HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4854Amends ORD#'s 4802, 4690, 1472, 3718,
3988, 4790, 4821
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON Amended by ORD 4963, 4971
ORDINANCE NO. 4854
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, LAND USE DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 4, PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 9, PROCEDURES AND REVIEW
CRITERIA, AND CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON" RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
SETBACKS, LANDSCAPING, AND PARKING.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-2-120.B of Chapter 2, Land Use 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 shown on Attachment 1, which is hereby
incorporated.
SECTION II. Section 4-2-120.C.25 of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title TV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
25. Eaves, cornices, steps, terraces, platforms and porches having no roof covering
and being not over 42" high may be built within a front yard. Where below grade
structures are permitted to have 0 front yard/street setbacks, structural footings
may minimally encroach into the public right-of -way, subject to approval of the
Board of Public Works. (Ref. City of Renton Title II, Chapter 3, Board of Public
Works).
SECTION III. Section 4-2-120.C of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, 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 section, 4-2-120.C.35, which
reads as follows:
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35. Within the CD Zone, perimeter street landscape strips may utilize a mix of hard surfaces,
brick, stone, textured/colored concrete, and natural landscape elements, groundcover,
shrubs and trees, to provide a transition between the public streetscape and the private
development, subject to Level I Site Plan Review, RMC 4-9-200.B.1, and the general and
additional review criteria of RMC 4-9-200.E.1 and F.l, 2, and 7. In no case shall living
plant material comprise less than 30% of the required perimeter landscape strip.
SECTION IV. Section 4-4-070. A of Chapter 4, 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:
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Landscaping requirements are established to provide minimum on-site landscaped
standards necessary to maintain and protect property values and enhance the image and
appearance of the City.
SECTION V. Section 4-4-080.F.8 of Chapter 4, 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:
8. Parking Stall Types, Sizes, and Percentage Allowed/Required:
a. Standard Parking Stall Size - Surface/Private Garage/Carport:
i. Minimum Length: A parking stall shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in
length, except for parallel stalls, measured along both sides of the usable
portion of the stall. Each parallel stall shall be twenty three feet by nine feet
(23' x 9') in size.
ii. Minimum Width: A parking stall shall be a minimum of nine feet (9') in width
measured from a right angle to the stall sides.
iii. Reduced Width and Length for Attendant Parking: When cars are parked by
an attendant, the stall shall not be less than eighteen feet long by eight feet
wide(18'x8').
b. Standard Parking Stall Size - Structured Parking:
i. Minimum Length: A parking stall shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15'). A
stall shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16') for stalls designed at 45° or
greater. Each parallel stall shall be twenty three feet by nine feet (23' x 9') in
size.
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ii. Minimum Width: A parking stall shall be a minimum of eight feet-four inches
(8'4") in width.
c. Compact Parking Stall Size and Maximum Number of Compact Spaces:
L Stall Size-Surface/Private Garage/Carport: Each stall shall be an eight and
one-half feet in width and sixteen feet in length (8-1/2' x 16').
ii. Stall Size-Structured Parking: A parking stall shall be a minimum of seven
feet-six inches (7'6") in width. A parking stall shall be a minimum of twelve
feet (12') in length, measured along both sides for stalls designed at less than
45°. A stall shall be a minimum of thirteen feet (13') in length, for stalls
designed at 45° or greater.
iii. Maximum Number of Compact Spaces: Compact parking spaces shall not
account for more than:
• Designated Employee Parking - not to exceed forty percent (40%).
• Structured Parking - not to exceed 50%.
• All other uses - not to exceed thirty percent (30%).
d. Special Reduced Length for Overhang: The Plarming/Building/Public Works
Department may permit the parking stall length to be reduced by two feet (2'),
provided there is sufficient area to safely allow the overhang of a vehicle and that the
area of vehicle overhang does not intrude into required landscaping areas.
e. Customer/Guest Parking: The Development Services Division may require areas be
set aside exclusively for customer or guest parking and shall specify one of the
following methods be used:
L A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required parking stalls clearly
designated as "customer parking" or "guest parking." Parking stalls with said
designations shall be used only for said purposes.
ii. A separate parking lot with its own ingress and egress, landscaping and
screening exclusively for customer parking and adequately signed as such.
f. Accessible Parking as Stipulated in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Accessible parking shall be provided per the requirements of the Washington State
Barrier Free Standards as adopted by the City of Renton.
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NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACES
Total Parking Spaces
in Lot or Garage
Minimum Required
Number of
Accessible Spaces
1-25 1
26-50 2
51-75 3
76-100 4
101-150 5
151-200 6
201 -300 7
301 -400 8
401 - 500 9
501 -1,000 2% of total spaces
Over 1,000 20 spaces plus 1
space for every 100
spaces, or fraction
thereof, over 1,000
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SECTION VI. Section 4-4-080.F.10 of Chapter 4, 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:
10. Number of Parking Spaces Required:
a. Interpretation of Standards - Minimum and Maximum Number of Spaces: In
determining parking requirements, when a single number of parking spaces is
required by this Code, then that number of spaces is to be interpreted as the general
number of parking spaces required, representing both the minimum and the maximum
number of spaces to be provided for that land use.
When a maximum and a minimum range of required parking is listed in this Code, the
developer or occupant is required to provide at least the number of spaces listed as the
minimum requirement, and may not provide more than the maximum listed in this
Code.
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b. Multiple Uses: When a development falls under more than one category, the parking
standards for the most specific category shall apply, unless specifically stated
otherwise.
c. Alternatives:
i. Joint Parking Agreements: Approved joint use parking agreements and the
establishment of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) may be used as
described in subsections E3 and F10c(ii) of this Section to meet a portion of
these parking requirements.
ii. Transportation Management Plans: A Transportation Management Plan
(TMP) guaranteeing the required reduction in vehicle trips may be substituted
in part or in whole for the parking spaces required, subject to the approval of
the Planning/Building/Public Works Department.
The developer may seek the assistance of the Pknning/Building/Public Works
Department in formulating a Transportation Management Plan. The plan
must be agreed upon by both the City and the developer through a binding
contract with the City of Renton. At a minimum, the Transportation
Management Plan will designate the number of trips to be reduced on a daily
basis, the means by which the plan is to be accomplished, an evaluation
procedure, and a contingency plan if the trip reduction goal cannot be met. If
the Transportation Management Plan is unsuccessful, the developer is
obligated to immediately provide additional measures at the direction of the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department, which may include the
requirement to provide full parking as required by City standards.
d. Modification: The Planning/Building/Public Works Department may authorize a
modification from either the minimum or maximum parking requirements for a
specific development should conditions warrant as described in RMC 4-9-250D2.
When seeking a modification from the minimum or maximum parking requirements,
the developer or building occupant shall provide the Planning/Building/Public Works
Department with written justification for the proposed modification.
e. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use: Modification of these minimum or
maximum standards requires written approval from the Planning/Building/Public
Works Department (see RMC 4-9-250).
USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
RESIDENTIAL USES:
Detached and semi-attached: 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. Tandem
parking is allowed.
Mobile homes: 2 parking spaces for each trailer site plus 1
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USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
screened space for each 10 lots for recreational
vehicles.
Boarding and lodging houses: 1 parking space for the proprietor plus 1 space
for each sleeping room for boarders and/or
lodging use plus 1 additional space for each 4
persons employed on the premises.
Attached dwellings (Structured Parking):
Resident and guest spaces: In the CD, and RMU- zones
1.8 parking spaces per 3 bedroom or larger
dwelling unit;
1.6 parking spaces per 2 bedroom dwelling
unit;
1.2 parking spaces per 1 bedroom or studio
dwelling unit.
Attached dwellings (Surface Parking
/Private Garage/Carport Parking):
Resident and guest spaces: Within the CD Zone:
1.8 parking spaces per 3 bedroom or larger
dwelling unit;
1.6 parking spaces per 2 bedroom dwelling
unit;
1.2 parking spaces per 1 bedroom or studio
dwelling unit.
Within the RM-N, RM-S, and RM-I Zones:
2 parking spaces for each dwelling unit where
tandem spaces are not provided; and/or
2.5 spaces per dwelling unit where tandem
parking is provided, subject to the following
criteria:
Apron length shall conform to the standards
of subsection F8 of this Section, unless
otherwise allowed through the modification
process; and
A restrictive covenant or other device
acceptable to the City will be required to
assign tandem parking spaces to the
exclusive use of specific dwelling units.
Enforcement of tandem parking spaces shall
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USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
be provided by the property owner, property
manager, or homeowners' association as
appropriate; and
Tandem parking spaces shall not be counted
towards guest parking spaces.
All Other Zones:
1.75 parking spaces for each dwelling unit
where tandem spaces are not provided; and/or
2.25 spaces per dwelling unit where tandem
parking is provided, subject to the following
criteria:
Apron length shall conform to the standards
of subsection F8 of this Section, unless
otherwise allowed through the modification
process; and
A restrictive covenant or other device
acceptable to the City will be required to
assign tandem parking spaces to the
exclusive use of specific dwelling units.
Enforcement of tandem parking spaces shall
be provided by the property owner, property
manager, or homeowners' association as
appropriate; and
Tandem parking spaces shall not be counted
towards guest parking spaces.
Recreational vehicle parking spaces: All recreational vehicle parking spaces shall be
screened. Provisions of parking for recreational
vehicles shall be optional and as follows;
provided, that such parking areas are not
prohibited by the restrictive covenants
approved by the City and recorded with King
County:
Complexes less than 50 units: None.
Complexes more than 50 units: 1 for every 15 units.
Multiple dwelling for low income elderly: 1 space for each 4 dwelling units.
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SECTION VII. Section 4-9-200.F of Chapter 9, Procedures and Review Criteria,
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 subsection,
4-9-200.F.7, which reads as follows:
7. Review of Street Frontage Landscape:
a. A mix of hard surfaces, structured planters, and terraces may be incorporated into
street frontage landscape buffers where such features would enhance the desired
streetscape character for that particular neighborhood.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-030, Definitions C, 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 by adding a new definition,
which reads as follows:
CARPORT: A structure, enclosed on less than four sides, without interior parking aisles, for
the purpose of storing motor vehicles.
SECTION IX. Section 4-11-070, Definitions G, 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 the following
definition, which reads as follows:
GARAGE, PRIVATE: A structure enclosed on four sides, without interior parking aisles, for the
purpose of storing motor vehicles.
SECTION X. Section 4-11-120, Definitions L, 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 by adding the following
definition, which reads as follows:
LANDSCAPE BUFFER: An on-site strip abutting a property line which provides a physical,
visual, and/or noise buffer and transition between land use of varying compatibilities and/or the
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street. Landscape buffers consist primarily of natural landscaping and selected hard surface
elements, when deemed appropriate by the reviewing official.
SECTION XL Section 4-11-160, Definitions P, 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 by changing the following
definition, which reads as follows:
PARKING, STRUCTURED: A building or structure which may be located above or below
ground, with stalls accessed via interior aisles, and used for temporary storage of motor vehicles.
Structured parking can be a stand-alone use or a part of a building containing other uses.
SECTION XII. This ordinance will be effective upon its passage, approval and 30
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _i4±.i4ay of August , 2000.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _14tfoay of August , 2000.
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 8/18/2000 ( Summary)
ORD.867:7/25/00:ma.
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ATTACHMENT 1
4-2-120B
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (Selected Sections)
, CD CO COR
SETBACKS
Minimum Front Yard/Street
Setback25'26
Where any front yard is required,
no building shall be hereafter
erected or altered so that any
portion thereof shall be nearer the
front property line than the
distance indicated by the depth of
the required front yard.
Within Downtown Core Area 1S:
None
Outside Downtown Core Area 1s:
10 ft. ~ for the first 25 feet of
building height, measured from
street grade.
15 ft. - for that portion of a building
over 25 ft. in height, measured from
street grade.
15 ft. *a- buildings less than 25 ft. in
height.
20 ft.18 29 - buildings 25 ft. to 80 ft.
in height.
30 ft.18,29 - buildings over 80 ft. in
height.
None
Maximum Front Yard/Street
Setback
15 ft. - buildings 25 ft. or less in
height.
None - for that portion of a building
over 25 ft. in height, measured from
street grade.
On lots abutting more than 1 street
the maximum setback shall only be
applied to the primary street as
determined by the Reviewing
Official.
None
Minimum ArteriaP'/Freeway
Frontage Setback
10 ft. landscaped setback from the
street property line or,
20 ft. landscaped setback from the
back of the sidewalk, whichever is
less.
10 ft. landscaped setback from the
street property line or,
20 ft. landscaped setback from the
back of the sidewalk, whichever is
less.
10 ft. landscaped setback from the
street property line or,
20 ft. landscaped setback from the
back of the sidewalk, whichever is
less.
CD CO COR
Minimum Rear Yard None, unless the CD lot is adjacent
to a lot designated Residential on
the City Comprehensive Plan, then
there shall be a 15 ft. landscaped
strip or a 5 ft. wide sight-obscuring
landscaped strip and a solid 6 ft.
high barrier used along the common
boundary.
None
None required, except, 15 ft. if
abutting or adjacent to a residential
zone.2
None
NA
Minimum Side Yard"
Where any specified side yard is
required no building shall be
hereafter erected or altered so
that any portion thereof shall be
nearer to the side lot line than the
distance indicated by the width of
the required side yard.
NA None required, except, 15 ft. if
abutting or adjacent to a residential
zone.2
None
NA
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CD CO COR
Special Shoreline Setback NA NA COR 1 and COR 2:
N/A
COR 3:
In COR 3, where the applicable
Shoreline Master Program setback
is less than 50 ft., the City may
increase the setback up to 100% if
the City determines additional
setback area is needed to assure
adequate public access, emergency
access or other site planning or
environmental considerations.
ON-SITE LANDSCAPING
Minimum Landscape Width -
Street Frontage
Within Downtown Core Area 1S:
None
Outside Downtown Core Area 1S:
10 ft.35
10 ft., except where reduced
through the site plan review
process.
NA
Minimum Landscape Width
Required When a Commercial Lot
is Adjacent to Property Zoned
Residential2
NA 15 ft. sight-obscuring landscaping.
If the street is a designated arterial,
non-sight-obscuring landscaping
shall be provided unless otherwise
determined by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan
review process. 31
NA
Minimum Landscape Width
Required When a Commercial Lot
is Abutting9 to Property Zoned
Residential
15 ft. landscaped strip consistent
with the definition of landscaped
visual barrier in RMC 4-11-120; or
5 ft. wide sight-obscuring
landscaped strip and a solid 6 ft.
high barrier used along the common
boundary of residentially zoned
property.4
15 ft. wide landscaped visual barrier
consistent with the definition in
RMC 4-11-120, when abutting a
residentially zoned property2.
A 10 ft. sight-obscuring landscape
strip may be allowed through the
site plan review process.3.
NA
CD CO COR
Minimum Landscape width
Required When a Commercial
Zoned Lot is Adjacent10 to
Property Zoned Commercial,
Office or Public/Quasi
NA 15 ft. wide sight obscuring
landscape strip.
NA
Special Requirements for
Properties Located within the
Green River Valley Planning
Area11
NA In the Green River Valley, an
additional 2% of natural landscaping
shall be required for developed sites
as per the Soil Conservation
Service Environmental Mitigation
Agreement. These areas should not
be dispersed throughout a site, but
should be aggregated in one portion
of the property. Where possible, the
required 2% landscaping for
adjacent properties should be
contiguous.
NA
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