HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5330Amends ORD:5087,5286
CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5330
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4-2,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 AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE
LOCATION OF REQUIRED PARKING IN THE COMMERCIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE.
WHEREAS,the Community Design Element of the City Comprehensive Plan
seeks to maintain the integrity of Renton's existing neighborhoods;and
WHEREAS,the Community Design element includes the policy stipulating that
buildings should be oriented to the street rather than parking lots;and
WHEREAS,the City's Comprehensive Plan Commercial Neighborhood
designation also seeks to encourage employment and commercial opportunities;and
WHEREAS,the Commercial Neighborhood zone is mapped in locations adjacent
to residential uses and is the smallest scale commercial zone intended to provide
incidental goods and services to the adjacent residential area;and
WHEREAS,parking in the front of single-family homes and duplexes that have
been converted to businesses creates a commercial character in site planning that is
inconsistent with the residential character of the remaining structure;and
WHEREAS,this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for
investigation,study,and public hearing,and a public hearing having been held thereon on
or about August 1,2007,and said matter having been duly considered by the Planning
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Commission,and said zoning text amendment request being in conformity with the
City's Comprehensive Plan,as amended;and
WHEREAS,the City Council held a second public hearing on October 1,2007
having duly considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard
appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Section 4-2-120A 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 line to the Parking section titled "Required Location for Parking",to read as follows:
Businesses located in Single Family Dwellings or Duplexes:Parking may
not occur in front of the building and/or in the area between the front lot
line and the front building line;parking must occur at the side or rear of
the property.Parking may be accommodated off site in accordance with
4-4-080E(2)or at joint use facilities in accordance with 4-4-080E(3).
SECTION II.Sections 4-4-080E(2)(a)and (3)(a)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 to read as follows:
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2.Off-Site Parking:
a.When Permitted:If sufficient parking is not available on the
premises of the use,an off-site private parking area may be
utilized.Off-site parking may not be utilized by single-family
residential use or duplexes with residential use.
3.Joint Use Parking Facilities:
a.When Permitted:Joint use of parking facilities may be
authorized for those uses that have dissimilar peak-hour demands
or when it can be demonstrated that the parking facilities to be
shared are underutilized.
SECTION III.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
five days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 10th day of December
Bonnie Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 10th day of December
~~I~Kathy Ke er,Mayor;;r;.ppr .d as to form:
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LawrenceJ.Warren,CityAttorney
Date of Publication:12/15/2007 (summary)
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