HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH - Six Month Permit ExtensionPUBLIC HEARING FOR EMERGENCY ORD 5968:
SIX MONTH PERMIT EXTENSION
Renton City Council
June 8, 2020
Presented by: Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager
425-430-7312
vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
Emergency Ordinance 5968 was adopted on April 20, 2020
Established Interim Zoning Controls:
•Temporarily Extend Permit Validity Six Months beyond the
typical permit time line for the following permits:
•Land Use and Subdivision Approvals (Except TUP and LUA
with a Development Agreement)
•Building Permits
•Civil Construction Permits
•Public Works Permits
State law requires a public hearing for emergency ordinances be
held within 60 days of adoption
Ord. 5968 will sunset on October 20, 2020 unless lifted sooner by
City Council or extended pursuant to state law
Emergency Ordinance 5968 was adopted on April 20, 2020
Established Interim Zoning Controls:
•Temporarily Extend Permit Validity Six Months beyond the
typical permit time line for the following permits:
•Land Use and Subdivision Approvals (Except TUP and LUA
with a Development Agreement)
•Building Permits
•Civil Construction Permits
•Public Works Permits
State law requires a public hearing for emergency ordinances be
held within 60 days of adoption
Ord. 5968 will sunset on October 20, 2020 unless lifted sooner by
City Council or extended pursuant to state law
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
Ordinance 5968 cited:
Governor proclaimed via Proclamation 20-25 a State of Emergency due to the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Governor ordered Washingtonians to stay home via Proclamation 20-25
Stay Home – Stay Healthy, which identified only certain essential construction
activities that may proceed during the duration of the order;
The Construction supply chain has been affected by the availability of
construction workers and materials due to COVID-19; and
Social distancing requirements under Proclamation 20-25 Stay Home – Stay
Healthy necessitate fewer workers on job sites; and
Developers and City staff have invested substantial amounts of time in permit
review and approvals.
Ordinance 5968 cited:
Governor proclaimed via Proclamation 20-25 a State of Emergency due to the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Governor ordered Washingtonians to stay home via Proclamation 20-25
Stay Home – Stay Healthy, which identified only certain essential construction
activities that may proceed during the duration of the order;
The Construction supply chain has been affected by the availability of
construction workers and materials due to COVID-19; and
Social distancing requirements under Proclamation 20-25 Stay Home – Stay
Healthy necessitate fewer workers on job sites; and
Developers and City staff have invested substantial amounts of time in permit
review and approvals.
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
Staff Contact:
Vanessa Dolbee,
Current Planning Manager
425-430-7314
vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
Tonight:Accept public testimony regarding Ordinance 5968Tonight:Accept public testimony regarding Ordinance 5968
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