HomeMy WebLinkAboutD249 PUD Open Space_26.03.23_PDC briefingD-249 Planned Urban
Development –Open Space
P&D Committee // March 23, 2026
Maya Simon, AICP // Associate Planner
Why only PUDs?
•Planned Urban Developments (PUDs) allow modification of
development regulations in exchange for protecting natural features
and being innovative.
•The PUD section of our code requires both common open space and
private open space for every unit.
•Projects permitted under other code sections can replace private
open space with more common open space.
•Regulations for PUDs should allow the same, if not more, flexibility as
other permitting routes for residential development.
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Peer Jurisdictions: Is private open space required?
No
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Yes
Peer Jurisdictions: How much open space is required?
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5% of residential
floor area (medium
and high rise zones,
downtown and
mixed-use zones)
25% of site area
(low rise zones)
Peer Jurisdictions: How much open space is required?
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10% of gross land
area (PUDs)
Peer Jurisdictions: How much open space is required?
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35% of total site
area (PUDs)
Peer Jurisdictions: How much open space is required?
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Peer Jurisdictions: How much open space is required?
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Private space OR Common space,
first 6 units
Common space,
7th+ units
Peer Jurisdictions: How much open space is required?
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R-10, R-14,
Cottage Housing
Urban Design
Districts PUDs
Peer Jurisdictions: Design requirements
•Most require it to be near and “accessible” to all units
•Mixture of outdoor and indoor space allowed
•Some define a minimum area or dimension
•Specific areas excluded from the calculation (driveways, parking,
storage space, etc.)
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Peer Jurisdictions: Are there alternatives?
Contributing to a
designated green street
can reduce the required
open space by up to
50%.
Replace with public
open space.
Pay a fee-in-lieu for up
to 50% of the required
open space.
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Replace with a public
trail or park, in line with
adopted plans.
Pay a fee-in-lieu, if
within ¼ mile of a
public park.
Preliminary Proposed Changes
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Adding Options
1.Modify private open space
dimensional standards. (this is
already allowed)
2.Replace private open space with
common space.
3.Alternatives allowed for non-PUD
developments.
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Next Steps
•Planning Commission briefing April 1st, 2026
•Public Hearing May 6th, 2026
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Watershed Renton