HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 6079 CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 6079
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4-9-200.J OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE,SETTING A TIME LIMIT
OF TEN YEARS FOR PHASED MASTER PLANS, AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on May 13, 2022, the City notified the State of
Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 1, 2022, considered all
relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded a
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recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-9-200.J of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
J. EXPIRATION AND EXTENSIONS:
1. Non-Phased Plans:
a. Master Plans:The Hearing Examiner shall determine,and document
in writing, an appropriate expiration date for the master plan, granting up to five
(5) years. An applicant shall submit a complete site plan application for the
development within the specified time frame if a site plan was not combined with
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the master plan application.The Administrator may grant a one al year extension
for good cause.
b.Site Plans:The final approval of a Site Plan shall expire within;two
(2) years of the date of approval. A single two (2) year extension may be granted
for good cause by the Administrator. The Administrator may determine at his or
#ec-their discretion that a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner is required
for such extension.
2. Phased Plans:
a. Master Plans:The Administrator may grant master plan approval for
large projects planned to be developed or redeveloped in phases over a period of
years exceeding the five (5) year time limit for non-phased plans, howeverli the
• time limit shall not exceed ten (10) years. Such approval shall include clearly
defined phases and specific time limits for each phase and a determination of
eligibility for any extensions of the time limits.
b.Site Plans:An applicant may submit a site plan application for either
the entire site or a portion of the site covered by a master plan, provided the
application complies with phasing and timing requirements of the master plan
approval. In every case, the site plan application and review shall cover at least
that portion of the site which is directly related to the proposed development as
well as any areas that may be impacted by the development.
SECTION III. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
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scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations;or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references.The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance.
SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by,a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five(5) days after publication
of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this
ordinance's title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of August , 2022.
Jas A. Seth, i y Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of Au st , 20'22
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Are o '•o Pavone, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
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Shane Moloney, City Attorney r _ ?
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Date of Publication: 8/11/2022 (Summary) 's irjr
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