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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.
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shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect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 of one hun fired (1nrn , be i d
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.
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requirements in RMC 4 2 120B, and all requirements in RMC 4 2 080A.16 and
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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
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 4-9-1901, 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 4-3-0501 may be utilized within shoreline
jurisdiction. Other reduced buffer allowances provided in RMC 4-3-0501 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 $7,01740-8,504.00 or Less: Any development of
which the total cost or fair market value does not exceed &von thousand forty
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seven eight thousand five hundred four dollars ($7,017.00 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.
I. 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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g. HILLSIDESUBDIVISION:A subdivis
ion 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 individuallyin the National Register of Historic Places (a listing
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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 preliminarilydetermined bythe Secretaryof 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-fac-ility-that-pfevides-a4eRveca-Fy-slaelter-far-i-Rel-iviel4als-GF-famiiies
who arc currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to
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enter into a leaser er an occupancy emen+ Emergency shelter facilities m
ay
include day and warming centers that rle net provide a ght a odations
3. Emergency Housing: Emergency housing has the same meaning as •
Consistent with "emergency housing" in RCW 36.70A.030, and as hereafter
amended.
homeless er at i nt risk of becoming themeless that i ntended to address
the basic health, food, clothi„g,a� arson �gtc ccd f individuals e
families. Emergency housing may er may net require occupants to enter into a
lame or an occupancy agreement. A COVID 19 dcintcnsification 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.
g 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 securitywhich be
may
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, Icased
dwelling . nit5 with no limit on length of stay that p ritizes people who need
comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and utilizes admissions
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the housing with community based health care, treatment, or employment
cervices. Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and
recponrihilitier .defined in Chanter 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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00. 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.
gat 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.
000. PUBLIC ACCESS: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090,Shoreline Master
Program Regulations, use only.) A means of physical ap
proach 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.
Al. 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.
42. Sponsor, Temporary Homeless Encampment: A religious institution
which:
la. Owns the property or has an ownership interest in the property,for
which a temporary homeless encampment is to be located; and
213. 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').
Al.Top of Excavation or Cut: The upper surface point where the
excavation meets the original ground surface.
42. 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.
Al. Class A:Trucks that are capable of towing and recovery of passenger
cars, pickup trucks, small trailers, or equivalent vehicles.
42. Class B:Trucks that are capable of towing and/or recovery of medium-
size trucks, trailers, motor homes, or equivalent vehicles.
63. 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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g 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 81. 3 043 ect that p .ides o „ d ll' •+ d
that has as its purpose facilitating the trap it' f h I d il'
es
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.
Al.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:
la. 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.
42. 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.
G3.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.
04.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.
g5. 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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ORDINANCE NO. 6128
67.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 COUNCIL the 11th day of December, 2023.
Jason A. S , City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 6128
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 11th day of December, 2023.
Alk
Armon• • Pa one, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney �'__ AL c
* - SEAL : *� r c.
Date of Publication: 12/14/2023 (Summary) = = WI g,
Ord: CED(D231):2283:11/27/2023 �",,,,°RA TED .•` '
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ATTACHMENT A
AMENDMENTS TO RMC 4-2-060.D (ZONING USE TABLE)
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
USES:
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 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7
dwelling unit
Adult family P P PPP P P P P P P3
home
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 AD P PPP P P P P P P3 P
for 6 or less
Group homes II HHHH H H H H P H H3 AD
for 7 or more
Home
Occupations AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
(RMC 4-9-090) _
Live-work unit AD AD AD
Permanent
supportive HHHHH H H H H H H H H6 H6 H6 H6 H16 H6 H6 H6
housing"
Transitional
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Transitional HHHHH H H H H H H H H6 H6 H6 H6 H16 H6 H6 H6
housingss — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
ATTACHMENT B
AMENDMENTS TO RMC 4-2-060.G (ZONING USE TABLE)
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
USES:
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 COMMUNITYAND`PUBLIC,FACILITIES -
Cemetery HHH H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Religious HHHH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
institutions
Social service
organizations H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 H82
Private club,
fraternal HHH H H H H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 H82
organizations
City government AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P AD AD AD
offices
City government HHHH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
facilities
Community
health
engagement
location (CHEL)
Jails, existing
municipal
Diversion facility H71 H71
Secure
community
transition H71 H71
facilities
Other
government H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
facilities
Other
government
maintenance H H
facilities
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
USES:
RC_ R1 __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 i:... ,..
Other
government AD42 P P P AD P112 P P P P P92 P92
offices
Homeless
services use
H H H H H H H H H H H
COVID-19
deintensification P101 P101 ,P101 P101 P101 P101
shelter -
Permanent uu L1�1 u L1 L1 L1 L1 �pn u L1
suppory tiye 44 44 44 44 R 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 IJ IJ IJ 44 R IJ
^1'C�al # # 44 44 # # 44 44 # # 44 # 44 # # # 9 #
h
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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 3 dwelling 4 dwelling Density(per Net None units units 5 dwelling units30 7 dwelling units30 10 dwelling units30
Acre)1,2,15
Maximum Net
Density(per Net
1 dwelling 1 dwelling 4 dwelling 6 dwelling 8 dwelling 29 z9
Acre, Except per 36 10 dwelling units 14 dwelling units 20 dwelling units29
Net 10 Acres in unit unit units units units38
RC)2,14,15
1 dwelling 1 dwelling 1 dwelling Townhouses: 1
Maximum Number with 1 with 1 with 1 Detached dwellings: 1 dwelling with 1 dwelling
1 dwelling with 1 Other Attached
of Dwellings (per accessory accessory accessory accessory dwelling unit
2 accessory dwelling unit Dwellings: n/a
Legal Lot) dwelling dwelling dwelling Attached dwellings: n/a Per nna.,;,,,,,,,, 11,1o+
unit unit' unit
Density
Detached Detached
Minimum Lot Size2 9,000 sq. 7 000 sq. 5 000 sq.
dwellings: 4,000 sq. dwellings: 3,000 sq.
28,31 10 acres 1 acre3,32 32,34 32,34 ,34 ft. ft. n/a
ft. ft. ft. Attached dwellings: Attached dwellings:
n/a n/a
Minimum Lot Townhouses: 25 ft.
Width31 150 ft. 100 ft.32 70 ft.32 60 ft.32 50 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. Other Attached
Dwellings: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot Townhouses: 30 ft.
Width31(Corner 175 ft. 110 ft. 80 ft. 70 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. Other Attached
Lots) Dwellings: 60 ft.
Minimum Lot Townhouses: 50 ft.
Depth31 300 ft. 200 ft.3,32 100 ft.32 90 ft.32 80 ft. 70 ft. 60 ft. Other Attached
Dwellings: 65 ft.
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 R-10 R-14 RMF
15 ft.11, except Townhouses: 15 ft.11,
20 ft. except when all vehicle when all vehicle except when all vehicle
Minimum Front 30 ft. 30 ft.6 30 ft.6,33 25 ft.6 access is taken from an alley, access is taken access is taken from an
Yard 3 then 15 ft.39 from an alley, then alley,then 10 ft.39
10 ft.39 Other Attached
Dwellings: 20 ft.
Townhouses: 10 ft.13,39
Minimum Rear 33 39 21,39 21,39
yard',zz,31 35 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. Other Attached
Dwellings: 15 ft.39
Combined Combined Detached Units: 4 Detached Units: 4
15 ft. with ft. ft.
20 ft. with 5 ft. for unattached
Minimum Side 25 ft. 15 ft. not less than not less 5 ft Attached Units: 4 Attached Units: 4 side(s),0 ft.for the
Yard than 5 ft. ft.for unattached ft. for unattached
7.5 ft. on attached side(s).13
on either side(s), 0 ft.for the side(s), 0 ft.for the
either side. side. attached side(s).23 attached side(s).23
Minimum
Seconda Front Townhouses: 15 ft.11
Yard",31(applies
30 ft. 30 ft.6 30 ft.6'33 25 ft.6 15 ft.11 15 ft.11 15 ft.11 Other Attached
to Corner Lots) Dwellings: 20 ft.
Townhouses: 70%
Other Attached
Dwellings: 35%
Maximum Building
Coverage (including A maximum coverage
Primary and 10% 20% 35% 40% 50% 55% 65% of 45%may be allowed
Accessory) through the Hearing
Examiner site
development plan
review process.
Maximum
Impervious Surface 15% 25% 50% 55% 65% 70% 80% 75%
Area
Maximum Number 3 2 3
of Stories
R-6 - R-8 -R-10 - - --R-14 RMF
Townhouses: 32 ft.
24 ft., increase up Other Attached
Maximum Wall to 32 ft. possible Dwellings: 32 ft.,
Plate Height$ 9 1° 32 ft. 24 ft. subject to increase up to 42 ft.
12,18,19 administrative possible subject to
conditional use administrative
permit approval. conditional use permit
approval.
Maximum Number
of Units per n/a No more than 4 No more than 6 n/a
Building2 units per building. units per building.
""_^_^1414 T"^e 2 significant trees per 5,000 sq.ft. Attached units: 1 significant trees per
See onnr n n zn 5,000 sq.ft. Afa
y See RMC 1 1 130.
Minimum Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line.
Frontage Setback
Maximum Wireless
Communication
Facilities See RMC 4-4-140,Wireless Communication Facilities.Amateur radio antennas are allowed a maximum height of 6 feet without a
Height(including Conditional Use Permit. Larger structures will have a maximum height determined by the Conditional Use Permit process, RMC 4-9-030,
Amateur Radio Conditional Use Permits.
Antennas)
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- See RMC 4-10-010, Nonconforming Lots.
Existing Legal Lots _
ATTACHMENT D
4-2-110C DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT(ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS)
MAXIMUM NUMBER AND SIZE.
Generals'
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R- 1 ADU is permitted per legal lot.
10, and R-14 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 Size4o,41
3,000 sq. ft. or less 600 sq. ft.
3,001—4,999 sq. ft. or. 700 sq. ft.
less
5,000—6,999 sq. ft. or 800 sq. ft.
less
7,000—8,999 sq. ft. or 900 sq. ft.
less
Greater than 9,000 sq. 1,000 sq. ft.
ft.
MAXIMUM WALL PLATE HEIGHT1Q 18,19,4
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R- ADUs are subject to the maximum wall plate height of RMC 4-2-
10 and R-14 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- ADUs shall be located at least 64 ft. from any residential structure.
10 and R-14 —
MINIMUM SETBACKS',41.'
Front Yard and Secondary Front Yard
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R- The ADU shall be set back an additional 5 ft. parallel to and
10 and R-14 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- 5 ft.
10 and R-14 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- In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20
10 and R-14 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
CRITICAL AREAS ; •
General
RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R- See RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations, and 4-3-090,
10 and R-14 Shoreline Master Program Regulations.
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
Flood Geologic Habitat Streams and Wellhead
EXEMPT ACTIVITY Hazard Hazard Conservation Lakes:Type F, Protection Wetlands
Areas Area Area Np, & Ns Areas
a. Conservation, Enhancement, Education and Related Activities:
i.'NaturaI Resource/Habitat
X X X X X1 X
Conservation or Preservation2
ii: Enhancement activities as
defined in Chapter 4-11 RMC X X X X X
Approved
X X X X X1 X
Restoration/Mitigation3
b. Research and Site Investigation:
EXEMPT ACTIVITIES—PERMITTED WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERS
Flood Geologic Habitat Streams and Wellhead
EXEMPT ACTIVITY Hazard Hazard Conservation Lakes: Type F, Protection Wetlands
Areas Area Area Np, & Ns Areas
i. Nondestructive Education and
Research X X X X X X1
ii. Site Investigative Work.' 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
X X X X X
Activities6
iii. Dangerous Trees? X X X X8 X1 X8
d. Surface Water:
i. New Surface Water Discharges' 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
X X X X X1 X
out of Critical Area and Buffer13
ii. Maintenance, Operation, and
Repair of existing Parks, Trails,
Roads, Facilities, and Utilities, X X X X
and the Construction of New
Trails14
EXEMPT ACTIVITIES—PERMITTED WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS AND ASSOCIATED BUFFERS
Flood Geologic Habitat Streams and Wellhead
EXEMPT ACTIVITY Hazard Hazard Conservation Lakes:Type F, Protection Wetlands
Areas Area Area Np, & Ns Areas
iii. Utilities, Traffic Control,
Walkways, Bikeways Within
X X X X
Existing, Improved Right-of-Way
or Easements15
iv. Modification of Existing
Utilities and Streets by Ten X X17 X17
Percent (10%) or Less16
f.Temporary Wetland Impacts:
i. Temporary Wetland Impacts19 X X
g. Maintenance and Construction—Existing Uses and Facilities:
i. Remodeling, Replacing,
Removing Existing Structures, X X X X
Facilities, and Improvements20
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
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 necessaryfor land use application submittals such as surveys,
g pP
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.
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
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 existingand improvedpublic road rights-of-way or p g y easements, installation,
construction, replacement, operation, overbuilding or alteration of all natural gas, cable,
communication, telephone and electric facilities, lines, pipes, mains, equipment or
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.
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.
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;
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.
30. Normal protective bulkhead is defined in WAC 173 27 040(2)(c).
31 The construction of dockr d f' d d I' i+ d 6, WAC 7-3 2.7 01O(2)(h)
i aoo�cv�'ri-aciiiica 'airs-i�iiiicca u-y-vvr ac xr a =r vw7=TC"T
32. The operation, maintenance, or construction of facilities as part of an irrigation
system arc defined in WAC 173 27 010(2)(i).
333, I imitations +he rem. ,,al and control of tic n ,eed d f' d WAC
173 27 040(2)(n).
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, Muses 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
Urban Single Family
Natural Conservancy Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
RESOURCE
Aquaculture P1 P1 X P P X
Mining X X X X X X
Preservation and Pi P P P8 Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
Enhancement of Natural table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
Features or Ecological underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Processes allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
Low Intensity Scientific, P1 P p P8 to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
Cultural, Historic, or uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
Educational Use that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X= Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD =Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Urban Single Family
Natural Conservancy Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Fish and Wildlife Resource P1 P P P8 Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
Enhancement permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
RESIDENTIAL
Detached Dwellings X P4 P5 X Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
Attached Dwellings X X X X table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Accessory Dwelling Units X AD AD X allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
Group Homes I X X X X to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
Group Homes II (for six or X X P X that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
fewer residents) Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
Group Homes II (for seven X X H X permit in the underlying zoning require district.
or more residents) the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
Adult Family Home X X As allowed X
in
underlying
zoning.
CIVIC USES
K-12 Educational X X P X Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
Institution (public or table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
private) underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD =Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Urban Single Family
Natural Conservancy Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Roads (not providing direct X X H X allowed in this overlay district, subject - table, land uses
access to permitted or to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
conditional uses) uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
COMMERCIAL USES
Home Occupations X P AD X Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
Adult Day Care I X X AD X table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Adult Day Care II X X H X allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
RECREATION
Parks, Neighborhood H1 H6 P P8 Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
Parks, H1 H6 AD6 ps table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
Regional/Community underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Urban Single Family
Natural Conservancy Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Passive Recreation H1 P P P8 allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
Public Hiking and Bicycle H1 pi. P X to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
Trails, Over Land uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
Active Recreation X P2 P P8 Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
Boat Launches X P X ps permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Mooring Piles X P P P8 Use Permit.
Boat Moorage X P P P8
Boat Lifts X X 132 P8
Boat Houses X X X X
Golf Courses X H2 H X
Marinas X X AD6 P8
Expansion of Existing Over- H10 AD" AD' AD'0 AD" X
Water Trails
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Use X X X H8 Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X = Prohibited, P = Permitted, AD = Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Urban Single Family
Natural Conservancy Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
UTILITIES
Structures for Floodway H1 P P P8 Except for the land uses specified in this Except for the land
Management, Including table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
Drainage or Storage and underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Pumping Facilities allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
Local Service Utilities X P3 p3 P8 to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are '
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
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 Except for the land
Roads X P3 P3 X table, land uses allowed in the uses specifically
underlying zoning in RMC 4-2-060 are prohibited in this
Bed and Breakfast House X X AD X allowed in this overlay district, subject table, land uses
Sea Plane Moorage X X p p8 to the preference for water-oriented allowed in the
uses. Land uses in the underlying zoning underlying zoning in
Helipads X X P P8
Table 4-3-090E1 Shoreline Use Table:
KEY: X= Prohibited, P = Permitted,AD =Administrative Conditional Use Permit, H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit
Urban Single Family
Natural Conservancy Residential Aquatic High Intensity High Intensity Isolated
that require an administrative (AD) or RMC 4-2-060 are
Hearing Examiner (H) conditional use allowed in this overlay
permit in the underlying zoning require district.
the corresponding Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit.
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.
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.