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SPECIFIC CODE SECTION (S) RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT
RMC 4-9-240 Temporary Use Permit Process
RMC 4-8 Permits—General and Appeals
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.
ELECTRONIC FILE STANDARDS
All documents MUST be submitted electronically. Specific file naming conventions for submitted plans are required to
facilitate the electronic plan review process. Failure to adhere to the sample file naming format listed in the Electronic File
Standards may result in a request for resubmittal and/or delay the plan review process, deeming the application
incomplete.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL HOURS
Applications should be submitted to City staff electronically, not in person. Please email or call your assigned Project
Manager to submit your application. If you have any Planning related questions you may reach out to Planning Customer
Service at 425-430-7294 or planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov.
TIME FRAME
The Administrator will review your request for a Temporary Use Permit and issue a written decision typically within a week
or two from submittal. A public hearing is not required unless there is an appeal filed.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All Application Materials Required Unless Waived by City Staff.
1. Land Use Permit Master Application Form: The standardized application form used for the majority of land use
permit applications including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Owner, applicant, and contact person names, addresses and telephone numbers;
b. Notarized signatures of all current property owners;
c. Name of the proposed project;
d. Project/property address;
e. King County Assessor’s tax account number;
f. Existing and proposed land uses;
g. Existing and, if applicable, proposed Comprehensive Plan map designation;
h. Existing and, if applicable, proposed zoning designation;
i. Site area;
j. Estimated project cost
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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
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k. Whether or no the project site contains any environmentally sensitive areas; and
l. Property legal description.
Note: The application must have notarized signatures of ALL current property owners listed on the Title Report. If
the property owner is a corporation, the authorized representative must attach proof of signing authority on behalf
of the corporation. The legal description of the property must be attached to the application form.
2. Fees: The application must be accompanied by the required application fee (see Fee Schedule). Please call 425-430-
7294 to verify the exact amount required. Checks should be made out to the City of Renton and cannot be accepted
for over the total fee amount. Credit cards may also be used to pay required application fees. Fees are paid at Cashier
on the 1st Floor City Hall.
3. A site plan which meets ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
a. Includes name and type of the proposed business
b. Description of the proposed temporary use (discuss time frame use will operate).
c. Drawn to scale: 1” = 20’ (Or an alternative scale approved by the Planning Division)
d. Date and North arrow: Oriented to the top of the paper / plain sheet
e. Lot size: In square feet
f. Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed:
• Structures
• Vendor-use vehicles or other exterior display areas
• Distance in feet to property lines
• Refuse area
• Parking spaces
g. Identify and/or dimension all:
• Businesses on property
• Property lines
• Streets
• Alleys
• Driveways
• Sidewalks
• Landscape areas
• Fire hydrants
• Electrical line connections
4. Seattle & King County Health Department approval (for food/drink service uses only)
5. Abatement Agreement: This agreement assures the temporary use will ultimately be removed as required by the
terms of the permit. For model homes only, please also provide an original signed Release and Indemnification
Agreement as well.
6. Application intake appointment required: Please contact your assigned project planner directly to schedule an
application intake appointment. If no one has been assigned to assist you yet, please contact us at 425-430-7314 and
request that a planner be assigned to your application. Please then contact that person directly to schedule a time to
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submit your application.
RESOURCES
City of Renton Forms
Electronic File Standards
Note: This handout shall not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The Applicant is responsible for
compliance with all codes and regulations, whether or not described in this document.