HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 6014CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 6014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, MODIFYING
REGULATIONS RELATED TO SITE PLAN REVIEW BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 4-
9-200.A AND 4-9-200.H OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A
DEFINITION OF "FEATURE, KEY" TO SECTION 4-11-060 OF THE RENTON
MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on May 5, 2020, the City notified the State of
Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on June 3, 2020 and July 1,
2020, considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and
subsequently forwarded a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsections 4-9-200.A and 4-9-200.H of the Renton Municipal Code are
amended as shown below. All other provisions in 4-9-200 remain in effect and unchanged.
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT:
1. The purpose of this Section shall be to ensure that proposed
development is implemented in a manner consistent with the plans, policies and
regulations of the City of Renton and to advance the following objectives:
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-e--a.To promote orderly community growth and minimize undesirable
development impacts;
+--b_To promote high quality design;
+--c_To protect and enhance the natural landscape, environmental
features and property values of the City;
41�---d_To ensure convenient and safe pedestrian and vehicle access and
circulation; and
4--e_To promote coordination of public or quasi -public elements within
and between developments.
2. Review shall be divided into two (2) types, Master Plan Review and Site
Plan Review:
a. Master Plan Review: The purpose of the master plan process is to
evaluate projects at a broad level and provide guidance for development projects
with multiple buildings on a single large site. The master plan process allows for
analysis of overall project concepts and phasing as well as review of how the major
project elements work together to implement City goals and policies. Master plan
review allows for consideration and mitigation of cumulative impacts from large-
scale development and allows for coordination with City capital improvement
planning. Master plan review should occur at an early stage in the development
of a project, when the scale, intensity and layout of a project are known.
b. Site Plan Review: The purpose of the site plan review process is to
analyze the detailed arrangement of project elements to mitigate negative
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impacts where necessary to ensure project compatibility with the physical
characteristics of a site and with the surrounding area. Site plan review ensures
quality development consistent with City goals and policies. Site plan review
analyzes elements including, but not limited to, site layout, building orientation
and design, pedestrian and vehicular environment, landscaping, natural features
of the site, screening and buffering, parking and loading facilities, and illumination
to ensure compatibility with potential future development.
H. MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED MASTER PLAN OR SITE PLAN:
1. Major Modifications: Major modifications to an approved master plan
or site plan require a new application which is subject to the submittal and review
procedures of RMC 4-9-200.F.
2. Minor Modifications: Minor modifications may be permitted by
administrative determination. To be considered a minor modification, the
amendment must not:
a. Involve more than a ten percent (10%) increase or decrease in any
measurable aspect of the approved plan such as, but not limited to area,,e�scaleL
building height density, commercial area amenities public or private open space
landscaping, parking spaces, building materials (e.g., glazing) etc. e
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b. Have a sigRi ea„tly substantially greater impact on the environment
and/or public facilities than the approved plan; of
c. Change the boundaries of the originally approved plan, and
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d. Substantially alter a key feature of the approved plan.
SECTION III. Section 4-11-060 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended to add a
definition of "Feature, Key' in alphabetical order. All other definitions in 4-11-060 remain in
effect and unchanged.
FEATURE. KEY: A distinctive element of a site, development or building that
provides a defining characteristic, style or functionality of a development such as
prominent architectural elements, environmental amenities (e.g., creek crossing
retained tree stands), or prominent design features (e.g., promenades or site
entries).
SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance's title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 22nd day of March, 2021.
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J on A. Set , ity Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 22nd day of March, 2021.
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 3/25/2021 (Summary)
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