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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFull Code - August704 City of Renton TITLES ADMINISTRATIVE I COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS II DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS III BUILDING REGULATIONS IV BUSINESS REGULATIONS V POLICE REGULATIONS VI FIRE REGULATIONS VII HEALTH AND SANITATION VIII PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY IX TRAFFIC X 808 City of Renton PREFACE __________________________ This volume of the City Code of the City of Renton, as supplemented, contains all ordinances up to and including Ordinance 5404, passed July 21, 2008, and Resolution 3095, passed November 21, 1994, included in Supplement No. 333. Ordinances of the City adopted after said ordinance supersede the provisions of this City Code to the extent that they are in conflict or inconsistent therewith. Consult the City office in order to ascertain whether any particular provision of the Code has been amended, superseded or repealed. Code Publishing, Inc. Seattle, Washington 108 City of Renton TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I ADMINISTRATIVE Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remedies And Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Code Of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Representatives To Legislative And Administrative Bodies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Defense Of Employees, Officers And Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TITLE II COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Board Of Adjustment (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Board Of Ethics (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) . . . 2 Board Of Public Works (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Emergency Services Organization (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Firefighter’s Pension Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Advisory Commission On Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Municipal Arts Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Park Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unfair Housing Practices (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Human Services Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . 12 Library Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Environmental Review Committee. . . . . . . . . . . 14 LEOFF Disability Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Airport Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General Membership And Procedures . . . . . . . . 18 TITLE III DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS Administrative, Judicial And Legal Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Community Services Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Economic Development, Neighborhoods And Strategic Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Finance And Information Services Department . 4 Fire And Emergency Services Department . . . . . 5 Human Resources And Risk Management Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Planning/Building/Public Works Department . . . 7 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TITLE IV BUILDING REGULATIONS See Renton Development Regulations, published as a separate volume TITLE V FINANCE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS Fee Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Animal Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Admission Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Entertainment Device Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gambling Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Leasehold Excise Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sales And Use Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Utility Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adult Entertainment Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Public Dances And Dance Halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 LID Assessment Foreclosure Procedure . . . . . . 14 Green River Wildlife And Greenbelt Preservation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Unemployment Compensation Fund . . . . . . . . . 16 Cable Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lodging Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Telecommunications Licenses And Franchises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Peddler’s Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Procedure Upon Overpayment And Appeals. . . 21 TITLE VI POLICE REGULATIONS Abandoned Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Air Guns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Burglar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alcohol Consumption On City Streets And Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Animal Cruelty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Animals And Fowl At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Boat Speed On Cedar River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cabaret Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Children, Unattended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Criminal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delinquency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Drug Paraphernalia, Sales Or Use . . . . . . . . . . 12 Drug Sales Or Use (Rep. by Ord. 4463, 7-25-1994, Eff. Retroactive To 7-1-1994). . . . 13 Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Massage Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Oversize Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pawnbrokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 108 City of Renton Penal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Plastic Bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Second Hand Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Patrolmen And Private Detectives . . . 21 Snap Blade Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 State Laws Adopted By Reference (Offenses On School Grounds, Custodial Interference, Restraining Orders And DUI) (Rep. by Ord. 4674, 7-28-1997). . . 23 Taxicab Regulations And For-Hire Drivers . . . 24 Pedestrian Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bicycle Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shopping Cart Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Race Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 TITLE VII FIRE REGULATIONS (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) TITLE VIII HEALTH AND SANITATION Garbage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Storm And Surface Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . 2 Protection Of Water Supply (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Solid Waste Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Noise Level Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Aquifer Protection (Rep. by Ord. 4851, 8-7-2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TITLE IX PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY Easements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Excess Right-Of-Way Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Harbor Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 House Numbering (Rep. by Ord. 4553, 10-2-1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Latecomer’s Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Railroad Crossing Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Road, Bridge And Municipal Construction Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sidewalk Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Street Closure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Street Excavations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Street Grid System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Subdivision Ordinance (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Trees And Shrubbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Vacations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weeds And Noxious Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Special Assessment Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 TITLE X TRAFFIC Airport Traffic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 All-Terrain Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Arterial Highways And Stop Streets (Rep. By Ord. 4374, 10-26-1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Highway Hydraulic Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Impoundment And Redemption Of Vehicles . . . . 5 Locomotives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Motorcycles (Rep. By Ord. 4374, 10-26-1992) . . . 7 One-Way Streets And Alleys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking Meters And Zones (Rep. by Ord. 4374, 10-26-1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Parking Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Speed Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Traffic Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Commute Trip Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 INDEX APPENDIX Annexation List Franchise List Local Improvement District (LID) List ORDINANCE LIST 1000 City of Renton Title I ADMINISTRATIVE Subject Chapter Seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ordinances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remedies And Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Code Of Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Representatives To Legislative And Administrative Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Defense Of Employees, Officers And Volunteers. . . . . . . . 9 1006 City of Renton 1-3-1 1-3-2 CHAPTER 3 REMEDIES AND PENALTIES SECTION: 1-3-1: Criminal Penalties 1-3-2: Civil Penalties 1-3-3: Nuisances 1-3-4: Definitions 1-3-5: Unfit Dwellings, Buildings And Structures 1-3-1:CRIMINAL PENALTIES: A. Applicability And Penalties: Any person who shall: 1. Commit any act declared by any of the provisions of the Renton Municipal Code to be unlawful, or any unlawful act for which there is no stated penalty, or who shall fail to comply therewith; or 2. Violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder; or 3. Use land or premises or construct in vio- lation of any detailed statement of specifica- tions or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken; or 4. Fail to comply with an order by such proper authority or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein; or 5. Fail to perform any act or discharge any obligation or duty required by or imposed upon him by any ordinance for which there is no stated penalty; shall severally, for each and every such unlawful act, violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor. B. Violations: Any person convicted of a criminal violation of any section of the Renton Munici- pal Code shall be punished in accordance with RCW 9A.20.021(3), as now or hereafter amended, for misdemeanors. Whenever a spe- cific penalty or range of penalties has been established for a crime by the State Legisla- ture and that crime has been incorporated into the Renton Municipal Code, either directly or by reference, then the penalty ranges estab- lished by the Legislature shall govern and this provision shall not be enforced. C. Continuing Violation: Where any act which is of a continuing nature is forbidden or declared to be unlawful, each day or portion of a day such duty or obligation remains unperformed or such act continues shall con- stitute a separate offense. D. Suspension Or Revocation Of Per- mits/Licenses: In addition to other penalties provided for elsewhere, the City may suspend or revoke a permit or license if it finds that the applicant or permittee has not complied with any or all conditions or limitations set forth in the permit, has exceeded the scope of work set forth in the permit, or has failed to undertake the project in a manner set forth in the approved application. (Ord. 4462, 7-25- 94; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11-98; Ord. 4835, 3-27- 00; Ord. 4856, 8-21-00; Ord. 5196, 2-13-06) 1-3-2:CIVIL PENALTIES: A. Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to establish an efficient system to enforce the Renton Municipal Code and ordinances of the City, to establish monetary penalties for vio- lations, and to provide for a prompt hearing and decision on alleged violations. B. Authority To Inspect: A code enforcement officer and/or law enforcement officer may inspect properties as necessary to determine whether permittees have complied with con- ditions of the respective permits and, when- ever there is reasonable cause to believe that a permittee is in violation of the provisions as set forth in this Chapter, may request per- mission from the owner or other person hav- ing possession, custody, or control of the premises to enter upon such premises at rea- sonable times to inspect the same or to per- form any other duty allowed the code enforcement officer and/or law enforcement officer by the Renton Municipal Code. The code enforcement officer and/or law enforce- ment officer, if requested by the owner or subject of the enforcement action, shall present proper credentials to the owner or 1-3-2 1-3-3 1006 City of Renton other person in charge of the premises before requesting entry. C. Violation Is Civil Infraction: Any person who commits a violation subject to civil penalties shall be guilty of a civil infraction on the first offense. (Ord. 4835, 3-27-00; Ord. 4856, 8-21- 00; Ord. 5078, 5-17-04; Ord. 5088, 6-28-04; Ord. 5159, 10-17-05) D. Subsequent Offense: Any person who com- mits a violation, as set forth in subsection C of this Section, within one year of a commit- ted finding for a prior offense within the same Chapter of the Renton Municipal Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor as set forth in RMC 1-3-1. E. Costs And Monetary Penalties: 1. Additional Court Authority: The Renton Municipal Court may impose costs in addi- tion to the penalties set out below. The Court may likewise impose costs as a condition of dismissal of an infraction. 2. Amount Of Penalty Per Day: The amount of the monetary penalty per day or portion thereof for each violation shall be up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day. F. Continued Duty To Correct Violation: Pay- ment of a monetary penalty pursuant to this Chapter does not relieve a person of the duty to correct the violation as ordered by the applicable department administrator or the Renton Municipal Court. G. Contested Civil Infractions: Any contest in Renton Municipal Court of a civil infraction, as set forth in subsection C of this Section, shall be governed by the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ) and the Renton Municipal Court Rules (RMCLR), as such court rules may now or hereafter be amended. H. Appeal To Superior Court: Any appeal of the decision of the Renton Municipal Court for a civil infraction shall be governed by the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (RALJ), as such court rules may now or hereafter be amended. I. Accrual Of Penalty: The City is authorized to collect the monetary penalty by use of appro- priate legal remedies. Seeking legal redress by the City shall neither stay nor terminate the accrual of additional per diem monetary penalties so long as the violation continues. (Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) J. Suspension Or Revocation Of Permits/Li- censes: In addition to other penalties provided for elsewhere, the City may suspend or revoke a permit or license if it finds that the appli- cant or permittee has not complied with any or all conditions of limitations set forth in the permit, has exceeded the scope of work set forth in the permit, or has failed to undertake the project in the manner set forth in the ap- proved application. (Ord. 4856, 8-21-00; Ord. 5196, 2-13-06) 1-3-3:NUISANCES: A. Purpose: Unkempt, unsafe, unsanitary and otherwise improperly maintained premises and structures, sidewalks and easements within the City create obvious hazards. Also, these conditions adversely affect the value, utility and habitability of property within the City as a whole and specifically cause sub- stantial damage to adjoining and nearby property. The economic well-being of the City is materially and adversely affected by nui- sances. This Chapter conveys to the City administration all necessary and proper pow- ers to abate nuisances as they are described or found to exist and to charge the costs of their abatement to those responsible, the owners and occupants of the property upon which nuisances exists, and those properties themselves. This Chapter is an exercise of the City’s police power, and it shall be liber- ally construed to effect this purpose. B. Declaration Of Nuisance: 1. All violations of development, land use, public health, safety, and welfare and sanita- tion rules, regulations or ordinances of the City of Renton or Seattle-King County Health Department rules, regulations or ordinances are found and declared to be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare and fur- ther found and declared to be nuisances. 2. Additionally, a nuisance is anything con- tained within the definition of nuisance, con- tained in RMC 1-3-4A11. 306 City of Renton 1-3-3 1-3-3 3. The following shall not constitute public nuisances: a. Compost piles less than four feet (4’) in height and six feet (6’) in diameter at ground level, and 30 feet (30’) or more from any dwelling, and four feet (4’) or more from adjoining properties; b. Storm debris within thirty (30) days following a storm event; c. Construction residue and debris dur- ing and for fourteen (14) days following com- pletion of work; d. Fallen leaves, tree needles, tree fruit and similar vegetation, during the months of October through April, inclusive, except when located on public sidewalks; e. The accumulation and temporary stor- age, in containers designated for such pur- poses, of “recyclable” materials pursuant to a program of recycling adopted by the City; provided, however, that such containers must not be publicly visible or they must be made available to the City’s garbage or “recycle contractor” within fourteen (14) days after having been filled to fifty (50) percent or more of their capacity; f. Uncultivated, uncut or untended weeds, grass, bushes or other vegetation not constituting a health or fire hazard, existing in a natural state on undeveloped, agricul- tural, native growth easement or defined crit- ical areas such as wetlands, streams, and steep slopes. C. Nuisance Declared Unlawful: It shall be unlawful for any occupant of real property or any person having any ownership or posses- sory interest therein to permit, suffer, main- tain, carry on or allow upon such property or any portion thereof a public nuisance, and any person guilty of a public nuisance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable pur- suant to RMC 1-3-1. D. Voluntary Correction: 1. Applicability: This Section applies when- ever the applicable department administra- tor or his or her designee or law enforcement officer determines that a nuisance has occurred or is occurring. 2. General: The applicable department administrator or his or her designee or law enforcement officer may attempt to secure voluntary correction by contacting the person responsible for creating, maintaining or per- mitting the nuisance and, where possible, explaining the violation and requesting cor- rection. If the person responsible for the nui- sance is a tenant, the City shall endeavor to also notify the owner of the property about the nuisance violation and the nature of that violation and request correction. 3. Issuance of Voluntary Correction Agree- ment: An oral voluntary correction agree- ment may be entered into between the person responsible for creating, maintaining or per- mitting the nuisance and the City, acting through the applicable department director or his or her designee or law enforcement officer. a. Written Voluntary Correction Agree- ment: Whenever the oral voluntary correction agreement is violated or not completely accomplished, the City may demand a writ- ten voluntary compliance agreement. The voluntary written correction agreement is a contract between the City and the person responsible for creating, maintaining or per- mitting the nuisance under which such per- son agrees to abate the nuisance within a specified time and according to specified con- ditions. The voluntary correction agreement shall include the following: (1) The name and address of the person responsible for creating, maintaining or permitting the nuisance; and (2) The street address or other descrip- tion sufficient for identification of the building, structure, premises, or land upon or within which the nuisance has occurred or is occurring; and (3) A description of the nuisance and a reference to the regulation which has been violated; and (4) The necessary corrective action to be taken, and a date or time by which correction must be completed; and 1-3-3 1-3-3 306 City of Renton (5) An agreement by the person respon- sible for creating, maintaining or per- mitting the nuisance that grants con- sent for the City to enter and inspect the premises without a warrant as may be necessary to determine compliance with the voluntary correction agreement; and (6) An agreement by the person respon- sible for creating, maintaining or per- mitting the nuisance that the City may abate the nuisance and recover its costs and expenses (including, but not limited to its attorney fees, expert witness fees, and court costs) and/or a monetary pen- alty pursuant to this chapter from the person responsible for creating, main- taining or permitting the nuisance if the terms of the voluntary correction agree- ment are not fully satisfied; and (7) An agreement that by entering into the voluntary correction agreement, the person responsible for creating, main- taining or permitting the nuisance waives the right to contest the nuisance at a hearing before any court or hearing examiner under this chapter or other- wise, regarding the matter of the nui- sance and/or the required corrective ac- tion. b. Extension And Modification: An exten- sion of the time limit for correction or a modi- fication of the required corrective action may be granted by the applicable department administrator or his or her designee or law enforcement officer if the person responsible for creating, maintaining or permitting the nuisance has shown due diligence and sub- stantial progress in correcting the nuisance, but unforeseen circumstances delayed correc- tion under the original conditions. c. Abatement By The City: The City may abate the nuisance in accordance with sub- section F of this Section if the terms of the voluntary correction agreement are not met. E. Notice Of Criminal Citation: 1. When the applicable department admin- istrator or his or her designee, in consultation with a City law enforcement officer and/or City prosecutor, determines that a nuisance has occurred or is occurring, the law enforce- ment officer or City prosecutor may issue a criminal citation as authorized by The Renton Municipal Code to the person respon- sible for creating, maintaining or permitting the nuisance. If a tenant is responsible for the nuisance, the City shall endeavor to notify the owner about the nuisance and the nature of the nuisance. 2. The law enforcement officer or City pros- ecutor may issue a criminal citation as autho- rized by the Renton Municipal Code without attempting to secure voluntary correction as provided in subsection D of this Section under the following circumstances: a. When an emergency exists; or b. When a repeat nuisance occurs; or c. When the nuisance creates a situation or condition which cannot be corrected by vol- untary correction; or d. When the alleged violator knows or reasonably should have known that the action, situation or condition is in violation of a City rule, regulation or ordinance; or e. The alleged violator cannot be con- tacted or refuses to communicate or cooperate with the City in correcting the nuisance. F. Abatement By The City: 1. The City may abate a nuisance when: a. The terms of a voluntary correction agreement pursuant to subsection D of this Section have not been met; or b. A person responsible for creating, maintaining or permitting the nuisance fails or refuses to enter into a voluntary correction agreement pursuant to subsection D of this Section; or c. A criminal citation has been issued pursuant to subsection E of this Section; or d. The nuisance is subject to summary abatement as provided for in subsection F2 of this Section. 2. Summary Abatement: Whenever any nui- sance constitutes an immediate threat to the 1006 City of Renton 1-3-3 1-3-3 public health, safety or welfare or to the envi- ronment, the City may summarily and with- out prior notice abate the condition. No right of action shall lie against the City or its agents, officers, or employees for actions rea- sonably taken to prevent or cure any such immediate threats. 3. Authorized Action By The City: Using any lawful means, the City may enter upon the subject property and may remove or cor- rect the nuisance which is subject to abate- ment. The City may seek such judicial process as it deems necessary to effect the removal or correction of such nuisance. 4. Recovery Of Costs, Attorney’s Fees And Expenses: The costs, including incurred expenses of correcting the nuisance, shall be billed to the person responsible for creating, maintaining or permitting the nuisance and the owner, lessor, tenant or other person enti- tled to control or use the property and shall become due and payable to the City within ten (10) calendar days following actual ser- vice or mailing by first class mail. The term “incurred expenses” includes, but is not lim- ited to, personnel costs, both direct and indi- rect and including any and all attorney’s fees and litigation costs; costs incurred in docu- menting the violation; hauling, storage and disposal expenses; and actual expenses and costs of the City in preparing notices, specifi- cations and contracts, and in accomplishing the correction of the nuisance and/or con- tracting and inspecting the work; and the costs of any required printing and mailing. All such costs and expenses shall constitute a lien against the affected property, as set forth in subsection F5 of this Section. 5. Lien – Authorized: The City of Renton shall have a lien for any monetary penalty imposed, the cost of any abatement proceed- ings under this Chapter, and all other related costs including attorney and expert witness fees, against the real property where the work of abatement was performed. The lien shall be subordinate to all previously existing special assessment liens imposed on the same property and shall be superior to all other liens, except for state and county taxes, with which it shall be on a parity. a. A lien for any monetary penalty, the cost of abatement proceedings under this Chapter, and all other related costs, includ- ing attorney and expert witness fees and other costs of litigation, shall be filed for record with the King County Department of Records and Elections or county auditor against the real property where the work of abatement was performed. A lien under this Chapter shall be filed within ninety (90) days from the later of the date that the monetary penalty is due or the date the work is com- pleted or the nuisance abated. b. The lien shall contain sufficient infor- mation regarding the criminal violation, a legal description of the property to be charged with the lien and the owner of record, and the total amount of the lien. c. Any lien under this Chapter shall be verified by the applicable department admin- istrator or his or her designee or law enforce- ment officer, and may be amended from time to time to reflect changed conditions or mone- tary amount. d. No liens filed under this Chapter shall bind the affected property for a period longer than ten (10) years, without foreclosure or extension agreed to by the property owner. G. Abatement By Civil Lawsuit: Whenever a public nuisance exists, or voluntary correc- tion of a nuisance has failed or when a nui- sance has continued or when summary abatement is not merited, the City may pro- ceed by a civil lawsuit in the King County Superior Court to enjoin and abate the nui- sance in the manner provided by Chapter 7.48 RCW, as now or hereafter may be amended. If the City obtains an order of abatement, an injunction or a similar rem- edy, the City shall be entitled to recover all costs of abatement set forth in subsection F4 of this Section, including but not limited to any monetary penalties imposed, the City’s costs of investigation, the City’s costs of abatement, and the City’s cost of litigation, including expert witness fees, and attorney’s fees. H. Additional Enforcement Procedures: The pro- visions of this Chapter are not exclusive, and may be used in addition to other enforcement provisions authorized by the Renton Munici- pal Code or state law. (Ord. 4903, 5-14-01; Ord. 5081, 6-14-04; Ord. 5196, 2-13-06) 1-3-4 1-3-4 1006 City of Renton 1-3-4:DEFINITIONS: A. Definitions: As used in this Chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required: 1. “Abate” means to repair, replace, clean up, remove, destroy or otherwise remedy a nuisance which constitutes a criminal viola- tion under the Renton Municipal Code or the rules, regulations or ordinances of the Seat- tle-King County Health Department by such means, in such a manner, and to such an extent as the applicable department adminis- trator or his or her designee, or law enforce- ment officer determines is necessary in the interest of the general health, safety and wel- fare of the community. 2. “Act” means doing or performing some- thing. 3. “Applicable department administrator or his or her designee or law enforcement officer” means the City’s chief operating officer or his or her designee, including any department administrator or other designee, or law enforcement officer, empowered by ordinance or by the City’s chief operating officer to enforce a City ordinance or regula- tion. 3.1.“Building” means any building, dwelling, structure, or mobile home, factory-built house, or part thereof, built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. (Ord. 5221, 9-11-2006) 3.2 “Building official” means the building official of the City of Renton or any of his or her authorized deputies and representatives. (Ord. 5221, 9-11-2006) 4. “City Employee” means a regular, limited term, or hourly/nonregular employee of the City of Renton as defined in Sections 5.1 and 5.3 of Policy and Procedure 300-53 of Renton’s Policy and Procedure Manual, as now or hereafter amended, and is a public servant for the purposes of RCW 9A.76.175. (Ord. 5081, 6-14-2004) 5. “Criminal violation” means any violation of the Renton Municipal Code which is pun- ishable as a misdemeanor under the Renton Municipal Code. 6. “Code Compliance Inspector” or “Code Enforcement Officer” means any employee(s) appointed by the applicable department administrator or his or her designee to inspect for code violations. 7. “Development” means the erection, alter- ation, enlargement, demolition, maintenance or use of any structure or the alteration or use of any land above, at or below ground or water level, and all acts authorized by a City regulation or ordinance. 7.1 “Director” means the Director of the Development Services Division, or his or her authorized deputies and representatives. (Ord. 5221, 9-11-2006) 8. “Emergency” means a situation which in the opinion of the applicable department administrator or his or her designee or a law enforcement officer requires immediate action to prevent or eliminate an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare of persons or property. 8.1 “Hearing examiner” means the individual authorized to hear appeals for the City of Renton. (Ord. 5221, 9-11-2006) 9. “Material Statement” means a written or oral statement reasonably likely to be relied upon by a public servant in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties. (Ord. 5081, 6-14-2004) 10. “Misdemeanor” means any criminal vio- lation punishable by up to ninety (90) days in jail and/or a one thousand dollar ($1,000) fine. 11. “Nuisance” (also referred to herein as “nuisance violation”) means but is not limited to: a. A violation of any City of Renton devel- opment, land use, public health ordinance or criminal violation of the Renton Municipal Code regulating such areas; b. Doing an act, omitting to perform any act or duty, or permitting or allowing any act or omission, which annoys, injures, or endan- gers the comfort, repose, peace, health, safety or welfare of others, is unreasonably offen- sive to the senses, or which obstructs, dis- 1006 City of Renton 1-3-4 1-3-4 rupts or interferes with the free use of property by any lawful owner or occupant or that is unlawful under the Renton Municipal Code; or c. The existence, without limitation, of any of the following conditions: (1) Trash-Covered Premises: Any pre- mises containing trash, debris or aban- doned materials, except that kept in garbage cans or containers maintained for regular collection, see RMC 8-1-4B, or litter, garbage, refuse or rubbish on public or private property, see RMC 6- 14; (2) Dangerous Structures: Any danger- ous, decaying, falling or damaged dwell- ing, fence, or other structure; (3) Potential Vermin Habitat Or Fire Hazard: Any accumulation of material or debris on a property including, but not limited to, animal matter, ashes, bottles, boxes, broken stone, building materials which are not properly stored or neatly piled, cans, cement, crates, empty barrels, dead animals or animal waste, garbage, glass, litter, mattresses or bedding, old appliances or equipment or any parts thereof, furniture, iron or other scrap metal, inoperable machin- ery or equipment, packing cases, pack- ing material, plaster, plastic, rags, wire, yard waste or debris or overgrown or tall grass more than ten (10) inches in height, overgrown plants or other ob- jects which endanger property or public safety, or constitute a fire hazard or ver- min habitat; provided, that nothing herein shall prevent the temporary re- tention of waste in approved, covered re- ceptacles; (4) Junk Or Abandonment Of Vehicles: See Chapter 6-1 RMC; (5) Attractive Nuisances: Any attrac- tive nuisance which may prove detri- mental to children whether in or on a building or structure, on the premises of a building or structure, on an occupied or unoccupied lot, which is left in any place exposed or accessible to children. This includes unused or abandoned re- frigerators, freezers, or other large ap- pliances or equipment or any parts thereof; abandoned or junk motor vehi- cles; any structurally unsound or unsafe fence or edifice; any unsecured or aban- doned excavation, pit, well, cistern, stor- age tank, open crawl space, or shaft; and any lumber, trash, debris or vegeta- tion which may prove a hazard for mi- nors; (6) Obstructions To The Public Right- Of-Way Or Illegal Use Of Public Prop- erty: Use of property abutting a public street or sidewalk or use of a public street, undeveloped right-of-way, or sidewalk which causes any obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic or to open access to the streets or sidewalks, including working on vehicles in the public right-of-way except for emergen- cies and then only for such time as rea- sonably necessary to solve such emer- gency and illegal parking of commercial vehicles on public right-of-way in which all of the adjacent structures are occu- pied as residential dwellings on the same side of the right-of-way as the area for parking, per RMC 10-10-13; pro- vided, that this subsection shall not ap- ply to events, parades, or the use of the streets or public rights-of-way when au- thorized by the City. This section in- cludes the existence of drainage onto or over any sidewalk, street or public right-of-way, and the existence of any debris or plant growth on sidewalks ad- jacent to any property. This section ap- plies to camping on public property ex- cept in a designated camping area; (7) Vegetation: a. Vegetation exceeding twelve (12) inches in height (exclusive of plants and flowers within a flower bed or con- tainer, shrubbery, or trees) located in any front, back or side yard, adjacent public right-of-way or planting strip, or any vacant property; b. Overhanging limbs or branches that are less than eight feet above a public walkway or sidewalk, or less than fourteen (14) feet above a pub- lic street; 1-3-4 1-3-4 1006 City of Renton c. Vegetation that obstructs or hinders the use of any public walkway, sidewalk, or street, or that obstructs or obscures the view of traffic or traffic control devices; d. Dead, decaying or diseased trees or branches that pose a threat to human life or property; e. Any growth of noxious weeds or any toxic vegetation; or f. Any plant(s), weeds or grass(es) which may be a fire hazard; (8) Illegal Dumping: Dumping of any type by any person on public or private property not registered as a legal dump site; (9) Dumping in Waterways: Dumping, depositing, placing or leaving of any garbage, ashes, debris, gravel, earth, rock, stone or other material upon the banks, channels, beds or bars of any navigable water, or the felling of any tree or trees, so that the same shall in whole or in part project within the high water bank of any navigable water- course, or the casting, placing, deposit- ing or leaving of any logs, roots, snags, stumps, or brush upon the banks or in the bed or channel of any navigable stream, except when part of habitat en- hancement under auspices of a govern- mental agency; (10) Operation of premises where there is illegal manufacture of liquor, or is maintained as a place for drunks, oper- ated as an illegal gambling house or as a drug house per Chapter 7.43 RCW, or which constitutes a moral nuisance or house of prostitution; (11) Animal Nuisances: Maintaining, harboring or keeping animals which by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking or making of other noises, un- reasonably annoy or disturb a neighbor, keeping of types or numbers of animals in violation of law, permitting the accu- mulation of animal waste that is un- healthful or which creates obnoxious odors, keeping of animals in conditions that are unhealthy to the animals, hu- mans or maintaining pests such as cat- erpillars, vectors, vermin or wildlife on one’s property, or allowing dogs to run at large per RMC 6-6-5C; (12) Beekeeping: The existence of any bees, Africanized honey bees, yellow jackets, hornets, or wasps that harbor in colonies, hives, apiaries or nests which are not authorized by ordinance or stat- ute and are not in full compliance with Chapter 15.60 RCW or Chapter 16-602 WAC; (13) Odors: The existence of any strong or offensive odor at the property line in- cluding but not limited to rotting or de- caying fish or animals, rotting garbage, animal manure or strong chemical smells; (14) Installing, creating or maintaining graffiti; (15) Anything defined by RCW 7.48.140, Public Nuisance, Chapter 7.48A RCW, Moral Nuisance, or which constitutes a misdemeanor under RCW 9.66.010 or RMC 6-18-11; (16) Operating a business without the requisite state or local license or busi- ness license or operating in violation of code requirements for that license, see RMC 5-5-3F6, 5-8-4, and 6-15-6; (17) Violations of the Aquifer Protec- tion Ordinance, RMC 4-9-015; (18) Violation of harbor regulations, Chapter 9-3 RMC; (19) Violation of noise level regulations, Chapter 8-7 RMC; (20) Violations of exterior, onsite light- ing regulations in RMC 4-4-075; (Ord. 4963, 5-13-02) (21) Installing, maintaining and/or us- ing an outdoor visible light or other source of illumination which is on pri- vate residential property and produces direct illumination across an abutting residential property of such intensity 107 City of Renton 1-3-4 1-3-5 that it unreasonably interferes with the use or enjoyment of the abutting resi- dential property; (Ord. 4963, 5-13-02) (22) Unfit or Abandoned Structure: Any structure, which has been damaged by fire, weather, earth movement, or other causes, and which is not fit for oc- cupancy, and has been abandoned or unoccupied by lawful tenants for a pe- riod of 90 days; or where the cost of re- pair exceeds the value of the structure once repaired; or such a damaged struc- ture whose owner shows no intention of completing or making substantial progress on completing such repairs within 90 days. Included within this definition shall be any dwellings which are unfit for hu- man habitation, and buildings, struc- tures, and premises or portions thereof which are unfit for other uses due to di- lapidation, disrepair, structural defects, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents, or other calamities, inade- quate ventilation and uncleanliness, in- adequate light or sanitary facilities, in- adequate drainage, overcrowding, or due to other conditions which are inimi- cal to the health and welfare of the resi- dents of the City of Renton. (Ord. 5221, 9-11-2006) 12. “Omission” means a failure to act. 13. “Person” means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation or any entity, public or private. 14. “Person responsible for creating, main- taining or permitting” the nuisance means any person who is in possession of property, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, or other- wise. 15. “Repeat violation” means a violation of the same regulation, rule, ordinance, chapter or section of the Renton Municipal Code or of the Seattle-King County Health Department in any location by the same person, for which voluntary compliance previously has been sought or a criminal citation has been issued, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) consecutive month period. (Ord. 4723, 5-11- 98; amd. Ord. 4903, 5-14-01; Ord. 5196, 2-13- 06) 1-3-5:UNFIT DWELLINGS, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES: A. Purpose: It is found that there exist, in the City of Renton, dwellings that are unfit for human habitation and buildings and struc- tures that are unfit for other uses due to dilapidation, disrepair, structural defects, defects increasing the hazards of fire, acci- dents or other calamities, inadequate ventila- tion, inadequate light or sanitary facilities, inadequate drainage, overcrowding, or due to other conditions that are inimical to the health and welfare of the residents. It is fur- ther the purpose of this section to provide a means of demolishing structures heavily damaged by fire, weather, earth movement or other causes, which have been allowed to sit in the damaged condition without repair for an extended period of time as set forth in this ordinance. B. Repair, Vacation, Demolition, or Abatement of Unfit Dwellings, Buildings and Structures: 1. Incorporation by Reference. Chapter 35.80 RCW is hereby incorporated by refer- ence as if fully set forth, at least one copy of which has been filed with the City Clerk. 2. Standards for Repair, Vacation or Demo- lition. a. The following standards shall be fol- lowed in substance by the director or the hearing examiner in ordering repair, vaca- tion or demolition of unfit buildings: (1) If the unfit building can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered repaired by the direc- tor or, on appeal, by the hearing exam- iner. (2) If the unfit building is in such condi- tion as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of its occupants, neighbors or the gen- eral public, it shall be ordered to be va- cated by the director or, on appeal, by the hearing examiner. 1-3-5 1-3-5 107 City of Renton (3) If the unfit building is fifty percent damaged or decayed or deteriorated in value it shall be demolished. “Value” as used herein shall be the valuation placed upon the building or structure for purposes of general taxation. (4) If the unfit building cannot be re- paired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter it shall be demolished. (5) If the unfit building is a fire hazard, existing or erected in violation of the terms of this chapter or any other ordi- nance of the City of Renton or the laws of the state of Washington, it shall be demolished, provided the fire hazard is not eliminated by the owner within a reasonable time. C. If the director or hearing examiner orders the building to be demolished, it shall also require that the land be suitably filled and cleared, and that the property immediately be vacated and secured as completely as pos- sible pending demolition. D. Complaint: If, after a preliminary investiga- tion of any building or premises, the building official finds that it is unfit, substandard, boarded-up and unfit for use as a dwelling, building or structure, or required to be boarded-up and unfit for use as a dwelling, building or structure; he or she shall cause the owners to be served, either personally or, if personal service cannot be obtained, by first class and certified mail, with return receipt requested, and shall post in a conspic- uous place on such property, a complaint stating in what respect such building is unfit for human habitation or other use or is sub- standard or that it is or should be a boarded- up building, together with the corrective action to be taken and the fees and costs to be paid. If the whereabouts of such person are unknown and cannot be ascertained by the building official in the exercise of reasonable diligence, he or she shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such com- plaint or order upon such persons may be made either by personal service or by mailing a copy of the notice and orders by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to each person at the address appearing on the last equalized tax assess- ment roll of the county where the property is located, or at the address known to the county assessor. A copy of the notice and order shall also be mailed, addressed to each person, at the address of the building involved in the proceedings, if different, and to each person or party having a recorded right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property. Such complaint shall contain a notice that a hearing will be held before the director at a place therein fixed, not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days after the ser- vice of such complaint, that all parties in interest shall be given the right to file an answer to the complaint, and to appear in person or otherwise and give testimony at the time and place fixed in the complaint. A copy of such complaint shall also be filed with the auditor of King County, and such filing of the complaint or order shall have the force and effect of a lis pendens. E. Voluntary Correction: 1. The building official may secure volun- tary correction in the form and manner as authorized by RMC 1-3-3.B. 2. The voluntary correction agreement is a contract between the City and the owner in which such person agrees to abate the viola- tion within a specified time and according to specified conditions. The voluntary agree- ment must include: a. The name and address of the owner or person bound under the contract; b. The street address and a legal descrip- tion sufficient to identify the premises; c. A description of the violation and a ref- erence to the provisions of this code or other regulation that has been violated; d. The corrective action to be taken, and a date and time by which the corrective action must be completed; e. An agreement by the owner that the City of Renton may abate the violation and recover its costs and expenses pursuant to this chapter if all terms of the voluntary agreement are not met; 1006 City of Renton 1-3-5 1-3-5 f. A waiver by the owner of his right to any administrative or legal review of the vio- lations, the appropriate corrections, and all other rights except those in the agreement; g. The administrative costs to be paid and by whom; h. Permission by the owner for the City to enter upon the property at any time or, in the case of occupied property, at reasonable times until the violation is abated; and i. An acknowledgement. The building official may grant an extension for corrections or modifications if the owner has been diligent and made substantial progress but has been unavoidably delayed. F. Hearings Before the Director: 1. Unless, prior to the time fixed for hearing in the complaint issued by the building offi- cial, arrangements satisfactory to the build- ing official for the repair, demolition, vacation or re-occupancy of the building or premises are made, including the proper application for permits, or abatement of the unfit building, the director shall hold a hear- ing for the purpose of determining the imme- diate disposition of the building or premises. The hearing will be canceled if the building official approves the completed corrective action at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing. 2. The director shall conduct an administra- tive hearing. The hearing shall be governed by the civil rules of superior court for the state of Washington, but the strict rules of evidence shall not be applied. Any party wishing to testify shall be sworn on oath. The building official or his or her designee and the owner may participate as parties in the hearing and each party may call witnesses. Any complainant or person affected by the violation may appear and present evidence. The City shall have the burden of demon- strating by a preponderance of evidence that a violation has occurred and that the required corrective action is reasonable. 3. The director may determine that a dwell- ing, building, structure, or premises is unfit for human habitation or other use if he or she finds that conditions exist in such dwelling, building, structure, or premises that are dan- gerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants of such dwelling, building, structure, or premises, the occupants of neighboring dwellings, or other residents of the City. Such conditions may include the fol- lowing, without limitations: Defects therein increasing the hazards of fire or accident; inadequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities, dilapidation, disrepair, structural defects, uncleanliness, overcrowding, or inad- equate drainage. The minimum standards to be applied are those contained in this chap- ter, RMC Title 4, and all standardized codes adopted by the City of Renton. 4. The director shall issue an order to the owner that contains the following informa- tion: a. The decision regarding the alleged vio- lation including findings of fact and conclu- sions based thereon. b. The required corrective action. c. The date and time by which the correc- tion must be completed. d. The costs assessed. e. The date and time after which the City may proceed with abatement of the unlawful condition if the required correction is not completed. f. The decision shall state that the owner has the right to appeal to the hearing exam- iner within 30 days and, unless he does appeal or comply with the order, the City shall have the power, without further notice or proceedings, to vacate and secure the building or premises and do any act required of the owner in the order of the director, and to charge any expenses incurred thereby to the owner and assess them against the prop- erty. 5. The director shall mail, by certified mail, a copy of the decision to the owner or occu- pant within 10 working days following the hearing. 6. If no appeal is filed, a copy of such order shall be filed with the auditor of King County and shall be a final order. G. Hearings Before the Hearing Examiner: 1. The purpose of the hearing examiner under this chapter is to review the proceed- 1-3-5 1-3-5 1006 City of Renton ings and orders of the director and to affirm, modify or vacate said orders. 2. Within 30 days from the date of service and posting of an order of the director, an owner may file an appeal with the hearing examiner by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk setting out the reasons he believes the findings or order of the director to be erroneous. There will be not less than 10 or more than 30 days from the date of said appeal or referral and the hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be made in accord with RMC 1-10-5. The matter of the appeal will be scheduled for public hearing before the hearing examiner so as to allow 10 days’ notice of the hearing to the appellant and all interested parties and to permit final decision thereon to be made within 60 days after the filing of the appeal. The filing of the notice of appeal shall stay the order of the director, except so much thereof as requires temporary measures, such as securing of the building to minimize any emergent danger to the public health or safety. 3. Upon the public hearing of the appeal, the hearing examiner shall consider the file of the proceedings before the director and such other evidence as may be presented. After the hearing, the examiner may affirm, modify or vacate the order of the director, or may continue the matter for further delibera- tion or presentation of additional evidence. Normally the hearing examiner will not accept new evidence or evidence not made available to the director in the absence of good cause. The examiner’s review is on the record, not de novo. The determination of the hearing examiner shall be accorded substantial weight. If the owner fails to appear at the scheduled hear- ing, the director will enter an order finding that the violation occurred and assess the appropriate costs. A record of the proceedings shall be made and kept for one year or until the matter is final, whichever is longer. The examiner shall cause his findings of fact and order to be made in writing; provided, he may adopt the findings and order of the director, or so much thereof as supports his decision. Such find- ings and order shall be served and posted in the same manner as an order of the director. In addition, such notice shall state that the owner has the right to petition the superior court of King County for appropriate relief within 30 days after the order becomes final. H. Enforcement: 1. The order of the director or the hearing examiner may prescribe times within which demolition shall be commenced or completed. If the action is not commenced or completed within the prescribed time, or if no time is prescribed within the time for appeal, the building official may seek the appropriate warrant from King County Superior Court to enter upon the property, and cause the build- ing to be demolished and the premises to be suitably filled and cleared as provided by RMC 1-10-4. If satisfactory progress has been made and sufficient evidence is presented that the work will be completed within a rea- sonable time, the director or the hearing examiner may extend the time for completion of the work. If satisfactory or substantial progress has not been made, the director or the examiner may cause the building to be demolished and the premises suitably filled and cleared as provided by RMC 1-10-4. The building official shall let bids for any demoli- tion in accordance with RMC 1-10-10. 2. If other action ordered by the director or the hearing examiner is not taken within the time prescribed, or if no time is specified within the time for appeal, the building offi- cial may seek the appropriate warrant from King County Superior Court to enter upon the property, and cause the action to be taken. 3. If the building official deems it necessary to have the building secured as an interim measure for the protection of the public health and welfare while pending action, he may so order. If the owner is unable or unwilling to secure the building within 48 hours, the building official may seek the appropriate warrant from King County Supe- rior Court to enter upon the property and secure the building. 4. If the owner is unable to comply with the director’s or hearing examiner’s order within the time required, and the time for appeals to the examiner or petition to the court has 1006 City of Renton 1-3-5 1-3-5 passed, he or she may, for good and sufficient cause beyond his or her control, request in writing an extension of time. The director or the hearing examiner may grant a reasonable extension of time after a finding that the delay was beyond the control of the owner. There shall be no appeal or petition from the director’s or the hearing examiner’s ruling on an extension of time. I. Costs: 1. Actual costs and expenses will be assessed in accord with the provisions of this section, including the cost of repairs, alter- ations, improvements, vacating and closing, removal, and/or demolition. Actual costs shall include the costs of staff time, including over- head, contracted engineering fees or consult- ants’ fees, relocation assistance payments including interest and penalties, and any attorney’s fees incurred in having the dwell- ing, building or structure declared unfit, in any hearing before the director or hearing examiner, or in Superior Court obtaining any warrant for entry or order of abatement. 2. The costs of abatement, repair, alteration or improvement, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, when borne by the City, shall be assessed against the real prop- erty upon which such costs were incurred as a lien unless paid. 3. Bids for demolition shall be let only to a licensed contractor. The contract documents shall provide that the value of the materials and other salvage of the property shall be credited against the costs of the demolition. The contract documents may require bidders to estimate the salvage value of the property and, by claiming the salvage, reduce the amount of his bid accordingly. Such bids may be let prior to the time for compliance or appeal but shall not be binding or accepted until the order for demolition is final. The building official shall have the authority to sign the contract on behalf of the City. 4. There shall be charged against the owner and assessed against the property of any boarded-up building an annual inspection fee of $250.00. Such fee shall be payable at the time the building becomes a boarded-up building. The hearing examiner or director shall order a refund of the proportional amount not due if the building is reoccupied or demolished. Subsequent annual fees shall be payable on or before the time the preced- ing annual fee has been exhausted. 5. In addition to actual abatement costs, the following administrative fees shall be assessed and collected in the same manner: a. Where abatement is accomplished prior to director hearing: $300.00; provided, the building official may waive these fees if abatement is complete 48 hours prior to a director hearing; b. Where abatement is accomplished sub- sequent to or less than 48 hours prior to a director hearing: $1,500; c. Where abatement is accomplished fol- lowing breach of an agreement or under- standing between a property owner and building official, director, or hearing exam- iner: $3,000; d. Where the abatement is accomplished by the City following hearing or default of the property owner: $3,000. 6. The building official, director, or hearing examiner may modify the time or methods of payment of such expenses as the condition of the property and the circumstances of the owner may warrant. In setting costs, they may reduce the costs to an owner who has acted in good faith and would suffer extreme financial hardship. They may increase costs if it appears that the scheduled costs are inadequate to make the City whole with respect to a particular violation. J. Unfit Building Abatement Fund: A fund shall be created to retain the moneys collected pur- suant to this chapter and pay for any demoli- tions and unfit building abatements undertaken by the City. K. Permit Required: Any work including con- struction, repairs or alterations under this chapter to rehabilitate any building or struc- ture may require a permit in accord with the provisions of RMC Title 4. L. Rules and Regulations: The director may make and promulgate such rules and regula- 1-3-5 1-3-5 1006 City of Renton tions as will effectuate the purposes of this chapter and do substantial justice. M. Penalties: It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to: 1. Occupy or suffer to be occupied any build- ing or premises ordered vacated; or 2. Fail to comply with any order issued pur- suant to this chapter. Any person having been found to have vio- lated this chapter shall be guilty of a misde- meanor punishable pursuant to RMC 1-3-1. N. Emergencies: The provisions of this chapter shall not prevent the director or any other officer of the City of Renton or other govern- mental unit from taking any other action, summary or otherwise, necessary to elimi- nate or minimize an imminent danger to the health or safety of any person or property. (Ord. 5221, 9-11-2006) 1006 City of Renton 1-4-1 1-4-3 CHAPTER 4 MAYOR SECTION: 1-4-1: Duties 1-4-2: Full-Time Basis 1-4-3: Rules For Appointing Officers 1-4-1:DUTIES: The duties and powers of the Mayor of the City shall be those prescribed by the laws of the State and by the regulations of the City, in addition to the provisions hereinafter made appli- cable. (Ord. 1536, Sec. 2, 2-14-56) 1-4-2:FULL-TIME BASIS: The office of the Mayor shall be con- ducted an a full-time basis and he shall be the chief executive officer of the City government and as such have general supervision over the several departments of the City and over all its interests. (Ord. 1536, Sec. 2, 2-14-56) 1-4-3:RULES FOR APPOINTING OFFICERS: The Department officers and adminis- trators listed in RMC Title 3 shall be appointed by the Mayor, and subject to confirmation by a major- ity of the members of the City Council. If the Council shall refuse to confirm any such nomina- tion of the Mayor, then the Mayor shall appoint another person to fill the office, and the Mayor may continue to appoint until the appointee is con- firmed. The Council shall have up to two regularly scheduled council meetings, but not less than ten (10) days, to act upon the Mayor’s appointment, but should the Council fail to act within that period of time, the appointment will be deemed confirmed. The Mayor shall have the ability to make interim appointments for up to six months without Council confirmation. Each administrator appointed shall, before entering upon the duties of that office, take the oath of office, if required, and further, if required, shall give bond and file the same within ten (10) days after receiving notice of appointment and confirmation, or if no notice is received, then on or before the date fixed for the assumption of the duties of the office to which that person has been appointed. (Ord. 1536, Sec. 3, 2- 14-56; amd. Ord. 2608, 12-28-70; Ord. 5079, 6-7- 2004) 1004 City of Renton 1-5-1 1-5-2 CHAPTER 5 COUNCIL SECTION: 1-5-1: Number Of Councilmembers; Duties; Salaries 1-5-2: Executive Sessions 1-5-3: Conflict Of Interest, Disqualification, Exemptions; Voting Requirements 1-5-4: Exemption From Open Public Meetings Act 1-5-1:NUMBER OF COUNCILMEMBERS; DUTIES; SALARIES: A. The City of Renton is a noncharter code city under the laws and statutes of the State, and its City Council shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be elected at large. B. The duties of Councilmembers shall be those prescribed in RCW 35A.12.010 et seq., and as otherwise provided by law. C. The salaries of the Councilmembers are hereby fixed at nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) per month plus two percent (2%) of salary for deferred compensation, plus for those Councilmembers not participating in PERS, an extra 1.4% of salary for deferred compensation. However, the compensation of such elected officials who fix their own com- pensation shall not be increased during their terms of office, and as limited by the Consti- tution and statutes of the State of Washing- ton. (Ord. 4514, 5-8-95; amd. Ord. 4757, 12- 14-98; Ord. 5090, 7-19-04) 1-5-2:EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: A. The President or majority of members of the City Council may hold executive sessions during a regular or special meeting: 1. To consider matters affecting national security; 2. To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such con- sideration could cause a likelihood of increased price; 3. To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such con- sideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public; 4. To review negotiations on the perfor- mance of publicly bid contracts when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased costs; 5. To consider, in the case of an export trad- ing company, financial and commercial infor- mation supplied by private persons to the export trading company; 6. To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee. However, upon the request of such officer or employee, a public hearing or a meeting open to the public shall be conducted upon such complaint or charge; 7. To evaluate the qualifications of an appli- cant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a gov- erning body elects to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or discharging or disci- plining an employee, that action shall be taken in a meeting open to the public; 8. To evaluate the qualifications of a candi- date for appointment to elective office. How- ever, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to elective office shall be in a meeting open to the public; 1205 City of Renton 1-5-2 1-5-4 9. To discuss with legal counsel represent- ing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. Executive sessions, to the extent permitted by law, shall be limited to members of the City Council unless the presence of nonmem- bers is requested by a majority of City Coun- cil members. B. Except as otherwise provided for herein, all regular or special Council meetings shall be open to the public as set forth in RCW 42.30.010 et seq. No official action shall be taken at any executive session, as herein specified; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent the taking of an informal vote on any matter under dis- cussions. C. In the event of any executive session as here- inabove specified, no member of the City Council, employee of the City, or any other person present during executive session of the City Council, shall disclose to any person the content or substance of any discussion or action which took place during said executive session, unless a majority of the City Council shall authorize such disclosure. D. Before convening in executive session, the presiding officer of a governing body shall publicly announce the purpose for excluding the public from the meeting place, and the time when the executive session will be con- cluded. The executive session may be extended to a stated later time by announce- ment of the presiding officer. (Ord. 4136, 3-7- 88) 1-5-3:CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DISQUALIFICATION, EXEMPTIONS; VOTING REQUIREMENTS: A. No member of the City Council shall be bene- ficially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract which may be made by, through or under the supervision or direction of the City Council, in whole or in substantial part, and as otherwise provided for in Chapter 6 of Title 1 (Administrative) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled “Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton” (generally referred to as the City’s “Code of Ethics” ordinance), or as otherwise regulated by any other law, rule or regulation pertaining to Municipal officers. B. In the event of any private interest by such Councilman, he shall be required to make the disclosures as set forth in Section 1-6-7 of said Code of Ethics Ordinance. Upon disclo- sure of such private or personal interest the Councilman so disqualified shall promptly leave his seat during the debate or discussion and vote on such matter and leave the Coun- cil chambers until the total subject matter in which he has such personal or private inter- est has been disposed of. A Councilman stat- ing such disqualification shall not be counted as a part of a quorum and shall be considered absent for the purpose of determining the outcome of any vote on such matter. (Ord. 2897, 12-16-74) 1-5-4:EXEMPTION FROM OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT: The provisions of the Open Public Meet- ings Act shall not apply to any meeting attended by less than a majority of the members of the City Council in which no final action is taken or com- mitment made. All preliminary decisions or recom- mendations made by any such committee consist- ing of less than a majority of the City Council members shall be submitted in due course to the City Council at a regular or special meeting for final action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chairman of any such subcommittee consisting of less than a majority of all the Councilmen elected, shall have discretion to allow members of the pub- lic to attend and/or participate in any such com- mittee meeting. The aforestated exemption from the Open Public Meetings Act shall likewise apply to any advisory committee created by or pursuant to ordinance as long as said committee does not have authority to establish definite policies or rules, but its function is merely advisory. (Ord. 2822, 1-21-74) 1-6-1 1-6-3 1205 City of Renton CHAPTER 6 CODE OF ETHICS SECTION: 1-6-1: Declaration Of Purpose 1-6-2: Definitions 1-6-3: Statement Of Expense Of Candidate 1-6-4: Acceptance Of Gifts 1-6-5: Interest In Contracts Prohibited; Exceptions 1-6-6: Incompatible Service; Confidential Information 1-6-7: Personal Or Private Interests 1-6-8: False Charge Of Misconduct (Rep. by Ord. 5157) 1-6-9: Penalty 1-6-1:DECLARATION OF PURPOSE: It is hereby recognized and established that high moral and ethical standards among City officials are vital and essential to provide unbi- ased, open and honest conduct within all phases and levels of government; that a code of ethics is a helpful aid in guiding City officials and to elimi- nate actual conflicts of interest in public office and to improve and elevate standards of public service so as to promote and strengthen the confidence, faith and trust of the people of the City of Renton in their local government. 1-6-2:DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter: CANDIDATE: Any individual who declares him- self to be a candidate for an elective office and who, if elected thereto, would meet the definition of a public official hereinabove set forth. COMPENSATION: Anything of economic value, however designated, which is paid, loaned, advanced, granted, transferred, or to be paid, loaned, advanced, granted or transferred for or in consideration of personal services to any person. CONTRACT: Includes any contract or agreement, sale, lease, purchase, or any combination of the foregoing. CONTRACTING PARTY: Any person, partnership, association, cooperative, corporation, whether for profit or otherwise or other business entity which is a party to a contract with a municipality. PUBLIC OFFICIAL: All of the elected City offi- cials, together with all appointed officers including their deputies and assistants of such an officer who determine or are authorized to determine pol- icy making decisions within their respective department or office, including appointive mem- bers of all municipal boards, commissions and agencies and whose appointment has been made by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. (Ord. 2586, 9-28-70) 1-6-3:STATEMENT OF EXPENSE OF CANDIDATE: A. Primary Election: Every candidate for nomi- nation at a primary election within the City shall, no later than the tenth day of the first month after the holding of such primary elec- tion at which he/she is a candidate, file an itemized statement in writing, duly sworn to as to its correctness, with the City Clerk set- ting forth each sum of money and item of value, or any consideration whatever, con- tributed, paid, advanced, promised or ren- dered to him/her or furnished or given to others for the benefit of such candidate and with his/her knowledge or acquiescence for the purpose of securing or influencing, or in any way affecting his/her nomination to said office. Such statement shall set forth in detail the sums or other considerations so paid to him/her, together with the name and address of the donor, and such statement shall also set forth the nature, kind and character of the expense for which such sums were expended separately, including the name and address of the payee and the purpose for each disbursement. Such statement shall likewise include any sum or other consideration as hereinabove stated, promised but not yet paid or received. In the event any such pay- ments, services or other item of value are made to other persons on behalf of or for the benefit of such candidate, then any such information, when ascertainable, shall be furnished to such candidate and be included in any such statement or report. Cash contri- butions, services or anything 1205 City of Renton 1-6-7 1-6-9 excess of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). This subsection shall not apply to the residence home of such official. The foregoing provisions shall not apply to policies of life insurance issued to such public official or his spouse or members of his family, accounts in any commercial bank, savings and loan association or credit unions, or similar financial institutions sub- ject to regulation by the State of Washington or any other governmental agency having jurisdic- tion thereover. Any such elected public official who is disqualified by reason of such personal, private or similar con- flict of interest in any matter as hereinabove defined, shall, after having made the required dis- closure as herein set forth, remove himself from his customary seat during such debate and, by per- mission of the presiding officer, leave the Council chamber until such time as the matter at hand, from which such public official has been disquali- fied, has been disposed of in the regular course of business. 1-6-8:FALSE CHARGE OF MISCONDUCT: (Rep. by Ord. 5157, 9-26-05) 1-6-9:PENALTY: Any person who wilfully, knowingly and intentionally violates any provisions of this Ordi- nance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be committed to jail for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or be penalized by both such fine and imprisonment; in addition to the foregoing, any public official found guilty of any violation of this Ordinance shall forfeit any right to his office, whether elective or appointive, as may be deter- mined by the court at the time sentence is imposed upon such public official. (Ord. 2586, 9-28-70) 1-7-1 1-7-5 1205 City of Renton CHAPTER 7 REPRESENTATIVES TO LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES SECTION: 1-7-1: Legislative Service Necessary 1-7-2: City Employees Designated 1-7-3: Duty, Authority Of Representative 1-7-4: Compensation Of Representative 1-7-5: Expenditures From City Funds 1-7-6: State And City Regulations Enforced 1-7-1:LEGISLATIVE SERVICE NECESSARY: It is hereby determined by the City Council of the City of Renton that the study and collection of information, data and opinions of the administrative and enforcement efficiency and costs attendant therewith, and the societal effects of proposed, pending or enacted legislation is nec- essary and desirable for legislative planning or revision. A prompt, informative response to inquir- ies from legislators and public administrators, and attendance at legislative committee hearings relating to the effect of legislation on municipal finances, services, authority and planning is neces- sary and helpful to the legislator in the enlight- ened performance of the legislative function and serves the best interests of the citizens and the public, and is hereby declared a proper municipal purpose. 1-7-2:CITY EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED: The Mayor is hereby authorized to des- ignate City employees or representatives from time to time to collect, accumulate and analyze information concerning the effect of enacted legis- lation or the anticipated effect of proposed or pend- ing legislation, to consult with employees or representatives of other municipalities or counties and associations thereof; to respond and provide data and information and give testimony to mem- bers of the State Legislature, its legislative com- mittees, State and regional administrative officers, or other municipalities investigating the City’s experience or anticipated costs, benefits or problems from such enacted or proposed legisla- tion. 1-7-3:DUTY, AUTHORITY OF REPRESENTATIVE: In all matters in which an official, staff employee or other representative appears on behalf of the City, such representative shall observe, carry out or support the known relevant policies as declared by the Renton City Council and shall consult the Mayor and/or the City Coun- cil for advice and guidance when required. All such informational activities shall be conducted with prudence and good judgment and within all legal regulation of such activity. Such representative shall not have any authority to make any state- ments, commitments or promises binding upon the City, but may speak to influence the passage, defeat or amendment of legislation affecting the City in accordance with the policy or position approved by the City Council. 1-7-4:COMPENSATION OF REPRESENTATIVE: While engaged in such informational, educational and testimonial activity, a City employee shall continue to receive his or her regu- lar current salary as such City employee. No addi- tional compensation of any type shall be paid or accrue to an elected official during his or her term of office with the City for such research, informa- tional or lobbying services to the City. An employee or official shall receive reimbursement for the reasonable costs of travel, lodging and per- sonal meals reasonably incurred in the course of such service in accordance with the City’s regular policies and rates as established by ordinance. Whenever such official, staff employee, or other representative appears on behalf of the City before any such legislative or administrative body as hereinabove specified, he shall thereafter make a report in writing addressed to the Mayor and City Council summarizing his testimony or other activ- ity, together with copies of any written memo- randa or briefs submitted to such agency. 1-7-5:EXPENDITURES FROM CITY FUNDS: No expenditures from City City of Renton 2-1 1205 Title II COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Subject Chapter Board Of Adjustment (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05). . . . . . 1 Board Of Ethics (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) . . . . . . . . . . 2 Board Of Public Works (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) . . . . 3 Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Emergency Services Organization (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Firefighter’s Pension Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Advisory Commission On Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Municipal Arts Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Park Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unfair Housing Practices (Rep. by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) . . 11 Human Services Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Library Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Environmental Review Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 LEOFF Disability Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Airport Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General Membership And Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 City of Renton 2-3 306 CHAPTER 1 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (Repealed by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) CHAPTER 2 BOARD OF ETHICS (Repealed by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (Repealed by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-4-1 2-4-6 306 2-4 City of Renton CHAPTER 4 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SECTION: 2-4-1: Creation Of Civil Service Commission 2-4-2: Authority 2-4-3: Function 2-4-4: Appointment And Members 2-4-5: Terms; Vacancies 2-4-6: Quorum And Voting 2-4-1:CREATION OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: There is hereby created the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. (Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05) 2-4-2:AUTHORITY: The Police and Fire Civil Service Com- mission is established under the authority of RCW 35A.11.020. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-4-3:FUNCTION: The Police and Fire Civil Service Com- mission shall have power to make such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the pur- poses of Chapters 41.08 and 41.12 RCW. The Com- mission shall also have the power to make rules and regulations governing the Commission in the conduct of its meetings and any other matter over which it has authority. Any police civil service rules and regulations or fire civil service rules and regulations in effect as of the adoption of this Chapter are hereby confirmed as the present fire civil service or police civil service rules and regula- tions. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-4-4:APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERS: The Civil Service Commission shall con- sist of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor. No person shall be appointed a member of such Commission unless that person is a citizen of the United States, a resident of the City for at least three (3) years immediately preceding such appointment, and is an elector of the county wherein he or she resides. At the time of any appointment, no more than two Commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-4-5:TERMS; VACANCIES: The term of office of such Commission- ers shall be for six (6) years. The members of the commission serving at the time of this Chapter shall serve the remaining portions of their terms. Any member of such Commission may be removed from office for incompetence, incompatibility or dereliction of duty, or malfeasance of office, or other good cause; provided, however, that no mem- ber of the Commission shall be removed until charges have been preferred, in writing, due notice and a full hearing had before the remaining mem- bers of the Commission. The members of such Commission shall devote due time and attention to the performance of the duties hereinafter speci- fied, and imposed upon him/her. Should any mem- ber of the Commission resign from office or be removed from office, then the Mayor shall appoint a successor to that position for the remainder of the unexpired term. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-4-6:QUORUM AND VOTING: Three (3) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and the votes of any three (3) members concurring shall be the decision of the Commission. (Ord. 3698, 1-10-83; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) City of Renton 2-4.1 306 CHAPTER 5 EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION (Repealed by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-6-1 2-6-6 306 2-4.2 City of Renton CHAPTER 6 FIREFIGHTER’S PENSION BOARD SECTION: 2-6-1: Creation Of Firefighters’ Pension Board 2-6-2: Authority And Function 2-6-3: Members 2-6-4: Term 2-6-5: Creation Of Firefighters’ Pension Fund 2-6-6: Function 2-6-1:CREATION OF FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION BOARD: There is hereby created pursuant to Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW the Firefighters’ Pension Board. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-6-2:AUTHORITY AND FUNCTION: The Firefighters’ Pension Board admin- isters and operates the Firefighters’ Pension Fund and disperses from such fund as provided by Chap- ters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW. All of the provisions, regulations and details of Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW are by this reference adopted and incorporated in this Chapter. Any and all amend- ments of Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW shall con- stitute amendments of and part of this Chapter, without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments by ordinance. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-6-3:MEMBERS: The Firefighters’ Board shall consist of the Mayor, who shall be chairperson of the Board, the City Clerk, the chairperson of the Finance Committee of the Council, and two (2) regularly employed or retired firefighters of the City elected by secret ballot of the firefighters as designated in Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW. (Ord. 4966, 5-20- 02; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-6-4:TERM: Both firefighter representatives shall have a two-year term. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-6-5:CREATION OF FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION FUND: There is hereby created in the treasury of the City, a fund to be known and designated as the Firefighters’ Pension Fund. (Ord. 4208, 3-20- 89; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-6-6:FUNCTION: The Firefighters’ Pension Fund shall receive deposited monies, bequests, fees, gifts, emoluments, donations, taxes, interest, contribu- tions by firefighters including deductions from their pay, and monies deriving through the State from taxes on fire insurance premiums, all as pre- scribed by Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW. Admin- istration and disbursements from said fund shall be conducted and made as provided by Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) City of Renton 2-5 1205 2-7-1 2-7-3 CHAPTER 7 ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY SECTION: 2-7-1: Declaration Of Policy 2-7-2: Creation Of Advisory Commission On Diversity 2-7-3: Duties And Powers Of Commission 2-7-4: Appointment And Members 2-7-5: Appointment Of Subcommittees 2-7-6: Investigations, Public Hearings, And Research 2-7-7: Procedure, Meetings, And Interpretation 2-7-8: City Council Review 2-7-1:DECLARATION OF POLICY: The City Council herewith finds that all forms of prejudice and the general practice of dis- crimination against any individual, group or orga- nization by reason of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or mari- tal status have a detrimental effect on the public welfare and well-being, and that to eliminate such prejudice and discrimination an instrumentality should be established through which the citizens of the City may be kept informed of developments in human relations, the employees and officials of the City may obtain advice and assistance in wholesome practices to keep peace and good order, and private persons, groups and organizations may be officially encouraged and advised to pro- mote tolerance and goodwill toward all people. The City Council further finds that it would be in the interests of all citizens of the City of Renton to promote and celebrate diversity. Whenever a word is used herein, the definition given to that word shall be that of RCW 49.60.040 which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. An “unfair practice” shall mean the denial of any right identified in this Chapter or RCW 49.60.030(1) and shall be further defined to include any unfair practices identified in RCW 49.60.030(3). (Ord. 4420, 10-11-93; Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-7-2:CREATION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY: There is hereby created the Advisory Commission on Diversity. (Ord. 3191, 1-9-78; Ord. 3251, 9-25-78; Ord. 4650, 1-27-97; Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05) 2-7-3:DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION: In addition to other powers and duties set forth in this Chapter, the Commission shall have the power and duty to: A. Study, advise and hold public meetings on issues of diversity within the City. B. Provide a forum that will encourage input concerning diversity from citizens for review- ing and establishing the City’s vision. C. Advise and recommend to the Mayor and City Council ways and means of discouraging and combating discrimination, prejudice, intolerance and bigotry in all groups and in their relationships with one another. D. Advocate and assist in development of a con- tinuing educational program for Council and staff that will lead to a greater understand- ing of the value of a diverse community to the governance process, and advise the staff on strategies to be used in recruiting, hiring and training a diverse work force. E. Identify obstacles that could impede access to City government for all of the community’s diverse members. F. Prepare and disseminate educational and informational material relating to prejudice and discrimination and ways and means of eliminating such prejudice and discrimina- tion. G. Provide outreach to the community in an effort to place the value of diversity before the citizens in a positive manner. H. Inform and advise the public of false informa- tion which is not in the public interest or 2-7-3 2-7-5 1205 2-6 City of Renton which tends to foster or encourage prejudice or intolerance toward any person or group. I. Consult with and maintain contact with other public agencies and with representa- tives of employers, labor unions, property owners, associations, realtor associations, religious denominations and institutions, professional associations, national origin groups, community organizations concerned with interracial, interreligious and intercul- tural understanding, social welfare organiza- tions and any such other organizations and institutions as directed by the City Council or as the Commission shall deem advisable to further the objectives of this Chapter. J. Help recruit minority representatives for boards, committees and commissions within the City. K. Organize and promote celebrations of diver- sity, when approved by the Administration, and funding has been provided by the Coun- cil. L. Promote an atmosphere conducive for minor- ity businesses. M. Perform such other functions and duties as may be requested by the Mayor and/or City Council or prescribed or authorized by any resolution or ordinance of the City. N. Investigate and report on patterns of discrim- ination and means to eliminate such patterns of discrimination in failing to list, show or transmit an offer, or to sell, rent, lease, sub- lease, sign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of a housing accommodation; or failure to act upon or provide financial assistance; or to ask questions about or keep records of; or to oth- erwise discriminate. The Commission shall refer any com- plaints of discrimination to the appropriate State or Federal agency(ies) in order to not duplicate the efforts of the State Human Rights Commission or the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Com- mission, or any Federal or other State agency. In defining and prescribing the above duties and functions of the Commission it is not the intent of the City Council to duplicate or over- lap functions, duties or responsibilities heretofore or hereafter assigned to any department or board or committee of the City or the responsibilities of the chief executive. (Ord. 3191, 1-9-78; Ord. 3807, 4-23-84; Ord. 4420, 10-11-93; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-7-4:APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERS: The Advisory Commission on Diversity shall consist of nine (9) members, one of whom shall be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the time of appointment. The members of the Commission shall be citizens of the City of Renton and representative of a cross section of the citizens of this community, including members of minority groups. Members shall consist of those persons who have demonstrated an interest and/or expertise in civil or human rights and who are willing to pro- mote actively the goals of the Commission. Prospec- tive new members may be interviewed by a majority of the Commission members for recom- mendation to the Mayor for appointment with con- firmation by a majority vote of the Council. A. All of the members shall serve without com- pensation but may be reimbursed for related business expense incurred in performance of their duties, and as authorized by law. The members of the Commission shall appoint one of their members as chairperson, and one other member as secretary, and said persons shall serve in said capacity for the period of one year or until their successors have been elected by the members. B. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirma- tion or concurrence by a majority of Council members for a period of two (2) years; each such member shall serve until his or her suc- cessor has been appointed and qualified. Any vacancy on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The appointing authority has the right to remove any mem- ber of the Commission for good cause shown with concurrence of the City Council after due hearing. C. A majority of the members so appointed shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of con- ducting the business of the Commission. (Ord. 3191, 1-9-78; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-7-5:APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES: A majority of the members of the Com- mission may name such subcommittee or subcom- City of Renton 2-7 508 2-7-5 2-7-8 mittees, as in its judgment, will aid in effectuating the purpose of this Chapter and may empower any such subcommittee to study the problems of preju- dice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination in all or any fields of human relationship within the pur- view of this Chapter. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-7-6:INVESTIGATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RESEARCH: The Commission shall, upon referral to it by the Administration, conduct its own investi- gation of tensions and practices of discrimination against any group or organization by reason of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or marital status and may con- duct public hearings with regard thereto, carry on research, obtain factual data and conduct public hearings to ascertain the status and treatment of racial, religious, ethnic and similar groups in the City and the best means of progressively improv- ing human relations, and make such recommenda- tions to the Mayor and City Council, as in its judgment, will effectuate the policies and goals of this Chapter. (Ord. 4420, 10-11-93; Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-7-7:PROCEDURE, MEETINGS, AND INTERPRETATION: The provisions of this Chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in this Chapter. Nothing con- tained herein shall be deemed to amend, repeal or modify any of the provisions of any civil rights law or any other law of the federal or state govern- ment, or any other provisions of this Code relating to discrimination because of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical dis- ability or marital status as defined in this Chap- ter. (Ord. 4420, 10-11-93; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-7-8:CITY COUNCIL REVIEW: The Commission shall submit unto the City Council, by January 31st of each year, a sum- mary of all actions taken by the Commission, including the investigation of complaints and dis- position therefrom, during the preceding year so that the City Council may fully review the manner in which the Advisory Commission on Diversity has implemented and enforced the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 3191, 1-9-78; Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05) 2-8-1 2-8-3 508 2-8 City of Renton CHAPTER 8 MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION1 SECTION: 2-8-1: Creation Of Municipal Arts Commission 2-8-2: Purpose 2-8-3: Function 2-8-4: Appointments 2-8-5: Members 2-8-6: Term 2-8-7: Works Of Art And Public Facilities 2-8-1:CREATION OF MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION: There is hereby created a Municipal Arts Commission. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-8-2:PURPOSE: The City of Renton recognizes and acknowledges the importance of and benefit to the public in providing visual art and performance in its public works and facilities, and encouraging and promoting such art and the work of artists. It shall therefore be the policy of the City, unless oth- erwise prohibited or limited by law, to direct and further the inclusion of art in its public works. The term “art” shall be liberally construed and includes the conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements or other ele- ments in a manner that affects the sense of beauty and is of aesthetic value. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5365, 3-24-08) 2-8-3:FUNCTION: A. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council in connection with the artistic and cultural development of the City. The Commission shall also act as the conservator of the City’s works of public art. B. The Commission shall be responsible for reviewing the design, execution and accep- tance of works of art funded or otherwise acquired by the City. Procedures for these responsibilities shall be developed by the Commission in writing and a copy thereof shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City and furnished unto the office of the Mayor and City Council. Such procedures shall not be in full force and effect until approved by the City Council. C. The Commission shall develop a Five-Year Master Plan for Arts and Culture, which shall include the City’s vision and goals for future works of public art, and a strategic plan for implementing these goals. The Five-Year Master Plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Mayor and City Council on an annual basis. During the Com- mission’s annual review of all capital improvement projects as set forth in subsec- tion D of this Section, the Mayor shall pro- pose, for Council review and approval, which Master Plan elements should receive funding based on the projected one percent (1%) for art funding guidelines as set forth in RMC 2-8-7 or as otherwise determined by the City Council. D. Prior to August 1st of each year or during the City’s annual budget process, the Commis- sion shall review with the Mayor, or his/her representative, all capital improvement projects anticipated within the following two (2) year period to determine which projects are appropriate for inclusion of works of art and to estimate the amount to be allocated for said purpose. The Mayor, with appropri- ate budgetary authorization from the City Council, may establish the amount to be pro- vided for the project(s), as guided by RMC 2-8-7. If, however, the Mayor decides that there will be no funds expended for art on a municipal construction project, and upon con- currence from the City Council, then the funds allocated therefor shall be expended as set forth in RMC 2-8-7C or as otherwise determined by the City Council. Copies of any proposals prepared by the Commission shall 1. Prior legislation: Ords. 2969, 10-6-75; 3563, 7-27-81; 3678, 11-15-82; 3749, 9-26-83; 4380, 12-7-92 and 4838, 5-8-2000. City of Renton 2-9 508 2-8-3 2-8-6 likewise be furnished to the Department of Community and Economic Development of the City. 1. Definition of municipal construction project: Any public building, decorative or commemorative structure, park, street, side- walk, parking facility, or any portion thereof, within the City limits, which will be con- structed, renovated or remodeled, and paid for wholly or in part by the City, and the total project cost of which exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to construct, renovate or remodel. 2. “Municipal construction project” shall not be defined to include capital projects paid for wholly or in part by the City’s water and sewer utility. E. Whenever a work of art is to be funded under this Chapter the Commission shall, under its guidelines, select the appropriate work(s) of art and recommend that work(s) of art to the City Council. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Commission and either approve or refuse to approve the rec- ommended work(s) of art. Should the Council refuse to approve the work(s) of art, then the Commission shall consider and recommend another work(s) of art to the City Council. Should the City Council approve the work(s) of art, then the administration shall proceed to contract with the appropriate artist or art- ists to obtain the work(s) of art. The contract with the artist or artists will be administered by the City staff. F. Maintenance, inspection and rotation of works of art selected and installed under the advice and direction of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission shall be the responsibility of the administration of the City. The Com- mission may develop a conservation policy from which it may prepare specifications for a maintenance plan for the City’s works of art. The artwork maintenance shall be performed by the City’s Facilities Division. The Commis- sion shall inspect such maintenance work and make recommendations for the guidance of the administration in so maintaining the works of art. G. The Commission shall seek, whenever appro- priate, alternative sources of financing for the visual and/or performing arts. H. The Commission shall be responsible for dis- bursing money budgeted to it for support of cultural arts performances, arts-related activ- ities and organizations. Such money shall be used to support specific performances such as choral concerts or play performances, per- forming arts events such as the River Days Art Show, or special projects of a performing arts group such as coaches and music tutors for the Renton Youth Symphony. Such funds may not be used for capital purchases, facility renovations, maintenance or other non-per- formance expenditures. Any such funded per- formance must be held in Renton and primarily benefit Renton residents. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5365, 3-24-08) 2-8-4:APPOINTMENTS: The Municipal Arts Commission shall consist of twelve (12) members appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. Of those twelve (12) members, at least four (4) shall be residents of the City and one member shall be under the age of 21 years. All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation for such service. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-8-5:MEMBERS: The membership on the Commission shall, whenever possible, include members from a variety of art fields and related professions. The Mayor and City Council may solicit suggested nominations for such appointments from architec- tural, art, musical, literary, educational and other cultural organizations. The Commission shall organize and elect a chairman annually. The Commission may organize such subcommittees as it deems neces- sary. In order to implement such purposes, the Commission may call upon such City departments as will assist the Commission’s function, and appointed City officials and members of the vari- ous City departments are encouraged to consult and advise with the Commission from time to time. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-8-6:TERM: All such appointments to the Commis- sion shall be for three (3) year terms, with one- third (1/3) of the terms expiring each year. All appointments heretofore made by the Mayor and City Council to such Municipal Arts Commission 2-8-6 2-8-7 508 2-10 City of Renton are hereby confirmed. Members of the Municipal Arts Commission may be removed at any time by the appointing authority and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-8-7:WORKS OF ART AND PUBLIC FACILITIES: A. Subject to the consultation requirements of RMC 2-8-3D, all authorizations and/or appro- priations for municipal construction projects shall, concurrently, upon budgeting therefor by the City Council and authorization by the Mayor, whenever legally permitted, include an amount equal to not less than one percent (1%) of the actual total project cost, to be used for the selection, acquisition and/or installa- tion of works of art to be placed in, on, or about City public facilities, which are suit- able and appropriate therefor. The amount that is transferred to the one percent (1%) for art fund, based on the project’s budget cost that is used for planning purposes, shall be adjusted up or down from that amount, based on the actual total project cost after it has been completed. In the event any law, rule or regulation establishing a source of funds for a particular project, including but not limited to grants, loans, or assistance from Federal, State or other governmental units, prohibits, limits or excludes art and art works as a proper expenditure, then the amount of funds from such source shall be excluded in com- puting the one percent (1%) amount of the total project cost. B. All funds authorized and/or appropriated pursuant to this Section shall be maintained in the one percent (1%) for arts fund. The City Council, upon the recommendation and advice of the Commission, shall approve, from time to time, the amount to be allocated for the selection, acquisition and/or installa- tion of individual works of art to be placed either as an integral part of the municipal construction project in connection with which the funds were appropriated or attached thereto, or detached within or outside such project, or to be placed in, on or about other public facilities. All of such expenditures for art shall be approved by the City Council and as otherwise provided by law. C. Funds authorized and/or appropriated pursu- ant to this Section for a municipal construc- tion project but not expended on any such project shall be placed and retained in the one percent (1%) for arts reserve fund. If for any reason any transfer to such fund shall be contrary to law or prohibited by any rule or regulation governing such funds, then any such unspent or residual sum authorized and/or appropriated as a part of such con- struction project may be expended for any like or similar public purpose or purposes relating to the selection, acquisition and/or installation of works of art. (Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05; Ord. 5365, 3-24-08) City of Renton 2-11 1205 2-9-1 2-9-4 CHAPTER 9 PARK COMMISSION1 SECTION: 2-9-1: Creation Of Parks Commission 2-9-2: Authority 2-9-3: Function 2-9-4: Appointment; Members 2-9-5: Term 2-9-6: Rules And Regulations 2-9-7: Appointment, Qualifications, And Duties Of Parks Director And Recreation Director 2-9-1:CREATION OF PARKS COMMISSION: There is hereby created a Parks Com- mission. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-2:AUTHORITY: The Parks Commission is established pursuant to RCW 67.20.010. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-3:FUNCTION: A. The Parks Commission shall establish policy to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner, including policy to control and supervise all parks belonging to the City. B. In conjunction with the Mayor and City Council, the Parks Commission may plan, promote, manage, construct, develop, main- tain and operate, either within or without the City limits, parks, play and recreational grounds and/or other municipally owned rec- reation facilities, including community build- ings and improve and ornament the same. C. The Parks Commission shall receive, in the name of the City, all monies or other property donated by individuals or groups for the improvement of parks and other recreational areas. The Commission reserves the right to reject any such donations, subject to the approval of the Council, in the event that any such donation be considered improper, unlawful or contrary to the purposes as set forth. Any cash received by the Commission on behalf of the City shall be forthwith paid to the Administrator of the Finance and Information Services Department and same shall be placed in the Park Fund. D. The Parks Commission is authorized to grant concessions and privileges within the parks and recreational areas, under such restric- tions, and for such compensation as it shall prescribe, and any monies or properties paid thereunder shall be turned over to the Administrator of the Finance and Informa- tion Services Department. Such revenue shall be used for park purposes only. Any party aggrieved by the Commission in grant- ing or denying such concession and privileges shall have the right of appeal to the Council within thirty (30) days of such action by the Commission. No concession shall be granted for a period of more than five (5) years, with the right for an extension for an additional five (5) year period of time, should the Com- mission deem it advisable, and then only upon condition that the concessionaire fulfill all conditions and provisions of the original five (5) year concession contract. E. The Commission shall not have the power to acquire any property, by gift or otherwise, without the consent of the Council and any properties so received and acquired shall be in the name of the City. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-4:APPOINTMENT; MEMBERS: The Parks Commission shall consist of eight (8) members, who shall be residents of the City of Renton, one of whom shall be under 21 years of age at the time of appointment, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confir- mation by a majority of the members of the City Council. No Commissioner shall receive any com- 1. Prior legislation: Ords. 2857, 6-3-74; 3127, 4-25-77; 3706, 1-24-83; 4319, 7-1-91; 4419, 9-13-93; 4452, 6- 13-94 and 4663, 4-21-97. 2-9-4 2-9-7 1205 2-12 City of Renton pensation for his or her service whatsoever except for reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05) 2-9-5:TERM: The term of each Commissioner so appointed shall be for a period of four (4) years from the date of such appointment. Such term shall also apply to incumbent Commissioners and each Commissioner shall serve until his or her suc- cessor has been appointed and duly qualified. The terms of office shall begin on the first Monday in June. At the expiration of each Commissioner’s term, the Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirma- tion or concurrence of a majority of Council mem- bers, a successor Commissioner. Members of the Parks Commission may be removed at any time by the appointing author- ity and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Three unexcused absences in a one-year period of time shall result in auto- matic removal of the Commissioner. The Commis- sion shall, by a majority vote, elect one of its members to be President thereof and may appoint such other officers as may be deemed necessary by them. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-6:RULES AND REGULATIONS: A. Commission Authority: The Parks Commis- sion shall have the authority to propose the rules and regulations for the operation, man- agement and maintenance of parks and other recreational facilities, including recommen- dations to the City Council to fix charges for the use of any municipally owned or con- trolled park or recreational facilities. B. Council Adoption: The parks rules and regu- lations shall be submitted to the City Council for approval and adoption. The parks rules and regulations, as they may be amended, from time to time, shall be effective upon their approval by Council voice vote and the filing of at least one copy of said park rules and regulations with the City Clerk. C. Penalties: Those parks rules and regulations identified as criminal violations are punish- able pursuant to City Code Section 1-3-1. Those parks rules and regulations identified as civil violations are punishable pursuant to City Code Section 1-3-2. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-9-7:APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, AND DUTIES OF PARKS DIRECTOR AND RECREATION DIRECTOR: A. When there is a vacancy in the position of Parks Director or Recreation Director, the Parks Commission, in conjunction with the Community Services Administrator, shall recommend one or more qualified candidates for the positions of Parks Director or Recre- ation Director to the Mayor for consideration for an appointment to that position. The Mayor shall appoint a candidate to the posi- tion of Parks Director or Recreation Director, or may reject the recommendations of the Parks Commission, and ask for additional names to be submitted. The Mayor shall not appoint a Parks Director or Recreation Direc- tor without that individual’s name having been recommended by the Parks Commis- sion. The person that the Mayor appoints to the position of Parks Director or Recreation Director shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council. B. The qualifications and duties for the posi- tions of Parks Director and Recreation Direc- tor shall be established by the Human Resources Department of the City with the concurrence of the Parks Commission. C. The Parks Director or Recreation Director may serve as an ex officio member of the Parks Commission but shall have no vote thereon. This individual shall be the liaison or staff support to the Park Board. D. The salaries of the Parks Director or Recre- ation Director shall be as fixed in the annual budget of the City. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) City of Renton 2-13 508 2-10-1 2-10-3 CHAPTER 10 PLANNING COMMISSION1 SECTION: 2-10-1: Creation Of Planning Commission 2-10-2: Authority 2-10-3: Function 2-10-4: Appointment 2-10-5: Members 2-10-6: Term 2-10-7: Expenditures; Budget 2-10-1:CREATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION: There is hereby created a Planning Commission in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-10-2:AUTHORITY: The Planning Commission is estab- lished pursuant to RCW 35A.63.020, providing for its membership, method of appointment, organiza- tion and duties. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-10-3:FUNCTION: A. Power: The Planning Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council and shall have such powers and duties as shall be provided for herein. B. Authority: The City Council and Mayor have designated the Planning Commission to func- tion as the public hearing body for many planning related activities of the City. The Council may, at its discretion, retain this function for any specific project, proposal, or plan. C. Representation: Planning Commissioners are entrusted to make recommendations reflect- ing the broad interests of the community. D. Conduct: All Commissioners shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Chap- ter 42.23 RCW. In formulating its recommen- dations to the City Council, the Planning Commission and its advisory committees may conduct public hearings; however, in any event all meetings of the Commission or its advisory committees shall be open to the pub- lic pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. E. General Duties: The primary responsibility of the Planning Commission is to review the Comprehensive Plan, carry out work activi- ties in the work program adopted by the City Council, and to elicit public input for and to advise the City Council and the Mayor on land use planning matters. F. Scope Of Review: At the direction or referral by the City Council, the Planning Commis- sion shall review staff proposals, hold public hearings, and submit recommendations to the City Council and the Mayor on the adop- tion of and amendments to the following: 1. The Comprehensive Plan and new goals and policies. 2. Neighborhood or subarea plans and stud- ies which will amplify and augment the Com- prehensive Plan. The Commission may conduct periodic planning studies of homoge- nous community units, distinctive geographic areas, or other types of districts having uni- fied interest within the total area of the City which will amplify and augment the Compre- hensive Plan. 3. Shoreline Master Program amendments after holding a public hearing. 4. Land Use Regulations and processes upon Council request. 5. Duties related to Development Regula- tions and processes as described in RMC 4-8- 070. 1. Prior legislation: Ords. 3076, 12-13-76, eff. 12-22-76; 4204, 2-20-89; 4437, 2-21-94; 4723, 5-11-98 and 4986, 10-21-02. 2-10-3 2-10-7 508 2-14 City of Renton 6. Other land use plans and programs con- tained in the Commission’s work program, or referred by the City Council. 7. Short-range programs as necessary for implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-10-4:APPOINTMENT: The Planning Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5366, 4-7-08) 2-10-5:MEMBERS: A. All Planning Commission members shall be residents of the City of Renton. B. Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations, shall serve without com- pensation, and the appointees shall consti- tute a cross section of the community representing different interests, geographical areas, trades, professions and activities. C. The Planning Commission shall elect its own chair, vice-chair, and secretary. It may create and fill such other offices as it may determine from time to time. D. The Commission shall hold at least twelve (12) regular meetings in each year. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-10-6:TERM: The term of each appointee shall be for three (3) years and such appointment shall be made on July 1st and February 1st respectively for such three (3) year terms. Those members cur- rently serving shall continue to serve for the remainder of their appointed terms. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appoint- ment was made. Members may be removed by the Mayor, with the approval of the majority of the City Council, for neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or when such appointee misses three (3) unexcused meetings within any twelve (12) month period. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-10-7:EXPENDITURES; BUDGET: The expenditures of the Planning Com- mission shall be limited to those authorized by the Community and Economic Development Adminis- trator as appropriated in the Planning Division’s annual budget. The services and facilities of the Planning Division shall be utilized by the Commis- sion in performing its duties. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5366, 4-7-08) City of Renton 2-14.1 306 CHAPTER 11 UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES (Repealed by Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) City of Renton 2-15 1205 2-12-1 2-12-6 CHAPTER 12 HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-12-1: Creation Of Human Services Advisory Committee 2-12-2: Function 2-12-3: Appointment 2-12-4: Members 2-12-5: Term 2-12-6: Rules And Procedures 2-12-1:CREATION OF HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: There is hereby created a Human Ser- vices Advisory Committee. (Ord. 4833, 3-13-00; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-12-2:FUNCTION: The purpose of the Committee shall be to: A. Understand the human service needs of Renton residents. B. Evaluate and recommend to the Mayor, City Council and City staff, allocation of funds to specific programs and projects that meet those needs. C. Assist staff in developing policies related to human services affecting Renton residents. D. Keep current on community-wide actions that may affect the availability and quality of human service provision in Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-12-3:APPOINTMENT: The membership shall consist of nine (9) members residing within the corporate boundaries of the City of Renton, one of whom shall be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the time of appointment. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-12-4:MEMBERS: The committee shall be composed of peo- ple who represent the diverse nature of the City, including geography, gender, age and ethnicity. (Ord. 4833, 3-13-00; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-12-5:TERM: The Mayor will appoint members of the Renton Human Services Advisory Committee for a three (3) year term of office. Those members cur- rently serving shall continue to serve for the remainder of their appointed terms. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-12-6:RULES AND PROCEDURES: The Human Services Advisory Commit- tee shall further establish in its bylaws, such writ- ten rules and procedures deemed necessary to carry out the foregoing duties. (Ord. 4833, 3-13-00; Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-1 2-13-5 1205 2-16 City of Renton CHAPTER 13 LIBRARY BOARD SECTION: 2-13-1: Creation Of Library Board 2-13-2: Authority 2-13-3: Function 2-13-4: Appointment 2-13-5: Terms; Vacancies 2-13-6: Meetings And Quorum 2-13-7: Appointment, Qualifications, And Duties Of Library Director 2-13-8: Budget And Finances 2-13-9: Labor Agreements And Personnel Policy 2-13-1:CREATION OF LIBRARY BOARD: There is hereby created a Library Board in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-2:AUTHORITY: The Library Board is established pursu- ant to RCW 35A.27.010. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-3:FUNCTION: A. The Board shall have the power to establish policy for library activity, including policy for the control and supervision of all libraries belonging to the City. B. In conjunction with the Mayor and City Council, the Library Board may further establish policy to plan, promote, manage, construct, develop, maintain and operate, within the City limits, libraries and improve and ornament the same. C. The Board shall further receive, in the name of the City, all monies or other property donated by individuals or groups for the improvement of libraries; the Board reserves the right to reject any such donations in the event that any such donations be considered improper, unlawful or contrary to the pur- poses set forth. Any cash received by the Board on behalf of the City shall be paid to the Director of Finance and same shall be placed in the Library Fund. (Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05) 2-13-4:APPOINTMENT: The Library Board shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall be citizens of the City of Renton, and who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council, one of which shall be a youth representative under 21 years of age at the time of appointment. No Library Board member shall receive any compensation for his or her ser- vice whatsoever except for reimbursement of actual expenditures duly authorized by the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-5:TERMS; VACANCIES: A. The term of each Library Board member so appointed shall be for a period of five (5) years from the date of such appointment, unless the appointment is to fill an unexpired term, except for the youth member, who shall serve for two years. Such designated term shall also apply to incumbent members who shall have a term of office coinciding with their term on that predecessor board. A vacancy shall occur upon the resignation, death, or removal of a member. A vacancy shall also occur whenever a Board member absents himself or herself for three (3) con- secutive regular meetings of the Board or for an aggregate of five (5) regular and/or special meeting in a single year, unless the absences are excused by action of the remaining mem- bers. B. No person shall be appointed to the Library board for more than two consecutive terms. The first appointments to the Library Board created by this Chapter shall be of those indi- viduals who were members of the Library Board in existence at the time the ordinance codified in this Chapter is adopted. C. Members of the Library Board may be removed at any time by the appointing authority and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The Board shall, by majority vote, elect one of its members to be President thereof, and may City of Renton 2-17 1205 2-13-5 2-13-9 elect such other officers as may be deemed necessary by them. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-6:MEETINGS AND QUORUM: The Library Board shall have a regular meeting each month and may, from time to time, provide for special meetings as may be needed to carry out the proper discharge of its duties. A majority of the Library Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any proposition. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-7:APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, AND DUTIES OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR: A. When there is a vacancy in the position of Library Director, the Library Board mem- bers, in conjunction with the Community Ser- vices Administrator, shall recommend one or more qualified candidates to the Mayor for consideration for appointment to that posi- tion. B. The qualifications and duties for the position of Library Director shall be established by the Human Resources Department of the City with the concurrence of the Library Board. In accordance with RCW 27.04.030, candidates for the position of Library Direc- tor shall hold a master’s degree in library sci- ence and shall hold or be eligible to acquire a State of Washington librarian’s certificate. The Library Director shall report to the Com- munity Services Administrator, who will seek input from the Library Board for an annual evaluation of the director’s performance. C. The Library Director may serve as an ex offi- cio member of the Library Board but shall have no vote thereon. D. The salary of the Library Director shall be as fixed in the annual budget of the City. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-13-8:BUDGET AND FINANCES: Library appropriations and expendi- tures shall conform with the requirements of state law and the Renton City Code. The City Council shall have final authority to review and approve the library budget. The library budget proposal shall be developed by the Library Director and reviewed by the Library Board within a resource estimate provided by the Mayor. (Ord. 5155, 9-26- 05) 2-13-9:LABOR AGREEMENTS AND PERSONNEL POLICY: The Mayor shall negotiate labor agree- ments and salary schedules for library personnel, these agreements to be integrated with the city- wide pay plan, personnel policies and collective bargaining contracts. The Library Board members shall be consulted at the time of contract negotia- tions or when policies affecting library personnel or operations are to be changed in order that their concerns may be considered. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-14-1 2-14-4 1205 2-18 City of Renton CHAPTER 14 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-14-1: Creation Of Environmental Review Committee 2-14-2: Authority 2-14-3: Members 2-14-4: Duties 2-14-1:CREATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE: There is hereby created an Environmen- tal Review Committee (ERC) in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-14-2:AUTHORITY: Pursuant to Chapter 43.21C RCW, the ERC shall act as the City’s responsible official under the State Environmental Policy Act. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-14-3:MEMBERS: The ERC shall consist of four (4) mem- bers, composed of the Fire Chief, the Administra- tor of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department, the Administrator of the Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning, and the Administrator of the Community Services Department, or the designees of such members. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-14-4:DUTIES: The ERC shall perform the function of the responsible official as required and authorized in Chapter 43.21C RCW and Chapter 197-11 WAC. In particular, the ERC shall make environ- mental determinations, conditioned or not, and approve and publish environmental impact state- ments with or without conditions. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) City of Renton 2-19 1205 2-15-1 2-15-5 CHAPTER 15 LEOFF DISABILITY BOARD SECTION: 2-15-1: Creation Of LEOFF Disability Board 2-15-2: Authority 2-15-3: Membership 2-15-4: Duties 2-15-5: Term 2-15-1:CREATION OF LEOFF DISABILITY BOARD: There is hereby created a LEOFF Dis- ability Board in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-15-2:AUTHORITY: This Board is created under the author- ity of RCW 41.26.110 through 41.26.115, RCW 41.50.050, and Chapter 415-105 WAC. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-15-3:MEMBERSHIP: The LEOFF Disability Board shall con- sist of five (5) members, which shall be composed of two members of the City Council appointed by the Mayor, one member elected by the firefighters, one member elected by the police officers, and one member of the public at large who resides within the City. The member of the public at large shall be appointed by the other four Board members. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-15-4:DUTIES: The LEOFF Disability Board shall han- dle all disability and disability retirement issues under the LEOFF system and shall establish rules, regulations and procedures for performing that function. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-15-5:TERM: The term of each member shall be for two years. The terms of the members currently serving shall be served until expiration or resigna- tion, at which time substitute members shall be appointed or elected as provided herein. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-16-1 2-16-5 1205 2-20 City of Renton CHAPTER 16 LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-16-1: Creation Of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2-16-2: Authority 2-16-3: Membership 2-16-4: Function 2-16-5: Term 2-16-1:CREATION OF LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE: There is hereby created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-16-2:AUTHORITY: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is formed pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-16-3:MEMBERSHIP: 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 Community Relations Man- ager. Persons eligible to be appointed as represen- tatives of a business collecting tax may not be appointed as a person involved in activities autho- rized to be funded by the revenue from the tax. The fifth member of the Committee shall be an elected official of the City. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-16-4:FUNCTION: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviews and comments on any proposed imposition of a lodging tax, and increase of such tax, the repeal or exemption from the tax, the use of the revenue received from that tax, or any change in use of the revenue received from that tax. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-16-5:TERM: The City Council shall review and appoint the membership on an annual basis. Vacancies shall be filled by the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) City of Renton 2-21 1205 2-17-1 2-17-2 CHAPTER 17 AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SECTION: 2-17-1: Creation Of Airport Advisory Committee 2-17-2: Membership 2-17-3 Alternates 2-17-4: Function 2-17-5: Chair and Meetings 2-17-6: Term. 2-17-1:CREATION OF AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: There is hereby created an Airport Advi- sory Committee in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-17-2:MEMBERSHIP: The Airport Advisory Committee shall have 15 voting members and four non-voting mem- bers. 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 Aviation Representatives: Airport Representatives Airport Leaseholders 2 members Airport-At-Large 2 members The Boeing Company 1 member Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association 1 member City Council Transportation Committee: 1 member Administrator, Planning/Building/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 2-17-2 2-17-6 1205 2-22 City of Renton The Airport Advisory Committee voting and non-voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the mem- bers 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 mem- bers of the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-17-3:ALTERNATES: A. For each neighborhood representative voting member position, a member and an alternate shall be recommended by the neighborhoods for appointment by the Mayor. The recom- mended individuals shall have no aviation related background. B. For each Airport Leaseholder Voting Member position, two members and two alternates shall be recommended by the holders of air- port property leases for appointment by the Mayor. For each Airport-At-Large Voting Member position, two members and two alternates shall be recommended by aircraft owners and pilots, who lease aircraft storage space at the Renton Municipal Airport, for appointment by the Mayor. For each aircraft owners’ and pilots’ association position, one member and one alternate shall be recom- mended by aircraft owners and pilots who are members of the Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association (AOPA), the Experimental Air- craft Association (EAA) or the Washington Seaplane Pilots’ Association. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-17-4:FUNCTION: The role of the Airport Advisory Com- mittee will be to act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on matters referred to the Airport Advisory Committee by the City Council. The primary function will be to provide a forum for members of the community to discuss their con- cerns directly with airport operators and for col- laborative problem solving and resolution of their issues. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-17-5:CHAIR AND MEETINGS: The Committee shall elect a chairperson from the voting membership and establish meet- ing times. The Advisory Committee shall have the authority to change its meeting times as may be necessary. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-17-6:TERM: The terms for all voting members shall be for three years and shall be staggered as fol- lows: A. For the neighborhood representatives the ini- tial terms shall be two neighborhood repre- sentatives at three years each; two neighborhood representatives at two years each; and two neighborhood representatives at one year each. Each subsequent term shall be for three years. B. For aviation representatives (AOPA, Boeing, and airport representatives) the initial terms shall be: two aviation representatives at three years; two aviation representatives at two years; and two aviation representatives at one year. Each subsequent term shall be for three years. C. The City Council member and the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works member shall not have staggered terms. D. Staggered terms for the neighborhood and aviation representatives have been estab- lished. The City Council member shall be selected by the Council. The Planning/Build- ing/Public Works member shall be selected by the Department Administrator having responsibility for the Renton Airport. E. Those members currently serving shall con- tinue to serve for the remainder of their appointed terms. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) City of Renton 2-23 1205 2-18-1 2-18-6 CHAPTER 18 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AND PROCEDURES SECTION: 2-18-1: Citizenship 2-18-2: Family Or Household Members 2-18-3: Multiple Appointments 2-18-4: Reporting And Minutes 2-18-5: Rules Of Order 2-18-6: Severability 2-18-1:CITIZENSHIP: Any member of a board or commission must be a citizen of the United States. Such mem- ber shall be a citizen of the City of Renton unless state law or the authorizing ordinance states oth- erwise or the commissioner is to represent a cer- tain segment of society, i.e., a business representa- tive doing business with the City but not necessar- ily a citizen of Renton. The citizenship condition may be waived by the Council, upon request by the Mayor. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-18-2:FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: A. A single Board or Commission shall not have more than one member of a direct family or household as a member of that Board or Com- mission. B. No members of Councilmembers’ direct fami- lies or households shall be appointed to a Board or Commission. C. For purposes of this Chapter, a direct family member shall be a spouse, parent, child, or sibling. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-18-3:MULTIPLE APPOINTMENTS: A. No person, except a Council member, shall be appointed to serve concurrently as a member of more than one Board or Commission. B. Councilmembers shall not serve on Boards and Commissions, unless authorized by State law or this Title, or the Board or Commission is serving as a subcommittee or advisory com- mittee to a City Council committee, i.e., the Airport Advisory Committee. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-18-4:REPORTING AND MINUTES: A. All Boards, Commissions, and Committees shall take formal minutes of their meetings and shall appoint a member to take such minutes, or such minute responsibility may be delegated to a staff support person if there is a staff support person assigned to the Board, Commission, or Committee, on a per- manent basis, who is always in attendance at such meetings. B. A copy of all Minutes shall be filed with the City Clerk as the official record. C. Any rules and regulations adopted by any Board, Commission, or Committee shall be filed with the City Clerk. D. Except as otherwise stated in state law, all meetings of Boards, Commissions, and Com- mittees are open public meetings. E. All Boards, Commissions, and Committees shall establish regular dates and times for meetings, and shall consult with the City Clerk about scheduling special meetings and announcing meeting cancellations. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05) 2-18-5:RULES OF ORDER: The proceedings of all Boards and Com- missions shall be governed by the most current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 2-18-6:SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this Title is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or void, such decision shall not affect the validity of any of the remaining portions of this Chapter. (Ord. 5155, 9- 26-05) 108 City of Renton Title III DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS1 Subject Chapter Administrative, Judicial And Legal Services Department 1 Community Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Economic Development, Neighborhoods And Strategic Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Finance And Information Services Department . . . . . . . . 4 Fire And Emergency Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Human Resources And Risk Management Department . 6 Planning/Building/Public Works Department . . . . . . . . . 7 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1. Ordinance No. 5079 amended and re-organized Title III in its entirety. Prior legislation includes Ords. 1476, 3-23-54; 1927, 12-19-61; 2461, 1-20-69; 2608, 12-28-70; 2677, 11-15-71; 2823, 1-21-74; 2862, 7-8-74; 2863, 7-8-74; 2921, 3-24-75; 3562, 7-13- 81; 3830, 8-6-84; 3875, 12-17-84; 4016, 9-8-86; 4206, 2-20-89; 4208, 3-20-89; 4228, 8-7-89; 4445, 4-4-94; 4626, 8-19-96; 4723, 5-11-98; 4784, 7-12-99; 4874, 11-20-00. 704 City of Renton 3-1-1 3-1-4 CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATIVE, JUDICIAL AND LEGAL 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 Attorney Office 3-1-5: City Clerk Office 3-1-6: Hearing Examiner Office 3-1-7: Municipal Court Services 3-1-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby established the Admin- istrative, Judicial and Legal Services (AJLS) Department. This department, consisting of five separate offices, is established and grouped for budget organization purposes, not as a delegation collectively responsible for a portion of the sover- eign power of government. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 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 Administra- tive 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 gen- eral oversight of all City departments as dele- gated by the Mayor. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for the City’s general operations, public rela- tions 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. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-1-3:MAYOR’S OFFICE: The Mayor’s Office shall be responsible for the coordination of various internal and exter- nal issues and programs, including community relations, special events, and the facilitation of internal and external communications. This office shall have the responsibility to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the activities, services, oper- ations, budgets and policy formulation for these functions. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-1-4:CITY ATTORNEY OFFICE: A. Office Established: There is hereby estab- lished 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 offic- ers, commissions and boards of the City in relation to matters pertaining to their opera- tions in a governmental capacity. The City Attorney shall represent the City in all litiga- tion, 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 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. 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. 3-1-5 3-1-7 704 City of Renton E. Additional Compensation: In the event that supplemental, unusual or extraordinary ser- vices 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 attor- neys of like experience and skill in the King County area. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-1-5: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 con- firmation 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 ordi- nances of the City now existing or subse- quently 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 certificates rela- tive 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 pro- vide certified copies of original records as may be required and make such charge there- for as provided by ordinance. The City Clerk shall also serve as the City’s cable television manager, in charge of cable franchise admin- istration and the operations of the govern- ment 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. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-1-6:HEARING EXAMINER OFFICE: A. Office Established: The office of the Hearing Examiner, hereinafter referred to as Exam- iner, is hereby established. B. Duties: The Examiner shall interpret, review and implement land use regulations as pro- vided in this Chapter and other ordinances. The term “Hearing Examiner” shall likewise include the Examiner Pro Tem. C. Appointment And Term: 1. The initial appointment shall be for a probationary period, which shall expire on the last day of January of the next odd-num- bered year. Should the resulting term be one calendar year or less, then the term shall expire on the last day of January of the next succeeding odd-numbered year. 2. Reappointment: The Examiner and the Examiner Pro Tem shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City. The Examiner and the Examiner’s reappointment shall be con- firmed 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. 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 Exam- iner 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. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-1-7:MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES: A. Establishment Of Municipal Court: There is hereby created and established the Municipal Court of the City of Renton. 704 City of Renton 3-1-5 3-1-7 B. Election, Term And Qualifications Of Judge: The Judge of the Municipal Court shall be elected to office for a term of four years com- mencing 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 calen- dar on any regular or special court day. Such compensation shall be determined in the City budget. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-2-1 3-2-5 704 City of Renton CHAPTER 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SECTION: 3-2-1: Establishment Of Department 3-2-2: Appointment Of Administrator 3-2-3: Duties Of Administrator 3-2-4: Qualifications Of Administrator 3-2-5: Divisions 3-2-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby created and established the Community Services Department. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-2-2:APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Community Services Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confir- mation by a majority of the City Council. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-2-3:DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR: The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the City’s community services functions including parks, rec- reation, libraries, human services and municipal facilities maintenance; coordinate the acquisition of parks and open space lands; oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City Council; and supervise and evaluate the per- formance of assigned personnel. The Administra- tor shall also oversee the Human Services section, which is responsible to plan, organize, develop and implement a variety of human services for quali- fied City residents; and manage the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations and requirements. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-2-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Community Services Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed neces- sary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City’s Community Services Administrator job clas- sification. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-2-5:DIVISIONS: A. Parks Division: The Parks Division shall be responsible to plan, organize and direct the operation, maintenance and development of the City’s parks and outdoor recreation facili- ties, municipal golf course and landscap- ing/street tree maintenance. B. Recreation Division: The Recreation Division shall be responsible to plan, organize and direct the operation and development of the City’s recreation programs and services, including leisure time programs, aquatics, senior programs, youth and adult sports pro- grams, special populations programs, cul- tural arts and special events. C. Facilities Division: The Facilities Division shall be responsible to plan, organize, direct and implement comprehensive city-wide pro- grams for all municipal space, facilities and related services. D. Library Division: The Library Division shall be responsible to provide professional library operations such as acquisitions, circulation, and children’s library or reference; evalua- tion and selection of books and materials for the library collection; and assistance to patrons by locating materials and providing information. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 704 City of Renton 3-3-1 3-3-4 CHAPTER 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT 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 3-3-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby created and established the Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning (EDNSP) Department. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-3-2:APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Economic Development, Neighbor- hoods and Strategic Planning Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-3-3:DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR: The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the City’s economic development and long-range planning functions including business recruitment and retention, land use planning, and legislative affairs and neighborhood program; oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City Council; and supervise and evalu- ate the performance of assigned personnel. The Administrator shall also be responsible to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the activities, ser- vices, 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, ser- vices, operations, budgets and policy formulation of City economic development services, including business recruitment and retention. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-3-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Economic Development, Neighbor- hoods and Strategic Planning Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City’s Eco- nomic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator job classification. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-4-1 3-4-5 704 City of Renton CHAPTER 4 FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT SECTION: 3-4-1: Establishment Of Department 3-4-2: Appointment Of Administrator 3-4-3: Duties Of Administrator 3-4-4: Qualifications Of Administrator 3-4-5: Divisions 3-4-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby created and established the Finance and Information Services Depart- ment. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-4-2:APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Finance and Information Services Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-4-3:DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR: The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the City’s financial, fiscal, print, voice, data and information technology activities. The work included in this shall be preparation of the City’s budget; oversight of all procedures and policies and activities associ- ated with the City’s annual audit by the State Auditor’s Office with the completion of the Com- prehensive Annual Financial Report; oversight of all investments; development and implementation of information technology strategies; maintenance of all voice and data communications; oversight of work plans; providing relevant information to the Mayor and City Council; and the supervision and evaluation of the performance of assigned person- nel. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-4-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Finance and Information Services Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indi- cated on the City’s Finance and Information Ser- vices Administrator job classification. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-4-5:DIVISIONS: A. Fiscal Services Division: The Fiscal Services Division shall be responsible to plan, orga- nize, coordinate and direct the financial and fiscal activities of the City. These shall include budget development for not only the department but also the entire City, invest- ment of the City’s working cash capital; day- to-day cash control; accounts payables; accounts receivables; and payroll. B. Information Services Division: The Informa- tion Services Division shall be responsible to strategically plan, organize, coordinate and implement city-wide technological solutions. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 108 City of Renton 3-5-1 3-5-5 CHAPTER 5 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SECTION: 3-5-1: Establishment Of Department 3-5-2: Appointment Of Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator 3-5-3: Duties Of Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator 3-5-4: Qualifications Of Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator 3-5-5: Sections Within The Fire and Emergency Services Department 3-5-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby created and established a Fire and Emergency Services Department. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5324, 12-10-2007) 3-5-2:APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF/ EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: The Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. The Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator shall be excluded from the classi- fied civil service system as permitted by RCW 41.08.050. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5198, 3-20- 2006; Ord. 5324, 12-10-2007) 3-5-3:DUTIES OF FIRE CHIEF/ EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: The Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator shall be responsible for any duties associated with the City’s overall prevention, pre- paredness, response to, recovery from or mitiga- tion activities associated with emergencies and/or disasters including but not limited to: A. Performing duties in City ordinance or poli- cies assigned to the Fire Chief, Chief of the Fire Department or City Emergency Man- ager. B. Planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the Department’s services and func- tions including community risk reduction, response operations, member safety and sup- port services. C. Providing relevant information to the Mayor and City Council. D. Supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel. E. Utilizing the Administrator’s authority to make rules and issue orders for the proper functioning of the Department, consistent with laws, Council policies and the rules of the Civil Service Commission. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5324, 12-10-2007) 3-5-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: The Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indi- cated on the City’s Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator job classification. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5324, 12-10-2007) 3-5-5:SECTIONS WITHIN THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: A. Office of the Fire Chief: 1. The Office of the Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator shall be responsible for the strategic vision and direction of the Department as well as the safety and public information programs. 2. Emergency Management Division: The Emergency Management Division shall be responsible for City-wide emergency mitiga- tion, preparedness, response and recovery programming. B. Response Operations Section: The Response Operations Section shall be primarily respon- sible for responding to incidents, emergencies and disaster calls for service to minimize the loss of life, protect property and the environ- ment and bring emergencies to resolution in 3-5-5 3-5-5 108 City of Renton the most expedient manner possible. Individ- ual shifts (and battalions) shall be the equiva- lent of Divisions in other sections of the De- partment. C. Safety/Support Services Section: The Safety/ Support Services Section shall be responsible for the protection of an internal working envi- ronment that supports the mission of the De- partment itself. 1. Safety/Training Division: The Safety/ Training Division shall be responsible for the training and development of members of the Department with the intent of increasing their level of competence, thereby providing increased safety for members and those served by the Department. 2. Administration Division: The Adminis- tration Division shall be responsible for man- agement of fiscal, human resource, purchasing and information technology pro- grams in support of the mission of the Department. 3. Logistics Division: The Logistics Division is responsible for the management of depart- ment assets including buildings, vehicles, and other pieces of equipment as well as coor- dination with other departments and organi- zations that provide similar services City- wide. D. Community Risk Reduction Section: 1. Hazard Mitigation Division: The Hazard Mitigation Division shall be responsible for programs and activities that address hazards that cannot be prevented in the City, but require management to minimize the poten- tial of harm to residents; including code development and enforcement as well as cause and origin investigation. 2. Technical Services Division: The Techni- cal Services Division shall be responsible for programs and activities intended to minimize the occurrence of new hazards in the City including community relations and educa- tion, plans review and coordination of special events and operations from an emergency services perspective. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5324, 12-10-2007) 108 City of Renton 3-6-1 3-6-4 CHAPTER 6 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT SECTION: 3-6-1: Establishment Of Department 3-6-2: Appointment Of Administrator 3-6-3: Duties Of Administrator 3-6-4: Qualifications Of Administrator 3-6-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby created and established a Department of Human Resources and Risk Man- agement. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-6-2:APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Human Resources and Risk Man- agement Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-6-3:DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR: The duties of the Administrator shall be to develop and implement City Human Resources and Risk Management policies, programs and projects; provide human resources services and advice to City departments and employees; man- age risk using a variety of tools including the pur- chase of insurance, as well as the management of tort liability claims filed against the City, and identify, analyze, control and minimize the City’s exposure to financial, personnel and property losses; direct and participate in a variety of profes- sional personnel activities including recruitment, selection, testing, classification analysis and labor relations; and train, assign, supervise and evalu- ate assigned personnel. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-6-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Human Resources and Risk Man- agement Administrator must possess those quali- fications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator job classifi- cation. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 706 City of Renton 3-7-1 3-7-5 CHAPTER 7 PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SECTION: 3-7-1: Establishment Of Department 3-7-2: Appointment Of Administrator 3-7-3: Duties Of Administrator 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 Planning/Building/Public Works, which shall be under the supervision of the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Department Adminis- trator. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-7-2:APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-7-3:DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR: The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise all Planning/Building/Public Works Department functions and divisions; oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City Council; and supervise and evaluate the per- formance of assigned personnel. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-7-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR: The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indi- cated on the City’s Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator job classification. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-7-5:DIVISIONS: A. Development Services Division: The Develop- ment Services Division shall be responsible for providing review, permitting and inspec- tion services for all land use actions in the City of Renton. These services shall include, but are not limited to, environmental, site plan, conditional use, subdivision, building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, street and utility improvements, franchise utility improvements, developer utility extensions, temporary use and other categories of use review, permitting and inspection. The divi- sion shall also provide zoning code enforce- ment services and maintain files and records of development projects within the City of Renton. B. Transportation Systems Division: The Trans- portation Systems Division, under the super- vision of the Deputy Planning/Building/ Public Works Administrator – Transporta- tion, shall plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain a transportation system that provides safe and efficient movement of peo- ple and goods, enhances environmental qual- ity, and is compatible with local and regional mobility goals and development objectives. Management of the Renton Municipal Air- port is also included in this division. (Ord. 5200, 4-3-2006) C. Utility Systems Division: The Utility Sys- tems Division, including water, sewer, sur- face 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, engineer- ing, operations, financial integrity, and cus- tomer services. This Division also maintains property information and other records, man- ages automated mapping and geographic information systems and data analysis, and maintains survey documentation. D. Maintenance Services Division: The Mainte- nance Services Division, including street maintenance, water maintenance, wastewa- ter maintenance and vehicle fleet mainte- nance, shall operate and maintain the City’s infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, bridges, equipment, rolling stock, water, wastewater, and surface water utility sys- tems, and the solid waste utility litter control program. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-8-1 3-8-5 706 City of Renton CHAPTER 8 POLICE DEPARTMENT SECTION: 3-8-1: Establishment Of Department 3-8-2: Appointment Of Police Chief 3-8-3: Duties Of Police Chief 3-8-4: Qualifications Of Police Chief 3-8-5: Divisions 3-8-1:ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT: There is hereby established the Renton Police Department. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-8-2:APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF: The Police Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. The Police Chief shall be excluded from the classified civil service system as permitted by RCW 41.12.050(2). (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5198, 3-20-2006) 3-8-3:DUTIES OF POLICE CHIEF: The Chief of the Police administers the Renton Police Department and has the authority to make rules and issue orders for the proper func- tioning of the department, consistent with law, Council policy and the rules of the Civil Service Commission. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-8-4:QUALIFICATIONS OF POLICE CHIEF: The Police Chief must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor and his/her designee, indicated on the City’s job description. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 3-8-5:DIVISIONS: A. Patrol Operations Division: The Patrol Oper- ations Division shall be responsible for pre- venting criminal conduct; enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating criminal offenses; detecting and preserving evidence and prop- erty; and apprehending offenders. B. Patrol Services Division: The Patrol Services Division shall be responsible for providing traffic enforcement; investigating major motor vehicle accidents; providing parking enforcement; resolving animal complaints; planning and organizing special events; and resolving critical incidents. C. Investigation Division: The Investigation Division shall be responsible for conducting criminal investigations; collecting and dis- seminating intelligence; recovering stolen property; arresting offenders; and processing, storing, and releasing evidence and property. D. Administrative Services Division: The Administrative Services Division shall be responsible for providing department person- nel services, crime prevention, and commu- nity relations programs; fulfilling personnel and department equipment needs; adminis- tering a volunteer staff; conducting planning and research; and maintaining professional standards. E. Auxiliary Services Division: The Auxiliary Services Division shall be responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and contraband free jail environment; evaluating inmate health and living conditions; and providing a cost effective and safe Electronic Home Detention Program. F. Staff Services Division: The Staff Services Division shall be responsible for recording and disseminating information to depart- ment members and other agencies; organiz- ing and storing information; and providing security for City Hall. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 201 City of Renton Title V FINANCE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS Subject Chapter Fee Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Animal Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Admission Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Entertainment Device Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gambling Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Leasehold Excise Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sales And Use Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Utility Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adult Entertainment Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Public Dances And Dance Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 LID Assessment Foreclosure Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Green River Wildlife And Greenbelt Preservation Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Unemployment Compensation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cable Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lodging Tax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Telecommunications Licenses And Franchises . . . . . . . . . 19 Peddler’s License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Procedure Upon Overpayment And Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . 21 905 City of Renton 5-1-1 5-1-2 CHAPTER 1 FEE SCHEDULE SECTION: 5-1-1: Fee Schedule Adopted (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 5-1-2: Charges For Instruments, Reports, Codes And Services 5-1-3: Refunding Land Use Fees (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 5-1-4: Fines For False Alarms 5-1-5: Golf Course Fees 5-1-6: City Center Garage Parking Fees 5-1-7: Aquatic Center Admission Fees 5-1-1:FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 5-1-2:CHARGES FOR INSTRUMENTS, REPORTS, CODES AND SERVICES: The following charges are hereby established by the City which shall be collected for the follow- ing instruments, reports, codes and services: (Ord. 3774, 12-19-83) A. Maps: (Ord. 3887, 2-4-85; amd. Ord. 4789, 8-16-99) B. Plat: (Ord. 3774, 12-19-83) C. Photostatic Copies: Up to ten (10) pages free. After first ten (10) pages all pages, including the first ten (10), will be charged as follows: (Ord. 3774, 12-19-83; Ord. 4267, 4-23-90; amd. Ord. 4639, 10-28-96; Ord. 5113, 12-20-04) D. Audio or Video Recording Copies: (Ord. 4953, 2-4-02; amd. Ord. 5113, 12-20-04) Zoning maps – standard size $5.00 each Precinct maps – large size 2.50 each Comprehensive Plan map 2.00 each First page $1.00 Each additional page 0.50 Per 8 1/2′′ x 11′′ or 8 1/2′′ x 14′′ black-and-white single-sided page $0.15 Per 11′′ x 17′′ single-sided page 0.20 Per color 8 1/2′′ x 11′′ or 8 1/2′′ x 14′′ single-sided page 0.25 1. Audio recording, each copy $10.00 2. Video recording, each copy 15.00 5-1-2 5-1-2 905 City of Renton E. Regulations and Plans: (Ord. 4267, 4-23-90; amd. Ord. 4741, 10-5-98; Ord. 4789, 8-16-99; Ord. 4953, 2-4-02) F. Miscellaneous Services: (Ord. 3933, 8-26-85; amd. Ord. 4741, 10-5-98; Ord. 4953, 2-4-02; Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) Comprehensive Plan and Map $15.00 Title 4, Development Regulations Text and Zoning Map 55.00 Text Only 50.00 Individual Chapters of Development Regulations: Chapter 1, Administration And Enforcement (includes development fees) 3.00 Chapter 2, Land Use District Regulations (includes zone-related use restrictions and development standards) 10.00 Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations And Special Districts (includes wetland, shoreline, flood regulations, etc.) 5.00 Shoreline Master Program only (includes policies) 2.00 Chapter 4, Property Development Standards (includes sign, parking, landscaping regulations, etc.) 7.00 Grading, Excavation And Mining Regulations only N/C Parking Regulations only 2.00 Sign Code only 2.00 Chapter 5, Building And Fire Prevention Standards 3.00 Chapter 6, Street And Utility Standards 3.00 Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations 2.00 Chapter 8, Permits, Decisions And Appeals 4.00 Chapter 9, Procedures 5.00 Chapter 10, Nonconforming Uses, Structures And Lots N/C Chapter 11, Definitions 4.00 Renton Municipal Code (two volumes) 200.00 Code Supplements, per year: Titles 1 – 3 and 5 – 10 35.00 Title 4 35.00 Certification and Notary Fees – Clerk’s Certification 5.00 Notary Public Attestation or Acknowledgement or as otherwise provided for in RCW 42.28.090 3.00 per instrument (signature) Hold Harmless Agreements and other similar document not otherwise provided for 10.00 each Charge for fingerprint cards for employment clearance, governmental service, passport application, immigration and related matters 2.00 per set not to exceed two (2) cards or documents per person Lamination of Licenses, Pictures 3.00 Review of Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval Plans 100.00 707 City of Renton 5-1-2 5-1-2 G. Budget: (Ord. 3774, 12-19-83; amd. Ord. 4953, 2-4-02) H. Miscellaneous Charges for Police Services: (Ord. 4298, 11-26-90; amd. Ord. 4852, 8-7-00; Ord. 4953, 2-4-02) I. Charges for Documents: (Fire Department) (Ord. 3774, 12-19-83; amd. Ord. 4953, 2-4-02) The sum for each copy of the City’s budget except that no such charge shall be made for any copy of the City’s annual budget when requested by any other municipality or quasi-municipal corporation or other nonprofit charitable or education organization 5.00 each Police Reports (1 – 10 pages) $ 5.00 Over 10 pages to 20 pages 15.00 Over 20 pages 25.00 Certification of Copy of Report 1.00 Notarized Copy of Report 5.00 Record Checks (Written Response) 5.00 Letters of Clearance 5.00 Photographs (Blk/Whi or Color)/each 3.00 Fingerprint Cards (not classified) 5.00 Each additional card 1.00 Miscellaneous Special Requests 5.00 Daily Charge for Walk-In Commitment 35.00 Fire Incident Report 1.00 per report Aid Incident Report 1.00 per report Fire Inspection Report 1.00 per report Fire Investigative Report 3.00 per report Photographs and Prints: Prints First Copy Black and White 6.00 each Color 7.00 each Additional Copy Black and White 2.50 each Color 3.50 each 5-1-2 5-1-4 707 City of Renton J. Computer Listings: (Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4267, 4-23-90; amd. Ord. 4741, 10-5-98; Ord. 4953, 2-4-02; Ord. 5113, 12-20- 04) K. Utility Fees: (Ord. 5126, 2-28-05; amd. Ord. 5127, 2-28-05; Ord. 5276, 4-16-07) 5-1-3:REFUNDING LAND USE FEES: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 5-1-4:FINES FOR FALSE ALARMS: (Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) City of Renton new business list $ 5.00 List of all business licenses 10.00 Facsimile Copies: Copies requested by outside parties (local fax number) No charge (10 page limit) Copies requested by outside parties (long distance fax number) 1 – 2 pages No charge 3 – 5 pages $5.00 (minimum) 5 – 10 pages (10 page limit) $1.00 per page Special Request Water Meter Reading $30.00 Utility New Account Setup $25.00 Utility Billing Account Transfer $5.00 Water Utility Outstanding Balance Search Requested By Fax, Messenger or Letter $25.00 Schedule of Fines for False Alarms Amount First, second and third false alarms no charge Fourth and fifth false alarms in a registration year (January 1 through December 31 each year) $ 50.00/each Sixth false alarm and successive false alarms in a registration year (January 1 through December 31 each year) 100.00/each Registration Fee (One time only fee) per owner 0.00 Late Registration Penalty 50.00 Late False Alarm Payment Penalty 25.00 Appeal Hearing Cancellation Fee 10.00 108 City of Renton 5-1-5 5-1-6 5-1-5:GOLF COURSE FEES: A. Greens Fees: The cost of golf course greens fees shall be as follows: Effective through April 1, 2008: Effective after April 1, 2008: For purposes of this section, “weekend” shall mean Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. “Weekday” shall mean the remaining four days of the week. B. Golf Cart Fees: C. Driving Range Fees: D. Lesson Fees: (Ord. 4886, 12-18-00; amd. Ord. 5025, 11-17- 03; Ord. 5178, 12-12-05; Ord. 5248, 12-11-06; Ord. 5321, 11-26-2007) 5-1-6:CITY CENTER GARAGE PARKING FEES: A. Short-Term/Retail Parking: Parking rates for retail parking will be as follows: Retail parkers will register their space num- ber and pay for parking at pay stations located in the garage first-floor lobbies. B. Discounted Rate: A discounted rate for park- ing in the long-term, card-accessed areas of the garage and in City surface parking lots will be provided for any person or entity who lease(s) three or more parking space(s) for at least a six-month period. The fees will be as follows: 1. The following group rates will apply, except as provided below. $30.00/month per stall for leases of 3 to 50 stalls. $20.00/month per stall for leases of the 51st to 100th stalls. For leasing of 101 stalls or more, the fee schedule shall be identical to the Metro fee schedule, as shown in subsection B2 of this Section. If a customer needs a replacement card because he/she either lost his/her card or broke it, he/she will be charged a $20.00 replacement fee. The Finance Department will be able to waive this fee for good cause, such as a broken card due to ordinary wear and tear. 2. King County Metro Discounted Rate: The discounted rate for parking in the long-term, card-accessed areas of the garage that have 18 Hole/Weekday $28.00 18 Hole/Weekend $32.00 9 Hole/Weekday $19.00 9 Hole/Weekend $19.00 18 Hole/Senior/Weekday $19.00 9 Hole/Senior/Weekday $13.00 18 Hole/Junior/Weekday $16.00 9 Hole/Junior/Weekday $12.00 18 Hole/Weekday $29.00 18 Hole/Weekend $33.00 9 Hole/Weekday $19.00 9 Hole/Weekend $19.00 18 Hole/Senior/Weekday $19.00 9 Hole/Senior/Weekday $15.00 18 Hole/Junior/Weekday $16.00 9 Hole/Junior/Weekday $12.00 18 Hole fee $24.00 9 Hole fee $14.00 Large Bucket $7.00 Small Bucket $4.00 (New) Warm-up Bucket $2.00 1/2 Hour Private $40.00 1 Hour Private $60.00 1/2 Hour Series Private $140.00 1 Hour Series Private $220.00 Group Series $90.00 0 – 2 hours: Free 2 – 4 hours: $2.00 4 – 6 hours: $4.00 6+ hours: $6.00 5-1-6 5-1-7 108 City of Renton been leased to King County Metro will be as follows: $10.00/month per stall for 100 stalls. $15.00/month per stall for leasing of the 101st to 200th stall. $20.00/month for each stall from the 201st to the 261st stall. $20.00/month for all stalls when the lease exceeds 261 stalls. (Ord. 5011, 6-2-03; amd. Ord. 5023, 11-3-03; Ord. 5114, 12-20-04) 5-1-7:AQUATIC CENTER ADMISSION FEES: Admission for the Aquatic Center shall be as follows: Regular Session Twilight Sesssion Season Pass Resident Infants (under 1 year): Free Free Free Nonresident Infants (under 1 year): Free Free Free Resident Youth, 1 – 4: $2.00 $1.25 $20.00 Nonresident Youth, 1 – 4: $4.00 $2.50 $33.00 Resident Youth, 5 – 12: $5.00 $3.50 $50.00 Nonresident Youth, 5 – 12: $8.00 $4.75 $83.00 Resident Teen, 13 – 17: $6.00 $3.75 $62.00 Nonresident Teen, 13 – 17: $9.00 $6.00 $110.00 Resident Adult, 18 – 49: $7.00 $4.75 $75.00 Nonresident Adult, 18 – 49: $14.00 $8.50 $165.00 Resident Senior (50 and up): $6.00 $3.50 $62.00 Nonresident Senior (50 and up): $8.00 $4.75 $83.00 Resident Lap Swim/Water Walking Only: $3.00 $3.00 $37.00 Nonresident Lap Swim/Water Walking Only: $4.40 $4.40 $55.00 Resident Family Rate*: n/a n/a $175.00 Nonresident Family Rate*: n/a n/a $330.00 *A family is defined as a group of four of which at least one, but not more than two, are adults. The familyseason pass card rate is based on a family of four persons. A flat rate of $25.00 will be charged for eachadditional family member. All persons must reside at the same address. Group Rates*Regular Session Twilight Session Resident Rates: $6.00 per person $3.50 per person Nonresident Rates: $10.00 per person $6.00 per person * 1. For groups of 10 or more. 2. Must be scheduled in advance. 108 City of Renton 5-1-7 5-1-7 3. Guaranteed admission. 4. The number of groups may be limited each day. 5. Must have the appropriate ratio of chaperones. 6. Staff has the authority to offer discounted daily rates for partial sessions or Renton-only events. Locker Rental $ 0.25 605 City of Renton 5-2-1 5-2-5 CHAPTER 2 BONDS SECTION: 5-2-1: Director Of Finance 5-2-2: Clerk 5-2-3: Chief Of Police 5-2-4: Approval Of Bond 5-2-5: Combining Of Bonds Under Single Bond 5-2-1:DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance of the City of Renton shall, prior to or at the time of taking office, execute a bond in favor of this City in the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) with good and sufficient surety to be approved by the City Council, conditioned for the faithful perfor- mance of his respective duties and that he will faithfully account for and pay over, upon proper vouchers executed by the proper officers of the City, and as otherwise required by law, all the monies that may come into his hands and belong- ing to the City. (Ord. 2695, 1-24-72; amd. Ord. 2845, 4-15-74) 5-2-2:CLERK: The Clerk of the City of Renton, before entering upon the duties of such office, shall file with the Mayor a bond approved by the Council, conditioned for the faithful performance of such duties as Clerk and that said Clerk will faithfully account for all monies that may come into her hands as such Clerk, belonging to the City. (Ord. 2091, 5-18-64) 5-2-3:CHIEF OF POLICE: The Chief of Police and all members of the police force, before entering upon the duties of their office shall each execute a bond to the City in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), condi- tioned for the faithful performance of their duties as such police officer and that they will account for and pay over to the proper officers, all monies that may come into their hands, belonging to the City. Such bond shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be approved by the Council. (Ord. 2087, 4-13-64) 5-2-4:APPROVAL OF BOND: The form of bonds furnished herein shall be approved in writing by the Attorney for the said City. (Ord. 1064, 9-5-39) 5-2-5:COMBINING OF BONDS UNDER SINGLE BOND: The bonds required of the Director of Finance, the City Clerk, the Chief of Police or other City officers or officials may be combined under a single bond. The single bond must be in an amount that is equal to the sum of the individual’s bonds which are required of those persons to be covered by the single bond. (Ord. 3797, 3-12-84) 704 City of Renton 5-3-1 5-3-2 CHAPTER 3 SALARIES SECTION: 5-3-1: Salaries Of Elective Officers 5-3-2: Salaries Of Appointive Officers 5-3-1:SALARIES OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS: The elective officials, consisting of the Mayor and members of the City Council, shall receive the salaries fixed and established by City ordinances from time to time and as otherwise pro- vided by law. All salaries so specified shall be paid in equal semi-monthly installments. (Ord. 2842, 3-25-74; amd. Ord. 2845, 4-15-74) 5-3-2:SALARIES OF APPOINTIVE OFFICERS: 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 confir- mation 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, Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator, Community Ser- vices Administrator, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, and Strategic Planning Adminis- trator, Police and Fire Chief as per applicable civil service laws, and the City Clerk. The City Attor- ney shall be compensated according to the terms of the City Attorney’s contract. (Ord. 4206, 2-20-89; amd. Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004) 508 City of Renton 5-4-1 5-4-2 CHAPTER 4 ANIMAL LICENSES SECTION: 5-4-1: Required Age For Licensing 5-4-2: Annual Fees; Special Rates For Senior Citizens; Blind Persons With Seeing Eye Dogs 5-4-3: Application; Tag 5-4-4: Definitions 5-4-5: When Provisions Nonapplicable 5-4-6: Additional Animals 5-4-1:REQUIRED AGE FOR LICENSING: It shall be unlawful to own or keep a dog or cat of more than four (4) months of age within the City unless the owner or custodian thereof shall have a valid animal license for each such ani- mal. A violation of this section shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not including costs. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1- 84; amd. Ord. 4916, 9-10-01) 5-4-2:ANNUAL FEES; SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS; BLIND PERSONS WITH SEEING EYE DOGS: (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) A. The fees for a two-year animal license shall be as follows: Each dog (not altered) $20.00 Each dog (altered) 10.00 Each cat (not altered) 8.00 Each cat (altered) 4.50 (Ord. 4446, 4-4-94; amd. Ord. 4739, 9-14-98; Ord. 4806, 10-25-99, eff. 1-1-00) B. City residents sixty two (62) years of age or older, if income qualified as set forth in Sec- tion 8-5-15D and E and Section 8-4-31C of the City Code, shall be entitled to purchase a special permanent animal license. Eligible residents may purchase the special perma- nent animal licenses at a cost according to the fee schedule as above listed. Such quali- fied senior citizens shall not be required to annually purchase a new license for the life- time of such licensed animals; provided, that no person so qualified shall be granted more than three (3) permanent licenses for any combination of three (3) cats and dogs for which they are the registered owners. C. Residents of the City who are the owners or custodians of seeing eye dogs shall be exempt from the payment of the annual license fees for said dogs. For the purpose of this Chapter the term “blind person” shall mean a person who has no vision or whose vision, with cor- recting glasses, is so defective as to prevent the performance of ordinary activities for which eyesight is essential, and who is the owner or custodian of a seeing eye dog to assist such person. Such qualified person shall be eligible to receive from the Finance Director a license for such dog without any charge therefor. The Finance Director shall require proper evidence of such eligibility as further set forth in RCW 74.16.030, et seq. Such license shall not be transferable and shall be specifically marked for such seeing eye dog. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) D. All applications for such licenses shall be made to the Finance and Information Ser- vices Administrator and the two-year license fees shall be paid upon receipt of a renewal notice. In the event the owner or custodian of any such dog or cat fails to procure and fails to pay for such license fee at or before the renewal date, or within thirty (30) days of acquiring the ownership or custody of any such dog or cat, a late charge of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be added to the regular license fee. The City may require reasonable evi- dence to determine the date of acquisition or custody of any such dog or cat to ascertain whether a late charge shall be imposed. (Ord. 4223, 7-3-89; amd. Ord. 4739, 9-14-98) E. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to permit the City’s animal control officer, or any other custodian of animals impounded pursuant to the provisions of the City Code, and any duly licensed veterinarian practicing his profession within the City to sell and issue licenses. The Finance Director may impose such additional regulations as may be reasonable to carry out the provisions of this 5-4-2 5-4-6 508 City of Renton Chapter. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to provide, by appropriate desig- nation, the special permanent licenses for qualified senior citizens as hereinabove set forth. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) 5-4-3:APPLICATION; TAG: Said license shall be obtained by mak- ing application to the Finance Director, or as oth- erwise provided for herein, upon forms approved and provided by the Finance Director and upon payment of the required fee; thereupon the license tag, in such form as may be approved by the Finance Director, will be issued to the applicant and said tag shall be attached firmly and securely to the collar worn at all times by the dog so licensed. In the event such tag has been lost or sto- len, then the owner or custodian of such dog shall make prompt application unto the Finance Direc- tor for a duplicate tag and such duplicate tag shall be issued by the Finance Director upon payment of the sum of five dollars ($5.00). (Amd. Ord. 4806, 10-25-99, eff. 1-1-00) 5-4-4:DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter, “owner” shall mean any person, firm or corporation own- ing, having an interest in, right of possession to, control, custody or possession of such an animal. 5-4-5:WHEN PROVISIONS NONAPPLICABLE: The provisions relating to the licensing of animals shall not apply to such animals in the temporary custody of a veterinarian, or whose owners are bona fide nonresidents temporarily residing or visiting within the City. (Ord. 3773, 12- 19-83, eff. 1-1-84) 5-4-6:ADDITIONAL ANIMALS: The keeping of additional animals may be allowed pursuant to RMC 4-9-100. Application shall be made to the Development Services Divi- sion. Upon approval of the issuance of an Addi- tional Animals Permit by the Development Services Director, the Finance Director shall be authorized to issue a license to keep additional animals to the applicant. The additional animals license shall be renewed annually upon receipt of the fifty dollar ($50.00) fee and provided Animal Control and/or the Development Services Division has not revoked the permit pursuant to RMC 4-9-100I. The first-year license fee shall be waived for those who receive an Additional Animals Per- mit. (Ord. 5356, 2-25-08, eff. 3-6-08) 397 City of Renton 5-5-1 5-5-2 CHAPTER 5 BUSINESS LICENSES SECTION: 5-5-1: Exercise Of Revenue License Power 5-5-2: Definitions 5-5-3: General Business License 5-5-4: Special Endorsement And Special Occupation Licenses Required (Rep. by Ord. 4638) 5-5-5: Requirements For Business License Applications Within An Aquifer Protection Area 5-5-6: Confidentiality Of Information 5-5-1:EXERCISE OF REVENUE LICENSE POWER: The provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the power of the City to license for revenue. The provisions of this Chapter prescribing license fees shall be strictly construed in favor of the applicability of the license fee. 5-5-2:DEFINITIONS: Words are to be given their usual mean- ing. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, and words in one gender shall include all other gen- ders. The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory. In construing the provisions of this Title, except when otherwise declared or clearly apparent from the context, the following definitions shall be applied: BUSINESS: All activities, occupations, trades, pursuits, professions and matters located or engaged in within the City or anywhere else within the City’s jurisdiction with the object of gain, benefit, advantage or profit to the business enterprise or to another person, directly or indi- rectly. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: Each location at which a person engages in business within the City of Renton. BUSINESS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY: A business enterprise with a permanent location out- side the City, but with no permanent location within the City. CITY: The City of Renton. EMPLOYEE: Any person employed at any busi- ness enterprise who performs any part of his duties within the City, except casual laborers not employed in the usual course of business. A sole proprietor is not an “employee”. All officers, agents, dealers, franchisees, etc., of a corporation or business trust, and all but one partner of a part- nership (except limited partners), are “employees” within this definition. ENGAGING or ENGAGE IN BUSINESS: Com- mencing, conducting or continuing in any busi- ness. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE: An employee working more than one thousand six hundred (1,600) hours per annum, including legal holidays and vacation time, during the twelve (12) month period upon which the license fee is computed. PART-TIME EMPLOYEE: An employee working less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) hours per annum, including legal holidays and vacation time, during the twelve (12) month period upon which the license fee is computed. PERSON: An individual natural person, a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation or a person acting in a fiduciary capacity. PROFESSIONAL or SEMI-PROFESSIONAL: Those persons who are primarily engaged in the business of rendering any type of service includ- ing, but not limited to, the following: doctor of medicine; other healing art or science; dentist or dental technician; attorney at law; licensed or reg- istered engineer; surveyor; certified or licensed public accountant; bookkeeper; tax or business consulting service; real estate broker or agency; insurance broker, agent or representative and other brokerage businesses; funeral director or mortuary; optometrist; architect or designer; opti- cian; ophthalmologist; pharmacist; operator, man- ager or any other business enterprise conducting any state or national bank, building and loan asso- ciation, savings and loan association, and any other financial institution rendering a special or multiple type of professional or semi-professional service to the general public; specialized private 5-5-2 5-5-2 397 City of Renton training schools in aviation, salesmanship and music when conducted in a separate place of busi- ness and having an average of twenty (20) or more students per week; or other specialized 808 City of Renton 5-5-2 5-5-3 training schools teaching or instructing in special skills or trades; or any other similar activity con- ducted by, supervised or operated by a business enterprise which offers to members of the public the business of rendering any type of service. QUARTERLY PERIOD: Each three (3) month period of the calendar year: January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June 30, July 1 through September 30 and October 1 through December 31 of each year. REPORTING PERIOD: The full previous twelve (12) months, starting from the first day of the quarter within which the anniversary date of application for City of Renton business license falls. (Ord. 5166, 11-21-05) TEMPORARY or PORTABLE SALES: A business enterprise with no permanent location either within or outside of the City, but which engages in business within the City. 5-5-3:GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE: A. General Business License Required: Every business enterprise, including those with a temporary or portable sales location, shall first obtain, from the Fiscal Services Divi- sion, a general business license for the cur- rent calendar year or unexpired portion thereof. The license shall be nontransferable. B. Issuance of License: 1. All general business licenses shall be issued by the Finance and Information Ser- vices Administrator. The Finance and Infor- mation Services Administrator shall keep a register thereof. Each license shall be num- bered, and shall show the name, place and character of business and such other informa- tion as the Finance Administrator shall deem necessary. 2. The license shall at all times be posted in the place of business for which it is issued, or in the case of a business enterprise with a temporary or portable sales location, be car- ried on the person of the holder thereof at all times during business hours or while such business is being carried on, and shall be dis- played at the request of any interested per- son. 3. When the place of business of a business enterprise is changed, the business enter- prise shall return the license to the Finance and Information Services Administrator and a new license shall be issued for the new place of business free of charge. No business enterprise holding a license shall allow any other business enterprise, for whom a sepa- rate license is required, to operate under or to display its license. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) C. License Fee: The general business license fee shall be determined by the number of employees in the City of Renton during the reporting period as follows: 1. New License Application Fees: The new license fee shall be calculated by estimating the number of hours to be worked during the upcoming year and then multiplying that fig- ure by $0.029 per hour. For those businesses relocating to Renton and anticipating an equivalent number of employee hours in the upcoming year, the fee may be based on the prior year’s hours. 2. There shall be a minimum fee for any annual license of fifty five dollars ($55.00). 3. Renewal Fees: The annual license renewal fee shall be calculated by multiply- ing the number of hours worked during the reporting period and then multiplying that figure by $0.029 per hour. This figure will be approximately fifty five dollars ($55.00) per full time equivalent employee per calendar year when based upon one thousand nine hundred twenty (1,920) hours of employment per calendar year. The annual license renewal fee may also be calculated by multi- plying the number of full-time equivalent employees reported by fifty five dollars ($55.00). 4. At any time during the year that it appears that the number of employees has been under-reported, an additional license fee shall be due. Additional license fees are calculated using the method shown in subsec- tion C1 of this section and based on the net difference between estimated fees paid at the time of new license application and the fees for hours actually worked. Such additional license fee shall be paid to the City at the time of annual renewal. 5-5-3 5-5-3 808 City of Renton 5. If, at any time, it appears that the num- ber of employees for the year has been under- reported by twenty percent (20%) or more, there shall be a penalty applied to any addi- tional fee owed, equal to twenty percent (20%) per annum of the additional fee, plus any accounting, legal or administrative expense incurred by the City in determining the under-reporting, the amount of the under-reporting or in collecting the tax and any penalty. 6. Each business license holder may be required, by the Finance and Information Services Administrator or his/her designee, to file with the City of Renton, copies of its quarterly reports to the State Department of Labor and Industries reporting employee hours worked. The businesses that did not file the report may be required to file an affi- davit with the City reporting hours worked or the equivalent number of employees. 7. Due Dates: Business license fees are due one month following the last day of the reporting period. (Ord. 5402, 7-21-08) 8. Reporting Periods: Business license fees are calculated for the reporting period. The Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator may set quarterly payment schedules and due dates for business license fees on an exceptional basis. Reporting periods are as follows: Reporting Period 1: Anniversary date of the business’s original application for a City business license falls within January 1st through March 31st. Reporting Period 2: Anniversary date of the business’s original application for a City business license falls within April 1st through June 30th. Reporting Period 3: Anniversary date of the business’s original application for a City business license falls within July 1st through September 30th. Reporting Period 4: Anniversary date of the business’s original application for a City business license falls within October 1st through December 31st. 9. Expiration: Unless otherwise established by the Finance and Information Services Administrator, a business license shall expire on the last day of the month following its reporting period. (Ord. 5402, 7-21-08) 10. Location of Business and Employees: a. Presumption: For purposes of this sec- tion, any business operating within the City limits of the City of Renton shall be deemed to have all of its employees working within the City limits of the City of Renton. b. Working Outside City: For any employees whose nominal place of business is within the City limits of the City of Renton, all hours will be presumed to be worked within the City and subject to this fee. Any employee regularly reporting to work within the City limits shall have all of that employee’s time subject to this fee, even if portions of the employee’s time are spent out- side the City of Renton (for example, a realtor or outside salesperson). For an employee nor- mally employed within the City of Renton who, for extended periods of time, reports to work outside the City of Renton, for example, a contractor’s employees reporting directly to job sites, then the employer may by affidavit report the number of hours actually worked within the City or the percentage of time within the City based upon one thousand nine hundred twenty (1,920) hours annually and pay the annual license fee based upon those figures. c. Short Term Employment Within City: A temporary ninety (90) day license may be purchased for twenty five dollars ($25.00) per FTE. The expiration date of the license shall be ninety (90) days from date of issuance. The temporary business license may only be pur- chased by businesses with 50 or fewer FTE. The license may be renewed at the same fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per FTE for successive ninety (90) day periods. Renewal forms will not be sent to short term business licensees. Renewals must be at the request of licensee. All late fees and penalties apply. 11. Any payment not made before one month following the due date as defined herein shall be cause for the automatic revocation of the business license. (Ord. 5402, 7-21-08; Ord. 4335, 12-16-91; Ord. 4105, 12-21-87) 808 City of Renton 5-5-3 5-5-3 D. Renewal Notice: The Finance and Informa- tion Services Administrator is authorized, but not required, to mail to business enter- prises forms for application for licenses, but failure of the business enterprise to receive any such form shall not excuse the business enterprise from making application for and securing the license required and payment of the license fee when and as due hereunder. E. Time Within Which to Claim Overpayment of License Fee: Whenever a business enterprise makes an overpayment, and, within two (2) years after date of such overpayment, makes application for a refund or credit of the over- payment, its claim shall be allowed and be repaid from the general fund or be applied as a credit to annual renewal fees as approved by the Finance and Information Services Administrator. F. Penalties: 1. There shall be a penalty of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) to reinstate any license revoked through nonpayment. 2. There shall further be a penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for failure to obtain a business license, plus payment of all license fee amounts still owing for the last three (3) years, plus a penalty of twenty per- cent (20%) per annum for all amounts owing, plus any accounting, legal or administrative expenses incurred by the City in determining the nonreporting, or the unpaid portion over the last three (3) years or in collecting the tax and/or the penalty. 3. Monetary Penalty: Failure to pay the license fee within one day after the day on which it is due and payable pursuant to sub- section C7 of this section shall render the business enterprise subject to a penalty of five percent (5%) of the amount of the license fee for the first month of the delinquency and an additional penalty of five percent (5%) for each succeeding month of delinquency, but not exceeding a total penalty of twenty five percent (25%) of the amount of such license fee. (Ord. 5402, 7-21-08) 4. Collection: Any license fee or tax due and unpaid and delinquent under this Chapter, and all penalties thereon may be collected by civil action, which remedy shall be in addi- tion to any and all other existing remedies and penalties. 5. Revocation of License: The Finance and Information Services Administrator may revoke any license issued pursuant to this Chapter to any business enterprise or other person who is in default in any payment of any license fee hereunder, or who shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter. Notice of such revocation shall be mailed to the license holder by the Finance and Information Services Administrator, and on and after the date thereof any such busi- ness enterprise who continues to engage in business shall be deemed to be operating without a license and shall be subject to any and all penalties herein provided. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) 6. Infraction: It shall be illegal for any busi- ness enterprise to fail to obtain or maintain a business license and yet conduct business within the City limits of the City. Such fail- ure to obtain or maintain a business license is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the business owner shall be guilty of a civil infraction, and subject to the penalties of RMC 1-3-2. 7. Order to Close Business and Appeal: Any Renton police officer or any designee of the Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator may serve a notice ordering a business to close and discontinue operation of any business in the City which has failed to obtain or maintain a business license. That notice may be served in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall indicate that the business is ordered to close until it obtains a currently valid busi- ness license. The notice shall also state that the business owner or operator shall have the right to appeal the notice to the Finance and Information Services Administrator or his/her designee by serving a written notice of appeal on the Finance and Information Services Administrator or his/her designee within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of a served notice of closure, or within thirteen (13) days of mailing of a mailed notice of clo- sure. The written notice of appeal shall state the reasons why the closed business need not obtain a business license or proof that the business has a business license. The Finance and Information Services Administrator or 5-5-3 5-5-3 808 City of Renton the Administrator’s designee shall then determine whether or not the business is exempt from the City’s licensing requirement or has a currently valid business license. If the Finance and Information Services Administrator or the Administrator’s desig- nee cannot make these findings, then there shall be an order entered affirming the order to close the business. Any appeal decision shall be reduced to writing and a copy pro- vided to the appellant either in person or by mail. Any further appeal of the appeal deci- sion shall be by writ of certiorari to the King County Superior Court made within twenty (20) days of the appeal decision. 8. Prior to issuing a license all back fees and penalties must be paid. (Ord. 4333, 11-25-91; Ord. 4351, 5-4-92; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) G. General Business License Application; Public Record: 1. General business license applications made to the Finance and Information Ser- vices Administrator pursuant to this Chapter shall be public information subject to inspec- tion by all persons except to the extent those records may be deemed to be private or would result in unfair competitive disadvantage to the business enterprise if disclosed as more particularly defined in Chapter 42.17 RCW. 2. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor punishable under RMC 1-3-1 for any busi- ness enterprise which is required to maintain a general business license to make any false or fraudulent application or false statement or representation in, or in connection with, any such application. H. Rules And Rulings: 1. The Finance and Information Services Administrator shall have the power and it shall be his duty from time to time to adopt, publish and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Chapter or with the law for the purpose of carrying out the provi- sions hereof, and it shall be unlawful for any business enterprise to violate or fail to com- ply with any such rules or regulations. 2. Any business enterprise aggrieved by the amount of the fee or tax found by the Finance and Information Services Administrator to be required under the provisions of this Chapter may appeal to the City Council from such finding by filing a written notice of appeal with the Finance and Information Services Administrator within five (5) days from the time such business enterprise was given notice of such amount and paying an appeal fee of $75.00. The City Council shall, as soon as practicable, fix a time and place for the hearing of such appeal. The Council shall cause a notice of the time and place thereof to be mailed to the appellant. At the hearing the business enterprise shall be entitled to be heard and to introduce evidence in its own behalf. The City Council shall thereupon ascertain the correct amount of the fee or tax. The Finance and Information Services Administrator shall immediately notify the appellant thereof by mail, which amount must be paid within three (3) days after the notice is given. The Mayor, the President of the Council, or the chairman of any commit- tee thereof before which the appeal is to be heard may, by subpoena, require the atten- dance of any person and may also require him or her to produce any pertinent books and records. Any person served with such subpoena shall appear at the time and place therein stated and produce the books and records required, if any, and shall testify truthfully under oath administered by the chairman in charge of the hearing on appeal as to any matter required of him pertinent to the appeal, and it shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor punishable under RMC 1-3-1, for him or her to fail or refuse so to do. I. Exemptions: The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to: 1. Any business enterprise, firm or corpora- tion which the City is forbidden to tax by law; 2. Translators, expert witnesses, and court reporters who have a business license in another jurisdiction and who have a business located outside the City when their services are used in an ongoing judicial proceeding; or 3. Attorneys who have a business license in another jurisdiction and who have a business located outside the City: 1205 City of Renton 5-5-3 5-5-6 a. When they are representing a client who is doing business with or seeking a per- mit from the City; b. When their services are used by a defendant in Renton Municipal Court or by a party in an administrative hearing; c. When their services are used as a judge pro-tempore in Renton Municipal Court; or d. When their services involve represen- tation of a client and their presence in the City is limited to participation in a meeting, negotiation, arbitration, deposition or wit- ness interview that is related to an ongoing or anticipated legal matter. (Ord. 5021, 10- 20-03; Ord. 5166, 11-21-05) 5-5-4:SPECIAL ENDORSEMENT AND SPECIAL OCCUPATION LICENSES REQUIRED: (Rep. by Ord. 4638, 10-14-96) 5-5-5:REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS WITHIN AN AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA: All applications for business licenses within a designated Aquifer Protection Area (Zones 1 and 2) shall include a hazardous materi- als inventory statement as defined in RMC 4-11- 080, Definitions H, if hazardous materials, also defined in RMC 4-11-080, Definitions H, will be stored, handled, treated, used, or produced on site. The Water Utility shall review the hazardous materials inventory statement prior to issuance of the business license. An aquifer protection area operating permit shall be obtained by the appli- cant prior to issuance of the business license if more than the de minimus amount of hazardous materials as defined in RMC 4-3-050.C.6.a(ii)(1), Activities Exempt From Specified Aquifer Protec- tion Area Requirements, will be present on site. A business that is required to obtain an operating permit and operates without one shall be in viola- tion of RMC 4-3-050.C.1 and 2, Applicability and Permit Required. (Ord. 4367, 9-14-92; amd. Ord. 4740, 9-14-98; Ord. 4851, 8-7-00) 5-5-6:CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION: The current provisions of RCW 82.32.330 and subsequent amendments are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4378, 11-16-92) 707 City of Renton 5-7-1 5-7-1 display the total number of machines licensed for operations at the location. E. Violations and Penalties: Any person violat- ing or failing to comply with any of the provi- sions of this Section or furnishing false information on any application for a license shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the City jail for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) F. Tax Payment; When Due, Penalty: 1. The tax imposed by this Chapter shall be due and payable in quarterly installments and remittance therefor shall accompany each return made on or before the thirtieth day of the month next succeeding the quar- terly period in which the tax accrued. 2. There shall be added a penalty, for each payment due, if such payment is not made by the due date thereof, as follows: a. A ten percent (10%) penalty, with a minimum of two dollars ($2.00) for the first seventeen (17) days of delinquency. b. A fifteen percent (15%) penalty, with a minimum of four dollars ($4.00) for a delin- quency greater than seventeen (17) days but less than forty (40) days. c. Any delinquency of forty (40) days or more shall be deemed a violation of this sub- section. (Ord. 4257, 1-22-90) 5-8-1 5-8-5 707 City of Renton CHAPTER 8 GAMBLING TAX SECTION: 5-8-1: City Of Renton Defined 5-8-2: Laws Incorporated By Reference 5-8-3: Punchboards Prohibited (Rep. by Ord. 5274) 5-8-4: Gambling Devices; License Required 5-8-5: Tax Levied 5-8-6: Administration, Collection Of Tax 5-8-7: Declaration Of Intent Required 5-8-8: Tax Payment; When Due, Penalty 5-8-9: Copy Of Application Submitted 5-8-10: Refusal To Pay Tax; Penalty 5-8-11: Rules And Regulations; Collection Of Tax 5-8-12: Mayor And Chief Of Police; Power To Enter Into Contracts 5-8-13: Records 5-8-14: Revocation, Suspension Of License 5-8-15: List Of Licenses Required 5-8-16: Overpayment Or Underpayment Of Tax 5-8-17: Tax Additional To Others; Debt To Municipality 5-8-1:CITY OF RENTON DEFINED: The City of Renton is an incorporated, noncharter code city located within King County, with a population of twenty thousand (20,000) or more persons as of the most recent decennial cen- sus undertaken by the Federal Government. 5-8-2:LAWS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The provisions of chapter 218, Laws of Washington, 1973 First Extraordinary Session, as amended by chapters 135 and 155, Laws of Wash- ington, Third Extraordinary Session, 1974, are hereby incorporated in total by reference as though fully set forth, and in particular the defini- tions as contained in section 2, chapter 218, Laws of 1973, First Ex. Session, as amended, relating, among others, to “amusement games”, “bingo”, “raffles”, “gambling”, “punchboards”, “pulltabs”, and “social card games”. 5-8-3:PUNCHBOARDS PROHIBITED: (Rep. by Ord. 5274, 4-16-07) 5-8-4:GAMBLING DEVICES; LICENSE REQUIRED: No gambling activity of any kind or nature shall be permitted without a valid license issued by the Washington State Gambling Com- mission as provided by law. Any person, firm or corporation who conducts any such gambling activity without such license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The conduct of any such gambling activity without a license or beyond the scope spec- ified in such license as required under State law is hereby declared a common nuisance and shall be subject to abatement by injunction or as otherwise provided by law. 5-8-5:TAX LEVIED: Pursuant to chapter 218, Laws of Wash- ington, 1973 First Extraordinary Session, and as thereafter amended by chapters 135 and 155, Laws of Washington, 1974 Third Extraordinary Session, there is hereby levied upon all persons, associations and organizations who have been duly licensed by the Washington State Gambling Com- mission, as authorized by law, the following tax: A. For the conduct or operation of any bingo games and raffles a tax rate of five percent (5%) of the gross receipts received therefrom, less the actual net amount awarded as cash or merchandise prizes. No tax shall be imposed on the first ten thousand dollars ($10,000) of gross receipts less the amount awarded as cash or merchandise prizes from raffles conducted by any bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization as defined in RCW 9.46.020(3); (Amd. Ord. 4809, 11-1-99) B. For the conduct or operation of any pulltabs and punchboards, a tax rate of five percent (5%) of the gross receipts from such pulltabs and punchboards; (Amd. Ord. 5274, 4-16-07) C. For the conduct or operation of any licensed premises or facility used to play card games, as permitted by the above referenced State law, a tax rate of five hundred dollars ($500.00) annually or ten percent (10%) of the gross receipts or revenue received from such activity, per establishment, whichever is greater, for the privilege of playing in card 707 City of Renton 5-8-5 5-8-5 games. The minimum fee may be paid on a quarterly basis at the rate of one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) per quarter. Any balance due shall be paid as set forth in Sec- tion 5-8-8. Each such licensee shall promptly furnish unto the Finance Director, City of Renton, a true and correct copy of all 706 City of Renton 5-11-1 5-11-1 CHAPTER 11 UTILITY TAX SECTION: 5-11-1: Utility Tax 5-11-2: Utility Tax; When Due 5-11-3: Definition Of Gross Income 5-11-4: Utility Tax Relief 5-11-5: Utility Tax Relief; Qualifications 5-11-6: Claim Filing Procedures 5-11-7: Consumer Price Index Changes 5-11-8: Rebate For Initial Year 5-11-1:UTILITY TAX: In addition to the license fees provided elsewhere in this Title, there is hereby levied upon and shall be collected from the business enter- prises engaged in certain business activities and occupations described in this Section, taxes in the amounts to be determined by the application of the rates herein stated against gross income. In com- puting said tax the business enterprise may deduct in computing gross income the actual amount of credit losses and uncollectibles sus- tained by the business enterprise, and amounts derived from transactions in interstate and foreign commerce which the City is prohibited from taxing under the laws and Constitution of the United States. The amount of tax shall be computed as fol- lows: (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) A. Telephone Utility Tax: 1. Effective Date: The utility tax for the privilege of conducting a telephone business within the City limits shall be six percent (6%) effective as of February 16, 1991. 2. Definitions: For the purpose of this Sec- tion the following terms shall be defined as follows: CELLULAR TELEPHONE SERVICE: Cellu- lar telephone service is a two-way voice and data telephone/telecommunications system based in whole or substantially in part on wireless radio communications and which is not subject to regulation by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). This includes cellular mobile ser- vice. The definition of “cellular mobile ser- vice” includes other wireless radio communications services such as specialized mobile radio (SMR), personal communica- tions services (PCS), and any other evolving wireless radio communications technology which accomplishes a purpose similar to cel- lular mobile service. COMPETITIVE TELEPHONE SERVICE: The providing by any person of telecommuni- cations equipment or apparatus, or service related to that equipment or apparatus such as repair or maintenance service, if the equipment or apparatus is of a type which can be provided by persons that are not sub- ject to regulation as telephone companies under Title 80 RCW and for which a separate charge is made. Transmission of communica- tion through cellular telephones is classified as “telephone business” rather than “competi- tive telephone service”. TELEPHONE BUSINESS: The providing by any person of access to the local telephone network, local telephone network switching service, toll service, cellular telephone ser- vice, or coin telephone services, or the provid- ing of telephonic, video, data or similar communication or transmission for hire, via a local telephone network, toll line or channel, cable, microwave, or similar communication or transmission system. It further indicates cooperative or farmer line telephone compa- nies or associations operating an exchange. “Network telephone service” includes inter- state service, including toll service, originat- ing from or received on telecommunications equipment or apparatus in this State if the charge for the service is billed to a person in this State. “Network telephone service” does not include the providing of competitive tele- phone service, the providing of cable televi- sion service, nor the providing of broadcast services by radio or television stations. 3. Deduction from Gross Income: (Rescinded by Ord. 4825, 12-20-99) 4. Allocation of Income, Cellular Telephone Service: 5-11-1 5-11-1 706 City of Renton a. Service Address: Payments by a cus- tomer for the telephone service from tele- phones without a fixed location shall be allocated among taxing jurisdictions to the location of the customer’s principal service address during the period for which the tax applies. b. Presumption: There is a presumption that the service address a customer supplies to the taxpayer is current and accurate, unless the taxpayer has actual knowledge to the contrary. c. Roaming Phones: When the service is provided while a subscriber is roaming out- side the subscriber’s normal cellular network area, the gross income shall be assigned con- sistent with the taxpayer’s accounting system to the location of the originating cell site of the call, or to the location of the main cellular switching office that switched the call. d. Dispute Resolution: If there is a dis- pute between or among the City and another city or cities as to the service address of a cus- tomer who is receiving cellular telephone ser- vices and the dispute is not resolved by negotiation among the parties, then the dis- pute shall be resolved by the City and the other city or cities by substituting the issue for settlement to the Association of Washing- ton Cities (AWC). Once taxes on the disputed revenues have been paid to one of the con- testing cities, the cellular telephone service company shall have no further liability with respect to additional taxes, penalties, or interest on the disputed revenues so long as it promptly changes its billing records for future revenues to comport with the settle- ment facilitated by AWC. 5. Authority of Administrator: The Finance and Information Services Director is autho- rized to represent the City in negotiations with other cities for the proper allocation of taxes due under subsection A4a herein. 6. Rate Change: No change in the rate of tax upon persons engaging in providing cellular telephone service shall apply to business activities occurring before the effective date of the change and, except for a change in the tax rate authorized by RCW 35.21.870, no change in the rate of the tax may take effect sooner than sixty (60) days following the enactment of the ordinance establishing the change. The Finance and Information Ser- vices Director shall send to each cellular tele- phone service company, at the address on its license, a copy of any ordinance changing the rate of tax upon cellular telephone service promptly upon its enactment. (Ord. 4503, 4- 3-95) B. Telegraph Utility Tax: Upon every business enterprise engaging in carrying on a tele- graph business, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income from such busi- ness in the City shall be charged effective as of January 1, 1991. (Ord. 4303, 12-17-90) C. Gas Utility Tax: Upon every business enter- prise engaging in or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing, distributing or produc- ing gaseous gas for commercial or domestic use or purpose, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income from such business in the City shall be charged effective as of February 16, 1991. D. Electric Utility Tax: Upon every business enterprise engaging in or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing or distributing electricity for light and power, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income from such business in the City shall be charged effective as of February 16, 1991. (Ord. 4309, 4-1-91) E. Cable Utility Tax: Upon every business enterprise engaging in or carrying on the business of constructing, operating and main- taining a coaxial cable subscriber system for television, radio and other audio-visual elec- trical signal distribution throughout the City of Renton or any part thereof, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income from such business in the City shall be charged effective as of January 1, 1991. (Ord. 4303, 12-17-90) F. Ambulance Services Tax: Upon any business enterprise, licensed by the State to provide and engage in emergency medical care and transportation services, pursuant to chapter 208, Session Laws of 1973, First Ex. Session, and as same may be amended from time to time, a tax in the sum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) per year which shall apply to all of said State licensees doing business in, from or about the City. Such tax shall be paid on or 508 City of Renton 5-11-1 5-11-3 before the first day of January of each year, and made payable to the Finance and Infor- mation Services Administrator, City of Renton. Said tax is imposed pursuant to RCW 35.21.768 and the laws and statutes of the State relating to noncharter code cities operating under the Optional Municipal Code. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84) G. Water and Sewer Utilities Tax: Upon any business enterprise engaging in or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing, or dis- tributing water, sanitary sewer, or storm sewer services for commercial or domestic use or purpose within the Renton City limits, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income from such business in the City shall be charged effective as of January 1, 1991. (Ord. 4303, 12-17-90) H. Solid Waste Utility, Handling Tax: Upon the solid waste utility and upon every business enterprise or other entity engaged in solid waste handling as defined in Section 8-1-2 of Chapter 8 (Health and Sanitation) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the operating rate revenue of the solid waste utility and six per- cent (6%) of the total gross income for all other business enterprises in the City cov- ered under this Section shall be charged. The tax on the solid waste utility shall be effective as of December 1, 1993, and the tax on all other business enterprises covered under this Section shall be effective on August 8, 1994. The taxes under this Section shall be payable to the Finance Department of the City. Pur- suant to RCW 35.58.080, nothing in this Sec- tion is intended nor shall it be construed to impose any tax or excise on any County- owned solid waste facility. (Ord. 4457, 6-27- 94) I. Cable Modem Utility Tax: Upon cable modem service and upon every business or entity engaged in providing cable modem service, a tax equal to six percent (6%) of the total gross income from such business in the City shall be charged. (Ord. 4972, 6-17-02) 5-11-2:UTILITY TAX; WHEN DUE: The utility tax imposed by this Chapter shall be due and payable to the Finance and Infor- mation Services Administrator in monthly install- ments and remittance thereof shall be made to the Finance and Information Services Administrator on or before the last day of the next month suc- ceeding the end of the monthly period in which the tax accrued. The business enterprise on or before said last day of said month shall also transmit to the Finance and Information Services Administra- tor a return upon a form to be prescribed and pro- vided by the Finance and Information Services Administrator; which return shall contain a state- ment by the business enterprise stating the amount of the tax for which he is liable for the pre- ceding monthly period under and computed according to the provisions of this Chapter, that the information therein given and the amount of tax liability therein reported are full and true, and that he knows the same to be so, which statement shall be signed by the business enterprise or authorized agent, and the signing of same shall be deemed and constitute the same as a statement under the penalties of perjury equivalent to and as if sworn to under oath. A. Penalties for Nonpayment: A business enter- prise who fails to remit the amount of utility tax when due shall, in addition to all other penalties provided by law, pay a penalty of five percent (5%) of the amount of tax due for the first month of delinquency and an addi- tional penalty of five percent (5%) for each succeeding month of delinquency, but not exceeding a total penalty of twenty five per- cent (25%) of the amount of such taxes due in any event. B. Interest: In addition to such penalties, any late payment of utility tax shall bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum until paid. (Ord. 3773, 12-19-83, eff. 1-1-84; Ord. 5367, 4-7-08) 5-11-3:DEFINITION OF GROSS INCOME: “Gross income” shall mean the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of tangible property or service, and receipts (including all sums earned or charged, whether received or not) by reason of investment of capital in the business engaged in, including rentals, royalties, fees or other emoluments, however designated (excluding receipts or proceeds from the use or sale of real property or any interest therein, and proceeds from the sale of notes, bonds, mortgages or other evidence of indebtedness, or stocks and the like) and without any deduction on account of the cost of the property sold, cost of materials used, labor costs, interest or discount paid, taxes, or any 5-11-3 5-11-8 508 City of Renton expenses whatsoever, and without any deduction on account of losses. This definition shall apply as of March 1, 2000. (Ord. 4825, 12-20-99; amd. Ord. 4873, 11-20-00) 5-11-4:UTILITY TAX RELIEF: There is granted to persons who meet the qualifications and requirements of RMC 5-11-5 relief from the utility tax of the City as follows: A. For all billings paid directly or indirectly by the person during a calendar year for service charges to any organization which paid the utility tax of the City, the City is authorized to pay to such person a “reimbursement” in a maximum amount determined in accordance with RMC 5-11-7; provided, that the total amount of all reimbursements paid pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed the total dollar amount established through the bud- get process. B. The amount of maximum relief for a calendar year is $110.00 and shall be adjusted for each subsequent year in accordance with RMC 5- 11-7, prorated for each month of residency in the City. (Ord. 5212, 6-19-06) 5-11-5:UTILITY TAX RELIEF; QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for the relief set forth in RMC 5-11-4.A, a person must be requesting reimburse- ment of City utility taxes and must meet the crite- ria in RMC 8-4-31.C, and have been a resident of the dwelling unit within the City at all times dur- ing any period for which a reimbursement is requested, and have contributed to the payment of City utility charges from his or her income or resources. (Ord. 5212, 6-19-06) 5-11-6:CLAIM FILING PROCEDURES: A. All claims for relief under RMC 5-11-4 must be filed with the City or its agent no later than the date established by the Finance and Information Services Administrator (Admin- istrator) for the calendar year for which a “reimbursement” is requested. B. The Administrator shall adopt rules and pro- cedures for the filing of reimbursement claims and for the administration of RMC 5- 11-4. (Ord. 5212, 6-19-06) 5-11-7:CONSUMER PRICE INDEX CHANGES: The amount of relief established under RMC 5-11-4.B shall be administratively adjusted on January 1st of each year by the Finance and Information Services Administrator to reflect changes in the cost of living, as defined by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The amount of maximum relief shall be communicated by the City to potentially eligible citizens. (Ord. 5212, 6- 19-06) 5-11-8:REBATE FOR INITIAL YEAR: The rebate amount for the initial year shall provide for a full rebate for the calendar year. (Ord. 5212, 6-19-06) 200 City of Renton 5-12-1 5-12-1 CHAPTER 12 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT STANDARDS SECTION: 5-12-1: Definitions 5-12-2: Prohibition 5-12-3: Adult Entertainment Business License Required 5-12-4: Adult Entertainment Business License Application 5-12-5: Adult Entertainment Business License Investigation 5-12-6: Issuance Of Adult Entertainment Business License 5-12-7: Denial Of Adult Entertainment Business License 5-12-8: License Required For Managers And Entertainers Of Adult Entertainment Businesses 5-12-9: Manager And Entertainer License Application 5-12-10: Issuance Of License For Manager And Entertainer 5-12-11: License Renewal 5-12-12: Fees 5-12-13: Exemptions 5-12-14: License Nontransferable 5-12-15:License – Posting And Display 5-12-16: Hours Of Operation 5-12-17: Persons Under Eighteen Prohibited 5-12-18: Alcohol Prohibited 5-12-19: Record Keeping Requirements 5-12-20: Inspections 5-12-21: Facility Specifications For Adult Entertainment Businesses Providing Adult Live Entertainment 5-12-22: Owner Duties 5-12-23: Manager Duties 5-12-24: Standards Of Conduct Applicable To Employees Entertainers, Patrons And Customers In Adult Entertainment Businesses Providing Adult Live Entertainment 5-12-25: Standards Of Conduct And Operation Applicable To Adult Entertainment Businesses That Are Adult Arcades 5-12-26: Suspension Or Revocation Of License 5-12-27: Denial, Suspension Or Revocation Of License – Appeal 5-12-28: Limitations Of Liability 5-12-29: Criminal Penalties 5-12-30: Civil Penalty 5-12-31: Additional Enforcement 5-12-32: Severability 5-12-33: Intent 5-12-1:DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms and words are defined as follows: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS: A. Any enterprise which, for money or any other form of consideration, features “adult live entertainment” as defined herein; B. Any “adult motion picture theater” as defined in RMC 4-11-010; C. Any adult arcade containing individual view- ing areas or stations or booths, where for money or any other form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or similar machines, or other image-producing machines are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproduction of speci- fied sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. (Amd. Ord. 4827, 1-24-2000) ADULT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: A person appearing nude or a live performance which is characterized by specified sexual activities as defined in RMC 4-11-190. (Amd. Ord. 4827, 1-24- 2000) ADULT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERFOR- MANCE AREA: An area where adult live enter- tainment shall occur. APPLICANT: Any person who applies for an adult entertainment business license or an adult enter- tainment manager or entertainer license. CITY: The City of Renton, Washington. CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Any conviction, bail for- feiture or adverse finding under Federal, State or local law for acts which are sexual crimes against children, sexual abuse, rape, distribution of obscenity, distribution of erotic material to minors, prostitution, promoting prostitution, transporting persons for purposes of prostitution or enticing or 5-12-1 5-12-3 200 City of Renton coercing persons to travel for purposes of prostitu- tion, permitting prostitution, patronizing a prosti- tute, pandering, racketeering, or violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. DIRECTOR: The Finance and Information Ser- vices Administrator or his or her designee. EMPLOYEE: Any person, including an indepen- dent contractor, who works in or at or renders any service directly related to the operation of any adult entertainment business, whether or not such person is paid compensation by the operator of said business. ENTERTAINER: Any person who provides adult live entertainment in an adult entertainment busi- ness, whether or not a fee is charged or accepted for such entertainment. MANAGER: Any person who manages, directs, administers, or is in charge of the affairs and/or the conduct of an adult entertainment business. NUDE OR STATE OF NUDITY: The appearance or less than complete and opaque covering of the anus, genitals, pubic region, buttocks, areola or nipple of the female breast, or any artificial depic- tion of the same. OBSCENE: An activity or material that, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value, and A. Taken as a whole by an average person applying contemporary community stan- dards, appeals to a prurient interest in sex, or B. Taken as a whole by an average person applying contemporary community stan- dards, depicts patently offensive representa- tions of: 1. Ultimate sexual acts, normal or per- verted, actual or simulated; or 2. Masturbation, fellatio, cunnilingus, besti- ality, excretory functions, or lewd exhibition of the genitals or genital area; or 3. Violent or destructive sexual acts, includ- ing but not limited to human or animal muti- lation, dismemberment, rape or torture. OWNER: The sole proprietor, significant stock- holder, general partner, or significant limited part- ner of any adult entertainment business. PERSON: Any natural person; firm; joint venture, including all participants; partnership, including all partners; association, social club, or fraternal organization, including all officers and directors; corporation, including all officers, directors and significant stockholders; estate; trust; business trust; receiver; or any other group or combination acting as a unit. POLICE: The Police Department. SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION: A.A motor vehicle operator’s license issued by any state bearing the applicant’s photograph and date of birth; or B. An identification card bearing the applicant’s photograph and date of birth issued by a Fed- eral or State government agency; or C. A valid passport issued by the United States of America or any other country. SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITY: As defined in RMC 4-11-190. (Amd. Ord. 4827, 1-24-2000) SIGNIFICANT LIMITED PARTNER: Any person who owns twenty percent (20%) or greater interest in an adult entertainment business. SIGNIFICANT STOCKHOLDER: Any person who owns twenty percent (20%) or greater stock inter- est in an adult entertainment business. (Ord. 4594, 4-8-1996) 5-12-2:PROHIBITION: A person shall not use any property or premises for an adult entertainment business within the City, except as permitted by City ordi- nance. (Ord. 4594, 4-8-1996) 5-12-3:ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED: A. No person shall operate an adult entertain- ment business without a valid adult enter- tainment business license issued by the City. The fact that a person possesses other types of State or County permits and/or licenses 200 City of Renton 5-12-3 5-12-4 does not exempt him/her from the require- ment of obtaining an adult entertainment business license. Any person granted a license pursuant to this Chapter shall oper- ate an adult entertainment business only under the name designated in the license and shall conduct business only for the specific type of adult entertainment business speci- fied in the license and at the location speci- fied in the license. It is unlawful for any person to operate or knowingly allow or cause to be operated an adult entertainment busi- ness without an adult entertainment busi- ness license. B. The Director is responsible for granting, denying, revoking, renewing, and suspending adult entertainment business licenses. (Ord. 4594, 4-8-1996) 5-12-4:ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION: A. An application for an adult entertainment business license shall be made on forms pro- vided by the Director and shall be signed by the applicant and notarized or certified to be true under penalty of perjury. The completed application shall include the following infor- mation and documents: 1. If the applicant is: a. A sole proprietor, he/she shall state his/her legal name, any aliases, stage names, previous names, date of birth, optional disclo- sure of social security number, mailing address, residential address and “satisfactory documentation”, as defined herein, that he/she is eighteen (18) years of age or older. b. A partnership, the partnership shall state: (1) Its complete name, (2) The legal names, dates of birth and optional disclosure of social security numbers of all general partners and sig- nificant limited partners, and “satisfac- tory documentation”, as defined herein, that each general partner and signifi- cant limited partner is eighteen (18) years of age or older, (3) Whether the partnership is general or limited and a copy of the partnership agreement, if any exists, (4) The mailing address for each gen- eral partner and significant limited partner or the address of the registered office for service of process, if any exists, (5) If any of the partners are corpora- tions, the information required in sub- section A1c below for each corporation. c. A corporation, the corporation shall state: (1) Its complete name, (2) The date of its incorporation, (3) Evidence that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of the State of Washington, (4) The legal names, dates of birth, op- tional disclosure of social security num- bers, and capacity of all officers, direc- tors and significant stockholders, and satisfactory documentation that each is eighteen (18) years of age or older, (5) The name of the registered corpo- rate agent, (6) The address of the registered office for service of process, and (7) In an affidavit from each officer, di- rector, or significant stockholder the re- lationship of each to the corporation. 2. If the applicant has had any criminal activity or is currently serving a sentence for a criminal activity, defined herein, within a five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of the application, and, if so, the criminal act involved and the date and place of the criminal activity. 3. If the applicant has, within the last two (2) years, had a previous permit or license under this Chapter or other similar ordi- nances from any other jurisdiction denied, suspended, or revoked, and, if so, the name and location of the adult entertainment busi- ness for which the permit or license was 5-12-4 5-12-4 200 City of Renton denied, suspended, or revoked, the entity denying the same, as well as the date of the denial, suspension, or revocation. 4. If the applicant holds any other permits and/or licenses for an adult entertainment business in the City or any other jurisdiction, and, if so, the names and locations of such other adult entertainment businesses. 5. The type of adult entertainment business license that is the subject of the license appli- cation. 6. The location of the proposed adult enter- tainment business, including a legal descrip- tion of the property, street address, and telephone number(s). 7.Two (2) two inch by two inch (2” x 2”) color photographs of the applicant taken within six (6) months of the date of the appli- cation, showing only the full face of the appli- cant. The photographs shall be provided at the applicant’s expense. 8. A driver’s license number and State or federally issued tax identification number for the applicant. 9. A complete set of fingerprints of the applicant utilizing fingerprint forms pre- scribed by the Director. 10. A sketch or diagram showing the configu- ration of the adult entertainment business, including a statement of total floor space occupied by the business. The sketch or dia- gram must be drawn to a designated scale or drawn with marked dimensions of the inte- rior of the premises to an accuracy of plus or minus six inches (±6”). 11. Applicants for a license shall have a con- tinuing duty to promptly supplement applica- tion information required in the event that said information changes in any way from what is stated on the application. The failure to comply with said continuing duty within thirty (30) days from the date of such change by supplementing the application on file with the Director shall be grounds for suspension of a license. 12. The license fee as established in this Chapter. (Ord. 4594, 4-8-1996) 1000 City of Renton 5-13-1 5-13-2 CHAPTER 13 PUBLIC DANCES AND DANCE HALLS SECTION: 5-13-1: Definitions 5-13-2: License Required, Fee, Renewals 5-13-3: License, Exemption And Waiver Of Payment 5-13-4: License, Application 5-13-5: License, Criteria For Approval, Reapplications 5-13-6: Conditions Upon Issuance Of License, Review Of Operations 5-13-7: Appeal From Denial Or Conditions 5-13-8: Security Personnel Required 5-13-9: Litter Control, Security For Clean Up 5-13-10: Loitering On Premises Prohibited 5-13-11: Area For Waiting For Admission Entrance And Security 5-13-12: Revocation Or Suspension Of License 5-13-13: Age Restrictions 5-13-14: Hours Of Operation 5-13-15: Public Dance, Readmission Fee 5-13-16: Access, By Police And Fire Officers 5-13-17: License Limited To Licensee And Location 5-13-18: Applicability 5-13-19: Violations Of This Chapter And Penalties 5-13-1:DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter and unless the context plainly requires otherwise, the following definitions are adopted: DANCE HALL: Any place or premises where a public dance is conducted, including but not lim- ited to all hallways, bathrooms, and all adjoining enclosed areas accessible to the public during the dance. FIRE MARSHAL: The Renton Fire Marshal or his designee. PERSON: Includes one or more natural persons, corporations, partnerships or unincorporated asso- ciations or other forms of business organization. POLICE CHIEF: The Renton Police Chief or his designee. PUBLIC DANCE: Any dance that is open to the public and which: 1) is conducted for a profit, direct or indirect; or 2) requires a monetary pay- ment or contribution from the persons admitted. The term “public dance” does not include a ban- quet, party or celebration conducted for invited guests which is not open to the public. The term “public dance” does not apply to an establishment bearing a general license to serve alcoholic bever- ages issued by the Washington State Liquor Con- trol Board, such as a Class H license. The term “public dance” does apply to an establishment, group or individual holding a single-event or short duration liquor license such as a banquet permit, when otherwise falling within the definition of “public dance”. (Ord. 4391, 2-22-93) 5-13-2:LICENSE REQUIRED, FEE, RENEWALS: A. It is unlawful for any person to conduct a public dance within the City without first having obtained and being the holder of a valid and subsisting license for such activity, to be known as a public dance license. The annual fee for a public dance license is two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). A limited license for a single event is twenty five dol- lars ($25.00) per event day, but no more than three (3) limited licenses shall be obtained in any calendar month or more than six (6) lim- ited licenses in any calendar year unless the full yearly license has been paid. B. The entire annual license fee shall be paid for the applicable calendar year regardless of when the application for license is made, and shall not be prorated for any part of the year except that if the original application for license is made subsequent to June 30, the license fee for the remainder of that year shall be one-half (1/2) of the annual license fee. Annual license renewals shall be obtained and paid in full by January 31 of each calendar year. C. There shall be assessed and collected by the Clerk an additional charge computed as a percentage of the license fee, on renewal applications not made when due, including 5-13-2 5-13-5 1000 City of Renton payment of the required fee, on or before Jan- uary 31 of each calendar year as follows: Additional Percentage Days Past Due of License Fee 7 – 30 25% 31 – 60 50% 61 and over 100% 5-13-3:LICENSE, EXEMPTION AND WAIVER OF PAYMENT: A. A license is not required under this Chapter if the dance is conducted by the City of Renton or by a public and/or private school licensed by the State of Washington, if conducted on school property. (Ord. 4641, 11-4-96) B. The City Council shall have the right to waive the requirement of payment of the license fee in the case of any dance open to the public which is conducted for a charitable purpose by a nonprofit, tax exempt organiza- tion, corporation or association recognized as exempt from Federal income tax pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. Application for a fee waiver shall be made no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the dance for which a license is sought. 5-13-4:LICENSE, APPLICATION: A. Applications for any license pursuant to this Chapter shall be submitted in writing to the Finance Director upon such forms as the Finance Director may prescribe at least thirty (30) days prior to the first dance. In addition to other information requested, application forms shall contain the name and place of residence of the applicant, the address and description of the premises to be licensed and the time and date of the dance or dances to be held. The Finance Director must be notified within ten (10) days of any changes in the information required in this Section. B. All applications shall be referred to the Police Chief who shall conduct an investigation as to the truth of the statements contained therein and investigate all other matters per- taining to the criteria for license approval set forth in this Chapter. The Chief of Police shall report to the City Council the results of such investigation, as well as his other find- ings as to whether the criteria for obtaining a public dance license have been met. C. The application shall also be reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). 5-13-5:LICENSE, CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL, REAPPLICATIONS: A. The Finance Director shall grant a license unless it finds that one or more of the follow- ing conditions exist: 1. The building, structure, equipment or location of the business or dance for which license is sought does not comply with the requirements or fails to meet the standards of the applicable health, zoning, building, fire and safety laws and ordinances of the State of Washington, King County, and the City of Renton, or the requirements of this Chapter; 2. The applicant or any of the applicant’s of- ficers, directors, partners, operators, employ- ees or any other person involved in the operation of the dance or dance hall has been convicted within the last five (5) years of: a. A felony involving a crime of violence (as defined in RCW 9.41.010(2) as 1205 City of Renton 5-13-13 5-13-19 C. Every person who knowingly or recklessly allows a person to enter or remain in viola- tion of this Section shall be guilty of a misde- meanor. D. Any person who affirmatively misrepresents his or her age to obtain admission to or per- mission to remain in any public dance in vio- lation of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 5-13-14:HOURS OF OPERATION: No public dance hall to which any person under the age of eighteen (18) years may be admit- ted shall be operated past the hour of twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight on any school night. No public dance shall be operated past the hour of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. on any other day. For the purpose of this Section, the term “school night” means any night preceding a day upon which public schools within the City of Renton are scheduled to operate. 5-13-15:PUBLIC DANCE, READMISSION FEE: No person conducting or operating a public dance or public dance hall shall permit any person, other than an employee, to leave the dance or dance hall and return unless that person pays a readmission fee equal to the original price of admission. 5-13-16:ACCESS, BY POLICE AND FIRE OFFICERS: All police and fire officers of the City of Renton shall have free access to public dances and dance halls when a dance is being conducted, for the purpose of inspection and to enforce compli- ance with the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable City, County and State health, zoning, building, fire and safety ordinances and laws. 5-13-17:LICENSE LIMITED TO LICENSEE AND LOCATION: Any license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to a single licensee and to a single location only and shall not be transfer- able to other locations or to other persons. 5-13-18:APPLICABILITY: All dance halls required to be licensed by this Chapter within the City of Renton shall be regulated by the provisions of this Chapter, regardless of whether a public dance license or business license was obtained from the City prior to or after the effective date of the ordinance codi- fied in this Chapter. (Ord. 4075, 6-22-87) 5-13-19:VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES: Unless otherwise specified, violations of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 4856, 8-21-00; Ord. 5159, 10-17-05) 5-14-1 5-14-6 1205 City of Renton CHAPTER 14 LID ASSESSMENT FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE SECTION: 5-14-1: Duty Of Director Of Finance 5-14-2: Duty Of Attorney 5-14-3: Date Of Commencement Of Foreclosure 5-14-4: Collection Of Attorney’s Fees For Foreclosing Delinquent Liens 5-14-5: Acceleration On Default 5-14-6: Time And Place Of Sale 5-14-1:DUTY OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: It shall be the duty of the Director of Finance on or before the first day of March, June, September and December of each year, with the assistance and advice of the City Attorney, to pre- pare and issue a certificate of all local improve- ment assessments which are more than two (2) years delinquent on the first day of January pre- ceding or the final installment of which shall be delinquent for more than one year, for the purpose of foreclosing the same and deliver the same to the Attorney for such proceedings as may be neces- sary. (Ord. 846, 5-8-29; amd. Ord. 2845, 4-15-74) 5-14-2:DUTY OF ATTORNEY: It shall be the duty of the Attorney with such legal assistance as the Council may have pro- vided to proceed with any such action as provided in this Act. (Ord. 846, 5-8-29) 5-14-3:DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF FORECLOSURE: On any date after the date when two (2) installments of any Local Improvement District assessments are delinquent, the Finance Director of the City is authorized to send a delinquent assessment notice to the address last known to the Finance Director stating the amount due upon each separate lot, tract or parcel of property, and that foreclosure proceedings will be commenced thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice. If the person whose name appears on the tax roll of the County Assessor as owner of the property or the address shown for the owner differs from that appearing on the City’s assessment roll, the Finance Director shall also mail a copy to that per- son or that address. Upon failure to pay the delin- quent assessment and the passage of thirty (30) days, the City Attorney is authorized to commence foreclosure by any method provided in RCW title 35, including RCW 35.50.220 and 35.50.250. 5-14-4:COLLECTION OF ATTORNEY’S FEES FOR FORECLOSING DELINQUENT LIENS: Should any person or property against which a LID lien is imposed not pay those assess- ments as they become due, and should it be neces- sary for the City to institute an action or proceeding to foreclose on the lien of these assess- ments, then the City shall have the right to claim its costs and a reasonable attorney’s fee for the prosecution of such assessment lien foreclosure proceeding. Any judgment for attorney’s fees and costs shall constitute a portion of the judgment to be enforced by foreclosing of the lien and such attorney’s fees and costs shall be paid before the assessments shall be considered paid current. 5-14-5:ACCELERATION ON DEFAULT: Should any property assessed under an LID fail to pay yearly assessments as they come due for two (2) or more successive years, then the City may at its discretion, accelerate the full amount of the remaining LID assessments and demand payment of that full amount. Should the City initiate litigation to foreclose on the lien of the LID assessments, then the City shall have the option to claim in that litigation the full amount of the unpaid LID assessments thus accelerated; pro- vided that the payment of all the delinquent installments, together with interest, penalty and costs at any time before entry of judgment and foreclosure shall extend the time of payment on the remainder of the assessment as if there had been no delinquency or foreclosure. 5-14-6:TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: Should the City obtain a judgment or order of sale authorizing the Finance Director of the City to sell any property or delinquent LID liens which have been foreclosed, then the Finance Director shall schedule the sale at ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. on any Friday of any month on the steps of the Renton Municipal Building or such other place to which the sale may be adjourned from the front steps of the Renton Municipal Building. (Ord. 3847, 10-1-84) 1200 City of Renton 5-18-1 5-18-7 CHAPTER 18 LODGING TAX SECTION: 5-18-1: Definitions 5-18-2: Levied 5-18-3: Additional To Other Taxes 5-18-4: Fund Created; Investments 5-18-5: Collection And Administration 5-18-6: Violation; Penalty 5-18-7: Severability 5-18-1:DEFINITIONS: The definitions of “selling price,” “seller,” “buyer,” “consumer,” and all other defini- tions in this section are as contained in RCW 82.08.010 and subsequent amendments thereto, which are adopted herein by reference as if fully set forth. Definitions of the terms “acquisition,” “municipality,” “operation,” “person,” “tourism,” “tourism promotion,” “tourism-related facility” and “tourist” are as set forth in RCW 67.28.080 and subsequent amendments thereto, which are adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-18-2:LEVIED: There is hereby levied a special excise tax of one percent (1%) on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging that is subject to tax under Chapter 82.08 RCW. The tax imposed applies to the sale of or charge for the furnishing of lodging by a hotel, rooming house, tourist court, motel, or trailer camp, and the granting of any similar license to use real property, as distin- guished from the renting or leasing of real prop- erty. It shall be presumed that the occupancy of real property for a continuous period of one month or more constitutes a rental or lease of real prop- erty and not a mere license to use and enjoy the same. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-18-3:ADDITIONAL TO OTHER TAXES: The tax levied in this chapter shall be in addition to any license fee or any other tax imposed or levied under any law or any other ordi- nance of the City. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-18-4:FUND CREATED; INVESTMENTS: There is created a special fund in the treasury of the City and all taxes collected under this chapter shall be placed in this special fund to be used solely for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourism promotion, or acquisi- tion of or operation of tourism-related facilities or to pay for other uses as authorized in Chapter 67.28 RCW, as now permitted or hereafter amended. Until withdrawn for use, the monies accumulated in such fund may be invested in interest bearing securities by the county or City treasurer, or agent for the City, in any manner authorized by law. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-18-5:COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION: The Department of Revenue is desig- nated as an agent of the City for purposes of collec- tion and administration of the tax. All rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Reve- nue for the administration of the Department and this chapter are adopted by reference. The Depart- ment of Revenue is authorized to prescribe and utilize such forms and reporting procedures as the Department may deem necessary and appropriate. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-18-6:VIOLATION; PENALTY: It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, and such violation shall constitute a misdemeanor. Every person con- victed of a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine in a sum not to exceed $500.00. Each day of violation shall be con- sidered a separate offense. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-18-7:SEVERABILITY: If any sentence, clause, or portion of this Chapter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitu- tional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other sec- tion, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter. (Ord. 4697, 12-15-97) 5-19-1 5-19-2 1200 City of Renton CHAPTER 19 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSES AND FRANCHISES1 SECTION: 5-19-1: Purpose And Intent 5-19-2: Overview 5-19-3: Registration Of Telecommunications Providers And Carriers 5-19-4: Telecommunications License 5-19-5: Telecommunications Franchise 5-19-6: Cable Communications System 5-19-7: Fees And Compensation 5-19-8: Conditions Of Grant 5-19-9: Construction Standards 5-19-10: Miscellaneous 5-19-1:PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this Chapter is to: A. Establish a local policy concerning telecom- munications providers and services; B. Establish clear local guidelines, standards and time frames for the exercise of local authority with respect to the regulation of telecommunications providers and services; C. Promote competition in telecommunications; D. Minimize unnecessary local regulation of telecommunications providers and services; E. Encourage the provision of advanced and competitive telecommunications services on the widest possible basis to the businesses, institutions and residents of the City; F. Permit and manage reasonable access to the public ways of the City for telecommunica- tions purposes on a competitively neutral basis; G. Conserve the limited physical capacity of the public ways held in public trust by the City; H.Assure that the City’s current and ongoing costs of granting and regulating private access to and use of the public ways are fully paid by the persons seeking such access and causing such costs; I. Assure that all telecommunications carriers providing facilities or services within the City comply with the ordinances, rules and regu- lations of the City; J. Assure that the City can continue to fairly and reasonably protect the public health, safety and welfare; and K. Enable the City to discharge its public trust consistent with rapidly evolving Federal and State regulatory policies, industry competi- tion and technological development. (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-19-2:OVERVIEW: A. Definitions: CABLE ACT: The Cable Television Con- sumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, and the Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996 as now existing or hereafter adopted or amended, and the Cable Commu- nications Policy Act of 1984, as now existing or hereafter adopted or amended. CABLE OPERATOR: A telecommunications carrier providing or offering to provide “cable service” within the City as that term is defined in the Cable Act. CABLE SERVICE: For the purpose of this Chapter shall have the same meaning pro- vided by the Cable Act. CITY: The City of Renton. CITY PROPERTY: All real property owned by the City, other than public streets and utility easements as those terms are defined herein, and all property held in a proprietary capacity by the City, which is not subject to 1. Code Reviser’s Note: Ord. 4717 added this chapter as Chapter 18. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of chapter numbering. 1200 City of Renton 5-19-2 5-19-2 the right-of-way licensing and franchising as provided in this Chapter. DEPARTMENT: The City of Renton’s Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Department. EXCESS CAPACITY: The volume or capacity in any existing or future duct, conduit, man- hole, handhold or other utility facility within the public way that is or will be available for use for additional telecommunications facili- ties. FACILITIES: All of the plant, equipment, fix- tures, appurtenances, antennas, and other facilities necessary to furnish and deliver tele- communications services, including but not limited to poles with crossarms, poles without crossarms, wires, lines, conduits, cables, com- munication and signal lines and equipment, braces, guys, anchors, vaults, and all attach- ments, appurtenances, and appliances neces- sary or incidental to the distribution of telecommunications services. FCC or FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: The Federal administrative agency, or lawful successor, authorized to reg- ulate and oversee telecommunications carri- ers, services and providers on a national level. OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM (OVS): A telecommu- nications system having two-thirds of its capacity set aside for use by other providers, programmers or competitive businesses on a subleasing basis. Because of its self-competi- tive nature, an OVS is subject to regulatory restrictions. OVERHEAD FACILITIES: Utility poles, util- ity facilities and telecommunications facili- ties located above the surface of the ground, including the underground supports and foundations for such facilities. PUBLIC WAY: All public streets and utility easements, as those terms are defined herein, now or hereafter owned by the City, but only to the extent of the City’s right, title, interest or authority to grant a license or franchise to occupy and use such streets and easements for telecommunications facilities. RIGHT-OF-WAY: Any highway, street, alley or other public right-of-way for motor vehicle travel under the jurisdiction and control of the City which has been acquired, established, dedicated or devoted to highway purposes not inconsistent with telecommunications facili- ties. STATE: The State of Washington. SURPLUS SPACE: That portion of the usable space on a utility pole which has the necessary clearance from other pole users, as required by the orders and regulations of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, to allow its use by a telecommu- nications carrier for a pole attachment. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER: Ev- ery person that directly or indirectly owns, controls, operates or manages plant, equip- ment or property within the City, used or to be used for the purpose of offering telecommuni- cations services. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER: Ev- ery person who provides telecommunications service over telecommunications facilities without any ownership or management con- trol of the facilities. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE: The providing or offering for rent, sale or lease, or in exchange for other value received, of the transmittal of voice, data, image, graphic and video programming information between or among points by wire, cable, fiber optics, la- ser, microwave, radio, satellite or similar fa- cilities, with or without benefit or any closed transmission medium. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: A sys- tem of conduits, fiber optics cable and facili- ties designed and constructed for the purpose of producing, receiving, amplifying or distrib- uting by audio, video or other forms of elec- tronic or electric signals to or from subscribers or locations within the City. UNDERGROUND FACILITIES: Utility and telecommunications facilities located under the surface of the ground excluding the under- ground foundations or supports for overhead facilities. USABLE SPACE: The total distance between the top of a utility pole and the lowest possi- ble attachment point that provides the mini- mum allowable vertical clearance as specified 5-19-2 5-19-3 1200 City of Renton in the orders and regulations of the Washing- ton Utilities and Transportation Commis- sion. UTILITY EASEMENT: Any easement owned by the City and acquired, established, dedi- cated or devoted for public utility purposes not inconsistent with telecommunications facilities. UTILITY FACILITIES: The plant, equip- ment and property, including but not limited to the poles, pipes, mains, conduits, ducts, cables, wires, plant and equipment located under, on or above the surface of the ground within the public ways of the City and used or to be used for the purpose of providing util- ity or telecommunications services. WUTC or WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION: The State administrative agency, or lawful suc- cessor, authorized to regulate and oversee telecommunications carriers, services and providers in the State of Washington. B. Summary: 1. Telecommunications Franchise: Except as otherwise provided herein, any telecom- munications carriers who desire to construct, install, operate, maintain or otherwise locate telecommunications facilities in, under, over or across any public way of the City, and to also provide telecommunications service to persons or areas in the City, shall first obtain a franchise granting the use of such public ways from the City pursuant to Section 5-19- 3 of this Chapter. 2. Cable Television Franchise: Except as otherwise provided herein, any telecommuni- cations carrier who desires to construct, install, operate, maintain or locate telecom- munications facilities in any public way of the City for the purpose of providing cable television service to persons in the City shall first obtain a cable television franchise from the City as provided in Chapter 5-17 of this Title. 3. Application to Existing Franchise Ordi- nances and Agreements: This chapter shall have no effect on any existing franchise ordi- nance or franchise agreement until: a. The expiration of said franchise ordi- nance or agreement; or b. An amendment to an unexpired fran- chise ordinance or franchise agreement, unless both parties agree to defer full compli- ance to a specific date not later than the present expiration date. (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-19-3:REGISTRATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS AND CARRIERS: A. Registration Required: All telecommunica- tions carriers and providers that offer or pro- vide any telecommunications service for a fee 598 City of Renton 5-19-3 5-19-4 directly to the public, either within the City, or outside the corporate limits from telecom- munications facilities within the City, shall register with the City pursuant to this Sec- tion on forms to be provided by the Depart- ment, which shall include the following: 1. The identity and legal status of the regis- trant, including any affiliates. 2. The name, address and telephone num- ber of the officer, agent or employee responsi- ble for the accuracy of the registration statement. 3.A description of registrant’s existing or proposed telecommunications facilities within the City. 4. A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing, to persons, firms, businesses or institutions within the City. 5. Information sufficient to determine whether the transmission, origination or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to any municipal telecommunications tax, utility message tax or other occupation tax imposed by the City. 6. Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any certificate of authority required by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the City. 7. Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any construction permit, operating license or other approvals required by the Federal Com- munications Commission to provide telecom- munications services or facilities within the City. 8. Such other information as the Depart- ment may reasonably require. B. Registration Fee: Each application for regis- tration as a telecommunications carrier or provider shall be accompanied by a nonre- fundable fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). C. Purpose of Registration: The purpose of regis- tration under this Section is to: 1. Provide the City with accurate and cur- rent information concerning the telecommu- nications carriers and providers who offer or provide telecommunications services within the City, or that own or operate telecommuni- cations facilities within the City. 2. Assist the City in enforcement of this Chapter. 3. Assist the City in the collection and enforcement of any municipal taxes, fran- chise fees, license fees or charges that may be due the City. 4. Assist the City in monitoring compliance with local, State and Federal laws. (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98) 5-19-4:TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE: A. General: A telecommunications license shall be required of any telecommunications car- rier who desires to occupy specific public ways of the City for the sole purpose of pro- viding telecommunications services to per- sons or areas outside the City. B. License Application: Any person that desires a telecommunications license pursuant to this Section shall file an application with the City which shall include the following infor- mation: 1. The identity of the license applicant, including all affiliates of the applicant. 2. A description of the telecommunications services that are or will be offered or provided by licensee over its telecommunications facili- ties. 3. A description of the transmission medium that will be used by the licensee to offer or provide such telecommunications ser- vices. 4. Preliminary engineering plans, specifica- tions and a network map of the facilities to be located within the City, all in sufficient detail to identify: 5-19-4 5-19-4 598 City of Renton a. The location and route requested for applicant’s proposed telecommunications facilities. b. The location of all overhead and under- ground public utility, telecommunication, cable, water, sewer drainage and other facili- ties in the public way along the proposed route. c. The location(s), if any, for interconnec- tion with the telecommunications facilities of other telecommunications carriers. d. The specific trees, structures, improve- ments, facilities and obstructions, if any, that applicant proposes to temporarily or perma- nently remove or relocate. 5. If applicant is proposing to install over- head facilities, evidence that surplus space is available for locating its telecommunications facilities on existing utility poles along the proposed route. 6. If applicant is proposing an underground installation in existing ducts or conduits within the public ways, information in suffi- cient detail to identify: a. The excess capacity currently available in such ducts or conduits before installation of applicant’s telecommunications facilities. b. The excess capacity, if any, that will exist in such ducts or conduits after installa- tion of applicant’s telecommunications facili- ties. 7. If applicant is proposing an underground installation within new ducts or conduits to be constructed within the public ways: a. The location proposed for the new ducts or conduits. b. The excess capacity that will exist in such ducts or conduits after installation of applicant’s telecommunications facilities. 8. A preliminary construction schedule and completion date. 9. A preliminary traffic control plan in accordance with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 10. Financial statements prepared in accor- dance with generally accepted accounting principles demonstrating the applicant’s financial ability to construct, operate, main- tain, relocate and remove the facilities. 11. Information in sufficient detail to estab- lish the applicant’s technical qualifications, experience and expertise regarding the tele- communications facilities and services described in the application. 12. Information to establish that the appli- cant has obtained all other governmental approvals and permits to construct and oper- ate the facilities and to offer or provide the telecommunications services. 13. All fees, deposits or charges required pur- suant to Chapter 5-1, Fee Schedule, of this Title. 14. Such other and further reasonable infor- mation as may be required by the City. C. Determination by the City: Within 120 days after receiving a complete application under subsection B of this Section, the corporate authorities shall issue a written determina- tion granting or denying the application in whole or in part, applying the following stan- dards. If the application is denied, the writ- ten determination shall include the reasons for denial. 1. The capacity of the public ways to accom- modate the applicant’s proposed facilities. 2. The capacity of the public ways to accom- modate additional utility and telecommuni- cations facilities if the license is granted. 3. The damage or disruption, if any, of pub- lic or private facilities, improvements, ser- vice, travel or landscaping if the license is granted. 4. The public interest in minimizing the cost and disruption of construction within the public ways. 5. The service that applicant will provide to the community and region. 1200 City of Renton 5-19-4 5-19-4 6. The effect, if any, on public health, safety and welfare if the license is granted. 7. The availability of alternate routes and/or locations for the proposed facilities. 8. Applicable Federal and State telecommu- nications laws, regulations and policies. 9. Such other factors as may demonstrate that the grant to use the public ways will serve the community interest. D. Agreement: No license granted hereunder shall be effective until the applicant and the City have executed a written agreement set- ting forth the particular terms and provisions under which the license to occupy and use public ways of the City will be granted. E. Nonexclusive Grant: No license granted under this Section shall confer any exclusive right, privilege, license or franchise to occupy or use the public ways of the City for delivery of telecommunications services or any other purposes. F. Rights Granted: No license granted under this Section shall convey any right, title or interest in the public ways, but shall be deemed a license only to use and occupy the public ways for the limited purposes and term stated in the grant. Further, no license shall be construed as any warranty of title. G. Term of Grant: Unless otherwise specified in a license agreement, a telecommunications license granted hereunder shall be in effect for a term of five (5) years. H. License Route: A telecommunications license granted under this Section shall be limited to a grant of specific public ways and defined portions thereof. I. Location of Facilities: Unless otherwise speci- fied in a license agreement, all facilities shall be constructed, installed and located in accor- dance with the following terms and condi- tions: 1. Telecommunications facilities shall be installed within an existing underground duct or conduit whenever excess capacity exists within such utility facility. 2. A licensee with permission to install over- head facilities shall install its telecommunica- tions facilities on pole attachments to existing utility poles only, and then only if surplus space is available. 3. Whenever any existing electric utilities, cable facilities or telecommunications facili- ties are located underground within a public way of the City, a licensee with permission to occupy the same public way must also locate its telecommunications facilities under- ground. 4. Whenever any new or existing electric utilities, cable facilities or telecommunica- tions facilities are located or relocated under- ground within a public way of the City, a grantee that currently occupies the same public way shall relocate its facilities under- ground at its sole expense within a reason- able period of time, which shall not be later than the end of the grant term. Absent extraordinary circumstances or undue hard- ship as reasonably determined by the City, such relocation shall be made concurrently to minimize the disruption of the public ways. 5. Whenever new telecommunications facili- ties will exhaust the capacity of a public street or utility easement to reasonably accommodate future telecommunications car- riers or facilities, the grantee shall provide additional ducts, conduits, manholes and other facilities not reserved for future use available to future telecommunications carri- ers for a nondiscriminatory lease fee. J. Construction Permits: All licensees are required to obtain construction permits for telecommunications facilities as required in Section 5-19-9 of this Chapter; provided, how- ever, that nothing in this Section shall pro- hibit the City and a licensee from agreeing to alternative plan review, permit and construc- tion procedures in a license agreement, pro- vided such alternative procedures provide substantially equivalent safeguards for responsible construction practices. K. Compensation to City: Each license granted under this Section is subject to the City’s right, which is expressly reserved, to annu- ally fix a fair and reasonable compensation to be paid for the property rights granted to the licensee; provided, nothing in this Section 5-19-4 5-19-5 1200 City of Renton shall prohibit the City and a licensee from agreeing to the compensation to be paid. L. Service to City Users: A licensee may be per- mitted to offer or provide telecommunications services to persons or areas within the City upon submitting an application for approval pursuant to Section 5-19-5 hereof. M. Amendment of Grant: 1. A new license application and grant shall be required of any telecommunications car- rier that desires to extend or locate its tele- communications facilities in public ways of the City which are not included in a license previously granted under this Chapter. 2. If ordered by the City to locate or relocate its telecommunications facilities in public ways not included in a previously granted license, the City shall grant a license amend- ment without further application. N. Renewal Applications: A grantee that desires to renew its license under this Section shall, not more than 180 days nor less than 90 days before expiration of the current license, file an application with the City for renewal of its license which shall include the following information: 1. The information required pursuant to subsection B of this Section. 2. Any information required pursuant to the license agreement between the City and the grantee. O. Renewal Determinations: Within 90 days after receiving a complete application under subsection N of this Section, the corporate authorities shall issue a written determina- tion granting or denying the renewal applica- tion in whole or in part, applying the following standards. If the renewal applica- tion is denied, the written determination shall include the reasons for nonrenewal. 1. The continuing capacity of the public ways to accommodate the applicant’s existing facilities. 2. The applicant’s compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and the license agreement. 3. Applicable Federal, State and local tele- communications laws, rules and policies. 4. Such other factors as may demonstrate that the continued grant to use the public ways will serve the community interest. P. Obligation to Cure as a Condition of Renewal: No license shall be renewed until any ongoing violations or defaults in the licensee’s perfor- mance of the license agreement, or of the requirements of this Chapter, have been cured, or a plan detailing the corrective action to be taken by the grantee has been approved by the City. (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98) 5-19-5:TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE: A. General: A telecommunications franchise shall be required of any telecommunications carrier who desires to occupy public ways of the City and to provide telecommunications services to any person or area in the City. B. Franchise Application: Any person that desires a telecommunications franchise pur- suant to this Section shall file an application with the City which shall include the follow- ing information: 1. The identity of the franchise applicant, including all affiliates of the applicant. 2. A description of the telecommunications services that are or will be offered or provided by the franchise applicant over its existing or proposed facilities. 3. A description of the transmission medium that will be used by the franchisee to offer or provide such telecommunications ser- vices. 4. Preliminary engineering plans, specifica- tions and a network map of the facilities to be located within the City, all in sufficient detail to identify: a. The location and route requested for the applicant’s proposed telecommunications facilities. b. The location of all overhead and under- ground public utility, telecommunication, 1200 City of Renton 5-19-5 5-19-5 cable, water, sewer drainage and other facili- ties in the public way along the proposed route. c. The location(s), if any, for interconnec- tion with the telecommunications facilities of other telecommunications carriers. d. The specific trees, structures, improve- ments, facilities and obstructions, if any, that applicant proposes to temporarily or perma- nently remove or relocate. 5. If the applicant is proposing to install overhead facilities, evidence that surplus space is available for locating its telecommu- nications facilities on existing utility poles along the proposed route. 6. If the applicant is proposing an under- ground installation in existing ducts or con- duits within the public ways, information in sufficient detail to identify: a. The excess capacity currently available in such ducts or conduits before installation of applicant’s telecommunications facilities; b. The excess capacity, if any, that will exist in such ducts or conduits after installa- tion of applicant’s telecommunications facili- ties. 7. If the applicant is proposing an under- ground installation within new ducts or con- duits to be constructed within the public ways: a. The location proposed for the new ducts or conduits; b. The excess capacity that will exist in such ducts or conduits after installation of applicant’s telecommunications facilities. 8. A preliminary construction schedule and completion dates. 9. A preliminary traffic control plan in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 10. Financial statements prepared in accor- dance with generally accepted accounting principles demonstrating the applicant’s financial ability to construct, operate, main- tain, relocate and remove the facilities. 11. Information in sufficient detail to estab- lish the applicant’s technical qualifications, experience and expertise regarding the tele- communications facilities and services described in the application. 12. Information to establish that the appli- cant has obtained all other governmental approvals and permits to construct and oper- ate the facilities and to offer or provide the telecommunications services. 13. Whether the applicant intends to provide cable service, video dial tone service or other video programming service, and sufficient information to determine whether such ser- vice is subject to cable franchising. 14. An accurate map showing the location of any existing telecommunications facilities in the City that applicant intends to use or lease. 15. A description of the services or facilities that the applicant will offer or make avail- able to the City and other public, educational and governmental institutions. 16. A description of applicant’s access and line extension policies. 17. The area or areas of the City the appli- cant desires to serve and a schedule for build- out to the entire franchise area. 18. All fees, deposits or charges required pur- suant to Section 5-19-7 of this Chapter. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 19. Such other and further information as may be requested by the City. C. Determination By The City: Within 120 days after receiving a complete application under subsection B of this Section, the City shall issue a written determination granting or denying the application in whole or in part, applying the following standards. 1. The financial and technical ability of the applicant. 2. The legal ability of the applicant. 5-19-5 5-19-5 1200 City of Renton 3. The capacity of the public ways to accom- modate the applicant’s proposed facilities. 4. The capacity of the public ways to accom- modate additional utility and telecommuni- cations facilities if the franchise is granted. 5. The damage or disruption, if any, of pub- lic or private facilities, improvements, ser- vice, travel or landscaping if the franchise is granted. 6. The public interest in minimizing the cost and disruption of construction within the public ways. 7. The service that applicant will provide to the community and region. 8. The effect, if any, on public health, safety and welfare if the franchise requested is granted. 9. The availability of alternate routes and/or locations for the proposed facilities. 10. Applicable Federal and State telecommu- nications laws, regulations and policies. 11. Such other factors as may demonstrate that the grant to use the public ways will serve the community interest. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) D. Franchise Application Denial: The reasons for a denial of a franchise application shall be supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. A service provider adversely affected by the final action denying a franchise application may commence an action within thirty days to seek relief, which shall be limited to injunctive relief. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) E. Agreement: No franchise shall be granted hereunder unless the applicant and the City have executed a written agreement setting forth the particular terms and provisions under which the franchise to occupy and use public ways of the City will be granted. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) F. Nonexclusive Grant: No franchise granted under this Section shall confer any exclusive right, privilege, license or franchise to occupy or use the public ways of the City for delivery of telecommunications services or any other purposes. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) G. Term Of Grant: Unless otherwise specified in a franchise agreement, a telecommunications franchise granted hereunder shall be valid for a term of five (5) years. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) H. Rights Granted: No franchise granted under this Section shall convey any right, title or interest in the public ways, but shall be deemed a franchise only to use and occupy the public ways for the limited purposes and term stated in the grant. Further, no fran- chise shall be construed as any warranty of title. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) I. Location Of Facilities: Unless otherwise spec- ified in a franchise agreement, all facilities shall be constructed, installed and located in accordance with the following terms and con- ditions: 1. Telecommunications facilities shall be installed within an existing underground duct or conduit whenever excess capacity exists within such utility facility, except as provided in subsection 2 below. 2. A franchisee with permission to install overhead facilities shall install its telecom- munications facilities on pole attachments to existing utility poles only, and then only if surplus space is available. 3. Whenever any existing electric utilities, cable facilities or telecommunications facili- ties are located or relocated underground within a public way of the City, a grantee that currently occupies the same public way shall relocate its facilities underground within a reasonable period of time, which shall not be later than the end of the grant term. Absent extraordinary circumstances or undue hardship as determined by the City, such relocation shall be made concurrently to minimize the disruption of the public ways. 4. Whenever new telecommunications facili- ties will exhaust the capacity of a public street or utility easement to reasonably accommodate future telecommunications car- riers or facilities, the grantee shall provide additional ducts, conduits, manholes and other facilities not reserved for future use 1200 City of Renton 5-19-5 5-19-7 available to future telecommunications carri- ers for a nondiscriminatory lease fee. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) J. Construction Permits: All franchisees are required to obtain construction permits for telecommunications facilities as required in Section 5-19-9 of this Chapter; provided, how- ever, that nothing in this Section shall pro- hibit the City and a franchisee from agreeing to alternative plan review, permit and con- struction procedures in a franchise agree- ment, provided such alternative procedures provide substantially equivalent safeguards for responsible construction practices. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) K. Service To The City: A franchisee shall make its telecommunications services available to the City at its most favorable rate for simi- larly situated users, unless otherwise pro- vided in a license or franchise agreement. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) L. Renewal Applications: A grantee that desires to renew its franchise under this Section shall, not more than 240 days nor less than 120 days before expiration of the current franchise, file an application with the City for renewal of its franchise which shall include the following information: 1. The information required pursuant to subsection B of this Section. 2. Any information required pursuant to the franchise agreement between the City and the grantee. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) M. Renewal Determinations: Within 120 days after receiving a complete application under subsection L of this Section, the City Council shall issue a written determination granting or denying the renewal application in whole or in part, applying the following standards. If the renewal application is denied, the writ- ten determination shall include the reasons for nonrenewal. 1. The financial and technical ability of the applicant. 2. The legal ability of the applicant. 3. The continuing capacity of the public ways to accommodate the applicant’s existing facilities. 4. The applicant’s compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and the fran- chise agreement. 5. Applicable Federal, State and local tele- communications laws, rules and policies. 6. Such other factors as may demonstrate that the continued grant to use the public ways will serve the community interest. (Amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) N. Obligation To Cure As A Condition Of Renewal: No franchise shall be renewed until any ongoing violations or defaults in the grantee’s performance of the franchise agree- ment, or of the requirements of this Chapter, have been cured, or a plan detailing the cor- rective action to be taken by the grantee has been approved by the City. (Ord. 4717, 4-27- 98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-19-6:CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: (Refer to Chapter 5-17 of this Title). (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98) 5-19-7:FEES AND COMPENSATION: A. Purpose: It is the purpose of this Section to provide for the payment and recovery of all direct and indirect costs and expenses of the City related to the enforcement and adminis- tration of this Chapter. B. Application And Review Fee: 1. Any applicant for a license or franchise pursuant to Sections 5-19-4 or 5-19-5 of this Chapter shall pay a fee pursuant to Chapter 5-1, Fee Schedule, of this Title. 2. The application and nonrefundable re- view fee shall be deposited with the City as part of the application filed pursuant to Sec- tions 5-19-4 or 5-19-5 of this Chapter. C. Other City Costs: All license or franchise grantees shall, within thirty (30) days after written demand therefor, reimburse the City 5-19-7 5-19-8 1200 City of Renton for all direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred by the City in connection with any modification, amendment, renewal or trans- fer of the franchise agreement. D. Compensation For City Property: If the right is granted, by lease, license, franchise or other manner, to use and occupy City prop- erty for the installation of telecommunica- tions facilities, the compensation to be paid shall be fixed by the City. E. Construction Permit Fee: Prior to issuance of a construction permit, the permittee shall pay a nonrefundable permit fee of $50.00. In addition, the permittee shall reimburse the City for all direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred by the City in connection with the review and inspection of the tele- communication facilities. F. Cable Fees: Cable television franchises shall be subject to the franchise fees, payments and costs provided in Chapter 5-17 of this Title. G. Regulatory Fees And Compensation Not A Tax: The regulatory fees and costs provided for in this Section are separate from, and additional to, any and all Federal, State, local and City taxes as may be levied, imposed or due from a telecommunications carrier or provider, its customers or subscribers, or on account of the lease, sale, delivery or trans- mission of telecommunications services. (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-19-8:CONDITIONS OF GRANT: A. Location Of Facilities: All facilities shall be constructed, installed and located in accor- dance with the following terms and condi- tions, unless otherwise specified in a franchise agreement: 1. A grantee shall install its telecommunica- tions facilities within an existing under- ground duct or conduit whenever excess capacity exists within such utility facility. 2. A grantee with permission to install over- head facilities shall install its telecommuni- cations facilities on pole attachments to existing utility poles only, and then only if surplus space is available. 3. Whenever any existing electric utilities, cable facilities or telecommunications facili- ties 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 Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator. 4. Whenever any new or existing electric utilities, cable facilities or telecommunica- tions facilities are located or relocated under- ground within a public way of the City, a grantee that currently occupies the same public way shall relocate its facilities under- ground within a reasonable period of time, which shall not be later than the end of the grant term. Absent extraordinary circum- stances or undue hardship as reasonably determined by the City, such relocation shall be made concurrently to minimize the disrup- tion of the public ways. 5. Whenever new telecommunications facili- ties will exhaust the capacity of a public street or utility easement to reasonably accommodate future telecommunications car- riers or facilities, the grantee shall provide additional ducts, conduits, manholes and other facilities not reserved for future use available to future telecommunications carri- ers for a nondiscriminatory lease fee. B. Compliance With Washington State Law: All franchise grantees shall, before commencing any construction in the public ways, comply with all regulations of Washington State Law contained in RCW 19.122, Underground Facilities, and with all regulations adopted thereunder. C. Construction Permits: All franchise grantees are required to obtain construction permits for telecommunications facilities as required in Section 5-19-9 of this Chapter. However, nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City and a grantee from agreeing to alternative plan review, permit and construction proce- dures in a franchise agreement, provided such alternative procedures provide substan- tially equivalent safeguards for responsible construction practices. D. Interference With The Public Ways: No fran- chise grantee may locate or maintain its tele- 1200 City of Renton 5-19-8 5-19-8 communications facilities so as to unreason- ably interfere with the use of the public ways by the City, by the general public or by other persons authorized to use or be present in or upon the public ways. All such facilities shall be moved by the grantee, temporarily or per- manently, as determined by the City. E. Damage To Property: No franchise grantee nor any person acting on a grantee’s behalf shall take any action or permit any action to be done which may impair or damage any City property, public ways of the City, other ways or other property located in, on or adja- cent thereto. F. Repair And Emergency Work: In the event of an unexpected repair or emergency, a grantee may commence such repair and emergency response work as required under the circumstances, provided the grantee shall notify the City as promptly as possible, before such repair or emergency work or as soon thereafter as possible if advance notice is not practicable. G. Maintenance Of Facilities: Each franchise grantee shall maintain its facilities in good and safe condition and in a manner that com- plies with all applicable Federal, State and local requirements. H. Relocation Or Removal Of Facilities: 1. The City may require service providers to relocate authorized facilities within the right- of-way when reasonably necessary for con- struction, alteration, repair, or improvement of the right-of-way for purposes of public wel- fare, health or safety. 2. The City shall notify service providers as soon as practicable of the need for relocation and shall specify the date by which relocation shall be completed. In calculating the date that relocation must be completed, the City shall consult with affected service providers and consider the extent of facilities to be relo- cated, the service requirements, and the con- struction sequence for the relocation, within the City’s overall project construction sequence and constraints, to safely complete the relocation. Service providers shall com- plete the relocation by the date specified, unless the City, or a reviewing court, estab- lishes a later date for completion, after a showing by the service provider that the relo- cation cannot be completed by the date speci- fied using best efforts and meeting safety and service requirements. 3. Service providers may not seek reim- bursement for their relocation expenses from the City under subsection H1 of this Section except: a. Where the service provider had paid for the relocation cost of the same facilities at the request of the City within the past five years, the service provider’s share of the cost of relocation will be paid by the City; b. Where aerial to underground reloca- tion of authorized facilities is required by the City under subsection H1 of this Section, for service providers with an ownership share of the aerial supporting structures, the addi- tional incremental cost of underground com- pared to aerial relocation, or as provided for in the approved tariff if less, will be paid by the City; and c. Where the City requests relocation under subsection H1 of this Section solely for aesthetic purposes, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. 4. Where a project in subsection H1 of this Section is primarily for private benefit, the private party or parties shall reimburse the cost of relocation in the same proportion to their contribution to the costs of the project. 5. The City may require the relocation of facilities at the service provider’s expense in the event of an unforeseen emergency that creates an immediate threat to the public safety, health, or welfare. I. Removal Of Unauthorized Facilities: Within thirty (30) days following written notice from the City, any grantee, telecommunications carrier, or other person that owns, controls or maintains any unauthorized telecommunica- tions system, facility or related appurte- nances within the public ways of the City shall, at its own expense, remove such facili- ties or appurtenances from the public ways of the City. A telecommunications system or facility is unauthorized and subject to removal in the following circumstances: 5-19-8 5-19-8 1200 City of Renton 1. Upon expiration or termination of the grantee’s telecommunications franchise. 2. Upon abandonment of a facility within the public ways of the City. 3. If the system or facility was constructed or installed without the prior grant of a tele- communications franchise. 4. If the system or facility was constructed or installed without the prior issuance of a required construction permit. 5. If the system or facility was constructed or installed at a location not permitted by the grantee’s telecommunications franchise. J. Emergency Removal Or Relocation Of Facili- ties: The City retains the right and privilege to cut or move any telecommunications facili- ties located within the public ways of the City, as the City may determine to be neces- sary, appropriate or useful in response to any public health or safety emergency. K. Damage To Grantee’s Facilities: Unless directly and proximately caused by the will- ful, intentional or malicious acts by the City, the City shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of any telecommunications facility within the public ways of the City as a result of or in connection with any public works, public improvements, construction, excava- tion, grading, filling, or work of any kind in the public ways by or on behalf of the City. L. Restoration Of Public Ways, Other Ways And City Property: 1. When a franchise grantee, or any person acting on its behalf, does any work in or affecting any public ways, other ways or City property, it shall, at its own expense, promptly remove any obstructions therefrom and restore such ways or property to as good a condition as existed before the work was undertaken, unless otherwise directed by the City. All pavement restoration shall be per City of Renton Trench Restoration Policies. 2. If weather or other conditions do not per- mit the complete restoration required by this Section, the grantee shall temporarily restore the affected ways or property. Such tempo- rary restoration shall be at the grantee’s sole expense and the grantee shall promptly undertake and complete the required perma- nent restoration when the weather or other conditions no longer prevent such permanent restoration. 3. A grantee or other person acting in its behalf shall use suitable barricades, flags, flagmen, lights, flares and other measures as required for the safety of all members of the general public and to prevent injury or dam- age to any person, vehicle or property by rea- son of such work in or affecting such ways or property. 4. A grantee shall be responsible for all work by their contractor meeting the require- ments of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Con- trol Devices (MUTCD) for all work within the public right-of-ways. M. Facilities Maps: Each franchise grantee shall provide the City with an accurate map or maps certifying the location of all telecommu- nications facilities within the public ways. Each grantee shall provide updated maps annually if any changes have been made to grantee’s facilities. N. Duty To Provide Information: Within ten (10) days of a written request from the City, each franchise grantee shall furnish the City with information sufficient to demonstrate: 1. That grantee has complied with all requirements of this Chapter. 2. That all municipal sales, message and/or telecommunications taxes due the City in connection with the telecommunications ser- vices and facilities provided by the grantee have been properly collected and paid by the grantee. 3. All books, records, maps and other docu- ments, maintained by the grantee with respect to its facilities within the public ways, shall be made available for inspection by the City at reasonable times and intervals. O. Grantee Insurance: Unless otherwise pro- vided in a franchise agreement, each grantee shall, as a condition of the grant, secure and maintain the following liability insurance policies insuring both the grantee and the City, and its elected and appointed officers, 1200 City of Renton 5-19-8 5-19-8 officials, agents and employees as co- insureds: 1. Comprehensive general liability insur- ance with limits not less than: a. Five million dollars ($5,000,000) for bodily injury or death to each person; b. Five million dollars ($5,000,000) for property damage resulting from any one acci- dent; and c. Five million dollars ($5,000,000) for all other types of liability. 2. Automobile liability for owned, non- owned and hired vehicles with a limit of three million dollars ($3,000,000) for each person and three million dollars ($3,000,000) for each accident. 3.Worker’s compensation within statutory limits and employer’s liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). 4. Comprehensive form premises-opera- tions, explosions and collapse hazard, under- ground hazard and products completed hazard with limits of not less than three mil- lion dollars ($3,000,000). 5. The liability insurance policies required by this Section shall be maintained by the grantee throughout the term of the telecom- munications franchise, and such other period of time during which the grantee is operating without a franchise hereunder, or is engaged in the removal of its telecommunications facilities. Each such insurance policy shall contain the following endorsement: “It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be canceled nor the intention not to renew be stated under 45 days after receipt by the City, by regis- tered mail, of a written notice addressed to the City Clerk of such intent to cancel or not to renew.” 6. After receipt by the City of said notice, and in no event later than ten days prior to said cancellation, the grantee shall obtain and furnish to the City replacement insur- ance policies meeting the requirements of this Section. P. General Indemnification: Each franchise agreement shall include, to the extent per- mitted by law, grantee’s express undertaking to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, employees, agents and represen- tative harmless from and against any and all damages, losses and expenses, including rea- sonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit or defense, arising out of, resulting from or alleged to arise out of operation of grantee’s facilities or result from the negligent, care- less or wrongful acts, omissions, failures to act or misconduct of the grantee or its affili- ates, officers, employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors in the construction, opera- tion, maintenance, repair or removal of its telecommunications facilities, and in provid- ing or offering telecommunications services over the facilities or network, whether such acts or omissions are authorized, allowed or prohibited by this Chapter or by a grant agreement made or entered into pursuant to this Chapter. Q. Performance And Construction Surety: Before a franchise granted pursuant to this Chapter is effective, and as necessary thereaf- ter, the grantee shall provide and deposit such monies, bonds, letters of credit or other instruments in form and substance acceptable to the City as may be required by this Chapter or by an applicable franchise agreement. R. Construction And Completion Bond: Unless otherwise provided in a franchise agreement, a performance bond written by a corporate surety acceptable to the City equal to at least 100% of the estimated cost of constructing grantee’s telecommunications facilities within the public ways of the City shall be deposited before construction is commenced. 1. The construction bond shall remain in force until sixty (60) days after substantial completion of the work, as determined by the City, including restoration of public ways and other property affected by the construction. 2. The construction bond shall guarantee, to the satisfaction of the City: a. Timely completion of construction; b. Construction in compliance with appli- cable plans, permits, technical codes and standards; 5-19-8 5-19-8 1200 City of Renton c. Proper location of the facilities as spec- ified by the City; d. Restoration of the public ways and other property affected by the construction; e.The submission of “as-built” drawings after completion of the work as required by this Chapter; and f. Timely payment and satisfaction of all claims, demands or liens for labor, material or services provided in connection with the work. S. Coordination Of Construction Activities: All grantees are required to cooperate with the City and with each other. 1. By February 1 of each year, grantees shall provide the City with a detailed sched- ule of their proposed construction activities in, around or that may affect the public ways. 2. Each grantee shall meet with the City, other grantees and users of the public ways annually or as determined by the City to schedule and coordinate construction in the public ways. 3. All construction locations, activities and schedules shall be coordinated, as reasonably ordered by the City, to minimize public incon- venience, disruption or damages. 4. The City of Renton conducts both an annual pavement overlay program and a 6- year transportation improvement program for the repair and improvement of city streets. The city publishes updates to these programs annually. It is the City’s intent that newly paved streets not be excavated or damaged within five years of pavement installation. It is therefore the grantee’s responsibility to obtain the city’s annual publications regard- ing the pavement overlay program and the 6- year transportation improvement program, and to schedule any system expansions or pro- grammed maintenance operations in such a way as to avoid disturbing pavement within five years of installation. The City of Renton reserves the right to withhold issuance of per- mits for planned expansion or maintenance activities that will damage pavement within five years of its installation. T. Assignments Or Transfers Of Grant: Owner- ship or control of a telecommunications sys- tem, license or franchise may not, directly or indirectly, be transferred, assigned or dis- posed of by sale, lease, merger, consolidation or other act of the grantee, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written con- sent of the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, as ex- pressed by ordinance and then only on such reasonable conditions as may be prescribed therein. 1. No grant shall be assigned or transferred in any manner within twelve (12) months after the initial grant of the franchise, unless otherwise provided in a franchise agreement. 2. Absent extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances, or an emergency declared by the City, no grant, system or integral part of a system shall be assigned or transferred before construction of the telecommunica- tions system has been completed. 3. Grantee and the proposed assignee or transferee of the grant or system shall pro- vide and certify the following information to the City not less than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed date of transfer: a. Complete information setting forth the nature, terms and condition of the proposed transfer or assignment; b. All information required of a telecom- munications license or franchise applicant pursuant to Sections 5-19-4 or 5-19-5 of this Chapter with respect to the proposed trans- feree or assignee; and c. Any other information reasonably required by the City. 4. No transfer shall be approved unless the assignee or transferee has the legal, technical, financial and other requisite qualifications to own, hold and operate the telecommunica- tions system pursuant to this Chapter. 5. Unless otherwise provided in a franchise agreement, the grantee shall reimburse the City for all direct and indirect fees, costs, and expenses reasonably incurred by the City in considering a request to transfer or assign a telecommunications license or franchise. 1200 City of Renton 5-19-8 5-19-9 6. Any transfer or assignment of a telecom- munications grant, system or integral part of a system without prior approval of the City under this Section or pursuant to a franchise agreement shall be void and is cause for revo- cation of the grant. U. Revocation or Termination of Grant: A fran- chise granted by the City to use or occupy public ways of the City may be revoked for the following reasons: 1. Construction or operation in the City or in the public ways of the City without a fran- chise grant of authorization. 2. Construction or operation at an unautho- rized location. 3. Unauthorized substantial transfer of con- trol of the grantee. 4. Unauthorized assignment of a franchise. 5. Unauthorized sale, assignment or trans- fer of grantee’s franchise assets, or a substan- tial interest therein. 6. Misrepresentation or lack of candor by or on behalf of a grantee in any application to the City. 7. Abandonment of telecommunications fa- cilities in the public ways. 8. Failure to relocate or remove facilities as required in this Chapter. 9. Failure to pay taxes, compensation, fees or costs when and as due the City. 10. Violation of material provisions of this Chapter. 11. Violation of the material terms of a fran- chise agreement. V. Notice And Duty To Cure: In the event that the City believes that grounds exist for revo- cation of a franchise, it shall give the grantee written notice of the apparent violation or noncompliance, providing a short and concise statement of the nature and general facts of the violation or noncompliance, and provid- ing the grantee a reasonable period of time not exceeding thirty (30) days to furnish evi- dence: 1. That corrective action has been or is being actively and expeditiously pursued to remedy the violation or noncompliance. 2. That rebuts the alleged violation or non- compliance. 3. That it would be in the public interest to impose some penalty or sanction less than revocation. W. Hearing: In the event that a grantee fails to provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to the City as provided in subsection V of this section, the City shall refer the apparent vio- lation or noncompliance to the City Council. The City Council shall provide the grantee with written notice and a reasonable opportu- nity to be heard concerning the matter. X. Standards For Revocation Or Lesser Sanc- tions: If persuaded that the grantee has vio- lated or failed to comply with material provisions of this Chapter, or of a franchise agreement, the City Council shall determine whether to revoke the license or franchise, or to establish some lesser sanctions and cure, considering the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violation as reflected by one or more of the following factors: 1. Whether the misconduct was egregious. 2. Whether substantial harm resulted. 3. Whether the violation was intentional. 4. Whether there is a history of prior viola- tions of the same or other requirements. 5. Whether there is a history of overall com- pliance. 6. Whether the violation was voluntarily disclosed, admitted or cured. (Ord. 4717, 4- 27-98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-19-9:CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS: A. General: No person shall commence or con- tinue with the construction, installation or operation of telecommunications facilities 5-19-9 5-19-9 1200 City of Renton within the City except as provided in this Sec- tion. B. Construction Codes: Telecommunications fa- cilities shall be constructed, installed, oper- ated and maintained in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes, rules and regulations including the National Electrical Safety Code. C. Construction Permits: No person shall con- struct or install any telecommunications facilities within the City without first obtain- ing a construction permit therefor, provided, however: 1. No permit shall be issued for the con- struction or installation of telecommunica- tions facilities in the public ways unless the telecommunications carrier has applied for and received a franchise pursuant to Section 5-19-5 of this Chapter. 2. No permit shall be issued for the con- struction or installation of telecommunica- tions facilities without payment of the construction permit fee established in Section 5-19-7 of this Chapter. D. Applications: Applications for permits to con- struct telecommunications facilities shall be submitted upon forms to be provided by the City and shall be accompanied by drawings, plans and specifications in sufficient detail to demonstrate: 1. That the facilities will be constructed in accordance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations. 2. The location and route of all facilities to be installed on existing utility poles. 3. The location and route of all facilities to be located under the surface of the ground, including the line and grade proposed for the burial at all points along the route which are within the public ways. 4. The location of all existing underground utilities, conduits, ducts, pipes, mains and installations which are within the public ways along the underground route proposed by the applicant. 5. The location of all other facilities to be constructed in the City, but not within the public ways. 6. The construction methods to be employed for protection of existing structures, fixtures, and facilities within or adjacent to the public ways. 7. The location, dimension and types of all trees within or adjacent to the public ways along the route proposed by the applicant, together with a landscape plan for protecting, trimming, removing, replacing and restoring any trees or areas to be disturbed during con- struction. 8. Work with City streets shall be accom- plished through boring rather than open trenching whenever reasonably feasible. E.Engineer’s Certification: All permit applica- tions shall be accompanied by the certification of a registered professional engineer that the drawings, plans and specifications submitted with the application comply with applicable technical codes, rules and regulations. F. Traffic Control Plan: 1. All permit applications which involve work on, in, under, across or along any public ways shall be accompanied by a traffic con- trol plan demonstrating the protective mea- sures and devices that will be employed, consistent with Uniform Manual of Traffic Control Devices, to prevent injury or damage to persons or property and to minimize dis- ruptions to efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 2. The grantee shall be responsible for noti- fying the Valley Communication Center for any street closures, a minimum of 24 hours prior to said closure. G. Issuance Of Permit: Within thirty (30) days after submission of all plans and documents required of the applicant and payment of the permit fees required by this Chapter, the City, if satisfied that the application, plans and documents comply with all requirements of this Chapter, shall issue a permit authoriz- ing construction of the facilities, subject to such further conditions, restrictions or regu- lations affecting the time, place and manner 1200 City of Renton 5-19-9 5-19-10 of performing the work as may be deemed necessary or appropriate. H. Construction Schedule: The permittee shall submit a written construction schedule to the City ten (10) working days before commenc- ing any work in or about the public ways. The permittee shall further notify the City not less than two working days in advance of any excavation or work in the public ways. I. Compliance With Permit: All construction practices and activities shall be in accordance with the permit and approved final plans and specifications for the facilities. City represen- tatives shall be provided reasonable access to the work and such further reasonable infor- mation as they may require to ensure compli- ance with such requirements. J. Display Of Permit: The permittee shall main- tain a copy of the construction permit and approved plans at the construction site, which shall be displayed and made available for inspection by the City at all times when construction work is occurring. K. Survey Of Underground Facilities: If the con- struction permit specifies the location of facil- ities by depth, line, grade, proximity to other facilities or other standard, the permittee shall cause the location of such facilities to be verified by a registered Washington land sur- veyor. The permittee shall relocate any facili- ties which are not located in compliance with permit requirements. L. Noncomplying Work: Upon order of the City, all work which does not comply with the per- mit, the approved plans and specifications for the work, or the requirements of this Chapter shall be removed. M. Completion Of Construction: The permittee shall promptly complete all construction activities so as to minimize disruption of the City ways and other public and private prop- erty. All construction work authorized by a permit within City ways, including restora- tion, must be completed within 180 days of the date of issuance. N. As-Built Drawings: Within sixty (60) days after completion of construction and restora- tion, the permittee shall furnish the City with two complete sets of plans, drawn to scale and certified to the City as accurately depicting the location of all telecommunications facili- ties constructed pursuant to the permit. O. Restoration Of Improvements: Upon comple- tion of any construction work, the permittee shall promptly repair any and all public ways and provide property improvements, fixtures, structures and facilities in the public ways or otherwise damaged during the course of con- struction, restoring the same as nearly as practicable to its condition before the start of construction. All pavement restoration shall be in compliance with City of Renton Trench Restoration Policies. P. Landscape Restoration: 1. All trees, landscaping and grounds removed, damaged or disturbed as a result of the construction, installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of telecommunications facilities, whether such work is done pursu- ant to a franchise, license or permit, shall be replaced or restored as nearly as may be practicable to the condition existing prior to performance of work. 2. All restoration work within the public ways shall be done in accordance with land- scape plans approved by the City. Q. Construction Surety: Prior to issuance of a construction permit, the permittee shall pro- vide a performance bond, as provided in Sec- tion 5-19-8 of this Chapter. R. Exceptions: Unless otherwise provided in a franchise agreement, all telecommunications carriers are subject to the requirements of this Section. S. Responsibility Of Owner: The owner of the facilities to be constructed and, if different, the license or franchise grantee are responsi- ble for performance of and compliance with all provisions of this Section. (Ord. 4717, 4- 27-98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-19-10:MISCELLANEOUS: A. Limitations On Time Of Work: Whenever con- struction, installation or repair of any facili- ties installed, maintained or repaired under this Chapter occurs adjacent to or within 200 5-19-10 5-19-10 1200 City of Renton 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. Monday to Friday, or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. No work shall be done on Sun- day. These hours may be extended by the Administrator of the Department of Plan- ning/Building/Public Works upon a showing of an emergency satisfactory to the Adminis- trator. B. 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 sin- gle 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 relation- ship to the single family residence and identi- fying 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 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 no 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 Plan- ning/Building/Public Works or his or her des- ignee may modify these timeframes upon a showing by the grantee of need unless such modification would work a substantial hard- ship 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. C. Advance Notice By City Of Rights-of-Way Openings: In order to facilitate the schedul- ing and coordination of work in the right-of- way, the City shall provide as much advance notice as reasonable of plans to open the right-of-way to those service providers who are current users of the right-of-way or who have filed notice with the City within the past twelve months of their intent to place facilities in the City. The City is not liable for damages for failure to provide this notice. Where the City has failed to provide notice of plans to open the right-of-way consistent with this subsection, the City may not deny a construction permit to a service provider on the basis that the service provider failed to coordinate with another project. D. Police Powers: In accepting any franchise, a grantee acknowledges that its rights hereun- der are subject to the legitimate rights of the police power of the City to adopt and enforce general ordinances necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the public, and it agrees to comply with all applicable general laws enacted by the City pursuant to such power, so long as such regulations do not materially increase the burden or impair the rights of the franchise hereunder. E. Rights-of-Way Vacation: If the City vacates a right-of-way which contains the equipment of a grantee, the City shall reserve to and for itself and all grantees having equipment in the vacated right-of-way the right to install, maintain and operate any equipment in the vacated right-of-way and to enter upon such right-of-way at any time for the purpose of operating, reconstructing, inspecting, main- taining or repairing the same. If the vacation requires the relocation of grantee or permittee equipment, and (a) if the vacation proceedings are initiated by the grantee or permittee, the grantee or permit- tee must pay the relocation costs; or (b) if the vacation proceedings are initiated by the City or other person or persons, the grantee or permittee must pay the relocation costs unless otherwise agreed to by the City, the grantee or permittee, and such other person or persons. 1200 City of Renton 5-19-10 5-19-10 F. Penalties: Any person found guilty of violat- ing, disobeying, omitting, neglecting or refus- ing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed committed each day on which a viola- tion occurs or continues. G. Other Remedies: Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as limiting any judicial remedies that the City may have, at law or in equity, for enforcement of this Chapter. H. Severability: If any section, subsection, sen- tence, clause, phrase, or other portion of this Chapter, or its application to any person, is, for any reason, declared invalid, in whole or in part by any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, said decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. (Ord. 4717, 4-27-98; amd. Ord. 4862, 9-18-00) 5-20-1 5-20-3 1200 City of Renton CHAPTER 20 PEDDLER’S LICENSE SECTION: 5-20-1: Definition Of Peddler 5-20-2:Permit Required – Exemptions 5-20-3: Permit – Application 5-20-4: Investigation Of Applicant – Issuance And Denial Of Permit 5-20-5: Permit – Exhibit 5-20-6: Permit – Expiration 5-20-7: Permit – Revocation 5-20-8: Right Of Appeal 5-20-9: Use Of Streets 5-20-10: Hours And Notice 5-20-11: Records 5-20-12: Penalty For Violation 5-20-1:DEFINITION OF PEDDLER: A peddler is defined as follows: A. All persons, both principals and agents, as well as employers and employees, who shall sell, offer for or expose for sale, or who shall trade, deal or traffic in any personal property or services in the City by going from house to house or from place to place or by indiscrimi- nately approaching individuals. B. Sales by sample or for future delivery, and executory contracts of sale by solicitors or peddlers are embraced within the proceeding subsection; provided, however, that this Chapter is not applicable to any sales person or canvasser who solicits trade from whole- sale or retail dealers within the City. C. Any person, both principals and agents, as well as employers and employees, who, while selling or offering for sale any goods, wares, merchandise or anything of value, stands in a doorway or any unenclosed vacant lot, parcel of land or in any other place not used by such person as a permanent place of business. (Ord. 4752, 11-23-98) 5-20-2:PERMIT REQUIRED – EXEMPTIONS: A. No person, corporation, partnership or other organization shall engage in the business of a peddler within the City limits without first obtaining a permit therefor as provided in this Chapter. If any individual is acting as an agent for or employed by an individual, corpo- ration, partnership or other organization, both the individual and the employer or prin- cipal for whom the individual is peddling must obtain a permit as provided in this Chapter. B. The following persons are exempt from the permit requirements and fee provisions of this Chapter: 1. Farmers who peddle agricultural, horti- cultural, or farm products which they have actually grown, harvested or produced; 2. Any person who is specifically requested to call upon others for the purpose of display- ing goods, literature or giving information about any article, service or product; 3. Charitable, religious or nonprofit organi- zations or corporations which have received tax exempt status under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or other similar civic, charitable or nonprofit organizations; and 4. Newspaper carriers. (Ord. 4752, 11-23- 98) 5-20-3:PERMIT – APPLICATION: A. Applicants for a permit under this Chapter must file with the Finance Department a sworn application in writing on a form to be furnished by the City. B. All applications shall provide the following information on the application, with suffi- cient proof of identification: 1. Name, date of birth and description of the applicant; 2. Address and telephone number; 3. A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods or services to be sold; 201 City of Renton 5-20-8 5-20-12 5-20-8:RIGHT OF APPEAL: Any person aggrieved by the action of the Finance Department in the denial of an appli- cation for permit or in the decision to revoke a per- mit as provided in this Chapter shall have the right to appeal to the City Hearing Examiner. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the City Clerk, within ten days after notice of the action complained of has been mailed to such person’s last known address, a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The Hearing Examiner shall set a time and place for a de novo hearing on such appeal and notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant in the same manner as provided in this Chapter for notice of hearing on revocation. The decision and order of the Hearing Examiner on such appeal shall be final and conclu- sive. Hearings shall be held within 21 days of the day the request is received by the City. (Ord. 4752, 11-23-98) 5-20-9:USE OF STREETS: No peddler shall have any exclusive right to any location in the public streets, nor be permitted a stationary location, nor be permitted to operate in any congested area where operations might impede or inconvenience the public. For the purpose of this Section, the judgment of a police officer, exercised in good faith, shall be conclusive as to whether the area is congested or the public impeded or inconvenienced. (Ord. 4752, 11-23-98) 5-20-10:HOURS AND NOTICE: No person shall engage in the business of peddler between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Ord. 4752, 11-23-98) 5-20-11:RECORDS: The Police Department shall report to the Finance Department all convictions for viola- tions of this Chapter, and the Finance Department shall maintain a record for each permit issued and record the reports of violation therein. (Ord. 4752, 11-23-98) 5-20-12:PENALTY FOR VIOLATION: Any person who violates any of the pro- visions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misde- meanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days. (Ord. 4752, 11-23-98) 5-21-1 5-21-2 201 City of Renton CHAPTER 21 PROCEDURE UPON OVERPAYMENT AND APPEALS SECTION: 5-21-1: Procedure Upon Overpayment 5-21-2: Appeals 5-21-1:PROCEDURE UPON OVERPAYMENT: A. Whenever, upon petition by a taxpayer for a refund or otherwise, the department deter- mines that a sum paid for taxes under this Title was in excess of the amount properly due within a three-year period preceding the departmental determination or written peti- tion for a refund, and a refund is payable, the department credits the overpayment to the taxpayer’s account or refunds it at the tax- payer’s option. Department decisions may be appealed as provided in Section 5-21-2. B. Petitions for refunds must state, in writing: 1. The taxpayer’s name, address and tele- phone; 2. The dates of payment of tax, method of payment, amount and proof of payment; 3. The tax periods involved and taxpayer’s gross income from business activity in the city for said period; and 4. Reasons why a refund is proper. C. Refunds may be denied or limited, in the Director of Finance’s discretion, when it appears that: 1. Information supplied by the taxpayer is materially misleading, incomplete, false, or fraudulent; 2. The overpayment was the result of tax- payer negligence or careless oversight; or 3. The tax was paid without written protest, delivered with payment to the department, under circumstances in which the taxpayer knew or should have known of an objection or basis of claim for overpayment. D. Refunds accrue interest at the rate allowed in RCW 82.32.060 for refund of state taxes. E. No provision of this Title extends the time necessary for a taxpayer to commence a legal action. No provision creates a right to a refund except and to the extent required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or the United States. (Ord. 4882, 12-18-00) 5-21-2:APPEALS: A. The department’s determination of tax owing, including penalties and interest, may be appealed by filing, in proper form, an appeal with the Hearing Examiner within twenty days of the date of determination. Copies are also to be provided by the appeal- ing party in such time to the City Attorney and the department. The date of determina- tion is the date reflected therein or, if mailed, three days from the date of mailing, which- ever is later. “Filing” requires actual receipt. As a further condition of appeal a taxpayer must tender to the City Treasurer, pending the outcome of the appeal, the full amount of all taxes, fees, penalties and delinquencies assessed by the City. B. To be accepted, in proper form, as timely, appeals must show: 1. The taxpayer’s name, telephone number and business address; 2. The tax period and taxpayer’s gross income from business activity in the City for that period with which the appeal is con- cerned; 3. A receipt or other proof from the City Treasurer showing payment of the amount determined owing by the Department; 4. The amount of tax, interest and penalty the taxpayer contends is due and method of calculation; and 201 City of Renton 5-21-2 5-21-2 5. Reasons why a correction should be granted. The appeal must be signed, verified under oath and dated by an authorized repre- sentative of the taxpayer. C. At the hearing the determination appealed from is regarded as prima facie correct. The Hearing Examiner may require any party to the appeal to testify under oath and upon personal knowledge and to produce docu- ments or records deemed relevant or neces- sary. The Hearing Examiner preserves a record of the hearing in such form and man- ner as the Examiner may deem proper. The Examiner may reverse or modify the Depart- ment’s decision and may assess the correct amount of tax, penalty, or interest due if the Examiner determines the assessment vio- lates the provisions of this Chapter or is con- trary to law. The decision of the Hearing Examiner is final, subject to review by either party under the provisions of RCW 7.16.040, so long as the appealing party files and serves upon all necessary parties the petition for granting a writ of review within 20 days of the date of issuance of the Examiner’s deci- sion. (Ord. 4882, 12-18-00) 905 City of Renton Title VI POLICE REGULATIONS Subject Chapter Junk Vehicles Or Abandonment Of Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . 1 Air Guns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Burglar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alcohol Consumption On City Streets And Property . . . . 4 Animal Cruelty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Animals And Fowl At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Boat Speed On Cedar River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cabaret Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Children, Unattended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Criminal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delinquency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Drug Paraphernalia, Sales Or Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Drug Sales Or Use (Rep. by Ord. 4463, 7-25-94, eff. retroactive to 7-1-94) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Massage Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Oversize Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pawnbrokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Penal Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Plastic Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Secondhand Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Security Patrolmen And Private Detectives . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Snap Blade Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 State Laws Adopted By Reference (Offenses On School Grounds, Custodial Interference, Restraining Orders And DUI) (Rep. by Ord. 4674, 7-28-97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Taxicab Regulations And For-Hire Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pedestrian Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bicycle Helmets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shopping Cart Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Race Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 605 City of Renton 6-1-1 6-1-3 CHAPTER 1 JUNK VEHICLES OR ABANDONMENT OF VEHICLES SECTION: 6-1-1: Purpose 6-1-2: Definitions 6-1-3: Junk Vehicle Or Vehicle Hulks On Private Property Regulated 6-1-4: Abandonment Of Vehicle Or Vehicle Hulks On Streets, Highways Or City Property Regulated 6-1-5: Severability 6-1-1:PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to pre- serve the health, safety, welfare, and character of the City’s neighborhoods and to reduce blight by eliminating as nuisances junk vehicles from pri- vate property, and to provide procedures for the removal of junk vehicles as authorized by RCW 46.55.240 and RMC 1-3-3G, as now worded or hereafter amended. It is a further purpose of this Chapter to provide a procedure for handling the abandonment of vehicles or vehicle hulks from public property. (Ord. 5129, 3-14-05) 6-1-2:DEFINITIONS: DISMANTLED: A vehicle that is in parts or pieces such that it is apparently inoperable or unable to be lawfully operated upon public roads or high- ways. INOPERABLE: A vehicle that is apparently not functioning or is inoperative or cannot be lawfully operated upon public roads or highways. JUNK VEHICLE: A vehicle that meets at least three of the following requirements: (1) a vehicle that is three years old or older; (2) a vehicle that is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: a broken win- dow or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission; (3) a vehicle that is apparently inoperable; (4) a vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in the vehicle’s current condi- tion; or (5) evidence of inoperability or damage that includes, but is not limited to, any buildup of debris that obstructs use, or a flat or missing tire or tires, or a nonfunctional motor or transmission, or missing bumpers, or missing license plates, or expired vehicle license plate tabs. LANDOWNER: A legal owner or owners of private real property, or a person in possession or control of private real property. MAINTAIN or MAINTENANCE: To hold or keep in an existing state or condition, or keep in exist- ence or continuance. RETAIN or RETENTION: To continue to hold, have, keep, own, possess, or to exercise dominion or exercise control over. STORE or STORAGE: To place, accumulate, or leave in a location. VEHICLE: RCW 46.04.670 is hereby adopted by reference, as now worded or hereafter amended, as if fully set forth herein, and shall apply to the interpretation and enforcement of this Chapter. VEHICLE HULK: Any part or portion of the body or chassis of a vehicle that is apparently inopera- ble or unable to be lawfully operated upon public roads or highways. WRECKED: A vehicle or vehicle hulk, or any part thereof that is disabled, destroyed, apparently inoperable, or extensively damaged. (Ord. 4496, 2- 13-95; amd. Ord. 4675, 7-28-97; Ord. 5129, 3-14- 05) 6-1-3:JUNK VEHICLE OR VEHICLE HULKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY REGULATED: A. It shall be unlawful to store, maintain, keep or retain: a junk, wrecked, dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any part thereof, on private real property in the City of Renton. B. The storage, maintenance or retention of junk, wrecked, dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, on private real property in the City is hereby declared to be a public nuisance in accordance with this Chapter and RMC 1-3-4, 6-1-3 6-1-3 605 City of Renton as now worded or hereafter amended, and may be abated in accordance with this Chap- ter and RMC 1-3-3G, as now worded or here- after amended. C. Abatement Costs: Costs of abatement and removal of junk, wrecked, dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or parts thereof, from private real property in the City may be first assessed against the last registered owner of the vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, if the identity of such owner can be determined, unless such vehicle owner in the transfer of the owner- ship of such vehicle or vehicle hulk has com- plied with RCW 46.12.101, or second, the costs may be assessed against the landowner on which such vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof is stored; provided, that said vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, is stored, maintained, kept or retained with the landowner’s permission or acquiescence and shall constitute a lien thereon. D. Notice: Before the abatement or removal of a junk, wrecked, dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, notice shall be given by the Police Chief or his or her designee to the last regis- tered vehicle owner and legal vehicle owner of record, if the identity of such owner can be lawfully determined, and the landowner of real property upon which such vehicle or vehicle hulk or any parts thereof is located, that a public hearing may be requested before the Hearing Examiner of the City, by mailing a copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the vehicle’s last registered and legal owner and landowner of real property on which the vehicle, vehicle hulk or any parts is located, or by personal service upon said owners, and if no hearing is requested within twenty-one (21) days from the date of mailing or personal service, the vehicle, vehi- cle hulk or any parts thereof may be removed and abated in accordance with this Chapter and RMC 1-3-3G. E. Request for Hearing: If a request for hearing is received by the Hearing Examiner, a notice giving the time, location and date of such hearing on the question of the abatement and removal of such vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, as a public nuisance shall be mailed by certified mail with a return receipt requested, to the landowner of the real prop- erty as shown on the King County tax assess- ment roll and to the last registered owner and legal owner of record of such vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine own- ership. F. Testimony: The applicant for hearing may either appear in person at such hearing or present a written statement in time for con- sideration at the hearing and deny responsi- bility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with his or her reasons for such denial. If it is determined at the hearing that the vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof was placed on the land without the consent of the landowner, and that the landowner has not subsequently acquiesced in its presence, then the Hearing Examiner shall not assess costs of administration or removal of the vehicle, vehicle hulk or any parts thereof against the landowner of the real property upon which the vehicle, vehicle hulk or any parts thereof is located or otherwise attempt to collect such costs from the landowner. G. Disposal: After notice has been given by the Police Chief of the City or his or her designee, of the intent of the City to abate the vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, and no request for a hearing is received, or a hearing is held and the Hearing Examiner orders the vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof removed, the said vehicle, vehicle hulk or parts thereof shall be removed from private real property by the Police Chief or his or her designee and disposed of to a licensed auto wrecker with notice to the Washington State Patrol and the State of Washington Depart- ment of Licenses. H. Exceptions: This Chapter shall not apply to: (1) a vehicle or part thereof which is com- pletely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private real property, or (2) a vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private real property zoned for and in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer and is fenced according to RCW 46.80.130, or (3) a vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private real property in an area 605 City of Renton 6-1-3 6-1-5 zoned for and in connection with the business of a licensed auto body repair shop or facility. I. Removal by Landowner: Nothing in this Sec- tion shall be construed to prevent any land- owner or the person in control of real property, except City property, from immedi- ately removing a vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, which was left on such prop- erty without the landowner’s permission, irrespective of any time limits specified else- where in this Chapter, by means of towing or otherwise, to a garage designated by the Police Department; provided, that the Police Department shall be notified one hour prior to the removal of such a vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof. J. Penalties: Any person violating subsection A of this Section shall be guilty of a misde- meanor. Penalties for any violations of any of the provisions of this Section shall be in accord with RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 3175, 11-21-77; Ord. 3853, 10-8-84; Ord. 4351, 5-4-92; Ord. 4496, 2-13-95; Ord. 4675, 7-28-97; Ord. 4723, 5-11-98; Ord. 4792, 9-13-99; Ord. 5129, 3-14- 05) 6-1-4:ABANDONMENT OF VEHICLE OR VEHICLE HULKS ON STREETS, HIGHWAYS OR CITY PROPERTY REGULATED: A. Abandonment of Vehicle or Vehicle Hulks on Streets, Highways or City Property Prohib- ited: No person shall abandon any vehicle or vehicle hulk as hereinabove defined on any street, highway or City property. Any such vehicle or vehicle hulk is hereby declared to be a public nuisance which shall be removed in accordance with this Chapter. B. Presumption of Responsibility of Owner of Record for Abandonment: Any costs incurred in the removal of such vehicle or vehicle hulk may be assessed against the last registered owner of the vehicle or vehicle hulk if the identity of such owner can be determined, unless such owner in the transfer of such vehicle or vehicle hulk has complied with RCW 46.12.101 and shall constitute a lien thereon. C. Impoundment After Posted Notice: It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to remove any abandoned vehicle or vehicle hulk, parked or left on any street, highway or City property as hereinabove defined after notice of removal, indicating his or her authority to impound, has been posted on the vehicle or vehicle hulk for a period of not less than twenty four (24) hours, and no claim has been made by the owner, or on his behalf, during the twenty four (24) hour posting period. Such vehicle or vehicle hulk shall be removed by any tow truck operator or as the City may otherwise determine, and in case of a tow truck operator, such abandoned vehicle or vehicle hulk shall be stored at the established place of business of such operator and he shall have a lien upon such vehicle or vehicle hulk for all services provided in the towing and storage of the same, and shall also have a claim against the last registered owner of such vehicle or vehicle hulk for services pro- vided in the towing and storage of the same. See also RMC 10-5-2. D. Charge on Violation: The removal or impound of a vehicle from any street, high- way or property shall not preclude charging the violator with any violation of the law on account of which such vehicle was impounded. E. Reporting Procedure: The tow truck operator, or if none, the Chief of Police, shall complete the required reporting and/or notifications as provided in RCW 46.90.345. F. Disposition and Sale: Disposition and sale of an abandoned vehicle or vehicle hulk shall be as provided in RCW 46.55.120(4), 46.55.130 or 46.90.375. (Ord. 3175, 11-21-77; Ord. 4496, 2-13-95; Ord. 5129, 3-14-05) 6-1-5:SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Chapter and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 3853, 10-8-84; Ord. 5129, 3-14-05) 799 City of Renton 6-2-1 6-2-3 CHAPTER 2 AIR GUNS SECTION: 6-2-1: Definitions 6-2-2: Unlawful Acts Defined 6-2-3: Exceptions 6-2-1:DEFINITIONS: AIR GUN: Any air pistol, air rifle, BB gun and toy gun of any kind or nature when so designed, con- trived, modified and used as to propel, by air or spring loaded plunger, any pellet, dart, hard- tipped arrow, bean, pea, BB, rock or other hard substance or object for a distance of more than twenty five feet (25’) with sufficient force to break windows or inflict injury upon persons or animals. BOW: Any weapon or toy contrived of a flexible rod, cane or stick, with a string, with or without a stock, sight or trigger, for the propelling of arrows affixed with a metallic or hardened tip, when so shot or used as to propel such arrow a distance of more than twenty five feet (25’) with such force as to break windows or inflict physical injury upon persons or animals. SLINGSHOT: Any device contrived of string, rub- ber bands, springs or other tension creating sub- stances, with or without pellet pouch or handle, capable of being used to propel pellets, rocks, sta- ples, pebbles, or other objects a distance of more than twenty five feet (25’) with sufficient force to break windows or cause damage or injury to per- sons or animals. (Ord. 1541, 4-17-56) 6-2-2:UNLAWFUL ACTS DEFINED: It shall be unlawful: A. For any person under eighteen (18) years of age to carry or shoot any bow, air gun or sling- shot within the City, when not in the presence of his parents or other responsible adult in loco parentis or under the direction, control or supervision of such responsible adult. B. For any person to point or shoot a bow, air gun or slingshot at any person or property of another, or to aim or discharge such weapons in the direction of the person or residence of another, while within such range as would make possible injury to the person or damage to the property of another by a discharge from such toy or weapon. (Amd. Ord. 4726, 6-8-98) C. For any parent or person in loco parentis to allow, give or permit the possession or use of any toy or weapon falling within the defini- tions contained hereinabove to any child under the age of eighteen (18) years. D. For any merchant to sell, give or rent any air guns, bows or slingshots as hereinabove defined to minors under eighteen (18) years of age except when such minor is in the presence of his parent or other adult in charge of such minor. (Ord. 1541, 4-17-56) E. For any person to point or shoot a bow, air gun or slingshot at any animal or fowl, either domestic or wild, within the City limits of Renton. (Ord. 4726, 6-8-98) 6-2-3:EXCEPTIONS: A. The following are exceptions to RMC 6-2-2A and C: 1. When such minor is possessing or using such weapons on an archery course or gun range operated or conducted by school, educa- tional institution or other regulated group, pursuant to rules and regulations provided by the Chief of Police or City law. 2. When within a regulated or supervised course or range provided by and under the supervision of the Parks Department of the City, under regulations or laws duly promul- gated and adopted therefor. 3. When any such minor is carrying such weapon unloaded and otherwise properly dis- mantled, to and from such authorized course or range. B. The provisions of RMC 6-2-2B shall not pro- hibit the use of such weapons by a person over the age of eighteen (18) years when such use is reasonably necessary and represents 6-2-3 6-2-3 799 City of Renton reasonable force in the protection of the per- son or property of the user. C. The provisions of RMC 6-2-2E shall not pro- hibit the use of such weapons by any person acting under the authority of a valid depreda- tion permit for the control of migratory birds on and around the Renton Municipal Airport. (Ord. 1541, 4-17-56; amd. Ord. 4778, 4-26-99) 1000 City of Renton 6-3-1 6-3-1 CHAPTER 3 BURGLAR ALARMS SECTION: 6-3-1: Definitions 6-3-2:Alarm Users’ Registration Required 6-3-3: Service Charges For Excessive False Alarms 6-3-4: No Response To Process 6-3-5: Additional Duties Of Alarm User 6-3-6: Alarm Business Duties 6-3-7: Nonpermitted System And Uses 6-3-8: Special Registrations 6-3-9: Administrative Hearing 6-3-10: Outside Audible Fire Alarm Systems 6-3-11: Violations/Penalties 6-3-12: Severability 6-3-1:DEFINITIONS: Unless the context or subject matter oth- erwise requires, terms defined herein shall have the following meanings when used in this chapter: A. Alarm Business: The business by any individ- ual, partnership, corporation, or other entity of selling, leasing, maintaining, monitoring, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, mov- ing or installing any alarm system or causing to be sold, leased, maintained, serviced, re- paired, altered, replaced, moved or installed any alarm system on real property. B. Alarm Dispatch Request: A notification to a law enforcement agency that an alarm, either manual or automatic, has been activated at a particular alarm site. C. Alarm Site: A single fixed premises or loca- tion served by an alarm system or systems. Each tenancy, if served by a separate alarm system in a multi-tenant building or complex, shall be considered a separate alarm site. D. Alarm System: Any system, device or mecha- nism which, when activated, transmits a sig- nal or message to a private monitoring company or to some other entity, or emits an audible or visible signal that can be heard or seen by persons outside the protected pre- mises, or transmits a signal beyond the pre- mises in some other fashion, except any system, device or mechanism primarily pro- tecting a motor vehicle, or a medical alarm. E. Alarm System Monitoring Company: An alarm business that offers monitoring of an alarm system for purposes of notifying the Police or Fire Departments. F. Alarm User: Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organi- zation of any kind from whom a registration is required under this chapter who/which uses or is in control of any alarm system at its alarm site. G. Automatic Dialing Device: A device that is interconnected to a telephone line and is pro- grammed to select a predetermined telephone number and transmit by voice message or code signal an emergency message indicating a need for emergency response. Such a device is an alarm system. H. Burglary Alarm System: An alarm system designed or used for detection and reporting of an unauthorized entry or attempted unau- thorized entry upon real property protected by the system. I. Department: The City of Renton Police Department. J. Department’s Communication Center: The Department’s dispatch center which receives requests for service for police and fire. K. Economically Disadvantaged Person: A per- son receiving public assistance. L. Engaging in Business Activities: An alarm system monitoring company is “engaging in business activities” if it offers monitoring of an alarm system, for purposes of notifying the Police or Fire Departments, and the sys- tem being monitored is located within the City of Renton. An alarm business is engag- ing in business activities if it conducts any of the activities identified in subsection A of this Section, within the City of Renton. 6-3-1 6-3-2 1000 City of Renton M. False Alarm: The activation or attempted activation of any burglary and/or robbery alarm system when no crime is being commit- ted or attempted on the premises. An alarm shall be presumed to be false if the police offic- ers responding do not locate any evidence of an intrusion or commission of an unlawful act or emergency on the premises which might have caused the alarm to sound, but does not include alarms caused by violent conditions of nature or other extraordinary circumstances not reasonably subject to control by the alarm business operator or alarm user. N. Interconnect: To connect an alarm system including an automatic dialing device to a telephone line, either directly or through a mechanical device that utilizes a telephone, for the purpose of using the telephone line to transmit a message upon the activation of the alarm system. O. No Response: Police officers will not be dis- patched to investigate a report of an alarm dispatch request. P. Panic/Trouble Alarm: An alarm system designed or used for alerting police of the need for immediate assistance or aid in order to avoid injury or serious bodily harm. Q. Person: A human being, business, corpora- tion, partnership, or other business enter- prise. R. Police Chief: The Chief of the City of Renton Police Department. S. Police Department: The City of Renton Police Department. T. Premises: Any area or building and any por- tion of any area or building protected by an alarm system. U. Registration Year: January 1 to and includ- ing December 31. V. Robbery Alarm System: An alarm system designed or used for alerting others of a rob- bery or other crime in progress which involves potential serious bodily injury or death. W. Special Alarm User: A person who is required by federal, state, county, or municipal law, regulation, rule or ordinance to install, main- tain and operate an alarm system. X. System Subscriber: Person, corporation, firm, partnership, association, company, organiza- tion or other business entity who purchased or contracted for any alarm system. Y. Verification: An attempt by an alarm com- pany, or its representative, to contact the alarm site by telephonic or other electronic means, whether or not actual contact with a person is made, before an alarm dispatch request is made. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-2:ALARM USERS’ REGISTRATION REQUIRED: A. No person shall operate or use an alarm sys- tem on any premises under that person’s con- trol, within the City of Renton, without first having obtained from the Police Department a separate registration for each premises pro- tected by an alarm system. B. The Police Department may not respond to any call to an alarm from an alarm system for which a registration has not first been obtained. Except: the police may respond to one such call and thereafter notify the alarm user that there may be no future police response until registration is first obtained. C. For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to be an operator or user of an alarm system if: 1. The person controls both the alarm sys- tem and the premises upon which it is installed; or 2. The person controls the premises and is the subscriber, client or tenant of the system subscriber; or 3. The person is the system subscriber or alarm user. D. All persons required to obtain a registration must complete a registration application form which is provided by the Police Depart- ment. Information required to be provided on 1000 City of Renton 6-3-2 6-3-3 the registration application form includes, but is not limited to: 1. Name, address and telephone number(s) of subscriber and/or alarm user; 2. Names and telephone numbers of three (3) additional persons who may be able to respond in the event of alarm activation in the absence of the alarm user and said per- sons may provide access to the premises and be able to deactivate alarm, or said persons may provide information on who to contact for access; 3. The electrical inspection permit number, where applicable; 4. The name of the alarm business responsi- ble for maintenance; 5. The information required in subsection D.3 of this Section shall not apply to alarms which are installed in residential units; 6. The information required in subsection D.3 of this Section shall not apply to (a) exist- ing alarms or (b) alarms which are installed in multiple-tenant buildings. E. Failure to complete the required information will result in denial of the registration. F. Each registration shall be given a number which shall not be transferable. G.Completed applications for an alarm user’s registration and a fee as set forth in the Fee Schedule shall be filed with the Police Depart- ment, except that no fee shall be charged for alarms installed prior to enactment of this chapter if a registration application for such existing alarm system is filed within ninety days after enactment of this chapter. H. A late registration penalty as set forth in the Fee Schedule will be charged, in addition to the fee provided in subsection G of this Sec- tion, to a user who fails to obtain a registra- tion within 30 days after the system becomes operative, or to a current user who fails to obtain a registration as provided in subsec- tion G. I. Registration fees shall be payable to the City of Renton and deposited into the City’s Gen- eral Fund to be used exclusively for the direct or indirect support of law enforcement activi- ties. J. Any person who owns, operates, or possesses any alarm system within the City of Renton, which does not conform to the requirements of this chapter, shall disconnect that alarm and render it inoperable or alter it in accor- dance with this chapter no later than Decem- ber 31, 2000. K. If a residential alarm user is over the age of 62, or is an economically disadvantaged per- son and is a resident of the residence, and if no business is conducted in the residence, a registration may be obtained from the Police Department according to subsection D of this Section without the payment of a fee. L. The following shall be required to obtain a registration under this chapter, but shall not be required to pay any registration fee: Businesses which are nonprofit organiza- tions, including but not limited to religious, civic, charitable, benevolent, nonprofit, cul- tural, governmental or youth organizations. M. Alarm user shall notify Police Department, within ten days, of any change of information from that contained on the registration appli- cation. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25- 94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-3:SERVICE CHARGES FOR EXCESSIVE FALSE ALARMS: A. Service charges will be assessed by the Police Department for excessive false alarms during the registration year according to the sched- ule of fines found at RMC 5-1-4. B. The Police Department shall notify the alarm user and the alarm business by regular mail of the fourth false alarm, the fine and the con- sequences of the failure to pay the fine. The Police Department shall also inform the alarm user of the right to attend an alarm user’s class OR appeal the validity of the false alarm determination, as provided in RMC 6-3- 9E. If the fine has not been received in the Police Department and the alarm user has not registered for an “alarm user” class or there is 6-3-3 6-3-5 1000 City of Renton no appeal pending on the validity of the false alarm, the Police Department shall send the notice of fine by certified mail along with a notice of late fee as set forth in the Schedule of Fines. If payment is not received within fif- teen days of the day the notice of late fee was mailed, the police chief may initiate the no response process. The police chief shall pro- vide notice as required by RMC 6-3-4B. C. The fine for the fourth false alarm shall be waived for any alarm user who registers and successfully completes an alarm user class. Subsequent false alarm fines will remain the same for false alarms received after the alarm user class. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-4:NO RESPONSE TO PROCESS: A. After the sixth false alarm in a registration year, or the failure to pay any outstanding fines, the Police Department shall send a notification to the alarm user by mail, which will contain the following: 1. That the sixth false alarm has occurred or that there is an unpaid fine; 2. That if any additional false alarms occur within the remainder of the registration year, or if the outstanding fine remains unpaid, the police will not respond to any subsequent alarms without the express approval of the police chief, and the alarm user registration may be revoked; 3. That the approval of the police chief can only be obtained by applying in writing for reinstatement. The police chief may reinstate the alarm user upon finding that reasonable effort has been made to correct the false alarms which includes consideration of a let- ter from user’s alarm company, duly regis- tered to do business in the City of Renton, which states the alarm system is operating properly and the alarm user’s agents are properly trained in the alarm system opera- tion, and full payment has been made for any outstanding fees due to the City of Renton for false alarms. The City of Renton shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the user to qualify for reinstatement; 4. That reinstated users will be billed for any false alarm responses after reinstate- ment, and the registration may be subject to further revocation after any additional false alarm responses during the remainder of the registration year. Registrations will not be reinstated if there are any outstanding fees or service charges due; 5. That the alarm user has the right to con- test the validity of a false alarm determina- tion through an appeal hearing as set forth in RMC 6-3-9; and 6. In the event the no response process has been initiated solely due to nonpayment of fines, the police chief will reinstate the alarm user upon finding that all outstanding fines have been paid. B. After the sixth false alarm within a registra- tion year, there will be no police response to subsequent alarms without approval of the police chief. After the sixth false alarm, the police chief shall send a notification of the suspension to: 1. The Department’s Communications Cen- ter; 2. The Department; 3. The alarm user, by certified mail; and 4. The persons listed on the alarm user’s registration who are to be contacted in case of an emergency, by certified mail. C. The suspension of police response to an alarm shall begin no sooner than ten days after the date of delivery of the notice of suspension of service to the alarm user unless a written request for a false alarm validity hearing has been made in the required time period as set forth in RMC 6-3-9. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-5:ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF ALARM USER: A. The premises shall display the street address at or near the front of the premises and at other places where access is available, such as from an alley or parking lot. The street 1000 City of Renton 6-3-5 6-3-7 address shall be clearly visible and readable from the exterior of the premises. B. If requested to do so by the Department, the alarm user or his or her designee shall respond to a premises following activation of an alarm system for which a registration has been issued within a reasonable time, and in any event, within one hour after said notifica- tion. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1- 22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-6:ALARM BUSINESS DUTIES: A. Every alarm business engaging in business activities in the City of Renton shall: 1. Be registered to do business in the City of Renton. 2. Submit standard user form instructions to the police chief. If the police chief finds the instructions are incomplete, unclear, or inad- equate, the police chief will require the alarm business to revise the instructions to comply with subsection A.3 of this Section, and then to distribute the revised instructions to its alarm users. 3. Provide the police chief information about the nature of its property alarms, bur- glary alarms, robbery alarms and panic alarms, its method of monitoring, its program for preventing false alarms and its method of disconnecting audible alarms. 4. Furnish the user with instructions that provide information to enable the user to operate the alarm system at any time. The alarm business shall also inform each alarm user of the requirement to obtain a registra- tion and where it can be obtained, and the consequences of the failure to register. B. Every alarm system monitoring company engaging in business activities in the City of Renton shall: 1. Establish a process for alarm verification. The verification process shall not take more than five minutes, calculated from the time that the alarm signal has been accepted by the alarm business monitoring the system, until a decision is made whether to call for a police dispatch. The means of verification may include one or more of the following: a. The establishment of voice communi- cation with an authorized person at or near the premises who will indicate whether or not the need for immediate police assistance or investigation exists; b. A feature that permits the alarm sys- tem user or a person authorized by the user to send a special signal to the alarm system monitoring company that will cancel an alarm immediately after it has been sent and prevent the monitoring company from calling for a police dispatch; c. The installation of a video system that provides the alarm system monitoring com- pany, when the signal is received, with the ability to ascertain that activity is occurring which warrants immediate police assistance or investigation; d. A confirmation that a signal reflects a need for immediate police assistance or inves- tigation either by the alarm system user or a person at or near the premises before dis- patching police; or e. An alternate system that the Police Chief determines has, or is likely to have, a high degree of reliability. 2.Coordinate with the Department’s Com- munication Center to develop a process to cancel an alarm dispatch that is consistent with the Communication Center’s standard operating procedures. 3. When requesting an alarm response, pro- vide the Department’s Communication Cen- ter with the registration number for that premises. The Department need not respond if the registration number is not provided. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-7:NONPERMITTED SYSTEM AND USES: A. No person shall operate or use an alarm sys- tem which emits an audible sound where such emission does not automatically cease 6-3-7 6-3-10 1000 City of Renton within 5 minutes. Nothing in this Section shall limit the duration of a fire or other evac- uation alarm during a bona fide emergency when the sound may assist in saving life or avoiding injury. B. No person shall use an alarm system to pro- tect more than one business and/or private residence without receiving a separate regis- tration for each business and/or private resi- dence to be protected. C. No person shall operate or use any alarm sys- tem for which the registration has been revoked or has not been obtained. Except: where notification to the Fire Department is interconnected in the same alarm system, the alarm may be activated but there will be no police response until registration is obtained. D. No person shall operate or use any alarm sys- tem which automatically dials the Depart- ment directly and delivers a prerecorded message. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-8:SPECIAL REGISTRATIONS: A. An alarm user required by federal, state, county or municipal law, regulation, rule or ordinance to install, maintain and operate an alarm system shall be subject to the alarm system regulations, provided: 1. A registration shall be designated a spe- cial alarm user’s registration. 2. A special alarm user’s registration for a system that has five false alarms in a regis- tration year shall not be subject to the no response procedure but is still required to pay the penalty fees and service charges. B. An alarm user that is a governmental politi- cal unit shall be subject to this chapter, but a registration shall be issued without payment of a fee and shall not be subject to service charges or the imposition of any penalty pro- vided herein. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-9:ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING: A. An alarm user may appeal the validity of a false alarm determination to the police chief. The appeal shall be in writing and shall be requested within ten days of the notice of penalty received from the Police Department or police chief. Failure to contest the false alarm determination in the required time period results in a conclusive presumption for all purposes that the alarm was false. B. If a hearing is requested, written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be served on the user by the police chief, by certified mail, at least ten days prior to the date set for the hearing, which shall not be more than 21 nor less than ten days after the filing of the request for hearing. C. The hearing shall be before the police chief or his/her designee. The alarm user and a repre- sentative of the Police Department shall have the right to present written and oral evi- dence. If the Police Chief or his/her designee determines that the false alarms alleged have occurred in the same registration year, he/she will issue written findings waiving, expunging or entering the false alarm desig- nation on an alarm user’s record. If false alarm designations are entered on the alarm user’s record, the Police Department shall pursue the collection of the penalty fines. If the civil penalty is not found to be proper, then the alarm user shall bear no costs. D. If a hearing is canceled more than ten days after its request, then a cancellation fee, as set forth in the Fee Schedule, must be paid in addition to the amount of the civil infraction. E. The decision made by the Administrative Hearing Officer may be appealed to the King County District Court. The appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days from the date of the decision of the Administrative Hearing Officer. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25- 94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-10:OUTSIDE AUDIBLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS: A. No provision of this chapter shall in any way prohibit, curtail or limit the use of outside 1000 City of Renton 6-3-10 6-3-12 audible fire alarm systems now in use which are activated by heat or by lack of water pres- sure or similar means. B. No disconnection of any existing alarm sys- tem shall be ordered as to any premises which by law is required to have an alarm system in operation. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 6-3-11:VIOLATIONS/PENALTIES: In addition to the penalties and regula- tions provided herein, any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be found to have committed a civil infraction. Except: that conduct which violates the now existing RCW 9.40.100 or 9A.84.040, or as those sections may be amended hereafter, shall be punished as provided therein. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7- 00) 6-3-12:SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the appli- cation of the provision to other persons or circum- stances is not affected. (Ord. 2831, 1-11-74; amd. Ord. 4257, 1-22-90; Ord. 4263, 3-19-90; Ord. 4462, 7-25-94; Ord. 4852, 8-7-00) 508 City of Renton 6-6-1 6-6-3 CHAPTER 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL AT LARGE SECTION: 6-6-1: Unlawful To Run At Large 6-6-2: Taking Up Of Animals; Fee 6-6-3: Fowl At Large 6-6-4: Definitions 6-6-5: Dogs At Large; Requirement Of Leash Or Chain 6-6-6: Impounding Procedure 6-6-7: Responsibilities Of Animal Control Officer 6-6-8: Dangerous Dogs 6-6-9: Confiscation, Hearing, And Appeal Procedures For Dangerous Dogs 6-6-10: Submission Of Suspected Rabid Animals To Authorities; Grounds For Impoundment And Impoundment Fee 6-6-11: Cruelty To Animals; Failure To Aid Injured Animal Unlawful 6-6-12: Wild Or Dangerous Animals 6-6-1:UNLAWFUL TO RUN AT LARGE: It shall be unlawful for any horses, cat- tle or other domestic animals, except for dogs and cats, to run at large on any street, alley or public place or to trespass upon any private property within the limits of the City; and it shall be unlaw- ful for the owner of any such animal or any person who has control of the animal or to whom custody of the same has been entrusted, to permit the same to run at large contrary to the provisions of this Chapter. A violation of this Section shall con- stitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not including costs. (Ord. 4185, 11-14-88; amd. Ord. 4916, 9-10-01) 6-6-2:TAKING UP OF ANIMALS; FEE: Any duly authorized officer or employee of the City shall be empowered to take up and impound all animals hereinabove specified, whether running at large or otherwise violating the provisions of this Chapter. A. Impound Fees: The owner or custodian of any animal impounded under the provisions of this Chapter, unless otherwise provided for herein, shall pay to the City’s Animal Control Officer the following fees, which shall then be promptly remitted unto the Finance and Information Services Administrator by such Animal Control Officer, and which fees shall be in addition to all other charges payable under the provisions of this Chapter. 1. First offense $5.00 2. Second offense 10.00 3. Third offense 25.00 4. Fourth offense 50.00 B. Large Lot Domestic Animal Redemption: Any horses, cattle, or similarly sized animals may be redeemed by the payment of the fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus any out of pocket expenses by the City for boarding and feeding such animal, which fee shall be not less than five dollars ($5.00) per day for the keeping and boarding of said animal. C. Small and Medium Lot Domestic Animal Redemption: All small and medium lot domestic animals, not to include such ani- mals as horses, cattle or similarly sized ani- mals may be redeemed upon payment of a redemption fee in the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus the additional sum of five dol- lars ($5.00) per day for the keeping of such animal. In the event any such animal is suf- fering from any serious injury or disease requiring treatment, then an additional fee for such treatment shall be imposed by the agency having the custody of such animal to cover the actual expenses of such treatment, including transportation and special services rendered to such animal. (Ord. 4185, 11-14- 88; Ord. 5356, 2-25-08) 6-6-3:FOWL AT LARGE: It shall be unlawful for any person to allow or permit any chicken, pigeon or other domestic fowl owned or in the custody or control of said person, to run at large in the City. The num- ber of fowl permitted on a lot shall be consistent with RMC 4-4-010, Standards for Animal Keeping Accessory to Residential/Commercial Uses. Viola- tions of this Section shall constitute a civil infrac- 6-6-3 6-6-5 508 City of Renton tion punishable by a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), not including costs. (Ord. 4185, 11-14-88; amd. Ord. 4916, 9-10-01; Ord. 4964, 5- 13-02; Ord. 5356, 2-25-08) 6-6-4:DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter the fol- lowing definitions shall be controlling: ANIMAL: Any nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian. ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY: An entity act- ing alone or in concert with other local governmen- tal units for enforcement of the animal control laws of the City, County and State, and the shelter and welfare of animals. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: Any individual employed, contracted with or appointed by the City for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this Chapter or any other law or ordinance relat- ing to the licensure of animals, or seizure and impoundment of animals, and includes any State or local law enforcement officer or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assign- ments that involve the seizure and impoundment of any animal. DANGEROUS DOG: Any dog that: a) inflicts or has inflicted severe injury on a human being with- out provocation on public or private property, b) kills or has killed a domestic animal without prov- ocation while the dog is off the owner’s property, or c) has been previously found to be potentially dan- gerous because of injury inflicted on a human, the owner having received notice of such and the dog again aggressively bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans. OWNER: Any person, firm, corporation, organiza- tion or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having control or custody of an animal. POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG: Any dog that when unprovoked: a) inflicts bites on a human or a domestic animal either on public or private property, or b) chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, or any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury, or to cause injury or otherwise to threaten the safety of humans or domestic animals. PROPER ENCLOSURE OF A DANGEROUS DOG: While on the owner’s property, a dangerous dog shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and a secure top, and shall also provide protection from the elements for the dog. SEVERE INJURY: Any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery. VICIOUS: An animal other than a “dangerous dog” or “potentially dangerous dog” that displays the characteristics or propensity to do an act that might endanger the safety of a person, animal, or property of another, including but not limited to a disposition to mischief or fierceness as might occa- sionally lead to attack on human beings or other animals without provocation, whether in play or an outbreak of an untrained nature. (Ord. 4185, 11-14-88; amd. Ord. 4916, 9-10-01; Ord. 4964, 5- 13-02; Ord. 4983, 9-23-02; Ord. 5024, 11-3-03) 6-6-5:DOGS AT LARGE; REQUIREMENT OF LEASH OR CHAIN: A. It shall be unlawful for any owner or custo- dian to cause, permit or allow any dog owned, harbored, controlled or kept by him in the City to roam, run or stray away from the pre- mises where the same is owned, harbored, controlled or kept, except that while away from said premises such dog shall at all times be controlled by means of a leash or chain not exceeding eight feet (8') in length by the owner or some duly authorized and compe- tent person, or is at heel of such owner or cus- todian, such control to be exercised by such owner or custodian or other competent autho- rized person. “At heel” shall mean that the dog shall be immediately at the owner’s or custodian’s heel; provided, however, that such leash or chain is not required for any dog when otherwise safely and securely con- fined or completely controlled while in or upon any vehicle. Furthermore, this section shall not apply to dogs which are in special areas designated by the City as dog training areas and as long as the regulations of the City, or its authorized representative, with respect to the use of such areas are complied with and said dogs are under the custody and control of a competent trainer. A violation of 508 City of Renton 6-6-5 6-6-5 this Subsection shall constitute a civil infrac- tion punishable by a fine of up to $250, not including costs. B. It shall further be unlawful for any owner or custodian: 103 City of Renton 6-6-5 6-6-5 1. To suffer or permit any animal, reptile or fowl to trespass upon private or public prop- erty so as to damage, disturb, injure, destroy or soil any property or thing of value. A viola- tion of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not including costs. 2. To permit a dog to run at large within the City at any time without a license as pro- vided in Chapter 5-4 RMC. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not includ- ing costs. 3. To permit any animal, whether licensed or not, to run at large in any public park, public beach, pond, fountain, stream, public playground, school ground or any other pub- lic facility permitting swimming and/or boat- ing activities; provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit a person from walk- ing or exercising a dog in a public area, except on any public beach, pond, stream or similar facility which permits swimming and/or boating activities, when such dog is on a leash or otherwise under the immediate control of its owner or custodian and proper safeguards are taken to protect the public and property from injury or damage from said dog. The Park Director is hereby autho- rized and directed to post such areas as here- inabove set forth. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not includ- ing costs. 4. To permit any animal to enter any place where food is stored, prepared, served or sold to the public or any other public building or hall; provided, however, that this Subsection shall not apply to service dogs, blind persons using a trained seeing eye dog, veterinary offices or hospitals, or to animal shows or exhibitions where at least twenty four (24) hours’ advance notice has been given to the agency designated herein to enforce the pro- visions of this Chapter. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not includ- ing costs. 5. To permit any female dog, whether licensed or not, to run at large while in heat. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not including costs. 6. To permit any dog to chase, run after or jump at vehicles using the public streets and alleys. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250, not including costs. 7. To keep or harbor any dog, cat or other animal or fowl whether licensed or not, which by habitual howling, yelping, barking or other noise disturbs or annoys any person in the neighborhood, or to keep any domestic bird or animal that emits frequent or long, continued noise so as to disturb the peace, quietness and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor in accordance with RCW 9A.20.021(3), as now or hereafter amended. 8. To keep, harbor or maintain any vicious dog or dog with vicious propensities in a man- ner which may or does endanger the safety, health and well being of persons or the safety of property being or located off the owner’s or custodian’s premises or lawfully on said pre- mises. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor in accordance with RCW 9A.20.021(3), as now or hereafter amended. 9. To allow a vicious dog or dog with vicious propensities to run at large at any time, or allow such dog off the owner’s or custodian’s premises unless securely leashed and in the control of a person of suitable age and discre- tion to control and/or restrain such dog at all times. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor in accordance with RCW 9A.20.021(3), as now or hereafter amended. C. Any dog doing or performing any of the acts prohibited in this Section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and such animal may be seized and impounded by the City’s Ani- mal Control Officer, or its duly designated representative. (Ord. 3777, 12-19-83) D. This Section shall not apply to police animals while being exhibited, exercised or used in discharging or attempting to discharge any lawful duty or function or power of office, by any bona fide officer or representative of such 6-6-5 6-6-8 103 City of Renton officer, or any police agency. (Ord. 4463, 7-25- 94, eff. retroactive to 7-1-94; amd. Ord. 4916, 9-10-01) 6-6-6:IMPOUNDING PROCEDURE: A. Notice and Redeem: The City’s Animal Con- trol Officer, as herein designated, is autho- rized to enforce the animal control laws provided by this Chapter and may impound any animals determined by such Animal Con- trol Officer to be doing or performing any of the acts prohibited by Section 6-6-5 herein and thereby constituting a public nuisance as provided by Section 6-6-5 of this Chapter. After such animal is impounded, the Animal Control Officer shall ascertain whether such animal is licensed, and if so, shall within a reasonable time notify by letter or telephone the person to whom the license has been issued that such animal has been impounded and may be redeemed as herein provided for. Any animal so impounded pursuant to this Chapter shall be held for the owner or lawful custodian up to a maximum period of seventy two (72) hours by the impounding agency. In the event, however, any such animal is not timely redeemed, it shall be humanely destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the impounding agency; provided, however, that none of said animal so impounded shall be used for any experimental purposes. B. Notice and Right of Appeal: Prior to the destruction or disposition of any licensed ani- mal, or in those instances in which there is knowledge of the actual owner or person in possession or control of any animal, there shall be a notice sent to such person that the animal has been impounded and may be destroyed or disposed of if not claimed within seventy two (72) hours of the animal being impounded. The notice will be given by actual notice, posting of notice at the location where the animal was impounded or was kept or at the last known residence of the person to whom notice was to be given, by surface mail, postage prepaid, or by any other means which would increase the likelihood of the notice being received. The notice shall also contain an appeal right to contest the justifi- cation for impounding, or the mathematics used in calculating the impound fee and fee for keeping the animal. The appeal shall be made, in writing, to the Police Chief or to his designee, and shall be limited to the issues of the propriety of the impound and whether or not the fees for redemption have been prop- erly calculated. (Ord. 4185, 11-14-88) 6-6-7:RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: A. The City’s Animal Control Officer shall keep an adequate record of all animals impounded, together with a description of such animal, the date of impounding and the name and address, if known, of the owner or custodian of such animal, together with the date of redemption, if any. The City shall likewise furnish unto the City’s Animal Control Officer proper receipt books, including tripli- cate forms, for the collection of all fines and fees due and collected under this Section and same shall be remitted, at least monthly, unto the Finance and Information Services Administrator, together with a complete set of copies of all such receipts. B. The City’s Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized and directed to issue an appropri- ate citation for any violation of any terms and conditions in this Chapter. (Ord. 4185, 11-14- 88) 6-6-8:DANGEROUS DOGS: A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a danger- ous dog in the City without a certificate of registration issued under this Section. This Section shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials for police work. B. The Police Department of the City shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of such dangerous dog if the owner presents to the animal control unit sufficient evidence of: 1. A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog; and 2. A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowners’ insurance, issued by an insurer qualified under Title 48 RCW, or a surety 204 City of Renton 6-6-8 6-6-9 bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under Chapter 48.28 RCW in a form accept- able to the City, in the amount of at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog. C. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside of the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal. D. Dogs shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a wilful trespass or other tort upon the pre- mises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. (Ord. 4185, 11- 14-88; amd. Ord. 4964, 5-13-02; Ord. 4983, 9- 23-02) 6-6-9:CONFISCATION, HEARING, AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR DANGEROUS DOGS: A. Confiscation: Any dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority if the dog is not validly registered, the owner has not secured the liability insur- ance as required, or the dog is not maintained in the proper enclosure. Said dog shall be placed in quarantine for a maximum of 10 business days, to allow the owner time to comply with the requirements of this chapter. If the owner is unable to comply, the dog shall be immediately destroyed in an expedi- tious and humane manner. Costs of this pro- cedure shall be assessed against the owner or keeper of the dangerous dog. If a dog that has been previously determined to be dangerous is not within a proper enclo- sure and is not under physical restraint of a responsible person, said dog is subject to immediate confiscation and destruction after 72 hours. B. Hearing And Appeal Procedure: 1. The animal control officer will serve notice upon the dog owner in person or by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, of the city’s intent to have the dog declared dangerous. The notice will be sent to the last known address of the owner, if the owner is known. For purposes of determining the 10 days within which a determination must be made, the notice will be deemed received on the third day after its posting in the regular mail. In the event the owner is not known, notice shall be accomplished by a public notification in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Renton. For pur- poses of determining the 10 days within which a determination must be made, the notice will be deemed received on the day of publication. The dog owner may ask for a con- tinuance of the determination date, but, in no event may that date be more than 10 days after the notice was received. 2. The notice must state: a. The code section permitting the pro- posed action; b. The reasons the City considers the ani- mal dangerous; c. A statement that the dog is subject to registration and controls required by this chapter; d. An explanation of the owner’s rights and of the proper procedure for appealing a decision finding the dog dangerous, including the owner’s right to submit written materials explaining why the dog should not be declared dangerous; e. The date by which written materials must be received by the Police Chief; f. The date by which the determination of dangerousness will be made; and g. A description of the dog. 3. The Police Chief or his/her designee shall make a determination whether the dog is 6-6-9 6-6-10 204 City of Renton dangerous as defined herein. Said determina- tion must occur prior to the expiration of 10 calendar days following delivery of the notice. If the chief or the chief’s designee determines that the dog is more probably than not a dan- gerous dog, he/she shall make the determina- tion that the dog is dangerous. 4. After such decision, the chief of police or his/her designee must issue a final determi- nation, in the form of a written order, within seven calendar days. In the event the dog is determined to be dangerous, the order shall include: a. The authority for the action, b. A brief concise statement of the facts that support the determination, c. An explanation of the insurance and enclosure requirements set out in this chap- ter, and d. The signature of the person who made the determination. The order shall be sent by regular and certi- fied mail, return receipt requested, or deliv- ered in person to the owner at the owner’s last address known to the city. In the event the owner is not identified before the final determination is made, the order need not be published or otherwise sent to the owner. 5. The owner may appeal the Police Chief’s (or his/her designee’s) final determination that the dog is dangerous to the Municipal Court. The Municipal Court shall sit in an appellate capacity only, the record being lim- ited to the materials considered by the Police Chief or his/her designee. The decision of the Municipal Court is not subject to appeal. 6. The owner must make such appeal within 15 days of receiving the final determi- nation. For purposes of this provision, the final determination is deemed received on the third day after its posting in the regular mail. 7. While the determination and appeal, if any, is pending, the dog will be confined or controlled in compliance with this chapter. If the dog is determined to be dangerous, the owner must pay all costs of confinement, and control, and, if the dog is destroyed, the cost of destruction. 8. If, after a final determination of danger- ousness, the owner does not comply with the requirements of this chapter for keeping a dangerous dog within 10 working days, the dog will be destroyed as set out herein. (Ord. 4185, 11-14-88; amd. Ord. 4916, 9-10-01; Ord. 4983, 9-23-02) 6-6-10:SUBMISSION OF SUSPECTED RABID ANIMALS TO AUTHORITIES; GROUNDS FOR IMPOUNDMENT AND IMPOUNDMENT FEE: A. It shall be unlawful for the owner or custo- dian of any animal known to have bitten or scratched any person or persons, or other ani- mal or animals, to harbor or keep such dog without permitting an examination or inspec- tion of such dog by the Animal Control Officer or any other duly constituted author- ity having jurisdiction thereover. If after such inspection or examination, good cause appears that such animal is suffering or has been exposed to rabies, such animal shall be quarantined from other animals for a ten (10) day period from such determination of possi- ble exposure. The animal may be quaran- tined by the owner, upon proof of an ability to prevent contact with other animals, or by the enforcing agency in case the owner is unable to provide effective quarantine. B. Any animal quarantined under this Section may be released from quarantine at the expi- ration of ten (10) days or prior thereto, or upon the determination of the King County Health Department veterinarian that it is free from such disease. No animal impounded under the provision of this Section by the enforcing agency shall be released except upon payment to the impounding authority of a maintenance charge of two dollars ($2.00) for each day of such confinement. (Ord. 3777, 12-19-83) 204 City of Renton 6-6-11 6-6-12 6-6-11:CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; FAILURE TO AID INJURED ANIMAL UNLAWFUL: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully or cruelly injure or kill any animal by any mode or means causing it unnecessary fright or pain; it shall further be unlawful for any person, by neglect or otherwise, to cause or allow any animal to endure pain, suffering or injury, or to fail or neglect to aid or attempt alleviation of any pain, suffering or injury so caused to any animal by such person or per- sons. A violation of this Section shall consti- tute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, not including costs, and up to 90 days in jail, and forfeiture of the animal or animals involved. Forfeiture is not manda- tory. B. Any law enforcement or animal control officer having probable cause to believe a violation of this Section has occurred may remove and restore the animal or animals in accordance with the applicable provisions of RCW 16.52.085. C. RCW 16.52.085 is hereby adopted by refer- ence, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 3777, 12-19- 83; amd. Ord. 4964, 5-13-02; Ord. 5024, 11-3- 03) 6-6-12:WILD OR DANGEROUS ANIMALS: The keeping of wild or dangerous ani- mals is prohibited, with the exception of dangerous dogs under the provisions of RMC 6-6-8. A viola- tion of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, not including costs, and up to 90 days in jail. (Ord. 4964, 5-13- 02) 200 City of Renton 6-9-1 6-9-1 CHAPTER 9 CHILDREN, UNATTENDED SECTION: 6-9-1: Leaving Children Without Adult Supervision In Vehicle 6-9-1:LEAVING CHILDREN WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION IN VEHICLE: A. It is unlawful for any person, while in charge of a vehicle, to park or wilfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or public place leaving a child under the age of eight (8) years without adult supervision. 1.“Without adult supervision” means: a. No adult occupants are physically present in the vehicle while the engine is run- ning; or b. No adult or person of responsible age is physically present in the vehicle for five min- utes or longer while the vehicle engine is turned off. 2. “Adult” means a person over 18 years of age. 3. “Person of responsible age” means a per- son over 11 years of age. (Amd. Ord. 4823 12- 20-99) B. Whereas not less than three (3) printed cop- ies in book form of title 46 RCW and title 9 RCW have heretofore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City for use and examination by the general public; now, therefore, RCW 46.61.600 and RCW 9.91.060 are hereby adopted and shall be in full force and effect within the City lim- its of the City. (Ord. 3342, 7-23-79) 704 City of Renton 6-10-1 6-10-1 CHAPTER 10 CRIMINAL CODE SECTION: 6-10-1: Code Sections Adopted 6-10-2: Amendments, Modifications Accepted 6-10-3: Record Kept By Clerk 6-10-4: Severability 6-10-5: Additional Code Section Amendments 6-10-1:CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED: The following sections of RCW Title 9A, Washington Criminal Code; Title 9, Crimes and Punishments; Title 10, Criminal Procedure; Title 26, Domestic Relations; Title 69, Food, Drugs, Cos- metics and Possession; Title 70, Public Health and Safety; and Title 77, Fish and Wildlife, have here- tofore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk and made available for use and examination by the general public, and are hereby adopted as part of Title VI (Police Regulations): (Amd. Ord. 4968, 5-20-02; Ord. 5078, 5-17-2004) A. 9A.36.041, 9A.36.050, 9A.36.070 and 9A.36.150. B. 9A.42.035, 9A.48.010, 9A.48.050, 9A.48.060, 9A.48.090, 9A.48.100, and 9A.49.030, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) C. 9A.50.020 and 9A.50.030. D. 9A.52.010, 9A.52.060, 9A.52.070, 9A.52.080, 9A.52.090, 9A.52.100 and 9A.52.120. (Amd. Ord. 4674, 7-28-97) E. 9A.56.010, 9A.56.020, 9A.56.050, 9A.56.060, 9A.56.096, 9A.56.100, 9A.56.140, 9A.56.170, 9A.56.180, 9A.56.220, and 9A.56.270, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4686, 10-27-97; Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) F. 9A.60.010, 9A.60.030, 9A.60.040, 9A.60.045, and 9A.60.050. (Amd. Ord. 5076, 5-17-2004) G. 9A.72.010, 9A.72.040, 9A.72.050, 9A.72.060, 9A.72.070, 9A.72.080, 9A.72.140 and 9A.72.150. H. 9A.76.010, 9A.76.020, 9A.76.030, 9A.76.040, 9A.76.050, 9A.76.060, 9A.76.070, 9A.76.080, 9A.76.090, 9A.76.100, 9A.76.130, 9A.76.160, 9A.76.170 and 9A.76.175 as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4674, 7-28-97) I. 9A.80.010, 9A.84.010, 9A.84.020, 9A.84.030 and 9A.84.040. J. 9A.44.096, 9A.44.130, 9A.88.010, 9A.88.030, 9A.88.050, 9A.88.060, 9A.88.090 and 9A.88.110 as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4674, 7-28-97) K. 9.01.055, 9.03.010, 9.03.020, 9.08.070, 9.35.030, 9.40.100, 9.41.050, 9.41.140, 9.41.230, 9.41.240, 9.41.250, 9.41.260, 9.41.270, 9.41.280, 9.41.300, 9.47A.010, 9.47A.020, 9.47A.030, 9.47A.040, 9.47A.050, 9.61.230, 9.61.240, 9.61.250, 9.66.010, 9.66.020, 9.66.030, 9.66.050, 9.68A.090, 9.68A.110, 9.68A.140, 9.68A.150, 9.68A.160, 9.91.025, 9.91.140, 9.91.060, 9.91.130, and 9.91.170 as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4674, 7-28-97; Ord. 4686, 10-27-97; Ord. 4753, 11-23-98; Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) L. 69.50.403. M. 9.45.190, 9.45.210, 9.45.220, 9.45.230, 9.45.240 and 9.45.250. N. 9A.08.020, 9A.08.030. O. 9A.28.020, 9A.28.030 and 9A.28.040, as they relate only to offenses defined as misdemean- ors. P. 9A.40.070, 9A.46.020, 9A.46.110, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.44.063, 26.44.067, 26.50.110, 69.43.110, and 69.43.120, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4674, 7-28-97; Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) 6-10-1 6-10-5 704 City of Renton Q. 28A.635.020, 28A.635.030, 28A.635.040, 28A.635.050, 28A.635.070, 28A.635.090, 28A.635.100, 28A.635.110 and 28A.635.120, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4674, 7-28- 97) R. 26.28.080 and 26.28.085, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4360, 7-27-92; amd. Ord. 4637, 10-7-96; Ord. 4674, 7-28-97; Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) S. 77.15.460, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) T. 10.99.010, 10.99.020, 10.99.030, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 10.99.050, 10.99.055, 10.99.060, 10.99.070, and 10.99.900, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4968, 5-20-02) U. 70.77.485, 70.77.488, 70.77.510, 70.77.515, and 70.77.520. (Ord. 5078, 5-17-2004) 6-10-2:AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS ACCEPTED: Any and all amendments, additions or modifications to said Code, relating to the above sections, when printed and filed with the City Clerk of the City by authorization of the City Council from time to time, shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code with- out the necessity of further adoption of such amendments, modifications or additions by the legislative authority of the City or by ordinance. (Ord. 3156, 9-26-77) 6-10-3:RECORD KEPT BY CLERK: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to duly authenticate and record a copy of the abovementioned together with any amend- ments or additions thereto, together with an authenticated copy of this Ordinance. (Ord. 3156, 9-26-77) 6-10-4:SEVERABILITY: If any part or provision of said Code be in conflict with any other Code heretofore or here- after adopted by the City, then in any such event, the more restrictive provision shall be applicable and control. (Ord. 3156, 9-26-77) 6-10-5:ADDITIONAL CODE SECTION AMENDMENTS: Not less than three (3) printed copies in book form of chapter 106, laws of 1981, title 10 RCW have heretofore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City for use and examination by the general public; now there- fore chapter 106, laws of 1981 and RCW 10.31.100 are hereby adopted and shall be in force and effect within the City limits of the City of Renton. (Ord. 3574, 9-14-81) 704 City of Renton 6-12-1 6-12-4 CHAPTER 12 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SALES OR USE SECTION: 6-12-1: Uniform Controlled Substances Act Adopted By Reference 6-12-2: Prescription Drugs 6-12-3: Drug Paraphernalia Infraction 6-12-4: Severability Clause 6-12-1:UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE: The Uniform Controlled Substances Act, RCW 69.50, specifically sections 69.50.101; 69.50.102; 69.50.201 through 69.50.213; 69.50.308; 69.50.309; 69.50.4014; 69.50.408; 69.50.412; 69.50.425; 69.50.505; 69.50.506; 69.50.509; 69.50.510; 69.50.511; 69.50.520; 69.50.601; as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein are each adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4484, 11-28-94, eff. retroactive to 7-1-94; amd. Ord. 5076, 5-17-2004) 6-12-2:PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: RCW 69.41.010, 69.41.030, 69.41.050, 69.41.070 and 69.41.320, insofar as they apply to misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses, are hereby adopted by reference, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by refer- ence therein as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4674, 7-28-97) 6-12-3:DRUG PARAPHERNALIA INFRACTION: Engrossed House Bill 2772 of the 1998 Regular Session Laws relating to the delivery of drug paraphernalia is adopted by this reference as now or hereafter amended as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4729, 6-22-98) 6-12-4:SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any provision of this Chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter, or the appli- cation of the provision to other persons or circum- stances is not affected. (Ord. 4674, 7-28-97; amd. Ord. 4729, 6-22-98) 1299 City of Renton 6-14-1 6-14-2 CHAPTER 14 LITTER SECTION: 6-14-1: City Of Renton Anti-Litter Law 6-14-2: Definitions 6-14-3: Litter In Public Places 6-14-4: Placement Of Litter In Receptacles 6-14-5: Sweeping Litter Into Gutters 6-14-6:Merchants’ Duty 6-14-7: Litter Thrown By Persons In Vehicles 6-14-8: Truck Loads Causing Litter 6-14-9: Litter In Parks 6-14-10: Litter In Lakes And Fountains 6-14-11: Throwing Or Distributing Commercial Handbills In Public Places 6-14-12: Placing Commercial And Noncommercial Handbills On Vehicles 6-14-13: Depositing Commercial And Noncommercial Handbills On Uninhabited Or Vacant Premises 6-14-14: Prohibiting Distribution Of Handbills Where Properly Posted 6-14-15: Distributing Commercial And Noncommercial Handbills At Inhabited Private Premises 6-14-16: Dropping Litter From Aircraft 6-14-17: Posting Notices Prohibited 6-14-18: Litter On Occupied Private Property 6-14-19: Owner To Maintain Premises Free Of Litter 6-14-20: Litter On Vacant Lots 6-14-21: Clearing Of Litter From Open Private Property By City 6-14-22: Violation; Penalties 6-14-23: Adoption By Reference 6-14-1:CITY OF RENTON ANTI-LITTER LAW: This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the City of Renton Anti-Litter Law. 6-14-2:DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Chapter the fol- lowing terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein: AIRCRAFT: Any contrivance now known or hereaf- ter invented, used or designated for navigation or for flight in the air. The word “aircraft” shall include helicopters and lighter-than-air dirigibles and balloons. COMMERCIAL HANDBILL: Any printed or writ- ten matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature: A. Which advertises for sale any merchandise, product, commodity or thing; or B. Which directs attention to any business or mercantile or commercial establishment or other activity, for the purpose of either directly or indirectly promoting the interest thereof by sales; or C. Which directs attention to or advertise any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition, or event of any kind, for which an admission fee is charged for the purpose of private gain or profit; but the terms of this clause shall not apply where an admission fee is charged or a collection is taken up for the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to such meet- ing, theatrical performance, exhibition, or event of any kind, when either of the same is held, given or takes place in connection with the dissemination of information which is not restricted under the ordinary rules of decency, good morals, public peace, safety and good order; provided, that nothing con- tained in this clause shall be deemed to authorize the holding, giving or taking place of any meeting, theatrical performance, exhi- bition or event of any kind, without a license, where such license is or may be required by any law of this State, or under any ordinance of the City of Renton; or D. Which, while containing reading matter other than advertising matter, is predominantly and essentially an advertisement, and is dis- tributed or circulated for advertising pur- poses, or for the private benefit and gain of any person so engaged as advertiser or distributor. GARBAGE: Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food. 6-14-2 6-14-6 1299 City of Renton LITTER: Garbage, refuse and rubbish as defined herein and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as herein prohibited, tends to create a danger to public health, safety and wel- fare. NEWSPAPER: Any newspaper of general circula- tion as defined by general law, any newspaper duly entered with the Post Office Department of the United States, in accordance with Federal statute or regulation, and any newspaper filed and recorded with any recording officer as provided by general law; and, in addition thereto, shall mean and include any periodical or current magazine regularly published with not less than four (4) issues per year, and sold to the public. NONCOMMERCIAL HANDBILL: Any printed or written matter, any sample, or device, dodger, cir- cular, leaflet, pamphlet, newspaper, magazine, paper, booklet, or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or copies of any matter of literature not included in the aforesaid definitions of a commercial handbill or newspaper. PARK: A park, reservation, playground, beach, recreation center or any other public area in the City, owned or used by the City and devoted to active or passive recreation. PERSON: Any person, firm, partnership, associa- tion, corporation, company or organization of any kind. PRIVATE PREMISES: Any dwelling, house, build- ing or other structure, designed or used either wholly or in part for private residential purposes, whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant, and shall include any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps, vestibule or mailbox belonging or appurtenant to such dwell- ing, house, building or other structure. PUBLIC PLACE: Any and all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public ways and any and all public parks, square, spaces, grounds and build- ings. REFUSE: All putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes (except body wastes), including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, motor vehicle parts, and solid market and indus- trial wastes. (Amd. Ord. 4792, 9-13-99) RUBBISH: Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, wrappings, cigarettes, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, crockery and similar materials. VEHICLE: Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, including devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. 6-14-3:LITTER IN PUBLIC PLACES: No person shall throw or deposit litter in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley or other public place within the City except in public receptacles or in authorized private receptacles for collection. 6-14-4:PLACEMENT OF LITTER IN RECEPTACLES: Persons placing litter in public recepta- cles or in authorized private receptacles shall do so in such a manner as to prevent it from being car- ried or deposited by the elements upon any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place. 6-14-5:SWEEPING LITTER INTO GUTTERS: No person shall sweep into or deposit in any gutter, street or other public place within the City the accumulation of litter from any building or lot or from any public or private sidewalk or driveway. Persons owning or occupying property shall keep the sidewalk in front of their premises free of litter at all times. 6-14-6:MERCHANTS’ DUTY: No person owning or occupying a place of business shall sweep into or deposit in any gut- ter, street or other public place within the City the accumulation of litter from any building or lot or from any public or private sidewalk or driveway. Persons owning or occupying places of business within the City shall keep the sidewalk in front of their business premises free of litter. 1297 City of Renton 6-14-7 6-14-8 6-14-7:LITTER THROWN BY PERSONS IN VEHICLES: No person, while a driver or passenger in a vehicle, shall throw or deposit litter upon any street or other public place within the City. 6-14-8:TRUCK LOADS CAUSING LITTER: No person shall drive or move any truck or other vehicle within the City unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any load or contents of litter from being blown or deposited upon any street, alley or other public place. Nor shall any person drive or move any vehicle or truck 1201 City of Renton 6-14-21 6-14-23 ments whether levied prior or subsequent thereto. (Ord. 1700, 10-28-58) 6-14-22:VIOLATION; PENALTIES: It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. First offense violations of this chapter shall constitute a civil infraction. Any subsequent violations of this chapter within one year of the first offense shall constitute a misdemeanor. Penalties for any per- son found to have committed a violation of this chapter shall be in accordance with RCW 7.80.120 and RCW 70.93.060. (Ord. 4462, 7-25-94, eff. retro- active to 7-1-94; amd. Ord. 4686, 10-27-97; Ord. 4927, 12-3-01) 6-14-23:ADOPTION BY REFERENCE: RCW 70.93.060 is hereby adopted by reference as now or hereafter amended and all other statutes adopted by reference therein as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4686, 10-27-97) 107 City of Renton 6-17-1 6-17-3 CHAPTER 17 PAWNBROKERS SECTION: 6-17-1: Definitions 6-17-2: Every Pawnbroker Must Keep Records 6-17-3: Transcript Of Record 6-17-4: Records To Be Open For Inspection 6-17-5: Goods Not To Be Removed From Pawnshops 6-17-6: Pawnshops To Be Closed During Certain Hours 6-17-7: Pawnshop Property Hearings 6-17-1:DEFINITIONS: PAWNBROKER: Every business who takes or receives by way of pledge, pawn or exchange, goods, wares or merchandise, or any kind of per- sonal property whatever, for the repayment or security of any money loaned thereon or to loan money on deposit of personal property. PAWNSHOP: Every place at which the business of pawnbroker is being carried on. 6-17-2:EVERY PAWNBROKER MUST KEEP RECORDS: A. It shall be the duty of every pawnbroker to maintain at his place of business a bound book or record (but not a loose leaf record book) in which shall be legibly written, in ink, in the English language, at the time of such loan, exchange, purchase or sale, a record thereof containing, among others, the follow- ing information: 1. The date of the transaction. 2. The name of the business or employee conducting the same. 3. The name, date of birth, street and house number, and the general description of the person with whom the transaction is held. The description shall include the sex, race, height and weight. 4. The name and street and house number of the owner of the property bought or received in pledge. 5. The street and house number of the place from which the property bought or received in pledge was last removed. 6. A description of the property bought or received in pledge, including all serial num- bers and identifying markings, which, in the case of watches, shall contain the name of the maker and the number of both the works and the case, and in case of jewelry shall contain a description of all letters and marks inscribed thereon. 7. The price paid or the amount loaned. 8. The number of any pawn tickets issued therefor. B. It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker and every clerk, agent or employee of such pawn- broker to fail, neglect or refuse to make entry in any material matter in his record, as required by this Section, or to make any false entry therein, or to obliterate, destroy or remove from his place of business such record. C. Anyone who pledges, sells or consigns any property to or within a pawnshop or pawn- broker as hereinabove defined, shall sign the record required to be kept by such dealer with his true name and shall include his cor- rect residence address, and every pawnbro- ker, clerk, agent or employee of any pawnbroker shall require proper and ade- quate identification of such person. The iden- tification shall include the name of the person, birthdate, sex, race and address of the person who pledges, sells, trades, or con- signs the property. The signature shall be verified for correctness and legibility by the pawnbroker, clerk, agent or employee. 6-17-3:TRANSCRIPT OF RECORD: A. Every pawnbroker, before twelve o’clock (12:00) noon of every business day, shall fur- 6-17-3 6-17-7 107 City of Renton nish to the Chief of Police a full, true, and correct transcript of the record of all transac- tions conducted on the preceding day. These transactions shall be recorded on such forms as may be provided and in such format as may be required by the Chief of Police or the county’s chief law enforcement officer. This information may be transmitted to the appli- cable law enforcement agency electronically, by facsimile transmission, or by modem or similar device, or by delivery of computer disk subject to the requirements of, and approval by, the Chief of Police or the county’s chief law enforcement officer. B. Any pawnbroker having good cause to believe any property in his possession has been pre- viously lost or stolen shall promptly report such fact to the Chief of Police, together with the name of the owner, if known, and the date of and name of the person from whom the same was received by such pawnbroker. C. Every pawnbroker and every clerk, agent or employee of such pawnbroker who shall fail, neglect or refuse to make such report, or shall report any material matter falsely to the Chief of Police, shall be guilty of a violation of a misdemeanor, punishable pursuant to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 5227, 11-13-06) 6-17-4:RECORDS TO BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION: All books and other records of any pawnbroker relating to purchase, pledge, exchange, barter or receipt of any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles or things of value, shall at all times be open for inspection by the Chief of Police, or any police officer detailed for that purpose, all storage areas and all articles or things received, purchased or left in pledge and stored, with said pawnbroker shall at all times be open to inspection. 6-17-5:GOODS NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM PAWNSHOPS: A. It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker to remove any goods, articles or things pur- chased by him, or left with him in pledge, from his store or place of business until the expira- tion of thirty (30) days after the same were purchased, received or left in pawn, unless the said goods, articles or things have within the time specified, been inspected and approved for release by the Police Department, which such approval shall be in writing. B. It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker, his clerk or employee, to receive in pledge, or purchase, any article or thing from any per- son under eighteen (18) years of age, or from any person who is at the time intoxicated, or from any habitual drunkard, or from any per- son addicted to the use of narcotic drugs, or from any person who is known to be a thief, or a receiver of stolen goods, or from any per- son whom he has reason to suspect or believe to be such. Notification by the Police Depart- ment to the licensee, clerk, agent or employee that a person has been convicted of burglary, larceny, receiving stolen goods or similar crime shall constitute sufficient notice of said conviction under the provisions of this Chap- ter and shall constitute prima facie evidence that such licensee, clerk, agent or employee had knowledge of such conviction. C. The fact of loaning money upon or purchasing goods from any of the classes of persons enu- merated in this Section shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to and on the part of such pawnbroker, his agent or employee, to violate this Chapter. 6-17-6:PAWNSHOPS TO BE CLOSED DURING CERTAIN HOURS: It shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker to conduct or carry on the business of pawnbroker, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, or to open, or keep open, his pawnshop for the transac- tion of any business whatsoever therein, between the hours of nine o’clock (9:00) P.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) A.M., except from December 15 to December 25 of each year, and on Saturdays, when pawnbrokers may remain open until, but not later than ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. (Ord. 3779, 2-19-83; amd. Ord. 4748, 10-12-98) 6-17-7:PAWNSHOP PROPERTY HEARINGS: A. The Police Department may seize property held by a pawnshop if they have a reasonable belief that: 107 City of Renton 6-17-7 6-17-7 1. The property is the subject of a theft or other crime by which it has been criminally obtained, or 2. The lawful owner has claimed the prop- erty. B. If the pawnshop notifies the Police Depart- ment, in writing, of its claim of ownership or right to possession of items seized within thirty (30) days of the hold being placed, the pawnshop shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard as to the claim or right. The hearing shall be before the Chief of Police or his designee. The burden of produc- ing evidence shall be upon the pawnshop to prove that the claim of the rightful or pur- ported lawful owner is invalid or lesser than or subordinate to that of the pawnshop. C. If the pawnshop doesn’t notify the Police Department, in writing, of its claim of owner- ship or right to possession of the property within thirty (30) days of notice of the hold, the proprietary interest of the pawnshop in the item shall be deemed forfeited. D. When the Police Department places a hold on pawnshop property at the request of another law enforcement agency, the claim of the pawnshop shall be with that outside agency and no hearing will be held under this Sec- tion. E. The pawnshop requesting the hearing shall be required to pay a filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) prior to the date of the hearing. This amount shall be refunded if the Chief of Police or his designee finds in favor of the pawnshop. (Ord. 4375, 10-26-92) 508 City of Renton 6-18-1 6-18-3 CHAPTER 18 PENAL CODE SECTION: 6-18-1: Penal Code Established 6-18-2: Costs Of Prosecution (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retroactive to 7- 1-1994) 6-18-3: Obscene Literature; Obscene Act 6-18-4: Carrying Pistol (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7- 25-1994, eff. retroactive to 7-1-1994) 6-18-5: Dangerous Weapons; Evidence 6-18-6: Discharging Firearms In The City (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retroactive to 7-1-1994) 6-18-7: Minors On Moving Trains 6-18-8: Liquor Code 6-18-9: Failure To Appear (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retroactive to 7-1- 1994) 6-18-10: Criminal Trespass (Rep. by Ord. 5358, 3-3-2008) 6-18-11: Breach Of The Public Peace 6-18-12: Menacing (Rep. by Ord. 5358, 3-3-2008) 6-18-13: Weapons Prohibited On Liquor Sale Premises 6-18-14: Harassment 6-18-15: Obstructing Public Officers (Rep. by Ord. 4674, 7-28-1997) 6-18-16: Disposal Of Firearms 6-18-17: Forfeiture Of Firearms 6-18-18: Lewd Acts 6-18-19: Making Or Having Auto Theft Tools 6-18-20: Violation – Penalty 6-18-21: Severability 6-18-1:PENAL CODE ESTABLISHED: This Chapter shall be referred to and known as the RENTON PENAL CODE. (Ord. 1074, 9-5-1939) 6-18-2:COSTS OF PROSECUTION: (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retro- active to 7-1-1994) 6-18-3:OBSCENE LITERATURE; OBSCENE ACT: A. Enumeration Of Acts: It shall be unlawful for every person: 1. Having knowledge of the contents of any obscene film, publication, performance and other written or graphic matter to exhibit, sell, distribute, display for sale or distribu- tion, or having knowledge of the contents thereof to have in his or her possession with the intent to sell or distribute any book, mag- azine, pamphlet, comic book, newspaper, writing, photograph, motion picture film, phonograph record, tape or wire recording, picture, drawing, figure, image or any object or thing which is obscene; or 2. Having knowledge of the contents thereof to cause to be performed or exhibited or to engage in the performance or exhibition of any show, act, play, dance or motion picture which is obscene. B. Obscene; Definitions: For the purpose of this Section, the term “obscene” shall be defined as material or acts which, taken as a whole, appeal to the prurient interest in sex of the average person upon application of contempo- rary community standards which portray sex- ual conduct in a patently offensive way, and which, taken as a whole do not have serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value. The term “community standard” shall mean the standard within the State. Obscene material or acts shall be deemed to include: 1. Patently offensive representations or descriptions of ultimate sexual acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including those between humans and animals; 2. Patently offensive representations or descriptions of masturbation, fellatio, cunni- lingus, excretory functions and lewd exhibi- tion of the genitals. (Ord. 2818, 1-7-1974, eff. 1-16-1974) C. Violation; Penalty: Each day’s exhibition, dis- play, distribution or possession of any mate- rial in violation of this Section shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense, and except as otherwise specified, any person con- 6-18-3 6-18-9 508 City of Renton victed of a violation of this Section shall be fined a sum of not less than one hundred dol- lars ($100.00) nor more than that set out in RCW 9A.20.021(2), as now or hereafter amended, or imprisoned in the City jail for a period not exceeding that set forth in RCW 9A.20.021(2), as now or hereafter amended, or both such fine and imprisonment for each day’s violation. (Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. ret- roactive to 7-1-1994) 6-18-4:CARRYING PISTOL: (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retro- active to 7-1-1994) 6-18-5:DANGEROUS WEAPONS; EVIDENCE: It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell or dispose of or have in his pos- session any instrument or weapon of the kind usu- ally known as sling shot, sand club or metal knuckles; or any weapon, stick, chain, club or com- bination thereof, including a device usually known as nunchakus stick, or any like device having the same or similar components or parts, whether or not connected by a rope, chain or other device; or to furtively carry, or conceal any dagger, dirk, knife or other dangerous weapon, or to use any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm. (Ord. 3124, 4-4-1977) 6-18-6:DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN THE CITY: (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retro- active to 7-1-1994) 6-18-7:MINORS ON MOVING TRAINS: It shall be unlawful for any minor to get on or off, to get on or catch hold of, to run along side of or in front of, or attempt to get on or catch hold of or alight from any railroad train, railroad engine or railroad car in the City while the same is in motion. (Ord. 1074, 9-5-1939) 6-18-8:LIQUOR CODE: The liquor laws of the State as contained in title 66.44 of the RCW, specifically 66.44.010(1), 66.44.040, 66.44.050, 66.44.060, 66.44.090, 66.44.100, 66.44.130, 66.44.140, 66.44.150, 66.44.160, 66.44.170, 66.44.175, 66.44.180, 66.44.200, 66.44.210, 66.44.240, 66.44.250, 66.44.270, 66.44.290, 66.44.291, 66.44.300, 66.44.310, 66.44.320, 66.44.325 and portions of the Washington Administrative Code, specifically WAC 314.16.120, 314.16.150, 314.16.155, and 314.16.050, of which not less than three (3) copies each have heretofore been filed in the office of the City Clerk and made available to the general public for examination, are hereby adopted by reference for the City, and any and all amendments, addi- tions or modifications thereto, when printed and filed with the City Clerk by authorization of the City Council from time to time, shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments, additions or modifications by the leg- islative authority of the City or by ordinance. By the reference thereto made hereinabove, said liquor laws of the State as hereinabove described, together with any and all amendments, modifica- tions or additions thereto, and hereinafter printed and filed with the City Clerk, are incorporated herein and made a part of this Chapter as if fully set forth, and with the same effect as if set out herein in full, or as adopted by subsequent ordi- nance amendatory hereof. (Ord. 3041, 6-28-1976) A. It shall be unlawful for all persons except pro- prietors and legal employees thereof to be in any tavern or other licensed premises in the City in which liquor is sold or offered for sale or consumed by the opened bottle or glass and such premises shall be kept closed and all such persons except proprietors and legal employees shall be excluded from such pre- mises between the hours not included in WAC 314-16-050 and it shall be the responsibility of the proprietors, bartenders or legal employees in charge to exclude all such persons. B. It shall be unlawful for any persons except proprietors and legal employees thereof to be in any tavern or other licensed premises in the City in which liquor is sold or offered for sale or consumed by the opened bottle or glass, and it shall be a violation for any such person to be in such premises, except during the hours as defined in WAC 314.16.050. (Ord. 3122, 4-4-1977) 6-18-9:FAILURE TO APPEAR: (Rep. by Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retro- active to 7-1-1994) 508 City of Renton 6-18-10 6-18-13 6-18-10:CRIMINAL TRESPASS: (Rep. by Ord. 5358, 3-3-2008) 6-18-11:BREACH OF THE PUBLIC PEACE: A person shall be guilty of breach of public peace if such person causes, or by his actions or words is likely to cause, a breach of the public peace. “Public peace”, for the purpose of this Section, is defined as the right of members of the general public to be free from unreasonable noise, public danger, alarm, disorder, nuisance, fear or damage, either to person or property. For the pur- poses of this Section the following acts are deemed a breach of public peace, and any person commit- ting any one or more of these acts will be guilty of breach of the public peace, to-wit: A. Acts of violence, including fights whether with feet, hands, fists or weapons, whether kicked, thrown, swung or otherwise utilized. B. Acting in a violent, threatening, intimidating or hostile manner toward another person such that said person is reasonably placed in fear of injury to or fear of his life, body, limb, health or safety. C. Acts in a violent, threatening, intimidating or hostile manner toward the property of another person whereby such person is put in reasonable fear of the safety or integrity of such property. D. Urinates or defecates in a public place or in a place open to public view. E. Makes, allows, continues or causes to be made or allowed or continued, any excessive unnecessary or unusually loud noise, or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others. F. Addresses abusive, vile, profane or obscene language or threats to any person which demeans the character, intelligence, morality or fitness of the other party, which language or threats interfere with the other party’s lawful pursuit of his or her profession, or which interferes with the peaceful pursuit of a lawful activity of that other person, or the general public. G. Damages, befouls or disturbs public property or property of another so as to create a haz- ardous, unhealthy or physically offensive con- dition. H. Organizes, operates, provides space for, per- mits or allows to continue, any gathering of people, when such gathering creates such noise as annoys, disturbs, injures or endan- gers the comfort, repose, peace or safety of others, or when the method of transportation, either when being operated, or when await- ing use, seriously congests public rights-of- way or interferes with the use and enjoyment of adjoining property. It shall be unlawful for any person to breach the public peace in the City. (Ord. 3281, 12-18-1978, eff, 12-27-1978) 6-18-12:MENACING: (Rep. by Ord. 5358, 3-3-2008) 6-18-13:WEAPONS PROHIBITED ON LIQUOR SALE PREMISES: A. Possession Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for anyone, on or in any premises in the City where alcoholic beverages are dispensed by the drink to: (Ord. 3459, 8-4-1980) 1. Carry any knife, sword, dagger or other cutting or stabbing instrument, with a blade of a length of three inches (3") or more, or any razor with an unguarded blade, whether said weapon or instrument is concealed or not. 2. Carry any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slingshot, bow, sand club, blackjack, metal knuckles; or any stick, chain, metal pipe, bar, club or combination thereof including a device known as nun- chakus stick, or any like device having the same or similar components or parts, whether or not connected by a rope, chain or other device, or any explosive or any poison or injurious gas, or any other instrument or weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, whether said instrument or weapon is concealed or not. B. Exceptions: The above shall not apply to or affect the following: 1. Any lawful act committed by a person while in his fixed place of business. 6-18-13 6-18-13 508 City of Renton 2. Any person who by virtue of his office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain pub- lic order, or to make arrests for offenses, whether during regular duty hours or not. 3. Any person making or assisting in mak- ing a lawful arrest for the commission of a fel- ony. 4. Any area primarily designated for the service of prepared foods and commonly referred to as a restaurant, whether alcoholic beverages are served or not. (Ord. 3459, 8-4- 1980) C. Warning Signs Required: Signs, informing the public of the prohibitions contained herein, shall be conspicuously posted at all internal and external entrances to any area wherein the carrying of said weapons or instruments is prohibited. Said signs shall be provided by the City to all affected places of business, and shall bear the following inscription: WARNING – WEAPONS PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a commissioned law enforcement officer, to enter onto this premises while carrying any of the following weapons or instruments, whether a license or permit to carry said weapon is possessed or not, and whether said weapon or instrument is concealed or not: knife, sword, dagger or any other cutting or stabbing instrument, having a blade longer than three inches (3"); or any razor with an unguarded blade; or any explosive, or any poison or injurious gas; or any slingshot, bow, sand club, blackjack, metal knuckles, stick, chain, metal pipe, bar, club or combination thereof, including a device known as “nun- chuka” sticks or any like device having the same or similar components or parts; or any weapon or instrument apparently capable of producing bodily harm. (Ord. 3917, 6-17-1985) D. Penalty: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon convic- 502 City of Renton 6-18-13 6-18-17 tion, said weapon or instrument involved may be confiscated by order of the presiding judge, and shall thereafter be disposed of in accordance with statutes or ordinances gov- erning the disposal of confiscated or found property. (Ord. 4462, 7-25-1994, eff. retroac- tive to 7-1-1994) 6-18-14:HARASSMENT: Substitute Senate Bill 5142 of which not less than three (3) copies each have heretofore been filed in the office of the City Clerk and made available to the general public for examination, is hereby adopted by reference for the City, and any and all amendments, additions or modifications thereto, when printed and filed with the City Clerk by authorization of the City Council, shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code without the necessity of further adop- tion by the legislative authority of the City. (Ord. 4091, 10-26-1987) 6-18-15:OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC OFFICERS: (Rep. by Ord. 4674, 7-28-1997) 6-18-16:DISPOSAL OF FIREARMS: A. Except as provided in subsection C below, the Police Chief is hereby authorized and directed to arrange for the destruction of all firearms which are or have been: 1) judicially forfeited to the City after June 30, 1993, and are no longer needed for evidence; 2) forfeited to the City after June 30, 1993, due to a fail- ure to make a claim under RCW 63.32.010 or 63.40.010; 3) obtained by the City after June 30, 1993, through the City’s gun buy-back program or similar programs; or 4) otherwise legally obtained by the City after June 30, 1993, free of legal claims. B. Except for those firearms described in sub- section C below, all firearms which were: 1) judicially forfeited to the City on or before June 30, 1993, and are no longer needed for evidence; or 2) forfeited to the City on or before June 30, 1993, due to a failure to make a claim under RCW 63.32.010 or 63.40.010, shall be disposed of by destruction, in the case of illegal firearms, or by trade or auction in the case of all other firearms, as provided for in RCW 9.41.098. C. “Antique firearms” as defined by RCW 9.41.150 and firearms recognized as curios, relics, and firearms of particular historical significance by the United State Treasury Department Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are exempt from destruction and shall be disposed of by auction or trade to commercial sellers. D. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitu- tionality shall not affect the validity or con- stitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Section. (Ord. 4479, 10-24-94) 6-18-17:FORFEITURE OF FIREARMS: A. Commencement Of Proceedings: In the event that a firearm is seized by the City Police Department, and the owner or person from whom the firearm was seized or any other per- son claiming ownership or a right to possess the firearm may be ineligible to lawfully pos- sess the firearm pursuant to chapter 9.41 RCW, thereby preventing the Police Depart- ment from lawfully returning the firearm(s) to said person, then proceedings for forfeiture shall be deemed commenced by the seizure. Within fifteen (15) days following the determi- nation by the Police Department that the owner or person from whom the firearm was seized or any other person claiming owner- ship or a right to possess the firearm may be ineligible to lawfully possess the firearm pur- suant to chapter 9.41 RCW, the Police Depart- ment shall cause notice to be served on the owner of the firearm seized, the person in charge thereof, and any person having any known right or interest therein, including any community property interest, of the seizure and intended forfeiture of the firearm(s). The notice of seizure may be served by any method authorized by law or court rule including but not limited to service by certified mail with return receipt requested. Service by mail shall be deemed complete upon mailing to the last known address within the fifteen (15) day period following the determination by the Police Department that the individual may be ineligible to possess a firearm. 6-18-17 6-18-18 502 City of Renton B. Forfeiture: If no person notifies the Police Department in writing of the person’s claim of ownership or right to possession of the fire- arm(s) within forty five (45) days from the date notice is served, the item seized shall be deemed forfeited. C. Claim Of Ownership: 1. If any person notifies the Police Depart- ment in writing of the person’s claim of own- ership or right to possession of the firearm(s) within forty five (45) days, the person or per- sons shall be afforded a reasonable opportu- nity to be heard as to the claim or right. 2. If the person claiming ownership or right to possess the firearm(s) is charged by the City with a criminal offense arising out of the same incident from which the firearm(s) was seized, the hearing shall be held immediately following the disposition of the criminal mat- ter. In all other cases, the hearing shall be before the chief law enforcement officer of the City or his/her designee, except that any per- son asserting a claim or right may remove the matter to a court of competent jurisdiction. Removal may only be accomplished according to the rules of civil procedure. The court to which the matter is to be removed shall be the District Court when the aggregate value of personal property is within the jurisdictional limit set forth in RCW 3.66.020. The person seeking removal of the matter must serve pro- cess against the City and any other party of interest, in accordance with RCW 4.28.080 or 4.92.020, within forty five (45) days after the person seeking removal has notified the Police Department of the person’s claim of owner- ship or right to possession. A hearing before the judge or the chief law enforcement officer or his/her designee and any appeal therefrom shall be under title 34 RCW. 3. In a court hearing between two (2) or more claimants to the article or articles involved, the prevailing party shall be enti- tled to a judgment for costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. The burden of producing evi- dence shall be upon the person claiming to be the lawful owner or the person claiming to have the lawful right to possession of the fire- arm(s). The Police Department shall promptly return the firearm(s) to the claim- ant upon a determination by the judge or chief law enforcement officer or his/her desig- nee that the claimant is lawfully entitled to possession pursuant to chapter 9.41 RCW, and as soon as the firearm(s) is no longer needed as evidence. D. Hold As Evidence: Nothing in this Section shall affect the Police Department’s authority to hold any firearm as evidence for any crimi- nal investigation, prosecution or appeal. (Ord. 4562, 12-4-1995) 6-18-18:LEWD ACTS: A. Definitions: 1.“Public” or “public place” means: a. Any place open to the public, including public restrooms; or b. Any place easily visible from a public thoroughfare or from the property of another; or c. Any vehicle which is itself located in a public place as defined in this section, such that activities inside the vehicle may be observed by a member of the public. 2.“Sexual conduct” means sexual inter- course or sexual contact. 3.“Sexual intercourse” means: a. Its ordinary meaning, occurring upon any penetration, however slight; or b. Any penetration of the vagina or anus, however slight, by any body part or any object, when committed by oneself or by one person on another, whether such persons are of the same or opposite sex, except when such penetration is accomplished for medically recognized treatment or diagnostic purposes; or c. Any contact between persons involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another, whether such persons are of the same or opposite sex. 4.“Sexual contact” means: a. Any touching of the sexual organs, whether clothed or naked, of oneself or 703 City of Renton 6-18-18 6-18-20 another person, done for the purpose of grati- fying sexual desire of oneself or any other person; or b. Masturbation, manual or instrumen- tal, of oneself or of one person by another. 5. “Sexual organs” includes female breasts, and genitalia or anus of any person. 6. “Lewd act” means: a. Sexual conduct as defined herein. B. Lewd Acts Prohibited: Lewd acts are prohib- ited: 1. In a public place, or 2. In any place under such circumstances as to make it difficult for an unwilling member of the public to avoid exposure. C. Limitations: 1. This Section shall not be construed to prohibit: a. Plays, operas, musicals, or other dra- matic works that are not obscene as defined in RMC 6-18-3.B as it currently appears or is hereafter amended; or b. Classes, seminars, and lectures held for serious scientific or educational purposes; or c. Exhibitions or dances that are not obscene as defined in RMC 6-18-3.B as it cur- rently appears or is hereafter amended; or d. The exposure of a female breast while nursing an infant. (Ord. 4956, 3-4-2002; amd. Ord. 5003, 2-24-2003) 6-18-19:MAKING OR HAVING AUTO THEFT TOOLS: A. Every person who shall make or mend, or cause to be made or mended, or have in his possession, any engine, machine, tool, false key, pick lock, bit, nippers, or implement or any other implement listed in subsection B, that is adapted, designed, or commonly used for the commission of vehicle related theft, under circumstances evincing an intent to use or employ, or allow the same to be used or employed in the commission of a vehicle related theft, or knowing that the same is intended to be so used, shall be guilty of mak- ing or having auto theft tools. B. The following tools are to be considered pro- hibited implements: 1) slim jim, 2) false mas- ter key, 3) master purpose key, 4) altered or filed key, 5) trial (“jiggler”) keys, 6) slide hammer, 7) lock puller, or 8) any other imple- ment when shown by facts and circumstances is intended to be used in the commission of a vehicle related theft. C. For the purposes hereof, the following defini- tions shall apply: 1. False master or master key: Any key or other device made or altered to fit locks or ignitions of multiple vehicles, or vehicles other than that for which the key was origi- nally manufactured. 2. Altered key: Any key so altered, by cut- ting, filing, or other means, to fit multiple vehicles, or vehicles other than the vehicle for which the key was originally manufactured. 3. Trial (“Jiggler”) keys: Keys or sets designed or altered to manipulate a vehicle locking mechanism other than the lock for which the key was originally manufactured. D. Possession of multiple vehicle keys, or altered vehicle keys, shall be prima facie evidence of “circumstances evincing an intent to use for commission of a vehicle related theft.” This presumption may be rebutted where such person is a bona fide locksmith or an employee of a licensed auto dealer or other position for which the possession of such keys is necessary for the performance of his/her duties. (Ord. 5003, 2-24-2003) 6-18-20:VIOLATION – PENALTY: Any person violating any of the provi- sions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misde- meanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 5003, 2-24-2003) 6-18-21 6-18-21 703 City of Renton 6-18-21:SEVERABILITY: If any sentence, clause, or portion of this Chapter shall be held to be invalid or unconstitu- tional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other sec- tion, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Chapter. (Ord. 4957, 3-4-2002; amd. Ord. 5003, 2-24-2003) 105 City of Renton 6-25-1 6-25-4 CHAPTER 25 PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE SECTION: 6-25-1: Definitions 6-25-2: Pedestrian Interference 6-25-3: Violation 6-25-4: Prohibition Against Sitting Or Lying Down On A Public Sidewalk 6-25-5: Civil Infraction 6-25-1:DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in this Chapter: AGGRESSIVELY BEG means to beg with the intent to intimidate another person into giving money or goods. BEG means to ask for money or goods as a charity, whether by words, bodily gestures, signs, or other means. INTIMIDATE means to engage in conduct which would make a reasonable person fearful or feel compelled. OBSTRUCT PEDESTRIAN OR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized as an exercise of one’s constitutional right to picket or to legally protest, and acts authorized by a permit issued by the City of Renton shall not constitute obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. PUBLIC PLACE means any area that is generally visible to public view, and any area private or oth- erwise that is in common use by the public with the consent, express or implied, of the owner or owners, and includes any road, alley, bridge, drive- way, parking area, sidewalk, park, playground, schoolground, recreation ground, park drive, park path, wharf, waterway, building, plaza, or public conveyance open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink or provide entertain- ment, and the doorways and entrances to build- ings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them. (Ord. 4672, 7-21-97) 6-25-2:PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE: A person is guilty of pedestrian interfer- ence if, in a public place, he or she intentionally: A. Obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or B. Aggressively begs. (Ord. 4672, 7-21-97) 6-25-3:VIOLATION: Pedestrian interference is a misde- meanor. (Ord. 4672, 7-21-97) 6-25-4:PROHIBITION AGAINST SITTING OR LYING DOWN ON A PUBLIC SIDEWALK: A. Prohibition: No person shall sit or lie down upon a public sidewalk, or upon a blanket, chair, stool, or any other object placed upon a public sidewalk, during the hours between seven a.m. (7:00 a.m.) and twelve a.m. (12:00 a.m.) in the following zones: (Amd. Ord. 4705, 2-2-98) 1. The Downtown Zone is defined as the area zoned as Center Downtown (CD). 2. Neighborhood Commercial Zones are defined as areas zoned as Center Village (CV), Commercial Arterial (CA), and Com- mercial Neighborhood (CN). B. Exceptions: The prohibition in subsection A shall not apply to any person: 1. Sitting or lying down on a public side- walk due to a medical emergency; 2. Who, as the result of a disability, utilizes a wheelchair, walker, or similar device to move about the public sidewalk; 3. Operating or patronizing a commercial establishment conducted on the public side- walk pursuant to a street use permit; or a person participating in or attending a parade, festival, performance, rally, demonstration, meeting, or similar event conducted on the 6-25-4 6-25-5 105 City of Renton public sidewalk pursuant to a street use or other applicable permit; 4. Sitting on a chair or bench located on the public sidewalk which is supplied by a public agency or by the abutting private property owner; 5. Sitting on a public sidewalk within a bus stop zone while waiting for public or private transportation. Nothing in any of these exceptions shall be construed to permit any conduct which is pro- hibited by Renton Municipal Code Section 6- 25-2, Pedestrian Interference. C. No person shall be cited under this section unless the person engaged in conduct prohib- ited by this section after having been notified by a law enforcement officer that the conduct violates this section. (Ord. 4679, 9-15-97) 6-25-5:CIVIL INFRACTION: A. The violation of Section 6-25-4 shall be a civil infraction as contemplated by RCW Chapter 7.80, and deemed to be a Class 3 civil infrac- tion under RCW 7.80.120(d) and shall subject the violator to a maximum penalty and a default amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus statutory assessments. If the person is unable to pay the monetary penalty, the Court may order performance of a number of hours of community service in lieu of a mone- tary penalty. B. As contemplated by RCW 7.80.160, a person who fails to sign a notice of civil infraction or who willfully violates his or her written and signed promise to appear in court or his or her written and signed promise to respond to a notice of civil infraction is guilty of a misde- meanor regardless of the disposition of the notice of civil infraction. (Ord. 4679, 9-15-97) 999 City of Renton 6-26-1 6-26-3 CHAPTER 26 BICYCLE HELMETS SECTION: 6-26-1: Purpose And Policy 6-26-2: Definitions 6-26-3: Bicycle Helmet Required 6-26-4:Bicycle Races And Events – Helmet Required 6-26-5: Bicycle Leasing Or Loan – Helmet Required 6-26-6: Helmet Sales – Safety Standards 6-26-7: Penalties – Civil Nontraffic Violations 6-26-8: Enforcement 6-26-9: Information And Education 6-26-1:PURPOSE AND POLICY: A. This Chapter is enacted as an exercise of the authority of the City of Renton to protect and preserve the public health and welfare. Its provisions shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes. B. It is the express purpose of this Chapter to provide for and to promote the health and welfare of the general public, and not create or otherwise establish or designate any par- ticular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this Chapter. C. It is the specific intent of this Chapter to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon any person falling within this scope, and no provision of, nor term used in, this Chapter is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the City of Renton or any of its officers or employees, for whom the implementation or enforcement of this Chap- ter shall be discretionary and not mandatory. D. Nothing contained in this Chapter is intended to be, nor shall be, construed to cre- ate or to form the basis for a liability on the part of the City of Renton, its officers, employees, or agents, for any injury or dam- age resulting from the failure of any person subject to this Chapter to comply with this Chapter, or by reason or in consequence of any act or omission in connection with the implementation or enforcement of this Chap- ter on the part of the City of Renton by its officers, employees or agents. (Ord. 4785, 7- 12-99) 6-26-2:DEFINITIONS: As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated unless every context clearly requires otherwise: A. “Bicycle” means every device propelled solely by human power upon which a person or per- sons may ride, having two tandem wheels, either of which is 16 inches or more in diame- ter, or three wheels, any one of which is more than 20 inches in diameter (RCW 46.04.071). Within this Chapter, the term “bicycle” shall include any attached trailers, side cars, and/or other device being towed by a bicycle. B. “Guardian” means a parent, legal guardian, an adult with custody, or temporary guardian who maintains responsibility, whether volun- tary or otherwise for the safety and welfare of a person under the age of 18 years. C. “Helmet” means a head covering that meets or exceeds safety standards adopted by Stan- dard Z-90.4 set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or by the Snell Foundation, or such subsequent nationally recognized standard for bicycle helmet per- formance as the City Council may adopt. D. “Public area” means public roadways, bicycle paths, parks, or any right-of-way or publicly owned facility under the jurisdiction of the City of Renton. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-3:BICYCLE HELMET REQUIRED: A. Any person bicycling or riding as a bicycle passenger on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public area in the City of Renton shall wear an approved bicycle helmet designed for safety that meets or exceeds the standards adopted in Section 6-26-2.C, and shall have either the neck or chin strap of the helmet fastened securely while the bicycle is in motion. 6-26-3 6-26-8 999 City of Renton B. No person shall transport another person on or in tow of a bicycle upon any public area in the jurisdiction of the City of Renton, unless the passenger is wearing a helmet that meets the requirements of this Chapter. C. A parent or guardian is responsible for requiring that a child under the age of 18 years wear an approved bicycle helmet while bicycling or riding as a passenger on a bicycle in any public area in the City of Renton, and has the neck or chin strap of the helmet fas- tened securely. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-4:BICYCLE RACES AND EVENTS – HELMET REQUIRED: A. Any person managing a bicycle race, an orga- nized event involving bicycling, or a bicycle tour in the public areas of the City of Renton shall require that all participants on or in tow of bicycles wear approved bicycle hel- mets. B. The person managing any such event shall include the bicycle helmet requirement in any promotional brochures and on registra- tion materials. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-5:BICYCLE LEASING OR LOAN – HELMET REQUIRED: A. Any person engaging in the business of rent- ing or loaning (e.g., “a test drive”) any bicycle for use in any public place in the City of Renton shall supply the persons leasing or using bicycles with approved bicycle helmets as defined herein, along with the bicycles, unless the bicycle riders and passengers pos- sess approved bicycle helmets of their own, and offer proof thereof, for use with the bicy- cle. B. The rental papers (contract, agreement, or receipt) must advise the person renting the bicycle of the bicycle helmet requirements of this Chapter. C. It is a defense to this section for a person wearing an unapproved bicycle helmet that the helmet was furnished in conjunction with his or her lease of a bicycle by a person engaged in the business of renting bicycles, and that the helmet was fastened securely while bicycling. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-6:HELMET SALES – SAFETY STANDARDS: A. No person shall sell or offer for sale a bicycle helmet that does not meet or exceed the safety standards set by this Chapter. B. It is a defense that the sale or offer for sale was an isolated sale of used merchandise made by an individual who was not engaged in the business of selling or repairing recre- ational equipment, such as a seller at a garage or rummage sale. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-7:PENALTIES – CIVIL NONTRAFFIC VIOLATIONS: A. Any person, including a parent or guardian, violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall have committed a civil nontraffic viola- tion and shall be liable for a monetary pen- alty not to exceed $25.00. B. The court may waive, reduce, or suspend the penalty and clear the notice of violation as a warning for an individual who has not received a notice of violation of this Chapter within one year, and provides proof that he or she has acquired an approved bicycle helmet at the time of appearance in court. C. Each child under 18 years of age not meeting the requirements of Section 6-26-3 shall rep- resent a separate violation. D. Each rental and each event under Section 6- 26-4 shall be a separate violation. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-8:ENFORCEMENT: A. The City of Renton Police Department shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Chapter. B. For the purpose of this Chapter, law enforce- ment officers may, at their discretion: 1. Enter, during business hours, the pre- mises of a business selling, repairing, or rent- 999 City of Renton 6-26-8 6-26-9 ing bicycles or selling sporting or recreation equipment to determine compliance with this Chapter; 2. Post notice outside the premises of a busi- ness that offers for sale, rent, or other public use, bicycle helmets that do not meet the safety standards of this Chapter, so that the public is informed; and 3. Stop a bicycle race, an organized event involving bicycling, or a bicycle tour that takes place in a public area when there is conspicuous disregard for the requirements of this Chapter, involving multiple infrac- tions. (Ord. 4785, 7-12-99) 6-26-9:INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: A. Information and the need for bicycle helmets, safe helmet use, safe bicycle operation, and existing bicycle safety programs is available at the City of Renton Police and Fire Depart- ments. B. The City of Renton encourages any person engaged in the business of selling bicycles, to include information on bicycle safety and the bicycle helmet requirements of this Chapter with each bicycle sold. C. The City of Renton encourages any person engaged in the business of selling bicycle hel- mets to include information on safe helmet usage with each helmet sold. (Ord. 4785, 7- 12-99) 905 City of Renton 6-27-1 6-27-4 CHAPTER 27 SHOPPING CART REGULATION SECTION: 6-27-1: Purpose 6-27-2: Declaration Of Nuisance 6-27-3: Shopping Cart Containment And Retrieval Plans; Applicability 6-27-4: Exemptions 6-27-5: Definitions 6-27-6: Shopping Cart Containment And Retrieval Plans 6-27-7: Retrieval And Impound Procedures 6-27-8: Fees And Disposition Of Carts 6-27-9: Illegal Possession Or Accumulation Of Carts 6-27-1:PURPOSE: It is the primary purpose of this Chap- ter to provide for the prompt retrieval of lost, sto- len or abandoned shopping carts in order to promote public safety and improve the image and appearance of the City. It is a purpose of this Chapter to have the owners and operators of busi- nesses providing shopping carts use the means available to them to deter, prevent or mitigate the removal of shopping carts from their business pre- mises. It is a further purpose of this Chapter to prevent the illegal removal of shopping carts from the business premises, to prevent the continued possession of illegally removed carts, and to pre- vent the accumulation of illegally removed carts on public or private properties. (Ord. 5145, 6-13- 05) 6-27-2:DECLARATION OF NUISANCE: Retail establishments provide shopping carts for the convenience of customers shopping on the premises of the businesses. Shopping carts that have been removed from the premises of the business and left abandoned on public or private property throughout the City constitute a public nuisance and a potential hazard to the health and safety of the public. Shopping carts abandoned on public and private property can create conditions of blight in the community, obstruct free access to sidewalks, streets and other rights-of-way, inter- fere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic on path- ways, driveways, public and private streets, and impede emergency services. It is for these reasons such lost, stolen, or abandoned shopping carts are hereby declared to be a public nuisance which shall be subject to abatement in the manner set forth in this Chapter, or in any other manner pro- vided by law. For purposes of this Chapter, any shop- ping cart located on any public or private property other than the premises of the retail establish- ment from which such shopping cart was removed shall be presumed lost, stolen, or abandoned, even if in the possession of any person, unless such per- son in possession thereof is: A. An authorized agent; or B. Retrieval personnel; or C. Enforcement personnel; or D. An authorized customer. (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 6-27-3:SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT AND RETRIEVAL PLANS; APPLICABILITY: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, every owner who provides shopping carts to customers for use on the premises of any retail establishment shall develop, implement and com- ply with the provisions of a written Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval Plan approved by the City to provide for the containment of shopping carts on the premises of the retail establishment (Shopping Cart Containment Plan), and for the retrieval of lost, stolen, or abandoned shopping carts which have been removed from the premises of the retail establishment (Shopping Cart Retrieval Plan). (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 6-27-4:EXEMPTIONS: The requirements of this Chapter shall not apply to any retail establishment which pro- vides a total of 10 or fewer shopping carts for use by customers of such business, or which retail establishment complies with the requirements of RMC 6-27-3. This Chapter shall not apply to carts that are removed for repair or maintenance. (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 6-27-5 6-27-5 905 City of Renton 6-27-5:DEFINITIONS: Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the following words and terms as used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings: A. Authorized Agent: The owner, or an employee or authorized agent of the owner, entitled to possession of the shopping cart. B. Authorized Customer: A customer of the owner of the shopping cart, having the writ- ten permission of the owner or owner’s agent to remove the shopping cart from the owner’s premises. Such permission, however, shall contain a requirement that the cart be returned immediately after its use. C. Enforcement Personnel: Any police officer, code enforcement inspector, or designated staff employed by the City of Renton. D. Lost, Stolen, or Abandoned Shopping Cart: A shopping cart that is either: 1. Removed from the premises of a retail establishment by any person without the written permission or consent of the owner of the shopping cart or the retailer otherwise entitled to possession of such cart; or 2. Left unattended, discarded or abandoned upon any public or private property other than the premises of the retail establishment from which the shopping cart was removed, regardless of whether such shopping cart was removed from the premises with permission of the owner; 3. For purposes of this Chapter, any shop- ping cart located on any public or private property other than the premises of the retail establishment from which such shopping cart was removed shall be presumed lost, stolen, or abandoned, even if in the possession of any person, unless such person in possession thereof is either: a. The owner, or an employee or autho- rized agent of the owner, entitled to posses- sion of said shopping cart; or b. An officer, employee or agent of a cart retrieval service hired by the owner to retrieve such carts; or c. City enforcement personnel retrieving, storing or disposing of said cart pursuant to the provisions of this code; d. A customer with written permission from the owner or agent of the owner to take the cart off premises. E. Owner: Any person or entity, in connection with the conduct of a business who owns, leases, possesses, or makes a shopping cart available to customers or the public. F. Parking Area: A parking lot or other property provided by a retail establishment for the use of customers of said retail establishment for the parking of customer vehicles. The park- ing area of a retail establishment located in a multi-store complex or a shopping center shall include the entire parking area used by the multi-store complex or shopping center. G. Premises: Any building, property, or other area upon which any retail establishment business is conducted or operated in the City of Renton, including the parking area pro- vided for customers in such retail establish- ment. H. Retail Establishment: Any business located in the City of Renton which offers or provides shopping carts for the use of the customers of such business regardless of whether such business is advertised or operated as a retail or wholesale business, and regardless of whether such business is open to the general public, is a private club or business, or is a membership store. I. Retrieval Personnel: Those persons identified in the Shopping Cart Retrieval Plan as pro- viding cart retrieval services, whether employees of the business or independent contract services. J. ‘Shopping Cart’ or ‘Cart’: A basket which is mounted on wheels or a similar device gener- ally used in a retail establishment by a cus- tomer for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind. (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 905 City of Renton 6-27-6 6-27-6 6-27-6:SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT AND RETRIEVAL PLANS: A. Plans Required. Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval Plans shall be required to be filed with the Development Services Director either: within six (6) months of the opening of the business; or, within six (6) months of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Chapter. The plan shall include sections detailing the store’s strategy for preventing shopping carts from leaving the business site and parking lot (Shopping Cart Contain- ment), and defining the methods that will be implemented to retrieve shopping carts aban- doned off-site (Shopping Cart Retrieval). B. Shopping Cart Containment Plans. Shopping Cart Containment Plans shall detail the busi- ness’ approach to retain carts on the property occupied by the business. At a minimum, each Shopping Cart Containment Plan must demonstrate how the following requirements of B.1 through B.4 will be met. 1. Signs on carts required: Every shopping cart made available for use by customers shall have a sign permanently affixed to it that includes the following information in accordance with RCW 9A.56.270, as now enacted or hereafter amended: a. Identification of the owner of the shop- ping cart or the name of the business estab- lishment, or both. b. Notification to the public of the proce- dure to be utilized for authorized removal of the cart from the business premises. c. Notification to the public that unau- thorized removal of the cart from the pre- mises of the business, or the unauthorized possession of the cart, is a violation of City and state law. d. A current telephone to report the loca- tion of the abandoned cart. 2. Notice to customers: Written notice shall be provided to customers, that the removal of shopping carts from the premises is prohib- ited. Such notice may be provided in the form of flyers distributed on the premises, notice printed on shopping bags, direct mail, notices on business websites, or any other means demonstrated to be effective. Conspicuous signs shall be placed and maintained on the premises near all customer entrances and exits and throughout the premises, including the parking area, warning customers that removal of shopping carts from the premises is prohibited by state and City law. 3. Employee training: The owner of the retail establishment shall implement and maintain a periodic training program for new and existing employees designed to educate such employees of the requirements of the Abandoned Cart Prevention Plan and the provisions of state and City law prohibiting the unauthorized removal of shopping carts from the premises of the retail establishment. 4. Measures to contain shopping carts on site: The owner of the retail establishment may install specific physical measures on the carts or implement other measures to pre- vent cart removal from business premises. These measures may include, but are not lim- ited to: a. Installing disabling devices on all carts; b. Posting store personnel to deter and stop customers who attempt to remove carts from business premises; c. Installing bollards and chains around business entrances/exits to prevent cart removal; d. Requiring security deposits for use of all carts; or e. Providing carts for rental or sale that can be temporarily or permanently used for the purpose of transporting purchases. 5. Collaboration with other businesses: Two or more retail establishments located within the same shopping or retail center or sharing a common parking area may collaborate and submit a single Shopping Cart Containment Plan. C. Shopping Cart Retrieval Plan. Shopping Cart Retrieval Plans shall detail the business’ approach for retrieving shopping carts removed from the property occupied by the business. At a minimum, each Shopping Cart 6-27-6 6-27-6 905 City of Renton Retrieval Plan must demonstrate how the fol- lowing requirements of subsection C will be met. 1. Retrieval personnel. The owner shall pro- vide personnel for the purposes of the retrieval of lost, stolen or abandoned shop- ping carts. Such personnel may be either employees of the business or one or more independent contractors hired by the owner to provide shopping cart retrieval services, or a combination of both. The Shopping Cart Retrieval Plan shall either: a. Identify the number of employees who will be assigned such cart retrieval duties, the number of total hours per week that each assigned employee will perform such ser- vices, and the training each of such personnel has received or will receive concerning the retrieval of lost, stolen or abandoned shop- ping carts; or b. Include a copy of each contract with a cart retrieval service (other than confidential financial information that may be retracted from the contract). 2. Prompt retrieval of carts. The owner shall: a. Provide retrieval personnel in suffi- cient numbers to assure that all public streets within a minimum one-half mile radius of the premises of the retail establish- ment are patrolled not less often than every 72 hours. b. Immediately retrieve and remove each lost, stolen or abandoned shopping cart owned or provided by the retail establish- ment which is found as a result of such patrols from any public or private property upon which the cart is found. 3. Patrol area and resources. The Shopping Cart Retrieval Plan shall: a. Identify the streets and bus stops which will be patrolled as required by this subsection as well as the manner, frequency, and times of such patrols. b. Include information such as the num- ber of trucks, hours of operation and retrieval personnel, as reasonably required by the City to assure that the owner is devoting sufficient resources to cart retrieval operation to com- ply with the approved Shopping Cart Con- tainment Plan. D. Plan Submittal and City Review. 1. Plan review and decision. Upon the filing of any proposed plan pursuant to this Chap- ter, and receipt of the required $100 process- ing fee, the Development Services Director shall review said proposed plan and either: 1) approve, 2) approve with conditions, or 3) deny the Abandoned Shopping Cart Preven- tion Plan. If the proposed plan is denied, the notice of decision given to the owner shall state the grounds upon which the proposed plan was denied. The owner may appeal a decision of the Development Services Direc- tor to the Hearing Examiner in the time and manner provided in RMC 4-8-110. 2. Amendments by owner. The owner of any retail establishment which has an approved Abandoned Shopping Cart Prevention Plan conforming to the requirements of this Chap- ter may, at any time, submit a proposed amendment to the approved plan, which shall be processed and a decision issued within fourteen (14) calendar days following the receipt thereof by the Development Ser- vices Director. 3. Implementation of plan. The proposed measures shall be implemented no later than ninety (90) days after City approval is given, unless otherwise stated in the decision approving the plan. Unless otherwise agreed, any modifications to the plan imposed by the City shall be implemented within ninety (90) days after the City notifies the owner of the needed modifications. E. Appeals. 1. Filing of Appeal. Any owner aggrieved by any adverse decision of the Development Ser- vices Director pursuant to this Chapter may appeal such decision within fourteen (14) cal- endar days following the date of such decision by filing with the Hearing Examiner or City Clerk a written notice of appeal briefly stat- ing the grounds for such appeal. The notice of decision shall be deemed filed on the date the $75.00 appeal processing fee has been paid. No appeal shall be accepted for filing and pro- 905 City of Renton 6-27-7 6-27-9 cessing by the Development Services Director unless accompanied by the appeal processing fee. 2. Notice of Hearing. If the appeal is timely filed, the Examiner shall cause the matter to be set for hearing. The appellant shall be pro- vided not less than 10 calendar days written notice of the date, time and place of the hear- ing. The Hearing Examiner shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the provisions of RMC 4- 8-110. F. Failure to File Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval Plan. Failure to timely file a Shopping Cart Containment Plan or a Shop- ping Cart Retrieval Plan shall be illegal and an infraction punishable under RMC 1-3-2. (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 6-27-7:RETRIEVAL AND IMPOUND PROCEDURES: A. Retrieval of Shopping Carts. The City may immediately retrieve any lost, stolen or aban- doned shopping cart within the City where the location thereof will impede emergency services. The City may immediately retrieve any lost, stolen or abandoned cart within the City which does not have the required sign affixed to it. The City may retrieve any lost, stolen or abandoned shopping cart within the City which has the sign affixed thereto after providing the requisite notice to the owner, retailer, or agent, unless such notice has been voluntarily waived by the owner, retailer, or agent. B. Impoundment with Notice. Enforcement per- sonnel may impound a shopping cart which has a sign affixed to it as described above, if both of the following conditions have been satisfied. 1. Location outside of premises. The shop- ping cart is located outside the premises or parking area of a retail establishment, and 2. Failure to retrieve cart. The shopping cart is not retrieved within one (1) day from the date the owner of the shopping cart, or its agent, receives actual notice from the City of the shopping cart’s discovery. C. Impoundment without Notice. A shopping cart may be impounded without notice if one of the following conditions is satisfied. 1. Hazardous Location. If a shopping cart will impede emergency services, or the nor- mal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or is on private property, City enforcement per- sonnel are authorized to immediately retrieve the shopping cart from public or pri- vate property and impound it; or 2. Lack of Identification. If a shopping cart does not have the required identification sign affixed thereto, City enforcement personnel are authorized to immediately retrieve the shopping cart from the public or private prop- erty and impound it. (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 6-27-8:FEES AND DISPOSITION OF CARTS: A. Failure to Retrieve Carts. The City may impound any shopping cart not retrieved by its owner after the owner has received the City’s one-day verbal notice. B. Impounded Carts. The City shall charge a fee to the owner of a shopping cart if the owner fails to retrieve its impounded shopping cart(s) after receiving notice from the City in the amount of a $50 fine for each cart. Each cart the City collects shall constitute a sepa- rate violation. However, any owner having installed a locking device on its carts, and that locking device has been disabled by other than the owner, then that cart shall be exempt from the $50 fine. C. Disposition of Carts. The City may sell or oth- erwise dispose of any cart not reclaimed from the City within 30 days from the date of the City’s notification to the owner. (Ord. 5145, 6- 13-05) 6-27-9:ILLEGAL POSSESSION OR ACCUMULATION OF CARTS: A. Any person removing a shopping cart from the premises of an owner, without the writ- ten permission of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, shall be guilty of theft in the 3rd degree, which is a misdemeanor. 6-27-9 6-27-9 905 City of Renton B. Any owner or lessee of residential property that knowingly allows one or more shopping carts to remain on the leased property with- out written permission of the owner of the shopping cart or the owner’s authorized agent, is guilty of possession of stolen prop- erty in the 3rd degree, which is a gross mis- demeanor. The owner or lessee shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter if the owner or lessee contacts the owner of the cart(s) weekly until the cart(s) are removed and asks that the carts be retrieved, keeping a record of such contact. C. Any owner of multi-family housing which allows an accumulation of three or more shopping carts upon the multi-family pre- mises shall be guilty of a nuisance. Such accumulation shall be illegal, and an infrac- tion under RMC 1-3-2, and punishable there- under. There shall be an exemption for the owner of any multi-family housing who has sent a letter to all tenants, on a quarterly basis, advising the tenants to not leave shop- ping carts on the premises of the multi-family property and who has kept a record of such letters. The owner of the multi-family hous- ing, to claim this exemption, must also con- tact the owner of the carts weekly until the carts are removed, and ask that the carts be retrieved, keeping a record of the date and time of such contact. D. Any owner of commercial or industrial prop- erty which allows the accumulation of one or more shopping carts, not maintained as part of the business, shall be guilty of a nuisance. Such accumulation shall be illegal, and an infraction under RMC 1-3-2, and punishable thereunder. The owner of the commercial or industrial property may claim an exemption from this infraction. To claim this exemption, the owner must contact the owner of the carts weekly until the carts are removed and ask that the carts be retrieved, keeping a record of the date and time of such contact. (Ord. 5145, 6-13-05) 905 City of Renton 6-28-1 6-28-3 CHAPTER 28 RACE ATTENDANCE1 SECTION: 6-28-1 Definitions 6-28-2 SOAR Orders 6-28-3 Designated “No Racing Zones” 6-28-4 Unlawful Race Attendance Prohibited 6-28-5 Issuance of SOAR Orders 6-28-6 Violation of SOAR Orders 6-28-7 Severability 6-28-1:DEFINITIONS: Unless the context clearly requires oth- erwise, the definitions in this Section shall apply throughout this Chapter. 1. “Public place” means an area, whether pub- licly or privately owned, generally open to the public and includes, without limitation, the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them, streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, and parking lots. 2. “SOAR” is an abbreviation for “Stay Out of Areas of Racing.” 3. “Unlawful race event” means an event wherein persons willfully compare or contest relative speeds by operation of one or more motor vehicles. (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 6-28-2:SOAR ORDERS: A SOAR order prohibits persons from engaging in racing or unlawful race attendance within a “No Racing Zone,” as set forth herein, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 6-28-3:DESIGNATED “NO RACING ZONES”: A. The areas designated herein are “No Racing Zones” between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.: 1. Oakesdale Avenue SW, 1600 block to 4200 block; 2. Lind Avenue SW, 700 block to 4200 block; 3. East Valley Road, 1600 block to 4200 block; 4. Thomas Avenue SW, 700 block to 1000 block; 5. Houser Way N., 800 block to 1200 block; 6. Maple Valley Highway, 1700 block to 5600 block; 7. Powell Avenue SW, 700 block to 1000 block. B. These “No Racing Zones” include the loca- tions listed in subsection A of this section, together with adjoining property areas (such as sidewalks, entryways, landscaped areas, and parking areas), if those adjoining areas are being used for racing or unlawful race attendance regardless of whether such prop- erty is a public place or is private property. These “No Racing Zones” shall be designated by the placement of clear and conspicuous signs at all highway entrances to the No Rac- ing Zone. At a minimum, these signs must include the following statements: “No Racing Zone”; “Race Attendance Prohibited”; and “RMC 6-28-4.” (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 1. Ordinance No. 5150 supersedes Ordinance 5149, which ordinance originally added the provisions of this Chapter as Chapter 6-27. 6-28-4 6-28-7 905 City of Renton 6-28-4:UNLAWFUL RACE ATTENDANCE PROHIBITED: A. It is unlawful for any person to enter or remain in a designated “No Racing Zone” between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. if: 1. (S)he knows or should know that an unlawful race event is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur; and 2. His or her intent in entering or remain- ing in the “No Racing Zone” is, in whole or in part, to observe, support or encourage an unlawful racing event. B. A violation of this Section is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 6-28-5:ISSUANCE OF SOAR ORDERS: A. The Municipal Court may issue a SOAR order to any person charged with racing, unlawful race attendance, reckless driving associated with race activity, or trespass associated with race activity as a condition of pretrial release, sentence, or deferred sen- tence. B. A person is deemed to have notice of the SOAR order when: 1. The signature of either the person named in the order or that of his or her attorney is affixed to the bottom of the order, which sig- nature shall signify the person named in the order has read the order and has knowledge of the contents of the order; or 2. The order recites that the person named in the order, or his or her attorney, has appeared in person before the court at the time of issuance of the order. C. The SOAR order shall contain: 1. This warning: “Violation of this order is a criminal offense under RMC 6-28-6 and will subject the violator to arrest.” 2. This condition: “The person named herein shall not be present in a “No Racing Zone” between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.”; and 3. Any other condition the Court determines should be imposed as a condition of pretrial release or condition of sentence, of the person named in the order. (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 6-28-6:VIOLATION OF SOAR ORDERS: A. It is unlawful for any person who is the sub- ject of a SOAR order and who has notice of the SOAR order to: 1. Violate a condition of the SOAR order; or 2. Fail to comply with any requirement or restriction imposed by the Court. B. In the event a police officer has probable cause to believe that a person has been issued a SOAR order as a condition of pretrial release or a sentence imposed by the Court and, in the officer’s presence, the person is seen violating or failing to comply with any requirement or restrictions imposed upon that person by the Court, the officer may arrest the violator without warrant for viola- tion of the SOAR order and shall bring that person before the court that issued the order. C. A violation of subsection A of this section is a gross misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or imprison- ment not to exceed more than one year, or both. (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 6-28-7:SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Chapter and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 5150, 7-18-05) 1000 City of Renton Title VIII HEALTH AND SANITATION Subject Chapter Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Storm And Surface Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Protection Of Water Supply (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Solid Waste Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Noise Level Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Aquifer Protection (Rep. by Ord. 4851, 8-7-00) . . . . . . . . . 8 605 City of Renton 8-1-1 8-1-2 CHAPTER 1 GARBAGE1 SECTION: 8-1-1: Purpose 8-1-2: Definitions 8-1-3: Garbage, Recyclables, And Solid Waste Collection 8-1-4: Unlawful Storage, Deposit, Disposal, Scavenging, And Hauling Of Solid Waste 8-1-5: Supervision 8-1-6: Violations Of This Chapter Declared A Public Nuisance 8-1-7: Violations Of This Chapter And Penalties 8-1-8: Schedule Of Collection 8-1-9: Billings And Collections; Lien And Enforcement 8-1-10: Rates For Services 8-1-11: Adoption By Reference 8-1-12: Severability 8-1-1:PURPOSE: It is the purpose of this Chapter to fur- ther the maintenance of health, sanitation, safety and public welfare by making the collection, dis- posal and removal of solid waste within the City compulsory and universal. The provisions of this Chapter shall be liberally construed for the accom- plishment of that purpose. Collection of recyclables and yard waste shall be voluntary. (Ord. 5133, 4- 11-05) 8-1-2:DEFINITIONS: ADJACENT: Lying next or near to or so close together that objects are not widely separated, although they may or may not touch. ALLEY: A public or private way giving access to the rear of lots or buildings. ANCILLARY DISPOSAL PROVIDER: A licensed person or business that offers delivery, mainte- nance or clean-up services that, by their nature, include a disposal function. Ancillary disposal pro- viders must provide a legitimate service other than garbage collection and disposal services equivalent to those provided by a City contracted collection contractor. Examples of ancillary dis- posal providers include, but are not limited to, licensed businesses that deliver new appliances, carpets or other furnishings and remove and dis- pose of the replaced item; licensed contractors that self-haul construction, demolition and land clear- ing waste that they produce during the course of their regular business activities; and licensed clean-up services that include a container or truck loading function in addition to hauling and dis- posal. ASHES: The solid residue left over when combus- tible material is burned or is oxidized by chemical means including but not limited to the residue from coal, wood and any other combustible materi- als or fuels. BULKY WASTE: Large items of solid waste, including but not limited to items such as furni- ture; 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- 1, as now worded or hereafter amended; and any other oversized solid wastes which would typically not fit into or be permitted for collection as gar- bage in garbage cans. 1. Ordinance No. 5133 amended and reorganized Chapter 8-1 in its entirety. Prior legislation in- cludes Ords. 4238, 9-11-89; 4351, 5-4-92; 4376, 11- 16-92; 4414, 8-9-93; 4418, 8-23-93; 4426, 11-8-93; 4460, 7-18-94; 4567, 12-11-95; 4643, 12-9-96; 4659, 3-17-97; 4692, 12-1-97; 4723, 5-11-98; 4756, 12-14- 98; 4807, 10-25-99; 4815, 11-22-99; 4856, 8-21-00; 4871, 11-20-00; 4878, 12-4-00; 4898, 3-19-01; 4932, 12-10-01. 8-1-2 8-1-2 605 City of Renton CDL: Solid waste generated from construction, demolition and land clearing. CLINKER: A brick that has burned too much in a kiln or stony matter fused together by combustion or chemical reaction. COLLECTION CONTRACTOR: That entity hold- ing a valid current contract with the City to collect and dispose of municipal solid waste and/or collect, process and market recyclable and/or yard waste materials. COLLECTION POINT: In multi-family resi- dences, commercial, industrial and other nonresi- dential developments, the exterior location designated for garbage and recyclables collection by the City’s contractor or other authorized haul- ers. COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER: Any business, insti- tution, industrial site or multi-family residence within the City. COMPOST: A process of creating humus for mulch to fertilize and condition land by combining a mix- ture consisting of decaying or decayed organic matter in a pile or receptacle. Such organic matter includes, but is not limited to, grass clippings, plant material, leaves, pine needles, wood chips, wood ashes, kitchen refuse including melon rinds, potato peelings, carrot peelings, tea bags, apple peelings and cores, banana peels, egg shells, or other vegetable or fruit matter. CURBSIDE: On the owner’s property, within ten feet (10′) of the public street without blocking side- walks, driveways or on-street parking. For house- holds currently receiving garbage pickup in an alley accessible by collection vehicles, “curbside” can be considered to be in the current alley loca- tion and within ten feet (10′) of the edge of the alley. If extraordinary circumstances preclude such a location, curbside shall be considered a placement suitable to the resident and convenient to the collection contractor’s equipment and approved by the City. DETACHABLE CONTAINER: A watertight, all metal container, compatible with the collection contractor’s equipment, not less than one cubic yard nor greater than eight cubic yards in capacity and equipped with a tight-fitting cover. The con- tents of detachable containers are typically unloaded into a collection vehicle at the customer’s site. DROP-BOX CONTAINER: An all-metal container with ten cubic yard or more capacity that is loaded onto a collection contractor’s vehicle, transported to a disposal site, emptied and transported back to the customer’s site. DUPLEX: A residence containing two (2) dwelling units. Each dwelling unit will be charged the sin- gle-family residential rate for collection. ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD: A. Multi-Family Program: A residence contain- ing three (3) or more dwelling units and receiving commercial garbage pickup ser- vices. B. Residential Curbside Program: A residence containing not more than two (2) dwelling units and in which each unit receives individ- ual garbage collection services. EXTRA GARBAGE UNIT: A garbage unit in addi- tion to the number of garbage cans or garbage units to which the customer has subscribed. GARBAGE: This term shall be included within the definition of solid waste but shall not include all solid waste. Garbage shall exclude bulky waste, special waste, hazardous waste, construction, demolition, and land clearing waste, junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or parts thereof as defined in RMC 6- 1-1, as now worded or hereafter amended, recycla- ble materials and yard waste, sewage, sludge or septage. GARBAGE CAN: A City-approved container fabri- cated of material of similar size and weight to a container that is a watertight, galvanized sheet metal or plastic container not exceeding four (4) cubic feet or thirty two (32) gallons in capacity, weighing not over fifteen (15) pounds when empty or sixty-five (65) pounds when full; fitted with two (2) sturdy handles, one on each side, and a tight cover equipped with a handle; such can shall be rodent and insect-proof and be kept in a sanitary condition at all times. GARBAGE CART: A City-approved, collection con- tainer contractor owned and provided by the con- tractor for the purpose of collecting garbage. GARBAGE DISPOSAL SITE OR DISPOSAL SITE: The areas owned, leased, or controlled by the King County Solid Waste Division, for the dis- posal of garbage or solid waste, or such other site 605 City of Renton 8-1-2 8-1-2 as may be approved by the City and any other gov- ernmental agency having jurisdiction thereover. GARBAGE UNIT: Secure and tight bundles, none of which shall exceed three feet (3′) in the longest dimension, and shall not exceed sixty-five (65) pounds in weight or such “garbage unit” may be packed in small discarded boxes, barrels or bags, or in securely tight cartons or other receptacles reasonably easy to be handled and loaded by one person onto a collection contractor’s vehicle. A gar- bage can may be a garbage unit. HAZARDOUS WASTE: Any wastes included in the State of Washington, Department of Ecology Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter 173-303 WAC. MINI-CAN: A City-approved container that is a watertight, galvanized sheet-metal or plastic con- tainer not exceeding ten (10) gallons in capacity or twenty-five (25) pounds in weight when full, fitted with a tight cover equipped with a handle. MINIMUM SERVICE LEVEL: A single-family residential, multi-family residential or commercial service at a 10-gallon garbage can rate, or at ade- quate service as determined by the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator. The average weekly size and frequency of garbage ser- vice for a particular customer shall be determined by the Solid Waste Coordinator as the adequate service necessary to meet health standards of the Seattle-King County Health Department. MODERATE RISK WASTE: Any waste that exhibits any of the properties of dangerous waste but is exempt from regulation under Chapter 70.102 RCW solely because the waste is generated in quantities below the threshold for regulation and any household wastes that are generated from the disposal of substances identified by the depart- ment as hazardous household substances. MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE: A structure con- taining three (3) or more dwelling units. All multi- family residences shall be considered a commercial customer for charging of garbage rates. PERSON: Every person, firm, partnership, busi- ness, association, institution or corporation in the City accumulating garbage requiring disposal. The term shall also mean the occupant and/or the owner of the premises for which service herein mentioned is rendered. PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS AD- MINISTRATOR: The official of the City holding that office, or the designated representative. RECYCLABLES: Newspaper, uncoated mixed paper, aluminum, glass and metal, food and bever- age containers, polyethylene terepthalate (PET #1) plastic bottles, high density polyethylene (HDPE #2) plastic bottles, and such other materials that the City and collection contractor determine to be recyclable. RECYCLING BINS: A container provided by the City or collection contractor for the purpose of col- lecting recyclables. RECYCLING CART: A 32, 65, or 90 gallon wheeled container with a tight-fitting lid, provided by the City or collection contractor, for the purpose of collecting recyclables. RECYCLABLES DEPOSIT AREA: In multi-family residences, commercial, industrial and other non- residential developments, the area(s) where recy- clables will be stored. RESIDENCE: A building or portion thereof con- taining not more than two (2) dwelling units. RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER: Those customers residing in single-family units and duplexes. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE: A residence con- taining not more than two dwelling units. Duplexes are considered single-family residences. SOLID WASTE: All putrescible and nonputresci- ble solid and semi-solid waste including, but not limited to garbage, rubbish, swill, refuse, trash, debris, ashes, clinkers, bulky waste, construction, demolition and land clearing waste, junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or parts thereof as defined in RMC 6- 1-1, as now worded or hereafter amended, recycla- ble materials and yard waste, but excluding spe- cial or hazardous waste, sewage, sludge or septage. SOLID WASTE HANDLING: The management, storage, collection, transportation, treatment, uti- lization, processing and final disposal of solid waste, including the recovery and recycling of materials from solid waste, the recovery of energy sources from solid waste or the conversion of the energy in solid waste to more useful forms or com- binations thereof, and the ownership or operation of a transfer station. 8-1-2 8-1-2 605 City of Renton SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR: The official of the City holding that office, or the designated rep- resentative. SOLID WASTE UTILITY: That enterprise fund of the City managing the financial and administra- tive responsibilities for solid waste collection and disposal. SPECIAL WASTE: A. Chemical waste from a laboratory. (This is limited to discarded containers of laboratory chemicals, lab equipment, lab clothing, debris from lab spills or cleanup and floor sweep- ing.) B. Articles, equipment and clothing containing or contaminated with polychlorinated biphe- nyls (PCB’s). (Examples are: PCB capacitors or transformers, gloves or aprons from drain- ing operations, empty drams that formerly held PCB’s, etc.) C. “Empty” containers of waste commercial products or chemicals. (This applies to a por- table container which has been emptied, but which may hold residuals of the product or chemical. Examples of containers are: porta- ble tanks, drums, barrels, cans, bags, liners, etc. A container shall be determined “empty” according to the criteria specified at 40 C.F.R. 261.7.) D. Asbestos-containing waste from building demolition or cleaning. (This applies to asbes- tos-bearing waste insulation materials, such as wallboard, wall spray coverings, pipe insu- lation, flooring tiles, siding, etc.) E. Commercial products or chemicals, off-speci- fication, outdated, contaminated or banned. (This also includes products voluntarily removed from the marketplace by a manufac- turer or distributor in response to allegations of adverse health effects associated with product use.) F. Residue and debris from cleanup of spills or releases of a single chemical substance or commercial product, or a single waste which would otherwise qualify as a miscellaneous special waste. G. Medical or infectious by-product waste from a medical or dental practitioner, individual(s), hospital, nursing home, medical testing labo- ratory, mortuary, taxidermist, veterinarian, veterinary hospital or animal testing labora- tory, including but not limited to discarded needles or other “sharps.” H. Animal waste and parts from slaughter- houses or rendering plants. I. Pumpings from septic tanks used exclusively by dwelling units. (Single-family units, duplexes, apartment buildings, hotels or motels.) J. Sludge from a publicly owned sewage treat- ment plant serving primarily domestic users (i.e., with no substantial industrial or chemi- cal influent). K. Grease trap wastes from restaurants or cafe- terias not located at industrial facilities. L. Washwater wastes from commercial car washes. (Note: this does not include facilities used for washing the exterior of bulk chemi- cal or waste tank trucks, or for washing out the interior of any truck.) M. Washwater wastes from commercial laun- dries or laundromats. N. Chemical containing equipment removed from service. (Example: cathode ray tubes, batteries, fluorescent light tubes, compact fluorescent lights, computer monitors, televi- sions, etc.) O. Waste produced from the demolition or dis- mantling of industrial process equipment or facilities contaminated with chemicals from the process. P. Closed cartridge filters from dry-cleaning establishments. (Such filters being used to filter used dry-cleaning fluids or solids.) STREET: A public or private way, other than “alleys,” used for public travel. SUNKEN CAN: Garbage cans which are in a sunken covered receptacle specifically designed to contain garbage cans and where the top of the gar- bage can is approximately at ground level. WASTE STREAM: The collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials, excluding 605 City of Renton 8-1-2 8-1-3 bulky waste, special waste, hazardous waste, con- struction, demolition and land clearing waste, junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or parts thereof as defined in RMC 6-1-1, as now worded or hereafter amended, sewage, sludge or septage. YARD WASTES: Includes leaves, grass, pruning and clippings of woody as well as fleshy plants. Materials larger than two inches (2′′) in diameter and four feet (4′) in length shall not be considered yard waste. Christmas trees will be eligible for collection as yard waste; provided, that they have been cut into lengths of 4 feet or less and bundled, before being placed for collection. YARD WASTE CART: A City-approved container at curbside or other approved point for the purpose of collecting yard wastes. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-3:GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION: A. Accumulation of Waste: All persons accumu- lating garbage in the City shall place and accumulate the same in garbage cans, gar- bage units or detachable containers. Recycla- bles may also be accumulated in recycling bins or recycling carts, and yard waste may also be accumulated in yard waste carts. B. Collection of Garbage Required: Garbage col- lection shall be made by collection contrac- tors as authorized by the City. All persons and properties within the City shall use the garbage collection system and service of the utility and collection contractor(s) of the City. C. Placement and Removal of Garbage Cans, Recycling Bins and Yard Waste Carts: Any single-family residence accumulating gar- bage, recyclables, and yard waste shall place their materials for collection at the curbside no earlier than 24 hours prior to their collec- tion day. Likewise, all garbage cans, recy- cling bins and yard waste carts must be removed from the curbside within 24 hours of being collected and returned to a location adjacent to the residential structure or within a fully enclosed building or garage. D. Minimum Service Level: All persons and occupied property shall be subject to and responsible for the minimum service level and associated charges for service for resi- dential and commercial garbage collection as applicable, whether or not such persons use the service. The Solid Waste Coordinator may, upon a showing that a person or prop- erty produces no garbage and recyclable materials, waive the minimum service level requirements of this Section. E. Collection of Residential and Multi-Family Recyclables: Any person may collect residen- tial and multi-family recyclables. However, once recyclables are placed at the curbside or other approved point of collection, then resi- dential and multi-family recyclables may be collected only by the City’s collection contrac- tor. F. Collection of Residential Yard Waste: Any person may collect residential yard waste. However, once residential yard waste is placed at the curbside or other approved point of collection, then residential yard waste may be collected only by the City’s col- lection contractor. G. Weight of Cans and Collection Access: No garbage can when filled shall weigh more than sixty-five (65) pounds but shall be so packed that the contents thereof will dump out readily when it is inverted. For residen- tial customers, all garbage cans, recycling bins and yard waste carts shall be placed at curbside of the alley, street or road at which collection trucks are to be loaded. A residence located in an area that does not allow safe access, turn-around, or clearance for service vehicles or on a private drive will be provided service if materials are set out adjacent to a public street or private road or a location agreed to by the Solid Waste Coordinator and the City’s collection contractor. H. Special Pickup Services: Special pickup ser- vices will be provided when authorized by the City, to those single-family residences and duplexes where there are handicapped or eld- erly people who cannot move their garbage cans, recycling bins, or yard waste carts to the curb. Single-family units and duplexes which are geographically located so as to make moving containers to the curb an unreasonable physical hardship must apply to the City for the special collection service and submit documentation to justify their application. Residences which qualify for this 8-1-3 8-1-3 605 City of Renton service will be determined by the Solid Waste Coordinator based upon submitted documen- tation. Special pickup services shall be from a convenient location, but such location shall be approved by both the City and the contrac- tor. I. Number of Cans; Condition: Sufficient gar- bage cans must be provided for the collection of all garbage as defined in this Chapter. All garbage cans, detachable containers, recy- cling bins or yard waste carts shall be kept tightly covered and in good and sanitary con- dition for garbage and recyclables storage and handling, and garbage cans, detachable containers, recycling bins, or yard waste carts which leak or have jagged edges or holes shall not be used. The Solid Waste Coordinator, independently or at the request of the City’s collection contractor, shall deter- mine whether or not the condition of any gar- bage can, detachable container, drop box, recycling bin, or yard waste cart is satisfac- tory for use. J. Commercial and Industrial: Subject to the approval of the City, agreement will be reached between the City’s collection contrac- tor and commercial and industrial customers concerning security, location of detachable containers, frequency of removal, and receipts for removal. K. Requirements for garbage, solid waste and recyclables deposit areas and collection point shall be designed and located as required by RMC 4-4-090 and this Chapter. L. Solid Waste Disposal System Designation: The County disposal system is designated for the disposal of all solid waste, including mod- erate risk waste generated and/or collected within the corporate limits of the City, and the County is authorized to designate dis- posal sites for the disposal of all solid waste, including moderate risk waste generated or collected within the corporate limits of the City, except for solid waste that is eliminated through waste reduction and/or waste recy- cling activities consistent with the County’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. No solid waste generated or collected within the City shall be diverted from the designated disposal sites without County approval. 1. The following facilities, which are owned and operated by vendors with which the County has contracts for construction, demo- lition and land clearing waste (hereinafter referred to as “CDL waste”) handling or alter- native facilities as the County may designate are hereby designated as the CDL receiving facilities for all nonrecyclable CDL waste generated within the corporate limits of the City. Rabanco Disposal Company Facilities: a. Rabanco Recycling and Waste Reduc- tion Center, 2733 Third Avenue South, Seat- tle. b. Regional Disposal Company Black River Transfer and Recycling Facility, Mon- ster Road, Renton. c. Such other facilities as hereafter may be designated by the County. 2. All generators, handlers and collectors of CDL waste shall deliver or ensure delivery of all nonrecyclable CDL waste generated within the corporate limits of the City to a designated CDL receiving facility or to a back-up facility designated by the County. 3. Recyclable CDL waste may be trans- ported to any CDL recycling facility or to a recycling market within or outside of the City provided it contains CDL waste in amounts not exceeding ten percent (10%) of total weight per load. 4. Mixed CDL waste shall be taken only to a designated CDL receiving facility, back-up facility or CDL recycling facility located in the County to the extent permitted by appli- cable law; provided, that if mixed CDL waste is taken to a CDL receiving facility, all resid- ual CDL waste must be taken to a designated CDL receiving facility or back-up facility des- ignated by the County. M. Restrictions: Garbage shall be collected and hauled through the streets of the City only by the City’s collection contractor or a person authorized to collect and haul garbage under RCW 35.13.280 (Franchise) or holding a valid permit from the Utilities and Transportation Commission, except that a person within the City may occasionally self-haul garbage and 508 City of Renton 8-1-3 8-1-4 recyclables from his or her property to an approved collection or disposal site. “Occa- sionally” shall not mean on a regular or scheduled basis, or for the purpose of avoid- ing paying an increased rate for service under RMC 8-1-10 for regular collection ser- vice. A minimum level of service shall be charged for each customer within the City without regard to any self-hauling of garbage and recyclables, as provided in subsection D of this Section. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-4:UNLAWFUL STORAGE, DEPOSIT, DISPOSAL, SCAVENGING, AND HAULING OF SOLID WASTE: A. Unlawful Hauling of Garbage and Recycla- bles: It shall be unlawful for any person other than the City’s collection contractor, or any other person authorized by the City to collect, haul, dump or dispose of garbage and recycla- bles within the City, except as provided in RMC 8-1-3M. B. Unlawful Hauling of Special or Hazardous Waste: It shall be unlawful for any person other than the City’s collection contractor or any other person authorized by the City, State or County to collect, haul, dump or dis- pose of special or hazardous waste within the City. C. Unlawful Storage of Garbage and Recycla- bles: It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, throw, dump, store, maintain, retain, keep or place garbage, recyclables or yard waste on private or public real property in the City, except in a garbage can or unit, recycling bin or yard waste cart for the pur- pose of storing such garbage, recyclables or yard waste until the next regular collection date by the City’s collection contractor or any other person authorized by the City to collect garbage or recyclables. This subsection shall not apply to yard waste in compost piles or receptacles so long as they are properly main- tained free of all vectors and any odors trav- eling off-premises. Further, this subsection shall not apply to any business licensed to collect and store garbage and recyclables when done in an area zoned for the collection or disposal of garbage or recyclables. D. Unlawful Deposit of Garbage or Recyclables: It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw, dump, dispose or place any garbage, recyclables, or yard waste in any lane, alley, street, road or other public way or place in the City, except for the purpose of depositing such garbage, recyclables or yard waste at curbside in an approved container or containers for the next regular collection by the City’s collection con- tractor or any other person authorized by the City to collect garbage or recyclables. It shall also be unlawful to deposit, throw, dump or place any garbage, recyclables or yard waste on private property owned by another person in the City, without the consent of the land- owner or person in possession or control of the real property. E. Unlawful Storage of Bulky Waste: It shall be unlawful for any person in the City to store, maintain, keep, retain, dump or accumulate bulky waste on private real property in the City, except for any licensed ancillary dis- posal provider or licensed business in connec- tion with bulky waste collection or disposal in an area zoned for the collection or disposal of bulky waste. F. Unlawful Deposit of Bulky Waste: It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw, dump or place any bulky waste in any lane, alley, street, road or other public way or place in the City, except for bulky waste collection by the City’s collection contractor or any other person authorized by the City to collect bulky waste or a licensed ancillary disposal provider pur- suant to a City permit. It shall also be unlaw- ful to deposit, throw, dump or place any bulky waste on private real property owned by another person in the City, without the consent of the landowner or person in posses- sion or control of the real property. G. Unlawful Storage or Deposit of Special or Hazardous Waste: It shall be unlawful for any person in the City to store, maintain, keep, deposit, retain, dump or accumulate special or hazardous waste on private or pub- lic real property in the City. Any special or hazardous waste generated in the City shall be collected and disposed of in accordance with all Federal, State, County, and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, by a solid waste collection contractor licensed for such collection and disposal and stored and disposed of in an area zoned for the stor- age or disposal of special or hazardous waste. 8-1-4 8-1-5 508 City of Renton H. Unlawful Deposit or Disposal into the Waste Stream of Special or Hazardous Waste: It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw, dump or place any special or hazardous waste into the waste stream in garbage cans or units, recy- cling bins or yard waste carts for regular gar- bage or recyclables collection, or to dispose of special or hazardous waste in a transfer sta- tion, recycling station or otherwise in the City, except in accordance with Federal, State or County statutes or ordinances and in the manner approved by the State Depart- ment of Ecology or its successor, and by a per- son licensed by law for collection, transfer and disposal of special or hazardous wastes. I. Unlawful Deposit or Storage of CDL: It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw, dump, place or store any CDL on private or public real prop- erty in the City, except for any licensed ancil- lary disposal provider or business in connection with CDL collection or disposal at a facility zoned for and designated for receiv- ing disposal of CDL. J. Unlawful Use of Garbage Cans or Units, Dumpsters, Recycling Bins or Yard Waste Carts: It shall be unlawful to place, deposit or throw garbage, recyclables or yard waste in the garbage can or unit, detachable con- tainer, dumpster, recycling bin or yard waste cart that is owned, leased or rented by another person, without the consent of the person paying for the collection service. K. Unlawful Placement and Removal of Garbage Cans, Recycling Bins and Yard Waste Carts: It shall be unlawful for a person residing in a single-family residence to place garbage, recyclables, or yard waste at the curbside for collection by the City’s collection contractor more than 24 hours prior to the regular col- lection date for his or her single-family resi- dence. It shall also be unlawful for a person residing in a single-family residence to leave garbage cans, recycling bins or yard waste carts at the curbside more than 24 hours after collection by the City’s collection con- tractor. Further, it shall be unlawful for a person residing in a single-family residence to maintain, place or store any garbage cans, recycling bins or yard waste carts at a loca- tion other than adjacent to the residential structure or within a fully enclosed building or garage. L. Unlawful Placement and Removal of Garbage Cans, Recycling Bins and Yard Waste Carts in Business Areas: It shall be unlawful for any person accumulating garbage, recycla- bles, and yard waste in the Center Downtown Zone, Center Neighborhood Zone, Commer- cial Arterial Zone, or Center Village Zone, as set forth in RMC 4-2-020, whose location requires the placing of garbage cans or units, recycling bins or yard waste carts on side- walks or alleys for collection, to place garbage cans or units, recycling bins or yard waste carts on sidewalks or alleys earlier than 5:00 p.m. It shall also be unlawful for any person who owns, leases or rents any garbage can or unit, recycling bins or yard waste carts in the zones referenced above to fail to remove their garbage, recycling and yard waste containers from sidewalks or alleys by 9:30 a.m. follow- ing collection of the garbage, recyclables or yard waste, except that if collection has not occurred by the City’s collection contractor, then the garbage cans or units, recycling bins or yard waste carts shall be immediately removed following collection. (Ord. 5355, 2- 25-08) M. Unlawful Deposit of Burning Material, Hot Ashes or Hot Clinkers for Collection: It shall be unlawful to deposit, throw, dump, or place burning material, incendiary hot ashes, hot clinkers or any other material or solid waste sufficiently hot to create combustion when the same come in contact with any garbage, into any garbage can or unit, recycling bin or yard waste cart for collection by the City’s collection contractor. N. Unlawful Scavenging: Once any garbage, recyclables or yard waste have been set out on the curbside for collection, or at such other location as authorized by the City, ownership of the garbage, recyclables and yard waste passes to the City’s collection contractor. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the City’s collection contractor, to remove or collect any garbage, recyclables, or yard waste once it has been set out on the curbside or other approved location for collection. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-5:SUPERVISION: The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator of the City, or the Administrator’s duly authorized representative, is hereby autho- 605 City of Renton 8-1-6 8-1-9 rized and directed to supervise the collection and disposal of all garbage, recyclables, and yard waste as herein defined. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-6:VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE: Any person violating any Section or part of this Chapter shall be deemed to have created a public nuisance as defined in RMC 1-3-4, as now worded or hereafter amended, and such public nui- sance may be abated in accordance with RMC 1-3- 3, as now worded or hereafter amended. Any per- son creating a public nuisance in violation of this Chapter shall be responsible for removing any unlawful solid waste from the waste stream, including any and all cleanup costs, damages, costs of suit, including attorney’s fees and costs for experts incurred to enjoin such violation or removal of the unlawful solid waste from the waste stream, in addition to any remedies allowed pursu- ant to RMC 1-3-3, as now worded or hereafter amended. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-7:VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES: A person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Penalties for violations of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be in accord with RMC 1-3-1, as now worded or hereafter amended. (Ord. 5133, 4- 11-05) 8-1-8:SCHEDULE OF COLLECTION: All garbage, recyclables, and yard wastes as herein provided will be collected within the boundaries of the City as follows: A. Regular collections from business firms and commercial enterprises will be made as often as required but shall not exceed one pickup per day, five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of four o’clock (4:00) A.M. and four o’clock (4:00) P.M., unless the City authorizes an extension of such time. B. Regular collections of garbage from single- family units and duplexes shall be made one day per week between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and four o’clock (4:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, unless the City authorizes a temporary extension of hours. Regular collection of recyclables from single-family units, duplexes and multi-fam- ily residences shall be made one day per week between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and four o’clock (4:00) P.M., unless the City authorizes a temporary extension of hours or more frequent collection. Regular collections of yard waste from residences, except those located in mobile home courts, shall be weekly on the same day per week as regular garbage collection. Mobile home courts may have collection of yard wastes only upon agreement of the City and its collection con- tractor. C. When a legal holiday falls during the work- week and the contractor does not work on such holiday, Saturday collections will be permitted. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-9:BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS; LIEN AND ENFORCEMENT: A. Billings and Collections: 1. Billings: Unless otherwise specified in any contract between the City and the City’s collection contractor, the City shall collect the charges for services rendered hereunder from the person as hereunto defined for whom col- lection services are furnished and/or the owner of the property for which the collection service is rendered. Such billing shall be made monthly or bimonthly and may include charges for other services rendered to the City to such person. a. All charges for collection services ren- dered and billed hereunder shall be due and payable to the City within twenty-five (25) days from billing date. b. If the charges billed are not paid within the twenty (20) day period from the due date, such charges shall become delin- quent. Once the charges become delinquent, there shall be added a late fee of ten percent (10%) of the past due charges but not less than fifty cents ($0.50) to compensate the City for handling the past due account, sub- sequent billings and any collection action taken. c. Upon such delinquency occurring, and following at least one further billing for the charges, if the account is not paid within one 8-1-9 8-1-10 605 City of Renton hundred twenty (120) days of the rendering of the initial bill which has become delin- quent, the City acting through its utility bill- ing section, in conjunction with the Solid Waste Coordinator, shall notify the collection contractor to cease all further collections for said account until payment of accumulated fees has been made in full. The stoppage of services for nonpayment of collection charges shall be in addition to any and all other rights of the City to proceed for the collection of unpaid charges. d. Following cessation of collection due to nonpayment of charges, the delinquent cus- tomer shall be penalized monthly an amount equivalent to the monthly services charged for collection as billed prior to the delin- quency. B. Lien and Enforcement: Any such delinquent charges shall become a lien against the prop- erty for which the garbage collection service is rendered. A notice of the City’s lien for gar- bage collection disposal service specifying the charges, the period covered by the charges, and giving the legal description of the pre- mises sought to be charged, shall be filed with the office of the King County Auditor within the time required, and shall be fore- closed in the manner and within the time prescribed for liens for labor and material and as otherwise specified in RCW 35.21.140 et seq. All liens filed pursuant to the afore- cited State statute shall be prior to any and all other liens and encumbrances filed subse- quent to the filing of such lien with the office of the King County Auditor, except the lien for general taxes and local improvement assessments whether levied prior or subse- quent thereto. The City shall have the right to claim its collection costs and attorney’s fees for foreclosure of the lien. C. Responsibility for Charges: The customer receiving collection services shall have a per- sonal obligation to pay charges for said ser- vices. This obligation is in addition to the obligations detailed in subsections A and B of this Section. The City’s Solid Waste Utility shall have the absolute authority, except as limited by State laws, to refuse to furnish ser- vice to, to discontinue service to, or to refuse to resume services to any applicant or cus- tomer on account of their failure to pay delin- quent bills owing said utility by such person, whether such bills cover service at the pre- mises sought to be served, or elsewhere within the City. D. Appeal: Prior to the City terminating further collections, the City’s utility billing section shall send a notice to the responsible person or persons that the bill for services is delin- quent and of the City’s intention to terminate service. The person or persons so notified shall have the right, within ten (10) days of receipt of such notification, to appeal to the Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator, in writing, the declaration of delin- quency and the City’s intention to terminate service. The notice shall be deemed received three (3) days following mailing of the notice. The Finance and Information Services Administrator’s inquiry shall be limited to whether or not a delinquency exists, and whether or not the City should terminate fur- ther collection services. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-10:RATES FOR SERVICES: The following schedule is hereby adopted as the monthly charges to be paid to the City for services rendered in each category. These rates shall become effective with billings computed on or after January 1st of the year the budget is adopted. A. Residential Customers: 1. For garbage cans and/or garbage units: 2002 Renton Service Level SWU Monthly Rates Mini-can $ 6.40 1 can collected weekly 13.44 2 cans collected weekly 21.37 3 cans collected weekly 28.82 4 cans collected weekly 36.75 5 cans collected weekly 44.68 6 cans collected weekly 52.66 Each additional can weekly 8.00 Extra garbage, up to 15 gallons 4.00 per unit Return trip charge 3.00 64 gallon contractor cart – new 23.33 96 gallon contractor cart – new 31.15 808 City of Renton 8-1-10 8-1-10 2. Senior and/or disabled customers who qualified under RMC 8-4-31C for low-income rates for a seventy-five percent (75%) subsidy prior to May 31, 2008, are eligible for a one dollar sixty cents ($1.60) fee for mini-can ser- vice. For services other than mini-can, the rate schedule above will apply. All senior and/or disabled customers qualifying under RMC 8-4-31C for low-income rates after May 31, 2008, are eligible for a fifty percent (50%) subsidy of the charges for the service level selected. (Ord. 5372, 4-28-08) 3. Miscellaneous Services: The City of Renton offers miscellaneous services. A trip charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be imposed for each pickup. In addition, the fol- lowing rates per item will be charged: The City also offers the rental of a second 96- gallon yard waste cart for weekly pickup for one dollar ninety cents ($1.90) per month. Yard waste will now be picked up weekly. B. Commercial Customers: 1. Garbage Cans: Customers have two types of service available in garbage cans – com- mercial can (32 gallons), or commercial mini- can (20 gallons). 2. Hydraulically Handled Containers One (1) to Eight (8) Yards: The rate for the han- dling of hydraulically handled containers approved by the City’s contractor and the City for use by commercial, industrial and multiple-family residence establishments shall be as follows: a. Monthly Rates: Services Cost per Pickup On-Call Bulky Waste Collection Per Item: Refrigerators/freezers $39.13 Washing machine/clothes dryer 16.91 Stove/range/oven 16.91 Dishwasher 16.91 Water heater 16.91 Other large appliances 16.91 Sofas/chairs 21.50 Mattresses/box springs 19.20 2002 Renton Service Level SWU Monthly Rates Commercial mini-can (20 gallon) $12.10 1 commercial can (32 gallon can or units) 13.88 2 commercial cans 27.75 3 commercial cans 41.63 Extra commercial cans (per pickup) 8.00 2002 Renton Service Level SWU Monthly Rates 64 gallon contractor cart $ 29.96 96 gallon contractor cart 48.23 1 yard container, 1 pickup/week 75.65 1 yard container, 2 pickups/week 142.32 1 yard container, 3 pickups/week 208.97 1 yard container, 4 pickups/week 275.62 1 yard container, 5 pickups/week 342.29 1.5 yard container, 1 pickup/week 103.59 1.5 yard container, 2 pickups/week 197.32 1.5 yard container, 3 pickups/week 291.05 1.5 yard container, 4 pickups/week 384.78 1.5 yard container, 5 pickups/week 478.50 2 yard container, 1 pickup/week 127.42 2 yard container, 2 pickups/week 243.66 2 yard container, 3 pickups/week 359.92 2 yard container, 4 pickups/week 476.17 2 yard container, 5 pickups/week 592.42 3 yard container, 1 pickup/week 181.18 3 yard container, 2 pickups/week 349.53 3 yard container, 3 pickups/week 517.88 3 yard container, 4 pickups/week 686.22 3 yard container, 5 pickups/week 854.58 4 yard container, 1 pickup/week 234.00 4 yard container, 2 pickups/week 453.99 4 yard container, 3 pickups/week 673.98 4 yard container, 4 pickups/week 893.98 4 yard container, 5 pickups/week 1,113.96 6 yard container, 1 pickup/week 331.80 6 yard container, 2 pickups/week 640.29 6 yard container, 3 pickups/week 948.78 6 yard container, 4 pickups/week 1,257.26 6 yard container, 5 pickups/week 1,565.75 8 yard container, 1 pickup/week 427.53 8 yard container, 2 pickups/week 826.57 8 yard container, 3 pickups/week 1,225.60 8-1-10 8-1-10 808 City of Renton b. Rental Rates: Rental rates for one (1) to eight (8) yard containers will be paid in the monthly rates. c. Minimum Pickups: Minimum pickups for containers and compactors between one (1) to eight (8) yards will be once per week. 3. Temporary containers are rented and billings are handled directly by Waste Man- agement, Inc. 4. Extra Charges: a. A ten dollar ($10.00) charge will be added for each occurrence of the following services: (1) Container rollouts and rollbacks over fifteen feet (15′) from the point of safe truck access. (2) Commercial cans placed more than fifty feet (50′) from the point of safe truck access. (3) Opening and closing of container en- closure gates and/or locking and unlock- ing of container lids. b. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge will be added for each occurrence of the fol- lowing services: (1) Hydraulic disconnect and reconnect of compactors. (2) Compactor roll-off box turnaround. (3) Containers that are not available for collection at regularly scheduled pickup time and a request is made that the con- tractor make a special return trip. c. Any extra yardage charges determined by the collection contractor due to overflow- ing containers will be charged per yard at the one (1) yard rate listed under subsection B2 of this Section. 5. Special Services: Whenever special ser- vices not contained within this schedule are required, the rate charged for those special services shall be negotiated by the customer with the City and the collection contractor. C. Commercial Roll Off Customers: Commercial roll off customers are those who have a ten (10) to forty (40) yard container or compactor. These large disposal containers are lifted and weighed at the disposal facility. Commercial container customers pay a disposal pickup fee based upon the number of pickups, a weight- based fee and a container rental fee. Compac- tor customers pay a pickup fee based upon the number of pickups and a weight-based disposal fee. 1. Base Pickup Fees: The base pickup fees are as follows on a per occurrence basis: The minimum pickup is twice per month. 2. Rental Rates: The following are rental rates for roll off containers. 8 yard container, 4 pickups/week 1,624.63 8 yard container, 5 pickups/week 2,023.67 Extra commercial yards 15.38 1 yard compactor 624.48 1.5 yard compactor 661.59 2 yard compactor 715.49 3 yard compactor 806.48 4 yard compactor 913.18 6 yard compactor 989.79 Multi-family yard waste (incl. cart) 39.62 2002 Renton Service Level SWU Monthly Rates Commercial Roll Off Rates are Per Pickup 10 yard containers $ 92.40 15 yard containers 92.40 20 yard containers 100.85 30 yard containers 113.40 40 yard containers 125.53 10 yard compactor 130.46 20 yard compactor 130.46 30 yard compactor 226.80 40 yard compactor 302.40 Monthly Rental Rates 10 yard container $38.66 15 yard container 55.16 20 yard container 71.68 808 City of Renton 8-1-10 8-1-12 3. Disposal Fees: In addition to the base charge per pickup and the monthly rental fee, the customer must pay weight-based disposal fees plus tax. D. (Rep. by Ord. 4898, 3-19-2001) E. Classification and Appeal: Service category classifications shall be on the basis of the type and volume of solid waste and the pur- pose and type of the dwelling or facility being served as determined by the Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator of the City, or the Administrator’s duly authorized repre- sentative. Any person who shall deem their classification improper may appeal to the Solid Waste Coordinator within forty five (45) days following their classification or change of classification. After the decision of the Solid Waste Coordinator, if the party appeal- ing is still aggrieved, then the party may appeal to the Planning/Building/ Public Works Administrator, whose decision shall be final. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-11:ADOPTION BY REFERENCE: A. The following Federal, State and local envi- ronmental health laws, rules or regulations, at least one copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, are hereby adopted as applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the generation and collection of solid waste: 1. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. 2. Chapter 70.95 RCW, as amended. 3. King County Board of Health Rules and Regulations No. 8. 4. King County Code Title 10. B. All waste generated or collected from within the corporate limits of the City which is deliv- ered to the County system for disposal shall be in compliance with such provisions. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 8-1-12:SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Chapter, it being herein expressly declared that this Chapter and each sec- tion, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof would have been adopted irrespec- tive of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 5133, 4-11-05) 30 yard container 88.18 40 yard container 108.69 Monthly Rental Rates 707 City of Renton 8-2-1 8-2-1 CHAPTER 2 STORM AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE SECTION: 8-2-1: Billing, Payment And Termination And Reinstatement Of Service 8-2-2: Rate Reductions 8-2-3: Determination Of Category Of Property And Calculation Of Charges 8-2-4: Adjustment Of Category Due To Development Or Changes 8-2-5: Appeal From Category Determination And Assessment 8-2-6: Severability 8-2-7: Surface Water System Development Charge 8-2-1:BILLING, PAYMENT AND TERMINATION AND REINSTATEMENT OF SERVICE: A. Billing Procedures: The utility, jointly with the Finance and Information Services Department, may establish procedures per- taining to the billing and collection of service charges and other fees imposed by the utility. (Ord. 4065, 5-11-87) 1. Bills Due: All bills for storm drainage ser- vice as set forth in this Chapter, or as same may be amended from time to time, shall become due and payable at the office of the Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator, or such other place as the City may designate, not later than twenty five (25) days from the date of billing. If the charges billed are not paid within the twenty (20) day period from the due date, such charges shall become delinquent. Once the charges become delinquent, there shall be added a late fee of ten percent (10%) of the past due charges but not less than fifty cents ($0.50) to compensate the City for handling the past due account, subsequent billings and any collection action taken. 2. Determination of Delinquency: On the predetermined day of each and every month, it shall be the duty of the person collecting utility service charges to make out in dupli- cate and deliver to the Finance and Informa- tion Services Administrator a list of all delinquent customers and a description of the premises to which water service is being pro- vided. Upon receipt of such delinquency list, it shall be the duty of the Finance and Infor- mation Services Administrator forthwith to notify the customer in writing of the delin- quency and that the water service may be terminated within ten (10) days if the delin- quency is not paid or an appeal is not filed. (Ord. 4460, 7-18-94) 3. Notice of Delinquency: Notice of such delinquency shall be mailed in the manner provided herein for a bill. In lieu of a mailed notice, a delinquency notice may be served upon such user or occupant. 4. Receipt of Mail: Notices and bills properly addressed and deposited in the mail to such user or occupant are deemed to have been received, and failure to receive such mail or rejection or return of the mail shall not be a valid defense for failure to pay any charge. Any change in ownership of property or change in mailing address must be properly filed in writing with the office of the Finance and Information Services Administrator or the duly designated representative by the current owner. 5. Lien and Enforcement: Any such delin- quent charges shall become a lien against the property for which the storm and surface water drainage collection service is rendered. A notice of the City’s lien for storm and sur- face water drainage collection service specify- ing the charges, the period covered by the charges, and giving the legal description of the premises sought to be charged, shall be filed with the office of the King County Audi- tor within the time required by RCW 35.67.210, shall be foreclosed in the manner set forth in RCW 35.67.240 and within the time prescribed in RCW 35.67.230. The City shall have the right to claim its collection costs and attorney’s fees for foreclosure of the lien. (Ord. 5275, 4-16-07) 6. Responsibility for Charges: The customer receiving the collection services shall have a personal obligation to pay charges for said 8-2-1 8-2-2 707 City of Renton services. This obligation is in addition to the obligations detailed in this section. The City’s storm and surface water drainage utility shall have the absolute authority, except as limited by law, to refuse to furnish service to, to discontinue service to, or to refuse to resume services to any applicant or customer on account of their failure to pay delinquent bills owing said utility by such person, whether such bills cover service at the pre- mises sought to be served, or elsewhere within the City. (Ord. 5275, 4-16-07) B. Appeals Procedures: Should an aggrieved person wish to appeal the delinquent notice, the following procedures shall be used: 1. The aggrieved person shall notify the Administrator in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of the delinquency notice to request a review of said notice. The review shall be limited to the following issues: a. The existence of the delinquency. b. The amount of the delinquency. c. The manner in which the delinquency was calculated by the utility. 2. The water service to the property which is the subject of the appeal shall not be termi- nated while an appeal is pending pursuant to this Section. 3. The Finance and Information Services Administrator shall review the charges and determine the accuracy of the delinquency notice. If the existence of the delinquency or the amount thereof is in error, the Finance and Information Services Administrator shall correct the error and make the change on the City records. If the manner in which the delinquency is calculated is in error the Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator shall request the utility to recalculate the charge and then make any resulting changes on the City records. 4. The Finance and Information Services Administrator shall, as soon as practicable, notify the aggrieved party in writing of the results of the delinquency review. The aggrieved party shall have ten (10) days fol- lowing receipt of the notice of the appeal deci- sion to pay any remaining delinquency. Ten (10) days following the appeal decision the Administrator may cut off water service to the property in question if any delinquency remains unpaid. C. Termination of Water Service: Any person having received a delinquency notice and not having paid or appealed said delinquency may be subject to having the Finance and Information Services Administrator cut off water service to the property in question. (Ord. 4065, 5-11-87) D. Water Service Reinstatement: Should the Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator cause the water service to be cut off for failure to pay a delinquency pursuant to this Section, such water service will remain cut off until the delinquency plus ten percent (10%) interest is paid, together with the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) additional for the expense of turning the water off and on. (Ord. 4293, 10-15-90; amd. Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) 8-2-2:RATE REDUCTIONS: A. One Category: A rate reduction not to exceed one category shall be credited to any nonresi- dential parcel when acceptable storm water facilities have been installed in excess of those facilities which are required by City, County, State or Federal law, rules or regula- tions or in excess of facilities required to miti- gate identified environmental impacts under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The storm water facilities which may be con- sidered to qualify for rate reduction include but are not limited to storm retention, deten- tion and recharge facilities. (Suspended by Ord. 4356, 6-15-92) B. Two Categories: A rate reduction not to exceed two (2) categories shall be credited to any nonresidential parcel providing a pri- vately owned and maintained storm water drainage system which drains directly into Lake Washington; provided, that the drain- age from the system meets or exceeds the water quality requirements of a permit which has been issued for said system by the State Department of Ecology. For any parcel five (5) acres in size or larger on which a portion of the on-site discharges into the City’s surface water utility system 808 City of Renton 8-2-2 8-2-3 and a portion of which discharges directly to Lake Washington via a privately owned and maintained surface water drainage system. The one category rate reduction credit allowed herein shall be prorated as follows: the ownership shall be analyzed to determine the number of acres which drain into the Municipal system and the number of acres which discharge via the private system. That portion of the property which discharges into the Municipal system shall be charged the full service charge as determined by the ini- tial “basic” category. That portion of the prop- erty which discharges via the private system shall be credited with a one-category rate reduction. (Suspended by Ord. 4356, 6-15- 1992) C. Application: To obtain a rate reduction, an application for the reduction must be filed in writing with the Administrator setting forth the category of the property, the constructed facilities, on the property and the reason for the reduction pursuant to subsections A and B above. (Suspended by Ord. 4356, 6-15- 1992) D. Assessments: No rate reduction shall be applied to an assessment until the Adminis- trator has determined that the facilities which have been installed are functioning properly and fulfill the intent of this Section. If the facility for which the reduction is given should be discontinued or cease to be oper- ated and maintained in a safe and effective manner then the reduction shall be with- drawn. E. Credit Adjustment: No credit adjustment can reduce a property assessment below the low intensity category. F. Credit For Amount Paid: (Rep. by Ord. 4657, 3-3-1997) G. Special Rates: 1. For a seventy-five percent (75%) rate sub- sidy for senior and/or disabled low-income customers: a. Senior and/or disabled citizens who qualified under RMC 8-4-31C for low-income rates prior to August 1, 1994, are eligible for rates of one dollar fifty-four cents ($1.54) per month. b. Senior and/or disabled citizens who qualify under RMC 8-4-31C for low-income rates after August 1, 1994, and prior to May 31, 2008, are eligible for rates of one dollar eighty-five cents ($1.85) per month. 2. All senior and/or disabled citizens quali- fying under RMC 8-4-31C for low-income rates after May 31, 2008, are eligible for a fifty percent (50%) subsidy equal to a rate of three dollars and seventy-one cents ($3.71) per month. (Ord. 4461, 7-25-1994; Ord. 4567, 12-11-1995; Ord. 4643, 12-9-96; Ord. 4881, 12-11-2000; Ord. 5112, 12-20-2004; Ord. 5179, 12-12-2005; Ord. 5235, 11-27-2006; Ord. 5319, 11-26-2007; Ord. 5372, 4-28-2008) 8-2-3:DETERMINATION OF CATEGORY OF PROPERTY AND CALCULATION OF CHARGES: A. Evaluation Criteria: All properties other than single-family residential properties shall be evaluated using the following criteria to determine the category of the property. All public facilities, Municipal facilities and quasi-municipal facilities shall be rated in their appropriate category. BASIC CATEGORY CRITERIA CATEGORY CRITERIA High Intensity Developed with 81 – 100% impervious surfaces. Medium Intensity Developed with 51 – 80% impervious surfaces. Low Intensity Developed with 0 – 50% impervious surfaces. Special Class Gravel pits, fill sites, City streets, public alleys, County, State and Federal highways and properties under construction. Undeveloped Lands in a natural state (lands which have been graded and/or been filled preparatory to develop- ment pursuant to a spe- cial permit are in the special class). 8-2-3 8-2-4 808 City of Renton Exempt Golf course, dedicated, natural open space and properties belonging to City’s Water Works Util- ity. B. Percentage Calculation: To derive the “per- centage of impervious surface coverage” the total area of impervious surface coverage of a parcel will be divided by the total parcel area exclusive of public streets and rights-of-way. C. Initial Basic Category: The following docu- ments may be used to determine the initial basic category: 1. King County Assessor’s records. 2. Records of survey, both public and pri- vate. 3. Plan records or aerial photogrammery. 4. Field inspection. D. Calculations For Charges: 1. A property which is less than one acre in size and which is developed with a use other than single-family residential will be assessed as follows: a. A parcel which is five-tenths (0.5) acres in size or smaller will be charged for one-half (1/2) acre at the rate established for the basic category. b. A parcel which is greater than five- tenths (0.5) acres in size but smaller than one acre will be charged for one acre at the rate established for the applicable category. 2. A parcel which is greater than one (1.0) acre in size and which is developed with a use other than single-family residential will be charged using the formula: (total parcel size) times (rate per acre established for the appli- cable category). (Ord. 4065, 5-11-1987) E. Charges For Surface Water Utility: 1. The following schedule is hereby adopted as the monthly charges to be paid to the City for surface water utility services: (Amd. Ord. 4881, 12-11-2000; Ord. 5179, 12- 12-2005; Ord. 5235, 11-27-2006) 2. Senior and/or disabled citizens who qual- ify under RMC 8-4-31B shall be eligible, upon application, for special rates as detailed in RMC 8-2-2G. (Ord. 5319, 11-26-2007) 3. (Rep. by Ord. 4898, 3-19-2001) (Ord. 4436, 2-21-1994; Ord. 4485, 12-5-1994; amd. Ord. 4815, 11-22-1999) F. Rate Revenue For Capital Purpose: A portion of the revenue generated from the above rates will be used for storm utility related capital improvement projects and/or debt ser- vices for the same as indicated in the adopted budget. Also included in the above rates are applicable State and local taxes. G. Penalty And Late Charges: Penalty and late charges are the same as in Section 8-1-8A1b. (Ord. 4253, 12-11-1989) 8-2-4:ADJUSTMENT OF CATEGORY DUE TO DEVELOPMENT OR CHANGES: After the initial assessment of a prop- erty, any a. Single-family dwelling $7.41 per unit b. Low intensity, 0.5 acre or less $18.34 per acre c. Medium intensity, 0.5 acre or less $26.53 per acre d. High intensity, 0.5 acre or less $34.21 per acre e. Low intensity, more than 0.5 acre $36.69 per acre f. Medium intensity, more than 0.5 acre $53.04 per acre g. High intensity, more than 0.5 acre $68.41 per acre h. Gravel pits $73.76 per acre i. City streets $18.39 per acre 704 City of Renton 8-2-4 8-2-5 further development which alters the storm drain- age run-off shall result in a re-evaluation of the assessment category. The amended service charge shall become effective upon the date of issuance of a grading permit if necessary, or if not necessary, issuance of a foundation permit for new develop- ment or building construction permit for redevel- opment. 8-2-5:APPEAL FROM CATEGORY DETERMINATION AND ASSESSMENT: A. Appeal: Any property owner who disputes the determination of property category, the area to be charged or the amount of a rate reduc- tion, may file an appeal in accordance with the following procedure: 1. The appeal petition shall be in writing, addressed to: Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Municipal Building 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98055 2. The petition shall be filed with the City Clerk in person or via certified or registered mail no later than thirty (30) days after the date of notification of the basis for charges or the initial monthly account billing. 3. The petition shall include identification of property owner(s), any necessary details of the affected property, a description of exist- ing improvements, and an explanation of the alleged errors or the basis for the appeal. 4. The petition shall be accompanied or pre- ceded by payment of any disputed charge, so that the account is current. 5. Upon receipt of the petition, the City Clerk shall check that the appeal was filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice of basis for charges or the initial monthly account billing by the Finance and Information Services Department and con- firm that payment of charges is current. The appeal shall then be forwarded to the Admin- istrator. 6. The Administrator shall review the appeal and shall notify the petitioner of the results of that review as soon as practicable. The date of mailing of such a notification shall constitute the response date. 7. Any amendment to service charges, as a result of an appeal process, shall be applied as a credit to billings subsequent to the final appeal decision. B. Review Appeal: Any owner who disputes any determination under this Section made by the Administrator through the appeal pro- cess may, within thirty (30) days of the date of notification of the appeal finding, request a review appeal by petitioning the City’s Hear- ing Examiner in writing for a hearing as fol- lows: 1. Filing of Petition: The review appeal peti- tion shall be filed in person or by certified or registered mail addressed to: Land Use Hearing Examiner Municipal Building 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98055 2. Fee: The petition shall be accompanied by payment of a seventy five dollar ($75.00) fil- ing fee. 3. Explanation: The review appeal shall be on the record that was submitted to the Administrator. The petition shall contain an explanation of the alleged errors in the appeal finding. 4. Current Charges: Pending final decision, the owner shall pay current charges. Failure to pay current charges shall result in dis- missal of the appeal by the Hearing Exam- iner. 5. Hearing: a. Upon receiving such a petition, the Hearing Examiner shall schedule a hearing within thirty (30) days. Notice of the hearing shall be provided to the petitioner at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Following the hearing, a final determination shall be made in writing by the Hearing Examiner and the petitioner so notified within thirty (30) days. 8-2-5 8-2-7 704 City of Renton b. The Hearing Examiner shall affirm the Administrator’s decision unless the examiner finds the Administrator’s decision to have been clearly erroneous. If the decision was clearly erroneous, the Examiner may remand the matter to the Administrator or may recompute the applicable service charge. c. Following the Examiner’s decision, any aggrieved party may, within fourteen (14) days after the Examiner’s decision, petition for reconsideration by the Examiner in accor- dance with RMC 4-8-100G4. d. Nothing in this Chapter shall be con- strued as granting any right of judicial review which did not previously exist in law. The original or reconsideration decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final and con- clusive, unless a writ of review is sought in the Superior Court of King County by an aggrieved party within twenty (20) calendar days of the mailing of the applicable Exam- iner’s decision. (Ord. 4065, 5-11-87) 8-2-6:SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Chapter or its application to any person or property is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. (Ord. 4065, 5-11-87) 8-2-7:SURFACE WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE: See RMC 4-1-180I3. (Amd. Ord. 4723, 5- 11-98) 706 City of Renton 8-4-1 8-4-2 CHAPTER 4 WATER SECTION: 8-4-1: Definition 8-4-2: Application 8-4-3: Contract Of Individual 8-4-4: Connection To Water Main (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-5: Private Pipe Requirements (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-6: Water Meter Charges Original Installations (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-7: Conforming Pipes 8-4-8: Notification Of Connection; Inspection 8-4-9: Enlarging Or Removing Service Connections; New Taps 8-4-10: Discontinued Use Charge 8-4-11: No Remission Of Rates 8-4-12: Delinquent Charges 8-4-13: Accounts Charged Against Premises 8-4-14: Report Building Alterations Or Constructions (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-15: Tampering Prohibited (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-16: Emergency; Use Of Water 8-4-17: Water Prohibited On Streets Or Sidewalks 8-4-18: Violation Charge 8-4-19: Designation Of Hours 8-4-20: Water Use During Fire 8-4-21: Certain Rights Reserved By The City 8-4-22: All Water Apparatus Kept In Good Repair 8-4-23: Waste Of Water Prohibited 8-4-24: Fire Protection 8-4-25: Inspection Of Pipes And Fixtures 8-4-26: Public Works Director To Discontinue Service In Case Of Violation 8-4-27: Written Notice Served For Violation 8-4-28: Connection And Meters Property Of City 8-4-29: Meter Accuracy Question 8-4-30: Change Of Rates 8-4-31: Charges For Metered Water Service Inside City 8-4-32: Charges For Metered Water Service Outside City 8-4-33: When Due And Payable 8-4-34: Designation For Collection Of Water Charges 8-4-35: Interference With Fire Hydrants Prohibited 8-4-36: Interference With Water Mains And Other Appliances 8-4-37: Contaminating Reservoir 8-4-38: Obstructing Access To Fire Hydrant Prohibited 8-4-39: Connection Without Permission Prohibited (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-40: Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator’s Authority 8-4-41: Charges For Property Not Previously Assessed (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-42: Supervision; Mains To Extend Full Width Of Property (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-43: Developer Extensions To The Utility System (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-44: Appeal From Notice Of Intention To Cut Off Water Service 8-4-45: Cross Connection Control (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 8-4-46: Water Billing Adjustment For Water Leak 8-4-1:DEFINITION: The word “Utilities Engineer” whenever used in this Chapter shall be held and construed to mean the Utilities Engineer of Water and any act in this Chapter required or authorized to be done by him, may be done on his behalf by any autho- rized employee of the Water Department. (Ord. 1754, 4-28-59; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30- 74) 8-4-2:APPLICATION: A. Any person desiring to have premises con- nected with the water supply system of the City shall make application therefor at the office of the Water Department. B. Application therefor shall be made upon a printed form furnished for that purpose, which application shall contain a description of the premises where such water supply is desired and shall fully state all of the pur- poses for which the water is to be used, the size of the service pipe and the number and kind of fixtures to be connected thereto and shall be signed by the owner of the premises 8-4-2 8-4-8 706 City of Renton to be served or by his duly authorized agent. (Ord. 1754, 4-28-59) C. At the time of filing such application the applicant shall pay to the Finance and Infor- mation Services Administrator, or the person appointed by him for the purpose of collecting water rates, the fee for installation of water service as provided in Section 4-1-190B. (Ord. 1754, 4-28-59; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1- 30-74; Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-4-3:CONTRACT OF INDIVIDUAL: The application provided for in the pre- ceding Section shall contain a contract on the part of the person making the same to pay for the water applied for at the rate and in the manner specified in such contract and shall reserve to the City the right to charge and collect the rates and enforce the penalties provided, to change the rates at any time without notice to the consumer and shall specify that said contract is subject to all the provi- sions of this Chapter and of any laws of the City relating to the subject hereafter passed, and shall provide that the City shall not be held responsible for any damage by water or other cause resulting from defective plumbing or appliances on the pre- mises supplied with water, installed by the owner or occupant of said premises and shall provide that in case the supply of water shall be interrupted or fail by any reason, the City shall not be held liable for damages for such interruption or failure, nor shall such interruptions or failures for any reason- able period of time be held to constitute a breach of contract on the part of the City or in any way relieve the consumer from performing the obliga- tions of his contract. All contracts shall take effect from the day they are signed and rates shall be charged from the day the premises are connected with the City’s water supply. (Ord. 1754, 4-28-59) 8-4-4:CONNECTION TO WATER MAIN: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-4-5:PRIVATE PIPE REQUIREMENTS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-4-6:WATER METER CHARGES ORIGINAL INSTALLATIONS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-4-7:CONFORMING PIPES: Before water will be turned on to any premises connected with the City’s mains, the ser- vice pipes upon such premises must be made to conform to the following regulations: the service pipes must be so located that the supply for each separate house or premises shall be controlled by separate stop and waste cocks of the best standard make, approved by the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, with extension handles, properly protected from frost and so placed within the premises that all service pipes and fixtures may be thoroughly drained during freezing weather. Where sags or depression occur in the pipe and the stop and waste cock is not sufficient to fully drain all the pipes and fixtures within the premises, additional stop and waste cocks with extension handles must be so placed as to fully drain them. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30-74) In cases where no fixtures are placed between the property line and the basement, the stop and waste cocks may be placed in the basement, pro- vided said basement is not less than six feet (6’) in height and is provided with stairways or other means of access thereto; provided further, that where basements are enclosed in wooden walls the stop and waste cocks shall be placed at least twelve inches (12") below the surface of the ground and shall be provided with an extension handle. The connection between the City’s pipes at the property line and the service pipes on the premises must be made with a union. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52) 8-4-8:NOTIFICATION OF CONNECTION; INSPECTION: Whenever the owner or occupant of any premises connected with the City’s water supply shall desire to use the water he shall notify the Utilities Engineer and request that the water be turned on to said premises. The owner shall leave his portion of the service exposed in the trench until it has been inspected and the water turned on, then he shall immediately cover the pipe. It shall be unlawful for any person whose premises are supplied with water to furnish water to addi- tional premises. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30-74) 707 City of Renton 8-4-9 8-4-15 8-4-9:ENLARGING OR REMOVING SERVICE CONNECTIONS; NEW TAPS: When new buildings are to be erected on the site of old ones and it is desired to increase the size of or change the location of the old service con- nection or where a service connection to any pre- mises is abandoned or no longer used, the Utilities Engineer may cut out or remove such service con- nection, after which, should a service connection be required to said premises, a new service shall be placed only upon the owner making an applica- tion and paying for a new tap in the regular man- ner. When a new main is laid in any street, owners of premises on said street who are being supplied with City water from a private main or a connec- tion to a private service shall make application for tap and shall connect up with separate connection of the main in front of premises. (Ord. 1437, 8-28- 52) 8-4-10:DISCONTINUED USE CHARGE: Whenever the owner or occupant of any premises desires to discontinue the use of water for a period of not less than one month, he shall make written application to have the water turned off and pay all arrearages in full. The water will be turned off and turned on again with a charge of sixty dollars ($60.00) payable at the time of turn- off, but no remission of water rates will be made. (Ord. 4079, 8-3-87; amd. Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) 8-4-11:NO REMISSION OF RATES: When water has been shut off for any reason and is turned on again or allowed or caused to be turned on by the owner, no remission of rates will be made on account of its having been shut off, and the Utilities Engineer may then shut off the water at the main or remove a portion of the ser- vice connection in the street and shall charge the actual cost of cutting out and reinstating the water supply to the owner of the property. (Ord. 1437, 8- 28-52; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30-74; Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) 8-4-12:DELINQUENT CHARGES: A. All charges for water service shall be charged against the premises to which the services were furnished and the City shall have a lien against the premises to which said water ser- vices were furnished for four (4) months’ charges due or to become due, but not for any charges more than four (4) months past due. Such lien may be enforced by cutting off the water service to the premises until such time as the delinquent unpaid charges, together with the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) addi- tional for the expense of turning the water off and on, have been paid to the Finance and In- formation Services Administrator or his/her designated representative. B. Responsibility for Charges: The customer receiving the collection services shall have a personal obligation to pay charges for said services. This obligation is in addition to the obligations detailed in this section. The City’s water utility shall have the absolute author- ity, except as limited by law, to refuse to fur- nish service to, to discontinue service to, or to refuse to resume services to any applicant or customer on account of their failure to pay delinquent bills owing said utility by such person, whether such bills cover service at the premises sought to be served, or else- where within the City. (Ord. 4293, 10-15-90; amd. Ord. 5013, 6-23-03; Ord. 5275, 4-16-07) 8-4-13:ACCOUNTS CHARGED AGAINST PREMISES: All accounts for water shall be kept in the name of the owner of the premises for which the service was installed, and not in the name of any tenant; provided, that persons holding under recorded lease may be supplied on their own account and in such cases the Utilities Engineer may require such a deposit of money with the Finance and Information Services Director as in his judgment shall be necessary to protect the City against any and all delinquent and unpaid charges for water or other charges on account of such ser- vice. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74; Ord. 2845, 4-15-74) 8-4-14:REPORT BUILDING ALTERATIONS OR CONSTRUCTIONS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-4-15:TAMPERING PROHIBITED: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-4-16 8-4-19 707 City of Renton 8-4-16:EMERGENCY; USE OF WATER: The Council shall establish policies implemented by the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator to arrange, reduce or limit the time for irrigation and sprinkling in cases of emergency, or whenever the public safety or health or the need for conservation of water so requires. Whenever there is, in the opinion of the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, an insufficiency of water supply, the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator shall notify the Mayor and Council and take action nec- essary to reduce water system demand to a level that can be safely met with the water supply avail- able. Any such action by the Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator must be in accordance with the City water conservation plan, which must be approved by the Council and, within the operational constraints of the water system, must effect the same degree of water con- servation from customers both inside and outside the City limits in a nondiscriminatory manner. The Planning/Building/Public Works Department may modify the water conservation plan as neces- sary to update the data and administrative infor- mation, but any change in policy must be approved by the City Council. (Ord. 4079, 8-3-87) 8-4-17:WATER PROHIBITED ON STREETS OR SIDEWALKS: It shall be unlawful for any person wil- fully to place an automatic sprinkling device or wilfully to place or hold any hose in such position or manner that water therefrom falls on any per- son while on any public street or sidewalk. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52) 8-4-18:VIOLATION CHARGE: If any person shall violate any provision of Section 8-4-17, the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator shall, after reasonable notice to the user, shut off the water furnished to the pre- mises upon which such violation is made, and shall charge sixty dollars ($60.00) for shutting off and turning on such water. Reasonable notice, for the purpose of this Section, shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8-4-19D. The determination to shut off water service pursuant to this Section shall be appealable to the City Finance and Information Services Director pursuant to Section 8-4-19E. (Ord. 4079, 8-3-87; amd. Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) 8-4-19:DESIGNATION OF HOURS: A. Restrictions: The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, in case of a shortage of water supply from any cause, may make an order forbidding or suspending the use of water for sprinkling or irrigation, or may direct customers that sprinkling or irrigation may only be done during certain hours or on certain days by giving notice through the appropriate media. B. Civil Penalty: Any person violating the order described in the prior subsection shall be sub- ject to a fine as determined by the Public Works Director in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for residential customers, and not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for all other customer classes. Written notice of the violation and the imposition of the civil penalty, together with a notice of the right of an appeal from the determination of the Public Works Direc- tor, shall be delivered to the violator and/or the customer by personal service, or by first class mail addressed to the billing address of the customer. In determining the amount of the penalty, the Public Works Director shall take into consideration all of the facts and circumstances, including but not limited to the following: 1. Whether it is a first or subsequent offense; 2. The extent and nature of the violation; 3. Whether there was any loss of property or life which was caused or contributed to by the violation; 4. The cost to the City in discovery of the violation and the processing of the violation; and 5. The likelihood of a further or later viola- tion if no significant penalty is imposed. C. Foreclosure: Such civil penalty shall be a lien against the real estate if the real estate at the location of the violation is owned by the viola- tor, or the violator is the agent, employee, officer or director of the real property owner. Such lien may be foreclosed in the same man- ner as materialman’s liens under State law. In all instances the civil penalty shall also be 108 City of Renton 8-4-19 8-4-24 enforceable as a fine against the person vio- lating the restrictions on water usage. D. Water Shut-Off: In addition to the foregoing civil penalty, in the event of a violation of the restrictions imposed by this Section, the water service to the violating user may be shut off after reasonable notice to the user and not turned on again until such penalty has been paid. Reasonable notice, for the pur- pose of this subsection, shall mean not less than ten (10) days’ notice delivered by first class mail to the billing address of the user, unless the Public Works Director shall have determined that the violation is a substantial and imminent danger to the existing water supply. In such event, reasonable notice shall consist of the best, practical notice, if any, which can be delivered to the offending user under all of the circumstances. E. Appeal: Any person or legal entity aggrieved by the civil penalty or its amount, or the pro- posed shut off of water service, may appeal the propriety of the penalty or its amount, or the proposed shut off of water service, to the City of Renton Finance Director within ten (10) days of the date of the determination by the Public Works Director. The consideration of the Finance Director on the appeal shall be limited to a determination of the existence of the alleged violation, the amount of the civil penalty assessed, if any, and/or the determi- nation, if any, to shut off water service. The decision of the Finance Director shall be final unless a writ of review is obtained from the King County Superior Court within twenty (20) days after the date of the Finance Direc- tor’s decision. (Ord. 4079, 8-3-87) 8-4-20:WATER USE DURING FIRE: It shall be unlawful for any person to use water for irrigation or sprinkling during the progress of any fire in the City, unless for the pro- tection of property and all irrigation and sprin- kling shall stop when an alarm of fire is sounded, and shall not be begun again until the fire is extin- guished. 8-4-21:CERTAIN RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE CITY: The City reserves the right at any time, without notice, to shut off the water supply for repairs, extensions, nonpayment of rates or any other reason and the City shall not be responsible for any damage, such as bursting of boilers sup- plied by direct pressure, the breaking of any pipes or fixtures, stoppages or interruption of water sup- ply or any other damage resulting from the shut- ting off of water. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52) 8-4-22:ALL WATER APPARATUS KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR: The service pipes, connections and other apparatus within any private premises must be kept in good repair and protected from freezing at the expense of the owner or lessee, who will be responsible for all damages resulting from leaks and breaks. In case of neglect, to promptly repair and service any fixture or make any changes or alterations required in this Chapter, the Utilities Engineer shall have authority when deemed nec- essary to go on the premises and make or cause to be made such changes, alterations, or repairs and charge the same against the premises and the owner thereof. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30-74) The owner of any service connection shall be responsible for damage to meters serving said pre- mises caused by hot water and shall be charged for repairs to meters caused by such damage. 8-4-23:WASTE OF WATER PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any person to waste water or allow it to be wasted by imperfect or leaking stops, valves, pipes, closets, faucets, or other fixtures, or to use water closets without self- closing valves or to allow any pipes or faucets to run open and to prevent the service from freezing or for any other reason or to use the water for pur- poses other than those named in application upon which the rates for water are based or for any other purpose than that for which his contract pro- vides or use it in violation of any provision of this Chapter. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-52) 8-4-24:FIRE PROTECTION: A. Fees For Private Water; Fire Service: The charges for such fire protection services are hereby established as follows: 1. Fire Protection Charge: The private fire protection charges are hereby fixed in the fol- lowing schedule: 8-4-24 8-4-27 108 City of Renton (Ord. 5112, 12-20-2004; Ord. 5179, 12-12- 2005; Ord. 5235, 11-27-2006; Ord. 5319, 11- 26-2007) 2. Water Used For Extinguishing Fires: No charge will be made for water used in extin- guishing fire if the owner or occupant of the premises where such fire occurs gives written notice to the office of the Utilities Engineer within ten (10) days from the date of such fire. In no case will any tap be made upon any pipe used for fire service purposes or any tank con- nected therewith, nor shall the use of any water be permitted through any fire service nor through any pipes, tanks or other fixtures therewith connected for any purposes except the extinguishing of fire on such premises or testing flows for fire control purposes. B. Whenever any change in the use, occupancy or construction of any premises or purposes as hereinabove defined require any increased fire and hydrant protection, the owner, own- ers or person in charge of such premises shall proceed promptly toward securing adequate protection and all such installation or changes to be completed providing for such increased fire protection, prior to the use or occupancy of such facilities. C. Unlawful Conduct: It shall be unlawful for any person to own, occupy or use any build- ing or structure as hereinabove defined in this Section unless such building or structure is located within one hundred sixty five feet (165’) of any fire hydrant. D. Violation; Penalties: Any person violating any provision or term of this Section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2434, 9-23-1968; amd. Ord. 4441, 2-28-1994; Ord. 4567, 12-11- 1995; Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) 8-4-25:INSPECTION OF PIPES AND FIXTURES: It shall be unlawful for any person to fail, neglect or refuse to give the Administrator of Planning/Building/Public Works or his duly autho- rized representatives free access at all reasonable hours to all parts of premises supplied with water from the City’s mains for the purpose of inspecting the condition of pipes and fixtures, noting the amount of water and the manner in which it is used. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-1952; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-24- 1974, eff. 1-30-1974) 8-4-26:PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE IN CASE OF VIOLATION: If any owner or occupant of any pre- mises supplied with City water shall violate any provision of the preceding Section, the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator may, after reasonable notice to the user, shut off such service; and such owner or occupant shall be required to pay any or all delinquent and unpaid charges against such premises together with a charge of sixty dollars ($60.00) for shutting off and turning on such water before the same shall be again turned on. “Reasonable notice” for the pur- pose of this Section shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8-4-19D. The determination to shut off water service pursuant to this Section shall be appealable to the City of Renton Finance and Information Services Administrator pursuant to Section 8-4-19E. (Ord. 4079, 8-3-1987; amd. Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) 8-4-27:WRITTEN NOTICE SERVED FOR VIOLATION: In case of violation of any of the preced- ing sections the Administrator of Planning/Build- ing/Public Works may cause written notice thereof to be served on the owner or occupant of the pre- mises where such violation takes place, which notice shall require the payment of the charges hereinbefore provided and if such charges be not paid within twenty four (24) hours from the time of the service of such notice, the water shall be turned off from such premises and shall be in no case turned on until the charges have been paid. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-1952) Meter Rate 1 inch $3.60 1-1/2 inch $4.02 2 inch $5.17 3 inch $13.65 4 inch $16.80 6 inch $24.13 8 inch $32.50 10 inch $41.93 808 City of Renton 8-4-28 8-4-31 8-4-28:CONNECTION AND METERS PROPERTY OF CITY: All service connections and meters, unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator of Planning/Building/Public Works, shall be and remain the property of the City and will not be removed unless the use of water on the premises is to be entirely stopped or the service connection dis- continued or abandoned. In all cases where meters are lost, injured or broken by carelessness or negli- gence of owners or occupants of premises, they shall be repaired or replaced by or under the direc- tion of the Administrator of Planning/Build- ing/Public Works and the cost charged against the owner or occupant and in the case of nonpayment the water shall be shut off and will not be turned on until such charge and the charge for turning on the water are paid. In the event of the meter getting out of order or failing to register properly the con- sumer shall be charged on an estimate made by the Administrator of Planning/Building/Public Works on the average monthly consumption during the last three (3) months that the same was in good order or from what he may consider the most reli- able data at his command. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-1952) 8-4-29:METER ACCURACY QUESTION: Where the accuracy of record of a water meter is questioned it shall be removed at the con- sumer’s request and shall in his presence be tested in the shop of the Water Department, by means of the apparatus there provided, and a report thereon duly made. Both parties to the test must accept the findings so made. If the test disclosed an error against the consumer of more than three percent (3%) on the meter’s registry, the excess of the consumption on the three (3) previous readings shall be credited to the consumer’s meter account and the Water Department will bear the entire expense of the test and the deposit required as hereinafter prescribed shall be returned. On the other hand, where no such error is found, the per- son who has requested the test shall pay the charge fixed for such test. Before making a test of any meter the person requesting such a test shall, at the time of filing his request with the Administrator of Plan- ning/Building/Public Works, make a deposit with the Administrator of Finance and Information Ser- vices of the amount charged for such test, subject to the conditions herein stated, which charges are as follows: No meter shall be removed or in any way dis- turbed, nor the seal broken except in the presence or under the direction of the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator. (Ord. 4287, 8-13-1990) 8-4-30:CHANGE OF RATES: The City shall have the right at any time it may desire to change from a flat rate to meter rate on any connection now or hereafter to be made to the City water system, and install a meter, and thereupon the meter rates will be charged for such connection and the flat rate will be discontinued. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-1952) 8-4-31:CHARGES FOR METERED WATER SERVICE INSIDE CITY: A. Customer Classifications: There will be five (5) new customer classes for the water utility. They will be single-family/duplex, multi-fam- ily, non-residential, private irrigation, city irrigation. (Ord. 4441, 2-28-1994) B. Metered Rates: 1. The minimum rates for metered water supplied within the City in one month or frac- tional period thereof are hereby fixed in the following schedule: For testing 3/4" through 2" meter $40.00 For testing meters larger than 2" Time and Materials ($60.00 refundable deposit prior to test) Size of service Single- family/duplex, multi-family, non-residential Private irrigation, city irrigation 3/4" $10.10 $6.08 1" $20.91 $10.85 1-1/2" $38.63 $18.52 2" $60.54 $28.37 3" $124.39 $60.05 4" $189.82 $89.30 6" $370.18 $169.13 8" $724.62 $322.50 10" $1,080.10 $476.93 12" $1,571.90 $687.26 8-4-31 8-4-31 808 City of Renton 2. Commodity Rates: Three (3) consumption blocks will be established for single-family and duplex customers. The size of the first block will be less than 600 cubic feet of water consumed per month. The second block will be 600 to 1,400 cubic feet of water consumed per month. The third block will be over 1,400 cubic feet of water consumed per month. The rates for these three (3) blocks are as follows: Customers that are multi-family, non-resi- dential, private irrigation, and city irrigation will pay for consumption at the following rates per one hundred (100) cubic feet. (Ord. 5112, 12-20-2004; Ord. 5179, 12-12- 2005) 3. (Rep. by Ord. 4898, 3-19-2001) (Ord. 4567, 12-11-1995; amd. Ord. 4815, 11-22- 1999) C. Senior Citizens And Disabled Persons: The following is hereby established for certain senior citizens and disabled persons who are economically disadvantaged as herein set forth: 1. Low-Income Seniors: A “low-income senior citizen” is defined as a person sixty- one (61) years of age or older who resides in a single-family dwelling that is separately metered with a City water meter for water usage, either as owner, purchaser, or renter, and whose total income, including that of his or her spouse or co-tenant, does not exceed the annual income threshold for low-income rate eligibility. The annual income threshold for eligibility for low-income rate shall be adjusted each calendar year, using the Income Guidelines for King County as pro- vided annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and King County’s qualifying income criteria for a senior citizen/disability property tax exemp- tion. Any household with a disposable income of thirty percent (30%) or less of the median household income for King County and quali- fied for a subsidy prior to May 31, 2008, will be eligible for a seventy-five percent (75%) rate subsidy. All other households with an annual disposable income less than King County’s maximum qualifying income for a senior citizen/disability property tax exemp- tion are eligible for a fifty percent (50%) rate subsidy. For the calendar year 2008, those figures for a seventy-five percent (75%) rate subsidy shall be sixteen thousand three hun- dred fifty dollars ($16,350) or less per annum for single occupancy and eighteen thousand seven hundred dollars ($18,700) or less per annum for double occupancy, and thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) or less per annum for a fifty percent (50%) rate subsidy. For households with more than two (2) individu- als qualifying under subsection C of this Sec- tion, an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) is added to the income threshold per qualifying individual. 2. Low-Income Disabled Citizen: A “low- income disabled citizen” is defined as: a) a person qualifying for special parking privi- leges under RCW 46.16.381(1)(a) through (f); b) a blind person as defined in RCW 74.18.020; c) a disabled, handicapped, or incapacitated person as defined under any other existing State or Federal program; or d) a person on home kidney dialysis treatment who resides in a single-family dwelling that is separately metered for water usage, either as owner, purchaser or renter, and whose total income, including that of his or her spouse or co-tenant, does not exceed the annual income threshold for eligibility for low-income rate. 3. Qualified Persons: a. Every such person (if double occu- pancy, then both household members) shall meet either of the above requirements to qualify for senior citizen and disabled rate(s). Every such person (if double occupancy, then both household members) shall file with the Utilities billing section of the City, his or her affidavit, that he/she or they are qualified to be charged the special rate for such utility services herein stated. b. Such statement shall contain such other information as the Utilities billing sec- Less than 600 cubic feet $1.47 600 – 1,400 cubic feet $1.97 Over 1,400 cubic feet $2.47 Multi-family $1.90 Non-residential $2.01 Private Irrigation $3.20 City Irrigation $2.27 808 City of Renton 8-4-31 8-4-32 tion may prescribe, including but not limited to address, ownership or interest in the dwelling occupied by such applicant(s), amount, source and nature of all income from any and all sources, together with the appli- cant’s unqualified promise to forthwith notify the City of any circumstances or change in condition which would make the applicant(s) ineligible to receive said special rate(s). The Utilities billing section may establish rules and procedures for implementing this Sec- tion. 4. Low-Income Rates: a. For a seventy-five percent (75%) rate subsidy: (1) For those senior citizens and dis- abled persons who qualified as economi- cally disadvantaged and were on this low-income rate prior to August 1, 1994, the following rate for water service re- lating to such single-family dwelling in which such eligible person or persons permanently reside is one dollar twenty cents ($1.20) per month, limited to nine hundred (900) cubic feet of water per month. Any water consumption over nine hundred (900) cubic feet per month shall be charged as provided in subsec- tions A and B of this Section. (2) For those senior citizens and dis- abled persons who qualify as economi- cally disadvantaged, and were on this low-income rate after August 1, 1994, and prior to May 31, 2008, the following rate for water service relating to such single-family dwelling in which such eli- gible person or persons permanently re- side is two dollars fifty-three cents ($2.53) per month, limited to nine hun- dred (900) cubic feet of water per month. Any water consumption over nine hun- dred (900) cubic feet per month shall be charged as provided in subsections A and B of this Section, except for those persons who qualify under home kidney dialysis. These customers are limited to one thousand seven hundred (1,700) cu- bic feet of water per month before any excess is charged as provided in subsec- tions A and B of this Section. b. For all other senior citizens and/or dis- abled persons who qualify for low-income rates according to the criteria in subsections C1 and C2 of this Section after May 31, 2008, they will be eligible for a fifty percent (50%) subsidy on the charges for water service relating to such single-family dwelling in which such eligible person or persons perma- nently reside. The fifty percent (50%) subsidy will apply to the basic charge and commodity charge only. 5. For those senior citizens sixty-one (61) years of age or older and/or disabled citizens, when such seniors and/or disabled citizens are not otherwise eligible for special rates as low-income seniors and/or disabled citizens, but who qualify for property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381(5)(a) and are not residents of the City, shall be exempt from the fifty percent (50%) utility surcharge applicable to those customers not residents of the City. To receive this exemption the appli- cant must provide the information required under subsection C3 of this Section. (Ord. 4304, 12-17-1990; Ord. 4461, 7-25-1994; Ord. 4481, 11-28-1994; Ord. 4567, 12-11-1995; Ord. 4585, 2-26-1996; Ord. 4643, 12-9-1996; Ord. 4692, 12-1-1997; Ord. 4756, 12-14-1998; Ord. 4807, 10-25-1999; Ord. 4871, 11-20- 2000; Ord. 4932, 12-10-2001; Ord. 5112, 12- 20-2004; Ord. 5179, 12-12-2005; Ord. 5235, 11-27-2006; Ord. 5319, 11-26-2007; Ord. 5372, 4-28-2008) D. Rate Revenue For Capital Purpose: A portion of the revenue generated from the above rates will be used for water utility related capital improvement projects and/or debt ser- vices for the same as indicated in the adopted budget. Also included in the above rates are applicable State and local taxes. E. Penalty And Late Charges: Penalty and late charges shall be the same as in RMC 8-1- 8A1b. (Ord. 4253, 12-11-1989; amd. Ord. 5043, 12-1-2003) 8-4-32:CHARGES FOR METERED WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY: A. The rates for metered water service supplied to premises outside the City limits shall be in an amount equal to one and five-tenths (1.5) times the residential City rate. 8-4-32 8-4-34 808 City of Renton B. The discounted rate for service established for low-income senior citizens and/or low- income disabled citizens qualifying for special rates pursuant to RMC 8-4-31 shall be uni- formly applied and not subject to this multi- plier or any greater rate because of living outside the City. (Ord. 4461, 7-25-1994) 8-4-33:WHEN DUE AND PAYABLE: A. All meter charges shall be due and payable twenty five (25) days from date of billing and shall be paid to the Finance and Information Services Administrator, or a duly designated representative, at City Hall, or such other col- lection place as may be officially designated by the Finance and Information Services Administrator. If the charges billed are not paid within the twenty (20) day period from the due date, such charges shall become delin- quent. Once the charges become delinquent, there shall be added a late fee of ten percent (10%) of the past due charges but not less than fifty cents ($0.50) to compensate the City for handling the past due account, subsequent billings and any collection action taken. B. If customers’ water bills are not paid by the due date (twenty five (25) days from the date of billing) they will receive a mailed shutoff notice stating that if their accounts become delinquent because of nonpayment after forty five (45) days from the date of billing the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Department will be directed to cut off the water service to the premises and enforce the lien upon the prop- erty to which service has been rendered, and such lien shall be superior to all other liens or encumbrances except those for general taxes and special assessments. Such liens may be foreclosed by the City in the manner provided by law for the enforcement of the same, and for delinquent water charges, in addition to all other remedies provided. There will be an additional sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) charged for the expense of turning the water on when all charges to the City plus penalties have been paid. For requests to turn the water back on that occur after 3:00 p.m., an addi- tional after-hours service charge of ninety dol- lars ($90.00) will be assessed and must be paid at the time of the request. When City personnel or City agents must notify tenants of impending shutoff of water, there shall be imposed, in addition to all other fees and charges, a fee of five dollars ($5.00) per unit which was notified whether in person, by mail, by posting, by door hanging or other means reasonably calculated to provide notice to the tenant. (Ord. 4460, 7-18-1994; amd. Ord. 4841, 5-15-2000; Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) C. In lieu of a mailed notice, the Utilities Engi- neer or the Finance and Information Services Administrator may cause a delinquent water charge notice to be served upon such user or occupant. Failure to receive mail properly addressed to such user or occupant shall not be a valid defense for failure to pay such delin- quent water charge. Any change in ownership of property or change in mailing address must be properly filed in writing with the office of the Finance and Information Services Admin- istrator or his/her duly designated represen- tative. (Ord. 2849, 5-13-1974) 8-4-34:DESIGNATION FOR COLLECTION OF WATER CHARGES: A. On the predetermined day of each and every month, it shall be the duty of the person col- lecting water charges to prepare, in duplicate, and deliver to the Utilities Engineer a list of all delinquent customers whose water service is to be cut off immediately, which list shall contain the names of the delinquent water users and a description of the premises to which water services shall be cut off. Upon receipt of such delinquent list, it shall be the duty of the Utilities Engineer forthwith to cut off the water service to the premises described 108 City of Renton 8-4-34 8-4-36 on said list until the delinquent and unpaid charges, together with the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) additional for the expense of turning the water off and on are paid. (Ord. 4460, 7- 18-1994; amd. Ord. 5013, 6-23-03) B. Failure to receive mail will not be recognized as a valid excuse for failure to pay rates when due. Change in ownership of property and change in mailing addresses must be filed, in writing, with the office of the Finance and Information Services Administrator. (Ord. 4293, 10-15-1990) C. The Planning/Building/Public Works Admin- istrator and/or Finance and Information Ser- vices Administrator (or designee) shall be responsible for administering this Section and the authority to adjust the sixty dollar ($60.00) fee in subsection A of this section as appropriate in the circumstances. The Administrator’s decision shall be final. (Ord. 5300, 8-20-2007) 8-4-35:INTERFERENCE WITH FIRE HYDRANTS PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any person except when duly authorized by the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator, or who shall be a member of the Fire Department, to open, operate, close, turn on, turn off, interfere with, attach any pipe or hose to or connect any- thing with any fire hydrant belonging to the City. (Ord. 1437, 2-28-1952; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-1974) 8-4-36:INTERFERENCE WITH WATER MAINS AND OTHER APPLIANCES: It shall be unlawful for any person, unless duly authorized by the Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator, to disturb, inter- fere with or damage any water main, water pipe, machinery, tools, meters or any other appliances, 706 City of Renton 8-4-36 8-4-45 buildings or grounds belonging to, connected with or under the control of the Municipal water system of the City. (Ord. 1437, 2-28-1952; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-1974) 8-4-37:CONTAMINATING RESERVOIR: It shall be unlawful for any person to bathe in or throw any substance into any reser- voir, water tank or impounding dams in the Municipal water system. (Ord. 1487, 8-28-1952) 8-4-38:OBSTRUCTING ACCESS TO FIRE HYDRANT PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct the access to any fire hydrant or to open or operate any fire hydrant, or attempt to draw water therefrom or to wilfully or carelessly injure the same. (Ord. 1487, 8-28-1952) 8-4-39:CONNECTION WITHOUT PERMISSION PROHIBITED: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) 8-4-40:PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR’S AUTHORITY: A. The Planning/Building/Public Works Admin- istrator shall have authority to decide any question which may arise and which is not fully covered in this Chapter and his decision shall be in such cases final. B. The Planning/Building/Public Works Admin- istrator shall not furnish water services with- out making a charge therefor as provided herein. (Ord. 1437, 8-28-1952; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-1974, eff. 1-30-1974) 8-4-41:CHARGES FOR PROPERTY NOT PREVIOUSLY ASSESSED: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) 8-4-42:SUPERVISION; MAINS TO EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF PROPERTY: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) 8-4-43:DEVELOPER EXTENSIONS TO THE UTILITY SYSTEM: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) 8-4-44:APPEAL FROM NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CUT OFF WATER SERVICE: A. Whenever water service is to be shut off due to violation of any portion of this Chapter, such shutoff shall be after reasonable notice to the user. “Reasonable notice” for the pur- pose of this Section shall mean not less than ten (10) days’ notice delivered by first class mail to the billing address of the user, unless the Planning/Building/Public Works Admin- istrator or Utilities Engineer shall have determined that some other means of notice will be more likely to impart actual notice of the planned water shutoff. In such event, “reasonable notice” shall consist of the best, practical notice, if any, which can be deliv- ered to the offending user under all of the cir- cumstances. Reasonable notice for notification of tenants of impending water service shutoff shall be not less than three (3) days. (Amd. Ord. 4841, 5-15-2000) B. Any person or legal entity aggrieved by the notice of intention to shut off water may appeal the proposed shut off of water service to the City Finance and Information Services Administrator within ten (10) days of the date of the determination to shut off water. The consideration of the Finance and Infor- mation Services Administrator on the appeal shall be limited to a determination of the existence of the alleged violation and the authority, under the City Code, to shut off water service. The decision of the Finance and Information Services Administrator shall be final unless a writ of review is obtained from the King County Superior Court within twenty (20) days after the date of the Finance and Information Service Administrator’s decision. (Ord. 4184, 11-7-1988) 8-4-45:CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-1998) 8-4-46 8-4-46 706 City of Renton 8-4-46:WATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT FOR WATER LEAK: A. The City will process and grant no more than one water billing adjustment for water leaks on the customers’ side of the water meter per water service connection every five (5) years. Adjustments will be calculated over the bill- ing periods when the water leak occurred, up to a maximum of two (2) billing periods (four (4) months). No leak adjustments will be granted for irrigation systems, frozen connec- tions or pipes, leaky toilets, boat docks, pools, fountains, ponds, other outdoor decorative water features or hot tubs. B. A written request for a water billing adjust- ment must be submitted to Utility Billing Customer Service within sixty (60) days of discovery of the water leak and/or sixty (60) days of receipt of the billing that covers the time period when the water leak occurred. The written request must include the service address, billing periods over which the leak occurred, location of the leak and a copy of the repair receipt and/or a description of the completed repair. C. The water portion of the bill will be adjusted by charging for only 50% of the consumption charge over the billing period(s) when the leak occurred. Example of adjusted water billing calculation: (Basic Monthly Charge) + (0.50 X Consumption) X Commodity Rate. Adjustments greater than $2,000 shall be submitted to the Finance Committee for approval or denial. There will be no adjust- ment of the Basic Monthly Charge or any other water charge. (Ord. 5210, 6-5-2006) 501 City of Renton 8-5-1 8-5-5 NATURAL OUTLET: Any outlet into a water- course, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or ground water. pH: The logarithm of the reciprocal of the weight of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution. PROPERLY SHREDDED GARBAGE: The wastes from the preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food that has been shredded to such degree that all particles will be carried freely under the flow con- ditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than one-half inch (1/2”) in any dimension. PUBLIC SEWER: That portion of a sanitary sewer and its appurtenances located on property, ease- ments and rights of way held, owned, controlled and accepted by the City or other public authority. SANITARY SEWER: A sewer which carries sew- age and to which storm, surface, and ground waters are not intentionally admitted. SEWAGE: A combination of the water-carried wastes from residences, business buildings, insti- tutions, and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface, and storm waters as may be present. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: Any arrange- ment of devices and structures used for treating sewage. SEWAGE WORKS: All facilities for collecting, pumping, treating, and disposing of sewage. SEWER: A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage. SIDE SEWER: See building sewer. SIDE SEWER STUB: That portion of the building sewer between primary collection lines and indi- vidual property lines. STORM SEWER and STORM DRAIN: A sewer which carries storm and surface waters and drain- age, but excludes sewage and polluted industrial wastes. SUSPENDED SOLIDS: Solids that either float on the surface of, or are in suspension in water, sew- age, or other liquids; and which are removable by laboratory filtering. WATERCOURSE: A channel in which a flow of water occurs either continuously or intermittently. (Ord. 4343, 2-3-92) 8-5-2:USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS REQUIRED: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be deposited in any unsanitary manner upon public or private property within the City, or in any area under the jurisdiction of said City, any human or animal excrement, garbage, or other objectionable waste. B. It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natu- ral outlet within the City, or in any area under the jurisdiction of said City, any sani- tary sewage, industrial wastes, or other pol- luted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this Chapter. (Amd. Ord. 2173, 8-16-65; Ord. 4343, 2-3-92; Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-3:PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL: A. Connection To City Sewer Required: Pursu- ant to RCW 35.67.190, all property owners within the area served by a sewerage system shall connect their private drains and sewers with the sewerage system. Connection to the public sewer system shall not be compulsory except under those situations detailed in WAC 246-272-070, as may be amended from time to time, or Section 4-6-040. (Amd. Ord. 4893, 2-26-01) B. (Rep. by Ord. 4893, 2-26-01) (Ord. 2801, 9-24- 73; amd. Ord. 2845, 4-15-74; Ord. 2847, 5-6- 74; Ord. 4472, 9-12-94; Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-4:BUILDING SEWER PERMITS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-5:INDEPENDENT SEWERS; COST OF: A. A separate and independent building sewer shall be provided for every building, except where one building stands at the rear of another on an interior lot and no private 8-5-5 8-5-10 501 City of Renton sewer is available or can be constructed to the rear building through an adjoining alley, court, yard, or driveway, the building sewer from the front building may be extended to the rear building and the whole considered as one building sewer. (Ord. 1552, 6-12-56) B. Old building sewers may be used in connec- tion with new buildings only when they are found, on examination and tests by the Utili- ties Engineer, to meet all requirements of this Chapter. (Ord. 1552, 6-12-56; amd. Ord. 2847, 5-6-74) C. All costs and expense incident to the installa- tion and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner or applicant of the premises in question. The owner shall indemnify the City against any loss or dam- age that may directly or indirectly be occa- sioned by the installation of the building sewer. (Ord. 1552, 6-12-56) 8-5-6:SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING SEWERS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-7:CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWER TO PUBLIC SEWER: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-8:INSPECTION: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-9:PRECAUTIONS WHILE BUILDING: All excavations for building sewer installation shall be guarded with barricades and lights and such other precautions as are reason- ably adequate to protect the public from accident and injury. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the City. A surety bond in an amount deemed sufficient and determined by the Utilities Engineer, but in no event less than five hundred dollars ($500.00), shall be furnished and deposited with the City to indemnify the City against any loss, damage, lia- bility in connection with such sewer work. 8-5-10:USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS: No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, ground water, roof run-off, subsurface drainage, cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer. Storm water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to such sewers as are specifically designated as com- bined sewers or storm sewers, or to a natural out- let approved by the Utilities Engineer. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be discharged, upon approval of the Utilities Engi- neer, to a storm sewer combined sewer or natural outlet. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the fol- lowing described waters or wastes to any public sewer: A. Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than one hundred fifty degrees (150 degrees) F. B. Any water or waste which may contain more than one hundred (100) parts per million, by weight, of fat, oil or grease. C. Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid or gas. D. Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. E. Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shav- ings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plas- tics, wood, paunch manure, or any other solid or viscous substance capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers or other interference with the proper operation of the sewage works. F. Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than five and five-tenths (5.5) or higher than nine (9.0) or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to struc- tures, equipment, and personnel of the sew- age works. G. Any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treat- ment process, constitute a hazard to humans or animals, or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant. 108 City of Renton 8-5-10 8-5-14 H. Any waters or wastes containing suspended solids of such character and quantity that unusual attention or expense is required to handle such materials at the sewage treat- ment plant. I. Any noxious or malodorous gas or substance capable of creating a public nuisance. (Ord. 1552, 6-12-56; amd. Ord. 2847, 5-6-74) 8-5-11:GREASE, OIL AND SAND INTERCEPTORS: Grease, oil and sand interceptors or other approved methodology shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Utilities Engineer, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand and other harmful ingredients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capac- ity approved by the Utilities Engineer, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction, watertight and equipped with easily removable covers which, when bolted in place, shall be gastight and water- tight. Where installed, all grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the owner, at his expense, in continuously efficient operation at all times. Grease and oil interceptors shall be required on all restaurants, garages and gas station premises and shall be so situated as to intercept only the sources of grease and oil wastes but excluding domestic or human wastes. (Ord. 4343, 2-3-92) 8-5-12:PRELIMINARY TREATMENT OF WASTE MATTER: The admission into the public sewers of any waters or wastes having a) a five (5) day bio- chemical oxygen demand greater than three hun- dred (300) parts per million by weight, or b) containing more than three hundred fifty (350) parts per million by weight of suspended solids, or c) containing any quantity of substances having the characteristics described in certain sections of this Chapter, or d) having an average daily flow greater than two percent (2%) of the average daily sewage flow of the City, shall be subject to the review and approval of the Utilities Engineer. Where necessary in the opinion of the Utilities Engineer, the owner shall provide, at his expense, such preliminary treatment as may be necessary to, a) reduce the biochemical oxygen demand to three hundred (300) parts per million and the sus- pended solids to three hundred fifty (350) parts per million by weight, or b) reduce objectionable char- acteristics or constituents to within the maximum limits provided for in certain sections of this Chap- ter, or c) control the quantities and rates of dis- charge of such waters or wastes. Plans, specifications, and any other pertinent informa- tion relating to proposed preliminary treatment facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the Utilities Engineer and the Department of Ecology of the State of Washington and no construction of such facilities shall be commenced until said approvals are obtained in writing. (Ord. 1552, 6- 12-56; amd. Ord. 2847, 5-6-74; Ord. 3055, 8-9-76) Where preliminary treatment facilities are pro- vided for any waters or wastes, they shall be main- tained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation, by the owner at his expense. No statement contained in this Chapter shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the City and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the City for treatment, subject to payment therefor by the industrial concern. 8-5-13:MANHOLES: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-14:EXAMINATION OF WATER AND SEWAGE: A. All measurements, tests and analyses of the characteristics of water and wastes to which reference is made in this Chapter shall be determined in accordance with standard methods for the examination of water and sewage, and shall be determined at the con- trol manhole, or upon suitable samples taken at said control manhole. In the event that no special manhole has been required, the con- trol manhole shall be considered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer is connected. 8-5-14 8-5-15 108 City of Renton B. The Utilities Engineer and other duly autho- rized employees of the City bearing proper credentials and identification shall be per- mitted to enter upon all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation, measure- ment, sampling and testing, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 1552, 6-12-56; amd. Ord. 2847, 5-6-74) 8-5-15:SEWER CHARGES: A. Disposal Rates: The monthly rates and charges for sewage disposal service shall be as follows: 1. Single-Family: Fifteen dollars fifty-five cents ($15.55). 2. All Other Users: A base charge of two dol- lars thirty-five cents ($2.35) plus one dollar seventy-six cents ($1.76) per month for each one hundred (100) cubic feet of water used, but not less than fifteen dollars fifty-five cents ($15.55) per month. 3. Charges For Sewer Service Without City Water: In the event that water obtained from sources other than purchased from the City is either discharged or drained into the sewer system, users shall be charged by one of the two (2) following methods: a. For single-family residences, fifteen dollars fifty-five cents ($15.55) per month. b. For other than single-family dwellings, the Planning/Building/Public Works Adminis- trator shall install a water meter into such pri- vate water system at cost to property owners, and the method of billing shall be in compli- ance with subsection A2 of this Section. (Ord. 4567, 12-11-95; Ord. 5112, 12-20-2004; Ord. 5179, 12-12-2005; Ord. 5319, 11-26-2007) 4. (Rep. by Ord. 4898, 3-19-01) (Ord. 4815, 11-22-99; amd. Ord. 4996, 12-16-02; Ord. 5235, 11-27-2006) B. Separate Sewer Exempt Meter: Whenever the use of water is such that a portion of the water used does not flow into the City sewer system but is lost by evaporation or used in irrigation, manufacturing or any other use, and the per- son in control provides proof of this fact, such person may apply for the installation of a sep- arate sewer exempt meter to measure the amount of water so used or lost and no charge shall be made for sewage because of water so used or lost. A sewer exempt meter applica- tion will be made in the same manner as a regular water meter installation. All sewer exempt meters shall be located at the prop- erty line or adjacent to the regular meter; pro- vided, however, an evaporation exemption may be granted to coin-operated and commer- cial laundries without the installation of a submeter. Such exemption shall be an eleven percent (11%) reduction in chargeable water consumption for commercial and industrial laundries and a three percent (3%) reduction in chargeable water consumption for coin- operated laundries. (Ord. 3055, 8-9-76) C. Service Outside Of City: The rates to such special uses shall be one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic City water rates applicable to resident users for similar services plus any monthly fees levied by King County Waste- water except that such exemptions and dis- counts as provided in RMC 8-4-32 and subsections D4 and D5 of this Section shall likewise apply to these rates. (Ord. 4467, 8- 22-94; amd. Ord. 4677, 8-4-97; Ord. 4723, 5- 11-98; Ord. 5112, 12-20-2004) D. Additional Charges: In addition to the forego- ing charges specified in this Section, the fol- lowing rates shall be charged: 1. A charge of twenty-seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95) per month and a rate adjustment charge of fifty-six cents ($0.56) per month payable to King County Wastewater for each single-family dwelling unit. (Amd. Ord. 4814, 11-22-99) 2. A charge of twenty-seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95) per month and a rate adjustment charge of fifty-six cents ($0.56) per month payable to King County Wastewater for each seven hundred fifty (750) cubic feet, or any fraction thereof, of water used for all users other than single- family. (Amd. Ord. 4814, 11-22-99) 3. Any additional charges hereafter imposed by King County Wastewater under the “Industrial Cost Recovery” or “Industrial Waste Surcharge” programs required under the FWPCA (PL 92-500), Section 204, or as same may be amended hereafter, plus fifteen 808 City of Renton 8-5-15 8-5-16 percent (15%) thereof as an additional charge for the City’s cost of implementing such pro- grams. (Amd. Ord. 4814, 11-22-99) 4. Senior and/or disabled low-income rates: a. For a seventy-five percent (75%) sub- sidy: (1) Senior and/or disabled low-income citizens who qualified under RMC 8-4- 31C for low-income rates prior to Au- gust 1, 1994, are eligible for a rate of twenty-seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95) per month and a rate ad- justment charge of fifty-six cents ($0.56) per month payable to King County Wastewater, and one dollar thirty-four cents ($1.34) per month for City sewer charges for a total of twenty-nine dol- lars and eighty-five cents ($29.85). (2) Senior and/or disabled citizens who qualify under RMC 8-4-31C for low-in- come rates after August 1, 1994, and prior to May 31, 2008, are eligible for a rate of twenty-seven dollars and ninety- five cents ($27.95) per month and a rate adjustment charge of fifty-six cents ($0.56) per month payable to King County Wastewater, and three dollars eighty-nine cents ($3.89) per month for City sewer charges for a total of thirty- two dollars and forty cents ($32.40). b. All other senior and/or disabled citi- zens qualifying under RMC 8-4-31C for low- income rates after May 31, 2008, are eligible for a fifty percent (50%) subsidy equal to twenty-seven dollars and ninety-five cents ($27.95) per month and a rate adjustment charge of fifty-six cents ($0.56) per month payable to King County Wastewater, and seven dollars seventy-eight cents ($7.78) per month for City sewer charges for a total of thirty-six dollars and twenty-nine cents ($36.29). (Ord. 4461, 7-25-94; Ord. 4567, 12- 11-1995; Ord. 4643, 12-9-96; Ord. 4814, 11- 22-99; Ord. 4881, 12-11-00; Ord. 4928, 12-10- 01; Ord. 4996, 12-16-02; Ord. 5043, 12-1-03; Ord. 5372, 4-28-08) 5. For those senior citizens sixty-one (61) years of age or older and/or disabled citizens, when such seniors and/or disabled citizens are not otherwise eligible for special rates as low-income seniors and/or disabled citizens, but who qualify for property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381(5)(a) and are not residents of the City shall be exempt from the fifty percent (50%) utility surcharge applica- ble to those customers not residents of the City. To receive this exemption the applicant must provide the information required under RMC 8-4-31C2. (Ord. 4481, 11-28-94; amd. Ord. 4881, 12-11-00; Ord. 5112, 12-20-2004; Ord. 5179, 12-12-2005; Ord. 5235, 11-27- 2006; Ord. 5319, 11-26-2007; Ord. 5372, 4-28- 2008) E. Installation Of Sewage Meter: Whenever the use of the public sewer is such that infiltra- tion and/or inflow is evident from a private sewage facility, or a building sewer, where the sewer flow is two (2) times in excess of the daily metered water, the Utilities Engineer shall install a sewage meter and charge the regular monthly rates and charges for cus- tomers in that class, for all infiltration and inflow and sewage that it discharged into the public sewers. All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the sewer meter shall be borne by the owner or applicant of the premises in question. (Ord. 3055, 8-9-76) F. Rate Revenue For Capital Purpose: A portion of the revenue generated from the above rates will be used for sewer utility related capital improvement projects and/or debt ser- vices for the same as indicated in the adopted budget. Also included in the above rates are applicable State and local taxes. G. Penalty And Late Charges: Penalty and late charges shall be the same as in RMC 8-1- 8A1b. (Ord. 4253, 12-11-89) H. Remission Of Sewer Rates: When a water meter has been turned off pursuant to the provisions of RMC 8-4-10, the owner or occu- pant may request, in writing, a remission of sewer rates. No remission of rates will be made for a period of less than one month. (Ord. 5013, 6-23-03; amd Ord. 5043, 12-1-03) 8-5-16:BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: A. All bills for sewer disposal service as set forth in this Chapter, or as same may be amended from time to time, shall become due and pay- 8-5-16 8-5-21 808 City of Renton able at the office of the Finance and Informa- tion Services Administrator, or such other place as the City may designate, not later than twenty five (25) days from date of bill- ing. If the charges billed are not paid within the twenty (20) day period from the due date, such charges shall become delinquent. Once the charges become delinquent, there shall be added a late fee of ten percent (10%) of the past due charges but not less than fifty cents ($0.50) to compensate the City for handling the past due account, subsequent billings and any collection action taken. B. If customers’ sewer bills are not paid by the due date (twenty five (25) days from the date of billing) they will receive a mailed shutoff notice stating that if their accounts become delinquent because of nonpayment after forty-five (45) days from the date of billing the Planning/Building/Public Works Department will be directed to cut off the water service to the premises and enforce the lien upon the property to which service has been rendered, and such lien shall be superior to all other liens or encumbrances except those for gen- eral taxes and special assessments. Such liens may be foreclosed by the City in the manner provided by law for the enforcement of the same, and for delinquent sewer charges, in addition to all other remedies provided. There will be an additional sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) charged for the expense of turning the water off and on when all charges to the City plus penalties have been paid. The City shall have the right to claim its collection costs and attorney’s fees for foreclosure of the lien. (Ord. 4460, 7-18-94; amd. Ord. 5013, 6- 23-03; Ord. 5275, 4-16-07) C. Responsibility for Charges: The customer receiving the collection services shall have a personal obligation to pay charges for said services. This obligation is in addition to the obligations detailed in this section. The City’s sewer utility shall have the absolute author- ity, except as limited by law, to refuse to fur- nish service to, to discontinue service to, or to refuse to resume services to any applicant or customer on account of their failure to pay delinquent bills owing said utility by such person, whether such bills cover service at the premises sought to be served, or else- where within the City. D. In lieu of any notice by mail, the Utilities Engineer or the Finance and Information Services Administrator, or their duly autho- rized representatives, may cause a delin- quent sewer charge notice to be served personally upon such user or occupant. Fail- ure to receive mail properly addressed to such user or occupant shall not be a valid defense for failure to pay any such delinquent charges. Any change in ownership of property or change in mailing address must be prop- erly filed, in writing, with the office of the Finance and Information Services Adminis- trator within fifteen (15) days after such change of status. (Ord. 4293, 10-15-90; Ord. 5275, 4-16-07) 8-5-17:CHARGES FOR PROPERTY NOT PREVIOUSLY ASSESSED: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-18:PUBLIC SEWER EXTENSION: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-19:PUBLIC SEWER SPECIFICATIONS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 8-5-20:PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF REGULATIONS: A. It shall be unlawful for any person to mali- ciously, knowingly, wilfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is part of the City sewage works. B. Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or who shall fail to do any act he is required to do under the provisions of this Chapter shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and impris- onment. Each day any violation of this Chap- ter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 3055, 8-9-76, eff. 7-1-76) 8-5-21:ALTERNATES, MODIFICATIONS, APPEALS: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 707 City of Renton 8-5-22 8-5-23 8-5-22:REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY WITHIN ZONES 1 AND 2 OF AN AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA: A. For properties located in Zone 1 of an aquifer protection area, additional requirements per- taining to sewers are specified in the follow- ing sections of the Renton Municipal Code: RMC 4-6-040J1a, Wastewater Disposal Requirements; RMC 4-3-050C8e(ii), Prohib- ited Activities – Aquifer Protection Areas, Zone 1; RMC 4-3-050C1a, Aquifer Protection Areas – Compliance with Regulations; RMC 4-3-050H6a, Pipeline Requirements – Zone 1; and RMC 4-4-030C7, Construction Activity Standards – APA Zones 1 and 2. B. For properties located in Zone 2 of an aquifer protection area, additional requirements per- taining to sewers are specified in the follow- ing sections of the Renton Municipal Code: RMC 4-3-050C1a, Aquifer Protection Areas – Compliance with Regulations; RMC 4-6- 040J2a, Wastewater Disposal Requirements; RMC 4-3-050H6b, Pipeline Requirements – Zone 2; RMC 4-4-030C7, Construction Activ- ity Standards – APA Zones 1 and 2; and RMC 4-3-050D2b, Potential to Degrade Ground Water – Zone 2. (Ord. 4367, 9-14-92; amd. Ord. 4851, 8-7-00) 8-5-23:WASTEWATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT FOR WATER LEAK: A. The City will process and grant no more than one wastewater billing adjustment for water leaks on the customers’ side of the water meter per water service connection every five (5) years. Adjustments will be calculated over the billing periods when the water leak occurred, up to a maximum of two (2) billing periods (four (4) months). No leak adjust- ments will be granted for irrigation systems, frozen connections or pipes, leaky toilets, boat docks, pools, fountains, ponds, other out- door decorative water features or hot tubs. B. A written request for a wastewater billing adjustment must be submitted to Utility Bill- ing Customer Service within sixty (60) days of discovery of the leak and/or sixty (60) days of receipt of the billing that covers the time period when the water leak occurred. The written request must include the service address, billing periods over which the water leak occurred, location of the leak, a copy of the repair receipt and/or a description of the completed repair, and documentation that the leaked water did not enter the sanitary sewer system. C. No leak adjustment for wastewater will be granted for single-family sewer accounts because the sewer charge is a flat rate and not affected by a water leak. D. For non-single-family sewer accounts, a full adjustment of the sewer bill will be made for all leaked water that did not enter the sani- tary sewer system. The adjustment will be determined by averaging normal water con- sumption from previous representative bill- ing periods and charging wastewater volume rates based on this normal average volume. Adjustments greater than $2,000 shall be submitted to the Finance Committee for approval or denial. There will be no adjust- ment of the base charge or any other sewer charge. (Ord. 5210, 6-5-06) 306 City of Renton 8-7-1 8-7-3 CHAPTER 7 NOISE LEVEL REGULATIONS SECTION: 8-7-1: Motor Vehicle Noise Performance Standards 8-7-2: Maximum Environmental Noise Levels 8-7-3: Public Disturbance, Noises 8-7-4: Designation Of Zoned Areas 8-7-5: Penalties For Violation 8-7-6: Content Not Governing Sound 8-7-7: Severability 8-7-8: Variances And Appeal 8-7-1:MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The City Council of the City hereby adopts Washington Administrative Code Sections 173-62-020, 030, and 040. 8-7-2:MAXIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE LEVELS: The City Council of the City hereby adopts by reference Washington Administrative Code Sections 173-60-020, 040, 050, and 090. 8-7-3:PUBLIC DISTURBANCE, NOISES: It is unlawful for any person knowingly to cause or make, or for any person in possession of property knowingly to allow to originate from the property, unreasonable noise that disturbs another. Noises constituting a public nuisance shall include, but shall not be limited to, the fol- lowing sounds or combinations of sounds: (Ord. 5196, 2-13-06) A. Frequent, repetitive or continuous noises made by any animal which unreasonably dis- turbs or interferes with the peace, comfort or repose of property owners or possessors, except that such sounds made in animal shel- ters, commercial kennels, veterinary hospi- tals, pet shops, or pet kennels licensed as such, shall be exempt from this subsection. B. The frequent, repetitive or continuous sound- ing of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger, or as specifically permitted or required by law. C. The creation of frequent, repetitive or contin- uous sounds in connection with the starting, operation, repair, rebuilding or testing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehi- cle, or internal combustion engine, within a rural or residential district, so as to unrea- sonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property. Exception: Sounds created by portable generators during periods when there is no electrical service available from the primary supplier due to natural disaster or power outage shall not be a violation of this Section. (Ord. 5091, 8-9-04) D. The use of a sound amplifier or other device capable of producing, or reproducing ampli- fied sound upon public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising, or sales, or for charging the attention of the public to any vehicle, structure or property of the contents therein, except as permitted by law, and except that vendors whose sole method of selling is from a moving vehicle shall be exempt from this subsection. E. The making of any loud and raucous sound within one thousand feet (1,000') of any school, hospital, sanitarium, nursing or con- valescent center. F. The creation by use of a musical instrument, whistle, sound amplifier, record player, ste- reo, or other device capable of producing or reproducing sound of loud or raucous sounds which emanate frequently, repetitively, or continuously from any building, structure or property located within a rural or residential district, such as sounds originating from a band session, social gathering, stereo. G. The amplified or unamplified human voice which unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort and repose of property owners or possessors. (Ord. 3478, 11-3-80) H. Any sound from a motor vehicle audio system or portable audio equipment such as a radio, tape player or compact disc player which is operated at such a volume that it interferes with conversation or which causes vibrations 8-7-3 8-7-8 306 City of Renton to be felt from a distance of seventy five feet (75') or more from the source of the sound. (Ord. 4301, 12-17-90) 8-7-4:DESIGNATION OF ZONED AREAS:1 The EDNA (environmental designation for noise abatement) is hereby established as fol- lows: A. Residential zones which shall include R-1, R- 2, R-3, R-4, G, T, SR-1, SR-2, S-1 are classi- fied as Class A EDNA. B. Commercial zones which are defined as B-1, M-P, P-1, are classified as Class B EDNA. C. Industrial Zones. L-1 and H-1 zones are defined as Class C EDNA. (Ord. 3478, 11-3-80) 8-7-5:PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION: Except as otherwise provided, any per- son violating any portion of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months in jail, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person violating RMC 8-7-3H of this Chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation and may be pun- ished by a fine of not more than seventy five dol- lars ($75.00). Each day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. The penal- ties set forth herein shall not be deemed exclusive, the City may obtain an injunction against such violation from the Superior Court of King County. Any ordinance of the City inconsistent with any portions of this Chapter is repealed except that any ordinance defining noise as a nuisance shall remain in full force and effect. 8-7-6:CONTENT NOT GOVERNING SOUND: The content of the sound will not be con- sidered in determining a violation of this Chapter. 8-7-7:SEVERABILITY: These regulations are declared to be severable. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other portion is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of com- petent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitu- tionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or any por- tion is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, or is applied to a particular person or use, the applica- tion of such portion to other persons or use shall not be affected. (Ord. 4301, 12-17-90) 8-7-8:VARIANCES AND APPEAL: A. Jurisdiction: The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall hear and decide requests for variances from the requirements of this Chapter. B. Application: Parties seeking a variance from this Chapter, or a duly authorized represen- tative of the parties seeking the variance, shall file an application for the variance, which application shall set forth fully the grounds therefor and the facts the applicant deems material to justify the granting of such a variance. C. Public Notice And Hearing: The hearing for a noise variance shall be a public hearing, the date of which shall be not more than forty five (45) days from the date of filing and acceptance of the application for the vari- ance. Notice of the time and place of public hearing shall be given and at least one publi- cation in the City’s legal newspaper, which publication shall be not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of said public hearing. In addition, three (3) written notices of such public hearing shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing within, on or about the location which will generate such noise. Additionally, written notice of the hearing shall be given to any resident or property owner that will experience an increase in noise, or potentially have an increase in noise, such that this variance will increase the quantity of noise received by that property owner or resident. The burden of providing this written notice shall be upon the applicant. The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall not consider any variance for which written notices have not been given, or grant any variance that would cause an increase in noise levels beyond that permitted in this 1. See Title IV for Zoning Regulations. 306 City of Renton 8-7-8 8-7-8 Chapter unless the affected property owner or resident has been notified. D. Factors For Granting Variance: The Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee, in passing upon an applica- tion for a variance, shall consider all techni- cal evaluations, all relevant factors and standards specified in other sections of this Chapter, and in addition thereto shall con- sider the following, none of which is manda- tory for the granting of the variance: 1. That the applicant will suffer an undue hardship and the variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to the applicant’s property or project, and that the strict application of this Chapter will deprive the subject property owner or appli- cant of rights and privileges enjoyed by oth- ers. 2. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, welfare or safety, or unduly injurious to the property or improvements in the vicin- ity of the location for which this variance is sought. 3. That the variance sought is the minimum variance which will accomplish the desired purpose. 4. That the variance contains such condi- tions deemed to be necessary to limit the impact of the variance on the residence or property owners impacted by the variance. 5. The importance of the services provided by the facility creating the noise and the other impacts caused to the public safety, health and welfare balanced against the harm to be suffered by residents or property owners receiving the increased noise permit- ted under this variance. 6. The availability of practicable alternative locations or methods for the proposed use which will generate the noise. 7. The extent by which the prescribed noise limitations will be exceeded by the variance and the extent and duration of the variance. E. Findings and Conclusions of Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator: The Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall reduce his or her deci- sion to written findings, conclusions and a decision. The written findings, conclusions and decision shall include a section noting the right of appeal from the decision to the City Council. F. Appeals: Any party participating in the pub- lic hearing feeling aggrieved by the decision of the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the Administrator to the Hearing Examiner within fourteen (14) days of the decision. The appeal document shall note the errors in findings or conclu- sions which the appellant believes are mate- rial to the appeal. The Hearing Examiner shall consider the appeal and shall affirm the decision of the Administrator unless the Hearing Examiner finds that there are mate- rial errors in the findings or conclusions, or that the decision is not supportable by the findings and conclusions. If the Hearing Examiner finds such errors it shall reduce its decision to writing specifying the findings and conclusions that are in error or stating that the decision is not supportable by the findings and conclusions. Any party remain- ing aggrieved by the decision of the Hearing Examiner may further appeal to the King County Superior Court within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the City Council’s decision. (Ord. 4330, 10-28-91; Ord. 5156, 9-26-05) 499 City of Renton Title IX PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY Subject Chapter Release Of Easements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Excess Right-Of-Way Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Harbor Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 House Numbering (Rep. by Ord. 4553, 10-2-95) . . . . . . . . 4 Latecomer’s Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Railroad Crossing Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Road, Bridge And Municipal Construction Standards . . . 7 Sidewalk Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Street Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Street Excavations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Street Grid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Subdivision Ordinance (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) . . . . 12 Trees And Shrubbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weeds And Noxious Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Special Assessment Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1103 City of Renton 9-1-1 9-1-3 CHAPTER 1 RELEASE OF EASEMENTS SECTION: 9-1-1: Method Of Releasing Easements 9-1-2: Petition For Release, Filing Fee, Signatures, Title Report 9-1-3: Referral Of Petition, Easement Granted Or Retained 9-1-4: Easement Classifications 9-1-5: Easement Release Process 9-1-6: Property Released, Copy Of Ordinance Filed 9-1-7: Compensation From Released Easement 9-1-1:METHOD OF RELEASING EASEMENTS: It is the intention of the City Council to establish a unified method of releasing easements which have been abandoned and are no longer needed by the City. 9-1-2:PETITION FOR RELEASE, FILING FEE, SIGNATURES, TITLE REPORT: A. The owners of an interest in any real estate over which an easement exists within the City may petition the City Council for the release of the easement or any part thereof. The petition shall be on a form prescribed by the City, shall contain a full and correct description of the property sought to be released and shall be signed by the owners of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the property affected by said easement. B. Upon the filing of the petition with the City Clerk the petitioning owners shall simulta- neously pay an easement filing fee, specified in Section 4-1-180, to compensate the City for administrative costs and expense in process- ing, checking and handling such application. This fee may be waived by Council action. (Amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) C. Sufficiency of Signature: For the purpose of determining the sufficiency of signatures of “owners of private property” on the petition, the following rules shall govern: 1. The signature of an owner, as determined by the County Assessor shall be sufficient without the signature of his or her spouse. 2. In the case of mortgaged property or prop- erty subject to a contract of purchase, the sig- nature of the mortgagor or the contract vendee, as the case may be, shall be sufficient. 3. In the case of ownership by a corporation, the signature of any officer authorized by the by-laws or resolution of the board of directors of the corporation shall be sufficient when evidenced by an excerpt of the by-laws or res- olution certified by the secretary of the corpo- ration, granting such authority. 4. In the case of property owned by the estate of a decedent or incompetent, the sig- nature of the duly qualified personal repre- sentative or guardian shall be equivalent to the signature of the owner of the property. D. In the case where the “owner of interest” can- not be determined, a current title report may be required to be furnished by the applicant, at the applicant’s expense. 9-1-3:REFERRAL OF PETITION, EASEMENT GRANTED OR RETAINED: A. The City Council shall refer the petition to the appropriate Council committee and seek the recommendation of the City department responsible for control, maintenance and use of the easement as to the advisability of the proposed easement release, and the classifica- tion of said easement pursuant to Section 9-1- 4 of this Chapter. (Amd. Ord. 4860, 9-18-00) B. Upon recommendation of the responsible Department Administrator/Director and Council committee, the Council shall deter- mine whether the proposal should be granted, the classification of the easement, and the compensation to be paid (if any), in accordance with Section 9-1-5 of this Chapter. (Amd. Ord. 4860, 9-18-00) 9-1-3 9-1-6 1103 City of Renton C. The City further reserves the right to retain the easement for the construction, repair and maintenance of public utilities and public ser- vices. 9-1-4:EASEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter, all easements within the City are hereby declared to be within one of three (3) classes: CLASS A: All City easements acquired at mone- tary cost to the City or easements acquired at no monetary cost to the City, but for which expendi- tures of funds have been made in the improvement or maintenance of same. CLASS B: All City easements for which no public funds have been expended in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance of same or ease- ments originally dedicated or otherwise conveyed to the City by the present petitioner for the release of said easement for which no public expenditures have been made in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance thereof. CLASS C: Same conditions as Class B except there is evidence that the property owners could have substantial monetary gain from release of the ease- ment. 9-1-5:EASEMENT RELEASE PROCESS: A. If the petition for easement release is ap- proved by the City Council the applicant may complete the easement release process as fol- lows: 1. This applicant shall pay an easement release processing fee in an amount as set forth in Section 4-1-180E to defray the remaining administrative costs of processing and completing the proposed easement release. This fee may be waived by Council action. (Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 2. In the event of the release of an easement classified as Class A or Class C, the City shall receive compensation which amount for the purposes of this Chapter is to be determined by an appraisal provided by the applicant; provided, that the City Council shall have authority, upon recommendation of the administration, to accept real property of equal value in lieu of cash compensation where the value of the easement to be released is not more than the value of the real property to be acquired by such exchange. 3. The applicant shall make or cause to be made an appraisal in writing by an M.A.I. or other qualified appraiser, as approved by the City, and furnish the results thereof unto the Department Administrator/Director for eval- uation and recommendation to the City Coun- cil for acceptance and determination of the compensation due the City. The cost of the ap- praisal shall be borne by the applicant. The compensation thus determined shall then be paid to the City Clerk. The ordinance releas- ing such easement shall not be enacted until such payment has been made. (Amd. Ord. 4860, 9-18-00) 4. In the event of a release of easement clas- sification as Class B, the City shall receive no further compensation other than the ease- ment release processing fee to defray admin- istrative costs of the easement release. 5. When an easement is released for a gov- ernmental agency, and compensation is required, compensation shall be based upon the administrative costs of the release and may, at the discretion of the City Council, be based upon original cost to the City of acqui- sition. 6. In the event that the compensation for the release has not been paid within ninety (90) days of the determination by the City Council of the compensation to be paid, the petition shall be deemed to have been aban- doned and shall be denied. 9-1-6:PROPERTY RELEASED, COPY OF ORDINANCE FILED: Upon the release of an easement as here- inabove provided for, the property within the limits so released shall be attached to the property from which it was acquired. If the City Council ascer- tains and determines that the acquisition of the easement by the City occurred in some proportion other than equally from ownerships, the Council shall set forth in its decision the proportions so established and the released easement shall be con- veyed to the owners in such proportions. A certified copy of the ordinance releasing any such easement or part thereof shall be filed for record with the King County Recorder’s office. Additional copies thereof may be furnished to such governmental agencies as may have an interest therein. 1200 City of Renton 9-1-7 9-1-7 9-1-7:COMPENSATION FROM RELEASED EASEMENT: Compensation received from the released easement shall be placed in the street fund or utility fund whichever is appropriate unless otherwise provided by the City Council. (Ord. 3857, 10-22-84) 1205 City of Renton 9-2-1 9-2-3 CHAPTER 2 EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY USE SECTION: 9-2-1: Creation 9-2-2: Application 9-2-3: Standards Of Review 9-2-4: Fee Determined 9-2-5: Minimum Permit Requirements 9-2-6: Other Property Not Subject To Permit 9-2-7: Definitions 9-2-1:CREATION: There are hereby created procedures for the granting of revocable permits for the tempo- rary use of excess public right-of-way, and for easements. (Amd. Ord. 4912, 8-20-01) 9-2-2:APPLICATION: A. Any person, partnership or corporation desir- ous 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 Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee to secure a revocable permit or permanent easement for such use. Such application shall include suffi- cient 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 perma- nent easement, that application shall addi- tionally 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 proven, what title history is avail- able, and a covenant running with the land holding the City harmless from any and all later claims for damages, inverse condemna- tion, injunction or other action premised upon the City’s granting of the permanent ease- ment; 4. Where the City is the fee owner of the property in question, subsections A.1 through A.3 of this Section shall be satisfied. (Amd. Ord. 4912, 8-20-01; Ord. 5156, 9-26-05) B. Whenever application is made for the con- struction and maintenance of any bus shelter or similar improvement within the core area of the City, then approval thereof shall like- wise be given by the City Council’s Transpor- tation Committee. (Ord. 3810, 5-7-84) 9-2-3:STANDARDS OF REVIEW: A. Revocable Permits: Prior to the issuance of any revocable permit, the Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator or his/her 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. B. Permanent Easements: Prior to the issuance of any permanent easement, the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall review the application and determine that the easement is the mini- mum that will be necessary, that the ease- ment will not negatively affect the current or anticipated future use of the right-of-way, and that the public good, in balance, is fur- thered by such easement. The easement is intended to allow granting of minor ease- ments for eave overhangs, foundation foot- ings 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 lim- ited 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 9-2-3 9-2-7 1205 City of Renton be limited to over sidewalks, alleys, land- scape 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 en- couraged 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 Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall further have the right to impose such conditions or terms as may appear reasonable under the circumstances in order to protect the public safety, welfare, general appearance and aesthetics of the sub- ject 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 sub- ject area. (Ord. 4050, 3-9-87; amd. Ord. 4912, 8-20-01; Ord. 5156, 9-26-05) 9-2-4:FEE DETERMINED: When an application is approved, the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her 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. (Ord. 4053, 4-6-87; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11- 98; Ord. 4912, 8-20-01; Ord. 5156, 9-26-05) 9-2-5:MINIMUM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: A. Termination Of Revocable Permits: All revo- cable permits shall be subject to termination upon thirty (30) days’ written notice by the City. (Ord. 3810, 5-7-84) B. Insurance Required: Any easement applicant under this Section or any permittee shall pro- vide, prior to the issuance or grant of any such revocable permit or permanent ease- ment, 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 discretion of the Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator or his/her designee, the insurance requirements may be reduced or waived for single-family or two- family residential applications. For munici- palities 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 para- graph. (Ord. 4087, 10-12-87) C. Agreement Required: Any easement holder or permittee shall furnish unto the City an ap- propriate hold harmless and indemnity agree- ment as may be approved by the City Attorney and/or a performance or maintenance bond. D. Cancellation Or Rescission: In case of any nonpayment of the established fee, or failure to maintain the insurance or indemnity agreement by such user, the revocable permit shall be deemed cancelled, or the easement rescinded. (Amd. Ord. 4912, 8-20-01; Ord. 5156, 9-26-05) 9-2-6:OTHER PROPERTY NOT SUBJECT TO PERMIT: All other public properties, excluding rights of way, which may be subject to rent or lease, shall remain within the jurisdiction of the execu- tive department of the City, subject to final approv- al by the legislative body. (Ord. 3810, 5-7-84) 9-2-7:DEFINITIONS: CORE AREA: For the purposes of this Section, the core area of the City shall be recognized as that area bounded by the center lines of Smithers Ave- nue S. from S. 4th Place to S. 3rd Street and Logan Avenue S. from S. 3rd Street to the Cedar River, bounded on the north by the Cedar River, east to Mill Avenue S., south to S. 4th Street, and west to Smithers Avenue S. (Ord. 4050, 3-9-87) PUBLIC BENEFIT: For the purposes of this Sec- tion, a use shall be one of “public benefit” when the use of the public right-of-way creates and/or en- hances the general public health, safety, welfare, 1205 City of Renton 9-2-7 9-2-7 general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area. Such benefit shall only be recognized when it is pro- vided without remuneration and is offered in excess of the dictates of statutory or regulatory guidelines. (Ord. 4050, 3-9-87; amd. Ord. 4912, 8- 20-01) 103 City of Renton 9-3-1 9-3-2 CHAPTER 3 HARBOR REGULATIONS SECTION: 9-3-1: Authorization 9-3-2: Definitions 9-3-3: Duties Of The Police Department 9-3-4: Application And Jurisdiction 9-3-5: Negligent Operation 9-3-6: Reckless Operation (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) 9-3-7: Speed Regulations 9-3-8: Interference With Navigation 9-3-9: Tows 9-3-10: Obstructions And The Moving Of Same 9-3-11: Sunken Vessels 9-3-12: Floating Objects 9-3-13: Intoxication 9-3-14: Incapacity Of Operator 9-3-15: Accidents 9-3-16: Accident Reports 9-3-17: Reports, Confidential, Inadmissible As Evidence 9-3-18: Overloading 9-3-19: Excessive Power 9-3-20: Restricted Areas 9-3-21: Swimming 9-3-22: Skin Diving 9-3-23: Water Skiing 9-3-24: Mufflers 9-3-25: Whistles And Lights 9-3-26: Equipment And Numbering 9-3-27: Racing 9-3-28: Fairways 9-3-29: Anchorages 9-3-30: Aircraft On The Water 9-3-31: Rules Of The Road 9-3-32: City Buoy 9-3-33: Propellers 9-3-34: Explosives 9-3-35: Unsafe Piers 9-3-36: Pier Lights 9-3-37: Safety Devices 9-3-38: Pier Barriers 9-3-39: Roadway Barriers 9-3-40: Dangerous Gangways 9-3-41: Boilers 9-3-42: Drifting Debris 9-3-43: Oil 9-3-44: Nuisances 9-3-45: City Floats 9-3-46: Obstructing Traffic 9-3-47: Fire Piers 9-3-48: Patrol Floats 9-3-49: Accounting 9-3-50: Public Health 9-3-51: Boat Livery Records 9-3-52: Liability For Damages 9-3-53: Enforcement 9-3-54: Release From Arrest On Notice To Appear (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) 9-3-55: Public Employees To Obey Harbor Regulations 9-3-56: Exemption To Authorized Emergency Vessels And Watercraft 9-3-57: Aiding And Abetting Violation 9-3-58: Filing Of False Information And Concealment Of Pertinent Facts 9-3-59: Emergency Powers 9-3-60: Decriminalization Of Harbor Regulations 9-3-61: Definitions And Penalties 9-3-62: Criminal Offenses 9-3-1:AUTHORIZATION: The City of Renton, in the exercise of its police power hereby assumes control and jurisdic- tion over all waters within its limits, and such waters shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be known as “The Harbor”. 9-3-2:DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter: ANCHORAGE: A designated position where ves- sels or watercraft may anchor or moor. AQUATIC EVENT: Any organized water event of limited duration which is duly sanctioned at least seven days in advance by duly constituted author- ity and which is conducted according to a prear- ranged schedule and in which general public interest is manifested. AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VESSEL: Any authorized vessel or watercraft of the City Police Department, City Fire Department, King County Sheriff’s Department, the United States Govern- ment, and State of Washington authorized patrol vessels or watercraft. CITY: The City of Renton. 9-3-2 9-3-3 103 City of Renton DIVER’S FLAG: A red flag five (5) units of mea- surement on the hoist by five (5) units of measure- ment on the fly with a white stripe of one unit crossing the red diagonally, the flag to have a stiff- ener to make it stand out from the pole or mast. This flag shall only pertain to skin and SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) diving and shall supplement any nationally recog- nized diver’s flag or marking. MASTER: The captain, skipper, pilot or any per- son having charge of any vessel or watercraft. OBSTRUCTION: Any vessel or watercraft or any matter which may in any way blockade, interfere with or endanger any vessel or watercraft or impede navigation, or which cannot comply with the Pilot Rules for Certain Inland Waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Coast and of the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico. OIL: Any oil or liquid, whether of animal, vegeta- ble or mineral origin, or a mixture, compound or distillation thereof. OWNER: The person who has lawful possession of a vessel or watercraft or obstruction by virtue of legal title or equitable interest therein which enti- tles him to such possession. PERSON: When necessary, shall be held and con- strued to mean and include natural persons, asso- ciations, copartnerships and corporations, whether acting by themselves or by a servant, agent or employee; the singular number shall, when neces- sary, be held to mean and include the plural, and the masculine pronoun to include the feminine. PIER: Any pier, wharf, dock, float, gridiron or other structure to promote the convenient loading or unloading or other discharge of vessels or watercraft, or the repair thereof. POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Police Department of the City of Renton or any other governmental enforcement agency duly constituted and autho- rized by the City of Renton, by contract or other- wise provided by law, to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. RESTRICTED AREA: An area that has been marked in accordance with and as authorized by the laws or regulations of the City to be used for, or closed to, certain designated purposes such as swimming, skin diving, ferry landings, and aquatic events, the method of marking and designation of which shall have been made by the Police Depart- ment in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. SKIN DIVING: Any free swimming person and/or any person who uses an artificial or mechanical means to replace his air, including self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, snorkel tube equipment and free diving gear, but shall not mean swimmers using patrolled public beaches desig- nated as swimming areas. (Ord. 2049, 8-26-63) TESTING COURSE: A course or area on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Renton, designated in accordance with this Chapter or pur- suant to other applicable laws and regulations, for use in industrial development and testing of exper- imental and production watercraft and vessels. (Ord. 2209, 1-24-66) TOWBOAT: Any vessel or watercraft engaged in towing or pushing another vessel or watercraft or anything other than a vessel or watercraft. VESSEL: (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) WAKE: The visible trail of turbulence that pro- duces whitewater at the bow and/or stern of a watercraft moving through the water. (Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) WATERCRAFT: (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) WATER SKI: (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) (Ord. 2049, 8-26-63) 9-3-3:DUTIES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: The duties of the Police Department or any other governmental agency as herein specified shall include the following: A. To enforce the ordinances and regulations of the City upon the waters of the harbor and adjacent thereto when the harbor is affected. B. To maintain regular patrols in the harbor for the protection of life and property including, but not limited to, the removal and disposi- tion of oil pollution, drifting debris and nui- sances from the waters of the harbor. C. To investigate and report upon marine and maritime accidents in the harbor. 103 City of Renton 9-3-3 9-3-10 D. To perform all necessary functions in connec- tion with search and rescue in the harbor. E. To cooperate with the authorities of the United States, the State of Washington and its political subdivisions in the enforcement of the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of Washington and its polit- ical subdivision. F. To designate, indicate the location of, and to patrol anchorage locations for watercraft or vessels within areas set forth by the ordi- nances of the City. G. To establish, maintain and regulate the use of moorage buoys in the harbor for the conve- nience of watercraft and vessels. (Ord. 2049, 8-26-63) H. To designate restricted areas and testing courses. (Ord. 2209, 1-24-66) 9-3-4:APPLICATION AND JURISDICTION: The provisions of this ordinance shall be applicable to all vessels and watercraft operating in the harbor of this City. The provisions of this Chapter shall be construed to supplement United States laws and State laws and regulations when not expressly inconsistent therewith in the harbor where such United States and State laws and reg- ulations are applicable. 9-3-5:NEGLIGENT OPERATION: Any person who shall operate any watercraft in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or at a rate of speed greater than will permit him in the exercise of reasonable care to bring the watercraft to stop within the assured clear distance ahead, shall be guilty of negligent operation and a viola- tion of this Chapter. 9-3-6:RECKLESS OPERATION: (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) 9-3-7:SPEED REGULATIONS: A. Within the harbor limits of the City of Renton it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any watercraft or vessel at a speed in excess of eight (8) nautical miles per hour within one hundred (100) yards of any shoreline, pier, restricted area or shore installation. The operation of a vessel with a designed planing hull while being operated on a plane shall be prima facie evidence of speed in excess of eight (8) miles per hour. B. It shall be unlawful for any watercraft to cre- ate a wake within one hundred (100) yards of any shoreline or bridge, or shore installation. (Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) 9-3-8:INTERFERENCE WITH NAVIGATION: No person shall operate any watercraft or vessel in a manner which shall unreasonably or unnecessarily interfere with other watercraft or vessels or with the free and proper navigation of the waterways of the City. Anchoring or mooring under bridges or in heavily travelled channels shall constitute such interference if unreasonable under the prevailing circumstances. 9-3-9:TOWS: No tow boat shall tow any raft or boom of logs or piles or other tow within the harbor area which is in excess of twelve hundred feet (1200’) in length. 9-3-10:OBSTRUCTIONS AND THE MOVING OF SAME: A. No master or person having charge of any vessel, watercraft or obstruction shall anchor the same in any anchorage or fairway nor make the same fast to any buoy, pier or other structure owned by or under the authority and control of the City without obtaining per- mission therefor from the Police Department. B. No master, owner or other person in charge of any towboat shall, while towing any vessel, watercraft or obstruction obstruct any chan- nel or fairway. C. The Police Department or any duly autho- rized officer shall have the power to order: 1. Any vessel, watercraft or obstruction anchored in any channel or fairway or made fast to any buoy, pier or other structure 9-3-10 9-3-16 103 City of Renton owned by or under the authority and control of the City, 2. Any towboat and/or its tow obstructing navigation in any channel or fairway, and 3. Any vessel, watercraft or obstruction lying at any pier in the harbor, which is obstructing any slip, fairway or other vessel or watercraft, to be removed, and it shall be unlawful to fail, neglect or refuse to do so. 9-3-11:SUNKEN VESSELS: When any vessel or watercraft or obstruction has been sunk or grounded, or has been delayed in such manner as to stop or seri- ously interfere with or endanger navigation, the Police Department may order the same immedi- ately removed and if the owner, or other person in charge thereof, after being so ordered, does not proceed immediately with such removal, the Police Department may take immediate possession thereof and remove the same, using such methods as in its judgment will prevent unnecessary dam- age to such vessel or watercraft or obstruction, and the expense incurred by the Police Department in such removal shall be paid by such vessel or water- craft or obstruction or the owner or other person in charge thereof; and in case of failure to pay the same, the City may maintain an action for the recovery thereof. 9-3-12:FLOATING OBJECTS: All vessels, watercraft, logs, piling build- ing material, scows, houseboats or any other article of value found adrift in Renton Harbor, may be taken in charge by the Police Department and shall be subject to reclamation by the owner thereof, on payment by him to the City of any expenses incurred by the City and in case of failure to reclaim may be sold or disposed of according to law. 9-3-13:INTOXICATION: A. (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) B. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any ves- sel or watercraft or any person having such in charge or in control to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic or habit-forming drugs. C. Whenever it appears reasonably certain to any police officer that any person under the influence of, or affected by the use of, intoxi- cating liquor or of any narcotic drug is about to operate a watercraft or vessel in violation of subdivision A of this Section, said officer may take reasonable measures to prevent any such person from so doing, either by tak- ing from him the keys of such watercraft or vessel and locking the same, or by some other appropriate means. In any such case said officer shall immediately report the facts to his superior and shall, as soon as possible, deposit said keys or other articles, if any, taken from said watercraft or vessel or per- son with said superior officer. Such keys or other articles may be returned to any person upon his demand and proper identification of himself when it appears that he is no longer under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug. 9-3-14:INCAPACITY OF OPERATOR: It shall be unlawful for the owner of any vessel or watercraft or any person having such in charge or in control to authorize or knowingly per- mit the same to be operated by any person who by reason of physical or mental disability in incapable of operating such vessel or watercraft under the prevailing circumstances. 9-3-15:ACCIDENTS: Adoption by Reference: RCW 79A.60.200 (1) and (2) as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein, are hereby adopted by this reference as if fully set forth herein. (Amd. Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) 9-3-16:ACCIDENT REPORTS: The master, owner or operator of any watercraft shall file a report within forty eight (48) hours with the Police Department of any accident involving death or personal injury requiring medi- cal treatment or property damage in excess of two hundred dollars ($200.00) in which such water- craft shall have been involved in Renton Harbor. 103 City of Renton 9-3-17 9-3-21 9-3-17:REPORTS, CONFIDENTIAL, INADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE: All required accident reports and sup- plemental reports and copies thereof shall be with- out prejudice to the individual so reporting and shall be for the confidential use of the Police Department, City Attorney, or other peace and enforcement officer as provided herein, except that any such officer may disclose the identity of a per- son reported as involved in an accident when such identity is not otherwise known or when such per- son denies his presence at such accident. No such accident report or copy thereof shall be used as evi- dence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident, except that any officer above named for receiving accident reports shall furnish, upon demand of any person who has, or who claims to have, made such a report, or, upon demand of any court, a certificate showing that a specified acci- dent report has or has not been made to the Police Department, solely to prove a compliance or a fail- ure to comply with the requirement that such a report be made in the manner required by law. 9-3-18:OVERLOADING: A. No watercraft shall be loaded with passen- gers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capac- ity nor carry passengers in an unsafe manner taking into consideration weather and other existing operating conditions. B. Whenever it appears reasonably certain to any police officer that any person is operating a watercraft or vessel loaded beyond its safe capacity, said officer may take reasonable measures to prevent any such person from so operating the craft, either by taking from him the keys of such craft and locking the same, or by other appropriate means. In any such case, said officer shall immediately report the facts to his superior and shall, as soon as pos- sible, deposit said keys or other articles, if any, taken from said watercraft or vessel or person with said superior officer. Such keys or other articles may be returned to any per- son upon his demand and proper identifica- tion of himself when it appears that he is the owner of the watercraft and the conditions under which the officer took preventive mea- sures no longer exist. (Ord. 2049, 8-26-63) 9-3-19:EXCESSIVE POWER: A. No watercraft shall be equipped with any motor or other propulsion machinery beyond its safe power capacity, taking into consider- ation the type and construction of such watercraft and other existing operating con- ditions except as otherwise provided for in this Section. B. Testing Courses: The Chief of Police and any of his authorized deputies or employees shall establish and designate testing courses, and may prescribe reasonable rules and regula- tions governing their use, having at all times due regard for the residential, recreational and industrial use of the City of Renton. Manufacturers of experimental and produc- tion watercraft and vessels shall apply for reasonable locations, boundaries and condi- tions of use for testing courses. After approval thereof has been granted by the Chief of Police, they may commence the use of such testing courses in conformity, with the filed information and all applicable laws and regulations. No unauthorized person shall operate a vessel or watercraft or swim or skin dive within a duly established testing course during permitted testing operations, and the permittee, when requested by the Police Chief or any other authorized deputy or employees, shall duly post or otherwise give notice of such testing by proper flag or signs. (Ord. 2209, 1-24-66) 9-3-20:RESTRICTED AREAS: In the interests of safe navigation, life, safety and the protection of property, the Police Department shall designate restricted areas and the purpose for which same shall be used. No per- son shall operate a vessel or watercraft within a restricted area; provided, that this Section shall not apply to vessels or watercraft engaged in or accompanying the activity to which the area is restricted nor to patrol or rescue craft or in the case of an emergency. 9-3-21:SWIMMING: Swimming in the harbor shall be con- fined to: A. Restricted swimming areas, or 9-3-21 9-3-26 103 City of Renton B. To within a distance of fifty feet (50’) from the shore, or a pier unless the swimmer is accom- panied by a watercraft. 9-3-22:SKIN DIVING: Skin diving shall be prohibited in the harbor: A. Skin diving shall be prohibited in the harbor within three hundred feet (300’) of any ferry slip, public boat ramp, patrolled public beach designated as a swimming area, except pur- suant to permit therefor issued by the Police Department and except for commercial div- ing, or B. In any other area unless the diver shall be accompanied by a watercraft or the area in which he is diving shall be marked by an ade- quately displayed diver’s flag. 9-3-23:WATER SKIING: A. No watercraft which shall have in tow or shall be otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivances shall be operated or propelled in the harbor unless such be occupied by at least two (2) competent persons; provided, that this subsection shall not apply to watercraft used in duly authorized water ski tourna- ments, competitions, expositions, or trials therefor. B. It shall be unlawful to water ski or to tow or otherwise assist anyone on water skis, aqua- plane, surfboard, or similar contrivance, upon the following water: within one hundred (100) yards of shore installations on Lake Washington and adjacent waters. Water ski- ers may start at a shore installation but must head away from shore to a point at least one hundred (100) yards before skiing parallel with the shore. The return to the shore must be on ninety degree (90°) angles to the shore line. C. No watercraft shall have in tow or shall oth- erwise be assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard, or similar contrivance from sunset to sunrise; provided, that this subsection shall not apply to watercraft used in duly authorized water ski tournaments, competitions, expositions, or trials therefor. D. All watercraft having in tow or otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane, surfboard or similar contrivance, shall be operated in a careful and prudent manner and shall remain at all times at a reasonable and prudent distance from the person and property of others. E. Any person on water skis, aquaplane, surf- board or similar contrivance shall conduct himself upon the same in a careful and pru- dent manner and shall remain at all times a reasonable and prudent distance from the person and property of others. 9-3-24:MUFFLERS: It shall be unlawful to use or operate any engine in or on Renton Harbor unless said engine is operated with and connected to a muffler or silencer of sufficient size and capacity effectu- ally to muffle and prevent excessive or unusual noise from the exhaust of said engine. 9-3-25:WHISTLES AND LIGHTS: It shall be unlawful for the master, owner or any other person in charge of any water- craft or vessel, while lying at any pier or while navigating in Renton Harbor, unnecessarily to cause any whistle or siren to be blown or sounded, nor shall any person flash the rays of a searchlight or other blinding light onto the bridge or into the pilot house of any vessel or watercraft under way for any purpose other than those authorized by law. 9-3-26:EQUIPMENT AND NUMBERING: All watercraft or vessels shall carry the equipment required by any applicable United States laws as now or hereafter amended, and shall be numbered or designated in accordance with any applicable United States laws as now or hereafter amended. If an infraction is issued under this Section because a vessel does not contain the required equipment and if the operator is not the owner of the vessel, but is operating the vessel with the express or implied permission of the owner, then either or both operator or owner may be cited for the infraction. (Ord. 2049, 8-26-63; amd. Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) 103 City of Renton 9-3-27 9-3-28 9-3-27:RACING: Nothing in the provisions of this Chap- ter shall be construed to mean that the operator of a watercraft competing in a race or regatta, or tri- als therefor, which has been duly authorized by an appropriate governmental agency or authority, or an operator engaged in industrial development and testing of experimental and production water- craft and vessels as hereinabove specified, shall be prohibited from attempting to attain high speeds on duly designated and indicated racing or testing courses, nor while engaged in such racing or test- ing shall such watercraft or vessels be required to comply with Sections 9-3-7, 9-3-18, 9-3-19A, 9-3-25 and 9-3-26 of this Chapter. 9-3-28:FAIRWAYS: All waters herein specified, subject to reservations for anchorage and restricted areas and testing courses during testing activities, shall be known as “fairways” and shall not be obstructed in any manner whereby navigation may be endan- gered or impeded, and shall 103 City of Renton 9-3-44 9-3-53 timber, logs, piles, boon sticks, lumber, boxes, empty containers and oil of any kind floating uncontrolled on the water, and all other sub- stances or articles of a similar nature, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and it shall be unlawful for any person to throw or place in, or cause or permit to be thrown or placed any of the above named articles or substances in Renton Har- bor, or upon the shores thereof or in such position that the same may or can be washed into said har- bor, either by high tides, storms, floods or other- wise. Any person causing or permitting said nuisances to be placed as aforesaid shall remove the same and upon his failure so to do, the same may be removed by the Police Department and the expense thereof shall be paid by and recoverable from the person creating said nuisance. In all cases such nuisances may be abated in the manner provided by law. The abatement of any such public nuisances shall not excuse the person responsible therefor from prosecution hereunder. 9-3-45:CITY FLOATS: All City floats or piers now or hereafter established, except as hereinafter specified, may be used by watercraft for dockage purposes, other than the handling of freight, free of charge for lying time not to exceed forty eight (48) consecu- tive hours at any one time. After such period the use of such facilities shall be only with the written permission and at the sole discretion of Police Department. 9-3-46:OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC: The determination of the Police Depart- ment shall be final and conclusive as to all ques- tions relating to the handling of freight or merchandise or as to the position of any vessel or watercraft at any pier or other structure belonging to the City of Renton, and all persons handling or in charge of freight or merchandise or vessels or watercraft, shall handle the same expeditiously and without interference with or blocking general traffic and without interfering with commerce and navigation. 9-3-47:FIRE PIERS: No passengers, freight or merchandise shall be handled over any location designated for the use of fire boats or other emergency vessels, nor shall such location be used for any purpose whatever other than Municipal purposes. 9-3-48:PATROL FLOATS: The Police Department shall designate locations for such floats as may be necessary for patrol boats and shall prescribe rules and regula- tions for the use of such floats. 9-3-49:ACCOUNTING: The Police Department shall keep accu- rate and detailed account of all moneys received or disbursed by it in the performance of its duties, which books of account shall be furnished by and be the property of the City of Renton which shall at all times, within office hours, be open to inspec- tion by the public and at all times to inspection and audit by the proper department or depart- ments of the City. 9-3-50:PUBLIC HEALTH: All watercraft and vessels entering or in the harbor shall comply with the applicable public health laws and regulations of the United States, the State of Washington and its political subdivi- sions. 9-3-51:BOAT LIVERY RECORDS: The owner or proprietor of a boat livery shall cause to be kept a record of the name and address of the person or persons hiring any water- craft, the identification number of such watercraft, the departure date and time of the return of such watercraft. Such record shall be preserved for not less than six months after the departure date of such watercraft and shall be kept available for inspection by any duly authorized agency or authority prior to departure from the premises of such boat livery any such watercraft shall carry the equipment required by this Chapter. 9-3-52:LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES: Nothing in this ordinance shall be con- strued so as to release any person owning or con- trolling any vessel, watercraft, pier, obstruction or other structure, from any liability for damages, and the safeguards to life and property required in this Chapter shall not be construed as relieving any person from installing and maintaining all other safeguards that may be required by law. 9-3-53:ENFORCEMENT: The Police Department and any of its authorized deputies or employees and authorized 9-3-53 9-3-60 103 City of Renton personnel of the governments of the United States, the State of Washington or its political subdivision by virtue of their election or appointment shall have authority to enter upon and inspect any ves- sel or watercraft in the harbor and are hereby charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter except as the enforcement thereof is herein otherwise specified. It shall be the duty of the Police Department to make complaints for any violation of the same, or any part hereof in the name of the City; provided, that this provision shall not operate to preclude the making of such complaint by any other person legally authorized so to do. 9-3-54:RELEASE FROM ARREST ON NOTICE TO APPEAR: (Rep. by Ord. 4676, 7-28-97) 9-3-55:PUBLIC EMPLOYEES TO OBEY HARBOR REGULATIONS: The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the operator of any vessel or watercraft owned by or used in the service of the United States government, or of this State or of any politi- cal subdivision thereof. 9-3-56:EXEMPTION TO AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VESSELS AND WATERCRAFT: The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to the operation of any and all vessels or watercraft in the harbor of the City except that they shall not apply in the following cases: A. To any authorized emergency vessel or water- craft actually responding to an emergency call or in immediate pursuit of an actual or sus- pected violator of the law, within the purpose for which such emergency vessel or watercraft has been authorized; provided, that the provi- sions of this Section shall not relieve the oper- ator of an authorized emergency vessel or watercraft of the duty to operate with due regard for the safety of all persons using the City Harbor, nor shall it protect the operator of any such emergency vessel or watercraft from the consequence of a reckless disregard for the safety of others; provided further, the provisions of this Section shall in no event extend any special privilege or immunity in operation of an authorized emergency vessel or watercraft for any purpose other than for which the same has been authorized. 9-3-57:AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATION: It is unlawful to counsel, aid, or abet the violation of, or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter. 9-3-58:FILING OF FALSE INFORMATION AND CONCEALMENT OF PERTINENT FACTS: It shall be a violation of this Chapter for any master, owner, operator or other occupants of any vessel or watercraft involved in a reportable accident under the provisions of this Chapter or involved in any violation of this Chapter to wilfully and knowingly file false information and/or conceal pertinent facts to the accident or violation with the persons duty authorized to investigate the said accident or violation. This Section shall constitute a separate violation and shall not preclude prosecu- tion for the original violation or accident. 9-3-59:EMERGENCY POWERS: The Police Department is hereby autho- rized to direct all waterborne traffic, either in per- son or by means of visible or audible signal in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter; provided, that where necessary to expedite water- borne traffic, or to prevent or eliminate congestion or to safeguard persons or property, such officers, or in the event of a fire or other emergency such officers, and other authorized officers of appropri- ate governmental agencies or authorities, may direct waterborne traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 2049, 8-26-63) 9-3-60:DECRIMINALIZATION OF HARBOR REGULATIONS: Violation of any Section of this Chapter, except those designated as misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors in Section 9-3-62, and except as provided in RCW 79A.60.020, shall constitute a civil infraction punishable in accordance with RCW 7.84.100. (Ord. 4676, 7-28-97; amd. Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) 103 City of Renton 9-3-61 9-3-62 9-3-61:DEFINITIONS AND PENALTIES: Adoption by Reference: RCW 7.84.100, RCW 79A.60.010 and RCW 79A.60.020 as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein, are hereby adopted by refer- ence as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 4676, 7-28- 97; amd. Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) 9-3-62:CRIMINAL OFFENSES: Adoption by Reference: RCW 7.84.130, RCW 79A.60.040, RCW 79A.60.080, RCW 79A.60.120, RCW 79A.60.160, RCW 79A.60.170, RCW 79A.60.180, and RCW 79A.60.190, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein, are hereby adopted by refer- ence as if fully set forth herein. Violation of any of the foregoing statutes, unless otherwise designated in the statute, shall consti- tute a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with RCW 9.92.030, except that violation of RCW 79A.60.080 shall constitute a gross misdemeanor punishable in accordance with RCW 9.92.020. (Ord. 4676, 7-28-97; amd. Ord. 4987, 10-21-02) 501 City of Renton 9-5-1 9-5-3 CHAPTER 5 LATECOMER’S AGREEMENTS SECTION: 9-5-1: Authority 9-5-2: Application 9-5-3: Preliminary Notice Of Latecomer’s Agreement And Appeal Rights 9-5-4: Preliminary Approval 9-5-5: Final Latecomer’s Agreement 9-5-6: Execution, Recording And Notice 9-5-7: Contract Finality 9-5-8: Title To Improvement And Assignment Of Benefit 9-5-9: Tender Of Fee 9-5-10: Release Of Assessment 9-5-11: Term Of Life 9-5-12: Fees 9-5-13: City Not Responsible 9-5-14: Improvements Constructed By Developer 9-5-15: Interest 9-5-16: Segregation And Relief Of Latecomer’s Fees (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 9-5-1:AUTHORITY: The City has the discretionary power to grant latecomer’s agreements to developers and owners for the reimbursement of a pro rata portion of the original costs of water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm water drainage systems and street improvements including signalization and lighting. The authority to approve a latecomer’s agreement is vested in the City Council. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-2:APPLICATION: Application for a latecomer’s agreement shall be made thirty (30) days prior to issuance of the construction permit. Application may be by let- ter to the Mayor and City Council requesting a latecomer’s agreement, or upon forms prepared by the Planning/Building/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, benefit- ing 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 assess- ment of that pro rata share to the individual benefiting properties. F. Payment of full amount of nonrefundable processing fee pursuant to RMC 4-1-180A. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 9-5-3:PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF LATECOMER’S AGREEMENT AND APPEAL RIGHTS: The Planning/Building/Public Works Department shall determine the preliminary late- comer’s area boundaries and draft the legal description of the latecomer’s boundary and a pre- liminary 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 agree- ment. The notice shall include an approximation of the preliminary assessment, the proposed late- comer’s boundary map and the description of the property owners’ rights and options 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 determi- native and final. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-4 9-5-5 501 City of Renton 9-5-4:PRELIMINARY APPROVAL: A. The City Council may grant preliminary approval for a latecomer’s agreement based upon the information contained in the request for a latecomer’s agreement and any input from the Administrator, or the City Council may request further information from the applicant and/or the Administrator, or the City Council may deny the preliminary latecomer’s agreement. As part of any prelim- inary approval, the Council shall indicate the duration for which the latecomer’s will be approved, after completion of the improve- ments, which approval period shall not be more than fifteen (15) years. No extensions will be granted beyond the period of time established by City Council. B. Following preliminary approval by the City Council, the holder of the latecomer’s agree- ment shall submit to the Administrator any further information requested by the Admin- istrator or the City Council. (Ord. 4443, 3-28- 94) 9-5-5:FINAL LATECOMER’S AGREEMENT: A. Preparation of Proposed Final Assessment Roll: Following construction, the Plan- ning/Building/Public Works Department shall prepare a final proposed latecomer’s agreement which will include a legal descrip- tion 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 benefiting 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 other- wise 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. B. Final Notice of Latecomer’s Agreement: The City Council receives the final latecomer’s agreement and if the agreement is approved, directs the staff to send out notices of the late- comer’s potential assessment and the right to appeal. The City Council retains the right to rule on the final action. Following Council approval of the final latecomer’s agreement, 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 the final assessment per unit charge, the legal description and a map of the late- comer’s boundaries, and the description of the property owners’ rights and options to partic- ipate in the latecomer’s agreement. C. Appeal: 1. Within twenty (20) days of the date of the mailing, any property owner may submit an appeal in writing to the City Council, c/o City Clerk. An appeal must include a statement of claimed errors concerning the proposed assessment, and must be accompanied by a seventy five dollar ($75.00) nonrefundable fee. Errors which are not set forth in writing and which do not adhere to the criteria listed below will not be considered. 2. Objections by a benefiting property owner to the recording of a potential assess- ment against their property does not consti- tute a valid appeal. 3. Errors identified in an appeal must be related to cost, methodology for cost distribu- tion, or benefit to the property as described below: a. Cost: If the benefiting property owner contests these costs, he or she must provide a basis for the claimed discrepancy, such as an estimate from a contractor or other reliable source. (Amd. Ord. 4890, 2-5-01) 501 City of Renton 9-5-5 9-5-8 b. Costs Methodology: If the benefiting property owner contests the cost methodology used, they have to show why it is not equita- ble and provide their suggested alternate method of assessment and the justification for its use in place of the staff recommended method. c. Benefit: If a benefiting property owner contests benefit, he or she must provide a statement or documentation on why a partic- ular parcel has no future potential benefit. (Amd. Ord. 4890, 2-5-01) 4. Upon receipt of an appeal and the required fee, the City Clerk shall transmit the appeal and the official file to the City Council. The City Council may delegate to the Hearing Examiner the responsibility to hold a public hearing, establish the record and provide a written report containing a rec- ommendation to the City Council. Following the public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall issue a written recommendation which is mailed to parties of record. Pursuant to City Code Section 4-8-15 any party of record may request reconsideration within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of the Hearing Examiner’s report. Following expiration of the reconsideration period, the Hearing Examiner shall submit his written recom- mendation to the City Council on the Council meeting agenda for concurrence. The City Council shall concur with, alter or deny the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation. D. Council Action: If no appeal is filed, the City Council’s initial approval shall grant the late- comer’s agreement and authorize the devel- oper, Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document. If an appeal is filed and if dele- gated to the Hearing Examiner for a hearing and the Council concurs with specific recom- mendations made by the Hearing Examiner as a result of the public hearing, these recom- mendations shall be incorporated into the latecomer’s agreement. Following approval, alteration or denial of the Hearing Exam- iner’s recommendation, if any, on the appeal, the Council shall grant the latecomer’s agree- ment and authorize the developer, Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-6:EXECUTION, RECORDING AND NOTICE: The latecomer’s agreement is mailed to the developer by the City Clerk and must be signed, notarized and returned within sixty (60) days of the date of Council approval for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk. If not consummated within the sixty (60) day period, the latecomer’s agreement will become null and void. The City Council can give consideration to extending this period by a showing of hardship or excusable neglect on the part of the holder of the latecomer’s agreement. The fully executed latecomer’s agreement shall be recorded in the official property records of King County, Washington. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-7:CONTRACT FINALITY: Once the latecomer’s agreement together with a legal description and a map of the latecomer’s boundary are recorded with the County, it shall be binding on owners of record within the assessment area. Following receipt from King County of the recorded latecomer’s agreement, the City Clerk will mail a copy of the recorded agreement to the holder of the late- comer’s agreement. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-8:TITLE TO IMPROVEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFIT: Before the City will collect any late- comer’s fee, the holder of the latecomer’s agree- ment will transfer title to all of the improvements under the latecomer’s agreement to the City. The holder of the latecomer’s agreement will also assign to the City the benefit and right to the late- comer’s fee should the City be unable to locate the holder of the latecomer’s agreement to tender any latecomer’s fee that the City has received. The holder of the latecomer’s agreement shall be responsible for keeping the City informed of their correct mailing address. Should the City be unable to locate the holder of the latecomer’s agreement in order to deliver a latecomer’s fee, the City shall undertake an independent investigation to deter- mine the location of the holder of the latecomer’s agreement. Should the City, after a good faith attempt to locate the holder of the latecomer’s agreement, be unable to do so, the latecomer’s fee shall be placed in the Special Deposit Fund held by the City for two (2) years. At any time within the two (2) year period the holder of the latecomer’s agreement may receive the latecomer’s fee, with- out interest, by applying to the City for that late- comer’s fee. After the expiration of the two (2) year 9-5-8 9-5-16 501 City of Renton period, all rights of the holder of the latecomer’s agreement to that fee shall expire, and the City shall be deemed to be the owner of those funds. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-9:TENDER OF FEE: When the City has received the funds for a latecomer’s fee, it will forward that fee, if pos- sible, to the current holder of the latecomer’s agreement at the current address of the holder of the latecomer’s agreement that is on file with the City, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the funds. It is the responsibility of the holder of the late- comer’s agreement to keep his/her address current with the City. Funds received by negotiable instru- ment, such as a check, will be deemed received ten (10) days after delivery to the City. Should the City fail to forward the latecomer’s fee to the holder of the latecomer’s agreement through the City’s sole negligence, then the City shall pay the holder of the latecomer’s agreement simple inter- est on those monies at the rate of twelve (12%) per- cent per annum. However, should the holder of the latecomer’s fee not keep the City informed of its current correct mailing address, or should the holder otherwise be negligent and thus contribute to the failure of the City to pay over the late- comer’s fee, then no interest shall accrue on late payment of the latecomer’s fee. (Ord. 4443, 3-28- 94; amd. Ord. 4890, 2-5-01) 9-5-10:RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT: When funds are received for a late- comer’s fee, the City will post said payment on the City’s assessment data base for the real property owned by the party paying the latecomer’s fee, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the funds. An individual certificate of payment will not be recorded with King County. The City will record a certificate of payment and release of assessment for the entire latecomer’s area when all the prop- erty owners have paid their assessment or upon expiration of the term of life of the latecomer agreement. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4890, 2- 5-01) 9-5-11:TERM OF LIFE: When authorized by the City Council, a latecomer’s agreement can be granted for a period of up to but not to exceed fifteen (15) years. No extensions will be granted beyond the period of time established by City Council. The latecomer’s agreement will expire at the end of the period of time established by the City Council. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-12:FEES: There shall be paid to the City a non- refundable processing fee as set forth in RMC 4-1- 180A.1. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11- 98) 9-5-13:CITY NOT RESPONSIBLE: By instituting the latecomer’s agree- ment the City does not agree to assume any responsibility to enforce the latecomer’s agree- ment. The final latecomer’s agreement recorded with King County will be a matter of public record and will serve as a notice to the owners of the potential assessment should connection to the improvements be made. The holder of the late- comer’s agreement has responsibility to monitor those parties connecting to the improvement. Should the City become aware of such a connec- tion, it will use its best efforts to collect the late- comer’s fee, but shall not incur any liability should it inadvertently fail to collect the latecomer’s fee. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-14:IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY DEVELOPER: Improvements may be installed by developer per approved plans following issuance of the construction permit and payment of applicable permit and development fees. The notification and appeal process, established by this Chapter, may result in a decision by the City Council which would alter the potential payment to the benefi- ciary of the latecomer’s agreement. If the benefi- ciary proceeds to construction prior to either the preliminary or City Council approval of the late- comer’s agreement following all appeals, the bene- ficiary does so at the beneficiary’s own risk. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-15:INTEREST: No interest rates are added to fees col- lected under private developer held latecomer’s agreements. (Ord. 4443, 3-28-94) 9-5-16:SEGREGATION AND RELIEF OF LATECOMER’S FEES: (Rep. by Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) 497 City of Renton 9-7-1 9-7-5 CHAPTER 7 ROAD, BRIDGE AND MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SECTION: 9-7-1: Code Adopted 9-7-2: Amendments 9-7-3: Authentication, Record Of Code 9-7-4: Liability 9-7-5: Conflicting Provisions 9-7-1:CODE ADOPTED: The 1996 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction; pub- lished by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association as modi- fied or supplemented by the City of Renton Sup- plemental Specifications, together with the Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction published by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washing- ton State Chapter of the American Public Works Association as modified or supplemented by the City of Renton Standard Plans/Details, are hereby adopted as the City of Renton Standard Specifica- tions for Municipal Public Works construction. One copy of each document is on file and made available for examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk. Additional copies of these documents may be purchased or examined at the Planning/Building/Public Works Department Pub- lic Information Center. (Ord. 4340, 1-20-92; amd. Ord. 4646, 12-16-96) 9-7-2:AMENDMENTS: Any and all amendments, additions or modifications to said Code, when printed and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Renton by autho- rization of the City Council from time to time, shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments, modifications or additions by the legislative authority of the City of Renton or by ordinance. 9-7-3:AUTHENTICATION, RECORD OF CODE: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to duly authenticate and record a copy of the abovementioned Standard Specifications together with any amendments or additions thereto, together with an authenticated copy of this Ordinance. 9-7-4:LIABILITY: This Ordinance shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, building, altering, constructing or moving any building or structure or engaging in any such construction as defined in the aforemen- tioned Standard Specifications, nor shall the City of Renton or any agent thereof be held as assum- ing such liability by reason of inspection autho- rized herein or a certificate of inspection issued by the City or any of its agencies. 9-7-5:CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: If any part or provision of said Code be in conflict with any other Code heretofore or here- after adopted by the City of Renton, then in any such event the more restrictive provision shall be applicable and control. (Ord. 2972, 10-6-75) 9-8-1 9-8-4 497 City of Renton CHAPTER 8 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION SECTION: 9-8-1: Notice Given 9-8-2: Notice To Describe Property, Construction 9-8-3: Notification And Publication 9-8-4: Noncompliance To Notice; Hearing 9-8-5: Assess Cost Of Construction 9-8-6: Chargeable Property 9-8-7: Property Line 9-8-8: Hazardous Conditions On Public Street Right-Of-Way 9-8-9: Property Owner Liable 9-8-10: Permit Required 9-8-11: Penalty 9-8-1:NOTICE GIVEN: Whenever in the judgment of the officer or department having the care and superinten- dence of streets and public places in the City the public convenience or safety requires that a side- walk be constructed, renewed, repaired or cleaned along either side of any street or other public place therein, said officer or department shall immedi- ately report the fact to the Council and if the Council shall deem the construction, renewal, repair or cleaning of such sidewalk necessary or convenient for the public it shall, by resolution, order said sidewalk constructed, renewed, repaired or cleaned and shall cause a notice in writing to be served on the owner of each lot, block or parcel of land immediately abutting upon that portion and side of such street or public place where said sidewalk is to be constructed, renewed, repaired or cleaned, requiring him to construct such sidewalk in accordance with such resolution. 9-8-2:NOTICE TO DESCRIBE PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION: The resolution and notice provided for in the preceding Section shall describe each lot, block or parcel of land immediately abutting on that por- tion of the street or other public place where said sidewalk is ordered to be constructed, and shall specify the kind of sidewalk required, the size and dimensions of the same, the distance from the curb of the outer edge thereof, the method and material to be used in the construction, and shall contain an estimate of the cost thereof and the notice shall state that unless the sidewalk is constructed in compliance with the notice and within a reasonable time therein specified said sidewalk will be con- structed by the City and the cost and expense thereof assessed against the property abutting thereon and described in such notice. 9-8-3:NOTIFICATION AND PUBLICATION: The notice provided for in the preceding Section shall be deemed served if delivered to the owner or reputed owner of each lot, tract or parcel of land effected or to the authorized agent of such owner or if a copy be left at the usual place of abode of such owner in such City or town with a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein, or in case the owner is a nonresident of the City and his place of residence is known a copy of such notice shall be mailed to such owner, addressed to his last known place of residence or in case the place of residence of such owner is unknown or if the owner of any lot, block or parcel of land effected is unknown then such notice shall be served by publication in two (2) weekly issues of the official newspaper of such City. Such notice shall specify a reasonable time within which said sidewalk shall be constructed, which, in the case of publication of the notice shall be not less than sixty (60) days from the date of the first publica- tion of the notice, and in the case of personal ser- vice of the notice or by notice sent to the post office address of the owner, twenty (20) days. 9-8-4:NONCOMPLIANCE TO NOTICE; HEARING: In case the notice provided for in the preceding Section shall not be complied with within the time therein specified, the officer or department having charge of the care and superin- tendence of the streets and public places in the City shall proceed to construct, renew, repair or clean said sidewalk forthwith and shall report to the Council at its next regular meeting or as soon thereafter as practicable an assessment roll show- ing each lot, block or parcel of land immediately abutting upon said sidewalk, the name if the owner thereof is known, and a portion of the cost of such improvement to be assessed against each lot, block or parcel of land and the Council 905 City of Renton 9-9-1 9-9-4 CHAPTER 9 STREET CLOSURE SECTION: 9-9-1: Condition Of Streets 9-9-2: Notice Prior To Closing 9-9-3: City Council To Authorize Closing 9-9-4: Emergency Closing 9-9-1:CONDITION OF STREETS: Whenever the condition of any street or avenue or part of any street or avenue within the City, either newly constructed, repaired or improved or of prior construction or any part thereof, is such that its use or continued use by vehicles will greatly damage such road, the City may at its option close such road or avenue or any part thereof to travel by all vehicles or class of vehicles for such period as the Council shall deter- mine. 9-9-2:NOTICE PRIOR TO CLOSING: Before any such street or avenue or part thereof is closed to vehicles or any class of vehicles, a notice of the date on and after which the street or avenue or any part thereof shall be closed and the period of such closing and whether it shall be closed to all vehicles or to vehicles of a particular class or classes shall be published in one issue of the official newspaper printed in the City; and a like notice shall be posted on or prior to the date of publication of such notice, in a conspicuous place at each end of the street or avenue or part of said street or avenue to be closed; providing that no such street or avenue or part thereof shall be closed sooner than three (3) days after the publica- tion and posting of notices herein provided for. 9-9-3:CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE CLOSING: Notices herein provided for shall be given pursuant to a resolution of the Council and be in the name of the City of Renton, signed by the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or his/her 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 Planning/Building/Public Works Adminis- trator or his/her 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 Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Administrator or his/her desig- nee without any action on the part of the Council. (Ord. 5152, 8-8-05) 9-9-4:EMERGENCY CLOSING: In cases of emergency, the Council or the Street Superintendent may, without publica- tion 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 Street Superintendent shall be immediately effective. (Ord. 1047, 8-15-39) 9-10-1 9-10-2 905 City of Renton CHAPTER 10 STREET EXCAVATIONS SECTION: 9-10-1: Permission Required 9-10-2: Condition Of Permit 9-10-3: Permit Fee; Inspection (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 9-10-4: Permittee Liable 9-10-5: Bond Required 9-10-6: Safety Devices And Barriers Required 9-10-7: Repealed Ordinances 9-10-8: Stop Orders 9-10-9: Franchise Required, Plan Filed 9-10-10: Utility Extension Plans, Map Required (Rep. by Ord. 4723) 9-10-11: Trench Restoration And Street Overlay Requirements 9-10-12: Violations And Penalties 9-10-1:PERMISSION REQUIRED: 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 when- ever an immediate excavation may be necessary for the protection of life or private property, such matter shall be reported immediately to the Street Superintendent, Public Works Department 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. 9-10-2:CONDITION OF PERMIT: The Public Works Department 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 Public Works Department a plat or sketch drawn to scale showing the location and plan of the con- struction, 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 Public Works Department shall there- upon examine such application and upon approval thereof and the filing of a proper performance bond, as hereinbelow set forth, the Public Works Department shall there- upon 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 improve- ment 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 sur- face as hereinafter provided. C. The acts and work permitted under such per- mit, and the restoration to its former condi- tion of such street, alley, pavement, curb or improvement, shall at all times be performed under the supervision and control of the Pub- lic Works Department Street Superintendent or authorized representative, 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 suit- able for backfilling shall be disposed of as directed by the Public Works Director or authorized representative. All such excava- tions shall be backfilled with approved mate- rials and shall be compacted by water or mechanical tamping. E. The maximum length of any open trench dur- ing such work shall at no time exceed two hundred (200) lineal feet, except when other- wise granted by special written permission from the Public Works Department. 605 City of Renton 9-10-11 9-10-11 9-10-11:TRENCH RESTORATION AND STREET OVERLAY REQUIREMENTS: A. Purpose: The purpose of this Code Section is to establish guidelines for the restoration of City streets disturbed by installation of utili- ties and other construction activities. Any public or private utilities, general contrac- tors, or others permitted to work in the public right-of-way will adhere to the procedures set forth in this policy. B. Definition: Engineer: The term “engineer” shall denote the City project manager, inspector and/or plan reviewer, or their designated represen- tative. C. 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. Modifica- tions or exemptions to these standards may be authorized by the Planning/Building/Pub- lic Works Administrator, or authorized repre- sentative, upon written request by the permittee, the permittee’s contractor or engi- neer, and demonstration of an equivalent alternative. D. Hours of Operations: Hours for work within the roadway for asphalt overlays or trench restoration shall be as directed by the Traffic Control Plan requirements and the Traffic Operations Engineer. E. Inspection: The Engineer may determine in the field that a full street-width (edge-of- pavement to edge-of-pavement) overlay is required due to changes in the permit condi- tions such as, but not limited to the following: 1. There has been damage to the existing asphalt surface due to the contractor’s equip- ment. 2. The trench width was increased signifi- cantly or the existing pavement is under- mined or damaged. 3. Any other construction related activities that require additional pavement restoration. F. City of Renton Standards: All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the City of Renton Standard and Supplemental Specifications (current adopted version) except where otherwise noted in these stan- dards. Materials and workmanship are required to be in conformance with standards for the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction prepared by the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and shall comply with the current edition, as modified by the City of Renton Supplemental Specifications. 1. An asphalt paver shall be used in accor- dance with Section 5-04.3(3) of Standard Specifications. A “Layton Box” or equal may be used in place of the power-propelled paver. Rollers shall be used in accordance with Sec- tion 5-04.3(4) of the Standard Specifications. “Plate Compactors” and “Jumping Jacks” shall not be used in lieu of rollers. 2. Trench backfill and resurfacing shall be as shown in the City of Renton Standard Details, unless modified by the City permit. Surfacing depths shown in the standard details are minimums and may be increased by the Engineer to meet traffic loads or site conditions. 3. Requirement for Patching, Overlay, and Overlay Widths: All trench and pavement cuts shall be made by sawcut or by grinding. Sawcuts or grinding shall be a minimum of one foot (1′) outside the trench width. The top two inches (2′′) of asphalt shall be ground down to a minimum distance of one foot (1′) beyond the actual outside edges of the trench and shall be replaced with two inches (2′′) of Class B asphalt, per City of Renton Standard Plan #HR-23 (SP Page H032A). At the discre- tion of the engineer, a full street width over- lay may be required. Lane-width or a full street-width overlay will be determined based upon the location and length of the proposed trench within the roadway cross-section. Changes in field con- ditions may warrant implementation of addi- tional overlay requirements. 9-10-11 9-10-11 605 City of Renton a. Trenches (Road Crossings): (1) The minimum width of a transverse patch (road crossing) shall be six and one-half feet (6.5′). See City of Renton Standard Plan Drawing #HR-23 (SP Page: H032A). (2) Any affected lane will be ground down two inches (2′′) and paved for the entire width of the lane. (3) The patch shall be a minimum of one foot (1′) beyond the excavation and patch length shall be a minimum of an entire traveled lane. (4) If the outside of the trenching is within three feet (3′) of any adjacent lane line, the entire adjacent traveled lane affected will be repaved. (5) An area including the trench and one foot (1′) on each side of the trench but not less than six and one-half feet (6.5′) total for the entire width of the af- fected traveled lanes will be ground down to a depth of two inches (2′′). A two-inch (2′′) overlay of Class B asphalt will be applied per City standards. b. Trenches Running Parallel with the Street: (1) The minimum width of a longitudi- nal patch shall be four and one-half feet (4.5′). See City of Renton Standard Plan Drawing #HR-05 (SP Page H032). (2) If the trenching is within a single traveled lane, an entire lane-width over- lay will be required. (3) If the outside of the trenching is within three feet (3′) of any adjacent lane line, the entire adjacent traveled land affected will be overlaid. (4) If the trenching is greater than or equal to 30% of lane per block (660 foot maximum block length), or if the total patches exceed 12 per block, then the lanes affected will be overlaid. Mini- mum overlay shall include all patches within the block section. (5) The entire traveled lane width for the length of the trench and an addi- tional ten feet (10′) at each end of the trench will be ground down to a depth of two inches (2′′). A two-inch (2′′) overlay of Class B will be applied per City stan- dards. c. Potholing: Potholing shall meet the same requirements as trenching and pave- ment restoration. Potholing shall be a mini- mum of one foot (1′) beyond the excavation. All affected lanes will be ground down to a depth of two inches (2′′) and paved not less than six and one half feet (6.5′) wide for the entire width of the lane. Potholes greater than five feet (5′) in length, width or diameter shall be restored to trench restoration stan- dards. In all cases potholes shall be repaired per Renton Standard Plan #HR05 (SP Page H032). Restoration requirements utilizing vactor equipment will be determined by the Engineer. 4. Pavement Removal in Lieu of Grinding: The contractor in all cases can remove the pavement in the replacement area instead of grinding out the specified two inches (2′′) of asphalt. Full pavement replacement to meet or exceed the existing pavement depth will be required for the area of pavement removal. 5. Trench Backfill and Restoration Con- struction Requirements: a. Trench restoration shall be either by a patch or overlay method, as required and indicated on City of Renton Standard Plans #HR-05, HR-23, and HR-22 (SP Pages #H032, H032A, and H033). b. All trench and pavement cuts, which will not be overlaid, shall be made by sawcut or grinding. Sawcuts shall be a minimum of two feet (2′) outside the excavated trench width. c. All trenching within the top four feet (4′) shall be backfilled with crushed surfacing materials conforming to Section 4-04 of the Standard Specifications. Any trenching over four feet (4′) in depth may use materials approved by the Engineer or Materials Lab for backfilling below the four-foot (4′) depth. 1205 City of Renton 9-10-11 9-10-11 If the existing material (or other material) is determined by the Engineer to be suitable for backfill, the contractor may use the native material except that the top six inches (6′′) shall be crushed surfacing top course mate- rial. The trench shall be compacted to a mini- mum ninety-five percent (95%) density, as described in Section 2-03 of the Standard Specifications. In the top six feet (6′) of any trench, backfill compaction shall be per- formed in 8 to 12-inch lifts. Any trench deeper than six feet (6′) may be compacted in 24 inch lifts, up to the top six-foot (6′) zone. All compaction shall be performed by mechanical methods. The compaction tests may be performed in four-foot (4′) vertical increments maximum. The test results shall be given to the Engineer for review and approval prior to paving. The number and location of tests required shall be determined by the Engineer. d. Temporary restoration of trenches for overnight use shall be accomplished by using MC mix (cold mix), Asphalt Treated Base (ATB), or steel plates, as approved by the Engineer. ATB used for temporary restora- tion may be dumped directly into the trench, bladed out and rolled. After rolling, the trench must be filled flush with asphalt to provide a smooth riding surface. If the tempo- rary trench restoration does not hold up, the contractor shall repair the patch within eight hours of being notified of the problem by the City. This requirement applies 24 hours per day, seven days per week. In the event that the City determines to repair the temporary patch, the contractor shall reimburse the City in an amount that is double the City’s costs in repairing the patch, with the second half of the reimbursement to represent City overhead and hidden costs. e. Asphalt Concrete Class E or Class B shall be placed to the compacted depth as required and indicated on City of Renton Standard Plans #HR-05, HR-23, and HR-22 (SP Pages #H032, H032A, and H033) or as directed by the Engineer. The grade of asphalt shall be AR-4000W. The materials shall be made in conformance with Section 9- 02.1(4) of the Standard Specifications. f. Tack coat shall be applied to the exist- ing pavement at edge of saw cuts and shall be emulsified asphalt grade CSS-1, as specified in Section 9-02.1(6) of the Standard Specifica- tions. Tack shall be applied as specified in Section 5-04 of the Standard Specifications. g. Asphalt Concrete Class E or Class B shall be placed in accordance with Section 5- 04 of the Standard Specifications; except those longitudinal joints between successive layers of asphalt concrete shall be displaced laterally a minimum of twelve inches (12′′), unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Fine and coarse aggregate shall be in accor- dance with Section 9-03.8 of the Standard Specifications. All street surfaces, walks or driveways within the street trenching areas shall be feathered and shimmed to an extent that pro- vides a smooth-riding connection and expedi- tious drainage flow for the newly paved surface. Feathering and shimming shall not decrease the minimum vertical curb depth below four inches (4′′) for storm water flow. The Engineer may require additional grind- ing to increase the curb depth available for storm water flow in areas that are inade- quate. Shimming and feathering as required by the Engineer shall be accomplished by raking out the oversized aggregates from the Class B mix as appropriate. Surface smoothness shall be per Section 5- 04.3(13) of the Standard Specifications. The paving shall be corrected by removal and repaving of the trench only. Asphalt patch depths will vary based upon the streets being trenched. The actual depths of asphalt and the work to be performed shall be as required and indicated on City of Renton Standard Plans #HR-05, HR-23, and HR-22 (SP Pages #H032, H032A, and H033). Compaction of all lifts of asphalt shall be a minimum ninety-two percent (92%) of den- sity as determined by WSDOT Test Method 705. The number of tests required shall be determined by the Engineer. Testing shall be performed by an indepen- dent testing lab with the results being sup- plied to the Engineer. Testing is not intended 9-10-11 9-10-12 1205 City of Renton to relieve the contractor from any liability for the trench restoration. It is intended to show the inspector, and the City, that the restora- tion meets these specifications. h. All joints shall be sealed using paving asphalt AR-4000W. i. When trenching within the unpaved roadway shoulder(s), the shoulder shall be restored to its original condition, or better. j. The final patch shall be completed as soon as possible and shall not exceed fifteen (15) working days after first opening the trench. This time frame may be adjusted if delays are due to inclement paving weather or other adverse conditions that may exist. However, delaying of final patch or overlay work is subject to the Engineer’s approval. The Engineer may deem it necessary to com- plete the work within the fifteen (15) working day time frame and not allow any time exten- sion. Should this occur, the contractor shall perform the necessary work, as directed by the Engineer. k. A City of Renton Temporary Traffic Control Plan (from Renton Transportation Engineering) shall be submitted and approved by the Engineer a minimum of three (3) working days prior to commence- ment of work. 6. Removal of Utility Locate Markings from Sidewalks Required: The permittee will be required to remove utility locate marks on sidewalks only within the Downtown Core Area. The permittee shall remove the utility locate marks within 14 days of job comple- tion. (Ord. 3832, 8-13-84; amd. Ord. 4861, 9- 18-00; Ord. 5131, 4-4-05) 9-10-12:VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: 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 Public Works Director or his duly authorized representative. Unless otherwise specified, viola- tions of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 3540, 5-4-81; amd. Ord. 4351, 5- 4-92; Ord. 4723, 5-11-98; Ord. 4856, 8-21-00; Ord. 5159, 10-17-05) 1006 City of Renton 9-11-1 9-11-3 CHAPTER 11 STREET GRID SYSTEM SECTION: 9-11-1: Purpose 9-11-2: Definitions 9-11-3: System Of Numbering 9-11-4: Area Divisions 9-11-5: Roadway Names 9-11-6: Annexations 9-11-7: Change Of Address 9-11-8: Resolution Of Conflict 9-11-9: Exceptions 9-11-1:PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to pro- vide an address standard to facilitate consistent response by emergency services, and to provide a uniform application guideline. This street grid sys- tem will, to the extent practicable, consist of road- ways running north-south or east-west and running perpendicular to one another. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8-21-06) 9-11-2:DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Section the fol- lowing abbreviations and definitions are estab- lished: A. Abbreviations: The United States Postal Ser- vice standard abbreviations shall be used for all street name parts where abbreviations are commonly used. B. Campus Address: One address assigned to the campus. Within the campus each build- ing shall be assigned either a number or let- ter. Units or individual sections within campus buildings shall be identified by num- ber assigned by the property owner. All cam- pus addressing shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. C. Classes Of Address: There are five (5) classes of address which include situs, structure, unit, campus and mail. D. Mail Address: The mail, or mailing, address is the address used by the U.S. Postmaster. E. Private Roads: A private road with three (3) or more houses is designated according to its place on the grid. If the end of the private road cannot be easily seen from the main road, it will need to be designated, and the range of addresses located on the road indi- cated by sign at the main road. Plan- ning/Building/Public Works will not install street signs on private property. F. Residential Accessory Building: A structure used for storage located on a residential lot which will not be addressed. G. Situs Address: Every platted lot shall be assigned a situs address most nearly corre- sponding to the expected address as if the lot contained a single structure. H. Structure Address: One address shall be assigned to each building, except residential accessory buildings. In the event of planned urban development, office park, or industrial complex which incorporates several build- ings, or has the potential to add one or more buildings, provision shall be made to allow for buildings to be addressed as separate addresses, one per building. In the event address numbers are not available for more than one building, alphabetical suffixes for each building in the complex shall be applied. Structure addresses shall be expressed in whole numbers, with no fractional append- ages. I. Unit Address: The unit address is the struc- ture address plus the unit, room, or suite number. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5153, 9-26- 05; Ord. 5218, 8-21-06) 9-11-3:SYSTEM OF NUMBERING: Addresses shall be assigned by the Planning/Building/Public Works Department according to the following criteria: A. Numbering from north to south shall pro- gressively increase from the 100 block south of Airport Way; from south to north shall pro- gressively increase from the 50 block north from Airport Way. 9-11-3 9-11-4 1006 City of Renton 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 num- bers, 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 road- way, such roadway shall be designated as an avenue, street, drive, lane, road, court, or cir- cle, 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 hun- dred (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 allot- ted fifty (50) numbers in sequence. Despite the grid system, the numbering will begin at the actual roadway intersections as con- structed. F. Approved numbers or addresses as issued by the Planning/Building/Public Works Depart- ment 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, num- bers shall be from eight to twelve inches (8" to 12") in height. Numbers for large commer- cial or industrial structures with one hun- dred 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 being approached by emergency responders. Addressable entities other than buildings, such as recreational lots or standa- lone 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. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8-21-06) 9-11-4:AREA DIVISIONS: For purposes of establishing a coordi- nated system in the City, the City shall be divided into six (6) parts: northwest, north, northeast, southeast, south, and southwest. These parts are defined as follows: A. The boundaries of the northwest area shall be the westerly City limits on the west; Renton Avenue on the south; Rainier Avenue on the east; and the northerly City limits on the north. B. The boundaries of the north area shall be Rainier Avenue on the west; the line running along Airport Way from Rainier Avenue to Logan Avenue, thence northerly along Logan Avenue to the center of the Cedar River, then southeasterly along the centerline of the Cedar River to State Route 405 on the south; State Route 405 on the east; and the north- erly City limits on the north. 1006 City of Renton 9-11-4 9-11-5 C. The boundaries of the northeast area shall be Interstate 405 on the west; the line running southeasterly along the Maple Valley High- way from its intersection with Interstate 405 to the southwest corner of Monterey Terrace, thence easterly along the south line of Monterey Terrace and its easterly extension to the east line of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., thence northerly along said line four hundred forty feet (440') more or less to the east-west center line of said section, thence easterly along the east- erly extension of said center line to the City limits, on the south; the easterly City limits on the east; and the northerly City limits on the north. D. The boundaries of the southeast area shall be the line running from the intersection of the Maple Valley Highway with Interstate 405 southerly along Interstate 405 to the inter- section with the center line of the Cedar River, thence along said center line to the intersection with the northerly extension of Jones Avenue, thence southerly along said extension and along Jones Avenue to the southerly City limits on the west; the south- erly City limits on the south; the easterly City limits on the east; and the southern boundary of the northeast area on the north. E. The boundaries of the south area shall be the State Route 167 and Rainier Avenue on the west; the southerly City limits on the south; the westerly margin of the southeast area on the east; and the southerly margin of the north area on the north. F. The boundaries of the southwest area shall be the westerly City limits on the west; the southerly City limits on the south; the State Route 167 and Rainier Avenue on the east; and Renton Avenue on the north. G. Within each of the six (6) areas, streets shall be labeled with the corresponding directional prefix, and avenues shall be labeled with the corresponding directional suffix. Other road- ways within each of the six (6) areas shall be labeled with either the area prefix or suffix depending upon whether they run predomi- nantly east-west or north-south respectively. H. There are two exceptions to these divisions: 1. The West Hill, an area bounded by Southwest Sunset Boulevard and Martin Luther King Junior Way on the south, the Seattle city limits on the north, Rainier Ave- nue North on the east and Interstate 5, and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way on the west, where streets were historically des- ignated as “south” based on Seattle as their geographic focus; and 2. The East Renton Plateau, an area east of Interstate 405, bounded by May Creek and Southeast May Valley Road on the north, and Maple Valley Highway on the south, where streets were historically designated “south- east.” I. The following abbreviations shall be used as prefixes or suffixes: (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8-21-06) 9-11-5:ROADWAY NAMES: A. The following convention shall be used to des- ignate City roadways. It is not intended to name every roadway existing within the cur- rent City; the intention of this Section is to clearly establish the grid. B. North-south roadways, beginning at Rainier Avenue, shall be named consecutively: Northwest NW North N Northeast NE Southeast SE South S Southwest SW Easterly Westerly Lake Hardie Davis Taylor Shattuck Maple Whitworth Lind Morris Stevens Smithers Seneca Burnett Earlington Williams Raymond Wells Thomas 9-11-5 9-11-5 1006 City of Renton C. East-west roadways shall be named north- erly and southerly from the main east-west division line as identified in RMC 9-11-4, Area Divisions. Northerly from said division line, each grid shall increase from North 1st Street through North 11th Place alternately 1st Street, 1st Place, . . . 11th Street, 11th Place, thereafter the grid shall numerically increase incrementally to the City limits as North 12th Street, North 13th Street, etc. Southerly from said division line, each grid shall increase from South 1st Street through South 5th Place alternately as north of said division, thereafter the grid shall numerically increase incrementally to the City limits. D. Newly constructed streets shall be considered extensions of the existing street to which they connect. If the new street connects a street named under the convention outlined above to one established prior to annexation, the new segment of street should be given the Renton name until it connects to an existing street at an existing intersection. For exam- ple, a newly constructed segment of Powell Main Pacific Mill Powell Cedar Oakesdale Renton Naches Grant High Jones Kennewick Lincoln Monterey Aberdeen Blaine Camas Dayton Edmonds Ferndale Glennwood Harrington Index Jefferson Kirkland Lynnwood Monroe Newport Olympia Pierce Queen Redmond Shelton Tacoma Union Vashon Whitman Anacortes Bremerton Chelan Duvall Elma Easterly Westerly Field Graham Hoquiam Ilwaco Jericho Kitsap Lyons Mt. Baker Nile Orcas Pasco Quincy Rosario Shadow Toledo Underwood Vantage Wapato Yakima Zillah Easterly Westerly 1006 City of Renton 9-11-5 9-11-9 Avenue Southwest that connects to 82nd Avenue South shall be named Powell Avenue Southwest. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8- 21-06) 9-11-6:ANNEXATIONS: A. In the event of annexation, the existing name of the street and existing address numbers shall remain, with the following exceptions: 1. In the area of the East Renton Plateau east of Interstate 405, west of 160th Ave SE, and bounded by Southeast May Valley Road/Northeast 31st Street on the north and Maple Valley Highway on the south: Avenues or roadways running north and south, and streets or roadways running east and west, shall be renamed and renumbered according to the roadway names outlined above. Once all of the names specifically designated in RMC 9-11-5B have been assigned, the exist- ing roadway names shall be retained with the following exceptions and clarifications: a. Segments of 156th Avenue Southeast, south of Northeast 4th Street/Southeast 128th Street; Southeast 142nd Place, between 154th Avenue Southeast/Toledo Avenue Southeast; and 154th Place South- east; shall be renamed Vantage Boulevard; b. Vesta Avenue Southeast shall be renamed and renumbered as 156th Avenue SE until all segments of 156th Ave SE, north of SE 136th Street/NE 2nd Court and south of SE 128th Street/NE 4th Street are annexed into the City of Renton; c. Segments of 156th Avenue Southeast, south of the intersection with Southeast 142nd Place, shall be renamed Vantage Court Southeast; d. Segments of 156th Avenue Southeast, north of Northeast 4th Street/SE 128th Street, shall be renamed Vantage Place Northeast; e. Southeast May Valley Road shall retain its current naming and numbering; and f. The segment of Northeast 31st Street that was formerly Southeast May Valley Road shall be renamed and renumbered to restore the original addressing system; 2. Segments of 68th Avenue South, south of Martin Luther King Way, shall be renamed Monster Road Southwest. 3. Segments of Southeast Carr Road, South- east 179th Street, Southeast 176th Street, and Southeast Petrovitsky Road shall be renamed Southeast Carr Road west of 108th Avenue Southeast and Southeast Petrovitsky Road east of 108th Avenue Southeast. 4. Segments of Southeast Renton-Maple Valley Highway shall be renamed Maple Val- ley Highway. B. In the event of a street name change, staff assigned by the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator shall immediately notify all property owners, utilities, the U.S. Postmaster, police, fire, and emergency ser- vices of the changes. Property owners shall be notified of additional requirements to change structure address numbers to conform with this Code. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8- 21-06) 9-11-7:CHANGE OF ADDRESS: The owners of an interest in any real estate abutting upon any roadway within the City may petition the City for a change of address, with the exception that addresses within subdivisions and short subdivisions recorded since 1993 shall not change unless deemed a life safety hazard by the Fire Marshal. The petition shall include pay- ment of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to defray the administrative costs of processing. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8-21-06) 9-11-8:RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT: In the event of a conflict or an inability to make practical application of any portion of this Chapter, the issue shall be resolved by a determi- nation by the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator. (Ord. 5218, 8-21-06) 9-11-9:EXCEPTIONS: Any deviation from this Code must be approved by the City Council. (Ord. 4553, 10-2-95; Ord. 5218, 8-21-06. Formerly 9-11-8.) 1205 City of Renton 9-13-1 9-13-2 CHAPTER 13 TREES AND SHRUBBERY SECTION: 9-13-1: Duty Of Person Owning 9-13-2: Violations Of This Chapter And Penalties 9-13-1:DUTY OF PERSON OWNING: It shall be the duty of every person own- ing or occupying any premises in the City on which there shall be growing any fruit, shade or forest trees, or shrubbery of any kind, to keep the same free from caterpillars, and in the event it is found that any fruit, shade or forest trees or shrubbery have become infested with caterpillars, it shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any such premises on which there shall be growing any such trees or shrubbery to fail or neglect to promptly take and use such methods as may be necessary to effectually destroy such caterpillars. (Ord. 1482, 6- 1-54) 9-13-2:VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES: Unless otherwise specified, vioaltions of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 4856, 8-21-00; Ord. 5159, 10-17-05) 9-14-1 9-14-3 1205 City of Renton CHAPTER 14 VACATIONS SECTION: 9-14-1: Intent 9-14-2: Petition For Vacation 9-14-3: Hearing, Notice Required 9-14-4: Street, Alley Right-of-Way 9-14-5: Street Vacation Process 9-14-6: Vacation Restrictions 9-14-7: Abutting Property Owners, Limits Vacated 9-14-8: Compensation From Vacations 9-14-9: Appraisal Fees 9-14-10: Administrative Procedure For Right-of- Way Vacations 9-14-1:INTENT: It is the intention of the City Council that provisions of State law governing the street vacation procedure as set forth in chapter 35.79 RCW as it presently exists or as it may be amended shall control and that this Chapter shall be supplemental thereto. (Ord. 3635, 6-7-1982) 9-14-2:PETITION FOR VACATION: A. Requirements For Petition: The owners of an interest in any real estate abutting upon any street or alley within the City may petition the City Council for the vacation of the street or alley or any part thereof. The petition shall be on a form prescribed by the City, shall contain a full and correct description of the property sought to be vacated and shall be signed by the owners of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the property abutting upon the part of such street or alley to be vacated. (Ord. 3635, 6-7-1982) B. Filing Fee: Upon the filing of the petition with the City Clerk, the petitioning owners shall simultaneously pay a street vacation fil- ing fee in the amount stipulated in Section 4- 1-180 to compensate the City for administra- tive cost and expense in the processing, checking and handling such application, which fee shall likewise include the publica- tion and posting expense of any notice per- taining to the vacation. (Ord. 4266, 4-16- 1990; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11-98) C. Sufficiency Of Signature: For the purpose of determining the sufficiency of signatures of “owners of private property” on the petition, or consent to vacate, the following rules shall govern: 1. The signature of an owner, as determined by the County Comptroller, shall be sufficient without the signature of his or her spouse. 2. In the case of mortgaged property or prop- erty subject to a contract of purchase, the sig- nature of the mortgagor or the contract vendee, as the case may be, shall be sufficient. 3. In the case of ownership by a corporation, the signature of any officer authorized by the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors of the corporation shall be sufficient when evidenced by an excerpt of the bylaws or reso- lution, certified by the secretary of the corpo- ration, granting such authority. 4. In the case of property owned by the estate of a decedent or incompetent, the sig- nature of the duly qualified personal repre- sentative or guardian shall be equivalent to the signature of the owner of the property. D. Undetermined Owner: In the case where the “owner of interest” cannot be determined, a current title report may be required to be fur- nished by the applicant, at the applicant’s expense, for each abutting parcel of land. (Ord. 3635, 6-7-1982) 9-14-3:HEARING, NOTICE REQUIRED: A. After verification of the petition by the Plan- ning/Building/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 vaca- tion petitions of a developed street. Notice shall be mailed to all property owners within 707 City of Renton 9-14-3 9-14-5 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. (Amd. Ord. 4943, 1-14-2002) B. The City Council shall seek the recommenda- tion of the Public Works Department as to the advisability of the proposed vacation, the necessity for retention of utility easement, and the classification of the street or alley pursuant to RMC 9-14-4 of this Chapter. (Amd. Ord. 4860, 9-18-2000) C. The City Council shall take testimony at the public hearing to determine whether the vacation is in the public interest, whether the property is not required for overall circula- tion of traffic within the City, and that the requested vacation is not detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. D. After the close of the public hearing, the City Council shall determine whether the vacation should be granted, the classification of the street or alley and the compensation to be paid, if any, in accordance with RMC 9-14-5 of this Chapter. E. The City further reserves the right to retain an easement for the construction, repair and maintenance of public utilities and public services. (Ord. 3635, 6-7-1982) 9-14-4:STREET, ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY: For the purposes of this Ordinance, all streets and alleys within the City, whether acquired by plat, grant, dedication, gift, acquisi- tion or condemnation are subject to provisions of this Ordinance. (Ord. 4266, 4-16-1990) 9-14-5:STREET VACATION PROCESS: If the petition for street vacation is approved by the City Council the applicant may complete the process as follows: (Ord. 3635, 6-7- 1982) A. Applicant shall pay a street vacation process- ing fee in the amount stipulated by RMC 4-1- 180 to defray the remaining administrative costs of processing and completing the pro- posed vacation. B. The City shall receive compensation in accor- dance with RCW 35.79.030, which amount for the purpose of this Chapter is to be deter- mined by an appraisal; provided, that the City Council shall have authority, upon rec- ommendation of the administration, to accept real property or a property right in lieu of a part or all of the cash compensation that would be paid. When the value of the prop- erty or property right is less than the cash compensation required for the alley or street right-of-way to be vacated, the petitioner shall pay the difference to the City. When the value of the property or property right exceeds the value of the alley or street right- of-way to be vacated, the City shall pay the difference to the petitioner. C. Following a recommendation for vacation af- ter a public hearing by the City Council or committee thereof, the petitioner shall make, or cause to be made, an appraisal in writing by an M.A.I. or other qualified appraiser, as approved by the City, and furnish the results thereof unto the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator for evaluation and rec- ommendation to the City Council for accep- tance and determination of the compensation due the City. In the event other property or property rights are accepted in lieu of pay- ment, the petitioner shall further obtain ap- praisals of the fair market value of property or property rights to be given to the City in lieu of cash compensation as contemplated in sub- section B of this Section. (Ord. 4266, 4-16- 1990; amd. Ord. 4860, 9-18-2000) D. Financial Incentives For Area A Of The Auto Mall Improvement Area: All street vacation fees and compensation for right-of-way may be waived by the City Council for developing properties in Auto Mall Improvement Area A (that area bounded by Grady Way South, Rainier Avenue South, I-405, and Lind Ave- nue South) when: 1. The properties are designated to be vacated on the Auto Mall Improvement Plan Map (Resolution No. 3182); 2. The application for street vacation con- forms to RMC 9-14-10, Administrative Proce- dure For Right-Of-Way Vacations; and 9-14-5 9-14-10 707 City of Renton 3. The uses proposed conform to RMC 4-2- 060, Zoning Use Table. (Ord. 4723, 5-11- 1998) E. When a street or alley is vacated for a govern- mental agency, and compensation is required, compensation shall be based upon the admin- istrative costs of the vacation and may, at the discretion of the City Council, be based upon original cost to the City of acquisition. No gov- ernmental agency is exempt from compensat- ing the City for the vacation of a street or alley right-of-way. (Ord. 4266, 4-16-1990) F. In the event that the compensation for the vacation has not been paid within ninety (90) days of the determination by the City Council of the compensation to be paid, the petition shall be deemed to have been abandoned and shall be denied. (Ord. 3635, 6-7-1982) 9-14-6:VACATION RESTRICTIONS: (Rep. by Ord. 4266, 4-16-1990) 9-14-7:ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, LIMITS VACATED: Upon the vacation of any street or alley as hereinabove provided for, the property within the limits so vacated shall belong to the abutting property owners, one-half (1/2) to each. If the City Council ascertains and determines during the pub- lic hearing on the vacation petition that the acqui- sition of the right-of-way by the City occurred in some proportion other than equally from abutting ownerships, the Council shall set forth in its deci- sion the proportions so established and the vacated property shall be conveyed to the abutting owners in such proportions. A certified copy of the ordi- nance vacating any such street or alley or part thereof shall be filed for record with the King County Recorder’s office. Additional copies thereof may be furnished to such governmental agencies as may have an interest therein. (Ord. 3635, 6-7-1982) 9-14-8:COMPENSATION FROM VACATIONS: Compensation received from the vaca- tion shall be placed in the Street Construction Fund for street capital improvements, unless oth- erwise provided by the City Council. (Ord. 3635, 6- 7-1982; amd. Ord. 5279, 5-7-2007) 9-14-9:APPRAISAL FEES: Petitioner shall pay the actual cost for preparation of the appraisal report. The appraisal fees are in addition to the filing fee and the process- ing fee. (Ord. 4266, 4-16-1990; amd. Ord. 4860, 9- 18-2000; Ord. 4943, 1-14-2002) 9-14-10:ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATIONS: Exception: In the Auto Mall (Area A), bounded by S.W. Grady Way, Rainier Avenue South, Seneca Avenue S.W. and I-405, as well as the half block bounded by S.W. Grady Way, Seneca Avenue S.W., the alley between S.W. 12th Street and S.W. Grady Way, and Raymond Avenue S.W., applications for vacations of right-of-way, or por- tions thereof, whether initiated by the City or the property owners, will follow the normal procedure for establishing public hearings, but thereafter will be processed according to the following proce- dure for uses which comply with RMC 4-3-040C, Uses Permitted In Auto Mall Improvement Dis- trict: A. Property Services completes a master appraisal for the entire Auto Mall. B. Property Services processes all private and City initiated applications (all fees waived) for vacations. C. City staff review applications to insure that the proposal conforms to the adopted plan, and that access to individual properties is maintained and does not impede street con- figuration and public safety. Comments are given to Property Services. D. Property Services provides an appraisal rec- onciliation for each application, transfer of title, and final report with recommendations. The applicant will provide legal description and map exhibits. The City Clerk provides requisite notice to adjacent property owners and interested parties. E. Planning/Building/Public Works Administra- tor reviews and approves final report. F. Transfer of property ordinance adopted by City Council. (Ord. 4608, 5-20-1996; amd. Ord. 4845, 6-5-2000; Ord. 4943, 1-14-2002) 202 City of Renton 9-15-1 9-15-5 CHAPTER 15 WEEDS AND NOXIOUS MATTER SECTION: 9-15-1: Weeds 9-15-2: Notice To Destroy 9-15-3: Detriment To Health And Safety 9-15-4: Action Upon Noncompliance 9-15-5: Charge To Constitute Lien On Property 9-15-6: Violations Of This Chapter And Penalties 9-15-1:WEEDS: No owner or occupant of any lot, place or area within the City, or the agent of any such owner or occupant, shall permit on such lot, place or area: A. Any noxious weeds or deleterious, unhealth- ful growth or other noxious matter that may be growing, lying or located thereon. B. Any encroachment of any hedge, fence, vege- tation, trees, bushes or other obstructions on any public alley, street or other public right- of-way, including sidewalks or walkways. (Ord. 2738, 9-11-72) 9-15-2:NOTICE TO DESTROY: The Director of Public Works, or his duly authorized representative, is hereby autho- rized 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 speci- fied, a like prior notice shall be given unto such owner or occupant and the removal of such encroachment shall likewise 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. (Ord. 2738, 9-11-72; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30-74) 9-15-3:DETRIMENT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY: It is hereby found by the City that any such growth, whether noxious or deleterious, or any encroachment, as hereinabove defined, on public right-of-way is detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of the general public, including pedestrians and vehicular traffic. (Ord, 2738, 9-11- 72) 9-15-4:ACTION UPON NONCOMPLIANCE: Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner, occupant or agent so notified to cut, destroy and/or remove weeds, noxious or deleteri- ous, 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, includ- ing 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, occu- pant or agent, then in any such case, the Director of Public Works or his duly authorized representa- tive 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. (Ord. 2738, 9-11-72; amd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74, eff. 1-30-74) 9-15-5:CHARGE TO CONSTITUTE LIEN ON PROPERTY: Whenever the City has effected removal of such matter as hereinabove defined, then the total actual cost thereof, plus accrued interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum from the date of the completion of such work, if not paid by such owner, occupant or agent prior thereto, shall be and constitute a lien against the property and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount 1205 City of Renton 9-15-5 9-15-6 due on principal and interest, plus court costs, if any, for collection until final payment has been made and as otherwise provided by law; alter- nately the City may bring suit for the amount of principal and interest against the owner, his agent or occupant of said premises. Any such lien notice shall cause to be recorded in the office of the Direc- tor of Records and Elections, King County, which notice shall show the cost and expense incurred for the work and the date, place of property on which said work was done, and same shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest, constitutes a charge against the property designated or described in the statement, and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law. In the event such suit is insti- tuted by the City of Renton, the City shall be enti- tled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit as may be determined by the court. (Ord. 2738, 9- 11-72) 9-15-6:VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES: Unless otherwise specified, violations of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 4856, 8-21-00; Ord. 5159, 10-17-05) 9-16-1 9-16-4 1205 City of Renton CHAPTER 16 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS SECTION: 9-16-1: Authority 9-16-2: City Initiated 9-16-3: Preliminary Approval 9-16-4: Preliminary Notice 9-16-5: Improvements Constructed By Or On Behalf Of The City 9-16-6: Payments To City 9-16-7: Interest 9-16-8: Final Special Assessment District Ordinance 9-16-9: Ordinance Finality 9-16-10: Payment Of Special Assessment District Fee 9-16-11: Release Of Assessment 9-16-12: Term Of Life 9-16-1:AUTHORITY: Pursuant to RCW 35.92.025, the City has the discretionary power to grant City-held latecomer’s agreements known as special assess- ment districts [See Chapter 5 of this Title] to the City itself for the reimbursement of a pro rata por- tion of the original costs of water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm water drainage systems and street improvements including signalization and lighting. The authority to approve a special assess- ment district is vested in the City Council. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-2:CITY INITIATED: The Administrator will present Council with proposals to form special assessment districts to enable the City to recover a pro rata portion of the original costs of public works improvements which would benefit from future connections to, or future users of, improvements to the City’s infra- structure. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10- 22-01) 9-16-3:PRELIMINARY APPROVAL: The City Council may grant preliminary approval for a special assessment district, based upon the information contained in the request for a special assessment district from the Administra- tor. The granting of preliminary approval by City Council authorizes the City to prepare preliminary (estimated) cost data, conduct public informational meeting(s) with potential benefiting property own- ers if needed and advance to the preliminary noti- fication stage. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-4:PRELIMINARY NOTICE: A. Notification of potentially benefiting property owners must occur before construction. B. A benefiting property owner is a property owner who would have been responsible for all or part of certain improvements in the normal course of development or utilization of their parcel, who subsequently connect to or in any way utilize improvements already installed by the City. C. The City will notify all the potential benefit- ing property owners that the proposed instal- lation of City installed improvements may well affect their property. The City Clerk shall mail a notice to all owners of record of prop- erty within the special assessment district boundary. The notice shall include a general range of the preliminary per unit assessment, the proposed special assessment district boundary map and the description of the prop- erty owners’ rights and options to participate in the special assessment district. D. The property owners, upon payment of a sev- enty five dollar ($75.00) fee for appeal of an administrative decision, in accordance with RMC 4-1-170, Land Use Review Fees, as now or hereafter amended, may request an appeal hearing before the City Council within twenty (20) days of the mailing. Appeals must adhere to the criteria established under Section 9-16- 8.C of this Chapter, but will be limited to the question of whether or not a specific property should be included within the special assess- ment district. E. The City will use its data for current taxpayer of record as a basis for notifying property own- ers. The city will prepare the mailing labels and assume the costs for mailing the notices. The City will provide an “affidavit of mailing,” 1201 City of Renton 9-16-4 9-16-8 attesting that all potential benefiting prop- erty owners have been notified. This notice form will not be recorded with King County. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-5:IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: Improvements will be installed by the City or an approved contractor acting on behalf of the City per approved plans, following issuance of the construction permit to install the improve- ments. The City may join other jurisdictions or private developers in the financing of the road improve- ments or the upsizing of utilities that will benefit undeveloped or underdeveloped properties. Road or utility improvements that benefit the general public may be subject to a special assessment dis- trict, including future benefit areas, for reimburse- ment of a pro rata portion of the project financed by the city. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-6:PAYMENTS TO CITY: The City may hold and charge certain other fees similar to special assessment district charges which are commonly referred to as “sys- tem development charges” pursuant to Section 4- 1-180 of the City Code and/or “private latecomer charges,” pursuant to Title 9, Chapter 5 of the City Code. (Ord. 4505, 4-10-95; amd. Ord. 4723, 5-11- 98; Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-7:INTEREST: A. Interest may be charged on special assess- ment district fees. The interest rate shall be based upon the following: 1. Calculate the interest that will accrue on all sources of money (i.e., bonds) utilized to provide the improvements associated with the special assessment district; and 2. Calculate the time value of money, on the principal plus the interest as calculated above, based upon the last published semi- annual Consumer Price Index for the City of Seattle urban wage earners and clerical workers; and 3. Identify the “time adjusted cost of the project” as the principal plus the interest, adjusted by the time value of money; and 4. Calculate the simple interest rate that, when applied to the original charge over ten (10) years, will equal the time adjusted cost of the project; and 5. Add one-half percent (1/2%) to said sim- ple interest rate for future administrative costs of the assessment district. B. Neither the interest rate used nor the period the interest accrues shall exceed the limits specified in RCW 35.92.025 or subsequent legislation. The interest rate shall be charged beginning thirty (30) days after publication of the ordinance establishing the special assess- ment district until connection or use. (Ord. 4505, 4-10-95; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-8:FINAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE: A. Preparation Of Proposed Final Assessment Roll: Following construction the Planning/ Building/Public Works Department shall pre- pare a final special assessment district ordi- nance 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. 9-16-9 9-16-9 1201 City of Renton The method(s) used and the dollar amount(s) will be included in the final special assess- ment district ordinance. B. Final Notice Of Special Assessment Districts: The City Council receives the final special as- sessment district ordinance and if it approves the ordinance, directs the staff to send out no- tices of the potential special assessment and of the right to appeal. The City Council re- tains the right to rule on final action. Follow- ing Council acceptance of the final special assessment district ordinance, the City Clerk shall mail a notice to all owners of record of property within the special assessment dis- trict boundary. The notice shall include the fi- nal assessment per unit charge, the legal description and a map of the special assess- ment district boundaries, and the description of the property owners’ rights and options to participate in the special assessment district process. C. Appeal: 1. Within twenty (20) days of the date of the mailing, any property owner may submit an appeal in writing to the City Council, c/o City Clerk. An appeal must include a statement of claimed errors concerning the proposed assessment, and must be accompanied by a seventy five dollar ($75.00) fee for appeal of administrative decision in accordance with RMC 4-1-170, Land Use Review Fees, as now or hereafter amended. Errors which are not set forth in writing and which do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered. 2. Objection by a benefiting property owner to the recording of a potential assessment against their property does not constitute a valid appeal. 3. Errors identified in an appeal must be related to cost, methodology for cost distribu- tion, and benefit to the property. a. Cost: If the benefiting property owner contests these costs, they must provide a basis for their claimed discrepancy. (Esti- mate from contractor or other reliable sources.) b. Costs Methodology: If the benefiting property owner contests the cost methodology used, they have to show why it is not equitable and provide their suggested alternate method of assessment and the justification for its use in place of the staff recommended method. c. Benefit: If the benefiting property owner contests benefits, they must provide a statement or documentation on why a partic- ular parcel has no future potential benefit. 4. Upon receipt of an appeal and the required fee, the City Clerk shall transmit the appeal and the official file to the Hearing Examiner for consideration at a public hear- ing. The City Council may delegate to the Hearing Examiner the duty to hold the requi- site public hearing, establish the record, and provide a written report containing a recom- mendation to the City Council. Following the public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall issue a written recommendation which is mailed to parties of record. Any party of record may request reconsideration within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of the Hearing Examiner’s report. Following expira- tion of the reconsideration period, the Hear- ing Examiner shall submit his written recommendation to the City Council on the Council meeting agenda for concurrence. The City Council shall concur with, alter or deny the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation. D. Council Action: If no appeal is filed, the City Council’s initial approval shall grant the spe- cial assessment district and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the ordi- nance. If an appeal is filed and if delegated to the Hearing Examiner for hearing, and the Council concurs with specific recommenda- tions made by the Hearing Examiner as a result of the public hearing, these conditions shall be incorporated into the City special assessment district ordinance. Following approval, alteration or denial of the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation on the appeal, the Council shall grant the special assess- ment district and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and record the ordinance. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22- 01) 9-16-9:ORDINANCE FINALITY: Once the special assessment district ordinance together with a legal description and a map of the district boundary are recorded in the appropriate county auditor’s office, it shall be 202 City of Renton 9-16-9 9-16-12 binding on owners of record within the assessment area. The ordinance shall be recorded within thirty (30) days of final execution by City officials and become effective thirty (30) days after date of publication. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-10:PAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FEE: A. Special assessment district fees triggered by improvements or development, as described in Section 4-1-180 of this code, are due and payable before the first of the following occurs: 1. The issuance of a Public Works Construc- tion Permit; or 2. The recording of a single-family residen- tial plat or single-family residential short plat; or 3. The issuance of a building permit. B. For the owners of existing single-family homes only, time payments for special assess- ment district fees may be arranged under the following criteria: 1. Time payments are only allowed for spe- cial assessment district charges. Other charges, such as system development charges or permit fees, shall be paid at the time of permit issuance; 2. The minimum amount of total special assessment district charges that will qualify for time payments is three thousand dollars ($3,000) for each parcel the fee is being paid for; 3. There shall be no more than five (5) equal base payments, due in annual installments, with the first payment due one year after the permit is issued and the remaining payments due on the anniversary of the permit issu- ance; 4. In addition to the annual base payments, the property owner shall also pay interest on the outstanding balance. The interest rate used shall be calculated as the previous quar- ter’s ending 3-month Treasury Bill rate (Con- stant Maturities), obtained from the Federal Reserve, plus one percent (1%) for adminis- tration of the contract. C. Time payments will not be allowed for pri- vate held latecomers, commercial properties, multi-family properties and platting or short platting properties for development. (Ord. 4923, 10-22-01; amd. Ord. 4936, 12-17-01) 9-16-11:RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT: When funds are received for a special assessment district fee, the City will post said pay- ment on the City’s assessment database for the real property owned by the party paying the spe- cial assessment fee, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the funds. An individual certificate of payment will not be recorded with King County. The City will record a certificate of payment and release of assessment for the entire special assess- ment district when all the properties have paid their assessment. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 9-16-12:TERM OF LIFE: The assessments within a special dis- trict ordinance, when authorized by City Council, run indefinitely or until paid. (Ord. 4444, 3-28-94; amd. Ord. 4923, 10-22-01) 1299 City of Renton 10-5-1 10-5-2 CHAPTER 5 IMPOUNDMENT AND REDEMPTION OF VEHICLES SECTION: 10-5-1: Definitions 10-5-2: Impoundment Of Vehicles, Notice 10-5-3: How Impoundment Is To Be Effected 10-5-4: Owner Of Impounded Vehicle To Be Notified 10-5-5: Redemption Of Impounded Vehicles 10-5-6: Cancellation Of Hearing 10-5-7: Post Impoundment Hearing Procedure 10-5-8: Abandoned Vehicles 10-5-9: Renton Police Department Record Of Impound Vehicles 10-5-10: Approved Tow Company Duties And Records 10-5-11: Severability 10-5-12: Approved Tow Rates Required 10-5-13: Penalties For Violations By Approved Tow Agency 10-5-1:DEFINITIONS: APPROVED TOW COMPANY: Any person, firm, partnership, tow operator, association or corpora- tion approved by the Renton Police Department. Approved tow companies must comply with all State laws, County ordinances, and any Federal law including antitrust laws. IMPOUNDMENT: The removal of a vehicle to a storage facility either by an officer or authorized agent of the Renton Police Department or by an approved towing company for towing and storage in response to a request from an officer or autho- rized agent of the Renton Police Department. VEHICLES: As used in this Chapter shall have the definition set forth in RCW 46.04 and, in addi- tion, shall include any vehicle hulk as the same is defined in Renton Municipal Code Section 6-1-1. (Ord. 4496, 2-13-95) 10-5-2:IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES, NOTICE: A. When A Vehicle May Be Impounded Without Prior Notice: A vehicle may be impounded without prior notice to its owner for any of the following reasons: 1. The vehicle is impeding or is likely to impede the normal flow of vehicular or pedes- trian traffic; 2. The vehicle is illegally parked in a con- spicuously posted restricted zone where park- ing is limited to designated classes of vehicles or is prohibited during certain hours, on des- ignated days or at any time and where the vehicle is interfering or likely to interfere with the intended use of such a zone; 3. The vehicle poses an immediate danger to public safety; 4. A police officer has information sufficient to form a reasonable belief that the vehicle is stolen; 5. A police officer has information sufficient to form a reasonable belief that the vehicle constitutes evidence of a crime or contains evidence of a crime, if impoundment is rea- sonably necessary to obtain or preserve such evidence. (Ord. 3826, 7-23-84) 6. The vehicle is parked without authoriza- tion on residential property. 7. The vehicle is parked on private, nonresi- dential property, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070. (Ord. 4496, 2-13-95) Nothing in such Section shall be construed to authorize seizure of a vehicle without a war- rant where a warrant would otherwise be required. B. When A Vehicle May Be Impounded After Notice: A vehicle not subject to impoundment under Section 10-5-2A may be impounded after notice of such proposed impoundment has been attached to and conspicuously dis- played on the vehicle for a period of twenty four (24) hours prior to such impoundment, for the following reasons: (Ord. 3826, 7-23-84) 1. Such vehicle is left unattended on a pub- lic highway. 10-5-2 10-5-5 1299 City of Renton 2. Such vehicle is a junk or abandoned vehi- cle, as defined in Renton Municipal Code Sec- tion 6-1-1. (Amd. Ord. 4792, 9-13-99) 3. Such vehicle is left unattended on private property not posted in accordance with RCW 46.55.070. (Ord. 4496, 2-13-95) 10-5-3:HOW IMPOUNDMENT IS TO BE EFFECTED: When impoundment is authorized by this Chapter, a vehicle may be impounded by an approved towing company at the request of an officer or authorized agent of the Renton Police Department. (Ord. 4262, 3-12-90) 10-5-4:OWNER OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLE TO BE NOTIFIED: A. Not more than forty eight (48) hours after impoundment of any vehicle, the Renton Police Department shall mail a notice of impound, hereinafter referred to as the impound report, and notice of redemption and opportunity for a hearing to the regis- tered owner and legal owner of an impounded vehicle, as may be disclosed by the vehicle license number, or vehicle identification number (VIN), if such be obtainable, unless the impound report shall be mailed to the registered owner at the address provided by the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles, or the corresponding agency of any other state or province. If the officer request- ing the impound has reason to believe that the registered owner is residing or is in cus- tody at some different address known to the officer, a copy of the impound report and notice of redemption and opportunity for a hearing shall be sent to that address. The impound report shall contain the particulars of the impoundment, the name and address of the tow company involved, and location of storage if not company’s address. B. Written notice of redemption and opportunity for a hearing as set forth on a form provided by the Renton Police Department and a copy of the tow and storage receipt shall be given by the tow company to each person who seeks to redeem an impounded vehicle. The tow company shall maintain a record evidenced by the redeeming person’s signature that such notification was provided. C. Similar written notice and record of notifica- tion for redemption and opportunity for a hearing as set forth on a form provided by the Renton Police Department shall likewise be given by the tow company at the time of releasing a vehicle impounded for investiga- tory purposes pursuant to Section 10-5-2A5. Renton Police Department shall notify the tow company of the authorization to release such vehicle. (Ord. 4262, 3-12-90) 10-5-5:REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES: Vehicles impounded by the City shall be redeemed only under the following circumstances: A. Only the registered owner, a person autho- rized by the registered owner, or one who has purchased a vehicle from the registered owner, who produces proof of ownership or authorization and signs a receipt therefor, may redeem an impounded vehicle. (Ord. 3826, 7-23-84) B. Any person so redeeming a vehicle impounded by the City shall pay to the towing company the costs of impoundment (towing and stor- age) prior to redeeming such vehicle. C. Any person seeking to redeem an impounded vehicle has a right to a hearing to contest the validity of the impoundment or the amount of towing and storage charges, except no appeal shall be had when: 1107 City of Renton 10-10-1 10-10-2 CHAPTER 10 PARKING REGULATIONS SECTION: 10-10-1: Definitions 10-10-2: Method Of Parking 10-10-3: Stopping, Standing Or Parking Restricted Or Prohibited At All Times 10-10-4: Parking Prohibited Or Restricted By Time Limit, During Certain Hours, Or Limited To Handicapped Persons 10-10-5: Stopping, Standing And Parking Of Transit Coaches And Taxicabs Regulated 10-10-6: Signs And/Or Markings Required 10-10-7: Penalties 10-10-8: Authority To Designate Parking Restrictions And Prohibitions, Time Limits, Parking Zones And Appropriate Signs And/Or Markings 10-10-9: Severability 10-10-10: Emergency Powers 10-10-11: Existing Ordinances Repealed 10-10-12: Overnight Parking Of Certain Vehicles Prohibited 10-10-13: Parking Of Certain Commercial Vehicles Or Vehicles Over Twelve Thousand Pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Regulations 10-10-14: Extended Unauthorized Parking 10-10-1:DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Chap- ter: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: That area within the district bounded as follows: beginning at the northeast corner of South Second Street and Mill Avenue South, thence westerly along the north margin of South Second Street to the west margin of Rainier Avenue, thence southerly along the west margin of Rainier Avenue to the south margin of South Fourth Place, thence easterly along the south margin of South Fourth Place to the east margin of Shattuck Avenue South, thence northerly along the east margin of Shattuck Ave- nue South to the south margin of South Fourth Street, thence easterly along the south margin of South Fourth Street to the east margin of Main Avenue South, thence northerly along the east margin of Main Avenue South to the south margin of Houser Way South, thence easterly along the south margin of Houser Way South to the south margin of South Third Street, thence easterly along the south margin of South Third to the east margin of Mill Avenue South to the northeast mar- gin of South Second Street, the place of beginning. CROSS-HASHED BARRIER AREA: That portion of the street or public property designated by painted, or otherwise marked, diagonal lines and bordered by a solid line. CURB: The lateral boundaries of that portion of the street designated or intended for the use of vehicles, whether marked by curbing construction or not. FIRE ZONE: That area within any public right-of- way, easement or private property designated for the purpose of permitting fire trucks and other fire fighting or prevention equipment to use, travel upon and park. RAILROAD CROSSING: The crossing of a street and a railroad track, one over the other. TRAVEL or MOVING LANE: That portion of the street, divided by markings and/or devices into two (2) or more lanes, or in the absence of such mark- ings and/or devices that portion of the street located five feet (5′) both to the left and to the right of the center of the street, and intended for the movement of vehicular traffic. (Ord. 3177, 11-21- 77; amd. Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) 10-10-2:METHOD OF PARKING: A – F. (Rep. by Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) G. Parking Of Commercial Vehicles Within The Central Business District: Commercial vehi- cles, as defined herein, may park within a single travel or moving lane within the boundaries of the central business district whenever there is no off street loading or unloading facilities servicing that area, for the expressed purpose of expeditiously load- ing or unloading materials or freight, for a period of time not to exceed fifteen (15) min- utes; provided, that at least nine feet (9′) of 10-10-2 10-10-4 1107 City of Renton the width of the street, excluding that portion of the street designated for parking if indi- cated by painted stalls, is left available for the free movement of vehicular traffic; fur- ther provided, that such parking shall be per- mitted only between the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. to two o’clock (2:00) P.M. Monday through Friday; further provided, that such parking shall not be permitted on Sunday or on any public holiday. No person shall park such vehicle in a travel or moving lane in vio- lation of this subsection or fail to immedi- ately remove such vehicle upon the order of a police officer. (Ord. 3528, 4-20-81) H. Directional Parking: Upon those City streets or public properties which have been marked with signs or other markings for “head-in,” “back-in” or “parallel” parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than in the direction indicated by such sign or mark- ings. I. Boat Trailer Parking: 1. Upon those City properties which provide for parking of motor vehicles with boat trail- ers, no person shall park or stand a vehicle without an attached boat trailer in those spaces provided for vehicles with boat trail- ers. 2. No person shall park or stand a vehicle with an attached boat trailer in any space(s) other than such space that has been desig- nated for vehicles with boat trailers. 3. No person shall park or stand a boat trailer, disconnected from a motor vehicle, on any public property at any time. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) 10-10-3:STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES: A. Application Of Chapter: The provisions of this Chapter prohibiting or restricting the standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or as indicated on official signs except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in com- pliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) B – E. (Rep. by Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) F. Parking An Unlicensed Vehicle Prohibited: No person driving or in charge of a vehicle shall park or permit it to stand on a street, highway, alley or public property unless said vehicle possesses a proper and current vehi- cle license plate or plates, and such plate or plates are properly mounted thereon in accor- dance with the State of Washington Depart- ment of Licenses Rules and Regulations except as provided in this Chapter. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) G – Q. (Rep. by Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) R. Parking In Fire Zone Prohibited: Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police officer, fire official, or traffic-control sign, signal or device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, in a fire zone, whether on public or pri- vate property, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers or temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property. Vehicles parked in a fire zone are subject to immediate impoundment. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) S. Storage Of Material In A Fire Zone Prohib- ited: No person shall store materials, wares or merchandise in a fire zone. (Ord. 3312, 4- 23-79) T. Parking Fee Required: Any person who parks a vehicle in a zone where a parking fee is required must deposit the appropriate amount of money in the provided collection box. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) U. Parking Next To Mail Boxes: No person shall park directly adjacent to a curbside, next to any clearly visible residential mail box, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on any day of scheduled mail delivery by the United States Postal Service. (Ord. 5084, 6-21-2004) 10-10-4:PARKING PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY TIME LIMIT, DURING CERTAIN HOURS, OR LIMITED TO HANDICAPPED PERSONS: 703 City of Renton 10-10-4 10-10-4 A. Overtime: No person shall park a vehicle upon a street or public property for a longer period of time than the limit that is sign posted except as provided in this Chapter. B. Overtime-Repeated: Each subsequent period of time, as sign posted, lapsing following affixation to a vehicle of a notice of overtime parking shall constitute a separate offense except as provided in this Chapter. C. Moving Vehicle in Same Block: No person shall move and repark a vehicle within the same block or public property to avoid a time limit regulation specified in that particular area except as provided in this Chapter. D. Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours: When official signs are erected in each block giving notice thereof no person shall park a vehicle between the hours specified. (Ord. 3552, 6-8-81) E-F. (Rep. by Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) G. Parking Restricted to Handicapped Persons: The unauthorized use of the special card, decal or special license plate, shall include, but not be limited to, its use in or on a vehicle when not actually transporting a disabled person. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90; amd. Ord. 4396, 4-5-93) H. Permit Parking: The City may designate cer- tain areas in the City for parking by permit only. Said permit parking may regulate park- ing by day and/or time in the area and/or vehicle occupancy. The regulations shall be designated by signs or markings on the ground or similar method that will communi- cate the restrictions to drivers intending to park in a restricted area. (Ord. 4517, 5-8-95) 1. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any area designated for permit parking unless that person displays on his/her vehicle the appropriate permit for that designated permit parking area. 2. No person having obtained a permit for parking in a designated area for permit park- ing shall transfer said permit to another indi- vidual for use in a vehicle other than the vehicle registered with the City on the permit application. 3. 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 Per- sonnel Department; residents register with the Customer Services Division of the Public Works Department. Obtaining a permit by any other means shall be an infraction. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90; amd. Ord. 4396, 4-5-93) 4. The applicant must be the registered owner of the vehicle for which a permit is sought or be a designated driver of a corpo- rate or publicly sponsored vehicle being regis- tered. (Ord. 4517, 5-8-95) 5. Parking permits for residential street parking shall be limited to one per residence or as authorized by the Public Works Depart- ment. 6. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any area designated for permit parking and display on his/her vehicle the appropriate permit for that designated per- mit parking area unless that vehicle is regis- tered to the permit displayed. 7. Only passenger vehicles and vanpools shall qualify for a permit. (Ord. 4271, 6-18- 90; amd. Ord. 4396, 4-5-93) 8. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle displaying a City employee general or carpool parking permit, in a time restricted stall of any parking lot of the Municipal Cam- pus, Liberty Park (including the pool) and the Community Center, for any length of time between the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. and four thirty o’clock (4:30) P.M., with the exception of thirty (30) minute time restricted stalls. Doing so will subject the vehicle owner to a parking infraction and monetary penalty, according to the fee sched- ule in effect for parking time restriction viola- tion. Thirty (30) minute stalls may be used by vehicles with City employee parking permits, provided the time limitation is not exceeded. If the time limitation is exceeded, the owner of the vehicle is subject to a parking infrac- tion and monetary penalty for exceeding the thirty (30) minute time restriction. (Ord. 4442, 3-14-94) 10-10-4 10-10-5 703 City of Renton I. Moving Vehicle in Same Lot: In parking lots where parking is limited to a period of time, no person shall move or cause to be moved, a vehicle from one such stall to another, where said stalls are in the same lot. For purposes of this Section, the lot south of and contiguous to City Hall, and the lot south of and contiguous to the City Library are con- sidered as one and the same lot. J. Where Overtime Parking Permitted: 1. On certain City streets, where parking has been restricted by time limit, residents of the area may obtain one permit per residence for overtime parking. The provisions of per- mit parking, subsection H, above, shall also apply to overtime parking permits. 2. On certain City streets, where parking has been restricted by time limit, construc- tion contractors who are performing con- struction duties in the area, may obtain a temporary overtime parking permit. The pro- visions of permit parking, subsection H, above, shall also apply to this temporary overtime parking permit. (Ord. 4271, 6-18- 90) K. Display: All permits shall be conspicuously displayed on the backmost window of the appropriate vehicle in a location that is clearly and easily visible. (Ord. 4306, 2-11-91) L. Restricted Location: As to parking on City streets where parking has been restricted by time limit, no person shall move or cause to be moved, a vehicle from one restricted loca- tion to another, within a four (4) block radius. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) M. Parking shall be limited in the City Center Parking Garage to the times posted and sub- ject to payment of the parking fees, if any, imposed under City Code Section 5-1-6. Over- time parking or parking in violation of the posted requirements shall be an infraction punishable under Section 10-10-7A. (Ord. 5011, 6-2-03) 10-10-5:STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING OF TRANSIT COACHES AND TAXICABS REGULATED: A. The operator of a transit coach shall not stand or park same upon any street or public property at any place other than a public car- rier zone or stop so designated as provided herein. B. 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 desig- nated as provided herein, except in case of emergency. Under special circumstances, exemption from Section 10-10-5B may be granted by written approval by the Plan- ning/Building/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 regis- tration with the Planning/Building/Public Works Department. (Ord. 4517, 5-8-95) C. The operator of a transit coach shall enter a public carrier zone or stop on a street in such a manner that the transit coach, when stopped to load or unload passengers or bag- gage, shall be in a position with the right front wheel of such vehicle not further than eighteen inches (18") from the curb and the transit coach approximately parallel to the curb so as not to impede unduly the move- ment of other vehicular traffic. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) D. The operator of a taxicab or paratransit vehi- cle shall not stand or park such vehicle upon any street or public property at any place other than in a designated public parking area. This provision shall not prevent the operator of a taxicab from temporarily stop- ping in accordance with other stopping or parking regulations at any place for the pur- pose of and while actually engaged in the expeditious loading or unloading of passen- gers or their baggage. (Ord. 4517, 5-8-95) 508 City of Renton 10-10-6 10-10-9 10-10-6:SIGNS AND/OR MARKINGS REQUIRED: Whenever by this Chapter or any amendments thereto, or by order of the Director of Public Works, there is imposed a particular park- ing 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 Director of Public Works to erect appropriate signs and/or markings giving notice thereof, and no reg- ulation 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 prohi- bition that is enforced through the city; and this provision shall not require the sign posting of a fire hydrant, railroad crossing, crosswalk, inter- section, 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 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 pro- hibited parking zones or areas and the loca- tion of fire hydrants may be painted red. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) 3. The curbs of all areas designated as load- ing zones and school bus zones shall be painted yellow. (Ord. 3990, 5-12-86) 4. The curbs of all areas designated as pub- lic carrier zones or stops shall be painted in alternating strips of red and yellow. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77; Ord. 5363, 3-10-08) 10-10-7:PENALTIES: A. Infraction: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by a pen- alty of not more than two hundred fifty dol- lars ($250.00). The fee schedule for infractions shall be set by the Renton Munici- pal Court Judge. B. Late Penalties: Any person having been assessed a penalty for a infraction of this Chapter or Title must pay said penalty in the time provided on the ticket or imposed by the court. A monetary late penalty fee will be imposed for failure to respond and/or pay the fee imposed within the time required. Said late penalty fee will be set by the Renton Municipal Court Judge. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) 10-10-8:AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS, TIME LIMITS, PARKING ZONES AND APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND/OR MARKINGS: The Director of Public Works shall here- after possess the authority and is required to: (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) A. (Rep. by Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) B. Designate fire zones, school zones, school bus stops or zones, restricted and prohibited parking zones or areas on such public streets or properties and in such places and in such number as he/she shall determine appropri- ate. (Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) C-E. (Rep. by Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) F. Designate all parking time limits. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) G. To designate zones wherein parking fees are required. H. To install parking fee collection boxes in the established zone wherein parking fees are required. I. Establish a parking fee schedule and post said schedule in the established zone wherein parking fees are required. (Ord. 4271, 6-18- 90) 10-10-9:SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid the remainder of this Chapter and 10-10-9 10-10-13 508 City of Renton the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) 10-10-10:EMERGENCY POWERS: The Police Department is hereby autho- rized to direct all stopping, standing or parking of vehicles, either in person or by means of visible or audible signals, in conformance with the provi- sions of this Chapter; provided, that when neces- sary to prevent or eliminate congestion or to safeguard persons or property, such officers may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwith- standing the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) 10-10-11:EXISTING ORDINANCES REPEALED: The following ordinances and all amendments thereto, insofar as the same are inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter, and all other ordinances or parts thereof, insofar as the same are inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter, are hereby repealed: 1143, 1152, 1155, 1167, 1187, 1194, 1195, 1204, 1224, 1234, 1245, 1258, 1268, 1282, 1305, 1310, 1339, 1364, 1369, 1401, 1421, 1422, 1423, 1425, 1443, 1444, 1454, 1460, 1471, 1484, 1491, 1501, 1540, 1558, 1576, 1578, 1585, 1595, 1605, 1610, 1624, 1668, 1678, 1695, 1852, 1875, 1904, 1936, 1954, 1957, 1992, 1995, 2011, 2012, 2025, 2033, 2089, 2131, 2141, 2181, 2392, 2699, 2726, 2737, 2740, 2746, 2749, 2823, 2928, 2938 (Ord. 3177, 11-21-77) 10-10-12:OVERNIGHT PARKING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES PROHIBITED: It shall henceforth be unlawful to park within any residential zone (SR-1, SR-2, R-1 through R-4, T and G) within the City from the hours of nine o’clock (9:00) P.M. to six o’clock (6:00) A.M. the following types of vehicles: A. All types trailers designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle except recreation trailers. B. Buses and trucks used for business purposes in whole or in part excluding pickup or panel trucks of less than one ton rated capacity. (Ord. 3428, 4-28-80; amd. Ord. 4271, 6-18-90) 10-10-13:PARKING OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OR VEHICLES OVER TWELVE THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT REGULATIONS: A. Parking; Residential Developments: It shall be unlawful to park any commercially licensed or any vehicle over twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross vehicle weight on any public right-of-way in which all of the adja- cent structures are occupied as residential dwellings. Adjacent structures shall mean those structures on the same side of the right-of-way as the area for parking and within the same block. B. Existing Commercial Developments: On any public right-of-way in which not all of the adjoining structures are developed and occu- pied as residential units but there are exist- ing developed commercial or business occupancies, parking will be permitted for commercial vehicles or vehicles above twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross vehicle weight only on that portion of the public right-of-way abutting developed commercial or business property. For purposes of this Section, public right-of-way abutting com- mercial property shall mean that public right-of-way bounded by lines created by the commercial property line extended to where they intersect the public right-of-way and on the same side of the public right-of-way as the commercial property. C. Hours: Commercial vehicles or vehicles over twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross vehi- cle weight are prohibited from parking on public right-of-way between the hours of twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight and three o’clock (3:00) A.M. Between the hours of nine o’clock (9:00) P.M. and six o’clock (6:00) A.M. no person shall park a commercial vehicle 707 City of Renton 10-12-1 10-12-22 CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC CODE SECTION: 10-12-1: Adopted By Reference 10-12-2 – 10-12-14: (Rep. by Ord. 4374, 10-26-92) 10-12-15: Traffic Safety Cameras 10-12-16 – 10-12-21: (Rep. by Ord. 4374, 10-26-92) 10-12-22: Cruising 10-12-23: Regulating Use Of Compression Brakes 10-12-24: Liability Insurance Or Other Financial Responsibility Required; Violations; Penalty (Rep. by Ord. 4360, 7-27-92) 10-12-25: Inattentive Driving 10-12-26: Truck Routes 10-12-27: Avoiding Intersection 10-12-28: Motorized Foot Scooters 10-12-1:ADOPTED BY REFERENCE: The “Washington Model Traffic Ordi- nance, (MTO),” chapters 308-330 WAC, as now or hereafter amended, and all other statutes adopted by reference therein is adopted by reference. (Ord. 4454, 6-20-94) A. Penalties: Any person who is convicted of a traffic infraction shall be punished by a fine only of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) except as otherwise provided herein. Any person convicted of a misde- meanor herein shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or ninety (90) days in the City jail or both, except as otherwise specifically provided for in the statutes adopted by reference herein. B. Disposition Of Traffic Fines And Forfeitures: All fines or forfeitures collected upon convic- tion or upon the forfeiture of bail of any per- son charged with a violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be paid into the General Fund of the City of Renton. C. Official Misconduct: Failure, refusal, or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving or having cus- tody of any such fine or forfeiture of bail, either before or after a deposit in said Gen- eral Fund, to comply with the provisions of subsection B shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal there- from, provided appropriate removal action is taken pursuant to State law relating to removal of public officials. D. Filing Of Ordinance: Incident to the adoption of the MTO by reference, by this Ordinance, copies of the text of the adopted MTO and of other adopted statutes shall be filed as required by RCW 35A.12.140 for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 3893, 2-25- 85) 10-12-2 – 10-12-14: (Rep. by Ord. 4374, 10-26-92) 10-12-15:TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERAS: A. The use of automated traffic safety cameras to detect a violation of RMC 10-12-1 is autho- rized at intersections where two arterial roadways intersect, at railroad crossings, or in school speed zones, subject to the restric- tions specified in RCW 46.63.170, as now or hereafter amended. B. A law enforcement officer has the authority to issue a notice of traffic infraction when the notice of infraction is detected through the use of an automated traffic safety camera under RCW 46.63.030 and 46.63.170, as now or hereafter amended. C. A traffic infraction for violation of this Sec- tion, detected through the use of an auto- mated traffic safety camera, shall be processed in the same manner as a parking infraction, with a monetary penalty no greater than the amount of a fine issued for other parking infractions within the City of Renton. (Ord. 5290, 6-11-07) 10-12-16 – 10-12-21: (Rep. by Ord. 4374, 10-26-92) 10-12-22:CRUISING: A. No person shall drive or permit a motor vehi- cle under his care, custody or control to be driven past a traffic control point two (2) times in the same direction of travel within a 10-12-22 10-12-23 707 City of Renton two (2) hour period in or around a posted no cruising area so as to contribute to traffic congestion, obstruction of streets, sidewalks or parking lots, impediment of access to shop- ping centers or other buildings open to the public, or interference with the use of prop- erty or conduct of business in the area adja- cent thereto. B. The Police Chief or his designee shall deter- mine when an area has become so congested by traffic as to present a danger of traffic con- gestion, obstruction of streets, sidewalks or parking lots, impediment of access to shop- ping centers or other buildings open to the public, or interference with the use of prop- erty or conduct of business in the area adja- cent thereto or that emergency vehicles cannot respond in that area within a reason- able period of time. The Police Chief or his designee shall then direct that the no cruis- ing signs shall be erected or installed and maintained until the congestion has lessened to an acceptable degree. C. At every point where a public street or alley becomes or provides ingress to a no cruising area there shall be posted a sign which desig- nates “no cruising” areas. The definition of a “no cruising” area is as follows: “No Cruising. No person shall drive or permit a motor vehi- cle under his care, custody or control to be driven past a traffic control point two (2) times in the same direction of travel within a two (2) hour period in or around this area so as to contribute to traffic congestion, obstruc- tion of streets, sidewalks, or parking lots, impediment of access to shopping centers or other buildings open to the public, or interfer- ence with the use of property or the conduct of business in the adjacent area.” D. A traffic control point as used in this Section means any point or points within the no cruising area established by the Police Department for the purpose of monitoring cruising. E. No violation shall occur except upon the sec- ond passage by the same traffic control point in the same direction of travel within the aforementioned two (2) hour period. F. No area shall be designated or posted as a no cruising area except upon the passage of a resolution by the Council specifically man- dating said designation and posting for a par- ticular area. G. This Section shall not apply to in-service emergency vehicles, taxicabs for hire, buses and other vehicles being driven for business purposes. (Ord. 4057, 4-13-87) H. Penalty: Violation of this Section shall be considered a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the City jail for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days, or by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or by both fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 4324, 8- 12-91) 10-12-23:REGULATING USE OF COMPRESSION BRAKES: A. Definitions: BRAKE: Any device used for slowing, halting or stopping the movement of any motor vehicle. MOTOR VEHICLE: Includes every self-propelled device capable of being moved upon a public high- way and in, upon or by which any person or prop- erty is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devises moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, and including automo- biles, tractors, trucks, trailers and transportation equipment of all kinds and sizes or any combina- tion or combinations of the same. B. Use Declared Illegal: The City Council finds that the use within the City limits of motor vehicle brakes which are activated or worked by the compression of the engine of a motor vehicle disturbs and disrupts the public peace and quiet and the enjoyment of property. The use within the City limits of any motor vehi- cle brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression of the engine of any such motor vehicle or of any unit or part thereof is prohibited, unless the noise created thereby is effectively muffled. C. Exception: Emergency vehicles may use com- pression brakes, as may any vehicle when faced with a sudden, unexpected or unantici- pated emergency which presents a significant risk to human life or property. 508 City of Renton 10-12-23 10-12-27 D. Violation Declared A Traffic Infraction Pen- alty: Any person who violates any of the pro- visions of this Chapter or who allows or permits any motor vehicle owned and/or oper- ated by said person to be operated in viola- tion of any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a traffic infraction pursuant to RCW 46.63.020 and may be fined a sum not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) plus any applicable penalties and costs. (Ord. 4078, 7-20-87) 10-12-24:LIABILITY INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED; VIOLATIONS; PENALTY: (Rep. by Ord. 4360, 7-27-92) 10-12-25:INATTENTIVE DRIVING: A. Inattention: It shall be unlawful to drive a motor vehicle on any street, alley, or way open to the public of the City in an inatten- tive manner. Inattentive manner means the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that evidences a lack of: 1) that degree of atten- tiveness required to safely operate the vehicle under the prevailing conditions, including, but not limited to, the nature and condition of the roadway, presence of pedestrians, or the presence of other traffic; or 2) that degree of attentiveness as will allow the driver of a motor vehicle to observe anything resting on or traveling on the roadway in time to take appropriate action as circumstances require. (Ord. 4286, 8-13-90) B. Penalty: Inattentive driving shall be a traffic infraction. Any person found to have commit- ted the infraction of inattentive driving shall be fined in accordance with the most recent bail schedule which has been adopted by the Renton Municipal Court. (Ord. 4462, 7-25-94, eff. retroactive to 7-1-94) 10-12-26:TRUCK ROUTES: A. Designated Truck Routes: Trucks over twenty six thousand (26,000) pounds gross vehicle weight are restricted to operating over one of the following designated truck routes when traveling within the City of Renton: Rainier Avenue N. and S.; S. and S.W. Grady Way; Main Avenue S. between Grady Way S. and Bronson Way S.; Airport Way; N. 6th Street between Logan Avenue N. and Park Avenue N.; Park Avenue N. and N.E. Park Drive between Bronson Way N. and Sunset Boulevard N.E.; N.E. Sunset Boulevard; Sunset Boulevard N.; Duvall Ave- nue N.E.; N.E. 3rd Street; N.E. 4th Street east of Jefferson Avenue N.E.; Maple Valley Highway; Benson Drive S.; S.W. Sunset Bou- levard; Bronson Way N.; Houser Way S. between Main Avenue S. and Bronson Way N.; Logan Avenue N. between Airport Way and N. 6th Street; S. 2nd Street; S. 3rd Street; Houser Way Bypass – Houser Way N. from Sunset Boulevard to N. 8th Street; N. 8th Street from Houser Way N. to Logan Ave- nue N.; Logan Avenue N. from N. 6th Street to Park Avenue N. Trucks which need to make deliveries off the designated routes shall take the most direct arterial route to or from one of the designated truck routes when making their deliveries. When more than one delivery off the desig- nated truck routes can be combined so as to limit multiple intrusions into residential neighborhoods, then there is an obligation to combine such trips. This Section shall not apply to buses oper- ated by the Renton School District, other schools, or other public or charitable institu- tions on designated routes, public transit on designated routes, garbage trucks, City maintenance vehicles and emergency vehi- cles. B. Penalty: Violation of this Section shall be a traffic infraction. C. Severability: If any provision of this Section or its application to any person or circum- stance is held invalid, the remainder of this section or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. (Ord. 4328, 10-21-91; Amd. Ord. 5339, 2-4-08) 10-12-27:AVOIDING INTERSECTION: It is unlawful for any person operating a motor vehicle on the roadways of the City, upon approaching or leaving an intersection, to proceed across any private property in such a way as to avoid the intersection or any traffic control device 10-12-27 10-12-28 508 City of Renton controlling the intersection, unless so directed by lawful authority. Any violation of this Section shall be considered an infraction. Any person found to have committed the infraction of avoiding intersection shall be fined in accordance with the most recent bail schedule which has been adopted by Renton Municipal Court. (Ord. 4462, 7-25-94, eff. retroactive to 7-1-94) 10-12-28:MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS: A. Definition: A motorized foot scooter is a device with no more than two 10-inch or smaller diameter wheels that has handle- bars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or with- out human propulsion. B. Duty To Obey Traffic-Control Signs And Rules Of The Road: Any person operating a motorized foot scooter or similar device shall obey all the rules of the road applicable to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, as well as the instructions of official traffic-control signals, signs, and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. C. Unsafe Use Prohibited: No motorized foot scooter shall be ridden in a negligent or unsafe manner but shall be operated with reasonable regard for the safety of the opera- tor and other persons. D. Use Prohibited In Certain Areas: Motorized foot scooters shall not be operated in any park, trail, or sidewalk, or on streets with a maximum speed limit above 25 miles per hour, or any corridor marked “No non-motor- ized vehicles.” Exception: this Section shall not apply to the use of wheelchair convey- ances when operated by a disabled person, as defined in RCW 46.04.710, strollers used to transport small children, or City equipment. E. Helmets And Reflectors Required: 1. Any person operating a motorized foot scooter, or riding as a passenger on or in tow of a motorized foot scooter upon any public area in the City of Renton shall wear an approved helmet designed for safety and shall have either a neck or chin strap of the helmet fastened securely while the motorized foot scooter is in motion. No person shall transport any person on or in tow of a motor- ized foot scooter upon a public area in the jurisdiction of the City of Renton unless the passenger is wearing a helmet that meets the requirements of this chapter. A parent or guardian is responsible for guaranteeing that a child under the age of 18 years wears an approved helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a motorized foot scooter in any public area in the City of Renton and has the neck or chin strap of the helmet securely fastened. 2. Pursuant to RCW 46.04(9), a motorized foot scooter must be affixed with visible reflectors of a type approved by the Washing- ton State Patrol whenever the vehicle is oper- ated at any time between one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before dawn. F. Mufflers Required: Any motorized foot scooter operated within the City of Renton shall have affixed a muffler or modified muf- fling device. G. Minimum Age: A motorized foot scooter may not be operated by any individual who is under 13 years of age. H. Hours Of Operation: No motorized foot scooter shall be operated within the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise. I. Violation – Penalty: Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a traffic infraction and shall be punished pur- suant to RMC 1-3-2, exclusive of any statu- tory assessments, provided, conduct that constitutes a criminal traffic offense shall be charged as such and is subject to the maxi- mum penalties allowed for such offenses. J. Severability: If one or more sections, subsec- tions, or sentences of this Ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such inval- idity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 5089, 6-28-2004) 798 City of Renton 10-13-1 10-13-1 CHAPTER 13 COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION SECTION: 10-13-1: Definitions 10-13-2: Commute Trip Reduction Goals 10-13-3: Designation Of CTR Zones And Base Year Values 10-13-4: Responsible City Of Renton Agency 10-13-5: Applicability 10-13-6: Requirements For Employers 10-13-7: Record Keeping 10-13-8: Schedule And Process For CTR Reports, Program Review And Implementation 10-13-9: Credit For Transportation Demand Management Efforts 10-13-10: Goal Modifications 10-13-11: Employer Peer Review Group 10-13-12: Appeals Of Administrative Decisions 10-13-13: Enforcement And Penalties 10-13-14: Exemptions 10-13-15: Severability 10-13-1:DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter, the fol- lowing definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Chapter: AFFECTED EMPLOYEE: A full-time employee who is scheduled to begin his or her regular work day at a single worksite between six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. (inclusive on two (2) or more weekdays for at least twelve (12) con- tinuous months. For the purposes of this Chapter, shareholders, principals and associates in a corpo- ration, partners (general or limited) in a partner- ship and participants in a joint venture are to be considered employees. (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) AFFECTED EMPLOYER: A public or private employer that, for twelve (12) continuous months, employs one hundred (100) or more full-time employees at a single worksite who are scheduled to begin their regular work day between six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. (inclusive) on two (2) or more weekdays. The individual employees may vary during the year. ALTERNATIVE MODE: Any means of commute transportation other than that in which the single- occupant motor vehicle is the dominant mode, including telecommuting and compressed work weeks if they result in reducing commute trips. ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES: Programs such as compressed work weeks that eliminate work trips for affected employees. AVERAGE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) PER EMPLOYEE: The sum of the individual vehi- cle commute trip lengths in miles made by affected employees over a set period divided by the number of affected employees during the period. BASE YEAR: The period from January 1, 1992, through December 31, 1992, on which goals for average vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per employee and proportion of single-occupant vehi- cle (SOV) trips shall be based. CARPOOL: A motor vehicle occupied by two (2) to six (6) people traveling together for their commute trip that results in the reduction of a minimum of one motor vehicle commute trip. CITY: The City of Renton. COMMUTE TRIPS: Trips made from a worker’s home to worksite with a regularly scheduled arrival time of six o’clock (6:00) A.M. to nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. (inclusive) on weekdays. CTR PLAN: Renton’s plan to regulate and admin- ister the CTR programs of affected employers within the jurisdiction. CTR PROGRAM: An employer’s strategies to reduce affected employees’ SOV use and average employee VMT. CTR ZONE: An area, such as a census tract or combination of census tracts, characterized by similar employment density, population density, level of transit service, parking availability, access to high occupancy vehicle facilities, and other fac- tors that are determined to affect the level of SOV commuting. COMMUTER MATCHING SERVICE: A system that assists in matching commuters for the pur- pose of commuting together. 10-13-1 10-13-1 798 City of Renton COMPRESSED WORK WEEK: An alternative work schedule, in accordance with employer policy, that regularly allows a full-time employee to elimi- nate at least one work day every two (2) weeks by working longer hours during the remaining days, resulting in fewer commute trips by the employee. This definition is primarily intended to include weekly and bi-weekly arrangements, the most typ- ical being four (4) ten (10) hour days or eighty (80) hours in nine (9) days, but may also include other arrangements. Compressed work weeks are under- stood to be an ongoing arrangement. CUSTOM BUS/BUSPOOL: A commuter bus ser- vice arranged specifically to transport employees to work. DOMINANT MODE: The mode of travel used for the greatest distance of a commute trip. EMPLOYEE: Anyone who receives financial or other remuneration in exchange for work provided to an employer, including owners or partners of the employer. EMPLOYER: A sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, coopera- tive, joint venture, agency, department, district or other individual or entity, whether public, non- profit, or private, that employs workers. FLEX-TIME: An employer policy allowing individ- ual employees some flexibility in choosing the time, but not the number of their working hours to facilitate the use of alternative modes. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE: A person other than an independent contractor, scheduled to be employed on a continuous basis for fifty two (52) weeks per year for an average of at least thirty five (35) hours per week. GOOD FAITH EFFORT: An employer has met the minimum requirements identified in RCW 70.94.531 and this Chapter, and is working collab- oratively with the City of Renton to continue its existing CTR program or is developing and imple- menting program modifications likely to result in improvements to its CTR program over an agreed upon length of time. (Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) IMPLEMENTATION: Active pursuit by an employer of the CTR goals of RCW 70.94.521-551 and this Chapter as evidenced by appointment of a transportation coordinator, distribution of infor- mation to employees regarding alternatives to SOV commuting, and commencement of other measures according to their CTR program and schedule. MODE: The type of transportation used by employees, such as single-occupant motor vehicle, ride share vehicle (carpool, vanpool), transit, ferry, bicycle, or walking. PEAK PERIOD: The hours from six o’clock (6:00) A.M. to nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. (inclusive), Mon- day through Friday, except legal holidays. PEAK PERIOD TRIP: Any employee trip that delivers the employee to begin his or her regular workdays between six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. (inclusive) Monday through Fri- day, except legal holidays. PROPORTION OF SINGLE-OCCUPANT VEHI- CLE TRIPS or SOV RATE: The number of com- mute trips over a set period made by affected employees in SOVs divided by the number of affected employees working during that period. SINGLE-OCCUPANT VEHICLE (SOV): A motor vehicle occupied by one employee for commute purposes, including a motorcycle. SINGLE-OCCUPANT VEHICLE (SOV) TRIPS: Trips made by affected employees in SOVs. SINGLE WORKSITE: A building or group of buildings on physically contiguous parcels of land or on parcels separated solely by private or public roadways or rights of way occupied by one or more affected employers. TELECOMMUTING: The use of telephones, com- puters, or other similar technology to permit an employee to work from home eliminating a com- mute trip, or to work from a work place closer to home, reducing the distance traveled in a com- mute trip by at least one-half (1/2). TRANSIT: A multiple-occupant vehicle operated on a for-hire, shared-ride basis, including bus, ferry, rail, shared-ride taxi, shuttle bus, or van- pool. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIA- TION (TMA): A group of employers or an associa- tion representing a group of employers in a defined geographic area. A TMA may represent employers within specific City limits, or may have a sphere of influence that extends beyond City limits. 798 City of Renton 10-13-1 10-13-5 VANPOOL: A vehicle occupied by seven (7) to fif- teen (15) people traveling together for their com- mute trip that results in the reduction of a minimum of one motor vehicle trip. WAIVER: An exemption from CTR program requirements granted to an employer by the City based on unique conditions that apply to the employer or employment site. WEEK: A seven (7) day calendar period, starting on Monday and continuing through Sunday. WEEKDAY: Any day of the week except Saturday or Sunday. WRITING, WRITTEN or IN WRITING: Original signed and dated documents. Facsimile (fax) trans- missions are a temporary notice of action that must be followed by the original signed and dated docu- ment via mail or delivery. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-2:COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION GOALS: The two commute trip reduction goals for employers affected by this Chapter are to achieve the following reductions, either from the 1992 base year values of the appropriate CTR zone or as established by a worksite’s baseline survey, in average vehicle miles traveled per employee, and in the proportion of single-occupant vehicles: A. Fifteen percent (15%) by January 1, 1995. B. Twenty percent (20%) by January 1, 1997. C. Twenty five percent (25%) by January 1, 1999. D. Thirty five percent (35%) by 2005. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-3:DESIGNATION OF CTR ZONES AND BASE YEAR VALUES: A. Employers in the City fall within CTR zones designated by the boundaries of the South King County and East King County zones. B. The base year value of these zones for propor- tion of SOV trips shall be eighty five percent (85%) of trips. The base year value for average vehicle miles traveled per employee shall be set at nine and three-tenths (9.3) miles. Com- mute trip goals for major employers shall be calculated from these values or from a work- site’s baseline survey. Therefore, affected employers that choose to calculate goal reduc- tion from zone base year values in the City shall establish programs designed to result in SOV rates of not more than seventy two per- cent (72%) in 1995, sixty eight percent (68%) in 1997, sixty four percent (64%) in 1999, and fifty five percent (55%) in 2005; and average VMT per employee of not more than seven and nine-tenths (7.9) miles in 1995, seven and four-tenths (7.4) miles in 1997, seven (7.0) miles in 1999, and six (6.0) miles in 2005. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-4:RESPONSIBLE CITY OF RENTON AGENCY: The City agency responsible for imple- menting this Chapter, the CTR Plan, and the City CTR Program is the Department of Plan- ning/Building/Public Works through the Adminis- trator or his/her designee who is hereby given authority necessary to carry out administrative responsibilities itemized in, and referenced by this Chapter. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-5:APPLICABILITY: The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any affected employer at any single work- site within the corporate limits of the City. Employees will only be counted at their primary worksite. The following classifications of employee are excluded from the counts of employees: 1) sea- sonal agricultural employees, including seasonal employees of processors of agricultural products and 2) employees of construction worksites when the expected duration of the construction is less than two (2) years. A. Notification of Applicability: 1. In addition to the City’s established pub- lic notification for adoption of a Chapter, a notice of availability of a summary of this Chapter, a notice of the requirements and cri- teria for affected employers to comply with the Chapter, and subsequent revision shall be published at least once in the City’s official newspaper within thirty (30) days after pas- sage of this Chapter or revisions. 2. Known affected employers located in the City will receive written notification that they 10-13-5 10-13-6 798 City of Renton are subject to this Chapter. Such notice shall be by certified mail or delivery, return receipt. Such notification shall be delivered within thirty (30) days after passage of this Chapter. 3. Affected employers that, for whatever reasons, do not receive notice within thirty (30) days of passage of the ordinance must identify themselves to the City within one hundred eighty (180) days of the passage of the Chapter. Once they identify themselves, such employers will be granted one hundred fifty (150) days within which to develop and submit a CTR program. B. New Affected Employers: Employers that meet the definition of “affected employer” in this Chapter must identify themselves to the City within one hundred eighty (180) days of either moving into the boundaries of the City or growing in employment at a worksite to one hundred (100) or more affected employ- ees. Once they identify themselves, such employers shall be granted one hundred fifty (150) days to develop and submit a CTR pro- gram. Newly affected employers shall have two (2) years to meet the first commute trip reduction goal of fifteen percent (15%); four (4) years to meet the second goal of twenty percent (20%); six (6) years to meet the third goal of twenty five percent (25%); and twelve (12) years to meet the fourth goal of thirty five percent (35%) from the time they begin their program. (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) C. Change in Status as an Affected Employer: Any of the following changes in an employer’s status will change the employer’s CTR pro- gram requirements: 1. If an affected employer can document that it faces an extraordinary circumstance that will change its status as can apply for a waiver. 2. If an employer initially designated as an affected employer no longer employs one hun- dred (100) or more affected employees and has not employed one hundred (100) or more affected employees for the past twelve (12) months, that employer is no longer an affected employer. It is the responsibility of the employer to notify the City of Renton that it is no longer an affected employer. 3. If the same employer returns to the level of one hundred (100) or more affected employ- ees twelve (12) or more months after its change in status to an “unaffected” employer, that employer shall be treated as a new affected employer, and will be subject to the same program requirements as other new affected employers. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-6:REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS: An affected employer is required to make a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this Chapter, to develop and implement a CTR program that will encourage its employees to reduce average VMT per employee and SOV commute trips. The CTR program must include the mandatory elements described below. The employer shall submit a description of its pro- gram to the City and provide an annual progress report to the City on employee commuting and progress toward meeting the SOV goals. A. CTR Program Description: Each affected employer is required to submit a description of its CTR program to the City on the official form available from the Planning/Building/ Public Works Department. At a minimum, the employer’s description must include: 1. General description of the employment site location, transportation characteristics, and surrounding services, including unique conditions experienced by the employer or its employees. 2. Number of employees affected by the CTR program. 3. Documentation of compliance with the mandatory CTR program elements. 4. Description of the additional elements included in the CTR program. 5. Schedule of implementation, assignment of responsibilities and commitment to provide appropriate resources. B. Mandatory Program Elements: Each em- ployer’s CTR program shall include the fol- lowing mandatory elements: 1. Transportation Coordinator: The employ- er shall designate a transportation coordina- 798 City of Renton 10-13-6 10-13-7 tor to administer the CTR program. The coordinator’s and/or designee’s name, loca- tion, and telephone number must be dis- played prominently at each affected worksite. The coordinator shall oversee all elements of the employer’s CTR program and act as liai- son between the employer and the City. An af- fected employer with multiple sites may have one transportation coordinator for all sites. 2. Information Distribution: Information about alternatives to SOV commuting shall be provided to employees at least once a year, and to new employees within thirty (30) days of hire. This shall consist of, at a minimum, a summary of the employer’s program and the name and telephone number of the Employee Transportation Coordinator. Each employer’s program description and annual report must report the information to be distributed and the method of distribution. 3. Annual Progress Report: The CTR pro- gram must include an annual review of employee commuting and of progress and good faith efforts toward meeting the SOV reduction goals. Affected employers shall file an annual progress report with the City in accordance with the format established by this Chapter and consistent with the CTR Task Force Guidelines. The report shall describe each of the CTR measures that were in effect for the previous year, the results of any commuter surveys undertaken during the year, and the number of employees par- ticipating in CTR programs. Within the report the employer should evaluate the effectiveness of the CTR program and, if nec- essary, propose modifications to achieve the CTR goals. Survey information or approved alternative information must be provided in the 1995, 1997 and 1999 reports. The employer should contact the City of Renton for the format of the report. 4. Additional Program Elements: In addi- tion to the specific program elements described above, the employer’s CTR pro- gram shall include additional elements needed to meet CTR goals. Elements may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: a. Provision of preferential parking or reduced parking charges, or both, for high- occupancy vehicles; b. Instituting or increasing parking charges for SOVs; c. Provision of commuter ride matching services to facilitate employee ride-sharing for commute trips; d. Provision of subsidies for transit fares; e. Provision of vans for vanpools; f. Provision of subsidies for carpools or vanpools; g. Permitting the use of the employer’s vehicles for carpooling or vanpooling; h. Permitting flexible work schedules to facilitate employees’ use of transit, carpools, or vanpools; i. Cooperation with transportation pro- viders to provide additional, regular or express service to the worksite; j. Construction of special loading and unloading facilities for transit, carpool and vanpool users; k. Provision of bicycle parking facilities, lockers, changing areas and showers for employees who bicycle or walk to work; l. Provision of a program of parking incentives such as a rebate for employees who do not use the parking facilities; m. Establishment of a program to permit employees to work part- or full-time at home or at an alternative worksite closer to their homes; n. Establishment of a program of alterna- tive work schedules such as a compressed work week which will reduce commuting; and o. Implementation of other measures designed to facilitate the use of high-occu- pancy vehicles, such as on-site day care facili- ties and emergency taxi services. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-7:RECORD KEEPING: Affected employers shall maintain all records required by the Planning/Building/Public 10-13-7 10-13-8 798 City of Renton Works Department for the duration of the CTR Chapter. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-8:SCHEDULE AND PROCESS FOR CTR REPORTS, PROGRAM REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION: A. CTR Program: Not more than six (6) months after the adoption of this Chapter, or within six (6) months after an employer becomes subject to the provisions of this Chapter, the employer shall develop a CTR program and shall submit to the City a description of that program for review. B. CTR Annual Reporting Date: Employers will be required to submit an annual CTR report to the City beginning with the first annual reporting date assigned during the initial program submittal, the annual reporting date shall be no less than twelve (12) months from the day the initial program description is submitted. Subsequent years’ reports will be due on the same date each year. C. Content of Annual Report: The annual progress report shall describe each of the CTR measures that were in effect for the pre- vious year, the results of any commuter sur- veys undertaken during the year, and the number of employees participating in CTR programs. Survey information or alternative information approved by the Planning/Build- ing/Public Works Department must be pro- vided in the 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2005 reports. D. Program Review: The City shall provide the employer with written notification indicating whether a CTR program was approved or deemed unacceptable. 1. Initial program descriptions will be deemed acceptable if 1) all required informa- tion on the program description form is pro- vided, and 2) the program description includes the following information: a. Name, location and telephone number of the Employee Transportation Coordinator for each worksite. b. Plan for and documentation of regular distribution of information to employees about the employer’s CTR program at the worksite, including alternatives to driving alone to work. c. Plan for and implementation of at least one additional measure designed to achieve the applicable goal. 2. Annual reports will be deemed acceptable if the annual report form is complete and con- tains information about implementation of the prior year’s program elements and imple- mentation schedule. Annual reports must also contain a review of employee commuting and report of progress toward meeting SOV goals. 3. Program Modification Criteria: The fol- lowing criteria shall be applied in determin- ing requirements for employer CTR program modifications: a. If an employer meets either the appli- cable SOV or VMT goal, the employer has satisfied the objectives of the CTR plan and will not be required to modify the CTR pro- gram; b. If an employer makes a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this Chapter, but has not met or is not likely to meet the applicable SOV or VMT goal, the City shall work collaboratively with the employer to make modifications to the CTR program. After agreeing on modifications, the employer shall submit a revised CTR pro- gram description to the City for approval within 30 days; c. If an employer fails to make a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this Chapter, and fails to meet the appli- cable SOV or VMT reduction goal, the City shall work collaboratively with the employer to identify modifications to the CTR program and shall direct the employer to revise its pro- gram within 30 days to incorporate the modi- fications. In response to the recommended modifications, the employer shall submit a revised CTR program description, including the requested modifications or equivalent measures, within thirty (30) days of certified return receipt. The City shall review the revi- sions and notify the employer of acceptance or rejection of the revised program. If a revised program is not acceptable, the City will send notice (certified return receipt) to that effect 798 City of Renton 10-13-8 10-13-10 to the employer within thirty (30) days and, if necessary, require the employer to attend a conference with program review staff for the purpose of reaching a consensus on the required program. A final decision on the required program will be issued in writing by the City within ten (10) working days of the conference. (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) E. Extensions: An employer may request addi- tional time to submit a CTR program or CTR annual progress report, or to implement or modify a program. Such requests shall be made in writing prior to the due date anytime the program submission will be more than one week late. Extensions not to exceed ninety (90) days shall be considered for rea- sonable causes. Employers will be limited to a total of ninety (90) allowed extension days per year. Extensions shall not exempt an employer from any responsibility in meeting program goals. Extensions granted due to delays or difficulties with any program ele- ment(s) shall not be cause for discontinuing or failing to implement other program ele- ments. An employer’s annual reporting date shall not be adjusted permanently as a result of these extensions. An employer’s annual reporting date may be extended at the discre- tion of Planning/Building/Public Works Department. F. Implementation of Employer’s CTR Program: Unless extensions are granted, the employer shall implement the approved CTR program not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the program was first submitted to the City. Implementation of modified programs will occur within thirty (30) days following City approval of such modifications. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-9:CREDIT FOR TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT EFFORTS: A. Credit for Programs Implemented Prior to the Base Year: Employers with successful transportation demand management pro- grams implemented prior to the 1992 base year may apply to the City for program credit. 1. Employers whose average VMT per employee and proportion of SOV trips are already equal to or less than the goals for one or more future goal years, and who commit in writing to continue their current level of effort, shall be exempt from the following year’s annual report. 2. Employers applying for the program credit in their initial 1993 program descrip- tion shall be considered to have met the 1995 CTR goals if their average VMT per employee and proportion of SOV trips are equivalent to a twelve percent (12%) or greater reduction from the base year zone values. This three percentage (3%) point credit applies only to the 1995 CTR goals. For the initial year employer requests for program credit are due within three (3) months after notification that the employer is subject to this Chapter. In 1995, 1997, and succeeding goal measurement years, employ- ers will be notified if they qualify for program credit after the City receives the employer’s CTR survey results or equivalent data sub- mittal. The survey or equivalent data used shall conform to all applicable standards established by the CTR Task Force Guide- lines. If any of these reports indicates the employer does not satisfy the next applicable goal(s), the employer shall immediately become subject to all requirements of the CTR Chapter. (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) B. Credit for Work-At-Home, Walking and Bicy- cle Commuting: For purposes of counting commute vehicle trips, credit for telecommut- ing, alternative work schedules (excluding flex-time), bicycling, and walking shall be given as established by the CTR Task Force Guidelines. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-10:GOAL MODIFICATIONS: A. Modification of CTR Program Goals: An affected employer may request that the City modify its CTR program goals. Such requests shall be filed in writing at least 60 days prior to the date the worksite is required to submit its program description and annual report. The goal modification request must clearly explain why the worksite is unable to achieve the applicable goal. The worksite must also demonstrate that it has implemented all of the elements contained in its approved CTR 10-13-10 10-13-13 798 City of Renton program. The City will review and grant or deny requests for goal modifications in accor- dance with procedures and criteria identified in the CTR Task Force Guidelines. An employer may not request a modification of the applicable goals until one year after City approval of its initial program description and annual report. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-11:EMPLOYER PEER REVIEW GROUP: A. Purpose and Appointment of Members: The city may appoint member(s) from affected em- ployers to regional and subregional employer peer review groups created through interlocal agreement with other jurisdictions. The spe- cific functions of the peer review group shall be determined by the interlocal agreement. B. Limitations of Peer Review Group: Any peer review group shall be advisory in nature. The City shall not be bound by any comments or recommendations of any peer review group. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-12:APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS: A. Appeal of Final Decisions: 1. Employers may file a written appeal of the City’s final decisions regarding the fol- lowing actions: a. Rejection of an employer’s proposed program. b. Denial of an employer’s request for a waiver or modification of any of the require- ments under this Chapter or a modification of the employer’s program. c. Denial of credits requested under Sec- tion 10-13-9. 2. Such appeals must be filed with the City within twenty (20) days after the employer receives notice of a final decision. Timely appeals shall be heard by the City of Renton Hearing Examiner. Determinations on appeals shall be based on whether the deci- sion being appealed is consistent with the State law. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93) 10-13-13:ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES: A. Compliance: For purposes of this Section, compliance shall mean fully implementing all provisions in an accepted CTR program or meeting or exceeding average VMT and SOV goals of this Chapter. B. Violations: The following constitute viola- tions if the deadlines established in this Chapter are not met: 1. Failure to develop and/or submit on time a complete program, including: a) employers notified or that have identified themselves to the City within one hundred eighty (180) days of the Chapter being adopted and that do not submit a CTR program within one hundred fifty (150) days from the notification or self-identification and b) employers not identified or self-identified within one hun- dred eighty (180) days of the Chapter being adopted and that do not submit or implement a CTR program within one hundred eighty (180) days from the adoption of the Chapter; 2. Failure to implement an approved CTR program, unless the program elements that are carried out can be shown through quanti- fiable evidence to meet or exceed VMT and SOV goals as specified in this Chapter; 3. Failure to make a good faith effort, as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this Chap- ter; (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 4. Failure to revise a CTR program as defined in RCW 70.94.534(2) and this Chap- ter; (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 5. Submission of fraudulent data. C. Penalties: 1. No affected employer may be held liable for failure to reach the applicable SOV or VMT goal. 2. Failure to implement the CTR program shall be a civil infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day. Each day of failure to im- 798 City of Renton 10-13-13 10-13-15 plement, modify, or submit the program shall constitute a separate violation. Submission of fraudulent data shall constitute a violation. 3. An employer shall not be liable for civil penalties if failure to implement an element of a CTR program was the result of an inabil- ity to reach agreement with a certified collec- tive bargaining agent and under applicable laws where the issue was raised by the employer and pursued in good faith. Union- ized employers shall be presumed to act in good faith compliance if they: a. Propose to a recognized union any pro- vision of the employer’s CTR program that is subject to bargaining as defined by the National Labor Relations Act; and b. Advise the union of the existence of the statute and the mandates of the CTR program approved by the City of Renton and advise the union that the proposal being made is neces- sary for compliance with State law (RCW 70.95.531). (Amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) D. Appeals of Penalties: Affected employers may appeal penalties pursuant to RCW 7.80.100. (Ord. 4392, 2-22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-14:EXEMPTIONS: A. Worksite Exemptions: An affected employer may request the City to grant an exemption from all CTR program requirements or penal- ties for a particular worksite. The employer must demonstrate that it would experience undue hardship in complying with the requirements of this Chapter as a result of the characteristics of its business, its work force, or its location(s). An exemption may be granted if, and only if, the affected employer demonstrates that it faces extraordinary cir- cumstance, such as bankruptcy, and is unable to implement any measures that could reduce the proportion of SOV trips and VMT per employee. Exemptions may be granted by the City during the annual program review pro- cess. The City shall review annually all employers receiving exemptions, and shall determine whether the exemption will be in effect during the following program year. B. Employee Exemptions: Specific employees or groups of employees who are required to drive alone to work as a condition of their employment may be exempted from a work- site’s CTR program. Exemptions may also be granted for employees who work variable shifts throughout the year and who do not rotate as a group to identical shifts if it can be shown that alternative mode commute options are not available to the employee. The City will use the criteria identified in the CTR Task Force Guidelines to assess the validity of employee exemption requests. The City shall review annually all employee exemption requests, and shall determine whether the exemption will be in effect dur- ing the following program year. (Ord. 4392, 2- 22-93; amd. Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) 10-13-15:SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Chapter, it being herein expressly declared that this Chapter and each sec- tion, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof would have been adopted irrespec- tive of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 4719, 5-4-98) City of Renton Index-1 508 -A--A- A ABANDONED VEHICLES (See MOTOR VEHICLES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 ABUSE OF POLICE ANIMALS . . . . . . . . . 6-5-3 ACCIDENTS, HARBOR REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-15, 9-3-16 ADDRESSES Burglar Alarm Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-5A Street Grid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 ADMINISTRATIVE, JUDICIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Chief Administrative Officer Appointment, Duties, Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-2 City Attorney Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 City Clerk Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-5 Establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-1 Hearing Examiner Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Mayor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-3 Municipal Court Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS Code Of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Employees, Officers And Volunteers, Defense Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Remedies And Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Representatives To Legislative And Administrative Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 ADMINISTRATORS (See DIRECTORS) Community Services Administrator . . . . . . 3-2 Economic Development, Neighborhoods And Strategic Planning Administrator . . . . . . . 3-3 Finance And Information Services Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Human Resources And Risk Management Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 ADMISSION TAX Applications And Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1I Collection Of Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1C Horse Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1A Inspection Of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1D Liens For Unpaid Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1E Overpayment Of License Tax . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1H Penalties For Nonpayment . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1F Rules And Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1G Theaters And Other Events . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1B Violations And Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1J ADULT ENTERTAINMENT STANDARDS Additional Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-31 Adult Entertainment Business License Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-4 Denial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-7 Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-5 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-3 Alcohol Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-18 Civil Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-30 Criminal Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-29 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-1 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-13 Facility Specifications For Adult Entertainment Businesses Providing Adult Live Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-21 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-12 Hours Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-16 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-20 Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-33 Issuance Of Adult Entertainment Business License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-6 Issuance Of License For Manager And Entertainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-10 License Denial, Suspension Or Revocation, Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-27 Nontransferable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-14 Posting And Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-15 Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-11 Required For Managers And Entertainers Of Adult Entertainment Businesses . . . . . . . . 5-12-8 Limitations Of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-28 Manager And Entertainer License Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-9 Manager Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-23 Owner Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-22 Persons Under Eighteen Prohibited . . . 5-12-17 Prohibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-2 Record Keeping Requirements . . . . . . . 5-12-19 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-32 Standards Of Conduct And Operation Applicable To Adult Entertainment Businesses That Are Adult Arcades . . 5-12-25 Standards Of Conduct Applicable To Employees, Entertainers, Patrons And Customers In Businesses Providing Adult Live Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-24 Suspension Or Revocation Of License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-26 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY Appointment, Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-4 Council Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-8 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-2 Duties, Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-3 Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-7 508 Index-2 City of Renton -A--A- ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY (cont.) Policy Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-1 Public Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-6 Subcommittees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-5 AIR GUNS Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-1 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-3 Unlawful Acts Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-2 AIRCRAFT Dropping Litter Or Other Objects From, Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-16 Harbor Regulations Regarding . . . . . . . . 9-3-30 AIRPORT Advisory Committee Alternates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-3 Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-5 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-4 Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-5 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-2 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-6 Airport Traffic Regulations Police Officer To Remove Vehicle . . . . 10-1-3 Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1-4 Traffic Near Beaching Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1-2 Marine Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1-2 Runway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1-1 Transportation Systems Division, Supervision Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-5 ALARM SYSTEMS (See BURGLAR ALARM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 ALCOHOL (See LIQUOR) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (See MOTOR VEHICLES) ALLEYS (See STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS) AMENDMENTS Criminal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-2, 6-10-5 Green River Wildlife And Greenbelt Preservation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-3 Highway Hydraulic Manual . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-2 ANIMALS Animals And Fowl At Large Abatement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-9 Cruelty To Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-11 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-4 Dogs At Large Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-5 Dogs; Leash Or Chain Requirement . . 6-6-5 Failure To Aid Injured Animal, Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-11 Fines; Impounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-7 Fowl At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-3 Impounding Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-6 Impoundment; Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-2 Impoundment Provisions . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-10 Suspected Rabid Animals Submitted To Authorities . . . . . . . . 6-6-10 Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-1 Wild, Dangerous Animals, Keeping . 6-6-12 Complaints, Duty To Resolve . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Cruelty Abuse Of Police Animals . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5-3 Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5-1 Trained To Fight Prohibited . . . . . . . . 6-5-2 Dangerous Dogs Procedures Regarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-9 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-8 License Provisions Additional Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-6 Age Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-1 Annual Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2 Application; Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-4 Nonapplicable Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-5 Seeing Eye Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2 Senior Citizen Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2 Maximum Environmental Noise Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-2A ANTI-LITTER (See LITTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 APPEALS, HEARINGS Adult Entertainment Business License Revocation Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-27 Animals Impounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-6B Business License Tax Overpayment . . . 5-21-2 Commute Trip Reduction . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-12 Dangerous Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-9B Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-6 False Alarm Determinations . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-9 Garbage Collection Category Classification Appeals . . . 8-1-10E Termination Of Services Appeal . . . . 8-1-9D Impoundment Of Vehicle Contested, Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-7 Junk Vehicle Abatement Or Removal Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-3D–F Latecomer’s Assessments, Appeals . . . . 9-5-5C Massage Business License Revocation Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-8B Noise Level Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-8 Public Dance License Refused, Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-7 Revoked, Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-12D,E Special Assessments, Appeals . . . . . . . 9-16-8C Storm Drainage Basic Category Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5A Service Delinquent Charges Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-1B Street Vacation Petition Hearing . . 9-14-1A,B Water Service Cut Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-44 Water Shortage Restriction Violation Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-19E City of Renton Index-3 1205 -A--B- AQUATIC CENTER Admission Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-7 AQUIFER PROTECTION AREAS Business License Requirements . . . . . . . 5-5-5 Sewer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-22 ARTS (See MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 ATTORNEY, CITY Claims Against City Employees, Officers And Volunteers Investigate And Defend . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-1A Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 Legal Advisor Of Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 LID Foreclosure Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-2 Office Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 Prosecutor For City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 Public Office Bonds Required, Approved By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-1 – 5-2-3 B BADGES, SECURITY PATROLMEN . . . . 6-21-3 BAGS, PLASTIC Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19-1 Nuisance Declared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19-3 Warning Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19-2 BEACHING RAMP, TRAFFIC NEAR . . . . 10-1-2 BEGGING (See PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE) BICYCLE HELMETS Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-2 Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-8 Information Dissemination . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-9 Purpose, Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-1 Requirements Leasing, Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-5 Races, Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-4 Riders, Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-3 Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-6 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-7 BILLINGS (See FEES, RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS) BINGO (See GAMBLING TAX) BLIND PERSONS (See DISABLED PERSONS) BLIND PERSONS WITH SEEING EYE DOGS, ANNUAL DOG FEES . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2C BOARDS (See COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS) BOATS Speed On Cedar River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7-1 Trailer Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-2I BONDS, INSURANCE AND DEPOSITS Building Sewer Surety Bond . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-9 Cable Communications System Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-36 Performance Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-37 Chief Of Police Bond Required . . . . . . . . . 5-2-3 City Clerk Bond Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-2 Combining Public Office Bonds . . . . . . . . . 5-2-5 Dangerous Dog Liability Insurance . . 6-6-8B3 Dangerous Dog Surety Bond . . . . . . . . 6-6-8B2 Excess Right-Of-Way Use Property And Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-5 Finance And Information Services Administrator Bond Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-1 Officers Of City, Bonds Required . . . . . . . 1-4-3 Oversize Load Moving Bond Required . . 6-16-4 Oversize Load Moving Insurance Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-4 Police Force Members Bond Required . . . 5-2-3 Street Excavation Performance Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-2J, 9-10-5 Water Service To Recorded Lessee, Deposit Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-13 BRAKES, COMPRESSION; USE REGULATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-23 BRIDGE; CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-1 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Oversize Loads Moving Permit, Approved By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-3 BUILDING OFFICIAL Litter Ordinance, Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-21 BURGLAR ALARM Alarm Business Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-6 Alarm User Duties, Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-5 Registration Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-1 False Alarm Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-4, 6-3-3 Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-9 No Response Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-4 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-2G Fire Alarms Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-10 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-12 Special Registrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-8 System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-7 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-11 BUSES (See TRANSIT COACHES) BUSINESS AND FINANCE REGULATIONS Admission Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Adult Entertainment Standards . . . . . . . . 5-12 Animal Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Dances And Dance Halls, Public . . . . . . . . 5-13 Entertainment Device Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Fee Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Gambling Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 1205 Index-4 City of Renton -B--C- BUSINESS AND FINANCE REGULATIONS (cont.) Green River Wildlife And Greenbelt Preservation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Leasehold Excise Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 LID Assessment Foreclosure Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Overpayment And Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Sales And Uses Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Unemployment Compensation Fund . . . . . 5-16 Utility Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 BUSINESS LICENSES Confidentiality Of Information . . . . . . . . . 5-5-6 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-2 Exercise Of Revenue License Power . . . . 5-5-1 General Business License . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-3 Requirements For Business License Applications Within An Aquifer Protection Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-5 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C C CABARET REGULATIONS Closed Booths Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-3 Complaints Investigated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-5 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-1 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-7 Hours Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-2 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-4 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-6 Space And Appearance Requirements . . . 6-8-4 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (See TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE, FRANCHISE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-5 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-3 Building Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-15 Cable System Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-23 Civic Contributions, Equalization Of . . 5-17-39 Construction Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-11 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-10 Construction In Right-Of-Way . . . . . . . 5-17-13 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-19 Customer Service, Failure To Improve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-21 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-1 Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-18 Franchise Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-22 Ownership, Transfer Of . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-31 Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-30 Revocation For Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-33 Terms Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-2 Franchising Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-38 Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-4 Inconsistency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-40 Indemnity And Hold Harmless . . . . . . 5-17-35 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-36 Noncompliance, Effect Of Termination For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-34 Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-28 Parental Control Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-9 Performance Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-37 Periodic Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-24 Police Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-6 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-27 Property Of Franchisee, Removal And Abandonment Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-32 Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-17 Record Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-25 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-26 Rules And Regulations By The City . . . 5-17-7 Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-14 Service, Continuity Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-29 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-41 Technical Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-8 Telephone Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-20 Tree Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-16 Undergrounding, Landscaping . . . . . . 5-17-12 CABLE MODEM UTILITY TAX . . . . . . . . 5-11-1I CABLE UTILITY TAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1E CARD GAMES, SOCIAL (See GAMBLING TAX) CEDAR RIVER BOAT SPEED . . . . . . . . . . 6-7-2 CERTIFICATES AND CHARGES (See LICENSES, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES) CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Position Created, Duties, Qualifications . 3-1-2 CITY ATTORNEY (See ATTORNEY, CITY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 CITY CODE (See ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS) CIVIL PENALTIES City Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Appointment, Membership . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-4 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-3 Quorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-6 Terms; Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-5 CLERK, CITY Cable Communications Systems Abandoned Property, Transfer Of Ownership To City Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-32D Franchise Acceptance Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-5B City of Renton Index-5 508 -C--C- CLERK, CITY (cont.) Cable Communications Systems (cont.) Liability Insurance, Proof Of Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-36A Chief Of Police Bond, Filed With . . . . . . . 5-2-3 Criminal Code, Authenticated By . . . . . 6-10-3 Easement Release Appraisal Costs, Paid To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-5A3 Final Latecomer’s Agreement, Signed By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-6 Firefighters’ Pension Board Member . . . . 2-6-3 Highway Hydraulic Manual, Authenticated By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-3 Office Created, Duties, Qualifications . . . 3-1-5 Police Force Members Bond Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-3 Power To Enter Into Contracts With Department Of Revenue . . . . . . . 5-9-7, 5-10-5 Public Works Construction Code, Authenticate Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-3 Storm Drainage Basic Category Petition, Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5A5 Storm Drainage Basic Category Petition, Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5A2 Street Vacation Petition, Filed With . . 9-14-2B CODE OF ETHICS Candidate Expense Statement . . . . . . . . . 1-6-3 Confidential Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-6 Contract Interest Prohibited; Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-5 Declaration Of Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-2 Gift Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-4 Incompatible Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-6 Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-9 Personal Or Private Interests . . . . . . . . . 1-6-7 CODES Code Of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Custodial Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 Driving Under The Influence Of Intoxicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 Harassment Substitute Senate Bill Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-14 Highway Hydraulic Manual . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-1 Liquor Code Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-8 Maximum Environment Noise Levels . . . 8-7-2 Motor Vehicle Noise Performance Standards Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-1 Penal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Railroad Crossing Regulations Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6-1 Restraining Order Violations . . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 Road, Bridge And Municipal Construction, 1988 Standard Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-1 School Grounds, Certain Offenses . . . . . 6-22-1 Traffic Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-1 COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Advisory Commission on Diversity . . . . . . . 2-7 Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Firefighters’ Pension Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Membership, Procedures Citizenship Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 2-18-1 Family, Household Members . . . . . . . 2-18-2 Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18-4 Multiple Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18-3 Rules Of Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18-5 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18-6 Municipal Arts Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Park Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 COMMITTEES Airport Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Human Services Advisory Committee . . . 2-12 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee . . . . . . . 2-16 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Administrator Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-3 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-4 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-1 Facilities Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-3 Library Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Parks Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Recreation Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION Appeals Of Administrative Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-12 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-5 Commute Trip Reduction Goals . . . . . . 10-13-2 Credit For Transportation Demand Management Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-9 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-1 Designation Of CTR Zones And Base Year Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-3 Employer Peer Review Group . . . . . . . 10-13-11 Enforcement And Penalties . . . . . . . . . 10-13-13 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-14 Goal Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-10 Record Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-7 Requirements For Employers . . . . . . . . 10-13-6 Responsible City Of Renton Agency . . . 10-13-4 Schedule And Process For CTR Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-8 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-15 COMPRESSION BRAKES, USE REGULATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-23 508 Index-6 City of Renton -C--D- CONFLICT OF INTEREST Code Of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Gift Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-4 Interest In Contracts Prohibited, Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-5 CONTRACTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CITY . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-7, 5-10-5 COUNCIL, CITY Advisory Commission On Diversity Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-4 Appointments And Appointment Approvals By Chief Administrative Officer . . . . . . . . .3-1-2 City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1-5 Community Services Administrator . . 3-2-2 Economic Development, Neighborhoods And Strategic Planning Administrator 3-3-2 Finance And Information Services Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-2 Fire Chief/Emergency Services Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5-2 Hearing Examiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1-6 Human Resources And Risk Management Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6-2 Judges, Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Judges Pro Tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Municipal Arts Commission Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-4 Park Commission Members . . . . . . . . . 2-9-4 Parks Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7A Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-2 Planning Commission Members . . . . . 2-10-4 Police Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-2 Recreation Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7A Cable Communications Systems Award Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-2 Hold Hearing On Failure To Improve Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-21 Franchise Application . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-4 Regulate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-7, 5-17-17C Conflict Of Interest Requirements . . . . . . 1-5-3 Councilmembers, Number Of . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-1 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-1 Executive Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-2 Latecomer’s Agreements Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-1 Request, Letter Received By . . . . . . . . 9-5-2 Open Public Meetings Act, Exemption . . . 1-5-4 Public Office Bonds Required, Approved By . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-1, 5-2-2, 5-2-3 Release Of Easement Petition, Refer To Council Committee By . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-3A Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-1 Special Assessment Districts, Authority To Approve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-1 Street Closure, Authorization . . . . . . . . . 9-9-3 Water Insufficiency, Notified Of . . . . . . 8-4-16 COURT (See MUNICIPAL COURT) . . . . . . 3-1-7 CRIMINAL CODE Additional Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-5 Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-1 Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-2 Modifications Accepted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-2 Record Kept By Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-3 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10-4 CRIMINAL PENALTIES City Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-1 CURBS (See STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS) CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE, STATE LAWS ADOPTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 D DANCES AND DANCE HALLS, PUBLIC Access, Police And Fire Officers . . . . . 5-13-16 Admission Entrance Waiting Area . . . 5-13-11 Age Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-13 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-18 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-1 Hours Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-14 License Appeal From Denial Or Conditions . . 5-13-7 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-4 Conditions Upon Issuance . . . . . . . . . 5-13-6 Criteria For Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-5 Exemption And Waiver Of Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-3 Limited To Licensee And Location . 5-13-17 Reapplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-5 Required, Fee, Renewals . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-2 Review Of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-6 Revocation Or Suspension . . . . . . . . 5-13-12 Litter Control, Security For Cleanup . . 5-13-9 Loitering Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-10 Public Dance, Readmission Fee . . . . . . 5-13-15 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-11 Security Personnel Required . . . . . . . . . 5-13-8 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-19 DANGEROUS DOGS (See ANIMALS) DANGEROUS WEAPONS (See WEAPONS) DEFECATING IN PUBLIC PLACES, RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-11D DEFINITIONS Adult Entertainment Standards . . . . . . 5-12-1 Air Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-1 All-Terrain Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2-2 Animal Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-4 City of Renton Index-7 508 -D--D- DEFINITIONS (cont.) Animals And Fowls At Large . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-4 Bags, Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19-1 Bicycle Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-2 Burglar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-1 Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-2 Cabaret Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-1 Cable Communications System . . . . . . . 5-17-1 City Of Renton Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-1 Code Of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-2 Commute Trip Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13-1 Compression Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-23 Dances And Dance Halls, Public . . . . . . 5-13-1 Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11-1 Entertainment Device Tax . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1A Excess Right-Of-Way Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-7 Fire Hydrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7-1 Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-2 Harbor Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-2 Impoundment Of Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-1 Junk, Abandoned Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-2 Lewd Acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-18A Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Massage Business . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-4E, 6-15-1 Municipal Construction Project Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-3 Obscene Defined, Adult Entertainment Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-1 Obscene Defined, Penal Code . . . . . . . . . 6-18-3 Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-1D Oversize Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-1 Parking Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-1 Pawnbrokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-1 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-2 Remedies And Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-4 Secondhand Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-1 Security Patrolmen And Private Detectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Sewer Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-1 Street Grid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-2 Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-2A Telephone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1A Utilities Engineer Of Water Defined . . . . 8-4-1 DELINQUENCY (See MINORS) DEPARTMENTS Administrative, Judicial And Legal Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Community Services Department . . . . . . . . 3-2 Economic Development, Neighborhoods, And Strategic Planning Department . . . . . 3-3 Finance And Information Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Fire And Emergency Services Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Human Resources And Risk Management Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Planning/Building/Public Works Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 DISABLED PERSONS Animal License, No Charge For Seeing Eye Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2C Garbage Collection Special Rates . . . 8-1-10A2 Parking Restricted To Handicapped Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4G Special Garbage Pickup Services . . . . . 8-1-3H Storm Drainage Special Rate . . . . . . . . 8-2-2G Storm Drainage Utility Charges Special Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-15G Water And Sewer Services Special Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-31C DISCRIMINATION Advisory Commission on Diversity . . . . . . . 2-7 Harassment Substitute Senate Bill Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-14 DIVERSITY COMMISSION (See ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY) . . . . . . . . . 2-7 DIVISIONS Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Auxiliary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Development Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Fiscal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-5 Hazard Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-3 Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-5 Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Patrol Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Patrol Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5 Safety/Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Staff Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Transportation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 Utility Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 DOGS (See ANIMALS) DRUGS All-Terrain Vehicles, Operate While Under Influence, Unlawful . . . . . . . . 10-2-5A Dances, Persons Under The Influence Prohibited From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-11C Drug Paraphernalia Infractions . . . . . . . 6-12-3 Prescription Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12-2 Transactions With Pawnbrokers, Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-5B 508 Index-8 City of Renton -D--F- DRUGS (cont.) Transactions With Secondhand Dealers, Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-4 Uniform Controlled Substances Act Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12-1 Watercraft, Operating While Under Influence Of Drugs Prohibited . . . . . . . 9-3-13 E EASEMENTS (See PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT Administrator Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3-2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3-3 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3-4 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3-1 ELECTIONS Candidate Expense Statement Provisions 1-6-3 EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (See FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT) EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS, DEFENSE OF Administrative Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-5 Claims Against Volunteers, Defense Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-3 Investigation And Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-1 Limitations And Reservations . . . . . . . . . 1-9-4 Prior Acts, Ratification Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-7 Punitive Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-6 Scope Of Duty, Determination Of Acts Within . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-2 ENTERTAINMENT; ADULT ENTERTAINMENT STANDARDS . . . . . . . 5-12 ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE TAX Application For License . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1C Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1A License Fees And Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1D License Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1B Violations And Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1E ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-1 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-4 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-3 Public Dance License Application, Reviewed By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-4C EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY USE (See PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) . . . . . . . . 9-2 F FALSE ALARM FINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-4 FEE SCHEDULE, CITY Adult Entertainment Licenses . . . . . . 5-12-12 Charges For Instruments, Reports, Codes And Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-2 FEES, RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS Animal Impoundment Fees . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-2 Animal License Additional Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-6 Duplicate Tag Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2A Late Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4-2D Aquatic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-7 Cable Communications System Civic Contributions, Equalization Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-39 Franchise Application Fee . . . . . . . . . 5-17-3 Franchising Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-38 Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-17 City Instruments, Reports, Codes And Services; Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-2 Easement Filing Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-2B Easement Release Processing Fee . . . . . 9-1-5A Entertainment Device Fees . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1D Excess Right-Of-Way Use Fee . . . . . . . . . 9-2-4 False Alarm Fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-4 Fee Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Fire Protection Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-24 Garbage Collection Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-10 Golf Course Greens Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-5 Impounded Vehicle Hearing Cancellation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-6 Latecomer’s Agreement Fee . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-8 Latecomer’s Agreement Processing Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-12 Oversize Loads Moving Permit Fees . . . 6-16-2 Parking Fee City Center Parking Garage . . . . . . . . 5-1-6 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3T Peddler’s License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-3D Public Dance Clean Up Security Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-9 Removal Of Litter From Private Property By City, Charges . . . . . . . . 6-14-21B Sewage Disposal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-15 Shopping Cart Container And Retrieval Plan Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-2F Special Assessment District Fees . . . . 9-16-8C City of Renton Index-9 108 -F--F- FEES, RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS (cont.) Storm Drainage Basic Category Review Appeal Filing Fee . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5B2 Street Vacation Filing Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-2B Processing Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-5A Surface Water Drainage Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-3E System Development Charge . . . . . . . . 8-2-7 Telecommunications Franchises . . . . . . 5-19-7 Temporary Discontinued Use Charge . . 8-4-10 Water, Change Of Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-30 Water Meter Accuracy Charge . . . . . . . . 8-4-29 Water, Metered Service Charges For Metered Service Inside City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-31 Charges For Metered Service Outside City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-32 Delinquent Charges, Late Fee . . . . . 8-4-33A Disconnect/Reconnect Fee . . . . . . . . 8-4-33B Water Prohibited On Streets, Violation Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-18 FIGHTS, BREACH OF PUBLIC PEACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-11A FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT Administrator Admission Tax Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1 Admission Tax Rules, Filed With . . . 5-6-1G Adult Entertainment Business Business License Granted By . . . 5-12-3B Entertainer/Manager Licenses Issued By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-10 Inspections By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-20 License Forms Provided By . . . . . 5-12-4A License Revoked/Suspended By . 5-12-26 On-Site Inspections By . . . . . . . . . 5-12-5 Penalties Assessed By . . . . . . . . . 5-12-30 Photographs Taken By . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-9 Reports Kept By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-19 Animal Licenses, Duties . . . . . . 5-4-2C,D,E Annual Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-3 Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-3 City Funds Investments, Supervise . . 3-4-3 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-3 Entertainment Devices Tax Duties . . . 5-7-1 Finance Committee Chairman, Member Of Firefighters’ Pension Board . . . . . 2-6-3 Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-3 Gambling Tax Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-6 Garbage Collection Termination Of Services Appeal, Duties . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-9D General Business License Duties . . . . 5-5-3 Green River Wildlife And Greenbelt Preservation Fund Duties . . . . . . . . 5-15-4 LID Foreclosure Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-1 List Of Gambling Licenses Issued, File Kept By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-14 Massage Business License Revocation Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-8 Park Funds, Received By . . . . . . . 2-9-3C, D Public Dance Ordinance Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-4 Storm Drainage Service Procedure, Enforced By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-1A Unemployment Compensation Fund Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16-2 Utility Tax Duties . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-2, 5-11-6 Water Rate, Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-2 Water Service, Appeal Notice To Cut Off; Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-44 Water Shortage Restriction Violation Appeals, Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-19E Divisions Fiscal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-5 Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-5 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT (See BUSINESS AND FINANCE REGULATIONS) Storm Drainage Service Procedure Established By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-1A FIRE ALARMS Connection To Burglar Alarm Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-10 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-1 Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-3 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-4 Fire Hydrant Requirements, Water Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-24 Fire Marshal Establishes Dance Hall Occupancy Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-11 Fire Zone Parking Vehicle In Zone Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3R Storage Of Materials In Zone Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3S Firefighters’ Pension Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Free Access To Public Dance For Inspection By Fire Officers . . . . . . . . . 5-13-16 Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-5 Water Use Restriction During Fire . . . . . 8-4-20 FIRE HYDRANTS Parking Near, Regulated . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3 Water Regulation, Requirements . . . . . . 8-4-24 FIREARMS (See WEAPONS) 108 Index-10 City of Renton -F--H- FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION BOARD Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-2 Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-2, 2-6-6 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-3 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-4 Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-5 FOR-HIRE VEHICLES (See TAXICABS AND FOR-HIRE DRIVERS REGULATIONS) FOUNTAINS, LITTER PROVISIONS . . . 6-14-10 FOWL AT LARGE (See ANIMALS) . . . . . . . . . 6-6 FRANCHISES Cable Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Right-Of-Way Excavations . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-9 Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-5 FUNDS Firefighters’ Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-5 Green River Wildlife And Greenbelt Preservation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Municipal Arts Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-7B Park Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-3C Special Deposit Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-8 Street Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-7 Unemployment Compensation Fund . . . 5-16-1 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-7 G GAMBLING TAX Additional Tax To Others . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-17 Administration, Collection Tax . . . . . . . . 5-8-6 Application Copy Submitted . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-9 City Of Renton Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-1 Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-11 Debt To Municipality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-17 Declaration Of Intent Required . . . . . . . . 5-8-7 Gambling Devices; License Required . . . . 5-8-4 Laws Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-2 License Revocation, Suspension . . . . . . . 5-8-14 List Of Licenses Required . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-15 Mayor, Power To Enter Into Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-12 Overpayment Or Underpayment . . . . . . 5-8-16 Police Chief, Power To Enter Into Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-12 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-12, 5-8-13 Refusal To Pay Tax; Penalty . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-10 Rules And Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-11 Tax Levied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-5 Tax Payment; When Due, Penalty . . . . . . 5-8-8 GARBAGE (See LITTER or SOLID WASTE UTILITY) Billings And Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-9 Collection Generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-3 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-8 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-2 Lien And Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-9 Purpose Of Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-1 Rates For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-10 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-12 Solid Waste Regulations Adopted By Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-11 Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-5 Unlawful Storage, Deposit, Hauling . . . . 8-1-4 Violation Nuisance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-6 Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C, 8-1-7 GAS UTILITY TAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1C GENERAL PENALTY, CITY CODE Civil Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2 Criminal Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-4 Nuisances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-3 GOLF COURSE GREENS FEES . . . . . . . . . 5-1-5 GREASE, OIL AND SAND INTERCEPTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-11 GREEN RIVER WILDLIFE AND GREENBELT PRESERVATION FUND Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-3 Duties Of Finance Director . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-4 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-1 Exclusive Use Of Monies . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-2 GRID SYSTEM; ESTABLISHED . . . . . . . 9-11-1 GUNS (See WEAPONS) H HANDBILLS (See LITTER) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-10 HANDICAPPED PERSONS (See DISABLED PERSONS) HARASSMENT SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL ADOPTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-14 HARBOR REGULATIONS Accident Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-16 Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-15 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-49 Aiding And Abetting Violation . . . . . . . 9-3-57 Aircraft On Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-30 Anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-29 Application And Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-4 Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-1 Boat Livery Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-51 Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-41 City Buoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-32 City Floats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-45 Concealment Of Pertinent Facts . . . . . . 9-3-58 Criminal Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-62 Dangerous Gangways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-40 Decriminalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-60 City of Renton Index-11 108 -H--H- HARBOR REGULATIONS (cont.) Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-2, 9-3-61 Drifting Debris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-42 Duties Of Police Department . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-3 Emergency Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-59 Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-53 Equipment And Numbering . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-26 Excessive Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-19 Exemption To Authorized Emergency Watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-56 Explosive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-34 Fairways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-28 Filing Of False Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-58 Fire Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-47 Floating Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-12 Incapacity Of Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-14 Interference With Navigation . . . . . . . . . 9-3-8 Intoxication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-13 Liability For Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-52 Mufflers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-24 Negligent Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-5 Nuisances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-44 Obstructing Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-46 Obstructions And Moving Of Same . . . . 9-3-10 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-43 Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-18 Patrol Floats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-48 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-61 Pier Barriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-38 Pier Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-36 Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-33 Public Employees To Obey Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-55 Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-50 Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-27 Reports Confidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-17 Restricted Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-20 Roadway Barriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-39 Rules Of Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-31 Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-37 Skin Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-22 Speed Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-7 Sunken Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-11 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-21 Tows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-9 Unsafe Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-35 Water Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-23 Whistles And Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-25 HEALTH, SAFETY AND SANITATION Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Noise Level Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Plastic Bag Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Solid Waste Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Storm And Surface Water Drainage . . . . . . 8-2 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 HEARING EXAMINER Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Commute Trip Reduction Appeals . . . 10-13-12 Impoundment Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-7 Impoundment Of Vehicle Contested, Hearing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-7 Massage Business License Revocation Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-8 Office Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Pro Tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Public Dance License Appeals Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-7, 5-13-8 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Removal From Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Sidewalk Construction Assessment Roll Protest Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-4 Storm Drainage Basic Category Review Appeal, Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5B1 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 HELMETS (See BICYCLE HELMETS) . . . . 6-26 HIGHWAY HYDRAULIC MANUAL Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-1 Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-2 Authentication Of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-3 Conflicting Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-5 Effective Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-7 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-4 Repealed Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4-6 HOLIDAYS, ENUMERATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 HOTEL Lodging Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-2 HOURS Adult Entertainment Business Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-16 Cabaret Hours Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8-2 Commercial Vehicle Parking Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-2, 10-10-13C Garbage Collection Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-8 Parking Hours, Traffic Regulation . . . . 10-10-4 Pawnshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-6 Public Dance Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-14 Water Shortage Use Restrictions . . . . 8-4-19A HOUSE NUMBERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 HOUSING Trees And Shrubbery, Duties Of Person Owning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13-1 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Administrator Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6-2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6-3 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6-4 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6-1 HUMAN RIGHTS AND AFFAIRS COMMISSION (See ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 108 Index-12 City of Renton -H--L- HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-3 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-2 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-4 Rules, Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-6 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-5 HUNTING Bow, Air Gun, Slingshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-2 I IMPOUNDMENT Abandoned Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-4C,D Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-6, 6-6-10 INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS Admission Tax Records Inspections . . . . 5-6-1D Adult Entertainment Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-20 Cabaret Complaint Investigations . . . . . . 6-8-5 Cable Communications Systems, Record Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-25 Land Use Actions Inspection . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-5 Police Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Public Dance License Application Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-4B Water Connection Inspection . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-8 INSURANCE (See BONDS, INSURANCE AND DEPOSITS) INTOXICANTS (See LIQUOR or DRUGS) INTOXICATED PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM PUBLIC DANCES (See LIQUOR or DRUGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-11C J JUDGES/JUDGES PRO TEM, MUNICIPAL COURT Election, Term, Qualifications . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 K KING COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RABID ANIMAL, EXAMINATION . . . . . 6-6-10 KNIVES (See WEAPONS) L LAKES LITTER PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . 6-14-10 LATECOMER’S AGREEMENTS (See PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) . . . . . . . . 9-5 LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX Administration And Collection Of Tax . . 5-9-4 Contract With Department Of Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-7 Inspection Of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-6 Interests Exempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-5 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-8 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-1 Rate; Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-3 Tax Levied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9-2 LEOFF DISABILITY BOARD Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15-1 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15-4 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15-3 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15-5 LEWD ACTS Prohibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-18 LIBRARY BOARD Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-4 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-2 Budget, Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-8 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-1 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-7 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-3 Labor Agreements, Personnel Policy . . . 2-13-9 Meetings, Quorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-6 Terms, Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13-5 LICENSES, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES Adult Entertainment Business License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-3 Entertainer’s License . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-8 Manager’s License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-8 All-Terrain Vehicles Use Permit . . . . . . 10-2-3 Animal Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Cable Communications Systems, Construction Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17-11 Disabled Persons Special Parking License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4G Entertainment Device License . . . . . . . 5-7-1B Excess Right-Of-Way Use Fee . . . . . . . . . 9-2-5 For-Hire Vehicles County License Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1B Gambling Devices, License Required . . . 5-8-4 General Business License, City Of Renton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-3 Massage Business, License Required . . 6-15-2 Oversize Loads Moving Permit . . . . . . . 6-16-2 Parking, Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4H Peddlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-2 Public Dance License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-2 Sidewalk Construction Permit . . . . . . . . 9-8-10 Street Excavation Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-1 Telecommunications Facilities . . . . . . . 5-19-4 City of Renton Index-13 508 -L--M- LID FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE Acceleration On Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-5 Collection Of Attorney Fees . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-4 Date Of Foreclosure Commencement . . 5-14-3 Duty Of Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-2 Duty Of Finance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-1 Time And Place Of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14-6 LIENS Admission Taxes, Unpaid . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6-1E Garbage Collection Services Delinquent Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-9B Junk Vehicle Removal Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-3C, 6-1-4C Local Improvement District (LID) Liens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Removal Of Litter From Private Property By City, Charges . . . . . . . . 6-14-21C Removal Of Unlawfully Parked Vehicles At Airport, Charges . . . . . . . . 10-1-3 Sewer Connection Installment Contract Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-16B Sidewalk Construction Assessment Lien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-5 Storm Drainage Service Charges . . . . . 8-2-1A5 Storm Drainage Utility Delinquent Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-16 Water, Metered Service; Delinquent Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-33B Water Service Delinquent Charges . . . . 8-4-12 Water Shortage Restriction Violation Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-19C Weeds And Noxious Matter Removal Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-5 LIQUOR Adult Entertainment Business, Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-18 Alcohol Consumption On City Streets And Property, Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4-1 Liquor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-8 Operating Watercraft While Under Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-13 Persons Under The Influence, Transactions With Pawnbrokers Restricted . . . . . . . 6-20-4 Persons Under The Influence, Transactions With Secondhand Dealers Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-4 Unlawful To Operate All-Terrain Vehicles While Under Influence . . . . 10-2-5A LITTER Anti-Litter Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-1 Clearing Litter From Open Private Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-21 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-2 Depositing Handbills On Vacant Premises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-13 Distributing Handbills At Inhabited Private Premises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-15 Distributing Handbills In Public Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-11 Dropping Litter From Aircraft . . . . . . . 6-14-16 In Public Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-3 Lakes And Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-10 Merchant’s Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-6 Occupied Private Property, On . . . . . . . 6-14-18 Owner To Maintain Premises Free Of Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-19 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-9 Placement In Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-4 Placing Handbills On Vehicles . . . . . . . 6-14-12 Posting Notices Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-17 Prohibiting Distribution Of Handbills Where Posted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-14 Statutes Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-23 Sweeping Into Gutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-5 Thrown By Persons In Vehicles . . . . . . . 6-14-7 Truck Loads Causing Litter . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-8 Vacant Lots, On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-20 Violation; Penalty . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C, 6-14-22 LOCOMOTIVES (See RAILROAD) . . . . . . . . 10-6 LODGING TAX Additional To Other Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-3 Advisory Committee Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16-4 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16-3 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16-5 Collection, Administration . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-5 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-1 Fund, Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-4 Levied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-2 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-7 Violation; Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-6 LOITERING ON DANCE HALL PREMISES; PROHIBITED . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-10 M MAPS Fees For Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-2A MARINE RAILWAY, TRAFFIC NEAR . . . 10-1-2 MASSAGE BUSINESS Admit Or Employ Certain Persons, Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-3 Advertise Without License, Unlawful . . . 6-15-2 Attend Patron Of Opposite Sex . . . . . . . . 6-15-4 Certain Acts Declared Nuisance . . . . . . . 6-15-6 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-1 508 Index-14 City of Renton -M--M- MASSAGE BUSINESS (cont.) Nuisance Abatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-7 Grounds For License Revocation . . . . 6-15-8 Violations; Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-5 MAYOR Appointing Officers, Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4-3 Appointments By Chief Administrative Officer . . . . . . . . .3-1-2 City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1-5 Civil Service Commission Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4-5 Community Services Administrator . . 3-2-2 Economic Development, Neighborhoods And Strategic Planning Administrator 3-3-2 Finance And Information Services Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4-2 Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5-2 Hearing Examiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1-6 Human Resources And Risk Management Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6-2 Judges, Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Judges Pro Tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Municipal Arts Commission Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-4 Park Commission Members . . . . . . . . . 2-9-4 Parks Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7A Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-2 Planning Commission Members . . . . . 2-10-4 Police Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-2 Recreation Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7A Chief Executive Officer Of City Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4-2 City Clerk’s Bond Filed With . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4-1, 3-1-3 Final Latecomer’s Agreement, Signed By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-6 Firefighters’ Pension Board Chairman . . 2-6-3 Latecomer’s Agreement Request Letter, Received By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-2 Planning Commission, Advisory To . . . . 2-10-3 Power To Enter Into Contracts With Department Of Revenue . . . . . . . 5-9-7, 5-10-5 Power To Enter Into Contracts With Other Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-12 Water Insufficiency, Notified Of . . . . . . . 8-4-16 MEETINGS Executive Sessions Enumerated, City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-2 Open Public Meetings Act Exemption, City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-4 METERS, PARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 METERS, WATER . . . . . . . . 8-4-29, 8-4-31, 8-4-32 MINORS Adult Entertainment Business, Prohibited From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-17 Board Or Alight From Moving Train, Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-8 Children, Without Adult Supervision In Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9-1 Contributing To Delinquency . . . . . . . . 6-11-3 Delinquency Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11-1 Possession Of Weapon, Exceptions . . . . . 6-2-3 Possession Of Weapons, Unlawful . . . . . . 6-2-2 Public Dance Attendance Prohibited Without Parent Present . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-13 Transactions With Pawnbrokers, Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-5B Transactions With Secondhand Dealers, Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-4 MISCONDUCT REGARDING PUBLIC OFFICIALS Misconduct In Office, Traffic Code . . 10-12-1C MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES Adult Entertainment Establishments, Regarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-29 Candidate Expense Statement Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-3B Contributing To Delinquency . . . . . . . . 6-11-2 Drug Paraphernalia, Sales Or Use . . . . . . 6-12 Entertainment Device Tax Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7-1E Fire Zone Parking Violations . . . . . . . 10-10-37 For-Hire Vehicles Ordinance Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1G Gambling Tax, Refusal To Pay . . . . . . . 5-8-10 General Penalty, City Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Leasehold Excise Tax Violations . . . . . . . 5-9-8 Massage Business Ordinance Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-5 Minor Allowed To Remain At Public Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-13C Minor Misrepresenting Age At Public Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-13D Noise Level Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-5 Parking Regulation Violations . . . . . . 10-10-13 Secondhand Dealer Ordinance Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-7 Security Patrolmen And Private Detective Ordinance Violations . . . . . . 6-21-6 Sidewalk Construction Ordinance Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-11 Traffic Code Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-1A Weapons On Liquor Sales Premises . . 6-18-13 MOTEL Lodging Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-2 City of Renton Index-15 108 -M--N- MOTOR VEHICLES (See TRAFFIC CODE) Abandoned Vehicles Abandoned On Streets, Highways Or City Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-4 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-2 Junk, On Private Property . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-3 Purpose Of Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-1 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-5 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C All-Terrain Vehicles Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2-2 Displaying ATV Use Permit Tags . . . 10-2-4 Operating Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2-5 Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2-1 Use Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2-3 Avoiding Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-27 Children, Without Adult Supervision In Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9-1 Commute Trip Reduction (See COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Impoundment Of Vehicles Abandoned Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-8 Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-5C Approved Tow Company Duties . . . 10-5-10 Cancellation Of Hearing . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-6 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-1 Impoundment Of Vehicles Effected . . 10-5-3 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-2 Owner To Be Notified . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-4 Police Department Record Of Impound Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-9 Post Impoundment Hearing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-7 Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-5 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-11 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-12, 10-5-13 Intersections, Avoiding . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-27 Locomotives, Unlawful To Obstruct Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6-1 Motor Vehicle Noise Performance Standards Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-1 Parking Prohibited At All Times Fire Hydrant Regulations . . . . . . . 10-10-3O In Fire Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3R Parking Fee Required . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3T Storage Of Material In Fire Zone Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3S Unlicensed Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3F Parking Restricted Certain Hours, Prohibited . . . . . . . 10-10-4D Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4F Extended Unauthorized Parking . . 10-10-14 Handicapped Persons . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4G Moving Vehicle In Same Block . . . 10-10-4C Overtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4A Overtime-Repeated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4B Standing In Loading Zone . . . . . . . 10-10-4E Parking Traffic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Placing Handbills On Vehicles Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-12 Public Works Director Responsibilities (Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-3 Speed Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11-1 Traffic Regulations Airport Traffic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 All-Terrain Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Highway Hydraulic Manual . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Impoundment And Redemption Of Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Locomotives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 One-Way Streets And Alleys . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Parking Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Speed Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Traffic Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Truck Loads Causing Litter Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-8 Use Of Vehicle To Create Breach Of Public Peace, Unlawful . . . . . . . . 6-18-11H MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS (See TRAFFIC CODE) MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-4 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-3 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-5 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-2 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-6 Works Of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8-7 MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-1 MUNICIPAL COURT Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Judge/Judge Pro Tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 N NARCOTICS (See DRUGS) NOISE All-Terrain Muffler, Noise Levels . . . . . 10-2-5F Excessive Noise, Breach Of Public Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-11D,H Noise Level Regulations Content Not Governing Sound . . . . . . . 8-7-6 Designation Of Zoned Areas . . . . . . . . . 8-7-4 Maximum Environmental Noise Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-2 Motor Vehicle Noise Performance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-1 Penalties For Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-5 108 Index-16 City of Renton -N--P- NOISE (cont.) Public Disturbance, Noises . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-3 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-7 Variances And Appeal Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-8F Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-8B Factors For Granting Variance . . . 8-7-8D Findings And Conclusions Of Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-8E Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7-8A Public Notice And Hearing . . . . . . . 8-7-8C NOXIOUS MATTER AND WEEDS . . . . . . . . 9-15 NUISANCES Abandoned, Inoperable Vehicles On Public Property . . . . . . . . . 6-1-4A Animals At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-5C Drug Paraphernalia, Sales Or Use . . . . . . . 6-12 Enforcement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-3 Gambling Devices Without License . . . . . 5-8-4 Harbor Nuisances Enumerated . . . . . . . . 9-3-4 Junk Vehicles On Private Property . . . . 6-1-3B Massage Business, Certain Acts Declared Nuisance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15-7 Parking Regulation Violations . . . . . . 10-10-13 Plastic Bag Warning, Not Evident . . . . . 6-19-3 Solid Waste, Violation Of Adopted Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-6 O OATHS, OFFICERS OF CITY . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4-3 OBSCENE Adult Entertainment Standards, Obscene Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12-1 Language, Breach Of Public Peace . . . 6-18-11F Lewd Acts Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-18 Obscene Literature; Obscene Act . . . . . . 6-18-3 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, CITY Animal Control Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-7 Candidate Expense Statement Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-3 Chief Administrative Officer . . . . . . . . . . .3-1-2 City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1-5 Community Services Administrator . . . . . . . 3-2 Defense Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Designated Legislative Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-2 Duty Of Designated Legislative Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-3 Economic Development, Neighborhoods And Strategic Planning Administrator . .3-3-2 Finance And Information Services Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5-2 Firefighters’ Pension Board, Two Members Firefighters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-3 Gift Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-4 Hearing Examiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6 Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Human Resources And Risk Management Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6-2 Interest In Contracts Prohibited, Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-5 Judges, Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Judges Pro Tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Misconduct In Office, Traffic Code . . 10-12-1C Parking, Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4H Parks Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7 Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Police Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-2 Recreation Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7 Rules For Appointing Officers . . . . . . . . . 1-4-3 Utilities Engineer Of Water . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-1 ONE-WAY STREETS (See STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS) ORDINANCES Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-1D Initiative And Referendum . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-2 Ordinances Not Subject To Initiative And Referendum, Enumerated . . . . . . . 1-2-2 Rules For Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-1 Rules For Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-1 OVERSIZE LOADS Additional Cost Reimbursement . . . . . . 6-16-5 Application For Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-3 Bond Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-4 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-1 Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-4 Permit Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-2 P PARENTAL CONTROL DEVICES, CABLE FRANCHISEES TO SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . 5-17-9 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director, Animals At Large, Duties . . . . . 6-6-5 Litter Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14-9 Minor’s Possession Of Weapon Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-3 PARK COMMISSION Appointment, Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-4 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-3 Parks Director And Recreation Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7 City of Renton Index-17 508 -P--P- PARK COMMISSION (cont.) Rules And Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-6 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-5 PARKING ENFORCEMENT Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 PARKING HOURS, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-4 PARKING, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-8 Certain Commercial Vehicle Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-13 City Center Parking Garage . . . . . . . 10-10-4M Commercial Vehicles Within Central Business District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-2G Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-1 Emergency Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-10 Extended Unauthorized Parking . . . . 10-10-14 Method Of Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-2 Next To Mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3 Ordinances Repealed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-11 Overnight Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-12 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-7 Restricted Or Prohibited At All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-3 Restricted Or Prohibited By Time Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-2 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-9 Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-6 Transit Coaches And Taxicab Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-5 Unattended Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-2F PAWNBROKERS Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-1 Goods Removal From Pawnshop . . . . . . 6-17-5 Hours Of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-6 Keep Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-2 Pawnshop Property Hearings . . . . . . . . 6-17-7 Records Open For Inspection . . . . . . . . . 6-17-4 Transcript Of Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-3 PEACE, BREACH OF PUBLIC . . . . . . . . 6-18-11 PEDDLER’S LICENSE Hours Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-10 Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-4A Peddler Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-1 Permit Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-8 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-3 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-2B Exhibiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-5 Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-6 Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-3D Issuance, Denial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-4 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-2A Revocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-7 Street Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-9 Violations Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-12 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20-11 PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE Civil Infractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25-5 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25-1 Designated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25-2 Sidewalks, Sitting Or Lying Down On . . 6-25-4 Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25-3 PENAL CODE Auto Theft Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-19 Breach Of Public Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-11 Dangerous Weapons; Evidence . . . . . . . . 6-18-5 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-1 Firearms, Disposal Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-16 Firearms, Forfeiture Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-17 Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-14 Lewd Acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-18 Liquor Code Adopted By Reference . . . . 6-18-8 Minors On Moving Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-7 Obscene Literature; Obscene Act . . . . . . 6-18-3 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-21 Violation, Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-20 Weapons On Liquor Sale Premises, Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-13 PENALTY, GENERAL; CITY CODE . . . . . . . 1-3 PENSION FUND, FIREFIGHTERS’ . . . . . . 2-6-5 PERMITS (See LICENSES, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES) PERSONNEL DIRECTOR Unemployment Compensation Fund Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16-3 PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Administrator Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-2 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-3 Excess Right-Of-Way Duty . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-3 Garbage Collection Classification Appeals, Final Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-10E Supervise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1-5 One-Way Street Sign Regulations, Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8-3 Parking Regulations Authority And Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-8 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-4 Storm Drainage Basic Category Petition, Received By . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5A1 Street Excavation Permit, Authority . 9-10-2 Street Vacation, Duties . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-3A Unsafe Pier, Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-35 Water Service Authority . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-40 Weeds And Noxious Matter Ordinance, Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-2 508 Index-18 City of Renton -P--P- PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (cont.) Divisions Development Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-5 Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-5 Transportations Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-5 Utility Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-5 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7-1 PLANNING COMMISSION Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-4 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-1 Expenditures; Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-7 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-3 Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-5 Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10-6 POLICE DEPARTMENT (See POLICE REGULATIONS) Abuse Of Police Animals, Unlawful . . . . . 6-5-3 Animal Complaints, Resolving . . . . . . . . . 3-8-5 Burglar Alarm Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Children, Unattended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Divisions Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Auxiliary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Patrol Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Patrol Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Staff Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-5 Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-1 Emergency Powers Regarding Parking Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-10 Free Access To Public Dance For Inspection By Police Officers . . . . . . . 5-13-16 Harbor Regulation Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-3 Harbor Regulation Enforcement . . . . . . 9-3-53 Impoundment Of Vehicles, Authority . . 10-5-3 Pawnbroker’s Goods Approved For Release By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-5 Pawnbroker’s Records Available For Inspection By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-4 Pawnbroker’s Transcript Of Records, Received By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-3 Police Chief Animal Impounded Appeals, Filed With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6-6B Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-2 Cabaret Complaint Investigator . . . . . 6-8-5 Designate Stop Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3-3 Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8-3 Junk Vehicles On Private Property, Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1-3G Oversize Loads Moving Permit, Approved By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-3 Pawnshop Property Hearings . . . . . . 6-17-7B Power To Enter Into Contracts With Other Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8-12 Private Security Personnel, Uniforms Approved By . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-3 Private Security Personnel, Vehicles And Equipment Approved By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-5 Public Dance License Application Investigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13-4B Public Dance Security, Two Off Duty Officers; Authorized By . . . . . 5-13-8 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8-4 Secondhand Dealer Records Available For Inspection By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-6 Secondhand Dealer Transcript Of Records, Received By . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-5 Watercraft Testing Courses, Established By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-19B Private Security Personnel Report Crimes To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-5 Record Of Impound Vehicles, Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-9 Remove Unlawfully Parked Vehicles At Airport, Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1-3 POLICE REGULATIONS Abandoned Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Air Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Alcohol Consumption On City Streets And Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Animal Cruelty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Animals And Fowl At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Bicycle Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Boat Speed On Cedar River . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Burglar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Cabaret Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Civil Service Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Criminal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Drug Paraphernalia, Sales Or Use . . . . . . 6-12 Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Massage Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Oversize Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Pawnbrokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Pedestrian Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Penal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18 Plastic Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Private Detectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Secondhand Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Security Patrolmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Snap Blade Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Taxicab Regulations And For-Hire Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 POLLUTION Outside Audible Fire Alarm System, Noise Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3-10 City of Renton Index-19 706 -P--R- PRIVATE DETECTIVES (See SECURITY PATROLMEN AND PRIVATE DETECTIVES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY Easements Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-4 Compensation From Released Easement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-7 Granted Or Retained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-3 Method Of Releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-1 Ordinance Copy Filed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-6 Petition For Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-2A Petition For Release Filing Fee . . . . . 9-1-2B Petition For Release Signatures . . . . 9-1-2C Petition For Release Title Report . . . 9-1-2D Property Released . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-6 Referral Of Petition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-3 Release Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-5 Excess Right-Of-Way Use Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-2 Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-7 Fee Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-4 Minimum Permit Requirements . . . . . 9-2-5 Other Property Not Subject To Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-6 Standards Of Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-3 Harbor Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 House Numbering City Divided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-4 System Of Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-3 Latecomer’s Agreements Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-2 Approval, Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-4 Assessment Release Of . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-10 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-1 City Not Responsible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-13 Contract Finality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-7 Developer, Improvements Constructed By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-14 Execution, Recording And Notice . . . . 9-5-6 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-12 Fees, Tender Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-9 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-15 Latecomer’s Agreements And Appeal Rights, Preliminary Notice . . . . . . . . 9-5-3 Latecomer’s Agreements, Final . . . . . . 9-5-5 Life, Term Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-11 Title To Improvement And Assignment Of Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5-8 Railroad Crossing Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Road, Bridge And Municipal Construction Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Sidewalk Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Special Assessment Districts . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Street Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Street Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Street Grid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Trees And Shrubbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Weeds And Noxious Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (See PLANNING/ BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) Oversize Loads Moving Bond, Approved By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-4 Permit Application, Filed With . . . . . . 6-16-3 Street Excavation Plat, Filed With . . . 9-10-2B Street Vacation, Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-3B PULLTABS (See GAMBLING TAX) PUNCHBOARDS (See GAMBLING TAX) R RABID ANIMALS (See ANIMALS) RACES Attendance Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-1 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-7 SOAR Orders Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-5 Prohibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-2 Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-6 Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-4 Bicycle, Helmets Required . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26-4 No Racing Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28-3 RAFFLES (See GAMBLING TAX) RAILROAD Locomotives Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6-2 Unlawful To Obstruct Traffic . . . . . . . 10-6-1 Railroad Crossing Regulations Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6-1 RATES (See FEES, RATES, CHARGES AND DEPOSITS) RECORDS Pawnbrokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-2 Secondhand Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-2 Tow Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-10 Vehicle Impoundment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5-9 RECREATION GROUNDS, PARK COMMISSION DUTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-3 REFUSE (See LITTER or GARBAGE) REMEDIES AND PENALTIES . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 REPRESENTATIVES TO LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES City Fund Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-5 Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-4 Designated City Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-2 Representative Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-3 706 Index-20 City of Renton -R--S- REPRESENTATIVES TO LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES (cont.) Service Necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-1 State And City Regulations Enforced . . . 1-7-6 RESTRAINING ORDERS, STATE LAWS ADOPTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE, EXCESS . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 ROAD, BRIDGE AND MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Adopted Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-1 Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-2 Authentication, Record Of Code . . . . . . . . 9-7-3 Conflicting Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-5 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7-4 ROOMING HOUSE Lodging Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-2 RUBBISH (See LITTER or GARBAGE) S SAFETY (See HEALTH, SAFETY AND SANITATION) SALARIES AND COMPENSATION Appointive Officers, Enumerated . . . . . . . 5-3-1 City Attorney, Additional Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4 City Attorney Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4, 5-3-2 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 City Councilmembers . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-1, 5-3-1 Community Services Administrator Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Designated Legislative Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-4 Finance And Information Services Administrator, Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Hearing Examiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Human Resources And Risk Management Administrator Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Judges Pro Tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7 Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-1 Park Commission Members, Expenses Reimbursed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-4 Parks Director Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7D Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Police Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3-2 Recreation Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-7D SALES AND USE TAX Administration And Collection . . . . . . . . 5-10-3 Authorizing Execution Of Contract For Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10-5 Consent To Inspection Of Records . . . . . 5-10-4 Imposition Of Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10-1 Natural Gas Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10-7 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10-6 Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10-2 SCAVENGING RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . 8-1-4N SEAL, CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-1 SECONDHAND DEALERS (See PAWNBROKERS) Daily Transcript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-5 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-1 Keep Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-2 Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-7 Records Open For Inspection . . . . . . . . . 6-20-6 Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20-4 Time Limit; Holding Item Required . . . 6-20-3 SECURITY PATROLMEN AND PRIVATE DETECTIVES Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-1 Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-6 Reports To Police Department . . . . . . . . 6-21-5 Uniform And Badges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-3 Unlawful Acts Against Person Or Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-2 Vehicles And Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-4 SENIOR CITIZENS Animal License Fee, Special Rates . . . . 5-4-2B Garbage Collection Special Rates . . . 8-1-10A2 Special Garbage Pickup Services . . . . . . 8-1-3H Storm Drainage Special Rate . . . . . . . . . 8-2-2G Storm Drainage Utility Charges Special Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-3E Water And Sewer Services Special Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-31C SEWERS Aquifer Protection Area Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-22 Billing Adjustment For Water Leak . . . 8-5-23 Billings And Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-16 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-1 Examination Of Water And Sewage . . . 8-5-14 Grease, Oil And Sand Interceptors . . . . 8-5-11 Independent Sewers; Cost Of . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-5 Penalties For Violations Of Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-20 Precautions While Building . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-9 Preliminary Treatment Of Waste Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-12 Private Sewage Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-3 Sewer Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-15 Sewer Utility Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1G Use Of Public Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5-10 Use Of Public Sewers Required . . . . . . . . 8-5-2 Utilities Systems Division . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 SHOPPING CART REGULATION Containment, Retrieval Plans Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-3 Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-6 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-5 Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-4 City of Renton Index-21 707 -S--S- SHOPPING CART REGULATION (cont.) Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-8 Illegal Possession, Accumulation . . . . . . 6-27-9 Nuisance Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-2 Purpose Of Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27-1 Retrieval, Impound Procedures . . . . . . . 6-27-7 SHRUBBERY, OWNER’S DUTY TO KEEP PEST-FREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13-1 SIDEWALKS (See PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY or STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS) Sitting Or Lying Down On . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25-4 SKIN DIVING IN HARBOR, RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-22 SOLID WASTE UTILITY Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6-1 Saving Clause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6-3 Transfer Of Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6-2 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS Approval, Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-3 Assessment, Release Of . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-11 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-1 City Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-5 Initiated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-2 Payments To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-6 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-7 Life, Term Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-12 Ordinance Finality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-9 Preliminary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-4 Special Assessment District Ordinance, Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16-8 SPEED LIMITS Harbor Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3-7 STATE LAWS ADOPTED (See CODES) STORM AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE Calculation Of Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-3 Category Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-4 Category Determination And Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-5 Property Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-3 Rate Reductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-2 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-6 Storm Drainage Utility Charges . . . . . . 8-2-3E Surface Water System Development Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-7 Termination And Reinstatement . . . . . . . 8-2-1 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS (See PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) Highway Hydraulic Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 One-Way Streets And Alleys Conflicting With State Highway . . . . 10-8-4 Emergency Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8-2 Erection Of Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8-3 One-Way Alleys Enumerated . . . . . . 10-8-5 One-Way Streets Enumerated . . . . . . 10-8-1 Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Responsibilities . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 Sidewalk Construction Assess Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-5 Chargeable Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-6 Hazardous Conditions On Public Street Right-Of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-8 Noncompliance To Notice; Hearing . . . 9-8-4 Notice Given . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-1 Notice To Describe Property, Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-2 Notification And Publication . . . . . . . . . 9-8-3 Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-11 Permit Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-10 Property Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-7 Property Owner Liable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8-9 Street Closure City Council To Authorize Closing . . . . 9-9-3 Condition Of Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9-1 Emergency Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9-4 Notice Prior To Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9-2 Street Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-1 Street Excavations Bond Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-5 Franchise Required, Plan Filed . . . . . 9-10-9 Permission Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-1 Permit Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-2 Permittee Liable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-4 Repealing Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-7 Safety Devices And Barriers Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-6 Stop Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-8 Trench Restoration, Street Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-11 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . 1-3-2C, 9-10-12 Street Grid System Address, Change Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-7 Annexations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-6 Area Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-4 Conflict Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-8 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-2 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-9 Numbering, System Of . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-3 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-1 Roadway Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-5 Street Superintendent, Street Closure Resolution, Signed By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9-3 Vacations Abutting Property Owners, Limits Vacated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-7 Appraisal Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-9 Administrative Procedure For Right-Of-Way Vacations . . . . . . . . . 9-14-10 Compensation From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-8 Hearing, Notice Required . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-3 707 Index-22 City of Renton -S--U- STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS (cont.) Vacations (cont.) Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-1 Petition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-2 Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14-5 Street, Alley Right-Of-Way . . . . . . . . . 9-14-4 Water Prohibited On Streets And Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14-7 Weeds And Noxious Matter, Encroachment Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-1 SURFACE WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-7 SURFACE WATER UTILITY SERVICES (See STORM AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 T TAXES Admission Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Entertainment Device Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Gambling Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Leasehold Excise Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Sales And Use Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Utility Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 TAXICAB AND FOR-HIRE DRIVERS REGULATIONS County License Required . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1A Display Of License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1C Not Paying Fare, Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1F Parking Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-5D Unlawful To Operate Vehicles Without License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1B Violations And Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24-1G TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE, FRANCHISE Above-Ground Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10B Cable Communications System (See CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS) . . . . . . 5-17 Construction, Completion Bond . . . . . . 5-19-8R Construction Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-9 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-2A Facilities Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8 Fees, Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-7 Franchise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-5 Indemnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8P Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8O License Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-4 Opening, Notice To City . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10C Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-2 Ownership Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8T Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10F Police Power Of The City . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10D Property Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8E Provider, Carrier Registration . . . . . . . . 5-19-3 Purpose, Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-1 Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10G Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8L Revocation, Termination Of Grants . . 5-19-8U Right-Of-Way Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10E Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10H Surety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-8Q Work Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19-10A TELEGRAPH UTILITY TAX . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1B TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1A TOURIST COURT Lodging Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-2 TOWING (See Impoundment Of Vehicles Under MOTOR VEHICLES) TRAFFIC CODE (See MOTOR VEHICLES) Adopted By Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-1 Avoiding Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-27 Commute Trip Reduction (See COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION) . . . . . 10-13 Compression Brake Regulations . . . . 10-12-23 Cruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-22 Inattentive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-25 Motorized Foot Scooters . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-28 Traffic Safety Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-15 Truck Routes Designated Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-26A Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-26B TRAILER CAMP Lodging Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18-2 TRANSIT COACHES Stopping, Standing And Parking Regulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10-5 TREES Duty Of Person Owning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13-1 Encroachment On Public Streets, Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-1B Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C, 9-13-2 TRENCH RESTORATION STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10-11 TRESPASS, CRIMINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-10 TRUCK ROUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12-26 U UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND Authorized Disbursement . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16-2 Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16-1 Personnel Director’s Duties . . . . . . . . . . 5-16-3 UNFIT DWELLINGS, BUILDINGS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-5 UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT Adopted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12-1 Drug Paraphernalia Infractions . . . . . . 6-12-3 Prescription Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12-2 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12-4 City of Renton Index-23 707 -U--W- UNIFORMS, SECURITY PATROLMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21-3 URINATING IN PUBLIC PLACES, RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-11D UTILITIES Cable Communications Systems, Compliance With City Code . . . . . . . . 5-17-12 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1-2K Solid Waste Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Taxes Ambulance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1F Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1E Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1I Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1D Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1C Gross Income Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-3 Relief Claim Filing Procedures . . . . . . . . 5-11-6 Consumer Price Index Changes . . 5-11-7 Designated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-4 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-5 Rebate For Initial Year . . . . . . . . . 5-11-8 Solid Waste, Gross Revenue . . . . . . 5-11-1H Telegraph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1B Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1A Water And Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1G When Due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-2 UTILITIES SYSTEMS DIVISION . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 V VACATIONS (See STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 VEHICLES (See MOTOR VEHICLES) VIOLENT ACTS, UNLAWFUL . . . . . . . . 6-18-11 W WATER Accounts Charged Against Premises . . . 8-4-13 Apparatus Kept In Good Repair . . . . . . 8-4-22 Appeal From Notice Of Intention To Cut Off Water Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-44 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-2 Billing Adjustment For Water Leak . . . 8-4-46 Certain Rights Reserved By The City . . 8-4-21 Change Of Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-30 Conforming Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-7 Connection And Meters City Property . 8-4-28 Contaminating Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-37 Contract Of Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-3 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-1 Delinquent Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-12 Designation For Collection Of Water Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-34 Designation Of Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-19 Discontinue Service In Case Of Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-26 Discontinued Use Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-10 Emergency Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-16 Enlarging Or Removing Service Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-9 Fire Hydrant, Obstructing Access Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-38 Fire Hydrants, Interference With Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-35 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-24 Meter Accuracy Question . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-29 Metered Water Service Charges, Inside City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-31 Metered Water Service Charges, Outside City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-32 New Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-9 No Remission Of Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-11 Notification Of Connection; Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-8 Pipes And Fixtures Inspection . . . . . . . . 8-4-25 Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator’s Authority . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-40 Prohibited On Streets Or Sidewalks . . . . 8-4-17 Storm And Surface Water Drainage Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-1 Use During Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-20 Utilities Systems Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7-5 Utilities Engineer Of Water, Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-1 Violation Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-18 Waste Of Water Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-23 Water Department Water Ordinance Authority . . . . . . . . . 8-4-1 Water Main And Other Appliances, Interference With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-36 Water Utility Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11-1G When Due And Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4-33 Written Notice Served For Violations . . . 8-4-27 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY TAX . . 5-11-1G WEAPONS Air Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-1 Dangerous Weapons, Unlawful . . . . . . . . 6-18-5 Firearms, Disposal Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-16 Firearms, Forfeiture Of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-17 Prohibited On Liquor Sales Premises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18-13 Slingshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2-1 Snap Blade Knives Prohibited . . . . . . . . 6-22-1 707 Index-24 City of Renton -W--W- WEEDS AND NOXIOUS MATTER Action Upon Noncompliance . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-4 Charge To Constitute Lien On Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-5 Detriment To Health And Safety . . . . . . 9-15-3 Notice To Destroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-2 Violations, Penalties . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-2C, 9-15-6 Weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15-1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (See TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE, FRANCHISE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 499 City of Renton ANNEXATIONS Ord.Name Date File Location 3723 Thomas 5/9/83 A-001-83 52.28 acres located east of Maple Valley Highway along the southwest boundary of the Cedar River, north of Pierce Avenue SE and Rolling Hills Drive SE 3730 Jackson 6/17/83 A-001-82 3.34 acres located north of SE 162nd Street and east of Nelson Middle School 3742 Ashley 8/8/83 A-003-82 .17 acre on south side of SE 165th between 108th SE and Benson Highway 3751 Springbrook- 10/3/83 A-002-83 2.7 acres located on the east side of Talbot Road S. Alberthal approximately 800 feet south of S. 192nd Street, includ- ing Talbot Road 3801 Watson 3/19/84 A-003-83 3.3 acres located on the east side of 84th Avenue S. between NW 4th and NW 5th Streets 3845 Sinnett 10/1/84 A-002-84 3.7 acres located on the west side of Powell Avenue SW between SW Langston Road (extended) and SW 3rd Place (extended) 3864 Brown 9/26/84 A-003-84 .38 acres located on the east side of 104th Avenue SE, south of SE 166th Street 3879 Scott 1/14/85 A-003-84 11 acres located on the south and north sides of Sunset Boulevard NE, west of Union Avenue NE 3885 Squire 1/28/85 A-006-84 14 acres located on the north side of SE 200th Street approximately one-half mile east of Talbot Road S. 3945 Maplewood 10/7/85 A-001-85 140.71 acres located on the north side of Maple Valley Golf Course Highway at 13020 SE Renton-Maple Valley Highway (SR- 169) 3946 Dochnahl 10/7/85 A-005-84 12.9 acres located south of NE 4th Street and west of Duvall Avenue NE 3972 Tibbles- 1/20/86 A-003-85 38.38 acres located on the east side of Duvall Avenue NE Underwood approximately 1,500 feet north of Sunset Boulevard NE 3973 West Hill 1/20/86 A-002-85 1.75 acres located on the west side of 82nd Avenue S. at Reservoir the intersection with S. 126th Street 4026 Tri Delt 11/24/86 A-004-85 13.89 acres located on the south side of SE Renton- Issaquah Road, approximately 600 feet east of Sunset Boulevard NE/Duvall Avenue NE 4040 Renton-Tukwila 1/19/87 A-002-86 114.01 acres: Parcel 1 – north of Grady Way and east of Boundary Monster Road; Parcel 2 – south of Longacres and west of Adjustment Oakesdale Avenue SW 4055 Ridgeview 4/13/87 A-001-86 16.25 acres located on the south side of 136th Avenue SE approximately 120 feet north of NE 24th Street 4070 Sierra Heights 6/1/87 A-003-86 33.81 acres located on the west side of Union Avenue NE, westerly to 128th SE, from SE 102nd Street south to SE 106th Street 4090 Kohl/Public 11/26/87 A-001-87 3.52 acres located west of Rainier Avenue S. from 100 feet Storage north of S. 117th Place, south of City limits ANNEXATIONS Ord.Name Date File Location 499 City of Renton 4092 Ryder/Beil 11/2/87 A-004-86 45.71 acres located on the north side of Sunset Boulevard NE between 140th Avenue SE and 144th Avenue SE 4095 Honey Creek 11/16/87 A-001-84 67.76 acres located southeast of 127th Street and east of Kirkland Avenue NE (area known as Devil’s Elbow) 4142 Covenant 3/21/88 A-005-86 24.09 acres located on SE Carr Road between Talbot Road Church South and 104th Avenue SE (if extended) 4156 Maplewood 5/16/88 A-003-88 82.05 acres located south of Cedar River, north of Maple Golf Course Valley Highway, and west of 149th Avenue SE Expansion 4195 Hudson 12/19/88 A-002-88 16.74 acres located east of Union Avenue NE, north of SE 99th Street and west of 136th Avenue SE 4215 Fetterly 5/1/89 A-005-88 5.51 acres located south of the City boundaries in the vicinity of SE 116th Street and 142nd Avenue SE 4243 Renton 91 10/16/89 A-007-88 4.97 acres located in the vicinity of 11000 block of SE 76th Street, north of NE 44th Street interchange 4275 Duncan 6/25/90 A-001-89 Approximately 42.54 acres, bounded by Jones and Lincoln Avenues NE, NE 43rd Street, 112th Avenue SE and NE 36th Street 4318 Shurgard 6/17/91 A-003-89 Approximately 9.85 acres, being located in the vicinity of the 11000 block of SE 76th Street north of the NE 44th Street interchange and Exit 7 of I-405 4337 Honey Creek 12/16/91 A-001-90 Approximately 44 acres, located at 124th Avenue SE and Ridge 125th Avenue SE in the general vicinity of SE 100th and SE 104th Streets 4383 Senescu 1/7/92 A-002-90 Approximately 13.49 acres, located south of NE 10th Street and east of Union Avenue NE 4470 Marshall/ 8/22/94 A-93-001 Approximately 14.1 acres, located south of NE 4th Street Galusha (SE 128th Street) at Duvall Avenue NE (138th Avenue SE) 4476 Winsper 10/17/94 A-93-002 Approximately 115 acres, located east of Talbot Road, south of existing City boundary and north of South 175th Street 4510 Stonegate 4/24/95 A-94-002 Approximately 38.3 acres, located south of May Valley Road and west of 148th Avenue southeast 4564 Holman 12/11/95 A-95-001 Approximately .08 acres, located at SE 2nd Place, east of Union Avenue SE, in the Heather Downs neighborhood 4578 Anmarco 2/5/96 A-95-002 Approximately 4.4 acres, located at the intersection of 68th Avenue S. and the Beacon Coal Mine Road 4642 Hughes 11/18/96 A-96-005 Approximately 19 acres, located east of Monster Road SW and north of S. 140th Street 108 City of Renton ANNEXATIONS Ord.Name Date File Location 4684 Hoffman 10/27/97 A-97-001 Approximately 3 acres, located in the Sierra Heights area, west of Queen Avenue N.E., extended, and north of N.E. 19th Street, extended 4760 East Renton 12/14/98 A-98-001 Approximately 193 acres, includes properties located Plateau north and south of S.E. 128th Street from the Renton city limits to 152nd Avenue S.E. (if extended) 4780 Davis 5/10/99 A-98-003 Approximately 3.8 acres, located east of 132nd Avenue S.E. (Union Avenue N.E.) 4819 Smith 12/6/99 A-98-002 Approximately 12 acres, located east of Hoquiam Avenue N.E. (142nd Avenue S.E.), generally between S.E. 113th Street and S.E. 116th Street across form Hazen High School 4829 Morrison 2/7/2000 A-99-001 Approximately 39.88 acres, includes properties located north of S.E. 128th Street from the Renton city limits to 154th Avenue S.E. (if extended), as well as the right of way of S.E. 128th Street from the Renton city limits to 154th Avenue S.E. (if extended) 4876 Knight 12/4/2000 A-99-002 Approximately 46 acres, located between 144th Avenue S.E. and 148th Avenue S.E. from the city limits south to S.E. 132nd Street, and between 146th Avenue S.E. and 148th Avenue S.E. from S.E. 132nd Street to S.E. 136th Street; and two lots north of S.E. 129th Street and west of 144th Avenue S.E. 4891 Merlino-Empire 2/12/2001 Approximately 87.5 acres, located between Martin Luther Estates King, Jr. Way (SR-900) on the north, the BNSF Railroad right-of-way on the south (city limits), Renton Recycling on the west (city limits) and 81st Avenue South (if extended) on the east 4918 Lee 10/15/2001 A-00-002 Approximately 12 acres, located east of Hoquiam Avenue N.E., north of N.E. 9th St. (if extended) and west of 144th Avenue S.E. (if extended) 4924 Piele 11/26/2001 A-01-001 Approximately 20 acres, located approximately 600 feet north of N.E. 4th Street in two approximately 10-acre tracts located along both sides of 142nd Avenue S.E. 5012 Vuong 6/9/2003 Area bounded by City of Renton corporate boundary to the west, approximately the northern edge of NE 10th Place, if extended, to the north, the southern edge of NE 10th Street to the south, and the western edge of 137th Avenue NE, if extended, to the east 5041 Falk 12/1/2003 Area generally bounded by existing city boundaries to the north boundary (the southern edge of South 47th Street) and west, the northern edge of SE 185th Place, if extended, to the south, and the eastern edge of 102nd Avenue SE to the east 5064 Bales 3/15/2004 Area generally bounded by the south side of NE 4th Street to the north, SE 130th Street to the south, if extended, the west side of Parcel Number 1423059062, to the east, and the centerline of 152nd Avenue SE, if extended, to the west ANNEXATIONS Ord.Name Date File Location 108 City of Renton 5068 Stoneridge 4/19/2004 A-03-004 Approximately 28.2 acres located west of 148th Avenue SE and north of NE Sunset Boulevard 5074 Carlo 5/17/2004 A-03-002 Approximately 37 acres located between 136th Avenue SE on the west, 140th Avenue SE on the east, city limits and SE 132nd Street on the north, and SE 135th Street, if extended, on the south 5092 Tydico 9/13/2004 9.61-acre property generally bounded by the centerline of NE 3rd Place, if extended, on the north; the centerline of SE 132nd Street, if extended, on the south; 134th Avenue, if extended, on the west; and, Bremerton Avenue NE on the east 5096 Johnson 10/25/2004 A-03-008 Approximately 18.24 acres in area, generally located south of the centerline of SE 118th Street, if extended, and east of the western edge of the 142nd Avenue SE right-of-way 5138 Honey Creek E. 5/23/2005 A-00-004 Approximately 27.5 acres in area, generally located between 126th Avenue SE on the west and Union Avenue NE on the east; SE 100th Street (if extended) generally forms the northern boundary of the annexation area. SE 102nd Street/NE 22nd generally forms the southern boundary of the area 5140 Maplewood E. 5/23/2005 A-04-001 Approximately 26.14 acres in area, generally located in the NW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 156th Avenue SE and SE 136th Street 5142 Merritt II 5/23/2005 A-03-003 Phase I: Approximately 74.87 acres, primarily located in the Eastern 1/2 of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, of the 133-acre expanded annexation area, includ- ing the Newcastle Terrace Subdivision; a portion along SE May Valley Road is located in the East 1/2 of Section 34, Township 24, Range 5 East 12/31/2007 Phase II: Approximately 47.93 acres, primarily located in (Amd. by Ords. 5207, 5266, the West 1/2 of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 5318) East, of the 133-acre expanded annexation area; the northern portion of this phase is located in the West 1/2 of Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 5 East 5147 Wedgewood L. 6/27/2005 A-04-005 Approximately 35.68 acres in area, generally located east of 144th Avenue SE/Jericho Avenue NE, if extended, and west of 148th Avenue/Nile Avenue NE, north of SE 117th Street, and west of Honey Creek, south of SE 117th Street, if extended 5161 Park Terrace 10/17/2005 A-04-002 Approximately 80 acres, generally located south, east, and north of existing City of Renton boundaries and more specifically, east of Anacortes Avenue NE, if extended, south of SE 112th Street, if extended, north of SE 122nd Street, if extended, and west of Hoquiam Avenue NE (144th Avenue SE), if extended 5171 Mosier II 12/5/2005 A-04-004 Approximately 65 acres, located in the northeast quarter of Section 15, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M. in King County, Washington 808 City of Renton ANNEXATIONS Ord.Name Date File Location 5175 Lindberg 12/12/2005 A-04-008 Approximately 10.6 acres in area, generally located north of the centerline of SE 132nd Street and east of the east- ern edge of the 138th Avenue SE right-of-way 5203 Hoquiam 4/24/2006 A-05-002 Approximately 20.5 acres, generally located immediately north of NE 6th Street, if extended, and east of 140th Avenue SE, if extended to 144th Avenue SE. It is bor- dered by SE 120th Street, if extended, on the north 5205 Falk II 4/24/2006 A-04-007 Approximately 6.29 acres, generally located immediately south of the north side of SE 185th Street, if extended, on the north, the east side of 102nd Avenue SE, on the east, a line parallel and some 428 feet south of the northern boundary on the south, and approximately 100th Avenue SE, if extended, on the west 5208 Akers Farms 5/15/2006 A-05-001 Approximately 14.02 acres, generally located immediately south of SE 160th Street and north of SE 164th Street east of 108th Avenue SE and west of 110th Avenue SE, if extended (the annexation site is bordered by the City of Renton on its western, northern and northeastern bound- aries) 5223 Querin II 10/16/2006 A-05-003 Approximately 24.0 acres, generally located south of NE Sunset Blvd. and north of SE 114th Street, if extended, east of 141st, if extended, and west of 144th Avenue SE, if extended 5236 Hudson 11/27/2006 A-05-005 Approximately 14.63 acres, generally located west, south, 4/23/2007 (Amd. by Ord. 5277) and east of the existing City of Renton boundaries defined by a peninsula of land immediately east of 108th Avenue SE, and south of SE 168th Street 5243 Maplewood 12/11/2006 A-04-009 Approximately 60.5 acres, primarily located along the south side of SE Renton-Maple Valley Highway east of Maplewood Gardens and west of the Cedar River where it crosses under the SE Renton-Maple Valley Highway 5261 Perkins 3/5/2007 A-05-006 Approximately 15.47 acres in area, generally located along and south of SE 95th Place, if extended, and mostly west of Union Avenue NE (132nd Avenue SE) 5283 Leitch 5/14/2007 A-05-004 Approximately 14.0 acres, generally located immediately south of the south side of SE 136th Street on the north, west of the middle of 140th Avenue SE, if extended, the east side of 140th Avenue SE to 143rd Avenue SE on the east 5293 Aster Park 6/25/2007 A-05-008 Approximately 19.85 acres, generally located immediately south of NE Sunset Boulevard and immediately west of 148th Avenue SE 5301 Anthone 9/17/07 A-04-003 Approximately 4.89 acres, generally located immediately south of South 55th Street and immediately east of Talbot Road South 5315 Marshall 11/19/07 A-06-001 Approximately 7.6 acres, generally located in the north- east portion of the City of Renton between Anacortes Ave- nue NE, if extended on the west and 132nd Avenue SE on the east, and NE 18th Place, if extended, on the north ANNEXATIONS Ord.Name Date File Location 808 City of Renton 5327 Benson Hill 12/10/07 A-06-002 Approximately 2,406 acres, is located within Renton’s established Potential Annexation Area and generally bounded by the City of Renton corporate boundary on the west and north, SE 192nd Street and S 200th Street on the south, and on the east, 108th Avenue SE, the eastern edge of Boulevard Lane Park, the western edge of Boule- vard Lane Division No. 2, and 128th Avenue SE, if extended, but including Renton Park and Charles Lind- berg High School 5373 New Life – 5/5/08 A-07-001 Approximately 374 acres, is located immediately south of Aqua Barn the Renton Maple Valley Highway and immediately east of the Cedar River at approximately 136th Avenue South- east. 5398 Liberty 7/7/08 A-07-002 Approximately 193 acres, generally located east of 152nd Avenue Southeast, if extended, and south of Southeast 136th Street, with approximately 27 acres north of South- east 136th Street 1205 City of Renton FRANCHISES (cont.) Ord. No.To Whom Granted Date Expires 2248 Colorcable Inc. 6-20-66 10 years Coaxial Cable Subscriber System 2398 Pacific Coast R.R. Company 5-6-1968 25 years 2410 Valley Disposal, Inc. 6-10-1968 5 years 2428 Puget Sound Power & Light Company 8-7-1968 30 years 2466 Clearview T.V. Cable, Inc. 2-10-1969 5 years 2534 El Paso Natural Gas 1-5-1970 10 years 3036 Clearview T.V. Cable, Inc. 2-1-1974 38 months 3137 CATV Ordinance 5-16-1977 15 years 3154 CATV Ordinance, Clearview T.V. 9-12-1977 15 years 3155 CATV Ordinance, Teleprompter Corporation 9-12-1977 15 years 3472 Northwest Pipeline Corporation 10-16-1980 10 years 3501 Northwest Pipeline Corporation 1-12-1981 10 years 3554 Belterra Development Corporation 6-24-1981 35 years amd. 3960 (access to Cedar Ridge Residential Plat) 3702 Cable TV amendment 1-17-1983 Res. 2497 Clearview T.V. Cable, Inc.,. 3-21-1983 Transfer to Group W Cable 3971 Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle- 1-20-1986 20 years Metro (extension of franchise granted by Ord. 1879) Res. 2441 Northwest Cablevision, Inc. to reorganize 3-15-1986 into Teleprompter/Group W Cable, Inc. Res. 2641 TCI Cablevision 4-28-1986 Res. 2647 Group W Cable, sale of stock 6-16-1986 Res. 2692 Water District No. 107 water sewer 11-2-1987 25 years lines granted in City rights of way 4325 Washington Natural Gas 8-12-1991 25 years 4412 TCI Seattle, Inc. (CATV) 8-9-1993 15 years 4572 Olympic Pipeline Company 1-8-1996 10 years, with automatic 10- year increment renewals 4592 City of Tukwila 3-25-1996 FRANCHISES (cont.) Ord. No.To Whom Granted Date Expires 1205 City of Renton 4831 Level 3, LLC (Fiber Optics Cable) 2-21-2000 10 years 4846 Metromedia Fiber Network Services, 6-19-2000 10 years Inc. (Broadband Digital Communications) 4858 Puget Sound Energy, Inc. 9-11-2000 15 years 4863 McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. 9-25-2000 10 years (Broadband Digital Communications) 4895 Adelphia Business Solutions Operations Inc. 3-12-2001 10 years (Broadband Digital Communications) 4896 XO Washington Inc. (Broadband Digital 3-12-2001 10 years Communications) 4906 Time Warner Telecom of Washington 6-4-2001 10 years (Broadband Digital Communications) 5083 VoiceStream PCS III Corporation 6-14-2004 10 years 5160 Sprint Communications Company L.P. 10-17-2005 10 years 499 City of Renton LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (LID) LID No.Ord. No.Location Scope Date (Roadway and/or Utility Improvements) 313 4033 Talbot Rd. S. Final Assessment Roll 12-15-86 4051 Bonds, Interest Rates 3-16-87 314 4231 E. Valley Rd. Refunding Bonds 8-21-89 S.W. 16th 4237 Refunding of Bonds 8-28-89 326 3991 N.E. 4th Street between Final Assessment Roll 5-12-86 Union and Monroe N.E. 4017 Consolidated Bond Issue 9-15-86 329 4074 S.W. 43rd St. Bond Anticipation Notes 6-15-87 4158 Bond Anticipation Notes 5-16-88 4180 Expansion of Scope 10-10-88 4221 Note, Issuance, Payment 6-19-89 4313 Expansion of Scope 6-10-91 4317 Bond Anticipation Notes 6-17-91 4387 Final Assessment Roll 12-21-92 4394 Bonds, Sale, Interest Rate 3-15-93 R3095 Segregating Assessments 11-21-94 330 3993 S.W. Grady Way Bond Anticipation Notes 5-19-86 4150 Final Assessment Roll 4-18-88 4165 Bonds, Sale, Interest Rate 7-11-88 331 4010 Smithers Avenue S. Final Assessment Roll 7-28-86 4017 Consolidated Bond Issue 9-15-86 332 3994 Oakesdale Avenue S.W. Bond Anticipation Notes 5-19-86 4120 Bond Anticipation Notes 12-21-87 4167 Approving and Confirming Construction 8-8-88 4181 Bonds, Interest Rates 10-17-88 334 4145 *N.E. 44th Street Ordering Construction 4-4-88 4155 Ordinance 4145 Rescinded/ 5-16-88 LID Terminated 335 4368 Sierra Heights Ordering Construction 9-21-92 4475 Final Assessment Roll 9-26-94 336 4431 Burlington Northern Railroad Ordering Construction 12-20-93 Crossing at N. 37th St. Ext. 4774 Lake Washington Boulevard Assessments 3-22-99 337 4434 Dayton Ave. N.E., between Ordering Construction 2-14-94 N.E. 20th and N.E. 22nd Sts. *Repealed 497 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 3387 10 1 22 2456 Liquor, Driving Under Influence 10 10 1-4 1130,1621 Driving Under Influence, Recklessness 3388 6 1 87,88 4091,4324 Menacing, Harassment 3389 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendment 3390 Special Ord. Not In Code Cumulative Reserve Fund No. 3390 3391 Special Ord. Not In Code Abandon Condemnation, Parker Property 3392 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3393 4 7 6-3a3 3050 Building Setbacks 3394 Special Ord. Not In Code 3532 Sidewalk Construction 3395 Special Ord. Not In Code South End Fire Station Fund 3396 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 314 3397 Special Ord. Not In Code Equipment Rental Rates 3398 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3399 Special Ord. Not In Code 3343,3350 3404,3484 Park Improvements 3400 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3401 Appendix Annexation 3402 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 302 3403 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3404 Special Ord. Not In Code Park Improvement 3405 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3406 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3407 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3408 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 312 3409 8 7 18 3055 3424,3456 Sewers 3410 4 28 6,9,10,14 3060 3485,3515,3592, Environmental Review Committee 3891 4 30 10 Environmental Review Committee 3411 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3412 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 302 3413 5 19 12 2074 3458 Taxicab Zones 3414 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3415 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3416 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3417 8 3 9 3274 3522 Garbage Rates 3418 Special Ord. Not In Code 3182 LID No. 307 3419 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 307 3420 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3421 Special Ord. Not In Code Cumulative Reserve Fund No. 3421 3422 5 31 1,5,7,9 2193,2220,2907 3512,3776 Cabaret Employees Or Entertainers 3423 6 3 3 Abuse of Police Animals 3424 8 7 18 3409 3456 Sewers 3425 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3426 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3427 Special Ord. Not In Code City Shop Relocation Fund No. 316 3428 10 3 12 4271 Overnight Parking of Certain Vehicles 3429 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3430 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3431 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3432 Appendix Annexation 3433 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3434 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 497 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 3435 Special Ord. Not In Code Special Fund No. 415 3436 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3437 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Change 3438 5 1 5 3773 Utility Tax 3439 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3440 8 7 2 3245 4343 Use of Public Sewers 3441 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation of Funds 3442 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3443 Appendix Vacation 3444 5 12 2 3279 3773 Pawnbrokers License 3445 5 19 3 2074 Taxicab License 3446 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3447 Appendix Vacation 3448 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3449 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 318 3450 Special Ord. Not In Code Special Fund No. 127 3451 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3452 10 1 1A-D 3893 Traffic Code 3453 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3454 4 30 4,10,13-17 3515,3592,3725, Building Regulations 3876,4007,4168, 4353, 4382,4389, 4660 3455 Appendix Vacation 3456 8 7 18 Sewers 3457 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3458 5 19 12 3710,3775 Taxicab Zones 3459 6 1 89 3917,4462 Penal Code 3460 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 307 3461 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3462 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 317 3463 4 7 22,25,29, 3101,2635,2630, 3592,3936,3984, Zoning 30,31 2625,2234,1472 4035,4404 3464 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3465 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3466 Appendix Vacation 3467 Special Ord. Not In Code Special Fund 3468 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3469 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3470 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 3471 1 22 10 4445 Municipal Court 3472 Appendix 3501 Franchise 3473 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3474 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation and Transfer of Funds 1297 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 3935 4 7 2 3927 Building Definitions 3936 4 7 30 2188,2505,3101, 3955,4404 Manufacturing Park District 3463,3478,3512, 3592,3927 3937 4 7 18 3722,3927 3955,4186,4404 Office Park District 3938 4 7 12 2023,2522,3101, 3955 Light Industry District 3333,3905,3927 3939 4 7 13 2963,2968,3101, 3955,4404 Heavy Industry District 3226,3572,3905, 3927 3940 4 7 6,8 3599 4404 R-1,R-2 Zones, Lot Width 3941 4 7 4,6,7,8 3599,3905,3922 4349,4404 Zones, Accessory Uses 3942 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3943 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3944 9 11 4 3606 4522 Subdivision Procedures, Lot Lines 3945 Appendix Annexation, Maplewood Golf Course 3946 Appendix Annexation, Dochnahl 3947 Appendix Vacation 3948 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3949 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation Of Funds 3950 Special Ord. Not In Code Special Assessment District 3951 4 18 1,2 2432 Underground Electrical Installations 3952 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3953 4 7 48 3599 4404 Conditional Use Permits 3954 7 9 4,5 3586 3998,4004,4359 Fire Dept. Applications 3955 4 7 12,13,18, 3936,3937,3938, 4404 Zoning, Hobby Kennels 30 3939 3956 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3957 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation & Transfer Of Funds 3958 9 15 1 Railroad Crossings, Regulations At Or Near 3959 Special Ord. Not In Code Tax Levy, Fixing Rates 3960 Appendix 3554 Franchise Amendment 3961 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3962 3 2 31 3867 4032 Metered Water Service/Sewers 3963 8 7 15 3868 4032 Sewer Charges, Rates 3964 Special Ord. Not In Code 3869 Equipment Rental Rates 3965 Special Ord. Not In Code Annual Budget – 1986 3966 Special Ord. Not In Code LID No. 326, Sale Of Bond Notes 3967 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation Of Funds – 1985 3968 Appendix Vacation 3969 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3970 Special Ord. Not In Code 4354 Water Revenue Bonds 3971 Appendix Franchise Amd. Ord. 1879 3972 Appendix Annexation 3973 (revised) Appendix Annexation 3974 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3975 5 8 1A1 3773 Entertainment Device Tax 3976 4 14 1-5 2142 4437 Comprehensive Plan 3977 9 16 1 4132 Road, Bridge, Municipal Construction Std. Specifications 3978 Appendix Vacation 3979 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation, Street Improvement 3980 4 7 18B1k 4404 O-P Zone Use 1297 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 3981 4 7 38 4008,4186,4404 Site Plan Review 3982 Special Ord. Not In Code 4120 LID No. 332 3983 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3984 4 7 30 3463 4035,4404 Manufacturing (MP) District 3985 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3986 Special Ord. Not In Code 3995 Tax Obligation Bonds 3987 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3988 4 22 1-15 2787,2823,3304, 4124,4130,4351, 3493,3539,3592, 4517,4680 3653,3682,3718, 3721,3733,3745, 3810 2441 Res. Appendix Franchise, Name Change 2641 Res. Appendix Franchise, TCI Cablevision 3989 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3990 6 27 1C* 3177,3775 Taxicab Zones 10 3 3,5,6,8 3177,3775 4271,4517 Taxicab Regulations, Parking 3991 Appendix LID No. 326 3992 4 30 11B4 3454 Appeal Procedures, Hearing Examiner 3993 Appendix LID No. 330 3994 Appendix LID No. 332 3995 Special Ord. Not In Code 3986 Tax Bonds 3996 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 3997 10 1 15F 2130 4374 Taxicab Regulations 3998 7 9 1,5 3761,3924,3954 4004 Fire Code 3999 4 1 1,3 3760,3810 4235 Building Code 4 2 1,2 3760 4235 Plumbing Code 4 4 1 3760 4235 Swimming Pool Code 4 9 1 3760 4235 Housing Code 4 17 1 3760 4235 Mechanical Code 4000 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 4001 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 4002 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 4003 2 14 1-3 Emergency Services Organization 4004 7 9 1,5 3998 4066,4234 Fire Code 4005 Special Ord. Not In Code Appropriation Of Funds, 1986 4006 Appendix Vacation, Earlington Addition 4007 4 7 2,4,10 3541 Fire Hydrants 4008 4 7 10B 3722 4404 Public Zones, Permitted Uses 4 7 38 3981 4404 Site Plan Review 4 23 3 2820,3098 Hearing Examiner *Repealed Only 397 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4228 3 8 1-6 Department Of Community Development 4229 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification, Lowe Rezone (R-104-88) 4230 8 1 1-12* 1303,1953 Eating Establishments & Food Stores 8 2 1-3* 1062 Contagious Diseases 8 4 1* 2572 Slaughtering Animals 8 5 1* 1302 Meat Inspection 8 8 1-5* 1509 Animals; Rabies 8 9 1* 323 Outside Toilets 8 10 1-14* 1309 Milk & Milk Products 4231 Appendix LID No. 314, Issue & Sale Of Bond 4232 Special Ord. Not In Code 4354 Waterworks-Sewer Revenue Bonds 4233 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification, Ralph Warford/Ellenwood Joint Venture (R-105-89) 4234 7 9 1,5 4004,4066 4288,4291,4335, 4359 Fire Code, Additions, Amendments 4235 4 24 1,3(A)(E) 3999 4329,4331,4358, Building Code (K)(G)(J),5 4596 4 2 1,2 3999 4358 Plumbing Code 4 4 1 3999 4358 Swimming Pool Code 4 9 1 3999 4358 Housing Code 4 17 1 3999 4358 Mechanical Code 4 28 2 4596 Plumbing Code Fees 4236 4 7 36(G) 4071 Manufactured Homes 4237 Appendix 4231 LID No. 314, Refund Bonds 4238 8 3 1-9 2393,2460,3149, 4253,4351,4376, Garbage 3274,3630,4213, 4386,4411,4414, 4214 4460,4461 4239 Special Ord. Not In Code 1989 Mid-Year Budget Amendment 4240 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation (Swaim, Ditty, Mathewson & Hollandsworth – VAC-002-88) 4241 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (OMNI Group, Inc./Thomas Hampton – R-037- 89) 4242 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (Sunset Downs/The Polygon Corp. – R- 019-89) 4243 Appendix Renton 91 Annexation (A-007-88) 4244 2 2 7 4437 Private Comprehensive Plan Changes & Rezoning 4245 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification, Renton 91 Associates (R-106-88) 4246 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation (IOPPOLO-VAC-005-87) 4247 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (Mount Olivet Reservoir: R-081-89) 4248 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (KBI Diversified, LTD/Renton Ridge Apartments Phase II: R-046-89) 4249 5 2 1-5 1064,2087,2091, Bonds 2845,3797,4206 *Repealing Only 397 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4249 5 3 1,2 1064,2087,2091, Salaries (cont.) 2845,3797,4206 4250 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (Good Shepherd Rezone: R-015-88) 4251 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (Rolling Hills Reservoir R-104-89) 4252 Special Ord. Not In Code Tax Levy 1990 4253 8 1 9 A-C 2849,3149,4104, 4270 Rates For Services 4194,4213,4214 8 2 3 E,F,G 4213 4213,4304,4356 Charges For Storm Drainage Utility 8 4 31 2849 4213 Charges For Metered Water Service 8 5 15 A,D,F, G 4104,4194 4213 Rate Revenue For Capital Purpose 4254 Special Ord. Not In Code Annual Budget 1990 4255 Special Ord. Not In Code Finance Director Authority 4256 Special Ord. Not In Code 1989 Year-End Amendments 4257 5 1 2 H,J 3011,3773,3842, 4298,4638 Fee Schedule 4127 5 5 4 A-E* Business Licenses 5 7 1 F Tax Payment; When Due, Penalty 6 3 4 3011 False Alarm; Charges By City 4258 Special Ord. Not In Code 4310 1990 Zoning Map Adopted 4259 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation (Storybook Homes: VAC- 003-89) 4260 1-10 All All 1628 Adopting Codification Of General Ordinances 4261 4 31 2 3526,3637 4404 Adult Entertainment 4 31 30 3526,3637 4404 Adult Entertainment 4262 10 5 5 B,C 3826 Redemption Of Impounded Vehicles 10 5 7 D,E 3826 Post Impoundment Hearing Procedures 10 5 10 C2 3826 Approved Tow Company Duties 10 5 12 Approved Two Rates 10 5 13 Penalties For Violations By Tow Agency 4263 6 3 1 2831* Use Of Alarm Systems 6 3 5 2831* Connection Of System To Police Department System 4264 Special Ord. Not In Code Zone Classification (Blake Property Corp. – Earlington Apartments: R-005-89) 4265 Special Ord. Not In Code Adopting King County’s Solid Waste Management Plan 4266 9 14 2B 3635 Vacation Filing Fee 9 14 4 3635 Street, Alley Right-Of-Way 9 14 5A 3635 Vacation Processing Fee 9 14 5B 3635 City Compensation 9 14 5C 3635 Appraisal Required 9 14 5D* 3635 Administrative Costs 9 14 5E 3635 Administrative Costs 9 14 6* 3635 Vacation Restrictions 9 14 10 3635,4011 Appraisal Fees *Repealing Only 397 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4267 5 1 2C1 3774,4639 Photostatic Copies, Fees 5 1 2D 3933 Ordinances – Codes – Services, Fees 5 1 2J 3933 Facsimile Copies, Fees 4268 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone, R-085-89 Campbell/Laitila 4269 4 22 8 3174 4367 Drainage Plan Requirements 4 22 9 3174 Drainage Plan Design Criteria 4 22 15 3174 Drainage Plan Review Procedures 4270 8 1 9B4b4 4253 4304 Garbage Container Extra Charges 8 1 9B4b4* 4253 4304 4271 10 10 1 3177 Definitions 10 10 2A-F* 3177 Method Of Parking 10 10 2H,I 10 10 3B-E* 3177 Restricted Parking At All Times 10 10 3G-Q* 3177,3990 10 10 3R-T 3312 10 10 4E,F* 3552 Restricted Parking Time Limit 10 10 4G 3552 Handicapped Parking Restrictions 10 10 4H-L 4396, 4306,4442, Permit Parking 4517 10 10 7 3312 Penalties 10 10 8A,C-E* 3990,3177 Parking Authority 10 10 8G-I 10 10 12C* 3428 Violation Of Section 10 10 13* 4046 Criminal Penalties 10 10 13I-J Certain Vehicle Parking 4272 Special Ord. Not In Code Transfer Of Monies 4273 10 12 24 Liability Insurance 4274 5 10 7 Natural Gas Sales Tax 4275 Appendix Annexation (A-001-89) Duncan 4276 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacating Portion Of SW 31st St. 4277 Special Ord. Not In Code PUD (Honey Creek Associates PPUD-015-84) 4278 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone, R-107-88 James E. Bakke, Inc. 4279 Special Ord. Not In Code Housekeeping Amendments 4280 9 7 2 2972 Amendments 9 7 3 2972 Authentication, Record Of Code 9 7 4 2972 Liability 9 7 5 2972 Conflicting Provisions 4 16 1* 3628 Code Adopted 4 16 7* 2972 Effective Date 4281 9 7 1 2972,3628,4132 4340 Code Adopted 4282 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4283 Special Ord. Not In Code Improvement Program, Traffic 4284 2 3 1 4206 Board Of Public Works, Creation 2 3 5 3810 Board Of Public Works, Voting 4285 10 12 24F 4360 Liability Insurance ID Card 4286 10 12 25 4462 Inattentive Driving 4287 8 4 6A-C,F 3636 Water Meter Charges Orig. Inst. 8 4 6G 4552 Water Inst., Charges 8 4 29 1437,2823,2845 Meter Accuracy Question 8 4 41B2b 4205 4505 Charges For Property Not Previously Assessed *Repealing Only 397 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4287 8 4 41B3 4205 4321 Charges For Property Not (cont.) Previously Assessed 8 5 4D 3832 Building Sewer Permits 8 5 17B2b 4205 4505 Charges For Property Not Previously Assessed 8 5 17B3 4205 4321,4507 Charges For Property Not Previously Assessed 9 10 3A-B 3832 4345 Street Excavations, Improvements 9 12 8B 3276 4522 Plat Improvement 4288 7 1 4D,M 3761,4234 4335,4359 Fire Code, Amendments & Additions 4289 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification, R-1 (Single- Family Residential) 4290 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacating Portion Of NE 14th St. 4291 7 1 4L 4234 Fire Code, Additions, Amendments 4292 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification, R-1 (Single- Family Residential) 4293 8 2 1D 4065 Storm & Surface Water Drainage; Water Service Reinstatement 8 4 12 2849 Water Dept., Delinquent Charges 8 4 33B 2849 Water Dept., When Due, Payable 8 4 34 1437,2665,2845 4460 Designated Coll./Water Charges 8 5 16 2847 4460 Water/Billings & Collections 4294 Special Ord. Not In Code 4354 Waterworks Utility Amendments 4295 6 10 1A,E,G, 3511,3573,4179 4360,4637 Criminal Code J,L,O 4296 4 12 1-7* 2975 Repealing National Building Code 4297 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification (High Density Multi-Family Residential) 4298 5 1 2H 4127,4257 Police Service Charges 4299 7 1 4N 4234 4359 Fire Code, Additions, Amendments 4300 Special Ord. Not In Code Tax Levy *Repealing Only 798 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4367 5 5 5 License Applications, Aquifer (cont.) Protection Area 8 8 1-25 4403,4504 Aquifer Protection 4368 Appendix Establish LID No. 335, Sewer Installation 4369 8 5 15D1 4386 Sewer Charges 8 5 15D2 4386 Sewer Charges 4370 Special Ord. Not In Code Final PUD (FPUD-144-91) Honey Creek 4371 8 4 31A 4386 Water Meter Rates 4372 Special Ord. Not In Code Obligation Bonds 4373 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone (R-110-91) Book/Bales 4374 10 3 1-3* Arterial Highways 10 7 1-5* Motorcycles 10 9 1-5* Parking Meters & Zones 10 12 1 4454 Wash. Model Traffic Ord. Adopt 10 12 2-21* Traffic Code 4375 6 17 7* Pawnshop Property Hearing 4376 8 1 2 4414 Garbage, Definitions 8 1 4K 4414,4703 Requirements For Recyclables Deposit Areas 4377 5 11 1A 4503 Telephone Utility Tax 4378 5 5 6 Confidentiality Of Information 4379 Special Ord. Not In Code Tax Levy 4380 2 8 1 Municipal Arts Commission, Residency 4381 10 12 27 4462 Avoiding Intersection 4382 4 8 4 Hearing Examiner, Term 4383 Appendix Annexation (Senescu, A-002-990) 4384 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification 4385 Special Ord. Not In Code Annual Budget 1993, Adoption 4386 8 1 9A,B,C 4414,4461, Rates For Services, Garbage 4485 8 4 31A,B4 4427 Metered Water Charges 8 5 15A,D 4427 Sewer Charges 4387 Appendix LID No. 329 Assessments 4388 Special Ord. Not In Code 1992 Year-End Budget Amendments 4389 4 8 16 3454, 3658 Hearing Examiner, Appeals 4390 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 4391 5 13 1 4075 Definitions 5 13 8 Security Personnel 4392 10 13 Committee Reduction 10 13 1 4719 Definitions 10 13 2 4719 Commute Trip Reduction Goals 10 13 3 4719 Designation Of CTR Zones & Base Year Values 10 13 4 Responsible City Of Renton Agency 10 13 5 4719 Applicability 10 13 6 4719 Requirements For Employers 10 13 7 Record Keeping 10 13 8 4719 Schedule & Process For CTR Reports *Repealed Only 798 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4392 10 13 9 4719 Credit For Transportation Demand (cont.) Management Efforts 10 13 10 4719 Waivers Or Goal Modifications 10 13 11 Employer Peer Review Group 10 13 12 Appeals Of Administrative Decisions 10 13 13 4719 Enforcement & Penalties 10 13 14 4719 Severability 4393 Special Ord. Not In Code 1993 Budget 4394 Special Ord. Not In Code District 329 Bonds 4395 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4396 10 10 4 4271 4517 Permit Parking 4397 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4398 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4399 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4400 4 25 1 4311 4596 Adoption Of National Electrical Code 1993 4 25 4 3217 4596 Amendment To National Electrical Code 4 25 5 4596 Electrical Code, Fees 4401 4 20 13 Public Art Exemption 4402 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Amendment; Landscape Requirements 4403 8 8 3B Aquifer Protection Applicability, Effective Date 4404 4 31 Zoning Code 4 31 2 3526,3543,3572, 4432, 4438, Zoning Definitions 3637,3641,3653, 4439,4494,4523 3899,3905,3910, 3922,3927,3935, 4186,4261 4 31 3 1542,2188,3599 4519 Zoning Use Districts 4 31 4.1 4349 4494,4523,4548, Resource Conservation Zone 4549,4571,4680 4 31 4.2 4494,4548,4571, Single-Family Low Density Zone 4680 4 31 5 3599,3905,3927, 4494,4523,4548, Single-Family Zone 3940,3941 4549,4636* 4 31 6 3922,3941 4494,4502,4523, Mixed Residential Zone 4548,4549 4 31 7 3599,3905,3927, 4494,4523,4548, Planned Neighborhood Residential 3940,3941 4549,4614 Zone 4 31 8 3641,3689,3745, 4494,4523,4548, Multi-Family Zone 3905,3927 4549,4563,4631 4 31 9 3722,4008,4124, Public Zone 4186 4 31 10.1 3750,3905,3927, 4466,4494,4523, Mixed Commercial Zone 4124,4186 4595 4 31 10.2 3750,3905,3927, 4494,4523,4593 Community Commercial Zone 4124,4186 4 31 10.3 3750,3905,3927, 4494,4502,4523, Neighborhood Commercial Zone 4124,4186 4593,4680 *Repealed Only 397 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4515 Special Ord. Not In Code 4487 Budget Adjustments 4516 Special Ord. Not In Code 4487 Budget Adjustments 4517 4 14 1B,C 3988 Title, Intent & Enforcement 4 14 2 3988 Definitions 4 14 3 3988 Uses & Conditions 4 14 4 3988 General Provisions 4 14 8 3988 Parking Standards 4 14 9C,1 3988 Submission Of Plans 10 10 4H 4271 Parking Prohibited 10 10 5,B,D 3177,3990 Stopping, Standing & Parking Of Transit Coaches 4518 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation (VAC-94-003) 4519 4 31 3 4404 Zoning Districts 4520 4 31 10.4 4500 4608 Arterial Commercial Zone 4521 4 34 Street Improvements 4 34 1 Title 4 34 2 Purpose 4 34 3 Definitions 4 34 4 Administering & Enforcing 4 34 5 Design Standards 4 34 6 Development Requirements 4 34 7 Plan Drafting 4 34 8 Review & Approval 4 34 9 Inspections & Fees 4 34 10 Bond & Liability Insurance 4 34 11 Alterations 4 34 12 Deferrals 4 34 13 Waivers 4 34 14 Appeals 4 34 15 Violations/Penalties 4 34 16 Severability 4522 9 12 2009,2667,2823, Subdivision Ordinance 2845,2866,3105, 3271,3300,3356, 3483,3515,3592, 3606,3608,3725, 3785,3901,3944, 4041,4122,4154, 4287,4308,4329 9 12 1 Title, Purpose, Scope 9 12 2 4636 Definitions 9 12 3 Administering Authority 9 12 4 Notification 9 12 5 Exceptions 9 12 6 Subdivision Procedures 9 12 7 Lot Line Adjustments 9 12 8 Short Subdivisions 9 12 9 Subdivision 9 12 10 Annexed Property 9 12 11 Installation Of Improvements 9 12 12 Final Plat Procedure 9 12 13 Environmental Considerations 9 12 14 Existing Land Use 9 12 15 Streets 9 12 16 Installation Of Utilities 397 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4522 9 12 17 Public Use Areas (cont.) 9 12 18 Blocks 9 12 19 Lots 9 12 20 Other Improvements 9 12 21 Hillside Subdivisions 9 12 22 Parks & Open Space 9 12 23 Industrial/Commercial Plats 9 12 24 Variances 9 12 25 Penalties 9 12 26 Repealed Ordinances 4523 4 31 2 4404,4432,4438 4549 Definitions 4 31 4.1B 4404 Resource Conservation Zone 4 31 4.2B 4404 Single-Family Low Density Zone 4 31 5 4404 Single-Family Zone 4 31 6B 4404,4502 Mixed Residential Zone 4 31 7B 4404 4614 Planned Neighborhood Res. Zone 4 31 8B 4404 Multi-Family Zone 4 31 10.1B 4404 Mixed Commercial Zone 4 31 10.2B 4404 Community Commercial Zone 4 31 10.3B 4404 Neighborhood Commercial Zone 4 31 10.4B 4404 Arterial Commercial Zone 4 31 10.5B 4404 Convenience Commercial Zone 4 31 11.1 4404 Light Industrial Zone 4 31 11.2 4404 Medium Industrial Zone 4 31 12B 4404 Heavy Industrial Zone 4 31 13B 4404 Manufactured Home Park Zone 4 31 16B 4432 Commercial Office Zone 4 31 19I Public Use Notices 4 31 24D 1472 Certificate Of Occupancy 4 31 25.1B 4404 Planned Office/Residential 4524 7 1 40 4359 4547 Fireworks 4525 8 5 17B 4507 System Development Charge 4526 8 4 41B 4508 System Development Charge 4527 4 6 22E 4489 Adoption By Reference 4 18 2 3106 Adoption By Reference 4528 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4529 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4530 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4531 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4532 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4533 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4534 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4535 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4536 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Changes 4537 4 31 4.3 4571 Residential Zone – 5 4538 4 32 3C1 4346 Lands Which Chapter Applies 4539 Special Ord. Not In Code 4487 4561 Budget Amendments 4540 Special Ord. Not In Code 4434 LID No. 337 4541 Special Ord. Not In Code 4434 LID No. 337 Assessments 4542 Special Ord. Not In Code 4498 Comprehensive Plan Amends. 4543 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classifications 4544 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classifications 4545 Special Ord. Not In Code 1994 WSDOT Adopted 4546 4 5 2520,2698,2823, Dangerous Building Code 3809,4351 798 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4641 5 13 3A Public Dances And Dance Halls: License, Exemption and Waiver of Payment 4642 Appendix Annexation 4643 8 1 9 4567 4659,4692 Garbage: Rates For Services 8 2 2G 4567 Storm And Surface Water Drainage: Rate Reductions 8 4 31C1,4 4567 4692 Water: Charges For Metered Water Service Inside City 8 5 15D4 4567 Sewers: Sewer Charges 4644 Special Ord. Not In Code Tax Levy 4645 Special Ord. Not In Code Annual Budget; Adjusting Park and Golf Fees 4646 9 7 1 4340 Road, Bridge And Municipal Construction Standards; Code Adopted 4647 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4648 4 31 19F Zoning: Administration; Interpretation And Permits 4 36 2B Regulatory Reform: Applicability And Permit Process Types 4 36 4C Regulatory Reform: Submittal Requirements 4 36 6D1 Regulatory Reform: Review Authority 4 36 7E,7F Regulatory Reform: Review Procedures 51 1A Fee Schedule 4649 4 20 12C Commercial Office Zone 431 2 Definitions 4 31 16 4560 4678 Commercial Office Zone 4650 2 7 2 Human Rights And Affairs Commission: Creation of Commission 4651 4 31 2 Definitions 4 31 10.1B2 Mixed Commercial Zone 4652 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Brain 4653 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: D & R Enterprises 4654 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Frary 4655 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: O’Brien 4656 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Springbrook Associates 4657 8 2 2F* 4065 Storm And Surface Water Drainage: Rate Reductions 4658 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4659 8 1 9A,B1, 4692 Garbage: Rates For Services B2,B3 4660 4 8 11B5 3454 Hearing Examiner: Applications 4 8 17C 3725 Hearing Examiner: Council Action 4 31 2 Zoning: Definitions 4 36 7I 4587 Regulatory Reform: Review Procedures 4661 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 4662 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance *Repealed Only 798 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4663 2 9 4C*,4E 3706 Park Commission: General Powers And Duties 2 9 6 3706 Park Commission: Parks Director and Recreation Director 4664 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4665 4 31 2 Definitions 4 31 16B2s,4 Commercial Office Zone 4666 4 38 1-25 4689 Wireless Communications Facilities 4667 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: May Valley 4668 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Michael Scarff 4669 Special Ord. Not In Code New City Hall Building Fund 4670 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4671 4 14 3C 4466 Parking And Loading: Uses And Conditions 4 31 10.1D1a Mixed Commercial Zone 4672 6 25 1-3 Pedestrian Interference 4673 4 24 6 Combination Building Permit Fees 4 25 5A5,12 4073 National Electrical Code: Fees 4 28 2 4596 Uniform Plumbing Code: Fees 4674 6 10 1D,H,J, 4686 Criminal Code Sections Adopted K,P,Q,R 6 12 2 Prescription Drugs 6 12 3 4729 Drug Paraphernalia: Severability 6 18 15* 4179 Obstructing Public Officers 6 23 1* 3757 Laws Adopted By Reference 6 23 2* 3893 Laws Adopted By Reference 4675 6 1 1 4496 Abandoned Vehicles: Definitions 6 1 2 4351 Abandoned Vehicles On Private Property Regulated 4676 9 3 60 Decriminalization Of Harbor Regulations 93 61 Definitions And Penalties 9 3 62 Criminal Offenses 4677 8 5 15C 4467 Sewer Charges 4678 4 31 16B1,2, 4649 Commercial Office Zone 4g 4679 6 25 4 4705 Prohibition Against Sitting Or Lying Down On A Public Sidewalk 6 25 5 Civil Infraction 4680 4 14 8E5 3988 Parking Standards 431 2 Definitions 4 31 4.1B3e,5b 4404 Resource Conservation Zone 4 31 4.2B3d,5c 4404 Single-Family Low Density Zone 4 31 4.3B3d,5b Residential-5 Dwelling Units Per Acre Zone 4 31 5B3d,5b 4494 Single-Family Zone 4 31 6B3e,5b Residential-10 Units Per Acre Zone 4 31 7B3d,5d Residential Zone-14 Dwelling Units Per Acre Zone 4 31 8B3c,5b 4494 Residential Multi-Family Zone 4 31 10.1B1c(6)4494 Mixed Commercial Zone 4 31 10.2B1b(3)4494 Community Commercial Zone *Repealed Only 1107 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4722 4 1-11 4773,4777,4786, Adoption Of Development 4794,4802,4808, Regulations 4821,4827,4835, 4840,4851,4856, 4963,4971,4999, 5169,5304 4723 1 3 1-4 4835,4856,4893, Penalties 4912,4923,5043, 5081,5196 21 5 Board Of Adjustment 2 3 2 Board Of Public Works 2 10 6 Planning Commission 3 9 1-8 5079 Hearing Examiner 5 1 1,3 Fee Schedule 5 5 3 Business Licenses 5 12 27,30 Adult Entertainment Standards 6 1 2 5129 Abandoned Vehicles 7* Fire Regulations 8 1 4 5133 Garbage 8 2 7 Storm And Surface Water Drainage 8 3* Protection Of Water Supply 8 4 2,4*,5*,6*, Water 14*,15*,24, 39*,41-43*, 45* 8 5 2,3,4*,6*, Sewers 7*,8*,13*,15, 17*,18*,19*, 21* 9 1 2,5 Easements 9 2 4 Excess Right-Of-Way Use 9 5 2,12,16* Latecomer’s Agreements 9 10 3*,10*,12 Street Excavations 9 12* Subdivision Ordinance 9 13 2* Trees And Shrubbery 914 2,5 Vacations 9 15 6* Weeds And Noxious Matter 9 16 6,8* Special Assessment Districts 4724 4 4 100 4766, 5066 Sign Code 4 11 190 Definitions 4725 4 9 070 3891 SEPA 4726 6 2 2 1541 Air Guns 4727 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget 4728 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Oakesdale Campus 4729 6 12 3,4 4674 Drug Paraphernalia 4730 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4731 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4732 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: May Valley 4733 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4734 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4735 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Potoschnick/Newton 4736 4 2 060,070, 4971 Land Use Districts 080,110 4 4 050,080, Property Development Standards *Repealed Only 1107 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 100 4737 Special Ord. Not In Code Special Election: Pool Construction 4738 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4739 5 4 2 4223,4446 4806 Animal Licenses 4740 4 4 060 4367,4504 4851 Grading, Excavation And Mining Regulations 4 6 030 Drainage (Surface Water Standards) 4 11 020*,030, Definitions 040,090, 120 5 5 5 Business License Within An APA 8 8 1-23 Aquifer Protection 4741 5 1 2 3887,3933,4267 4789 Fee Schedule 4742 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Rainier Avenue North 4743 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Hardie/Hayes 4744 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: O’Connor Plat 4745 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Pan Abode 4746 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Boeing Commercial Airplane Group 4747 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Puget Western 4748 6 17 6 3779 Pawnbrokers 4749 4 3 040 4839 Auto Mall Improvement District 4750 Special Ord. Not In Code Funds Appropriation 4751 4 7 080,100, 4522 4999 Subdivision Regulations 170 4 8 120 Permits And Decisions 4 11 120 Definitions 4752 5 20 1-12 Peddler’s Licenses 4753 6 10 1 4674,4686 Criminal Code 4754 Special Ord. Not In Code 1999 Tax Levy 4755 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4756 8 1 9 4567,4659,4692 4807 Garbage Rates 8 4 31 Water Rates 4757 1 5 1 4514 5090 Council 4758 Special Ord. Not In Code 1999 Budget Adoption 4759 Special Ord. Not In Code 4822 Zoning Map Amendments 4760 Appendix Annexation 4761 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4762 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: S.W. Harris Place 4763 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Martin Smith Real Estate Services 4764 4 1 180 4552 Utility Fees 4765 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Kirkland Place N.E. 4766 4 4 100 4720,4724 Sign Regulations 4767 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Aberdeen Avenue N.E./ N.E. 33rd Street 4768 4 1 140 3214,3216,3719, 4769, 5085 Building Fees 4 5 050 3760,3770,4073, Uniform Building Code 4 5 060 4358,4450,4546, Uniform Code For The Abatement 4596,4673 Of Dangerous Buildings 4 5 080 Uniform Housing Code 4 5 090 Uniform Mechanical Code 4 5 100 Uniform Plumbing Code *Repealed Only 508 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4 5 110 Uniform Swimming Pool Code 4769 4 5 050 2434,3541,4546, Uniform Building Code 4 5 060 4547,4768 Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings 4 5 070 5078, 5086 Uniform Fire Code And Fire Prevention Regulations 4770 Special Ord. Not In Code Funds Appropriation 4771 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Olympia Avenue N.E. 4772 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 4773 4 2 020,060, 4466,4502,4631, 4786,4788,4840, Land Use Districts 070,080, 4722 4857,4971 110,120 4 3 010 Adult Entertainment Regulations 4 8 120 Permit Submittal Requirements 4 9 200 Site Plan Review 4 11 040,130, Definitions 200,260 4774 Appendix LID No. 336 Assessments 4775 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Oakesdale Avenue S.W. 4776 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classifications 4777 4 1 050 4517,4587, 4802,4821,4857, Land Development Roles And 4722 4971 Responsibilities 4 2 060,070, Land Use Districts 080,120 4 3 120 Residential Demonstration District 4 8 100,120 Permit Applications 4 9 250 Variances, Waivers, Modifications And Alternates 4 11 130 Definitions 4778 6 2 3 Air Guns 4779 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Pierre 4780 Appendix Annexation 4781 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Davis 4782 4 2 050 Land Use Districts 4783 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4784 3 4 3 4445 5079 Judges Pro Tem 4785 6 26 1-9 Bicycle Helmets 4786 4 2 060,070, 4722,4773 4803,4857,4915 Land Use Districts 080 4787 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Condemnation 4788 4 2 110 4587,4773 4971 Land Use Districts 4 8 100 Permit Application And Decision 4789 5 1 2 3887,4741 Fee Schedule 4790 4 4 080 3988,4517 4854 Parking, Loading And Driveway Regulations 4791 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Safeway, Inc. 4792 6 1 2 1700,3175,3853, 5129 Junk Vehicles Or Vehicle Hulks 6 14 2 4496,4675 Litter 10 5 2 Impoundment Of Vehicles 4793 Special Ord. Not In Code 4821 Multi-Family Housing Design Guidelines 4794 4 8 100 3454,4437,4587, Permit Application And Decision 4 9 020,180 4722 Procedures And Review Criteria 4795 Special Ord. Not In Code 4611 Vacation 4796 Special Ord. Not In Code 4498 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 508 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4797 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Maple Valley Taco Time/Conrads 4798 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Maple Valley Taco Time/Cedar River Market 4799 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Maple Valley Taco Time/Cedar River Barber Shop 4800 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: SECO Development, Inc. 4801 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Lakeridge Development 4802 4 1 050, 170 3981,4008,4404, 4850,4854,4857, Administration And Enforcement 4 2 020,060, 4587,4614,4631, 4900,4971,5028 Land Use Districts 070,080, 4722,4777 5369 120 4 8 120 5369 Permit Submittal Requirements 4 9 200,210 5369 Procedures And Review Criteria 250 4803 4 2 060,070 4786 4857,4971 Land Use Districts 080,120 4804 Special Ord. Not In Code Planned Action: Southport Site 4805 Special Ord. Not In Code Golf Fees 4806 5 4 2,3 3773,4739 Animal License Fees 4807 8 1 9 4756 4871 Garbage Rates 8 4 31 Water Rates 4808 4 1 160 4722 5194,5263 School Impact Fees 4809 5 8 5 3773 Gambling Tax 4810 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Tax Increase Authorization 4811 Special Ord. Not In Code 2000 Tax Levy 4812 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Tax Levy Limit Factor Authorization 4813 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: La Pianta Limited Partnership 4814 8 5 15 4567,4643 4881 Sewer Charges 4815 8 1 9 4436,4485,4567 4881,4898,5043 Garbage Rates 8 2 3 Charges For Surface Water Utility 8 4 31 Charges For Meter Water Service 8 5 15 Sewer Charges 4816 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4817 4 1 140 3719 4848 Building Fees 4818 Special Ord. Not In Code 2000 Budget Adoption 4819 Appendix Annexation 4820 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Smith 4821 4 1 050 3829,4587,4722, 4854,4971,4999 Land Development Roles And 4777,4793* Responsibilities 4 3 100 Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations 4 3 105 Watershed Protection Regulations – Springbrook Watershed 4 8 120 Permit Applications 4 11 010,080, Definitions 090,130, 160,190 4822 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 4823 6 9 1 3342 Leaving Children In Vehicle *Repealed Only 508 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4824 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Special Assessment District 4825 5 11 1 4503 4873 Utility Tax 5 11 3 Utility Tax: Definition Of Gross Income 4826 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Maple Valley Taco Time 4827 4 1 050 4722 4840,4971 Land Development Roles And Responsibilities 4 2 060,070, Land Use Districts 080 4 3 010 Adult Retail And Entertainment 4 8 080,110 Permits 4 11 010,160 Definitions 5 12 1 Adult Entertainment Definitions 4828 4 3 010 3526,4261 Adult Retail And Entertainment 4 10 010 Nonconforming Structures, Uses And Lots 4 11 010,190 Definitions 4829 Appendix Annexation 4830 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classification: Morrison 4831 Appendix Franchise, Level 3 LLC 4832 4 4 070 2504,3718,3719, Landscaping 100 4172,4629,4720 4848,4856 Sign Regulations 4 11 160,190 Definitions 4833 2 12 Human Services Advisory Committee 4834 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Legacy Partners/Martindale, et al. 4835 1 3 1,2 2820,3463,3849, 4851,4856,5132 Remedies And Penalties 4 1 050,090 3891,4071,4219, Administration And Enforcement 4 3 050,060*, 4236,4346,4351, Critical Areas 070*,110* 4352,4404,4478, 4 4 030,060, 4527,4538,4587, 5304 Property Development Standards 130 4648,4722,4723 4 7 130 5304 Subdivisions 4 8 120 5304 Permits 4 9 070,250 Environmental Review 4 10 010 Nonconforming Uses 4 11 010,020, Definitions 030,040, 050,060, 070,080, 120,130, 160,180, 190,200 4836 Special Ord. Not In Code Valley Communications Center Development Authority 4837 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4838 2 8 2 Municipal Arts Commission: Appointments And Compensation 2 8 4 Commission Responsibilities 4839 4 3 040 4749 Auto Mall Improvement District Regulations *Repealed Only 508 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4840 4 2 060,070 4722,4773,4827 4971 Land Use Districts 080 4 11 160 Definitions 4841 8 4 33,44 5013 Water 4842 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Renton Technical College 4843 4 4 100 4629,4720 5357 Sign Regulations 4844 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4845 9 14 11 4608 Administrative Procedure for Right- Of-Way Vacations 4846 Appendix Franchise, Metromedia Fiber Network Services, Inc. 4847 4 2 080 4691 Land Use Districts 4848 4 1 140 2877,3719,4629, 4859,4908,5062 Building Fees 4 4 100 4817,4832 Sign Regulations 4 11 190 Definitions 4849 2 1 2 Board Of Adjustment 4850 4 8 120 4802 4900 Permit Applications 4851 4 1 050,070 3891,4071,4147, 4954,4971,5132 Administration And Enforcement 4 2 010,050, 4186,4219,4367, Land Use Districts 120,130 4403,4437,4504, 4 3 030,050 4527,4587,4722, Critical Areas 4 4 030,060, 4740,4835 Property Development Standards 130 4 5 120 Underground Storage Tanks 4 6 030,040 Drainage And Sewer Standards 4 8 120 Permits 4 9 015,070, Environmental Review 200,250 4 11 020,030, Definitions 040,050, 060,070, 080,120, 130,150, 160,180, 190,200, 210,230 5 5 5 Business License 85 22 Sewers 8 8* Aquifer Protections Areas 4852 5 1 2,4 2831,4257,4298 Fee Schedule 6 3 Burglar Alarms 4853 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Born And Korn 4854 4 2 120 1472,3718,3988, 4971 Land Use Districts 4 4 070,080 4690,4790,4802, Property Development Standards 4 9 200 4821 Site Plan Review 4 11 030,070, Definitions 120,160 4855 Special Ord. Not In Code 4498 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4856 1 3 1,2,5 3540,4351,4462, 5196 Remedies And Penalties 4 1 100,110 4522,4722,4723, Administration And Enforcement 4 2 140 4832,4835 Land Use Districts 4 3 050,130 Critical Areas *Repealed Only 306 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4856 4 4 070,100, Property Development Standards (cont.) 140 4 5 120 Underground Storage Tanks 4 6 110 Street And Utility Standards: Penalty 4 7 240 Subdivisions: Penalties 4 9 260 Environmental Review: Penalties 4 10 020 Nonconforming Uses: Penalties 5 13 19 Public Dances And Dance Halls: Penalties 8 1 12 5133 Garbage: Penalties 9 10 12 Street Excavations: Penalties 9 13 2 Trees And Shrubbery: Penalties 9 15 6 Weeds And Noxious Matter: Penalties 4857 4 2 060,070 4773,4777,4786, 4971 Land Use Districts 4 11 150 4802,4803 Definitions 4858 Appendix Franchise, Puget Sound Energy, Inc. 4859 4 4 100 4848 Sign Regulations 4860 2 3 2 3810,3857,3635, Board Of Public Works 9 1 3,5 4266 Release Of Easements 9 14 3,5,10 Vacations 4861 9 10 11 5009,5131 Trench Restoration And Street Overlay Requirements 4862 5 19 1,2,5, 4717 Telecommunications Licenses And 7-12 Franchises 4863 Appendix Franchise, McLeodUSA, Inc. Telecommunications Services 4864 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: La Pianta/Liberty Ridge 4865 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: La Pianta/Liberty Ridge 4866 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Merlino CPA 4867 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Aegis CPA 4868 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Merlino CPA 4869 4 2 110 Residential Development Standards 4870 Special Ord. Not In Code 2001 Budget Adoption 4871 8 1 9 4807 4932 Garbage Rates 8 4 31 Water Rates 4872 4 1 180 4506,4525,4526 Utility Fees 4873 5 11 3 4825 Utility Tax 4874 3 5 1-10 1476,4206 5079 Community Services Department 4875 4 1 180 5000 Utility Fees 4876 Appendix Annexation 4877 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Knight 4878 8 1 9 4932 Garbage Rates 4879 Special Ord. Not In Code 4883 Vacation: St. Anthony Parish 4880 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Gene Coulon Park 4881 8 2 2,3 4461,4481,4643, 4928,5043 Storm And Surface Water Drainage 8 5 15 4814,4815 Sewer Charges 4882 5 21 1 Procedure Upon Overpayment 5 21 2 Appeals 4883 Special Ord. Not In Code 4879 Vacation: St. Anthony Parish 4884 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Renton Municipal Airport 4885 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Vectra LLC 4886 5 1 5 5025 Golf Course Greens Fees 306 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4887 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Tax Increase Authorization 4888 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Tax Levy Limit Factor Authorization 4889 Special Ord. Not In Code 2001 Tax Levy 4890 4 1 180 5000 Utility Fees 9 5 5,9,10 Latecomer’s Agreement 4891 Appendix Annexation 4892 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 4893 8 5 3 4472,4723 Private Sewage Disposal 4894 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4895 Appendix Franchise, Adelphia Business Solutions Operations Inc. 4896 Appendix Franchise, XO Washington Inc. 4897 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Merlino CPA 4898 8 1 9 4567,4815 Rates For Services 8 2 3 Determination Of Category Of Property And Calculation Of Charges 8 4 31 Charges For Metered Water Service Inside City 8 5 15 Sewer Charges 4899 4 8 110 3454 Appeals 4900 4 2 120 4802,4850 Commercial Development Standards 4 8 120 Submittal Requirements 4901 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4902 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Wastewater Treatment Plant 4903 1 3 3,4,6,7 5081,5196 Nuisances 4904 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Rolling Hills Reservoir 4905 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4906 Appendix Franchise, Time Warner Telecom 4907 4 6 040 4677 4969 Sewer Service Outside City 4908 4 1 140 4848 5062 Sign Permit Fees 4 4 100 Temporary And Portable Signs 4909 Special Ord. Not In Code 4498 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4910 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Boeing Commercial Airplane Group 4911 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Springbrook Watershed 4912 9 2 1-5,7 3810,4050,4087, Excess Right-Of-Way Use 4723 4913 4 1 210 5095 Waived Fees 4914 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Between Lind/Seneca Ave. S.W. and S.W. 12th/13th St. 4915 4 2 060,070 4786 4971 Land Use Districts 4916 5 4 1 3773,3777,4185, 4964 Animal Licenses 6 6 1,3,4,5,9 4463 Animals And Fowl At Large 4917 4 2 060,070, 4971 Land Use Districts 120 4 11 190 Definitions 4918 Appendix Annexation 4919 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 4920 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Assessment District 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4921 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Assessment District 4922 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 4923 9 16 1-12 4444,4505,4723 4936 Special Assessment Districts 4924 Appendix Annexation 4925 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 4926 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4927 6 14 22 4686 Litter 4928 8 5 15 4881 4996,5043 Sewer Rates 4929 Special Ord. Not In Code 2002 Tax Levy 4930 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Tax Levy Limit Factor Authorization 4931 Special Ord. Not In Code Property Tax Increase Authorization 4932 8 1 9 4871,4878 5043,5133 Garbage Rates 8 4 31 Water Rates 4933 Special Ord. Not In Code Senior Center Facility Rental Fees 4934 Special Ord. Not In Code Drop-In Fitness Rates 4935 Special Ord. Not In Code Golf Course Fees 4936 9 16 10 4923 Special Assessment Districts 4937 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: SE 2nd Place, Nile Avenue SE 4938 Special Ord. Not In Code 2002 Budget Adoption 4939 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: State of Washington 4940 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Rajaratnam 4941 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Mt. Olivet Reservoir 4942 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Walker’s Renton Subaru 4943 9 14 3,9-11 3635,4011 Vacations 4944 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Imagina Productions 4945 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Covenant Development 4946 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: South Talbot Hill Reservoir 4947 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Renton Water Well No. 5 4948 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 4949 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Fire Station No. 13 4950 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: S. Talbot Road Remnant 4951 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: West Hill 4952 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: St. Claire 4953 5 1 2 Fee Schedule 4954 4 1 050 4587,4851 Administration And Enforcement 4 7 040,230, Subdivision Regulations 240,250 4 8 120 Permits And Decisions 4 9 200 Procedures And Review Criteria 4 11 020 Definitions 4955 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: NW 5th Street 4956 6 18 18 5003 Lewd Acts 4957 6 18 19 5003 Penal Code Severability 4958 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Lyons Avenue NE 4959 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Lyons Avenue NE 4960 Special Ord. Not In Code Boat Launch Fees 4961 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4962 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4963 1 3 4 4999,5018,5028, Nuisances 5081,5196 4 1 050,070, 5030 Administration And Enforcement 080 4 2 5124,5132,5191, Zoning Districts – Uses And 5201,5286,5356 Standards 5357,5369,5383 5387 4 3 050,080, Environmental Regulations And 095,120 Overlay Districts 4 4 010,030, 5132,5304,5356 City-Wide Property Development 060,070, 5357,5369,5387 Standards 080,090, 095,100, 130,140, 150 4 5 120,130, Building And Fire Prevention 140 Standards 4 6 5132 Street And Utility Standards 4 7 5304,5369 Subdivisions Regulations 4 8 070,080 5304,5356,5369 Permits – General And Appeals 110,120 4 9 065,100, 5304,5356,5369 Permits – Specific 120,195, 5387 200,240, 250 4 10 Nonconforming Uses And Lots 4 11 5124,5125,5132, Definitions 5201,5304,5356 5387 4964 6 6 3,4,8, 3777,4185,4916 5024,5356 11,12 Animals And Fowl At Large 4965 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4966 2 6 2 4208 Firemen’s Pension Board 4967 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Assessment District 4968 6 10 1 5078 Criminal Code 4969 4 6 040 4907 4981 Sewer Service Outside City 4970 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4971 4 2 010,020, 4519,4631,4722, 4999,5028,5029, Zoning Districts – Uses And 060,070, 4736,4773,4777, 5030,5357 Standards 080,110, 4788,4802,4803, 120 4821,4827,4840, 4851,4854,4857, 4915,4917 4 3 100 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 4 080,090 5357 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4972 5 11 1 Cable Modem Utility Tax 4973 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4974 4 8 010,050, 4587 Permits – General And Appeals 080 4975 4 8 080 4587 5356 Land Use Permit Procedures 4 9 025 Development Regulation Revision Process 4976 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4977 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 4978 Special Ord. Not In Code Police Department Position And Budget Amendment 4979 Special Ord. Not In Code Police Department Position And Budget Amendment 4980 Special Ord. Not In Code Fire Department Position And Budget Amendment 4981 4 6 040 4969 5002,5123 Sewer Service Outside City 4982 4 2 060,070, 4954,4963,4971 5030 Zoning Districts – Uses And 080 Standards 4 4 080 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 8 120 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 030 Permits – Specific 4 11 030,070, 5125 Definitions: Secure Community 190 Transition Facilities 4983 6 6 4,8,9 4916,4964 Dangerous Dogs 4984 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: South Renton Neighborhood Plan 4985 4 2 110 4963,4971 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 9 065 Permits – Specific 4986 2 10 2,4,5 Planning Commission 4987 9 3 2,7,15,26, Harbor Regulations 60,61,62 4988 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 4989 Special Ord. Not In Code 2003 Tax Levy 4990 4 4 100 Big Box Retail Uses 4991 4 3 100 5029 Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations 4992 4 3 050,105* Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 4 060 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 8 120 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 015 Permits – Specific 4993 4 1 180 Public Works Fees 4994 Special Ord. Not In Code 2003 Budget Adoption 4995 Special Ord. Not In Code Recreation Division Nonresident Fees 4996 8 5 15 4928 5043 Sewer Rates 4997 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 4998 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Springbrook Associates 4999 4 2 070 4722,4751,4821 Zoning Districts – Uses And 4 2 110 4963,4971 5286 Standards 4 4 010,080, 5087 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 6 040 Street And Utility Standards 4 7 170 5286 Subdivision Regulations 4 8 110,120 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 070,190 Permits – Specific 4 11 040,250 Definitions 5000 4 1 180 4875,4890 5169 Public Works Fees *Repealed Only 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4 3 050 5001 4 2 020,060, 5124 Big Box Retail Uses 070,080 120 5002 4 6 040 4981 5123 Sewer Service Outside City 5003 6 18 18,19,20 4956,4957 Penal Code 21 5004 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezones 5005 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Fry’s Rezone 5006 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5007 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5008 4 1 170 4056 Fence Requirements 4 4 040 5009 9 10 11 4861 5131 Public Ways and Property 5010 4 5 040,050, 5063, 5085 Fire Prevention Standards 100 5011 5 1 6 5023 City Center Garage Parking Fees 10 10 4 5012 Appendix Annexation 5013 4 1 180 5275 Water Rates 82 1 8 4 10,11,12 18,26,33 34 8 5 15,16 5014 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Assessment District 5015 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Whitman Avenue South 5016 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Whitman and Morris Avenues South 5017 4 1 180 Street Light System Fee 5018 4 2 060,070, 4963 Zoning Districts – Uses And 080,120 Standards 4 3 095 4 4 080 5019 Special Ord. Not In Code 5020 Bond issuance 5020 Special Ord. Not In Code 5019 Bond issuance 5021 5 5 3 3773 Business Regulations 5022 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Clover Creek II 5023 5 1 6 5011 City Center Garage Parking Fees 5024 6 6 4,11 4964 Animals And Fowl At Large 5025 5 1 5 4886 Golf Course Fees 5026 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5027 4 2 020,060 5356,5369,5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 070,080 Standards 120 5028 4 1 170 3981,4551,4802 Land Use Review Fees 4 2 Ch. Guide4963,4971 5286,5369 Zoning Districts – Uses And 080,110, Standards 120 4 3 080 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 8 070,120 5286 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 200 5369 Site Development Plan Review 4 11 030,130, Definitions 160,180 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5029 4 3 020,100 1542,1829,4971 5124 Environmental Regulations And 4991 Overlay Districts 5030 4 4 080 3988,4517,4963 5087 Parking, Loading and Driveway 4971,4982 Regulations 5031 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Burlington Northern 5032 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Boeing 5033 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Boeing 5034 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Boeing 5035 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Wendell 5036 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Wiemeyer 5037 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Fry’s 5038 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Burlington Northern 5039 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: P.S.E. 5040 4 1 180 5169 Public Works Fees 5041 Appendix Annexation 5042 Special Ord. Not In Code 2004 Tax Levy 5043 8 4 31 3055,4253,4304 5319 Water Rates 8 5 15 4441,4461,4481 Sewer Rates 4567,4585,4643 4723,4815,4881 4928,4932,4996 5044 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: JDA Group LLC 5045 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: JDA Group LLC 5046 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: WSDOT Carr Road, Site A 5047 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: WSDOT Carr Road, Site B 5048 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: WSDOT Carr Road, Site C 5049 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5050 Special Ord. Not In Code 2004 Budget Adoption 5051 Special Ord. Not In Code Athletic Field Lights Fees 5052 Special Ord. Not In Code Boat Launch Fees 5053 5 1 7 5067 Aquatic Center Admission Fees 5054 Special Ord. Not In Code Damage Deposit, After Hours Fees 5055 Special Ord. Not In Code Gene Coulon Park Picnic Shelter Fees 5056 Special Ord. Not In Code Insurance Healthcare Fund 5057 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Dalpay 5058 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Dalpay 5059 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Merlino 5060 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 5061 4 1 220 5151,5400 Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption 5062 4 1 140 3719,4629,4766 Real Estate Signs 4 4 100 4848,4908 4 11 190 5063 4 5 040 3217,4311,4400 5297 Electrical Code 5010 5064 Appendix Annexation 5065 Special Ord. Not in Code Bales Annexation Zoning 5066 4 4 100 4707,4720,4724 Signs 5067 5 1 7 5053 5130 Aquatic Center Admission Fees 5068 Appendix Annexation 5069 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Stoneridge 5070 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5071 4 4 100 4720 Signs 5072 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5073 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5074 Appendix Annexation 5075 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Carlo 5076 6 10 1 4637 Criminal Code 6 12 1 4484 Uniform Controlled Substances Act 5077 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Assessment District 5078 1 3 2 4856 5088 Remedies And Penalties 4 5 070 4547,4769 5088 International Fire Code And Fire Prevention Standards 6 10 1 4968 Criminal Code 5079 1 4 3 1536,2608 Rules For Appointing Officers 3 1-8 1927,2461,2608, 5198,5200,5324 Departments And Officers 2677,2823,2862, 2863,2921,3830, 3875,4206,4208, 4228,4445,4626, 4723,4784,4874 5 3 2 4206 Salaries Of Appointive Officers 5080 4 2 060,070 5124,5201,5387 Land Use Districts 080 4 11 160 Definitions 5081 1 3 3 4903 5196 Nuisances 1 3 4 4723,4903,4963 Penalties 5082 Special Ord. Not In Code Sanitary Sewer Service Assessment District 5083 Appendix Franchise, VoiceStream PCS III Corporation 5084 10 10 3 Restricted Parking At All Times 5085 4 1 140 4351,4400,4450, Building Fees 4 5 010 4546,4673,4722, 5297 Adoption Of State, National, Uniform, And International Codes 4 5 050 4768,5010 5297 International Building Code 4 5 055 5297 International Residential Code 4 5 090 5297 International Mechanical Code 4 5 100 5297 International Fuel Gas Code 4 5 110 5297 Uniform Plumbing Code 5086 4 1 150 4547 Fire Prevention Fees 4 5 070 2434,4722,4769 5088 International Fire Code And Fire Prevention Standards 4 5 120 4147 Fire Prevention Fees 5087 4 4 080 3988,4517,4671, 5330,5357 Parking, Loading and Driveway 4722,4999,5030 Regulations 5088 1 3 2 Remedies And Penalties 4 5 070 4856,5086 International Fire Code And Fire Prevention Standards 5089 10 12 28 Motorized Foot Scooters 5090 1 5 1 4757 Council 5091 8 7 3 3478 Noise Level Regulations 5092 Appendix Annexation 5093 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Tydico 5094 Special Ord. Not In Code Tydico Annexation Zoning 5095 4 1 210 4913 Waived Fees 5096 Appendix Annexation 5097 Special Ord. Not In Code Johnson Annexation Zoning 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5098 Special Ord. Not In Code 5019 Bond Issuance 5099 Special Ord. Not In Code 5228 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5100 4 2 010,020 5124,5132,5190, Zoning Districts – Uses and 060,070 5191,5286,5306, Standards 080,110 5332,5356,5369 120 5387 4 3 020,040 5191,5286 Environmental Regulations And 095 Overlay Districts 4 4 030,070 5286,5304,5369 City-Wide Property Development 080,120 5387 Standards 4 6 060 Street And Utility Standards 4 7 150,160 5286,5369 Subdivision Regulations 170,190 200,230 4 8 100,120 5286,5304,5356 Permits – General And Appeals 5369 4 9 200,250 5369 Permits – Specific 4 11 010,040 5124,5132,5286 Definitions 050,060 5356,5387 070,120 150,190 250 5101 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map 5102 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Smith 5103 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Handly 5104 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Bonilla 5105 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: King County Health Department 5106 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Mroczek 5107 Special Ord. Not In Code Planned Action: Lakeshore Landing 5108 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Savren Service Corporation 5109 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Kennydale Elementary School 5110 Special Ord. Not In Code 2005 Budget Adoption 5111 Special Ord. Not In Code 2005 Tax Levy 5112 8 2 2 Storm And Surface Water Drainage 8 4 24 Water Rates 84 31 85 15 Sewer Rates 5113 5 1 2 Fee Schedule 5114 5 1 6 City Center Garage Parking Fees 5115 Special Ord. Not In Code Community Center And Senior Activity Center Rental Rates 5116 Special Ord. Not In Code Carco Theater Rental Rates 5117 Special Ord. Not In Code Jail Booking Fee 5118 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5119 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Kennydale Elementary School 5120 Special Ord. Not In Code Community Center Fitness Activities Rates 5121 Special Ord. Not In Code Park Picnic Shelter Fees 5122 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 5123 4 6 040 4981,5002 5391 Sewer Service Outside City 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5124 4 2 060,070 4963,5001,5029 5190,5191,5201 Zoning Districts – Uses And 080 5080,5100 5286,5387 Standards 4 3 100 5191,5286 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 11 010,020 5201,5286,5387 Definitions 030,040 060,080 090,130 140,160 180,190 200,210 5125 4 11 030,080 4963,4982 Definitions 130 5126 5 1 2 5127 Fee Schedule 5127 5 1 2 5126 5276 Fee Schedule 5128 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Conner Homes 5129 6 1 1-5 3175,3853,4496, Junk Vehicles Or Abandonment Of 4675,4723,4792 Vehicles 5130 5 1 7 5067 5258 Aquatic Center Admission Fees 5131 9 10 11 4861,5009 Public Ways And Property 5132 4 2 110 4056,4269,4835 5306,5383,5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 4851,4963,5100 Standards 4 3 110 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 4 040,130 5304 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 6 030 Street And Utility Standards 4 11 150 Definitions 5133 8 1 1-12 4238,4414,4418, 5372 Garbage Rates 4426,4460,4723, 4856,4932 5134 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5135 Special Ord. Not In Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5136* 1 3 2 Remedies and Penalties 4 3 090 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 8 120 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 197 Permits – Specific 4 10 095 Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses And Lots 4 11 Definitions 5137 4 3 050 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 4 130 5304 City-wide Property Development Standards 4 8 120 5304,5369 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 065,070 5286,5369 Permits – Specific 250 4 10 090,100 Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses And Lots *Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 5136 has not been codified, pending Department of Ecology approval. 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4 11 010,020 5192,5286 Definitions 030,040 080,090 120,140 160,170 180,190 220,230 5138 Appendix Annexation 5139 Special Ord. Not In Code Honey Creek East Annexation Zoning 5140 Appendix Annexation 5141 Special Ord. Not In Code Maplewood East Annexation Zoning 5142 Appendix Annexation 5143 Special Ord. Not In Code Merritt II Annexation Zoning 5144 Special Ord. Not In Code Merritt II Annexation Zoning 5145 5 1 2 Shopping Cart Retrieval Fees 6 27 1-9 Shopping Cart Regulation 5146 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5147 Appendix Annexation 5148 Special Ord. Not In Code Wedgewood Lane Annexation Zoning 5149 6 27 1-7 5150 Race Attendance 5150 6 28 1-7 5149 Race Attendance 5151 4 1 220 5061 5192 Property Tax Exemption 5152 9 9 3 1047 Street Closure 5153 4 1 060,070 5169,5240,5279 Administration And Enforcement 080,100 5309,5356 110,140 170,180 210,230 4 2 030,110 5306,5369 Zoning Districts – Uses And 120,130 Standards 4 4 040,070 5304 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 6 030 Street And Utility Standards 4 7 070,170 5369 Subdivision Regulations 230 4 8 050,070 5356 Permits – General And Appeals 080,090 110 4 9 075,150 Permits – Specific 4 11 010,020 5356 Definitions 120,200 9 11 2 5218 Street Grid System 5154 4 8 110 Permits – General And Appeals 5155 2 1-18 5259,5260,5365 Commissions And Boards 5366 5156 4 2 120 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 4 080,090 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 6 060,090 Street And Utility Standards 4 7 050,150 Subdivision Regulations 4 8 050,110 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 060,250 5170 Permits – Specific 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 8 7 8 Noise Level Regulations 9 2 2-5 Excess Right-Of-Way Use 5157 1 6 8 Code Of Ethics 4 4 080,100 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 5 050,055 Building And Fire Prevention 090,100 4 8 070,080 Permits – General And Appeals 110,120 4 9 250 Permits – Specific 5158 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Liberty Ridge 5159 1 3 2 5196 Remedies And Penalties 4 2 050,140 5356 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 3 010,090 Environmental Regulations And 120 Overlay Districts 4 4 050,060 City-Wide Property Development 100,150 Standards 4 5 050,055 Building and Fire Prevention 070,100 140 4 6 030,060 Street And Utility Standards 110 4 7 250 Subdivision Regulations 4 9 040,050 5304,5356 Permits – Specific 080,100 110,150 170,190 195,260 4 10 100 Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses And Lots 5 3 19 Public Dances And Dance Halls 9 10 12 Street Excavations 9 13 2 Trees And Shrubbery 9 15 6 Weeds And Noxious Matter 5160 Appendix Telecommunications Master Use Agreement 5161 Appendix Annexation 5162 Special Ord. Not In Code Park Terrace Annexation Zoning 5163 Special Ord. Not In Code Park Terrace Annexation Zoning 5164 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Steve Beck And Core Design 5165 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Pool Brothers Construction, L.L.C. 5166 5 5 2,3 5402 Business Licenses 5167 Special Ord. Not In Code 2006 Tax Levy 5168 Special Ord. Not In Code 2006 Tax Levy 5169 4 1 170,180 4722,5000,5040 5326 Administration And Enforcement 5153 4 9 010 Permits – Specific 5170 4 9 060 5156 Permits – Specific 5171 Appendix Annexation 5172 Special Ord. Not In Code Mosier II Annexation Zoning 5173 Special Ord. Not In Code Mosier II Annexation Zoning 5174 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5175 Appendix Annexation 5176 Special Ord. Not In Code Lindberg Annexation Zoning 5177 4 1 150 Administration And Enforcement 5178 5 1 5 Golf Course Fees 5179 8 2 2,3 5235 Storm And Surface Water Rates 8 4 24 5235 Fire Protection Charge 8 4 31 5235 Water Rates 8 5 15 5235 Sewer Rates 5180 Special Ord. Not In Code 5216,5217,5219, 2006 Budget Adoption 5220,5222,5226, 5239 5181 Special Ord. Not In Code 5228 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5182 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Griffin Home 5183 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Southport 5184 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Jones Avenue 5185 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Monterey Court 5186 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: NE 28th Street And Edmonds Avenue 5187 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Maplewood Glen 5188 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Panther Creek Wetland 5189 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Maplewood Addition 5190 4 2 060,070 5201,5356,5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5191 4 2 020,060 4963,5100,5124 5286,5356,5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 070,080 5190 Standards 120 4 3 040,100 5286 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 9 030 Permits – Specific 5192 4 1 220 5137,5151 5400 Administration And Enforcement 4 11 040 Definitions 5193 4 1 150 5177 Administration And Enforcement 5194 4 1 160 4808 5263 Administration And Enforcement 5195 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Amberwood 2/NE 4th Street 5196 1 3 1-4 4723,4856,4903, Remedies And Penalties 4963,5081,5159 8 7 3 Public Disturbance Noises 5197 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Jericho Avenue NE 5198 3 5 2 5079 5324 Departments And Officers 38 2 5199 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 5200 3 7 5 5079 Transportation Systems Division 5201 4 2 060,070 4963,5080,5124, 5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 5190 Standards 4 11 010 5387 Definitions 5202 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5203 Appendix Annexation 5204 Special Ord. Not In Code Hoquiam Annexation Zoning 5205 Appendix Annexation 5206 Special Ord. Not In Code Falk II Annexation Zoning 5207 Appendix 5266 Annexation 5208 Appendix Annexation 5209 Special Ord. Not In Code Akers Farms Annexation Zoning 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5210 8 4 46 Water Billing Adjustment 8 5 23 Wastewater Billing Adjustment 5211 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5212 5 11 4-8 Utility Tax 5213 Special Ord. Not In Code Funds Appropriation 5214 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Park Avenue N. 5215 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 5216 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5217 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5218 9 11 1-9 4553,5153 Street Grid System 5219 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5220 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5221 1 3 4,5 Unfit Buildings, Dwellings And Structures 4 9 050 4546 Permits – Specific 5222 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5223 Appendix Annexation 5224 Special Ord. Not In Code Querin II Annexation Zoning 5225 Special Ord. Not In Code Querin II Annexation Zoning 5226 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5227 6 17 3 3779 Pawnbrokers 5228 Special Ord. Not In Code 5099,5181 5329 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5229 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Carr Road 5230 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Springbrook Associates 5231 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Puget Colony Homes 5232 Special Ord. Not In Code Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5233 Special Ord. Not In Code Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5234 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Upper Kennydale 5235 8 2 2,3 5319 Storm And Surface Water Rates 8 4 24 Fire Protection Charge 8 4 31 Water Rates 85 15 Sewer Rates 5236 Appendix 5277 Annexation 5237 Special Ord. Not In Code 5395,5396,5397 Hudson Annexation Zoning 5238 Special Ord. Not In Code 5393,5394 Hudson Annexation Zoning 5239 Special Ord. Not In Code 5180 Budget Amendments 5240 4 1 180 5153 Administration And Enforcement 5241 4 2 060,070 5286,5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 080 Standards 4 4 140 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 11 230 Definitions 5242 Special Ord. Not In Code Planned Action: Boeing Renton Plant 5243 Appendix Annexation 5244 Special Ord. Not In Code Maplewood Annexation Zoning 5245 Special Ord. Not In Code 5270,5271,5296 2007 Budget Adoption 5307,5312,5314 5320,5323 5246 Special Ord. Not In Code 2007 Tax Levy 5247 Special Ord. Not In Code Community Services Department Fees 5248 5 1 5 5321 Golf Course Fees 5249 4 1 220 5400 Administration And Enforcement 5250 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5251 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5252 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area 5253 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area 5254 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area 5255 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area 5256 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area 5257 Special Ord. Not In Code Prezone: East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area 5258 5 1 7 5130 Aquatic Center Admission Fees 5259 2 12 3 5155 Human Services Advisory Committee 5260 2 17 2 5155 Airport Advisory Committee 5261 Appendix Annexation 5262 Special Ord. Not In Code Perkins Annexation Zoning 5263 4 1 160 4808,5194 School Impact Fees 5264 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5265 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Kennydale Blueberry Farm 5266 Appendix 5207 Annexation 5267 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Map Amendments 5268 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5269 Special Ord. Not In Code Springbrook Wetlands Bank Fund And Park Memorial Fund 5270 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5271 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5272 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: JDA Group 5273 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Matt Weber 5274 5 8 3,5 3773 Punchboards 5275 8 2 1 4065,4293,5013 Storm And Surface Water Drainage 8 4 12 Water Rates 85 16 Sewers 5276 5 1 2 5127 Fee Schedule 5277 Appendix 5236 Annexation 5278 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: ESM Consulting Engineers 5279 4 1 180 3635,5153 Administration And Enforcement 914 8 Vacations 5280 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Highlands Study Area 5281 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Highlands Study Area 5282 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Highlands Study Area 5283 Appendix Annexation 5284 Special Ord. Not In Code Leitch Annexation Zoning 5285 Special Ord. Not In Code 5329 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5286 4 2 010,020 4963,4999,5028 5330,5356,5357 Zoning Districts – Uses And 060,070 5100,5124,5137 5369,5387 Standards 080,110 5191,5241 120 4 3 095,100 5369 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 4 080 5357,5369,5387 City-Wide Property Development Standards 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 4 7 170 Subdivision Regulations 4 8 120 5356,5369 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 065 5369,5387 Permits – Specific 4 11 010,040 5356,5387 Definitions 5287 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Highlands Study Area 5288 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Highlands Study Area 5289 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5290 10 12 15 Traffic Safety Cameras 5291 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5292 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5293 Appendix Annexation 5294 Special Ord. Not In Code Aster Park Annexation Zoning 5295 Special Ord. Not In Code Aster Park Annexation Zoning 5296 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5297 4 5 010 5063,5085 Adoption Of State, National, Uniform, And International Codes 4 5 040 National Electrical Code 4 5 050 International Building Code 4 5 051 Washington State Energy Code, Ventilation And Indoor Air Quality Code 4 5 055 International Residential Code 4 5 090 International Mechanical Code 4 5 100 International Fuel Gas Code 4 5 110 Uniform Plumbing Code 5298 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5299 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5300 8 4 34 Water Rates 5301 Appendix Annexation 5302 Special Ord. Not In Code Anthone Annexation Zoning 5303 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5304 4 4 070,130 4522,4722,4835 City-Wide Property Development 4963,5100,5132 Standards 4 7 130 5137,5153,5159 Subdivision Regulations 4 8 120 5356,5369 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 195 Permits – Specific 4 11 210 Definitions 5305 4 2 060,080 5356 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 4 010 5356 City-Wide Property Development Standards 5306 4 2 110 5100,5132,5153 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5307 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 5311 Budget Amendments 5308 4 3 050 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 5309 4 1 210 5153 Administration And Enforcement 5310 10 10 14 Unauthorized Parking 5311 Special Ord. Not In Code 5307 Budget Amendments 5312 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5313 Special Ord. Not In Code Bond Issuance 5314 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5315 Appendix Annexation 5316 Special Ord. Not In Code Marshall Annexation Zoning 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5317 4 1 160 Administration And Enforcement 5318 Appendix Annexation 5319 8 2 2,3 5043,5235 5372 Storm And Surface Water Rates 8 4 24 Fire Protection Charge 8 4 31 Water Rates 85 15 Sewer Rates 5320 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5321 5 1 5 5248 Fee Schedule 5322 Special Ord. Not In Code 2008 Tax Levy 5323 Special Ord. Not In Code 5245 Budget Amendments 5324 3 5 1-5 5079,5198 Fire And Emergency Services Department 5325 Special Ord. Not In Code 5338,5340,5360 2008 Budget Adoption 5361,5362,5364 5371,5380,5384 5385,5386,5389 5390,5399 5326 4 1 180 5169 Public Works Fees 5327 Appendix Annexation 5328 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Highlands Study Area 5329 Special Ord. Not In Code 5228,5285 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 5330 4 2 120 5087,5286 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 4 080 5357 City-Wide Property Development Standards 5331 4 2 120 5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 3 040,100 Environmental Regulations And Overlay Districts 4 9 030 Permits – Specific 5332 4 2 010,020 5100 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5333 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Rainier Avenue 5334 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Virtu Property 5335 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: QIP Property 5336 Special Ord. Not In Code Rezone: Park Avenue North 5337 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5338 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5339 10 12 26 4328 Truck Routes 5340 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5341 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5342 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5343 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5344 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5345 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5346 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5347 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5348 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5349 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5350 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5351 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hills Communities Annexation Zoning 5352 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Steve Beck – Newfourth LLC 5353 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Brian Allen – Team Properties, LLC 5354 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hill Annexation Area Tax Rates 5355 4 1 170 Administration And Enforcement 4 2 010,020 5357 Zoning Districts – Uses And 060,080 Standards 110,120 4 3 040,050 Environmental Regulations And 100 Overlay Districts 4 4 070,080 5357 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 9 180 Permits – Specific 4 11 020,070 Definitions 180,190 8 1 4 Placement Of Garbage Cans 5356 4 1 170 4185,4493,4963 Administration And Enforcement 4 2 050,060 4964,4975,5027 5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 070,080 5100,5153,5159 Standards 4 4 Ch. Guide5190,5191,5286 City-Wide Property Development 010 5304,5305 Standards 4 8 080,120 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 090,100 Permits – Specific 4 11 010,110 5387 Definitions 150,160 190 5 4 6 Keeping Of Additional Animals 6 6 2,3 Animals and Fowl at Large 5357 4 2 010,080 4720,4843,4963 5369 Zoning Districts – Uses And 120 4971,5087,5286 Standards 4 4 080,100 5330,5355 5369 City-Wide Property Development Standards 5358 6 18 10,12 3065,4462 Penal Code 5359 Special Ord. Not In Code Benson Hill Annexation Permit Vesting 5360 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5361 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5362 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5363 10 10 6 Parking Regulations 5364 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5365 2 8 2,3,7 5155 Commissions And Boards 5366 2 10 4,7 5155 Commissions And Boards 5367 5 11 2 Finance And Business Regulations 5368 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5369 4 2 020,080 4802,4963,5027 5387 Zoning Districts – Uses And 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 120 5028,5100 Standards 4 3 100 5137,5153,5286 Environmental Regulations And 5304,5357 Overlay Districts 4 4 080 5387 City-Wide Property Development Standards 4 7 230 Subdivision Regulations 4 8 120 Permits – General And Appeals 4 9 065,200 5387 Permits – Specific 250 5370 Special Ord. Not In Code Vacation: Friedman Development 5371 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5372 8 1 10 5133 Garbage Rates 8 2 2 5319 Storm And Surface Water Rates 8 4 31 Water Rates 85 15 Sewer Rates 5373 Appendix Annexation 5374 Special Ord. Not In Code New Life Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5375 Special Ord. Not In Code New Life Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5376 Special Ord. Not In Code New Life Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5377 Special Ord. Not In Code New Life Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5378 Special Ord. Not In Code New Life Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5379 Special Ord. Not In Code New Life Aqua Barn Annexation Zoning 5380 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5381 4 2 060,080 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5382 Special Ord. Not In Code Budget Amendments 5383 4 2 110 4963,5132 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5384 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5385 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5386 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5387 4 2 060,070 4963,5027,5080 Zoning Districts – Uses And 110,120 5100,5124,5132 Standards 4 4 080,100 5190,5191,5201 City-Wide Property Development 5241,5286,5331 Standards 4 9 065 5356,5369 Permits – Specific 4 11 010,030 Definitions 040,130 180 5388 Special Ord. Not In Code Zoning Classifications 5389 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5390 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5391 4 6 040 5123 Street And Utility Standards 5392 4 2 060,080 4963,5100,5286 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 4 11 040,060 Definitions 5393 Special Ord. Not In Code 5238 Rezone: Hudson Annexation Area 5394 Special Ord. Not In Code 5238 Rezone: Hudson Annexation Area 5395 Special Ord. Not In Code 5237 Rezone: Hudson Annexation Area 808 City of Renton Ordinances Ordinances Ord. Repealing or Repealed or No.Title Chapter Section Amending Amended by Comments 5396 Special Ord. Not In Code 5237 Rezone: Hudson Annexation Area 5397 Special Ord. Not In Code 5237 Rezone: Hudson Annexation Area 5398 Appendix Annexation 5399 Special Ord. Not In Code 5325 Budget Amendments 5400 4 1 220 5061,5192,5249 Administration And Enforcement 5401 4 2 110 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5402 5 5 3 5166 Business Licenses 5403 4 2 060,080 Zoning Districts – Uses And Standards 5404 4 5 070 International Fire Code 4 11 130,220 Definitions