HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5909CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5909
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-4-080.F.8 AND 4-4-080.F.10 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE,
AMENDING PARKING STANDARDS, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on August 9, 2018, 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 October 17, 2018,
considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently
forwarded a recommendation to the City Council;
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 not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsections 4-4-080.F.8 and 4-4-080.F.10 of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-4-080.F remain in effect and unchanged.
8. Parking Stall Types, Sizes, and Percentage Allowed/Required:
a. Standard Parking Stall Size — Surface/Private Garage/Carport:
i. Minimum Length in All Zones Except UC Zone: A parking stall
shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in length, except for parallel stalls,
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measured along both sides of the usable portion of the stall. Each parallel stall
shall be twenty three feet by nine feet (23' x 9') in size.
ii. Minimum Length in UC Zones: A parking stall shall be a
minimum of nineteen feet (19') in length, except for parallel stalls, measured along
both sides of the usable portion of the stalls. Each parallel stall shall be twenty
three feet by nine feet (23' x 9') in size.
iii. Minimum Width: A parking stall shall be a minimum of nine feet
(9') in width measured from a right angle to the stall sides.
iv. 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 twenty three feet by nine
feet (23' x 9') in size.
ii. Minimum Width: A parking stall shall be a minimum of eight
feet, four inches (8'4") in width.
Spaces:
c. Compact Parking Stall Size and Maximum Number of Compact
i. Stall Size — Surface/Private Garage/Carport: Each stall shall be
eight and one-half feet in width and sixteen feet in length (8-1/2' x 16').
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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:
0 Designated employee parking — not to exceed forty percent (40%).
• Structured parking— not to exceed fifty percent (50%).
• All other uses — not to exceed thirty percent (30%). (Ord. 5030, 11-
24-2003)
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 detached single
family residential and townhouse developments. Fer -attached Fes- ide
developments 9F the resideRt+a,'—ppertieR of a mixed use develepment,
tandem paFking is allow If tandem parking is provided the following standards
shall apply:
and
i. Stall length shall conform to the standards of this subsection F8;
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
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dwelling units. 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. r ust-emeF/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.
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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
Spaces in Lot or
Garage
Minimum Required
Number of Accessible
Spaces
1-25
1
26 — 50
2
51-75
3
76-100
4
101-150
5
151— 200
6
201 —300
7
301 —400
8
401— 500
9
501— 1,000
2% of total spaces
Over 1,000
20 spaces plus 1 space
for every 100 spaces, or
fraction thereof, over
1,000
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h. Assigned Parking: Developments with attached dwellings units in
the R-_1.0, 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 assignarking 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.
10. Number of Parking Spaces Required. The specified land use shall
provide parking spaces as shown in the table in subseGtien RMC 4-4-080.F.10.d of
t""rms Section, except as provided in this section:
Spaces.
a. Interpretation of Standards — Minimum and Maximum Number of
i. When a maximum and a minimum range of required parking is
listed in this Code, the developer or occupant is required to provide at least the
number of spaces listed as the minimum requirement, and may not provide more
than the maximum listed in this Code, unless exceptions are permitted as specified
in this section.
ii. When a development falls under more than one category,
the parking standards for the most specific category shall apply, unless specifically
stated otherwise.
b. Alternatives:
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i. Joint Parking Agreements: Approved joint use parking
agreements and the establishment of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP)
may be used as described in subsection RMC 4-4-080.E.3 of this Secti ^ to meet a
portion of these parking requirements.
ii. Transportation Management Plans: A Transportation
Management Plan (TMP) guaranteeing the required reduction in vehicle trips may
be substituted in part or in whole for the parking spaces required, subject to the
approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
The developer may seek the assistance of the Department of
Community and Economic Development in formulating a TMP. The plan must be
agreed upon by both the City and the developer through a binding contract with
the City of Renton. At a minimum, the TMP will designate the number of trips to
be reduced on a daily basis, the means by which the plan is to be accomplished,
an evaluation procedure, and a contingency plan if the trip reduction goal cannot
be met. If the TMP is unsuccessful, the developer or current property owner is
obligated to immediately provide additional measures at the direction of the
Department of Community and Economic Development, which may include the
requirement to provide full parking as required by City standards.
c. Modifications: Modification of either the minimum or maximum
number of parking stalls for a specific development requires written approval
from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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i. A twenty-five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the
minimum or maximum number of parking spaces may be granted for
nonresidential uses through site plan review if the applicant can justify the
modification to the satisfaction of the Administrator. Justification might include,
but is not limited to, quantitative information such as sales receipts,
documentation of customer frequency, and parking standards of nearby cities.
ii. In order for the reduction or increase to occur the Administrator
must find that satisfactory evidence has been provided by the applicant.
Modifications beyond twenty five percent (25%) may be granted per the criteria
and process of RMC 4-9-250.D.2.
d. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use:
USE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
GENERAL:
Mixed occupancies:
The total requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the
(2 or 3 different uses in the
sum of the requirements for the several uses computed
same building or sharing a
separately, unless the building is classified as a "shopping center"
lot. For 4 or more uses, see
as defined in RMC 4-11-190.
"shopping center"
requirements)
Uses not specifically
Department of Community and Economic Development staff shall
identified in this Section:
determine which of the below uses is most similar based upon
staff experience with various uses and information provided by
the applicant. The amount of required parking for uses not listed
above shall be the same as for the most similar use listed below.
Bicycle parking:
See minimum requirements in subseetien RMC 4-4-080.F.11 4
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Parking in Excess of
Maximum ratios for off-street parking facilities may be exceeded
Maximum Standards:
by up to 10% if the applicant implements low impact
development techniques that reduce stormwater runoff and
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USE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
manages stormwater on site in a way that exceeds the
requirements of surface water management in RMC 4-6-030.
RESIDENTIAL USES OUTSIDE OF CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Detached dwellings and
A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit, however, 1 per dwelling unit
townhouses:
may be permitted for 1 bedroom or less dwelling units.
Tandem parking is allowed. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be
parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and
restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building.
Manufactured homes
A minimum of 2 per manufactured home site, plus a
within a manufactured
screened parking area shall be provided for boats, campers, travel
home park:
trailers and related devices at a ratio of 1 screened space per 10
units. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including
those vehicles under repair and restoration, unless kept within an
enclosed building.
Congregate residences:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per sleeping room and 1 for the
proprietor, plus 1 additional space for each 4 persons employed
on the premises.
Assisted living:
A minimum and maximum of 1 space per residential unit of
assisted living, plus dedicated parking spaces for facility fleet
vehicles.
Attached dwellings in
A minimum and maximum of 1.6 per 3 bedroom or large dwelling
RMF, R-14 and R-10
unit; 1.4 per 2 bedroom dwelling unit; 1.0 per 1 bedroom or
Zones:
studio dwelling unit. In addition to the minimum parking stalls
required, a minimum 10% of the total number of
required parking spaces shall be provided for guest parking and
located in a common area accessible by guests.
Attached dwellings within
1 per dwelling unit is required. A maximum of 1.75 per dwelling
all other zones:
unit is allowed.
Attached dwelling for low
A minimum of 1 for each 4 dwelling units is required. A maximum
income:
of 1.75 per dwelling unit is allowed.
Live -work unit, residential
A minimum and maximum of 1 per unit.
unit:
Accessory dwelling unit:
1 per unit is required. A maximum of 2 per unit is allowed.
RESIDENTIAL USES IN CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Attached dwellings:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per unit.
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Attached dwellings for
1 for every 4 dwelling units is required. A maximum of 1.75 per
low income:
dwelling unit is allowed.
Congregate residences:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 4 sleeping rooms and 1 for the
proprietor, plus 1 additional space for each 4 persons employed
on the premises.
Assisted living:
A minimum and maximum of 1 space per residential unit of
assisted living, plus dedicated parking spaces for facility fleet
vehicles.
Detached dwellings
A minimum of 2 per unit. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked
(existing legal):
on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and restoration,
unless kept within an enclosed building.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE AND EXCEPT
SHOPPING CENTERS:
Drive -through retail or
Stacking spaces: The drive -through facility shall be so located that
drive -through service:
sufficient on -site vehicle stacking space is provided for the
handling of motor vehicles using such facility during peak business
hours. Typically 5 stacking spaces per window are required unless
otherwise determined by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct
required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the site or
extend into the public right-of-way.
Banks:
A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a
maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area except
when part of a shopping center.
Convalescent centers:
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 2 employees plus 1 for
every 3 beds.
Day care centers, adult
A minimum and maximum of 1 for each employee and 2 drop -
day care (I and 11):
off/pick-up spaces within 100 feet of the main entrance for every
25 clients of the program.
Hotels and motels:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per guest room plus 1 for every 3
employees.
Bed and breakfast houses:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per guest room.
Mortuaries or funeral
A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000 square feet of floor
homes:
area of assembly rooms.
Vehicle sales (large and
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 5,000 square feet. The sales
small vehicles) with
area is not a parking lot and does not have to comply with
outdoor retail sales areas:
dimensional requirements, landscaping or the bulk storage
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NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
section requirements for setbacks and screening. Any
arrangement of motor vehicles is allowed as long as:
- A minimum 5-foot perimeter landscaping area is provided;
- They are not displayed in required landscape areas; and
- Adequate fire access is provided per Fire Department approval.
Vehicle service and repair
A minimum and maximum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
(large and small vehicles):
floor area.
Offices, medical and
A minimum and maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
dental:
floor area.
Offices, general:
A minimum of 2.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a
maximum of 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor
area.
Eating and drinking
A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000 square feet of dining
establishments and
area.
taverns:
Eating and drinking
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 75 square feet of dining area.
establishment
combination sit-
down/drive-through
restaurant:
Retail sales and wholesale
A minimum and maximum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
big box retail sales:
floor area, except wholesale bog-bex retail sales, which is allowed
a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area if shared
and/or structured parking is provided.
Retail marijuana:
A minimum of 4.0 and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of
net floor area.
Services, on -site (except
A minimum and maximum of 3.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
as specified below):
floor area.
Clothing or shoe repair
A minimum and maximum of 2.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
shops, furniture,
floor area.
appliance, hardware
stores, household
equipment:
Uncovered commercial
A minimum and maximum of 0.5 per 1,000 square feet of retail
area, outdoor nurseries:
sales area in addition to any parking requirements for buildings.
Recreational and entertainment uses:
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NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
Outdoor and indoor sports
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 4 fixed seats or 10 per
arenas, auditoriums,
1,000 square feet of floor area of main auditorium or of principal
stadiums, movie theaters,
place of assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is greater.
and entertainment clubs:
Bowling alleys:
A minimum and maximum of 2 per alley.
Dance halls, dance clubs,
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 40 square feet of net floor
and skating rinks:
area.
Golf driving ranges:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per driving station.
Marinas:
A minimum and maximum of 2 per 3 slips. For private marina
associated with a residential complex, then 1 per 3 slips. Also 1
loading area per 25 slips.
Miniature golf courses:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per hole.
Other recreational:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per occupant based upon 50% of
the maximum occupant load as established by the adopted
Building and Fire Codes of the City of Renton.
Travel trailers:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per trailer site.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Convalescent center,
These uses follow the standards applied outside the Center
drive -through retail, drive-
Downtown Zone.
through service, hotels,
mortuaries, indoor sports
arenas, auditoriums,
movie theaters,
entertainment clubs,
bowling alleys, dance
halls, dance clubs, and
other recreational uses:
Retail marijuana:
A minimum of 4.0 and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of
net floor area.
All commercial uses
A maximum of 1 space per 1,000 square feet of net floor area,
allowed in the CD Zone
with no minimum requirement.
except for the uses listed
above:
SHOPPING CENTERS:
Shopping centers
A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a
(includes any type of
maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. In the
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business occupying a
UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones, a maximum of 4.0 per 1,000 square feet
shopping center):
of net floor area is permitted unless structured parking is
provided, in which case 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area
is permitted. Drive -through retail or drive -through service uses
must comply with the stacking space provisions listed above.
INDUSTRIAL/STORAGE ACTIVITIES:
Airplane hangars, tie-
Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie -down areas are to be
down areas:
utilized for necessary parking. Minimum and maximum parking
for offices associated with hangars is 5 per 1,000 square feet.
Manufacturing and
A minimum of 1.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a
fabrication, laboratories,
maximum of 1.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor area
and assembly and/or
(including warehouse space).
packaging operations:
Self service storage:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 3,500 square feet of net floor
area. Maximum of three moving van/truck spaces is permitted.
Outdoor storage area:
A minimum and maximum of 0.5 per 1,000 square feet of area.
Warehouses and indoor
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 1,500 square feet of net floor
storage buildings:
area.
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC ACTIVITIES:
Religious institutions:
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 5 seats in the main
auditorium; however, in no case shall there be less than 10
spaces. For all existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity
of their auditoriums, 1 additional parking space shall be provided
for every 5 additional seats provided by the new construction. For
all institutions making structural alterations or additions that do
not increase the seating capacity of the auditorium, see "outdoor
and indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters,
and entertainment clubs."
Medical institutions:
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 3 beds, plus 1 per staff
doctor, plus 1 for every 3 employees.
Cultural facilities:
A minimum and maximum of 40 per 1,000 square feet.
Public post office:
A minimum and maximum of 3.0 for every 1,000 square feet.
Secure community
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 3 beds, plus 1 per staff
transition facilities:
member.
Schools:
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Elementary and junior
A minimum and maximum of 1 per employee. In addition, if buses
high:
for the transportation of students are kept at the school, 1 off-
street parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
Senior high schools:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per employee plus 1 space for
public, parochial and
every 10 students enrolled. In addition, if buses for the private
private:
transportation of children are kept at the school, 1 off-street
parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size sufficient to
park each bus.
Colleges and universities,
A minimum and maximum of 1 per employee plus 1 for every 3
arts and crafts
student rooming units, plus 0.5 space for every full-time student
schools/studios, and trade
not residing on campus. In addition, if buses for transportation of
or vocational schools:
students are kept at the school, 1 off-street parking space shall be
provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
SECTION III. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work 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.
SECTION IV. 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 loth day of December, 2018.
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Jaso A. Seth, Jfity Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 10th day of December, 2018.
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City A torney
Date of Publication: 12/14/2018 (summary)
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Denis Law, Mayor
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