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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5578CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5578 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-2-060, ZONING USE TABLE - USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS, OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, SUBSECTION 4-3- 100E.2, DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE, OF CHAPTER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS, SECTIONS 4-4-010, STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL KEEPING ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL USES, AND 4-4- 100, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 4-8-120C, TABLE 4-8-120C - LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, OF CHAPTER 8, PERMITS - GENERAL AND APPEALS, SUBSECTION 4-9-100A, PURPOSE, OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC, AND SECTION 4-11-190, DEFINITIONS S, OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND CERTAIN REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO THE JUNE 2009 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY/CODE INTERPRETATION. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-0601, Retail, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the row for Retail Sales is amended as follows: ZONING USE TABLE USES: 1. RETAIL Retail Sales RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS RC ... R-1 R-4 R-8 RMH ....... R- 10 R-14 AD33 RM AD INDUSTRIAL IL P34 IM P34 IH P34 COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS CN P60 cv CA P P§8 CD P CO P54 COR uc- Nl uc- N2 P21 P82JP95 SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-060O, Utilities, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of ORDINANCE NO. 5578 General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new row entitled "Ham Radio Antenna", to read as follows: ZONING USE TABLE USES: 0. UTILITIES Ham Radio Antenna RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS RC R-1 R-4 R-8 RMH R- 10 R- 14 RM AD AD:AD AD AD AD AD AD INDUSTRIAL IL IM IH COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS CN cv CA CD CO COR UC- Nl UC- N2 AD AD AD AD AD AD AD SECTION III: Subsection 4-3-110E.2.a, of subsection 4-3-110E.2, Dedication of Open Space, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows: a. Approval of a plat, and/or building permit on an undeveloped legal lot: i. w-Mav Valley Urban Separator Overlay: Approval of a plat, and/or building permit on an undeveloped legal lot in the Mav Valley tbe Urban Separator Overlay shall require dedication of fifty percent (50%) of the gross land area of the parcel or parcels as a non-revocable open space tract retained by property owner, or dedicated to a homeowners association or other suitable organization as determined by the reviewing official. ii. Talbot Urban Separator Overlay: Approval of a plat, and/or building permit on an undeveloped legal lot in the Talbot Urban Separator Overlay shall require dedication of fifty percent (50%) of the gross land area of that portion of the parcel or parcels located within the Urban Separator as a ORDINANCE NO. 5578 non-revocable open space tract retained by the property owner, or dedicated to a homeowners association or other suitable organization as determined by the reviewing official. In order to satisfy the dedication requirement, some of the area to be dedicated mav consist of land abutting the Urban Separator, as determined by the Planning Director, on a case-by-case basis. Acreage in tracts may include critical areas and/or critical area buffers. At a minimum, open space shall be connected to another contiguous open space parcel by a fifty foot (50') corridor. SECTION IV: Section 4-4-010, Standards for Animal Keeping Accessory to Residential/Commercial Uses, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change the title to "Animal Keeping Standards", and as follows: 4-4-010 STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL KEEPING STANDARDS ACCESSORY-^FQ RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL USES: A. PURPOSE AND INTENT: Animal owners koop thoir animals for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, companionship, affection and protection. The regulations in this sSection set standards intended to require that the keeping of animals occurs in a humane and appropriate manner that benefits the animals and allows animals to coexist harmoniously with adjacent and abutting uses. B. APPLICABILITY: ORDINANCE NO. 5578 The keeping of animals shall be consistent with the standards in this Section, RMC 1-3-3, Nuisances and RMC 8-7-3, Public Disturbances - Noises. The keeping of household pets and/or domestic animals up to the maximum number allowed in this Section and/or RMC 4-9-100, Additional Animals Permit, by an owner/tenant for the purpose of enjoyment is permitted outright as an accessory use to residential or commercial use subject to the requirements of this Section, and RMC 4 5 050A, Accessory Use. Household pots and/or domestic animals must not become a nuisance (RMC 1-3-3) or create a public disturbance (RMC 8 7 3). The keeping of animals shall bo consistent with the standards in this chapter. C. EXCEPTION: Occasional breeders are permitted to keep a greater number of animals than allowed on a temporary basis, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days, when those animals are less than one hundred twenty (120) days old. No Additional Animals Permit is required, but a Home Occupation Business License is required. P. NUISANCE AND DISTURBANCE PROHIBITED: Household pets and/or domestic animals must not become a nuisance (RMC 1-3-3) or create a public disturbance (RMC 8-7-3). E. PROHIBITED ANIMALS: The keeping of animals that are wild or dangerous is not permitted pursuant to RMC 6-6-12. Additionally, the City prohibits the keeping of roosters or peahens/peacocks. F€. AUTHORITY: ORDINANCE NO. 5578 1. Responsibility: Interpretation regarding responsibility will be determined administratively; responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this Section shall be as follows: a. Animal Control Officer: All those matters related to care, maintenance, and individual licensing. b. Planning Division: All those matters concerning land use and zoning. GO. NUMBER OF ANIMALS ALLOWED: 1. Lot Size Minimums and Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Outright: The allowable numbers of animals permitted outright, provided the minimum lot size is met, are detailed in the following table. The specified minimum lot sizes are absolute requirements. No variances, waivers, and/or modifications under the Renton Municipal Code may be granted. The keeping of animals that require lesser lot size is allowed to be cumulative, when lot size requirements have been met. For example, on a twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square foot lot, the keeping of two (2) medium lot domestic animals, six (6) small lot domestic animals, and three (3) household pets is permitted outright. Tvoe of Animal Household Pets includes: dogs, cats, rabbits, caged indoor birds, small rodents, non- venomous reptiles and amphibians weighing less than 10 pounds. Small Lot Domestic Animals includes: chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits. Maximum Number of Animals Allowed Outright 3* per dwelling or commercial building regardless of lot size. A pet license is required from the City Finance Department for each cat or dog. 3 on lots that are at least 6,000 gross sq ft in size. On lots that are larger than 6,000 gross sq ft, 1 additional small lot domestic animal mav be kept per additional 2,000 gross sq ft. ORDINANCE NO. 5578 Medium Lot Domestic Animals includes: sheep, miniature goats that are smaller than 24 inches at the shoulder and/or not more than 150 pounds in weight. 2 on lots that are at least 12,500 gross sq ft in size. On lots that are greater than 12,500 gross sq ft, 1 additional medium lot domestic animal mav be kept per additional 7,500 gross sq ft. Large Lot Domestic Animals includes: horses, ponies, donkeys, cows, goats, llamas, oxen, Pigs, 2 on lots that are at least 1 gross acre in size. On lots that are larger than one gross acre, 1 additional large lot domestic animal mav be kept per additional 43,560 sq ft. includes foster animals- Number of Animals Permitted Outright Household p(-t'-i i- IJ Small Lot Domestic Medium Lot Domestic Large Lot Domestic Number Allowod 3 per 2 per 2 per Minimum Gross Square Foot of Lot C \ir\ TTjpCT €700© 12,500 13,560 2. Permitted with Additional Lot Size: Tho allowable number of additional animals permitted with additional lot size, provided tho minimum lot size of RMC 44 OlODl has boon mot, aro detailed in tho following table. Tho specified additional lot sizes aro absolute requirements; variances, waivers, and/or modifications (RMC 4 9 250) may not be granted. Tho minimum lot size required to keep a fourth household pot is twenty seven thousand five hundred (27,500) gross square foot. However, 2. Permit Required for More than Three (3) Dogs and/or Cats: Regardless of additional lot size, the keeping of four (4) or more dogs and/or cats shall always require obtainment of an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100) or a Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel (RMC 4-9-030). Number of Animals Permitted with Additional Lot Size Household Small Lot Medium Lot Large Lot ORDINANCE NO. 5578 ™ CC3 Domestic Domestic Domestic Additional Number Allowod 1 per 1 per 4^pef 4^pef Additional Gross Square Foot of Lot Size TTSQO* 27000 TySOO 20,000 1. Not including cats and/or dogs. 2. Provided tho lot size is at least 27,500 gross square foot in size. Hi. KEEPING GREATER NUMBER OF ANIMALS THAN ALLOWED: 1. Permitted with an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100): Greater numbers of animals than allowed in RMC 4-4-010OG1 may be allowed, provided the minimum lot size of RMC 4-4-010OG1 has been met, as detailed in the following table and subject to an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100). 2. Minimum Lot Size Needed to Apply for an Additional Animals Permit: Type of Animal Dogs and Cats Other Household Pets includes: rabbits, caged indoor birds, small rodents, non-venomous reptiles and amphibians weighing less than ten pounds. Small Lot Domestic Animals includes: chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits. Medium Lot Domestic Animals includes: sheep, miniature goats that are smaller than 24 inches at the shoulder and/or not more than 150 lbs in weight. Large Lot Domestic Animals includes: horses, ponies, donkevs, cows, goats, llamas, oxen, pigs. Minimum Lot Size Needed to Applv for Additional Animals Permit None 27,500 gross sq ft. 6,000 gross sq ft. 12,500 gross sq ft. 43,560 gross sq ft. Number of Animals Permitted with Additional Animals Permit Household Pots Small Lot Domestic Medium Lot Domestic Largo Lot Domestic Additional Number Allowed Subject to Review Subject to Review Subject to Review Subject to Review ORDINANCE NO. 5578 Additional Gross Square Foot of Lot Size 11/ u I If o I 1/ CI I 1/ u 1. Keeping four (4) or more dogs and/or cats requires an Additional Animals Permit. 2. Occasional breeders aro permitted to keep a greater number of animals than allowod on a temporary basis, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days when those animals aro loss than one hundred twenty (120) days old. 3. Animal foster care providers shall bo allowed to keep a greater number of household pots than permitted in RMC 1 <\ OlODl or as permitted in RMC 4 1 010D2, provided they obtain an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4 9 100). IF. HOME OCCUPATIONS: The keeping of household pets or domestic animals for tho purposes of sale, boarding, or any for-profit venture in all residential and mixed-use zones must comply with the requirements of RMC 4-9-090, Home Occupations, and requires a Home Occupation Business License Permit, RMC 4 9 090. Any owner/tenant who keeps household pets and/or domestic animals and sells any animal-related product, made from or produced by their household pets and/or domestic animals, shall be required to obtain a Home Occupation Permit, RMC 4-9-090. Keeping animals for commercial purposes that exceed the standards of a home occupation accessory use requires approval pursuant to RMC 4-2-060, Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations. JG. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR KEEPING ANIMALS: The keeping of animals shall be consistent with the following standards: ORDINANCE NO. 5578 1. Shelter Location and Setbacks: Shelters, pens, and permanent/temporary kennel structures shall be located a minimum often feet (10') from any property line and in the rear yard. The Planning Division may grant an exemption from this ten-foot (10') requirement if the owner/tenant can provide sufficient information that a side yard would be a better location. 2. Barn and Stable Location and Setbacks: Private barns and stables shall be located a minimum of fifty feet (50') from any property line. Barns and stables may not be located in attached garages or carports. 32. Confinement Required: All animals shall be kept and maintained in a manner which confines their movement and activity to the premises of the owner/tenant. 4 a. Fencing Required: Dog runs, open-run areas, and permanent/temporary kennel structures shall be surrounded by a fence of adequate height (as to preclude escape). RMC Section 4-4-040, Fences and Hedges, lists the City's requirements for residential fences. , located a minimum of ten foot (10') from any property line, and located in the roar yard. Tho Planning Division may grant an exemption from this ton foot (10') requirement if tho owner/tenant can provide sufficient information that a sido yard would bo a better location- Electric and barbed wire fences may bo used, provided tho conditions of RMC 4 4 040, Fences and Hedges, aro mot. b. On lots that are larger than one gross acre in size, dog runs, open run areas, and permanent/temporary kennel structures may bo located closer than ORDINANCE NO. 5578 ton foot (10') to a property lino if tho dog run, open run area, and/or permanent/temporary kennel structure is no closer than one hundred foot (100') to any dwelling unit and the location is approved by tho Planning Division. 53. Health and Safety: All animals shall be kept in such a manner so as not to create any objectionable noise, odor, annoyance, or become a public nuisance. Provision shall be made to ensure that animal food stored outdoors will not attract rodents, insects, or other animals. 6-4. Animal Waste and Food Waste: All shelter structures, confinement areas, and/or open-run areas shall be kept clean. Provision shall be made for the removal of animal waste and food waste so that the areas are kept free from infestation of insects, rodents, or disease, as well as to prevent obnoxious or foul odors. Animal waste shall be properly disposed of, and any accumulated animal waste must not be stored within the shelter setback area. Any storage of animal waste must not constitute a nuisance as defined in chapter 1-3 RMC. KR ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR KENNELS AND STABLES: Kennels and Stables, when allowed by RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Use Table, must comply with the following standards: 1. Shelter and Structures: Shelter shall be provided for animals in clean structures which shall be kept structurally sound, maintained in good repair, contain the animals, and restrict entrance of other animals. All structures associated with kennels and stables shall be located a minimum of fifty feet (50') from any property line and must be located in the rear yard. On lots that are 10 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 larger than one gross acre in size, exercising, training, and/or riding areas may be located closer than fifty feet (50') from a property line if the exercising, training, and/or riding areas are no closer than one hundred feet (100') to any dwelling unit and the location is approved, in writing, by the Planning Division. 2. Food and Bedding: Suitable food and bedding shall be provided and stored in facilities adequate to provide protection against infestation or contamination by insects or rodents. Refrigeration shall be provided for the protection of perishable foods. 3. Criteria for Indoor Kennel Facilities: Applicants for kennels must show that indoor facilities have a sufficient heating and cooling system to provide a moderate temperature throughout the year; a sufficient ventilation system to circulate the air; an adequate natural or artificial lighting system to allow inspection and cleaning at anytime of the day and that interior wall and ceiling surfaces are constructed of materials which are resistant to the absorption of moisture and odors. 4. Criteria for Outdoor Kennel Facilities: Outdoor facilities will be constructed to provide shelter from the weather and associated elements while providing sufficient space for animal movement and exercise. Adequate drainage must be provided to prevent water buildup and subsequent damage and to facilitate waste removal. Adequate fences or retaining walls must be constructed to contain animals and prevent intrusion by others. 11 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 K*. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR BEEKEEPING: Beekeeping is allowed pursuant to RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Use Table, and must comply with the following standards: 1. Minimum Setback: Hives shall be located a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from an interior lot line, with the hive(s) entrance(s) facing away from the nearest property line. Hives shall be located a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from public and/or private rights-of-way or access easements. 2. Maintenance Standards: a. Hives shall be maintained to avoid overpopulation and minimize swarming, for example by requeening regularly, so as not to become a nuisance. b. Hives shall be marked or identified to notify visitors. LJ. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ADDITIONAL ANIMALS PERMITS: Special review criteria to be considered by the Reviewing Official for Additional Animals Permits are included in RMC 4-9-100. MK. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR KENNELS AND STABLES: For kennels, commercial equine boarding, riding schools, and stables the conditional use criteria of RMC 4-9-030 shall be applicable. L PROHIBITED ANIMALS: Animals that aro wild or dangerous aro prohibited pursuant to RMC 6 6 12. N. NONCONFORMING ANIMALS: See RMC 4-10-070. OM. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: 12 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 1. Compliance with Current Code Regulations: If the keeping of animals does not comply with these regulations and is not classified as a legal nonconforming use, the owner shall have to comply with the Code regulations. 2. Fines: Violation of land use permits granted is subject to fines established in this Code. All other violations of police regulations shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 6-6 RMC, Animals and Fowl at Large. SECTION V: Subsection 4-4-040D.4, Electric Fences, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change the title to "Electric and Barbed Wire Fences", and as follows: 4. Electric and Barbed Wire Fences: Electric and/or barbed wire fences may be are permitted by special administrative fence permit review in all residential zones in cases where large domestic animals are being kept provided additional fencing or other barrier acceptable to the Administrator is erected along the property lines. SECTION VI: Subsection 4-4-040G.1, Fences Eligible for Administrative Review Process, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows: 1. Fences Eligible for Administrative Review Process: Persons wishing to have one of the following types offences may submit a letter of justification, site 13 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 plan and typical elevation together with the permit fee to the Department of Community and Economic Development: a. Fences exceeding forty eight inches (48") within front yard or side yards along a street setback but not within a clear vision area. b. Electric fences. c. Barbed wire fences. SECTION VII: Subsections 4-4-100E.2, Location Limitations, and 4-4-100E.3, Height Limits, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended as follows: 2. Location Limitations: Setbacks for signage shall be as listed in the applicable zone as All signs aro further limited and restricted as to location in tho land use zones as such land use zones are defined and established by chapter 4-2 RMC, as amended, or any other regulation pertaining to or regulating zoning. Tho zoning regulations may contain further sign restrictions. 3. Height Limits: a. Signs within City Center: See subsection H of this Section. b. Signs within Urban Design Sign Regulation Area: See subsection G of this Section. ob. Signs Outside City Center and Outside Urban Design Sign Regulation Areas: The height limitation for freestanding, ground, projecting and combination signs shall be the maximum height of the zone or forty feet (40'), 14 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 whichever is less. Roof signs may extend twenty feet (20') above the parapet wall. This Section shall not apply to those signs covered by subsection E5e of this Section, Large Retail Uses, or subsection G of this Section, Urban Design Sign Regulation Area, or subsection H of this Section, City Center Sign Regulations, or subsection E5f(ii) of this Section, Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of Contiguous Ownership or Control Located Within the Automall Area(s). SECTION VIII: Subsection 4-4-100E.4, Signs Permitted in All Residential, Commercial and Industrial Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so only the first paragraph is amended as shown below. Subsections 4-4-100E.4.a through 4-4-100E.4.d shall remain as currently codified. 4. Signs Permitted in All Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Zones: Except for signage within Shoreline Areas (subsection G of this Section), signage in the P 1 Zone, and signage with the City Center (subsection H of this Section), tfl-ln all residential, commercial and industrial zones the following shall apply: SECTION IX: Subsection 4-4-100E.5, Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so only the first paragraph is amended as shown below. Subsections 4-4-100E.5.a through 4-4-100E.5.J shall remain as currently codified. 15 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 5. Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones: Except in the City Center Sign Regulation Area, subsection H, the following shall apply in all commercial and industrial zones: SECTION X: Subsection 4-4-100G, Special Requirements for the Public Use (P-l) Zone, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby deleted in its entirety, and replaced with the following language, to be entitled "Signs Within Urban Design Area-Special Requirements": G. SIGNS WITHIN URBAN DESIGN AREA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicability: The regulations of this Section apply in addition to the regulations listed in RMC 4-4-100E.5, "Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones", to those areas of the City depicted in subsection 3, "Map of Urban Design Sign Regulation Area". 2. Purpose: To provide a means of identifying and advertising businesses, provide directional assistance, encourage signs that are both clear and of appropriate scale for the project, encourage quality signage that contributes to the character of the Urban Center and the Center Village, and create color and interest. 3. Map of Urban Design Sign Regulation Area: Amended map to be inserted by CED 4. General Requirements: 16 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 a. Integration: Signage shall be an integral part of the design approach to the building. b. Coordination: In mixed use and multi-use buildings, signage shall be coordinated with the overall building design. c. Size: Corporate logos and signs shall be sized appropriately for their location. d. Size of Entry Signs: Entry signs shall be limited to the name of the larger development. e. Color, Lighting, and Materials: Alteration of trademarks notwithstanding, corporate signage should not be garish in color nor overly lit, although creative design, strong accent colors, and interesting surface materials and lighting techniques are encouraged. f. Preferred Lighting and Sign Type: Front-lit, ground-mounted monument signs are the preferred type of freestanding sign. g. Other Encouraged Signs: Blade type signs, proportional to the building facade on which they are mounted, are encouraged on pedestrian-oriented streets. 5. Additional prohibited signs: In addition to the signs listed in RMC subection 4-4-100C, the following other sign types are also prohibited within the Urban Design Area: a. Pole signs; b. Roof signs; and 17 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 c. Back-lit signs with letters or graphics on a plastic sheet (can signs or illuminated cabinet signs). Exceptions: Back-lit logo signs less than ten (10) square feet are permitted as area signs with only the individual letters back-lit, see illustration, subsection 5a of this Section). 6. Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs: Freestanding ground-related monument signs, with the exception of primary entry signs, shall be limited to five feet (5;) above finished grade, including support structure. 7. Landscaping Required for Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall include decorative landscaping (ground cover and/or shrubs) to provide seasonal interest in the area surrounding the sign. Alternately, signage mav incorporate stone, brick, or other decorative materials as approved by the Director. 8. Illustrations-Acceptable and Unacceptable: Typical "can signs" are not acceptable Internally lit letters or graphics are acceptable BANK. Plastic or — translucent sheet Sheet metal box J Only the individual letters are lit SECTION XI: Subsection 4-8-120C, Table 4-8-120C - Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development 18 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the submittal requirement labeled "Application fee per RMC 4-1-170" is amended to be labeled "Application fee per the City of Renton Fee Schedule Brochure", to add a "X" to the column labeled "Additional Animals Permit", and to remove the "X" from the column labeled "Annexation (60% Petition)". SECTION XII: Subsection 4-8-120C, Table 4-8-120C - Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to delete the "List of Surrounding Property Owners", "Mailing Labels for Property Owners", and "Postage" submittal requirement rows, and add a new submittal requirement row, in alphabetical order, entitled "Additional Animals Application Form" with a number 5 placed in the "Additional Animals Permit" column. SECTION XIII: Subsection 4-9-100A, Purpose, of Chapter 9, Permit - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows: A. PURPOSE: (Rosorvod) To ensure the keeping of animals occurs in a humane and appropriate manner that benefits the animals and allows animals to coexist harmoniously with adjacent and abutting uses. SECTION XIV: Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a definition, in alphabetical order, for the term "Sign, Primary Entry", to read as follows: 19 ORDINANCE NO. 5578 SIGN, PRIMARY ENTRY: A type of freestanding sign, other than a pole sign, of ten feet (10') or less in height, in which the sign is in contact with the ground, has a solid base anchor, and is independent of any other structure and serves the function of directing customers to the main entrance of a multi-tenant building or multi-building complex. SECTION XV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of November 2010. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 15th day of November _, 2010. -J1MAA7 /-& Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: 11/19/2010 (summary) ORD:1660:9/14/10:scr 20 "'SE'72rSTst ''"' A VI e r c e r Island^ ? Bellevue ORD 5578, Pg. 16 Sec. X, 4-4-100.GL3 LakeBSren m \ Newcastle f£d^\W^iiipgiifri?-, jr.. ^AMzjrf* St_~\ «— >«»p-rf "-_— Sj23ri"S*__Tf ti~L~ \&- ^r^-"" >- J J L ^;JI J&fl^f^ iv . =— bw J - ijk •^ V£. =£&*?" fe. *?s ill ij---* V* its, P- I i ( J- I NAiroort 'Aa> _ - _v . ^.T^jiF-— ~X .= 'L ^'M/MP-,1-'- j/f; lf,'>r n-^^tJMwMr ( Mf' , ,, —— -•«• UJ t S LU j ' 4U -sp „ _ U» -=! 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