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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 11/15/2010AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 15, 2010
Monday, 7 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a. Renton FilmFrenzy III & Renton Reporter People's Choice Award
4.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
5.AUDIENCE COMMENT
(Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The
comment period will be limited to one‐half hour. The second audience comment period later on in
the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please
walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST
NAME.
6.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 11/8/2010. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of the 2011 State
Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions, which serve as guidance for City staff
during the State legislative session. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
c. Finance and Information Technology Department reports request from RVA Center, LLC for
utility bill adjustment and recommends granting the adjustment in the amount of $4,720.32.
Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Finance and Information Technology Department recommends approval of a 2010 budget
amendment ordinance increasing the budget by $4,852,225 for a final amended total of
$262,396,683. Refer to Finance Committee.
7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held
by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Committee of the Whole: Jail Facilities Lease with SCORE*
b. Community Services Committee: Criminal Violations of Park Rules & Regulations Revisions*
c. Finance Committee: Landscape Maintenance Contract with Canber Corporation
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d. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Taxiway Bravo Rehabilitation Contract with Reid
Middleton; Assignment of Pro‐Flight Aviation, Inc.'s Lease; Operating Permit with Pro‐Flight
Aviation, Inc. & Sublease
8.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Adopting the 2011/2012 Fee Schedule Brochure (Approved via 11/1/2010 Committee of
the Whole report)
b. Jail Facilities Lease with SCORE (See 7.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Criminal violations of Park Rules & Regulations (See 7.b.)
b. Establishing property tax levy rate for 2011 (Approved via 11/1/2010 Committee of the
Whole report)
c. Increasing water utilities tax (Approved via 11/1/2010 Committee of the Whole report)
d. 2011/2012 City of Renton biennial budget (Approved via 11/1/2010 Committee of the
Whole report)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Temporary Homeless Encampments & Temporary Use Permits Code Amendments ‐ Title IV
Docket #D‐09 & #D‐37 (1st reading 11/8/2010)
b. Planned Urban Development Regulations Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐38 (1st
reading 11/8/2010)
c. Urban Design Regulations Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐39 (1st reading
11/8/2010)
d. Density Bonuses in Multi‐Family Zone Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐40 (1st
reading 11/8/2010)
e. Office in the Industrial Light (IL) Zone Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐41 (1st
reading 11/8/2010)
f. Mobile Homes Setbacks Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐42 (1st reading 11/8/2010)
g. Definition of Building Height & Grade Plane Code Amendments ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐43
(1st reading 11/8/2010)
h. Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐45 (1st
reading 11/8/2010)
i. Administrative Policy/Code Interpretation Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐46 (1st
reading 11/8/2010)
j. Comprehensive Plan Amendments Timeline Code Amendment ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐48 (1st
reading 11/8/2010)
9.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425‐430‐6512 for recorded information.)
10.AUDIENCE COMMENT
11.EXECUTIVE SESSION (property acquisition & labor relations)
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12.ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
November 15, 2010
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Transition & Lease Agreement;
Federal Relations Update
• Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk •
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RECABLECAST:
Tues. & Thurs. at 11 AM & 9 PM, Wed. & Fri at 9 AM & 7 PM and Sat. & Sun. at 1 PM & 9 PM
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2011 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of
Policy Positions
Meeting:
Regular Council - 15 Nov 2010
Exhibits:
2011 State Legislative Agenda
2011 Statement of Policy Positions
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community and Economic Development
Staff Contact:
Suzanne Dale Estey (x6591)
Recommended Action:
Refer to the Committee of the Whole
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Prior to each state legislative session, the City Council considers documents which summarize the City’s
positions on state issues. The State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions serve as guidance
for City staff as it attempts to work with the Legislature to achieve the City’s goals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions as proposed.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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City of Renton 2011 State Legislative Agenda
BASIC PREMISES
The City of Renton’s positions on state legislation will reflect basic premises established by the Renton City Council over
many years. These include the need for proposed legislation to provide local elected officials maximum flexibility in
addressing community needs; strong opposition to new or expanded mandates on local governments without adequate
funding to support these programs, as required by State law (RCW 43.135.060); and the importance of maintaining local
control, especially in areas such as local government taxation and financing, rights-of-way management and land use and
zoning matters.
Additionally, during a time of economic uncertainty, and with the State facing operating budget shortfalls for 2011-2013 of
$4.8 billion or more, Renton asks lawmakers to maintain basic services such as public safety and criminal justice, and the
City is not making any new funding requests from the State’s operating budget. The City urges lawmakers to refrain from
further cuts to programs that are key to public safety, including auto theft prevention grants, municipal criminal justice
monies and law enforcement academy funding. Renton also asks the Legislature to consider creative approaches to
providing cities with additional efficiencies, cost-savings and flexibility. Renton will consider support for regulatory reform,
easing liability burdens and legislation to reduce or eliminate unnecessary mandates.
PRIORITY ISSUES
Transportation Solutions
Renton continues to face major challenges with traffic congestion that comes with being at the crossroads of Interstate 405,
Highway 167 and several other state highway corridors. This creates slowdowns and choke points that stifle the efficient
movement of people and goods through the City, resulting in severe economic, family and quality of life impacts.
Transportation projects are infrastructure investments that can be economic stimulus and job creation tools to help areas
further recover economically. The City asks legislators to remember that the I-405/SR 167 interchange remains the most
congested interchange in the state and I-405 from Renton to Bellevue remains the most congested corridor in the state.
Renton is joining the multi-stakeholder “Transportation Partnership” in the 2011 session to urge that the Legislature enact a
new transportation investment package. The City requests that the core mission of “fixing the worst first” help guide
investment decisions, and that a package should address not only the state highway system but key needs such as local
roadways, freight mobility, transit and incentive-driven programs such as Commute Trip Reduction (CTR).
In the 2011 Legislative Session, the City of Renton will:
·Support authorization of “managed lane” or “HOT lane” approaches to funding I-405 needs from Puyallup to
Lynnwood: The City played a key role in 2010 in helping with House passage and Senate committee passage of ESHB 2941,
which would have established a managed lanes program on I-405. While ESHB 2941 did not pass, the Legislature
appropriated funds that allowed the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to move forward with
environmental work, continued design, and “Expert Review Panel” analysis of a I-405 “High Occupancy Toll” lane (HOT
Lane) project. In 2011, WSDOT will forward agency request legislation to call for construction of additional toll lanes or
managed lanes that can help add desperately-needed capacity to the I-405 corridor. While the first deployment of HOT
lanes is likely to be north of Bellevue, Renton seeks capacity additions and improvements as soon as possible at the
I-405/SR-167 connector, as well as the two lanes of additional capacity on I-405 northbound and southbound between
Renton and Bellevue. The City also encourages the State to use its full faith and credit to help finance I-405 projects in
order to maximize the investments and accelerate progress on the entire corridor.
·Investments in key state and local projects, freight mobility and transit: As the Legislature and the Transportation
Partnership lay the groundwork for a possible comprehensive transportation revenue package in 2011, Renton asks
lawmakers to support key needs, including:
o $3 million for the NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project (SR-900)
o Dedicated freight mobility funding that would allow the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) to
award $5 million for the SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard project between Renton and Tukwila
o Direct distribution funds for local needs, local funding options, enhanced funding for the Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB) grant programs and additional funding for transit and Commute Trip Reduction
o “Complete streets” legislation that better enables cities such as Renton to make transit- and pedestrian-friendly
investments along state corridors that run through local communities.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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Fiscal Stability
Renton, like many other cities around the state, has been forced make major budget reductions during the economic
recession while still keeping core services intact. Through several cycles of cuts, the City has reduced its general fund
spending by more than 12% over two years, instituted furlough days for employees, and reduced its work force by 94
employees to balance its 2009-2012 budgets, despite growing its population by one-third since 2008. With these major
fiscal challenges in mind, Renton asks for the State Legislature’s help to preserve key state revenue sources and current
taxing authorities.
In the 2011 Session, the City of Renton will:
·Team up with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), counties and other local governments to protect
state-shared revenues that are vital to cities: With a $4 billion-plus state operating budget shortfall, some
state-to-local revenue streams may be at risk. Renton asks legislators to consider how counter-productive it would be
to cut local revenues that help cities maintain a commitment to public safety and assist with social services needs.
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance funds, Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) mitigation payments, auto theft and sex
offender address verification funds, and other state-shared revenues, are critical to cities such as Renton. In 2011,
Renton will work closely with AWC and others to protect these vital state-shared revenues.
Flood Control and Critical Upgrades to the Green River Levee System
Over the past two years, Renton and other cities in the Green River Valley, along with King County, and in cooperation with
multiple state and federal agencies, have made significant progress in repairing and stabilizing the Howard Hanson Dam to
ease fears over flood damage that could have occurred with major winter storms. However, while the progress with the
Howard Hanson Dam is encouraging, by no means are the Valley’s problems solved. It remains critical to have the
flood-protection levees along the Green River certified and accredited. Without such certification, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) will map virtually the entire Valley as a flood zone, causing flood insurance costs to skyrocket,
crippling economic development efforts and making it infinitely more difficult for businesses and property owners to
develop and redevelop in the Valley.
However, upgrading the nearly 20 miles of levees along the Green River Valley will be a lengthy, expensive process costing
several hundred million dollars. Federal dollars for such levee work are scarce, and funding and utility and property tax
rate-based efforts at the local level and with the King County Flood Control Zone District are not nearly enough to address
the problem. It is of paramount importance that the State of Washington assists with this work. The Green River Valley is
the largest industrial area in Washington State, the 2nd largest distribution hub on the West Coast and the 4th largest in the
nation. Funding of these flood-related projects is critical to the health of an industrial valley that supports 40 million square
feet of warehouse/industrial space, 1,800 businesses, 20,000 jobs and $8 billion in taxable revenue.
In the 2011 Session, the City of Renton will:
·Strongly support a 2011-13 Capital Budget request for state assistance with levee upgrades: As part of an overall
10-year, $15-million-per-year request by Valley cities and King County, Renton will support a 2011-13 capital budget
request for $30 million to upgrade levee segments in Kent, Tukwila and Auburn, particularly those segments which
directly assist with protecting the City against flood impacts (there are no Green River Valley levee segments physically
located within Renton).
·Work with King County and the King County Flood Control Zone District to resolve the “levy suppression” problem
that threatens the District’s annual funding: As the most junior taxing district in King County, the Flood Control Zone
District’s funding for 2011 and beyond is threatened by the “levy suppression” problem. The economic downturn and a
corresponding rapid decrease in assessed values have caused property tax levy rates to have to be adjusted upward.
This is resulting in King County coming close to bumping up against a statutory $5.90 per $1000 limit in the combined
property tax rate allowed for all taxing districts (cities, County, hospital/library/fire districts). In 2011, pending review of
proposed legislation, Renton will support a King County/Flood District-led effort to secure a temporary waiver or
exemption from the $5.90/$1000 statutory cap and allow the Flood District to maintain at least some of the $35 million
in annual funds it generates for levee maintenance.
Economic Development and Infrastructure Funding
Investing in infrastructure that addresses core community needs, and lays the groundwork for economic development,
continues to be a high priority for the City of Renton. Renton will work in concert with the Association of Washington Cities
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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and a coalition of other key stakeholders on options to address community needs and enhance its business retention and
recruitment efforts.
In the 2011 Legislative Session, the City of Renton will seek support for:
·Sunset Area Community Investment and Revitalization: The City Council has adopted a Sunset Area Community
Investment Strategy, developed with the Renton Housing Authority (RHA), the Renton School District (RSD) and the
community to revitalize this area. The City has set aside $1.5 million for infrastructure needs in the area and is
dedicated to working with RHA, RSD and others to secure additional funding to revitalize the area. Potential strategies
include the use of underutilized land, redevelopment of existing public housing, upgrade of public infrastructure,
improvement of pedestrian linkages and enhancement of community services and amenities.
The City of Renton strongly supports RHA’s pursuit of $4.5 million in state “Washington Works” workforce housing
(Housing Finance Commission) for the Sunset Terrace redevelopment project, which will act as a catalyst for further
redevelopment in the Sunset Area. The City also seeks $3 million in transportation funding for safety and pedestrian
improvements for the NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project (SR-900) and $1 million for an accessible
playground in this community.
·Assistance with revitalization of the West Hill/Skyway area: In August 2010, the Renton City Council voted to place on
the February 2012 ballot the annexation of the West Hill/Skyway area between Renton and Seattle. The City is
tremendously appreciative of the help the Legislature has provided to assist with the Growth Management Act-driven
costs of taking on large annexation areas such as this one, through a state sales tax credit mechanism enacted in 2006
and extended and enhanced in 2009. Still, for areas such as West Hill/Skyway that are struggling with business closures,
dealing with severe public safety and educational challenges, and suffering from deficient infrastructure, a gap of
several million dollars per year must be closed in order for Renton to proceed with annexation efforts during a time of
economic upheaval.
In 2011, in collaboration with King County and Skyway Solutions, Renton is supporting a $2 million West Hill/Skyway
capital budget request to build upon previous infrastructure investments in the business district along Renton Avenue,
This investment will help stimulate economic activity in this struggling commercial area, help close the City’s funding
gap and begin to help radically revitalize this community. The City also supports legislation which would relieve cities of
the requirement to conduct expensive post annexation census counts.
Strengthening the Aerospace Industry
As the first city to join the Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA) and as a founding member of the Washington Aerospace
Partnership, Renton strongly supports the efforts of both organizations to strengthen the aerospace industry across
Washington. Priority issues for AFA include, among others: supporting tax policies that encourage the growth and
long-term health of the industry; improving transportation infrastructure; enhancing training and education to support the
aerospace workforce; and addressing rapidly increasing health care costs.
Renton has been proud to be the home of The Boeing Company for over 67 years. The first commercial jet, the Boeing 707,
was made in Renton, and the best selling jets in history have been assembled in Renton ever since. Renton is now home to
three of the company’s six business units: Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Capital and Boeing’s Shared Services Group.
Boeing’s Renton operations account for nearly $7 billion (2.7%) of Washington’s Gross State Product, 10.7% of the state’s
exports abroad and over 45,000 direct and indirect jobs. Renton is also the home of a diverse array of aerospace suppliers
and a municipal airport. The City is delighted by Boeing’s announcement last September that it will step up production of
the successful 737 jetliner from the current 31.5 per month (an all-time high for the company) to 38 per month by the
second quarter of 2013. Renton will continue to support legislation that enables Boeing and other aerospace companies to
thrive.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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City of Renton 2011 State Legislative Agenda
and Statement of Policy Positions
The City of Renton’s 2011 State Legislative Agenda and Statement of Policy Positions are divided as
follows:
1.The 2011 State Legislative Agenda includes PRIORITY ISSUES – items Renton will devote its
highest level of advocacy toward achieving. These are outlined in a separate handout.
2.The 2011 Statement of Policy Positions – SUPPORT/OPPOSE – items Renton considers
important. The City will use time and effort and join others in supporting beneficial
measures or opposing those which would have an adverse impact.
3.The 2011 Statement of Policy Positions – TRACK/MONITOR – issues the City will track and
monitor. As these issues evolve, the City may involve itself to a greater degree if necessary.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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City of Renton 2011 Statement of Policy Positions
Criminal Justice/Courts/Jails/Law Enforcement
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Anti-Gang-Violence Legislation: Renton will strongly support 2011 anti-gang-violence legislation being
requested by the State Attorney General and supported by a coalition of law enforcement, prosecutors,
cities and counties. Renton believes that in addition to penalties, intervention and prevention
strategies must be an integral component of any 2011 bill addressing gang violence.
·Technical fix to ensure “SCORE” jail employees can be under the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement
System (PSERS): Renton will strongly support a 2011 legislative request put forth by the South County
Correctional Entity (SCORE), making a technical fix in the law to ensure that SCORE jail employees can
participate in PSERS.
·Protect criminal justice, law enforcement and courts funding: Renton will work closely with other
local agencies, law enforcement organizations and courts organizations to protect operating budget
funding for key criminal justice, law enforcement and courts priorities. These include municipal
criminal justice, auto theft prevention, law enforcement academy funding, sex offender address
verification, public defense and court interpreters.
·Traffic Safety Cameras – oppose pre-emption of local authority: Cities expect to see legislation in 2011
that would limit the fines a local government may collect as part of any red-light camera program – and
could possibly dictate other operational aspects of the programs. Renton’s program has enhanced
traffic safety and reduced collisions. Traffic safety cameras have had an enormous impact on reducing
the number of vehicles speeding through school zones. Local trends show that the number of
violations occurring at locations with speed safety cameras has decreased by 35 percent. High speed
violations issued for exceeding the posted speed limit by 16 to 20 mph have dropped by 42 percent.
Renton will join others in opposing pre-emption of local authority and work with other jurisdictions on
proposing sensible clarifications of existing law.
·Vehicle Prowls – Cracking Down on Repeat Offenders: Renton will support legislation that would
increase the penalty for repeat vehicle prowl offenders to a felony. Vehicle prowls are becoming a
more significant issue for Renton, particularly given the success the city and others have had in reducing
automobile theft.
·Driving While License Suspended: Renton will join other law enforcement interests in opposing any
2011 legislation that would seek to completely decriminalize certain types of Driving While License
Suspended (DWLS) offenses such as Failure to Appear and Failure to Pay.
·Funding for medical costs incurred by jail offenders: Renton will support efforts by AWC and others to
obtain assistance.
TRACK/MONITOR
·Schools mapping: Renton will track efforts by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
to obtain additional state funding for the mapping of K-12 schools and higher education institutions for
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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emergency preparedness purposes.
·Requiring Municipal Courts to take on Anti-Harassment Orders (AHOs) and Domestic Violence
Protection Orders (DVPOs): If legislation arises to turn this local-discretion authority into a
requirement for Municipal Courts, Renton will track it.
·Weapons restrictions: Renton will track efforts to enact state restrictions on guns, including safe
storage and “closing the gun show loophole.”
·Fees for offenses that require a DNA sample to be taken – extend authority to Municipal and District
Courts: Current law requires a DNA sample to be taken in connection with certain criminal offenses.
Superior Courts have the authority to impose fees that help with cost-recovery for the DNA samples,
while District and Municipal Courts do not. Renton will track efforts by the District and Municipal Court
Judges’ Association to level the playing field so that all local courts can have cost recovery for DNA
sampling.
Economic Development/Infrastructure/Parks & Recreation/Housing/Arts & Culture
SUPPORT/MONITOR
·Local Revitalization Financing (LRF) and other Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) types of tools: Renton
has been fortunate to successfully compete for matching state funding of two local economic
revitalization projects through the LRF program. Absent state legislative action, the LRF program will
not be extended. Renton will strongly support efforts to reauthorize LRF or provide other more robust
“TIF” tools.
·Local Conservation Financing Tool (LCFT): The City will support efforts by the Cascade Land
Conservancy to protect open space and natural areas in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties by
creating a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program that generates revenues to local cities to fund
infrastructure and other public projects.
·Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF): Renton will support efforts by local governments, contractors,
water-sewer districts and others to ensure the PWTF can be recapitalized. In 2009, for the first time
ever, the Legislature “swept” money out of the PWTF to help resolve a $9 billion Operating Budget
shortfall.
·Washington Wildlife, Recreation and Parks Program (WWRP): Renton will strongly support efforts to
keep the WWRP program, which is funded out of the State Capital Budget, at a funding level of at least
the current $70 million per biennium. The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition (WWRC) will
actually request $100 million for the program to take its biennial funding back to the 2007-09 level, but
Renton recognizes that will be challenging in this fiscal environment.
·“Healthy & Sustainable Communities” Initiative: Renton’s Community Services Department has been
involved in the development of a Healthy & Sustainable Communities initiative among representatives
of parks and recreation, Realtors, cities and counties, public health entities, the American Heart
Association, the Obesity Coalition, environmental groups and others. The initiative calls for maintained
funding of several operating, capital and transportation budget programs such as public health, WWRP,
Safe Routes to School that help people stay active and healthy, make more efficient use of the “built
environment,” and hopefully help to reverse the obesity epidemic that leads to increased heart disease,
coronary problems and diabetes.
·Affordable housing: Renton will support initiatives to: a) restore the previously higher funding level of
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), particularly given that the HTF is a likely revenue source for the Sunset
Terrace housing project the City is strongly supporting; preserve funding for other programs such as the
Transition Housing, Ownership and Rental (THOR) program.
·Permanent revenue stream for “4Culture”: Renton is working hard to foster a thriving arts and culture
community and will support legislation to ensure a permanent, ongoing revenue stream for King
County’s “4Culture” organization. The City supports the position of 4Culture and the Washington State
Arts Alliance that investment in the arts is an investment in education and helps foster community and
economic development. As outlined in Renton’s new Arts & Culture Master Plan, a base of strong arts
and culture helps create vibrant communities that connect people across cultural boundaries, attracts
tourism, and supports and enhances business retention and recruitment.
·Farmers Markets and Wine Tasting: Renton helps support one of the strongest Farmers Markets in the
State, with approximately 4,000 people visiting Downtown Renton every Tuesday between
June-September. The City supports continued state funding for the statewide Farmers Market network.
Additionally, although not currently allowed by City code, Renton supports legislation to permit
controlled wine tasting by Washington State wine vendors during Farmers Markets.
TRACK/MONITOR
·Local Real Estate Excise Tax (REET): The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is attempting to
negotiate with the Washington Association of Realtors (WAR) an acceptable compromise for 2011 that
would enable cities and counties more flexibility in how they spend the first and second quarter percent
of their local REET. Renton will track this issue.
Employee Services Issues/LEOFF/PERS
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Oppose pension enhancements that add new costs – and fully fund pension responsibilities: Renton
will follow the lead of the AWC in opposing pension enhancements that would add new costs to local
governments, while at the same time urging the state to fully fund existing pension responsibilities.
·Reforms to better manage personnel and labor costs: Renton is prepared to support initiatives put
forth by AWC and others to help better manage personnel and labor costs.
·“Presumptive disease” for police: Existing state law provides workers’ compensation benefits for
firefighters, and families of firefighters, if their disease is presumed to have occurred as a result of the
inherently dangerous conditions they faced during their terms of employment. This is defined narrowly
within state law. If 2011 legislative initiatives are brought forward to expand the reach of “presumptive
disease” laws to police employees, it will present cost impacts and concerns for Renton. The City will
work through AWC in this area.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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TRACK/MONITOR
·LEOFF 1 retirees: Renton has some 98 retired LEOFF 1 employees, and 3 active employees who are
eligible for the LEOFF 1 retirement program. Like many other cities, Renton continues to seek State
assistance in addressing the medical costs for LEOFF 1. Renton will work through AWC in this area.
Environmental Issues/Utilities/Water/Stormwater
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Puget Sound Action Agenda and the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan: The City will support efforts
by the Puget Sound Partnership and King County Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs) to establish
dedicated funding to implement the Puget Sound Action Agenda and the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery
Plan.
·Stormwater Funding: Renton will support a 2011 Department of Ecology request bill designed to create
new financing mechanisms for cities and counties to meet their very costly Clean Water Act
requirements under what is known as the National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System
(NPDES). Funding for stormwater is a key to meeting the federally-mandated, state-administered
requirements.
·Water rights fees: Renton will be closely watching a 2011 Department of Ecology request bill that is
designed to increase water rights fees to better fund the water resources program. A concern of water
utilities is that the fees will extend beyond pending rights applications to existing rights, and will be
inequitably charged (for example, draft legislation does not extend the fees to developers of what are
known as “exempt wells”). Renton is prepared to join other utilities in opposing legislation that goes
too far in increasing fees and does not equitably extend and charge them to all users.
TRACK/MONITOR
·Extending the current “Product Stewardship” program to prescription and pharmaceutical drug
disposal: The Product Stewardship program was enacted by the Legislature as a manufacturer-financed
program to allow for the environmentally safe disposal of products such as electronics and lights that
contain mercury. King County Solid Waste and others will look to expand the program in 2011 to
prescription and pharmaceutical drug disposal. Renton will track these efforts.
Fire Prevention and Emergency Services
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Simply Majority for EMS Levies: Fire Chiefs are expected to bring forth 2011 legislation that would
allow Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levies to achieve voter approval with a 50 percent plus one
majority, vs. the current 60 percent. Renton will support this issue.
·Funding to create regional Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Materials
Handling and Response Centers: Securing funding for regionally-focused “CBRNE” efforts is a high
priority of the Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs. Renton will support this legislative effort.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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TRACK/MONITOR
·Permit incentives for homeowners who voluntarily install fire-suppression sprinkler systems in their
residences: Renton will track this issue.
Fiscal Issues
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Oppose unfunded mandates, legislation that erodes local authority and/or legislation that erodes
local tax revenue: This is an annual staple of the City’s legislative agenda and directly relates to “basic
premises” upon which the annual Legislative Agenda is built.
·Support legislative changes to help local governments operate more efficiently and reduce costs: The
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) are
proposing to the Governor and Legislature a series of ideas to help local governments operate more
efficiently, reduce or delay cost impacts or relieve cost burdens altogether. Examples include public
records request reforms, notice changes under the State Environmental Policy and Shoreline
Management acts; delaying the date by which public fleets must deploy biofuel-powered or electric
vehicles; and others. Renton is poised to support these efforts.
·Oppose countywide utility tax authority and support unincorporated area utility tax: If King County
or the Washington State Association of Counties promotes legislation to establish countywide utility
taxing authority, Renton will join numerous other municipalities and the AWC in opposition. A
countywide utility tax would result in a “double tax” on city residents who already pay this tax to
Renton. However, the city will support a legislative initiative to establish unincorporated area utility tax
authority for counties, particularly if a portion of the revenue is dedicated to the transition costs for
cities making progress at annexing urban unincorporated areas.
·Restrict business license authority: The Washington State Retailers Association may advance 2011
legislation to restrict cities’ authority to impose business license fees. If so, Renton will join AWC and
others in opposing this local pre-emption effort.
General Government
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Protecting bidding laws and contracting authority: Renton will join other local governments in
working to protect local government authority in contracting and bidding laws in 2011.
·Shifting liability to municipal utilities under the “Call Before You Dig” law: In 2009, underground
contractors sought to add a new definition to the “Call Before You Dig” area of state law, one which
would have shifted liability and costs to municipal utilities. An interim work group has been formed,
and 2011 legislation is possible. If underground contractors go the same route as they did in 2009,
Renton will join AWC and municipal utilities in opposing such a legislative initiative.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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TRACK/MONITOR
·Expansion of wrongful death and injury claims: Legislation to expand wrongful death and injury claims
against local agencies and the private sector narrowly failed in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and the issue may
be re-introduced in 2011. Renton will monitor this issue closely.
Growth Management/Land Use and Permitting
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Requiring consistent development standards in PAAs or UGAs: The AWC may promote legislation in
2011 to require that counties have development standards in Potential Annexation Areas or Urban
Growth Areas that are consistent with those in place for neighboring cities. Absent the more direct
legislation, an initiative may also require that counties engage in a higher level of joint planning with
respect to these areas. Renton will support either or both of these legislative initiatives.
·Making GMA update cycles more consistent with federal Census updates: Current law requires that
GMA comprehensive plans be updated at least once every seven years. The updates are dependent on
accurate population and Census data – and yet Census numbers are updated only once every 10 years.
Planning Directors, AWC, and others may advance 2011 legislation to better “harmonize” the timing of
these and other required updates. If such legislation is advanced, Renton will support it.
·Local zoning control over location of mini-casinos: Renton will support legislation to explicitly clarify
cities’ authority to zone the location of mini-casinos and to grandfather in existing zoning restrictions.
TRACK/MONITOR
·Timing of when impact fees are collected: Renton will track legislation likely to be brought forth by the
Master Builders Association attempting to require that impact fee collection for residential housing be
delayed until the time of sale or closing on the homes.
Human and Social Services
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Full funding of “2-1-1” system: Renton will support continued efforts to obtain state funds to help fully
fund the new 2-1-1 emergency communications system to help seniors, the disabled and vulnerable
populations within Washington State access social services.
·Public health funding: Renton will support efforts to preserve funding for Seattle-King County Public
Health. A strong public health system promotes a healthier community and prevents and protects
against injury and disease.
·Energy assistance for low-income residents: During economic down times, the demand for
low-income energy assistance rises dramatically. Renton will support state partnership funding for
energy assistance for low-income residents.
·Employment-Based English as a Second Language/English Language Learners (ESL/ELL) Training:
Many employers who are faced with a high rate of job vacancies due to a lack of skilled employees are
finding it necessary to consider alternative ways of training existing employees to take on more
advanced responsibilities. Employment-Based ESL/ELL training helps workers overcome barriers such
as transportation and child care and can lead an immigrant or refugee to English proficiency quicker
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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when using work-based materials. Having employment based ESL/ELL for low-wage working
immigrants and refugees can open up new career opportunities that lead them to higher wage
employment. Renton has appreciated the Legislature’s recent funding of Renton Technical College’s
ESL/ELL workplace-based programs and joins the Renton Chamber of Commerce in seeking ongoing and
sustainable state funding for workplace-based ESL/ELL programs.
Telecommunications
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Oppose statewide franchise fee authority: In 2009, Verizon approached the Legislature, seeking
enactment of a statewide franchising structure for cable and video services. Had the legislation
succeeded, it would have pre-empted local franchising authority that guides cable service in Renton and
other local markets around the state. If this is proposed in 2011, Renton will join AWC in strongly
opposing this attack on local control.
Transportation/Transit
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·Forcing the consolidation of the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), Freight Mobility Strategic
Investment Board and County Road Administration Board (CRAB): In 2010, the Governor proposed
consolidating the TIB, FMSIB, and CRAB and placing them under the auspices of the WSDOT’s Local
Highways Program. Renton believes TIB and FMSIB in particular are two very focused, transparent,
accountable and effective agencies and would oppose a forced consolidation. However, the City
appreciates and supports the efforts by an interim legislative task force that is reviewing TIB, FMSIB and
CRAB operations and how they can increase efficiency.
·Street Utility: In 2011, the AWC and a number of individual jurisdictions will seek to obtain legislative
authorization to allow cities to establish “Street Utilities” for local maintenance and preservation needs.
Renton will support this effort.
Workforce Development/Education
SUPPORT/OPPOSE
·The City recognizes that its success increasingly depends on an educated and flexible workforce for all
of its employers, public and private alike. Employers need well educated and highly skilled employees
to grow and thrive. Because all students must be prepared to enter the globally competitive workforce,
the City supports efforts to adequately fund education reform. The State’s investment should:
o Further strengthen accountability – measurable performance should be ensured at all levels of
education.
o Attract and retain quality teachers and address the shortage of educators in the fields of
mathematics, science, special education, early learning and bilingual studies.
o Create a more competitive workforce by expanding funding for FTE enrollment at all levels of
higher education and prioritizing offerings toward jobs and industries of the future and
high-demand fields.
o Encourage stronger coordination of workforce development between K-12 and post-secondary
education entities and base targets on employer and economic demands.
·The City supports fulfillment of the state’s “paramount duty” to fully fund basic education costs
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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including transportation, building and utility costs and a full six-period high school day so students can
meet graduation requirements within four years.
·Work Force Development: Renton supports the “Retooling Washington’s Workforce” initiative
embarked upon by the State Work Force Training Board, and is prepared to support 2011 legislative
initiatives that grow out of that effort.
6b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department
recommends approval of the 2011 State Legislative Agenda and
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Request for Utility Bill Adjustment - RVA Center
Meeting:
Regular Council - 15 Nov 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Iwen Wang, Administrator
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 4,720.32 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
RVA Center LLC is requesting partial relief in the amount of $4,720.32 for past utility bills incurred by a previous
tenant, Pan Asian Grill, who occupied suites F and G (Account #024503-000) at the service address of 601 South
Grady Way since 2008. They requested the relief due to they were not informed of the option of receiving late and
shut off notices under the tenant billing system.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Grant the fee adjustment in the amount of $4,720.32.
6c. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department reports request
from RVA Center, LLC for utility bill adjustment and
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FINANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:November 8, 2010
TO:Don Persson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:Utility Bill Adjustment Request – RVA Center
ISSUE
Should an adjustment of $4,720.32 be made to the RVA Center (Account #024503-000) at the
service address of 601 South Grady Way, Suites F and G for past utility bills incurred by a
previous tenant?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends granting the fee adjustment to RVA Center.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
RVA Center LLC, is the owner of the property located at 601 South Grady Way, commonly
known as the Renton Village Shopping Center. Pan Asian Grill was a tenant occupying suite F
and G of the center since 2008. Like most of the Center’s large tenants, Pan Asian was billed
directly for their water, sewer, metro, and garbage services. No late notices had been sent to
the owner. Pan Asian paid their monthly bills in a timely manner until September 2009. They
had paid both August and September bills on October 19, 2009, and then consistently late with
their payments by 2-3 weeks after due dates, but they always made the full payment until May
2010. Their May billing was mailed to them on May 31, and was due on June 25th. We did not
receive the payment by the end of June and a “final notice” was sent to them in early July, a
10% penalty was assessed on July 19, and the meter was shut off on July 22. The City did not
receive a call to restore water service and the meter was supposed to remain turned off.
Again in August 2010, the past due amount was still delinquent and by now also included June’s
service costs. When the staff went to check the water services on August 24, they discovered
the water was on and the tenant had vacated the space, and the owner was readying the space
for a new tenant.
At the same time, the City received a letter from the attorney for Pan Asian Grill stated that his
client has ceased to operate and the business is dissolving, and that no assets would be
available to distribute to creditors, vendors, or account holders. The balance owing, now
including July’s service and shut off fee and penalties is $9,401.16.
Upon discovery of the situation and the outstanding balance, RVA Center LLC, wrote the City
requesting relief from the past due fees incurred by their tenant since they had no prior
knowledge of this. It has been the City’s practice in recent years to maintain all utility services
6c. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department reports request
from RVA Center, LLC for utility bill adjustment and
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Don Persson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
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under the owner’s name, and require an owner to execute a “Tenant Billing Form” authorizing
the City to bill tenants directly and on the same form they would also choose whether to
receive late notices. In further review of this account, we noticed most of the Center’s accounts
were set up to go to tenants directly and no owner information on these accounts at all.
Apparently the setup was established long ago in our system before multiple notifications
(which is necessary for “tenant billing” option to work) was available. The owner has since paid
$4,311.18, or roughly 50% of the service amount billed for May, June, and July, and requesting
the City to remove all penalties and shutoff fees, and the remaining balance on the account
which is an amount of $4,720.32 as detailed below:
KC
Water Sewer Wastewater Garbage Totals
May 2010 $550.51 $418.67 $965.36 $1,162.10 $3,096.64
July 2010 200.18 147.59 339.42 936.49 1,623.68
Totals $750.69 $566.26 $1,304.78 $2,098.59 $4,720.32
CONCLUSION
Staff has since worked with the owner in setting up the appropriate tenant billing authorization
and is recommending Council’s approval of the above adjustments as requested.
Attachments:
RVA Center Letter to Gregg Zimmerman, 8/25/10 (received August 27, 2010)
RVA Center Letter to Iwen Wang, 8/25/10 (received October 4, 2010)
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2010 Year End Budget Amendment Ordinance
Meeting:
Regular Council - 15 Nov 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
2010 Final Budget Adjustment.pdf
Ordinance
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Iwen Wang, FIT Administrator
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $4,852,225 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $$2,803,090
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The proposed budget amendment increases the overall 2010 City budget appropriation by 4.9 million,
and:
1) Recognizes grants/donations and associated program costs;
2) Makes minor housekeeping corrections; and
3) Aligns project budgets.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposed 2010 Year End Budget Amendment and place the ordinance on for first reading.
6d. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department
recommends approval of a 2010 budget amendment ordinance
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FINANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:November 9, 2010
TO:Don Persson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:2010 Year End Budget Amendment Ordinance
ISSUE
Should the 2010 budget be amended to incorporate changes as detailed below?
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the ordinance amending the 2010 budget.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
The proposed Year-End Budget Amendments will primarily incorporate various changes and
actions that have previously been reviewed and approved by the Council; and to a lesser
degree, it will make housekeeping corrections, recognize increase in or new grants, donations
that were not previously anticipated; and lastly, will align project budgets as outlined below.
Highlight of Amendments:
1.$1.815 million interest bearing interfund loan from General Fund to Golf Course Fund to
allow the Golf Course to retire its revenue bonds early.
2.$39k in cost and $35k in revenue related to the National Center for State Courts
Assessment Grant from the State Justice Institute (private grant).
3.$8,500 for 4 Cultural Grant from King County and associated costs.
4.$42k for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from US Department of
Justice for the purchase of 24 Automatic External Defibrillators.
5.$57k for 2010 Final CDBG Contract and associated costs of $42k. Grant is from King
County.
6.$5,000 “Take Me Fishing” grant from National Recreation and Park Association and
associated costs of $2,800.
7.Transfer funds to Fleet Fund (501) for the purchase of a Special Events Trailer.
8.$12k for Sponsorship of Youth Programs’ donation and associated costs.
9.Reduction of $34k in grant revenue and associate costs because LED light project’s bids
came in lower than expected.
10.$252k in both revenue and cost adjustments in the General Government Debt Service
Fund for Fire Station 13 acquisition. This is to recognize the complete financial
transactions that should include the excess levy property tax generated from the Benson
Hill area (revenue side) that is paying for part of the costs (expense side).
11.$143k in Capital and Professional Services for Leased City Properties Fund (108). This
will be funded by fund balance.
12.$30k for Tree Canopy Grant and related costs.
6d. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department
recommends approval of a 2010 budget amendment ordinance
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Members of the Renton City Council
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13.$105k repayment of interfund loan from Airport to Water and Waste Water Funds to
finance utility extensions approved in 2009, not included in the adopted 2010 budget.
14.$109k Waste Reduction and Recycling grant and corresponding program costs.
15.$298k NPDES Permit Grant ($200k in Surface Water operations and $98k in capital) and
related costs;
16.$45k, carry forward missed item in Communications Fund (505), Print Mailer Equipment
was budgeted for in 2009 but not purchased until 2010.
Project Budget Adjustments / Transfers:
1.Move $22k from Urban Forestry Program to Urban Tree Canopy Assessment project
(Fund 316).
2.Move $240k from Intersection Safety and Mobility (TIP #22) that was earmarked for
signals along NE 4th to NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements (TIP #5) to better coordinate
and manage the projects (Fund 317).
3.Move the balance of $3k from Surface Water Rehabilitation project to Major Facility
Maintenance project (Fund 422).
4.Move $50k from Lake Wash Beach project to Cascade Interceptor Restoration project
(Fund 426), already approved by Council.
5.Move $50k from the Wetland Mitigation Bank Project to the Green River Ecosystem
Study Project (Fund 427), already approved by Council.
CONCLUSION
Most of the amendments are to incorporate items that have previously been approved by the
City Council and are housekeeping in nature. The market-rate based interfund loan will
temporarily reduce General Fund’s fund balance and will be restored over the 5-year
amortization period. Staff recommends Council approve the proposed adjustments.
Attachments: Budget Amendment Ordinance and Attachment A
Proposed Year End Budget Amendment Detail
6d. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department
recommends approval of a 2010 budget amendment ordinance
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2010 Year End Budget Adjustment Detail 1/4
GENERAL FUND (Fund 000)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 11,955,285 - 11,955,285
REVENUES 105,584,156
Exec National Center for State Courts Assessment Grant 35,000
CED King County 4-Culture Grant 8,500
Police Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - AED 42,164
CS Take Me Fishing Program Grant 5,000
CS Sponsorship of Youth Programs 12,075
CS CDBG-R LED Light Project (34,052)
CS 2010 Final CDBG Contract 56,728
FIT FD40 Loan Benson Hill principal credit needs to be budgeted. 127,434
FIT FD40 Loan Benson Hill interest credit needs to be budgeted. 125,059
Total Revenue Adjustment 105,584,156 377,908 105,962,064
EXPENDITURES 106,294,348
CS Resolution 4075 interfund loan between general fund (000) and golf course fund (404) 1,875,000
Exec National Center for State Courts Assessment Grant 38,500
CED King County 4-Culture Grant 8,500
Police Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - AED 42,164
CS 2010 Final CDBG Contract 57,585
CS 2010 Final CDBG Contract (Allocation changed 38% Gen Fund 62% CDBG) (15,572)
CS Take Me Fishing Program Grant 2,800
CS Transfer Special Events Trailer to Fleet 7,500
CS Transfer Special Events Trailer to Fleet (7,500)
CS Sponsorship of Youth Programs-Program Supplies 12,075
CS CDBG-R LED Light Project (34,502)
FIT FD40 Loan Benson Hill principal credit needs to be budgeted. 127,434
FIT FD40 Loan Benson Hill interest credit needs to be budgeted. 125,059
Total Expenditure Adjustment 106,294,348 2,239,043 108,533,391
Ending Fund Balance 11,245,093 (1,861,135) 9,383,958
LEASED FACILITIES FUND (Fund 108)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 837,613 - 837,613
REVENUES 1,669,586
Total Revenue Adjustment 1,669,586 - 1,669,586
EXPENDITURES 1,511,561
CS Projected increase in Capital 100,000
CS Projected increase in Professional Services 43,000
Total Expenditure Adjustment 1,511,561 143,000 1,654,561
Ending Fund Balance 995,638 (143,000) 852,638
MUNICIPAL CIP FUND (Fund 316)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 6,933,186 - 6,933,186
REVENUES 1,333,553
CS Tree Canopy Grant 30,000
Total Revenue Adjustment 1,333,553 30,000 1,363,553
EXPENDITURES 7,681,771
CS Tree Canopy Grant 30,000
CS Moved to Urban Tree Canopy Assessment (22,225)
CS Moved from Urban Forestry Program 22,225
Total Expenditure Adjustment 7,681,771 30,000 7,711,771
Ending Fund Balance 584,968 - 584,968
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TRANSPORTATION CIP FUND (Fund 317)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 2,892,341 - 2,892,341
REVENUES 31,352,042
Total Revenue Adjustment 31,352,042 - 31,352,042
EXPENDITURES 33,183,734
PW Moved funds to NE 3rd/4th Corridor Improvements 240,000
PW Moved funds from Intersection Safety and Mobility (240,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustment 33,183,734 - 33,183,734
Ending Fund Balance 1,060,649 - 1,060,649
AIRPORT FUND (Fund 402/422)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 1,049,083 - 1,049,083
REVENUES 3,495,163
Total Revenue Adjustment 3,495,163 - 3,495,163
EXPENDITURES 2,833,285
PW Interfund Loan Principal Payment (RES 4025) 88,579
PW Interfund Loan Interest Payment (RES 4025) 16,625
PW Move balance from Surface Water Rehabilitation to Major Facility Maintenance (3,160)
PW Move balance from Surface Water Rehabilitation to Major Facility Maintenance 3,160
Total Expenditure Adjustment 2,833,285 105,204 2,938,489
Ending Fund Balance 1,710,961 (105,204) 1,605,757
SOLIDWASTE UTILITY FUND (Fund 403)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 326,034 - 326,034
REVENUES 15,027,000
PW WRR Grant Revenue 109,538
Total Revenue Adjustment 15,027,000 109,538 15,136,538
EXPENDITURES 15,037,130
PW WRR Grant Expenditure 109,538
Total Expenditure Adjustment 15,037,130 109,538 15,146,668
Ending Fund Balance 315,904 - 315,904
GOLF COURSE FUND (Fund 404/424)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 1,085,801 - 1,085,801
REVENUES 2,633,545
CS Interfund Loan from General Fund (RES 4075) 1,875,000
Total Revenue Adjustment 2,633,545 1,875,000 4,508,545
EXPENDITURES 2,869,336
CS Redemption of Revenue Bonds outstanding (RES 4075) 1,875,000
Total Expenditure Adjustment 2,869,336 1,875,000 4,744,336
Ending Fund Balance 850,010 - 850,010
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WATER UTILITY FUND (Fund 405/425)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 7,157,108 - 7,157,108
REVENUES 14,776,910
PW Interfund Loan repayment from Airport 53,156
Total Revenue Adjustment 14,776,910 53,156 14,830,066
EXPENDITURES 17,222,205
Total Expenditure Adjustment 17,222,205 - 17,222,205
Ending Fund Balance 4,711,813 53,156 4,764,969
WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND (Fund 406/416/426)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 2,775,538 - 2,775,538
REVENUES 20,431,453
Total Revenue Adjustment 20,431,453 - 20,431,453
EXPENDITURES 22,044,799
PW Moved funds to Cascade Interceptor Restoration project (u45498). 50,000
PW Moved funds from Lk Wash Beach project (u45492). (50,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustment 22,044,799 - 22,044,799
Ending Fund Balance 1,162,192 - 1,162,192
SURFACEWATER UTILITY FUND (Fund 407/427)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 3,982,842 - 3,982,842
REVENUES 9,825,157
PW Interfund Loan repayment from Airport 52,048
PW Surface Water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormw 297,940
Total Revenue Adjustment 9,825,157 349,988 10,175,145
EXPENDITURES 12,145,464
PW Surface Water NPDES for operating expenditures 199,500
PW Surface Water NPDES for capital expenditures 98,440
PW Move funds to the Green River Ecosystem Study Project 50,000
PW Move funds from the Wetland Mitigation Bank Project (50,000)
Total Expenditure Adjustment 12,145,464 297,940 12,443,404
Ending Fund Balance 1,662,535 52,048 1,714,583
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (Fund 501)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 4,593,399 - 4,593,399
REVENUES 3,631,241
PW Transfer Special Events Trailer to Fleet 7,500
Total Revenue Adjustment 3,631,241 7,500 3,638,741
EXPENDITURES 3,414,047
PW Transfer Special Events Trailer to Fleet 7,500
Total Expenditure Adjustment 3,414,047 7,500 3,421,547
Ending Fund Balance 4,810,593 - 4,810,593
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COMMUNICATIONS FUND (Fund 505)
Adopted Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 111,818 - 111,818
REVENUES 1,049,671
Total Revenue Adjustment 1,049,671 - 1,049,671
EXPENDITURES 877,560
Exec Carry Forward mailer budgeted in 2009 but purchased was finalized in 2010 45,000
Total Expenditure Adjustment 877,560 45,000 922,560
Ending Fund Balance 283,929 (45,000) 238,929
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE
2011/2012 CITY OF RENTON FEE SCHEDULE BROCHURE.
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2009, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 5509, which
removed many fees from the Renton Municipal Code and consolidated them into the 2010 City
of Renton Fee Schedule Brochure ("fee brochure"); and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2010, the Council approved an amended fee brochure to revise
Fire and Emergency Services Department fees and make other housekeeping amendments to
the fee brochure; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2010, the Council adopted Resolution No. 4071, which
approved an amended fee brochure to add development fees, permit fees, land use review
fees, school impact fees, public works fees, and a technology surcharge fee to the fee brochure
and move the fire department fees to the development fees section; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a fee brochure for the years 2011 and 2012 as a
part of the City's 2011/2012 biennial budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The 2011/2012 City of Renton Fee Schedule Brochure, attached hereto, is
hereby adopted by reference. A copy of the fee brochure is at all times filed with the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION NO.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.1484:10/21/10:scr
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2011/2012
CITY OF RENTON
FEE SCHEDULE BROCHURE
The following charges are hereby established by the City which shall be collected for the
following instruments, reports, codes, and services:
1. Maps:
a. Zoning maps-standard 11 x 17
b. Zoning maps-large 24 x 36
c. Comprehensive Plan map - standard 11 x 17
d. Comprehensive Plan map - large 24 x 36
e. Precinct maps
2. Plat:
a. First page
b. Each additional page
3. Photocopies: Up to ten (10) pages free. After ten (10) pages,
all pages including the first ten (10) will be charged as follows:
a. Each 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14"
b. Each 11"x 17"
c. Each 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14" color
4. Budget:
a. City's Budget
b. City's Budget to other municipality or quasi-municipal
corporation or other nonprofit charitable or education
organization
5. Audio or Video Recording Copies:
a. Audio recording, each copy
b. Video recording, each copy
6. Regulations and Plans:
a. Comprehensive Plan and Map
b. Title IV, Development Regulations:
c. Text and Zoning Map
d. Text Only
e. Individual Chapters of Development Regulations
f. Renton Municipal Code (two volumes)
g. Code Supplements, per year:
(i) Titles 1-III and VI-X
(ii) Title IV
7. Miscellaneous Services:
a. Certification and Notary Fees - Clerk's Certification
b. Notary Public Attestation or Acknowledgement or as
otherwise provided for in RCW 42.28.090, per signature
c. Hold Harmless Agreements and other similar document
not otherwise provided for
d. Lamination of Licenses, Pictures
$4.00
$10.00
$4.00
$10.00
$5.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.15
$0.20
$0.25
$10.00
N/C
$10.00
$15.00
$30.00
$110.00
$100.00
$10.00
$400.00
$70.00
$70.00
$10.00
$6.00
$20.00
$6.00
$4.00
$12.00
$4.00
$12.00
$5.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.15
$0.20
$0.25
$10.00
N/C
$10.00
$15.00
$30.00
$110.00
$100.00
$10.00
$400.00
$70.00
$70.00
$10.00
$6.00
$20.00
$6.00
$4.00
$12.00
$4.00
$12.00
$5.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.15
$0.20
$0.25
$10.00
N/C
$10.00
$15.00
$30.00
$110.00
$100.00
$10.00
$400.00
$70.00
$70.00
$10.00
$6.00
$20.00
$6.00
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Type of Fees
e. Review of Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval Plans
8. Miscellaneous Charges for Police Services:
a. Police Reports per page
b. Record Checks (Written Response) $5.00
c. Photographs - Digital on CD $12.00
d. Photographs - black & white or color - Cost of developing
film
e. Fingerprint Cards
(i) Each additional card
9. Charges for Fire Documents:
a. Fire reports per page
b. Fire investigative report on CD $12.00
c. First copy - black & white or color - Cost of developing film
d. Additional copy - black & white or color - Cost of
developing film
10. Computer Listings:
a. City of Renton new business list
b. List of all business licenses
c. Copies requested to be faxed, local number
d. Copies requested to be faxed, long distance number
(i) One (1) - five (5) pages
(ii) Six (6) or more pages (ten (10) page limit)
11. Utility Fees:
a. Special Request Water Meter Reading
b. Utility New Account Setup
c. Utility Billing Account Transfer (tenant billing form)
d. Water utility outstanding balance search requested by fax,
messenger, or letter
12. Schedule of Fines for False Alarms:
a. First, second, and third false alarms in a registration year*
b. Fourth and fifth false alarms in a registration year*
c. Sixth false alarm and successive false alarms in a
registration year*
d. Late Registration Penalty
e. Late False Alarm Payment Penalty
f. Appeal Hearing Cancellation Fee
*A registration year shall mean January 1 thru December 31
each year.
13. NSF Check Fees
14. Veterans Park Tile: Three lines:
$150.00
$0.15
$5.00
$12.00
Cost
$5.00
$1.00
$0.15
$12.00
Cost
Cost
$10.00
$20.00
$3.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$25.00
$5.00
$25.00
N/C
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$25.00
$10.00
$15.00
$75.00
$150.00
$0.15
$5.00
$12.00
Cost
$5.00
$1.00
$0.15
$12.00
Cost
Cost
$10.00
$20.00
$3.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$25.00
$5.00
$25.00
N/C
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$25.00
$10.00
$25.00
$75.00
$150.00
$0.15
$5.00
$12.00
Cost
$5.00
$1.00
$0.15
$12.00
Cost
Cost
$10.00
$20.00
$3.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$25.00
$5.00
$25.00
N/C
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$25.00
$10.00
$25.00
$75.00
iSECTION II: MAPLEWQO^
Green Fees: The cost of golf course green fees shall be as follows. For purposes of this section, "weekend" shall
mean Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. "Weekday" shall mean the remaining four days of the week. "Junior" shall
mean ages 17 and under, "Senior" shall mean ages 62 and over,
a. Weekday
(iii)
18 Hole
9 Hole
18 Hole, Senior
9 Hole, Senior
18 Hole, Junior
$31.00
$22.00
$22.00
$16.00
$16.00
$31.00
$22.00
$22.00
$16.00
$16.00
$31.00
$22.00
$22.00
$16.00
$16.00
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Type of Fees
(iv) 9 Hole, Junior
2.
3.
4.
5.
b. Weekend
(i) 18 Hole
(ii) 9 Hole
Club Rental:
Golf Cart Fees:
a. 18 Hole
b. 9 Hole
Driving Range Fees:
a. Large Bucket
b. Small Bucket
c. Warm-up Bucket
Lesson Fees:
a. 1/2 Hour Private
b. 1 Hour Private
c. 1/2 Hour Series Private
d. 1 Hour Series Private
e. Group Series
1. Short-Term/Retail Parking: Parking rates for retail parking will
2.
be as follows:
a. Zero (0) - two (2) hours
b. Two (2)-four (4) hours
c. Four (4)-six (6) hours
d. Six (6) or more hours
Retail parkers will register their space number and pay for parki
lobbies.
Discounted Rate: A discounted rate for parking in the long-term,
surface parking lots will be provided for any person or entity wh
least a six (6) month period. The fees will be as negotiated.
SECTION IV: AQUATIC FEES:
1. Admission for the Aquatic Center shall be as follows:
a. Regular Session
(i) Resident infants-under 1 year
(ii) Non-resident infants - under 1 year
(iii) Resident youth -1 to 4 years
(iv) Non-resident youth -1 to 4 years
(v) Resident youth - 5 to 12 years
(vi) Non-resident youth - 5 to 12 years
(vii) Resident teen-13 to 17 years
(viii) Non-resident teen -13 to 17 years
(ix) Resident adult-18 to 49 years
(x) Non-resident adult -18 to 49 years
(xi) Resident senior-50 years and up
(xii) Non-resident senior - 50 years and up
(xiii) Resident lap swim - water walking only
(xiv) Non-resident lap swim-water walking only
b. Twilight Session
(i) Resident infants-under 1 year
2010
$12.00
$37.00
$22.00
$15.00
$26.00
$16.00
$7.00
$4.00
$2.00
$40.00
$60.00
$140.00
$220.00
$90.00
N/C
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
ig at pay stations
2011
$12.00
$37.00
$22.00
$15.00
$26.00
$16.00
$7.00
$4.00
$2.00
$40.00
$60.00
$140.00
$220.00
$90.00
N/C
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
2012
$12.00
$37.00
$22.00
$15.00
$26.00
$16.00
$7.00
$4.00
$2.00
$40.00
$60.00
$140.00
$220.00
$90.00
N/C
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
located in the garage first-floor
card-accessed areas of the garage
o lease(s) three (3
N/C
N/C
$2.00
$4.00
$5.00
$8.00
$6.00
$9.00
$7.00
$14.00
$6.00
$8.00
$3.00
$4.50
N/C
) or more parking
N/C
N/C
$4.00
$8.00
$8.00
$14.00
$8.00
$14.00
$8.00
$14.00
$8.00
$14.00
$3.00
$4.50
N/C
and in City
space(s) for at
N/C
N/C
$4.00
$8.00
$8.00
$14.00
$8.00
$14.00
$8.00
$14.00
$8.00
$14.00
$3.00
$4.50
N/C
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Type of Fees 2010 2011 2012
(ii) Non-resident infants - under 1 year
(iii) Resident youth -1 to 4 years
(iv) Non-resident youth -1 to 4 years
(v) Resident youth - 5 to 12 years
(vi) Non-resident youth - 5 to 12 years
(vii) Resident teen -13 to 17 years
(viii) Non-resident teen -13 to 17 years
(ix) Resident adult-18 to 49 years
(x) Non-resident adult -18 to 49 years
(xi) Resident senior - 50 years and up
(xii) Non-resident senior - 50 years and up
(xiii) Resident lap swim - water walking only
(xiv) Non-resident lap swim - water walking only
c. Season Pass
(i) Resident infants-under 1 year
(ii) Non-resident infants - under 1 year
(iii) Resident youth -1 to 4 years
(iv) Non-resident youth -1 to 4 years
(v) Resident youth - 5 to 12 years
(vi) Non-resident youth - 5 to 12 years
(vii) Resident teen -13 to 17 years
(viii) Non-resident teen -13 to 17 years
(ix) Resident adult-18 to 49 years
(x) Non-resident adult -18 to 49 years
(xi) Resident senior-50 years and up
(xii) Non-resident senior - 50 years and up
(xiii) Resident lap swim - water walking only
(xiv) Non-resident lap swim - water walking only
(xv) Resident family* rate
(xvi) Non-resident family* rate
N/C
$1.50
$2.50
$3.50
$5.00
$4.00
$6.00
$5.00
$8.50
$3.50
$5.00
$3.00
$4.50
N/C
N/C
$20.00
$33.00
$50.00
$83.00
$62.00
$110.00
$75.00
$165.00
$62.00
$83.00
$37.00
$55.00
$175.00
$330.00
N/C
$1.50
$2.50
$3.50
$5.00
$4.00
$6.00
$5.00
$8.50
$3.50
$5.00
$3.00
$4.50
N/C
N/C
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$37.00
$55.00
$175.00
$330.00
N/C
$1.50
$2.50
$3.50
$5.00
$4.00
$6.00
$5.00
$8.50
$3.50
$5.00
$3.00
$4.50
N/C
N/C
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$37.00
$55.00
$175.00
$330.00
* A family is defined as a group of five (5), who reside at the same address and one (1) of which is an adult. An
additional family member(s) may be added to the family membership based on the season pass rate for that
individual(s) at the time of purchase. Each family member under a family membership is guaranteed admission of
one (1) guest at the appropriate drop in rate.
Group Rates: Group rates offer guaranteed admission for the group. In order to qualify for a group rate, the
group must consist often (10) or more persons, and the session must be scheduled in advance. Please note that
the number of groups may be limited each day. Staff has the authority to offer discounted daily rates for partial
sessions or Renton-only events.
d. Miscellaneous Rates
(i) Resident regular session per person rate
(ii) Non-resident regular session per person rate
(iii) Resident twilight session per person rate
(iv) Non-resident twilight session per person rate
(v) Locker Rental: $0.25
$8.00
$13.00
$3.50
$6.00
$0.25
$8.00
$13.00
$3.50
$6.00
$0.25
$8.00
$13.00
$3.50
$6.00
$0.25
e. Canopy Rental Fees: (includes canopy and admission for one leisure swim session)
(i) Henry Moses Party Tent #1 (10' x 20' for up to twenty-five (25) guests):
(l) Resident Rate, per session
(2) Non-resident Rate, per session
(ii) Henry Moses Party Tent #2 (10'x 10'for up to
fifteen (15) guests):
$225.00
$350.00
$225.00
$350.00
$240.00
$370.00
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(i) Resident Rate
(2) Non-resident Rate
f. Resident Rate all inclusive
g. Non-resident Rate all inclusive
2.
h. Swim Lesson Program:
(i) Resident swim session (eliminating sessions)
(ii) Non-resident swim session (eliminating sessions)
(iii) Resident swim lesson per lesson
(iv) Non-resident swim lesson per lesson
i. End-of-Year School Party Rentals:
(i) Renton School District
(i) 001 - 299 students
(2) 300-399 students
(3) 400 - 499 students
(4) 500 - 599 students
(ii) Other Schools and Districts
(1) 001-299 students
(2) 300 - 399 students
(3) 400 - 499 students
(4) 500 - 599 students
Boat Launch Rates:
a. Daily resident - 7 days a week
b. Daily Non-resident-7 days a week
c. Overnight resident - 7 days a week
d. Overnight Non-resident - 7 days a week
e. Annual parking permit-resident
f. Annual parking permit - non-resident
g. Additional sticker (parking permit)
h. Fishing Tournaments at Coulon Beach (additional rental
fee if using the Pavilion area for weigh in and or
electricity at the current rental rate) per event
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$145.00
$220.00
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
N/C
N/C
$6.50
$8.50
$1,800.00
$2,100.00
$2,200.00
$2,400.00
$2,300.00
$2,700.00
$3,000.00
$3,200.00
$10.00
$20.00
$20.00
$40.00
$50.00
$100.00
$5.00
N/A
$145.00
$220.00
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
N/C
N/C
$6.50
$8.50
$1,800.00
$2,100.00
$2,200.00
$2,400.00
$2,300.00
$2,700.00
$3,000.00
$3,200.00
$10.00
$20.00
$20.00
$40.00
$50.00
$100.00
$5.00
$50.00
BiiiBSI^^^B
$155.00
$240.00
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
N/C
N/C
$6.50
$8.50
$1,900.00
$2,250.00
$2,400.00
$2,550.00
$2,450.00
$2,850.00
$3,150.00
$3,360.00
$10.00
$20.00
$20.00
$40.00
$50.00
$100.00
$5.00
$50.00
lsi^i<raisiiiiiPaiMEiiiEi
1. Non profit organizations - resident per hour (4 hour minimum)
2. All other organizations - resident per hour (4 hour minimum)
3. Non-profit organizations - non-resident per hour (4 hour
minimum)
4. All other organizations - non-resident per hour (4 hour
minimum)
5. Technician fees per hour
6. House Manager fees per hour
7. Lapel Mic
8. Wireless handheld mic
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$90.00
$110.00
$100.00
$120.00
$25.00
$20.00
Included
Included
$90.00
$110.00
$100.00
$120.00
$25.00
$20.00
Included
Included
$100.00
$125.00
$110.00
$140.00
$30.00
$25.00
Included
Included
1. Outlying Picnic Shelters (Cedar River Trail, Liberty Park, Phillip Arnold Park, Riverview Park, Teasdale Park and
Heritage Park)
a. Resident 8:30am-l:30pm/3:30pm-8:30pm
b. Non-resident 8:30am-l:30pm/3:30pm-8:30pm
c. Full day resident 8:30am-sunset under 75 people
$80.00
$160.00
$120.00
$80.00
$160.00
$120.00
$90.00
$180.00
$140.00
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d. Full day resident 8:30am-sunset under 76 - 100
e. Full day Non-resident 8:30am-sunset under 75 people
f. Full day Non-resident 8:30am-sunset under 76 to 100
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$150.00
$240.00
$300.00
2. Gene Coulon Beach Park Shelters (South #1, South #2 and Creekside)
a. Resident 8:30am-l:30pm/3:30pm-8:30pm
b. Non-resident 8:30am-l:30pm/3:30pm-8:30pm
c. Full day resident 8:30am-sunset under 75 people
d. Full day resident 8:30am-sunset under 76 -100
e. Full day Non-resident 8:30am-sunset under 75 people
f. Full day Non-resident 8:30am-sunset under 76 to 100
g. South Shelters 1 & 2 Resident rate
h. South Shelters 1 & 2 Non-resident rate
3. Gene Coulon Beach Park Shelters (North Shelter)
a. Resident 8:30am-l:30pm/3:30pm-3:30pm
b. Non-resident 8:30am-l:30pm/3:30pm-8:30pm
c. Full day resident 8am-sunset under 75 people
d. Full day resident 8am-sunset under 76 - 100
e. Full day Non-resident 8am-sunset under 75 people
f. Full day Non-resident 8am-sunset under 76 to 100
$80.00
$160.00
$120.00
$150.00
$240.00
$300.00
$300.00
$600.00
$80.00
$160.00
$120.00
$150.00
$240.00
$300.00
4. Tennis, Basketball and Sand Volleyball court rate per hour (Tournament Play Only
a. Tennis court
b. Park basketball court
c. Sand volleyball court
5. Catering and Event Rate (All city parks apply including the Piazza
River Park)
a. Resident half day
b. Resident full day
c. Non-resident half day
d. Non-resident full day
6. Inflatable and big toy rate, each. Along with rental fee for the
use of City facility for each inflatable or big toy, Applicant or
Renter shall provide proof of insurance naming the City of
Renton as additional insured.
7. Open Space Area in the Parks (Cascade, Teasdale, Phillip Arnold,
Kennydale Lions, Sunset, and Riverview Parks)
a. Resident rate per hour
b. Non-resident rate per hour
8. Photo Shoots per hour
a. Commercial Film and Photo Shoots per hour
9. Athletic Field Rental, Lights and Prep Fees
a. Sports field rental per hour - resident
b. Sports field rental per hour - non-resident
c. Renton Area Youth Sports Agencies, per hour
d. Field prep for softball/baseball - resident per occurrence
e. Field prep soccer - resident per occurrence
f. Field prep other - resident per occurrence
g. Field prep for softball/baseball - non-resident per
occurrence
h. Field prep soccer - non-resident per occurrence
N/A
N/A
N/A
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$150.00
$240.00
$300.00
$100.00
$180.00
$140.00
$170.00
$260.00
$320.00
$300.00
$600.00
$120.00
$240.00
$160.00
$190.00
$320.00
$380.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
Hill 20I1II1B
$170.00
$270.00
$350.00
$100.00
$180.00
$140.00
$170.00
$260.00
$320.00
$300.00
$600.00
$120.00
$240.00
$160.00
$190.00
$320.00
$380.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
Park, Senior Center Park, Jones Park, and Cedar
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cedar River, Earli
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$17.00
$20.00
$5.00
$25.00
$35.00
Varies
$30.00
$40.00
$200.00
$350.0
$400.00
$700.00
$50.00
ngton, Gene Coulc
$10.00
$25.00
$40.00
$300.00
$17.00
$20.00
$5.00
$25.00
$35.00
Varies
$30.00
$40.00
$200.00
$350.00
$400.00
$700.00
$50.00
>n, Glencoe,
$10.00
$25.00
$40.00
$300.00
$25.00
$30.00
$6.00
$30.00
$45.00
Varies
$35.00
$50.00
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i. Field prep other - non-resident per occurrence
j. Field lights all sports - resident per hour
k. Field lights all sports - non-resident per hour
10. Banquet & Classroom Rental/Community Center & Senior
Center Rental
a. Friday 5 hour minimum - resident
b. Weekend Rates 10 hour minimum - resident
c. Extra hours - per hour-resident
d. Friday 5 hour minimum - non-resident
e. Weekend Rates 10 hour minimum - non-resident
f. Extra hours - per hour - non-resident
g. Kitchen charge - per hour
h. Banquet Room - Mon - Thurs - resident/hr 3 hr minimum
i. Banquet Room - Mon - Thurs - non-resident/hr 3 hr
minimum
j. Damage deposit - senior center/community center -
resident and non-resident
k. Contract violation fee - per hour
11. Classroom and Gymnasium Rental
a. Resident single gym athletic - per hour
b. Non-resident single gym athletic - per hour
c. Resident double gym athletic - per hour
d. Non-resident double gym athletic - per hour
e. Resident single gym non athletic
f. Non-resident single gym non athletic
g. Resident double gym non athletic
h. Non-resident double gym non athletic
i. Carpet fee single gym - resident & non-resident
j. Carpet fee double gym - resident & non-resident
k. Classroom resident anytime
1. Classroom Non-resident anytime
12. Birthday Party Packages
a. Preschool package - resident
b. Bounce package-resident
c. Sports package - resident
d. Preschool package - non-resident
e. Bounce package-non-resident
f. Sports package - non-resident
13. Non-resident Facility Rental
a. Meeting room - operating hours resident
b. Meeting room - non operating hours - resident
c. Gymnasium - operating hours - resident
d. Gymnasium - non operating hours - resident
e. Meeting room - operating hours - non-resident
f. Meeting room - non operating hours - non-resident
g. Gymnasium - operating hours - non-resident
h. Gymnasium - non operating hours - non-resident
i. Neighborhood park buildings - resident
j. Neighborhood park buildings - non-resident
illBlilllBll Varies
$20.00
$24.00
$600.00
$1,200.00
$120.00
$700.00
$1,400.00
$140.00
$80.00
$75.00
$90.00
$500.00
$150.00
$40.00
$45.00
$80.00
$90.00
$500.00
$600.00
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
$150.00
$300.00
$30.00
$35.00
$30.00
$55.00
$40.00
$35.00
$65.00
$45.00
$30.00
$45.00
$30.00
$45.00
$35.00
$50.00
$35.00
$50.00
$30.00
$35.00
liiiiiiiiiif Varies
$20.00
$24.00
$600.00
$1,200.00
$120.00
$700.00
$1,400.00
$140.00
$80.00
$75.00
$90.00
$500.00
$150.00
$40.00
$45.00
$80.00
$90.00
$500.00
$600.00
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
$150.00
$300.00
$30.00
$35.00
$30.00
$55.00
$40.00
$35.00
$65.00
$45.00
$30.00
$45.00
$30.00
$45.00
$35.00
$50.00
$35.00
$50.00
$30.00
$35.00
llBiliHBil Varies
$25.00
$30.00
$660.00
$1,320.00
$135.00
$770.00
$1,540.00
$155.00
$88.00
$85.00
$99.00
$550.00
$165.00
$45.00
$50.00
$90.00
$100.00
$550.00
$660.00
$1,100.00
$1,350.00
$165.00
$330.00
$33.00
$39.00
$30.00
$65.00
$65.00
$35.00
$75.00
$75.00
$35.00
$50.00
$35.00
$50.00
$40.00
$55.00
$40.00
$55.00
$35.00
$40.00
sEMGNiaisc^wMyjsra^
One Month Pass: "Student" shall mean ages 17 and under, "Senior" shall mean ages 62 and over
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a. Resident adult
b. Non-resident adult
c. Resident senior/student
d. Non-resident senior/student
e. Resident couples
f. Non-resident couples
g. Resident family
h. Non-resident family
2. Three Month Pass
a. Resident adult
b. Non-resident adult
c. Resident senior/student
d. Non-resident senior/student
e. Resident couples
f. Non-resident couples
3. Six Month Pass
a. Resident adult
b. Non-resident adult
c. Resident senior/student
d. Non-resident senior/student
e. Resident couples
f. Non-resident couples
4. Racquetball Pass
a. Resident adult
b. Non-resident adult
5. Community Center Drop In Fees
a. Resident adult/senior/studentaerobics
b. Non-resident aerobics
c. Resident basketball
d. Non-resident basketball
e. Senior/student basketball
f. Resident volleyball
g. Non-resident volleyball
h. Senior/student volleyball
i. Resident fitness
j. Non-resident fitness
k. Senior/student fitness
1. Resident/senior/student shower pass
m. Non-resident shower pass
n. Resident racquetball per hour
o. Non-resident racquetball per hour
p. Senior/student racquetball per hour
q. Resident wallyball per hour
r. Non-resident wallyball per hour
s. Senior/student wallyball per hour
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$25.00
$30.00
$20.00
$20.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$80.00
$62.00
$75.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
$125.00
$112.00
$135.00
$90.00
$90.00
$180.00
$225.00
$48.00
$48.00
$6.00
$6.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$20.00
$20.00
$7.00
$7.00
$7.00
$10.85
$13.00
$9.75
$25.00
$30.00
$20.00
$20.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$80.00
$62.00
$75.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
$125.00
$112.00
$135.00
$90.00
$90.00
$180.00
$225.00
$48.00
$48.00
$6.00
$6.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$20.00
$20.00
$7.00
$7.00
$7.00
$10.85
$13.00
$9.75
B^^Bffll^HB
$30.00
$35.00
$25.00
$25.00
$45.00
$55.00
$70.00
$90.00
$70.00
$85.00
$55.00
$55.00
$115.00
$140.00
$125.00
$150.00
$100.00
$100.00
$200.00
$250.00
$55.00
$55.00
$6.00
$6.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$20.00
$20.00
$7.00
$7.00
$7.00
$10.85
$13.00
$9.75
SECTION VIII. AIRPORT CHARGES:
1. Airport Fuel Flow Charge: $.06 per gallon.
2. Hangar monthly
3. Tiedown monthly
4. Transient airplane parking daily
5. Hangar wait list, one time fee
$0.06 $0.06
$420.00
$100.00
$3.00
$100.00
$0.06
$420.00
$100.00
$3.00
$100.00
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$15.00
$15.00
$25.00
$25.00
$15.00
$15.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$40.00
'$40.00
$25.00
$25.00
$40.00
$40.00
Cat
a. Cat Altered
b. Cat altered - qualified senior - lifetime tag (max. 3)
c. Cat Unaltered
d. Cat unaltered-qualified senior-lifetime tag (max. 3)
2. Dog
a. Dog Altered
b. Dog altered-qualified senior-lifetime tag (max. 3)
c. Dog Unaltered
d. Dog unaltered-qualified senior-lifetime tag (max. 3)
3. Duplicate tag
4. Additional Animal Permit, New and Annual Renewal
5. Penalty for not licensing
6. Late renewal fee
7. Life of pet license
"Qualified Senior" under this section shall mean city residents sixty
set forth in Section 8-5-15D and E and Section 8-4-31C of the RMC.
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1. Building Fees:
a. Building Permit Fees: Building Permit Fees are payable prior to the issuance of a building permit.
$5.00 $5.00 $5.00
$50.00 $50.00 $50.00
$250.00 $250.00 $250.00
$15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Annual Annual Annual
two (62) years of age or older, if income qualified as
$25.00
$25.00
$40.00
$40.00
$25.00
$25.00
$40.00
$40.00.-
Valuation is between:
$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00:
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
Base&
Additional FEE
$28.00
$28 + $3.65 x
each $100
Value
$82.75+
$16.75 x
each $1,000
Value
$468.00 +
$12.00 x
each $1,000
Value
$696.00 +
$8.35 x
each $1,000
Value
$1,113.50 +
$6.70 x
each $1,000
Value
$3,793.50 +
$5.65 x
each $1,000
Base&
Additional FEE
$28.00
$28 +$3.65 x
each $100
Value
$82.75+
$16.75 x
each $1,000
Value
$468.00 +
$12.00 x
each $1,000
Value
$696.00 +
$8.35 x
each $1,000
Value
$1,113.50 +
$6.70 x
each $1,000
Value
$3,793.50 +
$5.65 x
each $1000
Base&
Additional FEE
$28.00
$28 +$3.65 x
each $100
Value
$82.75+
$16.75 x
each $1,000
Value
$468.00 +
$12.00 x
each $1,000
Value
$696.00 +
$8.35 x
each $1,000
Value
$1,113.50 +
$6.70 x
each $1,000
Value
$3,793. 50 +
$5.65 x
each $1,000
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$1,000,001.00 and up
BB
Value
$6,615.50 +
$4.35 x
each $1,000
Value
b. Combination Building Permit Fees: Combination Building Permit fees are requi
BMIIIBII
Value
$6,615.50 +
$4.35 x
each $1,000
Value
BllliBMl^^BII
Value
$6,615.50 +
$4.35 x
each $1,000
Value
red for each new single family
residential structure, and are payable prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(i) Plumbing Up to 3,000 sq. ft.
(ii) Plumbing Over3,000sq.ft.
(iii) Mechanical Up to 3,000 sq.ft.
(iv) Mechanical Over3,000sq.ft.
(v) Electrical Up to 3,000 sq. ft.
(vi) Electrical Over 3,000 sq. ft.
$150.00
$175.00
$150.00
$175.00
$75.00
$100.00
$150.00
$175.00
$150.00
$175.00
$75.00
$100.00
$150.00
$175.00
$150.00
$175.00
$75.00
$100.00
c. Building Plan Check Fee; In addition to the building permit fees or combination building permit fees, a plan
check fee equal to sixty five percent (65%) of the permit fee will be charged (
the time of building permit application submittal.
d. Demolition Permit Fee:
e. State Building Code Fee:
(i) All projects:
(ii) Multi-family projects:
(1) Each additional card:
f. Electrical Permit Fees:
(i) Residential Fees — Single-Family and Duplex
(i) New Service - Single Family and Duplex:
(a) Up to 200 AMP
(b) Over 200 AMP
(2) Service Changes/New Circuits - Single Family and
Duplex:
(a) Change up to 200 AMP
(b) Change over 200 AMP
(c) Any new circuits added to above price is per
each up to a maximum of $45.00
(d) Minimum fee for remodel/addition of new
circuits without a service charge
(ii) Multi-Family, Commercial and Industrial Fees:
$15.00
$4.50
$4.50
$2.00
$70.00
$80.00
$45.00
$60.00
$15.00
$45.00
(l) Fees for all types of electrical permits are based on value of work:
$1.00-250.00
$250.01 -1,000.00
$1,000.01-5,000.00
$5,000.01 - 50,000.00.
$50,000.01 - 250,000.00
$250,000.01 -1,000,000.00
$45.00
$45.00 + 3.3%
of value
$78.00 + 2.9%
of value
$223.00 +
1.7% of value.
$1,073.00 +
1.0% of value.
$3,573.00 +
Dn all building permits. Payable at
$15.00
$4.50
$4.50
$2.00
$70.00
$80.00
$45.00
$60.00
$15.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00 + 3.3%
of value
$78.00 + 2.9%
of value
$223.00 +
1.7% of value.
$1,073.00 +
1.0% of value.
$3,573.00 +
$15.00
$4.50
$4.50
$2.00
$70.00
$80.00
$45.00
$60.00
$15.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00 + 3.3%
of value
$78.00 + 2.9%
of value
$223.00 +
1.7% of value.
$1,073.00 +
1.0% of value.
$3,573.00 +
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(iii)
(iv)
(i)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
$1,000,000.01 and up.
Temporary Electrical Services
Miscellaneous Electrical Fees
Job Trailers
Signs per each
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Saunas per each
Mobile Homes
Low Voltage Work (e.g., alarm systems;
thermostats; computer, data, or phone lines; fiber
optics, cable television, etc.)
Exemption: Residential telephone communication
systems, thermostats, security systems, and cable
television installations are exempt from fees
i • ' -"i'3HI
0.8% of value.
$11,573.00 +
0.45% of
value.
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$60.00
$45.00
50% of
standard fee
0.8% of value.
$11,573.00 +
0.45% of
value.
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$60.00
$45.00
50% of
standard fee
Grade and Fill License Fees: Fees shall be based on the volume of the excavation and fill.
(i)
(i)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Grading License
50 cubic yards or less
51-100 cubic yards
101-1000 cubic yards
(a) For the first 100 cubic yards
(b) For each additional 100 cubic yards or
fraction
1,001 -10,000 cubic yards
(a) For the first 1,000 cubic yards
(b) For each additional 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction
10,001 -100,000 cubic yards
(a) For the first 10,000 cubic yards
(b) For each additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction
100,001 or more cubic yards
(a) For the first 100,000 cubic yards
(b) For each additional 100,000 cubic yards or
fraction
In addition to the license fees, a grading plan check fee a
grading licenses requiring plan review. Before accepting
Development Services Division shall collect a plan checki
(ii)
(i)
(2)
(3)
Grading Plan Check Fees
50 cubic yards or less
51-100 cubic yards
101 - 1,000 cubic yards
$10.00
$15.00
$15.00
$7.00
$78.00
$6.00
$132.00
$27.00
$375.00
$15.00
nd a drainage pla
a set of plans and
ng fee.
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$10.00
$15.00
$15.00
$7.00
$78.00
$6.00
$132.00
$27.00
$375.00
$15.00
n check fee is cha
specifications for
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
liHiH5iI^BI^H
0.8% of value.
$11,573.00 +
0.45% of
value.
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$60.00
$45.00
50% of
standard fee
$10.00
$15.00
$15.00
$7.00
$78.00
$6.00
$132.00
$27.00
$375.00
$15.00
•ged for all
checking, the
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
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k.
-m
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
0)
(10)
(11)
(12)
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1,001 -10,000 cubic yards
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards
For the first 100,000 cubic yards
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards
For the first 200,000 cubic yards
For each additional 10,000 cubic yards
Drainage plan check fees associated with a
grading license: fee plus $1.00 for every 10,000 sq
feet of land area.
Solid Waste Fills: The plan check fee for solid
waste fills shall be one and one-half (1-1/2) times
the plan checking fees listed above. The fee for a
grading license authorizing additional work to
that under a valid license shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the original license and
the fee shown for the entire project.
Annual Licenses of Solid Waste Fills: The fee for
annual licenses for solid waste fills shall be one
and one-half (1-1/2) times the plan checking fees
listed above. The fee for a grading license
authorizing additional work to that under a valid
license shall be the difference between the fee
paid for the original license and the fee shown for
the entire project. Any unused fee may be carried
forward to the next year. If any work is done
before the license is issued, the grading license
fee shall be doubled.
House Moving - minimum per hour Inspection Fee: This
covers only the Building Section inspection of the
structure prior to move. There is a separate additional
fee ch arged by the Public Works Department to cover
the actual house move permit. A building permit is also
required in order to site the structure on the new site.
Inspecti on Fee For Condominium Conversions:
Manufactured/Mobile Home Installation Fees: Includes plan
(electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sewer and water connec
(i)
(ii)
Within a manufactured home park
Outside of a manufactured home park
Mechanical Permit Fees:
0)
(i)
Basic permit fee plus itemized fees below:
Heating system (furnace, heat pump, suspended
heater, fireplace, wood stove, etc.). A/C system
(air conditioner, chiller or Air Handling Unit (VAV)
including ducts and vents)
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$20.00
$10.00
$110.00
$6.00
$170.00
$3.00
$50.00
1.5 times plan
check fee
1.5 times plan
check fee
$75.00
$100.00 1st
unit
+$15/addt'l
unit
review and inspe
tion fees are in ad
$100.00
Building
permit fees
$45.00
$17.00
$20.00
$10.00
$110.00
$6.00
$170.00
$3.00
$50.00
1.5 time plan
check fee
1.5 times plan
check fee
$75.00
$100.00 1st
unit
+$15/addt'l
unit
ction fees for the
dition to the belo
$100.00
Building
permit fees
$45.00
$17.00
$20.00
$10.00
$110.00
$6.00
$170.00
$3.00
$50.00
1.5 times plan
check fee
1.5 times plan
check fee
$75.00
$100.00 1st
unit
+$15/addt'l
unit
:oundation
M amounts).
$100.00
Building
permit fees
$45.00
$17.00
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Type of Fees
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Boiler or Compressor: Installation or relocation of $17.00
each:
(a) Up to and including 3 horsepower. $17.00
(b) Over 3 horsepower up to and including 15 $30.00
horsepower.
(c) Over 15 horsepower up to and including 30 $40.00
horsepower.
(d) Over 30 horsepower to and including 50 $60.00
horsepower.
(e) Over 50 horsepower. $100.00
Absorption System: Installation or relocation of each:
(a) Up to and including 100,000 Btu/h $17.00
(b) Over 100,000 Btu/h up to and including $30.00
500,000 Btu/h
(c) Over 500,000 Btu/h up to and including $40.00
1,000,000 Btu/h
(d) Over 1,000,000 Btu/h up to and including $60.00
1,750,000 Btu/h
(e) Over 1,750,000 Btu/h $100.00
Residential ventilation/exhaust fan $8.00
Appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this $17.00
code but not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in
this code
Commercial ventilation/exhaust system not a $17.00
portion of any heating or air conditioning system
authorized by a permit.
Commercial Hood: Installation of each served by $50.00
a mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such
hood each
Incinerator: Installation or relocation of each $75.00
Appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this $17.00
code but not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in
this code
Fuel Gas Piping: Each gas-piping system of 1 to 4 $12.00
outlets
(a) Each gas-piping system of 5 or more outlets, $2.50
per outlet
$17.00
$17.00
$30.00
$40.00
$60.00
$100.00
$17.00
$30.00
$40.00
$60.00
$100.00
$8.00
$17.00
$17.00
$50.00
$75.00
$17.00
$12.00
$2.50
$17.00
$17.00
$30.00
$40.00
$60.00
$100.00
$17.00
$30.00
$40.00
$60.00
$100.00
$8.00
$17.00
$17.00
$50.00
$75.00
$17.00
$12.00
$2.50
Plumbing Permit Fees:
(i) Base fee for all types of work; plus itemized fees
below
Per plumbing fixture (e.g., sink, shower, toilet,
dishwasher, tub, etc.) or set of fixtures on one
trap
For meter to house water service
Per outlet associated with a gas piping system up
to 5:
(a) additional outlets price per each
Per drain for rainwater systems
Per lawn sprinkler system, includes backflow
prevention
(i)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
$45.00
$8.00
$8.00
$12.00
$2.50
$8.00
$8.00
$45.00
$8.00
$8.00
$12.00
$2.50
$8.00
$8.00
$45.00
$8.00
$8.00
$12.00
$2.50
$8.00
$8.00
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(6) Per fixture for repair or alteration of drainage or
vent piping
(7) Per vacuum breaker or backflow protection
device on tanks, vats, etc.
(8) Per interceptor for industrial waste pretreatment
m. Sign Permit Fees:
(i) Permanent Signs:
(l) Roof, projecting, awning, canopy, marquee, and
wall signs
(2) Freestanding ground and pole signs
(ii) Temporary and Portable Signs:
(l) Real Estate Directional Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-
4-100J2, permit valid for a 12-months period
(2) Grand Opening Event Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-4-
100J6d(i)
(3) Event Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-4-100J6d(ii) and
(iii) per sign, per promotion
(4) A-Frame Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-4-100J5 Charge
is for the first sign, all subsequent signs are
$50.00
(5) Commercial Property Real Estate Banner each
sign permit is valid for 12 months.
(6) Decorative Flags fee is per entrance and valid
until flag(s) are removed
(iii) Request for Administrative Modifications of City
Center Sign Regulations per RMC 4-4-100H9:
2010
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
$125.00
$175.00
$50.00
$25.00
$15.00
$100.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
(iv) Work in Advance of Sign Permit Issuance: Where work for which the
of RMC is started or proceeded with prior to obtain ngsaid permit, th
2011
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
$125.00
$175.00
$50.00
$25.00
$15.00
$100.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
2012
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
$125.00
$175.00
$50.00
$25.00
$15.00
$100.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
permit is required by this Title IV
e fees above specified shall be
doubled; but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from complying with the
requirements in the execution of the work nor from
n. Swimming Pool/Hot Tub/Spa Installation Fees:
(i) Public pool, spa, hot tub
(ii) Private pool, spa, hot tub
(iii) Pool filling system, including backflow prevention,
each
(iv) Each water heater and/or vent
(v) Gas piping system, each
(vi) Replacing of filter
(vii) Miscellaneous replacements
(viii) Backwash receptor
o. Miscellaneous Fees:
(i) Replacement Permit Fee: Permit copies for
replacement of lost or mutilated building,
demolition, grading, plumbing, electrical or
mechanical permit will be furnished upon a
payment of a service fee
any other penalties prescribed herein.
$30.00
$20.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$20.00
$30.00
$20.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$20.00
$30.00
$20.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$3.00
$3.00
$2.00
$20.00
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(ii)
(iii)
^^^^^©^^^S^^^^^SsSM^^^^S^^^S^^W^
Re-Inspection Fees: Re-inspection fees are
assessed under the provisions of Section 305.8 of
the International Building Code. Re-inspection
fees shall be $47.00 per hour or the total hourly
cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This
cost shall include supervision, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved.
Plan Review Fees for Electrical, Plumbing, or
Mechanical Permits: In addition to the above
permit fees, a plan check fee equal to forty
percent (40%) of the permit fee may be charged
when required by the Building Official.
2. Land Use Review Fees:
a. General Land Use Review
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(XV)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(xvi)
(i)
(2)
(xvii)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Additional Animals Permit (annual fee)
Annexation
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's Decision,
Administrative Decision, or Environmental
Decision
Binding Site Plan (total fee for both preliminary
and final phases)
Code Text Amendment
Comprehensive Plan Map or Text Amendment
(each)
Conditional Use Permit
Critical Areas Review Fee: for those projects that
propose impacts to critical areas and will be billed
at the cost of contract biologist's review.
Environmental Impact Statement Cost include the
coordination, review and appeal. Draft and Final
Environmental Checklist Review
Fence Permit (special)
Grading and Filling Permit(Hearing Examiner)
Lot Line Adjustment
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park:
Tentative
Preliminary
Final
Open Space Classification Request
Plats:
Short Plat (total fee for both preliminary and final
phases)
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
Planned Urban Development:
Preliminary Plan
Final Plan
Rebuild Approval Permit:
Hearing Examiner Review
Administrative Review
Rezone
Routine Vegetation Management Permit without
Critical Areas
iiilHSliOMilil!
$47.00
40% of permit
fee
$50.00
N/C
$250.00
$1,800.00
N/C
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
100% of
contract cost
100% of cost
$1,000.00
$100.00
$2,000.00
$450.00
$500.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
$1,400.00
$4,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$250.00
$2,000.00
$75.00
iiiiiisiiiiiiiii
$47.00
40% of permit
fee
$50.00
N/C
$250.00
$1,800.00
N/C
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
100% of
contract cost
100% of cost
$1,000.00
$100.00
$2,000.00
$450.00
$500.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
$1,400.00
$4,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$250.00
$2,000.00
$75.00
••itiiaiiiiiii
$47.00
40% of permit
fee
$50.00
N/C
$250.00
$1,800.00
N/C
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
100% of
contract cost
100% of cost
$1,000.00
$100.00
$2,000.00
$450.00
$500.00
$2,000.00
$1,0000.00
$100.00
$1,400.00
$4,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$250.0
$2,000.00
$75.00
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(xviii)
(i)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(xix)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Shoreline-Related Permits Shoreline Permit N/C N/C N/C
Exemption
Substantial Development Permit $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Conditional Use Permit $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Variance $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Site Development Plan (Site Plan or Master Plan which includes design review fee for projects subject
to RMC 4-3-100):
Hearing Examiner Review
Administrative Review
Modification (minor, administrative)
Modification (major) required new application
and repayment of fee required
Special Permit (Hearing Examiner)
Temporary Use Permits:
Tier 1
Tier 2
Variance (per each variance requested)
Administrative or Hearing Examiner
Waiver or Modification of Code Requirements
cost is per request
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
N/C
Application
fees
$2,000.00
$75.00
$150.00
$1,200.00
$100.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
N/C
Application
fees
$2,000.00
$75.00
$150.00
$1,200.00
$100.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
N/C
Application
fees
$2,000.00
$75.00
$150.00
$1,200.00
$100.00
Per RMC 4-3-050F7, the City may charge and collect fees from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the city
in review of plans, studies, monitoring reports and other documents related to evaluation of impacts to or
hazards from critical areas and subsequent code-required monitoring.
When the City is the lead agency for a proposal requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) determines that the EIS shall be prepared, the City may charge and
collect a reasonable fee from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the City in preparing the EIS. The ERC shall
advise the applicant(s) of the projected costs for the EIS prior to actual preparation; the applicant shall post
bond or otherwise ensure payment of such costs. The ERC may determine that the City will contract directly
with a consultant for preparation of an EIS, or a portion of the EIS, and may bill such costs and expenses directly
to the applicant. Such consultants shall be selected by mutual agreement of the City and applicant after a call
for proposals. If a proposal is modified so that an EIS is no longer required, the ERC shall refund any fees
collected under this subsection which remain after incurred costs are paid. The City may collect a reasonable fee
from an applicant to cover the cost of meeting the public notice requirements of this Title relating to the
applicant's proposal. The City shall not collect a fee for performing its duties as a consulted agency. The City
may charge any person for copies of any document prepared under this Title, and for mailing the document, in a
manner provided by chapter 42.17 RCW.
Exception for Projects Vested in the County: For those projects that have vested to a land use permit under the
development regulations of King County, the King County Land Use Review Fee Schedule shall apply, and is
hereby adopted by reference. A copy of that fee schedule has been filed with the City Clerk and is available at
the City Clerk's office for public review.
3. School Impact Fees:
a. Issaquah School District
(i) Single Family Fee
(ii) Multi Family & Accessory Dwelling Fee
b. Kent School District
(i) Single Family Fee
(ii) Multi Family & Accessory Dwelling Fee
c. Renton School District
(i) Single Family Fee
(ii) Multi Family & Accessory Dwelling Fee
$3,344.00
N/A
$5,394.00
$3,322.00
$6,310.00
$1,258.00
$3,344.00
N/A
$5,394.00
$3,322.00
$6,310.00
$1,258.00
$3,344.00
N/A
$5,394.00
$3,322.00
$6,310.00
$1,258.00
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4.
•iUSi
Public Works Fees:
a. Franchise Permit Fees: Unless otherwise specified in a franchise agreement, the fee shall be due and payable at
or prior to the time of construction permit issuance. If a franchise agreement does not specify the fee amount,
the generic fee, as identified in the following table, shall be collected. A bond as stipulated in RMC 9-10-5,
Street Excavation Bond, is also required.
Small work, including trenching less than 60 linear
feet or installation of 6 or less utility poles
All other work permit fee plus $60.00 per
overtime hour of inspection.
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
b. Latecomer's Agreement Application Fees: The processing fee is due at the time of application. The
administration and collection fee is deducted from each individual latecomer fee payment and the balance
forwarded to the holder of the latecomer's agreement pursuant to RMC 9-5-9, Tender of Fee.
Processing fee (Nonrefundable) if amount
covered by latecomers' is $20,000.00 or less
Processing fee (Nonrefundable) if amount
covered by latecomer's is between $20,000.00
and $100,000.00
Processing fee (Nonrefundable) if amount
covered by latecomer's is greater than
$100,000.00
Latecomer's Agreement - Administration and
collection fee if amount covered by latecomer's is
$20,000.00 or less
Latecomer's Agreement - Administration and
collection fee if amount covered by latecomer's is
between $20,000.00 and $100,000.00
Latecomer's Agreement - Administration and
collection fee if amount covered by latecomer's is
greater than $100,000.00
Segregation processing fee, if applicable
c. System Development Charge Tables:
(i) Water and Wastewater System Development
Charges:
(1) 5/8 x 3/4 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
(2) 1 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
(3) 1-1/2 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee8'
(c) Wastewater fee
(4) 2 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
(5) 3 inch
$500.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
15% of total
10% of total
5% of total
$750.00
2,236.00
$292.00
$1,591.00
$5,589.00
$729.00
$3,977.00
$11,179.00
$1,458.00
$7,954.00
$17,886.00
$2,332.00
$12,726.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
15% of total
10% of total
5% of total
$750.00
2,236.00
$292.00
$1,591.00
$5,589.00
$729.00
$3,977.00
$11,179.00
$1,458.00
$7,954.00
$17,886.00
$2,332.00
$12,726.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
15% of total
10% of total
5% of total
$750.00
2,236.00
$292.00
$1,591.00
$5,589.00
$729.00
$3,977.00
$11,179.00
$1,458.00
$7,954.00
$17,886.00
$2,332.00
$12,726.00
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(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
(6) 4 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
(7) 6 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
(8) 8 inch
(a) Water service fee
(b) Fire service fee3'
(c) Wastewater fee
$35,711.00
$4,665.00
$25,452.00
$55,893.00
$7,288.00
$39,768.00
$111,786.00
$14,577.00
$79,537.00
$178,857.00
$23,323.00
$127,258.00
3 Based upon the size of the fire service (NOT detector bypass meter)
b Unless a separate fire service is provided, the system development charg
of the meter installed and a separate fire service fee will not be charged.
(ii) Storm Water System Development Charges:
(l) New single family residence (including
mobile/manufactured homes)
(2) Addition to existing single family residence
greater than 500 square feet (including
mobile/manufactured homes)Fee not to exceed
$1,012.00
(3) All other uses charge per square foot of new
impervious surface, but not less than $1,012.00
$1,012.00
$0,405 persq
foot
$0,405 per sq
foot
d. Administrative Fees for SDC Segregation Request: The applicant shall pay the
preparation, processing and recording of the partial payment of the fee(
$35,711.00
$4,665.00
$25,452.00
$55,893.00
$7,288.00
$39,768.00
$111,786.00
$14,577.00
$79,537.00
$178,857.00
$23,323.00
$127,258.00
$35,711.00
$4,665.00
$25,452.00
$55,893.00
$7,288.00
$39,768.00
$111,786.00
$14,577.00
$79,537.00
$178,857.00
$23,323.00
$127,258.00
e(s) shall be based upon the size
$1,012.00
$0,405 per sq
foot
$0,405 per sq
foot
$1,012.00
$0,405 persq
foot
$0,405 persp
foot
City's administrative costs for the
s). At the time of application for
special assessment district, and/or latecomer's charge partial payment the applicant
administrative fee of $750.00 for each segregation. If the same segregation
special assessment district, and/or latecomer's charge, then only one admini
shall pay the
is used for more than one utility's
strative fee is collected.
e. Public Works Construction Permit Fees: The following public works construction permit fees, utility permit fees,
and miscellaneous charges are payable at or prior to the time of constructior
(i) Water Construction Permit Fees:
(l) Water meter tests for 3/4" to 2" meter
(a) Water meter tests for meters greater than 2".
Time and materials and a $60.00 deposit
(b) Open and close fire hydrants for fire flow
tests conducted by others. Time and
materials
(c) Water service disconnection (cut at main)
(d) Meter resets
(e) Repair of damage to service
(f) Water main connections
$50.00
Time and
materials and
a $60.00
deposit
Time and
materials
$250.00
$95.00
$225.00
$535.00
i permit issuance.
$50.00
Time and
materials and
a $60.00
deposit
Time and
materials
$250.00
$95.00
$225.00
$535.00
$50.00
Time and
materials and
a $60.00
deposit
Time and
materials
$250.00
$95.00
$225.00
$535.00
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(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(1)
(m
(2)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Water main cut and cap
Water quality/inspection/purity tests
Specialty water tests (lead, copper, etc) Cost
of test plus $70.00 processing fee
Water turn ons/offs after hours
Installation of isolation valve. Time and
materials and $2,000.00 deposit
New water line chlorination fee. Fee plus
$0.15 per lineal foot for any footage after the
first two hundred fifty (250) lineal feet
Miscellaneous water installation fees. Time
and materials
Water meter installation fees - City installed: Th
application for water meter installation(s).
3/4" meter installed by City within City limits.
Installation of stub service and meter.
(i) 3/4" meter drop in only
3/4" meter installed by City outside City
limits. Installation of stub service and meter.
(i) 3/4" meter drop in only
1" meter installed by the City. Installation of
stub service and meter
(i) 1" meter drop in only
11/2" meter installed by the City. Installation
of stub service and meter.
(i) 1-1/2" meter drop in only
2" meter installed by the City. Installation of
stub service and meter.
a. 2" meter drop in only
, i
$1,000.00
$65.00
Cost of test
plus $70.00
processing fee
$185.00
Time and
materials and
$2,000.00
deposit
$250.00 plus
$0.15 per
lineal foot
Time and
materials
n
$1,000.00
$65.00
Cost of test
plus $70.00
processing fee
$185.00
Time and
materials and
$2,000.00
deposit
$250.00 plus
$0.15 per
lineal foot
Time and
materials
$1,000.00
$65.00
Cost of test
plus $70.00
processing fee
$185.00
Time and
materials and
$2,000.00
deposit
$250.00 plus
$0.15 per
lineal foot
Time and
materials
e following fees are payable at the time of
$2,260.00
$240.00
$2,430.00
$240.00
$2,430.00
$250.00
$3,600.00
$435.00
$4,030.00
$550.00
$2,260.00
$240.00
$2,430.00
$240.00
$2,430.00
$250.00
$3,600.00
$435.00
$4,030.00
$550.00
$2,260.00
$240.00
$2,430.00
$240.00
$2,430.00
$250.00
$3,600.00
$435.00
$4,030.00
$550.00
(3) Water meter processing fees - Applicant installed: For meters larger than 2", the applicant must
provide materials and installs. The City charges a $2
app
(4)
(a)
(b)
(c)
lication.
Hydrant Meter fees: The following fees are paya
Hydrant meter permit fee
Deposits:
a. 3/4" meter and backflow
prevention assembly.
b. 3" meter and backflow
prevention assembly.
c. Deposit processing charge,
nonrefundable.
Cost of water per ccf.
20.00 processing'
Die at the time of
$50.00
$300.00
$800.00
$25.00
$3.70
ee at the time of
application for a h
$50.00
$300.00
$800.00
$25.00
$3.70
meter
ydrant meter:
$50.00
$300.00
$800.00
$25.00
$3.70
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(d) Meter rental begins on day of pickup.
a. 3/4" meter and backflow
prevention assembly. Per
month.
b. 3" meter and backflow
prevention assembly. Per
month.
(ii) Wastewater and surface water construction permit
(l) Residential:
(a) Wastewater permit fee
(b) Surface water permit fee
(2) Commercial:
(a) Wastewater permit fee
(b) Surface water permit fee
(3) Industrial:
(a) Wastewater permit fee
(b) Surface water permit fee
(4) Repair of any of the above
(a) Wastewater permit fee
(b) Surface water permit fee
(5) Cut and cap/Demolition permit
(a) Wastewater permit fee
(b) Surface water permit fee
(6) Ground water discharge (temporary connection
to wastewater system for one-time discharge of
contaminated ground water to 50,000 gallons)
(7) Ground water discharge (temporary connection
to wastewater system for discharge of
contaminated ground water over 50,000 gallons)
Rate plus billed for current Renton and King
County sewer rate on discharged amount (meter
provided by property owner)
(iii) Work in right-of-way - construction permit: Utility
and street/sidewalk improvements: A bond is
required, as stipulated in RMC 9-10-5, Street
Excavation Bond.
(l) Less than 35 feet in length
(2) 35 to 100 feet in length
(3) Greater than 100 feet in length
Exception: No permit fee shall be charged for indivk
for street tree or parking strip irrigation systems.
(iv) Street light system fee: All new installations of stree
connection to the power system, payable at or prio
r~ j,;. ..
$11.66
$143.67
Fees:
$150.00
$150.00
$175.00
$175.00
$200.00
$200.00
$50.00
$50.00
$120.00
$120.00
$170.00
$170.00 +King
County sewer
rate on
discharged
amount
$30.00
$60.00
$90.00
dual homeowners
t lighting facilities
"to the time of co
-ij .^m
$11.66
$143.67
$150.00
$150.00
$175.00
$175.00
$200.00
$200.00
$50.00
$50.00
$120.00
$120.00
$170.00
$170.00 + King
County sewer
rate on
discharged
amount
$30.00
$60.00
$90.00
for work in street
shall incur a fee c
nstruction permit
$11.66
$143.67
$150.00
$150.00
$175.00
$175.00
$200.00
$200.00
$50.00
$50.00
$120.00
$120.00
$170.00
$170.00 +King
County sewer
rate on
discharged
amount
$30.00
$60.00
$90.00
rights-of-way
)f $500.00 per
issuance.
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Type of Fees
f. Public works plan review and inspection fees: All developers, municipal or quasi-municipal entities, or utility
corporations or companies, except those specifically exempted, shall pay fees under this Section. Exempted
entities include City-franchised cable TV, cable modem, natural gas, telecommunications, and electrical
power. Half of this fee must be paid upon application and the remainder when the permit(s) is issued. There
are additional construction permit fees which are also payable upon issuance. The fee will be based upon
percentages of the estimated cost of improvements using the following formula.
(i) Street and utility plan review and inspection fees; estimated construction cost: The applicant must
submit separate, itemized cost estimates for each item of improvement subject to the approval by the
Public Works Plan Review Section.
(i)
(2)
(3)
$150,000.00 or less
Over $150,000.00 but less than $300,000.00. Fee
plus 5% of the cost over $150,000.00
$300,000.00 and over. Fee plus 4% of cost
$300,000.00 and over.
6% of cost
$9,000.00
$16,500.00
6% of cost
$9,000.00
$16,500.00
6% of cost
$9,000.00
$16,500.00
Construction cost, also known as the Engineer's Estimate or the Contractor's Bid, shall mean cost
estimate for all project related improvements outside of the building envelopes, including, but not
limited to, all costs required to construct the following: paved parking lots, private sidewalks or
walkways; private and public stormwater management facilities; temporary erosion and sedimentation
control facilities; water quality facilities; public and private streets; public and private sanitary sewers;
public water main improvements; required off-site street, bike and pedestrian improvements; street
lighting improvements; required landscaping and street tree improvements; and site grading and
mobilization costs.
Release of easement fees: The imposition, collection,
payment and other specifics concerning this charge are
detailed in chapter 9-1 RMC, Easements,
(i) Filing fee, payable at the time of application
(ii) Processing fee (paid upon Council approval of
release of easement)
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
h. Right-of-Way use permittees: Revocable permits for the
Use of Excess Public Right-of way: These fees are payable
at the time of application. The imposition, collection,
payment and other specifics concerning this charge are
detailed in chapter 9-2 RMC, Excess Right-of Way Use.
(i) Single family and two family uses annually, fee
plus leasehold excise tax if applicable
(ii) All uses without public benefit fee is a per month
charge based on property value2 of land to be
utilized, plus leasehold excise tax1, if applicable.
Payable yearly in advance
(iii) Uses with public benefit fee is a per year of
assessed value of land adjoining the property,
plus leasehold excise tax1, if applicable. In no case
less than $10.00. Payable yearly in advance.
$10.00 + LET1
0.5% x Value
+ LET1
0.5% x Value
+ LET1
$10.00 + LET1
0.5% x Value
+ LET1
0.5% x Value
+ LET1
$10.00 +LET1
0.5% x Value
+ LET1
0.5% x Value
+ LET1
(iv) Insurance Required: Public Liability and property damage insurance is also required pursuant to RMC
9-2-5B, Minimum Permit Requirements for Excess Right-of-Way Use.
(v) Exception for Public Agencies: a no-fee permit may be issued only when the applicant is a public agency
and when the proposed use of the right-of-way provides a direct service to the public (e.g., Metro
applications for right-of-way for bus shelters).
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^here is hereby levied and shall be collected a leasehold excise tax on that act or privilege of occupying or
using public owned real or personal property through a leasehold interest at the rate established by the State
of Washington
2Right-of-way value shall be based on the assessed value of the land adjoining the property as established by
the King County Assessor
Street and Alley vacation Fees: The imposition, collection, payment and other specifics concerning this charge
are detailed in chapter 9-14 RMC, Vacations.
$500.00 $500.00 $500.00
(1)
(2)
(3)
Filing fee, payable at the time of application
Processing and completion fee, payable upon Council approval of the vacation and upon administrative
determination of appraised value of vacated right-of-way:
Appraised Value of Vacated right-of-way:
$750.00 Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $75,000
Over $75,000
$1,250.00
$2,000.00
$750.00
$1,250.00
$2,000.00
$750.00
$1,250.00
$2,000.00
Temporary connections to a City utility system may be granted for a one-time, temporary, short-term use of a
portion of the property for a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive years.
(i) Storm Water Fee; Annual fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the current system development charge
applicable to that portion of the property.*
(ii) Wastewater Fee; Annual fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the current system development charge
applicable to the size of the temporary domestic water meter(s).*
(iii) Water Fee; Annual fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the current system development charge
applicable to the size of the temporary water meter(s).*
*Said fee shall be paid annually (non-prorated), and shall be nonrefundable, nontransferable (from one
portion of the property to another) and shall not constitute a credit to the system development charge due at
the time of permanent use of the utility system. The application for temporary connection shall consist of a
detailed plan and a boundary line of the proposed development service area for use in the fee determination.
5. Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Fees:
a. Fire plan review and inspection fees
(i) $0 to $249.99
(ii) $250.00 to $999.99 fee plus 2% of the cost
(iii) $1,000.00 to $4,999.99 fee plus 2% of the cost
(iv) $5,000.00 to $49,999.99 fee plus 1.5% of the cost
(v) $50,000.00 to $99,999.99 fee plus 1.2% of the
cost
(vi) $100,000.00 and above fee plus .75% of the cost
Construction Re-inspection. Fee is per hour with a
2 hour minimum. The minimum may be assessed
if the requested inspection does not meet the
approval of the inspector.
$30.00
$30.00 plus
2% of the cost
$50.00 plus
2% of the cost
$150.00 plus
1.5% of the
cost
$350.00 plus
1.2% of the
cost
$800.00 plus
.75% of the
cost
$75.00
$30.00
$30.00 plus
2% of the cost
$50.00 plus
2% of the cost
$150.00 plus
1.5% of the
cost
$350.00 plus
1.2% of the
cost
$800.00 plus
.75% of the
cost
$75.00
$30.00
$30.00 plus
2% of the cost
$50.00 plus
2% of the cost
$150.00 plus
1.5% of the
cost
$350.00 plus
1.2% of the
cost
$800.00 plus
.75% of the
cost
$75.00
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pum
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(i)
(2)
(3)
(xi)
Violation/Second Re-Inspection after 30-day period
(whenever 30 days or more have passed since Fire
Department notification of a violation, which
required a first re-inspection, and such violation has
not been remedied or granted an extension)
Third Re-lnspection/Pre-Citation Follow-Up
Inspection when re-inspections are required
beyond the first and second re-inspections
Preventable Fire alarm fee;
First, second, and third preventable alarms
Fourth and fifth preventable alarms in a calendar
year, fee is per each alarm.
Sixth preventable alarm and successive
preventable alarms in a calendar year, fee is per
each alarm.
Late Payment Penalty
b. Fire Permit type
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Operational fire code permit (issued in
accordance with Section 105.6 of the IFC) fee is
yearly
Hazardous materials and HPM facilities yearly
Construction permit; 20% of the above plan
review/inspection fee or minimum of $50.00,
whichever is greater
Replacement for lost permit, per each
Hazardous production materials permit (for
businesses storing, handling, or using hazardous
production materials as regulated in the fire code)
permit is yearly
Underground tank removal permit (commercial)
Underground tank removal or abandonment-in-
place permit (residential)
6. Technology Surcharge Fee: An additional 3% technology surchar
following Subsections of Section DD, Development Fees, of the C
Subsection 1, Building Fees;
Subsection 2, Land Use Review Fees, except for appeals and dire
Subsections a, e, f and h of subsection 4, Public Works Fees; and
Subsection a of subsection 5, Fire Department Community Risk F
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$150.00
$250.00
N/C
$70.00
$150.00
$35.00
$84.00
$150.00
$35.00
$150.00
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review and
construction
permit fees
$84.00
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$150.00
$250.00
N/C
$70.00
$150.00
$35.00
$84.00
$150.00
$35.00
$150.00
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review and
construction
permit fees
$84.00
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$150.00
$250.00
N/C
$70.00
$150.00
$35.00
$84.00
$150.00
$35.00
$150.00
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE FOR JAIL FACILITIES WITH
SCORE FOR USE OF THE CITY'S JAIL AND CERTAIN MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Amended and Restated SCORE Interlocal Agreement, dated
October 1, 2009, among the Cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac
and Tukwila, there was formed a governmental administrative agency pursuant to RCW
39.34.030(3), known as the South Correctional Entity ("SCORE"); and
WHEREAS, the SCORE facility that is being constructed in Des Moines will not be open
for operation until September, 2011; and
WHEREAS, prior to the opening of the new jail facility, SCORE needs to employ and train
corrections personnel. To facilitate that need, SCORE will be taking over operation of the jails in
the cities of Renton and Auburn on January, 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Renton and Auburn will be leasing to SCORE their respective jail facilities and
equipment for a one year period, with the option to terminate early when SCORE opens its
doors. As of January 1, 2011, Renton will no longer employ jail personnel; they will become
employees of SCORE; and
WHEREAS, the City will not be expending funds on salaries and benefits for those
employees who transfer to SCORE'S employ or the costs connected to housing inmates; and the
City, correspondingly, will be collecting nominal rent;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION NO.
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a lease for
jail facilities with SCORE.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.1485:10/28/10:scr
Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 2-9-6C, PENALTIES, OF CHAPTER 9, PARKS COMMISSION, OF TITLE
II (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) AND CHAPTER 18, PENAL CODE, OF TITLE VI
(POLICE REGULATIONS), TO AMEND AND CODIFY CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF
PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 2-9-6C, Penalties, of Chapter 9, Parks Commission, of Title II
(Boards and Commissions) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended as follows:
C. Penalties: Those parks rules and regulations identified as criminal
violations are punishable pursuant to City Code Section 6-18-20 1-3-1. Those
parks rules and regulations identified as civil violations are punishable pursuant
to City Code Section 1-3-2.
SECTION II. Chapter 6-18, Penal Code, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to add a new section 20, entitled "Park Rules and Regulations Violations" to read as
shown below. The current sections 20, Violation - Penalty, and 21, Severability, shall be
renumbered as sections 21 and 22 respectively.
6-18-20 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS VIOLATIONS:
A. Posting of Signs: Except as authorized by the Administrator, it is unlawful
to use, place or erect any signboard, sign, billboard, bulletin board, post, pole or
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device of any kind for advertising in any park: or to attach any notice bill, poster,
sign, wire, rod, or cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within any
park; or to place or erect in any park, a structure of any kind.
B. Park Closing: Unless otherwise posted, it is unlawful to remain in any
park after the posted closing time, except when engaged in activities, programs
or events scheduled by the Community Services Department.
C. Weapons & Fireworks: Except as otherwise permitted by law, it is
unlawful for a person to possess in any park, any fireworks, firecracker, torpedo,
explosive, air gun, bow and arrow(s), BB gun, paint ball gun, or slingshot.
P. Alcohol: It is unlawful to possess or consume alcoholic beverages in any
park except in areas designated by the Parks Commission. Designated areas are
1) Maplewood Golf Course, when such beverages are purchased and consumed
within the concessionaire's licensed premises: 2) and designated areas of the
Renton Community Center and Renton Senior Activity Center facilities as part of
a facilitv rental. All activities shall comply with all Washington State Liquor
Control Board requirements.
E. Swimming Areas: It is unlawful for any person to disregard or disobey
rules, signs or lifelines designating swimming areas. It is unlawful to swim in any
area outside the designated swimming area. It is unlawful to disregard or
disobey the instruction of lifeguards, facilitv managers, or other authorized
Community Services Department employees. It is unlawful to give or transmit a
false signal or false alarm of drowning.
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F. Overweight Vehicles in Parks: It is unlawful for any vehicle with a gross
weight of over thirty-two thousand (32,000) pounds or a maximum width of over
one hundred two (102) inches to use the road in any park of the city except for
places set apart for such purposes by the Parks Commission and designated by
signs.
G. Wildlife Feeding & Harassment: It is unlawful in any manner to tease,
annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure or kill, throw any stone or missile of any
kind at or strike with any stick or weapon, any animal, bird, or fowl in any
manner; or to feed any fowl or bird in any park.
H. Concessions, Sales, Commercial Activities, Distribution & Posting
Pamphlets: It is unlawful to perform the following activities in a park area unless
authorized in writing by the Administrator:
1. Operating a fixed or mobile concession, or traveling exhibition.
2. Soliciting, selling, offering for sale, peddling, hawking, or vending any
goods or services.
3. Advertising any goods or services other than the direct handing of written
advertising to any one person.
4. Conducting classes or organized competitions.
5. Distributing any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed
material of any kind in any Community Services buildings.
6. Entering upon, using or traversing any portion of a park for commercial
purpose, including fund raising and/or fund solicitation.
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7. Attaching or securing to any vehicle or structure any commercial circular
notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind.
I. Water Craft: It is unlawful to have, keep or operate any boat, float, raft
or other water craft in or upon any bay, lake, slough, river or creek, within the
limits of any park, or to land the same at any point upon the shores thereof,
except at places set apart for such purposes by the Parks Commission and so
designated by signs.
J. Domestic Animals in Parks:
1. It is unlawful to allow or permit any domestic animal, including service
animals, to run at large in any park, or enter any swimming area, pond or
fountain therein. It is unlawful to keep a dog that is brought into or kept in a park
area on a leash more than eight (8) feet in length. Exceptions to leash
requirements may be made only for approved scheduled events.
2. It is unlawful for a person to have in his or her possession a domestic
animal, except for service animals, in any park or park facilitv that permits
swimming. For purposes of this section all of Gene Coulon Park, Kennydale Beach
Park, and the beach at Cedar River Park will be considered a facilitv that permits
swimming.
3. It is unlawful for any person with a dog or other pet in their possession in
any park to fail to remove from the park feces deposited by such animal. It is
unlawful for any person with a dog or other pet to fail to have in their possession
the equipment or supplies required for feces removal.
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4. It is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession an animal,
except for service animals, while in attendance at a special event or in a location
where animals have been prohibited by the Parks Commission.
5. It is unlawful to bring onto the premises of the Maplewood Golf Course
any domestic animals, except for service animals.
K. Authority to Remove Persons in Parks: It shall be unlawful to stay in a
park when directed to leave by an authorized Community Services Department
employee or any police officer.
L. Vandalism: It is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilate or deface any
structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain, wall fence, railing, vehicle, bench,
shrub, tree, fern, plant, flower, lighting system or sprinkling system, or other
property lawfully in any park.
M. Littering:
1. It is unlawful to throw or deposit any refuse or other material in any park,
except in designated receptacles, or to take garbage or refuse generated outside
a park to a park for disposal.
2. It is unlawful to dump yard waste, litter, debris in any park Failure to
remove from the park or properly dispose of party decorations, including, but
not limited to, pinatas, streamers, or balloons, or picnic items, including, but not
limited to, paper or plastic plates or cups or table coverings, shall constitute
littering and is unlawful.
N. Noise Restrictions:
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1. It is unlawful to play car stereos, radios, or "boom boxes" - portable audio
equipment, such as tape or compact disc players - so loudly they interfere with
normal conversations or cause annoying vibrations at a distance of seventy-five
(75) feet or more.
2. It is unlawful to operate or use any loudspeaker or other mechanical
means of amplifying sound in any park without a written permit.
0. Conduct:
1. It is unlawful to use abusive, vile, profane, or obscene language or
threats, which interfere with the reasonable use of a park by the general public.
2. It is unlawful to engage in acts of violence, including but not limited to
fights of any kind, or to act in a violent, threatening, intimidating, or hostile
manner toward another person whereby such person is put in reasonable fear
for his/her safety.
P. Lost Property: It is unlawful for any person to fail to turn in any property
or objects found on any park premises to the park staff or directly to the office of
the Police Department, at City Hall, Renton, Washington.
Q. Introduction of Foreign Matter: It is unlawful to construct any structure,
wall, fence, footing, drive, walk, steps, or path on park property, or to deposit
invasive plants onto park property, or to use or maintain park property as an
extension of private property.
R. Additional Violations:
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Any violation of state criminal laws or the criminal laws of the City of Renton
constitutes a violation of these Rules and Regulations.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1645:ll/l/10:scr
Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE
PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2011 FOR GENERAL CITY OPERATIONAL
PURPOSES AND INCREASING THE LEVY AMOUNT BY ONE PERCENT (1%) OF THE
LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE TAX LEVY FROM 2010.
WHEREAS, the City Council has met and considered the City's budget for the calendar
years 2011 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after hearing and duly considering all relevant evidence and
testimony presented, determined that in order to discharge the expected expenses and
obligations of the City and in its best interest, the City requires a regular levy in the amount of
thirty-two million three hundred thirty thousand dollars ($32,330,000), which includes an
increase in property tax revenue from the following sources: a) an increase from the previous
year of one percent (1%), b) the amounts resulting from the addition of new construction and
improvements to property, c) any increase in the value of state-assessed property, d) the
amounts authorized by law as a result of any annexations that have occurred, and e) relevy of
any refunds made;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The regular property tax levy is hereby authorized for the 2011 levy in the
amount of thirty-two million three hundred thirty thousand dollars ($32,330,000), which is an
increase of one percent (1%) from the previous year plus the amount for new construction and
annexations.
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This increase includes revenue resulting from the following sources: a) an increase from
the previous year of one percent (1%), b) the amounts resulting from the addition of new
construction and improvements to property, c) any increase in the value of state-assessed
property, and d) the amounts authorized by law as a result of any annexations that have
occurred, and e) relevy of any refunds made.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. ., 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of. ., 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Denis Law, Mayor
Date of Publication:
ORD:1680:10/25/10:scr
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
5-11-1, UTILITY TAX, OF CHAPTER 11, UTILITY TAX, OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND
BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND
THE UTILITY TAX RATE IMPOSED ON WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISES.
WHEREAS, the City's Water Utility maintains and operates fire hydrant services, which
are used by the City's Fire Department to provide local fire protection service; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Washington State Supreme Court decision Lane v. City of
Seattle, 164 Wn.2d 875, 194 P.3d 977 (2008), the City's Water Utility Enterprise Fund must
begin charging the City's General Fund for the costs of providing fire hydrant services; and
WHEREAS, imposing an additional tax of one and one-half percent (1.5%) on the gross
receipts of the Water Utility Enterprise Fund will raise approximately the amount of revenue
needed to pay for the projected costs of providing fire hydrant services to the City; and
WHEREAS, this state law allows a city council to raise taxes on city-operated utilities to
carry out city business;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 5-11-1G, Water and Sewer Utilities Tax, of Chapter 11, Utility
Tax, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change the title
to "Sewer Utilities Tax", and as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO.
G. Wator and Sewer Utilities Tax: Upon any business enterprise engaging in
or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing, or distributing wator, sanitary
sewer7 or storm sewer services for commercial or domestic use or purpose
within the Renton City limits, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross
income from such business in the City shall be charged effective as of January 1,
1991.
SECTION II. Section 5-11-1, Utility Tax, of Chapter 11, Utility Tax, of Title V (Finance
and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new subsection J, to be entitled
"Water Utilities Tax", and to read as follows:
J. Water Utilities Tax: Upon the Water Utility Enterprise Fund engaging in
or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing, or distributing water services
for commercial or domestic use or purpose within the Renton City limits, a tax
equal to seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the total gross income from such
business in the City shall be charged.
SECTION III. This ordinance is subject to referendum under RMC Section 1-2-2.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective on January 1, 2011.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE
BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR THE YEARS 2011/2012, IN THE AMOUNTS OF
$224,863,236 AND $219,932,000, RESPECTIVELY.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has met and considered its budget for the calendar years
2011 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted public hearings for the purpose of accepting
testimony related to the 2011/2012 biennial budget on November 1, 2010, and again on
November 15, 2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. After due notice and public hearing thereon as provided by law, the
biennial budget for the City of Renton for the years 2011/2012, previously prepared and filed
with the City Clerk, as modified hereby, is hereby ratified, confirmed and adopted, in all
respects, as such biennial budget for the years 2011/2012. Such biennial budget is detailed in
Attachment A, 2011/2012 Biennial Budget Summary by Fund -All Funds, which is incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION II. Attachment A defines the total sums authorized and allowed for
expenditures and establishes such sums in each of the funds in the 2011/2012 biennial budget.
SECTION III. Acts pursuant to this ordinance, but prior to its passage or effective date,
are hereby ratified and confirmed.
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SECTION IV. A copy of the 2011/2012 biennial budget, as herein adopted, shall be
transmitted to the Office of the State Auditor, Division of Municipal Corporations, and such
other governmental agencies as provided by law.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1679:ll/5/10:scr
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO.
ATTACHMENT A
20
Fund/ Department
000 GENERAL
001 COMMUNITYSERVICES
003 STREETS
004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
005 MUSEUM
006 LIBRARY
009 FARMERS MARKET
010 FIRE AND EMERGENCYSVC MEMORIAL
Oil FIRE AND EMERGENCYSVC HEALTH &WELLI*
031 PARK MEMORIAL
201 1997LIMGOBONDS-CITYHALL
215 GENERAL GOVERNMENT MISC DEBT SVC
General Governmental
102 ARTERIAL STREETS
108 LEASED CITY PROPERTIES
110 SPECIAL HOTEL-MOTEL TAX
118 CUM 2755 (PATHS/TRAILS)
125 ONE PERCENT FOR ART
127 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
135 SPRINGBROOK WETLANDS BANK
303 COMMUNITYSERVICES IMPACTMITIGATION
304 FIREIMPACTMITIGATION
305 TRANSPORTATION IMPACTMITIGATION
316 MUNICIPAL FACILITIES CIP
317 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
318 SOUTH LAKEWAINFRASTRUCTUREPROJECT
326 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
402 AIRPORTOPERATIONS
403 SOLID WASTE UTILITY
404 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSESYSTEM
405 WATER OPERATIONS
406 WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
407 SURFACEWATER OPERATIONS
416 KING COUNTY METRO
422 AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
424 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSESYSTEM CIP
425 WATER CIP
426 WASTEWATER CIP
427 SURFACEWATER CIP
461 WATERWORKS BOND RESERVE
471 WATERWORKS RATE STABILIZATION
501 EQUIPMENTRENTAL
502 INSURANCE
503 INFORMATION SERVICES
504 FACILITIES
505 COMMUNICATIONS
512 HEALTHCARE INSURANCE
522 LEOFF1 RETIREES HEALTHCARE
611 FIREMENS PENSION
All Other Funds
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
111/2012 BIEI
Estimated
Beg Fund Bal
9,491,809
50,000
50,000
(6,121)
63,206
0
70,541
936
4,303
175,067
49,999
101,449
10,051,188
200,687
995,638
247,828
3,264
128,796
88,718
459,528
1,126,594
1,903,522
557,134
3,455,517
1,060,648
38
1,653
1,331,290
326,034
'714,988
4,050,493
1,177,901
1,590,108
46,505
379,669
135,024
812,275
(2)
1
0
15,604
4,810,713
5,156,987
911,613
470,449
283,929
3,986,112
2,807,251
4,082,340
43,318,851
$ 53,370,039
SINIAL BUDGE T SUMMARY
2011 Proposed 2012 Proposed
Revenue
71,689,933
10,817,691
8,391,801
304,000
195,966
2,030,000
52,500
-
25,000
-
1,983,075
2,731,960
98,221,926
620,000
744,933
245,000
-
15,000
85,000
-
60,000
100,000
250,000
13,310,000
10,657,819
-
-
636,214
15,015,942
2,483,545
9,680,689
4,896,139
5,155,153
13,156,760
2,803,204
100,000
4,500,000
3,790,000
3,650,000
-
-
3,211,401
3,178,883
4,029,664
4,243,673
953,941
11,248,058
2,235,684
300,000
121,356,702
$219,578,628
Revenue
72,918,112
11,149,285
8,629,064
304,000
216,220
1,030,000
60,500
-
25,000
-
1,982,075
3,749,298
100,063,554
630,000
971,049
265,000
-
15,000
85,000
-
60,000
100,000
150,000
8,560,000
9,711,400
-
-
562,637
15,004,692
2,483,545
11,106,460
5,853,574
5,469,223
13,209,387
4,574,534
100,000
5,200,000
3,250,000
3,500,000
-
-
3,079,893
3,187,593
4,118,173
4,324,987
974,307
12,014,224
2,235,684
300,000
121,096,362
$ 221,159,916
3
BY FUND - fi iLL FUNDS
2011 Proposed 2012 Proposed
Expenditure
72,568,621
10,742,324
8,293,144
304,000
208,407
2,030,000
47,875
-
25,000
-
1,983,075
2,731,960
98,934,407
620,000
614,457
245,000
-
50,000
85,674
-
400,000
529,056
499,494
14,962,000
11,647,819
-
-
1,125,756
14,951,710
2,504,738
10,107,179
4,831,929
4,865,850
13,156,760
2,803,204
100,000
4,500,000
3,790,000
3,650,000
-
-
3,195,267
3,293,564
4,513,461
4,256,261
957,746
10,844,696
2,261,732
565,475
125,928,829
$ 224,863,236
Expenditure
72,387,839
11,069,028
8,536,436
304,000
215,502
1,030,000
49,150
-
25,000
-
1,982,075
3,749,298
99,348,329
630,000
876,232
265,000
-
50,000
85,674
-
-
536,926
400,000
8,970,000
9,761,400
-
-
1,163,846
14,972,362
2,542,204
10,302,480
4,817,627
4,941,632
13,209,387
4,954,203
100,000
5,200,000
3,250,000
3,500,000
-
-
2,535,156
2,930,079
4,409,226
4,379,434
991,015
11,996,739
2,262,573
550,475
120,583,671
$ 219,932,000
Budgeted
Increase
(Decrease) in
Fund Balance
(348,417)
155,624
191,285
-
(11,723)
-
15,975
-
-
-
-
-
2,744
-
225,293
-
-
(70,000)
(1,348)
-
(280,000)
(865,982)
(499,494)
(2,062,000)
(1,040,000)
-
-
(1,090,750)
96,561
(79,853)
377,490
1,100,157
816,894
-
(379,669)
-
-
-
-
-
-
560,871
142,833
(774,850)
(67,035)
(20,513)
420,847
(52,937)
(515,950)
(4,059,435)
$ (4,056,692)
Ending Fund
Balance
9,143,392
205,624
241,285
(6,121)
51,483
0
86,516
936
4,303
175,067
49,999
101,449
10,053,932
200,687
1,220,930
247,828
3,264
58,796
87,370
459,528
846,594
1,037,540
57,640
1,393,517
20,648
38
1,653
240,540
422,596
635,135
4,427,983
2,278,059
2,407,002
46,505
(0)
135,024
812,275
(2)
1
0
15,604
5,371,584
5,299,821
136,763
403,414
263,416
4,406,959
2,754,314
3,566,390
39,259,415
$ 49,313,347
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I5f MA^djyfVtf //-P-JV/O
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-8-070H.1, AUTHORITY, 4-8-080G, LAND USE PERMIT
PROCEDURES, AND 4-8-120C, LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL, OF CHAPTER 8,
PERMITS - GENERAL AND APPEALS, SECTION 4-9-240, TEMPORARY USE
PERMITS, OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC, AND CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS,
OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO
AMEND THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPORARY HOMELESS
ENCAMPMENTS AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND ADD DEFINITIONS FOR
"HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT" AND "TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT".
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-8-070H.1, Authority, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and
Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new subsection 4-
8-070H.1.O to read as shown below. The remaining subsections shall be re-lettered as 4-8-
070H.l.p and 4-8-070H.l.q, respectively.
o. Temporary use permits, Tier III Temporary Homeless Encampments,
SECTION II. Subsection 4-8-080G, Land Use Permit Procedures, of Chapter 8, Permits
- General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the
Type III section has a new row entitled Temporary Use Permits inserted, to read as follows:
Temporary Use
Permits: Tier III
Temporary
Homeless
Encampments
Yes Staff MI MI CC SC
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SECTION III. Subsection 4-8-120C, Table 4-8-120C - Land Use Permit Submittal
Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to add a new submittal requirement in alphabetical order to
the list in the left hand column entitled "King County Health Department Approval (for food
related uses only)" with a number 2 placed in the Temporary Use Permit column; and to add a
new submittal requirement to the list in the left hand column entitled "Justification for Tier 3
Temporary Use Permit" with a number 5 placed in the Temporary Use Permit column. A
number 9 in superscript shall be added next to the Type of Application name "Temporary Use
Permit". There shall also be added a new note 9 to the Legend, to read as follows:
9. The only submittal requirements required for Tier I Temporary Use Permit
are Master Application, Site Plan, and King County Health Department Approval.
SECTION IV. Section 4-9-240, Temporary Use Permits, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
4-9-240 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS:
A. PURPOSE:
A temporary use permit allows a use or structure on private or public
property on a short-term basis. Such uses or structures may be allowed subject
to modified development standards which would not be appropriate for
permanent uses in the zoning designation.
B. APPLICABILITY:
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The standards in this section will be used for temporary activities
characterized by their short-term or seasonal nature. Temporary uses include
construction trailers, parking lot sales, temporary carnivals and fairs, mobile food
vendors, and seasonal sales such as Christmas tree sales. Temporary uses
regulated by this section are uses determined by the City not to be special
events as defined by RMC 5-22 where considerable participation and/or
spectators would have a significant impact on transportation, public services, or
public safety.
C. EXEMPTIONS:
1. Exemptions for Construction-related Activities: The following uses and
structures do not require a temporary use permit provided they are associated
with an approved land use application and/or an active building or construction
permit and approved by the Administrator or designee:
a. Contractor's office, storage yard, and equipment parking and servicing
on or near the site or in the vicinity of an active construction project.
b. One model home located on an existing lot, and located within the
subdivision or residential development to which it pertains.
c. Sales/marketing trailers used for the purpose of real estate sales
and/or rental information, located within the subdivision or development to
which they pertain.
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2. Exemptions for City-Sponsored Events: The following uses are exempt
from permit requirements: City-sponsored community fairs, festivals, or events,
subject to the approval of the Mayor's office.
3. Exemptions for Special Sales and Ancillary Events Promoting and Located
on the Site of an Existing Permanent Business and Not Requiring a Separate
Business License: If determined by the Planning Director to be of limited
duration with minimal impact on neighboring properties, such special
sales/events shall not require issuance of a Temporary Use Permit but may
require a permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau and/or King County Health
Department.
2D. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR Qtfeef OTHER
TEMPORARY Usos or Structures USES OR STRUCTURES: The following uses or
structures are separated into Tier \L ond Tier II, and Tier III temporary use
categories. Those in the Tier I category are processed as Type I land use
applicationSi and those in the Tier II category are processed as Type II
applications, and those in Tier III category are processed as Type III applications.
Tho Administrator or dosignoo shall consider the following factors in determining
the tior level for oach activity: consistency with tho underlying zono, impact on
surrounding zones, length of period of time for duration of activity, and hours of
operation. Projects subject to SEPA are processed differently.
al. Tier I: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities
allowed by the base zone, mobile food vendors located in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CV
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and CD zones, vehicle sales events held on property not currently used as an
auto dealership and within the Automall Area and/or Employment Area Valley,
Christmas tree lots, ancillary sales events not determined to be exempt per
Section 4-9-240B3, and a temporary manufactured home for medical hardship.
The Administrator or designee may authorize additional temporary uses not
listed in this subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in keeping
with the intent and purposes of this Section.
fe-2. Tier II: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities
limited or prohibited by the base zone, mobile food vendors not located in the IL,
IM, IH, CA, CV and CD zones, and storage trailers. Other uses in this category
include circuses, carnivals, fairs, or similar transient amusement or recreational
activities. Also included are model homes, equaling the lesser of five (5) homes
or twenty percent (20%) of the total lots, when located within the subdivision or
residential development to which they pertain. The Administrator or designee
may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in this subsection when it is
found that the proposed uses are in keeping with the intent and purposes of this
Section.
3. Tier III: Temporary Homeless Encampments is the use in this category, and
shall have an application fee of $100.
E. CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING PERMIT TYPE: The Administrator or designee
shall consider the following factors in determining the tier level for each activity:
consistency with the underlying zone, impact on surrounding zones, length of
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period of time for duration of activity, and hours of operation. Projects subject to
SEPA are processed differently.
C. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR VEHICLE SALES EVENTS AND MOBILE FOOD
VENDORS:
1. Vehicle Sales Events hold on property not currently used as an auto
dealership: Only for properties in tho Automall as shown in RMC 4-3 040 or tho
Employment Aroa Valley (EAV) land uso designation arc oligiblo for a temporary
use permit. Additionally, no moro than one vehicle salos event shall bo allowed
por quarter of tho year (year beginning January—1st]—por property or
dovolopmont as determined by tho Community and Economic Dovolopmont
Administrator or designee. The use must bo allowed by tho zono district. Further,
each such event shall only bo permitted for a maximum of seven (7) consecutive
days per quarter. Such salos are not permissible outsido of tho Automall and
Employment Aroa Valley and aro not eligible for a Temporary Uso Permit.
2. Mobile Food Vendors: Vendors shall comply with all standards established
by the Seattle King County Health Dopartmont. In addition in tho IL, IM, IH, CA,
CV and CD zones, no licensed vending unit shall remain at tho permitted location
between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 5:00 a.m. on a daily basis, oxcopt for a
special event where a unit is allowed at tho same location for up to seventy two
(72) hours.
OF. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FEES:
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Submittal requirements and application fees Sshall be as listed in RMC 4-8-
120C, Land Use Applications, and 4 1 170, Land Use Review Foos the City of
Renton Fee Schedule Brochure.
EG. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT PERIOD:
Public notice and comment period Sshall be as listed in RMC 4-8-090, Public
Notice Requirements, oxcopt that public notico is not required for application
requesting a temporary manufactured homo for medical hardship.
f H. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS AND FEES:
Except for sign roquiromonts of RMC 4 8 090, tThe Community and Economic
Development Administrator ef—designee—may waive specific application
requirements determined to be unnecessary for review of an application. The
Administrator may waive the permit application fee for public service activities
and nonprofit organizations.
G\_. APPLICATION PROCESS AND REVIEW AUTHORITY:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall,
in consultation with appropriate City departments, review and decide upon each
application for a temporary use permit. The Administrator or designee may
approve, modify, or condition an application for a temporary use permit.
Hi. DECISION CRITERIA:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
approve, modify, or condition an application for a temporary use permit, based
on consideration of the following factors:
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1. The temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of
the temporary use; and
2. Adequate parking facilities and vehicle ingress and egress are provided to
serve the temporary use and any existing uses on the site; and
3. Hours of operation of the temporary use are specified, and would not
adversely impact surrounding uses; and
4. The temporary use will not cause nuisance factors such as noise, light, or
glare which adversely impacts surrounding uses; and
5. If applicable, the applicant has obtained the required right-of-way use
permit.
K. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR VEHICLE SALES EVENTS, MOBILE FOOD
VENDORS, AND TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS:
1. Vehicle Sales Events held on property not currently used as an auto
dealership: Only for properties in the Automall as shown in RMC 4-3-040 or the
Employment Area Valley (EAV) land use designation are eligible for a temporary
use permit. Additionally, no more than one vehicle sales event shall be allowed
per quarter of the year (year beginning January 1st) per property or
development as determined by the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee. The use must be allowed by the zone district. Further,
each such event shall only be permitted for a maximum of seven (7) consecutive
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days per quarter. Such sales are not permissible outside of the Automall and
Employment Area Valley and are not eligible for a Temporary Use Permit.
2. Mobile Food Vendors: Vendors shall comply with all standards established
by the Seattle-King County Health Department. In addition in the IL, IM, IH, CA,
CV and CD zones, no licensed vending unit shall remain at the permitted location
between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 5:00 a.m. on a daily basis, except for a
special event where a unit is allowed at the same location for up to seventy-two
(72) hours.
3. Temporary Homeless Encampments:
a. Location Criteria: A temporary homeless encampment shall be located
at a religious institution. If the religious institution is not actively practicing on
the site proposed for a temporary encampment, then the religious institution
must comply with all other permit requirements for the underlying zone
required for siting a new religious institution and temporary homeless
encampment-
fa. Setbacks: The temporary homeless encampment shall be located a
minimum of 20 feet from the property line of abutting properties containing
residential uses.
c. Visual Buffering: A six-foot high sight obscuring fence, vegetative
screen or other visual buffering shall be provided between the temporary
homeless encampment and any abutting residential property and the right-of-
way. The fence shall provide privacy and a visual buffering for encampment
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residents and neighboring properties in a manner and material approved by the
code official. The code official shall consider existing vegetation, fencing,
topographic variations and other site conditions in determining compliance with
this requirement.
d. Exterior Lighting: Exterior lighting must be directed downward, away
from abutting and adjoining properties, and contained within the temporary
homeless encampment.
e. Maximum Residents: The maximum number of residents within a
temporary homeless encampment is 100.
f. Additional Parking: Each lot occupied by a temporary homeless
encampment must provide or have available parking and vehicular maneuvering
area. The temporary homeless encampment and the parking of any vehicles
associated with a temporary homeless encampment application shall not
displace the host site's parking lot in such a way that the host site no longer
meets the minimum or required parking of the principle use as required by code
or previous approvals unless an alternative parking plan has been approved.
g. Transit Proximity and Transportation Plan: A transportation plan is
required which shall include provision of transit services. The temporary
homeless encampment shall be within a half mile of a public transit stop or the
sponsor or managing organization must demonstrate the ability for residents to
obtain access to the nearest public transportation stop through sponsor or host
provided van or car pools. During hours when public transportation is not
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available, the sponsor or host shall also make transportation available to anyone
who is rejected from or ordered to leave the temporary homeless encampment.
h. Code of Conduct: A code of conduct is required to be enforced by the
managing agency. The code shall contain the following as a minimum:
i. No drugs or alcohol.
ii. No concealed weapons without a current valid concealed weapons
permit.
iii. No menacing, threatening or assaultive behavior.
iv. No open flames.
v. No loitering in the surrounding neighborhood.
vi. Quiet hours-
Nothing within this subsection shall prohibit the temporary homeless
encampment sponsor or managing organization from imposing and enforcing
additional code of conduct conditions not otherwise inconsistent with this
section. The managing agency shall enforce the written code of conduct. Failure
by the managing agency to take action against a resident who violates the terms
of the written code of conduct may result in cancellation of the permit.
i. Compliance with health and safety codes: The temporary homeless
encampment shall comply with all applicable standards of the Seattle-King
County Health Department, or its successor. The managing agency shall ensure
compliance with Washington State and City codes concerning but not limited to
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drinking water connections, human waste, solid waste disposal, electrical
systems, and fire-resistant materials.
j. Inspections: The temporary homeless encampment shall permit regular
inspections by the City, including the Police Department and Fire & Emergency
Services Department, and King County Health Department to check compliance
with the standards for temporary homeless encampment.
k. Identification: The managing agency shall take all reasonable and legal
steps to obtain verifiable identification, such as a driver's license, government-
issued identification card, military identification or passport from prospective
and temporary homeless encampment residents.
I. Log-in and Identification: The temporary homeless encampment
managing organization shall maintain a resident log for all who are residing at
the temporary homeless encampment. Such log shall be kept onsite at the
temporary homeless encampment. Prospective encampment residents shall
provide a verifiable form of identification when signing the log.
m. Duration and Frequency: Temporary homeless encampments may be
approved for a time period not to exceed 92 days, including setup and
dismantling of the encampment. A temporary homeless encampment may be
located at the same site no more than once every 12 months. For the purposes
of this subsection, the 12 months shall be calculated from the last day of the
prior encampment at the site.
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n. Public Meeting: Informal Public Meeting Required. The Community &
Economic Development Administrator shall require an applicant to conduct an
informal public meeting to inform citizens about a proposed temporary
homeless encampment prior to submittal of an application. Notice of the
informal public meeting shall be provided in the same manner as required for
notice of the application, at least 10 days prior to the informal public meeting-
Prior to the informal public meeting, the temporary homeless encampment
sponsor and managing organization shall meet and confer with the Police
Department regarding any proposed security measures. At the informal public
meeting, a representative of the temporary homeless encampment sponsor and
managing organization shall present in writing and describe the proposed
temporary homeless encampment location, timing, site plan, code of conduct,
encampment concerns, management security measures, and any input or
comment received on the plan, including any comment or input from the Police
Department, or comment or input from schools and/or child care services-
Copies of the agenda and other materials shall be provided by the applicant at
the meeting. The meeting shall be conducted on the subject property whenever
feasible.
o. Notification to Schools and Child Care Services: Prior to any application
for a temporary homeless encampment permit, the temporary homeless
encampment sponsor, or temporary homeless encampment managing
organization shall meet and confer with the administration of any public or
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private elementary, middle, junior high or high school within 600 feet of the
boundaries of the lot(s) proposed to contain the temporary homeless
encampment, and shall meet and confer with the operators of any properly
licensed child care service within 600 feet of the boundaries of the lot(s)
proposed to contain the temporary homeless encampment. The temporary
homeless encampment sponsor and the school administration and/or child care
service operator shall make a good faith effort to agree upon any additional
conditions that may be appropriate or necessary to address school and/or child
care concerns regarding the location of a temporary encampment within 600
feet of such a facility. Any such conditions agreed upon between the parties shall
be submitted to the Hearing Examiner for consideration, for inclusion within the
temporary homeless encampment permit. In the event the parties fail to agree
on any conditions, either party may provide the Hearing Examiner with a written
summary of the parties' discussions, which the Hearing Examiner may consider
in evaluating whether the conditions for the temporary homeless encampment
permit are met, or the need for additional conditions upon the temporary
homeless encampment permit, without violating the legal rights of the
temporary homeless encampment sponsor.
p. Review Authority, Appeals, and Permit Revocation: Decision authority
is at the Hearing Examiner level with a public hearing, as designee for
Community and Economic Development Administrator, and the Appeal Authority
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is with City Council. If a permit is revoked pursuant to RMC 4-9-240O1, applicant
may request an appeal before the City Council.
*L SPECIAL CRITERIA FOR TEMPORARY MANUFACTURED HOME FOR
MEDICAL HARDSHIP:
In lieu of the criteria in subsection H of this Section, a manufactured home
which complies with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards may be
permitted as a temporary dwelling on the same lot as a permanent dwelling
provided the applicant demonstrates the temporary dwelling is necessary to
provide daily care to an individual certified by a physician as needing such care.
The primary provider of daily care shall reside on site; the manufactured home
together with the permanent residence shall meet the setback, height, building
footprint, and lot coverage provisions for the applicable zone.
JJM- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. General: The Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee may establish conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land
use compatibility and to minimize potential impacts on nearby uses. These
include, but are not limited to, requiring that notice be given to
adjacent/abutting property owners prior to approval, time and frequency of
operation, temporary arrangements for parking and traffic circulation,
requirement for screening or enclosure, and guarantees for site restoration and
cleanup following temporary uses.
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2. Additional Requirements - for Model Homes: In addition to the
requirements of subsection Jl, General, of this Section, the Administrator or
designee may require conditions of approval regarding access/roadway
construction, temporary erosion control, utilities, street and lot addressing,
building permits, staking of proposed lots underlying the model homes, staking
of model home lot setbacks, plat approval, abatement agreements and
indemnification, and security devices for removal of model homes if plat is not
recorded.
KN. OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS:
The temporary use may also require permits and inspections from both Fire
and Emergency Services and/or Development Services Division to ensure that
the temporary use is in compliance with Fire/Building Codes.
tO. EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION:
1. Standard Period of Validity: Except as specified in subsection L2 of this
Section, a temporary use permit is valid for up to one year from the effective
date of the permit, unless the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee establishes a shorter time frame.
2. Special Expiration/Extension Periods for Manufactured Homes for
Medical Hardship: The temporary use permit for a manufactured home for
medical hardship shall be effective for twelve (12) months. Extension of the
temporary use permit may be approved in twelve (12) month increments subject
to demonstration of continuing medical hardship. The manufactured home shall
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be removed within ninety (90) days of the expiration of the temporary use
permit or the cessation of provision of daily care.
MP. REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY USE REQUIRED:
Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be left free of debris, litter, or
other evidence of the temporary use upon completion of removal of the use.
NQ. SECURITY:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
require security in conformance with RMC 4-9-060C to assure compliance with
the provisions of the temporary use permit as approved if required. The amount
of the security will be determined by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator or designee, but in no case shall it be less than one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The security may be used by the City to abate the
use and/or facilities.
OR. PERMIT REVOCATION:
1. Revocation of Temporary Use Permit: Should the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee determine that information
has been provided to the City which was false, incomplete, or has changed, such
that the decision criteria in subsection H of this Section are incorrect, false, or
have not been met, or the temporary use actually being used is different than or
greater than that applied for, or if the use itself is a nuisance, unhealthy, unsafe
or poses a substantial risk of harm to persons or property, then the
Administrator or designee may revoke the temporary use permit upon ten (10)
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days' written notice, unless an emergency exists, in which case the Administrator
or designee may declare such an emergency and immediately revoke the
temporary use permit.
2. Appeal: If revoked pursuant to RMC 4-9-240O1, applicant may request an
appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner.
SECTION V. Section 4-11-050, Definitions E, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of "Eating and Drinking
Establishment" is amended as follows:
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT: A retail establishment selling food
and/or drink for consumption on the premises or for take-out, including
accessory on-site food preparation. This definition includes, but is not limited to,
restaurants, cafes, microbrew establishments, and espresso stands. This
definition excludes taverns; mobile food vending; fast food; entertainment clubs;
dance clubs; and/or dance halls.
SECTION VI. Section 4-11-080, Definitions H, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a definition for "Homeless
Encampment", to read as follows:
HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT: See TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT-
SECTION VII. Section 4-11-130, Definitions M, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
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City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of "Mobile Food Vending
Unit" is amended as follows:
MOBILE FOOD VENDING-UN4T-: A temporary use involving sale of retail food
or beverages to the public from any vehicle, cart or wagon that is designed to be
readily movable. A-mMobile food vending unit includes pushcarts, mobile
kitchens, hot dog carts, pretzel wagons, or similar uses.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-200, Definitions T, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a definition for "Temporary Homeless
Encampment", to read as follows:
TEMPORARY HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT: A group of homeless persons
temporarily residing out of doors on a site with services provided by a sponsor
and supervised by a managing organization.
A. Managing Organization, Temporary Homeless Encampment: A group or
organization that has the capacity to organize and manage a temporary
homeless encampment. A temporary encampment "managing organization" may
be the same entity as the temporary homeless encampment sponsor.
B. Sponsor, Temporary Homeless Encampment: A religious institution
which:
jL owns the property or has an ownership interest in the property, for
which a temporary homeless encampment is to be located, and
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2, that has an agreement with the temporary homeless encampment
managing organization to provide basic services and support for the residents of
a temporary homeless encampment and liaison with the surrounding community
and
3. joins with the managing organization in an application for a
temporary homeless encampment permit.
A "sponsor" may be the same entity as the managing organization.
SECTION IX. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4-2-010E, ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE , OF CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, SECTION 4-9-150, PLANNED
URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC,
AND SECTION 4-11-160, DEFINITIONS P, OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE
IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE
OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO
UPDATE THE PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND AMEND
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENTS.
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WHEREAS, the Planned Urban Development process is a unique development option
designed specifically to allow for flexibility from the prescriptive development standards of a
particular zone, allowing for better use of the land in exchange for an identified public benefit;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose statement of the Planned Urban Development ordinance
indicates two guiding principles: to preserve and protect natural features of the land and
encourage innovation and creativity in development; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the Planned Urban Development regulations are
supported by the guiding principles; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Subsection 4-2-010E, Additional Restrictions on Land Use, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended so the box containing "Planned Unit Development" in the column for Type of Land
Use Restriction, is amended as follows:
Planned Uwfc Urban Development
SECTION II: Subsections 4-9-150B.1, Zones, and 4-9-150B.2, Code Provisions That
May be Modified, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
are hereby amended as follows:
1. Zones: Planned urban developments may be permitted in tho following al]
zoning districts, when processed and approved as provided in this Section.^
a. All zonos, oxcopt R 1, R 4 and COR.
2. Code Provisions That May Be Modified:
a. In approving a planned urban development, the City may modify any
of the standards of chapters 4-2 RMC, chapter 4-4 RMC, Section 4-6-060 and
chapter 4-7 RMC and RMC 4 6 060, except as listed in subsection B.3 of this
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Section. All modifications shall be considered simultaneously as part of the
planned urban development.
b. An applicant may request additional modifications from the
requirements of RMC Title 4, except those listed in subsection B3 of this Section.
Approval for modifications other than those specifically described subsection
B.2^ of this Section shall be approved by tho City Council prior to submittal of a
preliminary planned urban development plan.
SECTION III: Subsection 4-9-150D.2, Public Benefit Required, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new subsection 4-
9-150D.2.d entitled "Use of Sustainable Development Techniques", as shown below. The
current subsection d shall be re-lettered as subsection e.
d. Use of Sustainable Development Techniques: Design which results in
a sustainable development; such as LEED certification, energy efficiency, use of
alternative energy resources, low impact development techniques, etc.; or
SECTION IV: Subsection 4-9-150D.2.d, Overall Design, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to be re-lettered as
subsection e, as specified in Section III of this ordinance, and as follows:
4-e. Overall Design: Provides a planned urban development design that is
superior in ono or moro of tho following ways to the design that would result
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from development of the subject property without a planned urban
developments A superior design may include the following:
i. Open Space/Recreation:
(a) Provides increased open space or recreational facilities
beyond standard code requirements and considered equivalent to features that
would offset park mitigation fees in Resolution 3082; and
(b) Provides a quality environment through either passive or
active recreation facilities and attractive common areas, including accessibility to
buildings from parking areas and public walkways; or
ii. Circulation/Screening: Provides superior circulation patterns or
location or screening of parking facilities; or
iii. Landscaping/Screening: Provides superior landscaping, buffering,
or screening in or around the proposed planned urban development; or
iv. Site and Building Design: Provides superior architectural design,
placement, relationship or orientation of structures, or use of solar energy; or
v. Alleys: Provides alleys to at least fifty porcont (50%) of for any
proposed detached or attached units with individual, private ground related
entries.
SECTION V: Subsection 4-9-150D.3.g, Parking Area Design, of Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as
follows:
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g. Parking Area Design:-
-h—Design: Provides parking areas that are complemented by
landscaping and not designed in long rows. The size of parking areas is minimized
in comparison to typical designs, and each area related to the group of buildings
served. The design provides for efficient use of parking, and shared parking
facilities where appropriate.
ii. Adequacy: Provides sufficient on site vehicular parking areas
consistent with tho parking demand created by the dovolopmont as documented
in a parking analysis approved by the City. Parking management plans shall
ensure sufficient resident, employee, or visitor parking standards, and thoro shall
bo no reliance on adjacent or abutting properties unless a shared parking
arrangement consistent with RMC 4 4 080 is approved.
SECTION VI: Subsection 4-9-150D.4, Compliance with Development Standards, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
as follows:
4. Compliance with Development Standards: Each planned urban
development shall demonstrate compliance with the development standards
contained in subsection E of this Section, the underlying zone, and any overlay
districts; unless a modification for a specific development standard has been
requested pursuant to RMC4-9-150B.2.
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SECTION VII: Subsection 4-9-150E.l.a, Residential, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
a. Residential: For residential developments, opon space must bo equal
to or greater in size than tho total square footage of tho lot aroa reductions
roquosted by the planned urban dovolopmont, as illustrated in Figure 1. Tho
opon space shall not include a critical aroa and shall be concentrated in largo
usable areas. For residential developments open space must equal at least ten
percent (10%) of the development site's gross land area.
i. Open space may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) A trail that allows opportunity for passive recreation within a
critical area buffer (only the square footage of the trial shall be included in the
open space area calculation), or
(b) A sidewalk and its associated landscape strip, when abutting
the edge of a critical area buffer and when a part of a new public or private road,
or
(c) A similar proposal as approved by the reviewing official.
ii. Additionally, a minimum area equal to fifty (50) square feet per
unit of common space or recreation area shall be provided in a concentrated
space as illustrated in Figure 1.
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iii. Stormwater facilities may be incorporated with the open space^
common space or recreation area on a case-by-case basis if the Reviewing
Official finds:
Ma) The stormwater facility utilizes the techniques and
landscape requirements set forth in The Integrated Pond, King County Water and
Land Resources Division, or an equivalent manual, or
Hr(b) The surface water feature serves areas outside of the
planned urban development and is appropriate in size and creates a benefit.
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Site Area: 1.5 acres
Typical Lot Size: 4,500 sq. ft.
Total Number of Lots: 12
Site Area: 1.5 acres
Typical Lot Size: 3,500 sq. ft.
Total Number of Lots: 12
Open Space: = 4,500 s.f. minus 3,500 s.f.
1,000 s.f. x 12 lots - 12,000 7,134 sq. ft.
Standard Subdivision Example Planned Urban Development
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Figure 1. Common Open Space Example
SECTION VIII: Subsection 4-9-150E.2, Private Open Space, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
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2. Private Open Space: Each residential unit in a planned urban development
shall have usable private open space (in addition to parking, storage space,
lobbies, and corridors) for the exclusive use of the occupants of that unit. Each
ground floor unit, whether attached or detached, shall have private open space
which is contiguous to the unit, and shall bo an aroa of at least twenty percent
(20%) of the gross square footago of tho dwelling units. The private open space
shall be well demarcated and at least ten fifteen feet (105') in every dimension
O {decks on upper floors can substitute for some of the required private open
space for upper floor units). For dwelling units which are exclusively upper story
units, there shall be deck areas totaling at least sixty (60) square feet in size with
no dimension less than five feet (5').
SECTION IX: Subsection 4-9-150F.10.a, New Planned Urban Development Approval, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
as follows:
a. New Planned Urban Development Approval: Upon tho authority of
the approval ordinance of a preliminary planned urban development, the City
shall place the planned urban development land use file number as an overlay on
the subject property on the City of Renton Zoning Map.
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SECTION X: Subsection 4-9-150G.1, Time Limits, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
1. Time Limits: The developer shall, within two (2) years of the effective
date of action by the Hearing Examiner to approve the preliminary plan, submit
to the Department of Community and Economic Development a final
development plan showing the ultimate design and specific details of the
proposed planned urban development or the final phase or phases thereof^
provided, however, that for a preliminary plan approved concurrent with a
preliminary subdivision, the developer shall submit the final development plan
within five (5) years of the effective date of action by the Hearing Examiner to
approve the preliminary plan.
Upon application by the developer, the Hearing Examiner may grant an
extension of the approved preliminary plan for a maximum of twelve (12)
months. Application for such extension shall be made at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration date of preliminary plan approval. Only one such
extension may be granted for a planned urban development. If a final
development plan is not filed within the identified time limits such two (2) years
or within the extended time period, if any, the planned urban development
preliminary plan shall be deemed to have expired or been abandoned. To
activate an expired or abandoned planned urban development, a new
application is required.
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SECTION XI: Section 4-11-160, Definitions P, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of "Planned Unit
Development" is amended as follows:
PLANNED UfflT-URBAN DEVELOPMENT (PUD): Any development approved
and developed in accordance with the terms of RMC 4-9-150, including a
subdivision of such land, which development may occur at one time or in phases
SECTION XII: This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of _ _, 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of _, 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Denis Law, Mayor
Date of Publication:
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-3-100A, PURPOSE, 4-3-100B.1, APPLICABILITY, AND 4-3-100E,
REQUIREMENTS, OF CHAPTER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND
OVERLAY DISTRICTS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND THE URBAN DESIGN REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the goals of the Community Design element of the Comprehensive Plan seek
to raise the aesthetic quality of the City, strengthen the economy through high quality
development, and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained as Renton evolves; and
WHEREAS, the City has established Urban Design Regulations to implement these goals
of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to ensure that the guidelines of the Urban Design Regulations
are clear and concise; and
WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study,
and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning text
amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or in opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-3-100A.2 of subsection 4-3-100A, Purpose, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
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Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended as follows:
2. This Section lists elements that are required to be included in all
development in the zones stated in subsection Bl of this Section. Each element
includes an intent statement, guidelines, and standards, and guidolinos. In order
to provide predictability, standards are provided. These standards specify a
prescriptive manner in which the requirement can be met. In order to provide
flexibility, guidelines are also stated for each element. These guidelines and the
intent statement provide direction for those who seek to meet the required
element in a manner that is different from the standards.
a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement through
the use of the guidelines and the intent statement is to be made by the
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee.
b. When the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee has determined that the proposed manner
of meeting the design requirement through the guidelines and intent is
sufficient, the applicant shall not be required to demonstrate sufficiency to the
standard associated with the guideline that has been approved.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-3-100B.l.b of subsection 4-3-100B.1, Applicability, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
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Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
b. Any of the activities listed in subsection Bla of this Section and occurring
in the following overlay areas or zone shall be required to comply with the
provisions of this section. Big box rotail as outlined below shall also bo required
to comply with the provisions of this section.
i. Mapped Overlays: This Section shall apply to all dovolopmont occurring
in design districts as indicated on the Urban Design Districts map, subsection B3
of this Section. To clarify tho map, the Center Downtown (CD) Zono is locatod in
District 7\/ South Ronton and the Residential Multi Family (RMF) zone locatod
within the Center Village Land Uso Designation are District 'B,' and tho Urban
Center - North Zones aro locatod within District 'C District 'C also includes tho
Commercial/Office/Residontial (COR) Zone. Areas within Center Village Land Use
Designation zonod Center Village (CV) shall comprise District 'D.' District A: All
parts of the City zoned Center Downtown (CD) or Residential Multi-Family Urban
(RM-U).
ii. Big Box Rotail: This Section shall also apply to big box rotail use. In tho
Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, big box rotail usos aro subject to compliance with
design regulations applicable to District 'D,' oxcopt in tho Employment Area -
Valley (EAV) south of Interstate 405, where big box rotail usos must comply with
design standards and guidelines specific to tho Urban Confer—North (District
'C'). Big box rotail usos in tho EAV south of Interstate 405 outside of the CA zono
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aro not subject to Urban Design Regulations. District B: All parts of the City zoned
Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RM-T) or Residential Multi-Family (RM-F).
iii. CA Zone: This Section shall also apply to all dovolopmont in tho
Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone. For tho purposes of tho design regulations, the
zono shall be in District 'P.' District C: All parts of the City zoned Urban Center
North 1 (UC-N1), Urban Center North 2 (UC-N2), or Commercial Office
Residential (COR).
iv. District D: All parts of the City zoned Center Village (CV) or
Commercial Arterial (CA).
SECTION III. Subsection 4-3-100E, Requirements, of Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
as shown on Attachment A.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1666:10/13/10:scr
Denis Law, Mayor
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4-3-100
E. REQUIREMENTS:
1. Site Design and Building Location:
Intent: To ensure that buildings are located in relation to streets and other buildings so that
the Vision of the City of Renton can be realized for a high-density urban environment; so that
businesses enjoy visibility from public rights-of-way; and to encourage pedestrian activity.
BUILDING LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
Intent: To ensure visibility of businesses and to establish active, lively uses along sidewalks and
pedestrian pathways. To organize buildings for pedestrian use and so that natural light is available to
other structures and open space. To ensure an appropriate transition between buildings, parking areas,
and other land uses; and increase privacy for residential uses.
Guidelines: Siting of a structure should take into consideration the availability of natural light (both
direct and rofloctod) and direct sun oxposuro to noarby buildings and opon space (except parking aroas)
Ground floor rosidontiol usos locatod near tho stroot should bo raised above stroot lovol for residents'
privacy. Developments shall enhance the mutual relationship of buildings with each other, as well as
with the roads, open space, and pedestrian amenities while working to create a pedestrian oriented
environment. Lots shall be configured to encourage variety and so that natural light is available to
buildings and open space. The privacy of individuals in residential uses shall be provided for.
Standards:
Districts
A, B, and
D
Both All of the following are required:
1. The availability of natural light (both direct and reflected) and direct sun exposure to
nearby buildings and open space (except parking areas) shall be considered when siting
structures.
42. Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk.
23. The front entry of a building shall be oriented to the street or a landscaped pedestrian-
only courtyard.
4. Buildings with residential uses located at the street level shall be:
a. Set back from the sidewalk a minimum often feet (10') and feature substantial
landscaping between the sidewalk and the building (illustration below); or
b. Have the ground floor residential uses raised above street level for residents'
privacy.
District C All of the following are required:
1. Buildings shall contain podostrian oriontod usos, feature "podostrian oriontod facades
and havo clear connoctions to tho sidewalk (illustration bolow). The availability of
natural light (both direct and reflected) and direct sun exposure to nearby buildings and
open space (except parking areas) shall be considered when siting structures.
Z. Commercial Mixed-use buildings shall contain pedestrian-oriented uses, feature
"pedestrian-oriented facades", and have clear connections to the sidewalk (illustration
below).
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pedestrian orientation, if so they shall have substantial landscaping between the
sidewalk and building shall be provided. Such landscaping shall be at least ten feet (10')
in width as measured from the sidewalk (illustration below).
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and tho stroot is prohibited.
3T Nonresidential buildings may bo locatod directly abutting any stroot as long as thoy
feature a pedestrian oriented facado.
43. Residential and mixed-use Sbuildings containing street-level residential uses and single-
purpose residential buildings shall bei
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Intent: To make building entrances convenient to locate and easy to access, and ensure that building
entries funh"t Lht_* pedestrian nature of the fronting sidewalk and the urban character of the district.
Guidelines: Multiple buildings on tho same site should provide a network of pedestrian paths for acce;
within the site and access to tho site from tho surrounding area. For projects that include rosidontial
uses, ontrios and/or front yards should provide transition spaco between tho stroot and tho residence.
Ground floor units should bo directly acccssiblo from the stroot or an open spaco. Features such as
entries, lobbies, and display windows should bo oriented to a street or pedestrian oriontod space;
otherwise, screening or docorativo features should bo incorporated. Entries from tho street should bo
clearly marked with canopies, architectural clomonts, ornamental lighting, or landscaping. Secondary
access (not fronting on a stroot) should bo subordinate to those related to tho street and havo woathor
protection. Primary entries shall face the street, serve as a focal point, and allow space for social
interaction. All entries shall include features that make them easily identifiable while reflecting the
architectural character of the building. The primary entry shall be the most visually prominent entry.
Pedestrian access to the building from the sidewalk, parking lots and/or, other areas shall be provided
and shall enhance the overall quality of the pedestrian experience on the site.
Standards:
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All of the following are required:
1. A The primary entrance of each building shall bei
a. ILocated on the facade facing a street, shall be prominent, visible from the street,
connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and include human-scale elements-^
and
b. Made visibly prominent by incorporating architectural features such as a facade
overhang, trellis, large entry doors, and/or ornamental lighting (illustration below).
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3.
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2. Multiple buildings on tho same site shall provide a continuous network of podostrian
paths and open spaces that incorporate landscaping to provide a directed view to
building entries. Building entries from a street shall be clearly marked with canopies,
architectural elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping and include weather
protection at least four and one-half feet (434') wide (illustration below). Buildings that
are taller than thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection is
proportional to the distance above ground level.
Ground floor units shall bo directly accessible from tho stroot or an opon spaco such as
a courtyard or garden that is accessible from the street. Building entries from a parking
lot shall be subordinate to those related to the street.
4. Secondary access (not fronting on a street) shall havo woathor protection at least four
and one half foot (4 1/2') wide over tho entrance or other similar indicator of access.
Features such as entries, lobbies, and display windows shall be oriented to a street or
pedestrian-oriented space: otherwise, screening or decorative features should be
incorporated.
5. Pedestrian access shall bo provided to tho building from property edges, adjacent lots,
abutting stroot intorsoctions, crosswalks, and transit stops. Multiple buildings on the
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same site shall direct views to building entries by providing a continuous network of
pedestrian paths and open spaces that incorporate landscaping.
(ji Ground floor residential units that are directly accessible from the street shall include
a. Entries from front yards to provide transition space from the street, or
b. Entries from an open space such as a courtyard or garden that is accessible from
the street.
District C
All of tho following aro requirod:
4T Tho primary entrance of each building shall bo located on the facade facing tho street.
2-r On non pedestrian oriented streets, entrances shall be prominent, visible from
surrounding streets, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and include
human scale elements.
3v All building entries abutting to a street shall bo clearly marked with canopies,
architectural clomonts, ornamental lighting, and/or landscaping (illustration below).
Entries from parking lots should bo subordinate to thoso related to tho street.
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4T Weather protection at least four and ono half foot (4 1/2') wide shall bo provided over
tho primary entry of all buildings and over any entry abutting a street. Buildings that
are tailor than thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that tho woathor protection is
proportional to the distance above ground level.
ST Pedestrian pathways from public sidewalks to primary entrances or from parking lots to
primary entrances shall be clearly delineated.
TRANSITION TO SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT
Intent: To shape redevelopment projects so that the character and value of Renton's long-established,
existing neighborhoods are preserved.
Guidelines: Careful siting and design treatment should shall be used to achieve a compatible transition
where new buildings differ from surrounding development in terms of building height, bulk and scale.
Standards:
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Districts
A, B, and
D
At least one of the following design elements shall be used to promote a transition to
surrounding uses:
ir Setbacks at the side or rear of a building may be increased by tho Reviewing Official in
order to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and/or so that sunlight reaches
adjacent and/or abutting yards; or
2-1. Building proportions, including step-backs on upper levels in accordance with the
surrounding planned and existing land use forms; or
32. Building articulation to divide a larger architectural element into smaller increments; or
43. Roof lines, roof pitches, and roof shapes designed to reduce apparent bulk and
transition with existing development.
Additionally, the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or designee may require increased setbacks at the side or rear of a
building in order to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and/or so that sunlight
reaches adjacent and/or abutting yards.
District C
Both of the following are required:
1. For properties along North 6th Street and Logan Avenue North (between North 4th
Street and North 6th Street), applicants shall demonstrate how their project provides
an appropriate transition to the long-established, existing residential neighborhood
south of North 6th Street known as the North Renton Neighborhood.
2. For properties located south of North 8th Street, east of Garden Avenue North,
applicants must demonstrate how their project appropriately provides transitions to
existing industrial uses.
SERVICE ELEMENT LOCATION AND DESIGN
Intent: ID n^liiti- the poK-ntiiil in-r^itivi' inip.ii Is of SI-IVH i- i-lem^nts (i i-, .v.jslf ificpTdJus. loeidinr,
dot ks) by lo< •Jtirij- SLTVK I- and 'o.iilin,' .IH-JS •iv.'.iy from pcdi>stf MM .m-^s, diul si I'viiinr tlii'in from vii1.*.'
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Guidelines: Service enclosure fences should bo made of masonry, omamontal motal or wood, or some
combination of the three (3). Service elements shall be concentrated and located so that impacts to
pedestrians and other abutting uses are minimized. The impacts of service elements shall be mitigated
with landscaping and an enclosure with fencing that is made of quality materials.
Standards:
All
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. Service elements shall be located and designed to minimize the impacts on the
pedestrian environment and adjacent and/or abutting uses. Service elements shall be
concentrated and located where they are accessible to service vehicles and convenient
for tenant use (illustration below).
2. In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection, and
utility areas shall be enclosed on all sides, includifige the a_roof and be screened around
their perimeter by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors (illustration below).
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Landscaping
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3. The use of chain link, plastic, or wire fencing is prohibited. Service enclosures shall be
made of masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some combination of the three (3).
If the service area is adjacent to a street, pathway, or pedestrian-oriented space, a
landscaped planting strip, minimum three feet (3') wide, shall be located on three (3)
sides of such facility.
GATEWAYS
Intent: To distinguish gateways as primary entrances to districts or to the City, special design features
and architectural elements at gateways should be provided. While gateways should be distinctive within
the context of the district, they should also be compatible with the district in form and scale.
Guidelines: Development that occurs at gateways should shall be distinguished with features that
visually indicate to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic the uniqueness and prominence of their
locations in the City. Examples of these types of features include monuments, public art, and public
plazas.
Standards:
District C
and D
All of the following are required:
1. Developments located at district gateways shall be marked with visually prominent
features (illustration below).
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3. Visual prominence shall be distinguished by two (2) or more of the following:
a. Public art;
b. Special landscape treatment;
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c. Open space/plaza;
d. Landmark building form;
e. Special paving, unique pedestrian scale lighting, or bollards;
f. Prominent architectural features (trellis, arbor, pergola, or gazebo);
g. Neighborhood or district entry identification (commercial signs do not qualify).
2. Parking and Vehicular Access:
Intent: To provide safe, convenient access; incorporate various modes of transportation,
including public transit, in order to reduce traffic volumes and other impacts from vehicles;
ensure sufficient parking is provided, while encouraging creativity in reducing the impacts of
parking areas; allow an active pedestrian environment by maintaining contiguous street
frontages, without parking lot siting along sidewalks and building facades; minimize the visual
impact of parking lots; and use access streets and parking to maintain an urban edge to the
district.
SURFACE PARKING
Intent: To maintain active pedestrian environments along streets by placing parking lots primarily in
backot buildings
Guidelines: Parking lots should bo located on tho interior portions of blocks and scroonod from tho
surrounding roadways by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location. A
limited number of parking spaces may bo allowable in front of a building, provided thoy are for
passenger drop off and pick up and thoy aro parallel to the building facade. Surface parking shall be
located and designed so as to reduce the visual impact of the parking area and associated vehicles-
Large areas of surface parking shall also be designed to accommodate future infill development.
Standards:
District
A, B, and
D
Both of ffhe following is are required:
l^_Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between^
a. a A building and the front property line, and/or the-
b. A building and the side property line7 (when on a corner lot), on tho street side of a
corner lot.
2. Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by buildings.
landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location-
Beth All of the following are required:
District C
1. Parking shall be at the side and/or rear of a building-and may not occur between the
building and the street. However, if due to the constraints of the site, parking cannot
be provided at the side or rear of the building, the Administrator of the Department of
Community and Economic Development or designee may allow parking to occur
between the building and the street. If parking is allowed to occur between the
building and the street, no more than sixty feet (60') of the street frontage measured
parallel to the curb shall be occupied by off-street parking and vehicular access.
2. Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by buildings,
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landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by
location.
Surface parking lots shall be designed to facilitate future structured parking and/or
other infill development. For example, provision of a parking lot with a minimum
dimension on one side of two hundred feet (200') and one thousand five hundred feet
(1,500') maximum perimeter area. Exception: If there are size constraints inherent in
the original parcel.
STRUCTURED PARKING GARAGES
Intent: To promote more efficient use of land needed for vehicle parking; encourage the use of
structured parking; physically and visually integrate parking garages with other uses; and reduce the
overall impac I ol parking (.MM-'I-S
Guidelines: Parking garages shall not dominate the streetscape, they shall be designed to be
complementary with adjacent and abutting buildings. They shall be sited to complement, not
subordinate, pedestrian entries, should not dominate tho streetscape. They should bo designed to be
complementary with adjacent and abutting buildings and sited to complomont, not subordinate, the
podostrian entry. Similar forms, materials, and/or details to the primary building(s) should shall be used
to enhance garages. Tho parking ontry should be locatod away from the primary street, to either tho
side or roar of tho building. Parking within the building should bo enclosed or screened.
Standards:
District C
ond D
AH
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. Parking structures shall provide space for ground floor commercial uses along street
frontages at a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the building frontage width
(illustration below).
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The entire public facing facade must foaturo a shall be pedestrian-oriented facade.
The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development may
approve parking structures that do not feature a pedestrian orientation in limited
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circumstances. If allowed, the structure shall be set back at least six feet (6') from the
sidewalk and feature substantial landscaping. This landscaping shall include a
combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground cover. This
setback shall be increased to ten feet (10') when abutting a primary arterial and/or
minor arterial.
Public facing F facades shall bo articulated and vehicular entrances to nonresidential
or mixed uso parking structures shall be articulated by arches, lintels, masonry trim, or
other architectural elements and/or materials (illustration below).
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4. Parking structures not featuring a pedestrian oriontod facade shall bo sot back at least
six foot (61) from the sidewalk and feature substantial landscaping. This landscaping
shall include a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground
cover. This setback shall bo increased to ton foot (10') when abutting high visibility
streets. The entry to the parking garage shall be located away from the primary street,
to eitherthe side or rear of the building.
5^ Parking garages at grade shall include screening or be enclosed from view with
treatment such as walls, decorative grilles, trellis with landscaping, or a combination
of treatments.
5-6. The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee may allow a reduced setback where the applicant can successfully
demonstrate that the landscaped area and/or other design treatment meets the
intent of these standards and guidelines. Possible treatments to reduce the setback
include landscaping components plus one or more of the following integrated with the
architectural design of the building:
a. Ornamental grillwork (other than vertical bars);
b. Decorative artwork;
c. Display windows;
d. Brick, tile, or stone;
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e. Pre-cast decorative panels;
f. Vine-covered trellis;
g. Raised landscaping beds with decorative materials; or
h. Other treatments that meet the intent of this standard.
VEHICULAR ACCESS
Intent: To maintain a contiguous and uninterrupted sidewalk by minimizing, consolidating, and/or
eliminating vehicular access off streets.
Guidelines: Parking lots and garages should bo accessed from alleys or side streets and when accessed
from a street, pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk should not bo impeded. Driveways should be
located to be visible from the right of way, but not to impede podostrian circulation. Where possible,
the number of driveways and curb cuts should bo minimized. Vehicular access to parking garages and
parking lots shall not impede or interrupt pedestrian mobility. The impacts of curb cuts to pedestrian
access on sidewalks shall be minimized.
Standards:
Districts
A, B, and
D
The following is required:
1. Access to Pparking lots and garages shall be accessed from alleys, when available. If
not available, access shall occur at side streets.
2. The number of driveways and curb cuts shall be minimized, so that pedestrian
circulation along the sidewalk is minimally impeded.
District C
Both of the following are required:
1. Parking garages shall be accessed at the rear of buildings.
2. Parking lot entrances, driveways, and other vehicular access points shall be restricted
to one entrance and exit lane per five hundred (500) linear feet as measured
horizontally along the street.
3. Pedestrian Environment:
Intent: To enhance the urban character of development by creating pedestrian networks and
by providing strong links from streets and drives to building entrances; make the pedestrian
environment safe, convenient, comfortable, and pleasant to walk between businesses, on
sidewalks, to and from access points, and through parking lots; and promote the use of multi-
modal and public transportation systems in order to reduce other vehicular traffic.
PATHWAYS THROUGH PARKING LOTS
Intent; To provide safe and attractive pedestrian connections to buildings, parking garages, and parking
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Guidelines: Pedestrians should be provided with clearly dolinoatod safe routes for travel from thoir
vehicle and/or the surrounding area to the building.
Standards:
Districts
Cand D
Both of the following aro required:
t Clearly delineated podostrian pathways (i.e., raised walkway, stamped concrete, or
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pavers) and/or private streets shall bo provided throughout parking areas.
2-r Tho pathways shall bo perpendicular to tho applicable building facade and no greater
than one hundred and fifty foot (150') apart.
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
Intent: To create a network of linkages for pedestrians, that is to improve safety and convenience^ afld
enhances the pedestrian environment, and provides a way for pedestrians to walk from one location to
another without having to drive their vehicle.
Guidelines: Pathways should bo provided and should bo delineated by material treatment such as
texture, color treatment, and/or stamping. Mid block connections aro desirable. Between buildings and
botwoon streets through block connections should bo made. The pedestrian environment shall be given
priority and importance in the design of projects. Sidewalks and/or pathways shall be provided and shall
provide safe access to buildings from parking areas. Providing pedestrian connections to abutting
properties is an important aspect of connectivity and encourages pedestrian activity and shall be
considered. Pathways shall be easily identifiable to pedestrians and drivers.
Standards:
District
A, C, and
D
All of the following are required:
1. Dovolopments shall include an integrated podostrian circulation system that connects
buildings, opon space, and parking areas with tho sidewalk system and abutting
properties. A pedestrian circulation system of pathways that are clearly delineated and
connect buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and abutting
properties shall be provided.
3T a. Pathways shall be located so that there are clear sight lines, to increase safety.
b. Pathways shall be an all-weather or permeable walking surface, unless the
applicant can demonstrate that the proposed surface is appropriate for the
anticipated number of users and complementary to the design of the
development.
^ Sidewalks located between buildings and streets shall bo raised above tho lovol of
vehicular travel.
42. Podostrian pPathways within parking lots or parking modules areas shall be provided
and differentiated by material or texture (i.e. raised walkway, stamped concrete, or
pavers) from abutting paving materials (illustration below). Permeable materials are
encouraged. The pathways shall be perpendicular to the applicable building facade
and no greater than one hundred fifty feet (150') apart.
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53. Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of buildings shall be of sufficient width to
accommodate anticipated numbers of users. Specifically:
a. Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of mixed use and retail buildings one
hundred (100) or more feet in width (measured along the facade) shall provide
sidewalks at least twelve feet (12') in width. The walkway pathway shall include an
eight-foot (8') minimum unobstructed walking surface.
b. Interior pathways shall be provided and shall vary in width to establish a hierarchy.
The widths shall be based on the intended number of usersjj, to be no smaller than
five feet (5') and no greater than twelve feet (12').
€4. All podostrian walkways shall provide an all woathor walking surface unless tho
applicant can demonstrate that tho proposed surface is appropriate for tho anticipated
number of users and complementary to tho design of tho dovolopmont. Mid-block
connections between buildings shall be provided.
PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
Intent: To create attractive spaces that unify the building and street environments and are inviting and
comfortable for pedestrians; and provide publicly accessible areas that function for a variety of year-
round activities, under typical seasonal weather conditions.
Guidelines: Amenities such as outdoor group seating, kiosks, fountains, and public art should bo
provided. Amenities such as transit shelters, benches, trash rocoptaclos, and street furniture should also
bo provided. Architectural clomonts that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in
publicly acccssiblo spaces, and at facades along streets should bo included (illustration below). The
pedestrian environment shall be given priority and importance in the design of projects. Amenities that
encourage pedestrian use and enhance the pedestrian experience shall be included.
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District B
Beth All of the following are required:
1. Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in
publicly accessible spaces and at facades along streets, shall be provided.
2. Amenities such as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains, and
public art shall be provided.
j^a. Site furniture shall bo provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and
weather-resistant materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably
maintained over an extended period of time.
2-rb. Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block pedestrian access to public
spaces or building entrances.
All of the following are required:
1. Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in
publicly accessible spaces and at facades along streets, shall be provided.
2. Amenities such as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains, and
District C
and D
3.
public art shall be provided.
j^-a. Site furniture shall bo provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and
weather-resistant materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably
maintained over an extended period of time.
2-rb. Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block pedestrian access to public
spaces or building entrances.
Pedestrian overhead weather protection in the form of awnings, marquees, canopies,
or building overhangs shall be provided. These elements shall be a minimum of four
and one-half feet (4-1/2') wide along at least seventy five percent (75%) of the length
of the building facade facing the street, a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') above
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the ground elevation, and no lower than eight feet (8') above ground level.
4. Recreation Areas and Common Open Space:
RECREATION AREAS AND COMMON OPEN SPACE
Intent: To ensure that areas for both passive and active recreation are available to residents, workers,
and visitors and that these areas are of sufficient size for the intended activity and in convenient
locations. To create usable and inviting open space that is accessible to the public; and to promote
pedestrian activity on streets particularly at street corners.
Guidelines: Common spaco should bo locatod to tako advantage of surrounding features such as
significant landscaping, unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure. Developments located
at street intersections should provide pedestrian-oriented space at the street corner to emphasize
pedestrian activity (illustration below). Projects that include residential, common spaco and children's
play areas should bo centrally located near a majority of dwelling units and visible from surrounding
units. Play areas should also be away from hazardous areas like garbage dumpstors, drainage facilities,
stroots. and parking areas. Recreation and common open space areas are integral aspects of quality
development that encourage pedestrians and users. These areas shall be provided in an amount that is
adequate to be functional and usable: they shall also be landscaped and located so that they are
appealing to users and pedestrians.
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Standards:
District
A,C,
and D
Both of the following are required:
1. All mixed use residential and attached housing developments often (10) or more dwelling
units shall provide common opens space and/or recreation areas.
a. Amount to bo provided: aAt minimum fifty (50) square feet per unit shall be provided.
b. The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be
subject to approval by the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee.
c. Open space or recreation areas shall be located to provide sun and light exposure to
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the area and located so that they are aggregated to provide usable area(s) for
residents.
d. Opon spaco or rocroation area required elements. At least one of the following shall be
provided in each open space and/or recreation area (the Administrator of the
Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may require more
than one of the following elements for developments having more than one hundred
(100) units).
i. Courtyards, plazas, pea patches, or multi-purpose open spaces;
ii. Upper level common decks, patios, terraces, or roof gardens/pea patches. Such
spaces above the street level must feature views or amenities that are unique to
the site and are provided as an asset to the development;
iii. Pedestrian corridors dedicated to passive recreation and separate from the public
street system;
iv. Recreation facilities including, but not limited to, tennis/sports courts, swimming
pools, exercise areas, game rooms, or other similar facilities; or
v. Children's play spaces that are centrally located near a majority of dwelling units
and visible from surrounding units. They shall also be located away from hazardous
areas such as garbage dumpsters, drainage facilities, and parking areas.
e. The following shall not be counted toward the common open space or recreation area
requirement:
i. Required landscaping, driveways, parking, or other vehicular use areasj;
ii. Required yard setback areas. Except for areas that are developed as private or semi-
private (from abutting or adjacent properties) courtyards, plazas or passive use
areas containing landscaping and fencing sufficient to create a fully usable area
accessible to all residents of the development (illustration below)^
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iii. Private decks, balconies, and private ground floor open space; and^
iv. Other required landscaping and sensitive area buffers without common access links,
such as pedestrian trails.
2. All buildings and developments with over thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of
nonresidential uses (excludes parking garage floorplate areas) shall provide pedestrian-
oriented space.
a. The pedestrian-oriented space shall be provided according to the following formula:
1% of the site area + 1% of the gross building area, at minimum.
b. The pedestrian-oriented space shall include all of the following:
i. Visual and pedestrian access (including barrier-free access) to the abutting
structures from the public right-of-way or a nonvehicular courtyard; and
ii. Paved walking surfaces of either concrete or approved unit paving; and
iii. On-site or building-mounted lighting providing at least four (4) foot-candles
(average) on the ground; and
iv. At least three (3) lineal feet of seating area (bench, ledge, etc.) or one individual
seat per sixty (60) square feet of plaza area or open space.
c. The following areas shall not count as pedestrian-oriented space:
i. The minimum required walkway. However, where walkways are widened or
enhanced beyond minimum requirements, the area may count as pedestrian-
oriented space if the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or designee determines such space meets the definition of
pedestrian-oriented space.
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ii. Areas that abut landscaped parking lots, chain link fences, blank walls, and/or
dumpsters or service areas.
d. Outdoor storage (shopping carts, potting soil bags, firewood, etc.) that docs not
contribute to tho podostrian environment is prohibited within pedestrian-oriented
space.
District
B
The following is required:
All attached housing developments shall provide at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet
of private usable space per unit.
1. At least one hundred (100) square feet of the private space shall abut each unit.
2. Private space may include porches, balconies, yards, and decks.
All
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. At each corner of tho intersections listed below, a public plaza shall be provided. Public
plazas shall be provided at intersections identified in the Commercial Arterial Zone Public
Plaza Locations Map and as listed below.
2. The plaza shall measure no less than one thousand (1,000) square feet with a minimum
dimension of twenty feet (20') on one side abutting the sidewalk.
3. The public plaza must be landscaped consistent with RMC 4-4-070, including at minimum
street trees, decorative paving, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and seating.
4. These pPublic plazas are to be provided at the following intersections: identified on tho
1 Artorial Zono Public Plaza Locations Map. Those locations aro at all of tho Commercial Artonal Zono
following intorsoctions:
a. Benson Area: Benson Drive S./108th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 176th.
b. Bronson Area: Intersections with Bronson Way North at:
i. Factory Avenue N./Houser Way S.;
ii. Garden Avenue N.; and
iii. Park Avenue N. and N. First Street.
c. Cascade Area: Intersection of 116th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 168th Street.
d. Northeast Fourth Area: Intersections with N.E. Fourth at:
i. Duvall Avenue N.E.;
ii. Monroe Avenue N.E.; and
iii. Union Avenue N.E.
e. Grady Area: Intersections with Grady Way at:
i. Lind Avenue S.W.;
ii. Rainier Avenue S.;
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iii. Shattuck Avenue S.; and
iv. Talbot Road S.
f. Puget Area: Intersection of S. Puget Drive and Benson Road S.
g. Rainier Avenue Area: Intersections with Rainier Avenue S. at:
i. Airport Way/Renton Avenue S.;
ii. S. Second Street;
iii. S. Third Street/S.W. Sunset Boulevard;
iv. S. Fourth Street; and
v. S. Seventh Street,
h. North Renton Area: Intersections with Park Avenue N. at:
i. N. Fourth Street; and
ii. N. Fifth Street,
i. Northeast Sunset Area: Intersections with N.E. Sunset Boulevard at:
i. Duvall Avenue N.E.; and
ii. Union Avenue N.E.
5. Building Architectural Design:
Intent: To encourage building design that is unique and urban in character, comfortable on a
human scale, and uses appropriate building materials that are suitable for the Pacific Northwest
climate and to discourage franchise retail architecture.
BUILDING CHARACTER AND MASSING
Intent: To rnsuic th.il buildings .HI- not bidiui and so tlicit 1ln>y uppe.it to he .it a human suit1 .is well as
to L'lisinc that .ill side, of a buildine, v.hich ran hi' "-I'l-n by'.In- publn, >iii' visu.illy interesting.
Guidelines: Building facades should shall be modulated and/or articulated to reduce the apparent size
of buildings, break up long blank walls, add visual interest, and enhance the character of the
neighborhood. Articulation, modulation, and their intervals should create a sense of scale important to
residential buildings. Buildings greater than one hundred and sixty feet (160') in length should provide a
variety of modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade (illustration
bolow); or provide an additional special design feature such as a clock towor, courtyard, fountain, or
public gathering.
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District
A and D
Both of the following are required:
1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than
forty feet (40').
2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and
eight feet (8') in width.
3. Buildings greater than one hundred sixty feet (160') in length shall provide a variety of
modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade
(illustration in District B, below); or provide an additional special feature such as a clock
tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering area.
District
B
Beth All of the following are required:
1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than
twenty feet (20').
2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') in depth and four feet (4') in width.
3. Buildings greater than one hundred sixty feet in length shall provide a variety of
modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade
(illustration below): or provide an additional special design feature such as a clock
tower, courtyard, fountain or public gathering area.
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All of the following are required:
1. All building facades shall include measures to reduce the apparent scale of the building
and add visual interest. Examples include modulation, articulation, defined entrances,
and display windows (illustration below).
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2.
INTERVAL i INTERVAL
All buildings shall be articulated with one or more of the following:
a. Defined entry features;
Bay windows and/or balconies;
Roof line features; or
Other features as approved by the Administrator of the Department of
Community and Economic Development or designee.
3. Single purpose residential buildings shall feature building modulation as follows
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(illustration below):
a. The maximum width (as measured horizontally along the building's exterior)
without building modulation shall be forty feet (40').
b.
c.
The minimum width of modulation shall be fifteen feet (15').
The minimum depth of modulation shall be greater than six feet (6').
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4. All buildings greater than one hundred sixty feet (160') in length shall provide a variety
of modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade
(as illustrated in District B above): or provide an additional special design feature such
as a clock tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering area.
GROUND LEVEL DETAILS
Intent: To ensure that buildings are visually interesting and reinforce the intended human-scale
character of the pedestrian environment; and ensure that all sides of a building within near or distant
public view have visual interest.
Guidelines: The use of material variations such as colors, brick, shingles, stucco, and horizontal wood
siding is encouraged. The primary building entrance should be made visibly prominent by incorporating
architectural features such as a facade overhang, trellis, large entry doors, and/or ornamental lighting
(illustration below). Detail features should also be used, to include things such as decorative entry
paving, street furniture (benches, etc.), and/or public art.
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RECESS OVERHANG CANOPY
TREJ.I3 PORTICO PORCI-
Standards:
All
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. Human-scaled elements such as a lighting fixture, trellis, or other landscape feature
shall be provided along the facade's ground floor.
2. ©fl-aAny facade visible to the public, shall be comprised of at least fifty percent (50%)
transparent windows and/or doors aro required to comprise at least fifty porcont (50%)
ef for at least the portion of the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and
eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true elevation).
3. Upper portions of Bbuilding facades must shall have clear windows with visibility into
and out of the building. However, screening may be applied to provide shade and
energy efficiency. The minimum amount of light transmittance for windows shall be
fifty percent (50%).
Display windows shall be designed for frequent change of merchandise, rather than
permanent displays.
Where windows or storefronts occur, they must principally contain clear glazing.
All of the following are prohibited:
1. Tinted and dark glass, highly reflective (mirror-type) glass and film.
2. Untreated blank walls visible from public streets, sidewalks, or interior pedestrian
pathways.
a. A wall (including building facades and retaining walls) is considered a blank wall if:
i. It is a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over six feet (6') in
height, has a horizontal length greater than fifteen feet (15'), and does not
include a window, door, building modulation or other architectural detailing; or
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ii. Any portion of a ground floor wall has a surface area of four hundred (400)
square feet or greater and does not include a window, door, building modulation
or other architectural detailing.
b. If blank walls are required or unavoidable, they shall be treated. The treatment shall
be proportional to the wall and use one or more of the following (illustration below):
i. A planting bed at least five feet (5') in width abutting the blank wall that
containtRgs trees, shrubs, evergreen ground cover, or vines abutting tho blank
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ii. Trellis or other vine supports with evergreen climbing vines;
iii. Architectural detailing such as reveals, contrasting materials, or other special
detailing that meets the intent of this standard;
iv. Artwork, such as bas-relief sculpture, mural, or similar; or
v. Seating area with special paving and seasonal planting.
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BUILDING ROOF LINES
Intent: To ensure that roof forms provide distinctive profiles and interest consistent with an urban
project and contribute to the visual continuity of the district.
Guidelines: Building roof lines should shall be varied and include architectural elements to add visual
interest to the building. Roofs should bo dark in color. Roof mounted mochanical equipment should not
bo visible to pedostrians. Buildings containing predominantly residential uses should have pitched roofs
with a minimum slope of one to four (1:4) and should havo dormers or intersecting roof forms that
break up tho massivenoss of an uninterrupted sloping roof.
Standards:
District
A, C, and
D
The following is required:
At least one of the following elements shall be used to create varied and interesting roof
profiles (illustration below):
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1. Extended parapets;
2. Feature elements projecting above parapets;
3. Projected cornices;
4. Pitched or sloped roofs.
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5. Roof mounted mechanical equipment shall not be visible to pedestrians.
(x Buildings containing predominantly residential uses shall have pitched roofs with a
minimum slope of one to four (1:4) and shall have dormers or interesting roof forms
that break up the massiveness of an uninterrupted sloping roof.
BUILDING MATERIALS
Intent: To ensure high standards of quality and effective maintenance over time and encourage the use
of materials that reduce the visual bulk of large buildings, as well as to encourage the use of materials
that add visual interest to the neighborhood.
Guidelines: Buildings should use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding or patterns,
or textural changes. Building materials should be attractive, durable, and consistent with moro
traditional urban dovolopmont, such as brick, integrally colorod concrete masonry, pro finished motal,
stono, stool, glass, and cast in placo concrete. If concrete is used, walls should bo enhanced by
techniques such as texturing, rovoals, and/or coloring with a concrete coating or admixture. If concrete
block walls are used, thoy should bo enhanced with integral color, textured blocks and colorod mortar,
docorativo bond pattern and/or incorporate other masonry materials. Building materials are an
important and integral part of the architectural design of a building that is attractive and of high quality-
Material variation shall be used to create visual appeal and eliminate monotony of facades. This shall
occur on all facades in a consistent manner. High quality materials shall be used. If materials like
concrete or block walls are used they shall be enhanced to create variation and enhance their visual
appeal.
Standards:
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All
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. All sides of buildings visible from a street, pathway, parking area, or open space shall be
finished with the same building materials, detailing, and color scheme. A different
treatment may be used if the materials are of the same quality.
2. All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding,
patterns or textural changes.
2-3. Materials, individually or in combination, shall have texture, pattern, and be detailed on
all visible facades.
34. Materials shall be durable, high quality, and reasonably maintained consistent with
more traditional urban development, such as brick, integrally colored concrete
masonry, pre-finished metal, stone, steel, glass and cast-in-place concrete.
5; If concrete is used, walls shall be enhanced by techniques such as texturing, reveals,
and/or coloring with a concrete coating or admixture.
6. If concrete block walls are used, they shall be enhanced with integral color, textured
blocks and colored mortar, decorative bond pattern and/or shall incorporate other
masonry materials.
Districts
A, C, and
D
The following is required:
All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns, or
textural changes.
6. Signage: In addition to the City's standard sign regulations, developments within
Urban Design Districts C and D are also subject to the additional sign restrictions found
in RMC 4-4-100E.5.g, Urban Design Sign Area Regulations. Modifications to the standard
requirements found in RMC 4-4-100E.5.g are possible for those proposals that can
comply with the Design District criteria found in RMC 4-3-100F, Modification of
Minimum Standards. For proposals unable to meet the modification criteria, a variance
is required.
SIGNAGE
intent: 1 o flf-ovide-a-moans of identifying and-advurti'jing bmingssvi; p+evwkMiifectioiMJ
dViistoiK-e- eneeufrftf*-!,ifW'' that-are-both clear jn4of-ttpf>foprwte s< <il*>-f<>r-t-he-pfeject:
encourage quality si{;r"Mfte t hat conlfibutevto the character of the- Cityi-and croato coior-awi
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Guidolinos: Front lit, ground mounted monument signs are tho preferred typo of freestanding
sign. Blade typo signs, proportional to the building facade on which thoy aro mounted, aro
encouraged on podostrian oriontod streets. Alteration of trademarks notwithstanding,
corporate signage should not bo garish in color nor overly lit, although creativo design, strong
accont colors, and interesting surface materials and lighting tochniques aro oncouragod.
Standards
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District
Cand D
All of tho following aro required:
•IT Signage shall bo an integral part of the design approach to tho building.
2-r Entry signs shall bo limited to tho name of tho larger dovolopmont.
3T Corporate logos and signs shall bo sized appropriately for thoir location.
4T In mixed uso and multi uso buildings, signage shall bo coordinated with tho overall
building design.
Froostanding ground related monument signs, with tho exception of primary entry
signs, shall be limited to five foot (5') abovo finished grado, including support
structure. All such signs shall include decorative landscaping (ground covor and/or
shrubs) to provide seasonal interest in tho area surrounding tho sign. Alternately,
signage may incorporate stono, brick, or other docorativo materials as approved
by tho Administrator of tho Dopartmont of Community and Economic
Dovolopmont or designee.
All of tho following aro prohibited:
•IT Polo signs.
2-r Roof signs.
3T Back lit signs with letters or graphics on a plastic shoot (can signs or illuminated
cabinet signs). Excoptions: Back lit logo signs loss than ton (10) square foot aro
permitted, as aro signs with only tho individual letters back lit (illustration bolow).
Typical "can signs"
are not acceptable
Internally lit letters
or graphics are acceptable
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metal
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letters are lit
7. Lighting:
LIGHTING
Intent: To ensure safety and security; provide adequate lighting levels in pedestrian areas such as
plazas, pedestrian walkways, parking areas, building entries, and other public places; and increase the ;
visual attractiveness of the area at all times of the day and night.
Guidelines: Accent lighting should be provided at focal points such as gateways, public art, and
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significant landscape features such as specimen trees. Additional lighting to provide interest in the
pedestrian environment may include sconces on building facades, awnings with down lighting,
riomrntivn street lighting, otc. Lighting that improves pedestrian safety and also that creates visual
interest in the building and site during the evening hours shall be provided.
Standards:
District
A, C, and
D
All of the following are required:
1. Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided at primary and secondary building entrances.
Examples include sconces on building facades, awnings with down-lighting and
decorative street lighting.
2. Accent flighting shall also be provided on building facades (such as sconces) and/or to
illuminate other key elements of the site such as gateways, specimen trees, other
significant landscaping, water features, and/or artwork.
3. Downlighting shall be used in all cases to assure safe pedestrian and vehicular
movement, unless alternative pedestrian scale lighting has been approved
administratively or is specifically listed as exempt from provisions located in RMC 4-4-
075, Lighting, Exterior On-Site (i.e., signage, governmental flags, temporary holiday or
decorative lighting, right-of-way-lighting, etc.).
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-020l.2.a, "F" (MULTI-FAMILY), AND 4-2-110D, CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DESIGNATIONS, OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND
STANDARDS, AND SUBSECTIONS 4-9-065A, PURPOSE, AND 4-9-065D, BONUS
ALLOWANCES AND REVIEW CRITERIA, OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC, OF
TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO
ALLOW DENSITY BONUSES IN THE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ZONE.
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WHEREAS, the intent of the Residential Multi family Comprehensive Plan designation is
to provide shelter for a wide variety of people in differing living situations, from all income
levels, and in all stages of life; and
WHEREAS, density bonuses are authorized in the Renton Municipal Code in order to
further the intent of Comprehensive Plan policies, including but not limited to Land Use and
Housing Element policies and the purpose and intent of the zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to allow a density bonus in the Residential Multi-Family
(RMF) zone provided that criteria such as provision of affordable housing and the use of
building practices that minimize their environmental impact are met; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-0201.2.a, "F" (Multi-Family), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts
- Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as
follows:
a. "F" (Multi-Family): The RM-F suffix allows for the development of both
infill parcels in existing multi-family districts with compatible projects and other
multi-family development. Densityies ranges from ten (10) to twenty (20)
du/acre with opportunities for bonuses up to twenty-five (25) dwelling units per
net acre.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards
Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new subsection 29
to read as follows:
29. The density bonus may allow up to twenty five (25) dwelling units per
acre within the RM-F Zone pursuant to requirements in RMC 4-9-065.
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ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-9-065A, Purpose, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of the density bonus review is to provide a procedure to review
requests for density bonuses authorized in chapter 4-2 RMC. Density bonuses
are offered to meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan policies, including but
not limited to Land Use and Housing Element policies and the purpose and intent
of the zoning districts. These bonus provisions are intended to allow greater
flexibility in the implementation of the purpose of the zones in which density
bonuses are allowed. Bonus criteria encourage higher amenity neighborhoods,
affordable housing, building practices that minimize the environmental impacts
of buildings, mixed use development, aggregated open space, superior
architecture and site design, and/or significant environmental
enhancement/restoration. Bonus provisions for assisted living are intended to
allow assisted living to develop with higher densities, but within a building
footprint and scale of building that would be expected for other multi-family
structures in the applicable zone. It is expected that all density bonuses will be
achieved with no variances to the development regulations of the applicable
zone.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-9-065D, Bonus Allowances and Review Criteria, of Chapter
9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
8d. ‐ Density Bonuses in Multi‐Family Zone Code Amendment ‐ Title IV
Docket #D‐40 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 147 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as shown
in Attachment A.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of : , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
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4-9-065
D. BONUS ALLOWANCES AND REVIEW CRITERIA
The following table lists the conditions under which additional density or alternative bulk standards may be achieved:
Density and Unit Sizo
Bonus—Purpose:
R-14 ZONE
The bonus provisions
are intended to allow
greater flexibility in
the implementation
of the purpose of tho
R-14 designation.
Bonus criteria
encourage higher
amenity
neighborhoods and
affordable housing.
RMFZONE RM-U ZONE
The bonus
provisions aro
intended to
allow greater
densities
within tho
portion of tho
RM U zono
located within
the Urban
Design District
and north of
South 2nd
Street for
those
development
proposals that
provide high
quality design
amenities.
COR ZONE
The bonus provisions
aro intended to allow
greater densities
within the COR zono.
Bonus criteria
encourage affordable
housing, mixod uso
development,
aggregated opon
spaco, superior
architecture and site
design, and
significant
environmental
enhancement and/or
restoration.
Applicants requesting
such bonuses must
demonstrate that the
same or bettor
results will occur as a
result of creative
design solutions that
would occur with
uses developed
ASSISTED LIVING
The bonus provisions
are intended to allow
assisted living to
develop with higher
densities, but with a
building footprint
and scale of building
that would bo
expected for othor
multi family
structures in tho
applicable applicable zono. It i
expected that tho
densi sity bor nus wi
achieved with no
H-be
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development
regulations of tho
applicable zone.
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Bonus Criteria:
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acre. Densities of
greater than 18 units
per net acre are
prohibited.
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density bonus, the
applicant shall
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(i) Alley and/or rear
access and parking
for 50% of detached
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(ii) Civic uses such
as a community
Up to 5 dwelling units
per net acre.
Densities of greater
than 25 dwelling units
per net acre are
prohibited.
NA
To qualify for the
density bonus, the
applicant shall first
provide 1 affordable
housing unit, either
for sale or rental, (per
net acre).
Additional bonus
units (per net acre)
maybe achieved on a
1:1 ratio for either:
Up to 25 dwelling
units per net acre.
Densities of greater
than 100 dwelling
units per net acre are
prohibited.
NA
Development
projects within the
applicable area that
meet both the
"Minimum
requirements" and at
least one "Guideline"
in each of the
following four
categories:
• Building Siting
under standard
criteria.
Up to 25 dwelling
units per net acre.
Densities of greater
than 75 dwelling
units per net acre are
prohibited.
NA
To qualify for bonus
density the applicant
shall provide either:
(i) Affordable
Housing: 20% or
more of the
proposed dwelling
units within the
development are
affordable to low
income households,
The units in a project
that are for assisted
living are allowed to
develop at 1.5 times
the maximum density
of the zone the
project is in.
In the R-l and R-10
zones the maximum
density for assisted
living shall be 18
units/net acre.
Projects that include
both assisted living
and independent
living may only apply
the density bonus
ratio to the units that
are built as assisted
living units.
Assisted living units
must be designated
for people who are at
least 55 years of age.
The definitions of
Assisted Living in
RMC 4-11-010 and
Dwelling Multi-
Family, Assisted
Living in RMC 4-11-
040 must be met.
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meeting hall, senior
center, recreation
center, or other
similar uses as
determined by the
Administrator, or
(iii) A minimum of 2
units of affordable
housing per net
developable acre
(fractional results
shall be rounded up
to the next whole
number) to qualify for
a density bonus.
In addition, in order
to qualify for a bonus,
developments shall
also incorporate at
least 1 of the features
described below:
(i) Active common
recreation amenities
such as sports courts,
recreation center,
pool, spa/jacuzzi.
(ii) Surface parking
lots containing not
more than 6 parking
stalls separated from
other parking areas
by landscaping with a
minimum width of 15
feet.
(i) Affordable
housing units, either
for sale or rental, or
(ii) Units built to
Built Green 3 Star (at
minimum) building
standards. Higher
Built Green standards
are allowed and may
receive a greater
density bonus upon
review and approval
of the Planning
Director.
Combinations of the
above are allowed,
provided that at least
1 unit of affordable
housing (per net acre)
is provided. For
example, 2 units of
affordable housing
and 2 units built to
Built Green 3 Star
standards would
achieve a density
bonus of 4 units.
and Design;
• Parking, Access,
and Circulation;
• Landscaping/Recr
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Space; and
• Building
Architectural Design
applying to Area "A"
of the Urban Design
District located in
RMC 4-3-100 shall be
permitted a
maximum density of
100 dwelling units
per net acre.
with incomes at or
below 50% of the
area median income,
or
(ii) Open Space:
Provide increased
common outdoor
open space areas or
recreational facilities
beyond standard
code requirements.
The open space shall
abut the shoreline,
where applicable.
The open space shall
provide a quality
environment through
either passive or
active recreation
facilities, and
attractive common
areas, including
accessibility from
buildings by public
walkways.
In addition, in order
to qualify for a
bonus, developments
shall also incorporate
the features
described below:
(iii) Overall Design:
Provide a
development design
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including but not
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placement,
relationship or
orientation of
structures and/or
enhanced ground
plane textures or
colors, and
(iv) Ground floor
commercial shall be
provided at
appropriate levels
given the overall
project design, and
(v) Environmental
Enhancements:
(a) Significant
environmental
enhancement and/or
restoration is
provided that
protects critical
areas and/or
shorelines, that
would not be
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-130A, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS, AND 4-2-130B, CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS,
OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INCLUDING HEIGHT, REAR AND
SIDE SETBACKS, AND LOT COVERAGE.
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WHEREAS, many of the permitted uses in the Industrial Light (IL) zone and the
Commercial Office (CO) zone are the same; and
WHEREAS, allowing Industrial Light (IL) zoned properties similar development
regulations as Commercial Office (CO) zone properties for setbacks, height, and lot coverage
would result in consistent development patterns in designated employment areas of the City;
and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
8e. ‐ Office in the Industrial Light (IL) Zone Code Amendment ‐ Title IV
Docket #D‐41 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 154 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION I: Subsection 4-2-130A, Development Standards for Industrial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended so the Lot Coverage and Height sections and the Setbacks
section only for the Minimum Rear and Side Yards row, are hereby amended as follows:
4-2-130A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
IL IM IH
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum Lot Coverage
for Buildings
65% of total lot area or 75% if
parking is provided within the
building or within a parking
garage
None None
HEIGHT
Maximum Building
Height, except for
Public uses having a
"Public Suffix" (P)
designation
Maximum Height for
Wireless
Communication
Facilities
50 ft., except 100 ft. if lot is
located in the Employment
Area Valley (EAV)4'5'13
SeeRMC4-4-140G.
None
See RMC 4-4-140G.
None
See RMC 4-4-
140G.
SETBACKS8'11
Minimum Rear and Side
Yards11
None, except 20 ft. if lot abuts
or is adjacent to a residential
zone, R-l, R-4, R-8, RMH, R-10,
R-14, or RMT ; which may be
reduced to 15 ft. through the
site plan development review
process.
None, except 50 ft.
if lot abuts or is
adjacent to a
residential zone, R-
1, R-4, R-8, RMH, R-
10, R-14, or RM.
None, except,
50 ft. if lot
abuts a lot
zoned R-l, R-
4, R-8, R-10,
R-14, or RM-I.
20 ft. if lot
abuts a lot
zoned CN, CV,
CA, CD, CO,
COR, or P-
Suffix.
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Docket #D‐41 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 155 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION II: Subsection 4-2-130B.4, of subsection 4-2-130B, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Industrial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
as follows:
4. To construct a building or structure in excess of 50', outside the EAV,
requires an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
SECTION III: This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of _, 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of _ _, 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-2-110, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING
DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED
HOME PARKS.
WHEREAS, all existing manufactured home parks and mobile home parks within the City
limits were created prior to 1996; and
WHEREAS, the development standards used when creating the existing manufactured
and mobile home parks are different then the existing development standards; and
WHEREAS, supporting the continued use of the existing manufactured and mobile home
parks would support Goal 2 of the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan, which states
"Ensure that housing exists for all economic segments of Renton's population"; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend the development standards to allow the
continuation of existing manufactured and mobile home parks as originally approved; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
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ORDINANCE NO.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-110C, Development Standards for Residential
Manufactured Home Park Zoning Designation, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the row labeled
"Setbacks for Mobile Home Parks Constructed Before 12-3-1969 (Highlands)" is amended as
follows:
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ZONING
DESIGNATION
NEW PARK
Development
or
Redevelopment
INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTURED HOME
SPACES
Primary and Attached Accessory
Structures
DETACHED
ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES5
Setbacks for
Mobile
Home Parks
Constructed
Before 42-
3-1969
NA
(Highlands)
8-1-2010
Yard abutting a public street: 20 ft.
Any yard abutting an exterior property
boundary of the mobile home park: 5
ft.
Minimum distance between mobile
homes: 15 ft.
Minimum distance between canopy
and mobile home on an abutting lot: 5
ft.
Setbacks from all other "lot lines": 0 ft.
(see RMC 4-2-110E)
Yard abutting a
public street: 20 ft.
Any yard abutting
an exterior
property boundary
of the mobile home
park: 5 ft.
Minimum distance
between structure
and mobile home
on an abutting lot:
5 ft.
Setbacks from all
other "lot lines": 0
ft.
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ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-110E, Illustrations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add an
illustration entitled "Setbacks for Mobile Home Parks Constructed Before 8-1-10", as shown on
Attachment A.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. _, 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of _ _, 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Denis Law, Mayor
Date of Publication:
ORD:1658:8/ll/10:scr
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 4-11-020, DEFINITIONS B, AND 4-11-070, DEFINITIONS G, OF
CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING BULK
STANDARDS BY REVISING THE FIGURE THAT ILLUSTRATES THE DEFINITION OF
BUILDING HEIGHT AND REVISING THE DEFINITION OF "GRADE PLANE".
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that measuring building height from existing grade rather
than finished grade would minimize potential impacts on neighboring properties, such as view
structure height and view blockage; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that measuring building height from existing grade rather
than finished grade would result in compatibility of site grades between neighboring properties,
and lessen drainage impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards that are consistent with adopted building
codes; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to measure the height of structures based on the building
facade, and not appurtenances such as elevator shafts, enclosed stairwells and mechanical
equipment; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-11-020, Definitions B, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to replace the existing figure to illustrate the
definition of "Building Height" as shown below. The definition language shall remain as
currently codified.
Height Limits on Sloped Sites
Added Height =
Percent of slope Z
divided by 6
(to a maximum of S feet:
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Title IV Docket #D‐43 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 162 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
BUILDING HEIGHT -
TOP OF ROOF
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DETERMINATION DF BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION II. Section 4-11-070, Definitions G, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of Grade Plane is amended as
follows:
GRADE PLANE: A reference plane representing the average of finished
existing ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where the finished
ground level slopes away from exterior wall, the reference plane shall be
established by the lowest points within the area between the building and the
lot line, or , where the lot line is more than six feet (6') from the building,
between the building and a point six feet (6') from the building.
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SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of _ , 2010.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
, 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
8g. ‐ Definition of Building Height & Grade Plane Code Amendments ‐
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ORDINANCE NO.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1676:10/5/10:scr
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-060G, OTHER COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, AND 4-2-
080A, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING
DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, SECTION 4-8-120, SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS - SPECIFIC TO APPLICATION TYPE, OF CHAPTER 8, PERMITS -
GENERAL AND APPEALS, SUBSECTION 4-9-0301, ADDITIONAL DECISION
CRITERIA FOR SECURE COMMUNITY TRANSITION FACILITIES, OF CHAPTER 9,
PERMITS - SPECIFIC, AND SECTION 4-11-040, DEFINITIONS D, OF CHAPTER 11,
DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO.
4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON", TO ADD REGULATIONS RELATING TO CRISIS DIVERSION AND
CRISIS DIVERSION INTERIM SERVICE FACILITIES. T> j c
WHEREAS, Crisis Diversion and Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities are part of the
King County Crisis Diversion program outlined in the Mental Illness Drug Dependency Action
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the regional facilities is to divert individuals from the criminal
justice system by providing access to needed assessment, stabilization, services, and treatment;
and
WHEREAS, the County established locational criteria limiting the facilities' location to
South King County and within close proximity of highways, major arterials and Metro bus
routes; and
WHEREAS, the County proposed diversion facilities were not anticipated by the City's
zoning code; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
8h. ‐ Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities Code Amendment ‐ Title
IV Docket #D‐45 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 166 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-060G, Other Community and Public Facilities, of Chapter
2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended as shown on Attachment A.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-080A, Subject to the Following Conditions, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to add a new subsection 4-2-080A.116, to read as follows:
116. Crisis Diversion (CDF) and Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities
(CDIS) shall only be located within the Employment Area Valley (EAV) land use
designation, south of 1-405, subject to Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit-
See EAV Map in RMC 4-2-080B. No CDF or CDIS shall be allowed adjacent to,
abutting, across a parking lot from, or within the "line of sight" from a risk
potential activity. For the purposes of granting a Conditional Use Permit for siting
a CDF or CDIS, the Reviewing Official shall consider a permanent, unobstructed
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visual distance of six hundred feet (600') to be within "line of sight". The
Reviewing Official may reduce the distance to less than six hundred feet (600')
through the Conditional Use Permit process, if the applicant can demonstrate
that a visual barrier exists or can be created that would reduce the line of sight
to less than six hundred feet (600'). Risk potential facilities currently include, but
are not limited to:
Community and recreation centers,
Churches, synagogues, temples and mosques.
Licensed daycare.
Licensed preschool facilities,
Public libraries,
Public parks,
Public and private schools.
School bus stops,
• Sports fields, or
• Publicly dedicated trails.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-8-120C, Table C - Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements,
of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended so the box labeled "Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF" is
amended as shown below. All other portions of the table remain as currently codified.
Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF, CDF or CDIS Facilities
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ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-8-120D.19, Definitions S, of Chapter 8, Permits - General
and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of
"Siting Process Report for Use Permits for Secure Community Treatment Facility", is amended
to change the title to "Siting Process Report for Use Permits for Secure Community Treatment
Facilities (SCTF), Crisis Diversion Facilities (CDF) or Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities
(CDIS)", and as follows:
Siting Process Report for Use Permits for Secure Community Treatment
Facilities (SCTF), Crisis Diversion Facilities (CDF) or Crisis Diversion Interim
Service Facilities (CDIS): A narrative report describing the process used to
evaluate alternative sites for the proposed SCTF, CDF or CDIS activity and the
basis for the recommendation to locate the facility at the recommended site. A
minimum of three alternative sites shall be addressed.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-9-0301, Additional Decision Criteria for Secure Community
Transition Facilities, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to change the title to "Additional Decision Criteria for Secure Community
Transition Facilities (SCTF), Crisis Diversion Facilities (CDF) and Crisis Diversion Interim Service
Facilities", and as follows:
I. ADDITIONAL DECISION CRITERIA FOR SECURE COMMUNITY TRANSITION
FACILITIES (SCTF). CRISIS DIVERSION FACILITIES (CDF) AND CRISIS DIVERSION
INTERIM SERVICE FACILITIES (CDIS):
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The reviewing official shall consider the following additional criteria in
determining whether to issue a conditional use permit for secure community
transition, crisis diversion, or crisis diversion interim service facilities.
1. Alternative locations were reviewed and consideration given to sites that
are farthest removed from any risk potential activity. PC recommonds amending
to address DSHS comments that the original language creates a more restrictive
standard.
2. There is no resulting concentration of residential facility beds operated by
tho Dopartmont of Corrections or tho Mental Health Division of tho Dopartmont
of Social and Health Services, tho number of registered sex offenders classified
as Level II or Level III and tho number of sex offenders rogisterod as homeless in
a particular neighborhood, community, jurisdiction or region.
3T-2. Adequate buffering is provided from abutting and adjacent uses.
4r 3. Adequate security is demonstrated by the applicant.
ST 4. Public input is provided during the siting process.
5. For SCTF there is no resulting concentration of residential facility beds
operated by the Department of Corrections or the Mental Health Division of the
Department of Social and Health Services, the number of registered sex
offenders classified as Level II or Level III, and the number of sex offenders
registered as homeless in a particular neighborhood, community, jurisdiction or
region.
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IV Docket #D‐45 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 170 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION VI: Section 4-11-040, Definitions D, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add definitions for "Diversion Facility" and
"Diversion Interim Service Facility" in alphabetical order, to read as follows:
DIVERSION FACILITY: A facility which provides community crisis services,
whereby individuals are diverted from jails, hospitals or other treatment options
due to mental illness or chemical dependency.
DIVERSION INTERIM SERVICE FACILITY: A facility which provides interim or
respite services, such as temporary shelter, medical/mental health treatment,
case management or other support options such as transportation arrangements
for patients referred to such a facility from a diversion facility.
SECTION VII: This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
8h. ‐ Crisis Diversion Interim Service Facilities Code Amendment ‐ Title
IV Docket #D‐45 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 171 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1652:8/4/10:scr
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IV Docket #D‐45 (1st reading 11/8/2010)Page 172 of 195
ORDINANCE NO.
4-2-060 ZONING USE TABLE - USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-2-060, ZONING USE TABLE - USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS, OF
CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, SUBSECTION 4-3-
100E.2, DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE, OF CHAPTER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS, SECTIONS 4-4-010, STANDARDS FOR
ANIMAL KEEPING ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL USES, AND 4-4-
100, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 4-8-120C, TABLE 4-8-120C - LAND USE PERMIT
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, OF CHAPTER 8, PERMITS - GENERAL AND
APPEALS, SUBSECTION 4-9-100A, PURPOSE, OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS -
SPECIFIC, AND SECTION 4-11-190, DEFINITIONS S, OF CHAPTER 11,
DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO.
4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON", TO AMEND CERTAIN REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO THE JUNE
2009 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY/CODE INTERPRETATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-0601, Retail, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the row for
Retail Sales is amended as follows:
ZONING
USE TABLE
USES:
1. RETAIL
Retail Sales
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DESIGNATIONS
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SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-060O, Utilities, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
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General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new row
entitled "Ham Radio Antenna", to read as follows:
ZONING USE
TABLE
USES:
0. UTILITIES
Ham Radio
Antenna
RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
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SECTION III: Subsection 4-3-110E.2.a, of subsection 4-3-110E.2, Dedication of Open
Space, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
a. Approval of a plat, and/or building permit on an undeveloped legal
lot:
i. w-Mav Valley Urban Separator Overlay: Approval of a plat, and/or
building permit on an undeveloped legal lot in the May Valley the Urban
Separator Overlay shall require dedication of fifty percent (50%) of the gross land
area of the parcel or parcels as a non-revocable open space tract retained by
property owner, or dedicated to a homeowners association or other suitable
organization as determined by the reviewing official.
ii. Talbot Urban Separator Overlay: Approval of a plat, and/or
building permit on an undeveloped legal lot in the Talbot Urban Separator
Overlay shall require dedication of fifty percent (50%) of the gross land area of
that portion of the parcel or parcels located within the Urban Separator as a
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non-revocable open space tract retained by the property owner, or dedicated to
a homeowners association or other suitable organization as determined by the
reviewing official. In order to satisfy the dedication requirement, some of the
area to be dedicated may consist of land abutting the Urban Separator, as
determined by the Planning Director, on a case-by-case basis. Acreage in tracts
may include critical areas and/or critical area buffers. At a minimum, open space
shall be connected to another contiguous open space parcel by a fifty foot (50')
corridor.
SECTION IV: Section 4-4-010, Standards for Animal Keeping Accessory to
Residential/Commercial Uses, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change the title to "Animal Keeping
Standards", and as follows:
4-4-010 STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL KEEPING STANDARDS ACCESSORY-^TQ
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL USES:
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Animal owners keep their animals for a variety of reasons including, but not
limited to, companionship, affection and protection. The regulations in this
sSection set standards intended to require that the keeping of animals occurs in
a humane and appropriate manner that benefits the animals and allows animals
to coexist harmoniously with adjacent and abutting uses.
B. APPLICABILITY:
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The keeping of animals shall be consistent with the standards in this Section,
RMC 1-3-3, Nuisances and RMC 8-7-3, Public Disturbances - Noises. The keeping
of household pets and/or domestic animals up to the maximum number allowed
in this Section and/or RMC 4-9-100, Additional Animals Permit, by an
owner/tenant for the purpose of enjoyment is permitted outright as an
accessory use to residential or commercial use subject to the requirements of
this Section, and RMC 4 5 050A, Accessory Use. Household pots and/or domestic
animals must not bocomo a nuisanco (RMC 13 3) or create a public disturbance
(RMC 8 7 3). The kooping of animals shall bo consistent with tho standards in this
chapter.
C. EXCEPTION: Occasional breeders are permitted to keep a greater number
of animals than allowed on a temporary basis, not to exceed one hundred
twenty (120) days, when those animals are less than one hundred twenty (120)
days old. No Additional Animals Permit is required, but a Home Occupation
Business License is required.
P. NUISANCE AND DISTURBANCE PROHIBITED: Household pets and/or
domestic animals must not become a nuisance (RMC 1-3-3) or create a public
disturbance (RMC 8-7-3).
E. PROHIBITED ANIMALS: The keeping of animals that are wild or dangerous
is not permitted pursuant to RMC 6-6-12. Additionally, the City prohibits the
keeping of roosters or peahens/peacocks.
F€. AUTHORITY:
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1. Responsibility: Interpretation regarding responsibility will be determined
administratively; responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this Section
shall be as follows:
a. Animal Control Officer: All those matters related to care, maintenance,
and individual licensing.
b. Planning Division: All those matters concerning land use and zoning.
GO. NUMBER OF ANIMALS ALLOWED:
1. Lot Size Minimums and Maximum Number of Animals Permitted
Outright: The allowable numbers of animals permitted outright, provided the
minimum lot size is met, are detailed in the following table. The specified
minimum lot sizes are absolute requirements. No variances, waivers, and/or
modifications under the Renton Municipal Code may be granted. The keeping of
animals that require lesser lot size is allowed to be cumulative, when lot size
requirements have been met. For example, on a twelve thousand five hundred
(12,500) square foot lot, the keeping of two (2) medium lot domestic animals, six
(6) small lot domestic animals, and three (3) household pets is permitted
outright.
Tvoe of Animal
Household Pets includes: dogs, cats, rabbits,
caged indoor birds, small rodents, non-
venomous reptiles and amphibians weighing
less than 10 pounds.
Small Lot Domestic Animals includes:
chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits.
Maximum Number of Animals Allowed
Outright
3* per dwelling or commercial building
regardless of lot size. A pet license is required
from the City Finance Department for each cat
or dog.
3 on lots that are at least 6,000 gross sq ft in
size. On lots that are larger than 6,000 gross sq
ft, 1 additional small lot domestic animal may
be kept per additional 2,000 gross sq ft.
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Medium Lot Domestic Animals includes:
sheep, miniature goats that are smaller than
24 inches at the shoulder and/or not more
than 150 pounds in weight.
Large Lot Domestic Animals includes: horses,
ponies, donkeys, cows, goats, llamas, oxen,
pigs.
2 on lots that are at least 12,500 gross sq ft in
size. On lots that are greater than 12,500 gross
sq ft, 1 additional medium lot domestic animal
may be kept per additional 7,500 gross sq ft.
2 on lots that are at least 1 gross acre in size.
On lots that are larger than one gross acre, 1
additional large lot domestic animal may be
kept per additional 43,560 sq ft.
*lncludes foster animals-
Number of Animals Permitted Outright
Household
Pete
Small Lot
Domestic
Medium Lot
Domestic
Large Lot
Domestic
Number Allowed 3 per 2 por 2 por
Minimum Gross Square Feet of Lot
Size
&rQQQ 12,500 13,560
2. Pormittod with Additional Lot Sizo: The allowable number of additional
animals pormittod with additional lot sizo, provided the minimum lot sizo of RMC
44 010D1 has boon mot, aro detailed in tho following table. Tho spocifiod
additional lot sizos are absolute roquiromonts; variances, waivers, and/or
modifications (RMC 4 9 250) may not be granted. Tho minimum lot sizo required
to keep a fourth household pot is twenty seven thousand five hundred (27,500)
gross square feet. However,
2. Permit Required for More than Three (3) Dogs and/or Cats: Regardless of
additional lot size, the keeping of four (4) or more dogs and/or cats shall always
require obtainment of an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100) or a
Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel (RMC 4-9-030).
Number of Animals Permitted with Additional Lot Sizo
Household Small Lot Medium Lot Largo Lot
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Pot*" Domestic Domestic Domestic
Additional Number Allowed 1 per l^per 3^pef ^pef
Additional Gross Square Foot of Lot Sizo TrSOO* ZJQQQ TTSOO 20,000
1. Not including cats and/or dogs.
2. Provided tho lot sizo is at least 27,500 gross square foot in size.
Hi. KEEPING GREATER NUMBER OF ANIMALS THAN ALLOWED:
1. Permitted with an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100): Greater
numbers of animals than allowed in RMC 4-4-O1O0G1 may be allowed, provided
the minimum lot size of RMC 4-4-010OG1 has been met, as detailed in the
following table and subject to an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100).
2. Minimum Lot Size Needed to Apply for an Additional Animals Permit:
Type of Animal
Dogs and Cats
Other Household Pets includes: rabbits, caged
indoor birds, small rodents, non-venomous
reptiles and amphibians weighing less than ten
pounds.
Small Lot Domestic Animals includes:
chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits.
Medium Lot Domestic Animals includes:
sheep, miniature goats that are smaller than
24 inches at the shoulder and/or not more
than 150 lbs in weight.
Large Lot Domestic Animals includes: horses,
ponies, donkeys, cows, goats, llamas, oxen,
pigs.
Minimum Lot Size Needed to Apply for
Additional Animals Permit
None
27,500 gross sq ft.
6,000 gross sq ft.
12,500 gross so ft.
43,560 gross sq ft.
Number of Animals Permitted with Additional Animals Permit
Household Pots Small Lot
Domestic
Medium Lot
Domestic
Largo Lot
Domestic
Additional Number Allowed Subject to
Review3'
Subject to
Review
Subject to
Review
Subject to
Review
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Additional Gross Square Feet of
Lot Size
I \f 13 1 TfVt i-> I -\
ii/ cr 11/'13'
1. Kooping four (4) or more dogs and/or cats requires an Additional Animals Permit.
2. Occasional brooders are pormittod to keep a greater number of animals
than allowed on a temporary basis, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120)
days when those animals are less than one hundred twenty (120) days old.
3. Animal fostor caro providers shall be allowed to keep a greater number of
household pots than pormittod in RMC 4 4 010D1 or as permitted in RMC 4 4
010D2, provided thoy obtain an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4 9 100).
IR HOME OCCUPATIONS:
The keeping of household pets or domestic animals for tho purposes of sale,
boarding, or any for-profit venture in all residential and mixed-use zones must
comply with the requirements of RMC 4-9-090, Home Occupations, and requires
a Home Occupation Business License Permit, RMC 4 9 090. Any owner/tenant
who keeps household pets and/or domestic animals and sells any animal-related
product, made from or produced by their household pets and/or domestic
animals, shall be required to obtain a Home Occupation Permit, RMC 4-9-090.
Keeping animals for commercial purposes that exceed the standards of a home
occupation accessory use requires approval pursuant to RMC 4-2-060, Uses
Allowed in Zoning Designations.
JG. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR KEEPING ANIMALS: The keeping of animals
shall be consistent with the following standards:
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1. Shelter Location and Setbacks: Shelters, pens, and permanent/temporary
kennel structures shall be located a minimum often feet (10') from any property
line and in the rear yard. The Planning Division may grant an exemption from this
ten-foot (10') requirement if the owner/tenant can provide sufficient
information that a side yard would be a better location.
2. Barn and Stable Location and Setbacks: Private barns and stables shall be
located a minimum of fifty feet (50') from any property line. Barns and stables
may not be located in attached garages or carports.
32-. Confinement Required: All animals shall be kept and maintained in a
manner which confines their movement and activity to the premises of the
owner/tenant._
4 a. Fencing Required: Dog runs, open-run areas, and permanent/temporary
kennel structures shall be surrounded by a fence of adequate height (as to
preclude escape). RMC Section 4-4-040, Fences and Hedges, lists the City's
requirements for residential fences. , locatod a minimum often foot (10') from
any property line, and located in tho rear yard. Tho Planning Division may grant
an exemption from this ton foot (10') requirement if the owner/tenant can
provide sufficient information that a side yard would be a better location-
Electric and barbed wire fences may be used, provided the conditions of RMC 4
4 040, Fences and Hedges, aro mot-
fa. On lots that are larger than ono gross aero in sizo, dog runs, open run
areas, and permanent/temporary kennel structures may bo located closer than
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ten foot (10') to a property line if tho dog run, open run area, and/or
permanent/temporary kennel structure is no closer than ono hundred foot (100')
to any dwelling unit and tho location is approved by the Planning Division.
53. Health and Safety: All animals shall be kept in such a manner so as not to
create any objectionable noise, odor, annoyance, or become a public nuisance.
Provision shall be made to ensure that animal food stored outdoors will not
attract rodents, insects, or other animals.
6-4. Animal Waste and Food Waste: All shelter structures, confinement
areas, and/or open-run areas shall be kept clean. Provision shall be made for the
removal of animal waste and food waste so that the areas are kept free from
infestation of insects, rodents, or disease, as well as to prevent obnoxious or foul
odors. Animal waste shall be properly disposed of, and any accumulated animal
waste must not be stored within the shelter setback area. Any storage of animal
waste must not constitute a nuisance as defined in chapter 1-3 RMC.
KR ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR KENNELS AND STABLES: Kennels and
Stables, when allowed by RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Use Table, must comply with the
following standards:
1. Shelter and Structures: Shelter shall be provided for animals in clean
structures which shall be kept structurally sound, maintained in good repair,
contain the animals, and restrict entrance of other animals. All structures
associated with kennels and stables shall be located a minimum of fifty feet (50')
from any property line and must be located in the rear yard. On lots that are
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larger than one gross acre in size, exercising, training, and/or riding areas may be
located closer than fifty feet (50') from a property line if the exercising, training,
and/or riding areas are no closer than one hundred feet (100') to any dwelling
unit and the location is approved, in writing, by the Planning Division.
2. Food and Bedding: Suitable food and bedding shall be provided and stored
in facilities adequate to provide protection against infestation or contamination
by insects or rodents. Refrigeration shall be provided for the protection of
perishable foods.
3. Criteria for Indoor Kennel Facilities: Applicants for kennels must show that
indoor facilities have a sufficient heating and cooling system to provide a
moderate temperature throughout the year; a sufficient ventilation system to
circulate the air; an adequate natural or artificial lighting system to allow
inspection and cleaning at any time of the day and that interior wall and ceiling
surfaces are constructed of materials which are resistant to the absorption of
moisture and odors.
4. Criteria for Outdoor Kennel Facilities: Outdoor facilities will be
constructed to provide shelter from the weather and associated elements while
providing sufficient space for animal movement and exercise. Adequate drainage
must be provided to prevent water buildup and subsequent damage and to
facilitate waste removal. Adequate fences or retaining walls must be constructed
to contain animals and prevent intrusion by others.
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Kt. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR BEEKEEPING: Beekeeping is allowed
pursuant to RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Use Table, and must comply with the following
standards:
1. Minimum Setback: Hives shall be located a minimum of twenty five feet
(25') from an interior lot line, with the hive(s) entrance(s) facing away from the
nearest property line. Hives shall be located a minimum of one hundred feet
(100') from public and/or private rights-of-way or access easements.
2. Maintenance Standards:
a. Hives shall be maintained to avoid overpopulation and minimize swarming,
for example by requeening regularly, so as not to become a nuisance.
b. Hives shall be marked or identified to notify visitors.
U. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR ADDITIONAL ANIMALS PERMITS:
Special review criteria to be considered by the Reviewing Official for
Additional Animals Permits are included in RMC 4-9-100.
MK. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR KENNELS AND STABLES:
For kennels, commercial equine boarding, riding schools, and stables the
conditional use criteria of RMC 4-9-030 shall be applicable.
L. PROHIBITED ANIMALS:
Animals that aro wild or dangerous are prohibited pursuant to RMC 6 6 12.
N. NONCONFORMING ANIMALS: See RMC 4-10-070.
OM. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:
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1. Compliance with Current Code Regulations: If the keeping of animals does
not comply with these regulations and is not classified as a legal nonconforming
use, the owner shall have to comply with the Code regulations.
2. Fines: Violation of land use permits granted is subject to fines established
in this Code. All other violations of police regulations shall be administered in
accordance with Chapter 6-6 RMC, Animals and Fowl at Large.
SECTION V: Subsection 4-4-040D.4, Electric Fences, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change
the title to "Electric and Barbed Wire Fences", and as follows:
4. Electric and Barbed Wire Fences: Electric and/or barbed wire fences may
be a-re permitted by special administrative fence permit feview in all residential
zones in cases where large domestic animals are being kept provided additional
fencing or other barrier acceptable to the Administrator is erected along the
property lines.
SECTION VI: Subsection 4-4-040G.1, Fences Eligible for Administrative Review Process,
of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
1. Fences Eligible for Administrative Review Process: Persons wishing to
have one of the following types offences may submit a letter of justification, site
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plan and typical elevation together with the permit fee to the Department of
Community and Economic Development:
a. Fences exceeding forty eight inches (48") within front yard or side
yards along a street setback but not within a clear vision area.
b. Electric fences.
c. Barbed wire fences.
SECTION VII: Subsections 4-4-100E.2, Location Limitations, and 4-4-100E.3, Height
Limits, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", are hereby amended as follows:
2. Location Limitations: Setbacks for signage shall be as listed in the
applicable zone as All signs are further limitod and restricted as to location in tho
land use zones as such land use zones are defined and established by chapter 4-2
RMC, as amended, or any other regulation pertaining to or regulating zoning.
The zoning regulations may contain further sign restrictions.
3. Height Limits:
a. Signs within City Center: See subsection H of this Section.
b. Signs within Urban Design Sign Regulation Area: See subsection G of
this Section.
ck Signs Outside City Center and Outside Urban Design Sign Regulation
Areas: The height limitation for freestanding, ground, projecting and
combination signs shall be the maximum height of the zone or forty feet (40'),
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whichever is less. Roof signs may extend twenty feet (20') above the parapet
wall. This Section shall not apply to those signs covered by subsection E5e of this
Section, Large Retail Uses, or subsection G of this Section, Urban Design Sign
Regulation Area, or subsection H of this Section, City Center Sign Regulations, or
subsection E5f(ii) of this Section, Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of
Contiguous Ownership or Control Located Within the Automall Area(s).
SECTION VIII: Subsection 4-4-100E.4, Signs Permitted in All Residential, Commercial and
Industrial Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so only the first paragraph is amended as
shown below. Subsections 4-4-100E.4.a through 4-4-100E.4.d shall remain as currently
codified.
4. Signs Permitted in All Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Zones:
Except for signage within Shoreline Areas (subsection G of this Section), signage
in tho P 1 Zone, and signage with tho City Center (subsection H of this Section),
m-ln all residential, commercial and industrial zones the following shall apply:
SECTION IX: Subsection 4-4-100E.5, Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and
Industrial Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so only the first paragraph is amended as
shown below. Subsections 4-4-100E.5.a through 4-4-100E.5J shall remain as currently codified.
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5. Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones: Except in
the City Center Sign Regulation Area, subsection H, the following shall apply in all
commercial and industrial zones:
SECTION X: Subsection 4-4-100G, Special Requirements for the Public Use (P-l) Zone,
of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby deleted in its entirety, and replaced with the following language, to be
entitled "Signs Within Urban Design Area - Special Requirements":
G. SIGNS WITHIN URBAN DESIGN AREA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Applicability: The regulations of this Section apply in addition to the
regulations listed in RMC 4-4-100E.5, "Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial
and Industrial Zones", to those areas of the City depicted in subsection 3, "Map
of Urban Design Sign Regulation Area".
2. Purpose: To provide a means of identifying and advertising businesses,
provide directional assistance, encourage signs that are both clear and of
appropriate scale for the project, encourage quality signage that contributes to
the character of the Urban Center and the Center Village, and create color and
interest.
3. Map of Urban Design Sign Regulation Area:
Amended map to be inserted by CED
4. General Requirements:
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a. Integration: Signage shall be an integral part of the design approach to
the building-
fa. Coordination: In mixed use and multi-use buildings, signage shall be
coordinated with the overall building design.
c. Size: Corporate logos and signs shall be sized appropriately for their
location.
d. Size of Entry Signs: Entry signs shall be limited to the name of the
larger development.
e. Color, Lighting, and Materials: Alteration of trademarks
notwithstanding, corporate signage should not be garish in color nor overly lit,
although creative design, strong accent colors, and interesting surface materials
and lighting techniques are encouraged.
f. Preferred Lighting and Sign Type: Front-lit, ground-mounted monument
signs are the preferred type of freestanding sign.
g. Other Encouraged Signs: Blade type signs, proportional to the building
facade on which they are mounted, are encouraged on pedestrian-oriented
streets.
5. Additional prohibited signs: In addition to the signs listed in RMC
subection 4-4-100C, the following other sign types are also prohibited within the
Urban Design Area:
a. Pole signs;
b. Roof signs; and
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c. Back-lit signs with letters or graphics on a plastic sheet (can signs or
illuminated cabinet signs). Exceptions: Back-lit logo signs less than ten (10)
square feet are permitted as area signs with only the individual letters back-lit,
see illustration, subsection 5a of this Section).
6. Maximum Height of Freestanding Signs: Freestanding ground-related
monument signs, with the exception of primary entry signs, shall be limited to
five feet (5') above finished grade, including support structure.
7. Landscaping Required for Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall
include decorative landscaping (ground cover and/or shrubs) to provide seasonal
interest in the area surrounding the sign. Alternately, signage may incorporate
stone, brick, or other decorative materials as approved by the Director.
8. Illustrations -Acceptable and Unacceptable:
Typical "can signs"
are not acceptable
Internally lit letters
or graphics are acceptable
J,
Plastic or —
translucent
sheet
Sheet
metal
box
J '— Only the individual
letters are lit
SECTION XI: Subsection 4-8-120C, Table 4-8-120C - Land Use Permit Submittal
Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development
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Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended so the submittal requirement labeled "Application fee per
RMC 4-1-170" is amended to be labeled "Application fee per the City of Renton Fee Schedule
Brochure", to add a "X" to the column labeled "Additional Animals Permit", and to remove the
"X" from the column labeled "Annexation (60% Petition)".
SECTION XII: Subsection 4-8-120C, Table 4-8-120C - Land Use Permit Submittal
Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to delete the "List of Surrounding Property Owners", "Mailing
Labels for Property Owners", and "Postage" submittal requirement rows, and add a new
submittal requirement row, in alphabetical order, entitled "Additional Animals Application
Form" with a number 5 placed in the "Additional Animals Permit" column.
SECTION XIII: Subsection 4-9-100A, Purpose, of Chapter 9, Permit - Specific, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
A. PURPOSE: (Rosorvod) To ensure the keeping of animals occurs in a
humane and appropriate manner that benefits the animals and allows animals to
coexist harmoniously with adjacent and abutting uses.
SECTION XIV: Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a definition, in alphabetical order, for
the term "Sign, Primary Entry", to read as follows:
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SIGN, PRIMARY ENTRY: A type of freestanding sign, other than a pole sign, of
ten feet (10') or less in height, in which the sign is in contact with the ground, has
a solid base anchor, and is independent of any other structure and serves the
function of directing customers to the main entrance of a multi-tenant building
or multi-building complex.
SECTION XV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of _ ., 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of _ _, 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-9-020, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT PROCESS, OF
CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)
OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS TIMELINE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-9-020C.3, of subsection 4-9-020C, Initiation of Proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendments, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
1. Private parties may initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment by
submitting an application by Docombor October 15th for consideration the
following year.
SECTION II. Subsections 4-9-020E.2 and 4-9-020E.3 of subsection 4-9-020E, Review
Process, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby
amended as follows:
2. Applications for Comprehensive Plan amendments by private parties shall
be accepted by the Department of Community Development between October
August 1st and Docombor October 15th for consideration during the following
year.
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3. City-initiated applications may be accepted at any time, but shall be
initiated by kme March 15th for consideration during the current year's
amendment cycle. City-initiated applications accepted after Juno March 15th will
be considered during the next amendment cycle. This does not apply to
amendments exempt from adoption during the annual cycle by GMA.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
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