
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces FY24 Agreement
2. Washington State Department of Transportation 2023‐2025 Transportation
Demand Management Implementation Agreement
3. Professional Services Agreement with Risk Solutions Unlimited, LLC for
Safety Agent Services
4. Renewal of the City's Liability Insurance Policies for 2024
5. Agreement for Puget Sound Energy to Waive and Release Cash Surety for
Deferral Permit
6. Vouchers
7. Emerging Issues in Finance
3:45 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Professional Services Agreement with Shea Carr and Jewell Inc (dba SCJ
Alliance) for Design Engineering Services for the 116th Ave SE Sidewalk
Project
2. Change Order No. 9 to CAG‐22‐163 with Pivetta Brother’s Construction, Inc.
for the Rainier Ave S Corridor Improvements ‐ Phase 4 Project
4:30 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince
Location: Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. Docket 18, Group C
D‐228: Bonus Density
2. Amendment to the Bicycles and Trails Master Plan
3. Long Range Planning Year in Review 2023
4. Emerging Issues in CED
5:45 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair O’Halloran
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. Sound Transit Update
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers/Videoconference
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
AB - 3480
City Council Regular Meeting - 11 Dec 2023
SUBJECT/TITLE: Reappointments to Equity Commission:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Concur
DEPARTMENT: Mayor Pavone
STAFF CONTACT: April Alexander, Executive Assistant
EXT.: x6520
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
None
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Mayor Pavone reappoints Ms. Lisa Davis and Ms. Celina Kershner to the Equity Commission for a term expiring
December 31, 2026.
EXHIBITS:
A. Recommendation Memo
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm Mayor Pavone's reappointments of Ms. Lisa Davis and Ms. Celina Kershner to the Equity Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
AB - 3471
City Council Regular Meeting - 11 Dec 2023
SUBJECT/TITLE: Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development Department
STAFF CONTACT: Gina Estep, Economic Development Director
EXT.: (206) 305-3615
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
Expenditure Required: $447,500
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee convened in August to endorse and establish a timeline for the
application process. The application deadline was set for October 20, 2023, resulting in the receipt of twenty-
one applications, collectively seeking $1,009,500 in funding.
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee proposes that Renton City Council approve 2024 expenditures from the
Lodging Tax Fund as follows:
AmPowering - Global Women Festival: $15,000
AmPowering - North America Fashion Week: $15,000
AmPowering - Festival of Joy with Lights & Dandiya: $15,000
Black Owned Business Excellence - Professional Women of Color Network Retreat: $10,000
City of Renton - 2024 Renton Farmers Market: $5,000
City of Renton - Renton River Days: $10,000
City of Renton - Renton's 2024 Winter Lights & Outdoor Décor: $10,000
City of Renton - Renton Community Marketing Campaign: $150,000
Emerald Dynasty Entertainment – Polynesian Fest 2024: $40,000
Highschool.gg - Renton City Retro: $25,000
House of Kala - Rising Stars of Melody & Movement: $5,000
Northwest Entertainment Alliance - Kingcon NW 2024: $5,000
Randall Morris Foundation - Randall Morris Foundation: $25,000
Renton Chamber of Commerce Renton Visitors Center: $65,000
Renton Downtown Partnership Experience Renton: $25,000
Renton King county Justice Alliance - Black History Month: $5,000
Renton King County Justice Alliance - Juneteenth Festival Weekend: $5,000
Return to Renton Benefit Car Show - Return To Renton Benefit Car Show: $5,000
Sadhana & Voice of Planet - Rabindra Utsab 2024: $5,000
WA Black Owned Business Excellence - BOBE Annual Business Symposium: $7,500
Total Recommendation: $447,500
EXHIBITS:
AGENDA ITEM #6. c)
A. Issue Paper_2024 LTAC Allocations
B. 2024 LTAC Applicant Summary
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the allocations for the 2024 Lodging Tax Fund, following the recommendations of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee, and grant authorization to the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts with successful
applicants for the implementation of proposed additional marketing initiatives.
AGENDA ITEM #6. c)
Grant Applicant Event NameContact Information Date of Event (beginning date) Project Name Summary of Project or EventAmount Requested Amount Recommended1 AmPowering Menka Soni, President Saturday, December 7, 2024 Global Women FestivalThe Global Women Festival, organized by the nonprofit organization AmPowering, has had a remarkable 11‐year history of celebrating and empowering women. This event, which includes an international beauty pageant, trade show, and various performances, has recognized over 500 outstanding women and placed the City of Renton on the international map. While it has provided valuable support to small businesses, created job opportunities, and attracted celebrities and dignitaries, rising expenses pose challenges to its sustainability. The organizers seek financial support to ensure the continued success and expansion of this event, aligning with their mission to empower women worldwide. Your partnership can help preserve this legacy and empower more women globally. Thank you for considering their request for support.$30,000 $15,0002 AmPowering Menka Soni, President Saturday, September 14, 2024 North America Fashion WeekNorth America Fashion Week (NAFW), a product of collaborative community efforts, has become a renowned Inclusive Fashion Event organized by nonprofit AmPowering. Beyond its role in fashion, NAFW serves as a charity event with a profound humanitarian purpose, fostering inclusivity and diversity. The event has created jobs, promoted Renton's tourism, and reached a substantial social media audience. With a commitment to equity, NAFW has supported small businesses and celebrated diversity, earning accolades and recognition. However, rising expenses due to inflation require additional financial support to ensure NAFW's continued growth and success in the international fashion scene. Your support is crucial.$40,000 $15,0003 AmPowering Menka Soni, President Saturday, October 19, 2024Festival of Joy with Lights & DandiyaIn 2023, a groundbreaking initiative combined the popular Diwali and Dandiya festivals into one grand event at the Seattle Exhibition Hall, drawing over 3000 attendees and sparking a desire for it to become an annual tradition. The organizers plan to bring this extraordinary event to Renton, aiming to make it even bigger and showcase the city's cultural vibrancy, boosting tourism, and media attention. The event featured a celebrity band from India and attracted notable figures. It promises to create jobs, boost the hospitality sector, and position Renton as a compelling tourist destination, all while preserving cultural heritage. The event is not just a remarkable cultural experience but a unifying family event, garnering demand to continue it in Renton in 2024. The organizers look forward to making Diwali and Dandiya a cherished and enduring tradition with the support ofgrant funding.$30,000 $15,0004 City of Renton Carrie Olson Tuesday, June 4, 2024 2024 Renton Farmers MarketThe 2024 Renton Farmers Market (RFM) is set to run every Tuesday from June 4th to September 24th, from 3 ‐ 7 pm. RFM features over 60 vendors offering locally grown or prepared goods, from fruits, vegetables, and flowers to artisan goods, coffee, and ready‐to‐eat foods. The market also provides live entertainment, cooking demos, gardening advice, and community information. With 23 years in operation, RFM is a staple and premier event in Renton.$10,000 $5,0005 City of Renton Tom Puthoff, Recreation Supervisor Friday, July 26, 2024 Renton River Days Renton River Days (RRDs) is a vibrant community festival held at various locations, celebrating Renton's heritage, culture, quality of life, and diversity. This family‐oriented event offers a plethora of activities, from parades and entertainment to food, craft beer, and wine gardens, as well as all‐ages fun and athletic events. RRDs also includes community‐driven sanctioned events and features partnerships with organizations like the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Its marketing and tourism strategies encompass social media promotion, a mobile‐friendly website, media partnerships, and outreach to large employers and the Renton School District. The estimated attendance has grown to 30,000, making it a multi‐day celebration that brings the community together.$30,000 $10,0006 City of Renton Sonja Mejlaender, Community Events CoordinatorSaturday, November 16, 2024 Renton's 2024 Winter Lights & Outdoor DecorThe 2024 Winter Lights & Outdoor Décor in Renton will illuminate multiple locations, featuring over 200,000 lights. It aims to draw 15,000+ visitors, strengthen Renton's position as a seasonal destination, and offer unique experiences. Gene Coulon Memorial Park's iconic display will include an opening ceremony and special events, while Piazza Park will kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. Downtown Renton will also see various light displays and potential new features. These installations will be extended through February 2025 to attract tourists and visitors during the winter season. Marketing efforts include social media promotion, a mobile‐friendly website, media partnerships, and incentives for overnight guests offered by local hoteliers. Event marketing materials will be provided to hotels for guest information.$35,000 $10,0007 City of Renton Economic Development DivisionGina Estep, Economic Development Director Monday, January 1, 2024 Renton Community Marketing CampaignThe proposal seeks lodging tax funding for a strategic initiative in Renton with three main goals: enhancing economic vitality, positioning Renton as a prime tourism and business travel destination, and improving the city's regional image. Through collaboration with Pyramid Communications and Renton Community Marketing Campaign partners, a comprehensive three‐year campaign strategy has been developed to connect Renton with diverse audiences, highlighting its vibrancy, cultural diversity, and aerospace significance to establish it as a top‐tier destination. While initial costs are higher due to launch‐related activities, subsequent years will see cost reductions. The support is needed for two key phases: Phase 1 for building the campaign foundation, including rebranding and website development, and Phase 2 for effective communication strategies conveying Renton's unique appeal through creative assets and media strategies.$200,000 $150,0002024 LTAC Applicant SummaryAGENDA ITEM #6. c)
8 Emerald Dynasty Entertainment Angela Mose / Jesse Koria Friday, July 19, 2024 Renton MultiCultural Festival ‐ PolyFest 2024The event initially began in Renton during the Aloha Friday festivities organized by the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Subsequently, the Outlet Collection Seattle (Auburn Supermall) hosted the event on their property for six years, attracting increased attendance. The goal now is to return the festival to Renton in 2024, leveraging the success and reputation of past Poly‐Fests to align, build upon, and expand the vision of the City of Renton Multi‐Cultural Festival.$54,500 $40,0009 Evergreen Tabletop Crispolo Schlemmer / President Saturday, June 1, 2024 Evergreen Tabletop ExpoA two‐day tabletop gaming event with a focus on educating attendees about game design, storytelling, and art, all while providing a fun environment for family and friends. The event will feature speakers, tournaments, contests, role‐playing games, and open tabletop gaming sessions throughout the two‐day period.$11,000 $010 Highschool.gg President Saturday, May 18, 2024 Renton City Retro The mission is to create a lively and nostalgic retro gaming experience in Renton, transforming it into a gaming destination known for its good food, beer, and video gaming. The event aims to bring together a diverse community of gamers, collectors, and enthusiasts who share a passion for classic video games and arcade machines. The focus is on providing an inclusive environment for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy retro gaming through various activities like classic console games, vintage arcade cabinets, and tournaments. The ultimate goal is to promote social interaction, connections, and friendships through gaming, inspiring a new generation of gamers to appreciate classic video games.$50,000 $25,00011 House of Kala Anu Vadari, Director Friday, June 7, 2024 Rising Stars of Melody and Movement ‐ Indian Music and Dance FestivalAn Indian Classical Music and Dance festival spanning 2‐3 days celebrates the Trinity of Carnatic music, known fortheir spiritually rich compositions. The festival will feature world‐renowned artists from India, offering auditions and workshops for aspiring youth aged 12 and above across the USA. The top candidates will perform in a showcase and receive the "Rising Star" title. The grand finale includes a theater‐style Indian Classical Dance ballet, featuring esteemed senior artists from India and other U.S. states, supported by local talents. Dancers will be selected through auditions, focusing on precision, rhythmic presentation, and facial expressions, and will uphold the tradition of classical dance.$25,000 $5,00012 Northwest Entertainment AllianceBrian Morris Friday, October 18, 2024 Kingcon NW 2024 Kingcon NW, a prominent comicon festival, returns to downtown Renton, focusing on family‐friendliness, community engagement, creativity, gaming, and science. The event aims to provide a wholesome experience for all, including students, seniors, the military, and those with special needs. It emphasizes the arts, offering learning and exhibition opportunities for local and regional artists. Furthermore, Kingcon NW seeks to boost the downtown area's economy by attracting customers before, during, and after the event, contributing to Renton's overall economic growth.$15,000 $5,00013 Professional Women of Color Network (Fiscal Sponsor: Black Owned Business Excellence)Meko Lawson, CEO/Founder Friday, December 13, 2024 Professional Women of Color Network Retreat: Women of Color Wellbeing, Wealth & WorthThe "Women of Color Wellbeing, Worth and Wealth Retreat" is an annual multi‐day event that empowers, educates, and supports women of color in their personal and professional journeys. With a focus on self‐worth, financial and personal wellbeing, the retreat offers a safe and inclusive space for attendees to rejuvenate and connect.$20,000 $10,00014 Randall Morris Foundation for Youth & FamiliesSallye Soltner, Development Coordinator Sunday, September 8, 2024 Randall Morris Foundation LTAC Grant Request 2024The Randall Morris Foundation will host its 18th Annual Randall Morris Celebrity Gala/Auction at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington on Sept. 8th, with the Celebrity Golf invitational taking place on September 9th at the Fairwood Golf and Country Club in Renton, Washington. The event attracts many celebrities and guests from out of town, providing a weekend of activities. In addition to supporting the Renton community, the event benefits various local businesses, including accommodations, restaurants, catering services, transportation, and advertising. It contributes to the local economy by bringing visitors to Renton for an extended period. The Randall Morris Foundation for Youth and Families focuses on supporting youth and families by offering financial aid and scholarships, reflecting its commitment to giving back to the community.$79,000 $25,00015 Renton Chamber of Commerce Diane Dobson Monday, January 1, 2024 Renton Visitors CenterThis multifaceted project aims to strengthen tourism in Renton through three primary components. It includes maintaining the operations of the Renton Visitors Center, covering 50% of its basic operational expenses. Additionally, the project focuses on enhancing Renton's online presence as a tourist destination, offering up‐to‐date information on local attractions and accommodations. It involves a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to attract diverse tourism‐promoting events and hotel stays, thereby contributing to the economic growth of Renton.$125,000 $65,00016 Renton Downtown Partnership Josh Shulkind, Executive Director Friday, September 6, 2024 Experience Renton The "Experience Renton" project aims to utilize lodging tax funding to create an engaging event promoting tourism in Renton, targeting a 50‐mile radius and beyond. The event will feature diverse culinary offerings, pop‐up shops, a concert, and a food truck festival, with partnership agreements for shuttle services to participating hotels and discount cards. Collaboration with a marketing firm will help reach potential attendees, focusing on a 50‐200 mile radius. The proposal suggests allocating $37,500 for marketing efforts.$75,000 $25,00017 Renton King county Justice Alliance Fancy Vargas & Dr Linda Smith Friday, February 2, 2024 Black History Month The Renton Black History Month Festival is a weekend‐long event that celebrates the city's Black history while showcasing present‐day Black‐owned businesses and community leaders. The festivities commence on Friday with a Disco/Funk Ball, recognizing Black community leaders and activists and highlighting the significance of Disco and Funk in Black music history. Saturday features a Black art exhibit, with local Black artists participating ina panel discussion about contemporary Black culture. The weekend culminates in a "family reunion" brunch event on Sunday, fostering outreach, community connection, and communal engagement.$35,000 $5,00018 Renton King County Justice Alliance Dr Linda Smith & Fancy Vargas Friday, June 14, 2024 Juneteenth Festival Weekend Juneteenth Festival a two day event that celebrate and uplift the black community. Friday we will be a yatch cruise party for community leaders and organizers.$75,000 $5,00019 Return to Renton Benefit Car ShowJohanna Montgomery ‐ Treasurer Saturday, July 6, 2024 Return To Renton Benefit Car ShowThe annual car show in downtown Renton, held every second Sunday of July, draws 300‐400 cars and a minimum of 3,000 spectators.$30,000 $5,000
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20 Sadhana & Voice of Planet Piyali Biswas, Founder of Sadhana & Vasudha Sharma, Founder of Voice of PlanetSaturday, May 11, 2024 Rabindra Utsab 2024, "Where the mind is without fear"Rabindranath Tagore, an eminent Indian polymath, was the first non‐European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, renowned for his contributions as a poet, writer, composer, and more. In 2023, a Tagore festival was initiated in the greater Seattle region, transcending cultural boundaries. Over two days in Renton Bellevue, the festival featured a diverse program with local, out‐of‐state, and international artists, along with youth dance, art exhibitions, and performances. This collaborative effort, led by organizations like Sadhana and Voice of Planet, garnered extensive community support. Plans for 2024 involve expanding the festival to three days, with participation from more talented artists and organizations, aiming to celebrate Tagore's birthday in May. The inaugural event's success can be gauged through media reviews and video snippets available at the provided links. For more information, visit www.sadhanaworld.org and https://thevoiceofplanet.org/.$20,000 $5,00021 WA Black Owned Business ExcellenceMeko Lawson, BOBE Board Member Friday, February 2, 2024 BOBE Annual Business SymposiumThe Fourth Annual BOBE Symposium is a project that fulfills essential community needs and aligns with the goals of lodging tax initiatives. Its inclusive nature, educational aspects, grant opportunities, and collaborative approach position it as a promising candidate for lodging tax advisors' support. Backing this project can lead to a strategic investment of lodging tax funds in local business development, contributing to economic growth and community welfare.$20,000 $7,500Total$1,009,500 $447,500
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 20, 2023
TO: Valerie O’Halloran, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
CC: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
FROM: Vanessa Dolbee, CED Interim Administrator (x7314)
STAFF CONTACT: Jessie Kotarski (x7271)
SUBJECT: Allocation of Lodging Tax Funding for 2024
ISSUE
The question at hand is whether to allocate Lodging Tax funds to applicants for supporting
tourism marketing and operations, as proposed by the Renton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
(LTAC).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended to endorse the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's suggestion to allocate
$447,500 in lodging tax funding for the year 2024, as outlined in the attached matrix and
summarized below. Furthermore, staff recommends granting authorization to the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute contracts with successful applicants for the allocation of budgeted funds
towards the proposed additional marketing initiatives detailed below.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817, the City of Renton has established the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee to recommend lodging tax fund allocations to the Renton City Council. The
Committee, chaired by Councilmember Alberson, includes Cathy Martinez from Legacy
Hospitality (Hampton), Scott Lane from Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport,
and Menka Soni from AmPowering.
Per the statute, the Council can select recipients and award amounts solely from the candidates
and recommended sums provided by the local lodging tax advisory committee. Council has the
discretion to fund all, some, or none of the candidates on the list proposed by the LTAC.
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee convened on August 10, 2023, to approve and establish a
timeline for funding through the 2024 Lodging Tax application process. Applications were made
available online on August 23, 2023, with the deadline for submission set for October 20, 2023. A
total of twenty-one applications were received.
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Following presentations from qualified applicants on November 9, 2023, the Committee held a
debriefing session post-interview to finalize its recommendations.
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommends Renton City Council approve 2024
expenditures from the Lodging Tax Fund as follows:
AmPowering - Global Women Festival: $15,000
AmPowering - North America Fashion Week: $15,000
AmPowering - Festival of Joy with Lights & Dandiya: $15,000
Black Owned Business Excellence - Professional Women of Color Network Retreat: $10,000
City of Renton - 2024 Renton Farmers Market: $5,000
City of Renton - Renton River Days: $10,000
City of Renton - Renton's 2024 Winter Lights & Outdoor Décor: $10,000
City of Renton - Renton Community Marketing Campaign: $150,000
Emerald Dynasty Entertainment – Polynesian Fest 2024: $40,000
Highschool.gg - Renton City Retro: $25,000
House of Kala - Rising Stars of Melody & Movement: $5,000
Northwest Entertainment Alliance - Kingcon NW 2024: $5,000
Randall Morris Foundation - Randall Morris Foundation: $25,000
Renton Chamber of Commerce Renton Visitors Center: $65,000
Renton Downtown Partnership Experience Renton: $25,000
Renton King county Justice Alliance - Black History Month: $5,000
Renton King County Justice Alliance - Juneteenth Festival Weekend: $5,000
Return to Renton Benefit Car Show - Return To Renton Benefit Car Show: $5,000
Sadhana & Voice of Planet - Rabindra Utsab 2024: $5,000
WA Black Owned Business Excellence - BOBE Annual Business Symposium: $7,500
Total Recommendation: $447,500
These proposed expenditures fall below the projected fund balance in the 2023-2024 lodging tax
fund. Staff commends the Committee for their comprehensive review of each application and
confirms that their recommendations align with the goals of the City’s Business Plan and
Economic Development Strategic Plan.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-4-010.I, 4-8-070.D, 4-8-080.G, 4-8-090.C.1, 4-8-120.C, 4-8-
120.D.8, AND 4-9-090.A THROUGH F, 4-9-100.J; AMENDING SECTION 4-11-080
OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING AND REPLACING SUBSECTION 4-
9-090.G OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING NEW SUBSECTION 4-9-
090.H TO THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING HOME OCCUPATIONS
REGULATIONS; AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City seeks to revise the Home Occupations regulations to allow online
businesses and sales as home occupations, provide a clear land use permit process for home
occupations that propose alternatives to home occupation standards, allow customer site visits
without the requirement of a land use permit, and provide clarity regarding home occupation
businesses when violations take place; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on March 31, 2023, the City notified the State
of Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2023, considered
all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded
a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance that are not
shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect
and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-4-010.I of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
I. HOME OCCUPATIONS:
The keeping of household pets or domestic animals for any for-profit venture
within a residence, or the property thereon, including sales of animal-related
products, shall comply with the requirements of RMC 4-9-090, Home Occupations,
and requires a Home Occupation Business License. Any owner/tenant who keeps
household pets and/or domestic animals and sells any animal-related product,
made from or produced by their household pets and/or domestic animals, shall
be required to obtain a Home Occupation Permit, RMC 4-9-090. Keeping animals
for commercial purposes that exceed the standards of a home occupation
accessory use requires approval pursuant to RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Table – Uses
Allowed in Zoning Designations.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-8-070.D of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
D. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR:
Authority: The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall
review and act on the following:
1. Appeals relating to the International Building Code;
2. Building and grading permits;
3. Permits to rebuild for nonconforming structures;
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4. Conditional use permit, administrative;
5. Critical area regulation alternates and modifications;
6. Critical areas regulation administrative determinations pursuant to
RMC 4-3-050D.5;
7. Home occupation business license review pursuant to RMC 5-5;
8. Home occupation permit, special;
79. Lot line adjustments;
810. Modifications;
911. Public art exemption certificates;
10. Review of business licenses for home occupations;
1112. Revocable permits for the temporary use of a public right-of-way;
1213. Routine vegetation management permits;
1314. Shoreline exemptions;
1415. Shoreline permits;
1516. Short plats;
1617. Site plan approval, administrative;
1718. Master Plan review (individual phases);
1819. Temporary emergency wetland permits;
1920. Temporary use permits;
2021. Variances:
a. Administrative pursuant to RMC 4-9-250B;
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b. Variances not associated with a development permit that requires
review by the Hearing Examiner, provided the variance authority is not specifically
given to another authority elsewhere in this Chapter, and any building permits
submitted in conjunction with such variance application; and
c. Variances from RMC 8-7, Noise Level Regulations;
2122. Waivers:
a. Waivers of right-of-way dedication for plat;
b. On- and off-site improvements (including deferrals); and
c. Allowing a commercial or multi-family residential driveway grade of
between eight percent (8%) and fifteen percent (15%);
2223. Final Planned Urban Developments;
2324. Dedications of property for public purposes;
2425. Impact fees – applicability, value of credits, independent fee
calculations, or any other authority defined in RMC 4-1-190; and
2526. Approval of final plats.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-8-080.G of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
in Attachment A.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-8-090.C.1 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. All other provisions in RMC 4-8-090.C remain in effect and unchanged.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGNS:
1. Applicability: A minimum of one public information sign shall be required for all
Type II and Type III Land Use Permits in accordance with the following standards, unless
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exempted by this subsection. The applicant shall be responsible for the procurement,
installation and maintenance of the sign.
Exempt Permits: The following Type II and Type III Land Use Permits are exempt from
the requirements of this subsection:
a. Additional animals permit;
b. Business licenses for home occupations Home occupation permit,
special;
c. Temporary use permit – Tier II, except for temporary use permits for
personal delivery device operation and device dispensers;
d. Temporary emergency wetland permit;
e. Development permit (special flood hazard);
f. Final plats;
g. Final short plats;
h. Final binding site plans;
i. Mobile home park, final;
j. Planned urban development, final; and
k. Environmental review.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-8-120.C of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
in Attachment B.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-8-120.D.8 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
8. Definitions H:
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Habitat Data Report: Habitat data reports include:
a. Site Plan: The site plan shall indicate:
i. The vegetative cover types reflecting the general boundaries of
the different plant communities on the site;
ii. The exact locations and specifications for all activities associated
with site development including the type, extent and method of operations;
iii. Top view and typical cross-section views of critical
habitat/wildlife habitat to scale;
iv. The results of searches of the State Department of Fish and
Wildlife’s Natural Heritage and Non-Game Data System databases;
v. The results of searches of the Washington State Department of
Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species database.
b. Narrative Report: A narrative report shall be prepared to
accompany the site plan which describes:
i. The layers, diversity and variety of habitat found on the site;
ii. The location of any migration or movement corridors;
iii. The species typically associated with the cover types, including
an identification of any critical wildlife species that might be expected to be found;
iv. Identification of any areas that have been previously disturbed
or degraded by human activity or natural processes;
v. A summary of existing habitat functions and values, utilizing a
habitat evaluation procedure or methodology approved by the City;
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vi. A summary of proposed habitat alterations and impacts and
proposed habitat management program. Potential impacts may include but are
not limited to clearing of vegetation, fragmentation of wildlife habitat, expected
decrease in species diversity or quantity, changes in water quality, increases in
human intrusion, and impacts on wetlands or water resources
Hazardous Materials Management Statement: A statement which includes:
a. A description of refueling of construction vehicles that will occur on the
site and an inventory of hazardous materials expected to be temporarily stored,
dispensed, used, or handled on the site.
b. A description of how the requirements in RMC 4-4-030C.7, Construction
Activity Standards – Zones 1 and 2, will be met by the applicant.
Heat Loss Calculation: A State of Washington Energy Code mandated analysis
performed to determine the heat loss of a structure in order to determine the size
of the required heating equipment.
Home Occupation Permit (Special) Justification: A written statement
provided by the applicant setting forth the reasons in favor of the special home
occupation permit application and addressing the criteria listed in RMC 4-9-
090.G.6, which are used by the Administrator when reviewing the special home
occupation permit request.
Horizontal Control Plan: A twenty-two inch by thirty-four inch (22" x 34") plan
drawn at the same scale as, or included on, the Site Plan clearly indicating the
following:
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a. Date, graphic scale, and north arrow.
b. Include lot lines with all property lines dimensioned and square footage
of each lot.
c. Include boundaries of utility, open space, and/or critical area(s) tracts,
square footage, and purpose statement of each tract. Clearly delineate the critical
area and buffer boundaries within the tract and indicate a dimension for buffer
width.
d. Include location, dimensions, and square footage of any existing
structures to remain within or abutting the plat.
e. Include easements and any areas to be dedicated to public use.
f. Contain data sufficient to determine readily and reproduce on the
ground the location, bearing, and length of every street, boundary line and block
line on-site. Shall include dimensions to the nearest one-hundredth (1/100) of a
foot and angles and bearings in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
g. Include coordinates pursuant to City surveying standards for permanent
control monuments.
h. Display all interior permanent control monuments located pursuant to
City surveying standards.
SECTION VIII. Subsections 4-9-090.A through 4-9-090.F of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as follows:
A. DEFINITION:
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Any commercial use conducted entirely within a dwelling or accessory building
garage and carried on by persons residing in that dwelling unit, but which is clearly
incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling as a residence.
B. PURPOSE:
The City recognizes the need for some citizens to use their place of residence
for limited nonresidential activities. It is the intent of this Section to preserve the
character of residential neighborhoods and guarantee all residents freedom from
excessive noise, excessive traffic, nuisance, fire hazard and other possible adverse
effects of home occupations and to establish qualification standards for home
occupations.
C. APPLICABILITY:
A home occupation business in a lawfully established dwelling unit or
accessory building may be permitted under the provisions of this Section. “Garage
Sale,” as defined in RMC 4-11-070, shall not be considered as an allowable home
occupation.
1. Exemptions: The provisions of this Section do not apply to adult or child
day care businesses. Applicable regulations for day care are found in the WAC or
within the State Department of Social and Health Services standards. Accessory
home agriculture sales are also exempt from the provisions of this Section.
D. PROHIBITED OCCUPATIONS:
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The occupations listed below are prohibited since they change the residential
character of the structure and shall not be considered incidental and secondary to
the use of the residence for dwelling purposes:
1. Kennels and other boarding for pets, including pet daycare.
2. Automobile and associated mechanical repairs.
3. Businesses which dispense regulated substances.
4. Retail Sales: No retail sales shall be allowed, except for sales of products
made on the premises or online-only sales.
E. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED:
A business license must be obtained from the City Finance Department
pursuant to RMC 5-5.
F. APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES HOME OCCUPATION – GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS:
The following conditions must be met to obtain a business license for all home
occupations:
1. Primary Residence: The property on which the business is located must
be the primary residence of the business owner.
12.Business License Application: Submission of a complete business
license application to the Finance Department for a business license is required.
That The Finance Department shall refer the application to the Community and
Economic Development Administrator for review of the proposed use under home
occupation and verification of compliance with this Code Section.
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a. Business License Application for Home Occupation: If the proposed home
occupation will have customer visits, more than six (6) business-related deliveries
per week, or any external indication of commercial activity, then additional
information is required from the applicant pursuant to RMC 4-8-120, Submittal
Requirements – Specific to Application Type.
23. Compliance: Compliance The business owner shall comply with all
conditions placed on the home occupation by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator to satisfy the general purpose of this Section. In
addition to the provisions set forth herein, the Community and Economic
Development Administrator may, in approving, conditioning or denying the
application, consider the cumulative impacts of the proposed home occupation in
relation to other City-approved home occupations in the immediate vicinity.
3. Decision: If the Community and Economic Development Administrator
approves the home occupation section of the business license application, the
Finance Department may issue the license provided that all other requirements
have been met.
4. Qualification Standards for Home Occupations: A home occupation
may be conducted if in compliance with the following standards. A home
occupation which does not meet all of the following standards shall require review
and approval of a Special Home Occupation Permit pursuant to subsection G of
this Section.
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a. Primary Residence: The property on which the business is located
must be the primary residence of the business owner.
b. Retail Sales and Storage: No retail sales shall be allowed, except for
sales of products made on the premises. Incidental supplies necessary for business
operations may be kept if not for sale. Products may be sold wholesale and stored
for wholesale distribution.
a. Customer Visits: Customer visits shall comply with the standards
specified below. For the purposes of this section, a customer includes any person
coming to receive service or pick up goods.
i. Limitation of Use: No more than one (1) home occupation may
be operated within a dwelling unit with customer visits.
ii. Maximum Number of Customers: There shall not be more than
eight (8) customer visits per day.
iii. Appointments Required: Customer visits shall be by
appointment only. There shall be no more than one customer on the premises at
any one time.
iv. Customer Hours: Customer visits to a home occupation shall be
between the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) a.m. and eight thirty o’clock (8:30) p.m.
cb. Parking: There shall be no expansion of parking, including the
addition of on-site or off-site parking spaces, to support the home occupation.
There shall be no expansion of parking or paving in a manner that creates or
increases nonconformity with the applicable code requirements provided in RMC
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4-4-080, Parking, Loading, and Driveway Regulations. Parking for home
occupations shall comply with the standards specified below.
i. On-Site Parking Required: All nonresident employee parking or
customer parking associated with the home occupation shall be off-street and
located on the same parcel occupied by the home occupation business.
ii. Residential Parking Displacement: The home occupation shall
not displace or impede the use of required parking spaces for primary or accessory
dwelling units.
iii. Customer Parking: If the home occupation includes customer
visits, the subject site shall be brought into conformance with RMC 4-4-080,
Parking, Loading, and Driveway Regulations, prior to business license issuance.
iv. Maximum Home Occupation Parking: In addition to parking
required for the residents, there shall be no more than two (2) vehicles parked on-
site as a result of the business at any one time.
dc. Employees and Independent Contractors: There shall be no more
than one (1) other business participant visiting the property per day. “Other
business participants” shall include, but not be limited to, non-family employees
and independent contractors. The home occupation shall not employ more than
one nonresident of the dwelling unit. An employee for these purposes means one
individual, not a full-time equivalent. In addition, home occupations may use
professional services such as accountants.
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d. Deliveries: There shall be no pickups or deliveries by commercial
vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) as defined in RCW
46.25.010.
e. Mechanical/Electrical Equipment: There shall be no use of
mechanical or electrical equipment that would change the structure or create
visible or audible interference in radio or television receivers or cause fluctuations
in line voltage outside the dwelling unit.
f. Environmental Impacts: There shall be no noise, vibration, smoke,
gas, dust, odor, heat or glare produced by the business which would exceed that
normally associated with a dwelling.
g. Space: The business shall not occupy more than twenty five percent
(25%) of the floor space of the gross floor area of the residence, and in no event,
more than five hundred (500) square feet.
h. OutdoorOn-site Storage: The outdoor storage or display of
materials, goods, products or equipment related to the home occupation is
prohibited. , except for Ddomestic animals or household pets kept as an accessory
use and utilized as a component of a the home occupation are excluded from this
provision. Indoor storage shall be limited to the space limitations specified in
subsection F.4.g of this Section. Off-site storage within a commercial storage
facility is excluded from this provision.
i. Flammable Liquids: A permit must be obtained for storage, handling
or use of Class I flammable or combustible liquids on the premises.
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j. Fire Extinguisher: A minimum rated 2-A 10 BC fire extinguisher is
required on the premises.
k. City Codes: The home occupation must meet all City codes and
ordinances for the type(s) of business being conducted.
l. Building Alterations: There shall be no alteration to the interior or
exterior of the dwelling or accessory structure that changes its residential
character. Any alterations to the building shall be conducted pursuant to the
issuance of a permit from the Community and Economic Development
Department.
m. Accessory Structures Buildings: Existing detached garages with
adequate access may be used for home occupations; provided, that the property
still complies with the parking requirements of the zone. Other accessory
structures buildings, such as carports and tool sheds, shall not be used for any
activities associated with the business other than storage. Such storage shall be
completely enclosed and not be visible from outside the accessory structure
building. Accessory structures buildings providing shelter for domestic animals or
household pets that are a component of the home occupation are allowed.
Accessory buildings used to house or support the home occupation shall not
exceed 1,000 square feet, or the size of the primary residence, whichever is less.
n. Signage: There shall be no exterior or window signage, display, or
advertising except for one nonelectric and nonilluminated sign attached flush to
the wall or window of the building with the face of the sign in a plane parallel to
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the plane of the wall or window. The allowed building sign may not be larger than
two (2) square feet in area. The sign material and appearance must be harmonious
with the architecture of the home. Pursuant to RMC 4-4-100B6q4-4-100.B.6.s, a
permit is not required for the allowed building sign.
5. Inspection: The Administrator or designee may inspect the property
prior to approval or renewal of the business license to determine if:
a. The information in the application is accurate; and
b. The property can accommodate a home occupation of the type
described in the application without changing the residential character of the
property; and
c. Any domestic animals or household pets kept as a component of the
home occupation are maintained in a humane and appropriate manner and in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Decision: If the Community and Economic Development Administrator
approves the home occupation section of the business license application, the
Finance Department may issue the license provided that all other requirements
have been met.
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-9-090.G of the Renton Municipal Code, Additional
Requirements for Customer Visits or Deliveries, is repealed and replaced with a new subsection
4-9-090.G, Special Home Occupation, which reads as follows:
G. SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION
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1. Applicability: A special home occupation permit is required if the
proposed home occupation will not meet all of the standards specified in
subsection F4 of this Section.
2. Authority and Responsibility: The Administrator shall have the
authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny proposals based upon the
provisions of this Section when no other permit or approval requires Hearing
Examiner review.
3. Information Required: A special home occupation permit application
shall contain the information requested in RMC 4-8-120, Submittal Requirements
– Specific to Application Type.
4. Submittal: An application for a special home occupation permit shall be
submitted to the Department together with any necessary fees as specified in the
City of Renton Fee Schedule.
5. Provision of Information: The responsibility of producing information
and data to establish that the proposed home occupation complies with the
standards set forth in this Section shall be on the applicant.
6. Evaluation Criteria: The Administrator may approve the issuance of a
special home occupation permit, provided that such home occupation:
a. Will not harm the character of the surrounding neighborhood; and
b. Will not create a condition which injures or endangers the comfort,
repose, health, or safety of persons on abutting properties or streets; and
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c. Will not generate excessive traffic or necessitate excessive parking;
and
d. Will locate and screen any required or proposed site improvement
in a manner that minimizes its view from surrounding properties or adjacent
streets; and
e. Will not include outdoor storage and/or operation of building
materials, machinery, commercial vehicles, or tools, except if it meets the
following criteria:
i. Is appropriately screened from other properties;
ii. Does not emit noise, odor, or heat; and
iii. Does not create glare.
7. Conditions of Approval: The Administrator may establish conditions as may
be deemed necessary to ensure land use compatibility and to minimize potential
impacts on nearby uses. These include, but are not limited to, time and frequency
of operation, additional setbacks for new structures, fencing, screening,
soundproofing, site improvements or any other appropriate measures necessary
to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
8. Expiration of Special Home Occupation Permit Approval:
a. The special home occupation permit, unless otherwise specified in
writing, shall become null and void in the event that the applicant or owner of the
subject property has failed to obtain a business license for the proposed home
occupation within a period of one (1) year after permit issuance.
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b. An extension may be granted by the Administrator for a period of
one year upon application by the property owner or applicant. Application for
such an extension must be made at least thirty (30) days in advance of the
expiration of the original permit and shall include a statement of justification for
the extension.
c. Once a business license is issued, a special home occupation permit
will remain valid until the business license expires or the business license is
revoked.
d. A Special Home Occupation Permit is issued for the purpose(s)
under which the application was submitted only, and does not transfer to another
home occupation at the same location.
9. Appeals: Appeal of the decision to grant, grant with conditions, or deny a
special home occupation permit shall be made consistent with RMC 4-8-110,
Appeals.
SECTION X. Section 4-9-090 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended to add a new
subsection 4-9-090.H, Violations and Penalties, which reads as follows:
H. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:
1. Penalties: Penalties for any violation of any of the provisions of this
Section shall be in accordance with chapter 1-10 RMC, Code Enforcement.
Prosecution of any violation(s) of this Section shall be in accordance with RMC 1-
10-7, Failure to Comply, and any other applicable terms of the Renton Municipal
Code.
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2. Revocation of Special Home Occupation Permit: If, after conducting an
investigation, the Administrator finds that the home occupation is in violation of
the provisions of this Section and/or the terms and conditions subject thereto, he
or she may revoke the Special Home Occupation Permit.
3. Revocation of Business License: Upon findings of violation, the
Community and Economic Development Administrator shall refer the findings to
the Finance Administrator who may revoke the home occupation business license
pursuant to RMC 5-5-3E, Penalties.
4. Special Home Occupation Permit – Waiting Period Following
Revocation: For a period of one year after the date of revocation, permits for a
proposed home occupation shall not be issued to applicants who have previously
had such permit revoked. In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements
of this Section for any new or renewed permit application.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-9-100.J of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
J. REVOCATION OF LICENSE:
1. Revocation of Additional Animals Permit: If, after conducting an
investigation, the Community and Economic Development Administrator finds
that the keeping of additional animals is in violation of the provisions of this
Section and/or the terms and conditions subject thereto, he or she may revoke
the Additional Animals Permit.
2. Revocation of Business License: Upon findings of violation, if the
Additional Animals Permit holder also has a home occupation business license, the
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Community and Economic Development Administrator shall refer the findings to
the Finance Administrator who may revoke the home occupation business license
pursuant to RMC 5-5-3F5-5-3E, Penalties.
3. License – Waiting Period Following Revocation or Refusal to
Renew: For a period of one year after the date of revocation or refusal to renew,
permits shall not be issued for additional animals to applicants who have
previously had such permit revoked or renewal refused. In addition, the applicant
must meet the requirements of this Section or any provisions of the animal control
authority for any new or renewed application.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-11-080 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
4-11-080 DEFINITIONS H:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Those chemicals or substances which are physical
or health hazards as defined and classified in Chapter 50 of the International Fire
Code as adopted or amended by the City whether the materials are in usable or
waste condition; and any material that may degrade groundwater quality when
improperly used, stored, disposed of, or otherwise mismanaged. Appendix H of
the International Fire Code provides further information, explanations, and
examples of hazardous materials.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT : A form provided by the
Department or the Fire Department and completed by a facility owner that
provides specified information regarding hazardous materials at the facility.
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Any liquid, solid, gas or sludge, including any
material, substance, product commodity or waste that exhibits the characteristics
of hazardous waste as described in chapter 70.105 RCW.
HAZARDOUS WASTE: All dangerous and extremely hazardous waste, except
for moderate-risk waste, as defined in RCW 70.105.010.
HEALTH HAZARD: See RMC 4-6-100.
HEARING EXAMINER: The office of the Hearing Examiner as defined by RMC
Title 1. The Hearing Examiner is appointed by the Mayor of the City to conduct
public hearings on applications outlined in chapter 4-8 RMC, and prepares a
record, findings of fact and conclusions on such applications.
HEARINGS BOARD, SHORELINE: The Shorelines Hearings Board established by
the Shoreline Management Act.
HEIGHT: See BUILDING HEIGHT or SIGN HEIGHT.
HEIGHT, CLEAR: Distance from the floor to the lowest-hanging ceiling member
or hanging objects, beams, joists or truss work descending down into a substantial
portion of the area.
HEIGHT, FLOOR-TO-CEILING: The vertical distance between the finished floor
and the ceiling.
HIGH BLOWDOWN POTENTIAL: An area where field conditions indicate the
potential for tree blowdown is high. Evidence may include the presence of toppled
trees in the area, and thin or saturated soils.
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HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV): A vehicle carrying more than a specified
minimum number of people (usually two (2) or three (3) persons).
HIGH QUALITY DESIGN: A development project that encourages pedestrian
activity or adds pedestrian interest and exhibits a degree of craftsmanship,
building detailing, architectural design, or quality of materials that are not typically
found in standard construction. Responds to site conditions through its
orientation, circulation, and/or incorporation of special site features. Buildings
characterized by standard corporate identity elements (e.g., fast food
establishments with signature roofline or facade features) or standard building
plans (e.g., stock plans that are unable to adapt to site conditions) are not typically
considered high quality design.
HIGH RISE: A structure exceeding seventy five feet (75') in height.
HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE: The highest natural elevation of the ground
surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
HILLSIDE: An inclined landform which may include one or more classes of
slope: steep (sensitive and/or protected) and non-steep (i.e., less than twenty five
percent (25%)).
HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION: A subdivision in which the average slope is twenty
percent (20%) or in which any street in the subdivision has grades greater than
fifteen percent (15%) at any point.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE: (This definition is for flood hazard regulations in
RMC 4-3-050 use only.) Any structure that is:
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1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing
maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the
Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the
National Register; or
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as
contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a
district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic
district; or
3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with
historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the
Interior; or
4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities
with historic preservation programs that have been certified either:
a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the
Interior, or
b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved
programs.
HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE CENTER: A combination of activities intended for
improvement or maintenance of health including out-patient and/or in-patient
care and supporting accessory activities including space for medical practitioners,
retail sales, educational classrooms and meeting spaces.
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HOME OCCUPATION: Any commercial use conducted entirely within a
dwelling or accessory structure building and carried on by persons residing in that
dwelling unit, but which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the
dwelling as a residence.
HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT: See TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT.
HOMELESS SERVICES USE: Shelters or housing as defined below:
1. Day Shelter: A facility that offers a haven to people experiencing
homelessness by providing a safe place to rest during the day or evening, but with
no overnight stays. Support services for homeless populations is an integral part
of a day shelter use and may include access to food, seating, showers, laundry,
restrooms, storage, a computer lab, phones, fax, and a critical mailing address.
Spaces for meetings and examinations are generally provided to accommodate
counseling and access to medical/dental and legal assistance.
2. Emergency Shelter: Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030, a facility that
provides a temporary shelter for individuals or families who are currently
homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to enter into a lease or
an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include day and
warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations.
3. Emergency Housing: Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030, temporary
indoor accommodations for individuals or families who are homeless or at
imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the basic health,
food, clothing, and personal hygiene needs of individuals or families. Emergency
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housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy
agreement. A COVID-19 deintensification shelter meeting this definition is a
homeless services use.
HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION: An incorporated nonprofit organization
formed or qualified under the laws of the State of Washington, operating under
recorded land agreements through which: (a) each land owner is automatically a
member, (b) each land owner is automatically subject to a proportionate share of
the expenses for the organization’s activities, such as maintaining common
property and facilities, and (c) such charge, if unpaid, becomes a lien against the
property of the land owner.
HOTEL: A building or portion thereof wherein a majority of the net floor area
is dedicated for the rental of rooms for transient occupancy for sleeping purposes
in exchange for payment, and typically based on a per night and per room basis
for no more than thirty (30) continuous days and not meeting the definition of
“homeless services use.” For the purposes of this definition, “transient” means
less than one month, or less than thirty (30) continuous days if the rental period
does not begin on the first day of the month. Hotel structures are at least two (2)
stories in height, with lodging space generally above the first floor. Lodging space
may also be located on the first floor. Individual rooms are accessed from a
common hallway and include permanent provisions for sanitation but do not
provide kitchen facilities. A commercial kitchen and dining room catering to the
hotel patrons may be provided, event space, eating and drinking establishments,
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and accessory shops and services typically located in or provided by hotels and
catering to the general public may be provided. Not included in this definition are
facilities providing crisis intervention or case management or both, attached
dwellings, bed and breakfasts, or motels.
HOTEL, EXTENDED-STAY: A building or portion thereof for rental of rooms
with permanent provisions for living, eating, sanitation, and cooking for
temporary occupancy without limits on duration. Extended-stay hotel structures
are at least two (2) stories in height, with lodging space generally above the first
floor, and not meeting the definition of a homeless services use. Lodging space
may also be located on the first floor. Individual rooms accessed from a common
hallway. A commercial kitchen and dining room catering to the extended-stay
patrons may be provided; event space, eating and drinking establishments, and
accessory shops and services typically located in or provided by hotels or
extended-stay hotels and catering to the general public may be provided. Not
included in this definition are facilities providing crisis intervention or case
management or both, attached dwellings, bed and breakfasts, hotels, or motels.
HOUSEHOLD: A family living together in a single dwelling unit with common
access to, and common use of, all living, sanitation facilities, and all areas and
facilities for the preparation, consumption and storage of food within the dwelling
unit.
HUMAN SCALE: The perceived size of a building relative to a human being. A
building is considered to have good human scale if there is an expression of human
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activity or use that indicates the building’s size. For example, traditionally sized
doors, windows, and balconies are elements that respond to the size of a human
body, so these elements in a building indicate a building’s overall size.
HUMAN SCALE ELEMENTS: Architectural elements such as railings, windows
with multiple panes, doorways, or fences, that are scaled for human use and
convey the idea of human activity or human occupancy.
HYPORHEIC ZONE: The saturated zone located beneath and abutting streams
that contains some portion of surface waters, serves as a filter for nutrients, and
maintains water quality.
SECTION XIII. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references. The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION XIV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
SECTION XV. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance’s title.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL the day of , 2023.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2023.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Ord-CED(D226):2268:11/21/2023
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ATTACHMENT A
G. LAND USE PERMIT PROCEDURES:
LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
TYPE I
Building and Grading
Permits1
No No No Staff HE CC SC
Business Licenses for
Home Occupations
(no customer
visits/deliveries)
No No No Staff HE CC SC
Deferrals No No No Staff HE CC SC
Final Plats No No No Staff CC SC
Lot Line Adjustments No No No Staff HE CC SC
Minor Modification
to Previously
Approved Site Plan
(<10%)
No No No Staff HE CC SC
Modifications,
Deviations,
No No No Staff HE CC SC AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
Alternates of Various
Code Standards2
Public Art Exemption
Certificate
No No No Staff HE CC SC
Routine Vegetation
Management Permits
(SEPA exempt)
No No No Staff HE CC SC
Shoreline Exemptions No No No Staff HE CC SC
Small Cell Permits No No No Staff HE CC SC
Special Fence Permits No No No Staff HE CC SC
Temporary Use
Permit: Tier I
No No No Staff HE CC SC
Waivers2 No No No Staff HE CC SC
Other SEPA Exempt
Activities/Actions
No No No Staff HE CC SC
TYPE II
Additional Animals
Permit
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
Administrative
Variances
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Additional Vehicles
Permit
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Business Licenses for
Home Occupations
(with customer
visits/deliveries)
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Conditional Approval
Permit
(nonconforming
structures)
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Critical Area Permit Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Home Occupation
Permit, Special
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Planned Urban
Development, final
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Temporary Use
Permits: Tier II
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
Temporary
Emergency Wetland
Permit
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Variances,
Administrative
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Binding Site Plans Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Conditional Use
Permit
(administrative)
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Development Permit
(special flood hazard)
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Environmental
Review9
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Master Site Plan
Approvals (individual
phases)
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Site Plan Review
(administrative)
Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Shoreline Permit Yes No No Staff DOE CC SC
Short Plats Yes No No Staff HE CC SC AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
TYPE III4
Bulk Storage Special
Permit
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Conditional Use
Permit (Hearing
Examiner)
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Fill and Grade Permit,
Special
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Major Amendments
to Plats
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Master Site Plan
Approval (overall
plan)
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Mobile Home Parks,
Preliminary and Final
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Planned Urban
Development,
preliminary
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Preliminary Plats – 10
Lots or More
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit6
Yes Staff HE DOE, HE SHB
Shoreline Variance6 Yes Staff HE DOE, HE SHB
Site Plan Review
(Hearing Examiner)
Yes Staff HE HE CC
Special Permits Yes Staff HE HE CC
Temporary Use
Permits: Tier III
Temporary Homeless
Encampments
Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Variances (associated
with Hearing
Examiner land use
review)
Yes Staff HE HE CC
TYPE IV4
Rezones (site-
specific, not
associated with a
Comprehensive Plan
amendment)
Yes Staff, HE HE CC SC AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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LAND USE PERMITS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION OPEN RECORD
HEARING7
DECISION/
ADOPTION
OPEN RECORD
APPEAL
CLOSED RECORD
APPEAL
JUDICIAL
APPEAL
TYPE V4
Street Vacations8 Yes Public Works Staff CC CC SC
TYPE VI4
Development
Regulation Text
Amendments8
Yes Staff, PC PC CC GMHB
Comprehensive Plan
Map or Text
Amendments (may
include associated
rezones)8
Yes Staff, PC PC CC GMHB
LEGEND:
Staff – Community and Economic Development Staff
ERC – Environmental Review Committee
PC – Planning Commission
Admin. – Community and Economic Development Administrator
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CC – City Council
DOE – Washington State Department of Ecology
SC – Superior Court
SHB – Shoreline Hearings Board
GMHB – Growth Management Hearings Board
NA – Not Applicable
FOOTNOTES:
1. SEPA exempt or for which the SEPA/land use permit process has been completed.
2. Administratively approved.
3. Deleted.
4. Environmental review may be associated with a land use permit. The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) is
responsible for environmental determinations.
5. The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall hear variances where not associated with a
development that requires review by the Hearing Examiner.
6. Shoreline conditional use permits and shoreline variances also require approval of the State Department of Ecology
(DOE). DOE has up to thirty (30) days to make a decision on a permit. This time period does not count toward the one AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
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hundred twenty (120) day maximum time limit for permit decisions. DOE’s decision is followed by a twenty one (21) day
appeal period, during which time no building permit for the project may be issued.
7. An open record appeal of an environmental threshold determination must be held concurrent with an open record
public hearing.
8. Street vacations, development regulation text amendments, and Comprehensive Plan map or text amendments are
exempt from the one hundred twenty (120) day permit processing time limit.
9. Environmental review for a permitted/secondary/accessory use not requiring any other land use permit. AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
C. Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements:
TABLE 4-8-120C
LAND USE APPLICATIONS
TYPE OF
APPLICATION/
PERMIT
SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
Additional
Animals
Permit
Annexation
(10%
Notice of
Intent)
Annexation
(60%
Petition)
Appeal
Business License
for Home
Occupation1
Comp. Plan Map
Amendment/
Rezone
Comp. Plan
Map Text
Amendment
Conditional Use
Permit
(Administrative
)
Conditional
Use Permit
(Hearing
Examiner)
Critical
Area
Permit
Environmental
Review
Environmental
Review
(Nonproject)
Grade
and Fill
Permit
(Special)
Home
Occupation
Permit
(Special)
Lot Line
Adjustment
Master
Site Plan
(Overall)
Master
Site Plan
(Individual
Phases)
Mobile
Home Park,
Preliminary
Mobile
Home
Park,
Final
Modification/
Alternate Request
Plat,
Final
Plat, Preliminary/
Binding Site Plan
PUD,
Preliminary
PUD,
Final Rezone
Routine
Vegetation
Management
Permit
Shoreline
Exemption
Shoreline
Substantial
Development
Permit
Shoreline
Conditional
Use Permit
Shoreline
Variance
Short Plat,
Preliminary
Short Plat,
Final/Binding
Site Plan
Site
Plan
Review
Small
Cell
Permit2
Special
Permit
Temporary
Use
Permit9
Variance Waiver
10% Notice of Intent to
Annex X
60% Petition to Annex X
Additional Animals
Application Form X
Affidavit and Photograph
of Installation of Public
Information Sign X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Affidavit and Photograph
of Installation of Public
Outreach Sign
X11 X X X11
Applicant Agreement
Statement (for wireless
communication facilities) X10 X X
Applicant’s Confirmation
of Condition Compliance
X X X X
Arborist Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Arborist Report, Final X X
Assessment Information X X
Authorization for
Abatement
X
Binding Site Plan Map X AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
Biological
Assessment/Critical Areas
Study when project
located in a designated
floodplain X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Business License
Application for Home
Occupation X
Calculations, Survey X X X X
Colored Rendering X X X X X X X
Concealment Element
Plan
X
Construction Mitigation
Description X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Documentation of
Affordable Housing
Experience and 3rd Party
Reporting12
X X X X X X
Draft Deed for Any
Proposed Dedication of
Land for Public Purposes
X X X X X
Draft Homeowners’
Association Documents, if
applicable
X X X X X
Draft Restrictive
Covenants, if any X X X X
X X X X X X
Drainage Control Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Drainage Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Elevations, Architectural X X X X3 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Environmental Checklist X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Existing Covenants
(recorded copy) X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
Existing Easements
(recorded copy) X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Final Plat Plan X
Flood Hazard Data, if
applicable X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Floor Plans X X X X X3 X X X X X X X X X X
Geotechnical Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Grading Plan, Conceptual X3 X3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Grading Plan, Detailed X X
Habitat Data Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Hazardous Materials
Management Statement X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inventory of Existing Sites
(for wireless
communication facilities) X4 X X
Justification for the
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and, if
applicable, Rezone X X
Justification for
Conditional Permit
Request X X
Justification for Home
Occupation Permit
(Special) X
Justification for Rezone X
Justification for Tier III
Temporary Use Permit
X
Justification for Variance
Request
X X AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
King County Health
Department Approval (for
food related uses only)
X
Landscape Plan,
Conceptual X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Landscape Plan, Detailed X X X X X
Lease Agreement, Draft
(for wireless
communication facilities) X4 X X
Legal Description X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Letter Describing
Proposed Home
Occupation X X
Letter from Property
Owner
X X
Letter to
Examiner/Council Stating
Reason(s) for Appeal per
RMC 4-8-110C3 X
Letter Explaining Which
Comprehensive Plan
Text/Policies Should Be
Changed and Why X
Letter of Understanding,
Geologic Risk X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
List of Affected Property
Owners within Annexation
Area Boundary X X
Lot Line Adjustment Map
X
Map of Existing Site
Conditions X
AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
Map of View Area (for
wireless communication
facilities only) X X X
Master Application Form X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Master Plan X
Mobile Home Park Plan X X
Monument Cards (one per
monument)
X X X
Neighborhood Detail Map X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Neighborhood Meeting
Materials
X11 X X X11
Parking, Lot Coverage and
Landscaping Analysis
X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X
Photo Simulations (for
wireless communication
facilities only) X4 X X
X
Plat Certificate X
Preapplication Meeting
Summary, if any X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Preliminary Plat Plan X
Project Narrative X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Project Sequencing Plan X
Proposal (nonproject, e.g.,
draft ordinance, plan or
policy) X
Proposal Summary
(nonproject) X
Public Works Approval
Letter
X X X X AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
Radio Frequency
Emissions Report
X
Routine Vegetation
Management Application
Form
X
Screening Detail,
Refuse/Recycling X X X X
X X X X
Service Area Map (for
wireless communication
facilities only) X
X
Short Plat Plan X
Short Plat Plan, Final X
Site Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Site Plan, Single Family X
Siting Process Report for
Use Permits for SCTF, CDF
or CDIS Facilities X
Source Statement, Fill
Material, Aquifer
Protection Areas X
Statement Addressing
Basis for Alternate and/or
Modification
X X X X
Statement Addressing the
Basis for the Shoreline
Permit Exemption Request
X
Statement Addressing the
PUD’s Relationship to the
City Comprehensive Plan
X
Stream/Lake Study (8) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Survey X X X AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
Title Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Topography Map (5'
contours) X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X
Traffic Study X X X X X X X X X X X X
Tree Retention/Land
Clearing (Tree Inventory)
Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Urban Design District
Review Packet X7 X7 X7 X7 X7 X7
Utilities Plan, Generalized X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Vegetation Management
Plan (Shoreline)
X X X
Wetlands Delineation Map X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Wetland Mitigation Plan –
Preliminary X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Wetland Mitigation Plan –
Final X
X X X X X X
Wetlands Assessment X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Table 4-8-120C Legend: An “X” indicates that the submittal item is required unless waived by the Administrator or designee.
Footnotes:
1. Deleted.This information is required only for those home occupations that will have customer visits, more than six (6) business deliveries per week, or external indication of commercial activity.
2. Level of detail limited to scope listed in RMC 4-9-210A.
3. Level of detail required may be reduced by Administrator.
4. Not required for amateur radio antennas.
5. Deleted.
6. Deleted.
7. Only required for projects requiring review in the Urban Center Design Overlay District. AGENDA ITEM # 8. a)
8. A standard stream or lake study is required for any application proposal; provided, that an individual single family residence on a parcel less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet shall not be subject to this requirement. A supplemental stream or lake study is also required if an unclassified stream is involved, or if
there are proposed alterations of the water body or buffer, as identified in the standard stream or lake study. If substantial impacts to the existing vegetation within the buffer required by RMC 4-3-090D7a, Shoreline Bulk Standards, or as modified under RMC 4-3-090F1, Vegetation Conservation, are identified in the
standard stream or lake study, a supplemental stream or lake study may be required by the Community and Economic Development Administrator. A stream or lake mitigation plan will be required prior to final approval for any plans or permits that result in mitigation identified in the supplemental stream or lake study.
9. The only submittal requirements required for Tier I Temporary Use Permit are Master Application, Site Plan, and King County Health Department Approval.
10. Only that portion of the agreement relating to removal upon discontinuation of use is required for amateur radio antennas.
11. Submission of an affidavit and photograph of an installed public outreach sign and/or neighborhood meeting materials is only required for site plan review if the sign and/or neighborhood meeting is required per RMC 4-8-090, Public Notice Requirements.
12. For applicants seeking bonus density under the provisions of RMC 4-9-065.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-060.I, 4-2-080.A.19, 4-2-080.A.26, 4-2-080.A.27, 4-2-080.A.31,
4-2-080.A.34, 4-2-080.A.80, 4-2-080.A.81, 4-11-040.MM, SECTIONS 4-11-030, 4-
11-050, 4-11-060, AND 4-11-230 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING
REGULATIONS FOR EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOOD RELATED
DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE, AND DEFINING NEW TERMS, INCLUDING COFFEE
STAND, COMMISSARY KITCHEN, AND WALK-UP WINDOW; AUTHORIZING
CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on July 14, 2023, the City notified the State of
Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 2, 2023, considered
all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded
a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance that are not
shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect
and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-060.I of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as shown
in Attachment A.
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SECTION III. Subsection 4-2-080.A.19 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
19. Reserved. Where drive-in/drive-through service is proposed for an eating
and drinking establishment, twenty-five percent (25%) of the total building area
shall be dedicated to indoor seating to qualify the drive-through as accessory.
SECTION IV. Subsections 4-2-080.A.26 through 4-2-080A.27 of the Renton Municipal
Code, are amended as follows:
26. Reserved. In the CA Zone, commissary kitchens shall only be allowed to
operate as an accessory use except that commissary kitchens may operate as a
principal use provided that they meet the following conditions:
a. the business is open to the public with designated hours, and
b. merchandise is available for consumption on-site or off premises.
27. Reserved. In the CO Zone, commissary kitchens may operate as a
principal use when west of Rainier Avenue South/SR-167.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-080.A.31 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
31. Reserved. When the proposed location of a commissary kitchen abuts or
is adjacent to a lot zoned residential, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit
shall be required.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-080.A.34 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
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34. Reserved In the RMF Zone, eating and drinking establishments shall only
be permitted when located on streets classified as a principal arterial. Drive-in and
drive-through services are prohibited.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-2-080.A.80 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
80. Specified use(s) are permitted provided the use is:
a. Located on the same lot with another building/use; or
b. Structurally integrated into another building/use; or
c. Located on its own lot with some amount of indoor customer seating
to qualify the drive-through as “accessory” to the eating/drinking establishment.
d. When a food and beverage related drive-in/drive-through services are
proposed, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit is required.
SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-2-080.A.81 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
81. Reserved. a. When drive-through service is proposed for new
construction or proposed via change of use of an existing building, businesses shall
incorporate a walk-up window in the project design and/or part of the tenant
improvements. If there are practical difficulties with including a walk-up window,
the applicant may propose an alternative that meets the intent and purposes of
pedestrian oriented development. The proposal shall be reviewed for
consideration and approval by the Administrator.
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b. The number of standalone walk-up window establishments shall be
limited to three (3) locations in the City Center and five (5) locations citywide.
Eating and drinking establishments may operate a walk-up window as an
accessory use with an approved Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
SECTION IX. Section 4-11-030 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
4-11-030 DEFINITIONS C:
A. CALIPER: The diameter of any tree trunk as measured at a height of four
and one-half feet (4-1/2') above the ground on the upslope side of the tree.
B. CANOPY, BUILDING: A rigid multi-sided structure covered with fabric,
metal or other material and supported by a building at one or more points or
extremities and by columns or posts embedded in the ground at other points or
extremities. Any structure which extends above any adjacent parapet or roof of
supporting building is not included within the definition of building canopy.
C. CAR: See VEHICLE.
D. CAR WASH: A structure with machine-operated or hand-operated facilities
used principally for the cleaning, washing, polishing, or waxing of motor vehicles.
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E. CARD ROOM: A use governed pursuant to the provisions of
chapter 9.46 RCW, 1973 Gaming Act, and licensed by the Washington State
Gambling Commission that is ancillary to a permitted use where food and
beverages are served on the premises and whose purpose is to serve as a
commercial stimulant to the principal activities associated with the primary use.
F. CARETAKER’S RESIDENCE: A dwelling unit located on the site of a
nonresidential use and occupied only by a caretaker or guard employed on the
premises, and consisting of only one residence per permitted establishment.
G. CARPOOL: A group of people traveling to the same or relatively nearby
locations in the same vehicle.
H. CARPORT: A roofed structure, enclosed on less than three sides, without
interior parking aisles, for the purpose of storing motor vehicles.
I. CEMETERY: Property used for interring of the dead. This definition
includes accessory buildings, crematories, and mausoleums.
J. CENTER, EMPLOYMENT: An area of higher intensity uses that typically
employ thousands of people that is contained by a boundary to prevent it from
encroaching on adjacent areas and/or neighborhoods.
K. CERTIFIED: A facility and staff qualified and able to provide certain tests
and measurements relating to specific tasks and based upon established
standards.
L. CHANNEL MIGRATION ZONE: The area along a river within which the
channel(s) can be reasonably predicted to migrate over time as a result of natural
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and normally occurring hydrological and related processes when considered with
the characteristics of the river and its surroundings.
M. CIRCULATION: The movement of passengers or goods to, from, over, or
along a transportation corridor.
N. CITY COUNCIL: The City Council of the City of Renton, Washington.
O. CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Offices for City administration and or
provision of services to the public. This definition includes but is not limited to City
Hall.
P. CIVIL ENGINEER: A professional engineer registered in the State to practice
in the field of civil works.
Q. CLEAR VISION AREA: The area bounded by the street property lines of
corner lots and a line joining points along said street lines twenty feet (20') from
their point of intersection.
R. CLOSED RECORD APPEAL: An administrative appeal on the record to a
local government body or officer including the legislative body, following an open
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record hearing on a project permit application when the appeal is on the record
with no or limited new evidence or information allowed to be submitted and only
appeal argument allowed.
S. CLOSURE OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITIES: See RMC 4-5-120G.
T. CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT: A residential subdivision comprised of a
grouping of single family dwellings on small lots designed to include significant
open space or preserve significant natural features, which are commonly held by
the residents, in exchange for modifications to certain development standards
(e.g., lot dimensions, setbacks, and building standards).
U. COFFEE STAND: A retail business serving primarily coffee, beverages, and
other related goods and merchandise, typically for off-site consumption by the
traveling public. This definition excludes eating and drinking establishments and
walk-up windows.
V. COLLECTION POINT: In multiple family residences, commercial, industrial
and other nonresidential developments, the exterior location designation for
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garbage and recyclables collection by the City’s contractor or other authorized
haulers.
W. COLLECTOR STREET: See STREET, COLLECTOR.
X. COMBINED PUBLIC DETENTION: A stormwater detention system designed
to accommodate runoff from both public streets and private property.
Y. COMBINED SEWER: See RMC 4-6-100.
Z. COMMERCIAL LAUNDRIES: A facility where clothing or other fabrics are
washed, dried, or dry cleaned for other businesses or institutions. This definition
does not include laundromats.
AA. COMMERCIAL USE: A type of land use that includes commercial office
activities, services and/or retail sales.
BB. COMMISSARY KITCHEN: A facility providing leasable commercial kitchen
space where food operators prepare, store, portion, or package food, typically
intended for offsite sale and consumption. Facilities are typically shared among
two or more tenants and may be utilized to fulfill mobile-food orders associated
with platform-based food-delivery services. Operations may occur as a primary
use or as an accessory use to an eating and drinking establishment, as governed
by the underlying zoning designation.
CC. COMMON SPACE AREA (COMMON AREA, COMMON OPEN SPACE,
COMMON SPACE): Land that is designed and intended for common use or
enjoyment and may include such structures and improvements as are necessary
and appropriate.
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DD. COMMUNICATION BROADCAST AND RELAY
TOWERS: Establishments that provide point-to-point communication services,
whether by wire or radio, including radio and television broadcasting stations and
the exchange or recording of messages. This definition excludes all terms related
to wireless communication facilities.
EE. COMMUNITY ACCESS: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master
Program Regulations, use only.) A means of physical approach to and/or along the
shoreline available to the residents, tenants, customers, patrons, guests, and/or
other authorized users of a development. Community access may also include
space set aside for outdoor recreation including: picnic areas, view points, water
craft launch facilities, and may also include other similar features.
FF. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR: The
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee.
GG. COMMUNITY HEALTH ENGAGEMENT LOCATION (CHEL): A
location designed to provide a hygienic environment where individuals are able to
consume illegal or illicit drugs intravenously or by any other means. A CHEL
includes all uses established or activities undertaken for the above-defined
purpose, irrespective of how the use or activity is described. A CHEL may also be
referred to as a medically supervised injection center, supervised injection site or
facility, safe injection site, fix room, or drug consumption facility.
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HH. COMPACTION: The densification of an earthen fill by mechanical
means.
II. COMPENSATION PROJECT: Actions necessary to replace project-induced
wetland and wetland buffer losses, including land acquisition, planning,
construction plans, installation, monitoring and contingency actions.
JJ. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION: Replacing project-induced wetland losses
or impacts, including, but not limited to wetlands restoration and creation, and
wetland enhancement in conjunction with wetlands restoration or creation.
KK. COMPLETE APPLICATION: Unless waived by the Community and
Economic Development Administrator, the requirements for a full complete land
use, building, or public works permit application shall consist of the information
listed in RMC 4-8-120A, B and C, any site-specific information identified in a pre-
application meeting summary, and any required application fee pursuant to the
City of Renton Fee Schedule.
LL. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The plans, maps and reports that comprise the
official development plan and twenty (20) year “vision” for the future physical
design and character of the City as adopted by the City Council in accordance with
chapter 35.63 RCW.
MM. CONCEPTUAL PLAN: A development tool designed to provide a
comprehensive overview of proposed uses, site layout, infrastructure concepts,
phasing and amenities. A conceptual plan approval establishes conditions with
which all concurrent and subsequent land use approvals within its geographic area
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must comply, unless the conceptual plan itself is amended. It also provides long-
term guidance for a larger area than either master plan or detailed site plan review
was intended for, so that continuity of the overall development is maintained.
NN. CONDITIONAL USE, SHORELINE: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090,
Shoreline Master Program Regulations, use only.) A use, development, or
substantial development which is classified as a conditional use or is not classified
within the applicable Master Program.
OO. CONDOMINIUM: Real property, portions of which are designated
for separate ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common
ownership solely by the owners of those portions. Real property is not a
condominium unless the undivided interests in the common elements are vested
in the unit owners, and unless a declaration and a survey map and plans have been
recorded pursuant to chapter 64.32 RCW.
PP. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS: The filing of a declaration pursuant to the
Horizontal Property Regimes Act, of the sale by a developer of condominium units
that were previously rental units.
QQ. CONFERENCE CENTERS: Facilities where large gatherings of people
converge to meet on a variety of subjects. These facilities are characterized by one
large space where exhibits are set up and numerous adjoining meeting rooms.
This definition excludes sports arenas, auditoriums, and exhibition halls.
RR. CONGREGATE RESIDENCE: Any building or portion thereof that contains
facilities for living, sleeping and sanitation and may include facilities for eating and
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cooking for occupancy for other than a family. A congregate residence may include
a boarding house, but does not include a group home I or II, convalescent center,
jail, hotel, motel or secure community transition facility.
SS. CONSERVANCY: A Shoreline Master Program land use designation
identifying an area to be managed in essentially its natural state while providing
for a moderate to low intensity of land uses surrounding the area.
TT. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: Construction and all activities associated
with construction, to include, but not be limited to, construction, remodeling,
repair, and maintenance of structures, equipment, roads, and utilities; mining;
grading; landfilling; and excavating. Construction activities may be regulated by
permits issued by the City including, but not limited to, public works construction
permits, building permits, and mining, excavation, and grading permits and
licenses.
UU. CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE: An area where a
construction contractor maintains its office, as well as storage for equipment and
materials, for the construction and landscaping trades.
VV. CONSTRUCTION WASTE: Solid waste resulting from the building or
renovation of buildings, roads and other human-made structures. Construction
waste includes, but is not limited to, materials such as plasterboard, cement, dirt,
wood, and brush.
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WW. CONTAINMENT DEVICE: A device that is designed to contain an
unauthorized release, retain it for cleanup and prevent released materials from
penetrating into the ground.
XX. CONTAMINANT: See RMC 4-6-100.
YY. CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES: Properties sharing a property line.
ZZ. CONTINUOUS MONITORING: See RMC 4-5-120G.
AAA. CONVALESCENT CENTER: A facility licensed by the State for
patients who are recovering health and strength after illness or injury, or receiving
long-term care for chronic conditions, disabilities, or terminal illnesses. Facilities
provide twenty-four (24) hour supervised nursing care and feature extended
treatment that is administered by a skilled nursing staff. Typically, residents do
not live in individual units and the facilities provide personal care, room, board,
laundry service, and organized activities. This definition does not include adult
family homes, assisted living, group homes II, medical institutions, and/or secure
community transition facilities.
BBB. CONVERTED BUILDING: Any condominium or cooperative which
formerly contained rental dwelling units.
CCC. COOPERATIVE: Any existing structure, including surrounding land
and improvements, which contains one or more dwelling units and which: (a) is
owned by an association organized pursuant to the Cooperative Association Act
(chapter 23.86 RCW); or (b) is owned by an association with resident shareholders
who are granted renewable leasehold interests in housing units in the building.
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DDD. COOPERATIVE UNIT: Any dwelling unit in a cooperative.
EEE. COPY: The graphic content of a sign surface in either permanent or
removable letter, pictographic, symbolic, or alphabetic form.
FFF. CORNER LOT: See LOT TYPES; Lot, Corner.
GGG. CORRIDOR: A strip of land forming a passageway between two (2)
otherwise separate parts.
HHH. COTTAGE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT: A unit-lot subdivision consisting
of at least three (3) unit lots containing small scale (no more than one thousand
five hundred (1,500) gross square foot) detached, single-family dwelling units
clustered around a shared common open space.
III. COUNTY AUDITOR: As defined in chapter 36.22 RCW or the office of the
person assigned such duties under the King County Charter.
JJJ. COVID-19 DEINTENSIFICATION SHELTER: A facility (whether a separate
structure, or situated inside or outside a building or a portion of a building) used
for the relocation of homelessness shelters and encampments for the purposes of
de-intensifying or reducing density in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-
19) pandemic. A COVID-19 deintensification shelter that meets the definition of a
homeless services use – overnight shelter – is both a COVID-19 deintensification
shelter and a homeless services use – overnight shelter.
KKK. CRITICAL AREAS: Wetlands, aquifer protection areas, fish and
wildlife habitat, frequently flooded and geologically hazardous areas as defined by
the Growth Management Act and RMC 4-3-050, Critical Area Regulations.
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LLL. CRITICAL FACILITY: A facility for which even a slight chance of
flooding, high geologic hazard, or inundation in the areas of flood hazard or
volcanic hazard might be too great. Critical facilities include, but are not limited
to, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, police, fire and emergency response
installations, and facilities that produce, use or store hazardous materials or
hazardous waste.
MMM. CRITICAL HABITAT or CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT: Habitat areas
associated with threatened, endangered, sensitive, monitored, or priority species
of plants or wildlife and which, if altered, could reduce the likelihood that the
species would maintain and reproduce over the long term. See also RMC 4-3-
050K.
NNN. CROSS CONNECTION: See RMC 4-6-100.
OOO. CUL-DE-SAC: A vehicular turn-around at the end of a dead end
street.
PPP. CULTURAL FACILITIES: Facilities which offer passive entertainment
and enjoyment activities to the general public. This definition includes, but is not
limited to, museums and libraries. This definition excludes adult entertainment
businesses, dance halls; dance clubs; religious institutions; and gaming/gambling
facilities.
QQQ. CURB: A vertical curb and gutter section constructed from
concrete.
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SECTION X. Subsection 4-11-040.MM of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
MM. DRIVE-IN/DRIVE-THROUGH RETAIL OR SERVICE: A business or a portion
of a business where a customer is permitted or encouraged, either by the design
of physical facilities or by service and/or packaging procedures, to carry on
business in the off-street parking or paved area accessory to the business, while
seated in a motor vehicle. In some instances, customers may need to get out of
the vehicle to obtain the product or service. This definition shall include but not
be limited to drive-in/drive-through services at eating and drinking
establishments, fast-food restaurants, espresso coffee stands, and banks and
pharmacies. This definition excludes vehicle service and repair, vehicle fueling
stations, and car washes.
SECTION XI. Section 4-11-050 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
RMC 4-11-050 DEFINITIONS E:
A. EARLY NOTICE: See RMC 4-9-070P.
B. EARTH MATERIAL: Any rock, natural soil or fill and/or any combination
thereof.
C. EASEMENT: A grant by the property owner for the use or protection of a
piece of land by the public, corporation, or persons for specific purposes.
A1. Easement, Access: An easement created for the purpose of providing
vehicular or pedestrian access to a property.
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B2. Easement, Conservation: An easement held by the City, a public or
nonprofit entity approved by the City, or by the property owner for the express
purpose of protecting and conserving critical areas and their buffers.
D. EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT: A retail establishment selling
providing indoor dining service where food and/or drink are prepared and sold for
consumption on the premises or for take-out, including accessory on-site food
preparation. This definition includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, cafes, fast
food restaurants, and microbrew establishments. This definition excludes coffee
stands, taverns;, mobile food vending;, fast food; entertainment clubs;, dance
clubs;, and/or dance halls. Eating and drinking establishments may also provide
accessory on-site food preparation for use by other food related businesses,
including but not limited to catering companies, mobile food vendors, and market
merchants.
E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A development which provides a service,
produces goods or a product, retails a commodity, or emerges in any other use or
activity for the purpose of making financial gain.
F. EDUCATION INSTITUTION, HIGHER, OTHER: A public or private school,
college or university that provides post-secondary professional education and/or
continuing education programs. This definition does not include trade or
vocational schools, K-12 educational institutions, or arts and crafts schools and
studios.
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G. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE), EXISTING K-12: An
existing public or private school encompassing grades K-12.
H. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE), NEW K-12: A new
public or private school encompassing grades K-12.
I. ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION AND COGENERATION: Electrical power
generation is the production of electricity for consumption by facilities on site or
in a district. Electrical power cogeneration is the simultaneous production of
electricity and useful heat from the same fuel or energy or the use of a production
by-product to generate power. Facilities with cogeneration systems use them to
produce their own electricity, and use the unused excess (waste) heat for process
steam, hot water heating, space heating, and other thermal needs. They may also
use excess process heat to produce steam for electricity production.
J. EMERGENCIES: Actions that must be undertaken immediately or within a
time frame too short to allow full compliance with this Title to avoid an immediate
threat to public health or safety, to prevent an imminent threat of serious
environmental degradation.
K. ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION REBUILD, INDUSTRIAL: An operation which
rebuilds, reconditions, or customizes engines or transmissions which are sold to
vehicle service and repair operations or to individual customers for installation
into vehicles off site.
L. ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST: See GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER.
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M. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: The application of geologic knowledge and
principles in the investigation and evaluation of naturally occurring rock and soil
for use in the design of civil works.
N. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY REPORT: See GEOTECHNICAL REPORT.
O. ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES: Removal of noxious or intrusive species,
plantings of appropriate native species and/or removal of diseased or decaying
trees which pose a clear and imminent threat to life or property. Enhancement
activities shall not involve the use of mechanical equipment. Enhancement
activities may include the removal of pests which pose a clear danger to public
health; provided, that such danger is certified by the King County Department of
Public Health.
P. ENTERTAINMENT CLUB: Any facility where live entertainment including
but not limited to live theater; dance performances; musical performances;
comedy routines; book/poetry readings; and other forms of live entertainment
are conducted. This definition excludes adult entertainment businesses; movie
theaters; dance clubs; dance halls; taverns; and eating and drinking
establishments.
Q. ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA RENTALS: A business consisting of rental of
entertainment media including but not limited to videos, DVDs, and video games.
This definition includes accessory retail sales of entertainment media as well as
foodstuff. This definition does not include adult retail uses.
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R. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC): The Environmental Review
Committee, as defined by RMC 4-9-070D, is the SEPA Responsible Official
Authority.
S. EROSION: The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the
movement of wind, water and/or ice.
T. ESSENTIAL HABITAT: Habitat necessary for the survival of federally listed
threatened, endangered, and sensitive species and state listed priority species.
U. EVICTION: Any effort by a property owner and/or developer to remove a
tenant from the premises or terminate a tenancy by lawful or unlawful means.
V. EXCAVATION: The mechanical removal of earth material.
W. EXISTING LEGAL USE: The use of a lot or structure at the time of enactment
of a zoning or other land use regulation.
X. EXOTIC: Any species of plants or animals that are not indigenous to the
planning area.
SECTION XII. Section 4-11-060 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
RMC 4-11-060 DEFINITIONS F:
A. FACILITY: (For purposes of aquifer protection area regulations contained
in RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations.) All contiguous land within an APA,
structures, other appurtenances, and improvements on the land and operations
therein including, but not limited to, business, government, and institutional
activities where hazardous materials are stored, handled, treated, used or
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produced in quantities greater than the de minimis amounts specified in RMC 4-
9-015, Aquifer Protection Area Permits.
B. FAMILY: Any number of related individuals, or not more than four (4)
unrelated individuals, living together as a single household.
C. FARMERS MARKET: A public market at which farmers and often other
vendors sell agricultural produce, which includes the sale of flowers directly to
consumers.
D. FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: A restaurant occupying a detached structure,
identified by a name brand that offers a standard menu, typical business operation
logo, advertising franchise ownership or affiliation, and a corporate architectural
prototype building. Franchise fast food typically caters to a market area larger
than one neighborhood and is auto oriented. It may include drive-through service.
An eating or drinking establishment, in which the manner of preparation,
packaging, and service of the product enables its consumption outside the
restaurant, and which has most of the following characteristics: quick food service
is offered; food is already prepared and held for service or able to be prepared
quickly; identified by a name brand that offers a standard menu, typical business
operation logo, advertising franchise ownership or affiliation; food is generally
served in disposable wrappings or containers and with disposable utensils; and
orders are not generally taken at a customer’s table. This definition excludes
espresso coffee stands.
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E. FEASIBLE (with regard to application of the Surface Water Design Manual
in RMC 4-6-030): An LID best management practice that is considered capable of
implementation following consideration of the Surface Water Design Manual
infeasibility criteria. Provided, an LID best management practice is not feasible if
it would conflict with requirements of federal or state law, zoning district design
criteria, public health and safety, transportation regulations, regulations
protecting tree species, a local code or rule adopted as part of a Wellhead
Protection Program established under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, or a
local code or rule adopted to protect a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area established
under the State Growth Management Act.
F. FEATURE, KEY: A distinctive element of a site, development, or building
that provides a defining characteristic, style, or functionality of a development,
such as prominent architectural elements, environmental amenities (e.g., creek
crossing, retained tree stands), or prominent design features (e.g., promenades or
site entries).
G. FENCE: An outdoor physical and/or visual barrier, railing, or other upright
structure erected above ground and separating an area of ground. For the purpose
of administering this Title, a wall shall be considered to be a fence unless the wall
resists the lateral displacement of soil or other materials, in which case it shall
qualify as a retaining wall.
H. FILL: A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means.
I. FINAL PLAT: See PLAT, FINAL.
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J. FIRE CHIEF: The Fire Chief or Chief Administrative Officer Of the Renton
Regional Fire Authority.
K. FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Renton Regional Fire Authority.
L. FIRE FLOW: The measure of the sustained flow of available water for fire
fighting at a specific building or within a specific area at twenty (20) pounds per
square inch residual pressure.
M. FIRE MARSHAL: The City of Renton Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
N. FLAT: See DWELLING, ATTACHED.
O. FLOOD or FLOODING:
1. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land areas from:
a. The overflow of inland or tidal waters, and/or
b. The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from
any source, and/or
c. Mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding
as defined in subsection 1b of this definition and are akin to a river of liquid and
flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried
by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current.
2. The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other
body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents
of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually
high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by
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an unanticipated force of nature, such as flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge,
or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding as
defined in subsection 1a of this definition.
P. FLOOD CONTROL: Any undertaking for the conveyance, control, and
dispersal of flood waters.
Q. FLOOD ELEVATION STUDY: An examination, evaluation and determination
of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or
an examination, evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or
flood-related erosion hazards. Also known as a Flood Insurance Study (FIS).
R. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM): The official map on which the
Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood
hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. A FIRM that has
been made available digitally is called a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM).
S. FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY: The official report provided by the Federal
Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the flood boundary-
floodway map and the water surface elevation of the base flood.
T. FLOOD, ONE HUNDRED (100) YEAR: The maximum flood expected to
occur during a one-hundred (100) year period.
U. FLOOD PROOFING: Any combination of structural and nonstructural
additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate risk of
flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary
facilities, structures, and their contents. Flood proofed structures are those that
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have the structural integrity and design to be impervious to floodwater below the
Base Flood Elevation.
V. FLOODPLAIN or FLOOD-PRONE AREA: Any land area susceptible to being
inundated by water from any source. See FLOOD or FLOODING.
W. FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR: The community official designated by title
to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations.
X. FLOODWAY: The channel of river or other watercourse and the adjacent
land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated
height. Also referred to as “Regulatory Floodway.”
Y. FLOODWAY: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program
Regulations, use only.) Those portions of a river valley lying streamward from the
outer limits of a watercourse upon which flood waters are carried during periods
of flooding that occur with reasonable regularity, although not necessarily
annually. The floodway shall not include those lands that can reasonably be
expected to be protected by flood control devices maintained by or maintained
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under license from the Federal government, the State, or a political subdivision of
the State.
Z. FLOOR AREA, GROSS: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of
a building measured from the exterior face of each wall.
AA. FLOOR AREA, NET: The total of all floor area of a building, excluding
stairwells, elevator shafts, mechanical equipment rooms, interior vehicular
parking or loading, and all floors below the ground floor, except when used for
human habitation or service to the public.
BB. FLOOR AREA RATIO: The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided
by the lot area.
CC. FLOOR, GROUND: The floor located at or near the adjacent grade or public
right-of-way.
DD. FLOWER/PLANTS AND FLORAL SUPPLY: A business involving the
retail sale of flowers, house plants, and associated floral supplies.
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EE. FRANCHISE RETAIL ARCHITECTURE (OR GENERIC OR CORPORATE
ARCHITECTURE): Consists of site layout, buildings, and signs for businesses
(usually large format, chain, or franchise retail establishments) that are the same
style, color, and material regardless of location. Typically, the employees wear
uniforms and the products or food are the same in every facility.
FF. FRONT YARD: See YARD REQUIREMENT.
GG. FUEL DEALERS: Wholesale distribution of fuels with associated bulk
fuel storage.
HH. FUELING STATION, VEHICLE: See VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS.
II. FULFILLMENT CENTER: A building used primarily for the storage and/or
consolidation of manufactured goods (and to a lesser extent, raw materials) prior
to their distribution to retail customers, retail locations, or other warehouses. A
typical fulfillment center has a high level of on-site automation and logistics
management. Fulfillment centers are generally characterized by a significant
storage function and direct distribution of ecommerce product to end users. These
facilities usually handle smaller packages and quantities than other types of
warehouses, and operations at these facilities often include employees fulfilling
online orders by picking, packing, and shipping the goods and materials directly to
online retail customers. These qualities, large scale, and volume of goods moved
directly to home customer delivery differentiate it from other kinds of warehouse
distribution. This definition excludes warehousing, and warehousing and
distribution.
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JJ. THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT OF 1956 (FWPCA): See
RMC 4-6-100.
SECTION XIII. Section 4-11-230 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
RMC 4-11-230 DEFINITIONS W:
A. WALL PLATE: A horizontal member built into or laid along the top of a wall
to support and distribute the pressure from joists, rafters, etc.
B. WALK-UP WINDOW: A retail service window that, by design, is intended
for pedestrians and typically sells food and beverage for either on- or off-premises
consumption.
C. WALL PLATE HEIGHT: The vertical distance from the grade plane of a site
to the top of one or more wall plates of a building located thereon.
D. WAREHOUSING: A use located wholly within a building engaged in the
storage of goods and/or materials characterized by infrequent pick-up and
delivery. The definition includes data centers, but excludes bulk storage,
hazardous material storage, self-service storage, warehousing and distribution,
fulfillment centers, wholesale retail, and vehicle storage.
E. WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION: A use engaged in storage and
distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment. This use
excludes hazardous material storage, indoor storage, outdoor storage, self-service
storage, vehicle storage, and warehousing, storage, or distribution for commercial
laundry operations within the Downtown Business District.
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F. WASTE RECYCLING AND TRANSFER FACILITIES: Facilities for the collection
of solid waste for either recycling or transfer to a landfill or disposal facility. This
definition includes but is not limited to concrete and construction material
recycling operations.
G. WATER AUTHORITY: The City of Renton Water Utility, or any other
municipal or quasi-municipal entity distributing water to fire hydrants within the
City of Renton.
H. WATERCOURSE: See RMC 4-6-100.
I. WATER-DEPENDENT USE: Referring to uses or portions of a use which
cannot exist in any other location and is dependent on the water by reason of the
intrinsic nature of its operations. Examples of water-dependent uses may include
ship cargo terminal loading areas, ferry and passenger terminals, barge loading
facilities, ship building and dry docking, marinas, aquaculture, float plane facilities
and sewer outfalls.
J. WATER-ENJOYMENT USE: Referring to a recreational use, or other use
facilitating public access to the shoreline as a primary characteristic of the use; or
a use that provides for recreational use or aesthetic enjoyment of the shoreline
for a substantial number of people as a general characteristic of the use and which
through the location, design and operation assures the public’s ability to enjoy the
physical and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline. In order to qualify as a water-
enjoyment use, the use must be open to the general public and the shoreline-
oriented space within the project must be devoted to the specific aspects of the
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use that fosters shoreline enjoyment. Primary water-enjoyment uses may include,
but are not limited to, parks, piers and other improvements facilitating public
access to the shorelines of the State; and general water-enjoyment uses may
include, but are not limited to, restaurants, museums, aquariums,
scientific/ecological reserves, resorts/hotels, riverwalk developments, and
multiple use commercial/office/residential developments; provided, that such
uses conform to the above water-enjoyment specifications and the provisions of
the Shoreline Master Program.
K. WATER-ORIENTED USE: “Water-oriented” refers to a use that is water-
dependent, water-related, water-enjoyment, or a combination of such uses.
L. WATER-RELATED USE: Referring to a use or portion of a use which is not
intrinsically dependent on a waterfront location, but whose economic viability is
dependent upon a waterfront location because:
1. Of a functional requirement for a waterfront location such as the arrival
or shipment of materials by water or the need for large quantities of water; or
2. The use provides a necessary service supportive of the water-dependent
commercial activities and the proximity of the use to its customers makes its
services less expensive and/or more convenient. Examples include manufacturers
of ship parts large enough that transportation becomes a significant factor in the
products cost, professional services serving primarily water-dependent activities
and storage of water-transported foods.
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Examples of water-related uses may include warehousing of goods transported by
water, seafood processing plants, hydroelectric generating plants, gravel storage
when transported by barge, oil refineries where transport is by tanker, and log
storage.
M. WELL: A pit or hole dug into the earth to reach an aquifer.
N. WELL FIELD: An area which contains one or more wells for obtaining a
potable water supply.
O. WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA: See AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA.
P. WETLAND BUFFERS or WETLAND BUFFER ZONES: Areas that surround and
protect a wetland from adverse impacts to its functions and values. Buffers are
designated areas abutting a regulated wetland which protect the wetland from
changes in the location of the wetland edge. Wetland buffers minimize the short
and long term impacts of development on properties abutting wetlands, preserve
important wildlife habitat, allow for infiltration and water quality improvement,
protect buildings, roads and other infrastructure as well as property owners from
flood damage in years of high precipitation.
Q. WETLAND CATEGORY: A classification system used for the purpose of
regulating wetlands in the City. The criteria for determining a wetland’s category
are listed in RMC 4-3-050.
R. WETLAND CREATION (OR ESTABLISHMENT): The manipulation of the
physical, chemical, or biological characteristics present to develop a wetland that
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did not previously exist on an upland or deepwater site. Establishment results in a
gain in wetland acres.
S. WETLAND, DISTURBED: Wetlands meeting the following criteria:
1. Are characterized by hydrologic isolation, hydrologic alterations such as
diking, channelization, and/or outlet modification; and
2. Have severe soils alterations such as the presence of large amounts of
fill, soil removal and/or compaction of soils.
T. WETLAND EDGE: The boundary of a wetland as delineated using the Corps
of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual.
U. WETLAND, EMERGENT: A regulated wetland with at least thirty percent
(30%) of the surface area covered by erect, rooted herbaceous vegetation as the
uppermost vegetative strata.
V. WETLAND ENHANCEMENT: The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or
biological characteristics of a wetland (undisturbed or degraded) site to heighten,
intensify, or improve specific function(s) or for a purpose such as water quality
improvement, flood water retention or wildlife habitat. Enhancement results in a
change in wetland function(s) and can lead to a decline in other wetland function,
but does not result in a gain in wetland acres. This term includes activities
commonly associated with the terms “enhancement,” “management,”
“manipulation,” and “directed alteration.”
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W. WETLAND, FORESTED: A vegetation community with at least twenty
percent (20%) of the surface area covered by woody vegetation (trees) greater
than twenty feet (20') in height.
X. WETLAND, IN-KIND COMPENSATION: To replace wetlands with substitute
wetlands whose characteristics closely approximate those destroyed or degraded
by a regulated activity.
Y. WETLAND, ISOLATED: Those regulated wetlands which:
1. Are outside of and not contiguous to any one hundred (100) year
floodplain of a lake, river, or stream; and
2. Have no contiguous hydric soil or hydrophytic vegetation between the
wetland and any surface water.
Z. WETLAND, OFF-SITE COMPENSATION: To replace wetlands away from the
site on which a wetland has been impacted by a regulated activity.
AA. WETLAND, ON-SITE COMPENSATION: To replace wetlands at or adjacent
to the site on which a wetland has been impacted by a regulated activity.
BB. WETLAND PROTECTION/MAINTENANCE: The removal of a threat to, or
preventing decline of, wetland conditions by an action in or near a wetland.
Includes purchase of land or easements, repairing water control structures or
fences, or structural protection such as repairing a barrier island. This term also
includes activities commonly associated with the term “preservation.”
Protection/maintenance does not result in a gain of wetland acres or function.
CC. WETLAND, REGULATED: See RMC 4-3-050.
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DD. WETLAND RESTORATION: The manipulation of the physical,
chemical, or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning
natural/historic functions to former or degraded wetland. For the purpose of
tracking net gains in wetland acres, restoration is divided into:
1. Re-establishment: the manipulation of the physical, chemical, or
biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning natural/historic
functions to a former wetland. Re-establishment results in rebuilding a former
wetland and results in a gain in wetland acres.
2. Rehabilitation: the manipulation of the physical, chemical, or
biological characteristics of a site with the goal of repairing natural/historic
functions of degraded wetland. Rehabilitation results in a gain in wetland function,
but does not result in a gain in wetland acres.
EE. WETLAND, SCRUB-SHRUB: A regulated wetland with at least thirty
percent (30%) of its surface area covered by woody vegetation less than twenty
feet (20') in height at the uppermost strata.
FF. WETLANDS: Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or
groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under
normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for
life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes,
bogs, and similar areas. Wetlands do not include those artificial wetlands
intentionally created from nonwetland sites, including, but not limited to,
irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, canals, detention facilities,
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wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities, or those
wetlands created after July 1, 1990, that were unintentionally created as a result
of the construction of a road, street, or highway. Wetlands include artificial
wetlands created from nonwetland areas to mitigate the conversion of wetlands.
GG. WETLANDS, NEWLY EMERGING:
1. Wetlands occurring on top of fill materials; and
2. Characterized by emergent vegetation, low plant species richness, and
used minimally by wildlife. These wetlands are generally found in the Black River
Drainage Basin.
HH. WHOLESALE RETAIL: See “Retail, Wholesale.”
II. WILDLIFE HABITAT: An area characterized by wildlife that forage, nest,
spawn, or migrate through in search of food or shelter.
JJ. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES – TERMS RELATED TO:
A1. Antenna: Any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar
devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals.
B2. Antenna, Amateur Radio (also called ham radio): A device that picks
up or sends out radio frequency energy used for purposes of private recreation,
noncommercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training,
and emergency communication. The term “amateur” is used to specify persons
interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary
interest, and to differentiate it from commercial broadcasting, public safety (such
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as police and fire), or professional two (2) way radio services (such as maritime,
aviation, taxis, etc.).
C3. Antenna Array: A group of antennas connected and arranged in a
regular structure to form a single antenna that is able to produce radiation
patterns not produced by individual antennas.
D4. Antenna, Panel: Transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a
specific directional pattern of less than three hundred sixty degrees (360°).
E5. Antenna, Vertical Monopole Amateur Radio: A type of amateur radio
device consisting of a single vertical element constructed of wire, aluminum, or
fiberglass without any attached horizontal antennas. This definition does include
associated guy wires attached not more than halfway up the monopole for
anchoring purposes. This definition does not include amateur radio antennas with
any more than a single vertical element (e.g., tower or lattice-type amateur radio
antennas).
F6. Base Station: A structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables
FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment
and a communications network. The term does not encompass a tower as defined
herein nor any equipment associated with a tower. “Base station” includes,
without limitation:
1a. Equipment associated with wireless communications services as
well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave
backhaul.
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2b. Radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular
and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of
technological configuration (including distributed antenna systems (“DAS”) and
small cell networks).
3c. Any structure other than a tower that, at the time the relevant
application is filed (with jurisdiction) under this Section, supports or houses
equipment described in subsections F1 and 2 of this definition that has been
reviewed and approved under the applicable zoning or siting process, or under
another State or local regulatory review process, even if the structure was not
built for the sole or primary purpose of providing that support.
The term does not include any structure that, at the time the relevant application
is filed with the City under this Section, does not support or house equipment
described in subsections F1 and 2 of this definition.
G7. Collocation: The mounting of antennas and related equipment on an
existing support structure by more than one wireless communications provider.
H8. Compound: The leased or owned property upon which all elements of
a WCF reside, which is demarcated with security fencing.
I9. Eligible Facilities Request: Any request for modification of an existing
tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical dimensions
of such tower or base station, involving:
1a. Collocation of new transmission equipment;
2b. Removal of transmission equipment; or
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3. Replacement of transmission equipment.
J10. Eligible Support Structure: Any tower or base station as defined in this
Section; provided, that it is existing at the time the relevant application is filed
with the City.
K11. Equipment Cabinet: A mounted case with a hinged door used to
house equipment for utility or service providers.
L12. Equipment Shelter: A room or building used to house equipment for
utility or service providers (also known as a base station).
M13. Equipment Structure: A facility, shelter, cabinet or vault used to
house and protect electronic or other associated equipment necessary for
processing wireless communications signals. “Associated equipment” may
include, for example, air conditioning, backup power supplies and emergency
generators.
N14. FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration, which maintains stringent
regulations for the siting, building, marketing and lighting of cellular transmission
antennas near airports or flight paths.
O15. FCC: The Federal Communication Commission, which regulates the
licensing and practice of wireless, wireline, television, radio and other
telecommunications entities.
P16. Microcells: A wireless communication facility consisting of an
antenna that is either:
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1a. Four feet (4') in height and with an area of not more than five
hundred eighty (580) square inches; or
2b. If a tubular antenna, no more than four inches (4") in diameter and
no more than six feet (6') in length.
Q17. Pole Extender: A pole extender is a device that extends a utility pole
or similar structure, the material of such structure being wood, composite, or
otherwise, to the maximum height as permitted under this Title, without requiring
the entire structure to be replaced, such that a small cell wireless facility may be
located at the top of said structure and meet any required clearances as dictated
by the structure owner.
R18. Radome: A plastic housing sheltering the antenna assembly.
S19. Related Equipment: All equipment ancillary to the transmission and
reception of voice and data via radio frequencies. Such equipment may include,
but is not limited to, cable, conduit and connectors.
T20. Satellite Dish: A microwave dish typically used for receiving television
transmissions from at least one orbiting satellite.
U21. Service Provider: Is defined in accordance with RCW 35.99.010(6).
“Service provider” shall include those infrastructure companies that provide
telecommunications services or equipment to enable the deployment of personal
wireless services.
V22. Small Cell Facility: A personal wireless services facility that meets
both of the following qualifications:
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1a. Each antenna is located inside an antenna enclosure of no more
than three (3) cubic feet in volume or, in the case of an antenna that has exposed
elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements could fit within an
imaginary enclosure of no more than three (3) cubic feet; and
2b. Primary equipment enclosures are no larger than seventeen (17)
cubic feet in volume. The following associated equipment may be located outside
the primary equipment enclosure and, if so located, are not included in the
calculation of equipment volume: electric meter, concealment, telecom
demarcation box, ground-based enclosures, battery backup power systems,
grounding equipment, power transfer switch, and cutoff switch.
W23. Small Cell Network: A collection of interrelated small cell facilities
designed to deliver personal wireless services.
X24. Support Structure: A structure used to support wireless
communication antennas and related equipment, either as its primary use or as
an accessory use. Support structures include, but are not limited to, towers,
existing buildings, water tanks, signs, and light fixtures.
Y25. Tower: Any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of
supporting any FCC-licensed or authorized antennas and their associated facilities,
including structures that are constructed for wireless communications services
including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well
as unlicensed wireless services and fixes wireless services such as microwave
backhaul and the associated site. Types of towers include, but are not limited to:
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1a. Guyed Tower: A freestanding or supported wireless
communication support structure that is usually over one hundred feet (100') tall,
which consists of metal crossed strips or bars and is steadied by wire guys in a
radial pattern around the tower.
2b. Lattice Tower: A self-supporting wireless communication support
structure that consists of metal crossed strips or bars to support antennas and
related equipment.
3c. Monopole I: A freestanding support structure less than sixty feet
(60') in height, erected to support wireless communication antennas and
connecting appurtenances.
4d. Monopole II: A freestanding support structure sixty feet (60') or
greater in height, erected to support wireless communication antennas and
connecting appurtenances.
5e. Stealth Tower: A freestanding support structure that is disguised
as a natural or built object typically appearing in the natural or urban landscape
and is primarily erected to accommodate wireless communication facilities.
Examples include, but are not limited to, manmade trees, freestanding signs,
flagpoles, light fixtures and clock towers.
Z26. WCF: See Wireless Communication Facility (WCF).
AA27. Wireless Communication Facility (WCF): An unstaffed facility for
the transmission and reception of low-power radio signals usually consisting of an
equipment shelter or cabinet(s), a support structure, antennas and related
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equipment, generally contained within a compound. For purposes of this Title, a
WCF includes antennas, support structures and equipment shelters, whether
separately or in combination.
BB28. Wireless Communication Facility, Camouflaged: A wireless
communication facility that is typically affixed to the facade of an existing
structure that was not originally constructed to be a WCF support structure (e.g.,
an existing building), in a manner that integrates and disguises the WCF with the
building by matching architectural elements, colors, materials, etc.
CC29. Wireless Communication Facility, Concealed: A wireless
communication facility that is incorporated into an existing structure, that was not
originally constructed to be a WCF support structure (e.g., an existing building), in
a manner that completely hides the WCF within the existing structure or within an
addition to the existing structure that is architecturally compatible.
DD30. Wireless Communication Facility, Temporary: A self-contained,
portable telecommunications facility that can moved to a location and set up to
provide wireless services on a temporary or emergency basis. Temporary wireless
communication facilities are not deployed in a permanent manner, do not have a
permanent foundation, may be vehicle mounted, and generally contain a
telescoping boom as the antenna support structure. An example of a temporary
wireless communication facility is a “cell-on-wheels” or COW.
KK. WRECKING YARD, AUTO: A facility for the dismantling or wrecking of used
motor vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale, or dumping of dismantled or
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wrecked vehicles or their parts, including the repair of wrecked vehicles,
consistent with chapter 46.80 RCW.
SECTION XIV. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references. The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION XV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
SECTION XVI. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance’s title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL the day of , 2023.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2023.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Ord-CED(D229):2269:11/22/2023
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ATTACHMENT A
AMENDMENTS TO RMC 4-2-060.I (ZONING USE - RETAIL)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
I. RETAIL
Adult retail use
(RMC 4-3-010)
P P P P P P P12
Wholesale retail P P P P29 P79 P79
Coffee stand80, 81 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD82 AD82
Commissary
kitchen31
P P P AC AC P26 AC P27 AC AC AC
Drive-in/drive-
through, retail19,
80
AC80 AC80 AC80 AC80 AC61 AC80 AC61 AC82 AC82
Eating and
drinking
establishments80,
81
P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 AD33 AD34 P29 P P P22 P61 P P61 P12 P82 P82 P82
Fast food
restaurants
P29 P61 P P61 P82 P82 AGENDA ITEM # 8. b)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Horticultural
nurseries,
existing
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Horticultural
nurseries, new
AD AD29
Marijuana retail
(RMC 4-1-250)
AD P AD P21 P82 P82
Mobile food
vending
P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P23 P23 P23 P10 P23 P23 P23 P23 P10 P10 P10
Retail sales AD33 AD AC AC AC P22 P P P P54 P21 P82 P82
Retail sales,
outdoor
P15 P30 P30 P30 P15 P15 P15 P15 P15
Taverns AD P20 AD P21 P82 P82
Vehicle sales,
large
P29 P29 P29 P29
Vehicle sales,
small
P P P P68
Walk-up
window81
AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD33 AD33 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AGENDA ITEM # 8. b)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Wholesale retail P P P P29 P79 P79 AGENDA ITEM # 8. b)
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-060.D, 4-2-060.G, 4-2-080.A.88, 4-2-080.A.89, 4-2-110A, 4-2-
110C, 4-3-050C.3, 4-3-090D.2.c, 4-3-090E.1, 4-6-060.D, 4-9-190.C.1, 4-9-250.C.5,
AND 4-11-040.QQ OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 4-
11-080, 4-11-110, 4-11-160, AND 4-11-200 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE;
CODIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE INTERPRETATIONS FROM JULY 1, 2022 TO
JULY 5, 2023; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-1-080, Interpretation,
the Community and Economic Development Administrator (“Administrator”) is
authorized to make interpretations regarding the implementation of unclear or
contradictory regulations contained in Title IV; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator recognized that the Title IV regulations addressed in
this Ordinance contained unclear or contradictory language; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on September 15, 2023, the City notified the
State of Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 4, 2023, considered
all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded
a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance that are not
shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect
and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-060.D of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
in Attachment A.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-2-060.G of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
in Attachment B.
SECTION IV. Subsections 4-2-080.A.88 and 4-2-080.A.89 of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-2-080.A remain in effect and unchanged.
88. Permanent supportive housing, as defined under RCW 36.70A.030, and
Ttransitional housing as defined under Chapter 84.36 RCW, is are allowed land
uses where residential dwellings and/or hotels uses are allowed, subject to the
density and dimensional standards of the corresponding zone or to no more than
one hundred (100) dwelling units, whichever is less; where no density maximum
is applied or dwelling units are prohibited, the maximum density shall be thirty
(30) dwelling units per net acre. The cap of one hundred (100) may be increased
to one hundred fifteen (115) dwelling units if there is a written agreement with
the City to designate at least fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling units to those
currently experiencing homelessness in the City.
89. Reserved. Minimum net residential density and structured parking
requirements in RMC 4-2-120B, and all requirements in RMC 4-2-080A.16 and
RMC 4-4-150 shall not apply to new transitional or permanent supportive housing
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that is converted from and existing building originally permitted as a hotel in which
the rooms contain both bathrooms and kitchens so that they may be converted
into a number of residential dwelling units that do not exceed the number of
previously approved hotel rooms.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-110A of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
on Attachment C.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-110C of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
on Attachment D.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-3-050C.3 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
on Attachment E.
SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-3-090D.2.c of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
c. Critical Areas within Shoreline Jurisdiction:
i. Applicable Critical Area Regulations: Critical areas regulations, as codified in
RMC 4-3-050, (Ordinance Number 5976, August 3, 2020) Critical Area Regulations,
are adopted by reference except for the provisions modified in subsection RMC 4-
3-090D.2.c.ii of this Section and excluded in RMC 4-3-090D.2.c.iii of this Section.
Said provisions shall apply to any use, alteration, or development within shoreline
jurisdiction whether or not a shoreline permit or written statement of exemption
is required. Unless otherwise stated, no development shall be constructed,
located, extended, modified, converted, or altered, or land divided without full
compliance with the provision adopted by reference and the Shoreline Master
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Program. Within shoreline jurisdiction, the regulations of RMC 4-3-050 shall be
liberally construed together with the Shoreline Master Program to give full effect
to the objectives and purposes of the provisions of the Shoreline Master Program
and the Shoreline Management Act. If there is a conflict or inconsistency between
any of the adopted provisions below and the Shoreline Master Program, the most
restrictive provisions Shoreline Management Act and this Shoreline Master
Program shall prevail.
ii. The following provisions of the Critical Areas Regulations in RMC 4-3-050 are
modified within shoreline jurisdiction:
(a) RMC 4-3-050G.1 is not adopted within shoreline jurisdiction. Uses and
developments within shoreline jurisdiction, including proposals with critical areas,
are subject to the standard of no net loss of shoreline ecological functions and
processes.
(b) Within shoreline jurisdiction, variances to critical areas regulations shall
be processed through a shoreline variance in RMC 4-9-190I, rather than RMC 4-9-
250.
(c) To provide for flexibility in the administration of the ecological
protection provisions of the Shoreline Master Program, alternative averaged
buffer approaches provided in RMC 4-3-050I may be utilized within shoreline
jurisdiction. Other reduced buffer allowances provided in RMC 4-3-050I are not
applicable within the shoreline jurisdiction.
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(d) Wetland Identification, Rating, Buffer, Mitigation Ratio, and Buffer
Averaging provisions of subsection D.2.d of this Section shall apply within
shoreline jurisdiction.
iii. Inapplicable Critical Area Regulations: The following provisions of RMC 4-3-
050, Critical Area Regulations, shall not apply within shoreline jurisdiction:
(a) RMC 4-3-050K, Variances, RMC 4-3-050G.1 and any related reference
to RMC 4-9-250.
(b) RMC 4-3-050M, Appeals, shoreline permit appeals are dictated by the
Shoreline Management Act and must be executed in accordance with RCW
90.58.180.
(c) Any allowance provided based on a reference to Reasonable Use.
Within the shoreline jurisdiction, reasonable use is demonstrated through the
shoreline variance.
(d) Reserved.
(e) Other GMA authorized administrative provisions such as appeals,
permits, penalties and enforcement that are not consistent with the Shoreline
Management Act.
(f) RMC 4-3-050G.9.d.ii Independent buffer study allowances for
alternative wetland buffers.
(g) Pursuant to RMC 4-3-050C.3 Table footnote 22, allowances for new
accessory structures, such as fences, gazebos, storage sheds, and playhouses
within a critical area buffer are not applicable within the shoreline jurisdiction.
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iv. Critical Area Regulations for Habitat Conservation Areas: Shoreline
Environments designated as Natural or Urban Conservancy shall be considered
Habitat Conservation Areas. Regulations for habitat conservation areas Type S
Streams and Lakes are contained within the development standards and use
standards of the Shoreline Master Program, including but not limited to
subsection F.1 of this Section, Vegetation Conservation, which establishes
vegetated buffers adjacent to water bodies and specific provisions for use and for
shoreline modification in subsections E and F of this Section. There shall be no
modification of the required setback and buffer for non-water-dependent uses in
Type S Fish Habitat Conservation areas without an approved Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
v. Alternate Mitigation Approaches: To provide for flexibility in the
administration of the ecological protection provisions of the Shoreline Master
Program, alternative mitigation approaches may be applied for as provided in
RMC 4-3-050L.1.g.iv, Alternative Mitigation. Modifications within shoreline
jurisdiction may be approved for those critical areas regulated by that Section as
a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit where such approaches provide increased
protection of shoreline ecological functions and processes over the standard
provisions of the Shoreline Master Program and are scientifically supported by
specific studies performed by qualified professionals.
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-3-090E.1 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
on Attachment F.
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SECTION X. Subsection 4-6-060.D of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
D. EXEMPTIONS:
The following exemptions shall be made to the requirements listed in this
Section:
1. New construction or addition with valuation less than one hundred fifty
seventy-five thousand dollars ($1750,000.00) (the value of which shall be
reviewed in conjunction with mandatory periodic updates of the Comprehensive
Plan and based on the Seattle Construction Cost Index).
2. Interior remodels of any value not involving a building addition.
3. If demonstrated as necessary to mitigate an extreme hardship not
caused by the requestor.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-9-190.C.1 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
1. The following shall not be considered substantial developments for the
purpose of this Master Program and are exempt from obtaining a Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit (SSDP). An exemption from an SSDP is not an
exemption from compliance with the Act or the Shoreline Master Program, or
from any other regulatory requirements.
a. Governor’s Certification: Any project with a certification from the
Governor pursuant to chapter 80.50 RCW.
b. Projects Valued at $7,047.00 8,504.00 or Less: Any development of
which the total cost or fair market value does not exceed seven thousand forty
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seven eight thousand five hundred four dollars ($7,047.00 8,504.00), or as
adjusted per RCW 90.58.030(3), if such development does not materially interfere
with the normal public use of the water or shorelines of the State.
c. Maintenance and Repair: Normal maintenance or repair of existing
structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or elements.
i. “Normal maintenance” includes those usual acts to prevent a decline,
lapse, or cessation from a lawfully established condition.
ii. “Normal repair” means to restore a development to a state
comparable to its original condition, including but not limited to its size, shape,
configuration, location and external appearance, within a reasonable period after
decay or partial destruction, except where repair causes substantial adverse
effects to the shoreline resource or environment.
iii. Replacement of a structure or development may be authorized as
repair where such replacement is the common method of repair for the type of
structure or development and the replacement structure or development is
comparable to the original structure or development including, but not limited to,
its size, shape, configuration, location and external appearance and the
replacement does not cause substantial adverse effects to shoreline resources or
environment.
d. Emergency Construction: Emergency construction necessary to protect
property from damage by the elements.
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i. An “emergency” is an unanticipated and imminent threat to public
health, safety, or the environment which requires immediate action within a time
too short to allow for full compliance with the Shoreline Master Program.
ii. Emergency construction does not include development of new
permanent protective structures where none previously existed. Where new
protective structures are deemed to be the appropriate means to address the
emergency situation, upon abatement of the emergency situation, the new
structure shall be removed or any permit which would have been required, absent
an emergency, pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW, chapter 173-27 WAC or the
Shoreline Master Program shall be obtained.
iii. All emergency construction shall be consistent with the policies of
chapter 90.58 RCW and the Shoreline Master Program.
iv. In general, flooding or other seasonal events that can be anticipated
and may occur but that are not imminent are not an emergency.
e. Agricultural Construction or Practices: Construction and practices
normal or necessary for farming, irrigation, and ranching activities, including
agricultural service roads and utilities on shorelands, and the construction and
maintenance of irrigation structures, including, but not limited to, head gates,
pumping facilities, and irrigation channels. A feedlot of any size, all processing
plants, other activities of a commercial nature, alteration of the contour of the
shorelands by leveling or filling, other than that which results from normal
cultivation, shall not be considered normal or necessary farming or ranching
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activities. A feedlot shall be an enclosure or facility used or capable of being used
for feeding livestock hay, grain, silage, or other livestock feed, but shall not include
land for growing crops or vegetation for livestock feeding and/or grazing, nor shall
it include normal livestock wintering operations.
f. Construction of Single Family Residence and Accessory Buildings:
Construction on shorelands by an owner, lessee or contract purchaser of a single
family residence for his own use or for the use of his family, which residence does
not exceed a height of thirty five feet (35') above average grade level as defined
in WAC 173-27-030 and which meets all requirements of the State agency or local
government having jurisdiction thereof, other than requirements imposed
pursuant to this Section.
i. “Single family” residence means a detached dwelling designed for
and occupied by one family including those structures and developments within a
contiguous ownership which are a normal appurtenance. An “appurtenance” is
necessarily connected to the use and enjoyment of a single family residence and
is located landward of the OHWM and/or the perimeter of a wetland.
ii. Construction authorized under this exemption shall be located
landward of the OHWM.
g. Construction of Noncommercial Docks: Construction of a dock including
a community dock designed for pleasure craft only, for the private noncommercial
use of the owner, lessee, or contract purchaser of single and multi-family
residences.
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i. This exception applies if the fair market value of the dock does not
exceed: (a) twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for docks that are constructed
to replace existing docks and are of equal or lesser square footage than the dock
being replaced; or (b) ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for all other docks
constructed in fresh waters. However, if subsequent construction occurs within
five (5) years of completion of the prior construction, and the combined fair
market value of the subsequent and prior construction exceeds the amount
specified above, the subsequent construction shall be considered a substantial
development permit; and
ii. A dock is a landing and moorage facility for watercraft and does not
include recreational decks, storage facilities or other appurtenances.
h. Construction Authorized by the Coast Guard: Construction or
modification, by or under the authority of the Coast Guard or a designated port
management authority, of navigational aids such as channel markers and anchor
buoys.
i. Operation, Maintenance, or Construction Related to Irrigation:
Operation, maintenance, or construction of canals, waterways, drains, reservoirs,
or other facilities that now exist or are hereafter created or developed as part of
an irrigation system for the primary purpose of making use of system waters,
including return flow and artificially stored groundwater for the irrigation of lands.
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j. Marking of Property Lines on State-Owned Lands: The marking of
property lines or corners on State-owned lands when such marking does not
interfere with the normal public use of the surface of the water.
k. Operation and Maintenance of Agricultural Drainage or Dikes:
Operation and maintenance of any system of dikes, ditches, drains, or other
facilities existing on September 8, 1975, which were created, developed, or
utilized primarily as a part of an agricultural drainage or diking system.
l. Activities Necessary for Permit Application: Site exploration and
investigation activities that are prerequisites to preparation of an application for
development authorization under the Shoreline Master Program, if:
i. The activity does not interfere with the normal public use of the
surface waters.
ii. The activity will have no significant adverse impact on the
environment including, but not limited to, fish, wildlife, fish or wildlife habitat,
water quality, and aesthetic values.
iii. The activity does not involve the installation of a structure, and upon
completion of the activity the vegetation and land configuration of the site are
restored to conditions existing before the activity.
iv. A private entity seeking development authorization under the
Shoreline Master Program first posts a performance bond or provides other
evidence of financial responsibility to the Planning Division to ensure that the site
is restored to pre-existing conditions.
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v. The activity is not subject to the permit requirements of RCW
90.58.550.
m. Removal or Control of Aquatic Noxious Weeds: The process of
removing or controlling an aquatic noxious weed, as defined in RCW 17.26.020,
through the use of a herbicide or other treatment methods applicable to weed
control that are recommended by a final environmental impact statement
published by the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Ecology jointly
with other State agencies under chapter 43.21C RCW.
n. Watershed Restoration Projects: Watershed restoration projects as
defined below:
i. “Watershed restoration project” means a public or private project
authorized by the sponsor of a watershed restoration plan that implements the
plan or a part of the plan and consists of one or more of the following activities:
(a) A project that involves less than ten (10) miles of streamreach,
in which less than twenty five (25) cubic yards of sand, gravel, or soil is removed,
imported, disturbed or discharged, and in which no existing vegetation is removed
except as minimally necessary to facilitate additional plantings.
(b) A project for the restoration of an eroded or unstable stream
bank that employs the principles of bioengineering, including limited use of rock
as a stabilization only at the toe of the bank, and with primary emphasis on using
native vegetation to control the erosive forces of flowing water.
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(c) A project primarily designed to improve fish and wildlife habitat,
remove or reduce impediments to migration of fish, or enhance the fishery
resource available for use by all of the citizens of the State, provided that any
structure, other than a bridge or culvert or in stream habitat enhancement
structure associated with the project, is less than two hundred (200) square feet
in floor area and is located above the OHWM of the stream.
ii. “Watershed restoration plan” means a plan, developed or sponsored
by a State department, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a city, a county or a
conservation district, for which agency and public review has been conducted
pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW, the State Environmental Policy Act. The
watershed restoration plan generally contains a general program and
implementation measures or actions for the preservation, restoration, re-
creation, or enhancement of the natural resources, character, and ecology of a
stream, stream segment, drainage area, or watershed.
o. Projects to Improve Fish and Wildlife Passage or Habitat: A public or
private project, the primary purpose of which is to improve fish or wildlife habitat
or fish passage, when all of the following apply:
i. The project has been approved in writing by the Department of Fish
and Wildlife as necessary for the improvement of the habitat or passage and
appropriately designed and sited to accomplish the intended purpose.
ii. The project has received hydraulic project approval by the
Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to chapter 77.04 RCW.
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iii. The Planning Division has determined that the project is consistent
with the Shoreline Master Program.
p. Hazardous Substance Remediation: Hazardous substance remedial
actions pursuant to WAC 173-26-231(3)(a)(iii)(B)(V).
q. Projects on Lands Not Subject to Shoreline Jurisdiction Prior to
Restoration: Actions on land that otherwise would not be under the jurisdiction
of the Shoreline Management Act except for a change in the location of OHWM
or other criteria due to a shoreline restoration project creating a landward shift in
the OHWM that brings the land under the jurisdiction of the Act.
r. Americans with Disabilities Act: The external or internal retrofitting of
an existing structure with the exclusive purpose of compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec 12101 et seq.) or to otherwise provide
physical access to the structure by individuals with disabilities.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-9-250.C.5 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
5. Decision Criteria for Waivers of Street Improvements: Reasonable
justification shall be based on criteria “a” and “b” below; and additional
justification that may include, but is not limited to, criteria “c” through “e” below:
a. Required street improvements would have a negative impact on other
properties.
b. In no case shall a waiver be granted unless it is shown that there will be
a de minimis effect on the public health, safety or welfare if the improvements are
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not installed, and that the improvements are not needed for current or
anticipated development.
c. Required street improvements will alter an existing wetlands or stream,
or have a negative impact on a shoreline’s area.
d. Required improvements will be installed as part of a City project, as
identified in the City’s Transportation Improvement Program or similar
documentation as determined by the Administrator.
e. Existing steep topography would make required street improvements
infeasible.
SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-11-040.QQ of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows:
QQ. DWELLING UNIT: A structure or portion of a structure designed, occupied or
intended for occupancy as a single unit providing complete, independent living
facilities with separated living quarters, a kitchen, sleeping, and sanitary facilities
provided for the exclusive use of a single household. For the purposes of this
definition, sanitary facilities shall include a sink, a toilet, and a shower or bathtub.
SECTION XIV. Section 4-11-080 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
4-11-080 DEFINITIONS H:
A. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Those chemicals or substances which are
physical or health hazards as defined and classified in Chapter 50 of the
International Fire Code as adopted or amended by the City whether the materials
are in usable or waste condition; and any material that may degrade groundwater
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quality when improperly used, stored, disposed of, or otherwise mismanaged.
Appendix H of the International Fire Code provides further information,
explanations, and examples of hazardous materials.
B. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT: A form provided by
the Department or the Fire Department and completed by a facility owner that
provides specified information regarding hazardous materials at the facility.
C. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Any liquid, solid, gas or sludge, including any
material, substance, product commodity or waste that exhibits the characteristics
of hazardous waste as described in chapter 70.105 RCW.
D. HAZARDOUS WASTE: All dangerous and extremely hazardous waste,
except for moderate-risk waste, as defined in RCW 70.105.010.
E. HEALTH HAZARD: See RMC 4-6-100.
F. HEARING EXAMINER: The office of the Hearing Examiner as defined by
RMC Title 1. The Hearing Examiner is appointed by the Mayor of the City to conduct
public hearings on applications outlined in chapter 4-8 RMC, and prepares a record,
findings of fact and conclusions on such applications.
G. HEARINGS BOARD, SHORELINE: The Shorelines Hearings Board
established by the Shoreline Management Act.
H. HEIGHT: See BUILDING HEIGHT or SIGN HEIGHT.
I. HEIGHT, CLEAR: Distance from the floor to the lowest-hanging ceiling
member or hanging objects, beams, joists or truss work descending down into a
substantial portion of the area.
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J. HEIGHT, FLOOR-TO-CEILING: The vertical distance between the finished
floor and the ceiling.
K. HIGH BLOWDOWN POTENTIAL: An area where field conditions indicate
the potential for tree blowdown is high. Evidence may include the presence of
toppled trees in the area, and thin or saturated soils.
L. HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV): A vehicle carrying more than a
specified minimum number of people (usually two (2) or three (3) persons).
M. HIGH QUALITY DESIGN: A development project that encourages
pedestrian activity or adds pedestrian interest and exhibits a degree of
craftsmanship, building detailing, architectural design, or quality of materials that
are not typically found in standard construction. Responds to site conditions
through its orientation, circulation, and/or incorporation of special site features.
Buildings characterized by standard corporate identity elements (e.g., fast food
establishments with signature roofline or facade features) or standard building
plans (e.g., stock plans that are unable to adapt to site conditions) are not typically
considered high quality design.
N. HIGH RISE: A structure exceeding seventy five feet (75') in height.
O. HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE: The highest natural elevation of the ground
surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
P. HILLSIDE: An inclined landform which may include one or more classes of
slope: steep (sensitive and/or protected) and non-steep (i.e., less than twenty five
percent (25%)).
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Q. HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION: A subdivision in which the average slope is twenty
percent (20%) or in which any street in the subdivision has grades greater than
fifteen percent (15%) at any point.
R. HISTORIC STRUCTURE: (This definition is for flood hazard regulations in
RMC 4-3-050 use only.) Any structure that is:
1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing
maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the
Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the
National Register; or
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as
contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a
district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic
district; or
3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with
historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the
Interior; or
4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities
with historic preservation programs that have been certified either:
a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the
Interior, or
b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved
programs.
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S. HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE CENTER: A combination of activities intended for
improvement or maintenance of health including out-patient and/or in-patient
care and supporting accessory activities including space for medical practitioners,
retail sales, educational classrooms and meeting spaces.
T. HOME OCCUPATION: Any commercial use conducted entirely within a
dwelling or accessory structure and carried on by persons residing in that dwelling
unit, but is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling as a
residence.
U. HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT: See TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT.
V. HOMELESS SERVICES USE: Shelters or housing as defined below:
1. Day Shelter: A facility that offers a haven to people experiencing
homelessness by providing a safe place to rest during the day or evening, but with
no overnight stays. Support services for homeless populations is an integral part
of a day shelter use and may include access to food, seating, showers, laundry,
restrooms, storage, a computer lab, phones, fax, and a critical mailing address.
Spaces for meetings and examinations are generally provided to accommodate
counseling and access to medical/dental and legal assistance.
2. Emergency Shelter: Emergency shelter has the same meaning as
Consistent with “emergency shelter” in RCW 36.70A.030, and as may be hereafter
amended. a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or families
who are currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to
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enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may
include day and warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations.
3. Emergency Housing: Emergency housing has the same meaning as
Consistent with “emergency housing” in RCW 36.70A.030, and as hereafter
amended. temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families who are
homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address
the basic health, food, clothing, and personal hygiene needs of individuals or
families. Emergency housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a
lease or an occupancy agreement. A COVID-19 deintensification shelter meeting
this definition is a homeless services use.
W. HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION: An incorporated nonprofit organization
formed or qualified under the laws of the State of Washington, operating under
recorded land agreements through which: (a) each land owner is automatically a
member, (b) each land owner is automatically subject to a proportionate share of
the expenses for the organization’s activities, such as maintaining common
property and facilities, and (c) such charge, if unpaid, becomes a lien against the
property of the land owner.
X. HOTEL: A building or portion thereof wherein a majority of the net floor
area is dedicated for the rental of rooms for transient occupancy for sleeping
purposes in exchange for payment, and typically based on a per night and per room
basis for no more than thirty (30) continuous days and not meeting the definition
of “homeless services use.” For the purposes of this definition, “transient” means
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less than one month, or less than thirty (30) continuous days if the rental period
does not begin on the first day of the month. Hotel structures are at least two (2)
stories in height, with lodging space generally above the first floor. Lodging space
may also be located on the first floor. Individual rooms are accessed from a
common hallway and include permanent provisions for sanitation but do not
provide kitchen facilities. A commercial kitchen and dining room catering to the
hotel patrons may be provided, event space, eating and drinking establishments,
and accessory shops and services typically located in or provided by hotels and
catering to the general public may be provided. Not included in this definition are
facilities providing crisis intervention or case management or both, attached
dwellings, bed and breakfasts, or motels.
Y. HOTEL, EXTENDED-STAY: A building or portion thereof for rental of rooms
with permanent provisions for living, eating, sanitation, and cooking for temporary
occupancy without limits on duration. Extended-stay hotel structures are at least
two (2) stories in height, with lodging space generally above the first floor, and not
meeting the definition of a homeless services use. Lodging space may also be
located on the first floor. Individual rooms accessed from a common hallway. A
commercial kitchen and dining room catering to the extended-stay patrons may be
provided; event space, eating and drinking establishments, and accessory shops
and services typically located in or provided by hotels or extended-stay hotels and
catering to the general public may be provided. Not included in this definition are
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facilities providing crisis intervention or case management or both, attached
dwellings, bed and breakfasts, hotels, or motels.
Z. HOUSEHOLD: A family living together in a single dwelling unit with
common access to, and common use of, all living, sanitation facilities, and all areas
and facilities for the preparation, consumption and storage of food within the
dwelling unit.
AA. HUMAN SCALE: The perceived size of a building relative to a human being.
A building is considered to have good human scale if there is an expression of
human activity or use that indicates the building’s size. For example, traditionally
sized doors, windows, and balconies are elements that respond to the size of a
human body, so these elements in a building indicate a building’s overall size.
BB. HUMAN SCALE ELEMENTS: Architectural elements such as railings,
windows with multiple panes, doorways, or fences, that are scaled for human use
and convey the idea of human activity or human occupancy.
CC. HYPORHEIC ZONE: The saturated zone located beneath and abutting
streams that contains some portion of surface waters, serves as a filter for
nutrients, and maintains water quality.
SECTION XV. Subsection 4-11-110 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended to add a
new definition in alphabetical order as follows:
4-11-110 DEFINITIONS K:
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A. KENNEL: A commercial facility for the care and/or breeding of dogs and/or
cats, except that a pet day care is not a kennel although a pet day care and a kennel
might be housed within the same facility. (See PET DAY CARE.)
B. KITCHEN: a kitchen means an area within a dwelling unit that is used or
designed to be used for the preparation or cooking of food and that contains the
following: gas line and/or 240-volt electrical outlet; a stove/range with an
approved exhaust system; a sink with dimensions no less than twenty-two (22)
inches wide, sixteen (16) inches long, and eight (8) inches deep with a waste line
drain one-and one half (1-1/2) inches or greater in diameter; and a refrigerator
exceeding five (5) cubic feet in capacity.
SECTION XVI. Subsection 4-11-160 of the Renton Municipal Code the definition of
Permanent Supportive Housing is amended as follows:
4-11-160 DEFINITIONS P:
A. PARCEL: A unit of land created specifically for the purpose of tax collection.
B. PARENT SITE: (This definition for RMC 4-7-090, Unit Lot Subdivisions,
only.) The aggregate of all land (irrespective of existing or future unit lots, tracts,
or other distinct properties) within the boundaries of the original lot(s) subject to
a unit lot subdivision within which townhouses exist or are proposed, and the land
underlying the townhouses subdivided so that each townhouse dwelling unit is
located on a unit lot.
C. PARK: For purposes of the application of setback requirements for uses
regulated by the provisions of RMC 4-3-010, a “park” is defined as a tract of land
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provided by a unit of government to meet the active and/or passive recreational
needs of people.
D. PARK AND RIDE, DEDICATED: A surface parking lot or structured parking
garage used for parking of vehicles for commuters using any form of transit or
ridesharing. This definition excludes commercial or public surface parking and
commercial or public structured parking garages.
E. PARK AND RIDE, SHARED-USE: A pre-existing parking lot or structured
parking garage created for purposes other than commuter parking that has
specific numbers of spaces or an entire lot or garage leased to a transit authority
to allow commuters to park their vehicles to use any form of transit or ridesharing.
This definition excludes dedicated park and rides, commercial or public surface
parking, and commercial or public structured parking garage.
F. PARK, COMMUNITY/REGIONAL: Larger than neighborhood parks, these
are designed for organized activities and sports, although individual and family
activities are also encouraged. Where there are no neighborhood parks, the
community or regional park can serve this function. Larger parks often include one
specific use or feature that makes the park unique. This definition includes but is
not limited to community and regional parks as defined by the City of Renton Parks
Plan, trails for nonmotorized travel, and accessory uses normal and incidental to
parks.
G. PARK, NEIGHBORHOOD: A combination playground and park designed
primarily for nonsupervised, nonorganized recreation activities. They are
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generally small in size. This definition includes but is not limited to community
gardens and other accessory uses normal and incidental to parks.
H. PARKING, BICYCLE: An off-street space intended for the use of bicycle
storage, which includes a bicycle rack or similar facility that allows one to lock a
bicycle in place.
I. PARKING GARAGE, STRUCTURED, COMMERCIAL OR PUBLIC: A building or
structure which may be located above or below ground, with stalls accessed via
interior aisles, and used for temporary storage of motor vehicles. Structured
parking can be a stand-alone use or a part of a building containing other uses. This
definition excludes dedicated park and rides, shared-use park and rides, and
commercial or public surface parking.
J. PARKING MODULE: A parking area that meets maximum physical
dimensions as delineated in the Urban Center Design Overlay regulations.
K. PARKING, OFF-SITE: Parking for a particular land use on land separate
from the land on which the use occurs. The use for parking is subject to a lease or
other agreement ensuring the perpetual use of the off-site land for parking.
L. PARKING SPACE or PARKING STALL: A parking space is any off-street space
intended for the use of temporary vehicular storage for durations of less than
seventy two (72) hours with ingress and egress to the space easily identifiable.
Included in this definition are the permanent surface, striping, landscaping and
other features required by RMC 4-4-080.
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M. PARKING, SURFACE, COMMERCIAL OR PUBLIC: Open lots or grounds with
at-grade parking improvements. This definition excludes dedicated park and rides,
shared-use park and rides, and commercial and public structured parking garages.
N. PARKING, TANDEM: The parking of one motor vehicle behind another, in
a space two (2) car lengths long, but only one car length wide.
O. PARTY OF RECORD: Party of record means:
1. The permit applicant and the owner of property subject to the land use
decision;
2. The appellant (if different than the permit applicant);
3. The City (if different than the appellant); or
4. Any person who provided a complete name and address (either physical
address or email address) and testified during the open record public hearing,
either verbally or in writing, on the application and/or any person who submitted
written comments during administrative review, excluding persons who have only
signed petitions or mechanically produced form letters.
P. PARTY OF RECORD: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master
Program Regulations, use only.) All persons, agencies or organizations who have
submitted written comments in response to a notice of application prior to the
close of the public hearing or during the administrative review; made oral
comments in a formal public hearing conducted on the application; or notified
local government of their desire to receive a copy of the final decision on a permit
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and who have provided an address for delivery (either physical address or email
address) of such notice by mail.
Q. PASSIVE RECREATION: See RECREATION, PASSIVE.
R. PAVED: Surfaced with a hard, smooth surface, usually consisting of
concrete or asphalt underlain by a subgrade of crushed rock.
S. PAVEMENT WIDTH: Width of paved driving and parking surface, including
street gutters, as measured from face of curb to face of curb, or from edge of
pavement where there are no curbs.
T. PEAK DISCHARGE: The maximum surface water runoff rate (cfs) at point
of discharge, determined from the design storm frequency.
U. PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS: Areas designated in the Comprehensive Plan as
primary routes for pedestrian use to connect sub-areas of the City or regional trail
systems, and to provide access to public facilities.
V. PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT/STREET: Development on a
pedestrian-oriented street is encouraged through master planning, building
location and design guidelines and typically meets the following criteria: 1)
buildings in scale with the street, one to two (2) stories along residential/minor
collectors and three (3) or more stories along primary and secondary arterials, 2)
buildings located close to the street/walkway, 3) at least one pedestrian entry
oriented to the street, and 4) clearly identified sidewalks and/or grade separated
walkways.
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W. PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED FACADE: Facades featuring characteristics that
make them attractive to pedestrians, including transparent window area or
window displays along the ground floor facade, primary building entry, and
overhead weather protection along at least seventy five percent (75%) of the
facade.
X. PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED SPACE: A publicly accessible space that includes
elements such as visual and pedestrian access to abutting structures, paved
walking surfaces of either concrete or unit paving, on-site or building-mounted
lighting, and public seating areas.
Y. PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED STREET: See STREET, PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED.
Z. PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED USE: Businesses typically frequented by and
conveniently located for use by pedestrians.
AA. PERENNIAL: Waters which flow continuously.
BB. PERFORMANCE BOND OR GUARANTEE: That security which may be
accepted in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be made before
approval of the final plat, including performance bonds, escrow agreements, and
other similar collateral or surety agreements.
CC. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: Permanent supportive housing has
the same meaning as “Permanent supportive housing” in RCW 36.70A.030, and as
thereafter amended. Consistent with RCW 36.70A.030, subsidized, leased
dwelling units with no limit on length of stay that prioritizes people who need
comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and utilizes admissions
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practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical for other
subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history,
criminal history, and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired
with on-site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a person living with
a complex and disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was
experiencing homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to
moving into housing to retain their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing
arrangement, improve the resident's health status, and connect the resident of
the housing with community-based health care, treatment, or employment
services. Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and
responsibilities defined in Chapter 59.18 RCW.
DD. PERMIT, SHORELINE: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline
Master Program Regulations, use only.) Any substantial development, variance,
conditional use permit, or revision authorized under chapter 90.58 RCW.
EE. PERMITTED USES: See USES, PERMITTED.
FF. PERSON: Any person, individual, public or private corporation, firm,
association, joint venture, partnership, municipality, government agency, political
subdivision, public officer, owner, lessee, tenant, other legal entity, or any other
entity whatsoever or any combination of such, jointly or severally.
GG. PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE: Consistent with RCW 46.75.010, a
“personal delivery device” means an electrically powered device to which all of
the following apply:
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1. The device is intended primarily to transport property on sidewalks and
crosswalks;
2. The device weighs less than one hundred twenty (120) pounds,
excluding any property being carried in the device;
3. The device will operate at a maximum speed of six (6) miles per hour;
and
4. The device is equipped with automated driving technology, including
software and hardware, enabling the operation of the device, with the support
and supervision of a remote personal delivery device operator.
HH. PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE DISPENSER: Any structure that
provides personal delivery device storage and device charging.
II. PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE OPERATOR: Consistent with RCW 46.75.010,
a “personal delivery device operator” means an employee or agent of an eligible
entity who has the capability to control or monitor the navigation and operation
of a personal delivery device. “Personal delivery device operator” does not
include:
1. With respect to a delivery or other service rendered by a personal
delivery device, the person who requests the delivery or service; or
2. A person who only arranges for and dispatches a personal delivery
device for a delivery or other service.
JJ. PERVIOUS SURFACE: Any surface material that allows stormwater to
infiltrate into the ground. Examples include lawn, landscape, pasture, and native
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vegetation areas. Note for purposes of Surface Water Design Manual (RMC 4-6-
030) threshold determination and runoff volume modeling for detention and
treatment, vegetated roofs and permeable pavements are to be considered
impervious surfaces along with lawns, landscaping, sports fields, golf courses, and
other areas that have modified runoff characteristics resulting from the addition
of underdrains.
KK. PET DAY CARE: A commercial facility where four (4) or more dogs or other
household pet animals are left by their owners for periods of supervision during
the hours the facility is open to the public (i.e., business hours).
LL. PETS, HOUSEHOLD: Animals that are generally kept as part of a household
and for the purpose of companionship. These animals are to include: dogs, cats,
rabbits, caged indoor birds, small rodents, nonvenomous reptiles and amphibians
weighing less than ten (10) pounds, and others of similar size and characteristics
as approved by the Planning Director.
MM. PIER: A general term including docks and similar structures
consisting of a fixed or floating platform extending from the shore over the water.
This definition does not include overwater trails.
NN. PIPELINE: Buried pipe systems (including all pipe, pipe joints,
fittings, valves, manholes, sumps, and appurtenances that are in contact with the
substance being transported) utilized for the conveyance of hazardous materials.
Pipelines include, but are not limited to, sanitary sewers, side sewers, storm
sewers, leachate pipelines, and product pipelines.
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OO. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090,
Shoreline Master Program Regulations, use only.) Special contractual agreement
between the developer and a governmental body governing development of land.
PP. PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENT (PUD): Any development approved and
developed in accordance with the terms of RMC 4-9-150, including a subdivision
of such land, which development may occur at one time or in phases.
QQ. PLANNING COMMISSION: That body as defined in
chapters 35.63, 35A.63, or 36.70 RCW as designated by the legislative body to
perform a planning function or that body assigned such duties and responsibilities
under a city or county charter.
RR. PLANNING DIRECTOR: The individual under the direction of the
Community and Economic Development Administrator who plans, organizes,
coordinates and directs the City’s Planning Division, including the development
and adoption of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and development
regulations, or designee. Additionally, the Planning Director is responsible for
application and enforcement of the City’s zoning, shoreline management, and
environmental ordinances, review and processing of all land use subdivision
permit applications.
SS. PLANT ASSOCIATIONS OF INFREQUENT OCCURRENCE: One or more plant
species in a landform type that, because of the rarity of the habitat or the species
involved, or both, or for other botanical or environmental reasons, do not often
occur in King County.
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TT. PLANTING STRIP: That part of a street right-of-way between the abutting
property line and the curb or traveled portion of the street, exclusive of any
sidewalk.
UU. PLAT: A map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon
the division of a parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets, and alleys or other division
and dedications.
VV. PLAT, FINAL: The final drawing of a subdivision and dedication prepared
for filing for record with the County Auditor and containing all elements and
requirements set forth in this Title and chapter 58.17 RCW.
WW. PLAT, PRELIMINARY: A drawing of a proposed subdivision of land
into ten (10) or more individual lots showing the general layout of streets and
alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the
requirements of the City subdivision regulations and chapter 58.17 RCW. The
preliminary plat shall be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general
layout of a subdivision.
XX. PLAT, SHORT: The division or redivision of land into nine (9) or fewer lots,
tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of
ownership.
YY. POTABLE WATER: See RMC 4-6-100.
ZZ. POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREAS: Areas within the Urban Growth Area
that have been designated for annexation to the City within the twenty (20) year
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planning horizon by agreement with King County as required by the Countywide
Planning Policies and the Growth Management Act.
AAA. POTW: See RMC 4-6-100.
BBB. PREAPPLICATION MEETING: A conference held with a project
applicant and City representative(s) in advance of the proposed land use project
application. During the conference, the City representative(s) inform the applicant
of applicable policies, plans, and requirements as they apply to the proposed
development project.
CCC. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL: The official favorable action taken on
the preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision, metes and bounds description, or
dedication, by the Hearing Examiner following a duly advertised public hearing.
DDD. PRELIMINARY PLAT: See PLAT, PRELIMINARY.
EEE. PRESCHOOL: Nursery schools or kindergartens which are engaged
primarily in educational work with children and in which no child is enrolled on a
regular basis for more than four (4) hours per day.
FFF. PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER: See RMC 4-6-100.
GGG. PRIMARY CONTAINMENT: See RMC 4-5-120.G.
HHH. PRIORITY HABITAT AND SPECIES: Habitats and species of
importance and concern as identified by the Washington State Department of
Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species Program. “Priority habitats” are habitat types
with unique or significant value to many species. An area classified and mapped
as priority habitat must have one or more of the following attributes:
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1. Comparatively high fish and wildlife density.
2. Comparatively high fish and wildlife species diversity.
3. Important fish and wildlife breeding habitat.
4. Important fish and wildlife seasonal ranges.
5. Important fish and wildlife movement corridors.
6. Limited availability.
7. High vulnerability to habitat alteration.
8. Unique or dependent species.
“Priority species” are fish and wildlife species requiring protective measures
and/or management guidelines to ensure their perpetuation.
III. PRIVATE CLUB, FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION: An association of persons
organized for some common purpose, including civic, professional, social, trade,
fraternal, and other similar organizations, but not including groups organized
primarily to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business. This
definition excludes smoking lounges.
JJJ. PRIVATE HYDRANT: A fire hydrant situated and maintained to provide
water for firefighting purposes with restrictions as to use. The location may be
such that it is not readily accessible for immediate use by the fire authority for
other than certain private property.
KKK. PRODUCT TIGHT: See RMC 4-5-120.G.
LLL. PROJECTION: The distance by which a sign extends over public
property or beyond the building line.
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MMM. PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION: See HOMEOWNERS’
ASSOCIATION.
NNN. PROPONENT: See APPLICANT.
OOO. PUBLIC ACCESS: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master
Program Regulations, use only.) A means of physical approach to and along the
shoreline available to the general public. This may also include visual approach.
PPP. PUBLIC AQUATIC LANDS: Land managed by the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) located inside the designated inner
harbor line.
QQQ. PUBLIC FACILITIES: Publicly owned, operated, or leased land and
the public facilities and/or uses contained therein, such as streets, roads,
highways, sidewalks, street lighting systems, traffic signals, domestic water
systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, park and recreation facilities, schools,
and public buildings. Public facilities do not include private structures or uses
located on or utilizing public land or facilities (e.g., privately owned and operated
Wireless Telecommunication Facility located on leased public land).
RRR. PUBLIC INTEREST: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline
Master Program Regulations, use only.) The interest shared by the citizens of the
State or community at large in the affairs of government, or some interest by
which their rights or liabilities are affected including, but not limited to, an effect
on public property or on health, safety, or general welfare resulting from a use or
development.
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SSS. PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS: See RMC 4-6-100.
TTT. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR: The Administrator of the Public
Works Department or designee.
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-11-200 of the Renton Municipal Code the definition of
Transitional Housing is amended as follows:
4-11-200 DEFINITIONS T:
A. TANK VEHICLE: A vehicle other than a railroad tank car or boat, with a
cargo tank mounted thereon or built as an integral part thereof used for the
transportation of flammable or combustible liquids, LP-gas, or hazardous
chemicals. Tank vehicles include self-propelled vehicles and full trailers and semi-
trailers, with or without motive power, and carrying part or all of the load.
B. TAVERN: An establishment used primarily for the serving of liquor by the
drink to the general public that holds a Washington State tavern license.
Establishments in this category limit their dedicated dining area to less than fifteen
percent (15%) of the total establishment and restrict entry to the premises to
persons twenty one (21) years of age and older. This definition excludes
restaurants, cafes, fast-food establishments, microbreweries with restaurants,
and espresso stands.
C. TAX LOT SEGREGATION: The separation of two (2) or more legal lots, as
defined in RMC 4-11-120, into individual tax parcels.
D. TAXI STAND: A facility for pick-up and drop-off of taxi patrons, typically
characterized by an area for queuing passengers and taxis.
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E. TELECOMMUNICATIONS: The transmission, between or among points
specified by the user, of information of the user’s choosing, without change in the
form or content of the information as sent and received.
F. TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT: A group of homeless persons
temporarily residing out of doors on a site with services provided by a sponsor and
supervised by a managing organization.
A1. Managing Organization, Temporary Homeless Encampment: A group
or organization that has the capacity to organize and manage a temporary
homeless encampment. A temporary encampment “managing organization” may
be the same entity as the temporary homeless encampment sponsor.
B2. Sponsor, Temporary Homeless Encampment: A religious institution
which:
1a. Owns the property or has an ownership interest in the property, for
which a temporary homeless encampment is to be located; and
2b. Has an agreement with the temporary homeless encampment
managing organization to provide basic services and support for the residents of
a temporary homeless encampment and liaison with the surrounding community;
and
3c. Joins with the managing organization in an application for a
temporary homeless encampment permit.
A “sponsor” may be the same entity as the managing organization.
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G. TEMPORARY OR MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION: Construction site buildings housing the office of
construction/development management and sales staff for duration of
construction.
H. TEMPORARY USE: A use of limited term. Temporary uses may be
established under special circumstances for some temporary time period.
I. TENANT: Any person who occupies or has a leasehold interest in a rental
unit under a lawful rental agreement whether oral or written, express or implied.
J. TERRACE: A relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope
surface for drainage and maintenance purposes.
K. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): The concentration of certain airborne
materials representing conditions under which it is believed and adopted by the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) that nearly
all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day without adverse effects.
L. TOE OF SLOPE: A point or line at the low point of a natural slope or slope
created through an excavation or cut where the lower surface changes to
horizontal or meets the existing ground surface. The toe of a slope may be a
distinct topographic break in slope gradient or the point in which the lower most
limit of a steep slope is inclined at less than the gradient of that steep slope for a
horizontal distance of a minimum of twenty five feet (25').
M. TOP OF SLOPE: A point or line on the upper surface of a natural slope or
slope created through an excavation or cut where it changes to horizontal or
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meets the existing ground surface. The top of a slope may be a distinct
topographic break in slope gradient or the point in which the upper most limit of
a steep slope is inclined at less than the gradient of that steep slope for a
horizontal distance of a minimum of twenty five feet (25').
A1. Top of Excavation or Cut: The upper surface point where the
excavation meets the original ground surface.
B2. Top of Embankment: The upper surface point or line to which the side
slope changes to horizontal or meets original ground surface.
N. TOW TRUCK: A vehicle equipped for and used in the business of towing or
transporting vehicles. All tow trucks must display a valid Department of Licensing
permit or decal that indicates the tow truck class.
A1. Class A: Trucks that are capable of towing and recovery of passenger
cars, pickup trucks, small trailers, or equivalent vehicles.
B2. Class B: Trucks that are capable of towing and/or recovery of medium-
size trucks, trailers, motor homes, or equivalent vehicles.
C3. Class E: Tow trucks designed and intended to transport vehicles
entirely on a truck bed.
O. TOW TRUCK OPERATION: A facility that dispatches tow trucks for hire with
no automotive storage area for impounded vehicles.
P. TOW TRUCK OPERATION/AUTO IMPOUNDMENT YARD: A facility that
dispatches tow trucks for hire with associated automotive storage area for
impounded vehicles.
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Q. TOXIC SUBSTANCE: Those materials listed and documented by the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
R. TRACT: An area of land that meets one of the following circumstances
(wherever in this Title a tract is required to be created, if an applicant is not
pursuing a subdivision then an easement shall be interpreted to suffice for a tract):
1. A physically separate and distinct property created pursuant to the
provisions of this title, or pursuant to any previous laws governing the subdivision,
short subdivision, or segregation of land created expressly to provide a common
benefit or public purpose, including but not limited to land provided for: storm
water management, critical areas protection, utilities, recreation, or open space.
Such tracts shall be unbuildable, except for the structures and infrastructure
necessary to fulfill the common benefit or public purpose for which the tract was
created; or
2. A physically separate and distinct property that was not created
pursuant to the provisions of this title, nor pursuant to any previous laws
governing the subdivision, short subdivision, or segregation of land. Such tracts
shall be unbuildable unless converted into a lot pursuant to the provisions of this
title.
S. TRADE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL: A school that provides post secondary
education including industrial and technical processes and may include continuing
education courses as an accessory use. This definition does not include arts and
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crafts schools/studios, or other higher education institutions such as colleges,
universities, or professional schools.
T. TRAILER, TRAVEL: See RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
U. TRANSIT CENTER: Any facility designed for accommodating large numbers
of public transportation passengers to wait, board, and disembark at the
intersection of multiple transit routes.
V. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: Transitional housing has the same meaning as
“Transitional housing” in RCW 84.36.043, and as thereafter amended. Consistent
with RCW 84.36.043, a project that provides one or more dwelling units and
supportive services to homeless persons or families for up to two (2) years and
that has as its purpose facilitating the transition of homeless persons and families
into independent living.
W. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN: A plan developed by the
occupant of a building or land use, or by the developer of a proposed project,
designed to provide mechanisms for reducing the vehicle demand generated by
an existing or proposed land use.
X. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, MULTI-MODAL: A system of transportation
consisting of various types of conveyances, for example, light rail train and bus, or
ferry and automobile.
Y. TREE: A woody perennial usually having one dominant trunk, or, for
certain species, a multi-stemmed trunk system, with a potential minimum height
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of ten feet (10') at maturity. Any trees listed on the Complete King County Weed
List shall not qualify as a tree.
A1. Tree, High-Risk: Any tree that has been certified in a written arborist
report, prepared by an arborist with ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
(TRAQ), as possessing the following ISA Tree Risk Assessment characterizations:
1a. The tree has a probable or imminent likelihood of failure; and
2b. The tree has a medium or high likelihood of impact; and
3c. The consequences of failure for the tree are significant or severe.
B2. Tree, Landmark: A tree with a caliper of twenty four inches (24") or
greater, except for big leaf maples, black cottonwoods, and red alder trees, which
qualify as landmark trees with a caliper of thirty inches (30") or greater.
C3. Tree, Protected: A significant tree identified to be retained, or a new
tree required to be planted, as a condition of approval for a land development
permit.
D4. Tree, Significant: A tree with a caliper of at least six inches (6"), except
alder or cottonwood trees, which qualify as significant trees with a caliper of eight
inches (8") or greater. Trees certified as high-risk shall not be considered
significant.
E5. Tree, Small Species: A tree with a mature height of thirty feet (30') or
less.
F6. Tree, Medium Species: A tree with a mature height between thirty feet
(30') and fifty feet (50').
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G7. Tree, Large Species: A tree with a mature height of fifty feet (50') or
more.
Z. TREE PROTECTION TRACT: A restrictive area where all retained and/or
replacement trees are protected, and development, alteration, or disturbance
within the tract, or tree removal, is prohibited without the explicit approval of the
City. Tree protection tracts may contribute to any required open space.
AA. TREE REMOVAL: The removal of a tree, through either direct or indirect
actions, including but not limited to: (1) clearing, damaging or poisoning resulting
in a high-risk tree; (2) removal of more than forty percent (40%) of the live crown;
or (3) damage to roots or trunk that is likely to destroy the tree’s structural
integrity.
BB. TREE TOPPING: The act of removing whole tops of trees, or large branches
and/or trunks from the tops of trees, and leaving stubs or lateral branches that
result in the disfigurement of the canopy. Tree topping is considered to be tree
removal. Other common names for the practice include hat-racking, lopping,
heading, rounding over, and tipping.
CC. TREE TRIMMING: The intentional removal of a tree’s branches in order to
reduce the live canopy of the tree by no more than forty percent (40%) during any
consecutive twelve (12) months. Trimming more than forty percent (40%) of a
tree’s canopy during any consecutive twelve (12) months shall be considered “tree
topping.”
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DD. TRUCK TERMINALS: A building or area in which semitrailers,
including tractor and/or trailer units and other trucks are parked, stored for
seventy two (72) hours or less, and dispatched. This facility may include incidental
servicing and washing facilities.
SECTION XVIII. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references. The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION XIX. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
SECTION XX. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance’s title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL the day of , 2023.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2023.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Ord: CED(D231):2283:11/27/2023
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
ATTACHMENT A
AMENDMENTS TO RMC 4-2-060.D (ZONING USE TABLE)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
D. OTHER RESIDENTIAL, LODGING AND HOME OCCUPATIONS
Accessory
dwelling unit AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7
Adult family
home P P P P P P P P P P P3
Assisted living AD AD P P P P3 P40 P P96 P96
Caretaker’s
residence AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Congregate
residence AD P P3
Group homes I AD H3
Group homes II
for 6 or less AD P P P P P P P P P P3 P
Group homes II
for 7 or more H H H H H H H H P H H3 AD
Home
Occupations
(RMC 4-9-090)
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Live-work unit AD AD AD
Permanent
supportive
housing88
H H H H H H H H H H H H H6 H6 H6 H6 H16 H6 H6 H6
Transitional
housing88 H H H H H H H H H H H H H6 H6 H6 H6 H16 H6 H6 H6
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
ATTACHMENT B
AMENDMENTS TO RMC 4-2-060.G (ZONING USE TABLE)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
G. OTHER COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Cemetery H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Religious
institutions H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Social service
organizations H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 H82
Private club,
fraternal
organizations
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 H82
City government
offices AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P AD AD AD
City government
facilities H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Community
health
engagement
location (CHEL)
Jails, existing
municipal P
Diversion facility H71 H71
Secure
community
transition
facilities
H71 H71
Other
government
facilities
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Other
government
maintenance
facilities
H H AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
G. OTHER COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Other
government
offices
AD42 P P P AD P112 P P P P P92 P92
Homeless
services use H H H H H H H H H H H
COVID-19
deintensification
shelter
P101 P101 P101 P101 P101 P101
Permanent
supportive
housing
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H89 H H H
Transitional
housing88 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H89 H H H
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
ATTACHMENT C
4-2-110A1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY STRUCTURES)
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 R-10 R-14 RMF
Minimum Net
Density (per Net
Acre)1, 2, 15
None 3 dwelling
units
4 dwelling
units 5 dwelling units30 7 dwelling units30 10 dwelling units30
Maximum Net
Density (per Net
Acre, Except per
Net 10 Acres in
RC)2, 14, 15
1 dwelling
unit
1 dwelling
unit7, 36
4 dwelling
units
6 dwelling
units
8 dwelling
units38 10 dwelling units29 14 dwelling units29 20 dwelling units29
Maximum Number
of Dwellings (per
Legal Lot)2
1 dwelling
with 1
accessory
dwelling
unit
1 dwelling
with 1
accessory
dwelling
unit7
1 dwelling with 1
accessory dwelling unit
1 dwelling
with 1
accessory
dwelling
unit
Detached dwellings: 1 dwelling with 1
accessory dwelling unit
Attached dwellings: n/a
Townhouses: 1
dwelling
Other Attached
Dwellings: n/a
Per Maximum Net
Density
Minimum Lot Size2,
28, 31 10 acres 1 acre3, 32 9,000 sq.
ft.32, 34
7,000 sq.
ft.32, 34
5,000 sq.
ft.34
Detached
dwellings: 4,000 sq.
ft.
Attached dwellings:
n/a
Detached
dwellings: 3,000 sq.
ft.
Attached dwellings:
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot
Width31 150 ft. 100 ft.32 70 ft.32 60 ft.32 50 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft.
Townhouses: 25 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot
Width31 (Corner
Lots)
175 ft. 110 ft. 80 ft. 70 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft.
Townhouses: 30 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 60 ft.
Minimum Lot
Depth31 300 ft. 200 ft.3, 32 100 ft.32 90 ft.32 80 ft. 70 ft. 60 ft.
Townhouses: 50 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 65 ft. AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 R-10 R-14 RMF
Minimum Front
Yard4, 5, 31 30 ft. 30 ft.6 30 ft.6, 33 25 ft.6
20 ft. except when all vehicle
access is taken from an alley,
then 15 ft.39
15 ft.11, except
when all vehicle
access is taken
from an alley, then
10 ft.39
Townhouses: 15 ft.11,
except when all vehicle
access is taken from an
alley, then 10 ft.39
Other Attached
Dwellings: 20 ft.
Minimum Rear
Yard4, 22, 31 35 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft.33 25 ft. 25 ft.39 15 ft.21, 39 10 ft.21, 39
Townhouses: 10 ft.13, 39
Other Attached
Dwellings: 15 ft.39
Minimum Side
Yard4, 31 25 ft. 15 ft.
Combined
20 ft. with
not less than
7.5 ft. on
either side.
Combined
15 ft. with
not less
than 5 ft.
on either
side.
5 ft.
Detached Units: 4
ft.
Attached Units: 4
ft. for unattached
side(s), 0 ft. for the
attached side(s).23
Detached Units: 4
ft.
Attached Units: 4
ft. for unattached
side(s), 0 ft. for the
attached side(s).23
5 ft. for unattached
side(s), 0 ft. for the
attached side(s).13
Minimum
Secondary Front
Yard4, 5, 31 (applies
to Corner Lots)
30 ft. 30 ft.6 30 ft.6, 33 25 ft.6 15 ft.11 15 ft.11 15 ft.11
Townhouses: 15 ft.11
Other Attached
Dwellings: 20 ft.
Maximum Building
Coverage (including
Primary and
Accessory)
10% 20% 35% 40% 50% 55% 65%
Townhouses: 70%
Other Attached
Dwellings: 35%
A maximum coverage
of 45% may be allowed
through the Hearing
Examiner site
development plan
review process.
Maximum
Impervious Surface
Area
15% 25% 50% 55% 65% 70% 80% 75%
Maximum Number
of Stories 3 2 3 AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 R-10 R-14 RMF
Maximum Wall
Plate Height8, 9, 10,
12, 18, 19
32 ft. 24 ft.
24 ft., increase up
to 32 ft. possible
subject to
administrative
conditional use
permit approval.
Townhouses: 32 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 32 ft.,
increase up to 42 ft.
possible subject to
administrative
conditional use permit
approval.
Maximum Number
of Units per
Building2
n/a No more than 4
units per building.
No more than 6
units per building. n/a
Minimum Tree
Density
2 significant trees per 5,000 sq. ft.
See RMC 4-4-130.
Attached units: 4 significant trees per
5,000 sq. ft.
See RMC 4-4-130.
n/a
Minimum Freeway
Frontage Setback 10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line.
Maximum Wireless
Communication
Facilities
Height (including
Amateur Radio
Antennas)
See RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communication Facilities. Amateur radio antennas are allowed a maximum height of 6 feet without a
Conditional Use Permit. Larger structures will have a maximum height determined by the Conditional Use Permit process, RMC 4-9-030,
Conditional Use Permits.
Design Standards See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards.
Landscaping See RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping.
Exterior Lighting See RMC 4-4-075, Lighting, Exterior On-Site.
Screening See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations.
Exception for Pre-
Existing Legal Lots See RMC 4-10-010, Nonconforming Lots.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
ATTACHMENT D
4-2-110C DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS)
MAXIMUM NUMBER AND SIZE
General17
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10, and R-14
1 ADU is permitted per legal lot.
Unit size shall be determined by lot size and the size of the primary
structure; the total gross floor area of the ADU shall not exceed
the size stated in the Maximum Unit Size section of this table or
75% of the total gross floor area of the primary structure,
whichever is smaller.41
MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE
Lot Area: Maximum ADU Size40, 41
3,000 sq. ft. or less 600 sq. ft.
3,001 – 4,999 sq. ft. or
less 700 sq. ft.
5,000 – 6,999 sq. ft. or
less 800 sq. ft.
7,000 – 8,999 sq. ft. or
less 900 sq. ft.
Greater than 9,000 sq.
ft. 1,000 sq. ft.
MAXIMUM WALL PLATE HEIGHT10, 18, 19, 41
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10 and R-14
ADUs are subject to the maximum wall plate height of RMC 4-2-
110A, and associated conditions and shall not be taller than the
primary structure. Additional ADU height allowances may be
permitted upon application and approval of a modification
pursuant to RMC 4-9-250.42
LOCATION
General
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10 and R-14 ADUs shall be located at least 64 ft. from any residential structure.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
MINIMUM SETBACKS4, 41
Front Yard and Secondary Front Yard
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10 and R-14
The ADU shall be set back an additional 5 ft. parallel to and
measured from the front facade of the primary structure and shall
comply with the setbacks applied to the primary structure, as
identified in RMC 4-2-110A, Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations.
ADUs shall not be permitted between the primary structure and
the street unless approved in the Conditional Use Permit process.
Side Yard
RC and R-1 25 ft.
R4, R-6 and R-8 5 ft.
R-10 and R-14 4 ft.
Rear Yard
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10 and R-14
5 ft.
When located within 10 ft. of the rear property line, at least 25%
of the lineal length of the rear yard shall remain unoccupied from
accessory dwellings, except when the rear property line abuts an
alley.
Clear Vision Area
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10 and R-14
In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20
ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
CRITICAL AREAS
General
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-
10 and R-14
See RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations, and 4-3-090,
Shoreline Master Program Regulations.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
ATTACHMENT E
AMENDMENT TO RMC 4-3-050C.3
3. Exemptions – Critical Areas and Buffers: Exempt activities are listed in the following
table. If an “X” appears in a box, the listed exemption applies in the specified critical area and
required buffer. If an “X” does not appear in a box, then the exemption does not apply in the
particular critical area or required buffer. Where utilized in the following table the term
“restoration” means returning the subject area back to its original state or better following the
performance of the exempt activity. Activities taking place in critical areas and their associated
buffers and listed in the following table are exempt from the applicable provisions of this Section,
provided a letter of exemption has been issued. Whether the exempted activities are also exempt
from permits will be determined based upon application of chapters 4-8 and 4-9 RMC, or other
applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. All activities within shoreline jurisdiction are
subject to Shoreline Master Program Regulations in RMC 4-3-090 and 4-10-095.
EXEMPT ACTIVITIES – PERMITTED WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERS
EXEMPT ACTIVITY
Flood
Hazard
Areas
Geologic
Hazard
Area
Habitat
Conservation
Area
Streams and
Lakes: Type F,
Np, & Ns
Wellhead
Protection
Areas
Wetlands
a. Conservation, Enhancement, Education and Related Activities:
i. Natural Resource/Habitat
Conservation or Preservation2 X X X X X1 X
ii. Enhancement activities as
defined in Chapter 4-11 RMC X X X X X
iii. Approved
Restoration/Mitigation3 X X X X X1 X
b. Research and Site Investigation:
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
EXEMPT ACTIVITIES – PERMITTED WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERS
EXEMPT ACTIVITY
Flood
Hazard
Areas
Geologic
Hazard
Area
Habitat
Conservation
Area
Streams and
Lakes: Type F,
Np, & Ns
Wellhead
Protection
Areas
Wetlands
i. Nondestructive Education and
Research X X X X X1 X
ii. Site Investigative Work4 X X X X X1 X
c. Agricultural, Harvesting, Vegetation Management:
i. Harvesting Wild Foods5 X X X X X1 X
ii. Existing/Ongoing Agricultural
Activities6 X X X X X
iii. Dangerous Trees7 X X X X8 X1 X8
d. Surface Water:
i. New Surface Water Discharges9 X X X
ii. Modification of existing
Regional Stormwater Facilities10 X
iii. Flood Hazard Areas
Reduction11 X X
iv. Storm Drainage Piping12 X
e. Roads, Parks, Public and Private Utilities18:
i. Relocation of Existing Utilities
out of Critical Area and Buffer13 X X X X X1 X
ii. Maintenance, Operation, and
Repair of existing Parks, Trails,
Roads, Facilities, and Utilities,
and the Construction of New
Trails14
X X X X
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
EXEMPT ACTIVITIES – PERMITTED WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERS
EXEMPT ACTIVITY
Flood
Hazard
Areas
Geologic
Hazard
Area
Habitat
Conservation
Area
Streams and
Lakes: Type F,
Np, & Ns
Wellhead
Protection
Areas
Wetlands
iii. Utilities, Traffic Control,
Walkways, Bikeways Within
Existing, Improved Right-of-Way
or Easements15
X X X X
iv. Modification of Existing
Utilities and Streets by Ten
Percent (10%) or Less16
X X17 X17
f. Temporary Wetland Impacts:
i. Temporary Wetland Impacts19 X X
g. Maintenance and Construction – Existing Uses and Facilities:
i. Remodeling, Replacing,
Removing Existing Structures,
Facilities, and Improvements20
X X X X
ii. Maintenance and Repair – Any
Existing Public or Private Use21 X X X X
iii. Modification of an Existing
Single Family Dwelling22 X X X X
iv. Existing Activities23 X X X X X
h. Emergency Activities:
i. Emergency Activities24, 25, 26, 27 X X X X X1 X
i. Hazardous Materials:
i. Federal or State Preemption28 X1
ii. Use of Materials with No Risk29 X1
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
Footnotes:
1. If a hazardous material, activity, and/or facility that is exempt pursuant to this Section
has a significant or substantial potential to degrade groundwater quality, then the Administrator
may require compliance with the Wellhead Protection Area requirements of this Section
otherwise relevant to that hazardous material activity and/or facility.
2. Conservation or preservation of soil, water, vegetation, fish and other wildlife. Within
shoreline jurisdiction this includes watershed restoration projects as defined in WAC 173-27-
040(2)(o) or projects to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage approved by the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife as described in WAC 173-27-040(2)(p).
3. Any critical area and/or buffer restoration or other mitigation activities which have
been approved by the City. Within shoreline jurisdiction this includes watershed restoration
projects as defined in WAC 173-27-040(2)(o) or projects to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish
passage approved by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife as described in WAC
173-27-040(2)(p).
4. Site investigative work necessary for land use application submittals such as surveys,
soil logs, percolation tests and other related activities. Investigative work shall not disturb any
more than five percent (5%) of the critical area and required buffer. In every case, impacts shall
be minimized and disturbed areas shall be immediately restored at a one-to-one (1:1) ratio.
Within shoreline jurisdiction, this includes the marking of property lines or corners on state-
owned lands, when such marking does not significantly interfere with the normal public use of
the surface water. Limitations on site exploration and investigative activities are defined in WAC
173-27-040(2)(m) for properties within shoreline jurisdiction.
5. The harvesting of wild foods in a manner that is not injurious to natural reproduction
of such foods and provided the harvesting does not require tilling of soil, planting of crops or
alteration of the critical area.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
6. Existing and ongoing agricultural activities including farming, horticulture, aquaculture
and/or maintenance of existing irrigation systems. Activities on areas lying fallow as part of a
conventional rotational cycle are part of an ongoing operation; provided, that the agricultural
activity must have been conducted within the last five (5) years. Activities that bring a critical
area into agricultural use are not part of an ongoing operation. Maintenance of existing legally
installed irrigation, ditch and pipe systems is allowed; new or expanded irrigation, ditch, outfall
or other systems are not exempt. If it is necessary to reduce the impacts of agricultural practices
to critical areas, a farm management plan may be required based on the King County
Conservation District’s Farm Conservation and Practice Standards, or other best management
practices. Within shoreline jurisdiction practices normal or necessary for farming are defined in
WAC 173-27-040(2)(e).
7. Removal of non-native invasive ground cover or weeds listed by King County Noxious
Weed Board or other government agency or dangerous trees, as defined in Chapter 4-11 RMC
which have been approved by the City and certified dangerous by a licensed landscape architect,
or certified arborist, selection of whom to be approved by the City based on the type of
information required.
8. Limited to cutting of dangerous trees; such hazardous trees shall be retained as large
woody debris in critical areas and/or associated buffers, where feasible.
9. New surface water discharges in the form of dispersion trenches, outfalls and
bioswales are allowed within the outer twenty five percent (25%) of the buffer of a Category III
or IV wetland only provided that: the discharge meets the requirements of the Drainage (Surface
Water) Standards (RMC 4-6-030); no other location is feasible; and will not degrade the functions
or values of the wetland or stream. Where differences exist between these regulations and RMC
4-6-030, these regulations will take precedence.
10. Modifications to existing regional stormwater management facilities operated and
maintained under the direction of the City Surface Water Utility that are designed consistent with
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
the current version of the Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Management
Manual or meeting equivalent objectives.
11. Implementation of public flood hazard areas reduction and public surface water
projects, where habitat enhancement and restoration at a one-to-one (1:1) ratio are provided,
and appropriate Federal and/or State authorization has been received.
12. Installation of new storm drainage lines in any geologic hazard area when a
geotechnical report clearly demonstrates that the installation would comply with the criteria
listed in RMC 4-3-050.J.1 and that the installation would be consistent with each of the purposes
of the critical area regulations listed in RMC 4-3-050.A. Also, to qualify for the exemption, the
report must propose appropriate mitigation for any potential impacts identified in the report.
13. Relocation out of critical areas and required buffers of natural gas, cable,
communication, telephone and electric facilities, lines, pipes, mains, equipment and
appurtenances (not including substations), with an associated voltage of fifty-five thousand
(55,000) volts or less, only when required by a local governmental agency, and with the approval
of the City. Disturbed areas shall be restored.
14. Normal and routine maintenance, operation and repair of existing parks, trails,
streets, roads, rights-of-way and associated appurtenances, facilities and utilities where no
alteration or additional fill materials will be placed other than the minimum alteration and/or fill
needed to restore those facilities or to construct new trails to meet established safety standards.
The use of heavy construction equipment shall be limited to utilities and public agencies that
require this type of equipment for normal and routine maintenance and repair of existing utility
structures and rights-of-way. In every case, critical area and required buffer impacts shall be
minimized and disturbed areas shall be restored during and immediately after the use of
construction equipment.
15. Within existing and improved public road rights-of-way or easements, installation,
construction, replacement, operation, overbuilding or alteration of all natural gas, cable,
communication, telephone and electric facilities, lines, pipes, mains, equipment or
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appurtenances, traffic control devices, illumination, walkways and bikeways. If activities exceed
the existing improved area or the public right-of-way, this exemption does not apply. Where
applicable, restoration of disturbed areas shall be completed. Within shoreline jurisdiction the
exemption also applies to any project with a certification from the governor pursuant to chapter
80.50 RCW.
16. Overbuilding (enlargement beyond existing project needs) or replacement of existing
utility systems and replacement and/or rehabilitation of existing streets, provided:
a. The work does not increase the footprint of the structure, line or street by more
than ten percent (10%) within the critical area and/or buffer areas, and occurs in the existing
right-of-way boundary or easement boundary.
b. Restoration shall be conducted where feasible. Compensation for impacts to
buffers shall include enhancement of the remaining buffer area along the impacted area where
there is enhancement opportunity.
c. The Administrator determines that, based on best judgment, a person would
not: (i) be able to meaningfully measure, detect, or evaluate insignificant effects; or (ii) expect
discountable effects to occur.
d. This exemption allows for ten percent (10%) maximum expansion total, life of
the project. After the ten percent (10%) expansion cap is reached, future improvements are
subject to all applicable provisions of this Section.
17. Exemption is not allowed in Category I wetlands.
18. Maintenance activities, including routine vegetation management and essential tree
removal, and removal of non-native invasive vegetation or weeds listed by the King County
Noxious Weed Board or other government agency, for public and private utilities, road rights-of-
way and easements, and parks.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
19. Temporary disturbances of a wetland due to construction activities that do not
include permanent filling may be permitted; provided, that there are no permanent adverse
impacts to the critical area or required buffer, and areas temporarily disturbed are restored at a
one-to-one (1:1) ratio. Category I wetlands and Category II forested wetlands shall be enhanced
at a two-to-one (2:1) ratio in addition to being restored. For Habitat Conservation Areas, this
exemption applies only to Category I wetlands.
20. Remodeling, restoring, replacing or removing structures, facilities and other
improvements in existence or vested on the date this Section becomes effective and that do not
meet the setback or buffer requirements of this Section provided the work complies with the
criteria in RMC 4-10-090.
21. Normal and routine maintenance and repair of any existing public or private uses and
facilities where no alteration of the critical area and required buffer or additional fill materials
will be placed. The use of heavy construction equipment shall be limited to utilities and public
agencies that require this type of equipment for normal and routine maintenance and repair of
existing utility or public structures and rights-of-way. In every case, critical area and required
buffer impacts shall be minimized and disturbed areas shall be restored during and immediately
after the use of construction equipment. Normal maintenance and repair for structures within
shoreline jurisdiction is defined by WAC 173-27-040(2)(b).
22. Additions and alterations of an existing single family residence and/or garage
(attached or detached); provided, that the addition/alteration does not increase the footprint of
the structure lying within the critical area or buffer; and provided, that no portion of the
addition/alteration occurs closer to the critical area or required buffers than the existing
structure unless the structure or addition can meet required buffers. Existing or rebuilt accessory
structures associated with single family dwelling and rebuilt with the same footprint such as
fences, gazebos, storage sheds, and play houses are exempt from this Section. New accessory
structures may be allowed when associated with single-family dwellings such as fences, gazebos,
storage sheds, play houses and when built on and located in a previously legally altered area.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
23. Existing activities which have not been changed, expanded or altered, provided they
comply with the applicable requirements of chapter 4-10 RMC.
24. Emergency activities are those which are undertaken to correct emergencies that
threaten the public health, safety and welfare. An emergency means that an action must be
undertaken immediately or within a time frame too short to allow full compliance with this
Section, to avoid an immediate threat to public health or safety, to prevent an imminent danger
to public or private property, or to prevent an imminent threat of serious environmental
degradation. Within shoreline jurisdiction, emergency activities are defined by WAC 173-27-
040(2)(d).
25. Emergency tree and/or ground cover removal by any City department or agency
and/or public or private utility involving immediate danger to life or property, substantial fire
hazards, or interruption of services provided by a utility.
26. Emergency activities in Wellhead Protection Areas: Public interest emergency use,
storage, and handling of hazardous materials by governmental organizations.
27. Temporary emergency exemptions shall be used only in extreme cases and not to
justify poor planning by an agency or applicant. Issuance of an emergency permit by the City does
not preclude the necessity to obtain necessary approvals from appropriate Federal and State
authorities. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section or any other City laws to the contrary,
the Administrator may issue a temporary emergency exemption letter if the action meets the
requirements:
a. An unacceptable threat to life or severe loss of property will occur if an
emergency permit is not granted;
b. The anticipated threat or loss may occur before a permit can be issued or
modified under the procedures otherwise required by this Section and other applicable laws;
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c. Any emergency exemption letter granted shall incorporate, to the greatest
extent practicable and feasible but not inconsistent with the emergency situation, the standards
and criteria required for nonemergency activities under this Section.
d. The emergency exemption shall be consistent with the following procedural
and time requirements:
i. The emergency shall be limited in duration to the time required to
complete the authorized emergency activity; provided, that no emergency permit be granted for
a period exceeding ninety (90) days except as specified in RMC 4-3-050C.
ii. Any critical area altered as a result of the emergency activity must be
restored within the ninety (90) day period, except that if more than ninety (90) days from the
issuance of the emergency permit is required to complete restoration, the emergency permit
may be extended to complete this restoration. For the purposes of this paragraph, restoration
means returning the affected area to its state prior to the performance of the emergency activity.
iii. Notice of the issuance of the emergency permit and request for public
comments shall be posted at the affected site(s) and City Hall no later than ten (10) days after
the issuance of the emergency permit. If significant comments are received, the City may
reconsider the permit.
iv. Expiration of Exemption Authorization: The emergency exemption
authorization may be terminated at any time without process upon a determination by the
Administrator that the action was not or is no longer necessary to protect human health or the
environment.
28. Cleanups, monitoring and/or studies undertaken under supervision of the
Washington Department of Ecology or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
29. Use, storage, and handling of specific hazardous materials that do not present a risk
to the aquifer as determined and listed by the Department.
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30. Normal protective bulkhead is defined in WAC 173-27-040(2)(c).
31. The construction of docks are defined and limited by WAC 173-27-040(2)(h).
32. The operation, maintenance, or construction of facilities as part of an irrigation
system are defined in WAC 173-27-040(2)(i).
33. Limitations on the removal and control of aquatic noxious weeds is defined in WAC
173-27-040(2)(n).
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
ATTACHMENT F
AMENDMENTS TO RMC 4-3-090E.1
1. Shoreline Use Table: Uses specified in the table below are subject to the use and development standards elsewhere in
this Section and the policies of the Shoreline Master Program. With the exception of High Intensity and High Intensity Isolated overlay
districts, Uuses not specified in this table may be allowed through a Shoreline Conditional Use permit if allowed in the underlying
zoning. All development within shoreline jurisdiction, even if a permitted use in the table below, is subject to a Shoreline Substantial
Development permit or Shoreline Exemption as required in RMC 4-9-190.B.3.
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Natural
Urban
Conservancy
Single Family
Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
RESOURCE
Aquaculture P1 P1 X P P X
Mining X X X X X X
Preservation and
Enhancement of Natural
Features or Ecological
Processes
P1 P P P8 Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are
Low Intensity Scientific,
Cultural, Historic, or
Educational Use
P1 P P P8 AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Natural
Urban
Conservancy
Single Family
Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Fish and Wildlife Resource
Enhancement
P1 P P P8 Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
allowed in this overlay
district.
RESIDENTIAL
Detached Dwellings X P4 P5 X Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay
district.
Attached Dwellings X X X X
Accessory Dwelling Units X AD AD X
Group Homes I X X X X
Group Homes II (for six or
fewer residents)
X X P X
Group Homes II (for seven
or more residents)
X X H X
Adult Family Home X X As allowed
in
underlying
zoning.
X
CIVIC USES
K-12 Educational
Institution (public or
private)
X X P X Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Natural
Urban
Conservancy
Single Family
Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Roads (not providing direct
access to permitted or
conditional uses)
X X H X allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay
district.
COMMERCIAL USES
Home Occupations X P AD X Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay
district.
Adult Day Care I X X AD X
Adult Day Care II X X H X
RECREATION
Parks, Neighborhood H1 H6 P P8 Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this Parks,
Regional/Community
H1 H6 AD6 P8 AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Natural
Urban
Conservancy
Single Family
Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Passive Recreation H1 P P P8 allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay
district.
Public Hiking and Bicycle
Trails, Over Land
H1 P1 P X
Active Recreation X P2 P P8
Boat Launches X P X P8
Mooring Piles X P P P8
Boat Moorage X P P P8
Boat Lifts X X P7 P8
Boat Houses X X X X
Golf Courses X H2 H X
Marinas X X AD6 P8
Expansion of Existing Over-
Water Trails
H10 AD10 AD10 AD10 AD10 X
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Use X X X H8 Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Natural
Urban
Conservancy
Single Family
Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
allowed in this overlay
district.
UTILITIES
Structures for Floodway
Management, Including
Drainage or Storage and
Pumping Facilities
H1 P P P8 Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
that require an administrative (AD) or
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay
district.
Local Service Utilities X P3 P3 P8
Major Service Utilities X H6 H6 H6 P3 P8
ACCESSORY USES
Parking Areas X P3 P3 X Except for the land uses specified in this
table, land uses allowed in the
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay district, subject
to the preference for water-oriented
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning
Except for the land
uses specifically
prohibited in this
table, land uses
allowed in the
underlying zoning in
Roads X P3 P3 X
Bed and Breakfast House X X AD X
Sea Plane Moorage X X P P8
Helipads X X P P8 AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Natural
Urban
Conservancy
Single Family
Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
that require an administrative (AD) or
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use
permit in the underlying zoning require
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
RMC 4-2-060 are
allowed in this overlay
district.
Table Notes:
1. Provided that the use does not degrade the ecological functions or natural character of the shoreline area.
2. Use is allowed, but structures shall not be placed within the shoreline jurisdiction.
3. Allowed only to serve approved or conditional uses, but should be located outside of shoreline jurisdiction if feasible.
4. Limited to existing lots, or clustered subdivisions that retain sensitive areas.
5. Includes uses customarily incidental to and subordinate to the primary use, and located on the same lot.
6. Existing use is permitted, but new use is subject to a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit.
7. Allowed as accessory to a residential dock; provided, that all lifts are placed as far waterward as feasible and safe; and
platform lifts are fully grated.
8. Only allowed if the use is water-dependent. AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
9. Reserved.
10. No new over-water trails shall be allowed unless it is part of the expansion of an existing over-water trail or over-water
trail system. Such expansions shall be considered a conditional use if allowed in the Public Access Requirements by Reach Table at
subsection D4f of this Section and if impacts are limited.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. c)
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW
SECTION 5-27-035 TO THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE IMPOSING AN
ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE RENTON TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DISTRICT AS AUTHORIZED BY RCW 36.73.065 AND RCW
82.14.0455; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Renton Transportation Benefit District (the “District”) was established by
City of Renton Ordinance No. 6115, passed by the Renton City Council on August 14, 2023 and
codified as Chapter 5-27 of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC); and
WHEREAS, under Ordinance No. 6121, passed by the Renton City Council on October 9,
2023, the City of Renton assumed the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of
the District pursuant to RCW 36.74.010 and enacted RMC 5-27-020 to recognize the assumption;
and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.73.040(3)(a) authorizes transportation benefit districts to impose a
sales and use tax, subject to the provisions of RCW 36.73.065 and RCW 82.14.0455; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.73.065(4)(a)(v) authorizes transportation benefit districts to impose a
sales and use tax in accordance with RCW 82.14.0455 in an amount not exceeding one-tenth of one
percent (0.1%) for a period of ten (10) years upon a majority vote of the governing body of the
district for the purpose of financing the transportation improvements of a district; and
WHEREAS, post-assumption of the District as provided in Ordinance No. 6121, the Renton
City Council has all powers given to the governing body of the District; and
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WHEREAS, the Renton City Council has carefully considered the financial needs of the
City’s transportation system and the imposition of the tax and has determined that the best
interests of the City and the District will be served by passing this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect and
unchanged.
SECTION II. Chapter 5-27 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended to add a new
section 5-27-035, Additional Sales and Use Tax for Renton Transportation Benefit District, to read
as follows:
5.27.035 ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX FOR RENTON
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT:
A. Pursuant to RCW 36.73.065 and RCW 82.14.0455, there is hereby imposed
an additional sales and use tax to be collected from persons who are taxable
by the state under Chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the occurrence of any
taxable event within the Renton Transportation Benefit District. The amount of
the additional tax shall be one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the selling price, in
the case of the sales tax, or the value of the article used, in the case of the use tax.
B. The tax imposed by this section shall apply for a period of ten (10) years
from the date the tax is first collected within the District and shall thereafter cease
to be imposed unless renewed with the affirmative vote of the voters voting at an
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election or a majority vote of the Renton City Council exercising its authority as
the governing body of the district.
C. The tax imposed by this Section shall be in addition to any other taxes
authorized by law, including but not limited to, the sales and use taxes by other
Sections of the Renton Municipal Code.
D. The revenues received from the tax imposed by this Section shall be
general revenues of the District and shall be used for those purposes set forth in
RMC 5.27.040 or as otherwise authorized by law.
SECTION III. The City Clerk and the Finance Director are hereby requested to submit this
ordinance to the Washington State Department of Revenue and to request that the Department
take all necessary steps to implement and collect the tax imposed by this ordinance as soon as
possible.
SECTION IV. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references. The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION V. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
AGENDA ITEM # 8. d)
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SECTION VI. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance's title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL the day of , 2023.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2023.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD-PW:2279:10/12/2023
AGENDA ITEM # 8. d)