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ORDINANCE NO. 6184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING
SECTION 4-2-060 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE SUBSECTIONS 4-4-
040.B.5, 4-4-080.F.8, 4-8-090.C, AND 4-10-050.A OF THE RENTON
MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DEFINITIONS IN SECTIONS 4-11-010.S, 4-11-020
AND 4-11-120 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, CODIFYING
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE INTERPRETATIONS FROM 2021 TO 2024,
AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS, 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;
and
WHEREAS, the Administrator recognized that certain Renton Municipal Code
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, the Administrator issued a series of Administrative Policies/Code
Interpretations ("CI") between May 2022 and October 2025 clarifying unclear or
contradictory language; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on October 10, 2025, 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 November 5, 2025,
considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and
subsequently forwarded a recommendation to the City Council;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance that are not
shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in
effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Section 4-2-060 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown in
Exhibit A.This amendment incorporates CI-176, issued on May 23, 2022, and CI-193, issued
on October 2, 2025.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-4-040.B.5 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. This amendment incorporates CI-187, issued on September 27, 2024.
5. Permit Required:
a. Fences:A fence taller than seven six feet(76')shall require a building permit or
a written exemption from the Building Official.
b. Retaining Walls:A retaining wall that is four feet (4') or taller, as measured by
the vertical distance from the bottom of the footing to the finish grade at the top of
the wall(i.e., not measured by exposed retaining wall height), shall require a building
permit. This determination does not account for other factors that may cause a
building permit to be required for a retaining wall(e.g., the addition of a surcharge or
fence).
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-4-080.F.8 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. This amendment incorporates CI-188, issued on June 17, 2025, and CI-190,
issued on September 12, 2025.
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8. Parking Stall Types, Sizes, and Percentage Allowed/Required:
a. Standard Parking Stall Size-Surface/Private Garage/Carport:
i. Minimum Length ' : A parking stall shall be a
minimum of twenty feet (20') in length, ,
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nine feet(23'x 9') in size.
iii. Minimum Width:A parking stall shall be a minimum of nine eight feet (98')
in width measured from a right angle to the stall sides.
ivii. Reduced Width and Length for Attendant Parking: When cars are
parked by an attendant, the stall shall not be less than eighteen feet long by eight
feet wide (18' x 8').
b. Standard Parking Stall Size-Structured Parking:
i. Minimum Length:A parking stall shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15'). A
stall shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16') for stalls designed at forty-five
degrees (45°) or greater. Each parallel stall shall be a minimum of twenty-three
feet by nine eight feet (230'x 98') in size.
ii. Minimum Width: A parking stall shall be a minimum of eight feet, four
inches (8'4") in width.
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c. Compact Parking Stall Size and Maximum Number of Compact Spaces:
i. Stall Size-Surface/Private Garage/Carport: Each stall shall be eight a
one-half feet in width and sixteen feet in length (8-1/2' x 16').
ii. Stall Size - Structured Parking:A parking stall shall be a minimum of
seven feet, six inches (7'6") in width. A parking stall shall be a minimum of twelve
feet (12') in length, measured along both sides for stalls designed at less than
forty-five degrees (45°). A stall shall be a minimum of thirteen feet (13') in length,
for stalls designed at forty-five degrees (45°) or greater.
iii. Maximum Number of Compact Spaces Outside of the UC
Zones: Compact parking spaces shall not account for more than:
(a) Designated employee parking-not to exceed forty percent (40%).
(b)Structured parking-not to exceed fifty percent (50%).
(c)All other uses-not to exceed thirty percent (30%).
iv. Maximum Number of Compact Spaces in the UC Zones: The maximum
number of compact spaces shall not exceed fifty percent(50%).
d.Tandem Parking:Tandem parking is allowed for parking spaces reserved
exclusively for a specific dwelling unit, detached single-family residential and
townhouse developments. If tandem parking is provided the following standards
shall apply:
i. Stall length shall conform to the standards of this subsection F.8; and
ii. A restrictive covenant or other device acceptable to the City will be required
to assign tandem parking spaces to the exclusive use of specific dwelling units,
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unless the parking spaces are used exclusively for a detached, single-family
home. Enforcement of tandem parking spaces shall be provided by the property
owner, property manager, or homeowners' association as appropriate.
e. Special Reduced Length for Overhang:The Department of Community and
Economic Development may permit the parking stall length to be reduced by two feet
(2'), providing there is sufficient area to safely allow the overhang of a vehicle and that
the area of vehicle overhang does not intrude into required landscaping areas.
f. Guest Parking: Required guest parking stalls shall be located in a common
area accessible by guests. The area shall be set aside exclusively for guest parking.
In mixed-used developments, the required guest parking shall be calculated using
only the residential portion of the development.
g.Accessible Parking as Stipulated in the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA): Accessible parking shall be provided per the requirements of the Washington
State Barrier Free Standards as adopted by the City of Renton.
NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACES
Total Parking Minimum Required
Spaces in Lot Number of Accessible
or Garage Spaces
1 -25 1
26-50 2
51 -75 3
76- 100 4
101 - 150 5
151 -200 6
201 -300 7
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NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACES
Total Parking Minimum Required
Spaces in Lot Number of Accessible
or Garage Spaces
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401 -500 9
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h. Assigned Parking: Developments with attached dwellings units in the R-10, R-
14, and RMF zones shall provide a minimum of one (1) assigned parking space to
each dwelling unit. A restrictive covenant or other device acceptable to the City will
be required to assign parking spaces to the exclusive use of specific dwelling units.
Enforcement of assigned parking spaces shall be provided by the property owner,
property manager, or homeowners' association as appropriate.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-8-090.0 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below.This amendment incorporates CI-185, issued on July 12, 2024.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGNS:
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1. Applicability:A minimum of one public information sign shall be required for
all Type II and Type III Land Use Permits in accordance with the following standards,
unless exempted by this subsection. The applicant shall be responsible for the
procurement, installation and maintenance of the sign.
Exempt Permits:The following Type II and Type III Land Use Permits are exempt
from the requirements of this subsection:
a. Additional animals permit;
b. Home occupation permit, special;
c. Temporary use permit - Tier II, except for temporary use permits for
personal delivery device operation and device dispensers;
d.Temporary emergency wetland permit;
e. Development permit (special flood hazard);
f. Final plats;
g. Final short plats;
h. Final binding site plans;
i. Mobile home park, final;
j. Planned urban development, final;-and
k. Environmental review::-; and
I. Additional vehicles permit.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-10-050.A of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. This amendment incorporates CI-184, issued on October 13, 2023.
A. NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES-GENERAL:
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Any legally established nonconforming structure may remain, although such
structure does not conform to the provisions of this Title; provided, that:
1. Not Vacant or Left Abandoned:The nonconforming structure has not been
vacant for more than one (1)year, or has not been abandoned; and
2. Unsafe Structures Secure Building Condition:The nonconforming structure
is kept in a safe and secure condition.
3. Limits on Alterations:The cost of alterations, remodels, or renovations of a
legal nonconforming structure, except single-family, accessory dwelling units,
and/or middle housing dwellings, shall not exceed an aggregate cost of forty percent
(40%) in twelve (12) months or sixty percent (60%) in forty-eight (48) months of the
value of the structure, based upon its most recent assessment or appraisal, unless
the changes make the structure more conforming, or are used to restore to a safe
condition any portion of a structure declared unsafe by the Building Official.
Mandatory improvements for fire, life safety or accessibility, as well as replacement
of mechanical equipment, do not count towards the cited monetary thresholds.
Alterations, remodels, or restoration work shall not result in or increase any
nonconforming condition unless permitted by subsection A.4 of this Section, Limits
on Enlargement. Nonconforming single-family, accessory dwelling units, and/or
middle housing dwellings may be replaced, enlarged, altered, remodeled, or
renovated, without limitation of cost, pursuant to current code requirements (e.g.,
height limits, lot coverage, density limits, setbacks, etc.), unless such actions would
increase one (1) or more nonconformity.
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4. Limits on Enlargement:
a. The structure shalt not be enlarged unless the enlargement is conforming,
except as identified in subsection A.4.b of this Section.
b. Nonconforming enlargements may only be allowed at the discretion of the
Administrator if:
i. The enlargement is sited carefully to achieve compatible transition
between surrounding buildings, parking areas and other land uses; or
ii. The enlargement does not significantly cause any adverse or
undesirable effects on the site or neighboring properties;; or
iii. The enlargement is confined to the projected footprint of a single-
family, accessory dwelling unit, and/or middle housing dwelling. If the
proposed enlargement is nonconforming with respect to zoning setbacks,and
the enlargement will comply with this Section and all other development
regulations, the enlargement may be allowed if it is located within the
projected footprint of the building. The projected footprint is determined with
the criteria below by extending a line from and parallel to the furthest
encroaching portion(s)of the building.The enlargement is limited to the height
of the qualifying encroachment, and any other applicable height limitation.
For the purpose of determining the projected footprint, a qualifying
encroachment shall:
(a) Represent at least fifty percent (50%) of the building's facade; and
(b) Be set back at least three feet (3')from any property line; and
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(c) Not include any allowed setback projections, steps and/or decks,
and encroachments permitted by a land use decision.
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5. Limits on Restoration: Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the
reconstruction, repairing, rebuilding and continued use of any nonconforming
building or structure to its same size, location, and height when the structure is
deemed unsafe by the Building Official, damaged by fire, explosion, or act of God,
subject to the following conditions:
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a. Single-Family Dwellings: Any legally established single-family, accessory
dwelling unit, and/or middle housing dwelling deemed unsafe by the Building
Official, damaged by fire, explosion or an act of God, may be rebuilt to its same
size, location, and height on the same site, subject to all relevant fire and life
safety codes without limitation on value. Restoration or reconstruction shall be
initiated by a building permit application within one (1)year of a fire, explosion, or
an act of God. If a building permit application has not been submitted within one
(1) year from the date of the fire or other casualty, the structure shall be deemed
abandoned and not allowed to be restored or reconstructed.
b. Other Legal Nonconforming Structures: The work shall not exceed fifty
percent (50%) of the latest assessed or appraised value of the building or
structure at the time such damage occurred, otherwise any restoration or
reconstruction shall conform to the regulations specified in this Title; provided,
that restoration work is initiated by a building permit application within one (1)
year of a fire, explosion,or an act of God. If a complete building permit application
has not been submitted within one (1) year from the date of the fire or other
casualty the structure shall be deemed abandoned and not allowed to be
restored or reconstructed.
SECTION VII. The definition of "Adult Family Home" in section 4-11-010.S of the
Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown below.This amendment incorporates CI-186,
issued on September 9, 2024. All other definitions in 4-11-010 remain in effect and
unchanged.
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S.ADULT FAMILY HOME:A state-licensed facility providing personal care, room and
board within a dwelling unit to more than one person, but not more than f ttr-six (46)
adults, not related by blood or marriage to the person(s) providing the service. A
maximum of eight (8) adults may be permitted if the Washington State Department
of Social and Health Services determines the home is of adequate size and the home
and provider are capable of meeting standards and qualifications as provided for in
chapters 70.128 RCW and 388-76 WAC.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-020 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
below.This amendment incorporates CI-183, issued on October 4, 2023.
4-11-020 DEFINITIONS B:
A. BACKFLOW: See RMC 4-6-100.
B. BACKFLOW PREVENTER: See RMC 4-6-100.
C. BACKGROUND AREA:The entire face of a sign upon which text and/or
graphics could be placed.
D. BACKSIPHONAGE: See RMC 4-6-100.
E. BASE FLOOD: A flood having a one percent (1%) chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given year. Also referred to as the "one hundred (100) year flood."
Designation on flood maps always includes the letters A or V.
F. BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE):The elevation to which floodwater is
anticipated to rise during the base flood.
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G. BASEMENT:Any floor level below the first story in a building,except that a floor
level in a building having only one (1) floor level shall be classified as a basement
unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein.
H. BASEMENT: (This definition for RMC 4-3-050, flood hazard regulations, use
only.) Any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all
sides.
I. BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITY: One (1) or more utility-scale
energy storage systems designed to receive, store, and discharge energy to and from
the electrical grid or energy generation facility for later use. Battery energy storage
systems generally consist of batteries assembled together and may include on-site
switchyard, inverters, associated interconnection transmission line, and supervisory
control and data acquisition system. This definition excludes individual residential
and commercial use systems for on-site energy use, standalone twelve (12) volt car
battery or electric motor vehicles, and other consumer products.
J. BED AND BREAKFAST HOUSE,ACCESSORY: Overnight accommodations and
a morning meal in a dwelling unit with less than four (4) guest rooms provided to
transients for compensation. Accessory bed and breakfast houses are proprietor-
occupied, or the proprietor lives on a contiguous property, and morning meals are
provided to the house residents and the overnight guests only. This definition does
not include congregate residences, professional bed and breakfast houses, hotels,
or motels.
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K. BED AND BREAKFAST HOUSE, PROFESSIONAL: Overnight accommodations
and a morning meal in a dwelling unit with four (4) to ten (10) guest rooms provided
to transients for compensation. Professional bed and breakfast houses are
proprietor-occupied, or the proprietor lives on a contiguous property, and morning
meals are provided to the house residents and the overnight guests only. This
definition does not include congregate residences, accessory bed and breakfast
houses, hotels, or motels.
L. BEDROCK: In-place subsurface material consisting of solid rock.
M. BEEKEEPING:The management and maintenance of colonies of honeybees.
N. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, WETLANDS: Conservation practices or
systems of practices and management measures that:
1. Control soil loss and reduce water quality degradation caused by nutrients,
animal waste, toxins and sediment;
2. Minimize adverse impacts to surface water and groundwater flow,
circulation patterns, and to the chemical, physical and biological characteristics
of wetlands; and
3. Includes allowing proper use and storage of fertilizers/pesticides.
O. BINDING SITE PLAN: A drawing as authorized by chapter 58.17 RCW and
provided for in RMC 4-7-230 which:
1. Identifies and shows the areas and locations of all streets, roads,
improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters specified by RMC 4-
8-120.C, Submittal Requirements; and
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2. Contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate
limitations and conditions for the use of the land as are established by the City;
and
3. Contains provisions requiring site development to be in conformity with the
approved binding site plan.
P. BLOCK: A block consists of two (2) facing block fronts bounded on two (2)
sides by alleys or rear property lines and on two (2) sides by the centerline of platted
streets, with no other intersecting streets intervening.
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Q. BLOCK FRONT: A block front is the frontage of property along one (1) side of a
street bound on three (3) sides by the centerline of platted streets and on the fourth
side by an alley or rear property lines.
R. BMPs: Best management practices, see supra, and RMC 4-6-100.
S. BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP: A facility with an inclined surface extending into the
water which allows launching of boats directly into the water from trailers.
T. BODY SHOP: An establishment which conducts any of the following
operations:
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1. Collision repair services, including body, frame or fender straightening,
repair, or replacement; and/or
2. Overall painting of vehicles or painting of vehicles in a paint shop, but
excluding minor painting with an airbrush or roller brush utilized in customizing or
detailing operations; and/or
3. Welding, molding, and similar operations conducted on vehicles.
U. BREAKWATER: A protective structure, usually built off-shore for the purpose
of protecting the shoreline or harbor area from wave action.
V. BUFFER, CRITICAL AREA:A naturally vegetated and undisturbed, enhanced,
or revegetated area that surrounds and protects a critical area from adverse impacts
to its functions and values, and/or which protects developed areas from potentially
hazardous conditions.
W. BUFFER, LANDSCAPE: Landscaped area used to physically separate or
screen one (1) use or property from another so as to visually shield or block views,
noise, lights, or other potential nuisances.
X. BUFFER, SHORELINES:A strip of land that is designated to permanently
remain vegetated in an undisturbed and natural condition to protect an adjacent
aquatic, riparian, or wetland site from upland impacts, to provide habitat for wildlife
and to afford limited public access. Uses and activities within the buffer are
extremely limited. The buffer is measured horizontally upland from and
perpendicular to the OHWM.
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Y. BUILDABLE AREA: The portion of a lot or site, exclusive of required yard areas,
setbacks, landscaping or open space within which a structure may be built.
Z. BUILDING: As defined by the International Building Code.
AA. BUILDING: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program
Regulations, use only.)Any structure having a roof intended to be used for the shelter
or enclosure of persons, plants, animals or property.
BB. BUILDING CODE:The International Building Code, promulgated by the
International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
CC. BUILDING COMPLEX, MULTIPLE:A group of structures housing more than
one (1)type of retail business, office or commercial venture and generally under one
(1) ownership and control.
DD. BUILDING COVERAGE: See LOT COVERAGE.
DDEE. BUILDING DRAIN: See RMC 4-6-100.
EEFF. BUILDING FACADE:That portion of any exterior elevation of a building
extending from the grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves, and the entire width
of the building elevation.
FFGG. BUILDING FOOTPRINT: The area of a lot or site included within the
surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion of a building, exclusive of
courtyards and uncovered decks and porches. In the absence of surrounding exterior
walls, the building footprint shall be include the area under the horizontal projection
of the roof.
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GGHH. BUILDING HEIGHT:The measurement of building height depends on the
applicable zone, as follows:
1.Within the RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14, and RMF Zones: Primary
structures shall be measured by the vertical distance from grade plane to the
highest wall plate combined with the height of any portion of the structure that
extends above the wall plate (e.g., roof, deck, etc.), excluding chimneys,
ventilation stacks, and similar elements as determined by the Administrator.
Detached accessory structures shall be measured by the vertical distance from
grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface.
2. All Other Zones:The vertical distance from grade plane to the average
height of the highest roof surface.
HHII. BUILDING, MULTI-OCCUPANCY: A single structure housing more than
one (1)type of retail business, office or commercial venture and generally under one
(1) ownership and control.
K1EJ1. BUILDING OFFICIAL:The officer or other person charged with the
administration and enforcement of the IBC and the building-related provisions of this
Title, or his duly authorized deputy.
LLKK. BUILDING, SINGLE OCCUPANCY:A building occupied by a single tenant.
A building is considered to be "single occupancy" if:
1. It has only one (1) occupant; and
2. It has no wall in common with another building; and
3. It has no part of its roof in common with another building.
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M-MLL. BUILDING STEP-BACK: A building step-back applies to stories above the
ground floor and is the horizontal distance between one (1) or more stories of a
building facade relative to the building facade of the floor directly below.
N-NMM. BULK STORAGE: See STORAGE, BULK.
OONN. BULKHEAD: A vertical wall constructed of rock, concrete, timber, sheet
steel, gabions, or patent system materials. Rock bulkheads are often termed
"vertical rock walls." Seawalls are similar to bulkheads, but more robustly
constructed.
PPOO. BUOY: A floating object anchored in a lake, river, etc., to warn of rocks,
shoals, etc., or used for boat moorage.
QQPP. BUSINESS FACADE: That portion of an exterior building wall owned or
leased by a business.
SECTION IX. The definition of "Lot Coverage" in section 4-11-120 of the Renton
Municipal Code is amended as shown below.This amendment incorporates CI-183, issued
on October 4, 2023. All other definitions in 4-11-120 remain in effect and unchanged.
LOT COVERAGE:
porches.The percentage of the lot area covered by principal and accessory buildings
as projected on a horizontal plane.The lot coverage calculation shall include the area
enclosed by the exterior watts of a building or accessory building, including all
covered decks, porches and stairs. Where lot coverage is referenced, refer to the
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applicable building coverage standards.Should any conflict result,the Administrator
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SECTION X. 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 XI. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or 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.
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SECTION XII. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary
shall consist of this ordinance's title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 23rd day of February, 2026.
Jaso A. Seth ity Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 23rd day of February, 2026.
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Armondo Pavone, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
4-2-060 ZONING USE TABLE – USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
A. AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agriculture P35 P35
Home agriculture AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35
Natural resource
extraction/recovery
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Research – Scientific
(small scale)
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
B. ANIMALS AND RELATED USES
Beekeeping AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Kennels AD P37 P37 P37 AD AD AD AD AD
Stables, commercial AD AD
Pet day care P37 P37 P37 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD82 AD82
Veterinary offices/clinics P AD42 P P P P112 P P P29 P P82 P82
C. RESIDENTIAL
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RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Single-family P P P P P P P
Cottage P32 P32 P32 P32 P32 P32 P32
Apartments P P P P P6 P6 P6 P6 P16 P6 P6 P6
Middle housing P P P P P
Garden style apartments P P P6
Townhouses P P P13 P13 P6 P6 P6
Accessory dwelling unit AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7 AC7
Manufactured homes P50 P50 P50 P50 P50 P P50 P50
D. OTHER RESIDENTIAL, LODGING AND HOME OCCUPATIONS
Adult family home P P P P P P P P P P P P3
Assisted living AD AD P P P P6 P3, 6 P40,
16
P6 P96,
6
P96,
6
Caretaker’s residence AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Co-Living Housing P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P39 P39 P39 P39 P6 P6 P6 P6 P16 P6 P6 P6
Group homes I AD H3
EXHIBIT A
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RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Group homes II for 6 or
less
AD P P P P P P P P P P P3 P
Group homes II for 7 or
more
H H H H H H H H H P H H3 AD
Home occupations
(RMC 4-9-090)
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Live-work unit AD AD AD
Permanent supportive
housing88
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H6 H6 H6 H6 H16 H6 H6 H6
Transitional housing88 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H6 H6 H6 H6 H16 H6 H6 H6
E. SCHOOLS
K-12 educational
institution (public or
private)
H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H H H H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H87 H87
Other higher education
institution
P29 P29 P29 P P P P21 AD87 AD87
Schools/studios, arts and
crafts
P P29 P29 P P P P
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RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Trade or vocational
school
P P H H H77 H77
F. PARKS
Parks, neighborhood P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Parks,
regional/community,
existing
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Parks,
regional/community, new
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P P
G. OTHER COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Cemetery H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Religious institutions H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Social service
organizations
H H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 H82
Private club, fraternal
organizations
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 H82
City government offices AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P AD AD AD
City government facilities H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
EXHIBIT A
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USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Community health
engagement location
(CHEL)
Jails, existing municipal P
Diversion facility H71 H71
Secure community
transition facilities
H71 H71
Other government
facilities
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Other government
maintenance facilities
H H
Other government offices AD42 P P P AD P112 P P P P P92 P92
Homeless services use H H H H H H H H H H H
COVID-19
deintensification shelter
P101 P101 P101 P101 P101 P101
H. OFFICE AND CONFERENCE
Conference centers P P P H P P P P21 P18 P18
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Medical and dental
offices
AD42 P P P AD P112 P P P P P92 P92
Offices, general AD42 P P P AD P112 P P P P P92 P92
I. RETAIL
Adult retail use (RMC 4-3-
010)
P P P P P P P12
Coffee stand80, 81 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD82 AD82
Commissary kitchen31 P P P AC AC P26 AC P27 AC AC AC
Drive-in/drive-through,
retail19, 80
AC AC AC AC AC61 AC AC61 AC82 AC82
Eating and drinking
establishments80, 81
P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 AD33 AD34 AD34 P29 P P P22 P61 P P61 P12 P82 P82 P82
Horticultural nurseries,
existing
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Horticultural nurseries,
new
AD AD29
Marijuana retail (RMC 4-1-
250)
AD P AD P21 P82 P82
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Mobile food vending P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P23 P23 P23 P10 P23 P23 P23 P23 P10 P10 P10
Retail sales AD33 AD AD AC AC AC P22 P P P P54 P21 P82 P82
Retail sales, outdoor P15 P15 P30 P30 P30 P15 P15 P15 P15 P15
Taverns AD P20 AD P21 P82 P82
Vehicle sales, large P29 P29 P29 P29
Vehicle sales, small P P P P68
Walk-up window81 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD1 AD33 AD33 AD33 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Wholesale retail P P P P29 P79 P79
J. ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION
Adult entertainment
business (RMC 4-3-010)
P P P P P P12
Card room P52 P52 P52 P52
Cultural facilities H H H H H H H H H H AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Dance clubs P29 P29 P29 AD P20 AD P29 AD
Dance halls P29 P29 P29 AD P20 AD P29 AD
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Gaming/gambling
facilities, not-for-profit
H29 H29 H29 H20 H29
Movie theaters P29 P29 P29 AD P20 P P12 P82 P82
Smoking lounge
Sports arenas,
auditoriums, exhibition
halls, indoor
AD29 AD29 AD29 P20 P AD29 H18 H18
Sports arenas,
auditoriums, exhibition
halls, outdoor
AD29 AD29 AD29 AD20 AD29 H18 H18
Golf courses (existing) P P P P P P P
Golf courses, new H P H H H H H
Marinas P P21 H H
Recreational facilities,
indoor, existing
H P33 P29 P29 P29 P P P P54 P21 P82 P82
Recreational facilities,
indoor, new
H P29 P4 P P P91 P12 P21 P82 P82
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Recreational facilities,
outdoor
P29 P29 P29 H20 H29 H83 H83
K. SERVICES
Bed and breakfast house,
accessory
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P
Bed and breakfast house,
professional
AD AD AD5 AD5 AD P
Hotel P29 P29 P29 P P20 P P P P18 P18
Hotel, extended stay P29 P29 P29 P29 P
Motel P29 P29 P29 P P20
Off-site services P29 P29 P29 P29
On-site services AD33 P29 P29 P29 P22 P P P P54 P21 P82 P82
Drive-in/drive-through
service
AC61 AC61 AC61 AC80 AC61 AC80 AC61 AC61 AC61 AC82 AC82
Adult day care I AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC P P P P P P P P P P100 P100
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Adult day care II H H H H H H H H P P P P P P P P12 P21 P100 P100
Day care centers H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 P P P P P P P P P21 P100 P100
Family day care AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC3 AC AC AC AC
Convalescent centers H H H H H P AD P3 P40 AD AD96 AD96
Medical institutions H H H H H H H H H H29 H29 H H H H P H H H
L. VEHICLE RELATED ACTIVITIES
Car washes P P P AD2 P2
Fuel dealers H59 P
Industrial engine or
transmission rebuild
P28 P28 P28
Parking garage,
structured, commercial or
public
P P P P P20 P3 P P P92 P92
Parking, surface,
commercial or public,
existing
P29 P29 P29 P20 P3 AD
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Parking, surface,
commercial or public,
new
P29 P29 P29 P20 AD
Park and ride, dedicated P107 P107 P107 P107 P107 P107 P107 P107 P107
Park and ride, shared-use P P P P P P P P P P P P107 P109 P107 P P107 P107
Railroad yards P
Taxi stand P AD AD
Tow truck operation/auto
impoundment yard
P36 H59 P AD36
Transit centers H29 H29 H29 P H20 P H29 P P
Truck terminals P
Vehicle fueling stations P P P P P P29
Vehicle fueling stations,
existing legal
P P P AD P P P29
Vehicle rental, small P P P P20
Vehicle and equipment
rental, large
P29 P29 P29
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Vehicle service and
repair, large
AD2 P P
Vehicle service and
repair, small
P2 P2 P2 AD2 AD2 AD2
Wrecking yard, auto H59 H
Airplane manufacturing H59 P78 P78
Airplane manufacturing,
accessory functions
AC P78 P78
Airplane sales and repair P
Airport, municipal P
Airport-related or
aviation-related uses
AC
Helipads P111 H29 H29 H29 H H H78 H78
Helipads, commercial H H78 H78
M. STORAGE
Bulk storage P29 P29 P29
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Hazardous material
storage, on site or off site,
including treatment
H24 H24 H24
Fulfillment center AD11 AD11
Outdoor storage, existing P29 P29 P29 P64
Outdoor storage, new P29 P29 P29 P64
Self-service storage AD29 P59 P H17
Vehicle storage AD29 AD29 AD29
Warehousing AD11 AD11 AD11
Warehousing and
distribution
AD11 AD11
N. INDUSTRIAL
Assembly and/or
packaging operations
P P P P86 P86
Commercial laundries,
existing
P29 P29 P29 P4
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Commercial laundries,
new
P29 P29 P29
Construction/contractor’s
office
P P P
Craft distilleries with
tasting rooms, small
wineries, and micro-
breweries
P P P P P P P P
Industrial, heavy P14
Laboratories: light
manufacturing
P29 P29 P29 AD P20 P3 AD54 P86 P86
Laboratories: research,
development and testing
P28 P P H P20 AD3 AD H P86 P86
Manufacturing and
fabrication, heavy
H59 P67
Manufacturing and
fabrication, medium
P67 P67
Manufacturing and
fabrication, light
P P P AD29 P P
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Recycling collection and
processing center
P28 P28 P28 P29
Recycling collection
station
P P P P P P P P P
Sewage disposal and
treatment plants
H59 H
Waste recycling and
transfer facilities
H59 P
O. UTILITIES
Battery energy storage
system facility
Communication
broadcast and relay
towers
H H H H H H H H H H H29 H29 H29 H H H H H H
Electrical power
generation and
cogeneration
H H H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Utilities, small P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P P P P P P P P P P P
Utilities, medium AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD5 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Utilities, large H5 H5 H5 H5 H5 H5 H5 H5 H5 H5 H H H H H H H H H H H
Solar energy system,
ground-mounted, small-
scale
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
P. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Amateur radio antenna AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8
Camouflaged WCF AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Concealed WCF AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Major alterations to
existing WCF structures
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Minor alterations to
existing WCF structures
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Monopole I support
structures
H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47
Monopole II support
structures
H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47
EXHIBIT A
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RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF RMF-
2 IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC-1 UC-2
Small cells complying
with a preferred
concealment technique
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Small cells submitting a
concealment element
plan
AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Stealth tower AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Q. GENERAL ACCESSORY USES
Accessory uses per
RMC 4-2-050 and as
defined in chapter 4-
11 RMC, where not
otherwise listed in Use
Table
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Blank=Not Allowed P#=Permitted AD=Administrative Conditional Use AC=Accessory Use
P=Permitted Use provided condition can be met H=Hearing Examiner Conditional Use #=Condition(s)
Uses may be further restricted by: RMC 4-3-020, Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions; RMC 4-3-040C, Uses Permitted in the Renton Automall Improvement
District; RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations; RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program Regulations