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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Matthai Unit Lot Subdivision
701 SW Sunset Blvd
PRE 25-000366
November 13, 2025
Contact Information:
Planner: Ian Harris, 425-430-7286, iharris@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Scott Warlick, 425-430-7216, swarlick@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 206-550-8523, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving
copies to engineers, architects, and contractors who will work on the project. You will need to
submit an PDF copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits.
When the project application is ready for submittal, you may email the project planner to start
the prescreen process. Similarly, you may contact the assigned planner if there are any
questions regarding submittal requirements.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the
proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is
cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be
formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The
information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by
official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services
Director, Development Engineering Director, Department of Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 13, 2025
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE25-000366
FROM: Ian Harris, 425-430-7286, iharris@rentonwa.gov
SUBJECT: Seminoff Sunset Blvd Variance
827 SW 4th Pl
APN 2143701845
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-
referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and
permitting issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of
Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is
cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or
concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development
Services Director, Development Engineering Director, and City Council). Review comments
may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by
City staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable
sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available online
at https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton.
Project Proposal: The applicant is requesting two variances to reduce required the front and
rear-yard setbacks in order to construct a pre-fabricated home on the project site. The
subject property is located on a single parcel at 827 SW 4th Pl (APN 2143701845) and totals
approximately 3,922 square feet or 0.09 acres. The project site is located entirely within the
Residential-8 (R-8) zoning and has a land use designation of Residential Medium Density
(RMD). The site is a “through lot” that fronts SW 4th Pl and SW Sunset Blvd. The applicant is
requesting a three and a half foot (3-1/2’) front yard setback and a five foot (5’) secondary
front yard setback. According to COR (City of Renton) Maps, a regulated slope of
approximately 15-40% exists in the western area of the parcel.
Current Use: The project site is currently vacant.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The property is located within the
Residential Medium Density (RMD) land use designation and the Residential-8 (R-8)
zoning designation. Single-family residential is a permitted use in the Residential-8
(R-8) zone.
2. Development Standards: The project is subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development
Standards for Residential Low Density and Medium Density Zones – Primary Structures”
effective at the time of complete application.
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Density – The density range allowed in the R-8 zone is a minimum of 4.0 to a maximum of
8.0 dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The area of public and private streets and critical
areas would be deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior
to calculating density. The applicant is proposing one single family home on an
existing lot. Density calculations are not applicable for this proposal.
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size in the R-8 zone is 5,000 sq.
ft. The minimum lot width is 50 feet for interior lots and 60 ft. for corner lots and the
minimum lot depth is 80 feet. Additionally, the subdivision regulations require new
residential lots to contain a minimum width at their foremost points (where the front
property line meets ROW) of no less than 80-percent of the required lot width and no new
lots shall have a depth-to-width ratio greater than four to one.
There is a discrepancy between the size and dimensions of the subject property
shown on City of Renton (COR) Maps compared to the King County Parcel Viewer
map. Additionally, the applicant gives a figure of 3,339 sq. ft. to the property area. A
survey and accompanying survey-accurate site plan will be required at the time of
land use application.
King County Parcel Viewer shows that the existing lot has an area of 3,922 sq. ft. with
a width of 120 feet and a depth of approximately 30 feet. The existing lot size and lot
depth are less than the minimum required in the R-8 zone, however as no subdivision
is proposed these requirements are not applicable.
Building Standards – The R-8 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 50% of
the lot area. The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 65%. The maximum
wall plate height is restricted to 24 feet, and the buildings shall be not more than two
stories. Roofs with a pitch equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6)
vertical feet from the maximum wall plate height; common rooftop features, such as
chimneys, may project an additional four (4) vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-
exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.) shall not extend above the
maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back one-and-a-half (1.5)
horizontal feet from each façade for each one (1) vertical foot above the maximum wall
plate height. Compliance with the building standards for the new single-family
residences would be reviewed at the time of formal land use application.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint
and the property line and any private access easement. The required setbacks in the R-8
zone are as follows:
- Front Yard: 20 ft for the primary structure (except when all vehicle access is taken off
an alley, then 15 ft);
- Secondary Front Yard (for Double Frontage lots): 15 ft for the primary structure;
- Rear Yard: 20 ft for the primary structure;
- Side Yard: 5 ft for the primary structure.
Please note that the vehicle entry for a garage or carport must be set back twenty feet
(20’) from the property line where vehicle access is provided.
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The applicant is requesting an administrative setback variance for a three and a half
foot (3-1/2’) front yard setback and a five foot (5’) secondary front yard setback.
3. Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all pervious area shall have landscape
treatment. Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock
outcroppings, fountains, plant containers, etc. Ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping is
required along all public street frontages. Where there is insufficient right-of-way space
or no public frontage, street trees are required in the front yard subject to approval of the
Administrator. A minimum of two (2) trees are to be located in the front yard prior to final
inspection. A conceptual landscape plan demonstrating compliance with the
landscape standards shall be submitted at the time of land use application.
4. Significant Tree Retention: COR Maps indicate that there are mature trees on the site.
When significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and
cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention plan
along with an arborist report, tree retention plan and tree retention worksheet shall be
provided with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree
retention plan must show preservation of at least 30% of significant trees. Please refer to
RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations for further general and
specific tree retention and land clearing requirements.
In addition to retaining a minimum of 30% of existing significant trees, each new lot would
be required to provide a minimum tree density of 30 tree credits per net acre. Tree credits
encourage retention of existing significant trees with larger trees being worth more tree
credits.
TREE SIZE
TREE
CREDITS
New small species tree 0.25
New medium species tree 1
New large species tree 2
Preserved tree 6 – 9 caliper inches 4
Preserved tree 10 – 12 caliper inches 5
Preserved tree 12 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
Preserved tree 19 – 21 caliper inches 8
Preserved tree 22 – 24 caliper inches 9
Preserved tree 25 – 28 caliper inches 10
Preserved tree 29 – 32 caliper inches 11
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TREE SIZE
TREE
CREDITS
Preserved tree 33 – 36 caliper inches 12
Preserved tree 37 caliper inches and greater 13
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant
trees on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees adjacent to critical
areas and their associated buffers; significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or
greater than eighteen inches (18") caliper; and trees that shelter interior trees or trees on
abutting properties from strong winds, which could otherwise allow such sheltered trees
to be blown down if removed.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved;
other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native
trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been
evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or
cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical area
or its buffer.
The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that
involves tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion.
Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable area, as defined in RMC 4-
11-040, Definitions D, of a property. A formal tree retention plan and tree retention
worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed at the time
of the land use application.
The applicant indicates a desire to remove five (5) deciduous trees to prepare the
site for construction. Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable
area, as defined in RMC 4-11-040, Definitions D, of a property. A formal tree retention
plan and tree retention worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect
would be reviewed at the time of the land use application.
5. Fences/Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this
project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A wall taller than four
feet requires a building permit. Fences up to six-feet in height are permitted in the rear
yard and side yard; fences up to four feet are permitted in the front yard. Any part of a
yard that is within a clear vision area has a limited fence height of 42 inches. A fence shall
not be constructed on top of a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the
retaining wall and the fence does not exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence.
New or existing fencing would need to comply with the fence requirements of the
code (RMC 4-4-040).
Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other
masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development. There
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shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls
abutting public rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for
additional information about fences and retaining walls.
6. Access/Driveways/Parking: The project site is required to accommodate off-street
parking for a minimum of two vehicles.
Access and driveway regulations can be found in RMC 4-4-080. The maximum width of
single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed nine feet (9') and double loaded garage
driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16'). Driveways shall not be closer than five feet
(5') to any property line. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15 percent;
provided, that driveways exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the
lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff entering the
garage/residence or crossing any public sidewalk. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance
is required. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide slotted drains at the lower end.
Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5’) to any property line except as allowed per
RMC 4-4-080I.9, Joint Use Driveways.
Compliance with individual driveway, access, and parking standards would be
verified at the time of building permit review. Vehicular access via SW Sunset Blvd,
a state highway, is prohibited.
7. Residential Design and Open Space Standards: All single family residences would be
subject to the Residential Design Standards for the R-8 zone, outlined in RMC 4-2-115.
Residential Design Review occurs as part of the Building Permit Review.
8. Critical Areas: According to COR (City of Renton) Maps, a regulated slope of
approximately 15-40% exists in the western area of the parcel. Due to the presence of
this geological hazard, a geotechnical study may be required at the time of building
permit application. The study shall specifically address if the proposal will not
increase the threat of the geological hazard to adjacent or abutting properties
beyond pre-development conditions; and the proposal will not adversely impact
other critical areas; and the development can be safely accommodated on the site.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether any other critical areas are
present on the site prior to formal land use application.
9. Variance Justification: In order to approve a variance, the Reviewing Official must find
ALL of the following conditions exist:
a. That the applicant suffers practical difficulties and unnecessary hardship and the
variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject
property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject
property, and the strict application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject
property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the
vicinity and under identical zone classification;
b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in
which subject property is situated;
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c. That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject
property is situated;
d. That the approval is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired
purpose.
10. Environmental Review: The construction of one single family residence would be
exempt from State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review provided the proposal
complies with critical areas regulations. Should the proposal require a variance or
reasonable use exception related to critical areas then SEPA would be required in
accordance with WAC 197-11-800, RMC 4-9-070.
11. Permit Requirements: The proposal would require Administrative Variance Approval.
The 2025 fee for a Variance application is $3,763, and the 2026 fee is $3,880. Additionally,
a 5% technology surcharge would be applied.
Building Permits – New construction will require building permits. If the project includes
retaining walls, fences, or outdoor storage areas, separate permits may also be needed.
Other Permits/Approvals – Additional permits may be required based on specific site
improvements, such as sign permit, grading permits for significant site work, or right-of-
way permits if street improvements are needed.
The applicant should ensure that all application materials and required plans are
submitted according to the City’s submittal requirements, and compliance with permit
conditions and mitigation measures will be verified during the formal review process.
Detailed information regarding the land use permit application submittal requirements
can be found online under the Submittal Requirements documents. Other informational
applications and handouts can be found on the City’s Digital Records Library. The City
requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s
Electronic File Standards.
12. Waivers of Submittal Requirements: The submittal checklist is not an exhaustive list of
submittal requirements and may be modified in cases where additional information is
required to complete the review of an application. In addition, non-applicable submittal
requirements may be waived. The applicant should contact the assigned Project
Manager if there are any questions regarding submittal requirements.
13. Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II Land Use
Permits as classified by RMC 4-8-080. An Administrative Variance is a Type II Land Use
Permit and thus requires a sign. Public Information Signs are intended to inform the
public of potential land development, specific permits/actions being considered by the
City, and to facilitate timely and effective public participation in the review process. The
applicant must follow the specifications provided in the public information sign handout.
The applicant is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance,
removal, and any costs associated with the sign.
14. Impact Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees
would be required. Fees change periodically and the fees in effect at the time of building
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permit issuance would apply. For informational purposes, the 2025 impact fees are as
follows:
• A Fire impact fee $421.98 per single-family dwelling;
• A transportation impact fee of $11,485.67 per single-family dwelling.;
• Renton School District Impact Fee of $1,003 per single-family dwelling (+5%
administrative fee) unless an exemption can be made under RMC 4-1-190.I.1.a; and
• Parks Impact Fee currently assessed at $3,276.44 per single-family dwelling.
A handout listing all of the City’s Development related fees is available for your review at
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=0&repo=City
ofRenton.
15. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall
have the materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package.
Please contact Ian Harris, Associate Planner, at iharris@rentonwa.gov submit
prescreen materials and subsequent land use application.
16. Expiration: Any variance granted, unless otherwise specified in writing, shall become
null and void in the event that the applicant or owner of the subject property for which a
variance has been requested has failed to commence construction or otherwise
implement effectively the variance granted within a period of two (2) years after such
variance has been issued. For proper cause shown, an applicant may petition for an
extension of the two (2) year period during the variance application review process,
specifying the reasons for the request. The time may be extended but shall not exceed
one additional year in any event. It is the responsibility of the owner to monitor the
expiration date.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 6th, 2025
TO:
Ian Harris, Associate Planner
FROM: Scott Warlick, Engineering Specialist III
SUBJECT: Sunset Single Family Residence
827 SW 4th PL
PRE25-000366
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-
binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official City decision-makers. Review
comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by
City staff or made by the applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel(s)
2143701845. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of
Renton by the applicant.
Water
1. The proposed Single Family Residence (SFR) is within the City of Renton’s water service area in
the Earlington 370 pressure zone.
2. The static water pressure is 106 psi at ground elevation of 124 feet. Because of the high water
pressure a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) will be required.
3. There is an existing 8-inch water main in SW 4th PL that can deliver a maximum flow capacity of
2500 gallons per minute.
4. There is currently no domestic water serving the property. The developer will need to show how
they plan to serve the new SFR.
5. A new 1-inch domestic water meter will be required for the proposed SFR, and it is subject to
payment of water system development charges and meter installation charges. The 2025 SDC
fee for a 1-inch meter is $5,025.00 and the 2025 fee for a new water meter installation is
$2,875.00.
Sanitary Sewer
1. This parcel is not currently hooked up to sewer.
2. There is an 8-inch gravity wastewater main located to the south of the lot and hugs the north
shoulder of SW Sunset Blvd (Record DWG – S-013803)
3. There is currently an 8-inch gravity wastewater main located to the north of the property in SW
4th PL. (Record DWG – S-308206)
4. The developer will need to show how they propose to serve the new SFR with a sanitary sewer
service.
5. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for
sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. The 2025 sewer fee
for a 1-inch meter install is $4,025.00 per meter.
Surface Water
1. There is currently no connection to storm water on site or any on site BMP’s
2. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2022 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart of the 2022 Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site.
The site falls within the Flow Control Duration Standard Matching Forested Site Conditions. The site
falls within the May Creek drainage basin.
3. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The current
City of Renton Standard Details are available online in the City of Renton website
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
4. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will
be required to provide basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention and/or water quality
vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of civil construction
permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for review and approval
under a separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality vault.
5. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the new
runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated
as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2022 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan, including the
application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as applicable to the
project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction
permit application.
6. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual
Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (measured infiltration rates), with
recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9 and Appendix C shall be
included in the report. The report should also include information concerning the soils, geology,
drainage patterns and vegetation present shall be presented in order to evaluate the drainage,
erosion control and slope stability for site development of the proposed plat. The applicant must
demonstrate the development will not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage,
or excess surface water runoff.
7. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
8. The development falls within the R-8 zone which has a maximum impervious surface area of 65% per
lot.
9. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fees. Fees will be
charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
• The current SDC fee for a single family residence is $2,350 per lot.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=11713108&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
Transportation
1. Frontage improvements are not required if the following criteria are met: The New construction
or addition with valuation less than $175,000. If frontage improvements are required however, the
proposed SFR fronts SW Sunset Blvd along the south property line and is classified as a Principal
Arterial Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is 100-120 feet. To meet the City’s complete street
standards for Principal Arterial streets, minimum ROW is 103 feet. Based on a survey for the
property, ROW may need to be dedicated in order to meet the minimum ROW width. Per City code
4-6-060, half street improvements shall be required and must include a pavement width of 66-feet
(33 feet from centerline), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, street trees
and storm drainage improvements.
2. Frontage improvements are not required if the following criteria are met: The New construction
or addition with valuation less than $175,000. If frontage improvements are required however, the
proposed SFR fronts SW 4th PL along the north property line and is classified as a Residential Access
Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is 66 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards
for Residential Access streets, minimum ROW is 60 feet. Based on the King County Assessors map,
no ROW dedication will be needed. Per City code 4-6-060, half street improvements shall be
required and must include a pavement width of 20 feet (13 feet from centerline), a 0.5-foot curb,
an 8-foot planting strip, an 5-foot sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage improvements.
3. A formal fee-in-lieu request may be submitted for the street frontage improvements along SW
Sunset Blvd and SW 4th PL. See the wavier and fee-in-lieu request form using the following link:
Fee In Lieu of Street Improvements Application
A fee-in-lieu can be paid at $159 per linear foot.
4. If you wish to construct the frontage improvements, a full utility construction permit will be
required. Requirements for intake of a full utility construction permit are listed below.
a. Payment of plan review / inspection fees. Plan review / inspection fees are based on
the anticipated value of the construction of the frontage improvements.
b. Survey prepared by a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Washington
c. Civil Plans prepared by a Professional Civil Engineer licensed in the State of Washington.
d. Survey and Civil Plans shall conform to the City of Renton attached survey and drafting
standards.
e. A written drainage and geotechnical assessment to account for the portion of right of
way where work will be done.
f. First review of utility permit plans takes approximately three to four weeks.
5. Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the construction of the SFR at the time
of application for the building permit. The current rate of transportation impact fee for 2025 is
$7,068.11 per mobile home. The transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building
permit application will be levied, payable at building permit issue.
General Comments
1. If frontage improvements are required, all existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone,
and cable services, etc.) along property frontage or within the site must be underground. The
construction of these franchise utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton
inspector.
2. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the
right-of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls.
3. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance
with code requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft
vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or
building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the
building.
4. All construction utility permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil
Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for
the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements:
5. Civil Construction Permit | City of Renton
6. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate
sheets.
7. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2025 only and will be assessed
based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to
the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.
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Ian Harris
From:Robert Shuey
Sent:Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:55 AM
To:Ian Harris
Subject:PRE25-000366 • Building Review - Pre App/Pre Sub • Pre-Application Meeting Submittal
v1
Ian, my comment is below:
• If any portion of the structure is less than five feet from the property line, fire rated assemblies
may be required for eaves or walls pursuant to the 2021 Washington State Building Code.
Thank you,
ROBERT SHUEY, CBO, Director of Development Services/Building O)icial
City of Renton // Development Services
Virtual Permit Center // Online Applications and Inspections
cell 206-550-8523
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