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ORDINANCE NO.5401
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING 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,"TO ADD
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE REQUIRED LOCATION FOR
PARKING FOR PROPERTIES THAT ABUT AN ALLEY IN THE
RESIDENTIAL-8 (R-8)SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DESIGNATION.
WHEREAS,the City transportation system has a developed network of alleys;and
WHEREAS,alley access is the preferred street pattern for development in the City;and
WHEREAS,the Residential-IO (R-IO),Residential-I4 (R-I4),and Residential
Multifamily Traditional (RMT)Zones have parking and loading development standards for
properties that abut alleys with specific requirements on the location of parking and access to
parking from the alley;and
WHEREAS,Residential-8 (R-8)zoned properties that abut alleys do not have parking
and loading development standards;and
WHEREAS,more on-street parking,fewer curb cuts,safer pedestrian environments,and
parking areas located in the rear or side yards of residences are characteristics of areas with
abutting alleys in the R-8 zone;and
WHEREAS,by creating parking and loading development standards in the R-8 zone,
established neighborhood qualities and characteristics will be maintained or enhanced;and
WHEREAS,this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study,and this matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission,and the zoning
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text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,as amended;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council held a public hearing on April 28,2008,having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support or
in opposition;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Subsection 4-2-110A,Development Standards for Residential
Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)Zoning Standards Tables,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 add a new section "Parking and Loading,"as shown on Attachment A.
Other portions of the table are to remain the same.
SECTION II.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
five (5)days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14th day of.J~u_1y£..-,2008.
Bonnie Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14th day of __-=-J=u=lY£..-,2008.
Denis Law,Mayor
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Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:7/19/2008 (summary)
ORD.1489:6/25/08:scr
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Attachment A
4-2-110A
ORDINANCE NO.5401
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
(Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
RC R-1 R-4 R-8
PARKING AND LOADING
For lots abutting
an alley with paved
and/or crushed
rock surfacing:All
parking areas and/or
attached or
detached garages
may not occur in
front of the building
Required Location for and/or in the area
Parking between the front lot
line and the front
building line;parking
areas and garages
must occur at the
rear or side of the
property,and
vehicular access
shall be taken from
the alley.