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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 6098 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 6098 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 4-8-100.C,4-8-120.A, 4-8-120.B, AND 4-8-120.0 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING LETTER OF COMPLETENESS REGULATIONS AND LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE PERMIT SUBMITTAL PACKAGES, AUTHORIZING CORRECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City seeks to update the land use permit application submittal requirements to include additional submittal items for modifications and short plat applications in order to improve future permit submittal packages; and WHEREAS, to further improve permit submittal packages, the City also seeks to revise regulations to ensure that land use applications include project proposals which are reasonably consistent with development regulations, without project characteristics which would necessitate major amendments for compliance with code; and WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on August 12, 2022, the City notified the State of Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 7, 2022, considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded a recommendation to the City Council; 1 ORDINANCE NO. 6098 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect and unchanged. SECTION II. Subsection 4-8-100.0 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows: C. LETTER OF COMPLETENESS: 1. Timing: Within twenty-eight (28) days after receipt of an application, the Department shall provide a written determination that the application is deemed complete or incomplete according to the submittal requirements as listed in RMC 4-8-120A, B, or C, and any site-specific information identified after a site visit. In the absence of a written determination, the application shall be deemed complete. 2. Authority and Standards for Determination of Complete Land Use Applications: a. Application Completeness. The Administrator shall have the authority to determine if a land use application is complete or incomplete. b. Complete Submittal Requirements. Any land use application submitted to the Department shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable sections of RMC 4-8-120C. c. Conformity with Renton Municipal Code. Any land use application submitted to the Department shall demonstrate reasonable conformance with all 2 ORDINANCE NO. 6098 applicable provisions of the RMC. If any land use application is determined by the Administrator to include uses or characteristics which are prohibited by, or in violation of, the RMC the Administrator is not obligated to accept the application. a3. Incomplete Applications: a. Notice of Incomplete Application: If an application is determined incomplete,the necessary materials for completion shall be specified in writing to the contact person and property owner. b. Notice of Complete Application or Request for Additional Information: Within fourteen (14) days of submittal of the information specified as necessary to complete an application,the applicant will be notified whether the application is complete or what additional information is necessary.The maximum time for resubmittal shall be within ninety (90) days of written notice. c. Time Extensions: In such circumstances where a project is complex or conditions exist that require additional time, the Administrator may allow the applicant, contact person and/or property owner additional time to provide the requested materials. When granted, extension approvals shall be provided in writing. 44. Additional Information May Be Requested: A written determination of completeness does not preclude the Department from requesting supplemental information or studies, if new information is required to complete review of an application or if significant changes in the permit application are 3 ORDINANCE NO. 6098 proposed. The Department may set deadlines for the submittal or supplemental information. 45. Expiration of Complete Land Use Applications: Any land use application type described in RMC 4-8-080 that has been inactive and an administrative decision has not been made or has not been reviewed by the Hearing Examiner in a public hearing shall become null and void six (6) months after a certified notice is mailed to the applicant, contact person, and property owner, unless other time limits are prescribed elsewhere in the Renton Municipal Code or other codes adopted by reference. 46. Extension of Complete Application: A one-time, one-year extension may be granted if a written extension request is submitted prior to the expiration date identified in the certified notice and the applicant, contact person, or property owner(s) has demonstrated due diligence and reasonable reliance towards project completion. In consideration of due diligence and reasonable reliance the Administrator shall consider the following: a. Date of initial application; b. Time period the applicant had to submit required studies; c. Availability of necessary information; d. Potential to provide necessary information within one (1) year; e. Applicant's rationale or purpose for delay; and f. Applicant's ability to show reliance together with an expectation that the application would not expire. 4 ORDINANCE NO. 6098 SECTION III. Subsections 4-8-120.A, 4-8-120.B, and 4-8-120.0 are amended as shown in Attachment A. All other provisions in 4-8-120 remain in effect and unchanged. SECTION IV. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references.The City Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance. SECTION V. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance. SECTION VI. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect December 20, 2022. No later than five (5) days prior to such effective date, a summary consisting of this ordinance's title shall be published in the City's official newspaper. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of December, 2022. Jas A. Set , City Clerk 5 ORDINANCE NO. 6098 APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of December, 2022. 4, Armo►.o ' !one, Mayor Approved as to form: Shane Moloney, City Attorney R Date of Publication: 12/8/2022 (Summary) _ V : * = SEAL * ORD-CED: 2248: 11.21.22 = 'ie i 040 /44 ORA 1EO g%%%%%�' 6 ATTACHMENT A 4-8-120 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS—SPECIFIC TO APPUCATION TYPE: The following tables list the submittal requirements for each type of permit application or land use approval which must accompany the required application fees specified in RMC 4-1-180 through 4-1-200 and the current City of Renton Fee Schedule.Application materials shall be formatted to meet the City's current Electronic File Standards available through the Department or the City's website. A.Table 4-8-120A—Public Works Permit Submittal Requirements. B.Table 4-8-120B—Building Section Permit Submittal Requirements. C.Table 4-8-120C—Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements. Public Works Permit Submittal Requirements: TABLE 4-B-120A PUBUC WORKS APPLICATIONS Revocable Civil APA APA TYPE OF Franchise Right-of-Discharge ,Construction Operating Closure APPLICATIONJPERMIT Permit Way Permit Permit Permit Permit Permit SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Arbonst Report X Biological Assessment/Critical Area Study X(d) Closure Permit Application Form %(b) Civil Construction Permit Application Form X Construction Closeout Documents X Discharge Permit Application X Civil Construction Plans X Easement,Proposed X Franchise Permit Application % Geotechnical Report X Hazardous Materials Management Statement X(b) Land Use PermitDocuments X Operating Permit Application % Post Office Approval X Revocable Right-of-Way Permit Application X Source Statement,Fill Material X(b) Stream or Lake Study X(c) Technical Information Report X Wetlands Assessment X(a) An"X"indicates that the submittal item is required unless waived by the Planning Table 4-d-120A Division Development Engineering Manager or designee.Waiver of aquifer permit Legend: submittal requirements may be granted by the Public Works Water Utility Section. V-)ne.Y.:.va F. or-..e • buffer, Table 4-g-120A Legend:An"X"indicates that the submittal item is required unless waived by the Administrator or designee.Waiver of aquifer permit submittal requirements may be granted by the Public Works Water Utility Section. Footnotes: (a)Required when wetlands are present on site. )b)Required when project is located in Zone 1 or 2 of an aquifer protection area. )c)A standard stream or lake study is required for any application proposal.A supplemental study is required if an unclassified stream is involved,or if there are proposed alterations of the water body or buffer. (d)Only required when project Is located in designated floodplain. B.Building Section Permit Submittal Requirements: TABLE 4-8-120B BUILDING APPUCATIOHS Manufactured Single Manufactured Home Multi- Single Family/Multi- TYPE OF Home in Outside Family/Commercial/Commercial/Industrial Family/Duplex Demolition Grading/Fill Pool/Spa Sign Family APPLICATION/PERMIT Manufactured of Industrial New or Interior Remodel New Interior Home Park Manufactured Additions or Additions Remodel Home Park SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Applicant Agreement Statement(for wireless communications facilities only) X Application Form,Building Division X X X X X X X X X X Application Form,Construction Permit X X Architectural Elevations X X(q) Architectural Plans, Commercial/Industrial/Attached Dwellings 3+Units X X(n) Architectural Plans,Detached and 2 Attached Dwellings - X X Biological Assessment/Critical Areas Study X(s) X(s) X(s) X(s) X(s) X(s) X(s) Blocking/Anchoring/Skirting Details X Construction and Materials Diversion X X Construction Mitigation Description X X Drainage Plans X X 11(h) Drainage Report X Electrical Plans X X X(g) Energy Code Checklist,Nonresidential X(m) X Energy Code Checklist,Residential X(k) X X(a) Foundation Plans X X X X Geotechnical Report X(b) X X(b) Grading Plan X X Grading Work Deuription X X Hazardous Materials Management Statement X(o) X(o) X(o) xlo) X(o) X(o) X(o) Heat Loss Calculation X(c) X(c) Installer Certification X Inventory of Existing Sites(for wireless communications facilities only) X Irrigation Sprinkler Plans X King County Health Department- Approved Plans X(f) X(f) X(g) Land Use Permit Conditions, Approved(if any) X X X X Landscape Plan,Detailed X X(r) Lease Agreement,Draft(for wireless communications facilities only) X Manufacturer's Plans X Mechanical Plans X X Plumbing Plans X(m) X Project Information Sheet(Includes legal description) X X X X X(n) X X X Receipt for Civil Construction Permit Application X X(h) Residential Drainage Application X Roadway Construction Plan X Screening Detail,Refuse/Recycling X Service Area Map(for wireless communications facilities only) X Side Sewer Capping Permit,Fineled X Sign Plan X Site Plan,Commercial,Industrial, Mufti-Family X X Site Plan,Sign X Site Plan,Single Family/Duplex X X X(d) X Source Statement,Fill Material, Aquifer Protection Areas X(p) X(p) X(p) X(p) X(p) X(p) X(p) Structural Calculations X X X(e) X(g) X X(I) Structural Plans X X X(e) X(g) X X(i) Topography Map(may be combined with site plan or grading plan) X X X X X Tree Retention/land Clearing Plan X X X X(d) Utilities Construction Plans X X Water/Sewer Availability Letter X(j)(k) X()) X(a)(J) Water Service Disconnect Request (final) X WSEC Trade-Off Form X(I) Table-4114A M • r.-y r. -wly wh p-,.l_..:-I -" AT•it••r P.-• :-n •-••" the qaantity or hazardous materials that wiP be euceed-w•en•y 420)gallo-s.Weight..f-se''dJueardeusaaatew"lsw'I'be converted to vdu-res re-p•••p--"s-fd rum.Rg rke•k^ +-"^-n•m's amouvt N^)p-••-". r.For re-exempted protects'Trees only required for those properties v:M•,te,4a,^^s•n t'•e right of way`n ^era•"en planted,except for the RC ae-i-o-t-�^^s,.v6^•^••yr Table 4-8-1208 Legend:An"X"indicates that the submittal item is required unless waived by the Administrator or designee. Footnotes: a.Required for any alteration of exterior of(heated)building envelope, b.When required for foundations or retaining walls by the IBC. c.Required for installation of a new furnace or a replacement of greater size. d.Not required for pools/spas/hot tubs to be installed within an existing building. e.Required for structural changes only. f.Required for food service establishments only. p.Required only for public pools/spas/hot tubs!not required for single family or duplex pools/spas/hot tubs). h.Required for duplexes only. i.Required for other than conventional construction. j.Required only if trade-off notion is being used for compliance. k.For multi-family,one per building, I.Not required for additions. m.Not required for multi-family projects. n.For restaurants and any construction project involving work in the right-of-way,four 141 copies are required. o.Required only when project is located in an Aquifer Protection Area and(1)construction vehicles will be refueled on site and/or(2)the quantity of hazardous materials that will be stored,dispensed,used,and handled on the construction site,exdusive of the quantity of hazardous materials contained in fuel or fluid reservoirs of construction vehicles,will exceed twenty(201 gallons.Weight of solid hazardous materials will be converted to volumes for purposes of determining whether de minimis amount is exceeded.Ten 1101 pounds shall be considered equal to one gallon. p.Required only when project is located in an Aquifer Protection Area. a.For accessory dwelling units(detached)architectural elevations of the primary dwelling unit are also required. r.For non-exempted projects:Trees only required for those properties where street trees in the tight-of-way have not been planted,except for the RC and R-1 zones.where two(2)trees shall be planted in the front yard. s.Only required when project is located in designated floodplain. C.Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements: TABLE 4-8-120C LAND USE APPLICATIONS TYPE OF m.rm...r pox Yy rd m.wnn.e cot.. •"co.aw.nu u.e r.... .ro�n,enul ...•n�aw uu �• x.n nu,.. xwne u.mn...b,l.x.,nn.can, car, coo. xewxxon Awe* wn.unu �• Ix.snonm wx w. s e sy.aa*.xrnm APPLICATION/PERMIT xoEwa Irax oar.+ x.,.. wx,am.Mnxme rxp d Pxxn a, .. ••a,. em ,• sPa Part. Rex,xE final 'n'rvlo.nen Pr ea.l xan...n...E n.,n,.lon wnrmn. .nnxelry cart u.. Ixwrtw n.al..m.a sx wart arox+wul Pah OR r.rTx RIM.) .sme.amenlrw.nxrel .x Ix..wa.nl a lormal Sete rl... u.a.mn sxe non wane.annx rerxne Imnnl uc.e.tl. E..onnerl• Isaoall Mau.,P.M., ,n.. rermx vermn SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 10%Notice of Intent to Annex X 60%Petition to Annex X Additional Animals Application Form X Affidavit and Photograph of Installation of Public Information Sign X X X X X X X X X X X % X X X X Affidavit and Photograph of Installation of Public Outreach Sign X" X X X" Applicant Agreement Statement(for wireless communication facilities) X1' X X Applicant's Confirmation of Condition Compliance X X X X Arborist Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Arborist Report,Final X X Assessment Information X X Authorization for Abatement X Binding Site Plan Map X • Biological Assessment/Critical Areas Study when project located in a designated floodplain X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Business License Application for Home Occupation X Calculations,Survey X X X X Colored Rendering X X X X X X X Concealment Element Plan X Construction Mitigation Description X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Documentation of Affordable Housing Experience and 3rd Party Reporting" X X X X X X Draft Deed for My Proposed Dedication of Land for Public Purposes X X X X X Draft Homeowners'Association Documents,if applicable X X X X X Draft Restrictive Covenants,rf any X X X X X X X X X X Drainage Control Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Drainage Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Elevations,Architectural X X X X X x X X X X X X X X X Environmental Checklist X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Existing Covenants(recorded copy) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Existing Easements(recorded copy) X % X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Plat Plan x Flood Hazard Data,if applicable X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Floor Plans X X X X _ X X X X X X X X X Geotechnical Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Grading Plan,Conceptual Xi Xs X X X X X X X X X X X X X Grading Plan,Detailed X X Habitat Data Report X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Hazardous Materials Management Statement X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inventory of Existing Sites(for wireless communication fadlities) X' X X Justification for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and,if applicable, Rezone X X Justification for Conditional Permit Request X X Justification for Rezone X Justification for Tier III Temporary Use Permit x Justification for Variance Request X X King County Health Department Approval(for food related uses only) X Landscape Plan,Conceptual X X X X X X X X X X X X X X x X X Landscape Plan,Detailed X X X X X Lease Agreement,Draft(for wireless communication facilities) X' X X Legal Description X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Letter Describing Proposed Home Occupation X Letter from Property Owner X X Letter to Examiner/Council Stating Reasan(s)for Appeal per RMC 4-8- 110C3 X Letter Explaining Which Comprehensive Plan Text/Policies Should Be Changed and Why X • Letter of Understanding,Geologic Risk X X X X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X List of Affected Property Owners within Annexation Area Boundary X X Lot Line Adjustment Map X Map of Existing Site Conditions X Map of View Area(for wireless communication facilities only) X X X Master Application Form X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Master Plan X Mobile Home Park Plan X X Monument Cards(one per monument) X X X Neighborhood Detail Map X X X X % X X X X % X X X X X X X X X % X X X X X X % X X X Neighborhood Meeting Materials X" X X X" Parking,Lot Coverage and Landscaping Analysis X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Photo Simulations(for wireless communication facilities only) X' X X X Plat Certificate X Preapplication Meeting Summary,if any X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Preliminary Plat Plan x Project Narrative X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Project Sequencing Plan X Proposal(nonproject,e.g.,draft ordinance,plan or policy) X Proposal Summary(nonproject) X Public Works Approval Letter X X X X ' Radio Frequency Emissions Report X • Routine Vegetation Management Application Form X • Screening Detail,Refuse/Recycling X X X X X X X x Service Area Map(for wireless communication facilities only) X X Short Plat Plan X Short Plat Plan,Final X Site Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Site Plan,Single Family X Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF,CDF or CMS Facilities X Source Statement,Fill Material, Aquifer Protection Areas X Statement Addressing Basis for Alternate and/or Modification X X X X Statement Addressing the Basis for the Shoreline Permit Exemption Request X Statement Addressing the PUD's Relationship to the City Comprehensive Plan X Stream/Lake Study(8) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Survey X X X X Title Report X X X •X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Topography Map(5'contours) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Traffic Study X X X X X X X X X X X X Tree Retention/Land Clearing(Tree Inventory)Plan X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Urban Design District Review Packet X' X' X' X' X' X' Utilities Plan,Generalized X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Vegetation Management Plan (Shoreline) X X X Wetlands Delineation Map X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X — Wetland Mitigation Plan—Preliminary X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Wetland Mitigation Plan—Final X X X X X X X Wetlands Assessment X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Table 4-8-120C Legend:An"X"indicates that the submittal item is required unless waived by the Administrator or designee. Footnotes: 1.This information is required only for those home occupations that will have customer visits,more than six(6)business deliveries per week,or external indication of commercial activity. 2.Level of detail limited to scope listed in RMC 4-9-210A. 3.Level of detail required may be reduced by Administrator. 4.Not required for amateur radio antennas. 5.Deleted. 6.Deleted. 7.Only required for projects requiring review in the Urban Center Design Overlay District. 8.A standard stream or lake study is required for any application proposal;provided,that an individual single family residence on a parcel less than twenty thousand(20,000)square feet shall not be subject to this requirement.A supplemental stream or lake study is also required if an unclassified stream is involved,or if there are proposed alterations of the water body or buffer,as identified in the standard stream or lake study.If substantial impacts to the existing vegetation within the buffer required by RMC 4-3-09007a,Shoreline Bulk Standards,or as modified under RMC 4-3-090F1,Vegetation Conservation,are identified in the standard stream or lake study,a supplemental stream or lake study may be required by the Community and Economic Development Administrator.A stream or lake mitigation plan will be required prior to final approval for any plans or permits that result in mitigation identified in the supplemental stream or lake study. 9.The only submittal requirements required for Tier I Temporary Use Permit are Master Application,Site Plan,and King County Health Department Approval. 10.Only that portion of the agreement relating to removal upon discontinuation of use is required for amateur radio antennas. 11.Submission of an affidavit and photograph of an installed public outreach sign and/or neighborhood meeting materials is only required for site plan review if the sign and/or neighborhood meeting is required per RMC 4-8-090,Public Notice Requirements. 12.For applicants seeking bonus density under the provisions of RMC 4-9-06S.