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ORDINANCE NO. 4367 ��7g�
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS), TITLE V (FINANCE AND
BUSINESS REGULATIONS), AND TITLE VIII (HEALTH & SANITATION)
OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" RELATING TO THE
PROTECTION OF THE AQUIFER AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section�4-6-22.E.3 of Chapter 6,Title IV
2. Section 4-22-3 of Chapter 22, Title IV
3. Section 4-22-8 of Chapter 22, Title IV
4. Section 4-31-11.D of Chapter 31, Title N „i
5. Section 4-31-33.B.1 of Chapter 31, Title N
6. Chapter 5 of Title V by adding section 5-5-5
7. Chapter 5 of Title VIII by adding section 8-5-22
8. Title VIII by adding Chapter 8, Aquifer Protection.
SECTION I. Section 4-6-22.E.3 of Chapter 6, Environmental Ordinance (SEPA.), of Title N
. (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton" is hereby amended to read as follows: '
4-6-22.E.3: The City adopts by reference the policies in the following City Codes, ordinances,
resolutions, and plans as they currently appear and as hereafter amended: :,;;5
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a. 1976 -Planning Commission
. b. 1976 -Cedar River Master Plan ,_i
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c. 1978 -Airport Master Plan '
d. 1980 - Southeast Renton Plan
e. 1981 -Northeast Renton Plan
f. 1981 -Policies Element/Comprehensive Plan
g. 1983 -Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
h. 1983 - Shoreline Management Plan
i. 1983 -Central Renton Plan
\ j. 1984 -Comprehensive Water Plan
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k. 1984 - Comprehensive Sewer Plan
l. 1984 - Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan
m. 1984 -Green River Valley Plan
n. Six-year Street Plan
o. City of Renton Zoning Code
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p. Uniform Building Code
q. Uniform Fire Code
r. Uniform Mechanical Code
s. Street Arterial Plan
t. Uniform Electrical Code
u. State Energy Code
v. The Aquifer Protection Ordinance
SECTION II. Section 4-22-3 of Chapter 22, Storm and Surface Water Drainage, of Title N '
(Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton" is hereby amended to read as follows:
4-22-3: DEFINITIONS: Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of
terms used in this section shall be as follows:
ADMINISTRATOR shall mean the Administrator of the Department of '
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Planning/Building/Public Works of the city of Renton, or any successor office with responsibility for .
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management of the Public Properties��rithin the City of Renton, or his/her designee. 7
CHEMICALS: "Chemicals" means all "Regulated:Substances" as defined by the City of
Renton in the Aquifer Protection Ordinance.
COMPLTI'ATION: Calculations, including coefficient and other pertinent data, made to
determine the drainage plan with rate of flow of water given in cubic feet per second(cfs).
DEPARTMENT: The Planning/Building/Public Works Department of the City of Renton.
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DETENTION/RETENTION FACILITIES: Facilities designed either to hold runoff for a
short period of time and then releasing it to the point of discharge at a controlled rate or to hold water for ,
a considerable length of time and then consuming it by evaporation,plants or infiltration into the ground. '
DEVELOPMENT COVERAGE: All developed surface areas within the subject property �I
including but not limited to roof tops, concrete or asphalt paved driveways, carports, accessory buildings '
and parking areas.
DIRECTOR: See Administrator.
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DRAINAGE AREA: The total area whose drainage water flows to and across the subject
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DRAINAGE PLAN: The plan for receiving, handling, transporting surface water within the �
subject property.
PEAK DISCHARGE: The maximum surface water runoff rate (cfs) at point of discharge, I
determined from the design storm frequency.
RECENING BODIES OF WATER: Creeks, streams, rivers, lakes, storm sewers, wetlands - . �
and other bodies of water into which surface waters are directed, either naturally or in manmade ditches .
or open and closed system.
STORM SEWER AND STORM DRAIN: A sewer which canies storm surface water, ;
subsurface water and drainage. ',
SUBJECT PROPERTY: The tract of land which is the subject of the permit and/or approval „
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SECTION III. ...Section 4-22-8 of Chapter 22, Storm and Surface Water Drainage, of Title N .. .,.. �
(Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled. "Code of General.Ordinances of.the City of r,..:.��
Renton" is hereby amended to read as.follows: , j
4-22-8: DRAINAGE PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF ANALYSIS: ;
A. All persons applying for any of the permits and/or approvals contained in Section 4-22-5 �
of this Ordinance shall provide a drainage plan for surface water flows entering, flowing within and i
leaving the subject property. The drainage plan and supportive calculation report(s) shall be stamped by ;
a professional civil engineer registered in the State of Washington. The drainage plan shall be prepared in I
conformance with the Core and Special Requirements contained in section 1.2 and 1.3 of Chapter 1, the �,
hydrologic analysis methods contained in Chapter 3, the hydraulic analysis and design criteria in Chapter
4, and the erosion/sedimentation control plan and practices contained in Chapter 5 of the current King
County Surface Water Design Manual, except where amended or appended by the Department. ',
B. Special Requirement#13: �Aquifer Recharge and Protection Areas.
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1. Threshold.
IF a proposed project lies within an Aquifer Recharge and/or Protection Area as defined
and designed by City ordinance and as indicated on the Aquifer Recharge and Protection Map at the City
permit counter.
2. Rec�uirement.
THEN the proposed project drainage review and engineering plans shall be prepared in
accordance with the special requirements, methods of analysis and design standards that have been
adopted for Aquifer Recharge and Protection Areas by City ordinance. ;
C. Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual which has been incorporated in I
the Renton City Code by reference is hereby amended to read as follows: I
1. Section 1.2.1 CORE REQUIREMENT # 1: DISCHARGE AT THE
NATURAL LOCATION, as follows: �
Add at end of e�isting section: :
� ,,..Requirements that a�ply within Zones 1 and 2 of an Aquifer Pro#ection Area:.,. - , . :�
• Surface and storm water runoff from a proposed project that.proposes to construct new, . . . .��- j
or.modify�existing drainage facilities must be discharged at the natural location so as not to be diverted ;
onto, or away from, the adjacent downstream property, except that surface and storm runoff from new or
existing impervious surfaces subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals should be discharged at the
location and in the manner which will provide the most protection to the aquifer, as directed and
approved by the Storm Water Utility and the Water Utility.
Discharge from the project must produce no significant adverse impact to the downhill
property. Where no conveyance system exists at the adjacent downstream property line or other
acceptable location and the discharge was previously unconcentrated flow,the runoff must:
a. Be conveyed across the downstream properties to an acceptable
discharge point (see Core Requirement #2: OFFSITE ANALYSIS in Section
1.2.2), with drainage easements secured from the downstream owners and
recorded at the King County Office of Records and Elections prior to drainage
plan approval, OR
b. Be discharged onto a rock pad shaped in a manner so as to disperse flow
(see Figure 4.3.SI) if the runoff is less than 0.2 cfs peak runoff rate for the 100-
year, 24-hour duration design storm event existing site conditions.
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2. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.2.3 CORE REQUIREMENT# 3: RIJNOFF CONTROL, "Biofiltration," as follows:
Add at end of existing section:
Requirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area: Proposed project runoff
resulting from more than five thousand square feet of impervious surface, and subject to vehicular use or
storage of chemicals, shall not be treated prior to discharge from the project site by on-site biofiltration
measures but shall instead be treated by a wetvault meeting the design criteria contained in Section 1.3.5
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT # 5: SPECIAL WATER QUALITY CONTROLS, and then a coalescing
plate oiUwater separator meeting the design criteria contained in Section 1.3.6 SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT# 6: COALESCING PLATE OIL WATER SEPARATORS. Note, storm detention (if
needed) must occur prior to these water quality facilities, the water surface area and volume contained in
the coalescing plate oil separator shall be creditable towards meeting the size requirement of the last cell ,
in the upstream wetvault. . ' �
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. Requirements��for. Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area:. . Proposed;project.runoff. , �j
..�resulting from more than five thousand square.feet:of impervioas surface, and subject to.vi;hicular use.ar�: , �
� storage� of.chemicals, shall be treated prior.to discharge from the project site by�on-site�;:biofiltration - ,
measures as described in Section 4.6.3 in Chapter 4 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual.
All biofiltration facilities must be lined using the design criteria described in the section "Liner to Prevent
Groundwater Contamination" in the introduction to Section 4.6 Water Quality Facility Design.
The biofiltration design flow rate shall be based on the peak rate of runoff for the 2-year,
24-hour duration design storm event total precipitation. Note, biofiltration facilities installed following
peak rate runoff control facilities may be sized to treat the allowable release rate (pre-developed) for the
2-year 24-hour duration design storm event for the peak rate runofF control facility. Biofiltration facilities
installed prior to peak rate runoff control facilities shall be sized based on the developed conditions with '
the design flow rate being the peak rate of runoff resulting from the water quality design storm event as � -,
described in Section 1.3.5, Special Requirement#5: SPECIAL WATER QUALITY CONTROLS.
3. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.2.3 CORE REQLTIREMENT# 3 RiJNOFF CONTROL, "Detention Facilities," as follows:
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Add at end of existing section:
Requirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area: The City of Renton prohibits
the construction of new detention ponds to control the peak rate of runoff from new or existing
impervious surfaces subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals. • .
4. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.2.3 CORE REQUIREMENT# 3 RUNOFF CONTROL, " Runoff Control," as follows:
Add at end of existing section: '
Requirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area: 'The City of Renton prohibits -
the construction of new detention ponds to control the peak rate of runoff from new or existing
impervious surfaces subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals.
5. Amend Chapter 1 of the King Count_y Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.2.3 CORE REQUIREMENT# 3: RiJNOFF CONTROL, "Infiltration Facilities," as follows:
Add at end of existing section:
, Requirements for Zone 1 of a.n Aquifer Protection Area: .The City of Renton prohibits ` �
the construction of new infiltration facilities to control the peak rate of runoff from new or eaisting . . - ?
impervious surfaces subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals. '
6. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manuai, Section
1.2.4 CORE REQUIREMENT # 4: CONVEYANCE SYSTEM, "(4) For new draina�e ditches or
channels," as follows:
Add at end of existing section:
Requirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area: Ne�� drainage ditches or
channels shall not be employed to convey the runoff resulting from impervious surface that is subject to
vehicular use or storage of chemicals.
Requirements for Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area: New drainage ditches ar
channels shall only be employed when a pipe system is not feasible. New drainage ditches or channels
shall be lined using the design criteria, and existing drainage ditches or channels reconstructed, to convey
the peak runoff from the 25 year design storm using the design criteria described in the section "Liner to
Prevent Groundwater Contamination" in the introduction to Section 4.6 Water Quality Facility Design.
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and the Methods of Analysis described in Section 4.3.7 in Chapter 4 of the King County Surface Water
Design Manual with a freeboard to overflow of 0.5 feet. In addition, new drainage ditches or channels
must be demonstrated to convey the peak runoff from the 100-year design storm without overtopping.
7. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.2.4 CORE REQUIREMENT#4: CONVEYANCE SYSTEM, "Composition," as follows:
Add at end of existing section:
Rec�uirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area: New conveyance systems shall
be constructed in accordance with the Pipeline Requirements specified in Section 8-8-6.D of the Aquifer
Protection Ordinance. Proposed projects shall provide an impervious surface for all new or e�isting areas
that will be subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals. Said impervious surface shall be provided
with the proper catch basins and a pipeline storm drainage system in order to collect surface water runoff
and direct it into the downstream drainage conveyance system.
Rec�uirements for Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area: Proposed projects shall provide
an impervious surface for all new or existing areas that will be subject to vehicular use or storage of '
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chemicals. Said impervious surface shall be provided with the proper catch basins and a pipeline�storm ,
drainage�'system-in order_to collect surface water runoff and direct it into the do«mstr.eam drainage i
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conveyance system. !
8. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section ,
1.3.5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT# 5: SPECIAL WATER QUALITY CONTROLS as follows: ''
Add at end of existing section:
Requirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area I,
Threshold
IF a proposed project will discharge runoff from more than five thousand square feet of
impervious surface that will be subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals.
Requirement
THEN a wetvault meeting the standards described above shall be employed to treat a
� project's runoff prior to treatment by the coalescing plate oil/water separator and discharge from the
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project site. New or existing retrofitted wetvaults and appurtenances shall meet the Pipeline
Requirements specified in Section 8-8-6.D of the Aquifer Protection Ordinance.
9. Amend:Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.3.5 SPECIAL REQITIREMENT# 5: SPECIAL WATER QUALITY CONTROLS as follows:
Re�uirements for Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area:
Threshold
IF a proposed project will construct more than one acre of impervious surface that will
be subject to vehicular use ar storage of chemicals and: '
a. Proposes direct discharge of runoff to a regional facility, receiving water, lake,
wetland, or closed depression without on-site peak rate runoff control; OR
b. The runoff from the project will discharge into a Type 1 or 2 stream, or Type 1
wetland,within one mile form the project site; OR
c. An infiltration facility will be used to provide the peak rate runoff control forsite
sub-basin areas with more than one acre of new or e�sting impervious surface :
that will be subject to vehicular use.or storage of chemicals.
Requirement
THEN a.wetpond meeting the standards described above shall be employed to treat a �
project's runoff prior to discharge from the site. A wetvault or water quality swale, as described above,
may be used when a wetpond is not feasible.
10. Amend Chapter 1 of the King County Surface Water Design Manual, Section
1.3.5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT # 6: COALESCING PLATE OIL/WATER SEPARATORS as
follows:
Add at end of existing section:
Requirements for Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area:
Threshold
IF a proposed project will discharge runoff from more than five thousand square feet of
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impervious surface that will be subject to vehicular use or storage of chemicals...
Requirement
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THEN a coalescing plate, or equivalent, oiUwater separator(as described above) shall be
employed to treat this runoff following wetvault treatment and storm detention and discharge from the
project site. ;
SECTION IV. Section 4-31-11.D of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title N (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is ''
hereby deleted. �
SECTION V. Section 4-31-33.B.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title N (Building ,
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Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is '
hereby amended to read as follows:
4-31-33.B.1: For all development in the Manufacturing Park (M-P), Office Park (O-P}, Public
Use (P-1), and Business (B-1)Zones and the R-1-5, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Residential Zones, all development
with the Valley Planning Area, and for all hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities. For all
development in the Light Industrial (L-1) and Heavy Industrial (H-1) Zones that fall within Zone 1 or i
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Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area. �
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SECTION VI. Chapter 5, Business Licenses, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations), ',
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of Ordinance No. 4620-entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended I
by adding the following section: ,
5-5-5: Requirements for Business License Applications within an Aquifer Protection Area: All I
applications for business licenses within a designated Aquifer Protection Area (Zones 1 and 2) shall be
required to include an inventory of regulated substances to be used on site. This inventory shall be on a
form provided by the City and include type, quantity and form of regulated substances. The Water Utility
shall review these inventories prior to issuance of the business license.
SECTION VII. Chapter 5, Sewers, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended by adding the
following section:
8-5-22: REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY WITHIN ZONES 1 AND 2 OF AN AQUIFER
PROTECTION AREA:
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For properties located in Zone 1 of an Aquifer Protection Area, additional requirements
perta,ining to sewers are specified in the following sections of tlie Aquifer Protection Ordinance: Section
8-8-6.C, Wastewater Disposal Requirements; Section 8-8-6.D, Pipeline Requirements; and Section 8-8-
6.E, Construction Activity Standards.
For properties located in Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area, additional requirements
pertaining to sewers are specified in the following sections of the Aquifer Protection Ordinance: Section
8-8-7.B, Review of Proposed Facilities; Section 8-8-7.C, Wastewater Disposal Requirements; Section 8-
8-7.D, Pipeline Requirements; and Section 8-8-7.E, Construction Activity Standards; and Section 8-8-
7.G, Potential to Degrade Groundwater.
SECTION VIII. Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended by adding the following Chapter:
CHAPTER 8
AOUIFER PROTECTION
SECTION:
8-8-1: Purpose and Intent
R-8-2: Definitions
- 8-8-3: Applicability
8-8-4: Provisions for Certain Regulated Substances Used in the Aquifer Protection Area
8-8-5: Aquifer Protection Areas and Zones �
8-8-6: Regulations Which Apply Within Zone 1 of an APA ,
8-8-7: Regulations Which Apply Within Zone 2 of an APA
8-8-8: Regulations for Existing Solid Waste Landfills
8-8-9: Aquifer Protection Area Pernuts ',
8-8-10: Operating Permit Conditions �I
8-8-1 l: Regulated Substances Management Plan
8-8-12: Groundwater Monitoring Plan
8-8-13: Unauthorized Releases
8-8-14: Closure Permits and Permit Conditions
8-8-15: Enforcement
8-8-16: Notice of Violation
8-8-17: Injunctive Relief
8-8-18: Other Laws, Rules, and Regulations
8-8-19: Penalties
8-8-20: Administrative Rule .
8-8-21: Modifications,Waivers,Alternatives, Tests
8-8-22: Appeals
8-8-23: Aquifer Protection Variance Procedures
8-8-24: Effective Date
8-8-25: Severability.
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8-8-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
A. PURPOSE. __
The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect aquifers used as potable water supply sources by the
City of Renton from contamination by regulated substances. This Ordinance establishes
regulations for land uses within Aquifer Protection Areas; construction, inspection and
monitoring standards for new and existing regulated substance facilities; uniform standards for
release reporting, emergency response, substance management planning, closure and
abandonments, and enforcement; and permit procedures.
B. 1NTENT.
It is the intent of this Ordinance to provide a method:
1. To protect the groundwater resources of the City of Renton.
2. To provide a means of regulating specific land uses within Aquifer Protection Areas.
3. To provide a means of establishing safe construction practices for projects built within
an Aquifer Protection Area.
4. To protect the City of Renton's drinking water suppl}� from impacts by facilities that
store, handle, treat, use, or produce substances that pose a hazard to groundwater
quality.
. 5. To protect public health and.the environment by implementing the State Environmental .
Policy Act(RCW 43.21.C). " �
C. OTHER SOURCES OF AUTHORITY..
1. Cleanups, monitoring and/or studies undertaken under supervision of the Washington
Department of Ecology or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are established by
State and Federal laws and are not covered by this Ordinance.
2. The Generic Regulated Substances List attached and incorporated as E�ibit 1 to this
Ordinance is provided for informational purposes. Persons that store, handle, treat, use,
or produce a substance on the Generic Regulated Substances List may be storing,
handling, using, or producing a Regulated Substance as defined by this Ordinance and,
therefore,may be subject to the requirements of this Ordinance.
3. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance, all underground storage facilities shall
meet all applicable provisions and requirements of Title VII, Chapter 2, Underground
Storage and Secondary Containment Ordinance, of the Code of the City of Renton.
4. In addition to the provisions of this Ordinance, all hazardous substance facilities and
installations shall meet all applicable provisions and requirements of Articles 80 of the
Uniform Fire code, and City of Renton Ordinance No. 4186, Zoning Requirements for
Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities.
D. RE-EVALUATION.
The provisions of this Ordinance will be re-evaluated by the City Council after July 1, 1993 to
determine whether the Ordinance is meeting the goal of effective aquifer protection. This review
period will allow staff to compile and assess regulated substance data submitted in operating
permit applications for Aquifer Protection Area Zone 1.
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8-8-2: DEFINITIONS:
A. ADMINISTRATOR shall mean the Administrator of the Department of
Planning/Building/Public Works of the City of Renton, or any successor office with
responsibility for management of the Public Properties within the City of Renton, or his/her
designee.
�. AQUIFER shall mean a groundwater-bearing geologic formation or formations that contain
enough saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water to wells.
C. AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA (APA) shall be 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 of Renton, as
defined in E�hibit 2 to this Ordinance.
D. AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA PERMIT shall mean an authorization by the Utility for a
person to store, handle, treat, use or produce a regulated substance within an APA. The two
types of permits that will be issued pursuant to this Ordinance are an Operating Permit and a
Closure Pernut.
E. AQUIFER PROTECTION ZONES are zones of an APA designated to provide graduated
levels of aquifer protection. Each APA may be subdivided into two aquifer protection zones:
1. Zone 1: The land area situated between a well or well field owned by the Cit}�of Renton ,
and the 365-day groundwater travel time contour.
2. Zone 2: The tand area situated between the 365-day groundwater travel time contour . , ,
and the boundary of the zone of potential capture-for a well or well field owned ar
operated by the City of Renton.
3. Protected APA desi�nated Zone 2: If the aquifer supply�ing water to a we11, well field, or
spring is naturally protected by overlying geologic strata, the City of Renton ma�� choose
not to subdivide an APA into two zones. In such a case, the entire APA will be
designated as Zone 2.
F. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY means construction and all activities associated with
construction,to include,but not be limited to, mining; grading; landfilling; excavating; and repair
and maintenance of structures, equipment, and other appurtenances.
G. CONTAINMENT DEVICE means a device that is designed to contain an unauthorized release,
retain it for cleanup, and prevent released materials from penetrating into the ground.
H. EPA shall mean the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
I. FACILITY means all contiguous land within an APA, structures, other appurtenances, and
improvements on the land wherein regulated substances are stored, handled, treated, used, or
produced in quantities greater than the de minimis amounts specified in Section 8-8-3.H.2 of this
Ordinance. Pipelines including storm and sanitary sewers, interstate freeways, state highways,
arterials, and railroads are facilities for purposes of construction standards and operations review
only, are not prohibited in Zone 1, and do not require an Aquifer Protection Area Operating
Permit. These facilities may, however, be subject to special requirements that are supportive of
aquifer protection, contained in relevant sections of the City code, and applied during the
construction standards and operations review process.
J. GROUNDWATER means water below the land surface in the zone of saturation.
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K. GROUNDWATER MONITORING PLAN shall mean a plan containing procedures to be
followed to assess groundwater quality for concentrations of those chemicals identified in the
operating pernut.
L. GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL means a small-diameter well installed for
purposes of sampling and monitoring groundwater.
M. HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITY means
any facility regulated pursuant to 40 CFR 264 or 265, or WAC 173-303-280 through WAC 173-
303-670.
N. OPERATOR means any person in control of, or having responsibility for, the daily operation of
a facility.
O. OWNER may include a duly authorized agent or attorney, a purchaser, devisee, fiduciary,
and/or a person having vested or contingent interest in the property and/or facility in question.
P. PERSON shall mean any person, individual, public or private corporation, firm, association,
joint venture, partnership, municipality, governmental agency, political subdivision, public
officer, owner, lessee, tenant, or any other entity whatsoever or any combination of such,jointly
or severally.
Q. PIPELINE shall mean buried pipe systems (including all pipe, pipe joints, fittings, valves,
manholes, sumps, and appurtenances that are in contact with the substance being transported)
utilized for the conveyance �f regulated substances. Pipelines include, but are not limited to,
sanitary sewers, side sewers;storm sewers, leachate pipelines, and product pipelines.
R. POTABLE WATER shall�mean water that is satisfactory�for drinking,.culinar��, and domestic '
purposes m�,eting current county, state, and federal drinking water standards.
S. REGULATED SUBSTANCES shall-mean� any flanunable liquids,_ combustible liquids;
hazardous materials, and other substances, which are more particularl_y defined as: .
1. FLAMMABLE LIQUID is any liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees F and
having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (absolute) at 100
degrees F.
2. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID is a liquid having a flash point at or above 100 degrees F.
3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS shall include such materials as flammable solids,
corrosive liquids, radioactive materials, oxidizing materials, highly toxic materials,
poisonous gases, reactive materials, unstable materials, hyperbolic materials, and
pyrophoric materials as defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Fire Code and any substance
or mixture of substances which is an imtant or a strong sensitizer or which generates
pressure through exposure to heat, decomposition, or other means.
4. OTHER SUBSTANCES shall mean:
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a. A Hazardous Substance as defined by Section 101(14) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability� Act (CERCLA), or
(1) any substance designated pursuant to Section 311(b) (2) (A) of the Clean
Water Act (CWA); (2)any element, compound, mi�cture, solution; or substance ,
designated pursuant to Section 102 of CERCLA; (3)any hazardous waste ',
having the characteristics identified under or listed pursuant to Section 3001 of
the Solid Waste Disposal Act (but not including any waste, the regulation of
which under the Solid Waste Disposal Act has been suspended by Act of
Congress); (4) any toxic pollutant listed under Section 307 (a} of the CWA; and '
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(5)any imminently hazardous chemical substance or mixture with respect to
which EPA has taken action pursuarit to Section 7 of the To�c Substances
Control Act.
b. Hazardous Substances that include any liquid, solid, gas, or sludge, including
any material, substance, product, commodity, or waste, regardless of quantity,
that e�ibits any of the physical, chemical, or biological properties described in
WAC 173-303-090, 173-303-101, 173-303-102, or 173-303-103.
c. Hazardous Waste as designated in WAC 173-303 as dangerous or extremely
hazardous waste.
d. Any material that may degrade groundwater quality when improperly used,
stored, disposed of, or otherwise mismanaged.
T. REGULATED SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT PLAN shall mean a plan containing
procedures to be followed to prevent, control, collect, and dispose of an}� unauthorized release of
a regulated substance.
U. SOLID WASTE shall be defined as per Chapter 173-304 WAC, Minimal Functional Standards
for Solid Waste Handling,WAC 173-304-100 (73).
V. UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE means any spilling, leaking, emitting, discharging, escaping,
leaching, or disposing of a regulated substance in a quantity greater than 1 gallon (5 pounds) per
incident from a facility into a containment system, into the air, into ground�vater, surface water,
surface soils or subsurface soils. Unauthorized release does:not include: intentional withdrawals
_ of regulated substances .for the purpose .of legitimate sale, use, ar disposal; and discharges
permitted under federal, sta,te, or local law.
W. UNDERGROIJND STORAGE FACILITY shall..be�defined .as in Ciry of Renton Ordinance- •
No. 4147, Underground Storage Tank Secondary Containment..Ordinance,�Section�71204 (T1.
X. UNDERLYING PERMITS shall mean permits required by the City of Renton, including but ;
not limited to building pernuts; conditional use pernuts; mining, excavation, and fill and grade
pernuts; shoreline development permits; site plan reviews; variance rezones; planned unit
developments; and subdivision, short subdivision, and land use permits.
Y. UTILITY shall mean the City of Renton Water Utility.
Z. UTILITY STANDARDS shall mean standard design and construction practices adopted by the
Utility.
AA. WELL FIELD shall mean an area which contains one or more wells for obtaining a potable
water supply.
BB. WELL shall mean a pit or hole dug into the earth to reach an aquifer.
8-8-3: APPLICABILITY:
A. Persons who o��n and/or operate one or more facilities in an Aquifer Protection Area (AP?�} shall
comply with this Ordinance except as preempted by federal or state law. If the operator of the
facility is not the owner, then the owner shall enter into a written contract with the operator
requiring the operator to comply with this Ordinance. Execution of this contract between the
owner and operator shall not absolve the owner of the legal responsibility for compliance.
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Any person who owns or operates more than one facility in a single Zone of the APA shall have
the option of obtaining one permit for all operations if the operations at each facility are similar
and the pertnit requirements under this Ordinance are applicable to each facility individually.
B. The effective date for pernut applications is January 1, 1993.
C. Within six(6)months of the effective date for pernut applications, all existing facilities located in
Zone 1 of an APA must file an APA Operating Permit, Closure Permit, or relocation application
with the Utility.
D. Within one (1) year of the effective date for permit applications, all existing facilities located in
Zone 2 of an APA must file an APA Operating Permit ar Closure Pernut application with the
Utility. Within two (2) years of this effective date, all e�sting facilities located in Zone 2 of an
APA must comply with the permitting requirements of this Ordinance including construction,
containment, monitoring, and inspection, and must have an approved Regulated Substances
Management Plan. '
E. All proposals for new facilities within any Zone of an Aquifer Protection Area must be reviewed
for compliance with this Ordinance including obtaining an Operating permit pursuant to this
Ordinance, prior to issuance of any underlying pernuts.
F. All owners and/or operators of facilities which store, handle, treated, use; or produce regulated
substances or have done so in the past, must comply with the pernut requirements, release
reporting requirements, and closure requirements as set forth in this Ordinance.
G. All Aquifer Protection Area operating permits must be renewed by the Utility on an annual
basis. I
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H. Exemptions:
1. The storage and handling of regulated substances for resale in their original unopened
containers of five (5)gallons or twenty-five(25)pounds or less shall be exempt from the
permit requirements of this Ordinance.
2. De Minimus Usage of Regulated Substances: Facilities that use, store, or handle
regulated substances in quantities of five(5)gallons or twenty-five (25)pounds or less of
any one regulated substance, and in aggregate quantities of twenty (20)gallons or one-
hundred (100)pounds or less of all regulated substances, shall be exempt from the
permit requirements of this Ordinance.
Where regulated substances are dissolved in or mixed with other non-regulated
substances, only the actual quantity of the regulated substance present shall be used to
determine compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.
3. Single family residences and other strictly residential uses are e�empt from the permit
requirements of this Ordinance provided that no home business (as defined by Title 4,
Chapter 31 of the Code of the City of Renton)is operated on the premises.
4. Fuel tanks and fluid reservoirs attached to a private or commercial motor vehicle and
used directly in the operation of that vehicle shall be exempt from the permit
requirements of this Ordinance.
5. Existing heating systems using fuel oil are exempt from the requirements. of this
Ordinance.
6. If the Utility determines that an existing or proposed activit_y, that is exempt from the
permit requirements of this Ordinance pursuant to this section,. has a .significant or
substantial potential to degrade groundwater quality, then the Utility ma_y classify that
-activity as a facility as defined by this.Ordinance, and therefore require that facility to
• comply with the permit requirements of this�Ordinance. Such determinations ��ili be
based upon site-specific data and shall be eligible for appeal pursuant to Section 8-8-22
of this Ordinance.
7. Public interest emergency use and storage of regulated substances by governmental
organizations is exempt from the permit requirements of this Ordinance.
8. Regulated substances used by the City of Renton in water treatment processes are
exempt from the permit requirements of this Ordinance.
9. Fueling of equipment not licensed for street use is exempt from the permit requirements
of this Ordinance, provided that such fueling activities are conducted in a containment
area that is designed and maintained to prevent leakage.
10. Regulated substances contained in properly operating sealed units (transfonners,
refrigeration units, etc.) that are not opened as part of routine use are exempt from the
permit requirements of this ordinance.
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8-8-4: PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN REGULATED SUBSTANCES USED IN TAE
AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA:
A. 'The application of regulated substances such as pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides in
recreational, agricultural, pest control, and weed control activities, and in quantities greater than
the de minimis amounts specified in Section 8-8-3.H.2 of this Ordinance, shall be allowed in an
APA provided that:
1. The application is in strict confornuty with the use requirements as set forth by the EPA
and as indicated on the containers in which the substances are sold.
2. Applicators of these regulated substances apply for a Modified Aquifer Protection Area
Operating Pernut.
B. The application of fertilizers containing nitrates, and in quantities greater than the de minimis '
amounts specified in Section 8-8-3-H.2 of this Ordinance, shall be allowed in an APA provided
that: '
1. No application of nitrate-containing materials shall exceed one-half (0.5)pound of
nitrogen per thousand square feet per single application or a total yearly application of
five (5)pounds of nitrogen per thousand square feet; except that an approved slow-
release nitrogen may be applied in quantities of up to nine-tenths (.0.9) pound of nitrogen
per thousand square-feet per single application or eight (8)pounds of nitrogen per
thousand square feet per year; and
2. -Applicators of these�regulated substances apply for a�Modified Aquifer Protection Area ,
Operating Pernut.
C. . Storage of regulated substances described in Section 8-8-4�.A above,.in quantities greater than the ,- .
de minimus-amounts..specified in Section_8-8-3.H.2 of.this.,Ordinance shall be subject to the�full . �
Aquifer Protection Area Operating Pernut requirements specified in the Ordinance. �
8-8-5: AQUIFER PROTECTION AREAS AND ZONES: '
A. The locations of Aquifer Protection Areas (APA)in the City of Renton are defined in E�hibit 2 to
this Ordinance. Aquifer Protection Area Maps are on file with the City Clerk, the Department of
Planning/Building/Public Works, and the Renton Fire Department. E�chibit 3 contains the legal
description of the APA
B. Determination of location within a Zone of an Aquifer Protection Area: In determining the
location of facilities within the zones defined by E�ibit 2,the following rule shall apply.
l. Facilities located wholly within an APA zone shall be governed by the restrictions
applicable to that zone.
2. Facilities having parts lying within more than one zone of an APA shall be governed as
follows: each part of the facility shall be reviewed and regulated by the requirements set
forth in this Ordinance for the zone in which that part of the facility is actually located.
3. Facilities having parts lying both in and out of an APA shall be governed as follows:
a. That portion which is within an APA shall be governed by the applicable
restrictions in this ordinance, and
b. That portion which is not in an APA shall not be governed by this ordinance.
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� C. The Aquifer Protection Area which is identified herein is designated as an Environmenta.11y
Sensitive Area pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act, WAC 197-11-908, and Title N,
Chapter 6, Section 4-6-28 of the City Code. The following SEPA categorical exemptions shall
not apply within said area: WAC 197-11-800: (1), (2) c through g, (3), (5), 6(a), 14(c), (24) c,
e, f, (25)h; and Chapter 7, Section 4-6-26 ofthis Code.
8-8-6: REGULATIONS WHICH APPLY WITHIN ZONE 1 OF AN APA:
A. REMOVAL OF EXISTING FACILITIES.
1. Ten (10) years after the effective date of this ordinance, the storage, handling, use,
treatment or production of any regulated substance in quantities greater than the de
minimus amounts specified in Section 8-8-3.H.2 of this Ordinance at existing facilities
shall not be allowed within Zone 1 of an APA.
2. Etisting facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA and using, storing or producing regulated
substances over the de minimis quantity must apply for an operating permit, closure
permit or relocation assistance within 6 months of the effective date for permit
applications.
3. The City is offering relocation incentives to facilities in Zone 1 of an APA that use, store
or produce regulated substances and who wish to relocate outside of Zone 1 to include:
a. Waiver of Special Utility Connection Charges fees if relocation is within the City
of Renton limits and ocGurs within 5 years of the effective date for permit
applicati�ns.
b. ln .the first �ear�foll�«ing�.the��ef�ective.date for•permit.applications, the City
shall �ay-6(:>°%��docume;�ted relocation e�penses up to $60,000; in the second� -
� year follor�°ing tlie effective date.;ior.permit ap�lications, the City.shall pay 50%
of docume��ted reloc�tion e�penses up to $2�,000; in the third year following the°
e�fective date for permit applicatic�ns, the City shall pay'40% of documented
relocation expenses up to $15,000; in the fourth year the City shall pay 30% of
documented relocation expenses up to $5,000. Payment shall be made only if
relocation is within the City limits of Renton.
c. Timing of payment of relocation expenses and completion of other specific
requirements shall be made according to the administrative rule to be adopted by
the Administrator. To be eligible for a specific years reimbursement schedule,
relocation must be completed within 18 months of the start of each year.
4. Once a facility in Zone 1 is closed, relocated, or the use of regulated substances is
terminated, reinstatement of the use of regulated substances on the site in quantities
greater than de minimis quantities shall be prohibited.
5. Closure of a facility or termination of any or all facility activities shall be conducted in
accordance with the closure requirements (Section 8-8-14) of this Ordinance.
B. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES.
, 1. Within Zone 1 of an APA, no changes in land use and no construction activities shall be
allowed unless a finding is made by the Utility that the proposal will not impact the long
term, short term or cumulative quantity or quality of the aquifer. The finding shall be
based on the present or past activities conducted at the facility; regulated substances
stored, handled,treated, used or produced; and the potential for the activities or regulated
substances to degrade groundwater quality.
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2. Changes in land use and types of new facilities which are prohibited within Zone 1 of an '�
APA include, but are not limited to: any use in which regulated substances are used,
stored, treated, or haniiled; or which produces inoderate risk waste, hazardous waste,
and/or dangerous waste. The use of regulated substances in de minimus quantities as
defined in Section 8-8-3.H.2 of this Ordinance shall be exempt from this provision.
3. The conversion of heating systems to fuel oil or the installation of new fuel oil heating
systems in Zone 1 of the APA after the effective date of this Ordinance is prohibited.
4. The following specific changes in land use and types of new facilities will be prohibited
within Zone 1 of an APA: surface impoundments (as defined in WAC 173-303 and 304);
waste piles (as defined in WAC 173-303 and 304); hazardous waste treatment, storage, ,
and disposal facilities; all types of landfills including solid waste landfills; transfer ,
stations; septic systems; recycling facilities that handle regulated substances; ,
underground storage facilities; and petroleum product pipelines. I,
5. All applications for changes in land uses and for all underlying permits in Zone 1 of the I
APA must be reviewed for compliance with_this Ordinance. The focus of review for all i
permits will be on the substances that will be stored, handled, treated, used or produced;
and the potential for these substances to degrade groundwater quality. All permits
required pursuant to this Ordinance must be issued prior to or concurrent with the
issuance of permits far construction activities or underlying permits for these activities.
6. All proposals for changes in land use or for construction activities shall be subject to site
plan review pursuant to Title N, Chapter 31, Section 4-31-33.
7. .In Zone 1 of an APA,no change in.operations at a facilit�� shall be allowed that increases ;
the quantities of regulated substances stored, handled; treated, used, or produced in '�
excess of quantities reported in the initial Aquifer:Protection Area Operating Permit ,
unless granted a special permit.
C. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. i
l. New developments (residential and non-residential) shall, as a condition of the building
permit, be required to connect to a central sanitary sewer system prior to occupancy. �
2. Existing developments (residential and non-residential) may be required to connect to a
central sewer system as a requirement of any Building Permit issued after the effective
date of this ordinance for the property.
3. All eYisting developments (residential and non-residential) which are within 330 feet of
an existing gravity sanitary sewer with capacity shall be required to connect within two
years of the passage of this ordinance. All existing developments (residential and non-
residential) which are located within 330 feet of a new gravity sanitary sewer line with
capacity shall be required to connect within two years of the availability of the new sewer
line.
D. PIPELINE REQUIREMENTS.
1. All new and existing pipelines in Zone 1 shall be constructed or repaired in accordance
with material specifications contained in Exhibit 4. All existing product pipelines in
Zone 1 shall be repaired and maintained in accordance with best management practices
and best available technology.
2. All new pipelines constructed in Zone 1 shall be tested for leakage in conformance with
this paragraph prior to being placed into service. Pipeline leakage testin� shall be
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conducted in accordance with best available technology, to the satisfaction of the Utility.
Pipeline leakage testing methods shall be submitted to the Utility for review prior to
testing and shall include: a detailed description of the testing methods and technical
assumptions; accuracy and precision of the test; proposed testing durations, pressures,
and lengths of pipeline to be tested; and scale drawings of the pipeline(s)to be tested.
Upon completion of testing, pipeline leakage testing results shall be submitted to the
Utility and shall include: record of testing durations, pressures, and lengths of pipeline
tested; and weather conditions at the time of testing.
Routine leakage testing of new pipelines constructed in Zone 1 may be required by the
Utility.
3. If the Utility has reason to believe that the operation or proposed operation of an e�sting
pipeline in Zone 1 of an APA may degrade groundwater quality, the Utility may require:
leakage testing of the existing pipeline in accordance with paragraph 2 of this
subsection; and installation, sampling, and sample analysis of monitoring wells. Routine
leakage testing of e�cisting pipelines in Zone 1 may be required by the Utility. Criteria
for this determination is specified under Section 8-8-'7.G.2 of this ordinance.
4. Should pipeline leakage testing reveal any leakage at any level then the Utility shall
require immediate repairs to the pipeline to the satisfaction of the Utility such that no
, infiltration of water into the pipeline or exf ltration of substances conveyed in the pipeline
shall occur. Any repairs which are made shall be tested for leakage pursuant to
paragraph 2 of this subsection.
E. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY STANDARDS.
The following standards will be followed for any construction activit��.which shall be undertaken within ;
Zone 1 of an APA and shall be included as conditions of any underlying permit. These standards sha11
apply to the storage; handling;.treatment, use, or production of regulated substances in quantities.greater
than the de minimis amounts specified in Section 8-8-3.H.2 of this Ordinance. . � ,
1. No temporary storage of regulated substances on-site shall be permitted unless it can be
demonstrated that no other feasible site alternative exists. The feasibility determination
shall be made based on avoiding the probable threat to the aquifer balanced against
unreasonable or excessive expense and extreme impracticality, not inconvenience.
Should regulated substance storage be pernutted, then such storage shall be limited to a
period not to exceed five (5) consecutive weekdays or longer if security or project
personnel are on site. In any case,temporary regulated substance storage shall be limited '
to a ma�mum of fifteen(15)days.
2. The underlying pernut shall specify those regulated substances to be used and/or
temporarily stored on-site. These substances shall be limited to the absolute minimum
quantity required to accomplish the specific task. �I
3. All regulated substances stored temporarily on-site shall be secondarily contained within '
leak-proof structures (liners, vaults, paved areas with curbing, etc.). The location of
temporary storage must be specified on the building plans or site plans with a copy to the
Renton Fire Department and Utility.
4. The construction activity staging area shall be located in Zone 1 of an APA only if no I
feasible site exists outside Zone 1. The staging area shall be limited to the minimum area ',
absolutely required. The staging area must be specified on the approved building or site '
plans.
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5. The use of petroleum products on site shall be limited during construction activities to
that amount which is necessarily required.
6. All refueling of equipment shall take place outside of Zone 1 if feasible. If such refueling
is not feasible, then the refueling area must be covered with a leak-proof inembrane sur-
rounded by temporary retaining walls.
7. All equipment directly associated with performance of the construction activity shall be
"bibbed" to contain leakage of petroleum products. Bibs shall be drained and cleaned a
minimum of once each day. Any such equipment which is known to be leaking
petroleum products, including fuel or hydraulic fluid, shall be prohibited on the site.
8. The contractor shall comply with a11 applicable laws relating to disposal of hazardous I
substances and shall be contractually responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors
comply as well.
F. REQUIREMENTS FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA OPERATING PERMITS ISSUED
TO EXISTING FACILITIES.
The following conditions will be required as part of any Operating Permit issued in Zone 1 of an
APA. These conditions must be met within two (2) years of the effective date for permit
applications.
1. Containment: Every owner/operator of a facility shall provide containment devices
adequate in size.to contain on-site any.unauthorized release of regulated substances from
any area where�these substances are either.stored, handled, treated, nsed, or produced.
Containment devices shall prevent such substances from penetrating into the ground.
This provision also applies to releases that-may mix with storm runof£ Design .
requirements for contaimnent devices are as follows: i
a. The containment device shall.be large enough to contain.110 {one hundred ten) ',
percent of the volume of the container in cases where a single container is used
to store, handle, treat, use, or produce a regulated substance. In cases �vhere
multiple containers are used, the containment device shall be large enough to
contain 150 percent of the volume of the largest container or 10 percent of the
aggregate volume of all containers,whichever is greater.
b. All containment devices shall be constructed of materials of suffcient thickness,
density, and composition to prevent structural weakening of the containment
device as a result of contact with any regulated substance. If coatings are used
to provide chemical resistance for containtnent devices, they shall also be
resistant to the expected abrasion and impact conditions. Containment devices
shall be capable of containing any unauthorized release for at least the maximum
anticipated period sufficient to allow detection and removal of the release.
c. If the containment device is open to rainfall,then it shall be able to acconunodate
the volume of precipitation that could enter the containment device during a 24-
hour, 100-year storm, in addition to the volume of the regulated substance
storage required in Subsection 2a above.
d. Conta.inment devices shall be constructed so that a collection svstem can be
installed to accumulate, temporarily store, permit detection of the presence of,
and pernut removal of any storm runoff or regulated substance.
i e. Containment devices shall include monitoring procedures or technology capable
of detecting the presence of a regulated substance within 24 hours following a
release.
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£ The following shall be prohibited within any areas used for containment of �
regulated substances: floor drains, catchbasins, or other conveyance piping that
does not discharge into a containment device that meets the requirements of this
ordinance. Any e�sting conveyance piping that is prohibited by this paragraph
shall be abandoned by sealing and decommissioning using procedures and j
designs approved by the Water Utility. I
2. Regulated Substance Monitoring Requirements for Existing Facilities ',
a. The owners or operators of all existing facilities shall implement regulated sub- I,
stances monitoring as part of the Regulated Substances Management Plan
required by Section 8-8-11 of this Ordinance.
b. All regulated substance monitoring activities shall include the following:
(1) A written routine monitoring procedure which includes, when applicable: I,
the frequency of performing the monitoring method, the methods and I
equipment to be used for performing the monitoring, the locations(s) from ,
which the monitoring will be performed, the name(s) or titles(s) of the ��,
person(s}responsible for perfornung the monitoring and/or maintaining the
equipment, and the reporting format. I
(2) Written records of all monitoring performed shall be maintained on-site by
the operator for a period of 3 years from the date the monitoring was per-
formed. The Utility may require the sui�mittal of the monitoring records or
a summary at a frequency that the Utility may estabiisr.. The �ritten '
records of all monitoring performed in the past 3�years shall be shown to
the Utility upon demand during any site inspection. Monitoring records ,
shall include but not be limited to: �
i. The date and time of all.monitoring or sampling; i
ii. Monitoring equipment calibration and maintenance records; i
iii. The results of any visual observations;
iv. The results of all sample analysis performed in the laboratory or in
the field, including laboratory data sheets;
v. The logs of all readings of gauges or other monitoring equipment,
ground water elevations, or other test results; and
vi. The results of inventory readings and reconciliations.
(3) Visual monitoring must be implemented unless it is determined by the
Utility to be infeasible to visually monitor.
c. For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, on every day of operation, a
responsible person designated by the permittee shall check for breakage or
leakage of any container holding regulated substances. Electronic sensing
devices approved by the Water Utility may be employed as part of the inspection
process, provided that the system is checked daily for malfunctions.
3. Emergency Collection Devices.
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For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, vacuum suction devices, absorbent scavenger
materials, or other devices approved by the Water Utility shall be present on site (or �
available within an hour by contract with a cleanup company approved by the Water
Utility), in sufficient quantity to control and collect the total quantity of regulated
substances plus absorbent material. The presence of such emergency collection devices
and/or cleanup contract are the responsibility and at the expense of the owner/operator,
and shall be documented in the Operating Permit.
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4. Inspection of Containment and Emergency Equipment.
For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, owners/operators shall establish procedures
for monthly in-house inspection and routine maintenance of containment and emergency
equipment. Such procedures shall be in writing; a regular checklist and schedule of
� maintenance activity shall be established, and a log shall be kept of inspections and
maintenance activities. Such logs and records shall be made available at all reasonable
times to the Water Utility for examination.
5. Inventory of Regulated Substances.
For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, owners/operators of all facilities shall keep �
and maintain an inventory of all regulated substances on site to include recording of all
purchases, sales and use. This inventory shall be kept on site for a period of at least !
three years from the date the inventory was recorded and made available to the Water ;
Utility at all reasonable times for inspection.
6. Employee Trauung. I
Operators of all facilities in Zone 1 shall schedule training for all employees twice per I
year to explain the conditions of the Operating Pertnit such as emergency response
procedures, monitoring and reporting requirements, record keeping requirements, and the
types and quantities of regulated substances on site. These training sessions will be
documented and recorded and the names of those in attendance will be recorded. These �
records shall be made available at all reasonable times to the-Water Utility for inspection.
7. Additional Operating Pernut Requirements for Zone l: By the fifth year follo�ving the
effective date for permit applications, owners and/or operatars shall complete the �
following: ,
a. Groundwater Nlonitoring: For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, an
owner/operator of a facility may, at its own expense; be required to install one or
more groundwater monitoring wells as determined by and in a manner approved
by the Utility. Criteria used to determine the need for monitoring wells shall
include but not be limited to the proximity of the facility to the City's production
or monitoring wells, the type and quantity of regulated substances on site, and ,,
whether or not the regulated substances are stored in underground vessels. '
Every owner required to install monitoring wells shall, at its own eYpense, ,
sample groundwater in each monitoring well within thirty (30)days of '��
completing well construction and semiannually thereafter, and obtain '
independent analytical results of the presence and concentration of those
chemicals identified by the Utility in the Operating Permit (including breakdown 'i
and transformation products). The analytical results shall be obtained through I
the use of the EPA-approved methods for water. The results shall be filed within '�
72 hours with the Utility.
b. Site Improvements. ,
(1) For facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA, the ow�ner/operator shall ��
pave all currently unpaved areas of their facility that are subject to any �'�
vehicular use or storage, use, handling, or production of regulated '
substances. ,
(2) For those facilities located in Zone 1 of an APA in which the nature of '
the business involves the use of regulated substances outside of fully
� enclosed structures, the City shall evaluate the e�sting stornlwater
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collection and conveyance system, and reserves the right to require the
owner/operator to upgrade the system to meet ordinance requirements
(Section 2 and Section 8-8-6.D.)
c. Capital Cost Reimbursement for Additional Operating Permit Requirements.
The City shall pay 50%of documented capital costs up to $25,000 for required
installation and construction of monitoring wells, site paving and stormwater
improvements as required in Section 8-8-6.F.7.a. Payment by the City shall be
made according to adopted administrative rules.
8-8-7: REGULATIONS WHICH APPLY WITHIN ZONE 2 OF AN APA:
A. EXISTING FACILITIES.
The storage, handling, treatment, use or production of regulated substances at existing facilities
shall be allowed within Zone 2 of an APA upon compliance with the provisions of this
Ordinance.
B. REVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTNITIES.
1. Section 8-8-6.B of this Ordinance, which pertains to review of proposed facilities in Zone
1 of an APA, also applies to Zone 2 of an APA.
2. The conversion of heating systems to fuel oil or the installation of ne�v fuel oil heating
systems in Zone 2 of the APA after the effective date of this Ordinance is}�rohibited.
3. The following specific changes in land use and types of new facilities `��ill be prohibited
within Zone 2 of an APA: hazardous waste surface impoundments; waste piles (as
defined in WAC 173-303 and 304); recycling facilities that handle regulated substances;
hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities; solid waste landfills; transfer stations;
septic systems; and petroleum product pipelines.
C. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.
1. New developments (residential and non-residential) shall, as a condition of the building
permit,be required to connect to a central sanitary sewer system prior to occupancy.
2. Sanitary sewers shall be constructed in accordance with prevailing American Public
Works Association (APWA) standards with respect to minimum allowable infiltration i
and exfiltration. j
D. PIPELINE REQUIREMENTS.
If the Utility has reason to believe that the operation or proposed operation of an existing pipeline
in Zone 2 of an APA may degrade groundwater quality, the Utility may require: leakage testing
in accordance with Section 8-8-6.D2 of this Ordinance; installation, sampling, and sample
analysis of groundwater monitoring wells; repair of the pipeline to the satisfaction of the Utility
such that degradation of groundwater quality is minimized or eliminated. Criteria for this
deternunation is specified under Section 8-8-7.G.2 of this ordinance.
E. CONSTRUCTION ACTNITY STANDARDS.
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Standards to be followed for any construction activity which shall be undertalcen within Zone 2
of an APA for any underlying permit issued for the project shall be as specified for Zone 1 of an
APA in Section 8-8-6.E of this Ordinance.
F. REQUIREMENTS FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA OPERATING PERMITS ISSUED
TO EXISTING AND NEW FACILITIES.
Permit requirements as part of any permit issued in Zone 2 of an APA shall be as specified for
Zone 1 of an APA in Section 8-8-6.F.1 and 2 of this Ordinance.
G. POTENTIAL TO DEGRADE GROUNDWATER.
1. If the Utility determines that an existing or proposed facility located in Zone 2 of an APA
has a potential to degrade groundwater quality which equals or exceeds that of a
permitted facility in Zone l,then the Utility may require that facility to fully comply with
Section 8-8-6 of this Ordinance.
2. Criteria used to make this determination shall include but not be limited to the present
and past activities conducted at the facility; types and quantities of regulated substances
stored, handled, treated, used or produced; the potential for the activities or regulated
substances to degrade groundwater quality; history of spills at the site, and presence of
contamination on site.
3. Such determinations shall be subject to appeal pursuant to Section 8-8-22 of this
Ordinance.
8-8-8: REGULATIONS FOR EXISTING SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS:
A. The Utility shall have the authority to inspect and screen,any.excavated dirt, soil ar other material - -
prior to placement in a solid waste landfill if the material is suspected of conta.:ning contaminants • '
at levels which may impact groundwater quality. The Utility may require tfie owner to conduct a '
sampling program to determine if contaminants are present in materials prior to landfilling.
B. The Utility shall require an owner of a solid waste landfill to submit a groundwater monitoring
program. The program shall include:
1. Number, locations and depths of monitoring wells to be installed; and
2. Monitoring well drilling and construction methods; and
3. Groundwater sample collection, shipment and handling procedures, including the
frequency of sampling; and
4. List of constituents to be analyzed, including test methods; and
5. Procedure for measuring groundwater elevation; and
6. A statistical procedure for determining whether a significant change over background has
occurred; and
7. A procedure for regular reporting of monitoring results to the Utility.
8-8-9: AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA PERMITS:
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A. No person, persons, corporation, or other legal entities shall install or operate a facility in an
' APA without first obtaining an Operating Permit from the Utility and a permit from the
Department pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, if required.
B. The Utility shall not issue an Operating Pernut for a facility unless adequate plans,
specifications, test data, and/or other appropriate information has been submitted by the owner
and/or operator showing that the proposed design and construction of the facility meets the intent
and provisions of this Ordinance and will not impact the short term, long term or cumulative
quantity or quality of groundwater.
C. No person, persons, corporation or other legal entity shall temporarily or permanently abandon a
facility in an APA without complying with the requirements of Section 8-8-14 Closure Permits
and Pernut Conditions of this Ordinance.
D. No person,.persons, corporation or other legal entity shall close a facility without first obtaining a
Closure Permit to do so from the Utility. The Utility shall not issue a permit to temporarily or
permanently close a facility unless adequate plans and specifications and other appropriate
information has been submitted by the applicant showing that the proposed closure meets the
intent and provisions of this Ordinance.
E. The application for Operating Permits pursuant to this Ordinance shall be made on a form
provided by the City.
8-8-10: OPERATING PERMIT CONDITIONS:
Specific conditions for Operating Permits issued to facilities in Zones 1 and 2 of an APA are described in
Sections 8-8-6 and 8-8-7 of this Ordinance, respectively. The follawing general conditions shall be
included as part of any Operating permit issued pursuant to this Ordinance:
A. The Operating Permit application (for permits other.than application of pesticides, herbicides,
fungicides, or fertilizers containing nitrates) shall include at a minimum:
1. A list of the names and volumes of all regulated substances which are stored, handled,
treated, used, or produced at the facility being permitted in quantities greater than the de
minimis amounts specified in Section 8-8-3.H2 of this Ordinance. ,
2. A list of the chemicals to be monitored through the analysis of groundwater samples if '
groundwater monitoring is anticipated to be required. ,
3. A detailed description of the activities conducted at the facility that involve the storage, I'I
handling, treatment, use or production of regulated substances in quantities greater than �
the de minimis amounts specified in Section 8-8-3.H.2 of this Ordinance.
4. A description of the containment devices used to comply with the requirements of this I
Ordinance. '
5. A proposed Regulated Substances Management Plan for the facility. I
6. A description of the procedures for inspection and maintenance of containment devices.
7. A description of how regulated substances will be disposed.
8. A site map showing the location of the facility and its property boundaries and the
I locations where regulated substances in containers quantities greater than five (5)
gallons or twenty-five (25) pounds in size are stored, handled, treated, used, produced.
The location of each containment device also should be identified on the site plan.
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B. Procedures for the in-house inspection and maintenance of containment devices and areas where
regulated substances are stored, handled, treated, used, and produced shall be identified in the
Operating permit for each facility. Such procedures shall be in writing, and a log shall be kept of
all inspection and maintenance activities. Such logs shall be submitted to the Utility annually and
shall be available for inspection. Inspection and maintenance logs shall be maintained on-site by
the owner or operator for a period of at least 3 years from the date the monitoring was performed.
C. The pernuttee shall report to the Utility within 15 days after any changes in a facility including:
1. The storage,handling,treatment, use, or processing of new regulated substances;
2. Changes in monitoring procedures; or
3. The replacement or repair of any part of a facility that is related to the regulated
substance(s).
D. The permittee shall report to the Utility any unauthorized release occurrence, within 24 hours of
its detection, in accordance with Section 15 of this Ordinance.
E. An Operating Permit, issued by the Utility, shall be effective for 1 year. The Utility shall not
issue a permit to operate a facility until the Utility determines that the facility complies with the
provisions of these regulations. If an inspection of the facility reveals noncompliance, then the
Utility must verify by a follow-up inspection that all required corrections have been implemented
before renewing the permit. The facility owner shall apply to the Utility for permit renewal at
least 60 days prior to.the expiration of the pernut. �
F. Operatiug Permits may be transferred to a new facility owner/operator if the ne�v facility.owner
does not change.any conditions of the permit, the transfer is registered with the Utility within
30 days of the change in ownership, and any necessary.modifications are made to the-information
in the initial perniit application due to the change in ov�mership.
G. Within 30 days of receiving an inspection report from the Utility, the Operating Permit holder
shall file with the Utility a plan and time schedule to implement any required modifications to the
facility or to the monitoring plan needed to achieve compliance with the intent of this Ordinance
or the permit conditions. This plan and time schedule shall also implement all of the
recommendations of the Utility.
H. Modified Operating Permits for the application of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers
conta.ining nitrates (use provisions per Section 8-8-4 of this Ordinance) shall include the
following:
1. A list of the names and chemical content of each regulated substance used for this
purpose.
2. A description of the containment used in transport of the regulated substances to the site
of application and the methods of application.
3. A Regulated Substances Management Plan that includes procedures for monitoring,
cleanup, and disposal for leaks and spills of regulated substances.
4. Procedures for recording the date, amount, type, and location of regulated substances
' applied. Such records shall be kept up to date and be available for inspection at
reasonable times by the Water Utility.
5. An annual modified Operating Permit covering all application operations of regulated
substances by an applicator shall be obtained by the pernuttee.
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8-8-11: REGULATED SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT PLAN:
A. A Regulated Substances Management Plan indicating procedures to be followed to prevent, I
control, collect, and dispose of any unauthorized release of a regulated substance shall be
required as a condition of each Operating Pernut. If a Spill Prevention Control and Counter-
measure (SPCC) plan has been prepared in accordance with 40 CFR 264 or 265, a Regulated I
Substances Management Plan is not required as long as all of the regulated substances are I
included in the SPCC plan and the facility submits a copy to the Utility. '
B. The Regulated Substances Management Plan shall include:
1. Provisions to address the regulated substances monitoring requirements of Sections 9
and 10 of this Ordinance.
2. Provisions to address the pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, and fertilizer requirements of '
Section 8-8-4 of this Ordinance. '�
3. Provisions to train employees in the prevention, identification, reporting, control,
disposal, and documentation of any unauthorized release of a regulated substance.
8-8-12: GROUNDWATER MONITORING PLAN:
A. � If a facility is�required to install and monitor ground«�ater.wells pursuant to Section 8-,8-6.F.7.a
then a Groundwater Monitoring Plan will be required.. This plan must indicate procedures to be
followed to assess groundwater quality for concentrations of those chemicals identified liy the
Utility in the Operating Permit. If a groundwater monitoring program is in effect per the
requirements.of 40 CFR 264 or 265, and this program includes all,of the.chemicals identified in
the Operating Permit,then a separate Groundwater Monitoring Plan is.not required b}-the Utility
and the facility shall submit a copy of this program to the Utility.
B. The Groundwater Monitoring Plan shall include provisions to address the groundwater
monitoring requirements of Section 8-8-6.F.7.a and Section 8-8-13.D ofthis Ordinance.
8-8-13: UNAUTHORIZED RELEASES:
A. General Provisions
All unauthorized releases as defined in Section 8-8-2.V. shall be reported to the Utility according
to the provisions of this subsection. All unauthorized releases shall be recorded in the owner's
inspection and maintenance log. Such an unauthorized release shall be determined ±o be an
"unauthorized release requiring recording" if the release is completely captured by the
containment device. If the containment device fails to contain the entire release, the release shall
be determined to be an "unauthorized release requiring reporting."
B. Unauthorized Releases Requiring Recording
1. Unauthorized releases requiring recording shall be reported to the Utility within 3 days
after the release has been detected.
2. The incident report shall be accompanied by a written record including the following
information:
a. List of type, quantities, and concentration of regulated substances released.
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b. Method of cleanup.
c. Method and location of disposal of the released regulated substances.
d. Method of future release prevention or repair. If this involves a change in
operation, monitoring, or management, the owner must apply for a new
Operating Permit.
e. Facility operator's name and telephone number.
f. The approximate costs for cleanup to be submitted voluntarily.
3. The Utility shall review the information submitted pursuant to the report of an
unauthorized release requiring recording, shall review the Operating Permit, and may
inspect the facility. The Utility shall find that the containment standards of this
ordinance can continue to be achieved, or the Utility shall revoke the permit until
appropriate modifications are made to allow compliance with the standards.
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C. Unauthorized Releases Requiring Reporting
1. Unauthorized releases requiring reporting shall be reported to the Utility within 24 hours
of discovery of the occurrence.
2. The report shall contain the following information that is known at the time of filing the
. report:
a. List of type, quantity, and concentration of regulated substances released.
b. The results of all investigations completed at that time to determine the e�tent of
soil or groundwater or surface water contamination because of the release.
c. Method of cleanup implemented to date, proposed cleanup actions and
approximate cost of actions talcen to date.
d. Method and location of disposal of the released regulated substance and any
contaminated soils,groundwater, or surface water.
e. Proposed method of repair or replacement of the containment device.
f. Facility owner's name and telephone number.
3. Until cleanup is complete, as defined by the Model To�cics Control Act Cleanup
Regulation (Chapter 173-340 WAC), the owner shall submit reports to the Utility every
month or.at a more frequent interval,specified by the. Utility. The reports'shall include
the information requested in this Ordinance.
D. Semiannually, the Utility shall review all groundwater monitoring results submitted by owners in ,
an APA to determine if an unauthorized release.:to groundwater has occurred. Either one of the
following occurrences shall constitute an unauthorized release to groundwater:
l. A chemical concentration in �an owner's monitoring well(s) that exceeds applicable
legally-enforceable federal or sta.te groundwater quality standards.
2. An upward trend in the concentration of a chemical as determined by a sta.tistically based
procedure.
E. Upon confirmation of an unauthorized release to groundwater, the owner and/or operator shall be
responsible for immediately accomplishing the following:
1. Locate and determine the source of the unauthorized release of the regulated
substance(s).
2. Stop and prevent any further unauthorized release(s), if under the control of the owner
and/or operator.
3. Comply with the requirements for an unauthorized release(s)requiring reporting.
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F. The owner shall not be subject to this mandatory action if the owner can present acceptable
� technical data that substantiate it is not responsible for the violation. In complying with this
subsection, no new regulated substance(s) may be introduced in the place of the regulated
substance(s)that caused the violation.
G. If an unauthorized release creates or is expected to create an emergency situation with respect to
the drinking water supply of the City of Renton, and if the facility owner fails to address the
unauthorized release in a timely manner, the Utility or its authorized agents shall have the
authority to implement removal or remedial actions. Such actions may include, but not be limited
to, the prevention of further groundwater contamination; installation of groundwater monitoring
wells; collection and laboratory testing of water, soil , and waste samples; and cleanup and dis-
posal of regulated substances. The facility owner shall be responsible for any costs incurred by
the Utility or its authorized agents in the conduct of such remedial actions.
H. Reporting a release to the Utility does not exempt or preempt any other reporting requirements
under federal, state, or local laws.
8-8-14: CLOSURE PERMITS AND PERMIT CONDITIONS:
A. No person shall close or cause to be closed a facility regulated pursuant to this Ordinance without
first obtaining a Closure Permit from the Utility and a permit from the Renton Fire Department
pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, if required.
B. Closure Permits shall be required_for all facilities that cease to store, handle, treat, use, or
produce regulated substances for a period of more-than 365 days or«hen the owner has no intent
. , within the next.year to store, handle, treat, use, or produce �regulated substances. During the -
period of time between cessation of regulated substance storage,.handling, treatment, use, or
production, and actual completion of facility closure, the applicable containment�and monitoring
requirements.of this Ordinance shall continue to apply.
C. Prior to closuxe, the facility owner shall .submit to the Utility a-proposal describing how the
owner intends to comply with closure requirements. Owners proposing to close a facility shall
comply with the following requirements:
l. Regulated substances shall be removed from the facility, including residual liquids,
solids, or sludges to levels specified in 173-340 WAC, Model Toaic Control Act
Cleanup Regulation.
2. When a containment device is to be disposed of, the owner must document to the Utility
that proper disposal has been completed.
3. An owner of a containment device or any part of a containment device that is destined far
reuse as scrap material shall identify this reuse to the Utility.
D. The owner of a facility being closed shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Utility that no
detectable unauthorized release has occurred or that unauthorized releases have been cleaned up
(pursuant to the Model Toxics Control Act). This demonstration can be based on the ongoing
leak detection monitoring, groundwater monitoring, or soils sampling performed during or
immediately after closure activities.
E. If an unauthorized release is determined to have occurred, the facility owner shall comply with
Section 16 of this Ordinance.
F. Facili closure will be acce ted as com lete b the Utili u on im lementation of the Closure
t3' P P Y tY P p
Permit conditions and compliance with all other provisions of this Ordinance.
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8-8-15: ENFORCEMENT:
A. T'he Utility shall be the admiuistering agency and shall have the power and authority to
administer and enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. The Utility shall have the right to
conduct inspections of facilities at all reasonable times to determine compliance with this
Ordinance. Noncompliance with the provisions of this Ordinance is a violation.
All pernutted facilities in an APA will be subject to a minimum of one inspection per year by a
Water Utility inspector or designee. By the fifth year following the effective date for permit
applications; all permitted facilities in Zone 1 of the Aquifer Protection Area will be subject to
monthly inspections by a Water Utility inspector or designee to determine compliance with the
provisions of the Ordinance.
B. The Utility may revoke any permit issued pursuant to this Ordinance if it finds that the permit
holder:
1. Has failed or refused to comply with any one of the provisions of this Ordinance;
2. Has submitted false or inaccurate information in the pernut application;
3. Has failed to submit operational reports of other information required by this Ordinance;
or
4. Has refused lawful inspection pursuant to this Section.
5. Has had 4 or more releases requiring reporting, or 2 or more.incidents that result in
detectable contamination of groundwater (as measured in monitoring wells). The owner
and/or operator shall be cited by the Water Utility and shall inunediately stop the use of
- and remove from the site any regulated substances present in quantities greater than de
minimis. Such facility shall apply for a closure pernut as defined in Section 8-8-14 ,
within 4 weeks of citation. Reinstatement of the use of.regulated substances in quantities � �'
greater than de minimis shall be prohibited on site. ,
6. Has violated the intent of this ordinance b intentionall dum in s illin or otherwise
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� releasing regulated substances within the APA. The owner and/or operator shall be cited
by the Water Utility and have their APA operating permit revoked. Such facilities must
stop the use of and remove from the site any regulated substances in quantities greater
than de minimis, and apply for a APA closure permit within 4 weeks of citation.
Reinstatement of the use of regulated substances in quantities greater than de minimis
shall be rohibited on site. The decision as to whether there has been an intentional
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violation under this section shall be made by the Administrator of the Department of
Building/Planning/Public Works or his or her designee.
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8-8-16: NOTICE OF VIOLATION:
Whenever it is determined that there is a violation of this Ordinance,the notice of violation issued shall:
A. Be in writing; and
B. Be dated and signed by the authorized City of Renton agent making the inspection; and
C. Specify the violation or violations; and
D. Specify the length of time available to correct the violation after receiving the notice of violation.
8-8-17: INJUNCTIVE RELIEF: �
If any owner stores, handles, uses, or produces regulated substances without having obtained an
Operating or Closure Pernut as provided for herein or continues to operate in violation of the provisions
of this Ordinance,then the City of Renton may file an action for injunctive relief in the Superior Court of
the State of Washington for King County. All costs incurred for abatement by the City of Renton,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, shall be paid by the owner operating without an Operating or
Closure Pernut or operating in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance or the permit. i
8-8-18: OTHER LAWS,RULES,AND REGULATIONS:
All o�vners within an APA must also comply with county, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
related to the intent of this Ordinance.
8-8-19: PEIVTALTIES: I
A. A violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanar and a I
nuisance. It shall be a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance is committed, continued, or permitted.
B. Any owner or operator who violates any provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject, upon !
conviction in court,to a fine not to exceed$500 per day per facility. I
C. In addition to any fines and penalties set forth above, the owner or operator shall reimburse the
City of Renton, for all costs incurred as a result of responding tq containing, cleaning up, or
monitoring the cleaning up and disposal of any spilled or leaked regulated substance.
D. The names of all facilities and their owners/operators that have violated provisions of this
Ordinance will be published in a local newspaper on an annual or more frequent basis.
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8-8-20: ADMINISTRATIVE RULE:
The Administrator shall adopt administrative rules for implementation that sets forth criteria relating to
interpretation and enforcement of this Ordinance. .
8-8-21: MODIFICATIONS,WAIVERS,ALTERNATIVES, TESTS:
A. Modifications:
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this ordinance,
the Department Administrator may grant minor modifications for individual cases provided
he/she shall first find that a specific reason makes the strict letter of this Code impractical, and
that the minor modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code, and that
such modification:
l. Will meet the objectives of environmental protection, safety, function, and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering
judgment; and
2. Will not be injurious to other property(s)in the vicinity;
B. Waivers:
Requirements of this ordinance may be waived upon determination by the Department
Administrator that all impacts to the aquifer would be mitigated and protective measures will .
meet or exceed the requirements of this ordinance.
C. Aliernates
The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use-of anv material or method of
construction or aquifer protection not specifically prescribed by this Code,.provided any alternate
has been a�proved and its use authorized�by the Department Administrator.
The Department Administrator may approve any such alternate, provided s/he finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this Code and that the
material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in this Code in environmental protection, safety, and effectiveness.
The Department Administrator shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of any action granting
approval of an alternate shall be written and entered in the files of the Code enforcement agency.
D. Tests:
Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of this code or
evidence that any action does not conform to the requirements of this Code, the Department
Administrator may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at no expense to this
jurisdiction.
Test methods shall be as specified this Code or by other recognized test standards. If there are no
recognized and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, the Department Administrator
shall determine test procedures.
8-8-22: APPEALS:
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A. Any decision of the City in the administration of this chapter, such as administrative
determinations, or modifications, may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals may be
filed pursuant to the process described in the Code of General Ordinances of City of Renton,
, Section 4-8-11. The Hearing Examiner shall give substantial weight to any discretionary
decision of the City rendered pursuant to this Chapter. Any decision of the Hearing Examiner on
variances may be appealed to Superior Court.
B. The Hearing Examiner, in determining whether or not to grant a variance, shall consider the
following factors:
1. If there is available a feasible and effective measure to protect the aquifer outside of this
ordinance.
2. 'The extent of the problem being resolved by the ordinance.
3. The contribution of the land being regulated to the problem.
4. The degree to which the aquifer protection ordinance solves the problem presented by the
proposal.
5. The amount and percentage of value lost by application of the ordinance.
6. The quality of the aquifer to be impacted.
7. The e�ent of remaining uses for the parcel.
8. The past,present and future uses of the property.
9. . The extent to which the landowner could predict the eff.ects of this ordinance on the
property.
8-8-23: AQUIFER PROTECTION VARIANCE PROCEDURES:
If an applicant feels that the strict application of this Chapter would deny all reasonable use of the
property or would deny installation of public transportation or utility facilities determined by the public
agency proposing these facilities to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare, the
applicant of a development proposal may apply for a Variance. An application for a Variance shall be �'�
filed with the Department Administrator. Requirements for a Variance include an environmental review '
pursuant to (SEPA) Washington Administrative code 197-11-300 (SEPA). A Variance shall be decided
by the Hearing Examiner based on the following standards set forth in this Section:
A. The Hearing Examiner, in granting approval of a variance,must detertnine:
1. that the applicant suffers undue hardship and the variance is necessary because of special
circumstances applicable to the subject property, including the size. shape topography,
location or surroundings of the subject property, and the strict application of the code is
found to deprive subject property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other
property owners in the vicinity and other identical zone classification; and
2. that the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public �velfare
or injurious to the water supply aquifer; and
a. that no economically viable alternative with less impact on the aquifer is
physically and/or legally possible; and
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b. that there is no feasible on-site alternative to the proposed activities, including
reduction in density, phasing of project implementation, change in timing of
activities, revision of road and lot layout, and/or related site planning
considerations, that would allow a reasonable economic use with less adverse
impacts to the aquifer; and
c. that the proposed activities will not cause significant degradation of groundwater
or surface-water quality; and
d. that the applicant has taken deliberate measures to minimize aquifer impacts,
including but not limited to the following: '
• limiting the degree or magnitude of the regulated substance and activity; i
and �
• limiting the implementation of the regulated substance and activity; and ��
• using appropriate and best available technology; and
• taking affirmative steps to avoid or reduce impacts.
e. that there will be no damage to nearby public or private property and no threat to I'I
the health or safety of people on or off the property; and
f. that the inability to derive reasonable�economic use of the property is not the II
result of actions by the applicant in creating an uneconomic business condition I
and use of the property after the effective date of this chapter. I
3. that if government and quasi-governmental agencies are granted a varian�;e under this
section;they�will meet the following additional conditions:
a. competing public policies have been evaluated and it has been determined by the
Department Administration that the public's health, safety, and welfare is best
served; !,
b. each facility must conform to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and with any II�
adopted public programs and policies;
c. each facility must serve esta,blished, identified public needs; and
d. no practical alternative e�sts to meet the needs.
4. that the approval as determined by the Hearing Examiner is a minimum variance that will
accomplish the desired purpose. ,
5. that in deternlining whether or not to grant a variance, the following factors have been
considered:
a. if there is an available, feasible, and effective measure to protect the aquifer
outside of this ordinance;
b. the extent of the problem being resolved by the ordinance;
c. the amount and percentage of value lost by application of the ordinance;
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d. the extent of remaining uses for the parcel;
I e. the past, present, and future uses of the property; and
f. the extent to which the landowner could predict the effects of this ordinance on
the property.
B. The Hearing Examiner may prescribe any conditions upon the variance deemed to be reasonably
necessary and required to mitigate aquifer impacts. Any variance granted by the Hearing
Examiner, unless otherwise specified in writing, shall become null and void in the event that the
applicant or owner of the subject property for which a variance has been requested has failed to
commence construction or otherwise implement effectively the variance granted within a period
of two (2) years after such a variance has been issued. For proper cause shown, an applicant
may petition the Hearing Examiner during the variance procedure, for an ei�tension of the two (2)
year period, specifying the reasons therefor. The time may be extended but not e�ceed one
additional year in any event. Any variance granted by the Hearing Examiner shall expire
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8, Title IV of the RMC.
8-8-24: EFFECTIVE DATE:
The effective date of this ordinance shall be 30 days after its enactment.
8-8-25: SEVERABILITY:
If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the.Ordinance or_the application of the provision to other persons or,circumstances shall not
be affected.
SECTION XI. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its_passage, approval, and thirty days
after its publication.
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' PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1 th day of September , 1992.
Marilyn J. e er en, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14thday of Se mber , 1992.
�
rl . lymer, M or
Approved a form:
Q�s�rtP.�,�,+-��
Lawrence J. Warren, Cit Attorney
Date of Publication:September 18, 1992
ORD.227:3/5/92:as.
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FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY
EXHIBIT 1
Generic Regulated Substances List '
Where regulated substances are dissolved in or mixed with other non-regulated substances, only the �
actual quantity of the regulated substance present shall be used to determine compliance with the '
provisions of this ordinance. I
Acid and basic cleaning solutions
Antifreeze and coolants �
Arsenic and arsenic compounds
Battery acid ,
Bleaches, pero�ides
Brake and transmission fluids
Brine solution
Casting and foundry chemicals
Caulking agents and sealants
Cleaning solvents
Cooling water{not isolated from process chemicals) ,
Corrosion and rust prevention solutions !
Cutting fluids {�
Degreasing solvents I
Deicing materials I
Disinfectants
Dyes
Electroplating solutions
Engraving solutions
Etching solutions
Explosives
Fertilizers
Fire extinguishing chemicals
Food processing wastes
Formaldehyde
Fuels and additives
Glues, adhesives, and resins
Greases
Hydraulic fluid
Indicators
Industrial and commercial janitorial supplies
Industrial sludges and stillbottoms
Inks, printing, and photocopying chemicals
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Laboratory chemicals
Liquid storage batteries
Medical,pharmaceutical, dental, veterinary, and hospital solutions
Metal dusts
Mercury and mercury compounds
Metals fmishing solutions
Oils
Paints,pigments,primers,thinners,dyes, stains,wood
preservatives, varnishing, and cleaning compounds
Painting solvents
PCBs
Pesticides and herbicides
Plastic resins,plasticizers, and catalysts
Photo development chemicals
Poisons
Polishes
Pool chemicals
Processed dust and particulates
Radioactive sources
Reagents and standards
Refrigerants
Roofing chemicals and sealers
Sanitizers, disinfectants,bactericides, and algaecides
Soaps, detergents, and surfactants
Solders and fluxes
Stripping compounds
Tanning industry chemicals
Transformer and capacitor oils/fluids
Water and wastewater treatment chemicals
Wastewater treatment sludges
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ORDINANCE NO. 4367 '
EXHIBIT 3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ZONE 1 WELL FIELD AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA (APA)
IN THE CITY OF RENTON (HING COUNTY),WA
Descriptions are based on information from the King County assessor maps.
The APA Zone 1 boundary line is within the Zone 2 APA boundary and matches a portion of the westerly
Zone 2 boundary line from Point 37 through Point 49 (see legal description of Zone 2 APA boundary).
The description of the Zone 1 boundary line starting at Point No. 37 at the northerly side of the Zone 1
area, and ending at Point 49 at the southerly side of the Zone 1 area is as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the north section line of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of
the W.M. and the centerline of Garden Avenue N., 37
Thence easterly along said section line approximately 1,350 feet to the intersection with the centerline of
N. 3rd Place, 100
Thence southeasterly along the said road centerline approximaely 730 feet to the intersection with the
centerline of N.E. 3rd Street, 101
Thence east-southeasterly along said road centerline appro�cimately 1,100 feet to the intersection with the
centerline of Monterey Drive N.E., 102
Thence southerly and thence easterly along said road centerline�approximately 1,400 feet to the "
intersection with the east 1/4, 1/4 section line of the southwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 17,
Township 23 North,.Range 5 East, of the W.M. 103
Thence southerly along said U4;1/4 section line_approxima#ely 380.fezt:to the intersection ofthe north 1/4
section line of the southeast I/4 of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range S �ast, of the W.n-1., 104
'Thence easterly along said U4 section line approximately 1,320 feet.to the northeast corner of the
southeast 1/4 section of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M., 105
Thence easterly along the north 1/4 section line of the southwest U4 of Section 16, Township 23 North,
Range 5 East, of the W.M. Approximately 1,990 feet to the centerline of the northeast U4 of the
southwest U4 of the said section, 106
Thence southerly along said centerline and the prolongation of said line approximately 2,200 feet to the
intersection with the centerline of the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way, 107
Thence westerly along said railroad centerline approximately 3,480 feet to the intersection with the east
1/4, U4 section line of the southwest U4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5
East, of the W.M., 108
Thence southerly along said U4, U4 section line approximately 1,070 feet to the intersection with the south
section line of Section 17, Township 23 North,�Range 5 East, of the W.M., 109
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Thence westerly along said section line approximately 1,330 feet to the intersection with the west U4
section line of the southeast U4 of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M., 110
Thence northerly along said U4 section line appro�mately 1,320 feet to the intersection with the
established line N. LN. H.H. Tobin D.C. #37, 111
Thence westerly along said established line approximately 594 feet to an established angle point, 112
Thence northerly along said established line approxirnately 1,000 feet to the intersection with the
centerline of the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way, 113
Thence westerly along said railroad right-of-way approximately 450 feet to the intersection with the
centerline of the Prim. State Hwy.No. 1 right-of-way, 114
T'hence southwesterly along said right-of-way centerline to the intersection with the centerline of S. 4th
Street. 49
For continuation of the Zone 1 APA boundary from Points 49 through 37 see the legal description
between said points for the Zone 2 APA boundary.
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EXHIBIT 3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ZONE 2 WELL FIELD AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA (APA) ',
IN THE CITY OF RENTON (KING COUNTY),WA I
Descriptions are based on information from the King County Assessor maps.
The APA boundary line joins the City of Renton e�sting corporate limits line at the northerly and
southerly sides of the APA Zone 2 area. The easterly APA boundary line is the existing City of Renton
corporate limits line. The westerly APA boundary line is described as follows: �
Beginning at the northeast corner of the southeast U4 of Section 32, Township 24 North, Range 5 East, of
the W.M., which is at the intersection of S.E. 88th Street and 116th Avenue S.E. point of beginning
Thence westerly along the north 1/4 section line approximately 1180 feet to the intersection with the
current City of Renton Corporate Limits Line, 1 (Start of Zone 2 Le�al description boundarv)
Thence westerly along said U4 section line appro�mately 1440 feet to the northwest corner of the
southeast U4 of Section 32, Township 24 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M., 2
Thence southerly along centerline of said section approximately 670 feet to the intersection with the i
easterly prolongation of the centerline of S.E. 90th Street, 3 �
Thence westerly alon�.said..prolongation line approximately 600 feet to the intersection of S.E. 90th
Street and 106th Avenue S.E., 4 '
Thence southerly approximately 660 feet�to the intersection of 106th•Av.enue.S.E..and S.E. 92nd Street,
5
Thence�westerly approximately 680 feet to the intersection.of�S.E..92nd Street and 104th Avenue S.E.,
6
Thence southerly approximately 650 feet to the intersection of 104th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 94th Street,
7
Thence westerly approximately 1290 feet to the intersection of S.E. 94th Street and 100th Avenue S.E.,
8
Thence southerly approximately 690 feet to the intersection of 100th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 96th Street,
which is the Northwest corner of Section 5, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M., 9
'Thence southerly along the west line of said section approximately 410 feet to the intersection with a
survey traverse line within the Northern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way, 10
Thence S 45-20-57 E., 896.84 feet along said traverse line to an angle point, l0A
Thence S 18-37-12E, 3331.10 feet along same said traverse line to an angle point, lOB
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Thence S 6-07-12 W, 768.72 feet along said traverse line where it intersects with the south 1/4 section line
of the Southwest U4 section of Section 5, Township 23 North, Range 5 East of the W.M., 11 I
Thence easterly approximately 894 feet to the southeast corner of said U4 section, which is also the
intersection of 108th Avenue S.E. and N.E. 12th Street, 12
Thence easterly approximately 1320 feet to the intersection of N.E. 12th Street and 112th Avenue S.E.
(Aberdeen Avenue N.E.), 13
Thence southerly along Aberdeen Avenue N.E. approximately 610 feet to the centerline of N.E. Park ,
Drive, 14
Thence easterly along N.E. Park Drive approximately 1540 feet to the intersection of Edmonds Avenue
N.E., 14a
Thence southeasterly along N.E. Park Drive, approximately 610 feet to the intersection of the east-west
U4 section centerline of the Northwest U4 section of Section 9, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the
W.M., 15
Thence easterly along said U4 section centerline approximately 2190 feet to the intersection of the North-
South centerline of Section 9, Township 23 North, Range 5 East of the W.M. (Monroe Avenue N.E.),
16
Thence southeriy along said section centerline (Monroe Avenue.N.E.) approximately 330 feet to the
intersection of Monroe Avenue N.E..and N.E. IOth Street, 17
Thence easterly along N.E. lOth Street approximately 660 feet to the intersection of.N.E. .lOth Street and
Olympia Avenue N.E., 18
Thence southerly along said road centerline appro�cimately 250 feet to the intersection ���ith the centerline
of N.E. 9th Street, 19
Thence easterly along said road centerline approximately 260 feet to the intersection with the centerline of
Pierce Avenue N.E., 20
Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 620 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of N.E. 8th Street, 21
Thence easterly along said road centerline approximately 400 feet to the intersection with the centerline of ''
Queen Avenue N.E., 22
Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 470 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of N.E. 7th Street, 23
Thence easterly along said road centerline appro�mately 160 feet to the intersection with the centerline of
Redmond Avenue N.E., 24
Thence southeasterly and then southerly along said road centerline approximately 740 feet to the
intersection with the centerline of N.E. 6th Place, 25
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Thence westerly along said road centerline approximately 260 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of Queen Avenue N.E., 26
Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 260 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of N.E. 6th Street, 27
Thence westerly along said road centerline appro�cimately 1,320 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of Monroe Avenue N.E., 28
Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 500 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of N.E. Sth St., 29
Thence westerly along said road centerline approximately 320 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of"L" Street, 30
Thence southerly and then westerly along said road centerline approximately 1,000 feet to the intersection
with the centerline of Jefferson Avenue N.E., 31
Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 260 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of N.E. 4th Street and the south section line of Section 9, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the
W.M., 32
Thence westerly along said section line approximately 1,660 feet to the intersection with the centerline of
Edmonds Avenue N.E. and.the southwest corner of Section 9, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the
W.M., 33
Thence westerlyalong the south section line of Section 8, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M.
approximately 700 feet to the intersection with the easterly right-of-way line of the Puget Sound Power&
Light Co. transmission line right-of-way, 34
Thence northwesterly along said right-of-way line approximately 1450 feet to the intersection with the
north line of the south 30 feet of the north half of the southeast quarter of Section 8, Township 23 North,
Range 5 East,W.M., 35
Thence westerly, along said north line, approximately 900.00 feet; 35A
Thence southerly at right angles to the previous mentioned course, approximately 496 feet to the
intersection with the southwesterly margin of the Burlington Northern Spur Line; 36
Thence southwesterly approximately 1347 feet to the intersection of the centerline of N. 4th Street with I
the centerline of vacated Meadow Street; 37 '�
Thence westerly along the centerline of said N. 4th Street approximately 282 feet to the intersection with
the centerline of Garden Avenue N.; 37A
Thence westerly along said road centerline approximately 730 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of Pelly Avenue N., 38
Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 670 feet,to the intersection with the centerline
of N. 3rd Street, 39
Thence westerly along said road centerline approximately 270 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of Wells Avenue N., 40
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'Thence northwesterly along N. 3rd Street centerline approximately 370 feet to the intersection with the
centerline of Williams Avenue N., 41
"Thence southerly along said road centerline approximately 620 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of N. 1 st Street, 42
Thence northwesterly along said road centerline approximately 20 feet to the intersection with the
centerline of Williams Avenue N., 43
T'hence southwesterly along said road centerline approximately 470 feet to the intersection with the
southwesterly right-of-way line of the Cedar River waterway, 44
Thence southerly along Williams Ave. appro�imately 1040 ft.to the intersection with the centerline of S.
2nd Street, 45
Thence southerly along Williams Ave. approximately 560 feet to the intersection with the centerline of S.
3rd Street, 46
'Thence easterly along said road centerline approximately 600 feet to the intersection with the centerline of
Main Avenue S., 47
Thence southerly along said road centerline appro�mately 560 feet to the intersection with the centerline
of S. 4th Street, 48
Thence easterly-along said road centerline approximately 190.feet to.the intersection with the centerline of
the Prim. State Hwy.No. 1 right-of-way, 49
Thence easterly along S. 4th Str.eet centerline approxixnately 480 feet to.the intersection of the centerline
of the Cedar River pipe line right-of-way, 50
Thence southeasterly.along said right-of-way approximately 1950 feet to the intersection with the south
section line of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M., 51
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Thence southeasterly along said right-of-way approximately 3,900 feet to the intersection with the east �
, section line of Section 20, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the W.M., 52
II Thence southerly along said section line approximately 2,370 feet to the southeast corner of Section 20,
Township 23 North, Range 5 East, ofthe W.M., 53
'Thence westerly along the south section line of said section approximately 720 feet to the intersection
with the centerline of 114th Avenue S.E. and the end of the westerly APA boundary. 54
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EXHIBIT 4
PIPELINE MATERIAL RE UIREMENTS
PIPE DIAMETER CONSIDERATIONS
PIPE MATERIAL <4 4-8 10-12 14-20 24-30 36-54 SUGGESTED MATERIAL SPEC (See attached table)
Ductile Iron,Rubber Gaskets
Cement Mortaz-Lined 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 AW WA C151,C104 a b c d n o p r
Polyethylene-Lined 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 AWWA C151 a b c d n o p r
Ductile Iron,Nitrile Gaskets
, Cement Mortar-Lined 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 AW WA C151,C104 b c d i n o p r
Polyethylene-Lined 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 AWWA C151 6 c d e i n o p r
PVC,Rubber Gasket Joints
Blue Brute C 1 150 or 200 1,2 1,2 AW W A C900 a b j 1 n o p r t
PVC,Nitrile Gasket Joints
Blue Brute C1 150 or 200 1,2,3 1,2,3 AW WA C900 b i j l n o p r t
PVC,Solvent Welded Joints
Sch 80 2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 ASTM D1784,D1785 h j k I n o p r t
Welded Steel,Rubber Gaskets
Cement MortarLined 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 AW WA C200,C205 a b f g h n o p r
Dielectrio-Lined 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,2 AW WA C200,C210 a b f g h n o p r
Welded Steel,Welded Joints
Cement Mortar-Lined 1,2 1,2 AW WA C200,C205 f g h n o p r
DielectriaLined 1,2,3 1,2,3 AW WA C200,C210 f g h n o p r
High llensity Polyethylene Pipe 1 1 1 1 1 ASTM D1248 and D3350 h k p q u
Corrugated High Density Polyethylene 1 1 1 1 1 ASTM D1248 and AASHTO k p q s u
Pipe-Smooth Interior
Insituform Liner 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 ASTM D638 m n o r
PIPELINE SERVICE
l. Storm Sewer
2. Sanitary Sewer and Side Sewer
3. Leachate Pipeline
4. Rehab Existing Storm Sewer
5. Rehab Existing Sanitary Sewer
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CONSIDERATIONS ON SELECTION OF PIPE MATERIALS
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Ot�ier materials riieeting.sim�lar perfoririance standards or.developed as tlie resuit of new technology:may e '=`'_``:;:
approyed.by the Utility.
a. Rubber gaskets may be severely damaged by petroleum products, particularly in prolonged e�posures to
concentrated flows containing little or no storm water or sanitary sewage. In cases where heavy concentrations of I
etroleum roducts ma be ea erienced,nitrile(Nitrile-Butadiene; ie,NBR) askets should be used. �
b. Gasketed 'oints ma not be leak- roof at zero or low ressures,if im ro erl installed.
c. Mechanical 'oints ma be less likel to leak at low ressures than ush-on 'oints.
d. Ma need rotective coatin s and/or cathodic rotection a ainst external corrosion.
e. Considered most reliable asket and linin material for ductile iron leachate i eline.
f. Ve diff'icult to re air linin s on inside of'oints in i e smaller than 24-inch diameter.
Almost alwa s needs rotective coatin s and cathodic rotection a ainst ea�ternal corrosion.
h. Pro erl made �oints are considered leak- roof.
i. Nitrile askets ma re uire lon delive time.
Re uires s ecial attention to beddin and bacl�'ill de th to avoid structural failure of i e.
k. Large thermal,eapansion_coefficient._May need to limit solvent welded joints to 4-inch and smaller pipe. May
require.careful evaluation of pipe installation temperature and temperature� of piped liquids to- ensure joint ��
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1. Pi e not available over 12-inch diameter. .r , ;
m. Insituform lining is available in 6=inch through 60-inch diameter for almost any pressure, if sufficient pipe cross- -,
sectional area is available. , ,
n. Pressure routs and elsare not acce table for rehabilitation or. atchin of storm and sanita se���ers.r
o. Suitability of pipe lining and gasket material to resist chemical attack by conveyed fluids must be determined for
each i eline service considered.
p. All storm and sanitary sewer manholes, catch basins, and inlets should be equipped with precast concrete bottom
and sidewalls with rubber gasketed joints between sections, water-tight epoxy grout pipe entrances through walls,
and bitumastic coating of all interior floor and wall surfaces. Manholes, catch basins, and inlets should have no
leaka e when h drostaticall tested at atmos heric ressure.
Has ood resistance to a number of chemicals, etroleum roducts, and h dro en sulfide corrosion.
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EXHIBIT 4
CONSIDERATIONS ON SELECTION OF PIPE MATERIALS cont.
r. "Zero leakage" test requirement may be impossible to achieve under the best conditions for any pipe materials
because trapped air may distort test results, even in a drop-tight pipe. Pressure and leakage test requirements
should consider whether the pipe has steel slope or will stand full of liquid. Pipelines should be tested with the
intent to prevent or minimize leakage. Air testing should not be allowed; hydrostatic testing should be as stringent
as any found in the industry.
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Pipe materials, without regazd for chemical attack, conosion, or puncture, are generally ranked as follows, in
decreasing order of liquid-tight reliability:
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• welded steel with welded joints I
• PVC with solvent welded joints
• Insituform liner
• ductile iron with viton or rubber gaskets
• welded steel with rubber gasketed joints
. • PVC with viton or rubber gasketed joints
s. .Joints.should consist of"heat-shrink"..wrap,standard cor-rugated coupling,.and full:pipe band clamps.� ; .
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t. The use'of�PVC may be.restricted by other Utilit_y policy in regards to depth of pipe cover. ' � i
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• u. ,.HDPE may be adversely affected.by solvents; its use is not recommended where contact with solvents may occur.. - ' �
H:Aquifer/AP0803/bh
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Amends Ord No. 3174, 3773, 3891,
4186, 4269, 4336
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 43h7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) , TITLE V (FINANCE AND
BUSINESS REGULATIONS) , AND TITLE VIII (HEALTH &
SANITATION) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF THE AQUIFER. .
SECTION I. This ordinance defines certain regulated -
substances, adopts regulations which apply within Zone 1 and Zone 2 '
of the aquifer protection area, requires aquifer protection area
permits, requires a regulated substances management plan, �
establishes a method of reporting unauthorized releases, provides
penalties, and provides for injunctive relief. This ordinance
requires termination of use of regulated substances within Zone 1
of the aquifer protection area, except for diminimus quantities, _,
within 10 years of adoption of this ordinance. The ordinance also
provides for modifications, waivers, alternat�ives, variances and
appeals . The ordinance also makes changes to related portions of
the city code to reflect the presence and requirements of the
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aquifer protection ordinance.
SECTION II. A full text of this ordinance will be mailed,
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without charge, upon request to the City Clerk.
Date of Publication: September 18, 1992 \ ,
ORD. 300 : 9/16/92 :as . �