HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 6048CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 6048
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-110.A AND 4-2-110.E.20 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE,
AMENDING HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS IN THE RMF (RESIDENTIAL
MULTI -FAMILY) ZONE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that the building setbacks and
height permitted in the Residential Multi -Family (RMF) Zone provide a logical and compatible
transition of intensity between the other residential zones and the commercial zones; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to revise RMC 4-2-110.A, Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary Structures), to increase the front and secondary front
yard setback to fifteen feet (15') for townhome developments in the RMF zone, with the option
to reduce to ten feet (10') provided all vehicle access is taken from an alley; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to revise RMC 4-2-110.A, Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary Structures), and RMC 4-2-110.E, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, to amend the code to
allow review and decision of additional height in the RMF zone through the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) process, rather than through Site Plan Review, as well as limit the option of
additional height requests to "other attached dwellings" only, excluding townhome structures;
and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 18, 2021, considered
all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded
a recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on September 29, 2021, the City notified the
State of Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations;
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. The rows entitled "Minimum Front Yard," "Minimum Secondary Front
Yard," and "Maximum Wall Plate Height" in subsection 4-2-110.A of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as shown in the excerpt of 4-2-110.A in Attachment A. All other provisions in 4-2-
110.A remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-2-110.E.20 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. All other provisions in 4-2-110.E remain in effect and unchanged.
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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 131h day of December, 2021.
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Jason . Seth, ty Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13th day of December, 2021.
Approved as to form:
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Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication: _12/16/2021 (Summary)
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