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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5531CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5531 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, AND 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", TO CLARIFY AND DELETE PORTIONS OF THE STANDARDS TABLES AND FOOTNOTES AND TO CLARIFY AND REFORMAT THE REGULATIONS REGARDING URBAN DESIGN OVERLAYS. WHEREAS, City development regulations establish the manner in which development occurs in the City; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards which ensure that new development occurs in a manner that creates a high quality of life for existing and new residents in a clear, concise, and consistent manner; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that streamlining and revising the code would help to ensure clarity and consistency; and WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on December 16, 2009, and all parties having been heard appearing in support or opposition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Density, Number of Dwelling Units Per lot, Lot Dimensions, and Setbacks subsections of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses ORDINANCE NO. 5531 and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment A. SECTION II. The Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities subsection of Subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), 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 to read as follows: Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, and R-14 See RMC 4-4-140G, Standards for Specific Types of Wireless Facilities SECTION III. The Design Standards subsection of subsection 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), 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 to read as shown in Attachment B. SECTION IV. The Exterior Lighting, Screening, Dumpster/Trash/Recycling Collection Area, and Critical Areas subsections of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), 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", are hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment C. ORDINANCE NO. 5531 SECTION V. The Signs subsection of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), 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 to read as follows: SIGNS General R-10, R-14, and RM See RMC 4-4-100, Sign Regulations SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-110D.3 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, 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 to read as follows: 3. Within designated urban separators, clustering is required; individual lots shall not be less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet and development shall be consistent with RMC 4-3-110, Urban Separator Overlay Regulations. Outside of designated urban separators, clustering may be allowed in order to meet objectives such as preserving significant natural features, providing neighborhood open space, or facilitating the provision of sewer service. The maximum net density shall not be exceeded; except within urban separators a density bonus may be granted allowing the total density to achieve one dwelling unit per gross contiguous acre. In order for the bonus to be allowed, projects ORDINANCE NO. 5 5.31 must provide native vegetation cover (either existing or new) on sixty-five percent (65%) of the gross area of all parcels in the land use action, including both the area within and outside the open space corridor. In addition, projects shall provide at least one of the following: a. Enhancement of wetlands at a ratio of one-half (1/2) acre enhanced for one acre delineated within the urban separator pursuant to RMC 4-3- 050M.12.b, Evaluation Criteria, and RMC 4-3-050M.12.C, Wetlands Chosen for Enhancement. Enhancement proposed for a density bonus may not also be used for a mitigation for other wetland alterations; or b. The removal of and/or bringing into conformance with Renton standards of legal nonconforming uses from the site; or c. Natural surface pedestrian trails with public access. The trails can be part of an adopted trail system or, where there is no planned trail system, of a configuration approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. In the absence of either wetlands or legal nonconforming uses on the site, public access and trails shall be provided and approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. SECTION VII. Subsection 4-2-110D.4.b, Fences, 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 to change the title to "Fences, Rockeries and Retaining Walls", and to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 5531 b. Fences, Rockeries, and Retaining Walls: fences, rockeries, and retaining walls with a height of forty eight inches (48") or less may be constructed within any required setback; provided that they are located outside of the twenty feet (20') clear vision area specified in RMC 4-11-030, definition of "clear vision area". SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-2-110D.13 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, 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 to read as follows: 13. For properties vested with a complete plat application prior to November 10, 2004, and forthe Mosier II, Maplewood East and Anthone annexation areas, the following standards apply. Vested plats must be developed within five (5) years of preliminary plat approval and/or annexation. Maximum density - five (5) dwelling units per net acre. Minimum lot size - seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet. Minimum lot width - sixty feet (60') for interior lots, seventy feet (70') for corner lots. Minimum lot depth - seventy feet (70'). Minimum front yard -fifteen feet (15') for the primary structure, twenty feet (20') for an attached or detached garage. For a unit with alley access garage, the front yard setback for the primary structure may be reduced to ten feet (10') ORDINANCE NO. 5531 if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley. Minimum side yard along a street - fifteen feet (15'). Minimum side yard -five feet (5'). Minimum rear yard-twenty five feet (25'). SECTION IX. Subsection 4-2-110D.14 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, 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 to read as follows: 14. For plats that create lots of a size large enough to allow future division under current lot size minimums and allow the potential to exceed current density maximums, covenants shall be filed as part of the final plat requiring that future division of those lots in question must be consistent with the maximum density requirements as measured within the plat as a whole as of the time of future division, as well as the general lot size and dimension minimums then in effect. SECTION X. Subsections 4-2-110D.27, 4-2-110D.28 and 4-2-110D.29 of subsection 4- 2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, 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", are hereby deleted. ORDINANCE NO. 5531 SECTION XI. Subsection 4-2-110D.30 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, 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 shall be renumbered as subsection 27, and amended to read as follows: 27. Minimum density requirements shall not apply to the renovation or conversion of an existing structure. SECTION XII. Subsection 4-2-110D.31 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, 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", shall be renumbered as subsection 28. SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-3-100A, Purpose, 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 to read as follows: A. PURPOSE: 1. These urban design regulations are established in accordance with and to implement policies established in the Land Use and Community Design Elements of the Renton Comprehensive Plan. These standards are divided into seven areas: a. Site Design and Building Location ORDINANCE NO. 5531 b. Parking and Vehicular Access c. Pedestrian Environment d. Recreation Areas and Common Open Space e. Building Architectural Design f. Signage g. Lighting 2. This Section lists elements that are required to be included in all development in the zones stated in 4-3-100.B.1. Each element includes an intent statement, standards, and guidelines. In order to provide predictability, standards are provided. These standards specify a prescriptive manner in which the requirement can be met. In order to provide flexibility, guidelines are also stated for each element. These guidelines and the intent statement provide direction for those who seek to meet the required element in a manner that is different from the standards. a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement through the use of the guidelines and the intent statement is to be made by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. b. When the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee has determined that the proposed manner of meeting the design requirement through the guidelines and intent is ORDINANCE NO. 5531 sufficient, the applicant shall not be required to demonstrate sufficiency to the standard associated with the guideline that has been approved. SECTION XIV. Subsection 4-3-100B, Applicability and Conflicts, 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 to read as follows: B. APPLICABILITY AND CONFLICTS: 1. Applicability: a. The following development activities shall be required to comply with the provisions of this section: i. All subdivisions including short plats; ii. All new structures; iii. Conversion of vacant land (e.g., to parking or storage lots); iv. Conversion of a residential use to a non-residential use; v. Alterations, enlargements, and/or restorations of nonconforming structures pursuant to 4-10-050. b. Any of the activities listed in B.l.a of this section and occurring in the following overlay areas or zone shall be required to comply with the provisions of this section. Big box retail as outlined below shall also be required to comply with the provisions of this section. i. Mapped Overlays: This Section shall apply to all development occurring in design districts as indicated on the Urban Design Districts map, 4-3- ORDINANCE NO. 5531 100B.3. To clarify the map, the Center Downtown (CD) Zone is located in District 'A', South Renton and the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zone is located within the Center Village Land Use Designation are District 'B', and the Urban Center - North Zones are located within District 'C. District 'C also includes the Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) Zone. Areas within Center Village Land Use Designation zoned Center Village (CV) shall comprise District 'D'. ii. Big Box Retail: This Section shall also apply to big-box retail use. In the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, big-box retail uses are subject to compliance with design regulations applicable to District 'D', except in the Employment Area - Valley (EAV) south of Interstate 405, where big-box retail uses must comply with design standards and guidelines specific to the Urban Center - North (District 'C'). Big-box retail uses in the EAV south of Interstate 405 outside of the CA zone are not subject to Urban Design Regulations. iii. CA Zone: This Section shall also apply to all development in the Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone. For the purposes of the design regulations, the zone shall be in District 'D'. 2. Conflicts: Where there are conflicts between the design regulations of this Section and other sections of the Renton Municipal Code, the regulations of this Section shall prevail. Where there are conflicts between the map in subsection B.3 of this Section and the text in this Section, the text shall prevail. 3. Urban Design Districts Map: [The Urban Design Districts Map is attached to this ordinance as Attachment D.] 10 ORDINANCE NO. K*^ SECTION XV. Subsection 4-3-100E, Site Design and Building Location, 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 to change the title to "Requirements", and to read as shown in Attachment E. SECTION XVI. Subsections 4-3-100F, Parking and Vehicular Access, 4-3-100G, Pedestrian Environment, 4-3-100H, Landscaping/Recreation Areas/Common Open Space I, Site Design and Building Location, J, Signage, and K, Lighting, 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", are hereby deleted. SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-3-100L, Modifications of Minimum Standards, 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", shall be re-lettered as subsection F, and amended to read as follows: F. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS: The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee shall have the authority to modify the minimum standards of the design regulations, subject to the provisions of RMC 4-9-250D, Modification Procedures, and the following requirements: 1. The project as a whole meets the intent of the minimum standards and guidelines in subsection E.l, E.2, E.3, E.4, E.5, E.6, and EI.7 of the design regulations; 11 ORDINANCE NO. 5531 2. The requested modification meets the intent and guidelines of the applicable design standard; 3. The modification will not have a detrimental effect on nearby properties and the City as a whole; 4. The deviation manifests high quality design; and 5. The modification will enhance the pedestrian environment on the abutting and/or adjacent streets and/or pathways. SECTION XVIII. Subsection 4-3-100L.2, Exceptions for Districts 'A' and 'B', 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", shall be re-lettered as subsection G, and amended to read as follows: G. EXCEPTIONS FOR DISTRICTS 'A' AND 'B': Modifications to the requirements for the Building Location and Orientation and Building Entry in subsection E.l of this Section are limited to the following circumstances: 1. When the building is oriented to an interior courtyard, and the courtyard has a prominent entry and walkway connecting directly to the public sidewalk; or 2. When a building includes an architectural feature that connects the building entry to the public sidewalk; or 3. In complexes with several buildings, when the building is oriented to an internal integrated walkway system with prominent connections to the public sidewalk(s). 12 ORDINANCE NO. 5531 SECTION XIX. Subsections 4-3-100M, Variance, and N, Appeals, 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", shall be re-lettered as subsections H and I. SECTION XX. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of. March ., 2010. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of March _, 2010. :Jgii./W AlA f Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: 3/12/2010 ( summary) ORD:1626:2/17/10:scr 13 ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment A 4-2-110A Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures) DENSITY Minimum Net Density (for proposed short plats or subdivisions ' RC, R-1, and R-4 R-8 R-10 R-14 RM none 4 dwelling units per net acre. 30 For parcels over Yi gross acre: 4 dwelling units per net acre 30 10 dwelling units per net acre Of) For any subdivision, and/or development: "U" suffix: 25 dwelling units per net acre. "J" suffix: 14 dwelling units per net acre. "F" suffix: 10 dwelling units per net acre. 2 14 15 Maximum Net Density ' ' RC R-1 R-4 R-8 R-10 R-14 RM 1 dwelling unit per 10 net acres. 1 dwelling unit per 1 net acre, except that in designated Urban Separators density of up to 1 unit per gross acre may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC 4-3-110, Urban Separator Overlay. Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. 13 4 dwelling units per 1 net acre. 8 dwelling units per 1 net acre 10 dwelling units per net acre. Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. 14 dwelling units per net acre, except that density of up to 18 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. Affordable housing bonus: Up to 30 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted on parcels a minimum of two acres in size if 50% or more of the proposed dwelling units are affordable to low income households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income. "U" suffix: 75 dwelling units per net acre. 26 Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment A "T" suffix: 35 dwelling units per net acre. "F" suffix: 20 dwelling units per net acre. Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PER LOT Maximum Number per legal lot RC, Rl, R- 4, and R-8 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit. R-10 and R-14 Detached single-family dwellings: 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit. Attached dwellings: n/a RM | n/a LOT DIMENSIONS31 (for proposed plats and lot line adjustments) Minimum Lot Size RC 28 10 acres R-1 28 1 acre, except 10,000 sq. ft. for cluster development. 11 13 10 8,000 sq.ft. ' ,exceptfor small lot clusters where R-8 standards shall apply. R-4 28 R-8 28 4,500 sq. ft. for parcels greater than 1 acre. 5,000 sq. ft. for parcels 1 acre or less R-10 and R-1429 No minimum lot size. However, small lot developments of greater than 9 single-family dwellings shall incorporate a variety of home sizes, lot sizes, and unit clusters. RM n/a Minimum Lot Width RC 150 ft. for interior lots. 175 ft. for corner lots. R-1 75 ft. for interior lots. 85 ft. for corner lots. Except for clustered development within designated Urban Separators, R-4 standards shall apply for both interior and corner lots. R-4 70 ft. for interior lots. 80 ft. for corner lots. 13 11,13 Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment A R-8 R-10 and R-14 RM 10 Except for small lot clusters where R-8 standards shall apply. 50 ft. for interior lots. 60 ft. for corner lots. No minimum lot width. "T" Suffix: 14 ft. All other suffixes: 50 ft. Minimum Lot Depth RC R-1 R-4 R-8 R-10 and R-14 RM29 200 ft. 85 ft. 80 ft11; 13, except for small lot clusters 10 where R-8 standards shall apply. 65ft No minimum lot depth 65 ft. Lot Configuration R-8, R- 10, and R-14 See RMC 4-2-115 SETBACKS4,31 Guidelines for R-10 and R-14: Building setbacks shall ensure separation of homes and private spaces while allowing high density. Visual functional continuity shall be maintained between housing units through similar setbacks and/or landscape buffers. Structures and parking areas may encroach into required setbacks if it can be shown that such encroachment allows significant trees or tree clusters to be retained. Encroachment shall be the minimum encroachment necessary to protect specified trees. In no case shall the yard be reduced to 50% or more of the required setback. Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment A R-4 R-8 R-10 and R-14 RM 12 13 10 30 ft. ' ,except for small lot clusters where R-8 standards shall apply. Unit with Alley Access Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to 20 ft if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley. 15 ft. Unitwith Alley Access Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to 10 ft if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley. On a Residential Access Street: 8 ft to building, 5 ft to porch, or 7 ft to a stoop. There shall be an 18 ft setback from the face of the garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway. On a Limited Residential Access Street: 0 ft to building, 5 ft to porch, or 7 ft to a stoop. There shall be an 18 ft setback from the face of the garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway. On a Pedestrian Easement or Common Open Space: 4 ft to the building, or 1 ft to porch or stoop. "U" suffix: 5 ft.(1819) "T" suffix: 5 ft. "F" suffix: 20 ft. Minimum Side Yard RC R-1 R-4 R-8 R-10 and R-14 RM 25 ft. 15 ft. 12 13 10 15 combined ft. ' is allowed with a minimum of 5 ft. for any side yard. 5ft is allowed in small lot clusters 5 ft. Detached Units: 4 ft, except when located on a corner lot then, 8 ft. with an 18 ft. setback from the face of the garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway. Attached Units: 4 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure. 0 ft. for the attached side(s). "T" suffix - Attached Units: A minimum of 3 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure. 0 ft. for the attached side(s). Standard Minimum Setbacks for all other suffixes: Minimum setbacks for side yards: Lot width: less than or equal to 50 ft. - Yard setback: 5 ft. Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft. - Yard setback: 6 ft. Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft. - Yard setback: 7 ft. Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft. - Yard setback: 8 ft. Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft. - Yard setback: 9 ft. Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment A Lot width 90.1 to 100 ft. - Yard setback: 10 ft. Lot width 100.1 to 110 ft. -Yard setback: 11 ft. Lot width: 110.1+ ft. -Yard setback: 12 ft. Additional setbacks for structures greater than 30 ft in elevation: The entire structure shall be set back an additional 1 ft. for each 10 ft. in excess of 30 ft. to a maximum cumulative setback of 20 ft. Additional setbacks for lots abutting Single Family Residential Zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, and R-10: 25 ft. along the abutting side(s) of the property. Side Yard Along a Street RC R-1 R-4 R-8 R-10 and R-14 RM 30 ft.7 20 ft.7 20 ft 12,13, except 15 ft. is allowed in small lot clusters 10 15 ft 7 for the primary structure n/a "U" and "T" suffixes and on all previously existing platted lots which are 50 ft. or less in width: 10 ft. All other suffixes with lots over 50 ft. in width: 20 ft. Minimum Rear Yard RC R-1 R-4 R-8 R-10 and R-14 RM 35 ft. 25 ft. 13 10 25 ft. , except 20 ft. is allowed in small lot clusters. 20 ft. 12 ft., except when rear yard is abutting a common open space then, 4 ft. "U" suffix: 5 ft.,18,19 unless lot abuts an RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, or R-10 zone, then 25 ft. "T" suffix: 5 ft. "F" suffix: 15 ft. Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, and 10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line. Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment A R-14 Clear Vision Area RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, and R-14 In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030, Definitions C. Reciprocal Use Easements RC, R-1, R-4, and R-8 n/a R-10 and R-14 In order to allow for opportunities that maximize space, reciprocal use easements are allowed. If used, all of the following is required: 1. Reciprocal side and/or rear yard use easements shall be delineated on the site plan. 2. Residential walls facing a reciprocal side yard shall not have any windows within 5 feet of ground level or doors entering into the yard space of the abutting home. 3. The design of use easements should not negatively affect the building foundations. 4. The layout of each home should be such that privacy is maintained between abutting houses. RM n/a Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment B DESIGN STANDARDS General RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, and R-14 See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards RM Properties abutting a less intense residential zone may be required to incorporate special design standards (e.g., additional landscaping, larger setbacks, facade articulation, solar access, fencing) through the site development plan review process. Attachment B ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment C EXTERIOR LIGHTING General R-10 and R-14 SCREENING See RMC 4-4-075, Lighting, Existing On-Site. Surface Mounted or Roof Top Equipment, or Outdoor Storage R-10, R- 14, and RM See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations. Recyclables and Refuse RM See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards. Utilities R-10 and R-14 Utility boxes that are not located in alleyways or away from public gathering spaces shall be screened with landscaping or berms. DUMPSTER/TRASH/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA Minimum Size and/or Location Requirements Guidelines for R-10 and R-14: Trash and recycle shall be located so that they are easily accessible to residents. They shall also be invisible to the general public. Both of the following is required: 1. Trash and recycling containers shall be located so that they have minimal impact on residents and their neighbors and so that they are not visible to the general public; and 2. A screened enclosure in which to keep containers shall be provided or garages shall be built with adequate space to keep containers. Screened enclosures shall not be located within front yards. See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards. __ See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards. CRITICAL AREAS Attachment C ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment C General RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, and R-14 See RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas and 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program Regulations Attachment C ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Newcastle Way Newcastle G0 s£ ?9th Dr Access Rd H:\CED\Planning\GIS\GIS_projects\docket_items\urban_center_ design_overlay_district\mxds\urban_design_distticts_8x11_Feb10.mxd Community & Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator AdrianaA. Johnson, Planning Tech II 1 p>*v "* City of — - -""' i'. 'r: Jj 1011 '*-::, Urban Design Districts February 18, 2010 1:50,000 ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E 4-3-100E REQUIREMENTS: 1. Site Design and Building Location Intent: To ensure that buildings are located in relation to streets and other buildings so that the Vision of the City of Renton can be realized for a high-density urban environment; so that businesses enjoy visibility from public rights-of-way; and to encourage pedestrian activity. BUILDING LOCATION AND ORIENTATION Intent: To ensure visibility of businesses and to establish active, lively uses along sidewalks and pedestrian pathways. To organize buildings for pedestrian use and so that natural light is available to other structures and open space. To ensure an appropriate transition between buildings, parking areas, and other land uses; and increase privacy for residential uses. Guidelines: Siting of a structure should take into consideration the availability of natural light (both direct and reflected) and direct sun exposure to nearby buildings and open space (except parking areas). Ground floor residential uses located near the street should be raised above street level for residents' privacy. Standards: Districts A, B, and D Both of the following are required: 1. Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk. 2. The front entry of a building shall be oriented to the street or a landscaped pedestrian-only courtyard. All of the following are required: 1. Buildings shall contain pedestrian-oriented uses, feature "pedestrian-oriented facades", and have clear connections to the sidewalk (illustration below). Pedestrian- oriented facade District C Property line Pedestrian-oriented facades* ~ , _ Primary building entry must be facing the street transparent window area or window -' display along 75% of the ground floor between the height of 2 to 6 feet above th© ground weatfier protection at least A Yi feet wide along at least 75% of the facade If buildings do not feature pedestrian-oriented facades, they shall have substantial landscaping between the sidewalk and building. Such landscaping shall be at least ten feet (10') in width as measured from the sidewalk (illustration below). Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Raised planters provide privacy for residents while maintaining views of the street from units Trees 2. 3. 4. Buildings shall be located abutting the sidewalk, except where pedestrian-oriented space is located between the building and the sidewalk. Parking between the building and the street is prohibited. Nonresidential buildings may be located directly abutting any street as long as they feature a pedestrian-oriented facade. Buildings containing street-level residential uses and single-purpose residential buildings shall be set back from the sidewalk a minimum of ten feet (10') and feature substantial landscaping between the sidewalk and the building (illustration below). Combination of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees , Raised planter BUILDING ENTRIES Intent: To make building entrances convenient to locate and easy to access, and ensure that building entries further the pedestrian nature of the fronting sidewalk and the urban character of the district. Guidelines: Multiple buildings on the same site should provide a network of pedestrian paths for access within the site and access to the site from the surrounding area. For projects that include residential uses, Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E entries and/or front yards should provide transition space between the street and the residence. Ground floor units should be directly accessible from the street or an open space. Features such as entries, lobbies, and display windows should be oriented to a street or pedestrian-oriented space; otherwise, screening or decorative features should be incorporated. Entries from the street should be clearly marked with canopies, architectural elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping. Secondary access (not fronting on a street) should be subordinate to those related to the street and have weather protection. Standards: Districts A, B, and D District C All of the following are required: 1. A primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing a street, shall be prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and include human-scale elements. 2. Multiple buildings on the same site shall provide a continuous network of pedestrian paths and open spaces that incorporate landscaping to provide a directed view to building entries. 3. Ground floor units shall be directly accessible from the street or an open space such as a courtyard or garden that is accessible from the street. 4. Secondary access (not fronting on a street) shall have weather protection at least four and one-half feet (4X2') wide over the entrance or other similar indicator of access. 5. Pedestrian access shall be provided to the building from property edges, adjacent lots, abutting street intersections, crosswalks, and transit stops. All of the following are required: 1. The primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing the street. 2. On non-pedestrian-oriented streets, entrances shall be prominent, visible from surrounding streets, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and include human-scale elements. 3. All building entries abutting to a street shall be clearly marked with canopies, architectural elements, ornamental lighting, and/or landscaping (illustration below). Entries from parking lots should be subordinate to those related to the street. Weather protection at least four and one-half feet (41/2') wide shall be provided over the primary entry of all buildings and over any entry abutting a street. Buildings that are taller than thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection is proportional to the distance above ground level. Pedestrian pathways from public sidewalks to primary entrances or from parking lots to _ primary entrances shall be clearly delineated. TRANSITION TO SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT Intent: To shape redevelopment projects so that the character and value of Renton's long-established, existing neighborhoods are preserved. 4. 5. Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Guidelines: Careful siting and design treatment should be used to achieve a compatible transition where new buildings differ from surrounding development in terms of building height, bulk and scale. Standards: Districts A,B, and D At least one of the following design elements shall be used to promote a transition to surrounding uses: 1. Setbacks at the side or rear of a building may be increased by the Reviewing Official in order to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and/or so that sunlight reaches adjacent and/or abutting yards; or 2. Building proportions, including step-backs on upper levels in accordance with the surrounding planned and existing land use forms; or 3. Building articulation to divide a larger architectural element into smaller increments; or 4. Roof lines, roof pitches, and roof shapes designed to reduce apparent bulk and transition with existing development. Both of the following are required: 1. For properties along North 6th Street and Logan Avenue North (between North 4th Street and North 6th Street), applicants shall demonstrate how their project provides an District appropriate transition to the long-established, existing residential neighborhood south of C North 6th Street known as the North Renton Neighborhood. 2. For properties located south of North 8th Street, east of Garden Avenue North, applicants must demonstrate how their project appropriately provides transitions to existing industrial uses. _ SERVICE ELEMENT LOCATION AND DESIGN Intent: To reduce the potential negative impacts of service elements (i.e., waste receptacles, loading docks) by locating service and loading areas away from pedestrian areas, and screening them from view in high visibility areas. Guidelines: Service enclosure fences should be made of masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some combination of the three (3). Standards: All Districts All of the following are required: 1. Service elements shall be located and designed to minimize the impacts on the pedestrian environment and adjacent and/or abutting uses. Service elements shall be concentrated and located where they are accessible to service vehicles and convenient for tenant use (illustration below). 2. In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection, and utility areas shall be enclosed on all sides, including the roof and screened around their perimeter by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors (illustration below). Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Landscaping Roof enclosure to keep birds out ' Concrete pad 3. The use of chain link, plastic, or wire fencing is prohibited. 4. If the service area is adjacent to a street, pathway, or pedestrian-oriented space, a landscaped planting strip, minimum three feet (3') wide, shall be located on three (3) sides _ of such facility. _ _ _ GATEWAYS Intent: To distinguish gateways as primary entrances to districts or to the City, special design features and architectural elements at gateways should be provided. While gateways should be distinctive within the context of the district, they should also be compatible with the district inform and scale. _ Guidelines: Development that occurs at gateways should be distinguished with features that visually indicate to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic the uniqueness and prominence of their locations in the City. Examples of these types of features include monuments, public art, and public plazas. Standards: District Cand D All of the following are required: 1. Developments located at district gateways shall be marked with visually prominent features (illustration below). Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E nnnn Balconies of materials [m m m CD m m m m m nnn DDDQD DDDDD rmr Canopy -m^ CD m nnn Elevation Corner accentuating roof line I IIIIIH IIIIB^ • Plan Note: Ensure that building does not block clear vision area at intersections. Elevation Bay window Plan 2. Gateway elements shall be oriented toward and scaled for both pedestrians and vehicles (illustration below). 3. Visual prominence shall be distinguished by two (2) or more of the following: a. Public art; b. Special landscape treatment; c. Open space/plaza; d. Landmark building form; e. Special paving, unique pedestrian scale lighting, or bollards; Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E f. Prominent architectural features (trellis, arbor, pergola, or gazebo); g. Neighborhood or district entry identification (commercial signs do not qualify). 2. Parking and Vehicular Access: Intent: To provide safe, convenient access; incorporate various modes of transportation, including public transit, in order to reduce traffic volumes and other impacts from vehicles; ensure sufficient parking is provided, while encouraging creativity in reducing the impacts of parking areas; allow an active pedestrian environment by maintaining contiguous street frontages, without parking lot siting along sidewalks and building facades; minimize the visual impact of parking lots; and use access streets and parking to maintain an urban edge to the district. SURFACE PARKING Intent: To maintain active pedestrian environments along streets by placing parking lots primarily in back of buildings. Guidelines: Parking lots should be located on the interior portions of blocks and screened from the surrounding roadways by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location. A limited number of parking spaces may be allowable in front of a building provided they are for passenger drop-off and pick-up and they are parallel to the building facade. Standards: District A, B, and D District C The following is required: Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between a building and the front property line, or the building and side property line, on the street side of a corner lot. Both of the following are required: 1. Parking shall be at the side and/or rear of a building. However, if due to the constraints of the site, parking cannot be provided at the side or rear of the building, the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may allow parking to occur between the building and the street. If parking is allowed to occur between the building and the street, no more than sixty feet (60') of the street frontage measured parallel to the curb shall be occupied by off-street parking and vehicular access. 2. Surface parking lots shall be designed to facilitate future structured parking and/or other infill development. For example, provision of a parking lot with a minimum dimension on one side of two hundred feet (200') and one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') maximum perimeter area. Exception: If there are size constraints inherent in the original parcel. STRUCTURED PARKING GARAGES Intent: To promote more efficient use of land needed for vehicle parking; encourage the use of structured parking; physically and visually integrate parking garages with other uses; and reduce the overall impact of parking garages. Guidelines: Parking garage entries should not dominate the streetscape. They should be designed to be complementary with adjacent and abutting buildings and sited to complement, not subordinate, the pedestrian entry. Similar forms, materials, and/or details to the primary building(s) should be used to enhance garages. The parking entry should be located away from the primary street, to either the side or rear of the building. Parking within the building should be enclosed or screened. Standards: District C and D All of the following are required: 1. Parking structures shall provide space for ground floor commercial uses along street frontages at a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the building frontage width (illustration below). Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Ground floor commercial space with pedestrian-oriented facade 2. The entire facade must feature a pedestrian-oriented facade. 3. Facades shall be articulated and vehicular entrances to nonresidential or mixed use parking structures shall be articulated by arches, lintels, masonry trim, or other architectural elements and/or materials (illustration below). Articulation of -... facade components to reduce scale and add visual interest Decorative trellis— structure for vines Raised planting - bed adjacent to sidewalk 4. Parking structures not featuring a pedestrian-oriented facade shall be set back at least six feet (6') from the sidewalk and feature substantial landscaping. This landscaping shall include a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground cover. This setback shall be increased to ten feet (10') when abutting high visibility streets. 5. The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may allow a reduced setback where the applicant can successfully demonstrate that the landscaped area and/or other design treatment meets the intent of these standards and guidelines. Possible treatments to reduce the setback include landscaping components plus one or more of the following integrated with the architectural design of the building: a. Ornamental grillwork (other than vertical bars); b. Decorative artwork; c. Display windows; d. Brick, tile, or stone; e. Pre-cast decorative panels; f. Vine-covered trellis; g. Raised landscaping beds with decorative materials; or h. Other treatments that meet the intent of this standardJ Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E VEHICULAR ACCESS Intent: To maintain a contiguous and uninterrupted sidewalk by minimizing, consolidating, and/or eliminating vehicular access off streets. _ _ Guidelines: Parking lots and garages should be accessed from alleys or side streets and when accessed from a street, pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk should not be impeded. Driveways should be located to be visible from the right-of-way, but not to impede pedestrian circulation. Where possible, the number of driveways and curb cuts should be minimized. Standards: District B District C The following is required: Parking lots and garages shall be accessed from alleys, when available. Both of the following are required: 1. Parking garages shall be accessed at the rear of buildings. 2. Parking lot entrances, driveways, and other vehicular access points shall be restricted to one entrance and exit lane per five hundred (500) linear feet as measured horizontally along the street. 3. Pedestrian Environment Intent: To enhance the urban character of development by creating pedestrian networks and by providing strong links from streets and drives to building entrances; make the pedestrian environment safe, convenient, comfortable, and pleasant to walk between businesses, on sidewalks, to and from access points, and through parking lots; and promote the use of multi-modal and public transportation systems in order to reduce other vehicular traffic. PATHWAYS THROUGH PARKING LOTS Intent: To provide safe and attractive pedestrian connections to buildings,_parking garages, and parking lots. Guidelines: Pedestrians should be provided with clearly delineated safe routes for travel from their vehicle and/or the surrounding area to the building. Standards: Districts Cand D Both of the following are required: 1. Clearly delineated pedestrian pathways (i.e. raised walkway, stamped concrete, or pavers) and/or private streets shall be provided throughout parking areas. 2. The pathways shall be perpendicular to the applicable building facade and no greater than one hundred and fifty feet (150') apart. ___ PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION: Intent: To create a network of linkages for pedestrians to improve safety and convenience and enhance the pedestrian environment. Guidelines: Pathways should be provided and should be delineated by material treatment such as texture, color treatment, and/or stamped. Mid-block connections are desirable. Between buildings and between streets through-block connections should be made. Standards District A, C, and D All of the following are required: 1. Developments shall include an integrated pedestrian circulation system that connects buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and abutting properties. 2. Pathways shall be located so that there are clear sight lines, to increase safety. 3. Sidewalks located between buildings and streets shall be raised above the level of vehicular travel. 4. Pedestrian pathways within parking lots or parking modules shall be differentiated by Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E material or texture from abutting paving materials (illustration below). A^>w^-^-wj4j^ m\\^\Wf/F9,^~ "3/T!^SB_ J j| MfrSm"^ m^^. ____—_ i-n. 5. Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of buildings shall be of sufficient width to accommodate anticipated numbers of users. Specifically: a. Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of mixed use and retail buildings one hundred (100) or more feet in width (measured along the facade) shall provide sidewalks at least twelve feet (12') in width. The walkway shall include an eight feet (8') minimum unobstructed walking surface. b. Interior pathways shall be provided and shall vary in width to establish a hierarchy. The widths shall be based on the intended number of users; to be no smaller than five feet (5') and no greater than twelve feet (12'). All pedestrian walkways shall provide an all-weather walking surface unless the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed surface is appropriate for the anticipated number of users and complementary to the design of the_development. PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES Intent: To create attractive spaces that unify the building and street environments and are inviting and comfortable for pedestrians; and provide publicly accessible areas that function for a variety of year-round activities, under typical seasonal weather conditions Guidelines: Amenities such as outdoor group seating, kiosks, fountains, and public art should be provided. Amenities such as transit shelters, benches, trash receptacles, and street furniture should also be provided. Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in publicly accessible spaces, and at facades along streets should be included (illustration below). Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Recessed entry Seasonal landscaping Transparent windows Weather protection Pedestrian oriented space Seating areas t—Trees and street features used to define pedestrian area Varied pavement Pedestrian oriented signage Standards: District B District C and D Both of the following are required: 1. Site furniture shall be provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and weather-resistant materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably maintained over an extended period of time. 2. Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block pedestrian access to public spaces or building entrances. All of the following are required: 1. Site furniture shall be provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and weather-resistant materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably maintained over an extended period of time. 2. Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block pedestrian access to public spaces or building entrances. 3. Pedestrian overhead weather protection in the form of awnings, marquees, canopies, or building overhangs shall be provided. These elements shall be a minimum of four and one- half feet (4-1/2') wide along at least seventy five percent (75%) of the length of the building facade facing the street, a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') above the ground elevation, and no lower than eight feet (8') above ground level. 4. Recreation Areas and Common Open Space RECREATION AREAS AND COMMON OPEN SPACE: Intent: To ensure that areas for both passive and active recreation are available to residents, workers, and visitors and that these areas are of sufficient size for the intended activity and in convenient locations. To create usable and inviting open space that is accessible to the public; and to promote pedestrian activity on streets particularly at street corners. _ Guidelines: Common space should be located to take advantage of surrounding features such as significant landscaping, unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure. Developments located at street intersections should provide pedestrian-oriented space at the street corner to emphasize pedestrian activity (illustration below). Projects that include residential, common space and children's play areas should be Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E centrally located near a majority of dwelling units and visible from surrounding units. Play areas should also be away from hazardous areas like garbage dumpsters, drainage facilities, streets, and parking areas. Corner entry with increased setback Standards: District A, C, and D b. c. Both of the following are required: 1. All mixed use residential and attached housing developments often (10) or more dwelling units shall provide common opens space and/or recreation areas. a. Amount to be provided: at minimum fifty (50) square feet per unit. The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be subject to approval by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. Open space or recreation areas shall be located to provide sun and light exposure to the area and located so that they are aggregated to provide usable area(s) for residents. d. Open space or recreation area required elements. At least one of the following shall be provided in each open space and/or recreation area (the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may require more than one of the following elements for developments having more than one hundred (100) units). i. Courtyards, plazas, or multi-purpose open spaces; ii. Upper level common decks, patios, terraces, or roof gardens/pea-patches. Such spaces above the street level must feature views or amenities that are unique to the site and are provided as an asset to the development; iii. Pedestrian corridors dedicated to passive recreation and separate from the public street system; iv. Recreation facilities including, but not limited to, tennis/sports courts, swimming pools, exercise areas, game rooms, or other similar facilities; or v. Children's play spaces. e. The following shall not be counted toward the common open space or recreation area requirement: i. Required landscaping, driveways, parking, or other vehicular use areas, and ii. Required yard setback areas. Except for areas that are developed as private or semi-private (from abutting or adjacent properties) courtyards, plazas or passive use areas containing landscaping and fencing sufficient to create a fully usable area accessible to all residents of the development (illustration below); Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E i [TV . "K> -f.'-^'-f .^:i \( II | iii. Private decks, balconies, and private ground floor open space, and iv. Other required landscaping and sensitive area buffers without common access links, such as pedestrian trails. 2. All buildings and developments with over thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of nonresidential uses (excludes parking garage floorplate areas) shall provide pedestrian- oriented space. a. The pedestrian-oriented space shall be provided according to the following formula: 1% of the site area + 1% of the gross building area, at minimum. b. The pedestrian-oriented space shall include all of the following: i. Visual and pedestrian access (including barrier-free access) to the abutting structures from the public right-of-way or a nonvehicular courtyard; and Paved walking surfaces of either concrete or approved unit paving; and On-site or building-mounted lighting providing at least four (4) foot-candles (average) on the ground; and At least three (3) lineal feet of seating area (bench, ledge, etc.) or one individual seat per sixty (60) square feet of plaza area or open space, c. The following areas shall not count as pedestrian-oriented space: i. The minimum required walkway. However, where walkways are widened or enhanced beyond minimum requirements, the area may count as pedestrian- oriented space if the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee determines such space meets the definition of pedestrian-oriented space, ii. Areas that abut landscaped parking lots, chain link fences, blank walls, and/or dumpsters or service areas, d. Outdoor storage (shopping carts, potting soil bags, firewood, etc.) that does not contribute to the pedestrian environment is prohibited within pedestrian-oriented space. II. iii. IV. The following is required: All attached housing developments shall provide at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of private usable space per unit. 1. At least one hundred (100) square feet of the private space shall abut each unit. 2. Private space may include porches, balconies, yards, and decks. District B All All of the following are required: Districts 1. At each corner of the intersections listed below, a public plaza shall be provided. Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E 2. The plaza shall measures no less than one thousand (1,000) square feet with a minimum dimension of twenty feet (20') on one side abutting the sidewalk. 3. The public plaza must be landscaped consistent with RMC 4-4-070, including at minimum street trees, decorative paving, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and seating. 4. These public plazas are to be provided at intersections identified on the Commercial Arterial Zone Public Plaza Locations Map. Those locations are at all of the following intersections: a. Benson Area: Benson Drive S./108th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 176th. b. Bronson Area: Intersections with Bronson Way North at: i. Factory Avenue N./ Houser Way S.; ii. Garden Avenue N.; and iii. Park Avenue N. and N. First Street. c. Cascade Area: Intersection of 116th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 168th Street. d. Northeast Fourth Area: Intersections with N.E. Fourth at: i. Duvall Avenue N.E.; ii. Monroe Avenue N.E.; and iii. Union Avenue N.E. e. Grady Area: Intersections with Grady Way at: i. Lind Avenue S.W.; ii. Rainier Avenue S.; iii. Shattuck Avenue S.; and iv. Talbot Road S. f. Puget Area: Intersection of S. Puget Drive and Benson Road S. g. Rainier Avenue Area: Intersections with Rainier Avenue S. at: i. Airport Way / Renton Avenue S.; ii. S. Second Street; iii. S. Third Street / S.W. Sunset Boulevard; iv. S. Fourth Street; and v. S. Seventh Street, h. North Renton Area: Intersections with Park Avenue N. at: i. N. Fourth Street; and ii. N. Fifth Street, i. Northeast Sunset Area: Intersections with N.E. Sunset Boulevard at: i. Duvall Avenue N.E.; and ii. Union Avenue N.E. 5. Building Architectural Design Intent: To encourage building design that is unique and urban in character, comfortable on a human scale, and uses appropriate building materials that are suitable for the Pacific Northwest climate and to discourage franchise retail architecture. BUILDING CHARACTER AND MASSING: Intent: To ensure that buildings are not bland and so that they appear to be at a human scale, as well as to ensure that all sides of a building, which can be seen by the public, are visually interesting. Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Guidelines: Building facades should be modulated and/or articulated to reduce the apparent size of buildings, break up long blank walls, add visual interest, and enhance the character of the neighborhood. Articulation, modulation, and their intervals should create a sense of scale important to residential buildings. Buildings greater than one hundred and sixty feet (160') in length should provide a variety of modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade (illustration below); or provide an additional special design feature such as a clock tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering. 71 / ~ — < 'J ii :• num f»';: HH- « -ati :J '• swp'l MCK- frr nil Fabric Sl'.:ci l>ng V\ 4WbA ' •&,• or 655 MiiTSguiaeihie 1 filler lth« Standards: District A and D Both of the following are required: 1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than forty feet (40'). 2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and eight feet (8') in width. __ District B Both of the following are required: 1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than twenty feet (20'). 2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') in depth and four feet (4') in width. District C All of the following are required: 1. All building facades shall include measures to reduce the apparent scale of the building and add visual interest. Examples include modulation, articulation, defined entrances, and display windows (illustration below). Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E i INTERVAL i INTERVAL] 2. All buildings shall be articulated with one or more of the following: a. Defined entry features; b. Bay windows and/or balconies; c. Roof line features; or d. Other features as approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. 3. Single purpose residential buildings shall feature building modulation as follows (illustration below): a. The maximum width (as measured horizontally along the building's exterior) without building modulation shall be forty feet (40'). b. The minimum width of modulation shall be fifteen feet (15'). c. The minimum depth of modulation shall be greater than six feet (6'). . Articulated rcwtliw- n mis case a Ira 0Hionai corn cc MVaiUuH'.'S and building surlai*! edd visual l'ttei«t arid (jvs the huilsing a human scale Buitii'ig is "itiodualea" (iities in arid outto relies monotony of Ihe wis*! "wail GROUND LEVEL DETAILS Intent: To ensure that buildings are visually interesting and reinforce the intended human-scale character of the pedestrian environment; and ensure that all sides of a building within near or distant public view have visual interest. Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E Guidelines: The use of material variations such as colors, brick, shingles, stucco, and horizontal wood siding is encouraged. The primary building entrance should be made visibly prominent by incorporating architectural features such as a facade overhang, trellis, large entry doors, and/or ornamental lighting (illustration below). Detail features should also be used, to include things such as decorative entry paving, street furniture (benches, etc.), and/or public art. A RECESS OVERHANG CANOPY PORTICO PORCH Standards: All Districts All of the following are required: 1. Human-scaled elements such as a lighting fixture, trellis, or other landscape feature shall be provided along the facade's ground floor. 2. On any facade visible to the public, transparent windows and/or doors are required to comprise at least fifty percent (50%) of the portion of the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true elevation). 3. Building facades must have clear windows with visibility into and out of the building. However, screening may be applied to provide shade and energy efficiency. The minimum amount of light transmittance for windows shall be fifty percent (50%). 4. Display windows shall be designed for frequent change of merchandise, rather than permanent displays. 5. Where windows or storefronts occur, they must principally contain clear glazing. All of the following are prohibited: 1. Tinted and dark glass, highly reflective (mirror-type) glass and film. 2. Untreated blank walls visible from public streets, sidewalks, or interior pedestrian pathways. a. A wall (including building facades and retaining walls) is considered a blank wall if: i. It is a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over six feet (6') in height, has a horizontal length greater than fifteen feet (15'), and does not include a window, door, building modulation or other architectural detailing; or ii. Any portion of a ground floor wall having a surface area of four hundred (400) square feet or greater and does not include a window, door, building modulation or other architectural detailing. b. If blank walls are required or unavoidable, they shall be treated. The treatment shall be proportional to the wall and use one or more of the following: (illustration Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E below): i. A planting bed at least five feet (5') in width containing trees, shrubs, evergreen ground cover, or vines abutting the blank wall; ii. Trellis or other vine supports with evergreen climbing vines; iii. Architectural detailing such as reveals, contrasting materials, or other special detailing that meets the intent of this standard; iv. Artwork, such as bas-relief sculpture, mural, or similar; or v. Seating area with special paving and seasonal planting. Min. 5' wide planting bed and materials to cover 50% of wall within 3 years BUILDING ROOF LINES Intent: To ensure that roof forms provide distinctive profiles and interest consistent with an urban project and contribute to the visual continuity of the district. Guidelines: Building roof lines should be varied to add visual interest to the building. Roofs should be dark in color. Roof mounted mechanical equipment should not be visible to pedestrians. Buildings containing predominantly residential uses should have pitched roofs with a minimum slope of one to four (1:4) and should have dormers or intersecting roof forms that break up the massiveness of an uninterrupted sloping roof. Standards District A, C, and D The following is required: At least one of the following elements shall be used to create varied and interesting roof profiles (illustration below): 1. Extended parapets; 2. Feature elements projecting above parapets; 3. Projected cornices; 4. Pitched or sloped roofs. Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E heature elements projecting above parapets Extended parapets Projected cornices Pitched or sloped roofs BUILDING MATERIALS Intent: To ensure high standards of quality and effective maintenance over time and encourage the use of materials that reduce the visual bulk of large buildings, as well as to encourage the use of materials that add visual interest to the neighborhood. Guidelines: Buildings should use of material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding or patterns, or textural changes. Building materials should be attractive, durable, and consistent with more traditional urban development, such as brick, integrally colored concrete masonry, pre-finished metal, stone, steel, glass, and cast-in-place concrete. If concrete is used, walls should be enhanced by techniques such as, texturing, reveals, and/or coloring with a concrete coating or admixture. If concrete block walls are used, they should be enhanced with integral color, textured blocks and colored mortar, decorative bond pattern and/or incorporate other masonry materials. Standards All Districts All of the following are required: 1. All sides of buildings visible from a street, pathway, parking area, or open space shall be finished with the same building materials, detailing, and color scheme. A different treatment may be used if the materials are of the same quality. 2. Materials, individually or in combination, shall have texture, pattern, and be detailed on all visible facades. 3. Materials shall be durable, high quality, and reasonably maintained. Districts A, C, and D The following is required: All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns, or textural changes. 6. Signage_ _ SIGNAGE Intent: 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 City; and_create color and interest. Guidelines: Front-lit, ground-mounted monument signs are the preferred type of freestanding sign. Blade type signs, proportional to the building facade on which they are mounted, are encouraged on pedestrian- Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E oriented streets. 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. Standards: District C and D All of the following are required: 1. Signage shall be an integral part of the design approach to the building. 2. Entry signs shall be limited to the name of the larger development. 3. Corporate logos and signs shall be sized appropriately for their location. 4. In mixed use and multi-use buildings, signage shall be coordinated with the overall building design. 5. 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. All such signs shall include decorative landscaping (ground cover and/or shrubs) to provide seasonal interest in the area surrounding the sign. Alternately, signage may incorporate stone, brick, or other decorative materials as approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. All of the following are prohibited: 1. Pole signs. 2. Roof signs. 3. 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 are signs with only the individual letters back-lit (illustration below). Typical "can signs" are not acceptable BANK, Plastic or J Sheet translucent metal sheet box Internally lit letters or graphics are acceptable C223 Only the individual letters are lit 7.J.ighting LIGHTING Intent: To ensure safety and security; provide adequate lighting levels in pedestrian HUMS such .is pl.i.Ms. pedestrian walkways, parking areas, building entries, and other public places; and increase the visual attractiveness of the area at all times of the day and night. _ _ Guidelines: Accent lighting should be provided at focal points such as gateways, public art, and significant landscape features such as specimen trees. Additional lighting to provide interest in the pedestrian environment may include sconces on building facades, awnings with down-lighting, decorative street lighting, etc. __ Standards: Attachment E ORDINANCE NO. 5531 Attachment E District A, C, and D All of the following are required: 1. Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided at primary and secondary building entrances. 2. Lighting shall also be provided on building facades (such as sconces) and/or to illuminate other key elements of the site such as specimen trees, other significant landscaping, water features, and/or artwork. 3. Downlighting shall be used in all cases to assure safe pedestrian and vehicular movement, unless alternative pedestrian scale lighting has been approved administratively or is specifically listed as exempt from provisions located in RMC 4-4-075 Lighting, Exterior On- Site (i.e., signage, governmental flags, temporary holiday or decorative lighting, right-of- way-lighting, etc.). _ Attachment E