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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/LUA26-000024, ECF
Project Name: 2025 Docket 20 Group A & Group C (D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail; D-246 Electric
Fence Code Update; D-247 Indoor Recreation)
Applicant/Contact: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to review for the following non-
project items:
D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail – The City of Renton is evaluating potential code amendments to allow
neighborhood-scale commercial uses and limited on-site services in residential areas. The analysis includes
considerations such as permitted and prohibited uses, maximum size allowances, delivery restrictions, hours of
operation, and related standards.
D-246 Fence Permits – The City of Renton proposes amendments to RMC 4-4-040, Fences, Hedges, and Retaining
Walls, to revise permit review procedures for electric security fencing and update code language to be consistent
with House Bill (HB) 1688, Electric Security Alarm Systems. The proposal would replace existing terminology related
to deterrent security fencing with the terminology used in HB 1688 to reduce confusion and ensure consistency with
state law. In addition, the amendment would revise the permit review framework for electric security fencing, which
is currently reviewed under the Special Fence Permit process, to better align the review criteria with the nature of
these installations.
D-247 Indoor Recreation in IL and IM Zones – The City of Renton proposes amendments to where and how indoor
recreation facilities are allowed. These facilities include gyms, laser tag, rock climbing, and basketball courts.
Currently, indoor recreation facilities are divided into “existing” and “new” facilities and are allowed in commercial,
residential, and industrial zones throughout the city, subject to various conditions. The proposal would treat existing
facilities as nonconforming uses and simplify conditions for new indoor recreation facilities in several commercial
zones. Conditions in the CO and UC zones would remain unchanged. In addition, the proposal would prohibit new
indoor recreation facilities in certain zones pending future, more comprehensive amendments addressing
neighborhood-scale retail and the Valley subarea.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
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Date of Decision: The Environmental Committee (ERC) convened on Monday, February 9, 2026, to
consider the SEPA determination for the above project. The Planning Division of the
City of Renton issued the environmental determination on Tuesday, February 10,
2026.
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 February 24,
2026. 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:
February 10, 2026
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR25-000002 Land Use Non-
Project 2025 Docket 20 Group
A & Group C (D-241
Neighborhood Scale Retail;
D-246 Electric Fence Code
Update; D-247 Indoor
Recreation), LUA26-000024
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://shorturl.fm/Happ4
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: T The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to review
for the following non-project items:
D-241 Neighborhood Scale Retail – The City of Renton is evaluating potential code amendments to allow
neighborhood-scale commercial uses and limited on-site services in residential areas. The analysis
includes considerations such as permitted and prohibited uses, maximum size allowances, delivery
restrictions, hours of operation, and related standards.
D-246 Fence Permits – The City of Renton proposes amendments to RMC 4-4-040, Fences, Hedges, and
Retaining Walls, to revise permit review procedures for electric security fencing and update code
language to be consistent with House Bill (HB) 1688, Electric Security Alarm Systems. The proposal would
replace existing terminology related to deterrent security fencing with the terminology used in HB 1688
to reduce confusion and ensure consistency with state law. In addition, the amendment would revise the
permit review framework for electric security fencing, which is currently reviewed under the Special
Fence Permit process, to better align the review criteria with the nature of these installations.
D-247 Indoor Recreation in IL and IM Zones – The City of Renton proposes amendments to where and
how indoor recreation facilities are allowed. These facilities include gyms, laser tag, rock climbing, and
basketball courts. Currently, indoor recreation facilities are divided into “existing” and “new” facilities
and are allowed in commercial, residential, and industrial zones throughout the city, subject to various
conditions. The proposal would treat existing facilities as nonconforming uses and simplify conditions
for new indoor recreation facilities in several commercial zones. Conditions in the CO and UC zones
would remain unchanged. In addition, the proposal would prohibit new indoor recreation facilities in
certain zones pending future, more comprehensive amendments addressing neighborhood-scale retail
and the Valley subarea.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on
February 24, 2026. 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, Senior Planner/aweihs@rentonwa.gov/425-430-
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