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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works Administrator, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Maryjane Van Cleave, Administrator
Parks and Recreation Department
Date Gina Estep, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION
OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Project File Numbers: PR25-000002/LUA25-000350, ECF
Project Name: 2025 Docket 20 Group B & Resource Center in the Valley
Applicant/Contact: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following non-project
items:
Resource Center in the Valley – City staff propose a code amendment to allow a Resource Center with overnight
accommodations for unhoused residents in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone south of I-405 and west of SR-167.
The facility would provide hygiene, meals, case management, and housing navigation services, modeled after
Auburn’s Resource Center. The amendment would add Homeless Services as a permitted use, subject to a Hearing
Examiner Conditional Use Permit, within this limited CA subarea to support the City’s goals for supportive housing
and coordinated service delivery.
D-243: RMF-2 Rezone – The City proposes zoning map amendments to rezone nine (9) sites from RMF, R-14, and R-
10 to RMF-2. All sites are designated Residential High Density under the Comprehensive Plan, except one partially
within the Commercial & Mixed Use designation. The RMF-2 zone allows 20–40 dwelling units per acre and supports
compact infill near transit, commercial corridors, and employment areas. The rezone aligns zoning with existing
densities, resolves nonconforming conditions, and promotes reinvestment in appropriate locations.
D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices – Staff propose expanding location options for low-impact contractor and
trade businesses by allowing certain Construction and Contractor’s Offices in additional zones under an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The amendment integrates contractor trades into the Off-Site Services
definition, allowing them in CA-zoned areas east of Rainier Ave S/SR-167 with conditional review, while higher-
intensity yards remain limited to industrial zones.
D-245: Administrative Code Interpretations – Staff propose codifying adopted administrative interpretations that clarify ambiguous or conflicting provisions within Title IV, Development Regulations. Topics include the Residential Rental Program, transitional and supportive housing standards, definitions for coverage, nonconforming dwelling alterations, public notice for vehicle permits, adult family homes, fence permit thresholds, and parking stall dimensions. These interpretations are already in effect and are now being formally incorporated for consistency and clarity.
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
October 31, 2025
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Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: November 3, 2025
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other
agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 17,
2025. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall
1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will
be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid
on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and
additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
www.rentonwa.gov
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-
SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS: After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file, the City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment, and an EIS is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This DNS
is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. The comment period was combined with the
Notice of Application comment period. Please note that the issuance of this determination DOES NOT constitute
approval of the proposal.
DATE OF NOTICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
November 3, 2025
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR25-000002 Land Use Non-Project
2025 Docket 20 Group B (D-243: RMF-2
Rezone, D-244: Contractor Yards and
Offices, D-245: Administrative Code
Interpretations) and Resource Center in
the Valley, LUA25-000350, ECF
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Gina Estep/ 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 / gestep@rentonwa.gov
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION
MAY BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://rb.gy/9y8sys.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the following
non-project items:
Resource Center in the Valley – City staff propose a code amendment to allow a Resource Center with overnight
accommodations for unhoused residents in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone south of I-405 and west of SR-167.
The facility would provide hygiene, meals, case management, and housing navigation services, modeled after
Auburn’s Resource Center. The amendment would add Homeless Services as a permitted use, subject to a
Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, within this limited CA subarea to support the City’s goals for supportive
housing and coordinated service delivery.
D-243: RMF-2 Rezone – The City proposes zoning map amendments to rezone nine (9) sites from RMF, R-14, and
R-10 to RMF-2. All sites are designated Residential High Density under the Comprehensive Plan, except one
partially within the Commercial & Mixed Use designation. The RMF-2 zone allows 20–40 dwelling units per acre and
supports compact infill near transit, commercial corridors, and employment areas. The rezone aligns zoning with
existing densities, resolves nonconforming conditions, and promotes reinvestment in appropriate locations.
D-244: Contractor Yards and Offices – Staff propose expanding location options for low-impact contractor and
trade businesses by allowing certain Construction and Contractor’s Offices in additional zones under an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The amendment integrates contractor trades into the Off-Site Services
definition, allowing them in CA-zoned areas east of Rainier Ave S/SR-167 with conditional review, while higher-
intensity yards remain limited to industrial zones.
D-245: Administrative Code Interpretations – Staff propose codifying adopted administrative interpretations that clarify ambiguous or conflicting provisions within Title IV, Development Regulations. Topics include the Residential Rental Program, transitional and supportive housing standards, definitions for coverage, nonconforming dwelling alterations, public notice for vehicle permits, adult family homes, fence permit thresholds, and parking stall dimensions. These interpretations are already in effect and are now being formally incorporated for consistency and clarity.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 17,
2025. Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City
Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted,
will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be
paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110
and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office,
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, an appeal public hearing will be set and all
parties of record will be duly notified in accordance with RCW 43.21C.110 and WAC 197-11-535.
CONTACT PROJECT PLANNER: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov/425-430-7312