HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 02/23/2009AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 23, 2009
Monday, 7 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: King County Lake to Sound Regional Trail Update
4. PUBLIC.HEARING: Public Safety Wireless Communication In -Building Coverage Standards
5. APPEAL: Planning and Development Committee Report re: St. Thomas Orthodox Church
Conditional Use Permit appeal
INABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE TESTIMONY ON APPEALS DURING THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
State law requires that the City establish a process to handle appeals from application of
environmental and developmental rules and regulations. The Renton City Council, feeling it was
best for the elected representatives to handle the appeals rather than require citizens to go to court,
has retained appellate jurisdiction to itself.
The courts have held that the City Council, while sitting as an appellate body, is acting as a quasi-
judicial body and must obey rules of procedure of a court more than that of a political body.
By City Code, and by State law, the City Council may not consider new evidence in this appeal.
The parties to the appeal have had an opportunity to address their arguments to the Planning &
Development Committee of the City Council at a meeting previously held. Because of the court
requirements prohibiting the City Council from considering new evidence, and because all parties
have had an opportunity to address their concerns to the Planning & Development Committee, the
City Council may not consider oral or written testimony at the City Council meeting. The Council
understands that this is frustrating to citizens and is outside the normal process of open discourse
provided to citizenry during the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting. However,
this burden of not allowing the Council to be addressed concerning pending appeals is outweighed
by the quick, easy, inexpensive and local appeal process provided by the Renton City Council.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is
allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience
comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the
Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record,
SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/9/2009. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits request from Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA)
Property, LLC for release of restrictive covenant at 621 SW Grady Way. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
c. Community Services Department submits CAG-08-037, Police Locker Rooms; and requests
approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $10,299.91,
commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $12,797.59 to H.S.
Builders, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
d. Legal Services Department recommends amendment to RMC 3-1 to create the City Attorney
Department, and rename the Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services (AJLS) Department.
Council concur. (See 10.a. for ordinance.)
e. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of $73,867 with RH2
Engineering, Inc. to review developer lift stations, provide technical services for lift station
construction, and engineering support for the telemetry system. Council concur.
f. City Clerk reports bid opening on 2/18/2009 for CAG-09-017, City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel;
13 bids; engineer's estimate $115,000; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract
to low bidder M.G. Tudhope, in the amount of $86,110. Council concur.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by
the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Investment Policy Revisions; Amended Liberty Park Ballfield
Lighting Bid Award
b. Planning and Development Committee: 2008 Housekeeping Docket Amendments*
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: SE 192nd St. Temporary Closure*
10. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
Authorizing temporary closure of SE 192nd St. (See 9.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Creating the City Attorney Department and renaming the Administrative, Judicial, and Legal
Services Department (See 8.d.)
b. 2008 housekeeping docket amendments to City Code (See 9.b.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Approving the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1st reading 2/9/2009)
b. Establishing R-1 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1st reading 2/9/2009)
e. Establishing R-4 zoning for the Springbrook Terrace annexation (1st reading 2/9/2009)
11. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded
information.)
12. AUDIENCE COMMENT
13. ADJOURNMENT
(CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFENCING CENTER
February 23, 2009
Monday, 6:30 p.m.
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ISSUE:
Should new city amendments be adopted to require minimum standards for
adequate wireless communications within new buildings?
BACKGROUND:
• Effective and interoperable wireless communication is critical to public
safety operations
• Providing adequate in -building wireless communication has become a
greater concern for public safety professionals
• Over the past few years a number of local jurisdiction have implemented
In -Building Wireless ordinances
o City of Bellevue (2004)
o City of Kirkland (2003)
o City of Mercer Island (2004)
Current issues with in -building wireless communication
o Radio signal transmission signals are weakened by earthen
barriers and dense construction materials — thus reducing the
reliability of wireless communication in certain in -building and
subterranean levels
o Older structures do not present as many hurdles for wireless
communication than new structures due to modern materials such
as reflective window glass or steel -reinforced concrete
Current solutions with in -building wireless communication
o Special coaxial cables
o Fiber optics
o Passive antennas
o Distribute antenna systems
o Signal booster (bi-directional amplifier)
• Issues with system design
o No one type of system fits all needs — making it difficult to estimate
cost impacts for predictability
o Given examples show only two cost estimate scenarios
• Affected buildings by the potential ordinances
o In -building communication ordinances would not be applied
retroactively
o Some existing buildings that would undergo a modification that
exceed 20% of its square footage
SUMMARY OF THE ORDIANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Require minimum signal strength coverage areas: 95% of the building
area and 99% for elevators, stairwells and Fire Command Centers
• Define minimum signal strength
• Define frequency range for public safety radio
• Identify coordination and approval needs from Valley Communications
and King County Regional Communications Board
• Information concerning the system shall be provided to the Development
Services Director
• Define testing parameters
o Define testing technicians requirements
o Identify the city official to observe inspection
o Define testing procedures and passing thresholds
o Identify record keepers and information location
o Define in -building radio system requirements, testing procedures
o Define amplification systems that would be allowed
o Define battery life requirements
o Set public safety radio amplification frequency filters
o Define grounding procedures
RECOMMENDATION:
• Staff recommends the adoption of a new city code amendment that would
require minimum standards for adequate signal coverage for public
wireless communication within new buildings
Staff recommends that following would be exempt from the public safety
in -building wireless communication ordinance:
o existing buildings and structures
o single-family residential buildings
o structures 3 stories or less without subterranean storage or parking
o structures 3 stories or less with subterranean storage or parking —
only the subterranean areas would not be exempt
o wood construction residential structures four stories or less without
subterranean storage or parking
o renovated existing structures that modify or add an area less than
20% of the footprint of the original structure
Dept/Div/Board. .
Staff Contact......
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
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AJLS/City Clerk
Bonnie Walton
)ject:
Request by Washington State Auto Dealers Association
(WSADA) Property, LLC to release restrictive
covenants at 621 SW Grady Way, Renton, 98057
Issue Paper (CED)
Letter from WSADA (1/26/2009)
or
of: February 23, 2009
Consent .............. X
Public Hearing..
Correspondence..
Ordinance .............
Resolution............ X
Old Business........
New Business.......
Study Sessions......
Information........ .
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Legal Dept.........
Finance Dept......
Other ...............
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... N/A Transfer/Amendment.......
Amount Budgeted....... Revenue Generated.........
Total Project Budget City Share Total Project..
VEVIARY OF ACTION:
A letter dated January 26, 2009, was received from Vicki Giles Fabre, Executive Vice
President and Manager of Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA), P.O. Box
58170, Seattle, 98138-1170, representing WSADA Property, LLC, requesting release of
Restrictive Covenant #8404300577 for 621 SW Grady Way'. Development Services Division
staff has since reviewed and verified the request and submits recommendation to approve.
Consider approval of Release of Restrictive Covenant at 621 SW Grady Way.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY &
�- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 19, 2009
TO: Denis Law, Committee Chair
Members of the Public Safety Committee
FROM: "W V,, Alex Pietsch, CED Administrator W
STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Henning, Planning Manager (x7286)
SUBJECT: Removal of Restrictive Covenants
ISSUE:
Should the City Council authorize the removal of restrictive covenants related to an
obsolete zoning designation for the property located at the southeast corner of SW Grady
Way and Raymond Avenue South (addressed as 621 SW Grady Way)?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the removal of restrictive covenants for the property addressed as 621 SW
Grady Way. The property is also known as Lots 6-16 inclusive, Block 28, D. C.
Hillman's Earlington Gardens Addition to the City of Seattle (Volume 17, Page 74, King
County, Washington).
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
In 1984, restrictive covenants were imposed on properties on SW Grady Way in
conjunction with a rezone of the property from R-1 to B-1, in order to allow the
construction of a two-story office building. The property was not developed at the time,
however, the covenants remain on the property title. The covenants required:
1) A twenty foot (20') setback along all adjacent streets, of which, the first ten
feet (10') adjacent to the rights -of -way shall be landscaped.
2) A six foot (6') setback which must be landscaped and maintained along the
east property line.
3) Height limitations of the then -applicable MP zone, but based on an initial
setback formula of twenty feet (20').
4) A requirement for Site Plan Review for any development of the site.
The area was rezoned to Commercial Arterial (CA) as part of the City's Area -Wide
Rezone in the 1990's. In addition, the site is within the Auto Mall Area "A". A
development proposal is now being contemplated by the property owners. The pre-
existing restrictive covenants affect the ability of the owners to develop the property.
Adequate setback, height and landscaping regulations exist within the current CA Zone to
Removal of Restrictive Covenants
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February 19, 2009
ensure appropriate development of the site. The covenants refer to a zoning designation
that no longer exists in the City, and would not be appropriate for this location.
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206-433-6300
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Fax: 206-433-6301
January 26, 2009
Councilmember Randy Corman
Renton City Council
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
RE: Removal of Restrictions for the WSADA Property, LLC
Property
Dear Councilmember Corman,
I want to first thank your staff for helping us with our efforts while we worked on
purchasing the property at 621 S.W. Grady Way in Renton, which is legally described as
follows:
Lots 6 through 16, inclusive, Block 28, C.D. Hillman's Earlington
Gardens Addition to the City of Seattle, Division No. 1, according
to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 17 of Plats, Page 74, King
County, Washington.
Your staff s prompt responses were extremely helpful. We have now purchased the
property and look forward to eventually building a new building on this great site. Again,
thank you.
I am writing today to follow-up with some discussions Jennifer Henning had with Kirk
Robinson of the Robinson Company. Kirk is a construction manager who assisted us
during purchasing process.
As you may know, the City of Renton required the former owners of the property to place
certain restrictions on the property's title a number of years ago. These restrictions were
based on the codes at that time and reflected the vision the City had for this parcel. Since
that time the City has changed its codes as well as its vision for this parcel. The new
vision for this site is to allow for buildings to be a maximum of 50' in height and to have
the buildings much closer to Grady Way. The new vision also allows for no rear or side
setbacks. In light of these changes we ask that these restrictions be removed. -
The specific restrictions, which are set forth in the attached Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants recorded under King County recording No. 8404300577, are (1) 20 foot
building setbacks on adjacent streets (of which the first 10 feet must be landscaped) and a
6 foot landscaped setback along the east property line, and (2) building height limits in -
accordance with the M-P zone. We believe both of these restrictions do not meet the
intent of the current and future zoning for this property since M-P zoning classification
has been removed from the City's zoning ordinances over the years. It is also important
to note that the current and planned zoning for this property allows for both greater
building heights and less restrictive setbacks. In addition, both of these restrictions
represent a burden and hardship to us as we plan our new building. In particular, the
height restriction may limit the kind of building we place on the site and the setback limit
may impact our ability to maximize the parking and vehicle circulation within the site's
limits.
Several weeks ago Jennifer Henning advised Kirk Robinson that these kinds of
restrictions are often removed by the City, but that we must follow the process set forth in
the City's February 9, 1994 Policy & Procedure memorandum regarding removal of
restrictive covenants. As Kirk understood it, the recommended process is to as follows:
1. Submit a written application including a recorded copy of the restrictive covenant,
a legal description of the property and a letter explaining the need for removal
demonstrating that the covenant is undesirable to the City or unduly burdensome
to the owner.
2. The Council will then review the request and determine if the covenant can be
removed.
3. If removal of the covenant is approved, the City will have them removed as
quickly as possible.
This letter is intended to satisfy item # 1 above and we request that the matter now go
before the Renton City Council. If you need any additional information, please let me
know as soon as possible. Also, I would appreciate it if you would let me know when the
matter will be heard by Council hearing so I can attend the meeting.
Councilmember Corman, please let me know if you have any questions or need any
additional information. I can be reached at (206) 433-6300 or by email at
vfabreAwsada.org.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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Executive Vice President
Manager of WSADA Property, LLC
Cc: Jennifer Henning, City of Renton
Kirk Robinson, The Robinson Company
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENAW&r. r r. •••
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WHEREAS, Frederick J. Stioner d Thomas McFarlan, are owners of the following real
in the City of Renton, County of King, State of Washington, described as follows:
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6 - 16 inclusive, Block 28, D. C. Hillman's Earlington Gardens
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Addition to the City of Seattle. Vol. 17, Page 74. King County,
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Washington.
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WHEREAS, the oww3r(s) of said described property desire to impose the foliowing iestricUv^
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covenants running with the land as to use, present and future, of the above described real
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NOW, THEREFORE. the aforesaid owners) hereby estabrish, grant and impose restrictions
and covenants ruining with the land hereinabove d^scribed with re4)ect to the use by theTr
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A twenty (20) foot setback shall be required along all adjacent streets of which the first
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ten (10) feet adjacent to such rights -of -way shall be required to be landscaped.
B. A six (6) foot setback which oust be landscaped shall be maintained along the east
property line
HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
A. All buildings shall be limited to the height provisions of the M-P, '^ut based upon an initial
setback formula of twenty (20) feet.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
A. Site plan approval. as provided in the M-P zone, shall be requried of any development of
the subject site.
MPA DURATION
These covenants shall run with the land and expire on December 31, 2025. If at any time
improvements are installed pursuant to these covenants, the portion of the covenants pertaining
to the specific installed improvements as required by the G:'dinances of the City of Renton shall
terminate without necessity of further documentation.
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Any violation or breach of these restrictive covenants may be enforced by proper legal
procedures in the Superior Court of King County by either the City of Renton or any property
owners adjoining subject property who are adversely affected by said breach.
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S Frederick J. Steiner and Thomas McFa:Ian, the person(s) who executed the within and foregoing
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Dept/Div/Board.. Community Services/Facilities
Staff Contact...... Michael Nolan, x6608
Subject:
Final Pay Estimate
Police Locker Rooms Remodel
H.S. Builders, Inc.
File No. CAG-08-037
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Final Pay Estimate ( No. 5)
Notice of Completion of Public Works Contract
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Correspondence..
Ordinance........... .
Resolution........... .
Old Business........
New Business.......
Study Sessions......
Information........ .
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Council concur Legal Dept.........
Finance Dept......
Other ...............
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... $10,299.91 Transfer/Amendment......
Amount Budgeted....... Revenue Generated........
Total Project Budget City Share Total Project..
, 2009
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SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Community Services Department submits CAG-08-037, Police Locker Rooms Remodel, for final
pay estimate and release of retainage. The project started on 6/2/08 and was completed on 1/5/09.
The contractor, H.S. Builders, Inc., fulfilled the terms of their contract by expanding the men's police
locker room, the women's police locker room, the quartermaster's supply room, and moving the
police sleeping room.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the project, authorize final pay estimate in the amount of $10,299.91, commence the 60-day
lien period, and release the retained amount of $12,797®59 to H.S. Builders, Inc., contractor, once all
required releases are obtained.
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APPUICATION AND CERTIFICATEFOR PAYMENT City of Renton
TO OWNER: PROJECT: APPLICATIOiv NO.: 1=it-W Distribution to:
City of Renton Police Locker Room OWNER
1055 South Grady'Way PERIOD TO: 11/1--12/31/08 ARCHITECT
Renton, WA 98057 CONTRACTOR
PROJECT NO.: 0
FROM CONTRACTOR: VIA ARCHITECT:
H.S. Builders, Inc. Heely International
1724 N. 120th St. Attn. Judy Peterson.
Seattle WA 98133
CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT
Application is made for payment, as shown below, in connection with the Contract.
Continuation Sheet is attached.
1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM (without tax) .................... $ 225,800.00
2. Net change by Change Orders (without tax) ...............
3. CONTRACT SUM TO DATE (without flax) ..................
(Line 1 + or - Line 2)
4. TOTAL COMPLETED & STORED TO DATE (w/o tax)
5. RETAINAGE AT 5%...................................................
(Based on line 4)
6. TOTAL EARNED LESS RETAINAGE ........................
(Line 4 less Line 5)
7. LESS PREVIOUS CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT.
(Line 6 from prior Certificate)
8. SUBTOTAL.............................................................
(Line 6 less Line 7)
9. Washington State Sales Tax at 9%................
(Based on line 4 less prior certificate's line 4)
10, CURRENT PAYMENT DUE .......................................
(Line 8 plus Line 9)
IL . BALANCE TO FINISH, INCLUDING RETAINAGE....
(Line 3 less Line 6)
30,151.70
.. $ 255,951.70
$ 2155,951.71
CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY
_ ADDITIONS
DEDUCTIONS
Change Orders approved in
previous months by owner
$ 30,151.70
$
C.O.'s appraved this month
Number
Date Approved
"TOTALS
$ 30,151.70
$ -
Net changes by Change Orders
$ 30,151.70
$ 12,797.59 The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, infor-
mation and belief the Work covered by this Application for Payment has been completed
$ 243,154.12 in accordance with the Contract Documents; that all amounts have been paid by the
Contractor for Work for which previous Certificates for Payment were issued and payment
$ 233.745.54 received from the Owner, and that current payment shown herein is now due.
58
891.34
S 10,299.92
$ 12.797.58
ARCHITECTS C E TEFICCTFOR PAYMENT
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data comprising the above application, the Architect certifies to the Owter that to
the best of the Architect's knov ledge; information and belief the Work has
progressed as indicated, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract
Documents, and the Contractor is entitled to payment of the AMOUNT CERTIFIED
CONTRACTOR•
By: Date: 1/5/2009
State of: Washington, Coun of �°h�� 1�I E
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Subscribed and sworn to be
this _5th dayof _ 20
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Notary Public : �UEi_iC ^ Z m
My Commission e ires : 5/1 /2010 m°'�p�e
AMOUNT CER.TI,FIED.... ............................. ............. `e le pp'a't1r�S� ao®
(Attach explanation if amount c lied d Jiars ,rom ainount opplied.for. 1
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This Certificate is n t .egoti ble. The AMOUNTT CERTIFIED is payable only
to the Contractor named herein. Issuance, payment and acceptance of payment
are without prejudice to any rights of the Ovvrner or Contractor under this Contract.
Invoice No Finn_
APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT ON CONTRACT
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Certificate for partial/final payment. For the period from
1-Nov-08
to
31-Dec-08f
partial/final
i Contract: City of Renton, Police Locker Room
Requisition/Contract No: 0
I Location: 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, Wa 98055
Contractor: H.S. Builders, Inc.
Original Contract Amount ....................... $ 225,800.00
Change Order Numbers
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1 thru 11 ............... $ 30,151.70
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Adjusted Contract Amount ......................... $ 255,951.70
Item
Estimated
Total Amount
Previously
This
No.
Detail
Cost
Earned
%
Claimed
Estimate
1
Mobilization
18,064.00
18,064.00
100%
18,064.00
Bond
15,806.00
15,806.00
100%
15,806.00
1
2
Demolition
28,865.00
28,865.00
100%
28,865.00 i
5
Carpentry
5,500.00
5,500.00
100%
5,500.00
8
Door and hardware
5,000.00
5,000.00
100%
5,000.00
I
9
Tiles
40.000.00
40,000.00
100%
40,000.00
IGVVB
20,000.00
20,000.00
100%
20,000.00 !
Ceiling
15,500.00
15,500.00'
100%
15,500.00
Painting
5,600.00
5,600.00
100%
5,600.00
10
disc
6,216.00
6,216.00
100%
6,216.001
a
15
Mechanical
8,600.00
8,600.00
100%
8,600.00
Fire Protection
8,575.00
8,575.00
100%
8,575.00 i
HVAC
#DiV/0!
16
Eletrical
41,300.00
41,300.00
100%
41,300.00
17
Demoblization (1 %)
2,258.00
2,258.00
100%
2,258.00
18
Close out (2%)
4,516.00
4.516.00
100%
4,515.00
19
Change orders
#DIV/0!
1 Additional floor tiles
2.138.57
2,138.57
100%
2,138.57
-
2 Mechanical changes
6,407.85
6,407.85
100%
6,407.85
3 Duct work and grill
1,471.39
1,471.39
100%
1,471.39
`
4 Relamp and electrical work
1,853.28
1,853.29
100%
1,853.29
5 Replace acoustical tiles
1.515.20
1,515.20
100%
1,515.20
j
6 delete
7 Fire Alarm
11,130.91
11,130.91
11,130.91
i
8 Electrical work
1,033.34
1,033.34
1,033.34
+I
9 Electrical Work
460.51
460.51
460.51
10 Electrical work
1,010.88
1,010.88
1,010.88
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11 Extra tile work and strobes
3,129.77
3,129.77'
3,129.77
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Subtotal #1
255,951,70
255,951.71
100%
246,047.94
9,903.77
Sales Tax on Applicable Items
23,035.65
23,035.65
22,144.31
891.34
Subtotal #2
278,987 35
278,987 36
268,192.25
10,795.11
Less Retainage s
'Pro
12,797.59u;
12,302.40 :
495.19
Net
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266,189 78
255,889 86
10,299.92
Less Previous Payments
255,889 86
Adjustments (specify)
Amount Due This Estimate
10,299 92
10,299.92
This is to certify that, the contractor, having complied with the terms of the above mentioned
contract,
there is due
and payable ?frokmtState of Washington, the amount set
after "Amount
Due This Estimate."
(Cont or)
(Architect/Engineer)
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PO Box 47474
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Olympia, Washington 98504-7474
Reg.No.:
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT
From: DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
City of Renton Assigned To
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055-2132 Date Assigned
Notice is hereby given relative to the completion of contract or project described below.
Description of Contract
Police Locker Rooms Remodel
Contractor's Name
H.S. Builders, Inc.
Phone No. 206-367-8103
Contractor's Address
124 N. 1201h St., Seattle, WA 98133
Date Work Commenced
6/2/08
Date Work Completed
1 /5/09
Date Work Accepted
2/16/09
Surety or Bonding Co.
Traveler's Casualty and Surety Co. of America
Agent's Address
2101 Fourth Ave, #600, Seattle, WA 98121
Contract Amount:
Additions or Reductions
Sales Tax:
Total
$ 225,800.00
$ 30,151.70
$ 23,035.66
$ 278,987.36
By
Phone No:
Amount Disbursed: $ 266,189.77
Amount Retained: $ 12,797.59
Total: $ 278,987.36
(Disbursing Officer)
The Disbursing Officer must complete and mail THREE copies of this notice to the Department of Revenue, Olympia, Washington 98504-
7474, immediately after acceptance of the work done under this contract. NO PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE FROM RETAINED FUND until
receipt of Department's certificate, and then only in accordance with said certificate.
FORM REV 31 0020 (12-92)
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Dept/Div/Board.. AJLS/City Attorney
Staff Contact...... Larry Warren 425-255-8678
bject:
Creating a Separate Chapter for the City Attorney
Department and renaming AJLS as AJS.
Ordinance
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For Agenda of: February 23, 2009
Consent ..............
Public Hearing..
Correspondence..
Ordinance .............
Resolution........... .
Old Business........
New Business.......
Study Sessions......
Information........ .
M
X
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Council Concur Legal Dept......... X
Finance Dept......
Expenditure Required...
Amount Budgeted..
Amount Needed
Transfer/Amendment...... .
Revenue Generated
City Share Total Project.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
As the City Attorney's office is an "in house" department, rather than contract counsel, a new chapter for
the City Attorney Department should be created in Title III (Departments and Officers) and the
Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services (AJLS) Department renamed Administrative and Judicial
Services (AJS) Department.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Ordinance Creating Chapter 3-9 RMC, City Attorney Department and rename AJLS as
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATIVE, JUDICIAL AND LEGAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT, OF TITLE III (DEPARTMENTS AND
OFFICERS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON," BY CREATING A SEPARATE CHAPTER FOR THE
CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is herby amended to
add a new chapter, 9, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9
CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT
SECTION:
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3-9-1: Establishment Of Department
3-9-2: Appointment Of City Attorney
3-9-3: Duties Of City Attorney
3.:9_-4.....Quali:E cati.219s._0r i_Ix.Attq aey.
3 9-IJKSTABLISIMIENT OF DEPARTMENT:
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Where is hereby established theCity Attorney Department _ -
3-9-2 APPOINTMENT OF CITY A"LFO.I�NEY.
Appointment_ The position of City Attorney shall be filled by appointment by the_ _ _ _ _
Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
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3-9-3 DUTiEs OF CITY ATTORNEY:
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Pyties: The City Attorney shall be the legal advisor of the 'Nlavor, the Council and
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of all of the officers, commissions and boards of the City in m atters pertaining to
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their operations in a governmental capacity. The City Attorney shall represent the
City in all litigation, in all courts in which the City is a party or directly interested,
!;�Xpp where counsel is provided by itisurance or a risk pool oi- similar source,
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and shall prosecute all violations of the provisions of this Code and act generally
as Attorney for the City and the several departments of the City government,
together with such additional duties as the Council may prescribe by ordinance or
which the Mayor's office may request from time to time.
3-9-4 OUALIFICATIONS OF CITY ATTORNEY:
The City Attorney shall be an attorney licensed to practice iii the State of
Washington and must possess those c1lialifications deemed necessary for this job
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SECTION 11. Chapter 1, Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services
Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is herby amended so that the title is
changed to "Administrative and Judicial Services Department" and to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1
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SECTION:
3-1-1: Establishment Of Department
3-1-2: Chief Administrative Officer
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3-1-3: Mayor's Office
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3-1-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
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There is hereby established the AdministrativeJudicial tServices (AJaS) - Deleted: and Legal
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Department. This department, consisting of our separate offices is established -Deleted: five.........
and grouped for budget organization purposes, not as a delegation collectively
responsible for a portion of the sovereign power of government.
3-1-2 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:
A. Position Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the
position of Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the chief appointed official
in the City. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be appointed by, report to, and
serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Appointment of the Chief Administrative
Officer shall be subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
B. Duties: The Chief Administrative Officer shall manage the various
departments as established in this title and shall have general oversight of all City
departments as delegated by the Mayor. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be
responsible for the City's general operations, public relations and governmental
affairs. The Chief Administrative Officer shall perform other administrative duties
as prescribed by the Council and/or directed by the Mayor.
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C. Qualifications: The Chief Administrative Officer must have those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's
Chief Administrative Officer job classification.
3-1-3 MAYOR'S OFFICE:
The Mayor's Office shall be responsible for the coordination of various internal
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and external issues and programs, including community relations, and -the ----__facilitation of internal and external communications. This office shall have the
responsibility to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the activities, services,
operations, budgets and policy formulation for these functions.
1 CITY CLERK OFFICE:
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A. Office Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the office of
the City Clerk. The position of City Clerk shall be filled by appointment by the
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Mayor and confirmation by a majority of the City Council. '
B. Duties: The City Clerk shall have all of the powers granted and duties imposed
by authority of the laws of the state and ordinances of the City now existing or
subsequently adopted. The City Clerk shall be a full-time, non -civil service
position who shall be in charge of the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk, or
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deputy as assigned by the City Clerk, shall attend all meetings of the City Council
and keep a complete record of the proceedings thereof, and have custody of the
City's seal, the original roll of ordinances, the original contracts, deeds and
certificates relative to the title of any property of the City and such other records
or documents as are required to be deposited with the City. The City Clerk shall
attest all public instruments and official acts of the Mayor and shall provide
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OFFICE:¶
A. Office Established: There is hereby
established the office of City Attorney. ¶
B. Appointment: The position of City
Attorney shall be filled by appointment
by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by
a majority of the City Council.¶
C. Duties: The City Attorney shall be the
legal advisor of the Council and of all of
the officers, commissions and boards of
the City in relation to matters pertaining
to their operations in a governmental
capacity. The City Attorney shall
represent the City in all litigation, in all
courts in which the City is a party or
directly interested, and shall prosecute all
violations of the provisions of this Code
and act generally as Attorney for the Ci-
and the several departments of the C'
government, together with such
additional duties as the Council may
prescribe by ordinance or which the
Mayor's office may request from time to
time.¶
D. Compensation: The City Attorney's
office shall receive such compensation
for general services as the Council may
establish in the City's annual budget;
provided, however, that such payment for
general services shall not include
payment for supplemental services.
General and supplemental services shall
be set forth in the contract between the
City and the City Attorney's Office. ¶
E. Additional Compensation: In the
event that supplemental, unusual or
extraordinary services are required, then
the City Attorney's office shall charge for
such services at an hourly rate as agreed
to between the City and the City
Attorney, such hourly rate to not be more
than that generally charged by attorneys
of like experience and skill in the King
County area. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004)¶
ORDINANCE NO.
certified copies of original records as may be required and make such charge
therefor as provided by ordinance. The City Clerk shall also serve as the City's
cable television manager, in charge of cable franchise administration and the
operations of the government access cable television channel.
C. Qualifications: The City Clerk must have those qualifications deemed
necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's City Clerk job
classification.
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A. Office Established: The office of the Heating Examiner C`Examiner"'), as
i Examiner,
hereby established.
B. Duties: The Examiner shall interpret, review and implement land use
regulations as provided in this Chapter and other ordinances. The term "Hearing
Examiner" or "Examiner" shall likewise include the Examiner Pro Tem.
C. Appointment And Term:
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The Examiner and the Examiner Pro Tem shall be appointed b the Mayor of the
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shall be for a probationary period, which
_ ... -" shall expire on the last day of January of
the next odd -numbered year. Should the
City. The Examiner's appointment shall be confirmed by a majority of the City
resulting term be one calendar year or
less, then the tern shall expire on the last
day of January of the next succeeding
Council, and such appointment shall be for a term of four 4 ears, expiring on
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odd -numbered year.¶
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the last day of January of every such four (4) year term.
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D. Removal: The Examiner or the Examiner Pro Tem may be removed from
office at any time by the affirmative vote of not less than five (5) members of the
City Council for just cause.
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E. Qualifications: The Examiner and Examiner Pro Tem must have those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's
Hearing Examiner job classification.
F. Examiner Pro Tempore Duties: The Examiner Pro Tem shall, in the event of
the absence or the inability of the Examiner to act, have all the duties and powers
of the Examiner.
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3-1-MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES: '
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A. Establishment Of Municipal Court: There is hereby created and established
the Municipal Court of the City of Renton.
B. Election, Term And Qualifications Of Judge: The Judge of the Municipal
Court shall be elected to office for a term of four years commencing on January 1,
1986, and every four years thereafter. Additional part-time judges may be
appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation or concurrence of a majority
of the members of the City Council.
C. Judges Pro Tem:
1. The Judge shall appoint Judges Pro Tem who shall act in the absence,
disability or temporary disqualification of the regular Municipal Court Judge, or
the need for more than one judge. The Judges Pro Tem shall be qualified to hold
the position of Judge of the Municipal Court.
2. Such Pro Tem Judges shall receive hourly compensation for handling the
calendar on any regular or special court day. Such compensation shall be
determined in the City budget.
C�
ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
thirty (30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2009.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of 2009.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Submitting Data:
Dept/Div/Board.. PW/Utilities System Division
Staff Contact...... Dave Christensen (ext. 7212)
Subject:
Wastewater Utility 2009/2010 General Services
Consultant Agreement with RH2 Engineering to Review
Developer Lift Stations, Provide Technical Services for
Lift Station Construction and Engineering Support for
the Telemetry System
Exhibits:
Consultant Agreement
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
For Agenda of. February 23, 2009
Agenda Status
Consent ..............
Public Hearing..
Correspondence..
Ordinance .........:...
Resolution ............
Old Business........
New Business.......
Study Sessions......
Information.........
KA
Approvals:
Legal Dept......... X
Finance Dept...... X
Other ...............
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... $73,867.00 Transfer/Amendment.......
Amount Budgeted....... $100,000.00 Revenue Generated.........
Total Project Budget $200,000.00 (2009/10) City Share Total Project..
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Wastewater Utility, as part of its adopted 2009 Capital Improvement Program, has identified
the need to review various developer lift stations and provide engineering support to our
telemetry system as a part of our Miscellaneous Project line item (u45065). The proposed
contract, in the amount of $73,867.00, is within the established budget for this line item for the
2009 and the requested 2010 budget.
RH2 Engineering was selected from the approved 2009 Utility Systems Annual Consultant
Engineering Roster.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to approve and execute the Consultant Agreement with RH2
Engineering, in the amount of $73,867.00, for services related to the Wastewater Utility's 2009/2010
General Services.
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ENGINEERING
ANNUAL CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this , day of , by and between the CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION HEREINAFTER CALLED THE "CITY," and
R112 Engineering whose address is 12100 NE 195"' Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98011, at which work will be
available for inspection, hereinafter called the "CONSULTANT."
PROJECT NAME: WASTEWATER UTILITY — 2009/2010 GENERAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City has not sufficient qualified engineering employees to provide the engineering within a
reasonable time and the City deems it advisable and is desirous of engaging the professional services and assistance
of a qualified professional consulting firm to do the necessary engineering work for the project, and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has represented and by entering into this Agreement now represents, that it is in full
compliance with the statutes of the State of Washington for registration of professional engineers, has a current valid
corporate certificate from the State of Washington or has a valid assumed name filing with the Secretary of State and
that all personnel to be assigned to the work required under this Agreement are fully qualified to perform the work to
which they will be assigned in a competent and professional manner, and that sufficient qualified personnel are on
staff or readily available to Consultant to staff this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Consultant has indicated that it desires to do the work set forth in the Agreement upon the terms
and conditions set forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and performances contained herein below,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
SCOPE OF WORK
The Consultant shall furnish, and hereby warrants that it has, the necessary equipment, materials, and professionally
trained and experienced personnel to facilitate completion of the work described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work,
which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
The Consultant shall perform all work described in this Agreement in accordance with the latest edition and
amendments to local and state regulations, guidelines and policies.
The Consultant shall prepare such information and studies as it may deem pertinent and necessary, in order to pass
judgment in a sound engineering manner on the features of the work. The Consultant shall make such minor
changes, amendments or revisions in the detail of the work as may be required by the City. This item does not
constitute an "Extra Work" item as related in Section VIII of the Agreement.
The work shall be verified for accuracy by a complete check by the Consultant. The Consultant will be held
responsible for the accuracy of the work, even though the work has been accepted by the City.
II
DESIGN CRITERIA
The City will designate the basic premises and criteria for the work needed. Reports and plans, to the extent
feasible, shall be developed in accordance with the latest edition and amendments of local and State regulations,
guidelines, and specifications, including, but not limited to the following:
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Washington State Department of Transportation/American Public Works Association (WSDOT/APWA),
"Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction," as amended by Renton
Standard Specification.
2. WSDOT/APWA, "Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction."
Washington State Department of Transportation, "Highway Design Manual."
4. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, "Standard Specifications for
Highway Bridges."
Washington State Department of Transportation, "Bridge Design Manual, Volumes 1 and 2."
Washington State Department of Transportation, "Manual of Highways Hydraulics," except hydrologic
analysis as described in item 14.
7. Washington State Department of Transportation, "Materials Laboratory Outline."
Transportation Research Board, "Highway Capacity Manual."
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, "Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices for Streets and Highways."
10. Washington State Department of Transportation, "Construction Manual."
11. Washington State Department of Transportation, "Local Agency Guidelines."
12. Standard drawings prepared by the City and furnished to the Consultant shall be used as a guide in all
cases where they fit design conditions. Renton Design Standards, and Renton Specifications shall be
used as they pertain.
13. Metro Transit, design criteria.
14. King County Surface Water Design Manual, Sections 1.2 and 1.3 of Chapter 1, and Chapters 3, 4,
and 5.
15. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, "A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets."
III
ITEMS TO BE FURNISHED TO THE CONSULTANT
BY THE CITY
The City will furnish the Consultant copies of documents which are available to the City that will facilitate the
preparation of the plans, studies, specifications, and estimates within the limits of the assigned work.
All other records needed for the study must be obtained by the Consultant. The Consultant will coordinate with
other available sources to obtain data or records available to those agencies. The Consultant shall be responsible for
this and any other data collection to the extent provided for in the Scope of Work. City will provide to Consultant
all data in City's possession relating to Consultants services on the project. Consultant will reasonably rely upon the
accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information provided by the City. Should field studies be needed, the
Consultant will perform such work to the extent provided for in the Scope of Work. The City will not be obligated
to perform any such field studies.
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IV
OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCTS AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONSULTANT
Documents, exhibits or other presentations for the work covered by this Agreement shall be furnished by the
Consultant to the City upon completion of the various phases of the work. All such material, including working
documents, notes, maps, drawings, photo, photographic negatives, etc. used in the project, shall become and remain
the property of the City and may be used by it without restriction. Any use of such documents by the City not
directly related to the project pursuant to which the documents were prepared by the Consultant shall be without any
liability whatsoever to the Consultant.
All written documents and products shall be printed on recycled paper when practicable. Use of the chasing -arrow
symbol identifying the recycled content of the paper shall be used whenever practicable. All documents will be
printed on both sides of the recycled paper, as feasible.
V
TIME OF BEGINNING AND COMPLETION
The work detailed in the Scope of Work will be performed according to Exhibit B, Time Schedule of Completion,
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. It is agreed that all the Consultant's services are to
be completed and all products shall be delivered by the Consultant unless there are delays due to factors that are
beyond the control of the Consultant. The Consultant shall not begin work under the terms of this Agreement until
authorized in writing by the City. If, after receiving Notice to Proceed, the Consultant is delayed in the performance
of its services by factors that are beyond its control, the Consultant shall notify the City of the delay and shall
prepare a revised estimate of the time and cost needed to complete the Project and submit the revision to the City. for
its approval. Time schedules are subject to mutual agreement for any revision unless specifically described as
otherwise herein.
Delays attributable to or caused by one of the parties hereto amounting to 30 days or more affecting the completion
of the work may be considered a cause for renegotiation or termination of this Agreement by the other party.
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PAYMENT
The Consultant shall be paid by the City for completed work for services rendered under this Agreement as provided
hereinafter as specified in Exhibit C, Cost Estimate. Such payment shall be full compensation for work performed
or services rendered and for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the
work. All billings for compensation for work performed under this Agreement will list actual time (days and/or
hours) and dates during which the work was performed and the compensation shall be figured using the rates in
Exhibit C. Payment for this work shall not exceed $ 73,867 without a written amendment to this contract, agreed to
and signed by both parties.
Cost Plus Net Fee
Payment for work accomplished shall be on the basis of the Consultant's actual cost plus a net fee. The actual cost
includes direct salary cost, overhead, and direct non -salary cost.
The direct salary cost is the salary expense for professional and technical personnel and principals for the
time they are productively engaged in the work necessary to fulfill the terms of this Agreement. The
direct salary costs are set forth in the attached Exhibit C and by this reference made a part of this
Agreement.
The overhead costs as identified on Exhibit C are determined as 190.59 percent of the direct salary cost
and by this reference made a part of this Agreement. The overhead cost rate is an estimate based on
currently available accounting information and shall be used for all progress payments over the period of
the contract.
The direct non -salary costs are those costs directly incurred in fulfilling the terms of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to travel, reproduction, telephone, supplies, and fees of outside consultants.
The direct non -salary costs are specified in Exhibit C, Cost Estimate. Billings for any direct non -salary
costs shall be supported by copies of original bills or invoices. Reimbursement for outside consultants
and services shall be on the basis of times the invoiced amount.
4. The net fee, which represents the Consultants profit shall be 12 percent of direct salary plus overhead
costs. This fee is based on the Scope of Work and the estimated labor hours therein. In the event a
supplemental agreement is entered into for additional work by the Consultant, the supplemental
agreement will include provision for the added costs and an appropriate additional fee. The net fee will
be prorated and paid monthly in proportion to the percentage of the project completed as estimated in the
Consultant's monthly progress reports and approved by the City. Any portion of the net fee not
previously paid in the monthly payments shall be included in the final payment, subject to the provisions
of Section XI entitled TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
5. Progress payments may be claimed monthly for direct costs actually incurred to date as supported by
detailed statements, for overhead costs and for a proportionate amount of the net fee payable to the
Consultant based on the estimated percentage of the completion of the services to date. Final payment of
any balance due the Consultant of the gross amount earned will be made promptly upon its verification
by the City after completion and acceptance by the City of the work under this Agreement. Acceptance,
by the Consultant of final payment shall constitute full and final satisfaction of all amounts due or
claimed to be due.
Payment for extra work performed under this Agreement shall be paid as agreed to by the parties hereto in writing at
the time extra work is authorized. (Section VIII "EXTRA WORK").
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A short narrative progress report shall accompany each voucher for progress payment. The report shall include
discussion of any problems and potential causes for delay.
To provide a means of verifying the invoiced salary costs for consultant employees, the City may conduct employee
interviews.
Acceptance of such final payment by the Consultant shall constitute a release of all claims of any nature, related to
this Agreement, which the Consultant may have against the City unless such claims are specifically reserved in
writing and transmitted to the City by the Consultant prior to its acceptance. Said final payment shall not, however,
be a bar to any claims that the City may have against the Consultant or to any remedies the City may pursue with
respect to such claims.
The Consultant and its subconsultants shall keep available for inspection, by the City, for a period of three years
after final payment, the cost records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement and all items related to, or bearing
upon, these records. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the three-year retention
period, the records shall be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been
resolved. The three-year retention period starts when the Consultant receives final payment.
VII
CHANGES IN WORK
The Consultant shall make all such revisions and changes in the completed work of this Agreement as are necessary
to correct errors appearing therein, when required to do so by the City, without additional compensation.
Should the City find it desirable for its own purposes to have previously satisfactorily completed work or parts
thereof revised, the Consultant shall make such revisions, if requested and as directed by the City in writing. This
work shall be considered as Extra Work and will be paid for as provided in Section VEIL
VIII
EXTRA WORK
The City may desire to have the Consultant perform work or render services in connection with the Project in
addition to or other than work provided for by the expressed intent of the Scope of Work. Such work will be
considered as Extra Work and will be specified in a written supplement which will set forth the nature and scope
thereof. Work under a supplement shall not proceed until authorized in writing by the City. Any dispute as to
whether work is Extra Work or work already covered under this Agreement shall be resolved before the work is
undertaken. Performance of the work by the Consultant prior to resolution of any such dispute shall waive any claim
by the Consultant for compensation as Extra Work.
IX
EMPLOYMENT
The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide
employee working solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this contract and that he has not paid or agreed to
pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award
or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to annul this
Agreement without liability, or in its discretion to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration or otherwise
recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
Any and all employees of the Consultant, while engaged in the performance of any work or services required by the
Consultant under this Agreement, shall be considered employees of the Consultant only and not of the City and any
and all claims that may or might arise under the Workman's Compensation Act on behalf of said employees, while so
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engaged and any and all claims made by a third party as a consequence of any negligent act or omission on the part
of the Consultant's employees, while so engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein, shal'
be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Consultant.
The Consultant shall not engage, on a full or part-time basis, or other basis, during the period of the contract, any
professional or technical personnel who are, or have been at any time during the period of this contract, in the
employ of the City except regularly retired employees, without written consent of the City.
If during the time period of this Agreement, the Consultant finds it necessary to increase its professional, technical,
or clerical staff as a result of this work, the Consultant will actively solicit minorities through their advertisement
and interview process.
X
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any client, employee or applicant for employment or for services
because of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, age or handicap except for a
bona fide occupational qualification with regard to, but not limited to the following: employment upgrading;
demotion or transfer; recruitment or any recruitment advertising; layoff or termination's; rates of pay or other forms
of compensation; selection for training; rendition of services. The Consultant understands and agrees that if it
violates this Non -Discrimination provision, this Agreement may be terminated by the City and further that the
Consultant shall be barred from performing any services for the City now or in the future, unless a showing is made
satisfactory to the City that discriminatory practices have terminated and that recurrence of such action is unlikely.
XI
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time upon not less than ten (10) days
written notice to the Consultant, subject to the City's obligation to pay Consultant in accordance with
subparagraphs C and D below.
B. In the event of the death of a member, partner or officer of the Consultant, or any of its supervisory
personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Consultant hereby agree to complete the
work under the terms of this Agreement, if requested to do so by the City. This section shall not be a bar
to renegotiations of this Agreement between surviving members of the Consultant and the City, if the
City so chooses.
In the event of the death of any of the parties listed in the previous paragraph, should the surviving
members of the Consultant, with the City's concurrence, desire to terminate this Agreement, payment
shall be made as set forth in Subsection C of this section.
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C. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the City other than for fault on the part of the Consultant, a
final payment shall be made to the Consultant for actual cost for the work complete at the time of
termination of the Agreement, plus the following described portion of the net fee. The portion of the net
fee for which the Consultant shall be paid shall be the same ratio to the total net fee as the work complete
is to the total work required by the Agreement. In addition, the Consultant shall be paid on the same
basis as above for any authorized extra work completed. No payment shall be made for any work
completed after ten (10) days following receipt by the Consultant of the Notice to Terminate. If the
accumulated payment made to the Consultant prior to Notice of Termination exceeds the total amount
that would be due as set forth herein above, then no final payment shall be due and the Consultant shall
immediately reimburse the City for any excess paid.
D. In the event the services of the Consultant .are terminated by the City for fault on the part of the
Consultant, the above stated formula for payment shall not apply. In such an event the amount to be paid
shall be determined by the City with consideration given to the actual costs incurred by the Consultant in
performing the work to the date of termination, the amount of work originally required which was
satisfactorily completed to date of termination, whether that work is in a form or of a type which is
usable to the City at the time of termination, the cost to the City of employing another firm to complete
the work required and the time which may be required to do so, and other factors which affect the value
to the City of the work performed at the time of termination. Under no circumstances shall payment
made under this subsection exceed the amount which would have been made if the formula set forth in
subsection C above had been applied.
E. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the work, the original copies of all
Engineering plans, reports and documents prepared by the Consultant prior to termination shall become
the property of the City for its use without restriction. Such unrestricted use not occurring as a part of
this project, shall be without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
F. Payment for any part of the work by the City shall not constitute a waiver by the City of any remedies of
any type it may have against the Consultant for any breach of this Agreement by the Consultant, or for
failure of the Consultant to perform work required of it by the City. Forbearance of any rights under the
Agreement will not constitute waiver of entitlement to exercise those rights with respect to any future act
or omission by the Consultant.
XII
DISPUTES
Any dispute concerning questions of facts in connection with work not disposed of by agreement between the
Consultant and the City shall be referred for determination to the Director of Planning/ Building/Public Works or
his/her successors and delegees, whose decision in the matter shall be final and conclusive on the parties to this
Agreement.
In the event that either party is required to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any of its rights in this
Agreement, both parties agree that any such action shall be brought in the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, situated in King County.
XIII
LEGAL RELATIONS
The Consultant shall comply with all Federal Government, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
work to be done under this Agreement. This contract shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws
of Washington.'
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The Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City and its officers and employees harmless from and
shall process and defend at its own expense all claims, demands or suits at law or equity arising in whole or part
from the Consultant's errors, omissions, or negligent acts under this Agreement provided that nothing herein shall
require the Consultant to indemnify the City against and hold harmless the City from claims, demands or suits based
upon the conduct of the City, its officers or employees and provided further that if the claims or suits are caused by
or result from the concurrent negligence of (a) the Consultant's agents or employees and (b) the City, its agents,
officers and employees, this provision with respect to claims or suits based upon such concurrent negligence shall be
valid and enforceable only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence or the negligence of the Consultant's agents or
employees except as limited below.
The Consultant shall secure general liability, property damage, auto liability, and professional liability coverage in
the amount of $1.0 million, with a General Aggregate in the amount of $2.0 million, unless waived or reduced by the
City. The Consultant shall submit a completed City of Renton Insurance Information Form, and the Standard Acord
Certification Form prior to the execution of the contract.
The City of Renton will be named as Additional Insured(s) on (CONTRACTOR'S) policy, with that coverage being
primary and non-contributory with any other policy(ies) available to the City. A copy of the endorsement shall be
provided to the City.
The limits of said insurance shall not, however, limit the liability of Consultant hereunder.
All coverages provided by the Consultant shall be in a form, and underwritten by a company acceptable to the City.
The City will normally require carriers to have minimum A.M. Best rating of A XH. The Consultant shall keep all
required coverages in full force and effect during the life of this project, and a minimum of forty five days' written
notice shall be given to the City prior to the cancellation of any policy.
The Consultant shall also submit copies of the declarations pages of relevant insurance policies to the City within 30
days of contract acceptance if requested. The Certification and Declaration page(s) shall be in a form as approved
by the City. If the City's Risk Manager has the Declaration page(s) on file from a previous contract and no changes
in insurance coverage has occurred, only the Certification Form will be required.
The Consultant shall verify, when submitting first payment invoice and annually thereafter, possession of a current
City of Renton business license while conducting work for the City. The Consultant shall require, and provide
verification upon request, that all subconsultants participating in a City project possess a current City of Renton
business license. The Consultant shall provide, and obtain City approval of, a traffic control plan prior to
conducting work in City right-of-way. The Consultant's relation to the City shall be at all times as an independent
contractor.
It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitute the
Consultant's waiver of immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall
survive the expiration or termination of this agreement.
XIV
SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF CONTRACTS
The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the work covered by this Agreement without the express consent of
the City.
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XV
ENDORSEMENT OF PLANS
The Consultant shall place their certification on all plans, specifications, estimates or any other engineering data
furnished by them in accordance with RCW 18.43.070.
XVI
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This document and referenced attachments contain all covenants, stipulations, and provisions agreed upon by the
parties. Any supplements to this Agreement will be in writing and executed and will become part of this Agreement.
No agent, or representative of either parry has authority to make, and the parties shall not be bound by or be liable
for, any statement, representation, promise, or agreement not set forth herein. No changes, amendments, or
modifications of the terms hereof shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties as an amendment
to this Agreement.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision in this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof,
and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision were omitted.
XVII
EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE
This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original having identical legal effect. The Consultant does hereby ratify and adopt all statements, representations,
warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Request for Qualifications, and the supporting materials
submitted by the Consultant, and does hereby accept the Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions
thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above
written.
CONSULTANT
Signature
Randy L. Asplund
type or print name
Title
CITY OF RENTON
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Date
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City of Renton
WASTEWATER UTILITY -- 22009/20/0 GENERAL SERVICES
EXHIBIT A -- SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide on -call engineering services at the request of the
City of Renton (City). Work will consist of specific tasks as listed below, as well as other consultant
work as requested by the City.
This Scope of Work does not include the procurement of materials and software necessary to
complete the work. RH2, Engineering, Inc. (RH2) will identify the equipment and software
required for a specific task for purchase by the City.
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1. GENERAL ON -CALL SERVICES
Provide on -call engineering services at the request of the City. The work may consist of assisting the
City on new or continuing projects that are not of sufficient size to warrant a separate contract or
other miscellaneous engineering -related work solicited by the City.
Task 2. DEVELOPER DESIGNED LIFT STATION REVIEW
1. Assist the City with the review and approval of construction plans and specifications for waste
water lift stations designed by developers.
Task 3. LIFT STATION SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION
Provide administrative and technical services necessary for construction of a lift station.
Services will be limited to those listed below unless specifically requested by the City.
a) Attend pre -construction conference.
b) Review and approve all contract material submittals, shop drawings and catalog cuts
required by the technical specifications.
c) Provide part-time geotechnical observation during the installation of the shoring and
dewatering system and structures. Monitor soil compaction during the installation of the
wetwell, manholes and vaults.
d) Make periodic site visits to determine the progress and quality of the structural, mechanical
and electrical work to be certain that the project is being completed in general
conformance with the approved contract documents.
e) Attend system testing and start-up.
f) Prepare and monitor the construction punchlist.
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Wastewater Utility - 2009/2010 General Services Scope of Work
g) Conduct inspection to determine if the project is substantially complete. Determine if the
project has been completed in general conformance with the contract documents.
Recommend final acceptance of project.
h) Review and approve as-builts and Operations and Maintenance (08r1v� manual.
i) Maintain project file records.
2. Program and start-up telemetry system at lift station and City headquarters.
Task 4. BAXTER LIFT STATION SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION
1. Provide administrative and technical services necessary for the construction of the Baxter Lift
Station. Services will be limited to those listed below unless specifically requested by the City.
a) Attend'system testing and start-up.
b) Prepare and monitor the construction punchlist.
c) Review and approve as-builts and O&M manual.
d) Maintain project file records.
Task 5. WASTEWATER SCADA MAINTENANCE
1. Provide assistance to City in troubleshooting, correcting, upgrading, testing and maintaining
the SCADA system on an on -call basis in 2009 and 2010.
Task 6. HAZEN REPEATER PROJECT
1. Assist the City with the construction of the proposed repeater panel.
2. Work with Accu-Comm to amend the City's FCC license. It is assumed that the City will pay
Accu-Comm's charges directly.
3. Prepare and implement a RUGID program for the repeater.
4. Change the store and forward addresses to all the RTUs units that will benefit from the
proposed Hazen Repeater.
5. Test and place the repeater in full operation.
Task 7. TELEMETRY RADIO REPLACEMENT PROJECT
1. Assist the City with the replacement of its existing telemetry radios that are obsolete.
Anticipated work is as follows.
a. Recommend radio type and model to replace the existing radios.
b. Prepare phasing procedures that keeps current system in operation during the
replacement of the existing radio system.
c. Prepare panel details and wiring changes to accommodate new radios.
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Wastewater Utility - 2009/2010 General Services Scope of Work
d. Prepare panels details for new MTU panel to be installed at City Shops.
Consideration will be given to use a decommissioned RTU with the new radio if cost
effective. The old MTU could be used as a cold backup if the new MTU had a
failure.
e. Assist the City with the construction or modification of the proposed MTU panel.
f. Assist the City with start-up and testing. RH2 estimates three days to complete the
total conversion at a rate of eight per day. The project can be phased over a time
period that fits the City's budget if a new MTU is installed.
g. Program the SCADA Computer to accept communications from the new MTU.
New addressing will be required.
h. Work with Accu-Comm to amend the City's FCC license. It is assumed that the City
will pay Accu-Comm's charges directly.
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Exhibit B
Wastewater Utility
2009/2010 General Services
Time Schedule of Completion
Task 1
General On -call Services
Start
Complete
January 2009
December 2010
Task 2
Developer Designed Lift Station Review
January 2009
December 2010
Task 3
Lift Station Services During Construction
January 2009
December 2010
Task 4
Baxter Lift Station Services During Construction
January 2009
June 2009
Task 5
Wastewater SCADA Maintenance
January 2009
December 2010
Task 6
Hazen Repeater Project
January 2009
June 2009
fask 7
Telemetry Radio Replacement Project
March 2009
December 2010
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Estimate of Time and Expense
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OVERHEAD (OH Cost including Salary Additives)
OH Rate x DSC
FIXED FEE (FF)
FF Rate x.(DSC+OH)
SUBCONSULTANT TOTAL
REIMBURSIBLES TOTAL
Senior
Project Manager 95
Project Manager 131
Project Engineer 123
Staff Engineer 73
Engineering Technician -
Engr. Geologist 12
Senior Planner
Word Processor 43
TOTAL PROJECT HOURS 477
Direct Salary Cost
TOTAL PROJECT HOURS 477
Direct Salary Cost
$22,090
Overhead Cost
$42,101
Fixed Fee Cost
$7,703
Subconsultant Cost
$0
Reimbursible Cost
$1,974
Overall Cost Total I $73,867
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DIRECT SALARY COST:
Personnel
Professional IX
Professional VIII
Professional VII
Professional VI
Professional V
Professional IV
Professional III
Professional II
Professional I
Technician IV
Technician I
Administrative V
Administrative IV
Administrative III
Administrative II
Administrative I
Net Fee 12 % of direct salary cost plus overhead
DIRECT NON -SALARY COST:
Travel and Per Diem
Cars at $0.55/mile
Per Diem
Office and Equipment
Hourly Rates of Pay
CAD System $25.00/hour
Computer $9.00/hour
In-house Copies, 8'/2 x 11, B/W = $0.07/each, Color = $0.85/each
In-house Copies, 8 '/2 x 14, B/W = $0.14/each, Color = $1.50/each
In-house Copies, 11 x 17, B/W = $0.85/each, Color = $1.70/each
CAD Plots, Large $10.00/each
CAD Plots, Full $5.00/each
CAD Plots, Half $2.00/each
Digital Camera $10.00/day
Reproduction Expenses @ $ /copy ......................
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$90.05
$76.73
$63.25
$62.19
$44.73
$42.52
$33.29
$27.17
$26.51
$35.50
$24.85
$39.16
$33.15
$26.93
$19.27
$12.71
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EXHIBIT C-3 (cont.)
SUMMARY OF FEE FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
BREAKDOWN OF OVERHEAD COST
Direct Labor Base
100.00%
FICA& Medicare.................................................................................................................13.80%
Unemployment......................................................................................................................00.57%
Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave.........................................................................................19.46%
Health & Accident Insurance................................................................................................13.49%
RetirementPlan .....................................................................................................................12.54%
IndustrialInsurance...............................................................................................................00.46 %
Total Direct Labor Overhead: 60.32%
G&A Overhead
IndirectLabor.......................................................................................................................48.42 %
Bonus....................................................................................................................................28.59
%
Travel....................................................................................................................................03.18
%
OfficeRent............................................................................................................................19.43
%
Postage & Miscellaneous......................................................................................................01.83
%
EquipmentSupport ...............................................................................................................10.34
%
Telephone..............................................................................................................................04.17
%
Supplies.................................................................................................................................00.94
%
Legal/Acctg/Computer Consultant
........................................................................................01.07 %
Professional Development....................................................................................................00.51
%
Dues& Subscriptions............................................................................................................00.84
%
B&O Taxes...........................................................................................................................06.09%
General Insurance.................................................................................................................04.87%
Total G&A Overhead
TOTAL
SUMMARY OF COSTS
Project No.
Name of Project: Wastewater Utility — 2009/2010 General Services
130.27%
190.59 %
DirectSalary Cost.............................................................................................................................................. $22,090
Overhead Cost (including
payroll additives............................................................................................. 190.59 % $42,101
NetFee.......................................................................................................................... 12%
Direct Non -Salary Costs:
a. Travel and per diem ......................................................... $
b. Reproduction expenses ..................................................... $
C. Computer expense............................................................ $
d. Outside consultants.......................................................... $
e. Other (specify)Reimbursables.................................................... $1.973
Total $1,973
Sub Total
GRAND TOTAL $73,867
Sub -Total $64,191
$7,703
$71,894
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RESOLUTION NO. 3229
CITY OF RENTON
SUMMARY OF FAIR PRACTICES POLICY
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3229
It is the policy of the City of Renton to promote and provide equal treatment and service to all citizens and to
ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic
background, gender, marital status, religion, age or disability, when the City of Renton can reasonably
accommodate the disability, of employees and applicants for employment and fair, non-discriminatory
treatment to all citizens. All departments of the City of Renton shall adhere to the following guidelines:
(1) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - The City of Renton will ensure all employment related
activities included recruitment, selection, promotion, demotion, training, retention and
separation are conducted in a manner which is based on job -related criteria which does not
discriminate against women, minorities and other protected classes. Human resources
decisions will be in accordance with individual performance, staffing requirements, governing
civil service rules, and labor contract agreements.
(2) COOPERATION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS - The City of Renton will
cooperate fully with all organizations and commissions organized to promote fair practices
and equal opportunity in employment.
(3) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN - The City of Renton Affirmative Action Plan and Equal
Employment Program will be maintained and administered to facilitate equitable
representation with the City work force and to assure equal employment opportunity to all. It
shall be the responsibility of elected officials, the Mayor, the Affirmative Action Officer,
department administrators, managers, supervisors, Contract Compliance Officers and all
employees to carry out the policies, guidelines and corrective measures set forth in the
Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Program.
(4) CONTRACTORS' OBLIGATIONS - Contractors, sub -contractors, consultants and
suppliers conducting business with the City of Renton shall affirm and subscribe to the Fair
Practices and Non-discrimination policies set forth by the law and in the City's Affirmative
Action Plan and Equal Employment Program.
Copies of this policy shall be distributed to all City employees, shall appear in all operational documentation
of the City, including bid calls, and shall be prominently displayed in appropriate city facilities.
CONCURRED IN by the City Council of the City of RENTON, Washington, this 7thday of October, 1996.
CITY OF RENTON:
ayor
. fMi%I'.r �
RENTON CITY COUNCIL:
Council President
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AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE
RH2 Engineering, Inc. hereby confirms and declares that
( Name of contractor/subcontractor/consultant/supplier)
I. It is RH2 Engineering, Inc. policy to offer equal
( Name of contractor/subcontractor/consultant/supplier)
opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to
the race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
II. RH2 Engineering, Inc. complies with all applicable federal,
( Name of contractor/subcontractor/consultant/supplier)
state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
II. When applicable, RH2 Engineering, Inc. will seek out and
( Name of contractor/subcontractor/consultant/supplier)
negotiate with minority and women contractors for the award of
subcontracts.
Randy L. Asplund — Vice President
Print Agent/Representative's Name and Title
Agent/Representative's Signature
Instructions: This document MUST be completed by each contractor, subcontractor, consultant and/or supplier.
Include or attach this document(s) with the contract.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
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Dept/Div/Board.. AJLS/City Clerk
Staff Contact...... Bonnie Walton
Bid opening on February 18, 2009, for CAG-09-017,
City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel Project
L11DIts:
Staff Recommendation
Bid Tabulation Sheet (13 bids)
February 23. 2009
Consent ..............
Public Hearing..
Correspondence..
Ordinance .............
Resolution........... .
Old Business........
New Business.......
Study Sessions......
Information........ .
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Legal Dept.........
Council concur Finance Dept......
Other........... .
Expenditure Required...
Amount Budgeted.......
Total Project Budget
$86,110.00
$1,500,000 (part of
overall Benson Hill
Annexation budget)
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Engineer's Estimate: $115,000
Transfer/Amendment...... .
Revenue Generated.........
City Share Total Project..
In accordance with Council procedure, bids submitted at the subject bid opening met the
following three criteria: There was more than one bid, the low bid was within the project
budget, and there were no irregularities. Therefore, staff recommends acceptance of the low
bid submitted by M.G. Tudhope in the amount of $86,110.00, including sales tax.
Accept the low bid submitted by M.G. Tudhope in the amount of $86,110.00.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
��- M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 19, 2009
TO: Bonnie Walton, City Clerk
FROM: Michael Nolan, Facilities Coordinator
SUBJECT: Award of Bid, City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel
We would like to submit the results of the following project bid for Council's review and
approval:
• For Council Date: February 23, 2009
• Project Name: City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel, CAG-09-017
• Project Summary: This project involves the remodeling of that portion of the seventh floor in
city hall previously occupied by the Human Resources Department. The City Clerk's area
will be expanded and the rest of the area will be reconfigured for the Fire & Emergency
Operations Department.
• Bid Opening Date: February 18, 2009
• Number of Bidders: Thirteen (13)
• Apparent Low Bidder: M.G. Tudhope
• Apparent Low Bid: $86,110.00
• Engineer's Estimate: $115,000.00
• Project Budget: This project is part of the overall Benson Hill Annexation budget of
$1, 500,000.00.
• Funding Source: The Benson Hill Annexation budget (state reimbursement).
• Bid Irregularities: None with this contractor
• Staff Recommendation: Award the contract for the City Hall Third Floor Remodel to the
apparent low bidder, M.G. Tudhope, via council concur.
Cc: Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Iwen Wang, Finance/IS Administrator
Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
Bid Award Memo 7th fir
CITY OF RENTON
BID TABULATION SHEET
PROJECT: City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel; CAG-09-017 Page 1 of 2
DATE: February 18, 2009
FORMS
BID
BIDDER
Bid Bond/
Triple
Addenda
Statement of
Pro osal
Form
1&2
Qualifications
"Includes Sales Tax
Avacha Construction, Inc.
$5,000
1815 W. Casino Rd.
cashiers
Everett, WA 98204
check
x
x
x
$92,799.03
Vladimir Grinski
(returned)
Beisley, Inc.
P.O. Box 2355
Belfair, WA 98528
x
x
x
x
$113,924.21
Robert Walsh
CCI
801 Oak St.
Milton, WA 98354
x
x
x
x
$122,620.64
Nathan Simpson
H.S. Builders, Inc.
1724 N. 120th St.
Seattle, WA 98133
x
x
x
x
$116,630.00
Hin Sing Li
Lincoln Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 730
Spanaway, WA 98387
x
x
x
x
$155,172.00
Daniel C. Lincoln
Mayer Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 99895
Des Moines, WA 98198
x
x
x
x
$122,026.44
Paul A. Mayer
M.G.Tudhope
P.O. Box 55536
Shoreline, WA 98155
x
x
x
x
$86,110.00
Michael G. Tudhope
Pacific Construction Systems, Inc.
2275 116th Ave. NE, Ste. 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
x
x
x
x
$104,186.56
Roy Alexander
(OVER)
CITY OF RENTON
BID TABULATION SHEET
A0JECT: City Hall Seventh Floor Remodel; CAG-09-017 Page 2 of 2
DATE: February 18, 2009
FORMS
BID
BIDDER
Bid Bond/
Triple
Statement of
Proposal
Form
Addendum
Qualifications
"Includes Sales Tax
Pattison
4148 148th Ave. NE, Bldg. H
Redmond, WA 98052
x
x
x
x
$95,888.39
Michael Pattison
Regency NW
P.O. Box 6429
Bellevue, WA 98008
x
x
x
x
$113,360.00
Ryan Foote
Stetz Construction
P.O. Box 39220
Lakewood, WA 98439-0220
x
x
x
x
$119,674.56
Dave Stephens
United Pacific Structures, Inc.
P.O. Box 1640
.gHarbor, WA 98335
x
x
x
x
$117,720.00
_,m Bozich
Mike Werlich Construction, Inc.
1701 SW 112th St.
Seattle, WA 98146
x
x
x
x
$102,931.00
Mike Werlich
P;NGINEER'S ESTIMATE
LEGEND:
Forms: Triple Form: Non -Collusion Affidavit, Anti -Trust Claims, Minimum Wage
$115,000
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY TOTAL CLOSURE OF SE 192ND
STREET FROM 102ND AVENUE SE TO 99TH PLACE S FROM MAY 11,
2009 TO MAY 22, 2009.
WHEREAS, SE 192nd Street is scheduled for building, improving and widening the
existing street; and
WHEREAS, this construction activity will require a temporary street closure along SE
192nd Street from 102nd Avenue SE to 99t" Place S; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate this construction and allow for a safe condition for both
vehicles and pedestrians it is necessary to do this work under a temporary street closure; and
WHEREAS, this temporary street closure will take place between May 11, 2009, and
May 22, 2009, to be extended depending upon weather conditions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 9-9-3 the City Council is to authorize such
closures by means of a Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closure of
SE 192nd Street from 102nd Avenue SE to 991h Place S, to occur during the period of May 11,
2009, to May 22, 2009, to be extended upon weather contingencies, to allow the contractor to
construct the roadway and utility improvements.
RESOLUTION NO.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2009.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2009.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATIVE, JUDICIAL AND LEGAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT, OF TITLE III (DEPARTMENTS AND
OFFICERS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON," BY CREATING A SEPARATE CHAPTER FOR THE
CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is herby amended to
add a new chapter, 9, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9
CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT
SECTION:
3-9-1: Establishment Of Department
3-9-2: Appointment Of City Attorney
3-9-3: Duties Of City Attorney
3-9-4: Qualifications Of City Attorney
3-9-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby created and established the City Attorney department.
ORDINANCE NO.
3-9-2 APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY
Appointment: The position of City Attorney shall be filled by appointment by the
Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
3-9-3 DUTIES OF CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney shall be the legal advisor of the Mayor, Council and of all of
the officers, commissions and boards of the City in matters pertaining to their
operations in a governmental capacity. The City Attorney shall represent the City
in all litigation, in all courts in which the City is a party or directly interested,
except where counsel is provided by insurance or a risk pool or similar source,
and shall prosecute all violations of the provisions of this Code and act generally
as Attorney for the City and the several departments of the City government,
together with such additional duties as the Council may prescribe by ordinance or
which the Mayor's office may request from time to time.
3-9-4 QUALIFICATIONS OF CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney shall be an attorney licensed to practice in the State of
Washington and must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job
by the Mayor, indicated on the City's City Attorney job classification.
SECTION II. Chapter 1, Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services
Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is herby amended so that the title is
changed to "Administrative and Judicial Services Department" and to read as follows:
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CHAPTERI
ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SECTION:
3-1-1: Establishment Of Department
3-1-2: Chief Administrative Officer
3-1-3: Mayor's Office
3-1-4: City Clerk Office
3-1-5: Hearing Examiner Office
3-1-6: Municipal Court Services
3-1-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby established the Administrative and Judicial Services (AJS)
Department. This department, consisting of four separate offices, is established
and grouped for budget organization purposes, not as a delegation collectively
responsible for a portion of the sovereign power of government.
3-1-2 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:
A. Position Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the
position of Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the chief appointed official
in the City. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be appointed by, report to, and
serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Appointment of the Chief Administrative
Officer shall be subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
B. Duties: The Chief Administrative Officer shall manage the various
departments as established in this title and shall have general oversight of all City
departments as delegated by the Mayor. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be
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responsible for the City's general operations, public relations and governmental
affairs. The Chief Administrative Officer shall perform other administrative duties
as prescribed by the Council and/or directed by the Mayor.
C. Qualifications: The Chief Administrative Officer must have those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's
Chief Administrative Officer job classification.
3-1-3 MAYOR'S OFFICE:
The Mayor's Office shall be responsible for the coordination of various internal
and external issues and programs, including community relations, and the
facilitation of internal and external communications. This office shall have the
responsibility to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the activities, services,
operations, budgets and policy formulation for these functions.
3-1-4 CITY CLERK OFFICE:
A. Office Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the office of
the City Clerk. The position of City Clerk shall be filled by appointment by the
Mayor and confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
B. Duties: The City Clerk shall have all of the powers granted and duties imposed
by authority of the laws of the state and ordinances of the City now existing or
subsequently adopted. The City Clerk shall be a full-time, non -civil service
position who shall be in charge of the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk, or
deputy as assigned by the City Clerk, shall attend all meetings of the City Council
and keep a complete record of the proceedings thereof, and have custody of the
City's seal, the original roll of ordinances, the original contracts, deeds and
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certificates relative to the title of any property of the City and such other records
or documents as are required to be deposited with the City. The City Clerk shall
attest all public instruments and official acts of the Mayor and shall provide
certified copies of original records as may be required and make such charge
therefor as provided by ordinance. The City Clerk shall also serve as the City's
cable television manager, in charge of cable franchise administration and the
operations of the government access cable television channel.
C. Qualifications: The City Clerk must have those qualifications deemed
necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's City Clerk job
classification.
3-1-5 HEARING EXAMINER OFFICE:
A. Office Established: The office of the Hearing Examiner ("Examiner"), is
hereby established.
B. Duties: The Examiner shall interpret, review and implement land use
regulations as provided in this Chapter and other ordinances. The term "Hearing
Examiner" or "Examiner" shall likewise include the Examiner Pro Tem.
C. Appointment And Term: The Examiner and the Examiner Pro Tem shall be
appointed by the Mayor of the City. The Examiner's appointment shall be
confirmed by a majority of the City Council, and such appointment shall be for a
term of four (4) years, expiring on the last day of January of every such four (4)
year term.
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D. Removal: The Examiner or the Examiner Pro Tem may be removed from
office at any time by the affirmative vote of not less than five (5) members of the
City Council for just cause.
E. Qualifications: The Examiner and Examiner Pro Tem must have those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's
Hearing Examiner job classification.
F. Examiner Pro Tempore Duties: The Examiner Pro Tem shall, in the event of
the absence or the inability of the Examiner to act, have all the duties and powers
of the Examiner.
3-1-6 MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES:
A. Establishment Of Municipal Court: There is hereby created and established
the Municipal Court of the City of Renton.
B. Election, Term And Qualifications Of Judge: The Judge of the Municipal
Court shall be elected to office for a term of four years commencing on January 1,
1986, and every four years thereafter. Additional part-time judges may be
appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation or concurrence of a majority
of the members of the City Council.
C. Judges Pro Tem:
1. The Judge shall appoint Judges Pro Tem who shall act in the absence,
disability or temporary disqualification of the regular Municipal Court Judge, or
the need for more than one judge. The Judges Pro Tem shall be qualified to hold
the position of Judge of the Municipal Court.
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2. Such Pro Tem Judges shall receive hourly compensation for handling the
calendar on any regular or special court day. Such compensation shall be
determined in the City budget.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
thirty (30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
day of
Denis Law, Mayor
2009.
2009.
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
CORRECTING CHAPTER 10, PLANNING COMMISSION, CHAPTER
14, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, CHAPTER 16,
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND CHAPTER 17,
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, OF TITLE II (COMMISSIONS
AND BOARDS); CHAPTER 3, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
NEIGHBORHOODS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT,
AND CHAPTER 7, PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT, OF TITLE III (DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS);
CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, CHAPTER 2,
ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, CHAPTER 3,
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS,
CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS,
CHAPTER 6, STREET AND UTILITY STANDARDS, CHAPTER 7,
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 8, PERMITS - GENERAL
AND APPEALS, CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC, AND CHAPTER 11,
DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS);
CHAPTER 3, SALARIES, CHAPTER 12, ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 19, TELECOMMUNICATION LICENSES
AND FRANCHISES, OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS); CHAPTER 1, GARBAGE, AND CHAPTER 7, NOISE
LEVEL REGULATIONS, OF TITLE VIII (HEALTH AND SANITATION);
CHAPTER 2, EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY USE, CHAPTER 5,
LATECOMER'S AGREEMENTS, CHAPTER 8, SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 9, STREET CLOSURE, CHAPTER 10,
STREET EXCAVATIONS, CHAPTER 11, STREET GRID SYSTEM,
CHAPTER 14, VACATIONS, CHAPTER 15, WEEDS AND NOXIOUS
MATTER, AND CHAPTER 16, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, OF
TITLE IX (PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY); CHAPTER 8, ONE-WAY
STREETS AND ALLEYS, CHAPTER 10, PARKING REGULATIONS,
AND CHAPTER 13, COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION, OF TITLE X
(TRAFFIC), OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON," TO COMPLETE A SECOND SET OF
HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE IV AMENDMENTS MADE
DURING DOCKET REVIEW AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO
THE FORMER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODS,
AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND THE FORMER
PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
ORDINANCE NO.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton, pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management
Act, has been required to undertake docketed review of zoning text amendments pursuant to
RCW 36.70A.470; and
WHEREAS, The City conducted review of housekeeping amendments and developed a
work program to implement needed updates of development regulations; and
WHEREAS, The City held a public hearing before the Planning Commission on January
28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly determined after consideration of testimony and
evidence before it that specific regulations require housekeeping amendments to improve the
clarity and consistency of the development standards; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that revisions are needed to the Title IV
Development Standards to correct errors of a housekeeping nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 2-10-7, Expenditures; Budget, of Chapter 10, Planning
Commission, of Title Il (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The expenditures of the Planning Commission shall be limited to those authorized
by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development as appropriated in the Planning Division's annual budget. The
services and facilities of the City's Planning Division shall be utilized by the
Commission in performing its duties.
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SECTION II. Section 2-14-3, Members, of Chapter 14, Environmental Review
Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The ERC shall consist of four (4) members, composed of the Fire Chief, the
Administrator of the Public Works Department, the Administrator of the
Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Administrator of
the Community Services Department, or the designee of such members.
SECTION III. Section 2-16-3, Membership, of Chapter 16, Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall have five members and shall consist
of two members who are representatives of a business required to collect taxes
under Chapter 67.28 RCW, and two members who are persons involved in
activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under that chapter. One
such member shall be the president of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce,
and another member shall be the City of Renton's Communications Director.
Persons eligible to be appointed as representatives of a business collecting tax
may not be appointed as a person involved in activities authorized to be funded by
the revenue from the tax. The fifth member of the Committee shall be an elected
official of the City.
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SECTION IV. Section 2-17-2, Membership, of Chapter 17, Airport Advisory
Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Airport Advisory Committee shall have 17 voting members and four non-
voting members. The Airport Advisory Committee shall have the following
representation:
ORGANIZATION
NUMBER OF MEMBERS
VOTING MEMBERS
Neighborhood Representatives:
Kennydale
1 member
The Highlands
1 member
Talbot Hill
1 member
North Renton
1 member
South Renton
1 member
West Hill
1 member
Renton Hill
1 member
Mercer Island
1 member
Airport Representatives:
Airport Leaseholders
2 members
Airport -at -Large
2 members
Washington Pilot's Association
1 member
The Boeing Company
1 member
Aircraft Owners' and Pilots' Association
1 member
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City Council Transportation Committee:
1 member
Administrator, Public Works:
1 member
NON -VOTING MEMBERS
Renton Municipal Airport Manager:
1 non -voting member
City Department Representatives:
As -needed, non -voting
WSDOT Aviation Division Representative:
1 non -voting member
Federal Aviation Administration Representative
1 non -voting member
The Airport Advisory Committee voting and non -voting members shall be
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the City
Council. In the event the Mayor does not make an initial appointment of an
Airport Advisory Committee member within 45 days of a vacancy in the Airport
Advisory Committee, the City Council President may make the appointment
subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council.
SECTION V. Subsection C of section 2-17-6, Term, of Chapter 17, Airport
Advisory Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C. The City Council member and the Public Works member shall not have
staggered terms.
SECTION VI. Subsection D of section 2-17-6, Term, of Chapter 17, Airport
Advisory Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D. Staggered terms for the neighborhood and aviation representatives have been
established. The City Council member shall be selected by the Council. The
Public Works members shall be selected by the Department Administrator having
responsibility for the Renton Airport.
SECTION VII. Chapter 3, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic
Planning Department, of Title III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SECTION:
3-3-1: Establishment of Department
3-3-2: Appointment of Administrator
3-3-3: Duties of Administrator
3-3-4: Qualifications of Administrator
3-3-5: Divisions
3-3-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby created and established the Department of Community and
Economic Development (CED).
3-3-2 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall be appointed by
the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
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3-3-3 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate and direct
the City's economic development, planning, and development services functions;
oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City
Council; and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. The
Administrator shall also be responsible to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct
the activities, services, operations, budgets and policy formulation of the local,
state and federal legislative lobbying activities of the City.
The Administrator shall be responsible to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct
the activities, services, operations, budgets and policy formulation of City
economic development services, including business recruitment and retention.
3-3-4 QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator must possess those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's
Community and Economic Development Administrator job classification.
3-3-5 DIVISIONS:
A. Economic Development and Neighborhoods Division: The Economic
Development and Neighborhoods Division shall be responsible for promoting and
developing economic activity in the City that strengthens Renton's tax base and
quality of life through business recruitment and retention programs, marketing of
the Renton community, administration of the Neighborhood Program, and the
strategic management of intergovernmental relations with regional, state, and
federal officials.
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B. Development Services Division: The Development Services Division shall
be responsible for providing review, permitting and inspection services for the
City of Renton. These services shall include, but are not limited to building,
mechanical, plumbing, electrical, street and utility improvements, developer
utility extensions, permitting and inspection. The division shall also provide
zoning code enforcement services and maintain files and records of development
projects within the City of Renton.
C. Planning Division: The Planning Division shall be responsible for
development and enforcement of the City's land use policies and regulations,
including the Comprehensive Plan, zoning, shoreline management, environmental
regulations, subdivisions, and use permit review. The division shall also be
responsible for ensuring compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA)
through the development and management of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
establishing implementing framework through development and administration of
the City's zoning code and development regulations.
SECTION VIII. Chapter 7, Planning/Building/Public Works Department, of Title
III (Departments and Officers) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SECTION:
3-7-1: Establishment of Department
3-7-2: Appointment of Administrator
3-7-3: Duties of Administrator
N.
3-7-4: Qualifications of Administrator
3-7-5: Divisions
3-7-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby created and established a Department of Public Works which
shall be under the supervision of the Public Works Department Administrator.
3-7-2 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Public Works Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to
confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
3-7-3 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and
supervise all Public Works Department functions and divisions; oversee work
plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City Council; and
supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
3-7-4 QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Public Works Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed
necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's Public Works
Administrator job classification.
3-7-5 DIVISIONS:
A. Transportation Systems Division: The Transportation Systems Division,
under the supervision of the Deputy Public Works Administrator- Transportation,
shall plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain a transportation system that
provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods, enhances
environmental quality, and is compatible with local and regional mobility goals
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and development objectives. Management of the Renton Municipal Airport is
also included in this division.
B. Utility Systems Division: The Utility Systems Division, including water,
sewer, surface water, solid waste and technical services, under the supervision of
the Utility Systems Director, shall ensure water, wastewater, surface water, and
solid waste systems are characterized by quality planning, engineering,
operations, financial integrity, and customer services. This Division also
maintains property information and other records, manages automated mapping
and geographic information systems and data analysis, and maintains survey
documentation.
C. Maintenance Services Division: The Maintenance Services Division,
including street maintenance, water maintenance, wastewater maintenance and
vehicle fleet maintenance, shall operation and maintain the City's infrastructure
including streets, sidewalks, bridges, equipment, rolling stock, water, wastewater,
and surface water utility systems, and the solid waste utility litter control program.
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-1-080A, Administrative Interpretation, of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1. General: The Community and Economic Development Administrator, or
designee, is hereby authorized to make interpretations regarding the
implementation of unclear or contradictory regulations contained in this Title.
Any interpretation of the Renton Title IV Development Regulations shall be made
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in accordance with the intent or purpose statement of the specific regulation and
the Comprehensive Plan. Life, safety and public health regulations are assumed to
prevail over other regulations.
2. Zoning Conflicts: In the event that there is a conflict between either the
development standards or special development standards listed in chapter 4-2
RMC, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, and the standards and regulations
contained in another Section, the Community and Economic Development
Administrator, or designee, shall determine which requirement shall prevail in
accordance with the intent or purpose statement of the specific regulation and the
Comprehensive Plan. Life safety and public health regulations are assumed to
prevail over other regulation.
SECTION X. Note 2 of subsection 4-1-11OD, Authority to Revoke or Modify A
Permit or Land Use Approval, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. The Community and Economic Development Administrator may, for cause,
revoke or modify any permit or other land use approval issued by the
Administrator, or a designee.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-1-1400.2, Re -inspection Fees, of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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2. Re -Inspection Fees: Re -inspection fees are assessed under the provisions of
Section 305.8 of the International Building Code. Re -inspection fees shall be
forty seven dollars ($47.00) per hour or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction,
whichever is greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
SECTION XII. Note a of subsection 4-1-160H.8, The Impact Fee Account, Uses
of Impact Fees, and Refunds, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. The developer does not proceed to finalize the development activity as
required by statute or City Code or the International Building Code, and
SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-1-170A, Application Type, of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
replace the application type "Variance- Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator" with
"Variance- Community and Economic Development Administrator."
SECTION XIV. Subsection 4-1-180C.1.c.ii, Relief Due to Two (2) Similar
Facilities, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator will consider relieving a parcel of a latecomer's
or special assessment district fee/assessment if the property has a benefit from
either (but not both) of two (2) similar facilities. The Public Works Administrator
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will make the decision based on engineering and policy decisions as to which
facility(ies) benefit and/or are utilized by the parcel. The assessment due would
be that associated with the utilized facility. If there are no sound engineering or
policy reasons that indicate one facility over the other, the City shall give the
applicant the choice of facilities to utilize.
SECTION XV. Subsection 4-1-180C.1.c.iv, Reallocation of Assessment Due to
Subdivision of Property, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator will consider reallocation of the latecomer's
assessment or the special assessment if a property is subdivided for any purpose
other than single family use. Reallocation may be granted based upon front
footage, area, or other equitable means. Consideration may be give to adjusting
the assessment between the new parcels, based upon value of benefit from the
improvements, such that two (2) similar parcels may pay different amounts
because one receives more benefit.
SECTION XVI. Subsection 4-1-180C.3.b.ix, Interpretation, of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Administrator of Public Works shall make the final decision on interpretation
of the partial payment of system development charges.
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SECTION XVII. Section 4-1-200, Extra Fees, of Chapter 1, Administration and
Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever any application is to be handled under the terms of any portion of the
City's land use codes, adopted codes, or the International Building Code, and that
application is so large, complicated or technically complex that it cannot be
handled with existing City staff, then an additional fee can be charged which is
equivalent to the extra costs incurred by the City of Renton to pay:
A. Overtime costs,
B. The pro rata costs of additional employees necessary to handle the
application,
C. The costs expended to retain the qualified consultants to handle the
project, and
D. Any general administrative costs when directly attributable to the project.
Such fees shall be charged only to the extent incurred beyond that normally
incurred for processing an application.
When the application or development plans are modified so as to require
additional review by the City beyond the review normally required for like
projects, at the discretion of the Development Services Director, an additional fee
may be charged at seventy five dollars ($75.00) per hour.
SECTION XVIII. Subsection 4-1-220B.1, "Administrator", of Chapter 1
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
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entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1. "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Department of
Community and Economic Development, or any other City office, department or
agency that shall succeed to its functions with respect to this Section, or his or her
authorized designee.
SECTION XIX.
Section 4-2-020, Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. GENERAL:
Reviewing Official approval of projects in the zones is contingent upon the
determination that the proposed developments are consistent with the purpose of
the zone and the purpose and intent of the land use designations and guiding
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element policies for each corresponding zone
classification and all the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, shall be used
together with the purpose statements for each zone and map designation set forth
in the following sections to guide interpretation and application of land use
regulations within the zones and designations and any changes to the range of
permitted uses within each zone through amendments to the code.
B. RESOURCE CONSERVATION ZONE (RC):
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The Resource Conservation Zone (RC) is established to provide a very low -
density residential zone that endeavors to provide some residential use of lands
characterized by extensive critical areas or lands with agricultural uses. It is
intended to implement the Low Density Residential Comprehensive Plan
designation. This zone promotes uses that are compatible with the functions and
values of designated critical areas and allows for continued production of food
and agricultural products. No minimum density is required.
The Resource Conservation Zone is also intended to provide separation between
areas of more intense urban uses; encourage or preserve very low -density
residential uses; reduce the intensity of uses in accordance with the extent of
environmentally sensitive areas such as floodplains, wetlands and streams,
aquifers, wildlife habitat, steep slopes, and other geologically hazardous areas;
allow for small-scale farming to commence or continue; and provide viable uses
within urban separators.
C. RESIDENTIAL-1 DU/ACRE (R-1):
The Residential-1 Dwelling Unit Per Net Acre Zone (R-1) is established to
provide and protect suitable environments for residential development of lands
characterized by pervasive critical areas where limited residential development
will not compromise critical areas. It is intended to implement the Low Density
Residential Comprehensive Plan designation. The zone provides for suburban
estate single family and clustered single family residential dwellings, at a
maximum density of one dwelling unit per net acre and allows for small scale
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areas, provide separation between neighboring jurisdictions through designation
of urban separators as adopted by the Countywide Policies, and prohibit the
development of incompatible uses that may be detrimental to the residential or
natural environment. No minimum density is required.
D. RESIDENTIAL-4 DU/ACRE (R-4):
The Residential-4 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-4) is established to
promote urban single family residential neighborhoods serviceable by urban
utilities and containing amenity open spaces. It is intended to implement the
Residential Low Density Comprehensive Plan designation. The Residential-4
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-4) will allow a maximum density of four
(4) dwelling units per net acre. The R-4 designation serves as a transition between
rural designation zones and higher density residential zones. It is intended as an
intermediate lower density residential zone. Larger lot subdivisions are preferred;
however, "small lot clusters" are allowed on sites where open space amenities are
created. Resulting development is intended to be superior in design and siting
than that which would normally otherwise occur. Small lot clusters may also meet
objectives such as the provision of efficient sewer services.
E. RESIDENTIAL-8 DU/ACRE (R-8):
The Residential-8 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-8) is established for
single family residential dwellings allowing a range of four (4) to eight (8)
dwelling units per net acre. It is intended to implement the Single Family Land
Use Comprehensive Plan designation. Development in the R-8 Zone is intended
to create opportunities for new single family residential neighborhoods and to
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facilitate high -quality infill development that promotes reinvestment in existing
single family neighborhoods. It is intended to accommodate uses that are
compatible with and support a high -quality residential environment and add to a
sense of community.
F. RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ZONE (RMH):
The Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone (RMH) is established to promote
development that is single family in character and developed to offer a choice in
land tenancy. Standards provide for safe and high -quality manufactured home
neighborhoods. It is intended to implement the Low Density, Single Family and
Medium Density Land Use Comprehensive Plan designation. The RMH Zone is
intended to protect established manufactured home parks and to expand the
variety of affordable housing types available within the City.
G. RESIDENTIAL-10 DU/ACRE (R-10):
The Residential-10 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-10) is established for
medium -density residential development that will provide a mix of residential
styles including detached dwellings or semi -attached dwellings on small lots,
attached townhouses, and small-scale attached flats. Development promoted in
the zone is intended to increase opportunities for detached and semi -attached
single family dwellings as a percent of the housing stock, as well as allow some
small-scale attached housing choices and to create high -quality infill development
that increases density while maintaining the single family character of the existing
neighborhood. Allowable base densities range from four (4) to ten (10) dwelling
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units per net acre. The zone serves as a transition to higher density multi -family
zones.
H. RESIDENTIAL-14 DU/ACRE (R-14):
The purpose of the Residential-14 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-14) is to
encourage development, and redevelopment, of residential neighborhoods that
provide a mix of detached, semi -attached, and attached dwelling structures
organized and designed to combine characteristics of both typical detached single
family and small-scale multi -family developments. Densities range from ten (10)
to fourteen (14) units per net acre with opportunities for bonuses up to eighteen
(18) dwelling units per net acre. Structure size is intended to be limited in terms of
bulk and scale so that the various unit types allowed in the zone are compatible
with one another and can be integrated together into a quality neighborhood.
Project features are encouraged, such as yards for private use, common open
spaces, and landscaped areas that enhance a neighborhood and foster a sense of
community. Civic and limited commercial uses may be allowed when they
support the purpose of the designation.
I. RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY (RM):
1. Purpose: The RM Zone provides suitable environments for multi-
family dwellings. It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are
compatible with and support a multi -family environment.
2. Classifications: The density allowed under this zone will be
identified by the suffix that is applied. This zone will normally be applied
with one of three (3) suffixes:
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a. "F" (Multi -Family): The RM-F suffix allows for the
development of both infill parcels in existing multi -family districts
with compatible projects and other multi -family development.
Density ranges from ten (10) to twenty (20) du/acre.
b. "T" (Traditional): The RM-T suffix occurs in areas where
compact, traditional residential neighborhood development already
exists, or in Comprehensive Plan designations where traditional
residential neighborhoods are planned in the future. Density ranges
from fourteen (14) to thirty five (35) du/acre.
C. "U" (Urban Center): The RM-U suffix provides for high -
density, urban -scale, multi -family choices. Development standards
promote a pedestrian -scale environment and amenities. Density
ranges from twenty five (25) to seventy five (75) du/acre.
J. COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE (CN):
The purpose of the Commercial Neighborhood Zone (CN) is to provide for small-
scale convenience retail/commercial areas offering incidental retail and service
needs for the adjacent area. Uses serving a larger area may be appropriate if they
also serve the residents of the immediate area and are compatible with the scale
and character of the neighborhood. This designation is the smallest and least
intensive of the City's commercial zones.
K. CENTER VILLAGE ZONE (CV):
1. Purpose: The purpose of the Center Village Zone (CV) is to
provide an opportunity for concentrated mixed -use residential and
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commercial redevelopment designed to urban rather than suburban
development standards that supports transit -oriented development and
pedestrian activity. Use allowances promote commercial and retail
development opportunities for residents to shop locally. Uses and
standards allow complementary, high -density residential development, and
discourage garden -style, multi -family development.
2. Scale and Character: The Center Village Zone (CV) is intended to
provide suitable environments for district -scaled retail and commercial
development serving more than one neighborhood, but not providing City-
wide services.
L. COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL ZONE (CA):
The purpose of the Commercial Arterial Zone (CA) is to evolve from "strip
commercial" linear business districts to business areas characterized by enhanced
site planning and pedestrian orientation, incorporating efficient parking lot design,
coordinated access, amenities and boulevard treatment with greater densities. The
CA Zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales and services and other
commercial activities along high -volume traffic corridors. Residential uses may
be integrated into the zone through mixed, use buildings. The zone includes the
designated Automall District.
M. CENTER DOWNTOWN (CD):
The purpose of the Center Downtown Zone (CD) is to provide a mixed -use urban
commercial center serving a regional market as well as high -density residential
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development. Uses include a wide variety of retail sales, services, multi -family
residential dwellings, and recreation and entertainment uses.
N. COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (CO):
The'Commercial Office Zone (CO) is established to provide areas appropriate for
professional, administrative, and business offices and related uses, offering high -
quality and amenity work environments. In addition, a mix of limited retail and
service uses may be allowed to primarily support other uses within the zone,
subject to special conditions. Limited light industrial activities, which can
effectively blend in with an office environment, are allowed, as are medical
institutions and related uses.
0. COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL ZONE (COR):
The purpose of the Commercial/Office/Residential Zone (COR) is to provide for a
mix of intensive office, hotel, convention center, and residential activity in a high -
quality, master -planned development that is integrated with the natural
environment. Commercial retail and service uses that are architecturally and
functionally integrated are permitted. Also, commercial uses that provide high
economic value may be allowed if designed with the scale and intensity
envisioned for the COR Zone. The scale and location of these sites will typically
denote a gateway into the City and should be designed accordingly.
P. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (IL):
The purpose of the Light Industrial Zone (IL) is to provide areas for low -intensity
manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, storage, and technical schools.
Uses allowed in this zone are generally contained within buildings. Material
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and/or equipment used in production are not stored outside. Activities in this zone
do not generate external emissions such as smoke, odor, noise, vibrations, or other
nuisances outside the building. Compatible uses that directly serve the needs of
other uses in the zone are also allowed.
Q. MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL ZONE (IM):
The purpose of the Medium Industrial Zone (IM) is to provide areas for medium -
intensity industrial activities involving manufacturing, processing, assembly and
warehousing. Uses in this zone may require some outdoor storage and may create
some external emissions of noise, odor, glare, vibration, etc., but these are largely
contained on -site. Compatible uses that directly serve the needs of other uses
permitted within the district are also allowed.
R. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (IH):
The purpose of the Heavy Industrial Zone (IH) is to provide areas for high -
intensity industrial activities involving heavy fabrication, processing of raw
materials, bulk handling and storage, construction, and heavy transportation. Uses
in this zone may require large outdoor areas in which to conduct operations.
Environmental impacts may be produced that affect off -site areas requiring
isolation of the industrial activity from more sensitive land uses. Compatible uses
that directly serve the needs of other uses permitted within the district are also
allowed.
S. URBAN CENTER — NORTH ZONES (UC-N1 AND UC-N2):
1. Purpose: The Urban Center — North Zones are established to
provide an area for pedestrian -scale mixed -use development that supports
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the residential and employment goals of Renton's Urban Center — North.
The UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones are intended to attract a wide range of
office, technology, commercial, and residential uses. The overall mix and
intensity of uses within both zones will develop over time. Consequently,
decisions made in early phases of redevelopment will need to take into
consideration the potential for further infill and intensification of uses. The
overall mix and intensity of uses is intended to create an urban rather than
suburban character. The form of development is expected to use urban
development standards and therefore, setbacks, heights, landscaping,
parking, and design standards are to be urban in scale and configured in a
layout utilizing the street system to create a human -scale, pedestrian -
oriented new center. Uses that support urban center development are
allowed. Development is expected to include amenities such as gateways,
water access, and open space. High -quality development is anticipated,
encompassing a mix of residential neighborhoods, shopping, and
employment districts and public facilities. The designation is also intended
to allow continuation of airplane manufacturing and accessory airplane
manufacturing uses, as land area formerly occupied by those uses is
transformed to combinations of retail, service, office, residential, and civic
uses.
2. Classifications: The Urban Center North is divided into two zones:
a. Urban Center — North 1 (UC-N 1): This zone is anticipated
to be the first to redevelop from airplane manufacturing and its
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accessory uses. The district is intended to attract new retail, office,
and technology -related uses that co -exist with continued airplane
manufacturing in the short run, but provide a standard of
development that stimulates further investment and transition of
uses in the longer term. Large-scale retail uses are allowed as
anchors, which, when combined with smaller pedestrian -oriented
development, create a quality regional retail area. Residential uses
are allowed in a mixed -use format to support the
office/commercial mixed -use center. The UC-Nl Zone establishes
a gateway to the overall UC-N designation and provides transition
to industrial uses located to the east and low -intensity residential
and commercial areas to the south.
b. Urban Center — North 2 (UC-N2): This zone allows
continued airplane manufacturing and its accessory functions.
Upon redevelopment, the UC-N2 zone is anticipated to become the
core of the Urban Center — North. New development in the zone is
anticipated to create distinctive urban neighborhoods, mixed use
employment centers, and significant public open space and
amenities. The UC-N2 Zone is distinguished by redevelopment
that will be sensitive to and take advantage of proximity to the
urban shorelines along Lake Washington and the Cedar River.
SECTION XX. Subsection 4-2-030D, Conflict Between Zoning Map and Legal
Description of Rezone Ordinance, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title
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IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
If any conflict exists between the adopting Zoning Map of the City and the text of
any rezone ordinance for any particular parcel of property, the text of the rezone
ordinance will govern. Once any conflict is shown to exist, the City Council shall
ask the Administration to determine the source of the conflict and to make a
recommendation for any future action by the Council. The Council will hold a
public hearing to determine if it wishes to take any action to resolve the conflict.
Notification of the public hearing will be given to the property owners and parties
of record to the rezone.
SECTION XXI.
Subsection 4-2-030F, Annual Map Update, of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Zoning Map of the City of Renton shall be updated quarterly to reflect
changes in the City boundary and any zoning ordinances adopted since the prior
quarter. The official Zoning Map shall list the ordinance number and indicate
effective date on the face of the map. This shall be presented to the Council for
adoption by the Council as the formal and legal zoning classification for the
properties within the corporate limits of the City.
SECTION XXII.
Subsection 4-2-060M, Storage, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -
Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to make
clarifications in the regulation of Outdoor Storage as shown in Attachment `A'.
SECTION XXIII. Subsection 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Single Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to eliminate references to the number of building stories in the "Building Standards"
subsection, as shown in Attachment `B'.
SECTION XXIV. Subsection 4-2-110B, Development Standards for Single Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Detached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
eliminate references to the number of building stories in the "Height" subsection as shown in
Attachment `C'.
SECTION XXV. Subsection 4-2-110C, Development Standards for Residential
Manufactured Home Park Zoning Designation, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to eliminate
references to the number of building stories in the "Building Standards" subsection as shown in
Attachment `D' .
SECTION XXVI. Subsection 4-2-110E, Illustrations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -
Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
eliminate references to the number of building stories, as shown in Attachment `E'.
SECTION XXVII. Subsection 4-2-11OF, Development Standards for Residential
Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
reduce the maximum building coverage standard to 50% for detached or semi -attached units in
the R-10 zone, to eliminate references to the number of building stories, to clarify landscaping
requirements in the R-10 zone, to clarify side setback requirements in the R-14 zone, and to
correct references to the "Downtown Core" to read "Center Downtown", as shown in
Attachment `F'
SECTION XXVIII. Subsection 4-2-110G, Development Standards for Multi -Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Detached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
eliminate references to the number of building stories in the "Height" subsection as shown in
Attachment `G'.
SECTION XXIX. Note 2 of subsection 4-2-114H, Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Multi -Family Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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2. If the structure located in the RM-U Zone exceeds forty feet (40') in height, a
fifteen foot (15') front setback from the property line shall be required of all
portions of the structure which exceed forty feet (40'). This requirement may be
modified by the Reviewing Official during the site development plan review
process to a uniform five foot (5') front setback for the entire structure; provided,
that the structure provides a textured or varied facade (e.g., multiple setbacks,
brickwork and/or ornamentation) and consideration of the pedestrian environment
(e.g., extra sidewalk width, canopies, enhanced landscaping).
SECTION XXX. Note 5 of subsection 4-2-110H, Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Multi -Family Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5. In all districts except "U" and "T", an additional ten feet (10') in height may
be obtained through the provision of additional amenities such as pitched roofs,
additional recreation facilities, underground parking, and/or additional landscaped
open space areas, as determined through the site development plan review
process.
SECTION XXXI. Note 10 of subsection 4-2-11OH, Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Multi -Family Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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10. See RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations.
SECTION XXXII. Subsection 4-2-110I, Illustrations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -
Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
eliminate references to the number of building stories, as shown in Attachment `H'.
SECTION XXXIII. Note d of subsection 4-2-120C.18, Allowed Projections
Into Setbacks, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
d. Where below -grade structures are permitted to have zero front yard/street
setbacks, structural footings may minimally encroach into the public right -of --way,
subject to approval of the Community and Economic Development Administrator
or designee.
SECTION XXXIV. Note b of subsection 4-3-050B.2, Mapping — General, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
b. The Public Works Department shall provide an annual docket process to
update the maps. As of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section
(April 25, 2005), critical area reports prepared for permit applications shall be
incorporated into critical area mapping as part of the annual docket process. As a
result of studies prepared through the permit application process, where the City
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required increased buffers rather than standard buffers, it shall be noted on the
map.
SECTION XXXV. Subsection 4-3-050D.1.a, Duties of Administrator, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee, shall
have the power and authority to enforce the provisions of this Section. For such
purposes the Department Administrator shall have the power of a law
enforcement officer.
SECTION XXXVI. Subsection 4-3-050I.1.b.i, Basic Map and Documentation
Identifying Hazards, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The areas of special flood hazard are identified by the Federal Insurance
Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled the Flood Insurance
Study for the City of Renton, dated September 29, 1989, and any subsequent
revision, with accompanying flood insurance maps which are hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this section. The flood insurance study is on
file at the Public Works Department.
SECTION XXXVII. Subsection 4-3-050J.1.d, Seismic Hazards, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
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Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
d. Seismic Hazards:
i. Low Seismic Hazard (SL): Areas underlain by dense soils or
bedrock. These soils generally have site coefficients of types S 1 or S2, as
defined in the International Building Code.
ii. High Seismic Hazard (SH): Areas underlain by soft or loose,
saturated soils. These soils generally have site coefficients of types S3 or
S4, as defined in the International Building Code.
SECTION XXXVIII. Subsection 4-3-050L.I.c.iv, Salmonid Migration Barriers,
of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
For the purposes of classifying or reclassifying water bodies, features determined
by the Administrator to be salmonid migration barriers per definition in RMC 4-
11-190 shall be mapped. The Administrator shall prepare and update the map as
appropriate and maintain a copy in the Planning Customer Service Area.
SECTION XXXIX. Subsection 4-3-05OM. 15.c, Mitigation Banks, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Mitigation banks are defined as sites which may be used for restoration, creation
and/or mitigation of wetland alternatives from a different piece of property than
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the property to be altered within the same drainage basin. The City of Renton
maintains a mitigation bank. A list of City mitigation bank sites is maintained by
the Public Works Department. With the approval of the Public Works
Department, non -City -controlled mitigation banks may be established and
utilized.
SECTION XL. Subsection 4-3-0901.18.£ii, Sanitary Sewer, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
The existence or use of outhouses or privies is prohibited. All uses shall hook to
the municipal sewer system. There shall be no septic tanks or other on -site
sewage disposal systems. Storm drainage and pollutant drainage shall not enter
the sanitary sewer system. During construction phases, commercial sanitary
chemical toilets may be allowed only until proper plumbing facilities are
completed. All sanitary sewer pipe sizes and materials shall be approved by the
Renton Public Works Department and METRO.
SECTION XLI. Subsection 4-4-030D.2, Design Standards, of Chapter 4, City -
Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
All sidewalks shall be constructed to the City standards and conform to standard
specifications for municipal public works constructions, commonly known as
APWA Standards.
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Street width and standards for construction shall be specified by the Administrator
of the Public Works Department. All plans and specifications for such
improvements are to be submitted at time such application for a permit is made.
SECTION XLII. Subsection 4-4-040F, Administrative Review of Variation From
Height Restrictions, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
A property owner wishing to vary the height restrictions or placement of a fence
or hedge on a lot may make written application to the Planning Division for an
administrative review of the situation. The Department's staff shall review the
application and prepare a written determination based upon criteria listed in these
regulations.
SECTION XLIII.
Subsection 4-4-040G.1, Fences Eligible for Administrative Review
Process, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Persons wishing to have one of the following types of fences may submit a letter
of justification, site plan and typical elevation together with the permit fee to the
Department of Community and Economic Development:
a. Fences exceeding forty eight inches (48") within front yard or side
yards along a street setback but not within a clear vision area.
b. Electric Fences.
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SECTION XLIV. Note c of subsection 4-4-070E.1, Trees, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
C. Removal, severe pruning (not meeting tree care standards of the American
National Standards Institute), or topping (severing the main stem) of any street
tree within the City of Renton is prohibited without authorization from the
Planning Division of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
SECTION XLV. Subsection 4-4-080D.1, Authority, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce all provisions of this Section. For such purpose, the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall have the
authority of a police officer.
SECTION XLVI. Subsection 4-4-080E.2.f, Transportation Management Plan
Exception, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development may modify the
maximum distance requirements if a Transportation Management Plan or other
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acceptable transportation system will adequately provide for the parking needs of
the use and the conditions outlined in RMC 4-9-250D2 are met.
SECTION XLVII. Subsection 4-4-080F.2, Maximum Parking Lot and Parking
Structure Slopes, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Maximum slopes for parking lots shall not exceed eight percent (8%) slope. The
Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee may
allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%) slope but not more than fifteen
percent (15%) slope, upon proper application in writing and for good cause
shown, which shall include, but not be limited to, the absence of any reasonable
alternative.
SECTION XLVIII. Subsection 4-4-080F.4, Linkages, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have the
authority to establish, or cause to be established, bicycle, high occupancy vehicle
and pedestrian linkages within public and private developments. Enforcement
shall be administered through the normal site design review and/or permitting
process. Adjustments to the standard parking requirements of subsection F10 of
this Section may be made by the Department of Community and Economic
Development based on the extent of these services to be provided.
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SECTION XLIX. Subsection 4-4-080F.8.e, Special Reduced Length for Overhang,
of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development may permit the
parking stall length to be reduced by two feet (2'), providing there is sufficient
area to safely allow the overhang of a vehicle and that the area of a vehicle
overhang does not intrude into required landscaping areas.
SECTION L. Subsection 4-4-080F.10.c.ii, Transportation Management Plans, of
Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
A Transportation Management Plan (TMP) guaranteeing the required reduction in
vehicle trips may be substituted in part or in whole for the parking spaces
required, subject to the approval of the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
The developer may seek the assistance of the Department of Community and
Economic Development in formulating a Transportation Management Plan. The
plan must be agreed upon by both the City and the developer through a binding
contract with the City of Renton. At a minimum, the Transportation management
Plan will designated the number of trips to be reduced on a daily basis, the means
by which the plan is to be accomplished, an evaluation procedure, and a
contingency plan if the trip reduction goal cannot be met. If the Transportation
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Management Plan is unsuccessful, the developer is obligated to immediately
provide additional measures at the direction of the Department of Community and
Economic Development, which may include the requirement to provide full
parking as required by City standards.
SECTION LI. Subsection 4-4-080F.10.d, Modification, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development may authorize a
modification from either the minimum or maximum parking requirements for a
specific development should conditions warrant as described in RMC 4-9-250D2.
When seeking a modification from the minimum or maximum parking
requirements, the developer or building occupant shall provide the Department of
Community and Economic Development with written justification for the
proposed modification.
SECTION LII. Subsection 4-4-080F.10.e, Parking Spaces Required Based on
Land Use, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to correct references to the Planning/Building/Public Works
Department and the Development Services Division as shown in Attachment `I'.
SECTION LIII. Note iii of subsection 4-4-080I.3.a, Industrial, Warehouse and
Shopping Center Uses, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
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(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
grant an exception upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown,
which shall include, but not be limited to, the absence of any reasonable
alternative.
SECTION LIV. Subsection 4-4-080I.6, Driveway Grades - Maximum Based Upon
Land Use, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. Single Family and Two (2) Family Uses: Maximum driveway slopes shall
not exceed fifteen percent (15%); provided, that driveways exceeding eight
percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive drainage
discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing any
public sidewalk. To exceed fifteen percent (15%), a variance from the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee is
required.
b. All Other Uses: Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed eight percent
(8%). The Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her
designee may allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%) slope but not more
than fifteen percent (15%) slope, upon proper application in writing and for good
cause shown, which shall include, but not be limited to, the absence of any
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reasonable alternative. To exceed fifteen percent (15%), a variance from the
Administrator is required.
SECTION LV. Subsection 4-4-080I.7.b, Where Permitted, of Chapter 4, City -
Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Adjoining uses may utilize a joint use driveway where such joint use driveway
reduces the total number of driveways entering the street network, subject to the
approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Joint
use driveways must be created upon the common property line of the properties
served or through the granting of a permanent access easement when said
driveway does not exist upon a common property line. Joint Use access to the
driveway shall be assured by easement or other legal form acceptable to the City.
SECTION LVI. Subsection 4-4-090G, Appeals, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Any decisions made in the administrative process described in this Section may
be appealed to the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee within fifteen (15) days and filed, in writing, with the Department of
Community and Economic Development. The Administrator shall give
substantial weight to any discretionary decision of the City rendered pursuant to
this Section.
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SECTION LVII. Subsection 4-4-10013.3, Periodic Inspection of Signs, of Chapter 4,
City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
All signs controlled by this section shall be subject to inspection and periodic
reinspection by the Community and Economic Development Administrator.
SECTION LVIII. Subsection 4-4-10013.4, Authority of Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
4. Authority of Community and Economic Development Administrator: The
Community and Economic Development Administrator is hereby authorized and
directed to enforce all the provision of this section. The Administrator may order
the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions
of subsection D3 of this section.
SECTION LIX. Subsection 44-10013.5.c, Awning, Canopy, and Marquee
Structures Having No Signage, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Awning, Canopy, and Marquee Structures Having No Signage: Awnings
and canopies shall meet the applicable provisions of the adopted edition of the
International Building Code.
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SECTION LX. Subsection 4-4-100H.5.e, Awning Sign, Canopy Sign, Marquee
Sign Size, Height and Locations Allowed for Permanent Signs for Nonresidential Uses Based
Upon Sign Type, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment `F,
SECTION LXI. Subsection 4-4-100K.2, Wind Loads, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
2. Wind Loads: Signs and sign structures shall be designed to resist wind
forces as specified in the adopted edition of the International Building Code.
SECTION LXII. Subsection 4-4-100K.3, Seismic Loads, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
3. Seismic Loads: Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in the adopted edition of the
International Building Code.
SECTION LXIII. Subsection 4-4-100K.5, Allowable Stresses, of Chapter 4, City -
Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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5. Allowable Stresses: The design of wood, concrete or steel members shall
conform to the requirements of the adopted edition of the International Building
Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal, exerted on the soil shall not produce
stresses exceeding those specified in the adopted edition of the International
Building Code. The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not
exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the ultimate strength of the rope or fasteners.
Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead -loads may be
increased as specified in the adopted edition of the International Building Code.
SECTION LXIV. Subsection 4-4-100K.7, Materials, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
7. Materials: Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be
of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the adopted edition of the
International Building Code. In all signs and sign structures the materials and
details of construction shall, in the absence of specified requirements, conform
with the following:
a. Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with IBC
Standard No. 22-1. Secondary members in contact with or directly
supporting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel,
provided such members are designed in accordance with the
specifications of the design of light gauge steel as specified in IBC chapter
22 and in addition shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when formed
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integrally with the display surface, shall be not less than No. 24 gauge in
thickness. When not formed integrally with the display surface, the
minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 gauge. The
minimum thickness of hot -rolled steel members furnishing structural
support for signs shall be one-fourth inch (1/4"), except that, if galvanized,
such members shall be not less than one -eighth inch (1/8") thick. Steel
pipes shall be of such quality as to conform with IBC Standard No. 22-1.
Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt, provided the
connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.
b. Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil, or
within six inches (6") of the soil, shall be of all heartwood of a durable
species or shall be pressure -treated with an approved preservative. Such
members shall be marked or branded by an approved agency.
SECTION LXV. Subsection 4-4-100K.10, Anchorage, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
10. Anchorage: Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned
that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or
vertical, shall not exceed the safe values. Braced ground signs shall be anchored
to resist the specified wind or seismic load acting in any direction. Anchors and
supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective
resistance to pull-out amounting to a force twenty five percent (25%) greater than
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the required resistance to overturning. Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a
depth below ground greater than that of the frost line.
Signs attached to masonry, concrete or steel shall be safely and securely fastened
thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts or approved expansion screws of
sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied.
No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in connection with screws
or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in the case of signs attached
to wood framing.
No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to, or supported by, an
unbraced parapet wall, unless such wall is designed in accordance with the
requirements for parapet walls specified in the adopted edition of the International
Building Code.
SECTION LXVI. Subsection 4-4-100L.2, Allowed Projections into Right -of -Way, of
Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Allowed Projections into Right -of -Way: Signs and supporting signs
structures may project within the public right-of-way as follows:
a. Wall Signs: The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which
projects over public right-of-way shall not exceed twelve inches (12").
b. Marquees: Marquees and the attached or associated signs may
extend over the right-of-way according to the terms of the adopted
International Building Code.
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C. Additional Allowances within City Center Sign Regulation
Boundaries: In the City Center sign regulation boundaries defined in
subsection H2 of this Section, the following signs may project into the
public right-of-way:
i. Wall Signs: The thickness of that portion of a wall sign
which projects over public right-of-way shall not exceed twelve
inches (12")
ii. Projecting Signs: A projecting sign may extend over the
public right-of-way no more than four feet (4') from the wall it is
mounted on. No sign shall extend into the public right-of-way to
within less than two feet (2') of the curbline.
iii. Awnings, Building Canopies and Marquees: Awnings,
building canopies, and marquees and the attached or associated
signs may extend over the right-of-way according to the terms of
the adopted International Building Code.
SECTION LXVII. Subsection 4-4-100N.2, Acceptable Location and Uniform
Building Code Requirements, of Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Acceptable Location and International Building Code Requirements:
a. Signs may be placed on, attached to or constructed in a marquee.
Such signs, over public or private property, shall, for the purpose of
determining projection, clearance, height and material, be considered a
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part of and shall meet the requirements for a marquee as specified in the
adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC).
b. Signs may be painted, printed, or affixed upon awnings or
canopies. Awnings or canopies shall meet the applicable provisions of the
adopted International Building Code.
SECTION LXVIII. Subsection 4-4-100S, Variances, of Chapter 4, City -Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Applications for variances from the provisions of this Chapter shall be heard by
the Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee as
provided in RMC 4-1-050D and consistent with the provisions of RMC 4-9-250B.
SECTION LXIX. Subsection 4-4-130D.1, Prohibited Activities, of Chapter 4, City -
Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
There shall be no tree removal or land clearing on any site for the sake of
preparing that site for future development unless a land development permit, as
defined in RMC 4-11-120, for the site has been approved by the City.
SECTION LXX. Subsection 4-4-140D, Administering and Enforcing Authority, of
Chapter 4, City -Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee is •
responsible for the general administration and coordination of this Section.
SECTION LXXI. Note ii of subsection 4-5-040D.40, NEC Article 394.12(5)
Amended, of Chapter 5 Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
(ii) The insulation shall meet Class I specifications as identified in the
International Building Code, with a flame spread factor of 25 or less as tested
using ASTM E84-81 a. Foam insulation may not be used with knob -and -tube
wiring;
SECTION LXXII. Subsection 4-5-050D.4, Appeals Board, of Chapter 5, Building and
Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 112 of the International Building
Code shall be the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee.
SECTION LXXIII. Subsection 4-5-055D.3, Appeals Board, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 112.1 of the International Residential
Code shall hereafter be the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee.
SECTION LXXIV. Subsection 4-5-090B, Appeals Board, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 109 shall be the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee.
SECTION LXXV. Subsection 4-5-10011, Appeals Board, of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 109.1 shall be the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee.
SECTION LXXVI. Subsection 4-6-020C, Authority, of Chapter 6, Street and
Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Administrator of the Department of Public Works will administer the
provisions of the Chapter. He/she will designate cross connection specialists and
propound all needful rules and regulations to implement these provisions. The
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monitoring and inspecting all existing cross connection. assemblies and for
keeping all records generated by the cross connection control program. The Plan
Review Section of the Development Services Division of the Department of
Community and Economic Development will be responsible for reviewing all
new and revised plans for cross connections.
SECTION LXXVII. Subsection 4-6-03013, Administering and Enforcing
Authority, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Administrator of the Department of Public Works is designated as the
Administrator and is responsible for the general administration and coordination
of this Section. All provisions of this Section shall be enforced by the
Administrator and/or his designated representatives. For such purposes, the
Administrator or his duly authorized representative shall have the power of a
police officer.
SECTION LXXVIII.
Subsection 4-6-06013, Administering and Enforcing
Authority, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Administrator of the Department of Public Works and/or designee are
responsible for the general administration and coordination of this Code.
SECTION LXXIX. Subsection 4-6-060C, Applicability, of Chapter 6, Street
and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C. APPLICABILITY:
Whenever a permit is applied for under the provisions of the International
Building Code for new construction, or application made for a short plat or a full
subdivision which is located on a property adjacent to public right-of-way, then
the person applying for such building permit shall build and install certain street
improvements, including, but not limited to: lighting on all adjacent rights -of -
way, and all private street improvements on access easements. The minimum
design standards for streets are listed in the following tables. These standards will
be used as guidelines for determining specific street improvement requirements
for development projects, including short plats and subdivisions.
SECTION LXXX. Subsection 4-6-060L, Timing for Installation of
Improvements, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
No building shall be granted a certificate of final occupancy, or plat or short plat
recorded, until all the required street improvements are constructed in a
satisfactory manner and approved by the responsible departments unless those
improvements remaining unconstructed have been deferred by the Public Works
Administrator or his/her designee and security for such unconstructed
improvements has been satisfactorily protected.
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SECTION LXXXI. Subsection 4-6-070B.2, Department, of Chapter 6, Street
and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Public Works Department.
SECTION LXXXII. Subsection 4-6-08013, Connection Without Permission
Prohibited, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person to make connections with any fixtures or
connect any pipe with any water main or water pipe belonging to the water system
without first obtaining permission from the Public Works Administrator.
SECTION LXXXIII. Subsection 4-6-090E.2.a.ii, Special Requirements for
Rezoned Areas, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
All areas rezoned for commercial or industrial use after the effective date of this
Chapter shall be converted to underground in the same manner as provided herein
for existing facilities within fifteen (15) years from the effective date of such
rezoning, subject to a ten (10) year extension by the City; provided, that the
Public Works Administrator or his/her designee elects to add such rezoned areas
to those outlined on the map as designated in subsection E2a of this Section.
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SECTION LXXXIV.
Subsection 4-6-090G.1, Underground Permit Required
Prior to Work in Public Easements or Right -of -Way, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
An underground permit shall be acquired by the serving utility from the Public
Works Department prior to the proceeding with construction facilities in the
public right-of-way, easements for public facilities, and/or public property.
a. Fees: The fee shall be as specified in RMC 4-1-180C4.
SECTION LXXXV. Subsection 4-6-090G.6, As -Built Plans Required for
Underground Projects, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
As -built, project drawings in a form and scale conforming to generally accepted
engineering practice shall be submitted in duplicate to the Development Services
Division of the Community and Economic Development Department within thirty
(30) days of the completion of any underground project within the City.
SECTION LXXXVI. Subsection 4-6-090H.1, Standards Applicable, of Chapter
6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1. Standards Applicable: All conductors, switches, transformers, and
regulating devices shall be installed in accordance with the applicable national,
State, and local safety standards. All structural devices shall be designed in
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accordance with the provisions of the latest edition of the International Building
Code, subject to the provisions of the immediately following subsection.
SECTION LXXXVII. Subsection 4-6-090H.6.b, Delay of Permit Issuance to
Allow Notice to Other Utilities, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Upon application of an underground permit, the Development Services Division
of the Community and Economic Development Department shall determine what
utilities and franchise holders shall use the proposed trench and the issuance date
of the applicable underground permit. If at the time of application for an
underground permit it does not appear that all utilities involved in the
undergrounding project have made appropriate arrangements for the use of
common trenches, the responsible official may delay the issuance of such permit
until all utilities involved in such relocation shall have been given the opportunity
to be heard upon two (2) weeks' notice.
SECTION LXXXVIII. Subsection 4-6-090H.6.e, Traffic Engineer Responsibility,
of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
e. Development Services Responsibility: When arrangements do not appear
to involve all the above mentioned utilities in a join trench, the Development
Services Division of the Community and Economic Development Department
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shall notify the utilities and property owner or the owner's agent to provide
appropriate arrangements.
SECTION LXXXIX. Subsection 4-7-050D.6, Improvements, of Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Department will confirm that the required improvements have been installed
by the applicant, or deferred by the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee.
SECTION XC. Subsection 4-7-060F, Final Recording, of Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The lot line adjustment does not become effective until it is recorded with the
King County Department of Records and Elections. After two (2) copies of the
signed mylar are made for City records, the mylar shall be sent to the City Clerk's
office for recording. It is the responsibility of the City Clerk to record the
approved map and new legal descriptions. A copy of the recorded documents
shall be provided to the applicant by the Department of Community and
Economic Development.
SECTION XCI. Subsection 4-7-0700, Administrative Guidelines, of Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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There shall be on file with the Department of Community and Economic
Development, and made available with each application issued, a set of
administrative guidelines for drawing short plat maps, completing the application
package and recording the plat.
SECTION XCII. Subsection 4-7-150A, Relationship to Adjoining Street System, of
Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The proposed street system shall extend and create connections between existing
streets unless otherwise approved by Public Works Department. Prior to
approving a street system that does not extend or connect, the Reviewing Official
shall find that such exceptions shall meet the requirements of subsection E3 of
this Section. The roadway classifications shall be as defined and designated by
the Department.
SECTION XCIII. Subsection 4-7-150D, Street Alignment, of Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The alignment of all streets shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department. The street standards set by RMC 4-6-060 shall apply unless
otherwise approved. Street alignment offsets of less than one hundred twenty
five feet (125') are not desirable, but may be approved by the Department upon a
showing of need but only after provision of all necessary safety measures.
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SECTION XCIV. Subsection 4-7-200A, Sanitary Sewers, of Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Unless septic tanks are specifically approved by the Public Works Department
and the King County Health Department, sanitary sewers shall be provided by the
developer at no cost to the City and designed in accordance with City standards.
Side sewer lines shall be installed eight feet (8') into each lot if sanitary sewer
mains are available, or provided with the subdivision development.
SECTION XCV. Subsection 4-8-070C, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator or Designee, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE:
Authority: The Public Works Administrator or designee shall review and act on
the following:
1. Appeals of administrative decisions/determinations regarding
requests for modification of storm drainage regulations;
2. Interpretation of flood insurance rate map boundaries;
3. Modifications:
a. Modifications of storm drainage requirements;
b. Modifications/waivers of sewer code requirements;
4. Sewer modifications, alternates, and appeals pursuant to RMC 4-9-
250D and E and 4-8-110D, respectively.
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SECTION XCVI. Subsection 4-8-070D, Reserved, of Chapter 8, Permits - General
and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to add the
following:
D. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE:
Authority: The Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee shall review and act on the following:
I . Appeals relating to the International Building Code;
2. Building and Grading Permits;
3. Conditional approval permits for nonconforming structures;
4. Conditional use permit, administrative;
5. Critical areas regulation alternates and modifications;
6. Critical areas regulation administrative determinations per RMC 4-
3-050D4;
7. Lot line adjustments;
8. Modifications:
a. Minor modifications to previously approved site plan;
b. Modification of geologic hazard regulations for manmade
slopes;
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9.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
C. Modifications of the number of required parking stalls and
the requirements of the parking, loading and driveway regulations;
and
d. Modifications to development standards in the Urban
Design Regulation Overlay District;
Public art exemption certificate;
Review of business licenses for home occupations;
Revocable permits for the temporary use of public right-of-way;
Routine vegetation management permits;
Shoreline exemptions;
Shoreline permits;
Short plats - four (4) or less;
Site plan approval, administrative;
Master Plan review (individual phases);
Temporary emergency wetland permits;
Temporary use permits;
Variances:
a. Administrative pursuant to RMC 4-9-250B 1 c;
b. Variances not associated with a development permit that
requires review by the Hearing Examiner, provided the variance
authority is not specifically given to another authority elsewhere in
this Chapter, and any building permits submitted in conjunction
with such variance applications; and
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C. Variances for chapter 8-7 RMC, Noise Level Regulations;
and
21. Waivers
a. Waivers of right-of-way dedication for plat;
b. On- and off -site improvements (including deferrals); and
C. Allowing a commercial or multi -family residential
driveway grade of between eight percent (8%) and fifteen percent
(15%).
SECTION XCVII. Subsection 4-8-070H.4, Appeals, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended as follows:
Unless otherwise specified, any decision of the Envirommental Review
Committee, the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee, or the Public Works Administrator or designee in the administration of
the Title shall be appealable to the Hearing Examiner as an administrative
determination pursuant to RMC 4-8-110E, Appeals to Examiner of
Administrative Decision and Environmental Determinations.
SECTION XCVIII.
Subsection 4-8-080G, Land Use Permit Procedures, of
Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to replace the phrase "Planning/Building/Public Works" with the phrase "Community
and Economic Development" in the legend under the terms "Staff' and "Admin." and under
footnote number 4.
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SECTION XCIX. Section 4-8-110, Appeals, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and
Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to add a new
subsection, to read as follows:
J. APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Any decisions made in the administrative process related to the Community and
Economic Development Department may be appealed to the Administrator or
his/her designee within fifteen (15) days and filed, in writing, with the Department
of Community and Economic Development. The Administrator shall give
substantial weight to any discretionary decision of the City rendered pursuant to this
Chapter.
SECTION C. Note 1 of subsection 4-8-110A, Scope and Purpose, of Chapter 8,
Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1. Appeals of administrative decisions to Public Works Administrator or
designee.
SECTION CI. Subsection 4-8-110A, Scope and Purpose, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to add a
new subsection, to read as follows:
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7. Appeals of administrative decisions to Community and Economic
Development Administrator or designee.
SECTION CII.
Subsection 4-8-11OD, Appeals of Administrative Decisions to the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Any decisions made in the administrative process related to the City's storm
drainage regulations may be appealed to the Public Works Administrator or
his/her designee within fifteen (15) days and filed, in writing, with the Public
Works Department. The Administrator shall give substantial weight to any
discretionary decision of the City rendered pursuant to this Chapter.
SECTION CIII. Note b of the table in subsection 4-8-12013, Building Section
Permit Submittal Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
b. When required for foundations or retaining walls by the IBC.
SECTION CIV. Subsection 4-8-120C, Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements
table, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to modify the submittal requirements for Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendments/Rezone, as shown in Attachment `K'.
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SECTION CV. Subsection 4-8-120C, Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements
table, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to modify the submittal requirements for Comprehensive Plan Map Text
Amendments, as shown in Attachment `L'.
SECTION CVI. Subsection 4-8-120D.1, Definitions A, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Architectural Plans, Commercial, Industrial, Attached Dwellings with Three
(3) or More Units" to read as follows:
Architectural Plans, Commercial, Industrial, Attached Dwellings with Three (3)
or More Units: A twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24" x 36") plan prepared by
an architect licensed in the State of Washington (unless project exempted by
WAC 18-04-410) drawn at a scale of one -eighth inch equals one foot (1/8" = F)
or one-fourth inch equals one foot (1/4" = P) (or other size or scale approved by
the Building Official) clearly indicating the information required by the "Permits"
section of the currently adopted International Building Code and chapter 19.27
RCW (State Building Code Act, Statewide amendments), including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. General building layout, both existing and proposed — indicate
square footage of rooms, use of each room or area, window and door size
and ventilation, opening headers, plumbing, ducting, and electrical layout,
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including penetration protection, IBC occupancy group, and IBC type of
construction,
b. Cross section details, as needed, to show typical foundation, floor,
wall, ceiling and roof construction; structural members labeled as to size
and spacing; bracing, blocking, bridging, special connectors, anchor bolts;
insulation of walls, floors and roof/ceiling,
C. Details of stairs, fireplaces and special construction, if any,
d. King County Health Department approval on plans submitted to
the City for dining/food-handling establishments,
e. King County Health Department approval on plans submitted to
the City for public pools/spas,
f. Independent plan review by the State of Washington Labor and
Industries Electrical Division for I and E Occupancies,
g. Asbestos assessment by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control
Agency (PSAPCA) for interior demolition, and
h. Independent review by State Department of Health for hospitals.
SECTION CVII. Subsection 4-8-120D.1, Definitions A, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Architectural Plans, Detached Dwellings, Semi -Attached Dwellings, and Two
(2) Attached Dwellings" to read as follows:
Architectural Plans, Detached Dwellings, Semi -Attached Dwellings, and Two (2)
Attached Dwellings: An eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18" x 24"), minimum,
Z
plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch equals one foot (1/4" = F) (or other size
or scale approved by the Building Official) clearly indicating the information
required by the "Permits" section of the currently adopted International Building
Code and chapter 19.27 RCW (State Building Code Act, Statewide amendments),
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. General building layout and room use,
b. Window and door size and window ventilation area,
C. Plumbing, duct, and electrical layout,
d. Opening headers, size and material,
e. Cross section details, as needed, to show typical foundation, floor,
wall, ceiling and roof construction, including connection details,
f. Structural members labeled as to size and spacing as well as
bracing, blocking, bridging, special connectors, and anchor bolts,
g. Special details as needed, (i.e., stairs, fireplaces, special
construction), and
h. Insulation of walls, slab, floors, and roof/ceiling.
SECTION CV111. Subsection 4-8-120D.5, Definitions E, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Elevations, Architectural' to read as follows:
Elevations, Architectural: A twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24" x 36") fully
dimensioned architectural elevation plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch
equals one foot (1/4" = P) or one -eighth inch equals one foot (1/8" = P) (or other
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size or scale approved by the Building Official) clearly indicating the information
required by the "Permits" section of the currently adopted International Building
Code and chapter 19.27 RCW (State Building Code Act, Statewide amendments),
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Existing and proposed ground elevations,
b. Existing average grade level underneath proposed structure,
C. Height of existing and proposed structures showing finished roof-
top elevations based upon site elevations for proposed structures and any
existing/abutting structures,
d. Building materials and colors including roof, walls, any wireless
communication facilities, and enclosures,
e. Fence or retaining wall materials, colors, and architectural design,
f. Architectural design of on -site lighting fixtures, and
g. Cross-section of roof showing location and height of rooftop
equipment (include air conditioners, compressors, etc.) and proposed
screening.
h. Required for the Urban Design District review packet.
i. Identify building elevations by street name and orientation,
i.e., Burnett Ave. (west) elevation.
ii. Show the location of rooflines, doors and window
openings.
iii. Indicate typical detailing around doors windows and
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iv. Identify offsets in walls intended to meet the minimum
requirements for building modulation indicating the amount of
offset.
V. Show on each elevation any roof top elements such as
mechanical and elevator penthouses that protrude above the
parapet or penetrate the roof and would be visible from other
buildings of the same height.
vi. Photographs of proposed materials from manufacturers'
catalogues. A materials board showing actual materials and colors
referenced on the architectural elevations is recommended.
SECTION CIX. Subsection 4-8-120D.7, Definitions G, of Chapter 8 Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
line 11 of the column entitled "Report Preparation/Content Requirements" of Table 18,
Geotechnical Report — Detailed Requirements, of the definition "Geotechnical Report" to read as
follows with all other portions of the table to remain the same:
11. Conduct sufficient subsurface exploration to provide a site coefficient (S)
for use in the International Building Code to the satisfaction of the Building
Official.
SECTION CX. Subsection 4-8-120D.12, Definitions L, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Lot Line Adjustment Map" to read as follows:
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Lot Line Adjustment Map: A drawing of the proposed lot line adjustment •
prepared on an eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18" x 24") sheet of mylar by a
licensed land surveyor complying with the City's surveying standards.
a. Name of the proposed lot line adjustment (e.g., Smith/Larsen Lot
Line Adjustment),
b. Space reserved for "City of Renton File Number" (large type) at
top of first sheet,
C. Space reserved for City of Renton "land record number" (small
type) at bottom left of first sheet,
d. Legal description for each of the existing parcels. If a metes and
bounds description is used, it must be stamped by a licensed surveyor,
e. Date, graphic scale (one inch equals forty feet (1"=40'), unless
otherwise approved by the Department), and north arrow,
f. Names, locations, widths, types, and dimensions of adjacent and
on -site streets, alleys, and easements,
g. Lot lines with all property lines dimensioned and square footage of
each lot,
h. Parcels identified as Lot 4, Lot 3, etc.,
i. "Old" lot line(s) and "new" lot line(s) clearly labeled and
differentiated by line type and/or thickness (indicated distance(s) moved),
j. Addresses for each lot and new street names in accordance with
the street grid system regulations of chapter 9-11 RMC,
k. Total square footage of existing and revised lots,
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1. Ground floor square footage of all structures,
M. Location, dimensions and square footage of any existing structures
to remain, and dimensioned distances to property lines,
n. Location of existing conditions (such as wetlands, steep slopes,
watercourses) on or adjacent to the site which could hinder development,
o. Reservations, restrictive covenants, easements, description of any
areas to be dedicated to public use with notes stating their purpose, and
any limitations, and identifying the grantee and if the grantee is the City, a
statement of provisions reserving, granting and/or conveying the area with
a description of the rights and purposes must be shown,
P. Coordinates per City surveying standards for permanent control
monuments,
q. Location of all interior permanent control monuments per City .
surveying standards,
r. Statement of equipment and procedure used per WAC 332-130-
100,
S. Basis of bearing per WAC 332-130-150(1)(b)(iii),
t. Date the existing monuments were visited per WAC 332-130-
050(1)(f)(iv),
U. Verification that permanent markers are set at corners of the
proposed lots,
V. Statement of discrepancies, if any, between bearings and distances
of record and those measured or calculated,
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W. Surveyor's testament, stamp and signature,
X. Certification by a State of Washington licensed land surveyor that
a survey has been made and that monument and stakes have been set,
Y. Notarized signatures of all property owners having an interest in
the property, certifying ownership and approval of the proposal,
Z. Signature and date line(s) for the King County Assessor,
aa. Signature and date line(s) for the Administrator of the Department
of Community and Economic Development.
SECTION CXI. Subsection 4-8-120D.19, Definitions S, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Short Plat or Binding Site Plan Map, Final" to read as follows:
Short Plat or Binding Site Plan Map, Final: A plan, with a two-inch (2") border on
the left edge and on -half inch (1 /2") on all other sides, prepared by a State of
Washington registered land surveyor in accordance with RCW 18.43.010 and/or
chapter 58.17 RCW, fully dimensioned, drawn at a scale of one inch equals forty
feet (1"=40') on eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18" x 24") plan sheet(s) (or
other scale approved by the Planning Division Director). The reproducible
original shall be in black ink on stabilized drafting film and shall include the
following:
a. Name and location of the short plat or binding site plan,
b. Space reserved for "City of Renton File Number" (large type) at
top of first sheet,
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C. Space reserved for City of Renton "land record number" (small
type) at bottom left of first sheet,
d. Legal description of the property,
e. Date, graphic scale, and north arrow,
f. Vicinity map (a reduced version of the "neighborhood detail map"
as defined above),
g. Names, locations, widths and other dimensions of existing and
proposed streets, alleys, easements, parks, open spaces and reservations.
Shall show all utilities, streets, existing and new easements and associated
covenants within or abutting the short plat. If a new easement is created
on the plat, it must show grantee of easement rights. If the grantee is the
City, a statement of easement provisions reserving and conveying the
easement, with a description of the rights and purposes, needs to be made
on the short plat,
h. Lots designated by number within the area of the lot. Tracts shall
be similarly designated and each tract shall be clearly identified with
ownership. Lot lines with all property lines dimensioned and square
footage of each lot,
i. Lot numbers,
j. Addresses for each lot and new street names determined by the
Department in accordance with the street grid system regulations of
chapter 9-11 RMC,
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k. Reservations, restrictive covenants, easements, and any areas to be
dedicated to public use with notes stating their purpose, and any
limitations, and identifying the grantee. If the grantee is the City, a
statement of provisions reserving, granting and/or conveying the area with
a description of the rights and purposes must be shown,
1. Coordinates per City surveying standards for permanent control
monuments,
in. All interior permanent control monuments located per City
surveying standards,
n. Statement of equipment and procedure used per WAC 332-130-
100,
o. Basis of bearing per WAC 332-130-150(1)(b)(iii),
P. Date the existing monuments were visited per WAC 332-130-
050(1)(f)(iv),
q. Verification that permanent markers are set at corners of the
proposed lots,
r. Statement of discrepancies, if any, between bearings and distances
of record and those measured or calculated,
S. Location, dimensions and square footage of any existing structures
to remain within or abutting the plat,
t. Location of existing conditions (such as wetlands, steep slopes,
watercourses) on or adjacent to the site which could hinder development,
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U. Reference to all agreements or covenants required as a condition of
approval,
V. For binding site plans only: provision requiring site development
to be in conformity with the approved binding site plan,
W. Certifications by:
i. A State of Washington licensed land surveyor that a survey
has been made and that monuments and stakes have been set,
ii. The King County Department of Health that the proposed
septic system(s) is acceptable to serve the plat if not served by
sewer,
X. Signature and date line for:
i. All property owners (signatures must be notarized with an
ink stamp),
ii. The King County Assessor,
iii. The City of Renton Finance and Information Systems
Administrator with the following text preceding: "There are no
delinquent special assessments and any special assessments for any
dedicated property herein contained have been paid in full", and
iv. The Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development.
SECTION CXII. Subsection 4-8-120D.19, Definitions S, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Site Plan, Commercial, Industrial, Multi -Family" to read as follows:
Site Plan, Commercial, Industrial, Multi -Family: A twenty four inch by thirty six
inch (24" x 36") plan drawn by a State of Washington licensed architect at a scale
of one inch equals twenty feet (1" = 20') or one inch equals forty feet (1" = 40')
(or other size plan sheet or scale approved by the Building Official) clearly
indicating the following:
a. Scale and north arrow,
b. Legal description,
C. Location, identification, and dimensions of all buildings, property
lines, setbacks, streets, alleys and easements,
d. Condition of all public rights -of -way and verification of right to
use easements,
e. Off-street parking layout and driveways,
f. Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, storm drainage, meters
(domestic and fire), and grease interceptors,
g. Grading plan showing proposed and existing contours and site
elevations,
h. Landscaped areas, irrigation meters,
i. Lighting and sign structures (new and existing),
j. Location of garbage containers and recycling storage,
k. Fire hydrant locations (new and existing) within three hundred feet
(300') of building,
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1. For wireless communication facilities, indicate type and locations
of existing and new plant materials used to screen facility components and
the proposed color(s) for the facility,
in. General notes addressing the following (may be listed on cover
sheet):
i. Full name of the project,
ii. Name, address, and telephone number of owner and
agent(s),
iii. Existing zoning of the project site,
iv. Area, in square feet, of the project site,
V. Reference to the current International Building Code (i.e.,
IBC and date of current adopted version),
vi. Proposed use of each building (if multi -family, the number
of dwelling units),
vii. IBC occupancy group designation,
viii. IBC type of construction of all buildings,
ix. Allowable and proposed building height and number of
stories of new buildings,
X. Square footage (by floor and overall total) of each
individual building and/of use,
xi. Total square footage of all buildings (footprint of each
building),
xii. Allowable area calculation,
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xiii. Occupancy load (maximum capacity) of each building,
xiv. Percentage of lot coverage,
xv. Square footage of all landscaping (total, parking lot, and
wildlife habitat),
xvi. Seismic zone of the project site (e.g., Zone 3),
xvii. Floor, roof, and wind design loads,
xviii. Identity of special inspection agency selected by the owner
to perform special inspections,
xix. Building setbacks required by Code,
xx. Proposed building setbacks,
xxi. Parking analysis, including:
• Number of stalls required, by use; number of stalls provided,
by use,
• Sizes of stalls and angles,
• Location and number of handicap stalls, compact, employee
and/or guest parking stalls,
• Location and size of curb cuts,
• Traffic flow within the parking, loading, and maneuvering
areas and ingress and egress,
• Location of wheel stops,
• Loading space,
• Stacking space, and
• Square footage of interior parking lot landscaping.
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SECTION CXIII. Subsection 4-8-120D.19, Definitions S, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Structural Plans" to read as follows:
Structural Plans: Twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24" x 36") plans prepared
and stamped by a State of Washington licensed professional engineer drawn at a
scale of one -eighth inch equals one foot (1/8" = F) (or other size or scale
approved by the Building Official) clearly indicating the information required by
the currently adopted International Building Code and chapter 19.27 RCW (State
Building Code Act, Statewide amendments), including, but not limited to, the
following:
a. Structural members labeled as to size and spacing. as well as
bracing, blocking, bridging, special connectors, and anchor bolts,
b. Cross-section details, as needed, to show typical foundation, floor,
wall, ceiling and roof construction; insulation of walls, floors and
roof/ceiling, and
C. Details of stairs, fireplaces and special construction, if any.
SECTION CXIV. Subsection 4-8-120D.22, Definitions V, of Chapter 8, Permits -
General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Variance Justification" to read as follows:
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Variance Justification: A written statement setting for the reasons in favor of the
application and addressing the criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250B5 which are used
by the Hearing Examiner or Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee when reviewing the variance request.
SECTION CXV. Subsection 4-9-015H.3, Operating Permit Revocation, of Chapter
9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Department may revoke an operating permit if the owner does not apply for a
reinspection or hearing within ten (10) days of a permit suspension, if the owner
does not apply for a reinspection within twenty (20) days of a hearing, for
repeated violations of any of the requirements of RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas
Regulations, for interference with the Department in the performance of duty, for
submitting false or inaccurate information, and for intentional unauthorized
release of hazardous materials within the APA. Prior to revocation, the
Department shall notify, in writing, the owner of the specific reason(s) for which
the permit is to be revoked and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of the
tenth day following service of such notice unless a written request for hearing
with the Administrator is filed with the Department by the owner within ten (10)
days after the date of service, in which case the revocation shall be stayed until
the issuance of a final decision following the hearing. When an operating permit
is revoked, facility operations shall immediately cease. The decision as to
whether an unauthorized release of hazardous materials by the owners was
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intentional shall be made by the Administrator of the Department of Community
and Economic Development or designee.
SECTION CXVI. Section 4-9-025, Title 4 Development Regulation Revision
Process, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
4-9-025 TITLE IV DEVELOPMENT REGULATION REVISION PROCESS:
A. PURPOSE:
In accordance with RCW 36.70A.470, a summary containing written comments
on suggested development regulation amendments shall be coordinated by the
Department of Community and Economic Development (CED). The text revision
process is the means either to suggest a change or to identify a deficiency, or both,
in the development regulations. A deficiency does not refer to whether a
development regulation addresses a project's probable specific adverse
environmental impacts that could be mitigated in the project review process.
B. APPLICABILITY:
Title IV development regulation amendment proposals will be processed in
accordance with this section, unless specifically exempted below. Any interested
party, including applicants, citizens, and government agencies, may submit items
to the Title IV development regulation amendment process. Comprehensive Plan
amendments and Rezones are treated through separate processes.
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C. EXEMPTION:
Imperative Title IV amendments designated by the Mayor, City Council, Planning
Commission, or City management staff may be given a higher priority and
processed outside of the annual Title IV amendment process outlined in this
section.
D. AUTHORITY:
The Planning Director of CED shall coordinate the annual Title IV development
regulation amendment process.
E. PROCESS:
1. All proposed amendments relating to Title IV development
regulations shall be reviewed by CED and considered for an amendment
to Title IV development regulations.
2. The deadline for submitting proposed amendments is December
15`" for consideration in the amendment process for the following year.
3. By the first business day of May, the CED Department shall issue
a staff report response to all proposed amendments. Responses shall
include a recommendation indicating whether or not the proposed
amendment(s) are to be included in that year's recommended Title IV
development regulation update. If the proposed changes will not be
included in the next transmittal to Council, CED shall indicate the
reason(s) why, and shall inform the proponent that they may petition the
Council during the review process.
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4. By the first business day of May, CED shall forward to the Council
a report including all proposed amendments and comments with a staff
response.
5. Upon receipt of the Title IV development regulation amendment
report, the City Clerk's Office shall mail written notice to all proponents
of amendment requests containing the Council review process for the
current year, and informing proponents that they may petition the Council
to consider amendment proposals that were not recommended. This
notice shall include the schedule of dates for any other opportunities for
public testimony on the current year's Title IV development regulations
update.
6. Comments relating to Title IV development regulations shall be
reviewed by the appropriate City departments. Those that also require a
Comprehensive Plan amendment shall be forwarded to CED and
considered for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to
RMC 4-9-020.
7. Title IV amendment proposals that are rejected by the City shall
not be reconsidered, unless a compelling case for changed circumstances
can be made, for a period of two (2) years. Proponents of Title IV
amendment proposals shall be notified in writing, once the status of the
proposal is resolved.
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F. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
A City of Renton submittal form shall be submitted for a Title IV development
regulation amendment in order to be formally considered.
G. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT PERIOD:
See RMC 4-8-080H, and RMC 4-8-090.
The timeline for notifying the public of proposed Development Regulation
amendments shall be as described in the Type X- Land Use Permits table of RMC
4-8-080H, unless Planning Commission review is deemed to be unnecessary. In
that case, the timeline for the proposed development regulation amendment will
be governed by Type IX permits.
SECTION CXVII. Subsection 4-9-060C, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator's Deferral of Plat Improvements or Deferral of Other On- and Off- Site
Improvements Beyond Temporary Occupancy Permit, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended so that the title reads as follows:
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR'S DEFERRAL OF PLAT
IMPROVEMENTS OR DEFERRAL OF OTHER ON- AND OFF- SITE
IMPROVEMENTS BEYOND TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMIT
SECTION CXVIII. Subsection 4-9-060C.1, Applicability, of Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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If a developer wishes to defer certain improvements listed in this Title until after
obtaining a certificate of occupancy for any structures, or in the case of plats, final
plat approval, the written application shall be made to the Public Works
Administrator or designee stating the reasons why such delay is necessary.
SECTION CXIX. Subsection 4-9-060C.3, Security Required, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Upon approval by the Public Works Administrator or his/her designee for such
deferment, for good cause shown by the applicant, the applicant shall thereupon
furnish security to the City in an amount equal to one hundred fifty percent
(150%) of the estimated costs of the installation and required improvements. The
decision of the Administrator as to the amount of such security shall be
conclusive.
SECTION CXX.
Subsection 4-9-060C.4, Plans for Improvements Required, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Should the Public Works Administrator or his/her designee grant the deferral of
part or all of the necessary on -site improvements, then full and complete
engineering drawings of the on -site improvements shall be submitted as a
condition precedent to the granting of any deferral.
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SECTION CXXI.
Subsection 4-9-060C.6, Expiration, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Such security shall list the exact work that shall be performed by the applicant and
shall specify that all of the deferred improvements shall be completed within the
time specified by the Public Works Administrator or his/her designee, and if no
time is so specified, then not later than one year. For plats, if no time is
established, then not later than one year after approval of the final plat by the City
Council or one year after recording of the short subdivision. The security shall be
held by the Finance Department.
SECTION CXXII. Subsection 4-9-060C.7, Extension of Time Limit, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator or his/her designee (Administrator) shall
annually review the deferred improvements and the amount of the security.
Should the Administrator determine that any improvement need not be installed
immediately, then the Administrator may extend the deferral for an additional
period of time up to an additional year. Any improvement deferred for five (5)
years shall be required to be installed or shall be waived by the Administrator
pursuant to RMC 4-9-250C, Waiver Procedures, unless the Administrator
determines that it is more likely than not that the improvements would be installed
within an additional five (5) year period of time, in which case the Administrator
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may continue to defer the improvements year to year subject to the other
conditions contained in this Section. Should any improvement be initiated before
the lapse of a deferral, and the work is diligently pursued, then the Administrator
may extend the deferral period for a term equivalent to the time necessary to
complete construction, but subject, however, to continuation of the security. At
the same time as the granting of any additional deferral, the security for such
deferral shall be reviewed and increased or decreased as the Administrator shall
deem necessary, but shall remain in an amount equal to a minimum of one
hundred fifty percent (150%) of the estimated cost of the installation of the
deferred improvement.
SECTION CXXIII.
Note ill of subsection 4-9-060C.9.c, Standards, of Chapter
9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Public Works Administrator or his/her designee determines that installation
of the required improvement would result in a safety hazard; or
SECTION CXXIV. Subsection 4-9-060C.9.d, Amount of Payment of Fee in
Lieu of Street Improvements, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
In each instance where the City approves a proposed fee -in -lieu under the
provisions of this Section, the amount of the fee -in -lieu shall be one hundred
percent (100%) of the then -estimated cost of constructing the street improvements
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that would otherwise be required under this Chapter, based on information
compiled and kept current by the Public Works Department on the cost of street
improvement construction.
SECTION CXXV.
Subsection 4-9-060C.12, Record of Deferral, of Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall note for the
Department's record the following information: the improvements deferred,
amount of security or check deposited, time limit of security or check, name of
bonding company, and any other pertinent information.
SECTION CXXVI. Subsection 4-9-060C.14, Administrative Approval
Required Prior to Transfer of Responsibility, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The City shall not be required to permit a substitution of one party for another on
any security if the Public Works Administrator or designee, after full review, feels
that the new owner does not provide sufficient security to the City that the
improvements will be installed when required.
SECTION CXXVII.
Subsection 4-9-065D, Bonus Allowances and Review
Criteria, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to eliminate references to the number of building stories, as shown in Attachment `M'.
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SECTION CXXVIII. Subsection 4-9-120C; Authority, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Hearing Examiner shall hear all requests for rebuild approval permits for
nonconforming uses. The Community and Economic Development Administrator
shall make determinations regarding rebuild approval permit applications for
nonconforming structures, unless such applications are coupled with rebuild
approval permit applications for non -conforming uses that are being heard by the
Hearing Examiner.
SECTION CXXIX. Subsection 4-9-120F, Review Criteria for Nonconforming
Structures, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The Reviewing Official may issue a rebuild approval permit only when the
continuance of the structure is determined to be in the public interest and such
structures are: (1) found to be compatible with other existing and potential
use/structures in the general area; or (2) can be made to be compatible with the
application of appropriate conditions. The Community and Economic
Development Administrator shall consider the following factors, when
considering a request for a rebuild approval permit for a nonconforming structure.
In order to grant the permit, he/she shall find that at least three (3) of the
following criteria have been satisfied:
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l . Architectural and/or Historic Significance: The structure represents
a unique regional or national architectural style or an innovation in
architecture because of its style, use of materials, or functional
arrangement, and is one of the few remaining examples of this.
2. Architectural Compatibility with Surrounding Structures: The
nonconforming building or structure was a part of a unified streetscape of
similar structures that is unlikely to be replicated unless the subject
structure is rebuilt per, or similar to, its original plan.
3. Potential of Site for Redevelopment: Redevelopment of the site
with a conforming structure is unlikely either because the size of the
existing lot may be too small to be economical, or because the
characteristics of adjacent permitted uses (that might normally be expected
to expand to such. a site) currently might preclude their expansion.
Typically, economic hardship would not be considered for a variance, but
is a consideration here.
4. Condition of Building/Structure: If nonconforming as to the
provisions of the City's Building Code, the building or structure and
surrounding premises have generally been well maintained and is not
considered to be a threat to the public health, welfare, or safety, or it could
be retrofitted so as not to pose such a threat.
5. Departure from Development Regulations: If nonconforming with
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structure does not pose a threat to the public health, welfare or safety, or
could be modified so as not to pose such a threat.
SECTION CXXX. Subsection 4-9-150J.3, Occupancy Permit Issuance
Procedure, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Occupancy permits shall be granted consistent with the requirements in RMC
Title 4. Conditions of approval shall be based upon actions to be achieved prior
to issuance of construction permits or building permits. Deferrals of
improvements shall be determined by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator pursuant to RMC 4-9-060.
SECTION CXXXI. Subsection 4-9-190H, Administrative Appeals, of Chapter
9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have the final
authority to interpret the Master Program for the City of Renton. Where an
application is denied or changed, per subsection E6 of this Section, an applicant
may appeal the decision denying or changing a "substantial development permit'
to the Shoreline Hearings Board for an open record appeal in accordance with
RMC 4-8-I10. See RMC 4-8-110H for appeal procedures to the Shoreline
Hearings Board.
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SECTION CXXXII. Subsection 4-9-200M.4, Vested for the Purposes of Zoning,
of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
4. Vested for the Purposes of Zoning: As long as the development of a phased
project conforms to the approved phasing plan, the zoning regulations in effect at
the time of the original approval shall continue to apply. However, all
construction shall conform to the International Building Code and Uniform Fire
Code regulations in force at the time of building permit application.
SECTION CXXXIII. Subsection 4-9-240F, Waiver of Requirements and Fees, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Except for sign requirements of RMC 4-8-090, the Community and Economic
Development Administrator may waive specific application requirements
determined to be unnecessary for review of an application. The Administrator
may waive the permit application fee for public service activities and nonprofit
organizations.
SECTION CXXXIV. Subsection 4-9-240G, Application Process and Review
Authority, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall, in consultation
with appropriate City departments, review and decide upon each application for a
temporary use permit. The Administrator may approve, modify, or condition an
application for a temporary use permit.
SECTION CXXXV. Subsection 4-9-240H, Decision Criteria, of Chapter 9,
Permits -Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
approve, modify, or condition an application for a temporary use permit, based on
consideration of the following factors:
1. The temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity of the temporary use; and
2. Adequate parking facilities and vehicle ingress and egress are
provided to serve the temporary use and any existing uses on the site; and
3. Hours of operation of the temporary use are specified, and would
not adversely impact surrounding uses; and
4. The temporary use will not cause nuisance factors such as noise,
light, or glare which adversely impact surrounding uses; and
5. If applicable, the applicant has obtained the required right-of-way
use permit.
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SECTION CXXXVI. Subsection 4-9-240J.1, General, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
establish conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use compatibility
and to minimize potential impacts on nearby uses. These include, but are not
limited to, requiring that notice be given to adjacent/abutting property owners
prior to approval, time and frequency of operation, temporary arrangements for
parking and traffic circulation, requirement for screening or enclosure, and
guarantees for site restoration and cleanup following temporary uses.
SECTION CXXXVII. Subsection 4-9-240N, Security, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
require security in conformance with RMC 4-9-060C to assure compliance with
the provisions of the temporary use permit as approved if required. The amount
of the security will be determined by the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee, but in no case shall it be less than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00). The security may be used by the City to abate the use and/or
facilities.
SECTION CXXXVIII. Subsection 4-9-2400, Permit Revocation, of Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
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of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1. Revocation of Temporary Use Permit: Should the Community and Economic
Development Administrator or the Administrator's designee determine that
information has been provided to the City which was false, incomplete, or has
changed; such that the decision criteria in subsection H of this Section are
incorrect, false, or have not been met, or the temporary use actually being used is
different than or greater than that applied for, or if the use itself is a nuisance,
unhealthy, unsafe or poses a substantial risk of harm to persons or property, then
the Administrator may revoke the temporary use permit upon ten (10) days'
written notice, unless an emergency exists, in which case the Administrator may
declare such an emergency and immediately revoke the temporary use permit.
SECTION CXXXIX. Subsection 4-9-250B.1.c, Administrative Variances, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall
have the authority to grant variances from the following development standards
when no other permit or approval requires Hearing Examiner Review:
i. Residential Land Uses: Lot width, lot depth, setbacks, allowed
projections into setbacks, and lots coverage. Lot width, lot depth, and
setback variations do not require a variance if the request is part of a
stream daylighting proposal and meets criteria in RMC 4-3-050L; and
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ii. Commercial and Industrial Land Uses: Screening of surface
mounted equipment and screening of roof -mounted equipment.
iii. Proposals Located Within Critical Areas:
(a) Steep Slopes Forty Percent (40%) or Greater and Very
High Landslide Hazards: The construction of one single family
home on a pre-existing platted lot where there is not enough
developable area elsewhere on the site to accommodate building
pads and provide practical off-street parking.
(b) Wetlands:
• Creation/restoration/enhancement ratios: Categories 1
and 2.
• Buffer width reductions not otherwise authorized by
RMC 4-3-050M6e and M6f Category 3.
• A new or expanded single family residence on an
existing, legal lot, having a regulated Category 3 wetland.
(c) Streams and Lakes: A new or expanded single family
residence on a pre-existing platted lot where there is not enough
developable area elsewhere on the site to accommodate building
pads and provide practical off-street parking, providing reasonable
use of the property.
SECTION CXL. Subsection 4-9-250B.8.e, Records, of Chapter 9, Permits -Specific,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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The Department Administrator or designee shall maintain the records of all
variance actions and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration
upon request.
SECTION CXLI.
Subsection 4-9-250B.13, Decision Process, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. The Community and Economic Development Administrator or Designee
Shall Announce Findings and Decisions: Not more than thirty (30) days after the
termination of the proceedings of the public hearing on any variance, the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall
announce the Administrator's findings and decision. If a variance is granted, the
record shall show such conditions and limitations in writing as the Administrator
may impose.
b. Notice of Decision of the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or Designee: Following the rendering of a decision on a variance
application, a copy of the written order by the Administrator shall be mailed to the
applicant at the address shown on the application and filed with the Community
and Economic Development Department and to any other person who requests a
copy thereof.
C. Reconsideration: (Reserved)
d. Record of Decision: Whenever a variance is approved by the Community
and Economic Development Administrator or designee, the Department shall
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forthwith make an appropriate record and shall inform the administrative
department having jurisdiction over the matter.
SECTION CXLII. Subsection 4-9-250C.2, Authority for Waiver of Street
Improvements, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee
may grant waiver of the installation of street improvements subject to the
determination that there is reasonable justification for such waiver.
SECTION CXLIII. Subsection 4-9-250E.1, Authority, of Chapter 9, Permits -
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The provisions of this Title are not intended to prevent the use of any material or
method of construction or aquifer protection not specifically prescribed by this
Title, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the
Public Works Administrator.
SECTION CXLIV. Section 4-11-010, Definitions A, of Chapter 11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the
definition of "Administrator" to read as follows:
Unless otherwise specified, the Administrator of the Department of Public Works
of the City, or any successor office with responsibility for the management of the
public properties within the City of Renton, or designee.
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SECTION CXLV. Section 4-11-020, Definitions B, of Chapter 11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the
definition of "Building" to read as follows:
BUILDING: As defined by the International Building Code.
BUILDING: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program
Regulations, use only.) Any structure having a roof intended to be used for the
shelter or enclosure of persons, plants, animals or property.
SECTION CXLVI. Section 4-11-020, Definitions B, of Chapter 11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the
definition of "Building Code" to read as follows:
BUILDING CODE: The International Building Code, promulgated by the
International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
SECTION CXLVII. Section 4-11-020, Definitions B, of Chapter 11,
Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the
definition of "Building Official" to read as follows:
BUILDING OFFICIAL: The officer or other person charged with the
administration and enforcement of the IBC and the building -related provisions of
this Title, or his duly authorized deputy.
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SECTION CXLVIII. Section 4-11-060, Definitions F, of Chapter 11, Definitions,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correction the illustration
of "Floor Area, Gross" as shown in Attachment `N'.
SECTION CXLIX. Section 4-11-090, Definitions I, of Chapter 11, Definitions,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to add the following
definition of "International Building Code" in alphabetical order:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: The adopted edition of the International
Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
SECTION CL. Section 4-11-090, Definitions I, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to add the following definition of
"International Building Code Standards" in alphabetical order:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS: The adopted edition of
the International Building Code Standards, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials.
SECTION CLI. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the definition of
"Storage, Outdoor" to read as follows:
STORAGE, OUTDOOR: The outdoor accumulation of material or equipment for
the purpose of sale, rental, use on site, or shipping to other locations. This
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definition excludes hazardous material storage, warehousing and distribution,
vehicle storage, and outdoor retail sales.
SECTION CLII.
Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended correct the definition of
"Street, Collector" to read as follows:
STREET, COLLECTOR:
1. A street providing
access with
higher
traffic
volumes than a typical
residential, commercial,
or industrial
access
street.
Collector streets are
designated by the Public Works Department.
2. A street classified as a collector street on the City of Renton Arterial Street
Plan.
SECTION CLIII. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended correct the definition of
"Street, Residential Access" to read as follows:
STREET, RESIDENTIAL ACCESS:
A non -arterial street providing access to residential land uses, and not designated
as a collector street by the Public Works Department.
SECTION CLIV. Section 4-11-210, Definitions U, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to delete the definition of
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SECTION CLV. Section 4-11-210, Definitions U, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to delete the definition of
"Uniform Building Code Standards."
SECTION CLVI. Section 4-11-260, Definitions Z, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended correct the definition of
"Zoning Administrator" to read as follows:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designated
representative.
SECTION CLVII.
Section 5-3-2, Salaries of Appointive Officers, of Chapter
3, Salaries, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The appointive officers shall receive such salaries as are fixed and established by
City of Renton ordinances and such salaries shall be.paid in equal semi-monthly
installments unless otherwise determined by the City Council or by State law. For
the purpose of this Section the appointive officers are those appointed by the
Mayor and whose appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council.
They shall include, among others: Chief Administrative Officer, Finance and
Information Services Administrator, Hearing Examiner, Human Resources and
Risk Management Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Community
Services Administrator, Community and Economic Development Administrator,
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City Attorney, Police and Fire Chief as per applicable civil service laws, and the
City Clerk.
SECTION CLVIII. Subsection A of section 5-12-5, Adult Entertainment
Business License Investigation, of Chapter 12, Adult Entertainment Standards, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Fire Department and the Department of Community and Economic
Development for reports on compliance with all applicable fire, building and
zoning codes of the City.
SECTION CLIX. Note 3 of subsection 5-19-8A, Location of Facilities, of Chapter
19, Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever any existing electric utilities, cable facilities, or telecommunications
facilities are located underground within a public way of the City, a grantee with
permission to occupy the same public way must also locate its
telecommunications facilities underground unless the telecommunications
provider has obtained a waiver from the Community and Economic Development
Administrator.
SECTION CLX. Subsection 5-19-10A, Limitations on Time of Work, of Chapter
19, Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Limitations On Time Of Work: Whenever construction, installation or repair of
any facilities installed, maintained or repaired under this Chapter occurs adjacent
to or within 200 feet of any residential structure, then such construction
installation or repair must be done between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Saturday. No work shall be done on Sunday. These hours may be extended by
the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development
upon a showing of an emergency satisfactory to the Administrator.
SECTION CLXI. Subsection 5-19-10B, Siting Of Above -Ground Enclosures, of
Chapter 19, Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises, of Title V (Finance and Business
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Siting of Above -Ground Enclosures: Any above -ground enclosure constructed or
installed or any such enclosure replaced or substantially rebuilt (installed) during
the term of any franchise, when adjacent to a single family residence, and such
enclosure on any one face is greater than four feet shall be installed only after
notice and siting of such enclosure pursuant to this Section.
Prior to installation, grantee shall give two notices to the resident(s) of the single
family residence and, if the resident(s) is not the owner, to the owner. The first
notice shall be not more than 30 days or less than ten days prior to installation.
The notice shall identify where the installation is planned in relationship to the
single family residence and identifying relationship and distance to any
distinguishing landmarks and any screening devices installed or intended to be
installed. The notice shall offer the resident(s) and/or owner the opportunity to
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negotiate with the grantee concerning location of the enclosure and include the
name and telephone number of an agent or employee of grantee that will be
available to undertake such negotiations during regular business hours. The
second notice shall be given not more than ten days or less than five days prior to
the installation, but not sooner than five days after the first notice. The second
notice shall contain the same information as the first notice. The Administrator of
the Department of Community and Economic Development or his or her designee
may modify these timeframes upon a showing by the grantee of need unless such
modification would work a substantial hardship on the notice procedure.
The grantee will locate the installation where requested by the resident(s) and/or
owner unless such location would be impracticable or substantially more
expensive than the planned location. If the resident(s) and owner request different
locations, the grantee shall give precedence to the location requested by the
owner.
SECTION CLXII. Section 8-1-2, Definitions, of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title
VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the definition of "Bulky Waste" to
read as follows:
BULKY WASTE: Large items of solid waste, including but not limited to items
such as furniture; large household appliances, including but not limited to
refrigerators, freezers, ovens, ranges, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, washing
machines, or clothes dryers; junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or any parts thereof as
defined in RMC 6-1-2, as now worded or hereafter amended; and any other
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oversized solid wastes which would typically not fit into or be permitted for
collection as garbage in garbage cans.
SECTION CLXIII. Section 8-7-4, Designation of Zoned Areas, of Chapter 7,
Noise Level Regulations, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The EDNA (environmental designation for noise abatement) is hereby established
as follows:
A. Residential zones, which shall include RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10,
R-14, RM, RMH, are classified as Class A EDNA.
B. Commercial zones, which shall include CN, CD, CV, CA, CO,
COR, UC-N1, UC-N2, are classified as Class B EDNA.
C. Industrial Zones, which shall include IL, IM, IH, are classified as
Class C EDNA.
SECTION CLXIV. Subsection A of section 9-2-2, Application, of Chapter 2,
Excess Right -of -Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Any person, partnership or corporation desirous of temporarily or permanently
using and occupying unneeded and unused public right-of-way and whose
property directly abuts and adjoins such public right-of-way, may apply to the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee to
secure a revocable permit or permanent easement for such use. Such application
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shall include sufficient and specific plans as to the proposed use and any such use
and occupancy shall be in compliance with all of the City's laws and ordinances.
If such application is for a permanent easement, that application shall additionally
include the following:
1. Evidence, such as a title policy, title search or other similar mechanism
showing that the applicant owns the underlying fee to the public right-of-way; or
2. If the applicant is not the owner in. fee of the property burdened by the right-
of-way, then a quit claim deed or easement from the fee owner; or
3. In doubtful cases, or where ownership cannot be proved, what title history is
available, and a covenant running with the land holding the City harmless from
any and all later claims for damages, inverse condemnation, injunction or other
action premised upon the City's granting of the permanent easement; or
4. Where the City is the fee owner of the property in question, subsections A.l
through A.3 of this Section shall be satisfied.
SECTION CLXV. Section 9-2-3, Standards of Review, of Chapter 2, Excess
Right -of -Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A. Revocable Permits: Prior to the issuance of any revocable permit, the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall find and
determine that the City has no foreseeable use or need for such excess or unused
public right-of-way for the period of time of the permit.
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B. Permanent Easements: Prior to the issuance of any permanent easement,
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall review
the application and determine that the easement is the minimum that will be
necessary, that the easement will not negatively affect the current or anticipated
future use of the right-of-way, and that the public good, in balance, is furthered by
such easement. The easement is intended to allow granting of minor easements
for eave overhangs, foundation footings, or similar minor uses when approved by
the Administrator, when the structures are deemed to be of significant benefit to
the City. Such permanent easement shall be limited to no more than three feet in
width for underground structures such as foundation footings, and no more than
eight feet in width for structures above ground such as eave overhangs or bay
windows. In no case shall aboveground structures be less than 14 feet from
ground elevation, nor shall they extend over the surface of a paved street, but shall
be limited to over sidewalks, alleys, landscape areas, or unimproved areas.
C. Vacation Of Right -Of -Way: If the subject right-of-way will not be
necessary for future public use, then the applicant should be encouraged to apply
for a vacation of the right-of-way. The application for use of right-of-way shall
be tabled until the applicant refuses to apply for vacation or the vacation is denied
by the City Council. If the vacation is granted, the application for use shall be
dismissed.
D. Authority and Conditions: The Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee shall further have the right to imposed such conditions
or terms as may appear reasonable under the circumstances in order to protect the
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public safety, welfare, general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area. The
Administrator shall likewise have the authority to deny the permit should it find
that it is not in the public interest, and will not further the public safety, welfare,
general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area.
SECTION CLXVI. Section 9-2-4, Fee Determined, of Chapter 2, Excess Right -
of -Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
When an application is approved, the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee shall determine a nonrefundable fee as established by
ordinance for the temporary use of the right-of-way or granting of a permanent
easement. The fee shall be as stipulated in RMC 4-1-180E.
SECTION CLXVII. Subsection 9-2-513, Insurance Required, of Chapter 2,
Excess Right -of -Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Insurance Required: Any easement applicant under this Section or any permittee
shall provide, prior to the issuance or grant of any such revocable permit or
permanent easement, sufficient public liability and property damage insurance
with limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars/three hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000.00/$300,000.00) on account of public liability and not less than
fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) on account of property damage. Copies of
such insurance policy or policies shall be furnished unto the City with a special
endorsement in favor of the City. Upon showing of a hardship and at the
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discretion of the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
his/her designee, the insurance requirements may be reduced or waived for single-
family or two-family residential applications. For municipalities or utilities that
are self insured, there may be substituted a statement of self insurance showing
the ability to answer for damages in the amounts stated in this paragraph.
SECTION CLXVIII. Section 9-5-2, Application, of Chapter 5, Latecomer's
Agreements, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Application for a latecomer's agreement shall be made thirty (30) days prior to
issuance of the construction permit. Application may be by letter to the Mayor
and City Council requesting a latecomer's agreement, or upon forms prepared by
the Public Works Department. Any application for a latecomer's agreement shall
contain the following information:
A. Legal description of applicant's property.
B. Legal description of the benefited properties.
C. Vicinity maps of applicant's property, benefiting properties and the
location of the improvement.
D. Estimated cost data and inventory for the improvements.
E. Proposed pro rata share of the cost of the improvement to be borne
by the benefiting properties, and a proposed method of assessment of that
pro rata share to the individual benefitting properties.
F. Payment of full amount of nonrefundable processing fee pursuant
to RMC 4-1-180A.
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SECTION CLXIX. Section 9-5-3, Preliminary Notice of Latecomer's
Agreement and Appeal Rights, of Chapter 5, Latecomer's Agreements, of Title IX (Public Ways
and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Department shall determine the preliminary latecomer's area
boundaries and draft the legal description of the latecomer's boundary and a
preliminary latecomer's boundary map. The City Clerk shall mail a notice to all
owners of record of property within the latecomer's boundary and to the
developer or holder of the latecomer's agreement. The notice shall include an
approximation of the preliminary assessment, the proposed latecomer's boundary
map and the description of the property owners' rights and option to participate in
the latecomer's agreement. This preliminary notice form will not be recorded
with King County. The property owners may, upon payment of the seventy five
dollar ($75.00) appeal fee, request an appeal hearing before the City Council
within twenty (20) days of the mailing. Appeals must adhere to the criteria
established under Section 9-5-5C of this Chapter but will be limited to the issue of
whether or not a specific property should be included in the latecomer's area. The
City Council, by ordinance or voice vote may delegate the Hearing Examiner or
other hearing officer to hold the requisite public hearing and establish a record,
together with a recommendation for the City Council. The City Council's ruling
is determinative and final.
SECTION CLXX. Subsection 9-5-5A, Preparation of Proposed Final
Assessment Roll, of Chapter 5, Latecomer's Agreements, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property)
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of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Preparation of Proposed Final Assessment Roll: Following construction, the
Public Works Department shall prepare a final proposed latecomer's agreement
which will include a legal description and a map of the latecomer's boundary.
The cost of the improvements will be spread among the property owners based
upon their pro rata share of said costs. The costs will become payable upon the
issuance of a City permit authorizing the benefitting property owner(s) to
construct improvements that would allow the user(s) property to derive direct
benefit from these facilities. The method of assessment to be used will be one or
more of the following methods, unless otherwise approved or directed by the City
Council:
1. Front foot method;
2. Zone front foot method.
3. Square footage method.
4. Trip generation (traffic) method.
5. Other equitable method, as determined by the City.
6. Any combination of the above methods.
The method(s) used and the dollar amount(s) will be included in the final
latecomer's agreement.
SECTION CLXXI.
Section 9-8-10, Permit Required, of Chapter 8, Sidewalk
Construction, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Any person desiring to change or relocate any sidewalk in front of and abutting
their property shall make application in writing to the Department of Community
and Economic Development of the City and such application shall contain, among
others, the exact location of such proposed change or relocation, the location of
any new sidewalk to be laid and the connection and location of other sidewalks
upon such street; no change or relocation of any sidewalk shall be made until the
issuance of an appropriate permit therefor.
SECTION CLXXII. Section 9-9-3, City Council to Authorize Closing, of
Chapter 9, Street Closure, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Notices herein provided shall be given pursuant to a resolution of the Council and
be in the name of the City of Renton, signed by the responsible Department
Administrator or designee; provided, however, that in case of any emergency such
streets shall be closed upon the posting of notice of the closing thereof, signed by
the Administrator or designee without any action on the part of the Council; and
further provided, that in the case of a closure of one day or less, such streets shall
be closed upon the posting of notice of the closing thereof, signed by the
Administrator or designee without any action on the part of the Council.
SECTION CLXXIII. Section 9-9-4, Emergency Closing, of Chapter 9, Street
Closure, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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In cases of emergency, the Council or Responsible Official may, without
publication or delay, close any such street or avenue or part thereof temporarily
by posting notices at each end of and at all crossroads or streets and all roads or
streets leading into or out from any street or avenue or part thereof to be
temporarily closed. In all emergency cases, as herein provided, the orders of the
Council or the Responsible Official shall be immediately effective.
SECTION CLXXIV.
Section 9-10-1, Permission Required, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to construct,
cut up, dig up, undermine, break, excavate, tunnel or in any way disturb or
obstruct any street, alley or any street pavement, street curb, sidewalk, driveway
or improvement in the City without first having obtained written permission as
herein provided; provided, however, that in case of an emergency occurring
outside the regular office hours whenever an immediate excavation may be
necessary for the protection of life or private property, such matter shall. be
reported immediately to the Department of Community and Economic
Development of the City, who may thereupon grant permission to make the
necessary excavation upon the express condition that an application for a permit
be made in the manner herein provided, on or before noon of the next following
business day.
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SECTION CLXXV. Section 9-10-2; Condition of Permit, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development shall grant such
permit only upon compliance with the following terms and conditions:
A. The party requesting such permit shall make application in writing and
simultaneously therewith file with the City's Department of Community and
Economic Development a plat or sketch drawn to scale showing the location and
plan of the construction, excavation, cutting or other work desired to be done, and
the street, alley or place to be so used, together with a full description of the
nature of the work. The City's Department of Community and Economic
Development shall thereupon examine such application and upon approval thereof
and the filing of a proper performance bond, as hereinbelow set forth, the
Department of Community and Economic Development shall thereupon issue a
permit.
B. Such permit shall specify the place where such acts are to be performed
and done together with a description of the proposed work to be done under such
permit; the length of time allowed for the completion thereof; the permittee shall
further be required to replace, to its former condition, whatever portion of the
street, sidewalk, driveway, alley, pavement, curb or improvement that may have
been disturbed or affected in any way during such work, and such permit may
further specify whether the City elects to do the work of restoring the surface as
hereinafter provided.
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C. The acts and work permitted under such permit, and the restoration to its
former condition of such street, alley, pavement, curb or improvement, shall at all
times be performed under the supervision and control of the authorized
representative of the Department of Community and Economic Development, but
at the sole cost and expense of the permittee.
D. In making any excavation, cut or break in any public street, sidewalk,
alley or like improvement, the materials thus excavated from the trenches thereof
not otherwise suitable for backfilling shall be disposed of as directed by the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or authorized
representative. All such excavations shall be backfilled with approved materials
and shall be compacted by water or mechanical tamping.
E. The maximum length of any open trench during such work shall at no time
exceed two hundred (200) lineal feet, except when otherwise granted by special
written permission from the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
F. All existing storm sewer facilities and outer utilities that are moved or
disconnected during such work shall be replaced immediately as directed. A
concrete saw shall be used to cut all pavement so as to produce a reasonable
square and true edge without spalling or cracking into adjacent pavement.
G. If the Department of Community and Economic Development so elects,
all excavated materials within the street right-of-way shall be removed and
disposed of and planks and saddles placed over trenches so as to provide safe and
adequate passage for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all times.
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H. In excavating any such public street, avenue, curb, alley, sidewalk or like
improvement, the surface material and earth removed must be kept separate and
deposited in a manner that will occasion the least inconvenience to or interference
with the public, with adequate provision for proper surface drainage and safe
passage for the traveling public. Such surface or pavement, after refilling, shall be
placed in as good condition and wear as it existed immediately prior to the
excavations. If the permittee shall fail to complete such work and restore such
street, sidewalk, driveway, alley, pavement, curb or like improvement before the
expiration of the time fixed by such permit, the Department of Community and
Economic Development shall, if it deems it advisable, cause such work to be done
by the City or any other party in order to return such street, sidewalk, driveway,
alley, pavement, curb, improvement or place to its original and proper condition
as it existed immediately prior to such excavation; in such case the permittee shall
be liable unto the City for any and all work performed and the City shall have the
right to proceed against the performance bond filed by said permittee as herein
provided. In addition, the City shall have a right of action against such permittee
for all fees, expenses and costs paid out and incurred in connection with such
work, not otherwise covered by said bond, or the City may elect to proceed
against such permittee directly for all of said work as the City may elect.
I. The permittee as a further condition to the issuance of such permit shall
warrant and guarantee unto the City the work performed and the restoration of the
premises for a period of one year from the date of completion of such work.
When a permit is issued for the excavation for the purpose of installing,
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maintaining, repairing, or replacing any underground utility within a street, alley
or public place, to private property for use of such utility thereon, the permittee or
the owner of the premises if the permittee is a person other than the owner, shall
further agree, in the application for any such permit, that if the structure or facility
on any private property to which the utility is introduced or furnished by the
service line shall thereafter cease to be occupied or shall no longer be used or
useful, the permittee and each of its successors and assigns will, upon any such
occurrence, cut and cap the service line to prevent further service of utility to the
structure or facilities, or, upon written demand of the Department of Community
and Economic Development, take such similar action. Upon completion of such
work, including the capping of utility, the same shall be reported to the
Department of Community and Economic Development in writing. Permittee
agrees, whenever possible, to notify the City in writing whenever any such
structure or facility has ceased to be serviced by the utility or has otherwise
discontinued or abandoned the use thereof.
J. The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have
the right to elect, and to specify such election on the permit to be issued, that the
refilling of all trenches made in a public street, alley or highway, and the repaving
or resurfacing thereof, may be done by the City and any and all cost and expenses
in connection therewith to be charged to and paid by the permittee and/or the
sureties of his performance bond. Such bond shall be in an amount not less than
the anticipated cost of the work to be done or minimum of one thousand dollars
($1,000.00). The City may also demand an adequate cash sum as security to cover
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such estimated cost at the time of issuing such permit.
SECTION CLXXVI. Section 9-10-4, Permittee Liable, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The permittee shall notify the Department of Community and Economic
Development and the Police Department when such excavation is to take place
and for what duration. Immediately upon completion of the acts or work allowed
under such permit, written notice thereof shall be given to the Department of
Community and Economic Development by the permittee. Any delay after such
completion in giving such written notice to the Department of Community and
Economic Development shall render the permittee liable, as well as the surety on
his bond, in a sum of not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) for each day of
any such delay.
SECTION CLXXVII. Section 9-10-5, Bond Required, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The applicant for any such permit, prior to the issuance thereof as herein provided
shall execute and deliver unto the City and file with its Department of Community
and Economic Development a performance bond in such amount as shall be fixed
by the Department of Community and Economic Development with sureties to be
approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development; a three
hundred fifty dollar ($350.00) cash bond may be posted with the Department of
Community and Economic Development for curbs, sidewalks and driveways less
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than thirty five feet (35') in length which have been in existence as accepted City
street improvements for a period of more than three (3) years and a five hundred
dollar ($500.00) cash bond may be posted with the Department of Community
and Economic Development for curbs, sidewalks and driveways less than thirty
five feet (35') in length, which have been in existence as accepted street
improvements less than three (3) years. However, in the case of a single-family
residence, in which the owner resides and has resided for two (2) years previous
to application for a curb cut permit, then in any such case the amount of the cash
bond shall be set at one hundred dollars ($100.00). The said cash bond will be
returned to applicant when work is accepted by the City, less any sum due City
under the terms of this Ordinance. For work over thirty five feet (35') in length
the bond shall be in an amount not less than the anticipated cost of the work to be
done or a minimum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Such bond or any
additional bond and/or separate liability insurance coverage, with limits of not
less than one hundred thousand dollars/three hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00/$300,000.00) for public liability and not less than fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage shall also provide that the applicant will
keep and save the City harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, judgments,
loss, damages and expenses arising from any acts which said permittee may do
under the permit, or which may be done by any of his agents, servants,
representatives or employees in excavating or disturbing any such alley, street,
pavement, curb or improvement, or by reason of the violation of any of the
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provisions of this Chapter; and to otherwise fully warrant the work and acts
required hereunder for a period of one year.
SECTION CLXXVIII. Section 9-10-6, Safety Devices and Barriers Required, of
Chapter 10, Street Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
In case any public street, alley, pavement, curb, sidewalk or like improvement
shall be dug up, excavated, undermined, cut or disturbed, the permittee shall cause
to be erected and distributed, and at all times maintained throughout such
excavation work, such barriers, lights, signs, flagmen and other safety devices as
may be required by the Department of Community and Economic Development
and the Police Department of the City, and in accordance with WISHA standards,
and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Chapter.
SECTION CLXXIX. Section 9-10-8, Stop Orders, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever any work is being done in an unsafe manner or contrary to the
provisions of this Chapter, the Administrator of the Department of Community
and Economic Development may order the work stopped by notice in writing
served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done. Any
such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Administrator
to proceed with the work. Any and all conditions deemed unsafe shall be
corrected or removed immediately at the contractor's expense.
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SECTION CLXXX. Subsection 9-10-11 C, Application, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Application: The following standards in this Section shall be followed when
doing trench or excavation work within the paved portion of any City of Renton
right-of-way. Modifications or exemptions to these standards may be authorized
by the Community and Economic Development Administrator, or authorized
representative, upon written request by the permittee, the permittee's contractor or
engineer, and demonstration of an equivalent alternative.
SECTION CLXXXI. Section 9-10-12, Violations and Penalties, of Chapter 10,
Street Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, alter, repair,
remove or improve any facility located on public right-of-way without the
required permits or authorization of the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or his duly authorized representative. Unless otherwise specified,
violations of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1.
SECTION CLXXXII. Section 9-11-3, System of Numbering, of Chapter 11,
Street Grid System, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Addresses shall be assigned by the Department of Community and Economic
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Development according to the following criteria:
A. Numbering from north to south shall progressively increase from the 100
block south of Airport Way; from south to north shall progressively increase from
the 50 block north from Airport Way.
B. Numbering from east to west, and west to east shall progressively increase
from the 50 block bound by Hardie and Rainier Avenues.
C. Along all avenues, or roadways, running northerly and southerly, those
lots on the easterly side thereof shall take even numbers, and those lots on the
westerly side thereof shall take odd numbers. Along all streets, or roadways,
running easterly and westerly, those lots on the northerly side thereof shall take
even numbers and those lots on the southerly side thereof shall take odd numbers.
D. In the case of a winding or curvilinear roadway, such roadway shall be
designated as an avenue, street, drive, lane, road, court, or circle, and, the
predominant direction either north -south or east -west determined. In such case the
odd -even address convention shall be applied consistently along the entire length
of the roadway.
E. Each block or equivalent is allotted one hundred (100) numbers in
sequence on each street or avenue based upon the City grid system established
herein, except between South 6th Street and North 12th Street within which
boundaries each block is allotted fifty (50) numbers in sequence. Despite the grid
system, the numbering will begin at the actual roadway intersections as
constructed.
F. Approved numbers or addresses as issued by the Department of
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Community and Economic Development shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the roadway
fronting the property, or in a location approved by the Fire Chief. Said numbers
shall contrast with their background.
G. All numbers placed on buildings shall be block style. Numbers placed on
single-family residential dwellings shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in
height. Numbers for multi -family residential, neighborhood commercial or small
business structures with fifty foot (50') or less setback shall be a minimum of six
inches (6") in height; and for such structures with more than fifty foot (50')
setback, numbers shall be from eight to twelve inches (8" to 12") in height.
Numbers for large commercial or industrial structures with one hundred foot
(100') or less setback shall be a minimum of eighteen inches (18") in height; and
for such structures with more than one hundred foot (100') setback, numbers shall
be a minimum of twenty four inches (24") in height.
Whenever a building is situated more than fifty feet (50') from the road, or
when the view of the building is blocked, the number shall be conspicuously
placed on a post, gate, fence, tree, etc. This placement must be somewhere in an
arc within thirty feet (30') from where the center of the driveway or access meets
the road. It shall be posted in such a way so that the address placard is parallel
with the main roadway or visible when accessing from either direction. It shall be
at a height of between four (4') and six feet (6') from the level of the road. On
roads that may be accessed from only one direction, the placard may be posted
perpendicular to the main roadway in such way that it is clearly visible when
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being approached by emergency responders. Addressable entities other than
buildings, such as recreational lots or standalone utility sites, shall display the
address at the access or driveway in the same manner as a building located more
than fifty feet (50') from a roadway.
SECTION CLXXXIII. Subsection B of section 9-11-6, Annexations, of Chapter
11, Street Grid System, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
In the event of a street name change, staff assigned by the Community and
Economic Development Administrator shall immediately notify all property
owners, utilities, the U.S. Postmaster, police, fire, and emergency services of the
changes. Property owners shall be notified of additional requirements to change
structure address numbers to conform with this Code.
SECTION CLXXXIV. Subsection A of section 9-14-3, Hearing, Notice Required,
of Chapter 14, Vacations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
After verification of the petition by the Public Works Administrator or duly
authorized representative, the City Council shall by resolution fix the time for the
hearing on such petition, which time shall not be more than sixty (60) days nor
less than twenty (20) days after the passage of such resolution. Notice thereof
shall be given as provided for by RCW 35.79.020. Additional notice shall be
required for vacation petitions of a developed street. Notice shall be mailed to all
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property owners within a radius of three hundred feet (300') of the proposed
vacation area. The hearing shall be held before the City Council as provided for in
RCW 35.79.020, as amended.
SECTION CLXXXV. Subsection E of section 9-14-10, Administrative Procedure
for Right -of -Way Vacations, of Chapter 14, Vacations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Public Works Administrator reviews and approves final report.
SECTION CLXXXVI. Section 9-15-2, Notice to Destroy, of Chapter 15, Weeds
and Noxious Matter, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator, or his duly
authorized representative, is hereby authorized and directed to notify, in writing,
the owner or occupant of any such lot, place or area within the City, or the agent
of such owner and if the owner cannot be located, then the occupant of such
property, to cut, destroy and/or remove any such weeds or deleterious, unhealthful
growth or other noxious matter found growing, lying or located on such owner's
or occupant's property and thereupon such matter shall be removed by such owner
or occupant within thirty (30) days from the date of such notice. In the event of
any growth, vegetation, hedge, fence, tree or other obstruction encroaching upon
any public right-of-way as hereinabove specified, a like prior notice shall be given
unto such owner or occupant and the removal of such encroachment shall likewise
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be completed within thirty (30) days thereof. Such notice shall be either in person
or by certified mail addressed to said owner, occupant or agent of said owner at
his last known mailing address.
SECTION CLXXXVII. Section 9-15-4, Action Upon Noncompliance, of Chapter
15, Weeds and Noxious Matter, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner, occupant or agent so notified to
cut, destroy and/or remove weeds, noxious or deleterious, unhealthful growth or
other noxious matter growing, lying or located upon such property, or any hedge,
tree, fence or similar vegetation encroaching upon any public right-of-way,
including alleys, sidewalks, streets or walkways abutting same, within thirty (30)
days after receipt of such written notice as provided for in the above Section, or
within fifteen (15) days after date of such notice in the event that same is returned
to the City because of its inability to make delivery thereof, providing the same
was properly addressed to the last known mailing address of such owner,
occupant or agent, then in any such case, the Administrator of the Department of
Community and Economic Development or his duly authorized representative is
hereby authorized and directed to cause such cutting, destroying and/or removal
of such matter, as hereinabove described, or to have same done by any third party
or to order the removal thereof by City forces.
SECTION CLXXXVIII. Subsection 9-16-8A, Preparation Of Proposed Final
Assessment Roll, of Chapter 16, Special Assessment Districts, of Title IX (Public Ways and
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Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Preparation Of Proposed Final Assessment Roll: Following construction the
Public Works Department shall prepare a final special assessment district
ordinance which will include a legal description and a map of the district
boundary. The cost of the improvements will be spread among the property
owners based upon their pro rata share of said costs. The method of assessment to
be used will be one of or a combination of the following methods, unless
otherwise approved or directed by the City Council:
1. Front foot method.
2. Zone front foot method.
3. Square footage method.
4. Per unit method.
5. Trip generation (traffic) method.
6. Other equitable method, as determined by the City.
7. Any combination of the above methods.
The method(s) used and the dollar amount(s) will be included in the final
special assessment district ordinance.
SECTION CLXXXIX. Section 10-8-3, Erection of Signs, of Chapter 8, One -Way
Streets and Alleys, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator is authorized and directed to establish from time
to time appropriate regulations pursuant hereto, for control, travel, parking,
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crossings, speeds and uses of said one-way streets, and to erect signs, place
markings and signals on said streets as may be found appropriate and necessary
for such control purposes. Upon these designated streets and parts of streets,
vehicular traffic shall move only in the indicated direction and signs indicating the
direction of traffic shall be erected and maintained at each intersection where
movement in the opposite direction is prohibited hereunder.
SECTION CXC. Note 4 of subsection 10-104H, Permit Parking, of Chapter 10,
Parking Regulations, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Permit parking may require a specific permit for a particular area. A person
seeking a permit for parking in a designated area for permit parking must register
with the City as follows: City employees register with the Personnel Department;
residents register with the Development Services Division of the Department of
Community and Economic Development. Obtaining a permit by any other means
shall be an infraction.
SECTION CXCI. Subsection B of section 10-10-5, Stopping, Standing and Parking
of Transit Coaches and Taxicabs Regulated, of Chapter 10, Parking Regulations, of Title X
(Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The operator of a transit coach shall not stop same upon any street or public
property at any place for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or
baggage other than that at a public carrier zone or stop so designated as provided
herein, except in case of emergency. Under special circumstances, exemption
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from Section 10-10-513 may be granted by written approval by the Public Works
Department.
This provision does not apply to the operation of paratransit services that
have obtained the authority to operate within the City by registration with the
Public Works Department.
SECTION CXCII. Section 10-10-6, Signs and/or Markings Required, of Chapter 10,
Parking Regulations, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever by this Chapter or any amendments thereto, or by order of the Public
Works Administrator, there is imposed a particular parking time limit or parking
restriction or prohibition on any particular street or public property, or in any
particular district, it shall be the duty of the Public Works Administrator to erect
appropriate signs and/or markings giving notice thereof, and no regulation shall
be effective unless said signs are erected and in place at the time of any alleged
offense; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to any parking
restriction or prohibition that is enforced through the city; and this provision shall
not require the sign posting of a fire hydrant, railroad crossing, crosswalk,
intersection, travel lane, driveway, bridge, tunnel, cross -hashed barrier or multiple
laned street on which curb parking is not specifically authorized by appropriate
markings.
A. Number of Signs Required: The number of signs shall be determined on
the basis of sight distance impairment.
B. Painted Curbs Required: With exception of fire hydrants, painted curb
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markings shall not be utilized except in conjunction with appropriate signs.
1. The curbs of all areas designated as fire zones shall be painted red.
2. The curbs of all areas designated as prohibited parking zones or areas and
the location of fire hydrants may be painted red.
3. The curbs of all areas designated as loading zones and school bus zones
shall be painted yellow.
4. The curbs of all areas designated as public carrier zones or stops shall be
painted in alternating strips of red and yellow.
SECTION CXCIII. Section 10-13-4, Responsible City of Renton Agency, of
Chapter 13, Commute Trip Reduction, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The City agency responsible for implementing this Chapter, the CTR Plan, and
the City CTR Program is the Public Works Department through the Administrator
or his/her designee who is hereby given authority necessary to carry out
administrative responsibilities itemized in, and referenced by this Chapter.
SECTION CXCIV.
Section 10-13-7, Record Keeping, of Chapter 13, Commute
Trip Reduction, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Affected employers shall maintain all records required by the Public Works
Department for the duration of the CTR Chapter.
SECTION CXCV. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,
approval, and thirty (30) days after its publication.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2009.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2009.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1536:1/28/09
Denis Law, Mayor
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ATTACHMENT A
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
USES:
RC
R-
1
R-
4
R-
8
RMH
R-
10
R-
14
RM
IL
IM
IH
CN
CV
CA
CD
CO
COR
UC-
N1
UC-
N2
M.STORAGE
Hazardous material
storage, on -site or off
site, including treatment
H24
H24
H24
Indoor Storage
P
P
P
ACII
ACII
AC I l
ACII
ACII
AC H
Outdoor Storage,
existing
P57
P57
P57
P64
Outdoor Storage, new
P57
P57
P64
Self-service Storage
P8
P58
P59
P
H26
H26
Vehicle Storage
AD38
Warehousing
p
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ATTACHMENT B
RC R-1 R-4 J R-8
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum Building
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft. for standard roof. 2
30 ft.
Height and Number of
stories and 35 ft. for roofs
Stories, except for uses
having a pitch greater than
having a "Public Suffix"
3/12.
(P) designation9
Maximum Height for
See RMC 4-4-140G.
See
See RMC 4-4-140G.
See RMC 4-4-
Wireless Communication
RMC
140G.
Facilities
4-4-
140G.
Maximum Building
Lots 5 acres or more:
35%
Lots greater than 5,000
Lots greater
Coverage (Including
2%. An additional 5%
sq. ft.: 35% or 2,500 sq. ft.,
than 5,000 sq.
primary and accessory
of the total may be used
whichever is greater.
ft.: 35% or 2,500
buildings)
for agricultural
Lots 5,000 sq. ft. or less:
sq. ft., whichever
buildings.
50%.
is greater.
Lots 10,000 sq. ft. to 5
Lots 5,000 sq.
acres: 15%. On lots
ft. or less: 50%.
greater than 1 acre, an
additional 5% of the
total area may be used
for agricultural
buildings.
Lots 10,000 sq. ft. or
less: 35%
Vertical Facade
All dwelling units shall
Modulation
provide vertical facade
modulation at least every
twenty horizontal feet (20'),
including front, side and
rear facades when visible
from a street.
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ATTACHMENT C
RC I R-1 R-4 R-8
HEIGHT
Maximum Building Height
Accessory
Accessory
Accessory
Accessory
and Number of Stories,
structures- 15 ft.
structures- 15 ft.
structures- 15 ft.
structures- 15 ft.
except for uses having a
Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry
"Public Suffix" (P)
or agricultural
or agricultural
or agricultural
or agricultural
designation 8.9
related structures-
related structures-
related structures-
related structures-
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
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ATTACHMENT D
NEW PARK
INDIVIDUAL
DETACHED ACCESSORY
Development or
MANUFACTURED
STRUCTURES'
Redevelopment
HOME SPACES
Primary and Attached
Accessory Structures
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum Building Height
30 ft.
30 ft.
15 ft.
and Maximum Number of
Stories
Maximum Height for
See RMC 4-4-
See RMC 4-4-140G.
See RMC 4-4-140G.
Wireless Communication
140G.
Facilities
Maximum Building
NA
60%
The building coverage of the
Coverage (Including the
primary residential structure
primary manufactured home
along with all accessory
and all enclosed accessory
buildings shall not exceed the
structures and required deck
maximum building coverage of
orpatio.)
this Zoning District.
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R-10 I R-14 RM
DENSITY Net Density in Dwelling Units Per Net Acre
Minimum
For parcels over'/2 gross
10 units per net acre. 4, 13
For any subdivision,
Housing Density"
acre: 4 units per net acre
Minimum density requirements
and/or development: 4, 13
13
for any subdivision or
shall not apply to the renovation
"U" suffix: 1025 units per
development. °' "
of an existing structure.
net acre.
Minimum density
"T" suffix: 10 14 units per
requirements shall not
net acre.
apply to: a) the renovation
"F" suffix: 10 units per
or conversion of an
net acre.
existing structure, or b) the
subdivision, and/or
Minimum density
development of a legal lot
requirements shall not
'/z gross acre or less in size
apply to the renovation or
as of March 1, 1995.
conversion of an existing
structure.
Maximum
For developments or
For developments or
For any subdivision,
Housing Density
subdivisions including
subdivisions: 14 dwelling units
and/or development: a
attached or semi -attached
per net acre, except that density
"U" suffix: 75 units per
dwellings: 10 dwelling
of up to 18 dwelling units per
net acre. 10,24
units per net acre .4
acre may be permitted subject to
"T" suffix: 35 units per
conditions in RMC 4-9-065,
net acre. 10
Density Bonus Review. 4
"F" suffix: 20 units per
Affordable housing bonus: Up
net acre.
to 30 dwelling units per acre may
be permitted on parcels a
minimum of two acres in size if
50% or more of the proposed
dwelling units are affordable to
low income households with
incomes at or below 50% of the
area median income.
PLATS OR SHADOW PLATS
General
Uses shall be developed on
All Uses:
NA
a "legal lot." For the
Uses may be developed on
purposes of this subsection,
either: a) properties which are
"legal lot" means:
platted through the subdivision
• a lot created
process; or b) properties which
through the
are to remain unplatted.
subdivision
For properties which are to
process, or
remain unplatted, the
• created through
development application shall be
another
accompanied by a shadow plat
mechanism which
and, if applicable, phasing or
creates individual
land reserve plan. For purposes
title for the
of this zone, "lot" shall mean
residential
legal platted lot and/or equivalent
building and any
shadow platted land area. 18
associated private
Covenant shall be filed as part of
yards.
a final plat in order to address the
If title is created through
density and unit mix
another mechanism other
requirements of the zone.
than a subdivision, the
development application
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ATTACHMENT F
shall be accompanied by a
shadow plat and, if
applicable, phasing or land
reserve plan."
Covenants shall be filed as
part of a final plat in order
to address the density and
unit mix requirements of
the zone.
DWELLING UNIT MIX
General
Existing development:
A minimum of 50% to a
NA
None required.
maximum of 100% of permitted
For parcels which are a
units shall consist of detached,
maximum size of/: acre
semi -attached or up to 3
as of the effective date
consecutively attached
hereof (March 1, 1995):
townhouses. Up to 4 townhouse
None required.
units may be consecutively
Full subdivisions and/or
attached if provisions of RMC 4-
development on parcels
9-065, Density Bonus Review,
greater than acre,
are met.
excluding short plats: A
A maximum of 50% of the
minimum of 50% to a
permitted units in a project may
maximum of 100% of
consist of:
detached or semi -attached
0 4 to 6 consecutively
dwelling units. A
attached townhouses;
minimum of one detached
0 Flats;
or semi -attached dwelling
. Townhouses/ flats in
unit must be provided for
one structure.
each attached dwelling unit
Provided that buildings shall not
(e.g. townhouse or flat)
exceed 6 dwelling units per
created within a proposed
structure, except as provided in
development. A maximum
RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus
of 4 units may be
Review
consecutive) attached.'
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PER LOT
General
Only 1 residential building
1 residential structure and
NA
(e.g., detached dwelling,
associated accessory buildings
semi -attached dwelling,
for that structure shall be
townhouse, flat, etc.) with
permitted per lot, except for
a maximum of 4 residential
residential buildings legally
units and associated
existing at the date of adoption of
accessory structures for
this Section.'
that building shall be
permitted on a legal lot
except for residential
buildings legally existing at
the effective date hereof.
For purposes of this
subsection, "legal lot'
means a lot created through
the subdivision process, or
through another
mechanism which creates
individual title for the
residential building and
any associatedprivate
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ATTACHMENT F
yards (e.g., condominium).
4
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size
Density requirements shall
Residential Uses:
None
for lots created
take precedence over the
Detached of semi -attached
after July 11, 1993
following minimum lot
units: 5,000 sq. ft.
size standards.
Up to 3 Townhouse Units
For parcels which exceed
Consecutively Attached:
'/2 acre in size:
Attached exterior/end unit: 2,500
Detached and semi-
sq. ft.
attached dwelling units:
Attached interior/middle unit:
3,000 sq. ft. per dwelling
2,000 sq. ft.
unit.
Greater than 3 Townhouse
2 flats: 5,000 sq. ft. per
Units Consecutively Attached;
structure.
Flats; Townhouse/Flat
3 flats: 7.500 sq. ft. per
Combinations:
structure.
Attached exterior/end townhouse
4 flats: 10,000 sq. ft. per
unit: 2,000 sq. ft.
structure.
Attached interior/middle
For parcels that are''/Z
townhouse unit: 1,800 sq. ft.
acre or less in size as of
Commercial or Civic Uses:
March 1, 1995: No
None.
minimum lot size
requirement when they are
subsequently subdivided.
Density requirements shall
apply.
Minimum Lot
Detached or semi-
Residential Uses:
"T" suffix: 14 ft.
Width for lots
attached dwellings:
Detached or semi -attached: 30
All other suffixes: 50 ft.
created after July
Interior lots: 30 ft.
ft.
11, 1993
Corner lots: 40 ft.
Up to 3 Townhouse Units
Townhouses: 20 ft. t9
Consecutively Attached:
Flats: 50 ft.
Attached exterior/end townhouse
unit: 25 ft.
Attached interior/middle
townhouse unit: 20 ft.
Greater than 3 Townhouse
Units Consecutively Attached;
Flats; Townhouse/Flat
Combinations:
Attached exterior/interior
townhouse unit: 20 ft.
Flats: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot
55 ft. 19
Residential Uses:
65 ft.
Depth for lots
Detached or semi -attached: 50
created after July
ft.
11, 1993
Up to 3 Townhouse Units
Consecutively Attached:
Attached interior/exterior
townhouse unit: 45 ft.
Greater than 3 Townhouse
Units Consecutively Attached;
Flats; Townhouse/Flat
Combinations:
Attached exterior/interior
townhouse unit: 40 ft.
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ATTACHMENT F
Flats: 35 ft.
SETBACKS
Minimum Front
Along streets existing as
Residential Uses:
"U" suffix: 5 ft. '
Yard
of March 1, 1995: 20 ft 9,
Detached and semi -attached
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
20
units with parking access
"F" suffix: 20 ft.
Along streets created
provided from the front: 10 ft.
after March 1, 1995: 10
for the primary structure and 20
ft. for the primary structure
ft. for attached or detached
and 20 ft. for attached
garage unit.20
garages which access from
Detached and semi -attached
the front yard street(s). 20
units with parking access
provided from the rear via
street or alley: 10 ft. 211
Attached units, and their
accessory structures with
parking provided from the
front:
10 ft. for the primary structure
and 20 ft. for the attached or
detached garage unit. 20
Attached units, and their
accessory structures with
parking provided from the
rear via street or alley: 10 ft.20
Commercial or Civic Uses:
10 ft. — except when abutting 15
or adjacent 14 to residential
development then 15 ft. 21
Minimum Side
10 ft. for a primary
Residential Uses:
"U" and "T" suffixes and
Yard Along a
structure, and 20 ft. for
10 ft, for a primary structure, and
on all previously existing
Street
attached garages which
18 ft. for attached garages which
platted lots which are 50
access from the side yard
access from the side yard street.
ft. or less in width: 10 ft.
street. 20
20
All other suffixes with
lots over 50 ft. in width:
20 ft.
Minimum Side
Detached dwellings: 5 ft.
Residential Uses:
"T" suffix- Attached
Yard
3'20
Detached and semi -attached
Units: A minimum of 3 ft.
Semi -attached and
primary structures: 5 ft. 20
for the unattached sides(s)
Attached Units: 5 ft. for
Attached townhouses, flats and
of the structure. 0 ft. for
the unattached side(s) of
their accessory structures: 5 ft.
the attached side(s).
the structure. 0 ft. for the
on both sides. 10 ft. when the lot
Standard Minimum
attached side(s). 20
is adjacent 14 to a lower intensity
Setbacks for all other
Abutting RC, R-1, R-4, or
residentially zoned property. 21
suffixes: Minimum
R-8: 15 25 ft. interior side
Attached accessory structures:
setbacks for side yards:22
yard setback for all
None required .20
Lot width less than or
structures containing 3 or
Civic or Commercial Uses:
equal to 50 ft.- Yard
more attached dwelling
None- except when abutting 15 or
Setback: 5 ft.
units on a lot. 20
adjacent 14 to residential
Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft.-
development- 15 ft. 21
Yard Setback: 6 ft.
Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft.-
Yard Setback: 7 ft.
Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft.-
Yard Setback: 8 ft.
Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft.-
Yard Setback: 9 ft.
Lot width: 90.1 to 100 ft.-
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ATTACHMENT F
Yard Setback: 10 ft.
Lot width: 100.1 to 110
ft.- Yard Setback: 11 ft.
Lot width 100.1+ ft- Yard
Setback: 12 ft.
Additional Setbacks for
Structures Greater than
30 ft.: The entire structure
shall be set back an
additional I ft. for each 10
ft. in excess of 30 ft, up to
a maximum cumulative
setback of 20 ft.
Special side yard setback
for lots abutting Single
Family Residential Zones
RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, and
R-10: 15 25 ft. along the
abutting side(s) of the
property.
Minimum Rear
Unit with Attached Street
Residential Uses with Street
"U" suffix: 5 ft. 1,unless
Yard
Access Garage: 15 ft.
Access Garage: 15 ft. 20
lot abuts an RC, R-1, R-4,
However, if the lot abuts a
Residential Uses with Attached
R-8, or R-10 zone, then 25
lot zoned RC, R-1, R-4, or
Alley Access Garage: 3 ft.
ft.
R-8, a 25 ft. setback shall
provided that the garage must be
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
be required of all attached
set back a sufficient distance to
"F" suffix: 15 ft.
dwelling units.20
provide a minimum of 24 ft. of
Units with Attached Alley
back -out room, counting alley
Access Garage: 3 ft.
surface. If there is occupiable
provided that the garage
space above an attached garage
must be set back a
with alley access, the minimum
sufficient distance to
setback shall be the same as the
provide a minimum of 24
minimum setback for the unit
ft. of back -out room,
with an attached alley access
counting alley surface. If
garage.20
there is occupiable space
Commercial or Civic Uses:
above an attached garage
None- except when abutting " or
with alley access, the
adjacent 14 to residential
minimum setback shall be
development- 15 ft. 20
the same as the minimum
setback for the unit with an
attached alley access
garage. 20
Clear Vision Area
In no case shall a structure
In no case shall a structure over
In no case shall a structure
over 42 in. in height
42 in. in height intrude into the
over 42 in. in height
intrude into the 20 ft. clear
20 ft. clear vision area defined in
intrude into the 20 ft. clear
vision area defined in
RMC 4-11-030.
vision area defined in
RMC 4-11-030.
RMC 4-11-030.
Minimum
10 ft. landscaped setback
10 ft. landscaped setback from
10 ft, landscaped setback
Freeway Frontage
from the street property
the street property line.
from the street property
Setback
line.
line.
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum
30 ft
Residential Uses: 30 ft. See
"U" Suffix: 50 ft
Building Height
RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus
"T" Suffix: 35 ft
and Number of
Review.
"F" Suffix: 35 ft.
Stories, except for
Commercial Uses: 20 ft.
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ATTACHMENT F
uses having a
Civic Uses: 30 ft.
"Public Suffix" (P)
designation', 21
Maximum Height
See RMC 4-4-140G.
See RMC 4-4-140G.
See RMC 4-4-140G.
for Wireless
Communication
Facilities
Building Location
NA
Residential Uses: Dwellings
NA
shall be arranged in a manner
-
which creates a neighborhood
environment.
Residential units and any
associated commercial
development within an overall
development shall be connected
through organization of roads,
blocks, yards, central places,
pedestrian linkage and amenity
features.
Front facades of structures shall
address the public street, private
street or court by providing:
-a landscaped pedestrian
connection; and
-an entry feature facing the front
yard.
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land
Uses Designation: See urban
design regulations in RMC 4-3-
100.
Building Design
NA
Residential Uses: Architectural
"U" suffix: Modulation of
design shall incorporate:
vertical and horizontal
a) Variation in vertical and
facades in required at a
horizontal modulation of
minimum of 2 ft. and at an
structural facades and roof lines
interval of a minimum
among individual attached
offset of 40 ft. on each
dwelling units (e.g., angular
building face.
design, modulation, multiple roof
"U" and "T" suffixes:
planes), and b) private entry
See RMC 4-3-100 for
features which are designed to
Urban Design Regulations.
provide individual ground -floor
connection to the outside for
detached, semi -attached, and
townhouse units.
Commercial or Civic Uses:
Structures shall be:
a) Designed to serve as a focal
point for the residential
community; and b) compatible
with architectural character and
site features of surrounding
residential development and
characteristics; and c) designed
to include a common motif or
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ATTACHMENT F
theme; and d) pedestrian oriented
through such measures as:
pedestrian walkways, pedestrian
amenities and improvements
which support a variety of modes
of transportation (e.g. bicycle
racks).
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
Project Design
NA
Civic Uses The maximum lot
NA
Limitations
area dedicated for civic uses shall
be limited to 10% of the net
developable area of a property.
Building size shall be limited to
3,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area,
except that by Hearing Examiner
conditional use permit civic uses
may be allowed to be a
maximum of 5,000 sq. ft. for all
uses.°
Commercial Uses: The
maximum area dedicated for all
commercial uses shall be limited
to 10% of the net developable
portion of a property. Building
size shall be limited to 3,000 sq.
ft of gross floor area.'
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
Maximum
NA
Up to 3 Consecutively Attached
NA
Building Length
Townhouses: Building length
shall not exceed 85 ft., unless
otherwise granted per RMC 4-9-
065, Density Bonus Review.
Over 3 Consecutively Attached
Townhouses; Flats;
Townhouse/Flats in One
Structure: Shall not exceed 115
ft. in length, unless otherwise
granted per RMC 4-9-065,
Density Bonus Review.
Maximum
Detached or semi -attached
50%
"U" Suffix: 75%.
Building Coverage
units: 50%
"T" Suffix: 75%
Flats or townhouses: 50%.
"F" Suffix: 35%
A maximum coverage of
45% may be obtained
through the Hearing
Examiner site
development plan review
process.
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ATTACHMENT F
Maximum
Impervious
Surface Area
LANDSCAPING
General
Detached or semi -attached
units: 75%.
Flats or townhouses: 60%
Setback areas shall be
landscaped, excluding
driveways and walkways.
NA
Residential Uses: The entire
front setback, excluding
driveways and an entry walkway,
shall be landscaped.
Commercial or Civic Uses:
Lots abutting public streets shall
be improved with a minimum 10
ft. wide landscaping strip.'6
Lots abutting15 residential
property(ies) zoned RC, R-1, R-
4, R-8, R-10 or R-14 shall be
improved along the common
boundary setback and a sight
obscuring solid barrier wall."
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
reeulations in RMC 4-3-100.
"U" and "T" suffixes:
85%.
All other suffixes: 75%
Setback areas shall be
landscaped, unless
otherwise determined
through the site
development plan review
process.zs
For RM-U, the landscape
requirement does not
apply in the Center
Downtown, or if setbacks
are reduced.'
If abutting15 a lot zoned
RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, or R-
10, then a 15 ft. landscape
strip shall be required
along the abutting portions
of the lot."
SCREENING
Surface Mounted I See RMC 4-4-095 See RMC 4-4-095 See RMC 4-4-095
or Roof Top
Equipment, or
Outdoor Storaee
Recyclables and
See RMC 4-4-090
See RMC 4-4-090
Refuse
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Minimum Size
See RMC 4-4-090
See RMC 4-4-090
and Location
Requirements
PARKING AND LOADING
General
See RMC 4-4-080
See RMC 4-4-080
Commercial/Civic: Parking
areas abutting residential
development shall be screened
with a solid barrier fence and/or
Required Location
for Parking
For any unit, required
parking shall be provided
in the rear yard area when
alley access is available.
For flats, when alley access
is not available, parking
should be located in the
rear yard, side yard or
underground, unless it is
determined through the
modification process for
site development plan
exempt proposals or the
site development plan
For any unit, required parking
shall be provided in the rear yard
area when alley access is
available. When alley access is
not available, parking shall be
located in the rear yard, side yard
or underground, unless it is
determined through the
modification process for site
development plan exempt
proposals or the site development
plan review process for non-
exempt proposals, that front
access under building parking
See RMC 4-4-090
See RMC 4-4-090
All suffixes: See RMC 4-
4-080
"U" and "T" suffixes:
For lots abutting an
alley: all parking shall be
provided in the rear
portion of the yard, and
access shall be taken from
the alley.
For lots not abutting an
alley: no portion of
covered or uncovered
parking shall be located
between the primary
structure and the front
property line. Parking
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ATTACHMENT F
review process for non-
exempt proposals, that
parking may be allowed in
the front yard or that under
building parking (ground
level of a residential
structure) should be
(ground level of a residential
structure) should be permitted.
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
structures shall be recessed
from the front facade of
the primary structure a
minimum of 2 ft.
"F" suffixes: Surface
parking is permitted in the
side and rear yard areas
SIGNS
General See RMC 4-4-100. See RMC 4-4-100 See WC 4-4-100
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-
090.
SPECIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
General Street Patterns:
Nonmeandering street
patterns and the provision
of alleys (confined to side
yard or rear yard frontages)
shall be the predominant
street pattern in any
subdivision permitted
within this zone; provided,
that this does not cause the
need for lots with front and
rear street frontages or
dead-end streets. Cul-de-
sacs shall be allowed when
required to provide public
access to lots where a
through street cannot be
provided or where
topography or sensitive
areas necessitate them.
EXCEPTIONS
Pre -Existing Legal Nothing herein shall be
Lots determined to prohibit the
construction of a single
family dwelling and its
accessory buildings or the
existence of a single family
dwelling or two attached
dwellings, existing as of
March 1, 1995, on a pre-
existing legal lot; provided,
that all setback, lot
coverage, height limits,
infrastructure, and parking
requirements for this zone
can be satisfied, and
provisions of RMC 4-3-
050, Critical Areas, and
other provisions of the
Renton Municipal Code
See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-090
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the
construction of a single family
dwelling and its accessory
buildings on a pre-existing legal
lot; provided, that all density,
setback, lot coverage, height
limits, infrastructure, and parking
requirements for this zone can be
satisfied, and provisions of RMC
4-3-050, Critical Areas, and
other provisions of the Renton
Municipal Code can be met.
See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-
3 -090.
Properties abutting" a less
intense residential zone
may be required to
incorporate special design
standards (e.g., additional
landscaping, larger
setbacks, facade
articulation, solar access,
fencing) through the site
development plan review
process.
Properties abutting15 a
designated "focal center,"
as defined in the City's
Comprehensive Plan, may
be required to provide
special design features
similar to those listed
above through the site
development plan review
process.
Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the
construction of a single
family dwelling and its
accessory buildings or the
existence of a single
family dwelling or two
attached dwellings,
existing as of March 1,
1995, on a pre-existing
legal lot; provided, that all
setback, lot coverage,
height limits,
infrastructure, and parking
requirements for this zone
can be satisfied, and
provisions of RMC 4-3-
050, Critical Areas, and
other provisions of the
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met.
Renton Municipal Code
can be met.
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ATTACHMENT G
R- R- RM
10 14
HEIGHT
Maximum Build4 Height and 15 15 25 ft. except in the RM-U District where the maximum height
Number of Stories ft. ft. shall be determined through the site plan review process.
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ATTACHMENT H
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ATTACHMENT
Modification of these minimum or maximum standards requires written approval from the Department of
C.nmmunity and Economic Develonment.
USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
I
Mixed occupancies:
The total requirements for off-street parking
(2 or 3 different uses in the same building or
facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for
sharing a lot. For 4 or more uses, see "shopping
the several uses computed separately, unless the
center" requirements)
building is classified as a "shopping center" as
defined in RMC 4-11-190.
Uses not specifically identified in this Section:
Department of Community and Economic
Development staff shall determine which of the
below uses is most similar based upon staff
experience with various uses and information
provided by the applicant. The amount of required
parking for uses not listed above shall be the same
as for the most similar use listed below.
RESID}ENTIAt;}SES OUTS1b0Ir'�G>GNEibQW1TQWIZOI�TE,
Detached and semi -attached dwellings:
A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit. Tandem parking
is allowed. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be
parked on a lot, including those vehicles under
repair and restoration, unless kept within an
enclosed building.
Manufactured homes within a manufactured
A minimum of 2 per manufactured home site, plus a
home park:
screened parking area shall be provided for boats,
campers, travel trailers and related devices at a ratio
of 1 screened space per 10 units. A maximum of 4
vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those
vehicles under repair and restoration, unless kept
within an enclosed building.
Congregate residence:
1 per sleeping room and 1 for the proprietor, plus 1
additional space for each 4 persons employed on the
remises.
Attached dwellings in CD, RM-U, RM-T, UC-NI,
1.8 per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling unit; 1.6 per 2
and UC-N2 Zones
bedroom dwelling unit; 1.2 per 1 bedroom or studio
dwelling unit.
RM-T Zone Exemption: An exemption to the
standard parking ratio formula may be granted by
the Planning Director allowing I parking space per
dwelling unit for developments of less than 5
dwelling units with 2 bedrooms or less per unit
provided adequate on -street parking is available in
the vicinity of the development.
Attached dwellings within the RM-F Zone:
2 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not
provided; and/or 2.5 per dwelling unit where
tandem parking is provided, subject to the criteria
found in subsection F8d of this Section.
Attached dwellings within the CA or CV Zone:
I per dwelling unit is required. A maximum of 1.75
per dwelling unit is allowed.
Attached dwellings within all other zones:
1.75 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not
provided; and/or 2.25 per dwelling unit where
tandem parking is provided, subject to the criteria
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found in subsection F8d of this Section.
Attached dwelling for low income or elderly:
1 for each 4 dwelling units.
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Attached dwellings:
1 per unit.
Attached dwellings for low income or elderly:
1 for every 3 dwelling units.
Congregate residences:
1 per 4 sleeping rooms and 1 for the proprietor, plus
1 additional space for each 4 persons employed on
the premises.
Detached dwellings(existing legal):
2 per unit.
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Drive -through retail or drive -through service:
Stacking spaces: The drive -through facility shall be
so located that sufficient on -site vehicle stacking
space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles
using such facility during peak business hours.
Typically 5 stacking spaces per window are
required unless otherwise determined by the
Planning Director. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct
required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the
site or extend into the public right-of-way.
Banks:
A minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of
net floor area except when part of a shopping center.
Convalescent centers:
I for every 2 employees plus 1 for every 3 beds.
Day care centers, adult day care (I and II):
1 for each employee and 2 loading spaces within
100 feet of the main entrance for every 25 clients of
the program.
Hotels and motels:
1 per guest room plus 2 for every 3 employees.
Mortuaries or funeral homes:
1 per 100 square feet of floor area of assembly
rooms.
Vehicle sales (large and small vehicles) with
1 per 5,000 square feet. The sales area is not a
outdoor retail sales areas:
parking lot and does not have to comply with
dimensional requirements, landscaping or the bulk
storage section requirements for setbacks and
screening. Any arrangement of motor vehicles is
allowed as long as: A minimum 5 feet perimeter
landscaping area is provided; They are not
displayed in required landscape areas; and Adequate
fire access is provided per Fire Department
approval.
Vehicle service and repair (large and small
0.25 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
vehicles):
Offices, medical and dental:
0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
Offices, general:
A minimum of 3 per 1,000 feet of net floor area and
a maximum of 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square
feet of net floor area.
Ea . ting and drinking establishments and taverns:
1 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
Eating and drinking establishment combination
1 per 75 square feet of net floor area.
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sit-down/drive-through restaurant:
Retail sales and big -box retail sales:
A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area, except big -box retail sales, which is allowed a
maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor
area if shared and/or structured parking is provided.
Services, on -site (except as specified below):
A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area.
Clothing or shoe repair shops, furniture,
0.2 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
appliance, hardware stores, household
equipment:
Uncovered commercial area, outdoor nurseries:
0.05 per 100 square feet of retail sales area in
addition to any parking requirements for buildings.
Recreational and entertainment uses:
Outdoor and indoor sports arenas, auditoriums,
1 for every 4 fixed seats 'or 1 per 100 square feet of
stadiums, movie theaters, and entertainment
floor area of main auditorium or of principal place
clubs:
of assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is
greater.
Bowling alleys:
5 per alley._
Dance halls, dance clubs, and skating rinks:
1 per 40 square feet of net floor area.
Golf driving ranges:
1 per driving station
Marinas:
2 per 3 slips. For private marina associated with a
residential complex, then I per 3 slips. Also 1
loading area per 25 slips.
Miniature golf courses:
1 per hole.
Other recreational:
1 per occupant based upon 50% of the maximum
occupant load as established by the adopted
Building and Fire Codes of the City of Renton.
Travel trailers:
I per trailer site.
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Convalescent center, drive -through retail, drive-
These uses follow the standards applied outside the
through service, hotels, mortuaries, indoor sports
Center Downtown Zone.
arenas, auditoriums, movie theaters,
entertainment clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls,
dance clubs, and other recreational uses:
All commercial uses allowed in the CD Zone
A maximum of 1 space per 1,000 square feet of net
except for the uses listed above:
floor area, with no minimum requirement.
Shopping centers (includes any type of business
A minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
occupying a shopping center):
area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of
net floor area. In the UC-N I and UC-N2 Zones, a
maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area is permitted unless structured parking is
provided, in which case 0.5 per 100 square feet of
net floor area is permitted. Drive -through retail or
drive -through service uses must comply with the
stacking space provisions listed above.
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Airplane hangars, tie -down areas:
Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie -down
areas are to be utilized for necessary parking.
Parking for offices associated with hangars is 1 per
200 square feet.
Manufacturing and fabrication, laboratories,
A minimum of 0.1 per 100 square feet of net floor
and assembly and/or packaging operations:
area and a maximum of 0.15 spaces per 100 square
feet of net floor area (including warehouse space).
Self service storage:
1 per 3,500 square feet of net floor area. Maximum
of three moving van/truck spaces in addition to
required parking for self service storage uses in the
RM-F Zone.
Outdoor storage area:
0.05 per 100 square feet of area.
Warehouses and indoor storage buildings:
1 per 1,500 square feet of net floor area.
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Religious institutions:
1 for every 5 seats in the main auditorium, however,
in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. For all
existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity
of their auditoriums, 1 additional parking space
shall be provided for every 5 additional seats
provided by the new construction. For all
institutions making structural alterations or
additions that do not increase the seating capacity of
the auditorium, see "outdoor and indoor sports
arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and
entertainment clubs."
Medical institutions:
1 for every 3 beds, plus 1 per staff doctor, plus 1 for
every 3 employees
Cultural facilities:
4 per 100 square feet.
Public post office:
0.3 for every 100 square feet.
Secure community transition facilities:
I per 3 beds, plus I per staff member, plus I per
employee.
Schools:
Elementary and junior high:
1 per employee. In addition, if buses for the
transportation of students are kept at the school, 1
off-street parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
Senior high schools: public, parochial and
1 per employee plus 1 space for every 10 students
private:
enrolled. In addition, if buses for the private
transportation of children are kept at the school, I
off-street parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
Colleges and universities, arts and crafts
I per employee plus 1 for every 3 students residing
schools/studios, and trade or vocational schools:
on campus, plus 1 space for every 5 day students
not residing on campus. In addition, if buses for
transportation of students are kept at the school, 1
off-street parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
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5.e. AWNING SIGN, CANOPY SIGN, MARQUEE SIGN
SIZE, HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL
USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN
AREA
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
LOCATION AND
OTHER LIMITATIONS
REQUIRED
CLEARANCES
(Refer also to RMC 4-4-
100K16, K17, K18 and N3b)
(1) Awning,
None.
(3) Sign copy shall
(9) Sign structures
canopy, or marquee
only be located on the
shall be located a
sign: A maximum of 50
vertical faces of the
minimum of 8 feet above
square feet of copy may
awning, canopy, or
the surface of the
appear on the vertical
marquee.
sidewalk. Where under
face area.
(4) Maximum
awning, under canopy, or
(2) Traditional
height/thickness of
under marquee signs are
marquee sign: The
awning/canopy with a
anticipated, the clearance
maximum copy area is
sign: 10 feet.
should be increased to
150 square feet per
(5) Maximum
accommodate them as
face; the cumulative
height/thickness of
necessary.
square footage of all
marquee: in accordance
faces of a sign is 300
with the adopted edition
square feet total.
of the International
Building Code.
(6) Building canopy
poles shall not be placed
in a manner which
interferes with pedestrian
or wheelchair travel
upon a sidewalk.
(7) Awnings,
building canopies, and
marquees and the
attached or associated
signs may extend over
the right-of-way
according to the terms of
the adopted International
Building Code.
(8) The sign shall be
mounted above the
business facade to which
it is associated.
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ATTACHMENT K
Comp. Plan Map
Amendment/Rezone
10% Notice of Intent to Annex
60% Petition to Annex
Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign
Applicant Agreement Statement (for wireless
communication facilities
Applicant's Confirmation of Condition Compliance
Application Fee per RMC 4-1-170
x
Assessment Information
Authorization for Abatement
Binding Site Plan Map
Business License Application for Home Occupation
Calculations, Survey
Colored Display Maps
Construction Mitigation Description
Draft Deed for Any Proposed Dedication of Land for
Public Purposes
Draft Homeowners' Association Documents, if applicable
Draft Restrictive Covenants, if any
Drainage Control Plan
Drainage Report
Elevations, Architectural
Elevations, Grading
Environmental Checklist
2
Existing Covenants (recorded copy)
2
Existing Easements recorded co
2
Final Plat Plan
Flood Hazard Data, if applicable
Floor Plans
Geotechnical Report
Grading Plan, Conceptual
Grading Plan, Detailed
Habitat Data Report
Hazardous Materials Management Statement
Inventory of Existing Sites ( for wireless communications
facilities
Justification for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and,
if applicable, Rezone
9
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming structure
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming use
Justification for Conditional Permit Request
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit non-
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ATTACHMENT K
conforming structure
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit
(nonconforming use
Justification for Rezone
Justification for Variance Request
King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site
1
Landscape Plan, Conceptual
Landscape Plan, Detailed
Lease Agreement, Draft (for wireless communication
facilities
Legal Description
2
Letter Describing Proposed Home Occupation
Letter from Property Owner
Letter to Examiner/Council Stating Reason(s) for Appeal
per RMC 4-8-110C3
Letter Explaining Which Comprehensive Plan
Text/Policies Should be Changed and Why
Letter of Understanding, Geologic Risk
List of Affected Property Owners within Annexation Area
Boundary
List of Surrounding Property Owners
Lot Line Adjustment Ma
Mailing Labels for Property Owners
Map of Existing Site Conditions
9
Map of View Area (for wireless communication facilities
only)
Master Application Form
9
Master Plan
Mobile Home Park Plan
Monument Cards one per monument
Neighborhood Detail Ma
Nonconformity Relationship and Compatibility Narrative
Parking, Lot Coverage and Landscaping Analysis
Photo Simulations (for wireless communication facilities
only)
Plan Reductions PMTs
Postage
Plat Certificate
Preapplication Meeting Summary, if an
Preliminary Plat Plan
Project Narrative
9
Project Sequencing Plan
Proposal (nonproject, e.g. draft ordinance, plan, orpolicy)
Proposal Summary (nonproject)
Public Works Approval Letter
155
Routine Vegetation Management Application Form
Screening Detail, Refuse/Recycling
Service Area Map (for wireless communication facilities
only)
Short Plat Plan
Short Plat Plan, Final
Site Plan
2
Site Plan, Shoreline Permit
Site Plan, Single Family
Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF
Source Statement, Fill Material, Aquifer Protection Areas
Statement Addressing Basis for Alternate and/or
Modification
Statement Addressing the Basis for the Shoreline Permit
Exemption Request
Statement Addressing the PUDs Relationship to the City
Comprehensive Plan
Stream/ Lake Stud (8
Survey
Title Report or Plat Certificate
2
Topography Ma 5' contours
Traffic Stud
Tree Removable etation Clearing Plan
Urban Design District Review Packet
Utilities Plan, Generalized
Wetlands Delineation Ma
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Preliminary
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Final
Wetlands Assessment
156
ATTACHMENT L
Comp. Plan Map Text
Amendment
10% Notice of Intent to Annex
60% Petition to Annex
Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign
Applicant Agreement Statement (for wireless communication
facilities
Applicant's Confirmation of Condition Compliance
Application Fee per RMC 4-1-170
x
Assessment Information
Authorization for Abatement
Binding Site Plan Ma
Business License Application for Home Occupation
Calculations, Survey
Colored Display Maps
Construction Mitigation Description
Draft Deed for Any Proposed Dedication of Land for Public
Purposes
Draft Homeowners' Association Documents, if applicable
Draft Restrictive Covenants, if an
Drainage Control Plan
Drainage Report
Elevations, Architectural
Elevations, Grading
Environmental Checklist
9
Existing Covenants (recorded copy)
Existing Easements recorded co
Final Plat Plan
Flood Hazard Data, if applicable
Floor Plans
Geotechnical Report
Grading Plan, Conceptual
Grading Plan, Detailed
Habitat Data Report
Hazardous Materials Management Statement
Inventory of Existing Sites ( for wireless communications
facilities
Justification for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and, if
applicable, Rezone
9
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming structure
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming use
Justification for Conditional Permit Request
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit (non-
157
ATTACHMENT L
conforming structure)
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit (nonconforming
use
Justification for Rezone
Justification for Variance Request
King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site
Landscape Plan, Conceptual
Landscape Plan, Detailed
Lease Agreement, Draft for wireless communication facilities
Legal Description
Letter Describing Proposed Home Occupation
Letter from Property Owner
Letter to Examiner/Council Stating Reason(s) for Appeal per
RMC 4-8-110C3
Letter Explaining Which Comprehensive Plan Text/Policies
Should be Changed and Why
9
Letter of Understanding, Geologic Risk
List of Affected Property Owners within Annexation Area
Boundary
List of Surrounding Property Owners
Lot Line Adjustment Map
Mailing Labels for Property Owners
Map of Existing Site Conditions
Map of View Area for wireless communication facilities only)
Master Application Form
9
.Master Plan
Mobile Home Park Plan
Monument Cards one per monument
Neighborhood Detail Ma
Nonconformity Relationship and Compatibility Narrative
Parking, Lot Coverage and Landscaping Analysis
Photo Simulations for wireless communication facilities only)
Plan Reductions (PMTs
Postage
Plat Certificate
Preapplication Meeting Summary, if an
Preliminary Plat Plan
Project Narrative
Project Sequencing Plan
Proposal (nonproject, e.g. draft ordinance, plan, or policy)
Proposal Summary (nonproject)
Public Works Approval Letter
Routine Vegetation Management Application Form
Screening Detail, Refuse/Recycling
Service Area Ma (for wireless communication facilities only)
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ATTACHMENT L
Short Plat Plan
Short Plat Plan, Final
Site Plan
Site Plan, Shoreline Permit
Site Plan, Single Family
Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF
Source Statement, Fill Material, Aquifer Protection Areas
Statement Addressing Basis for Alternate and/or Modification
Statement Addressing the Basis for the Shoreline Permit
Exemption Request
Statement Addressing the PUDs Relationship to the City
Comprehensive Plan
Stream/ Lake Stud 8
Survey
Title Report or Plat Certificate
Topography Ma 5' contours
Traffic Stud
Tree Removable etation Clearing Plan
Urban Design District Review Packet
Utilities Plan, Generalized
Wetlands Delineation Ma
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Preliminary
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Final
Wetlands Assessment
159
ATTACHMENT M
R-14 Zone
RM-U Zone
Density
The bonus provisions are intended to allow
The bonus provisions are intended to allow greater
and Unit
greater flexibility in the implementation of the
densities within the portion of the RM-U zone
Size
purpose of the R-14 designation. Bonus
located within the Urban Design District and north
Bonus-
criteria encourage provision of aggregated
of South 2°d Street for those development proposals
Purpose:
open space and rear access parking in an effort
that provide high quality design and amenities.
to simulate provision of higher amenity
neighborhoods and project designs which
address methods of reducing the size and bulk
of structures. Applicants requesting such
bonuses must demonstrate that the same or
better results will occur as a result of creative
design solutions that would occur with uses
developed under standard criteria.
Maximum
1 to 4 additional dwelling units per net acre.
Up to 25 dwelling units per net acre. Densities of
Additional
Densities of greater than 18 units per net acre
greater than 100 dwelling units per net acre are
Units Per
are prohibited.
prohibited.
Acre:
Maximum
Dwelling units permitted per structure may be
NA
Allowable
increased as follows:
Bonus
(i) Dwellings Limited to 3 Attached:
Dwelling
A maximum of 4 units per
Unit Mix/
structure, with a maximum
Arrangem
structure length of 100 feet.
ent:
(ii) Dwellings Limited to 6 Attached:
A maximum of 8 units per
structure with a maximum
structural height of 35 feet and a
maximum structural length of
115 feet.
Bonus
Bonuses may be achieved independently or in
Development projects within the applicable area
Criteria:
combination. To qualify for one or both
that meet both the "minimum requirements" and at
bonuses the applicant shall provide either:
least one "guideline" in each of the following four
(i) Alley and/or rear access and
categories"
parking for 50% of detached,
0 Building Siting and Design;
semi attached, or townhouse
. Parking, Access, and Circulation;
units (parcels abutting an existing
. Landscaping/Recreation/Common Space;
alley are required to take alley
and
access and shall not qualify for
0 Building Architectural Design
the bonus based upon this
Applying to Area "A" of the Urban Design District
provision), or
located in RMC 4-3-100 shall be permitted a
(ii) Civic uses such as a community
maximum density of 100 dwelling units per net
meeting hall, senior center,
acre.
recreation center, or other similar
uses as determined by the Zoning
Administrator, or
(iii) A minimum of 5% of the net
developable area of the project in
aggregated common outdoor
open space. Common outdoor
open space areas may be used for
any of the following purposes
(playgrounds, picnic
shelters/facilities and equipment,
village greens/squares, trails,
corridors or natural). Structures
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ATTACHMENT M
such as kiosks, benches,
fountains and maintenance
equipment storage facilities are
permitted; provided, that they .
serve and/or promote the use of
the open space. To qualify as
common open space, an area
must meet each of the following
conditions:
• Function as a focal point for
the development,
• Have a maximum slope of
10%
• Have a minimum width of
25', except for trails or
corridors,
• Be located outside the right-
of-way,
• Be improved with
landscaping in public areas,
and
• Be maintained by the
homeowner's association if
the property is subdivided,
or by the management
organization as applied to
the property if the property
is not subdivided.
(iv) Provision of a minimum of 2 units
of affordable housing per net
developable acre (fractional results
shall be rounded up to the next whole
number).
In addition, in order to qualify for a bonus,
developments shall also incorporate a
minimum of 3 features described below:
(i) Architectural design which
incorporates enhanced building
entry features (e.g., varied design
materials, arbors and/or trellises,
cocheres, gabled roofs).
(ii) Active common recreation
amenities such as picnic
facilities, gazebos, sports courts,
recreation center, pool,
spa/Jacuzzi.
(iii) Enhanced ground plane textures
or colors (e.g., stamped patterned
concrete, cobblestone, or brick at
all building entries, courtyards,
trails or sidewalks).
(iv) Building or structures
incorporating bonus units shall
have no more than 75% of the
on a
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(v) Surface parking lots containing
not more than 6 parking stalls
separated from other parking
areas by landscaping with a
minimum width of 15 feet.
(vi) Site design incorporating a
package of at least 3 amenities
which enhance neighborhood
character, such as coordinated
lighting (street or building),
mailbox details, address and
signage details, and street trees as
approved by the Reviewing
Official.
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