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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4549 Amen�s ORD 4404, 4502 Amended by ORD 4584, 45g7 � 4595 , 4614 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE N0. 4549 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE IV (BIIILDING REGULATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WAS$INGTON" RLLATING TO THE SETBACK PROVISIONS OF THE RC (RESOIIRCE CONSERVATION) , R-1 (RESIDENTIAL-1 UNIT/ACRE) , R-8 (R}3SIDENTIAL-8 �i�TITS/ACRE, R-10 (RESIDENTIAL-10 UNITS/ACRE) , R-24 (RESIDENTIAL-24 , UNITS/ACRE) AND Rbi (RESIDENTIAL, blIILTI-FAMILY) ZONES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I. Section 4-31-2 .A 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 : 4-31-2 : DEFINITIONS : A. ABUTTING: Lots sharing common property lines . ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING: A subordinate use or building located upon the same lot occupied by a principal use or building with which it is customarily associated, but clearly incidental to. ADJACENT: Lots located across a street, railroad or right of way, except limited access roads . ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: A use containing one or more of the day-to-day functions (e.g. , management, payroll, information systems, inventory control) related to the operation of the company or affiliated corporate group. ADULT FAMILY HOME: A residential dwelling unit providing personal care, room and board to more than one person, but not more I oxnnv.�xcE No. 4 5 4 9 than four (4) adults, not related by blood or marriage to the person(s) providing the service. A maximum of six (6) adults may be permitted if the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services determines the home is of adequate size and the home and provider are capable of ineeting standards and qualifications as provided for in chapters 70 .128 RCW and 388-76 WAC. ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER: An enclosed building used for presenting motion picture films video cassettes, cable television or any other such visual media for observation by patrons there, distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities�� or ��specified anatomical areas" as hereafter defined: I 1 . Specified anatomical areas : Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock and female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and human male genitals in a discernible turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. 2 . Specified sexual activities : Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast . AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Housing used as a primary residence for any household whose income is less than eighty percent (800) of the median annual income adjusted for household size, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2 oxvIIva�vcE rro. 4 5 4 9 ' Seattle Metropolitan Statistical Area, who pay no more than thirty percent (300) of household income for housing expenses . ALLEY: A public vehicular right of way not over thirty feet (30 ' ) wide. AIRPORT HAZARD: Any structure, tree or use of land which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at the airport or is otherwise hazardous to landing or takeoff of aircraft . ANIMALS, SMALL: Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, chickens, ducks, geese, birds, rodents and other animals of similar size and characteristics . ANIMALS, MEDIUM: Goats, sheep, pigs and other animals of similar size and characteristics . � ANIMALS, LARGE: Horses, ponies, cows, llamas, oxen, buffalo, deer and other animals of similar size and ' characteristics . AQUIFER: A geological unit of porous and permeable rock, sand or gravel capable of yielding usable amounts of water. AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA (APA) : The portion of an aquifer within the zone of capture and recharge area for a well or well-field owned or operated by the City or the recharge-discharge area of a spring used for water supply by the City as defined in 4- I 31-4 of this Code. ARTERIAL: A major or secondary arterial as specified in the City' s Arterial Street Plan. 3 � ' oxnnv,aivcE rro. 4 5 4 9 AVERAGE DAILY TR.AFFIC (ADT) : An average of at least one motor vehicle crossing in one direction per working day for any continuous thirty (30) day period. SECTION II. Subsections 4-31-4 . 1 .D.5 .a and 4-31- 4 . 1 .D. 5 .c. (2) 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" are hereby amended to read as follows : 4-31-4 .1.D.5 .a: Front Yard: A minimum depth of thirty feet (30 ' ) . 4-31-4 .1.D.5 .c. (2) : Corner Lots : The side yard along a street shall not be less than thirty feet (30 ' ) in depth: provided, that for pre-existing legal lots one hundred fifty feet (150 ' ) or ; less in depth, the side yard shall be a minimum of twenty five feet I �25 ' ) - SECTION III. Subsections 4-31-5 .D.5 .a, b and c. (1) 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" are hereby amended to read as follows : 4-31-5 .D.5 .a: Front Yard: (1) Along streets existing as of September 1, 1995, the minimum front yard setback shall not be less than twenty feet (20 ' ) . A front yard setback of less than twenty feet (20 ' ) may be allowed by the Development Services Division if the average front setback of primary structures on lots abutting the side yards is less than twenty feet (20 ' ) . In such case, the front yard setback shall not be less than the average of the front setback of the 4 � ORDINANCE NO. 4 S 4 9 abutting primary structures; however, in no case shall a minimum setback of less than twenty feet (20 ' ) be allowed for garages which access from the front yard street (s) . Modifications to this requirement due to site constraints or lot configuration may be approved by the Development Services Division. (2) Along streets created after September 1, 1995, a minimum depth of fifteen feet (15 ' ) for the primary structure and a minimum depth of twenty feet (20 ' ) for attached garages which access from the front yard street (s) . The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to ten feet (10 ' ) if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right of way or alley. b. Rear Yard: A minimum depth of twenty feet (20 ' ) . c . Side Yards : (1) Interior Lots : A minimum depth of five feet (5 ' ) . SECTION IV. Subsections 4-31-6 .D. 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" are hereby amended to read as follows : 4-31-6 .D.7 : Setbacks . a. Primary Structures and Attached Accessory Structures : (1) Front Yard: (i) Along streets existing as of September 1, 1995, the minimum front yard setback shall not be less than twenty feet (20 ' ) . A front yard setback of less than twenty feet (20 ' ) may be allowed by the Development Services Division if the average front setback of primary structures on lots abutting the side yards is � 5 1 � oxnnvaivcE rro. 4 5 4 9 less than twenty feet (20 ' ) . In such case, the front yard setback shall not be less than the average of the front setback of the abutting primary structures; however, in no case shall a minimum setback of less than twenty feet (20 ' ) be allowed for garages which access from the front yard street (s) . Modifications to this requirement due to site constraints or lot configuration may be approved by the Development Services Division. (ii) Along streets created after September 1, 1995, a minimum depth of fifteen feet (15 ' ) for the primary structure and a minimum depth of twenty feet (20 ' ) for attached garages which access from the front yard street (s) . The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to ten feet (10 ' ) if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right of way or alley. (2) Rear Yard: A minimum depth of twenty feet (20 ' ) . However, if the lot abuts a lot zoned RC, R-1,R-5 or R-8, a twenty five foot (25 ' ) setback shall be required of all attached dwelling units . (3) Side Yards : (i) Interior Lots : (a) Detached single family and attached accessory structures on lots which do not have zero lot lines, ' shall have a minimum depth of five feet (5 ' ) on each side of the detached unit . (b) Attached single-family, semi attached single family, townhouse, duplex, triplex, fourplex and attached 6 � o�ul.�rrcE No. 4 5 4 9 accessory structures . A minimum depth of ten (10) feet for the unattached side (s) of the structure. '�, (c) Special Requirements : If the R- 10 lot abuts a lot Zoned RC, R-1, R-5, or R-8, a twenty five foot (25 ' ) interior sideyard setback shall be required of all structures containing three or more attached dwelling units on a single lot . (4) Corner Lots : The side yard along a street shall not be less than fifteen feet (15 ' ) in depth, except on previously platted lots which are fifty feet (50 ' ) or less in width in which case the minimum side yard shall be no less than ten feet (10 ' ) in depth. If a corner lot is less than the minimum width required by this Section but greater than fifty (50 ' ) feet in width, then for every two feet (2 ' ) in width in excess of fifty feet (50 ' ) the required side yard shall be increased from a minimum of ten feet '� (10 ' ) by one foot (1 ' ) up to a maximum of fifteen feet (15 ' ) . However, in no case shall a structure over forty two inches (42") in height intrude into the twenty foot (20 ' ) sight triangle identified in Section 4-31-15 .C.2 of this Chapter. SECTION V. Subsections 4-31-7 .D. 9 .a, b and c. 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�� are hereby amended to read as follows : 4-31-7 .D.9 .a: Front Yard. (1) Along streets existing as of September 1, 1995, the minimum front yard setback shall not be less than twenty feet (20 ' ) . A front yard setback of less than twenty feet (20 ' ) may be i allowed by the Development Services Division if the average front 7 1 oxvnvnrrcE rro. 4 5 4 9 setback of primary structures on lots abutting the side yards is less than twenty feet (20 ' ) . In such case, the front yard setback shall not be less than the average of the front setback of the abutting primary structures; however, in no case shall a minimum setback of less than twenty feet (20 ' ) be allowed for garages which access from the front yard street (s) . Modifications to this requirement due to site constraints or lot configuration may be approved by the Development Services Division. (2) Along streets created after September 1, 1995, a minimum depth of fifteen feet (15 ' ) for the primary structure and a minimum depth of twenty feet (20 ' ) for attached garages which access from the front yard street (s) . The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to ten feet (10 ' ) if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right of way or alley. (3) If the R-24 lot is adjacent to a lot Zoned RC, R-1, R-5, R-8 or R-10, a front yard of less than fifteen feet (15 ' ) shall not be allowed. 4-31-7 .D.9 .b: Rear Yard: (1) A minimum depth of fifteen feet (15 ' ) . (2) If the R-24 lot abuts a lot Zoned RC, R-1, R-5, R-8 or R-10, a twenty five foot (25 ' ) rear yard setback shall be required of all attached dwelling units and a twenty foot (20 ' ) rear yard setback shall be required of all detached dwelling units . 4-31-7 .D. 9 .c: Side Yards : (1) Interior Lots : 8 I 1 o�nvnivcE rro. 4 5 4 9 (i) Detached Single Family, a minimum depth of five feet (5 ' ) on each side of the detached unit, except detached garages may be located adjacent to the side yard lot line. (ii) Townhouses on Individual Lots . A minimum depth of five feet (5 ' ) for the unattached side of the structure . Attached and detached garages may be located adj acent to the side yard lot line . (iii) All Other Primary Multi-Family Structure and Accessory Structures . A minimum depth of five (5 ' ) feet . (iv) Special Requirements : If the R-24 lot abuts a lot Zoned RC, R-1, R-5, R-8 or R-10 a twenty five foot (25 � ) interior sideyard setback shall be required of all structures containing three or more attached dwelling units on a single lot . SECTION VI. Subsection 4-31-7 .D. 9 .c. (3) 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 deleted. SECTION VII. Subsection 4-31-8 .D.4 . 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 : 4-31-8 .D.4 : Setbacks, Primary Structures and Attached I Accessory Structure: a. Minimum front and rear yard shall be as follows : 9 ORDINANCE NO. Q 5 4 9 Density U C N I Designation FRONT 5 ' 20 ' 20 ' 20 ' REAR 5 ' 15 ' 15 ' 15 ' � � (1) Front and rear setbacks in the RM-U Zone may be reduced to zero feet (0 ' ) by the reviewing official during the site plan review process provided the applicant demonstrates that the project will provide a compensatory amenity such as an entryway courtyard, private balconies, or enhanced landscaping. (2) If a structure located in the RM-U zone exceeds four (4) stories in height, a fifteen foot (15 ' ) front setback from the property line shall be required of all portions of, the structure which exceed four (4) stories . This requirement may be modified by the reviewing official during the site plan review process to a ' uniform 5 ' front setback for the entire structure provided that the structure provides a textured or varied facade (e.g. multiple setbacks, brickwork and/or ornamentation) and consideration of the pedestrian environment (e.g. extra sidewalk width, canopies, enhanced landscaping) . b. Side Yards : (1) Minimum setbacks for side yards are based on a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the lot width or five feet (5 ' ) whichever is greater. If ten percent (l00) of lot width is not equal to a whole integer the percentage shall be rounded up to determine the required setback as generally follows : I 10 o�IIvnrrcE rro. 4 5 4 9 Lot Width Yard Setbacks 40 ' 5 ' 50 ' 5 ' 55 ' 6 ' 60 ' 6 ' 70 ' 7 ' 75 ' 8 ' 120+ ' 12 ' (2) The entire structure shall be setback an additional one foot (1 ' ) for each story in excess of two (2) up to a maximum i cumulative setback of twenty feet (20 ' ) except as listed in the I Special Requirements section below (4-31-8 .D. 7 .b) . 4-31-8 .D.7 .a: If an RM-U lot is adjacent to a lot Zoned RC, R-1, R-5, R-8 or R-10, then a fifteen foot (15 ' ) landscaped strip shall be required along the adjacent street frontage. 4-31-8.D.7 .b: If the RM lot abuts a lot Zoned RC, R-1, R-5, R-8 or R-10, a twenty five foot (25 ' ) side or rear setback shall be required along the abutting sides of the property. F. Special Design Standards 4-31-8 .F.1: RM Zoned properties abutting a less intense residential zone may be required to incorporate special design standards (e.g. , additional landscaping, larger setbacks, facade I 11 I oxDnvnivcE rro. 4 5 4 9 articulation, solar access, fencing) through the site plan review process . SECTION VIII. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its � passage, approval, and thirty (30) days after its publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of August , 1995 . � Marilyn J etersen, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 21 t day of August 1995 . Ea 1 Clymer, Mayo Approved to fo �iC/Q,r-�° Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney , - ` Date of Publication: August 25, 1995 - � I� ORD.468 : 8/16/95 :as . _ _ 12 Amends ORD 4404, 4502 ! i CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4549 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CFIAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE IV (BIIILDING REGULATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCFsS OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" RELATING TO THE SETBACR PROVISIONS OF THE RC (RESOURCE CONSERVATION) , R-1 (RESIDENTIAL-1 UNIT/ACRE) , R-8 (RESIDENTIAL-8 �NITS/ACRE,R-l� (RESIDENTIAL-10 UNITS/ACRE) , R-24 (RESIDENTIAL-24 UNITS/ACRE) AND RM (RESIDENTIAL, MIILTI-FAMILY) ZONES. The following is a summary of this ordinance: SECTION I. This ordinance adds to the Definitions section of the Zoning Code definitions of the terms "abutting" and "adjacent . " This ordinance modifies and establishes the setback requirements for the RC, R-1, R-8, R-10, R-24 and RM zones . A full text of this ordinance will be mailed, without charge, upon request to the City Clerk. Date of Publication: August 25, 1995 ORD.471 : 8/22/95 :as .