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Development Services | 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200
Website: rentonwa.gov
CODE COMPLIANCE
Published : 1/22/2018
Vehicles
All vehicles on residential property must be licensed and operable
Auto repair is not a business allowed in a residential area
The City’s parking ordinance allows up to four non-commercial vehicles to be parked on a residential lot
Boats and RV’s must be operable and currently licensed
Vehicles in the public street call 425-430-7561
Garbage
Garbage, yard waste & recyclable items must be stored in an approved container with a tight fitting lid
Plastic garbage bags are not an approved storage container
Containers should be placed at the curb site no earlier than 24 hours before scheduled pick up and removed
within 24 hours after pick up
Garbage Service is mandatory
Vegetation
Grass and Weeds must be 12 inches or less in height on a developed lot
Grass and Weeds must be 24 inches or less on an undeveloped lot
Cannot encroach on to private property, public sidewalks or streets
Must be trimmed to a height of 12 feet or higher above roadways and eight feet or more over sidewalks
Outdoor Storage
Height Limit of Six Feet
Must be Neatly Stacked
Backyard Storage Only
Cargo Containers
Commonly known as Shipping Containers are Not Allowed in Residential Areas
CODE COMPLIANCE (CONT ’D )
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Tent/Canopy Structures (Fabric or Metal Structures)
May not be located in front or side yard setback
May not be located closer that six feet to any structure
Must comply with outdoor storage code
Must be maintained in good condition
Building Permits
The Renton Municipal Code requires building permits to be issued for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure in the city.
Fence Heights
Fences, walls, or hedges located within the side and front yard setbacks may be forty eight (48”) inches in
height. Fences, walls, or hedges located within the side and front yard setbacks may be forty eight (48) inches in
height.
Corner Lots: Fences, retaining walls or hedges shall not exceed forty two inches (42") in height in any part of the
clear vision area
A “Special Fence Permit” could allow a deviation from the required height restriction in the front and side yard
setbacks. If the deviation is approved, a seventy two (72”) inch high fence could remain and required
landscaping would be installed and maintained between the fence and right of way.
Republic Garbage Service 206-777-6440
Animal Control 425-430-7561
Building Permits 425-430-7200
Business License 425-430-6987
Graffiti Hotline 425-430-7373
Graffiti in Progress 911
Human Services 425-430-6650
Neighborhood Program 425-430-6595
Shopping Carts 425-430-7400
Vehicles in Street 425-430-7561
Zoning & Land Use 425-430-7294
24 hour message line 425-430-7373
codecompliance@rentonwa.gov