HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5008Amends ORD 4056, 5450,
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTIONS 4-1-170.A OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION
AND ENFORCEMENT, AND 4-4-040.G 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" BY REVISING THE SPECIAL
ADMINISTRATIVE FENCE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND
ASSOCIATED FEE SCHEDULE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-1-170.A, Land Use Review Fees: Application Type, of
Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is
hereby amended by adding a new fee, as follows:
Fence Permit (special) $100
SECTION II. Chapter 4-4-040.G 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 read as follows:
G. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FENCE PERMITS:
1. Fences Eligible for Administrative Review Process: Persons wishing to have one
of the following types offences may submit a letter of justification, site plan and typical
elevation together with the permit fee to the Planning/Building/Public Works Department:
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a. Fences exceeding forty-eight inches (48") within front yard or side and/or
rear yards along a street setbacks but not within a clear vision area.
b. Electric fences.
2. Evaluation Criteria: The Development Services Division may approve the
issuance of special fence permits provided that the following objectives can be met:
• The proposed fence improves the privacy and security of the adjoining yard
space;
• The proposed fence does not detract from the quality of the residential
environment by being out of scale or creating vast blank walls along public roadways;
• The proposed fence compliments the environment they serves in an aesthetically
pleasing manner; and
» The proposed fence does not present a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic,
a. Acceptable Measures to Meet Criteria: Fences located within the front or
side and/or rear yard along a street setback may be a maximum of seventy-two inches (72") in
height, provided the evaluation criteria are met. Acceptable measures to achieve these criteria
include, but are not limited to the following:
• Permanent landscaping along the front of the fence;
• Quality fence material, such as cedar fencing;
• Modulation of the fence;
• Similar design and material as other fences in the surrounding
neighborhood;
Increased setbacks from the adjacent sidewalk;
Ornamental materials or construction treatment, such as wrought iron;
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• Orientation of the finished face of the fence toward the street; and,
• Other comparable construction or design methods.
b. Clear Vision Area: The fence proposed for special permits must have no
portion in the clear vision area over forty-two inches (42") in height. The location and height of
the fence must not obstruct views of oncoming traffic, or views from driveways.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
30 days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 28th day of April 2003.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of April 2003.
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 5/2/2003 (summary)
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JessffTanner, Mayor