HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4614 Amends Ord 4404, 4560, 4549
4523, 4548.
� Amended by Ord 4680, 4802
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE N0. 4614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTION 4-31-7 OF CHAPTER 31, ZONING, OF TITLE IV
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITL�D
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON" BY ELIMINATING THE PNR ZONE - (PLANNED
NEIGFIBORI300D RESIDENTIAL) AND ESTABLISHING THE R-14 ZONE
(RESIDENTIAL USE - MAXIbIITM 14 UNITS PER ACRE) .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I. Section 4-31-7 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of
Title IV (Building Regulations) , of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is
hereby amended to read as follows :
4-31-7 : R-14 RESIDENTIAL USE - bIAXIM[TM 14 UNITS PER ACRE.
A. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Residential Zone - 14 Dwelling �
Units Per Net Acre (R-14) is to encourage development of new
residential neighborhoods that provide a mix of detached
dwellings, semi-attached dwellings, and attached dwelling
structures which are organized and designed to combine
characteristics of both typical detached single-family and
small scale multi-family developments . Structure size is
intended to be limited in terms of bulk and scale so that the
various unit types allowed in the zone are compatib�e with one
another and can be integrated together into a quality i
neighborhood. Project features are encouraged such as yards �
for private use, common open spaces and landscaped areas which
enhance a neighborhood and foster a sense of community.
Civic and limited commercial uses may be combined with
residential development when they support the purpose of the
designation.
ORDINANCE N0. 4614
The R-14 Zone is intended for areas that are designated as
Residential Planned Neighborhood (RPN) on the Comprehensive
Land Use Map.
Reviewing Official approval of projects in the R-14 Zone is
contingent upon the determination that the proposed
developments are compatible with site characteristics and are
consistent with the purpose of the R-14 designation and the
Residential Planned Neighborhood policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
B. Permitted Uses :
1 . Primary:
a. Residential Uses .
(1) Detached dwelling units .
(2) Semi-attached dwelling units, limited to four
(4) units maximum.
(3) Modular homes .
(4) Designated manufactured homes .
(5) A cluster of up to three (3) attached ground-
related dwelling units (e.g. townhouses, row
houses) , provided that building length does not
exceed 85 feet .
(6) Group Homes II (maximum of six [6] residents) .
(7) Adult family homes .
b. Non-Residential Uses .
(1) Utilities, small .
(2) Temporary uses .
2 . Secondary Uses . ,
a. Residential uses subject to the following
conditions :
(1) Townhouses designed in larger structures than �
allowed as a primary use.
(2) Stacked flats .
(3) Combinations of townhouses and flats in one
structure .
Al1 residential uses shall be subject to the
following conditions :
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(i) these unit types shall not exceed fifty
percent (50 0) of the permitted units in a
proj ect .
(ii) buildings shall not exceed six (6)
dwelling units per structure, except as
provided in section 4-31-7-D. 2 .d, Bonuses .
(iii) buildings shall not exceed 115 feet in
length.
b. Non Residential Uses .
(1) New community gardens subject to the following
conditions :
(i) Administrative approval under the Site
Plan Review Ordinance for new neighborhood
gardens with an area smaller than ten (10)
acres .
(ii) Hearing Examiner approval, under the Site
Plan Review Ordinance, for new
neighborhood gardens with an area of ten
(10) acres or larger.
c. New Neighborhood and C'ommunity Parks subject to:
(1) Administrative approval under the Site Plan
Review Ordinance for new neighborhood parks
with are smaller than ten (10) acres .
(2) . Hearing Examiner approval, under the Site Plan
Review Ordinance, for new neighborhood parks
which are ten (10) acres or larger.
(3) Consistency with the City of Renton Parks &
Trails Master Plan
d. New public or private elementary and secondary ,
school portables, up to four (4) per site, and '
subject to site plan review.
e . Civic Uses :
(1) Community Meeting Hall .
(2) Senior Center.
(3) Recreation CenLer.
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All civic uses shall meet development standards in
section 4-31-7 .D. 3 and shall be subject to the
following conditions :
(i) These uses may only be provided in
conjunction with residential development .
(ii) These uses shall be created as a focal
point for the development .
(iii) These uses shall be designed to include a
common motif or theme.
f . Recycling/Collection stations shall meet development
standards in section 4-31-7 .D. 3 and shall be subject
to the following conditions :
(1) The recycling/collection station is accessory
to a public or quasi-public use.
(2) The recycling/collection station is portable
and temporary (not to exceed ninety (90)
calendar days out of each year) .
(3) The recycling/collection is not located on any
public right-of-way unless a right-of-way use
permit is granted by the Board of Public Works .
(4) The property owners or managers shall keep the
area surroundi�g the recycling/collection
station maintained and clear of debris .
3 . Accessory Uses :
a. Household pets consistent with section 4-31-37,
Animals .
b. Building/structures and uses normally associated
with and ancillary to residential dwelling units and
located on the same lot as the residential dwelling
unit .
c. H�me occupations, consistent with section 4-31-19 .G,
Home Occupation.
d. Family Day-Care licensed by the state of Washington.
4 . Administrative Conditional Use :
a. Bed and breakfast homes (four [4] or fewer guests
per night) .
b. Utilities, medium. ,
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5 . Hearing Examiner Conditional Use:
Such uses are subject to development standards described
in section 4-31-7 .D.3 .
a. Churches, synagogues and temples .
b. Community facilities .
c. Convalescent centers and nursing homes .
d. Day-Care Centers .
e. Group Homes II with seven or more residents .
f . New public or private elementary and secondary
schools .
g. Expansion of existing public or private elementary �
or secondary schools by the addition of permanent
structures, resulting in an increase of the size of I
school facilities of more than ten percent (l00) .
h. New regional parks, new trails and open spaces .
i . Utilities, large.
j . Commercial Uses : Commercial uses listed in this
section are permitted only in conjunction with and
intended to serve primarily the surrounding
residential development .
(1) Convenience markets . No drive-through services
permitted.
(2) Laundromats . No drive-through services I
permitted.
(3) Eating and/or drinking establishments . No
drive-through services permitted.
C. PROHIBITED AND UNCLASSIFIED USES :
Any use not specifically listed as a Primary, Secondary,
Accessory or Conditional Use shall be prohibited, except those
uses determined by the Zoning Administrator, to be : (1) in
keeping with the intent of the zone; and (2) similar in nature
to a specifically listed Primary, Secondary, Accessory, or
Conditional use.
D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS :
1 . General Requirements .
a. Plats or Shadow Plats All permitted uses may be
developed on eith�r: (a) properties which are
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platted through the subdivision process; or (b)
properties which are to remain unplatted.
(1) For properties which are to remain unplatted,
the development application shall be
accompanied by a shadow plat . For purposes of
this section (4-31-7) , "lot" shall mean legal
platted lot and/or equivalent shadow platted
land area. The applicant must demonstrate to
the Reviewing Official that the proposed
development will :
(i) be developed to standards equivalent to
those requirements established in this
chapter for yards, land areas, widths,
setbacks and frontages, and �
(ii) provide access and infrastructure to serve �
the development, equivalent to those
requirements established in the
Subdivision Ordinance .
(2) Covenants shall be filed as part of a final
plat in order to address the density and unit
mix requirements of the zone.
b. Site Plan Review:
(1) All applications, including plats, require
concurrent submittal of a Site Plan Review �
application for all proposed and future
development pursuant to section 4-31-33 (Site I
Plan Review) . �
(2) Site Plan Review shall be required for all I
development in the R-14 Zone, except for:
(i) new or replacement detached or semi-
attached home on a single, previously �
platted lct, �
(ii) exterior remodeling or expansion of an i
existing primary residence, and
(iii) accessory structures otherwise exempt
from the SEPA Ordinance.
c. Lot/Coverage: The maximum area covered by buildings
shall not exceed fifty percent (500) of the total
lot area.
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d. Sensitive Areas : See section 4-31-34; Chapter 32 ,
Title IV; Chapter 8, Title VIII ; section 4-31-35 ;
Chapter 19, Title IV; section 4-31-31; and Chapter
6, Title IV of the Renton City Code.
e . Signs : See Chapter 20, Title IV of the Renton City
Code.
2 . Residential Uses . To achieve the objectives of this zone
and the RPN Comprehensive Plan Policies, dwellings shall
be arranged in a manner which creates a neighborhood
environment . Development shall incorporate the following
features :
a. Required Project Features :
(1) Building Locatior.:
(i) Residential units and any associated �
commercial development within an overall
development shall be connected through I
organization of roads, blocks, yards,
central places, pedestrian linkage and
amenity features .
(ii) Front facades of structures shall address
the public street, private street or court
by providing: �
(a) a landscaped pedestrian connection,
(b) an entry feature facing the front
yard.
(2) Building Design:
The development shall include the following ,
features :
Architectural design which incorporates :
(i) Variation in vertical and horizontal
modulation of structural facades and roof
lines among individual attached dwelling
units (e.g. angular design, modulation, i
multiple roof plans) , and
(ii) Private entry features which are designed
to provide individual ground floor
connections to the outside for primary
uses and secondary use townhouses .
(3) Landscaping:
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(i) The entire front setback excluding
driveways and an entry walkway shall be
landscaped.
(ii) All landsca��ed areas shall be treated with
pervious surfacing and/or materials .
(4) Parking:
Parking shall comply with Chapter 4-14, Parking
and Loading.
(5) Building Height :
Units shall be a maximum height of two stories
and thirty (30) feet, except secondary uses
developed under Section 4-31-7 .D 2 d. , Bonuses .
Accessory buildings and/or structures shall not
exceed fifteen (15) feet in height . I
b. Number of Residential Structures Per Lot : One I�
residential structure and associated accessory
buildings for that structure shall be permitted per
lot, except for residential buildings legally
existing at the date of adoption of this ordinance .
c. Dwelling Unit Density.
Minimum Density:
(1) Dwelling unit density shall not be less than
eight (8) units per net acre. '
(2) Exceptions to minimum density may be granted by
the Reviewing Official based on the criteria
established in section 4-31-5 .E . (R-8 �
Exceptions) .
Maximum Density:
Density shall not exceed fourteen (14) dwelling
units per net acre EXCEPT that density of up to
eighteen (18) dwelling units per net acre may
be permitted if such development can be
achieved in accord with section 4-31-7 .D.2d. �
d. Density and Unit Size Bonus .
(1) Purpose :
The bonus provisions are intended to allow
greater flexibility in the implementation of
the purpose of the R-14 designation. Bonus
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criteria encourage provision of aggregated open
space and rear access parking in an effort to
stimulate provision of higher amenity
neighborhoods and project designs which address
methods of reducing the size and bulk of
structures .
Applicants wishing such bonuses must
demonstrate that the same or better results
will occur as a result of creative design
solutions than would occur with uses developed
under standard criteria.
(2) Permitted Bonuses : The following bonuses may
be achieved independently or in combination:
(i) Bonus Densities : Dwelling unit density
may be increased from fourteen (14) units
per net acre, to a range of fifteen to
eighteen (15-18) units per net acre . ,
Densities of greater than eighteen (18)
units per net acre are prohibited.
(ii) Bonus Dwelling Unit Mix/Arrangement :
. Dwelling units permitted per structure may
be increased as follows :
(a) Primary Uses : A maximum of four
units per structure, with a maximum
structure length of 100 feet .
(b) Secondary Uses : A maximum of eight
(8) units per structure with a
maximum structural height of 35 feet,
or three [3] stories and a maximum
structural length of 115 feet .
(3) Bonus Criteria:
(i) To qualify for one or both bonuses the
applicant shall provide either:
(a) Alley and/or rear access and parking
f or f i f ty percent (5 0 0) of primary
uses or secondary use townhouses
permitted under section 4-31-7 .B.
(b) Civic Uses as listed in section 4-31-
7 .B.2 Secondary Uses :
(A) Community Meeting Hall,
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(B) Senior Center,
(C) Recreation Center, or
(D) Other similar uses as determined
by the Zoning Administrator.
' (c) A minimum of five percent (50) of the
net developable area of the project
in aggregated common open space .
Common open space areas may be used
for any of the following purposes :
playgr�unds, picnic
shelters/facilities and equipment,
village greens/square, trails,
corridors, or natural .
Structures such as kiosks, benches,
fountains and maintenance equipment
storage facilities are permitted
provided that they serve and/or
promote the use of the open space .
To qualify as common open space an
area must meet each of the following
conditions :
(A) function as a focal point for
the deve]_opment,
(B) have a maximum slope of ten
percent,
(C) have a minimum width of 25 feet
except for trails or corridors,
(D) be located outside of right-of-
ways,
(E) be improved for passive and/or
active recreational uses,
(F) be improved with landscaping in
public areas, and
(G) be maintained by the homeowners
association if the property is
s�.bdivided, or by a management
organization if the property is
not subdivided.
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(ii) Developments which qualify for a bonus I
shall also incorporate a minimum of thrEe
features selected from the improvements
options as described below: ��
(a) Architectural design which ,
incorporates enhanced building entry
features (e.g. varied design
materials, arbors and/or trellises,
cocheres, gabled roofs) .
(b) Active common recreation amenities
such as picnic facilities, gazebos,
sports courts, recreation center,
pool, spa/jacuzzi .
(c) Enhanced ground plane texture or
color e.g. stamped patterned
concrete, cobblestone, or brick at
all building entries, courtyards,
trails or sidewalks .
(d) Building or structures incorporating
bonus units shall have no more than
seventy-five percent (750) of the
garages on a single facade .
(e) Surface parking lots containing no
more than six parking stalls
separated from other parking areas by
landscaping areas with a minimum
width of 15 feet .
(f) Site design incorporating a package
of at least three amenities which
enhance single-family character, such
as coordinated lighting (street or
building) , mailbox details, address
and signage details, and street trees
as approved by the Reviewing
Official .
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e. Residential Lot Size, Width, and Depth.
The following table provides standards for lot area,
lot width and lot depth:
Table 4-31-7 .D.2 .e: Lot size, width and depth
standards :
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' ; < ;:::;;::;:;..:Minim�m Lot_Size :: :>Minirnurri ` :': Minimum
Per Ur�i#it�_sg:;�:ff . .;Lot Wditi :: :::Lo�"Depfli
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Primary Units
detached 3000 30 ft 50 ft.
semi-attached 3000 30 ft
50 ft.
Primary Units
attached exterior 2500 25 ft 45 ft
attached interior 2000 20 ft
45 ft
Secondary Units
attached e�erior 2000 20 ft 40 ft
attached interior 1800 20 ft
40 ft
Secondary Units
Flats 1800 50 ft 35 ft
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f . Setbacks .
(1) The following Table sets forth setback
standards for residential development .
Table 4-31-7 .D.2 . f . 1 : Setbacks for Residential Structures
and Accessory Structures:
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inimum:; :ont iV[inir�um#ront set ack< Rear setback- Side;setback
setback with wifl�.parking;access ::
parking acces� prt�v�ded from the rear
- - ` `prouided.from _via public s#reet or ;:: `
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' ' the frc�nt or : atley ;
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side '::
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ALL USES
Comer lots Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 10 feet for
preplatted lots
less than 50'
wide
Attached accessory 20 feet 18 feet 15 feet None required
structures
Detached 15 feet 10 feet 3 feet. Garages/- None required
accessory carports must
structures provide a
minimum of 24
feet of backout
room
PRIMARY USES
Detached and 18 feet, except 10 feet, except when the 15 feet 5 feet �
semi-attached on streets lot is adjacent to a lower ',
primary structures without intensity residentially
sidewalk, zoned property, setback '
setback may be must be 15 feet
15 feet
SECONDARY USES
Attached 15 feet 10 feet 15 feet 5 feet on both
townhouses, 15 feet when the lot is sides
stacked flats, over adjacent to a lower 10 feet when
3 units and their
accessory intensity residentially the lot is
structures zoned property adjacent to a
lower intensity
residentially
zoned property
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(2) The following Table sets forth standards for
detached accessoz�y structures .
Table 4-31-7 .D. 2 . f .2 : Detached Accessory Structures
Garages or other Structures
Maximum 1/residential unit
Number
Maximum Size 400 sq. ft. per unit
Maximum Floor Less than the floor area of the principal
area unit
g. Allowed projections into setbacks :
(1) The following Table sets forth setback
standards for projections into setbacks .
Table 4-31-7 .D. 2 .g. 1 : Projections into setbacks �i
STRUCTURE TYPE MAXIMUM WIDTH OF LIMITATIONS I
DISTANCE STRUCTURE
(May project into
setback area)
Fireplace structures, 24 inch interior 10 foot max (1) Limited to two(2) per facade.
bay/garden windows, setback (2) Not wider than ten feet (10').
enclosed stair landings 30 inch street
or similar structures as setback
determined by the
Zoning Administrator '
Uncovered Porches& 24 inch into interior N/A
Decks 18" or higher setback
above grade at any point 30 inch into street
along outer edge of setback
structure
Uncovered Porches& May extend to N/A
Decks not exceeding 18" property line
above finish grade along
outer edge of structure
at any point
Eaves 24 inch interior N/A A minimum of 10' is required for
setback street setbacks.
30 inch street
setback
3 . Civic and/or Commercial Uses : Civic uses and/or
commercial uses listed in section 4-31-7 .B are permitted
only in conjunction with and intended to serve
residential development in the R-14 Zone . Civic uses
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and/or commercial uses may be allowed if it is determined
by the City that such uses are: �
♦ Designed to serve as a focal point for the residential
community.
♦ Compatible with architectural character and site
' features of surrounding residential development, and
characteristics .
♦ Consistent with applicable City regulations (e.g.
Comprehensive Plan, Site Plan Review Ordinance) .
a. Project Size Requirements :
(1) Civic Uses : The maximum lot area dedicated for
civic uses shall be limited to ten percent
(l00) of the net developable area of a
property. Building size shall be limited to
3 , 000 square feet of gross floor area EXCEPT
that by Hearing Examiner Conditional Use, civic
uses may be allowed to be a maximum of 5, 000 �
square feet for all uses .
(2) Commercial Uses : The maximum area dedicated
for all commercial uses shall be limited to ten
percent (l00) of the net developable portion of
a property. Building size shall be limited to
3 , 000 square feet of gross floor area. �
Occupancy permits for commercial uses shall not '�
occur until seventy-five percent (750) of the
residential portion of a project is occupied.
b. Building Design/Orientation Requirements : All civic
and commercial uses shall provide pedestrian
orientation through such measures as : pedestrian
walkways, pedestrian amenities and improvements
which support a variety of modes of transportation
(e.g. bicycle racks) .
c . Setback Requirements :
(1) The following table sets forth Civic and
Commercial Setback Standards .
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TABLE 4-31-7 .D.3 . C : CIVIC COMMERCIAL USE SETBACKS
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': :; >,: .; ;::..;: .:: . IVIiNIMUM LIM#7'AT:[ONS ,'
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DISTANCE . '
FRt�NT 15 feet Abutting or adjacent to residential development.
10 feei For all other development (e.g. non-residential development)
MAXIMUM No maximum front setbacks are required for new structures. For
additions to existing structures, the maximum setback requirements
shali be consistent with setbacks rovided in the existin structures.
REAR 15 feet Abutting or adjacent to rPsidential development subject to the
provisions of Section 4-31-7.D.3.e below(landscaping). �
none For all other develo ment e. . non-residential develo ment .
SIDE 15 feet Abutting or adjacent to residential development subject to the
provisions of Section 4-31-7.D.3.e below(landscaping).
none For all other develo ment e.g. non-residential develo ment
INTERIOR 15 feet Abutting or adjacent to residential development subject to the
provisions of Section 4-31-7.D.3.e below(landscaping). '
none For all other develo ment e. . non-residential develo ment .
(2) No structures or parking areas for civic uses
are permitted within the setback areas .
d. Height Requirements :
(1) Civic Uses : Stru�tures shall be limited to two
[2] stories .
(2) Commercial Uses : Structures shall be limited
to one [1] story and twenty [20] feet .
e . Landscaping/Improvements :
(1) Street Frontage:
(i) Lots abutting public streets shall be
improved with a minimum ten [10' ] foot
wide landscaping strip.
The Reviewing Official may modify this
provision, through the site plan review
process, where it is determined that
specific portions of the required
landscaping strip may be developed and
maintained as a usable public open space
with an opening directly to a public
entrance.
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(ii) Lots abutting or adjacent to residential I,
property(ies) where the residential '�i
property(ies) is located either within the i
R-14 Zone, or within another "Residential" �
use, shall be improved along the common
boundary with a minimum fifteen [15' ] foot
wide landscaped setback and a sight-
obscuring solid barrier wall .
The Reviewing Official may permit, through
the site plan review process, the
substitution for the fifteen foot [15 ' ]
wide landscaping strip, of a ten foot
[10 � ] wide landscaped setback and a sight-
obscuring solid barrier wall (e .g.
landscaping or solid fence) , in order to
provide reasonable access to the property.
The solid barrier wall shall be designed
in accord with the Site Plan Review �
Ordinance and shall be located a minimum
of five feet [5 ' ] from abutting
property(ies) zoned and or designated for
"Residential" use . The Reviewing Official
may also modify the sight-obscuring
landscaping provision, through the site
plan review process, if necessary to �
provide reasonable access to the property. i
A secured maintenance agreement or
easement for the landscape strip is
required.
(iii) Lots abutting or adjacent to streets
which are d�signated as "arterial" in the
City of Renton Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Element shall be improved
as described in section 4-31-
7 .D.3 .e . 1 . (ii) above .
f . Parking: Required parking per Chapter 14, Title IV
of the Renton City Code .
� Parking areas abutting residential development shall
be screened with a solid barrier fence and/or
landscaping.
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g. Surface Mounted Equipment : All on-site utility
surface mounted equipment shall be screened from
public view.
h. Roof Top Equipment : All operating equipment located
on the roof of any building shall be enclosed so as
to be shielded from view, including
telecommunications equipment .
i . Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage, loading, repair,
maintenance and work areas shall be screened by a
solid barrier fence or landscaping, or some
combination thereof as determined by the Reviewing
Official, through the site plan review process .
j . Refuse and Recyclables Collection and Storage : All
recyclables collection and storage, garbage, refuse
and/or dumpsters shall be contained within areas
designated for such uses, and shall be located a
minimum of fifty feet [50 ' ] from a lot developed
with residential uses . In no case shall the �
recyclables collection and storage, garbage, refuse
and/or dumpsters be located within the required
setback area.
The Reviewing Official may modify the location
provisions, through the site plan review process, if
necessary to provide reasonable access to the
property. �
All recyclables collection and storage, garbage,
refuse and/or dumpsters, except for access points,
shall be screened by a fence or landscaping or some
combination thereof .
E. EXCEPTIONS :
1 . Pre-existing Leqal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a dwelling
structure and its accessory buildings on a pre-existing
legal lot provided that all development standards listed
in section 4-31-7 .D for this zone can be satisfied.
2 . Pre-existing Residential Structures : Residential
structures) that exist or that have been vested for land
' use permits prior to the effective date of this ordinance
shall be considered to be conforming structures . Such
structures may be replaced, renovated, and/or expanded
pursuant to the provisions of section 4-31-7 .
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F. CONFLICTS : In the event that there is a conflict between
either the provisions of this ordinance, or a conflict between
this ordinance and provisions contained in other ordinance (s) ,
the Zoning Administrator shall determine which ordinance shall
prevail based upon the intent of the zones . Life, safety and
pubiic health ordinances are assumed to prevail .
SECTION II_ This ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and five (5) days after its publication. I
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of June , 1996 . III
, I�
� II
Marily Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 17th day of June , 1996 .
�-�.��
sse Tanner, Mayor
App d as to -
Q-��S?.�r :
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 6/21/96
ORD. 589 : 6/20/96 :as .
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE N0. 4614
AN ORDINAI�CE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTION 4-31-7 OF CHAPTER 31, ZONING, OF TITLE IV ;
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE N0. 4260 ENTITLED I
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, '
WASHINGTON" BY ELIMINATING THE PNR ZONE (PLANNED
NEIGHBORHOOD .RESIDENTIAL) AND ESTABLISHING THE R-14 ZONE
(RESIDENTIAL USE - MAXIMLTM 14 UNITS PER ACRE) .
The following is a summary of this ordinance .
SECTION I. This ordinance eliminates the Planned
Neighborhood Residential Zone (PNR) and establishes, in its place,
the R-14 Zone (Residential Use-Maximum 14 Units Per Acre) . This
ordinance. establishes the purpose for the R-14 Zone and sets forth
the permitted uses within that zone . This ordinance also
establishes the development standards within the zone, establishes
exceptions for pre-existing legal lots and pre-existing residential
structures, and establishes a method of resolving conflicts .
SECTION II. A full text of this ordinance will be mailed,
without charge, upon request to the City Clerk. '
Date of publication: June 21, 1996
ORD.590 : 6/05/96 :as .